Kaiser’s Version of How War Began Defended Belgium Invasion
Emperor William’s Aug 10 1914 note to President Wilson, printed in the Public Ledger, presents his take on the outbreak of World War I. The telegrams discuss British neutrality, German mobilization, and Belgium’s violated neutrality as strategic factors, with editor James W. Gerard publishing an autograph facsimile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phiedelphia
William
Wilson
The
Public Ledger
James W. Gerard
Germany
Berlin
Gerard
E. Grey
England
France
Belgium
United States
Prince Henry
George V
London
Austria
Russia
H. M
B. Grey
Edward Grey
Serbia
Vienna
Belgrade
J. M. the Czar
the Czar
William H.R
Landmark Home on Fourth Street Torn Down in Waterloo
The old Cascaden residence looms atop Waterloo history as it is torn down under state fire marshal orders. Built about 1870 for William J. Ackley, the hilltop mansion later moved to Fourth Street near Pine. Once a rooming house, its eerie cupola and rambling rooms marked its decline before demolition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascaden
Upper Fourth Street
Waterloo
William J. Ackley
Nouth End
Illinois Central
North End
Thomas Cascaden, Sr
Fourth Street
Pine
Critical Period in Tussock Moth War Threatens Waterloo Shade Trees
The critical period has arrived as tussock moth egg masses hatch. City Sanitary Inspector WA Talty leads the fight to tear from bark and destroy cocoons by crushing or burning. Officials urged immediate action to abate nuisance and weed growth on outlying streets endangering drivers and hay fever sufferers. city may cut weeds and bill property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
McKinley Street
Wallis Avenue
City Health Officer Denies Epidemic Rumors In Waterloo
Dr. J E Ridenour, Waterloo health chief, says contagion reports are false as he notes fewer sickness cases this summer due to cool weather. Only isolated German measles cases exist and no infantile paralysis outbreaks are confirmed, despite circulating rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
J. E. Ridenour
Dr. Ridenour
Strange Tramp in Alaska Died on Susitha River
Seward Alaska correspondent recalls the life of Thomas Jefferson Van Palt known as Happy Van a peculiar character in Alaska. Aware of hardship he helped others freely often refusing pay yet could perform arduous tasks for friends. He wandered houses cabins and trails building makeshift homes for acquaintances while shunning a permanent home. Died from exposure on the Susitha river last week ending a notorious itinerant life in a region famed for odd characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Alaska
Thomas Jefferson van Palt
Happy van
Moose Pass
Altho
Kelly Olson
Kenal River
Olson
Alameda
Van
Seattle
Suffraget Picket Faces President
Mrs. J. A. I. Hopkins, the Ione suffraget, defied the president by appearing at the White House after the silent sentinels were pardoned. She carried a banner declaring that Americans seek justice for all women, not personal pardon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. I. Hopkins
Ione
Mystery of Happy Van and the Loyal Olson in Alaska
A tale traces Olson aiding a nameless wanderer known as Happy Van who hid aboard the Alameda to reach Seattle and Alaska. Olson fed him, provided clothing, and bought a ticket home, while Happy Van never repaid fully. The man lived frugally, subsisting on charity from hunters near camps, a life shrouded in mystery and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Van
Alameda
Olson
Alaska
Happy van
Thomas Towle
Kenai River
The Strange Tale Of Happy Way In Alaska Town
A community recalls Happy Way a feared yet respected figure who roamed near the Towle home for four nights. He avoided close contact, appeared unconnected to meals, and vanished as owls returned, leaving locals to ponder his mysterious clothing and stubborn silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Way
Towle
Happy van
Waterloo Youth Goes to France to Repair Guns
Waterloo youth Stanley Mythater, employed at the Body Island arsenal, enlisted in the machinists' repair corps for Paris. He will repair rifles for allied armies and plans to visit his parents at 239 Denver Street after arriving tonight. He previously taught manual training at Spring Valley, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Myunler
Waterloo
Body Island Arsenal
Joss
Paris
France
Wranch
Mr. Mythater
G. F. Mythater
Denver Street
Spring Valley
Minn
Non Socialist Papers Condemn Independence Law in Landtag
Swedish and Finnish non socialist papers issuing for the first time since independence law in the Landtag condemn the law and its passage method. They denounce the Socialist majority policy as unconstitutional provocation to Russia and detrimental to Finland's independence, which the nation supports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melsingfers
Landtag
Finland
Travelers Join Order in Sioux City Campaign
Travelers Protective Association members from Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Sioux City led a recruiting push this week. They reported strong interest and anticipate Sioux City becoming one of the largest chapters in the state as campaigns expand to major cities statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BE
Weatherwax
GC. R. Johde
Waterloo
A. Allen
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Travelers’ Protective Association
Post M
Cedar Falls Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses
Ross Habenicht and Anna Carpenter of Cedar Falls apply for a marriage license along with Ralph G. Kline of LaPorte City and Hazel E. McCowan of Cedar Falls, Cedar Falls records list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Habenicht
Cedar Falls
Anna Carpenter
Ralph G. Kline
LaPorte City
Hazel E. McCowan
Joyriding With Horse Sparks Arrest On Falls Avenue
Ed Qualle and Ruth Davis were arrested on Falls avenue for drunk and disorderly conduct after joyriding in a horse and buggy. The incident enriched the police court by $20 total as neighbors watched. Four others faced similar charges this morning amid reckless driving reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls Avenue
Ed Qualle
Ruth Davis
Heat wave death toll rises in New York
New York Aug 11 The heat wave ending Aug 4 caused an estimated 555 deaths per the weekly health department bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Department of Health
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kaiser
President Wilson
Coast Guard
Ford Cars
Tor
Jefferson Street
TRE
Waterloo Plumbing and Heating Company
Water Street
Grant
Miller Motor Car CO
Sycamore St
PrPrel
Paul Davis
Padivs
Mercerianduiuze
Kelly Breen
Bray
Cap
Hadies' Union
Ines
Iowa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!