Deaths in Waterloo from Lung Trouble and Heart Disease
Three obituary notices report deaths in Waterloo. Francis Emil Hekel, 49, died at 421 Ninth Street East after a long tuberculosis illness and an operation three years ago. Alexander W. Elliott, born 1852 in Pecatonica, Illinois, died at 930 Third Avenue West after a long illness. seven children survive. Oliver Wendell Ives, 67, a stone mason, died at 20% Bluff Street from Bright's disease and dropsy. funeral plans set for Wanpella.
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Francis Emil Hekel
Ger
Ninth Street
Neven
Waterloo
Mr. Hekel
Nauman Company
Germany
Saxon
America
Annie Schwartz
Alfred
Pauline
Javella
Emma
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Rev. H. Prekel
Fairview Cemetery
Alexander W. Elliott
Alexander W. Hiliott
Third Avenue West
Pecatonica
Traer
Lucy Patterson
Traet
Jesup
Watterley
Oliver Wendell Ives
William Wheadrick
Bluff Street
O'Keefe & Towne
Mr. Ives
Bright
J. M. Ives
Wanpella
Red Lemonade Prices and Circus Talk Ahead of Ringling Day
Waterloos residents face potential thirst for circus juice as price shifts ripple through the market. Lemons hold at 50 cents a dozen, sugar at 12 cents a pound, with wholesale candy up one cent per pound. inspectors eye price gouging as demand remains uncertain ahead of Ringling events.
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Waterloo
Barnum
Cardiff
Relatives Have Reunion At Hazelton On Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Cappel hosted a large gathering at their Hazelton home for Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Murphy of Tuscarawas County Ohio. The visit marked their first in town and included stories of life in the Buckeye State and a day of country rides with guests Prof. James Rasher Newcomerstown Ohio Barr Murphy Gladbrook and J N Hart Independence.
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Hazelton
Independence
Julius Cappel
Hazleton
J. A. Murphy
Tuscarawas County
Buckeye
James Rasher
Newcomerstown
Cappel
Barr Murphy
Gladbrook
J. N. Hart
Shipping bill passes Senate heads to Wilson
Washington August 17 by a 40 to 20 vote the senate rejected the conference report on the shipping bill to admit foreign built ships to American registry and open coastwise trade to foreign craft. The house then adopted the bill by the same vote extending registry to all foreign built ships. The measure now goes to President Wilson who is expected to sign it.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Wilson
No Reserve In Accepting Good Faith Of Japan
President Wilson said he has no reason to doubt Japan’s good faith in promising to observe China’s integrity regarding the Japanese ultimatum to Germany demanding China’s Kiao Chan. He declined to discuss the ultimatum, noting neutrality includes judging others’ actions. Secretary Bryan was at the White House, but both declined details.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Japan
China
Germany
Kiao-Chan
Bryan
White House
United States
Berlin
War Halts Trade in U S Machinery
New York Aug 13 Exporters halted all foreign shipments of American machinery as European war risks rose. Large stockpiles remain in U S warehouses awaiting orders, with many cancellations anticipated while buyers postpone purchases, railroads especially delaying new tool orders.
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New York
Atlantic
Seaboard Air Line
Wees of an Old Time Writer and the Pamphleteer
William Prynne, a London journalist, published about 200 pamphlets and reportedly printed a sheet daily. He wore a quilt cap to shield his eyes and sat at his table all day, receiving a roll and beer every three hours. His writings incurred branding, pillory, and ear cropping as penalties of political commentary in that era.
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Igo
Erands
William Prynne
London
Favorita
Prrnfe
Federal inquiry into high food prices in Chicago
Officials from federal state and city governments began an inquiry into rising food prices. U S district attorney James H Wilkerson planned subpoenas to compel testimony before a federal grand jury. Law actions target anti trust violations and price manipulation linked to the European war. municipal market commission to discuss penalties for dealers profiteering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James H. Wilkerson
United States District
Municipal Market Commission
Despondent 74-Year-Old Woman Jumps Into River
In Marshalltown on August 17, Mrs. Izekial Grandon, 74, despondent and tired of life, committed suicide by leaping into the lower river. Her body was recovered about two hours later. Mrs. Grandon, a member of the Soldiers' Home, had moved from Colfax seven years ago.
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Marshalltown
Izekial Grandon
Lown River
Narrow Escape For Two Auto Parties
Five persons escaped serious injury in a head on collision on Logan Avenue near Saxon Street shortly before noon today. The Clarion party Bert Payte Mrs L M Miller Mrs Thomas Reeder and Miss Fern Miller were hurt, mainly Mrs Miller who sustained injuries to the left eye and arm. Ralph Storm the other driver had only minor injuries. Both machines were badly damaged.
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Logan Avenue
Saxon Street
Clarion
Bert Payte
L. M. Miller
Thomas Reeder
Fern Miller
Ralph Storm
Miss Miller
Storm
Logan
Storm Auto
C. A. Slack
Elgin Butter Sale Shows Prices at 30 Cents
Elgin August 17 special report notes butter sold today at 30 cents with limited text indicating price and timing.
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ELGIN
Mediation Offer on World War I Reactions Reported
Washington reports Germany acknowledged President Wilson’s good offices while most nations refrain from firm commitment. Officials deem responses noncommittal, suggesting further clarity only if leaders show willingness to negotiate peace.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Wilson
Officer Gilley Prevented Robbery at Clark Restaurant
Special Officer George Gilley halted a planned robbery at the Clark restaurant on Fifth Street East at 2 45 this morning and led to two arrests. Baxter was seized. Noss was captured at 5 am after the screen was cut and the door forced. One suspect denied involvement before confessing. the other claimed they sought food, not money. Both face state charges.
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George Gilley
Clark
Fifth Street East
Gilley
WW. Baxter
Douglas
Clarks
Laurel Noss
Baxter
Town Talk Highlights From Local Extended News
Numerous residents and visitors are noted in brief items from Waterloo and surrounding towns. Chicago business trips include Waddey and Morris. Kuhns, Porter visit Waterloo. a new baby to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kyle on Pine Street. travel to Estherville and Kingsley. many players and officials attend events in Chicago and Milwaukee. The week features absences, visits, and health updates including Mrs. Raymond, Miss Dickinson, and Miss Wyatts, with some plans for vacations and conventions in Cedar Rapids Calgary Milwaukee and Denver.
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Sheran Ob
Mears
Walter Kyle
Pine Street
Henry W. Grout
Esthervilly
Frances Sage
Bennington Township
Mable Jennings
St. Ans
Gar
A. W. Meijer
South Street
Oelwein
Frank Wagner
Jesup
W. A. Orion
Ames
Susan Krech
Denver
Woman Falls From Home Steps in Waterloo
A woman slipped from a home staircase three feet down as she left her son Alfred Bruk’s residence. In social news, forty Board of Trade members attended Waterloo’s first Toucheon lunch in the club room today, with praise for the pleasant setting and service. Reports from Waterloo relays TI M Reed and family and Miss Eleanor Johnson have sailed from Liverpool for the United States, likely aiming for Waterloo after arrival, while Wr and Mrs J E O’Keefe also planned to sail for America last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Bruk
Board of Trade
Waterloo
TI. M. Reed
Eleanor Johnson
Europe
Liverpool
United States
J. E. O'Keefe
America
Community News From La Porte City Aug 17
In La Porte City Aug 17 Mr and Mrs Wm Owens and family of Waterloo visited Mr and Mrs A A Bishop. Albert Powers of Peoria and Mr Cummings of Mr Vernon also called. Dr Fields and Mrs Fields returned from a Red River outing. James Reily of Omaha arrived to visit the Bishop family. Mrs Geo Meath, recently visiting her parents, returned home. Bernice Solomon plans a months stay elsewhere. John Hager reports his barn burned Saturday night. only a few chickens saved.
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la Porte City
Wm. Owens
Waterloo
A. A. Bishop
Albert Powers
Peoria
Cummings
Vernon
Hayalett
Fields
Red River
James Reily
Omaha
Neb
Geo. Meath
EL EL ‘Solmon
Esterday
Searthe
Bernice Solomon
John Hager Lie
French War Office Announces French Advances in Alsace Front
Paris announces continued French advance north of the Alsatian frontier with forces taking strategic heights. Troops report capture of 22 German field guns eight machine guns and 12 gun carriages with ammo. Cavalry penetrates Lutzelhausen Stumibach Rosheim and Ville east of Durbeis.
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Paris
Auc
A. U
French War Office
Phy Abreciesiner
Lorquin Anoudange
Sid Mierstitt
Donan
Kongemant
Sehirneek
Shales
Alsace
Army Deserters to Be Restored
Ottawa reports that deserters in the United Kingdom who surrender by Sept 4 or at regular force stations by Oct 4 will receive pardons. A separate dispatch from Sault Ste Marie says a wireless station at that location was attacked today and the intruder was pursued.
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Ottawa
Prodigy Ehrhark Delights At Fourth Street Music Event
A rare exhibition at a Fourth Street West music store benefited six specialists. Herbert Ehrhark of Nakoma Missouri, 16, played piano with striking skill in public, drawing praise as a prodigy. He plans to study in New York City at a leading conservatory after Waterloo visit en route. Willis Sherburne and Lillian Yareho listed as licensed to wed in notices from New Hampton. Readlyn edged Dunkerton 18 to 4 in a home serge picnic. Linell pitched for Dunkerton and Hahn for Readlyn. White City players Clias and others from Waterloo appeared in field positions.
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Fourth Street
Aflarnagon
Herbert Ehrhark
Nakoka
Ja Nepehw
M. B. Neff
Althout
Ehrhark
Metropolitan
Chenters
Missouri
Waterloo
New York City
Readlyn IF
Fairbank
Seruers
Readiyn
Linell
Dunkerton
Wags
Hahn
FL Link
Amkerton
White Clius
Kent
Paved Street
Plano
Joe Raymond
Muan
Golden Rule Employment Office
West 4Th
West Side
Randolph
Grant
Care Courier
Chautauqua Park
City Park
E. M. Storm & Co
Commercial St
Rainbow and Pals Catch Cedar River Bullhead
Jim Rainbow the county auditor and Wilt Webb Nd Leeper and Henry Hane Mond traveled to King and pledged to pool their fishing stakes. They rode the Cedar waters for 44 miles, hauled in a four and fifteen sixteenths inch bullhead, and Rainbow insisted on keeping the prize since it dangled first from his hook.
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Jim Rainbow
Audivor
Wilt Webb
Leeper
Menry Hanemond
Mr. Rainbow
Turbulent council averts clash over Sprout and seed plan
Conflict forestalled after a counsels of war suggestion to cast the bullhead back into the water for seed. Sprout location to remain secret for a year until the quarter returns for progeny. The notice includes multiple want ads for rooms, houses, furniture, and repairs at various addresses, with terse rental options and local services.
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Francis Emil Mekel
Asd
Alexander W. Elllow
W. Ives Dicey Bunday
U.S
U. 8
Glasgow
Waddey
Ralph Jamison
Great Western Railroad
Maryville
Bert Williams
Ross Wyatt
Dorothy Wyatt
Sarah &. Plummer
Cedar Falls
Marie Dickinson
Black Hawk County Abstract
Boston
Hinder Coal & Coke Company
Lafayette
First National
W. W. Woolley
Fort. Dodge
St. Paul
Supreme Court
3. P. Carroll
H. B. Claus
M. Hasford
H. A. Anderson
Frank Beinert
Hattie
Pearle Hendricks
Ottumina
Mary Lake
Linn Hawver
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Gertrude H. Kurth
Ella Ashbrenner
Board of County Supervisors
Black Hawk County
International Irrigation Congress
Calgary
Canada
J. I. Rainbow
Cedar Rapids
G. E. Wack
Milwaukee
National Granite Dealers’ Association of American
Margaret. Hoht
Agnes Miller
Clara Miller
W. P. Jensen
Focahontas
F. W. Melendy
Bertehavenue
S. A. Fox
Lenrietta Johnson
Ninth Street West
Stella Johnson
Northwood
Louise Christianson
Mason City
Alvina Halstad
Minneapolis
Byrnes Park
Frank Grosbush
Iron Mountain
Mich
Wlc. Leland
W. D. Strayer
J. J. Rainbow
Qedar
Six- Weetsior Springs
Burtington
Aosdys
Chen
Wis
Siea
Brent
Yan
Bos
Sox
Lacie
Bloomworth SL
WAR Office
Willis Sherburne
New Hampton
Lillian Yareho
Thomas M
Rainbow and Pals
Yyhourands of
Beall
Aune
Ashe
Tien
Brig
Leavy
Tyice
Ava
Ulean
Meadings
Bust Rock Cochans
Fang
Close Inquirer
DO. Pedersen
Dr. J. Ridenour
Sunnyside Ave
Phon Black
Almand St
Vermont
West Sevent
Banton
Jefferson
Palace Theatre
IX Foer Parts
W. I. Myers
Lalla Roost
Moreray
Lalou Brett
Entr-Aetr
Air di Ballet
Pepe Cede
Roberts Pabst
Chembers
Abel Boer
Lomy
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