Hungarian premier chosen to push universal suffrage plan
Copenhagen reports Dr Alexander Wekerle named Hungarian premier as a compromise to win liberal franchise reform. The move aims to sway Count Tisza from blocking universal suffrage while avoiding war-time elections, as Tisza controls the chamber and resists wide enfranchisement. Esterhazy’s selection sought to coax Tisza into a middle path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Alexander Wekerle
Wekerle
Stsza
ISZA
Tisza
Moritz Esterhazy
Waterloo golfers take second in Dubuque meet
A five man Prospect Golf club team finished second in a triangular meet at Dubuque, the Northeastern Iowa Golf association’s first event of the season. Waterloo team members Fred McClain, Alfred Longley, Austin Burik, George Miller and Harry Dunkelberg competed. Dubuque won, Independence placed third, with another triangular meet set for Independence next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Golf Club
Dubuque
Northeastern Iowa Golf Association
Waterloo
Independence
Fred McClain
Alfred Longley
Austin Buri
George Miller
Harry Dunkelberg
Lub
Alleged anti draft plotters held for trial in New York
Seligman, assistant physics emotion board, 52, and Lazarus Jacobson, an insurance agent, charged with conspiracy to obstruct the selective draft law, were held in 5000 dollars bail each for mal on Sept. 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seligman
Physics Emotion Board
Lazarus Jacobson
Manufacturer's Son Killed in Police Fight
St. Louis reports B. D. Whitelaw son of a local manufacturer was slain in a running battle with Patrolman Bert Stanley after he and two others robbed a saloon bartender and six patrons this morning. The accomplices escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis, Mo
B. D. Whitelaw
Bert Stanley
Whitelaw
Iowa to discuss emergency food agent in each county
Des Moines Aug 23 Considering a proposal by the national council of defense for the appointment of an emergency food agent in every county of the state where there is no regularly employed crop agent will be the principal business before tomorrow s meeting here of the Iowa state council of defense it was announced today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
National Council of Defense
Iowa State Council of Defense
Suspect Confesses Implicates 14 German Spies
Richmond, Aug 23 William F Nain 36 arrested in Louisa Sundar as suspicious character re arrested Monday charged with being a German spy He said he was one of 14 spies in the United States directed by the German government Washington Aug 23 All house Democrats were summoned back for Aug 29 to dispose of business before Sept 10 Adjournment depends on Senate and conference on pending bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
William F. Nain
Louisa Sundar
Manday
United States
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Community announcements for Maxwell hall meetings
Homesteaders regular meeting at Maxwell hall on August 23 at 8 p m. Court of Honor holds a regular meeting tonight in Maxwell hall with refreshments. Melchoir court No. ?. meets tomorrow night in A O U W hall. degree team members urged to attend. Afterward there is dancing. Royal Neighbors of America meet at Red Cross shop tomorrow for work. Court No. 2025. Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters meets tonight in Sacred Heart school auditorium to hear reports from recent conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homesteaders
Maxwell Hall
Court of Honor
Royal Neighbors of America
Red Cross
Women's Catholic Order of Foresters
Sacred Heart School
City in Brief: Various Local Notices and Travels
Dr F W Powers and E E Hanlon travel for business in Chicago. A E Haswell departs for Chicago for business. Miss Minnie Harrison on vacation returning Sept 1. W W Woolley to St Paul, return Monday. Dr J F Heverly and family back from Cassville Minn. Mrs Annie Munger visiting relatives. LeRoy Hamilton and Eleanor visit Madison D D Waterloo. George B Rowell heads to Johnstown Plattsburg N N. Peter Blitch motor trip Cedar Rapids to Waterloo. Nina Sproat vacation visiting Winthrop Mason City. A S Blair visits Waterloo Cedar Falls at 86 in good health. Lightning hits Anna Dennis home. Several residents travel to Sarnia and Des Moines for events. Warrant issued for J L Tarkett for illegal liquor transport. F S Pettit and family tour Wisconsin The Dells Madison. Harold H Duke resigns. to Davenport for auto accessories. Mrs Amos Anderson and son return to Johnstown Pa after Alta visit. Frank Warner appointed Iowa chairman for Chicago Atlantic City train Sept 22. Rose Hill cake social for Belgian orphans fund. John W Gwynne to Nora Springs then Fort Snelling for reserve camp. Mrs S F Koch and son John return from Des Moines. Third regiment call. J W Rickert returns from Colorado trip. Berniece Rickert visits Des Moines. A G Kreiman returns from Buffalo F O E meeting. members joining army retain membership. $1,000 to dependents on death. P S Risdale thanks Waterloo officials for cooperation. home canning bulletins available. Mrs B F Jones and daughter Rennie Jones depart for Hampton. Jones lineage to 1859. George Pikell recalls fisheries near race bridge. fish stories from 35 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Munger
Hiram, O
W. L. Pattison
Brula
Waverly
H. F. Bartling
Seventh Street West
LeRoy Hamilton
Eleanor
Madison
D. D
Waterloo
George B. Rowell
Johnstown
Plattsburg
Peter Blitch
Cedar Rapids
D. Witty
Nina Sproat
Winthrop
Mason City
A. S. Blair
Manchester
Cedar Falls
Anna
Dennis
Eighth Street East
W. J. Peddicord
Burton E. Wilson
Sardinia, O
Mr. Peddicord
Frank Warner
Des Moines
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Iowa
Chicago
Atlantic City
Rose Hill
Happy Go-Hawks
Fred Chevalier
Cottage Street
John W. Gwynne
Nora Springs
Fort Snelling
Minn
Gwynne
S. F. Koch
Bates Street
John
Fred
Walter Koch
France
J. W. Rickert
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Rickert
International Typographical Union
Berniece Rickert
G. J. Kreiman
Buffalo
N. Y
Order
Army
Navy
P. S. Risdale
National Emergency Food Garden Commission
W. R. Law
Washington, D. C
B. F. Jones
Rennie Jones
Hampton
Jones
Truman Steed
Black Hawk County
George Pikell
Syndicate
Pikeil
Survivors Describe Battle With U-Boat That Sunk Campana
Third Officer J H Bruce and 40 crewmen plus eight gun crew were aboard the Campana when the German submarine U 2 engaged. The tanker fired 180 shots to the diver’s 400, with the U 2 sinking the Campana after a four hour duel. Survivors were taken to France by a French war vessel. one captain and several gunners were captured by the U-boot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
J. H. Bruce
Spot
Bruce
Juce
Campata
Albert Oliver
Gampana
Thia
Miller
William A. Miller
Chicago
Campana
France
Mr. Bruce
Oliver
Sammies Tobacco Fund Promotes Support From Readers
Fund drives call for envelopes to buy tobacco packs for American soldiers in France. Each dollar buys four packages, each package valued at 46 cents, with a postcard inside for a soldier to send a message or thanks to the donor. Readers are urged to send contributions with their name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franco Tobacco
Builder First Bus in Waterloo Dies
John De Graff 1836 Watertown native and carriage maker who built Waterloo’s first omnibus died at 5 30 pm Wednesday at his daughter’s home in Waterloo He was born Towlesville New York July 13 1836 and moved west to become a resident of Ulingis Iowa Waverly Dunkerton and Waterloo He married Margaret Milliken had son Charles who died in infancy and daughter Mrs N B Page He later married Susan Wilcox Funeral Friday 1 30 pm Baptist church Dunkerton burial at Dunkerton cemetery Remains at O Keefe Towne mortuary viewing before Friday 11 am
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John de Graff
N. B. Page
Mulberry Street
Towlesville
N. Y
Ulingis
Iowa
Waverly
Waterloo
da Gratt
Margaret Ellen Milliken
Charles
de Graff
Susan Wilcox
Felday
Baptist Church
Dunkerton
O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary
Priday
Two Hubbard Men Held for Treason
Cedar Rapids Iowa August 23 John Wird alleged head of the peoples council for democracy and peace and his brother Edward Wird were arrested yesterday on charges of treasonable utterances by United States Marshal B R Moore and three deputies. The pair were taken to Fort Dodge for examination before the federal examiner. Government officers also visited the home of Rev J N Shanks pastor of the German Evangelical church but he was away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
John Wird
People's Council For Democracy and Peace
Edward Wird
Hubbardesterday
United States
B. R. Moore
Fort Dodge
J. N. Shanks
German Evangelical Church
Fuller and Sun Arrested for in Vocullar Mix Up
A girl Mildred Stundgll aged 13 was taken from home in a mix up involving the Stackhouse family and Clifford Stackhouse aged 20. The case spans Waterloo and East Dubuque with involvement of Sheriff Henderson and a civil claim for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitarles Stackhouse
Mildred Stundgll
Tate
Stackhouse
East Duburne
Chicago Great Wessern
J. C. Murtagh
J. F. Feely
A. G. Rancall
East Dubuque
Mildred
LaCrosse
Wis
Clifford Stackhouse
Charles Stackhouse
Mr. Murtagh
Waterloo
Defense Councils Meet Car Shortage Issue
Chicago August 23 The adjourned meeting of councils of defense opened with eight states represented Governors Philipp of Wisconsin and Harding of Iowa attended They heard railroad men discuss the car shortage and decided to appoint a committee to cooperate with the railroads
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wisen
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Philipp
Harding
Two More Under Bond for Uttering Seditious Words
John F Wirds and Aite Wirds living near Buckeye were arrested yesterday by Deputy U S Marshal A P Houston on charges of uttering words against the government. They were arraigned before United States Commissioner J E Dempster and bound over to the federal grand jury with bonds of $5000 each. Dempster added that federal arrestees from Cedar Rapids district will appear before the grand jury in Cedar Rapids and those from divisions will be sent to Du buque Fort Dodge and Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Wirds
Aite Wirds
Buckeye
A. P. Houston
United States
J. E. Dempster
Grand Jury
Wilhl
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Stroux City
Torrential Thunderstorm Drops .22 Inch Rain
A brief but violent storm hit between 12 and 1 PM with lightning and thunder. Rain began light, then poured for about 15 minutes, with no wind to worsen travel. Officially measured at .22 inches by R B Slippy. yesterday’s high reached 60 and low 61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neaud Vocellatec
Elk Run Hotel
Fortuat
R. B
New Children's Books Set for Saturday Circulation
Library note lists dozens of new children's titles arriving Saturday at 2 p.m. including Northern Myths retellings, Boxcraft tales, Mother West Wind stories, Dickens character collections, Pirate adventures, Bible stories, and broader works by Beard, Gaines, Burgess, Dumas, and Olcott among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Bates
Beard
Brooks
Gaines
Habberton
Mackey
Tae
Shedlock
Smith
Dickens
Weedonre West
Lafayette Air Squadron Plays Big Part At Verdun
Paris dispatch praises the Lafayette squadron of American aviators for constant action at Verdun. They flew with French pilots, dodging fire at very low altitudes and engaging enemy squadrons in machine gun duels, aiding infantry and boosting morale amid the Verdun offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Air
Verdun
Paris
Lafayette
Church of God Camp Meeting Sermons Planned
Tonight J W Williams preaches on The Offense of the Cross at the church camp meeting. Tomorrow at 10 45 am Bible school. At 2 pm a 15 minute song service precedes a sermon On What Does the Benefit of Christs Death Consist. At 8 pm J A Patrick preaches on Love the Truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
J. W. Williams
J. A. Patrick
Greek White Book Confirms Gerard's Story
Paris reports Greek government publishes a white book on Germany Greece relations at WWI start while Constantine sat on the throne. An Associated Press interview with Jules Cambon confirms Gerard's memoir revelations. Cedar Heights Red Cross meets Friday at headquarters to prepare muslins with committee members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jules Cambon
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Associated Press
Germany
Greece
Constantine
James W. Gerard
Berlin
Cedar Heights Red Cross
Mines
Allen, Crounk and Eaton
$5,000 Insurance For Each Soldier Decreed
Chicago Aug 23 Delegates at the National Fraternal congress in session here unanimously adopted a resolution by L. Hereford to urge the government to buy insurance of $5,000 for each soldier on active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
L. Hereford
Springfield
U S Approves Loans by Banks to Mexico
Washington reports that after over two years of pleading for financial aid the Mexican government has been assured American money can be obtained. Banks are expected to float about 250 million dollars, with Carranza to receive guidance on expenditure and some supervision. Economic issues and restricted investments cloud the revival of business amid political turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Financcial Agaistancs
Carranza
Onichnis
Mexilcan
United States
London
Mexico
Iit Iy
Unis
State Department
Ambangsador Mletcher
Theft Plot Across States Hits Minneapolis Bar Scene
Minneapolis police disclosed the arrest of Harry Munroe and nine others tied to three automotive theft rings operating in Minnesota Illinois and South Carolina. Twelve cars with altered numbers were recovered and two jeweler owners faced insurance gains. Grand jury action looms as Munroe awaits municipal court arraignment on grand larceny charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Harry Munroe
France Avenue
Second Streets
Munroe
Aberdeen
S. C
Chicago
Muncipal Court
J. H. Green
Nicollet Avenue
Iowa Man Breaks 99 of 100 Targets in Handicap Win
In Chicago on Aug 23 Joan Peterson Randall Jr won the Grant American tournament preliminary handicap with 99 of 100 targets at 8 yards. J J Lyanp of Youngstown was second with 98 breaks. Eleven tied for third at 97.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joan Peterson
Randall, Jr
J. J. Lyanp
Youngstown
Mace
Militant Suffragists Endure No Privileges in Workhouse
Six suffragists serving a 20 day sentence at Occoquan District Workhouse are held incommunicado with no food or clothing sent from headquarters. They wear gray and white prison uniforms and receive standard treatment. Superintendent Whittaker says no attorney visits are allowed without a prisoner’s application and commissioners’ prior permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Occoquan
Whittaker
Illinois defense council warns of fake charity drive
Chicago August 23 The Illinois council of defense reports unauthorized collections for alleged war relief are being collected It orders that all general collections be ceased by the council A fine of 1000 dollars is provided for violators
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois Council of Defense
Obituary Notice for Mrs. John Zeran
Death reported of Mrs. John Zeran at her sister's Creston home after a three week absence. The females will arrive tomorrow and burial is planned in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Abran
John Zeran
Creston
Waterloo
Suffragists Protest Prisoner Attire At Occoquan
Washington dispatch reports militant suffragists at Occoquan Workhouse protesting coarse underwear and heavy boots worn by women prisoners. Representative Baer pressed Superintendent Whittaker who said rules cannot change. a limited viewing of bands was allowed after a brief interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, PD. C
Con-gressman
J. M. Faer
North Dakota
Atx
Oqeroquan
Hager
W. J. Whittaker
Whittaker
Kner
Occoi
Tibia
la Waoraa
Manuel
Baer
Montana Men Seek Enlistment Help For Atlantic Crossing
Saufman and Berger of Great Falls sought to join American field service for five months in a losing fight to reach ports enabling their enlistment. Jeannette Rankin, called the lady from Montana, enlisted the aid of French ambassador Jusserand who arranged for the youths to cross the Atlantic and land at a French port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saufman
Great Falls
Berger
Co University
Jeannette Rankin
Montana
United States
M. Jusserand
Prénch
Washington
Atlantic
Brooks in hoad a clew
Columbus Indiana August 23 A leaky wagon bed led to the arrest of C W Hodge of this city on grand larceny charges. About 500 books from the Fleckcreek district school library were stolen. Books were found along the road and at the junkyard of Joseph Kroot who said he bought them from Hodge for 1 50. Hodge pleaded not guilty and was jailed awaiting bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
C. W. Hodge
Fleckcreek Township
Mbrery
Intervala
Sedge
Joseph Kroot
Hodge
New Hartford society notes from August weekend visits
Local brief highlights weekend visits and travel among residents: P Elwell headed to Michigan to visit stepson Frank Bolton. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tett and daughter Margaret of Ft. Dodge joined WW Harmon family. Mr. and Mrs. F C Harmon hosted. Mrs. Florence Jensen entertained guests from Stanton and Red Oak. Dr. and Mrs. Pellitier and son Dyer took an extended auto trip through Chicago Cairo St Louis. Mrs. Elma Ingais visiting Lena Illinois. Mrs. Kate Chamberlin of San Diego stayed with Mrs. Kate Ranney. Susie and May Rhodes of Red Oak also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hadfora
P. Elwell
Tuensey
Frank Bolton
Cotonia
Mich
Charles Tett
Margaret
Ft. Dodge
Afr
F.C. Harmon
Shell Stack
Red Oak
Imn
Pellitier
Dyer
Chicago
Cairo
St. Louis
Elma Ingais
Ethel Phillips
Lena
Kate Chamberlin
San Diego
Cal
Kate Ranney
Jeannette Rankin Helps Two Patriots Reach Front
Paris August 23 two young American patriots John Berger and N were allowed to reach the French front despite German parentage. They arrived aboard the last steamship from the United States with Red Cross and YMCA workers and earned permission to serve on the front lines for their country and for France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Red Cross
France
Bor
United States
John Berger
How to Dry Beets for Preservation
How to dry beets by selecting young tender roots, peeling, and slicing into one-eighth to one-quarter inch. Spread thinly on trays and dry in an oven or with a fan until leathery. Stir occasionally and follow each step to ensure proper drying.
How to Dry Potatoes for Storage
Instructions teach peeling trimming and slicing potatoes to one eighth inch thick or into thin strips or dice. Expose to air then blanch in boiling water three to five minutes before chilling and drying on trays. Bake in oven or near heat until brittle for long term storage.
High Heels Cause Corns Warned Women Stop It
Hecative style warns that women wearing high heels crowd and buckle tender toes causing corns. Home remedy notes Freezone drops provide quick relief by drying and shrinking the corn or callus. drugstore tin bottle costs a few cents. Keep Freezone on hand for quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freezone
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oberg
Count Tisza
Waterloo Golf Players
Buchanan's
F. W. Powers
E. E. Hanlon
Des Broines
City
A. E. Haswell
Minnie Harrison
W. W. Woolley
St. Paul
3. F. Heverly
Cassville, Minn
J. L. Tarkett
Justice Court
J. T. Knapp
Tarkett
F. S. Pettit
McGregor
Dells
Harold H. Duke
Irving Cigar Store
Davenport
Amos Anderson
Harry
Alta
J. L. Weller
Hu.a
Crrpy Wrigh
Tell
Thee Fund
A. UD. Clark
Dewar
Quy Segar
Blairsburg
Siarts
Sammies
Enclosed Fund
Hte
Builder First ’Bus
Hubbard
Leo Waterloo
Man
Fuller
Sun
Nolice
Father
Feely
Mr. Randell
Sheriff Henderson
Boys’ Industrial School
Eldora
Randall
Mildred Randall
Peoria
Henderson
Mr. Stackhouse
Wellington Court
Fifth Streets
Bond
Library Notes
Floyd S. Bump
Anu
Roger T. Leavitt
Towa
Princeton University
West Virginia
Philadelphia
Nethern
Hell of Earth
Europe
Prince of Darkness
Colgate
Seagirt
N. J
Austin Colgate
Jersey City
United States Senate
Church OF God Meeting
Gerard
U.S
Leingis Defense Council
Arras
New Hartford
Bent Lytle Plour_and Feed Co
Park
Mether
Er Land Co
Waterloo Business College
Ford
Mearly
Prospect Hills
West
Eleventh St
Sycamore
B. F. Lichty & Son
Burroughs
Dalton
America
Remington and Smith
Gregg
Eclectic
Business
Uncle Sam
College OF Commerce
Commercial National Bank
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