Water-loo Area News Highlights and Events
Cedar Falls reports prepare for River View park services with 3000 expected. harness race entries rise to 30 horses as Cedar Valley Fair builds. booster train to Waterloo with 501 piece band, aero company airship ahead for demonstrations. multiple local residents travel for visits and work in Iowa and neighboring states.
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Ticinity
Cedar Walls
Ilinnis Central
City
Janesville
Plainfield
Waverly
Nashua
Charles City
Bassett
Tonia
New Hampton
Sumner
Westgite
Oelwein
Fredericksburg
Tairbank
Dunkerton
Dewar
Waterloo
British Charge in Mexico Stays Without Power
The British chargé d affaires in Mexico City will not be allowed to act officially or present grievances after a Mexican foreign office decision. William Cummings remains in Mexico City as tensions between Mexico and Great Britain persist.
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Mexico
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
William Cum Dings
Arch Ives
Mexico City
Great Britain
Cummings
Washington
Manitoba Declares Divorce Boom After Privy Council Ruling
Winnipeg Manitoba becomes Canada’s Reno as privy council grants Manitoba courts authority to grant divorces. Over 1100 divorce applications filed, to be heard by six judges led by Chief Justice Mathers on Sept 25. Most applicants are soldiers returned home finding wives unfaithful. cost starts at about 200 dollars.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
Reno of Canada
Privy Council
Ecourts
Court of King's
Curran, Galt
Prendergast
Metcalfe
McDonald
Mathers
88 to 12 For Shoes Not 25 Dealers in Convention Declare
In Atlantic City at the National Shoe Retailers association session, five thousand retailers heard officers deny profiteering and promise simple footwear. Prices to the public will range from 8 to 12 dollars per pair, with winter styles stripped of costly features.
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Atlantic City
National Shoe Retailers’ Association
Ther
Pursuit South of U S Camp Across Border Keeps Up
The article notes talks for a reciprocal guard service between governments stalled by demands for immediate signing from the American delegation and a Mexican commission seeking withdrawal of the Pershing expedition. It mentions the Eighth cavalry’s early withdrawal and ongoing pursuit of bandits in the region.
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U.S. Camp
Atlantic City
Pershing
Senor i Gabrera
Shopmen Question Authority of County Supervisors in Waterloo
I C Shopmen challenge the power to appoint special deputies to quell alleged disorders amid the Waterloo strike. A special meeting of the J T C Naudroad local federation, with about 1400 members, questioned whether the Black Hawk County board of supervisors can empower the sheriff to deputize 1000 men at county expense. They argue local officials are competent to handle the situation and oppose costly county actions and special elections for minor matters. Waterloo Ame 22 190%
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Waterloo
Kinvis Central
JT. C. Nauroad
Board of Superior
Elwk Hawk County
Ety
Ernor
Opo Pent
Cupervis
Black Hawk
Tmawk County Waterbon
Ame
Foreign service I5 closed to recruits
Reported by local recruiting officer Seret L H H Imi that foreign service I5 is closed to recruits. Some to be enlisted for the ordnance corps in Siberia or Hawaii, none accepted for the signal corps in Hawaii. Names John Henry Owen Cesar Walls appear among former servicemen.
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Ordnance Corps
Siberia
Hawaii
Signaltories
Seret
L. HH
Imi
John Henry
Owen
Cesar Walls
Motor Transport Corps
Senate defines unjust prices amendment in food control acts
Washington Aug 23 An amendment to the food control acts defining unjust and unreasonable prices was tentatively agreed by the senate agricultural sub committee considering Attorney General Palmer anti profiteering proposal. The amendment lets federal district attorneys appoint fair price committees and any price above committee limits would be deemed unreasonable.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Agricultural
Palmer
Thirteen Cars Sent Away at Noon in Elgin Road Race
In Elgin Aug. 23 Relpt Mulford led early in the highn road race of 81 miles as 13 cars started at 1:01 p.m. Percy Ford and Arthur Morris withdrew. Chit Durant of San Francisco crashed twice, escaping serious injury. his car damaged beyond repair and he retired. Durant’s mechanician Fred Comer suffered minor bruises and a smashed hand after a tire struck by a rock caused the wreck. Mulford opened with fast laps, while Durant’s mishap also involved a telegraph pole strike.
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Associated Press
Migin
Relpt Mulford
Percy Ford
Arthur Morris
Chit Durant
San Francisco
Santa Monica
Mulford
Tom Alley
Durant
Fred Comer
Illuminating 75 Miles of Colorado Road Project Planned
A plan from the state highway commission aims to illuminate 75 miles of the road between Colorado Springs and Denver, a unique project using war-department supplied trucks and equipment. The effort envisions a landmark roadway, highlighting technological and regional implications for transportation progress.
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Colorado
Henyver, Cole
Colorado Springs
Denver
Stute Medway Commission
Commission
War Department
Jailbird Paul Haverty Re-Elected Py thian Leader Indicts Forgery
Chicago August 23 A grand keeper of records for the Knights of Pythias is sought for embezzlement and forgery involving over 40 000 dollars. Paul Haverty alias Julius Slampburger formerly jailed in Nevada for cashing worthless checks vanished with funds and a forged check to Thomas Moore. Investigations trace missing war relief funds and a 30 000 dollar check. authorities expect Haverty to be found in Canada or Siberia. A reward has been offered and a House inquiry is urged into why US diplomats are not addressing the Siberia matter.
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Chicago
Paul d
Knights of Pythias
McFarland and Carton
Knights of
Mich
Nevada Urison
Paul Wa. H. Hfaverly
Julius’ Slampburger
Carson City
Nev
K. J. Stelling
William Breckenridge
Joseph Strausser
Thomas Moor
Lodge
Smith JT. van Mossen
Beardstown
Meares
Harris Trust and Savings, Bank
Haverty
Canada
Washington
Cl Ang
Bam Lachine
Quebec
Siberia
Delib
Jerately
Wasjan
United States
Jton
House
Friands
Iberia
von Fossen
State Department
McFarland
Sol Carton Diery
Porter
Lansing
Baker
City in Brief items recount local postings and visits
A noisy jumble of local notes lists residents visiting Davenport and Chicago, travel plans, military service, and community updates. Mentions include Vince Gratin, Mes and Mrs J. Tuerdion on Wellington, Mrs Tunis in Chicago, Gus Reapke returning from Minnesota, Charles Way on Fourth Street West, Harry Casebeer’s trip to Des Moines, C. I. Holden of Hotel Black Hawk, Ian Alingst’s navy service, Gertrude Fynless returning from Wisconsin, J. Rosa sending a copy from Bartlesville, and a Bartlesville Masanteen temple project. A public meeting at Carpenters' Hall is noted for Sunday at 2 pm with laboring women invited.
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Vince Gratin
Heli Casha
Viatt Fogs Mower
Cutter
Chicago
J. Tuerdion
Wellington Street
Tunis
Clevehams
New York City
Brooklyn
Moines
Ry le Wighiway
Prasbywrton
Harry Casebeer
Marc Shaliown
Meines
C. I. Holden
Black Hawk Davenport
de Eile
Myr. Malden
Clint Holden
Rance
Ian Alingst
Myr
Mattie Arnest
Fourth Street West
Navy
Missouri
Gertrude Fiynless
Vlalt
J. M. Noble
First Presbyterian Hireh
Heldit
Wis
Chimig
J. 1
Rosa
Bartlesville
Okla
Rose
Waterloo
Carpenters’ Hall
Honorable Discharges Granted To Navy Men With Ordinary
Navy department announces that men who served in the navy during the war with Germany and who have since been released with ordinary discharges will be eligible for honorable discharges. A prior ruling allowed ordinary discharges for those discharged before completing a four year term. now these can be exchanged by sending the original discharge to the navy bureau of navigation.
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D. C
Navy
Germany
Navy Department
Department
Bureau of Navigation
Circus Lost Baby Reunited After Nineteen Years
Sunderland tale recounts a boy known as Tommy Cary who wandered from home as a toddler while a circus passed through. Now grown, he returns to Sunderland to meet relatives as the search for his identity resolves through family and locals.
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London
Sunderland
Thomas Carr
Millfield
Cam
Onn
Worden
Cary
Tommy
Rob
Himacl
Ted
Bishop Sequestration Notice At Parish House Sparks Shock
Sensation in Little Ilford England as a senjuestralian notice posted on St Mary the Virgin parish church door, alleging sheriff orders to seize rector E Maughan Ettrick’s goods and rents. The document cites court judgment against S Bent Marshall removal contractor and details sequestration of funds and rents.
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Little Ilford
Isex
England
St. Mary the Virgin
Ofhelmsford
E. Maugham Ettrick
S. Bent-Marshall
Iremoval
Wanstead
Essex
Maughan Filrick
Hatish
Litherford
Prohibition Night in San Francisco Brings 21 Arrests
Police report a sleepless prohibition night with 21 arrests for drunkenness and eight fights as residents faced a rough evening. A man and woman were jailed for intoxication after wrecking their car and causing a disturbance. Bee stills mystery emerges as honey theft case twists with bees returning loot through a keyhole.
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San Francisco
Cal
Fort
Springfield Politicians Gather for State Fair Speculation
At the state fair in Springfield officials and candidates vie for influence in the looming 1920 election. Rumors swirl around likely GOP treasurer contenders and the larger battle between McKinney McCormick factions and Chicago powers. Representative Miller from Champaign emerges as a serious challenger to Buck, after supporting Thompson reforms and debate over moving pictures and state control.
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Politiviana
Trypupican
Benatar Clarones i
Tekot Mermantt
Monte Ai
Medill McCormick
AML
Cope Resetty
McKindey
Wuek
Cormick
Cal
McKinley
McKinney
McWinter
Burk
McKinley van Bullet
Miller
Chitcapgo
Thompson
Himeell Tate
Buck
Jonale
Tlinois
Powers That Be
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Champaign
Redshins Praise Chaplin Films at Bears Land Show
A Hudson Bay post on Bear Island Bears land Temagami Forest Reserve hosted an early motion picture show directed by William Dawson. Indians and visitors packed the big store to watch Chaplin and the film The Making of Maple Sugar. One young girl feared the sight while the rest enjoyed the novelty and a red squirrel clip. Dan Misahi known as Shunas, claimed to be about 125 years old, was highly engaged in the event.
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Toronto
Charlie Chaplin
Hudson Bay Company
Bearsland
Temagami
William Dawson
Ontario Fravingial Motion Picture Bureau
Charlie
Indiana
Haileybury
Dan Misahi
Shunas
Farmer Seeks 50-50 Share in Supposed Gold Diggings
G H Jones of Lake Preston believes a gold mineral find may lie on his farm after discovering 17 gold-like particles while tending a tame duck. A jeweler test labeled the particles pure gold, and Jones speculates the gravel knoll near a water hole produced the pellets. He plans to partner with an experienced prospector to open the diggings.
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Lake Preston
G._H. Jones
Jones
Rubber Hwoset Flogging Stopped In Schools Fate Of Grover Foggy Undecided
The Grover Foray case drags through the courts as defense and prosecution clash over changing a guilty plea to not guilty. Judge Birdgall weighs motions for retrial while county authorities debate legal procedure. Governor Bartlett confirms rubber hose flogging at the State Industrial School was halted after uncovering reports and room conditions.
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Dodge
Supreme Court
Voray
Boy
Teed
J. G. Jordan
J. ©. Murtagh
Birdsall
Porgy
Murtagh
Supreme Court of Town
Wenner
Muriagi
Vane
Grove
Distriet
Palice
Jualice
Municioul
Birdgall
Rego
Ca 2
Sentente
Upton
Manchester
Bartett
V. B. Backus
Obituary: Mrs Ahwa Bemis of Gilbertville dies in hospital
Funeral services for Mrs Ahwa Bemis, wife of Leonard Hianeedy and mother of Stewak, were announced as private at her home after death in a Gilbertville hospital. The 24 year old woman, who had lived near Gilbertville, passed away from internal injuries following a bakery accident. Survivors include a daughter and several relatives. the family planned a private burial with services in local church grounds three miles from the river. A wake was scheduled with services at St. Peter’s Chapel and burial at the nearby cemetery.
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Anna Benaissay
Ahwa Bemis
Leonard Hianeedy
Fsa
Primnets
Bospital
Beatae
Gilbertyine
Patchogue reports large shipments to Germany under war mail rules
wartime mail from Patchogue indicates substantial consignments to Germany. items include smoked meats bacon condensed milk soap and other goods. reports note scarce soap in Germany and widespread mail shipments. Also lists a flood of real estate ads and assorted merchandise for sale or rent from Cedar Valley Land Co and local shops.
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New York
Germany
Patchogue
Butler County
Loti Alaxwell
Greene
Cedar Valley Land Co
Water Street
Bolshevik Fleet in Gulf of Finland Destroyed
Reports from Stockholm say the Bolshevik fleet defending Petrograd in the Gulf of Finland has been disabled completely. Kronstadt strongholds were attacked by British warships and destroyed, marking a decisive loss for the Bolsheviks in this region.
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Stockholm
Havas
Gulf of Finland
Petrograd
Awapapern
Defea Pt Kronstadt
Governor Exiles Black Leader After Offender Defeat
Gov. W. Webby ordered John H. Shillady, secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, out of Austin after he was deemed the only offender linked to the matter. The telegram to NAACP leaders confirmed Shillady’s expulsion and denied broader involvement.
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Associated Press
Tex
Gov. W. Webby
Micds
National Association For Hn Advancement
John It
Shillady
Oreanzation
Austin
Organiza
Waterloo Colonel Is Secretary Treasurer Of State Auctioneers
Mason City Iowa August 23 Officers pivoted for the coming year by Thodone State Auctioneers who closed their eighteenth annual convention last night naming H N Dimlap Williamsburg President M M Kendall Marshalltown vice president and H W Tromanhanuser Waterloo secretary treasurer The 1920 session will be at Clear Lake August 12 13 and 14. The penguins of the Antarctic region are not human effects and live in rampantities walking upright and unafraid of man.
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Ce- War Valley Fair
Mason City
Dimlap
Williamsburg
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