Shopmen's Wage Increase Under Wilson Plan
Waterloo Illinois shopmen face a likely ballot on President Wilson's wage plan. The proposal grants a 4 cent hour rise plus ten hours pay for eight, boosting pay for boilermakers machinists and blacksmiths to about 90 cents per hour. If retroactive to May 1, workers may gain four months back pay, totaling thousands per man in Waterloo.
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Lator
Chicago
Waterloo
Mlinois Central
Wilson
C. A. Fish
Mr. Fish
Fish
Findls Central
Last Night's News in Brief Highlights Global Events
New York reports HE H Gary refuses a meeting with AF of L delegates aiming to organize steel workers. El Centro and Toronto note diplomatic and academic honors. US war relief plans for drafted men in Siberia discussed. Gompers pledges AFL support to Actors Equity until a just end to the strike. Five million Germans seek emigration to South America. Local marriage licenses listed for Waterloo and area. A dramatic Friday concert advertised at a church in Waterloo.
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New York
HE. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
John Fitzpatrick
American Federation of Labor
Iron and Steel
el Certtro
Cal
Waterhouse
Connelly
St. Lon
SP Smear
Detroit
Mich
H. Ice
St. Marys
Scott Field
Washington
D. C
Hitchcock
Wilson Frussels
Chamber of Deputies
Toronto
Prince of Wales
Toronto University
Wilson
Chicago
War Department
Samuel Gompers
Actors’ Equity Association
Berlin
Bureau of Immigration
South America
Waterloo Labor Day Sport Events At Cedar River Park
Waterloo’s Central Labor union announces a Labor Day program with a downtown parade followed by a picnic and concert by the Illinois Central band. Events include running races, trotting and pony races, auto races, and children’s contests with cash and merchandise prizes. Participants may call Joe Mays at Peterson Duke’s to enter. parade begins at 10 o’clock.
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Unio
Cedar River Park
Central Labor Union
Ilinois Central Concert Band
Waterloo
Joe Mays
Sports Contiutes
Peterson & Duke's
Lenroot proposes private unification of U.S. railroads
Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin introduces a bill for unifying the nation’s railroads into one privately owned system with a minimum earnings guarantee. The plan, distinct from the Plumb proposal, places control under a single corporation supervised by the Interstate Commerce Commission and a 13 member board appointed by the president and Senate. The board would include two employees, two from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, two farmers, three security holders, and representatives from the ICC and state railway commissions.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senator Lenroot
Wisconsin
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
United States Chamber of Commerce
Patrick Mannion a Fairbank immigrant dies at home
Patrick Mannion, longtime Fairbank resident born in County Mayo Ireland in 1845, died August 20 at his home two miles northwest of Fairbank from cancer. He came to America at age 11 and later worked on farms before running a business in Fairbank. He married Mary Elten McGowan in December 1881 and is survived by his widow and several children.
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Patrick Mannion
Fairbank
County Mayo
Ireland
America
Mary Elten McGowan
Former Manchester Woman Dies in Denver Colorado
Mrs W J Suckow wife of the Congregational pastor at Manchester Ta died in Denver Colorado on August 25 after heart trouble and a nervous breakdown. Funeral planned in Garner Ta. She accompanied her husband on wartime campaigns and spoke countywide. She died at her daughter Mrs E O Hunting's home while other daughter Mrs Ruth Sucken was visiting.
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Manchester
Denver
Colo
W. J. Suckow
Congregational Church
E. O. Hunting
Ruth Sucken
Garner
Fair Grounds
Delaware County Fair Grounds
Bruce
Commercial Club
Delaware
Tomes
Dufield
Bolsheviks claim Volga successes and Denikine advances
Bolsheviks report capture of Kamishin on the Volga 120 miles southwest of Saratov and say forces advance toward Tzaritzin with re-occupation of Borissognelsk and Povorino. Denikine’s anti Bolshevik forces reportedly dominate a large southern Russian territory and control Volga River traffic up to Tzaritan.
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Tas Assocmted
London
Pskov
Petrograd
Moscow
Volga
Dentkine
Kamishin
Saratov
Tzaritzin
Volta
Borissognelsk
Povorino
Mammanioff
Red Army
Denikine
Paris
Russia
Germany
Odessa
Elizabelgrad
Kursk
Novachonersk
Volge
Denikise
Caucasus
Bithynia
Jio
Black Sea
Astrakhan
Tzaritani
Morris Ordered to Tokio by US Ambassador
The Associated Press reports Ambassador Roland S. Morris, sent to investigate Siberia conditions for President Wilson, has been ordered to return to Tokyo. The dispatch notes Aug temperatures and daily readings, with midnight and forenoon observations.
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Morris
Tokio
Associated Press
Washington
DD. C
Roland S. Morris
Japan
Siberia
Wilson
Buchagen
Milk price war rattles Waterloo dairy market
In Waterloo a dairy price war pits profitable large producers against smaller dealers. Sorenson, owner of Pleasant View dairy, warns farmers must cut costs or milk prices will rise. large firms like Producers Milk Company and Keilderling & Krown resist lower quotes while 7 small dealers bid 10 to 13 cents per quart, risking a cutthroat race.
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Waterloo
MMR
Ing Fuemead
SX Sorensot
Measant View Slateys
Andy Horse
Standard Oil
Hugh
Producers Milk Company
Keilderling & Krown
Pleasant View Dairy
Sorenson
Mr. Sorenso
Rome
Resignations Rock China Post Amid Presidential Reference
Washington dispatch reports Dr. Reinsch, minister to China since 1912, has resigned. President Wilson reportedly holds the document, but officials deny it was presented abruptly. Reinsch’s reasons remain undisclosed. his literary and policy work on the Orient is noted.
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Associated Pf
Washington, D.C
Ulster
Clie
Wilson
Honolulu
White House
Lea
Reinsch
China
W. J. Bryan
Peking
Seci Lres
Nippu Jiji
T. H
Paul Revised
Tokio
Stone tells rail strikers in wea to resume work
Ali jkissenger Wain service on the Santa Fe west of Albuquerque has been discontinued indefinitely. Santa Fe train No. 1 west bound overland held up at Newberry since twelve o’clock yesterday morning by strike sympathizers charging 50 men aboard bound for Los Angeles as strikebreakers. Warren S. Stone ordered engineers to return to work immediately. leaders plan a morning meeting to decide on action. Mrs Larson seeks control of Forest Park property worth 2340 to support herself and her 14-year-old daughter after her husband deserted her April 13, 1917. Christ Arvantis failed to appear in court for indecent conduct. bond forfeited. Venner and Sage relinquished bonds of 5 each for speeding after failing to respond.
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Cal
Ali Jkissenger
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
N.om
Newberry
Los Angeles
Warren
Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Ju. L. Sanford
K . Larson
Forest Park Addition
Lars N. Larson
Christ Arvantis
Ln Court
T. E. Venner
Erwin Sage
Jesup
Hoern
M.A. Allman
Priday
D. Gy Ore
Ghirags
Abster
Ma. Weeling
Frank Hom
Jay Woot
Detroit
Sieh
Visrelay
C. TD. Parker
Clarence Miptey
Nebrasse
Sarah MM. J Hovey
and Mies
AL Honek
Teddy
Iyndellel Richarl
Tnterluken
Minn
Toy
Philadelphia
Idol King
Columbus
Sesup Consolidated School
Nas
Toberta
Wray
Allison
Tle
Irvine
Castle Grove
Aifeas
John ¢ van Keuugshaan
Woman's Christiany ‘Temperance 7 Minet
di Felis
Tolle
Sarah
Second View
Logie Wilk Dent
Jlennin Hathamy
Riedel
New, York
Gertrude Rosemond
Chicago
Brammer
August
Readigala
Migs
Vera Pick
Young Peoples Society of the
John van Baughmani
N. L
Garclay Mont Story City
Waldiland
Hera
Reviland
Robert Brogmers
Barclay
John van Rangh
Anson
Annalc
Mueller
Banehman
Dover
Union
Clarksville
Maid pushes intruder from window in Pine Grove Avenue assault
Yesterday morning at 2908 Pine Grove Avenue Ene Bene Cillespie reported a burglary with $2000 worth of furs and jewelry stolen. In the afternoon Julius Guldenburg attempted an entry and was pushed from a window by Mrs. Guldenberg, who regrets the action after the intruder fled. The missing jewel case valued at $2000 is still unrecovered.
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Cillespie
Pine Grove
Julius Guldenbore
Goldenburg
Yanks Farm Bill Debate Favors Soldiers Lands Plan
Washington Aug 27 Republican Leader Mondell outlined to the house the farm land bill for soldiers and sailors, arguing it offers real opportunity and development not a mere bonus. Members Nichols and White criticized the measure as experimental and too costly, while Scott accused landowners of pressing for passage to aid only a few. public lands committee reviews the bill.
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Washington, D. C
Mondell
Lane
Nichols
Michigan
White
Kansas
Scott
Washington
Public Lands Committee
September term jurors drawn for district court
Jury commission selected the September term jurors at the courthouse. Report at 9 a.m. on September 29 and remain until discharged. The list includes numerous residents from Waterloo Cedar Falls La Porte City Dunkerton and nearby towns, with names such as Clark Mare nevilla Fish Wells Doyle Tanner Hirsant Grow Nesfield and many others.
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District Court
FE. Clark
Dunkerton
Floyd
Alexander
Indian
Mightey
Huson
TLS Wells
Waterslon
William Beatty
Witerloo
J. Th Doyle
Wank
W Oe
W. Parr
Sayter Joon Pear
Waterloo
Gaekhaus
Witterloo
William Schnable
Cedar Falls
HCL
Russell
Waterton
Charles Huckins
Cedar Palle
Macy Campbell
Joan
Jenson
Alber
Siweitaer
Terloo
H. Crone
Cedar Faller
Woham Rudel
Dewars
Mik
Bunco Cop Fines Stranger $30 For Crossing Street
Tramon G. Gamboa, a Mexican man, said a man claiming to be a police officer fined him $30 for crossing Central Avenue. He explained he believed the officer was a genuine policeman, and expressed anger at the supposed enforcement of a new form of dance by workers on Jenorant forelonare.
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BUNCO
Los Angeles
Cal
Tramon G. Gamboa
Central Decsive Bureau
Central Avenue
Airplane Hovers Over Cedar Falls Booster Parade
An aircraft hovers above Cedar Falls during a booster party tour. The narrative describes crowds along the street, processions, and local vendors as supporters celebrate at the Cedar Falls event and parade routes. Local outlets report ongoing coverage with mentions of town, merchants, and daily updates.
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Cedar Falls
Roosevelt Peace Efforts Revealed In New York Paper
A New York paper publishes a study of Theodore Roosevelt’s 1905-1908 mediation for Russo Japanese War peace. It details Roosevelt’s solo diplomacy, urging Britain France Germany and others to press for a conference, and notes Japan’s initial peace overtures and Roosevelt’s pivotal role in the Portsmouth conference. The article quotes Roosevelt’s biographer and Bishop praising his energy and the Kaiser's aid.
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Garter
Puepers
Aiey
Anverensa
Stapan
Korre
Japan
Roosevelt
Johnu Jay
Root
Saliet
Taft
Philippines
Mr. Bishop
Lfe
Theodore Roosevelt
Nome
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France
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Russia
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Hay
Une Kaiser
Ihel
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Tam
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Hse Could Have Done It. Mr. Roosevelt
Food Control Act Splits Justice and Senate Debate
Washington Aug reports the food control act amendments raising profiteering penalties. Senators Smith and Gronna push tighter rules for packing houses amid testimony from Swift & Co. on 1917 and 1918 profits. Proposals would bring clothing and other basics under law, with Agriculture Committee backing and possible Senate action soon.
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Washinitoi
Department of Justice
Udvaals
Tmenihera
Staute Werientdurst
Prolitevurtae
Smith
Memarrat
Georkid
Generl Anes
Mhaek
Salih
House
Swift & Uo
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Pefor
Indus
Trenies Swift
Pizares
Gronns
Inrga
Swift
Lina
Fond
Gronna
Swift, & Co
Senate
Washington, D. C
Agriculture Committee
Local Notes From Clarksville And Surroundings
Misses Tacy and Jarche Wren Wert host week with friends and schoolmates. Several residents travel and work nearby. births, home visits, and farm changes described. Canning plant processes 40,000 tons of corn. Round Grove picnic at Mather home highlights community efforts to restore leisure spots.
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Allison
A. Harame
Famly
Ruth
Gev. Haney
Lake Trumbull
Waugh Construction Co
Clarksville Canning Co
Cecil Jean
Floria Ebersold
Clarksvitle
Nebraska
Jean
Dollard
Olltime
Round Grove
C. M. Mather
Greeny
Mather
Highland Drive
Rom
Carl Clinsing
Red Klinesmith
Ohio man dies after long illness in Waterloo hospital
In 1870 a man from Ohio moved with his parents to Kankakes county and later settled near Barclay town in Black Hawk counts. He married Mina Alma Alexander Dee in 1901, had three surviving children Teindone Edward Glen and Anson Lew, and Floyd Van. He died at St Francis hospital in Waterloo on August 15 after surgeries and ongoing suffering, leaving his widow and children.
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Ohio
Kankakes County
Lawa
Barclay Townento
Black Hawk
At. Francis Hospital
Waterloo
Tin Wa United i
Mina Alma Alexander Dee
Thic Yion
Teindone
Edward Glen
Anson Lew
Floyd van
St. Francis Hospital
Mrlday
Reller Sron
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