Earl Grey Dies in England Former Canadian Governor General
Earl Grey, fourth Earl Grey, a noted British statesman and philanthropist, died this morning at Jowick House Northumberland after a long illness. Born November 28, 1851, he served as governor general of Canada from 1904 to 1910 and advocated imperial federation.
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London
Earl Grey
Ormer
Canada
Jowick House
Northumberland
Howick
Lonon
Lord Strathcoma
Earley
Rhodesija
South Africa
Public House Trust Company
England
Ordinsing
Hari Grey
Joseph H. Choate
Great Britain
Lotten
United States
Roosevelt
Taft
Washington
America
Alfred Henry George
Trinity College
Cambridge
Alice Holford
Westonbirt
Evelyn Grey
Sybil Grey
Rhodes
Lord Minto
Cattle Feed Prices Soon to Come Down
A Haswell secretary Fred K Kimball company says after Chicago conference with Herbert Hoover farm press leaders expect bran prices to fall substantially and corn to drop before cold weather. Transportation and storage discussed with railroads cooperation and ample elevators noted. Hoover plans to require speculators to move product every 30 days.
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A. Haswell
Fred K. Kimball Company
Chicago
Herbert C. Hoover
Haswell
Hoover
Elgover
Litchfield Picnic Draws Hundreds From Waterloo to Cedar Heights
Litchfield Manufacturing company croptoyes and their families, numbering several hundred, left Waterloo for Cedar Heights early today for the annual picnic. Nine cars composed the special train for the trip. All factory employees are released for the day with full wages. outsiders were hired to handle duties. Tea cream and lemonade were provided by the company and served during the day. Dinner was served at noon with games and diversions in the afternoon.
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Litchfield Manufacturing Company Croptoyes
Waterloo
Cedar Heights
Wenthe Last to Be Called to Colors in Waterloo
Arthur H. Wenthe of Cortlandt Park will be the last man called into service among 3,735 registered in Waterloo under the conscription act. His master list number is 3,237, next to the last drawn from the box in Washington. The final drawn number 3,794 did not apply to Waterloo. Wenthe is listed as stockkeeper at Stewart-Simmons press in the city directory.
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Arthur H. Wenthe
Cortlandt Park
Waterloo
Xr. Wenthe
Washington
Mr. Wenthe
Stewart-Simmons Press
China's Future Very Uncertain as Result of Chang's Revolt
Peking reports a period of doubt after Gen Chang Hsun's abortive bid to restore monarchy. The only clear gain is the elimination of Chang Hsun, with military leaders suspected of monarchical ambitions. Futile rumors and fake messages helped Chang Hsun, while Tuan Chi Jui and others seek to restore the republic. Feng Kuo Chang’s presidency would not assure harmony in south China, and Li Yuan Hung emerges as the only accepted Republican compromise for now.
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China
Chang
Peking
Associated Press
Chang -Msun
Chang Hsun
Chinese Republic
Tuan Chi Jui
Feng Kuo Chang
Wu Ting Fang
South
Li Yuan Hung
North China
South China
Altho Li Yuan Hung
School Master to Fast Waning Here
One man and 22 women took teachers' certificates at a county exam. The county shows few male teachers. most entering the field are women. A series of study centers will be held in Waterloo this autumn and winter with talks on rural school organization and agriculture. Jubilee School opens Sept 10 in a new building costing about 25,000 dollars.
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H. C. Moeller
Moeller
Waterloo
J. C. McGlade
Cedar Falls
W. F. Still
Jesup
Mr. Moeller
Jubilee
M. Moeller
S. W
N. W
I. M
Nashua
Waverly
New Hampton
Charles City
Fidence Aerason
Jeez
First State Bank
Commercial National Bank
Gregg and Eclectie
Middle West
Remington and Smith
Coal Mine Closes Over Price Fixing Dispute in Bloomington
The McLean County Coal mine in Bloomington closes as President Lyman Graham says production is not possible at government set prices. About 80 workers are laid off. He warns the mine may not reopen if the government maintains the planned price schedule. The shutdown stems from lack of demand and no storage space for coal. The mine can produce about 7,009 tons monthly when active. Owners include heirs of former VP A. E. Stevenson and Mrs. M. T. Scott.
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Bloomington
McLean County
Lyman Graham
J .Graham
Graham
A. E. Stevenson
M. T. Scott
Divorce Suits Filed By Peterson and Burke Couples
Louisa Peterson files for divorce from Eric Peterson after 32 years alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Marriage occurred in Kearney Nebraska on September 2, 1885. Anna Burke seeks legal separation from William Burke, married in Minneapolis Minnesota on January 3, 1917.
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Louisa Peterson
Eric Peterson
Kearney
Neb
Anna Burke
William Burke
Minneapolis
Minn
Attendance Magnifies at Falls Evangelical Conference
At Cedar Falls the Yowa Evangelical association camp meeting drew larger crowds as Leonard Raecker spoke on Forces That Win. Bishop S C Breyfogel preached, while Rev Christian Staebler visited. Tents used due to limited accommodations and five acres added for sale Saturday.
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Cedar Falls
Leonard Raecker
Yowa Evangelical Association
Raecker
University of Iowa
S. C. Breyfogel
Christian Staebler
General Sunday School Board
Cleveland
Rev. C
Smith
Socialists Oppose Separate Peace
Copenhagen August 29 The Socialists of neutral countries oppose any nation being crushed in the war. M Stauning says rumors of a separate peace between Russia and Germany are meaningless and untrue. He argues that such a peace would aid the destruction of single nations and harm humanity.
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Copenhagen
M. Stauning
Russia
Germany
Swedish dispute over German coal export tax
Stockholm August 29 Swedish industrial and business circles are stirred by a 25 kroner per ton export tax Germany imposes on all coal shipped to Sweden. The tax takes effect immediately regardless of order time. Germany also taxes parcel post after August 15. Some urge Sweden to retaliate by taxing Swedish iron ore and other products, but no decision is made.
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Stockholm
Germany
Sweden
Red Cross Sends Relief to Serbia Population
The American Red Cross is sending relief to Serbia with a $200000 appropriation. A commission will leave Saturday for Saloniki to administer the fund and direct relief work, headed by Cordenio A Severence of St Paul as commissioner.
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Washington, D. C
Serbia
American Red Cross
Saloniki
Cordenio A_ Severence
St. Paul
German Press Attacks Kerensky Over Moscow Talk
Berlin reports say German papers deny any offer of separate peace linked to the Moscow conference. Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung calls Kerensky remarks false and suggests Russian democracy faces manipulation from Lloyd George, Poincare, and Wilson. Amsterdam papers deride Moscow as a comedy and accuse the Russian government of autocratic rule while insisting the peasantry bears the burden.
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Berlin
London
Kerensky
Moscow
Amsterdam
Norddenutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Mirorensky
Germany
Russia
Lloyd-George
Poincare
Wilson
Constantinople
Cologne Gazette
Kreuz Zeitung
Porch Furniture Theft Alarm in Ontario Community
Arthur P. Wheelock of Buchanan Ontieal reports porch furniture stolen from 712 Oaklawn Avenue during the night. He calls the loss a public menace and urges investigation by the board of insanity commissioners to protect the community.
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Arthur P. Wheelock
Buchanan Ontieal Company
Oaklawn Avenue
Board of Insanity Commissioners
Testimonials for Medicines by Lydia E Pinkham Company
The letters are unsolicited with assurance the company verifies writers before publishing. They claim never to publish without written consent and allege the product Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has relieved many female ailments.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkhham
Lutheran Synod Elects Directors and 2 New Committees
The Lutheran-Evangelical synod of laws in Dubuque Iowa ends officials chosen and forms two new central committees the finance and educational. New board of directors includes Dr M Rau Rev A F Augusting Dr M Fritschel and others. Delegates set fund distribution with 40 percent to education 25 percent missions 19 percent pensions 15 percent orphans and 1 percent for church buildings and office expenditures.
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Dubuque
Lutheran-Evangelical Synod of Laws
M. Rau
Dubnane
A. F. Augusting
Mau Claire
Wis
M. Fritschel
F. B. Hagerman
Charles City
Roshi
Vintner Committee
Synodie
Berkman to Return to Federal Prison
Alexander Berkman editor of the Blast Lewis Kramer and Morris Becker recently convicted of conspiring to obstruct the draft will be sent back to federal penitentiaries within a week unless they post bail. Berkman bail set at 25000 same as Emma Goldman. He fears arrest if released and may return to San Francisco where he is under indictment in the preparedness day explosion case. AUTO TURNS TURTLE ON FRANKLIN STREET Police investigate owners as car 245719 rolls over at Fourth Street intersection. no injuries reported though the vehicle is damaged.
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New York
Alexander Berkman
Lewis Kramer
Morris Becker
Berkman
San Francisco
Franklin Street
Fourth
Gorgeous Parade for Waterloo Homecoming Planned
A Waterloo homecoming parade is set for October 2 with four sections harvest festival industrial floral and historical. Townships will contribute fruit vegetables and grains to Ceres the goddess of agriculture in Lincoln Park before Red Cross donations. The event includes a shrine to Waterloo history with fraternal orders and a big tent spectacle later that evening referencing historical and patriotic themes.
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Watarioo
Datry Cautle
Ceres
Lincoln Park
Red Cross
A. A. Burger
Fr.l. Bells
New Easy Foot Remedy Promises Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Joe-Mint a harmless, creamy foot treatment. It claims Two-Mist and Lee-Min it reduce burning, swelling, and pain, easing corns and calluses after a few nights use. The product is presented as a pleasant, simple rub that cools and comforts feet during hot days and is available from local druggists.
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Jenas
Cattle Congress Ground Presentation Noted
A brief report notes dred voleas will be marsh as feature and tabdlea along with other presentations described as bi and impressive.
Dansant Club to host winter dances at K of C hall
A new Dangant club announces a winter season of Wednesday and Saturday dances at the K of C hall with Peavey’s saxophone orchestra providing music. Public admission is allowed. Also reported Cyclist Struck Boy: Pete Tuney failed to provide his address and motorcycle number to Ed Schotter, hindering police. Tuney is alleged to have struck Schotter's 10-year-old son.
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Dansant Club
K. of C. Hall
Dangant Club
Peavey
Pete Tuney
Ed. Schotter
Falls Avenue
Tuney
Mr. Schotter
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