German Offer of Separate Peace Reported By Vorwaerts
Copenhagen reports the German government offered a separate peace to Russia. Premier Kerensky recalls Russia’s rejection as an earlier proposal to allies, while German papers deny overtures and accuse press manipulation. The Vorwaerts notes the proposal was said to have occurred after Bethmann-Hollweg’s retirement.
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Copenhagen
Eut
Russia
Erman
Vorwaerts Oferlin
Kerensky
Russa
Korddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Tageblatt
Orwaerts
Vossische
Verdun Battle Shows Reaching Artillery Supremacy
Paris dispatch reports that artillerymen outnumbered infantry in Verdun operations due to the large number of cannons. The Temps correspondent notes men fed heavy gun duties, wore masks to cope with gas, and that artillery aimed more to force German gunners to seek shelter than to destroy guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Verdun
Final Liberty Loan Payment Reaches Close in Washington
Washington August 30 final payment on the Liberty Loan sent nearly 400 million dollars into the treasury today completing the issue. About 1.615 billion dollars have already been paid in including principal and interest on the bonds. The payment closes the financial transaction and the bonds are expected to be ready for distribution soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
T Te Treasury
Liberty Loan
Christmas bags for troops in Europe movement grows
Waterloo hosts a drive by the Navy League to provide Christmas presents for each American soldier in Europe. The committee reports strong public cooperation and hopes to complete 1000 bags. New volunteers may contact the Red Cross society headquarters. Also announced are pairings for the first round of Waterloo city golf tournament set for Saturday and the following day. Kenneth Tagdon will receive all qualifying scores by tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Avy League
Europe
Japh Gregory
Anna Hilman
Loca Eadquarters
The
Red Cross ‘Sociey
Project Golf Club
Eek
Kenneth Tagdon
Weather Forecast Fragments From Old Ledger
Fragmentary weather notes from 1911 to 1916 list temperatures and times such as 6 a.m. readings and ranges including 68 to 93 degrees. The garbled lines mention months and years with Furnished by Buchanan Optical Co and scattered figures like 39 to 62 and 70 to 1090, lacking a coherent forecast narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Optical Co
Tp. WM. Eeee
Chicago to buy 1,000,000 bushels potatoes for sale
Chicago officials plan purchasing and storing one million bushels of potatoes in the city for use after January first. The potatoes will be sold to consumers at cost with a price fixed after all expenses, including interest on the financing, by the middlewestern section of the nation’s food administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Middlewestern
Nation’ Food Administration
City in brief OQ. . McClinton returns from Chicago trip
Local notes list residents traveling to Chicago Des Moines Milwaukee and Minnesota on short visits business trips and hospital stays. Quarantine placed on Rose Webster home for scarlet fever. Several residents announce travels and family events including births and trainings. One 87 relatives attended a Lake Manawa reunion.
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McClinton
Chicago
George 8. Bentley
Herbert Marshhall
Des Alpines
JAPAN MISSION IS PRESENTED TO THE SENATE
The Senate hears a Japanese mission statement praising recent German losses in the Pacific and the capture of Tsing Tau. The piece argues that an international alliance formed to uphold treaties and defend smaller nations threatens only pirates and those who misuse science and philosophy to seek world domination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsing ‘Tau
Pacific
Japan
Asia
Shantung
Germany
Serbia
Russia
Earth
Blue Law Echo Recounts Graf Arrests in Sunday Decree
Constable Frank Graf in Judge Knapp's court presented a $42.65 bill to the board of supervisors for services in arresting alleged Sunday closing law violators. Graf testified he made 34 arrests, 32 on Sunday May 27, after patrolling the city in seven league boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Frank Graf
J. T. Knapp
Board of Supervisors
U.k
Knapp
Graf
Peace Council Meeting Beaten to Minnesota Barred
Minneapolis and Fargo reports show the People's Council of America for Democracy and Peace facing bans from Gov Burnquist. The national peace conference, planned for September in Minneapolis and Hudson Wisconsin, is blocked amid fears of violence and antiwar confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Louis P. Locher
People's Council of America
Hudson
Wis
Mr. Lochner
Fargo
N. D
Gov. Frazier
North Dakota
Minn
People's Council of America For Democracy and Peace
Burnquist
Minnesota
Frazier
Bismarck
New York
St. Paul
United States
La Follette Blocks Plan to Speed Up Vote on War Tax
Washington senators clash over war profits provision of the war tax bill as La Follette blocks quick debate and Simmons seeks unanimous consent. Underwood pushes for wealth taxation while accusing exemptions for the privileged. Debate centers on a proposed 50 percent war profits levy and cloture motions loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette
Washington, D. C
Senate
Finance Committee
Underwood
Simmons
Lai Follette
Congress
Wheat Price Put Up to President By Board's Step
Washington August 30 the wheat pricing committee entered its third day seeking a fair 1917 crop valuation. The panel decided to submit a report to President Wilson with recommendations signaling lack of full agreement and implying the president would cast the final vote after review at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Melchoir Court No 8 Meeting Tomorrow
Melchoir court No 8 of T B H will meet in A O U W hall tomorrow at 6 p m. Danaclog will follow the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melchoir Court
A. O. U. W. Hall
Danaclog
Week Ending Aug 30 2017 Bank Clearings and Recorded Instruments
Wa terleo Clearing House Association reports weekly clearings for Munk clearings in Qalavkdawe County. totals show daily figures for Sunday through Thursday and a comparison to prior years. instruments recorded include deeds mortgages and chattel mortgages with weekly and previous week totals.
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Qalavkdawe County Abstract Co
Munk Clearings
Waterleo Clearing House Association
Wridmy
Waterloo City Allows Early Peddling by Producers
Waterloo city council waives pre 10 am sales restrictions for farmers gardeners and producers to sell produce within city limits. Hucksters who do not grow their goods remain subject to license. Officials seek lower prices for consumers and may repeal carload sale licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinga
Waterloo
Ike
Propose to Exempt Medical Students
Washington August 30 regu lations issued today provide that hospital internes and medical students who have spent more than two years in college may be exempted from military service under the selective draft bill. The War Department seeks to avoid hindering professional education while acknowledging doctors may be needed before the war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
Bill to bar Gerard from Bath title in days
Washington Aug 30 A bill would prevent former Ambassador Gerard from accepting the Order of the Bath after King George conferred the sir knight title It would bar any US citizen from accepting presents emoluments offices or titles from foreign governments with a 10000 fine and citizenship forfeiture provision
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Washington, D. C
Gerard
Order of the Bath
George
Senator Overman
Judiciary Committee
United States
Police on Trail of 3 Chicago Bandits
Chicago Aug 30 police say admissions by Charles Carrao may lead to arrests of the remaining three bandits who shot and killed two men and escaped with 1772 in a daylight payroll robbery. Anton Countino, tied to the case, was arrested earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Carrao
Anton Countino
Britain Greets Wilson Note With Acclaim
The Times notes President Wilson seeks peace only with lasting guarantees. The Matin argues Wilson pressed Germany’s rulers to ensure liberty for the German people before any lasting accord, warning that current rulers cannot provide the needed assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
Nely
Wilson
Germany
Corman
Frost Lingers Across Northern Minnesota
Inteapolis reports heavy frost in Duluth and Thief River Falls with light frosts in the Red River valley. Crop damage said slight though Minneapolis missed frost, recording 46 degrees in the official official reading and 42 degrees near the ground. Lisbon, North Dakota saw 35 degrees without wind-related issues. Local residents went to work without overcoats as northwest temperatures dipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inteapolis
Minn
Duluth
Thief River Falls
Red River Valley
Weather Bureau
Minnaap
Lisbon
WN. CD
Proposal to Use Inland Waterways in War Traffic
Washington officials discussed mobilizing inland waterways for war transportation. Secretary Redfield, Daniel Willard, Hurley, and Maj. Gen. Black examined feasibility of building a fleet of barges for the Mississippi and other large streams to ease railroad strain based on Commerce Department experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Redfield
Daniel Willard
Council of Nation Defense
Hurley
Shipping Board
Black
Cust
Army Engineers
Mississippi
Department of Commerce
Secretaries Disagree Power Shift to President
Washington Aug 30 secretaries McAdoo and Redfield failed to agree on powers under the trading with the enemy act. The senate commerce committee amended the measure to place all powers with the president. The article also notes ongoing impeachment proceedings against Gov James E Ferguson in Austin with trial postponed to Monday for service and prep time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Redfield
Congress
Senate Ecommerce Committee
Austin
Tex
James E. Ferguson
Senate
Drug trafficking charge faces arraignment for Charles Edge
Charles Red Edge, linked to a wholesale drug scheme in Waterloo, was en route from Dubuque for arraignment before U.S. Commissioner J E Dempster late today. Other notes report CG Stearns fined $130 after an arrest for illegal liquor transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge
Charles
Red) Edge
Waterloo
J. E. Dempster
United States
Dubuque
CG. G. Stearns
J. T. Knapp
New York Greeted Troops Departing for War Parade
New York watched 25 000 soldiers march down Fifth Avenue as New York’s troops for democracy’s fight in France prepared for training at Spartanburg South Carolina. Veterans of the Mexican border paraded with pride and cheers lasting over six hours as the 27th Division prepared to depart. Cherapunji Assam India noted as the wettest town with an annual average of 600 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fifth Avenue
France
New York State
National Guard
Twenty Seventh Division
United States Army
Spartanburg
S. C
Alvision
Tenth Street
Washington Square
Cherapunii
Assam
India
Mortuary Note on Edwin J F Cashy Casey
Edwin J F Cashy Casey died at St Francis hospital at 7 am. Born in Ireland November 10, 1845, he arrived in America in 1846. Family lived in Massachusetts before moving to Iowa and Waterloo. Survived by widow and five children in Spirit Lake, a brother John in Waterloo, sisters Margaret Sargent in Saint Paul and Mia. The body may be viewed at Hillside Funeral Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin JF. Cashy
Edwin d. Casey
St. Francis Hospital
Draland
America
Alassachusetts
Libela An
Lows
V. Casey
Waterloo
Hoedx
Spirit Like
Join
Margaret Sargent
St. Paul
Mia
Dutmes Yrne
Hlileinno & Gindes Chapel
City Council Seeks Park Levy Bonds Amid Debate
The City Council weighs a one mill levy for park funding and the sale of bonds to cover past and future park costs. Officials note $69,000 in outstanding park bonds and a $18,000 annual deficit from bathhouse concessions, with bids and sale details debated. Commissioner McClinton defends the sale as legitimate after inviting multiple bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. McClinton
Devitt, Tremble & Co
Davenport
Waterloo
Chicago
Bloodhounds Track Chicken Thieves in Odd Chase
Cornelius Huehner finds missing chickens and calls bloodhounds who trail suspects to a residence of a race famed for chicken devotion. The search proceeds without a warrant until proper credentials are secured. Also reports Lazalot club members reunion before college departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Huehner
Adams Street
Lazalot Club
Helen Gaiser
Oberlin, O
Ruby Ferguson
Castalla
Jennie Tathili
Smokies' Tobacco Fund Drives Support for Soldiers
A local newspaper appeals to Iowa readers to fund tobacco for American troops in France. It notes that funds collected via the Courier and Reporter go directly to the cause, with each dollar buying four packages and a postcard message from the Soldier. Citizens are urged to contribute to the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund through the street collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Lowa
Hawkeye
Snas
United States
Courier
Hampton men enlist and depart for training amid war updates
Hampton residents report men enlisting or receiving commissions for service in the Navy and Army. Chas Raper sells his cafe, Ralph Stuart and Walter Trobingern prepare for duty, and Leo Robinnan receives a lieutenant’s commission. Training plans span Des Moines to San Francisco, with Lt. Walter Trobingen taking charge at Des Moines and others moving toward Fort Snelling and Governors Island. Weather notes mention frost. farming outfits anticipate a three to four week maturation for corn.
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Hampton
Pan
Panl Vircing
Urs Clarke
Lloyd
Beede
Navy
Nat Moines
San Prancisco
Milna
Ralph Stuart Wat
Walter Trobingen
Fort Snailing
Dea Maines
Leo Robinnan
Leutenant
Fort Sheridan
Butue Creek
Mich
Witlama
Carrler
State Savinge Bank
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Fran
Chas. Raper
Soy Johnson
Tix
Johnon
Busi Ness
Cunningham
Notien
Local Notes From Hudson Aug 28 and Nearby Areas
Local brief mentions an auto trip by Tilenz Hollis and H B Eightey to Fort Snelling training camp. Fay J and Mrs C E Woldner enjoy a visit with Gablesville parents in Michigan. A fire causes partial damage at A Hemaworth store, insured. Last summer union service held at Brethren church with Revs Burton and Muir leading. Hubert Loenan and daughter visit Sioux Falls relatives in the area.
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Hudson Hudson
Tilenz Hollis
H. B. Eightey
Minnesota
J. W. McCluskey
Fort Snelling
Minn
Fey J
C. E. Woldner
Gablesville
Mich
A. Hemaworth
Brethren Church
Burton
Muir
The
Hubert Loenan
Sioux Falla
S. D
Katherine ,Loenan
Thig
Pearl find stuns Tripoli resident in Wanpale
Will Schumacher of near Tripoli discovered a near perfect pearl weighing about 15 grains in the Wanpale Tuesday. Dr. GE Johnston of New Hampton was in Frederika recently visiting relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederika
Will Schumacher
Tripoli
GE. N. Johnston
New Hampton
Rela
Mitchell Pees Mitchell Aug 2 visiting relatives abroad
Mrs Anderson and Miss Georgie Smith of Detroit visit their sister Mrs A Patten. Ernest Ritter and family from Canastota, New York visit his parents Mr and Mrs G A Ritter. Supt Hungerford and wife arrive for housework. Osage hosts a party at Mrs C W Bond’s home. Rev Geo McNary and wife visit her parents. Harlen Kemp visits relatives in Kentucky before army duty.
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Mitchell Pees Mitchell
Anderson
Georgie Smith
Detroit
Mich
A. Patten
Ernest Ritter
Canastota
Tang
G. A. Ritter
Hungerford
Dezer Mitchell
C. We. Bond
Osage
Geo, McNary
Tupoll
Mire
Bamford
Parkersburg News Briefs and Family Appointments
Aug.29 Mrs J Hinrichs and son of Los Angeles visit her parents Mr and Mrs Pollerboor Mrs J Ericson of Mason City returned home after visiting friends here Mr and Mrs Geisman of Waterloo have a son born Friday Goisman is a daughter of Thage Rewards of this place Mrs Cooper is spending the time in Dyersville Dr Father McKinley, previously assistant priest at Hampton, takes charge of the parish here and at New Hartford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Ferguson
Castalia
Matt Frost
Oskaloosa
Joseph
McCarthy
New Business
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Boston
Mass
George Rausch
United States Infantry
Waterloo
Mineola
L. L
W.C. Logan
Catalina Islands
J. C. Rainbow
J.c.rainbow
Frances
Esther
Doris Rainbow
Pottawattamie County
Lake Manawa
Minson
France
Joe Ferrin
Bremer County
Delweth
Nela Ferris
Enligt
Charles Ferris
Winnie Dawson
New Hampton
Governors Island
Wiui Carney
Rochester
Minn
Dr. McReynolds
Peoria
Itt
McReynolds
Parkersburg
J. Hinriche
Los Angeles
Calif
Pollerboor
J. Ericson
Mason City
Switch
Geisman
Briday
Drs Goisman
Emrs
Cooper
Dyersville
McKinley
Hampton
New, Hartford
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Papero
Penial of
Ka‘ser
Buchanan
T. Jaynes
Douglas Kloss
George Weiner
Elma
Nell Station
la Porte City
E. Duke Naven
J. H. Eddy
Floyd Eddy
D. W. Dacey
Dakotas
Vere Pelton
Lakes
Henrietta Patterson
Cedar Falls
St. Mary’s Hospital
Milwaukee
Margaret Clouse
Roy Landis
West Okoboji
Hudsin
Hohenzollern Special
N. Y
BANE
Council
Amb
Chicago Bandits
Britain
Wilgon
N.Y
Tage One
TYE
Oliver O. Olson
St. Ans- Wiries
W. W. Knuffer
Tury
Eneloged Fund
Addrdas
Phona Black
Schupack
Jefferson Stig
Leoniress
Sartori Hospital
Pete Courter
West Seventh
Wagner Cafe
First National Bank
Ted
A. D. U. W. Hall
Conrad’s
Dance
W. C. Kohl & Son
East Fourth Street
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