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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1915

Page

2

Panama Canal Lecture Draws Ames Engineers and Alumni

Hear Dean Narsten of Iowa State College recounts Panama Canal challenges at the Commercial Club in Ames. He screened 100 slides showing photographs and diagrams while noting 10,000,000 cubic yards of dirt yet to move and Goethals’ report on canal work, amid a guest dinner with alumni and friends.

Wmercial Club L Iwi Iowa State College Gath Panama Canal Deanston Awa State College Ames Engineering Ingineer Col. Goethals Narsten Iowa State College Hete Russell-Lemaon Lyenty Anes

Smallpox Cases in City Report Quarantine Status

The city reports only three smallpox cases under quarantine at Water Ward despite rumors of wider spread. Vaughan home at Willis Avenue and Gregory home on Roby Street are quarantined. one case remains under quarantine at Santa. Six scarlet fever six measles seven chickenpox and one whooping cough also noted.

Nerg Vaughan Willis Gregory Robystreet Sant

City in brief sparkles with varied notes of society

A collage of brief notes from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids covers advertising buys at Buchanan s, church pulpits, visits and travel details, a divorce suit, local banking actions, chimney sweep outreach, hospital recovery, a bank president visiting kin, a lecture series, contest judges, and community resolutions as Cedar Heights groups plan wintering in Florida.

G. W. Huntley Cutler Hardware Co Des Moines P. J. Martin Eldora Ray Fred H. Seger First Presbyterian Church W. R. Cols Chicago G. W. French la Parte City J. Hall Security Savings Bank Sait Greenfield Building Co P. Powell Cedar Rapids Aetna Insurance Company Waterloo Courta F Pettit Pacific Coast New Orleans Nashville Mary Rutledge Alen Rutledge Hitchcock, D. C Big Brother Mission Frank Johnson Warmers’ State Savings Bank of Cornel, Ill Sidney E. Johnson Streator H. P. Lowell J. L. Jones Bankmen's Association Irving Hotel F. W.edwards E. ©. Magee Greene A. J. Buchaner Cedar Heights Florida Community Center Society

Denison native Kuehnle visits boyhood scenes and plans governor bid

A former Waterloo resident, F. Kuehnle, returns to his hometown with his sister Mrs H F Sing, visiting childhood haunts. He delivers the principal address at Grace Methodist services and touts his business background as a credential for a possible run, citing German vote appeal and support from alumni and fraternal groups.

F. Kuehnle Denison Ormer

Waterloo Sought as Site for Cotter Shoe Factory

W H Hoag of Boston representing the Cotter company visited Waterloo to study the city as a possible midwest location for a Cotter ladies shoe factory. The Boston firm plans talks with local commercial interests and has long operated in the shoe trade.

W. H. Hoag Boston Mass Waterloo Catter Company Catter Middlewest Mississippi Valley Hoag Cotter Company

Woodmen of the World to Attend John Hershiser Funeral

Woodmen of the World are requested to meet at Labor Temple hall tomorrow afternoon at 1 36 to attend the funeral of John Hershiser. All members are urged to be present as a large attendance is desired.

Labor Temple Hall John Hershiser

Gifts of Mrs Lopp to French soldiers include tobacco

Mrs George Washington Lopp, wife of an American in Paris, supplied the French army with ten million cigarets, 240000 pounds of tobacco, and 50000 pipes. Her donation also includes two million cigarets for frontline troops, 50000 for the general staff, a large amount for Paris naval and military canteens, and 300000 for the American ambulance corps.

George Washington Lopp

Patriotism talk urges real preparation for defense

Henry A Wise Wood denounces patriotic words as sham and calls for true patronism through self sacrifice and action to defend the nation. He warns that nations are dangerous and urges active preparation, noting the need to protect the flag and enforce rights with power. A stray note compares wasp nests to rapid growth of pests.

New York Henry A. Wise Wood Conferenza Committee On National Preparedness Sons of the American Revolution Waldorf- Astoria Hotel New York City Wise Wood

Waterloo Obituary Notices Chronicle Multiple Deaths

Funeral services announced for Mrs. Charlen Edwards of Waterloo born June 12 1869 with services at First Presbyterian Church. Also reports Rev Thomas M Buchanan pastor of Waterloo church dies aged 66 with funeral at Melrose apartments. John W Hershiser dies in Waterloo at 82 with Woodmen of the World assisting. Infant Wilma Alice Smith dies at Mott Street home aged days with graveside service planned.

MHS Chales Edwards Mra Charlen First Presbyterian Amoas Charles BE. Edwards F Hnole Contynd Wesides Hurrieband Mar Alta Thomas M. Buchanan Fred S. Pettit Melrose Apartments Third Avenue West de Wae Tno Aml Presbyterian Church Aplington Seaves Pettit Beth Buchanan Waterloo Jewett, O Kansas Town Joseph Kley Wii John W. Hershiser Washington, Street Elmsrood Mr. Hershiser Maryland Independence Addie Bacon Jessie Cook Charles City Plorence Marsh Bramobor Street Lee Geneva John H. J. Hershiser O'Neill, Neb Park City Utah Eline Mountain Grove J. J Levi O'Neill Neb William Shively Norfolk William Stork Emmet Hersniser Wilma aAice Homer M. Smith Mott Street Lowell Kenneth Plera John Bunyan Smith Walnut Street Baptist Church

Fight on Cloture to Be Delayed in Congress

Washington December 4 The fight to restrict debate in the Senate will not be urged on opening day of Congress and will be postponed. Majority Leader Kern telegraphed Vice President Marshall asking him not to come to Washington due to Mrs. Marshall’s illness. The party abandoned making cloture a party measure after the caucus decision.

Washington D. C Senate Congress Aeader Kern Marshall Applis

Marble Rock Residents Return Home From Travels

Marble Rock notes list Mrs. Mary Bowuwin returning from New York and planning a winter in California, Miss Mary Korlake visiting schools, Prof. Rowans attending a basketball game in Rockford, and several others traveling or visiting relatives in nearby towns including Cedar Rapids and Mitchell.

Marble Rock Mary Bowuwin New York California Mike Hattie Swartz Curl Hank Howe Chains City Tumeey Wild Thornton Rockford Mary Korlake Schonla Rowans Bockford Ry Ackrey Missouri C. A. Prink Cedar Ripile Slocum Mirley Hitle Willd South Dakets Lown Aliison Wrightman Isaac Vile Fartbauttip T. Saunders Margaret Tammal

Local Schools Open Term In Fredrika and Surrounding Areas

Misny Chanller and Misa Hazel Dawson begin teaching in Fredrika and Waverly districts while Alberta Whitman starts Plum Creek winter term. Watel Maas returns from vacation to teach in Lio fie Donald district as Floyd Ager and Ira Tlarker attend New Hampton Business College. John Henry and wife move to rooms above the old restaurant. Mrs. Anson Woorking's mother returns to Charles City. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Tibbetts visit Finghfard residents WIN Dilley and family.

Prederika Nev Misny Chanller Waverly Misa Hazel Dawson New Hampton Alberta Whitman Plum Creek Watel Maas Srioal Lio Fie Donald Floyd Ager Ira Tlarker New Stampton New Mampton Business College John Henry Levy Anson Woorking Thomas Charles City Clark Tibbetts Win Dilley Finghfard

German Officials Face Charges in Commerce Interference

A federal warrant charges Baron George Wilhelm von Grincken captain of cavalry in the German army with attempting to destroy commerce. He avoided arrest by claiming diplomatic immunity as a attache. A second warrant targets Charles C. Crowley a detective for Franz Boon German consul general.

San Francisco George Wilhelm von Grincken United States Marshal’s Office von Grincken Charles C. Crowley Franz Boon Hero Crowley Balis Brincken Crowley United States

Hard fighting in northern Montenegro repels Austrians

Paris reports hard fighting in northern Montenegro with Austrian forces repulsed at lines along the Cehotina River near Plevice on December 2. overall situation unchanged.

Paris Montenegro Cehotina Plevlcc

Chile Building Rail Line Prompts Regional Interest

The item notes Chile plans 208 miles of railroad construction as part of a broader regional development. Details are sparse but indicate a government or corporate effort with Myers' orchestra tied to entertainment events in the area. No dates beyond a Wednesday reference are clear.

Chile

Many Notables Accept Invitation to Ford Peace Ship

Henry Ford sails the S. S. Oscar II with pacifists to a neutral country to press an end to war. Prominent invitees include John Wanamaker Frederick G., Mrs Howe, Miss Helen Keller, Alice Park, Richard Sartholdt, Rev S. Marquis, A J Weatherbee, Rev Washington Gladden, Jane Addams, and Mrs Wellesley Lindsay.

Henry Ford Yep Melon Kellor Halen Sting Robinson Botton Washington Gladdan Richard Dartholt Oscar II Famerinaur Pissouders Mr. World John Wanamaker New York Philadelphia Frederick GC Howe Misa Felen Keller Alice Park California Richard Sartholdt St Louis Congress 5. S. Marquis St. Paul's Cathedral Detroit A. J. Weatherbee Nebraska Peace Society Lincoln Neb Washington Gladden Columbus Jane Addams Chicago Tufige BR. B. Lindsay Denver Weleniting Robinson Colorado

Classified Advertisements from Fort Dodge Homes

A collage of late 19th century classifieds offering a touring car for 875 dollars with keys and phones, house trades for a town residence or auto, various wanted notices including a fresh muskrat hide and a stenographer position. Also listings for rentals and farm equipment, a damaged horse and buggy sighting, and a jewelry shop ad in Cleveland.

Aldreus John Care Courier Frauloy Pommer & Co Jefferson Holland Rubey Barn Reed St West 11Th Siegmen Ccll Towa Continental Jewslry Go Continental Building Cleveland Ohio

Mitchell News Roundup Ties Residents to Local Affairs

Mitchell December notes include Mrs. Aug Wolf-Kram and son Aaron of Minneapolis handling Matt Heit estate matters after a fatal auto incident. Local shipments of cattle and business settlements involve T Ky Adltz of Mason City. Rev. O G Van Swearingen to Strawhat Point for church ordination duties. Miss Hila McBride plans a Christmas operetta with Rev E P McBride’s sister. Andy Thompson of McCalibur in town on business. Mr. and Mrs. George Titter visit Canastota relatives. Miss Gladys King visits aunt Mrs. Ruel Aldrich. Mrs. H Lincka travels to Waterloo for daughter and grandson. Amanda Cordes visits with Mrs. Lillian Salmon of Harmony. United States shift ashore reported. City of incident near Port Arthur.

Mitchell Aug. Wolf- Kram Aaron Minneapolis Matt Heit Lewis Sedlanek T. Ky Adltz Mason Cliy Ip M. van Swearingen Strawhlin Point Hila McBride E. P. McBride Marble Rock Andy Thompson McCalisbure George Titter Canastota Gladys King Grand Moeulow Mian Ruel Aldrich H. Lincka Waterloo George Peck Amanda Cordes Lillian Salmon Harmony Neb

Ranger in Trouble Near Isle Royale As Tugs Go to Aid

Ranger is distressed at Isle Royale as Port Arthur tugs Whalan and Bowman join a wrecking crew in swift aid efforts.

Ranger Isle Royale Port Arthur Whalan Bowman

Dismissal of complaint against Tabor and Northern railroad

Des Moines December 4. The Iowa railroad commission dismissed a complaint against the Tabor and Northern railroad noting the roadbed bridges and equipment are in bad condition. The line from Tabor to Malvern covers about 11.75 miles with one old engine and one old passenger coach. The board found no reason to believe that modern equipment would boost freight or passenger traffic.

Des Moines Railroad Commission Tabor & Northern Railroad Tabor Malvern

Classified Ad Bulk From The Regular Headings

Utility ads list items for sale including a Suteo-Ome Heavy zle Harness priced at $5 a Neht wagon nearly new $20 discount from $45 a large Mann's bone grinder $3 and a B-tray ots sprouter $4 Telephane Black 2836 notes contact or location likely missing.

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City Buchanan's Leslie Olson Presbyterian Hospital Jefferson Street Seales Black Hawk Construction Co Celwein Ottumwa Grundy Center K. of P. Hall K. of P. Dancing Club Pythian Sisters Seth Perkins Kubandle Eagies Azar Schmidt First Lutheran Church Henry Mueller Amit . i L. C S. Dsnee K. P. Halt DMN Wed Dec. Myers Ifs Howard Twrost Tari Con Tession League Ofice Dance Myers’ Orchestra Lady Nicotin BO Frenqoh Soldieue IRS George W Loorpp Wish Wood John W. Torrshaiser Wilma Alice Frederika Nages Nortil Montenegro K.P. Halleroo Fielen Rebela Aslo, Feaoden East Slide Wantett N. N. Gilbert Fort Dodge Gat Courier and Reporter George McManus Dinty Moore Murphy Murphywuz Monahann BON Ton Cleaners Waterloo, Eowa Klinefelter & Sons Paltk Avenue
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