Traitors Scored by Poindexter in Probe Debate
In Washington on December 10 the Senate proposed a resolution by Poindexter to probe the army ordnance and quartermaster departments. He said that if half a dozen traitors had been executed at the war’s start, many lives of better men would have been saved. The resolution went to the military committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Army
Ordmine
Semitor Poindosier
Washington
Miuilitary Committee
Magazines Bring Encouragement to Camp Boys
J W Arbuckle mails magazines to officers training camp at Camp Pike Ark. A letter from J S Knox of Favellville Ark praises the gesture and notes reading matter is greatly needed by soldiers in camp. Knox thanks Arbuckle for the thoughtful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Arbuckle
Waterloo
Arbuckie
Camp Pike
Ark
J. S. Knox
Favellville
Clarence Gies H
Little Rock
Gies
County Service League War Quota Efforts In Waterloo
Macy Campbell of Cedar Falls says the court of appeals will handle delinquents in the united war work campaign. Waterloo Service league must raise over $3,000 to meet its quota, with officials optimistic the appeals court will boost results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Service League
Waterloo
Macy Campbell
Cedar Falls
M. L. Bowman
Waterloo Service League
Court of Appeals
United War
United Campaign
Mr. Campbell
Slong
Elix
Phope
House warming at Y M C A invites mothers to visit
Plans are in place for a Y M C A house warming tomorrow afternoon and evening. The event features an orchestra, refreshments, and an evening program with music and athletic events to acquaint city mothers with the quarters where their sons spend leisure hours. Soldiers and sailors are welcome at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warniing
Tomorow
Coffee price rise sparks 5 cent per pound increase
Article notes an advance of five to six cents a pound on coffee with demand linked to Brazil supply and postwar Europe as a key consumer. It frames rising living costs and the long stationary price as factors behind the change. It cites speculation and global production as reasons for the shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Europe
Overseas casualty list highlights repatriated prisoner
A corrected overseas casualty list includes a repatriated prisoner from OHawa and other names such as Dee, White, Decorah, and Inaga. The item notes mixed Asian and American spellings and confirms the repeat entry appears in today’s roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asseriaton Press
Ohawa
Dee
Decorah
Commercial Club Banquet Set for Thursday Night
Reservations are pouring in for the Commercial club banquet Thursday at Hotel Russell Leaming. Chief speaker will be Terry E. Jackson from Washington D. C. He will discuss Community Centers the Foundation of Democracy. A. J. Knapp says about 250 are expected with a musical program led by Paul Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Terry E. Jackson
A. J. Knapp
Jackson
Paul Davis
Hotel Russellluamgon
Washington, D. C
Stern Peace Kind Wanted by Lloyd George
London December 10 Premier Lloyd George told a meeting of women at Albert Hall that the peace must be stern and just. He warned against repeating Alsace Lorraine 1871 mistakes and said Germans in the United Kingdom should be expelled for abusing hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Montreal
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
Lloyd George
Albert Hall
Germains
United Kingdom
Food Tonnage Sufficient for Present Needs
London reports a conference view led by Edward N. Hurley and Herbert Hoover that current shipping capacity meets immediate food needs. They also anticipate possible tonnage releases for American non food exports as much has already been freed from munitions and raw materials transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward N. Hurley
American Shipping Board
Heribert C. Hoover
Allied Food
Hart
Thaw case to be presented to new Pennsylvania governor
New York reports district attorney Swann will present Thaw cases to the incoming Pennsylvania governor after January 1 seeking his return to New York to face indictments for kidnapping and assault of Frederick Gump, a Kansas City lad, in Thaw’s hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Har Thaw
Pennsylvania Hospital For the Insane
Philadelphia
Edward Swann
Thaw
Pennsylvania
Fredericck Gump
Kansas City
Dairy interest to be encouraged in Iowa breeders group
Waterloo hosts a new Holstein-Friesian Breeders' association with office in the Terminal building. H. Colby named secretary to devote full time to promoting Holstein-Friesian cattle among Iowa breeders. J. F. Cass of Waterloo presides as leaders aim to place Iowa at the forefront of dairy production alongside its agricultural leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Anoth Great Dairy Association
Iowa Holstein-Minesfin Breeders’ Association
Terminal
H. &. Colby
Holstein-Friesian Breeders' Association
America
Cosby
Iowa
J. F. Cass
Olwa
Wolstein-Friesian Breeders’ Association
Towa
Beek Reinstated as Municipal Court Bench amid Raid Fines
Municipal Court sat after a raid on two gambling games Saturday night. Over $400 was turned over to Clerk Ben Naven for forfeitures and bonds. Ten men had $10 bonds forfeited, A N Linder and Kepian Kurilchek fined $100 each for illegal liquor transport. A telegraph from Cedar Rapids brought in $1239 in fines and costs. Harold Frisbee and Joe Orns to grand jury for concealed weapons. Hurshel Conk, age five, sent to juvenile court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudge - Birdsall
Ben
Naven
A. N. Linder
Kepiian Kurilchek
Passenger Trains Restored to Normal Service
Washington D C Dec 14 Restoration of normal passenger service is underway the railroad administration Director General McAdoo announced in a statement to the American public He said trains will be added to existing schedules within the next few weeks and that all rapid transit services will be improved but trains run under private control for competitive reasons will not be restored
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Kelleher Nominated for U S Internal Revenue Solicitor
Fort Dodge attorney T. D. NM Kelleher, law partner of Senator Reayen and former war trade board lawyer, is recommended by Commissioner Roper to become solicitor for the Internal Revenue Bureau, succeeding A. A. Ballentine who retires January first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krelebher
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Kelleher
Fort Dodge
Reayen
War Trade Board
Roper
Internal Revenue Bureau
A. A. Ballentine
War Department orders halt to several Navy and construction projects
The Associated Press reports that the War Department has ordered the abandonment of planned construction works, including enlargements at Camp Dodge. The decision affects multiple sites and aims to reallocate resources during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Dodge
Physical Survey Proposals Move to Audit Children Health
At a Public Health conference J A Nydegner urges compulsory physical exams for schoolchildren and better fitness programs amid high rejection rates among men for military service. Dr E Rosenow cites vaccines for Spanish influenza with lower death rates among the inoculated. Rochester area figures show vaccination reach and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
J. A. Nydegner
United States Public Health Service
Lr. Nydogger
E. ©. Rosenow
Rochester, Minn
Rochester
17 000 Army Deaths in U S From Flu 338 257 Were Sick
Washington December 10 The War Department released a May summary of influenza impact in Army camps and centers. From Sept 13 to Dec 1 1918 about 19 694 deaths occurred from all causes at military stations, with roughly 2 000 not due to influenza or pneumonia and about 17 000 deaths attributed to the epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
War Department
Tn May
Army
False fire alarms prompt investigation by police chief
The fire department responded to alarms at Riverside drive and Oakland avenue after a defective dimmer caused a false alarm. They answered several false alarms last evening within an hour. Chief A. A. Dunham warned that mischievous boys are triggering the alarms and will be punished once caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Drive
Oakland Avenue
Tihd A. Mt
A. A. Dunham
Nine States Exhibit At Horticultural Show
Expos from nine states opened a four day Midwest horticultural exhibition in Des Moines with Gov. W. L. Harding as the principal speaker. States represented include Iowa Illinois Nebraska South Dakota Minnesota Missouri Kansas Indiana and Arkansas. A separate item reports safe blowers robbing Wagner & Sons coal dealers in Champaign Illinois taking about 40 dollars after binding the night watchman and locking him in a room. A Washington debate notes Senator Sherman argues women’s suffrage would have affected wartime labor board decisions regarding women on Cleveland street cars.
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Associated Presa
Nes Moines
W. L. Harding
Iowa
Illinois
Nebraska
South Dakota
Minnesota
Missouri
Kansas
Indiana
Arkansas
Associated Press
Champaign
Wagner & Sons
Canopic Near Boston With Returning Troops
The White Star liner Canopic, first vessel to reach Boston with returning troops, reported by wireless that she will reach Quarantine about 8 o'clock tonight. She carries about 2,000 troops, mostly aviators who trained in England when hostilities ceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
England
German exchange drops in Switzerland report
Dispatches from Geneva say German exchange in Switzerland has fallen considerably while French exchange has risen slightly and is admitted in Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Geneva
Switzerland
Rioting in Cologne Ends as British Guard Arrives
Disorder halted after British troops arrive to restore order in Cologne. Days of clashes, looting, and property damage followed the withdrawal of German forces, with guards patrolling guarded zones and weapons used during the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
Cologne
Thor
Notable Hotel Scandals and Local Court Fines Reported
Louise Eleted Wilsyar recalled a missing wristwatch linked to a hotel scene after a theatre night in Glen. Weatherhead faced a judge for theft and was fined 100 or days at hard labor. Vagrants and drunks paid fines while others received suspended sentences tied to farm labor and jail terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Wilsyar
Pheatre
HM Pe&session
Eatly
Wenthead
Birdsall Codig
Karl Labor
Uenloney
B. Henderson
Weatherhead
William Trout
Joseph Grandon
Marnest Mahlkueh
William Goodfeliow
Sentetee
Joly Dodd
Marel Miller
Soldier Talks To Girls At Osasey Mekipeng Roday
The high school girls' YWCA organization hosts a talk after school with Merle Brown, recently returned from Camp Pike. Plans are made for a water-themed ship contest to be launched at a “foranking-up” party tonight as two captains are chosen to lead the campaign with helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osasey Mekipeng Roday
Y. W. Cal
Association Rovers
Merle Brown
Camp Pike
Ark
Whrda
Wateraee
Vhaufteur
Karl Von Lackum Returns Home After Illness
Karl Von Lackum, once under treatment at Presbyterian hospital for influenza and pneumonia, was removed to his home at 803 West Street West today. He has recovered from pneumonia and his fractured limb is healing rapidly.
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Karl von Lacktum
Presbyterian Hospital
Slpee
Wighth Street
Obituary notices from a busy 1918 town page
Multiple death notices from Cedar Falls and nearby towns report deaths from influenza pneumonia and related illnesses. Entries name Maude May Oxley of 210 Curves avenue and families of Oxley, Meinders, Elcomb, Waite, Anderson, and Colby with funeral plans and residence details. Funeral arrangements and local churches noted.
Waterloo City Briefs Echo Postwar Plans And Visits
Local notices report influenza recoveries in Los Angeles and Waterloo. military personnel returning from Camp Pike and France are mentioned along with civic activities at First M. E. Church and Central Christian church. City residents attend training, schooling, and employment efforts as the transition to civilian life continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. W. Bicirey
Camp Pike
Frank Willard Gowri
First M. I. Church
Danver
Brotherhood
First
Geneva
Roger Nauman
Lor Angeles
Cal
M. Nauman
Milk fed boys confess milk theft at police station
Four rosy cheeked boys aged 11 to 12 sat with probation officer Grace Ament at the police station. Two confessed to stealing milk from porches while delivering papers, others later admitted guilt and implicated peers. A milkman complaint led to a neighborhood watch and arrests, with Miss Ament aiming to curb petty theft or send offenders to the industrial school. None appeared driven by hunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Ament
Miss Ament
Study Club Officers Elected At Annual Meeting
Masonic Study club elected officers at the annual meeting after a member dinner. G. C. Welker serves as president with W. A. Banks as vice president and W. H. Scheel as secretary. Rev. H. L. Haywood has acted as director. All Master Masons may join, funded by a local lodge. The club meets the second Monday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Study Club
G. C. Welker
W. A. Banks
Vicw
W. H. Scheel
H. L. Haywood
Ue]luc Lodge
Fuchs 85 Dies After Leg Amputation At Waterloo
Joseph Fuchs aged 85 and a longtime Black Hawk County resident died at St. Francis hospital from shock following leg amputation for blood poisoning. He lived seven miles from town before moving to Waterloo and resided with a grandchild at 216 Mullan avenue east. Surviving children include Mrs. Celia Welter, Mrs. Anna Fritz, Jacob, John, Mrs. Martha Hoff Mann, and Mrs. Josephine Stabell. The body rests at O'Keefe & Towne chapel prior to funeral services. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church.
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Joseph Fuchs
Black Hawk County
St. Francis Hospital
Mr. Fuchs
Waterloo
Mullan Avenue
Celia Welter
Anna Fritz
Jacob
Dubuque
John
Oelwein
Martha Hoff Man
Perry
Okla
Josephine Stabell
le Mare
O'Keefe & Towne Chapel
Fuchs
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
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Poindexter
Army Ordnance and Quartermaster's Departments
Henry EL Jackson
N.Y
Cou Bank
Chicago, Bee
Bank of Chica 1
Pew
Dgat la Salle
Jackson Boulevard
Board of Trade
Thomas Foley
Chivazoa
Thomas Fol
To Minois Central Railroad
Mgr. Foley
Conway
Holstein-Friesbanks Opes
Rant Beek
U.S
Wry Phelps
Jefferson
We's For Women
Sherman
Mlingis
Senate
War Labor Board
Cleveland
Canopic
Autres
Glen
Karl von Lackum
Max Oxley
Maude May Oxley
Curves Avenue
Samuel Osley
Homme
Louis
Tlingis
Denver
Gola
Oxley
Warburg
Hillast
Machh
Sas
Bethel Enureh
Hileman & Gindt Mortuary
Berbere PD
Meinders
Hlerbert D. Meinders
Tle
Theodore’ Meinders
Grunky Cen Inn
Thelena
Speinders
Liam J. Elcomb
William John Elcomb
Unowson Street
Langhters
Prothers
Lowesiete
Loimorrow
Petereen Bros
Kev
Mo L. Tain
Puirview
Susan Waite
C.F Phoning
Ashland Avenue
Tear
Vauke
Vermont
Detson
Shinney Vy
Brookings. & D
Anderson
Haran
Arther Codby
Arthur Colby
Presbyterian Hospital of
Waht
Foe
Get Ile
Westland
Burton Avenue Baptist
William C. Maria
Hertel Avenue
E. T. Lawrence
Chicago
Yielling
Myrtle Barr
W. W. Hunter
Olda
Alberta
Canada
Wa- Lerror
Hunter
Th. R. E. Christopher
Cedar Rapids
W. Christopher
Armstrong
R. FB
Christopher
Robison
Waterjooan
Colorado Springs
Coto
Meed
Wnter
Lester Atkinson
Hibbing, Minn
W. J. Atkins
Atkinson
France
Y. M. GC
W. Egbert
Conservation and Reclamation Department
Maynard
Washington Courthouse
Clarissa Maynard
Fred O S. Pettit
Woman's Foreign Society
The
Presbyterian Church
A. T. Tukill
National
M.G
Hukill
Tl. J. Chapman
Willian Junaen, Jr
Armistica
Federal Employment Bureau
Camp Dodge
West
State Teachers’ College
Atlass
A. T. Hakill
Central Christian Church
Altman
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
H. Davis
Lafayette
Pendewnee
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