Masonry Initiation Interrupted by Davenport Temple Fire
George Forber, during a blue lodge initiation in Davenport, refused to leave his chair as a fire started on the temple roof and had to be carried out. About 100 blue Lodge members and Eastern Star participants navigated darkness as lights failed. no injuries reported. Damage and water reach about 25000 dollars. cause believed to be crossed wiring in the passage between ceiling and roof. plans to tear down the old building for a new structure are under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Davenport, Is
George Forber
Blue Lodge
Masonic Order
Masonic Temple
Eastern Star
Masons
Jurors Frown On Dry Slue At Pool Penalty
Jurors critique applying whiskey as a penalty for pool loss claim Reed procured the liquor from Peters. Lewis was not a witness and jurors say many will call them wet but deny bias. They respect County Attorney Hoxie and his assistant McCoy yet deem the evidence insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Peters
Lewis
Supreme Tribunal of
Hoxie
McCoy
Waterloo Way Wins and a Call for a Rumor Law
A local note argues that Waterloo Iowa should adopt a new rumor law to deter idle rumors that threaten factories and businesses. The writer defends Galloway against unfounded claims and deflates bandwagon fear, urging citizens to resist paying extortion and to expose rumor spreaders. Ad appearance condemns rumor culture in a small industrial town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galloway
Waterloo Ig
America
Waterloo Way
State Penitentiary
Holiday vacation plans at Waterlon Business College
Plans completed for the Waterlon Business College Yuletide vacation with a Christmas program. School sessions run next Saturday and Wednesday, Dec. 14, closing the vacation period. The program features vocal solos by Pauline Hrause and Gay Pearl Williams, readings by Stella Johnson and Alton Williams, and music by the orchestra. Students decorate rooms in Yuletide spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterlon Business College
Pauline Hrause
Gay Pearl Williams
Stella Johnson
Alton Willams
Fridstein to wed Evelyn Bergman in Omaha
Meyer Fridstein of Dunphy Fridstein in charge of the Russell Lamson hotel project will marry Evelyn Bergman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bergman, in Omaha on Monday. Fridstein is noted in Waterloo for overseeing hotel construction begun last summer. Atlantic, Dec 13. K oar] Jan indicted for embezzlement by Cass County grand jury for misappropriating funds of the Atlantic Northern and Southern railroad while railway receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Fridstein
Dunphy & Fridstein
Russell-Lamson
Evelyn Bergman
Bd Bergman
Omaha
Fridstein
Waterloo
Atlantic, In
Caas County
Atlantic, Northern & Southern Railroad
Inundated Texas Must Have Help From Washington
Washington, D. C., Dec. 13. The revenue cutter Windom is being rushed to Velasco near the inundated Texas region. Harry A. Black, Galveston relief committee head, telegraphed Secretary McAdoo that two areas are under water, Colorado and Brazos rivers have joined, creating a 40 mile wide flood. Galveston relief sent lifeboats with blankets and food under Capt. C. W. Corbel to rescue hundreds starving and exposed. Windom may serve as supply base for life saving crews at Velasco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Windom Ia
Valasco
Texas
Harry A. Black
Galveston Relief Committee
McAdoo
Colorado
Brazos
Hfe
C. W. Corbel
United States
Lfe Saving Service
Windom
Velasco
Aguila Company Workers Safe From Tampico Conflict
About 75 to 100 Aguila company employees in Tampico Mexico, mostly Americans, are reported safe after fighting between federal and constitutionalist forces. A Vera Cruz agent wired Dr C W Hayes, first vice president, that all Aguila workers were unharmed and to reassure relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aguila Company
Pearson
Tampico
Mex
Angelo-Mexican Petroleum Products Company
Vera Cruz
C. W. Hayes
Informa
Wireless
Aguila
Town happenings and society notes amid Waterloo events
George W. Miller visits southern Iowa relatives as skylights are installed at Russell-Lamson hotel. Deputized marshal M L Healy visits Waterloo. Carleton Sias to speak tomorrow at 4 PM for Young Men's Sunday club. Dr Daniel Davies to address East Park Presbyterian Church. Election planned by Waterloo hive No 22 of the Ladies of the Maccabees next Tuesday evening. YWCA vesper service tomorrow at 4 PM. Mrs Stopper and Miss Mary Day to discuss China. High School Girls club hosts at home hour. DMC club met with Mrs J Aiken. next Friday to meet Mrs Roy Bronson. Infant Barbara Atherton dies at 202 Jacob Street. funeral today by Rev John Bunyan Smith. interment Fairview. Mrs John Maxson of Marble Rock moved home after hospital operation. Colby-Parker Transfer wagon breaks down on Ridge Street, delaying traffic. George Fracker spoke at Waterloo Business College on Choosing Your Vocation. Caro Ryan vs EF, Co Litchfield case affirmed by judge Weaver. trial before Judge Platt. appeal by Litehneld noted. Licensed to wed: Francis S Atkins and Nellie E Wood. Harold G Mater and Harriett E Bolster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Lamson
M. L. Healy
United States
Iowa
Carleton Sias
Young Men’s Sunday Club
A. M. E. Church
Stopper
Mary Day
China
H. B. Kelly
J. Aiken
Denver Street
McGrew
Roy Bronson
Grant Avenue
Barbara Atherton
Toy D. Atherton
Jacob Street
John Bunyan Smith
Fairview Cemetery
Colby-Parker Transfer Company
Ridge Street
George Fracker
Presbyterian Church In
Waterloo Business College
Shamrock IV tola Lipton yacht features noted by Times
London Times reports on the probable Shamrock IV built at Gosport by Charles Nicholson for Sir Thomas Lipton for America's Cup. The seventy five foot extreme yacht will follow American measurement rules and launch in April with trials starting in May before Atlantic crossing. Sir Thomas Lipton and Nicholson are pictured at the Gosport yard during keel laying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London Times
Charles Nicholson
Gosport
Thomas Lipton
Atlantic
Sir Thomas
Nicholson
Treatment of Indians Has Been Disgrace
Philadelphia dispatch reports Dr Joseph K Dixon denouncing US treatment of Indians as disgraceful. He led the Kodnian Wanamaker expedition visiting tribes and urged action to end white exploitation. He cites Jicarilla Apache starving on the continental divide, about 700 members facing extinction in fourteen years due to famine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Joseph K. Dixon
Dixon
Washington
New Mexico
Moose building company files articles of incorporation
With a capitalization of 40000 dollars the Moose building company filed articles of incorporation this morning in the recorder s office for a period of twenty years. Shares totaling 4000 have been issued of which 2500 are listed as preferred stock. The articles provide that the common stock shall only be issued to the Waterloo members of the Moose lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Building Company
Recorder’s
Waterloo
Moose Lodge
Roman Relics in England at Kenchester Hereford
Great interest surrounds Roman discoveries at Kenchester near Hereford England. Coins dating to Constanti ne 320 to 350 A D found along with pottery linked to pre Pompeian styles and production during Antoninus Pius era. Also a personal disclaimer notes no responsibility for debts contracted by wife Anna of Waterloo Iowa.
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England
Kenchester
Hereford
Constantine
Ponpel
Antoninus Ping
Chicago Beging City Campaign
A conference of citizens signed by 75 leaders urged independents for Chicago alderman elections next spring. They criticized local government, urged reform of nominating practices, and called for a more effective city council free of partisan constraints. Charles Heskett faced bootlegging arraignment before US Commissioner Dempster with U.S. Marshal Healey due to handle the case. Two thousand Chicago women at a mass meeting demanded elective board of education and urged a special legislature session. A travel party from Chicago, including Mr and Mrs Cass and others, returned from Japan after visiting the Orient and extended trips through California and the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ella Flagg Young
Board of Education
D. Cass
Cass
H. B. Plumb
R. M. Knox
MN. T. Herrick
Keokuk
Waterloo
Japan
Orient
California
H. R. Plumb
West
Rail Time Tables Show East West and Interurban Schedules
A dense listing of railroad and interurban departure times and routes. It covers east bound, west bound, north bound, and south bound trains with stations including Dubuque Chicago Fort Dodge Omaha Sioux City Minneapolis Albert Lea Des Moines Oelwein Cedar Falls Waterloo and nearby interurban links. Detailed departures span early morning to late evening with multiple daily runs and express services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Dodge
Omaha
Sioux City
Dubuque
F. & N. Interurban
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
East Fourth
Lafayette Streets
Galloway
West Side
Mulberry
East Side
Cava
Glasgow
Denver
Waverly
Gilbertville
la Porte
Chacm
Porte City
Brandon
Lys. la Porte
Lye
Lovers Seek Divorce on Grounds of Adultery and Cruelty
Helen Van Novel filed for divorce from Julius Van Novel in district court citing cruel and inhuman treatment adultery and nonsupport. The couple married at Rock Island on June 24 1910 and separated December 4 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius
Helen van Novel
District Court Today
Rock Island
For Sale Handome Lynx Fur Set With Shawl Collar
For sale a handsome black lynx fur set featuring a shawl collar and muff with shirred silk lining. Priced at 12 dollars, value 55 dollars. Sold cash on delivery with private inspection. Address inquiries to Mrs. Pilis at 7059 Normal Blvd Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilis
Normal Blvd
Chicago
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Bloc Lodge
Mexer Fridstein
Benedict
RK. & Harlan
George W. Miller
Daniel Davies
East Park Presbyterian Church
Waterloo Hive
Ladies of the Maccabees
John Maxson
Marble Rock
St. Francis Hospital
Francis 8. Atkins
Cedar Falla
Nellie E. Wood
Harold G
Mater
New Hampton
Harriett E. Bolater
Lipton
TOLE
Moose Incorporation
Notleo
Joseph Nenily
Towa
Anna
Charles Heskett
J B. Dempster
Healey
Cedar Rapids
Illinois Central
R. Bi
Chicago (Express
Twin Cities, Limited
Albert Lea
Minneapolis
W. BR
Des M. & Kk Cc
Union Depot
Des Moines
Des M. & K
North Bound
Union Dep
C. & Twin C
Oelwein
Rla&p. Rr, North Bound
St. Paul
Twin Cities
Manly
Shell Rock
Burlington
St. Louis
Kansas City
Evening Courier
Domble Howte
Mr. Freek
Kent
Orpington Roosters
Wellington
Miles F. Bixler Co
Carlin Burling
Cleveland
Kem—Moéewn
J. D. Quanter
Mile Town
Mtg
H. E. Freeman
Clear Lake
Saleeman
General Mercantile Trade
Continental Jewelry Company
Continental Building
Tarutory
C. P
National Staming Works
Clinton
Boyd Hy Brown
Neb
Buckingham
Traer
Eagle Center
Hudson
Beat
Famae
Duroc Jersey Boars
SALE
Nation Bros
Obas
Wellie
WM. Holland
Aact
Marshall Horton
Dysart
Plymouth Rock
Frank Bragonier
Ervin Moeller
Clork
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