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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
3
A Central News correspondent in Berne reports Munich has decided to operate on Emperor William's throat but delays due to his feverish condition. Alarm over his illness has circulated for days.
Multiple small ads from the Courier listing horses for winter pasture with stabling at night, a vacant lot for sale in Galloway, a found dog reward note, help wanted for a housework position, rental listings for several houses and rooms, a piano for sale, and various minor notices including lost items and employment offers.
Reports say the king returned to Berlin from the front suffering a flu and throat catarrh with a nervous breakdown. Late last week the tone improved and it was said he was recovering and would soon be able to resume the front.
Cleveland police and firemen pored over the two story brick apartment house wrecked by a gas explosion on Madison avenue seeking three missing persons. The disaster has left seven dead and nine injured with doctors hopeful for the wounded.
Washington December 15. More information is awaited before President Wilson decides whether Col Goethals request for destroyers to enforce neutrality at Panama shall be granted. Differences between Secretaries Garrison Daniels and Bryan were denied by the President who said no real differences exist as he will make the final decision.
The R. J. Reynolds Tobacco company of Winston-Salem provides handsome Prince Albert tobacco Christmas packages. Supplying Waterloo dealers, these containers offer solid comfort and a festive gift. Lead ing newspapers nationwide carry samples of this Christmas suggestion. Villa left Chihuahua City for the campaign against Guadalajara, with Carranza forces securing La Barca and Jalico.
Waterloo residents welcome a plan to present Ralph Mason Hix, noted organist, and Rose Blatt, famed pianist, at the city’s Splendid Theatre. The Plaza Theatre company backs high quality productions and ensures top musical talent for audiences in Waterloo.
Twelve East High students prepare for the preliminary deflamatory contest in the manual training auditorium next Friday. Twelve entrants perform in three classes with three will be chosen to represent the school in a triangular contest against Waterloo West and Cedar Falls. Entries include Oratorical and Dramatic pieces by named students, with Miss Fae Vaughan directing. Some unrelated note about Javan spiders closes the article.
The Plaza Theatre company plans a new moving picture venue on West Fourth Street, Waterloo. The article lauds their aim to elevate film productions, offering both education and culture through higher quality stories and acting, contrasting with low priced theatres that attract crowds with budget options.
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