Crisi Looms in Workers World Causes Unrest
J E Johnson general manager of Waterloo Gasoline Engine urges constructive leadership during unrest in the industrial sector. He cites unrest after south study and war memory, urges peace through creation oriented passions, warns that without bold policy a revolution could follow. He calls for ministers in factories, wage reforms, company doctors, thrift plans, and educational reform to align with modern industry needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Johnson
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
First M. EB. Church
Johnson
South
Mr. Johnson
Wilson
France
Mr. Johson
League of Nations
Tabor
Cicero
Caesar
Wilson and Clemenceau Meet in Paris Peace Talks
President Wilson and Premier Clemenceau held a brief, cordial meeting at the Murat residence in Paris. Wilson praised Clemenceau’s personality, and the pair discussed peace conference issues in broad terms amid preparations for events honoring King Victor Emmanuel and Wilson’s planned visits to American troops.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Willson
Murat
Marcel Hutin
Echo du Paris
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Echo de Paris
Treves
Poincare
City Hall
St. Gervais
Stabat ‘Mater
French Academy
London
America
Copenhagen
Palace Theatre
Europe
H. G. Smith
Poland Cuts Germany Off Calling List
Amsterdam telegram reports Poland severing relations with Germany. Warsaw cites German authorities in occupied provinces as opposing Polish interests and aiding Bolsheviks. Governor General von Beseler and the German mission staff will depart the Polish republic.
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Amsterdam
Poland
Germany
Berlin
Warsaw
Bolshevyiki
von Beseler
Sta
Polish Republic
Aeroplane postage stamps introduced for aerial mail
Officials announce new 6 cent aeroplane stamp with orange color and a mail plane design. The 16 cent stamp covers special delivery and standard letter rates, while the 24 cent stamp applies to air mail for packages weighing 3 to 4 ounces. Denver reads governor signs Colorado dry law amid liquor shipments rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Kelly
Sometme
Colorado
Denver
Lang to Leave Progressive Church for Alabama Industrial Work
Rev. BE Lang, pastor of First Evangelical church, announced he will resign to accept an industrial work post with the Y M C A in Alabama. He leaves tonight for Birmingham after nine months on loan to war service, having led a statewide campaign that exceeded its goals. Lang, who has lived in Waterloo five years, will continue ministry indirectly through industrial service while his wife and two daughters stay in Iowa for the near term.
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Philathes
Central
Ulrisian
Mabel
Poe
Belva
BE. J. Lang
First Thater
Evangelical Church
Mrg
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Lang
Alzbauta
Sheridan
War Camp Community Service
United War Work
Steyv
Wang
First Church
Jaeee
Waterloo
Des Moines
Ta. c
Altho
Black Hawk County Sunday
Benoniert Eet
Sean
City Association
Temple Rebekah
Red Cross
Di-Ji? 7
QO. O. P. Hall
Fourth Street
Iowa Sunday School East, Association
Tawa State Teachers’ College
Daughters of Isabella Initiate Thirty Eight Women
Tuesday evening the Daughters of Isabella local court initiated thirty eight women at St Joseph's Catholic mass followed by initiatory work a banquet in K of P hall with visitors from neighboring cities and a toast program WCTU to hold crusade program tomorrow at Memorial hall with talks songs and two new members urged Eight girls celebrated Elizabeth Jane Chambers birthday with a party hosted by Mrs Chanthers
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Isabella
St. Joseph's Catholic
Women’s Christian Temparanca Union
Memorial Hall
Elizabeth Jane Chambers
Club meeting changes date for Q V C group
The Q V C club will convene Wednesday evening this week instead of Tuesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wagner listed as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. V. C. Club
Stephen Wagner
Among the Churches Loyal Helpers to Meet Tomorrow
The Loyal Helpers class of the First Brethren will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. J. W. Lichty hosting instead of Mrs. A. G. Lichty. Attendees are asked to bring sand wiches and one additional item for a picnic dinner.
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First Brethren—The Loyal Helpers
J. W. Lichty
A. G. Lichty
Inspector and Honest Workman Should Have No Quarrel Sermon
Pastor Ray C. Luce of St Pauls M E church concluded a four sermon series on labor with a lesson titled The Inspector. The talk urged inspectors to cooperate with operators, value accuracy, and uphold self control. It stressed temperance, honesty, and the belief that contentment and happiness stem from higher aims than profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray. C. EH. Luce
St. Paul's M. HE
Focal Factory
Trass
West High Students Declamatory Contest Set for Thursday
West High will host its annual declamatory contest Thursday evening at oclock in the high school auditorium. The three upper classes handle ticket sales as a large crowd is expected. Three contestants will earn spots to represent West High in the triangular event with Marshalltown and Cedar Falls Cedar Rounds. Judges are Mrs H A Sharp Mrs B Magee Waterloo and Prof W B Fagan Cedar Falls. Topics include Daniel Conanet the Spirit of America Today Spartacus to the Gladiators and A Few Bars in G major. The Dramatic Division features The White Swan One of Robs Tramps and The Lost Chord. Humorous selections include Ett Perking’s Toboggan Slide Naughty Nell Dixie and Sture in Dixie.
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West High
Marshalltown
Cedar Rounds
H. A.sharp
B. Magee
Waterloo
W. B. Fagan
Cedar Falls
Ruth Davis
Rob
Claras
Belle Wilson
Dorothy Jes
Doris Wa
Radical Weather Change Over One Year Ago
A town recalls a year ago when temperatures plunged to 21 below zero while yesterday and today featured sunny, calm, near perfect conditions. The government thermometer recorded a 49 degree maximum and a 25 degree minimum, with forecasts showing no sudden shift to colder weather.
Paper vests quota near completion at Hed Cross
The Hed Cross chapter aims to fill a 250 paper lined vest quota today. All but 40 were completed this morning and those will be finished before the women leave the shop this afternoon. Several women worked Friday and Saturday evenings to meet the target.
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Hed Cross
Campaign Nears Target as Waterloo Seeks War Work Funds
Special efforts by the Service to close the United War Work Campaign in Waterloo are underway as about $800 remains to meet the city quota of $74,000. Mary Campbell, commander of the county service league, notified Mr. Bowman of the treasury department’s request for names of men who have served in government work without miss, with a promise of possible reward.
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Waterloo
Mary Campbell
Cervier League
Vowman
Treasury Department
Treasury
GIANT SUBMARINE FOILER RETURN TO AMERICAN PORT
New York December 16 An 8 000 strong contingent of Khaki clad veterans aboard the Leviathan docked amid a shattering welcome after returning from overseas service in France The ship saved speed with torpedoes at the front and none of the projectiles proved dangerous On deck were 1 421 sick and wounded along with 6 000 naval officers and men The largest naval contingent to return since the armistice includes fleet and aviation units The Leviathan faced fog delays but reached Sandy Hook Saturday night
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New York
Aimer- WY ‘Sé
Leviathan
Rance
Iler
Vaterland
U-boata
Sandy
Stockholm
Petrograd
Carter Glass Sworn in as Treasury Secretary
Carter Glass of Virginia was sworn in today as secretary of the treasury in Washington D C. The oath was administered by Judge James Hay of Virginia.
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Carter Glass
U.S. Treasury
Washington, D. C
Virginia
Secretary of the Treasury
James Hay
Youngest Hicok brother out of hospital in France unit
Pvt. Carl Hicok, youngest of three brothers in France with the Rainbow division, reports from a convalescent hospital after diphtheria and scarlet fever. His brother J Hugh Hicok was wounded thrice in the Argonne battles and is now hospitalized with a compound leg fracture. The third brother Ray is at Fort Des Moines recovering at home.
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Carl Hicok
France
Rainbow Division
W. Hicok
Ha Jis
First Jarmy
Advance Replacement Depot
J. Hugh
Suuior
Argonne Woods
Oureg
Marne
Ray
Fort, Des Moines
Burton Avenue Church Features Missions in Revival
Burton Avenue Baptist church continues its revival campaign led by Rev. BK Sywulka a missionary speaker from Africa on furlough. He travels the country speaking at local churches and will remain in the city until Friday evening with services each night except Tuesday when he speaks at First Evangelical. He spoke last evening at First Baptist.
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BK. Sywulka
Burton Avenue
First Evangeiical Church
First Baptist
Governors Talk of Reconstruction at Maryland Meet
A Maryland assembly of governors discussed Reconstruction policies amid debates over restoration plans. Speakers cited economic recovery, federal guidance, and regional challenges shaping postwar governance and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Catalonia Faces Threat of Autonomy Decree After Clash
Mayrin's cabinet met to consider outbreaks in Catalonia. King and Premier Ro sign decree proposed to suspend parliament. Police clashed with Socialist Republican crowd at Itarma for autonomy as a democratic republic. One dead, six injured. Similar unrest in Bilbao with basque protest.
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Mayrin
Bbe
Ro- Annes
Meethig
Catalanda
Jou
Aote
Lid Lien
Par Haiment
Itarna
Matalonia
Wilbao
Wartime conspiracy trial resumes in Sacramento
The proceeding resumes as 46 defendants in the wartime conspiracy case are identified as part of the Industrial Workers of the World. Attorneys aim to show anti governmental principles and connect the defendants to the program of the government during the wartime era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacramenton
Cal
Industrial Workers of the World
Louis Weideman Dies in Chicago
Louis Weideman vice president of Waterloo Cement Machinery dies at American hospital Chicago after illness brought on pneumonia. Funeral services planned at Grace Methodist Church with burial in Waterloo Hyde. He led sales for Waterloo Cement Machinery since 1909 and previously worked for Illinois Central Railway. He was a Rotary and Waterloo Commercial Club member and resided at 17 Conger Street. He was born May 16 in Denver, Colorado, married to Florence Adams, with two sons, Punt and Harald.
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Lo. Weideman
Thty Waterlog Cement Machinery, Corporation
Usid
American Hospital
Chic Gua
Taharpoomonia
Wetton
Chicago
la Salle
Wilptia
Gindt Mortuary
Bo Liehis
Waterloo
Camant Machinery Corporation
Jirat
Grace M
J. Lockwood
Elarge
Pairhyde
Levis
Weldemen
Denver
Weldeman
Deat
Florence Adams
Punt
Harald
Conger Street
Weideman
Waterloo Cement Machinery Corporation
Witerloo Cement Machinery Corporation
Soffies
Mk- Ingix Central Railway
Rotary Club
Waterloo Commercial Cub
Ife
Grace Methodist Episcopal Schurch
Grace Church
Police Notes Reveal Bootlegging Arrests and Transfers
William Griffith was nabbed Saturday night on bootlegging charges after Jim Ross exposed the supply line and is held for intoxication. Janelle Lansing was arrested for intoxication and resisting an officer and released on 25 dollar bond. Sergt M G Rechtfertle, formerly of the police, arrived today from Camp Pike with discharge and will rest before resuming duty. A raid on pool halls Saturday night yielded one arrest, later released as not wanted.
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William Griffith
Jim Ross
Janelle Lansing
Sergt
M. G. Rechtfertle
Camp Pike
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Crisi
Wi Wang & Miler
J. Lang
Alabsiont
News of Society
Mmes. ‘Roland Taster
Ialbert Sipple
Turmner
Daniel Q
Onnet
George May
Preliss
Merle
Prancts
United War
Foiler
Wishinen
Denyce
Tin Infantry
Ule
Hicok Boys
Burton Ave
John C. Rudnick
Attanpolis
Mary
Gove Ernura
Spegghers
Marykind
Catalonia
Autonomou
Louis Weideman
White
Office OF the Secretary
Washington
Insurance Men of America
W. G. McAdoo
F. A. Ferguson
Pres
Town Life Insurance Company
Hall-Ekfest
Park Avenue and
Lafayette Street
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