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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1919

Page

8

Irish Freedom Seen Won by Molloy in Senate Hearing

Rev J M Molloy Iowa delegate to the Senate Foreign Affairs hearing on the Mason bill reported that the great battle for Irish freedom has been won. He attended the hearing with Friends of Irish Freedom delegates from many states and observed intense interest, noting friendly rivalry with Protestant Irish Freedom groups and widespread support for liberty.

J. M. Molloy Iowa Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs Father Molloy Committee On Foreign Affairs Republic of Ireland Friends of Irish Freedom Frank Walsh Kansasity Judge Cohalan New York Burke Cochran Grattan Mythen Episcopal Church John H. Mitcholland Presbyterian Church Brinsley Cicero Washington White House House of Mystery Waterloo Bland America Ireland

Waterloo notices and personals in brief

Local news item bundle lists residents returning from Chicago. Mary Mullen starts as bookkeeper at Waterloo Auto & Supply. Lillian Allen seeks divorce from Harry Allen for nonsupport. W J Esser family heads to Long Beach California. A L Haldeman inspects C H W I P operations in Waterloo. T J Fitzgerald family travels to Oskaloosa and Missouri. E F MacDonough to speak on Modern City Building at Hotat Russell-Lamson. a truck collision damages a lamp post. George Flaherty to work as stage carpenter in California. Harry B Keiderling receives navy promotion aboard Tallahassee. Clarence Wilcox burial in Winnipeg. West High repairs underway. Earl Swearinger wins $900 in municipal court. December navy enlistment offers leave with pay. Ralph B Slippy Engineering Inc formed with $10 000 capital. Forum dance tonight. optician ad and New Year dinner and ball reservations listed.

L. B. Miller Chicago Mary Mullen Waterloo Auto & Supply Co Lillian Allen Harry Allen W. J. Esser Forest Avenue Long Beach Cal A. L. Haldeman Waterloo T. J. Fitzgerald Fourth Street Oskaloosa Missouri E. F. MacDonough Russell-Lamson Sycamore Third Streets Sinnard Bros George Flaherty California Moving Picture Company The Majestic Harry B. Keiderling Charles Street United States Navy U.S Tallahassee W. A. Wilcox Clarence Winnipeg Brookside H. D. Lee West Schools West High Earl Swearinger C., R. J. & P. Railway Company Navy Recruiting Station Old Post Office Des Moines Navy A. R. Mack

Last Night's News in Brief roundup from AP

Washington reports DOJ probing leaks on supreme court decisions tied to stock speculation. Huntington two suspected murderers taken from train and lynched. Mexicala broker Hindin released after Mexican hearing. Paris Queen Victoria of Spain arrives by special train. Berlin official: Minister Auer killer sentenced to 14 years. Paris: France Germany telegraph service to resume. Peking: Pacific Development Corp loans China $5,006,000,000. Berlin: German premium economy loan subscriptions reach 3,009,000,000 marks.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Départment of Justice Supreme Court Huntington W. Va J. Meek Island Creek Chapmanville Mexicala Theodore J. Hindin Los Angeles Tia Juana California Paris Queen Victoria Spain Berlin Alois Linder

Tight Lid on Boxing Bouts Warns Officials

Attorney general H M Havner urges arrest of all parties tied to sparring matches and boxing events in town after county attorney E J Wenner sought guidance. The Allison O Keefe bout faces city scrutiny as Illinois plans are noted. City council meets in special session at 6 am to authorize payments and complete the year’s municipal construction work.

H. M. Havner E. J. Wenner Allison O'Keefe Mr. Havner Allison- O'Keefe Mlinois

Big Army Preaches Bolshevik Doctrine

Davenport Iowa reports a New York conference of the Greater Town association seeking a national anti radicalism federation. Government data cited show about 5 000 radical propagandists and 11 000 rural activists, with under 600 preaching Americanism and citizenship.

Davenport United States Greater Town Association New York Federal Intelligence Bureau Aganda

Cornell College Edges Iowa University In Low-Scoring Opener

In Iowa City Cornell College defeated Iowa University 22 to 20 after overtime to open the season. The game required an extra period to decide the winner.

Iowa City Cornell Iowa University

Temperatures and Weather Notes Format

Weather data fragment shows temperatures and humidity with unclear sources and dates. The text lacks identifiable places organizations or precise measurements to form a complete news item.

White man bound for white slavery under Mann Act

Otis White, colored from Oclwein, waived hearing before United States commissioner J E Dempster and bound to the federal grand jury for white slavery. Bond set at 500 dollars. Mrs A Hassler and Mr Hassler, key witnesses, each bound at 200 dollars. White claimed his mother in Qetweln would sign his bond. Witness Hassler from Stillwater, Minn., could arrange bond. All three in county jail until bonds posted. State charge dropped when changed to white slavery. Mrs Hassler, 34, mother of two, had been jailed in West Union over two months. White described as a pure type of negro, about 32O years old and nearly six feet tall.

Otis White Oclwein J. E. Dempster United States A. Hassler White Qetweln Hassler Stillwater Minn Ccounty Otix White Florence Hassler Stilwater Westgate A. P. Houston Dubuque West Union Mra. Haasler

Question on Volstead Law and Public Access to Dictionaries

A correspondent asks how the Volstead act affects sale of dictionaries that describe stills and distillation. He cites Webster and Britannica and questions if such books should be withdrawn until illustrations and text are removed. He references the Anti-Salon league and Mr Bumble with satirical tone.

New York Washinglon Anti-Satoon League Volstead Lnte Bumble

Stores to stay open evenings for Christmas shopping

Retail Merchants Association members will keep stores open until 9 p m starting tonight. Clothing retailers plan nightly hours through Christmas. Jewelers and dry goods shops will also extend hours to 9 p m during the season, with dry goods beginning Thursday.

Retail Merchants Association

Merchants Seek Extended Hours Before Christmas

Merchants association planned to stay open late on the Saturday and three weekdays before Christmas. The recent change by the fuel board has shortened shopping time, prompting merchants to argue for longer hours to handle the trade.

Merchants’ Association Fuel Board

Four Thousand Saloon Closures Urged in Chicago Fight

The ongoing Chicago saloon dispute continues as wets resist and supporters press for reform. The article notes constitutional questions about amendment authority and the requirement for two thirds of all members versus two thirds present.

Congress House

Mortuary Notice for Virden E Bray at Waterloo

Virden E Bray 44 died at home 1738 Williston Ave Waterloo after months long illness. Born May 3 1870 in Quasqueton LA he moved to Waterloo 15 years ago and worked for Colby Parker Transfer 14 years. Survived by wife Florence Eccleston and children Jennie Ida Edwin Edna plus brothers Buryl and William and sisters Nellie Tetter Alice Lewis and Co H Eccleston. Funeral at Christ Episcopal Church 3 p m Wednesday conducted by Rev M L Tate burial at Fairview.

Virden EF. Bray Virden E. Bray Williston Avenue Quasqueton Waterloo Colby-Parker Transfer Company Florence Eccleston Jennie Ida Edwin Edna Buryl Bray Omaha Neb William Eyota Minn Nellie Tetter Kalispell Mont Alice Lewis Co. H. Eccleston Christ Episcopal Church M. L. Tate Fairview

Milks Emulsion Offered as Quick Health Builder

A testimonial from Mrs. M. Washburn of El Centro California praises Milks Emulsion as a tonic that rebuilt her strength after a severe pneumonia. The ad claims rapid appetite return and flesh gain, notes the product is nutritious and easy to take, and offers a money back guarantee with six bottles to try. It lists Terre Haute Indiana as the company base and notes availability from druggists nationwide.

Shane The Milks Emulsion Co Terre Haute Ind

Real Estate Transfers in Black Hawk County

Real estate transfers list from Waterloo and Cedar Falls areas show multiple parcel trades with owners including Euaworth P. George, Bezalel T. George, Levi H. Bogie, W. B. Small, Denton, Allen Engle, and others. Transactions reference Linden Place Waterloo and Village of Raymond with various lot numbers and revenue amounts ranging 1.00 to 6.50, noting Guardian Park and other guardians.

Black Hawk County Euaworth P. George Bezaleel T. George Selg Wey Levi H. Bogie W. BR. Small Linden Place Waterloo W. B. Small Dart Denton MV. B. Small Rvin Allen Gertrude M. Hall Valentine Bahl Tlock Village of Raymond Hue Isaeee L. Fortunski Et al Mary “Ke Ellis Pary Ney Burt Edward W. Bichler Prospect Place Watertoo M. Dellagardell Amy Younghlut Dellagardell Leavitt Johnson Miller Addition Jhames Luck Dry, Goods Co Ida Ay Chai Beriain Nely Cedar River Cedar Bulls J. Ervin Evan J. B. Newman N. C. Gleson Ervin Evans Cedar Falls

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J. M. McVoy Ralph B. Slippy Buchanan's Bychacke Opt SadwidniEng Buch Bond Dictionary Mrs. Washburn Mens Fashion Shop Hart Schaffner Marx Aimer & Marx Frank Commercial
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