Wilgon's note to belligerents asks parley
The note urges secure rights for weak nations and calls for a league of nations after war. It stresses immediate view sharing with belligerents and neutrals, warns against endless attrition, and suggests early talks to test peace prospects without proposing terms or mediation. Deliveries go to all major powers and neutrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
America
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Russia
Belgium
Montenegro
Portugal
Roumania
Serbia
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Time extension for Iowa streetcar petitions granted
The Central Labor body granted two weeks more to collect signatures for petitions to abolish one man street cars in Iowa. Petitions bearing 1100 names were returned and 150 new signers were added today while several hundred petitions remain outstanding. The meeting was sparse due to cold and no other business was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Central Labor Body
General Assembly
Paroled horse thief Jack Gordon again in trouble
In Dunkerton a horse thief named Jack Gordon from Oklahoma was arrested in 1912 and later paroled, then found in a Mason City cell by Deputy Harlow O Bleness after a prisoner transfer. Sheriff Shores and a farmer posse pursued, and Gordon faced further trouble amid surrounding details. A Clarksville youth Charles Neal Chambers dies of consumption at 24. Funeral at M E Church, interment to Linewood. Construction delays push start of new East High School to Feb due to weather and excavation difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlow O’bleness
Mason City
Jack Gordon
Gordon
Dunkerton
F. M. Shores
O'Bleness
Oklahoma
Anamosa
Clarksville
Charles Neal Chambers
George Chambers
Emmet
M. E Church
Linewood Cemetery
New East High School
Anton Zwack
Quandary Over Live Chickens In Mail Shipment
Postmaster M H Kelly faces a quandary after a box of eggs shipped for hatching hatched three chicks inside a mail facility. He notes live poultry cannot be mailed and questions ownership, government claims, and who pays for board during debate while the remaining eggs are moved to a secure vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Kelly
Washington
No danger of getting drowned at the Her Rink
A brief notice asserts safety at the Her Rink located at 812 Hast Fifth, indicating patrons need not fear drowning hazards during visits.
Linden Methodist Sunday School Elects Officers
Lindan Methodist Sunday school officers were elected last night. J. F. Howe named superintendent, A. B. Burgess assistant superintendent, C. F. Chapman secretary, Miss Viola Nesfield assistant secretary, William Montgomery treasurer, co. A. Zueblke chorister, Neva Lizer pianist, Pearl Ostar assistant pianist, Mrs. Lillie Hoffmann superintendent home department, Mrs. Julia Hueter cradle roll, Miss Retta Briggs junior, Mrs. O. A. Zuehlke primary and beginners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Zuehlke
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Wilgon
Parley
East Side Fire Station
Mr. Hill
Page Solomon
Haletine
Wes Roo
Lhfeta Hawk Barr Bcoer
Wang & Miller Shoe CO
Sibert
S & Webber’s
Jewelry
War E
Fourth St
rourTast
Dar E
Highland
Waterman's Ideal
Warwick
Black
W. A. Cowell & Son
West Fourth Street
Jefferson Street
Westinghouse Electric Irons
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric
Waterloo Electrical Supply Co
Bridge Street
Cat Ona
Christmas Savings Club
Waterloo
Waterloo Savings Bank — Commercial Natl Bank
Waterloo Iowa Waterloo
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