No Competition in Paving Bids Sparks Protest in Waterloo
City council adjourned meeting reviewed paving assessments from past year and newly completed work amid protests by 23 property owners. One unusual objection by Sarah B. Holds claims bidding unfair due to city contracting methods. Protest to Ninth Street East payment cited as evidence of conspiracy to limit competition. Auditor orders warrant for Swisher fee after dispute over ordinance revision. Conference plan set for next week to refine ordinances and publish revised book.
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Sarah B. Holds
Ninth Street
East Ninth Street
City of
Waterloo
A. F P. Boldt
Water, Sewer and Gas Committee
Mullan
B. F. Swisher
Swisher
Liis
Cities Plan for Adequate Census in Iowa
Iowa urban planning pivots on accurate census counts with canvassing delayed to spring where needed. Waterloo aims to include winter residents by returning visits to enumerate permanent residents. Des Moines and Sioux City fieldwork postponed. Davenport leverages a commercial club to count in May or June. State schools students in college programs are treated as permanent residents for enumeration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Des Moines
Sioux City
Davenport
Commercial Club
State Teachers' College
De Wagenaere Arrived Safely
A letter from Edmond De Wagenaere reports he traveled to Minneapolis after fitting with artificial limbs. He is cheerful and expects to walk again soon. Representatives of the De Lux company arranged his stay at the Leland hotel and local amputees reassure him he will soon walk. He hopes to return to Waterloo for college in about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond de Wagenaere
Minneapolis
de Lux Company
Leland Hotel
South Seventh Street
Waterloo
New Year's Service at Christ Episcopal Church
At Christ Episcopal church a service with Holy Communion will be held tomorrow at 16 o'clock. The festival is the circumcision of the Lord. Rev. G. W. Hinkle will officiate as rector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
G. W. Hinkle
Business Girls To Complete Club Organizing
The Business Girls club, organized since December, will finalize its setup next Monday at a YWCA meeting. Officers will be elected, the constitution adopted, and a representative instrument based on best practices from similar groups will be submitted. The club aims to serve Waterloo business women and their employers, with broad local backing and large early membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Girls’ Club
Waterloo
College Alumni Organized Here
A branch of the St. Joseph's college alumni association in Dubuque was organized last night in St Mary's auditorium. Thirty three graduates became charter members of the Waterloo branch with officers elected including President Dr. A. A. Hoffman and Secretary Rev. J. Campbell. Archbishop Keane and Father Gorman were listed as guests for the first annual banquet at Hotel Russell Lamson in January.
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Waterloo Association
Waverly
Oelwein
Fairbank
Independence
Hotel Russell-Lamson
Father Lenihan
Sacred Heart Church
J. J. Keane
Dubuque
Father Gorman
Dubuque College
Rockford Teen Killed Crossing Illinois Central Train
Carl Hallberg of 1207 Eleventh street was struck by Illinois Central No 35 at the Eleventh street crossing in Rockford shortly before 6 PM. He died at St Anthony's hospital after the fall concussion. his brother Casper witnessed the incident as the westbound train, slowed by heavy snowfall, approached under conductor White and engineer Swartaut.
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Rockford
Carl &. Hallberg
Eleventh Street
Mlingis Central
St. Annthony’s Hospital
Hallberg
Mingu
Casper
Carl
Illinois Central
White
Swartaut
Annual meeting and social events at First Brethren church
An all day annual business meeting will occur at First Brethren church with year reports and officer elections. A picnic dinner is planned for attendees. A watch meeting with a light refreshments program will be held this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren Church
Ehtreh
Makers of bogus money to Dubuque
Clifford Smith and two accomplices were bound over for the federal grand jury after a preliminary hearing. Bonds set at 5000 each. all three held in Dubuque county jail until the April session. Miller and Lyons waived preliminary. Smith refused. Smith, Miller testified, helped mold counterfeit coins and met Smith in Chicago last spring. Local police praised for handling the case as agents plan to transfer prisoners to Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Stytes
Federal Grand Jury
Ky Dempster
United States
Dubuque
Fred Miller
J.J. Lyons
Clifford Smith
Smith
Miller
Chicago
Independence
Waterloo
Jefferson Street
Delweth
Lyons
Oelwein
Lyong
December Thermometer Drops as Slump Continues
December records show a mercurial slide from above zero to 28 below on the 26th, with 12 below zero days, 20 cloudy days, 11 clear, and 14.8 inches of snow totaling 1.43 inches of precipitation. Daily highs and lows were noted by Mr. Slippy, star indicating subzero readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Slippy
Redding
Slippy
Christian Endeavor Elects Officers at Union Church
The Christian Endeavor society at Union Congregational church held a meeting last evening. Two new members, Mrs EK A Stricker and Miss Geneva Maothart, were voted in. Officers elected for the coming year include President Miss Wlanche Parrett, Vice President Harold McLlain, Corresponding Secretary Louise Coleman, Recording Secretary Mrs EL oA Stricker, Treasurer Casta Burbank, Organist Miss Bernice Thompson, Assistant Organist Nellie Lane.
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Christian Mudeavor Society
Union Congregational Church
EK. A. Stricker
Geneva Maothart
Wlanche Parrett
Harold McLlain
Louise Coleman
Avs
EL Oa
Stricker
Casta Burbank
Bernice Thompson
Happy Club Reunion Highlights Waterloo Society News
A long-awaited reunion of the Happy Club, formed twenty three years ago, brought together twelve original members and several spouses at Mrs J G Wildebrand’s home. Pink and white decor, a five course dinner served by two club babies, and old stories marked the event. Attendees included Mrs Marion Aston Johnson, Mrs Gene Wildbrand, and Mrs Gertrude Glover Davis, with several members unable to attend due to distance or travel.
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A_ ree union
Unusial Ieteres
Waterloo
Kook Tig Kina
Yellox Weinen
Jaateis
Axe
Heath
J. G. Wildebrandt
Fir
Eigabeth Davis
Unis City
Gladys Johnson
Nampa
Ida
Marion Johnson Aston
Gene Chapple Wildybrand
Gertrude Glover Davis
Mary A. Brainard
Mary Alford Johnson
Staelton
Louise Alford Powell
Cedar Rapids
Mable Andres Johnson
Jda
Cora Weld Crittenden
Chicago
Mate Camp Loeffler
Starstalltown
Grace Leavitt Cascaden
Pasadena
Core Newton Edgers
Seattle
West
Flora Chamerlain Walters
Logan
Utah
Marriott Israel
South Whitley
Ind
Panama California Exposition Opens With President Wilson
The Panama California Exposition in San Diego opens at midnight with President Wilson pressing a button to illuminate the grounds. Dedication of the pavillion and the pine organ from John Spreckels and William McAdoo will be part of tonight's ceremonies, as dignitaries represent the administration. The Knights of Pythias host a New Year’s dance in K P hall with dancing starting at 9 PM and refreshments to follow.
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San Diego
Cal
Der
Wilson
Washington
John 2. Spreckels
Wmn
McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Pastors to Assist in Watch Service
City pastors join in watch service marking year end at Mle Hrothers mission Sycamore direct. Rev. Frank Ward leads eight o clock service with other ministers. program includes prayers scripture readings sermons and a consecration before the new year. List of officers, attendees, and local firm sponsors noted.
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Sycamore
Frank Ward
Sunshiie mix Ston
Caduy Rapids
Wiens
M. Gd. Munn
John Robertson Macartnes
Hey
W. Ui
Sandford
le CO. Moore
BR. B. Graves
A. J. Northrup
O. R. Parker
W. I. Spry
W. A. Peterson
Town Talk notes and local moves for New Year
Town news roundup from Waterloo area items including family travel to Waverly and Mason City, medical certificates filed, a local physician's certificate, paralyzed stroke incident, visits by J Computer of Dubuque, residents visiting the Friedl home, care of Mrs. Burns after surgery, funeral plans for Dallas Taylor, libraries staying open on New Year’s Day, social visits among Nelson and Diamond families, Floyd Margadan entertaining guests at the Elks club, Walter R. French taking office as justice of the peace in East Waterloo, and W. J. Burbank preparing to manage 1,369 special assessments affecting about 1,000 property owners with sewer and other charges.
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Lbra-Ry
Mr. and
Mra
Wade I. Nelson
Nettie Diamond
Mason City
Waterloo
Teed Nelson
Lhom
W. J. Burbank
Waterloo Chamber Sees Prosperity Edge, Social Plans Formed
The Enterprise reports Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and Waterloo club face a modest membership dip while aiming for renewed prominence. At a recent annual meeting, leaders foresee a new era of prosperity and announce monthly social evenings and continued Saturday lunches. The group plans to invest in Fourth Street West interiors, hoping to become a top state example. Elected officers include Paul Davis as president Fred Northey vice president and Hermann C Ammer secretary treasurer a slate of directors led by C W Melitt J Failer Ira J Fleaver Dr F W Powers and others.
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Chamber of Commerce
Waterloo Club
Waterloo
Haus Colimblee
Fourth Street West
Paul Davis
Fred Northey
Ermann C. Ammor
C. WH. Melitt
Jailer
Wil- Mann
Ira J. Fleaver
FP. W. Powers
O. Berndrock
Lawson
Bl Johnson
Bedgwick
J. C. Martman
Morgan
Margila
M. J. Pommer
Hermann Milter
L. Kingsley
Town Criers Lead County Retrenchment Campaign
The Town Criers oversaw advance advertising for the Cattle Congress and contributed to the success of the show through statewide efforts. They organized an alfalfa campaign in Black Hawk County with experts from Anes experiment station visiting farmers, led by president C. Hutcheson and secretary W. Stewart.
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Town Criers
Cattle Congress
Black Hawk
Indion
Anes
C. &. Hutcheson
Line
W. H. Stewart
Defender of Cameron Dam Gets Sentence Commuted
Gov McGovern commuted John Dietz sentence from life to twenty years in prison making him eligible for parole in three years. Dietz had defended alleged ownership of a Cameron Dam against a log company on Cedar River, using a rifle to enforce his claim for tolls.
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Madison
Wis
McGovern
John Dietz
Cameron Dan
Sawyer County
Oscar Harp
Dietz
Cameron Dam
Wisconsin
Cedar River
United States
Russian Town Ghosts Reveal Hidden German Cartridges
Faris Ten 22 report describes a Russian border town where Germans settled after death tragedy. After each German burial, the coffin graveyard revealed freshly exhumed German cartridges, suggesting deadly intent amid a quiet cross border community.
Kimball Ideal Laundry Sold to Horton Held en Hotel Co
The Kimball Ideal laundry is now in the possession of Horton Holden Hotel company and George M. Fox. New owners take charge at year’s start. Initially a modern laundry was planned for the Russell Lamson hotel basement for guests. Managers Horton and Helden chose to buy and operate the laundry for general public and hotel patrons. Fox will remain in half capacity.
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Kimball Ideal
Horton-Holden Hotel Company
George M. Fox
Rugsell-Lamson
Messrs. Horton and Helden
Illis
Russell-Lamson
Fox
Watch Night Service at the A M Church 9 to midnight
A watch night service at the African Methodist church shifts from the Reviver meeting to begin at 9 PM and run past midnight. Dr G H Burka of Kentucky leads the first hour, evangelist Mrs Deliy Turner Carey continues, with the Ladies Aid serving light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. OH. Burka
Kentucky
Deliy Turner Carey
Ladies’ Aid Society
Smooth forger conquers banks across the nation
P W Hall of the Iowa Bankers Association warns of two leading swindlers known as M E Calhoun and 8 B Ward and M B E Whitehead. Calhoun is a well dressed con artist posing as immigration firm rep cashing $50 drafts on Seaport National and National Park banks in New York. he has cashed over 100 such drafts in recent weeks. Whitehead, claiming to buy cattle for Becker & Co of South St Paul, funds expenses up to 250 dollars by checks after farmers verify him at their bank. Both are active across the northwest and across the United States.
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Towa
United States
P. W. Hall
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Hamburg
Fort Dodge
M. E. Calhoun
Ward
Calhoun
New Mexico
Seaport National Bank
National Park Bank
New York
Hall
Hoe
M. BE. Whitehead
Louis Becker & Company
Hoe- Stock Brokers
South St. Paul
Whitehead
Hiecker Company
Northwest
Million Bribe Funds Tied to Los Angeles Dynamos
In 1913 Ortie McManigal received 1000 from John D. Fredericks, then district attorney, to flee the country after a coroner's jury term. Fredericks said the money came from a Franklin bribe fund used to influence jurors during the McNamara murder trials tied to the Los Angeles Times bombing. The fund totaled 5000, with 2437.48 spent on secret service work. The board of supervisors faces reimbursement decisions while McManigal has since been reported seen abroad.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ortie McManigal
John D. Fredericks
McManigal
McNamara Brothers
Los Angeles Times
Fredericks
Franklin
Bert Franklin
Board of Supervisors
South America
The
Orient
Europe
Bryan Denies Resignation Plans Amid Gossip in New York
Washington December 31 Secretary of State Bryan rejected reports he may quit Wilson's cabinet after two years. He said his main objection is the need to meet, officially, deliberate liars. Judge Edgar Howard, a longtime Bryan friend, suggested Bryan would retire privately if loyalty to Wilson could be maintained.
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Washington, D. C
Blaze Bryan
New York
Wilson
Bryan
Edgar Howard
Columbus
Neb
Brysnim
Howard
Mr. Bryan
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Roy Whitset
J. E. Dempster
Wiss
Harriett Pesch
Whitset
Klinguis
Miss Pesch
Miss Fesch
Johnson
Mike Healy
Business Girls
Thearie
Hi. B. Mills
Ted States
Secret Service
Polica Department
Healy
Leighton
Meyers
Dulugue
Wee Warmest
Christian Endeavor
Society News
Lucile Bentley
Independence Avenue
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Nin
Perry Hall
Julia Peek
Grindell
Carlton Reed
Princeton Preparatory School
Ray Fuller
William Searles
Cresston College
Jamaica
F. T. Bentley
Anita
Poinsettia
Fred Wray
Ralph Crow
Univerrsity
Poinsettias
Gazelle McElhinney
Yictrola Musicag
G. R.G
South Waterloo Tirethren
Orange Township Hall
Art Miller
Prowell
Scott Prowell
Fourth Street East
Pan-Hellenic
Pan-Hellenic Association
Dorothy Crowell
Douglas Donner
Ulindis University At
Champalen
San Diego Exposition
Advie RD
LE Btr
Francis Lyle
EB. J. Macy
Annie Moling
Forreat Oleen
Mable Palmer
Yona Rice
Mixa
J. J. Rounteu
Misa Agness Ryan
Fred Saxton
M. H. Shores
FL Slater
Mildred Smith
H. B. Thompson
M. T. Valentine
Mr. Fleming
Sam Frenchie
C. A. Graham
Wm. 13
Gross
P. H. Muntington
Henry Immerzeei
Chas. Iven
Ruthford L. Jones
Bert Keukule
John Laughridge
June B. Lindquest
Duo
W. McDermot
James Mapes
R.A. Dugkelberg
Misa Grace Mekeovitz
Viste
Albert Joynt
Mies
Myrtle Crall
Renyre
Masonville
Wil Dixon
LaForterly
J. Computer
Pubuque
George Friedl
Dantelberg
Waterlon
Elmer
Little Burns
Presbyterian Hospital
Wna
Sixth Street West
Velen Gould
Kla’tion
Dallas Taylor
Floyd Margadan
Jlks
Floyd Dutkelberg
Walter R. French
Malice of the Peace
East Waterton Townships
Justice Kina
Gov. McGovern
Faris
Phenep Somrens
Germany
Kimball Ideal Laundry
Hotel Co
A.M. &. Church
Wendell
Aumanigal
Fiks
Khyan
Walnut Street
Pesk-Rath
Phona
Big Brother Mission
Sycasmore St
Jeffreon
W. Ath St
Weet
Weet Fifth St
LA Venga
EL Verso
Jose Vila
Optimo
Corina
Charles the Great
Havana
Martin Bros
Dustin Farnum
Virginian
Bertha Kalich
Marta
Keystone
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