Debate over Chautauqua park purchase in Waterloo
City leaders and park commissioners clash over buying Chautauqua park grounds while Enterprise Place deal stalls. Mayor and council oppose the plan, Byrnes resists signing, and funds efforts falter. If no new financing arises, the Coliseum and grounds may be lost for park purposes.
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Theo
Waterloo
Park
Chau-tauqua Park
Hacker and
McClinton
Gates Park Park
Byrnes
Chautauqua Park
Enterprise Plate
Thompson
Enterprise Place
Chautauqua
Q Humber
Park Commissioners
Tts
Harth
Serbs and Italians clash in Albania three days
Berlin wireless reports a three day fight near El Vassan and Mirat in Central Albania. Serbian forces reinforced by Italians were said to be well supplied but heavy guns were absent. Italian sources claim near annihilation of Serbians. Bulgarians advance as Entente troops bolster Albania. Essad Pasha reportedly declares war on Austria and Bulgaria with 29,000 armed men.
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Berlin
Sayville
Albania
Agenc
Elvassan
Mirat
Paris
Avlona
Durazzo
Macedonia
Altho
Essad Pasha
Austria
Bulgaria
Army staff member urges US to build governitrate plant
Brigadier General Crozier, chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, urges the United States to develop the electrical process of extracting nitrogen from air through private enterprise or government plants. He says an independent nitrogen source would shield the nation from Chilean shortages and be invaluable in wartime.
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Washington, D. C
Crozier
Bureau of Ordnance
War Department
United States
Barleycorn quits Waterloo final day stirs liquor fate
Waterloo faces a busy final day as J Barleycorn quits the liquor trade. The new prohibition regime restricts imports and possession, with many local saloon operators rethinking plans. Police issue orders for extra officers to prevent disturbances and curb bootlegging as liquor shipments are monitored.
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J. Barleycorn
Waterloo
Washington
Des Moines
Leighton
Ancona incident reply eyed to avert rupture in relations
The Austro-Hungarian note defends its submarine actions in the Ancona sinking, stating the commander allowed time for passengers to use lifeboats and torpedoing to keep boats afloat for rescue. It blames crew neglect for passenger deaths, praises humane aims, and offers indemnity if evidence of American casualties is lacking. The note signals willingness to discuss broader submarine warfare questions later.
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Ancona
Iseas
Washington
United States
Washington Cabinet
Steamer Thessaloniki Distressed as Cutter Sought Aid
Reports from radio mess pages indicate the crippled steamer Thessaloniki, nearing New York, is burning distress signals. The coastguard cutter Seneca is en route to assist but cannot establish direct contact due to poor wireless conditions. The Thessaloniki’s location remains uncertain, with one message placing her about 190 miles east of Sandy Hook.
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New York
Thessaloniki
Florizel
Sandy Hook
Newport
RK. I
Seneca
Stasconsett
New Year's Mass Schedules at Local Churches
New Year’s Day masses will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s 6 and St. Mary’s 6 3 and 10, Sacred Heart 6 30 and 9. The day is a holy obligation in the Catholic church and these times cover multiple parishes.
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St. Joseph's
St.Mary’s
Sacred Heart
Night Trails and Wild Encounters in January Sports Afield
A vivid tour through Alaska plains and other wilderness adventures as described in January Sports Afield. The writer recalls night rides across bleak alkali plains of Colorado, encounters with rattlesnakes, bears, ducks, moose, and rainbow trout.
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Colorado
Bennett’s
Missouri Ozarks
Granite firm moves to larger quarters on rail line
Hawk Eye Granite Co. formerly at 513 Jefferson Street has moved its stock of monuments to the corner of Eleventh and Sycamore streets. Secretary A. C. Ryan announces the relocation to gain more room and better railroad facilities. A new office building, 30 by 40 feet, will be completed with a grant 42 by 219 feet in size.
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Hawkeye Granite Co
Jefferson Street
Eleventh
Sycamore Streets
A. C. Ryan
Local company ramps up production for May shipments
A regional firm announces new machinery to be installed by tomorrow and an active trade across several states. It is loading a car of finished products for Fairmont Minnesota and has over $10,000 in orders booked for May 1 delivery.
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Eleventh Street
Fairmont
Minn
Ryat
Emperor's illness described as boil in Berlin report
A wireless dispatch from Berlin cites the Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung confirming rumors that Emperor William is suffering from an affliction described as a boil. The report says the emperor is not confined to bed and the illness is not serious.
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London
Berlin
Norddewutselte Allgemeine Zellusig
Willams
Rum Barred in Seven States and Far West Laws
State prohibition actions spread as seven states bar rum and new West laws take effect. South Carolina ends its dispensary system at sundown, permitting one gallon per person via shipment for personal use, with limited church and arts exemptions noted. Charleston seizes 25,000 pints of liquor dumped into a sewer.
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Far West
South Carolina
Charleston
W. Va
State Prohibition Department
Bergensfjord Delayed By Atlantic Storm
New York December reports the steamer Bergensfjord delaying its arrival due to strong westerly gales and will reach port Sunday morning, per a radio message from the ship. Kenry Wood is returning to its voyage, and the delay affects shipping schedules.
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New York
Bergensfjord
Kenry Wood
Gov Hammond's Body Lies In State At St Paul Capitol
The body of Minnesota Governor W S Hammond will lie in state at the capitol from noon to five tomorrow and Sunday. After brief funeral services at the statehouse Monday morning, burial will take place at St James Minnesota that afternoon.
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Hammond
ST. Paul
Minn
W. S. Hammond
Minnesota
Clinton
Capitol
State- House
St. James
King Albert Thanks U S for Shoes Sent 100000 Children
A cable from the Belgian minister in London reports King Albert thanks the Dollar Christmas Fund for sending 100000 pairs of winter shoes to destitute Belgian children. The funds, raised by New York donors, support white winter footwear as aid to those in need. The message notes rapid expansion of relief and gratitude from Belgian officials.
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Albert
Belgium
New York
Belghim
Delker
Albert Wud Qaggue
Beth
Ry Henry Chews
Fie Dollar Christians Fund
Henrifel
Telia Childrya
London
Bereavement Card and Wholesale Shoe Sale Note
Fragmentary notice shows thanks for flowers and sympathy to MES HJ Cardy and family. Also mentions wholesale shoe rates and a commission offering to forward goods to Balghim free of charge, with unclear context and damaged wording.
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Thera Ie
Rehbefcla Hedpiuim
Balghim
ANKS
Mes
Cardy
Jean Cardy
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