City in Brief news items from Waterloo area
A column of short notices covers visits by Miss Alma Fuoss from Aberdeen to Waterloo, Miss Eva Mills and Cecil Tormey guests in Webster City, and various locals hosting relatives from Kalispell to Fargo. Military furloughs and reassignments include Marion Keanneally, Stanley Bregdon, Edward and Will McGuire, and A A Frye returning from service. The Home Building and Loan annual meeting is rescheduled, Western Union bonuses awarded in Waterloo, and the Blue Dancing Club to host a watch party at K C Hall for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mica
Lois Buehner
Bernice Richie
Oelwein
Alma Fuoss
Aberdeen, & D
Waterloo
iMias Marjorie Trunkey
Fargo, N
Henrt Ferguson
Caar Rapids
J. Wener
Air
Mars
Harry Andrews
John'streat
Hiram Duli
Kalispell
Mont
W. R. Fink
Lafayette Street
Eva Mills
Cecil Tormey
Webster City
Henrietta Taylor
Marion Keanneally
Stanley Bregdon
United States Navy
Great Lakes
J. C. Saunders
Fargo
N. C
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Enginering Corps
E. Trunkey
Edward
Will McGuire
Medical Corps
Regular Army
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
The
Home Building and Loan Association
M. OL. Bowman
Chicago
International Harvester Company
N Lane Technical School
A. A. Frye
U. & Naty
Boston
Albert Stitchman
Producers Milk Company
69Th Canadian Battery
Toronto
Stitchman
Charles W. Cole
W. R. Cole
New York City
Vanity Fair
Cole
Army Y. M. C. A
Franca Goon
Perry E. Canfield
Florida
Zanesville, O
Indiana
Ohio
Mr. Canfield
Washington, D. C
Blue Dancing Club
K. C. Hell
Evangelist Riley Is Coming Back to Waterloo Revival
Rev. W. B. Riley D D pastor of First Baptist Church Minneapolis will conduct revival services at Walnut Street Baptist church Waterloo January 8 to 20 on invitation of Walnut Street and Burton Avenue churches. He recently finished a successful series at Peoria IL where 35 churches united. Plans await final approval as consent reached last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Riley
First Baptist Church
Minneapolis
Riley
Wages Rise Under New Proclamation in Carbon Coal Fields
Mount Carmel Pa Dec 81 The new wage seals for anthracite mine workers, authorized by presidential proclamation, bring unprecedented production and the highest wages in the region. Miners received first pay under the scale, with many earning up to 150 dollars for two weeks and some over 200 dollars from December 1 to 15. The regional average runs about 70 dollars, while laborers previously paid 18 to 20 dollars for two weeks.
Wealthy farmer killed by interurban train at Brandon
Theodore Peck a wealthy farmer was struck by an interurban car from Waterloo near Crandon Virginia and instantly killed. He was returning from a farm with his grandson when his car drove onto the crossing failing to hear the whistle. His grandson, son of Carl Schoen, was badly injured. The body was taken to town for an inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandon
Acton
Theodore Peck
Waterloo
Peck
Ives
Ed McKinley
Carl Schoen
Mr. Peck
Frhat Church of Carnat Scientist Meeting Announced
The regular Wednesday meeting of Frhat church of Carnat Scientist will be on the third floor of the K of P building at 8 p m. Cedar review No 27 will have regular review tomorrow evening followed by a social time. The watch party tonight by the Odd Fellows will include members of the Three Link circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fhrat Church of Carnat Scientist
K. of P
Cedar Review
Odd Fellows
Three Link Circle
Waterloo Meat Is for Italian Army
Thomas E. Miller representing the Italian government spoke at the Waterloo Rotary Club noon meeting. He discussed Italy buying 15,000,000 pounds of U S meat with Rath Packing supplying a share. Miller noted one brother in the English army and another killed in action. Also, Rotary members honored Calvin L Kingsley and adopted a resolution of condolence to Mrs Kingsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Miller
Rotary Club
Mr. Miller
Waterloo
Rath Packing Company
Italy
United States
Social Warfare League
Ada Palmer
Hotel Russell-Lamson
Palmer
Social Welfare League
Myrtle Barr
Ruth Reed
Stanley Bragdon
Great Lakes Training School
BF. Swisher
C. L. Kingsley
Rotary Club of Waterloo
Calvin Il. Kingsley
Ran Iivest
Phat Gil
Kingsley
New York State Gets First Woman Alderman
Troy, N Y Dec 31 After today Troy will have the first woman alderman in New York state by the appointment of Mrs Mary Kennedy as alderman of the Fifth ward Her husband Patrick J Kennedy was chosen alderman of the ward last month He died following an operation a few weeks after election Mayor Burns said last night he would appoint Mrs Kennedy and that she would accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
New York State
Mary Kennedy
Patrick J. Kennedy
Burns
Hennedy
Plan to Use Rivers to Relieve Rail Congestion
Washington December 31 Government purchase or subsidy of many barges and powered boats on the Mississippi Ohio and Missouri rivers to ease railroad congestion was discussed by Mr. McAdoo with Senator Reed. River leaders from St Louis New Orleans and other Mississippi River cities urged greater use of waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mississippi
Ohio
Missouri
McAdoo
Senator Reed
St. Louis
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Women Catch Flah With Hands In Ocean Ring
In Samoan seas women wade and form a ring to catch fish with hands. The abundance of fish makes capture easy and they toss each live fish into a back basket. Fatigue not caused by a toxin, study shows no foundation for antitoxin development as yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flah
Welch Art
Lea Sud Aronorlcch
Columbia University
Juica
Five German Planes Fell in Air War Report
London reports that five German airplanes were destroyed or out of action yesterday by British forces, with no British planes lost. An official statement notes two enemy planes were shot down on Saturday, another down in the enemy lines, and two more forced to land out of control. No Allied aircraft are missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eliminate Little Worries and Daily Frictions
Observing winter, the piece argues against small frets that erode character and peace. It notes real disaster tests courage and identifies two reasons to drop minor anxieties. If fixable, address it. if not, preserve calm for oneself and loved ones.
Frozen December in Winsted Reveals Coal Shortage
In Winsted Connecticut on December 31 the nearby Satan's Kingdom area eight miles east reported 20 degrees below zero. A telephone message says there is no coal available there, forcing residents to rely on burning wood for heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsted
Conn
Satan's Kingdom
He Didn't Know in a Boston Insanity Expert Exchange
Six experts were examined in a murder case with limited national renown. A hypothetical 20 000 word question was read to Dr Jeller of Boston, an insanity specialist, who answered with three words I dont know. The reply puzzled counsel Case and Comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Jeller
Boston
Italian Queen Sends Thanks to U S Red Cross
Queen Helena telegraphed from Rome to Genoa praising the Red Cross for opening a canteen. The message, sent in the king and her name, notes broad public gratitude and a wish to send New Year greetings to American benefactors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Rome
Helena
Red Cross Committee
Genoa
Red Cross
United States
Taft Encourages Soldiers at Camp Grant Talk
President Taft urged Camp Grant soldiers to support the war effort and defend U S rights. He criticized La Follette for calls that could appear to excuse aggression and warned that Germany would be confronted if necessary to secure justice. He condemned militarism and questioned imperial leadership while rallying troops.
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Taft
Camp Grant
Isl
Senator la Follette
la Follette
Daniels
Germany
Great Britain
Canada
Mr. la Follette
Berlin
Kaiser
von Hindenburg
Ludendorf
Town Boys at Camp Cody to Host New Year Barbecue
Des Moines dispatch reports at Camp Cody Deming N M that pneumonia among Thirty Fourth division soldiers shows improvement with only two deaths in four days. Johns Hopkins pathologist William Welch and Col P M Ashburn observe the scene. A mile long meatless New Year barbecue is planned at Turner Park for the division with food from Minneapolis en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Camp Cody
Deming
N. M
William Welch
Johns Hopkins University
P. M. Ashburn
United States
Col. Ashburn
Turner Amusement Park
Thirty-fourth Division
National Army
Minneapolis
Two Camp Dodge Soldiers Given Prison Sentences
Camp Dodge Iowa reports two soldiers sentenced by general court martial. Private Harold Bruiber of Company F infantry received 15 years in Fort Leavenworth penitentiary for desertion and for failing to report to the draft board and for refusing to wear a uniform or follow orders. Private Robert Walker of the base hospital was sentenced to five years in the federal penitentiary after being found guilty of forgery and passing bogus checks.
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Camp Dodge
Harold Bruber
Company F Infantry
Fort Leavenworth
Bruiber
Robert Walker
Federal
Robbery by Lone Bandit Strikes Solcher Shop
Clinton Iowa police seek clue to a lone masked bandit who Saturday night robbed Bossen Nelson butcher shop proprietors and three customers, taking 95 dollars in cash and checks as a crowded barber shop and dance hall nearby observed the scene. Poultry Show Opens in Waterloo with over 1,000 birds entered from Iowa Minnesota Illinois and other areas plus state conference of American White Plymouth Rock club. Floyd Cole and Mary Barnes obtain marriage license in Chicago. Cole runs rendering works in Waterloo.
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Clinton
Bossen & Nelson
Waterloo
Fowler Building
Fifth
Lafayette Streets
Minnesota
Illinois
Iowa
Colfa-Barnes
Floyd . Cole
Mary Barnes
Chicago
Cole
Cole Rendering Works
Notable New Rate for Newspaper Subscriptions
The letter commends readers for their loyalty as material and labor costs rise. It notes a new subscription rate taking effect today and describes it as very low, signed by E Cohen.
Billy Sunday Battles German Admirer On Stage in Atlanta
Billy Sunday describes a brief clash with a German admirer during a revival in Atlanta. He recounts the scuffle, noting he landed a punch but hurt his finger and finished the sermon. Sunday sends a cable from New York saying he is well and missing New York. In another note, Frank Hughes pleads guilty to petty larceny and receives a $15 fine and five days in jail for stealing money at the Savoy cafe kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Billy Sunday
Atlanta
W. H. Beuterbaugh
Billy
Germany
Frank Hughes
F. F. Knapp
Hughes
Savoy Cafe
German Press Divided Over Brest Litovsk Peace Terms
London dispatch notes German newspapers split on Brest Litovsk declarations regarding Lithuania Courland and Poland. Deutsche Courier defends German policy as deft. Deutsche Tages Zeitung praises conference results. Vossischs Zeitung doubts durable understanding with Russia. Vorwaerts argues no earnest decision on occupied peoples.
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London
Amsterdam
Brest Litovsk
Lithuania
Courland
Poland
Deutsche Courier
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Germany
Vossischs Zeitung
Aebout
Vorwaerts
E. S. Holt Dies Noted Rapids Businessman at 46
Cedar Rapids reports the death of E S Holt a prominent local business leader aged 46. Holt served as treasurer of the Evening Gazette company and president of the Howard Holt Company manufacturers of drugs. He fell ill on Christmas Day and died last night of pneumonia. His family is in Florida for the winter.
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Cedar Rapids
Holt
Evening Gazette Company
Howard-Holt Company
Florida
Stores Close Tomorrow In Waterloo For New Year
General closing of business houses and offices will mark New Year’s day in Waterloo. There will be no mall deliveries but postoffice general delivery windows will be open 10:06 a.m. to 12 p.m. Some groceries and meat shops will open briefly to serve customers. Both divisions of the public library will stay open during usual hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Public Library
Rationing Rules Enforced in England Today
London dec 1 England adopts compulsory rationing with sugar only obtainable by card and margarine limited to four ounces per person weekly. Potatoes to aid bread production, no calves or vealers killed, veal and lamb restricted, ice cream and water trees banned, bacon and ham makers to report outputs by Jan 10.
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London
England
Lady street car conductor resigns in Washington
Rosalia Goulding, the first woman to head a Washington street car, resigns amid labor shortages. She states women could run street cars under favorable conditions but not on Kensington line, citing rough routes, nerves, and six ticket types as factors. The article ends with a quip about reading news in ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Dees
Rosalia Goulding
Washington
Kensington Street Car Company
Italian Cathedral Damaged by Bombs of Enemy Airmen
Rome reports extensive damage from enemy air raids on Padua and surrounding sites. The facade of the Padua cathedral and the Basilica of Santo and municipal museum were damaged with casualties feared. Saint Anio church and other monuments suffered harm, though exact totals remain unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Padus
War Office
Carmin
St. Valentine
St. Anthony of Padua
Ely
Heavy Coal Exports to Allied Countries Shown by Figures
Washington figures from the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce show a steady rise in coal exports to allied nations over the past two years, with Canada and Panama receiving large increases. Neutral steamers carried much of the trade as Germany’s rivals seek to curb German commerce. Italy's supply drops noted, with 606,600 tons in ten months versus 1,665,000 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Dease
Germany
Bureau of Foreign and Domes Hc Commerce
Canada
Staller
Panama
Cubs
Italy
Cedar Falls Bank Official Elected Secretary
Cedar Falls Iowa December 81 William O Nuhn assistant editor of the Citizens Savings Bank in Cedar Falls was today chosen secretary of the Cedar Falls Building Loan and Savings Association to replace W H Hurd who retires due to ill health after ten years in the post Nuhn will assume duties immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Wiliam O. Nubn
Citizen’s Savings Bank
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Sergeant Ebrig
Evangelist Riley
Flanders
Ele
Essen
Brandon
Camp Deming
Solcher Shop
Lone Bandit
Et. E. Cohen
E. S. Holt
Rapids
Oedar Falls
P.O
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