Senate leader blasts War Dept over wounded care
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon harshly criticizes the War Department for inadequate hospital facilities and vague demobilization plans. He cites delays in treating wounded soldiers, demands a clear policy, and praises the Haish plan for civilian readjustment. A separate telegram from Lieut. Johnson accuses neglect at New York reception of Maui casualties.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Chamberlain
Oregon
Senate
Uniitary
War Department
St New York
Iso
Chamberlain York
Wilton
Oreren
Congress
Anmy
France
Johnson
New York
U. SS
Maui
Gregi
R. Johnson
South Dakota
Baker
Lieut. Johnson
Camp Merritt
N. J
Gilbert
Infantry
Julius Kahn
House
Boxer's Death After Match With Britt Leads to Arrest
Terry RicGovern a Philadelphia boxer known publicly as Frank di Te died from a fractured skull suffered in a sixth round knockout by Frankie Britt at New Tedford. Britt, real name Pachero, was arrested at his New Bedfort home and brought to Boston for arraignment.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Terry RicGovern
Philadelphia
Frank di Te
Frankie Britt
New Tedford
Britt
Pachero
New Bedfort
Fire Laddies Reserve New Year Dinner At Station
Fire laddies with families celebrate dawn of the new year at fire station 919 Fourth street east with a supper and music. Capt. Ross Baldwin and about 35 people attend. A chimney fire caused smoke and minor damage to the house and contents reported last evening.
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Ross Baldwin
Fourth Street
Miss Viola Chase Dies After Illness Nearby Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls December 31 Miss Viola Chase sixteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan A Chase died this morning of pneumonia following influenza She suffered ten days Funeral service will be Thursday afternoon and burial at Dike will be private nearby his family and community mourn her loss
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Cedar Falls
Viola Chase
Dan A. Chase
Dike
Schools Remain Closed on Influenza Lockout
Dec 31. The schools here did not reopen Monday as reported, due to new influenza cases in town and nearby areas. The delay reflects ongoing concerns about widespread illness and the need to halt transmission until conditions improve.
Esteemed citizen to be laid to rest on first day of year
Funeral services for W. M. Law will be at the home of his daughter Mrs. R. W. Parrott at 4 Second Street East on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. E. H. Macartney will be in charge. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery Cedar Falls.
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W. M. Law
R. W. Parrott
Second &Ly East
EH. Macartney
Greenwood
Cedar Falls
New Year's Gift Opens Budgets for City Associations
A New Year gift of 1000 dollars to YM, GC, A and WWU A marks the first contribution toward the 1914 budgets. George B. Miller, former president of a major local industry, made the donation before leaving for California. The check was presented to Pred J L Northey with wishes for a happy, prosperous year. The donation backs January campaigns across the associations, encouraging renewed efforts by workers in moral development and city welfare.
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W.U. A
California
George B. Miller
J L. Northey
Miller
Draft Board Receives Expanded Instructions for Registrants
More work outlined for local boards as records ready for sealing must be rechecked. Rubber stamps will mark each registration card and cover sheet with occupation key numbers. A 12 page booklet is being printed by the provost marshal general and proof sheets await revision.
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Rejective Service Board
Adjutant General
Adjutant General's Office
Washington
Towa
Oratory And Music East High Auditorium Event
The home dialectic contest at East High will be Friday at 7 20 pm in the Scheel Auditorium. Four contestants per class perform in oratory and humorous pieces with dramatic readings and a variety of selections from "Why We Are at War" to "The Full Measure of Devotion."
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Scheel
Ram
Gladiators
Paul McGehie
Stanley Bruner
Roland Roepe
Charlotte Twartongwit
Thehhy Shaftoe
Alice Rueter
the Lion and the Mouser
Gean Hosteter
la Rue
Gladyre Tdagner
Soldier Boys Returning Home From War Train Load
The Great Western train from Des Moines carried many khaki dressed soldiers returning to civilian life after demobilization at Camp Dodge. They were sent to Camp Pike for final processing and were released to head to various towns for reintegration.
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Great Western
Des Moines
Waterloo
Pershing Leads a Simple Life at Chaumont Chateau
Correspondence from Haute Marne, France, portrays General Pershing living plainly at his Chaumont estate. He travels by private car, walks or rides when possible, hosts a small staff and cooks, and keeps meals simple American style. The commander-in-chief is lean, alert, and maintains close ties with former colleagues, sharing reminiscences at his headquarters.
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Chaumon
Haute Marne
France
Associated Press
General Headquarters
General Pershing
Fron
Uni
Chaumont
Chateau
Marne
Amarently
Rcom
Philippines
Mexico
Washington
40 Day Fast of 1880 Doctor Dies in West at 87
Henry Sin Diego Tanner, famed for the 40 day fast conducted in New York to prove capacity to endure prolonged abstention from food, dies in San Diego at age 87 after an illness. He had lived in Los Angeles and Litchfield, Ohio, before settling in the West about a decade ago.
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Sin Diego
Henry
Uven
San Diego
Los Angeles
Litchfield
Tanner
America
New York
Mystery Deepens as Mrs Piper Hints at Statement
Muskegon Michigan widow Mrs Milo H Piper, whose husband Milo Piper killed himself in jail while facing murder charges in the Freda Weichman case, says she may comment after consulting her attorney. She questions whether letters from a Chicago victim’s wife exist and notes the September timing of her husband’s return and a hotel registration under M Piper.
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Muskegon
Mich
Milo H. Piper
Freda Weichman
Chicago
Milo Piper
Muskeron
Grand Haven
Mrs. Piper
M. Piper
Oak Park
City Health Board and St Francis Hospital In injunction dispute
City board of health and St Francis hospital argued over influenza case admissions in court. Judge C W Mullan postponed the hearing to next Monday after deciding witnesses should be called. Initial orders forced hospital to admit influenza patients but were later countermanded at the hospital’s request. The merits of the injunctions will be examined further.
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City Board of Health
St. Francis Hospital
C. W. Mullan
Red Cross Rollcall Totals Reported By Two Firms
Two more factories, Interstate Tractor and Herrick Refrigerator, reported 100 percent Red Cross memberships. Mrs Louis Frank, general chairman, said Waterloo roll call was progressing well and full reports would be ready Saturday. Work will continue through Saturday to collect late memberships and verify workers.
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Red Cross
Louis Frank
Interstate Tractor Company
Herrick Refrigerator Company
Frank
Waterloo
Bomb Explosions Hit Philadelphia Officials Homes
Federal and local authorities probed a series of bomb blasts that wrecked the homes of Justice Robert von Mosehzisker, Acting Police Superintendent Mills, and Ernest I. Trigg in Philadelphia late last night. One man was arrested as pamphlets denouncing law and order were found. Police suspected a New York origin and warned guards would protect key officials and buildings amid fears of further attacks.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Robert von Mosehzisker
State Supreme Court
Mills
Ernest ‘I. Trigg
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Altho
James E. Gor
Trisg
New York
Real Estate Outlook Discussed by Waterloo Board
Waterloo Real Estate Board heard W. W. Marsh forecast a constructive year ahead with optimism for business. A luncheon at the Russell-Lamson drew about 30 citizens. An appraisal committee was outlined to provide expert valuations when needed.
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Waterloo Real State Board
W. W. Marsh
March
Real Estate Board
Russell-Lamson
R. N. Cowin
Iowa seeks block on Operation New Express Rates
Des Moines December 31 Iowa's state board of railroad commissioners said it would file in district court for an order permanently enjoining the American Railway Express Company from enforcing the increased express rates set to take effect tomorrow in Iowa. Nebraska and South Dakota railroad officials were expected to follow with similar action. Petroleum Coke Diamond Coal.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
American Railway Express Company
Railroad Commissioners of
Nebraska
South
Dakota
Uncle Joe at 82 Friskiest IV.Y
New York dimly records Joseph Guerney Cannon known as Uncle Joe a North Carolinian and perpetual congressman visiting his daughter Mabel Cannon during Christmas at the Hotel Biltmore. He spent four days in town claiming little sleep and joking about New York while noting country folk want the city finished.
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New York
Washington
Joseph Guerney Cannon
North
Joe
Incorporated Order
Temperatures and clock readings from Buchanan Optical Co
Readings show midnight set at 66, 10 am shows 26, 10 am 24, and yesterday 26 to 25. The data appears as fragmented measurements and times from December 1917 supplied by Buchanan Optical Co.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Etesasee
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Terry McGovern
Fallen Mill
WM. Law
Chizen
Oratory and Music East High Auditorium
Mary Matthews
Euro
Marjorie
Pershing
Branson Insurance Agency
Franklin County
Lump
Mag. Piper
Savoy Cafe
Sycamore Street
Commerce Chamber
Diamond Coal ‘A
Beaus
Hall-Ekfelt Co
Perity
Lichty’s
Uncle Joe
Iv.y
Hedbater
Kelly Pool
Gotham
Kelly
Danvil Ill
Penonsylvani
Alpois
Yours
M. J. Pommer & CO
Jefferson Street
Sisters of St. Francis Hospital
Father Time
Lincoln Savings Bank
the Friendly Bank
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