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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1920

Page

9

Five Socialist Assemblymen Face Disloyalty Charges

At Albany hearings the judiciary committee said it would seek to prove Louis Waldman voiced support for universal military training to sway youths with guns. The trial involved deposition plans for a Milwaukee witness and a motion to expunge Miss Ellen Chivers testimony about Charles Solomon. A resolution for immediate reseating of the Socialist members was presented by the United Neighborhood Homes executive committee.

Associated Press Albany N. Y Assembly Judiciary Committee Louis Waldman Chicago John B. Stanchfield Milwaukee J. E. Harrie Milwaukee Leader Seymour’ Stedman Maurice Bloch Ellen B. Chivers Charles Solomon Louis M. ‘Martin Brooklyn Jalse Solomon Assemblyman Bloch Judiciary Committee Assemblyman Bloch Miss Chivers Assembly Sweet United Neighborhood Homes of New York

Vorwaerts criticizes preserving William fortune editorial

Berlin reports Vorwaerts condemns efforts to keep William’s fortune intact calling the Bewegung for a man who ruined Germany. The Prussian bill is praised for old Prussian efficiency while noting no verdict of guilt and government power to seize private fortunes. A second item notes a surprise concert at East High with eight piece orchestra for all students, courtesy of R A Howard and George Goldkette. Pope Benedict plans a private consistory in Lent likely March 1 for bishops, with a public cardinal creation in May during Joan of Arc celebrations.

Associated Press Berlin William Vorwaerts Germany Count Hohenzollern East High R. A. Howard Garden Theatre George Goldkette Rome Benedict Joan of Arc

Bread Ration Boost for Russian Workers

London reports a Moscow dispatch stating workers in Russia will receive a larger bread ration than before. It adds that all employees of soviet or nationalized establishments will get preference in distribution of rations.

London Russia Moscow

Temperatures This February Noted By Buchanan Optical

Readings show midnight to 1 pm temperatures tracked by Buchanan Optical. Data lists yesterday’s highs at 29 and 22 degrees with patterns from 1919 noted alongside current figures.

Buchanan Optical Go

City in Brief Buchanan for Glasses

Advertisement notes a location at 1 West End Fourth Street Bridge for Buchanan glasses.

Buchanan West End Fourth Street Bridge

Waterloo News Sketches Influenza Era Notices

The itemizes movements and health notices include Emnes J Genty moving to Mitchell South Dakota, C IL Holden heading to Casper Wyoming with oil firm interests, Mrs A L Holmes returning from Los Angeles with daughter Betty, Merle C Coburn resuming work after influenza illness, Lucille Bittinger filing for divorce from Earl Bittinger for cruel treatment, Miss Lois Mann returning to her home in Janesville after influenza closures, Charles W Simmons recovering from influenza and back at work, Mrs W E B Peavey returning from Des Moines to care for ill son Wesley Warsow, and a birthday postcard shower for M J O Keefe. Discharges for Charles Neill and Bndeto Goerts for larceny terms are noted, Mrs Thomas Myeras moved to Memorial emergency hospital ill with influenza, Shormton ill with pneumonia, and a postponed Illinois Central freight agents meeting due to influenza. The Democratic county convention is set for Feb 14 in the courthouse. Civil service exams for bookkeepers in Washington are discontinued. stenographers, typists, and bookkeepers previously examined. Judge H B Boies upheld a motion in Miller vs Rock Island Railway, verdict for railway favored. Rev George C Johnson, secretary of Evangelical association mission board, dies in Cleveland. his secretary Miss Mary Schmidt travels to Cleveland. Waterloo Review No 22 notes a Macabees dinner and dance on Feb 4 with welcome extended.

Emnes J. Genty J. &. Coury Mitchell C. IL Holden Casper Wyo A. L Holmes Betty Los Angeles Cal Merle C. Coburn Bridge Street Lois Mann Manson Janesville Charles W. Simmons Greater Waterloo Association W. EB. Peavey Third Avenue West Des Moines Wesley Warsow M. J.o'keefe Charles W-Neill Bndeto Goerts Anamosa Thomas _Myeras South Barclay Street Courier News Shormton Lincoln Township Blesing Church Thornton T. F. Thornton Illinois Central Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Russell- Lawson Court House Hermann Miller Waterloo Civil Service Commission Washington H. B. Boies George B. Miller Rock Island Railway Miller George C. Johnson General Mission Board of the Evangelical Association Cleveland Johnson Cedar Falls Mary Schmidt Waterloo Review Macabees

Ministerial Union Names Members of Interchurch Body

A special meeting of the Ministerial association discussed cooperation in the interchurch world movement. A finance drive is planned for April 21 to May 2. A committee of Frank W Court A P Blough J T Houser and G D Serrill will draft a program for every member canvass. Budgets for mission fields and current expenses will be raised this week. Each church will appoint its pastor and two lay members to meet later with the committee to finalize details.

Ministerial Association Interchurch World Movement Frank W Court A. P. Blough J.T. Houser G. D.serrill

Rehearing Granted in Voliva Zion City Case

Illinois Supreme Court grants rehearing on a decision about a ten thousand dollar appropriation for an investigation of Wilbur Glen Voliva and Zion City. Local notes mention farmers’ meeting, funerals, visits, and moves including Mrs. Sarah Martin, Miss Ruth Woods, and John Youmans with reference to Congressman Sweet aiding Joey’s hospital stay.

Associated Press Springfield Illinois State Supreme Court Today General Assembly Wilbur Glen Voliva Zion City

A silent but effective salesman For Sale Ad in Courier

A concise newspaper item notes a for sale advertisement in the Courier. It highlights a quiet, effective approach by the seller and mentions how the ad works to attract readers. No further names or specifics are provided.

The Courier the Courier

Flu Cases Decline as Four More Die Demand Grows

Four more deaths accompany 42 new influenza cases in 24 hours ending noon as city reports ongoing epidemic. Mortality remains high though new case count shows slight drop from peak. Physicians link fatalities to earlier infections while hospitals brace for continued demand and limited nursing staff. Memorial Hospital releases patients to make room as second emergency hospital remains in abeyance.

Memorial Aj

Build Houses for Birds to Boost Farm Yields

Farmers can increase yields by attracting birds that eat insect pests. Provide nest-building materials and safe retreats to host summer residents. Farmers' Bulletin 609 from the U S Department of Agriculture offers illustrated plans for single and apartment bird houses and is available free by writing to Washington DC.

Farmers’ Bulletin United States Bureau of Biological Survey Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C

How They Pass Excess Taxes Down

Cedar Rapids Republicans argue excess profits taxes are shifted to consumers twice. They say big businesses inflate profits and boost bonuses to executives to avoid taxes, citing a New York paper box firm paying managers 26 000 to dodge excess profits tax.

Cedar Rapids New York

The Day of Doubt in Election Debate

An editorial mocks voters doubts over electoral choices and national mood. It contrasts past wartime policy shifts with current political rhetoric, noting widespread indecision and demagogic tactics, ending with a lingering reflection on a silent for sale ad in the Courier.

Council Rock by LZOLA FORKRESTER

Dorothy Waring confronts family pressures as Creston Clay proposes a loveless marriage for wealth. On a moonlit rock by the river they confess feelings and kiss, sparking a decision to marry for love. The Dolphin sails toward Port au Prince on a Southward honeymoon cruise.

Port-au- Prince Crulag Waring

Marble Rock Fire Destroys Residence on East Bradford Street

A Sunday afternoon fire destroyed the fine residence of William Wedeking senior on East Bradford Street in Marble Rock. Alarm was swift, but the building burned to ruin, with the loss affecting a valuable property. Wedeking had purchased the home from Harry Inman about a year earlier. Other local notes mention Mina Lucy Warner's return from surgery, visits by local residents, and neighbors traveling to Wimbledon, N. D. for relatives.

Marble Rock William Wedeking Bradford Street Wedeklei Harry Inman Mina Lucy Warner Presbyterian Hospital,Waterloo Mra. Kannengeiser Martin Pape Wimbledon N. D

Local notes on family misfortunes and travels

Fragmentary lines describe a serious accident involving a married daughter with a fractured limb. Rev. Father Thole is reported dead and then recovering. Mention appears of Mr and Mrs Mesuserachmiat delaying to Chicago, and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Weaver visiting Fairbank and staying with Rev. and Mrs. Weaver.

la Forte Thole Chicago Lawrence Weaver Fairbank Mra . Weaver

Orchard Notes Show Housekeeping and Local Visits

Orchard February updates report Frank Spits and bride moving to the Elmo Vining tenant house to work for Mr. Vining. Charles City friends visited. Zelda Sculley returned home to Strawberry Point. church dinner Feb 7 postponed due to sickness. Mrs. George Cheney staying with Les Harnes for the Barnes family. Harold Millington visited Osage. Maude Hough visited and returned. Wick list includes numerous local residents. note mentions For Sale Act in the Courier.

Orchard Frank Spits Bride Elmo Vining Vining Charles City Zelda Sculley Millington Strawberry Point George Cheney Les Harnes Barnes Harold Millington Osage Maude Hough H. L. Morse Howard Morse Frank Morse George Hill Marjorie Earl Cole Joe Meyer John Evans Jess Grey Earl Squier Ronald Harris Glen Worseldine Cleo Anderson Harold Perrin Lawrence Squier

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wilhelm View Vorwaerts Lucille Bittinger Earl Bittinger Ministerial Union Interchurch Horton Sarah Martin Plainfield Fred Pierson Waverly Ruth Woods Sidney Annis Mainfeld Perry Beck Waller Miller Plarriet Cemetery Society Arthur Woods John Youmans Virginia Joey Congressman Sweet J. H. Sigies H. C. Moeller First Brethren Punch Press Minneapolis Tribune Neurasthenia United States Council Rock Lzola Forkrester Creston Barclay Dorothy Connie Warings Evelyn Winnie Phyllis Croston Palmetto Beach South Dot Bureki Creston Clay Seven Seas Dad David America Granger Marbling Rock Willard Stroud Harry Stroud Reed Weaver T. Wraver Brauter Western Electric J. J. Caestecker Good Housekeeping Institutes
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