Good Criticizes Methods of Dry Feld Officers
Washington report notes Representative Good accusing prohibition enforcement agents of graft and per diem abuse. He urged investigation in Iowa's fifth district, citing Cedar Rapids Lisbon and Vinton as bases misaligned with duties. Commissioner Williams pledged review and correction while Meyers cited low salaries tempting abuses. Good plans to press austerity efforts during his remaining time in Congress.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
Gcood
House Appropriations Committee
Prohibition Enforcement Office
Committee of Congress
Harding
Good
Lisbon
Ila
Cedar Rapids
Internal Revenue
Williams
Fifth
Iowa
Vinton
Alsol
Wiliams
Rourthoroly
Chaiman
Paul F. Meyers
Mr. Good
Altho St
Rep. Good
House
Congress
Police Quell Several Domestic Battles in Waterloo
Police faced multiple domestic disturbances in Waterloo over successive nights. At 709 Vaughan Street a man was accused of beating his wife. she admitted she pushed him first. The case was dismissed after a court lecture on harmony. A second Vaughan Street fight left a man badly battered and facing possible charges against the intruder. A third incident on Jackson Street involved a man with a gun. no arrests were made as the wife and neighbors declined charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Vaughan Street
Frank Smith
Gwynne
Vaughan Sttreet
Jackson _ street
Fire near roof of Bryank residence in city history
Three gallons of chemicals were used to extinguish a small blaze on the roof of B. N. Bryank's residence at 303 Third Street East yesterday at 7 20 p m A spark from a thim ey caused the fire damage was slight and quickly controlled by fire alarms on duty
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B. NH. Bryank
Third Street
Rainbow Drafts Bill For Two Election Boards In Iowa
Senator J. J. Rainbow will introduce a bill creating separate receiving and counting election boards in all precincts with 200 plus votes at the last general election. The receiving board would operate 7 am to 7 pm while the counting board works from 1 pm until counting finishes. The measure aims for quick results and little extra cost, with the counting board to include young men and women with clerical ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Rainbow
Bla Hawk- Grundy
Rainbow
Iowa
Settlement Reached in Suit Over Church Pews
A municipal court suit over pew ownership has been settled coinciding with deeds transferring pew ownership in the Congregation of Sons of Jacob. Plaintiff Meyer Rosberg and defendant Samuel Lipkin were in dispute over a $60 damages claim tied to title errors and settlement terms. W A Cook represented Rosberg and BH J Wenner defended Lipkin.
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Congregation of Sons of Jacob
Meyer Rosberg
Samuel Lipkin
Rosberg
Lipkin
W. A. Cook
BH. J. Wenner
Legion to Pay Last Military Honors for Guy Reese
The American Legion will participate in the funeral of Guy De Forest Reese at 2:30 PM Sunday at 17 West Wellington Street. Members are asked to attend in uniform to honor the deceased. The body will be shipped to Belmont for burial, leaving Rock Island station at 7:45 PM Monday, with Legionnaires present to fire the military salute at the station.
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American Legion
Guy de Forest Reese
Wellington Street
HE. L. Barthe
Belmont
Rock Island
Legionnaires
Local Recruiting Station Reports Prosperous Week
The army recruiting office at 366 Fourth Street West under Sgt. Horace G. Southerland welcomed five new recruits since February 1. Virgil Matthews and Ralph W. Raines of Waterloo join field artillery headed for the Hawaiian Islands, Robert Bohacek and Robert Tachovsky of 508 Fourth Street West enter ordnance detachment at Rock Island Arsenal, William J. Jearcy of 723 Jefferson Street goes to the detachment, and Clyde McKinney of Cedar Falls enlists in the sixteenth field artillery.
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Army
Fourth Street West
Horace G. Southerland
Virgil Matthews
Ralph W. Raines
Waterloo
Field Artillery
Hawaiian Islands
Robert Bohacek
Robert Tachovsky
William J. Jearcy
Jefferson Street
Ordnance
Rock Island Arsenal
Waterloo Players Meet Great Success at Vinton
Waterloo actors performed three one act plays The Wonder Hat The Guinea Pig and Suppressed Desires at the Palace Theatre in Vinton to a full house. The program, produced by Waterloo talent, drew liberal cheers as the troupe wrapped a successful season before touring.
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Waterloo
Vinton
Palace
Mayor Reassures Public Over Building Commissioner Reappointment
Mayor Frisbie states citizens need not fear legal entanglements from Edward Mahnke’s reappointment. He cites Section 19 of the building code to allow appeals to the city council within five days for any aggrieved party. The mayor says Mahnke has been duly elected and the administration will avoid court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mahnke
N. W. Frisbie
Mahnke
Coal Production in Iowa Falls to One-Third Normal Output
Des Moines February 5 Coal output in Iowa runs at about one third of normal as miners work part time. Secretary George Heaps Jr of the Iowa Coal Operators Association cites weak demand, mild winter, plant shutdowns, and reduced rail fuel use as causes. He notes state figures show roughly 40 000 tons weekly, with national trends similar.
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Des Moines
Iowa
George Heaps, Jr
Iowa Coal Operators’ Association
Operators’ Association
Mc. Heaps
Heaps
Mr. Heaps
Iowa Coal Mines
Iowa, Coal Operators’ Association
Mail Robbery Probe Stumbles in Newton 3A
Federal post office inspectors report no clue to the disappearance of a mail sack worth 25000 dollars containing checks drafts and bond coupons. The sack vanished the night of January 27 at a Newton station platform while mail handlers were away. A touring car stolen near Taos, Nevada, is linked to the robbers who fled the scene.
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United Press
Nevada
Federal Post Office
Elne
Pours
Sartori disposes of Cedar Falls property
Cadar Palis, Feb. 5. Jouseph Sartori of Los Angeles sells Cedar Falls real estate in a deal valued around $40,000. William C. Nublin and S. B. Member acquire 222 Main Street. Nuhn takes ownership of 323 Main and 321 Main properties. Berg Drug, Dotson Kerwin, Miller Shoe occupy nearby buildings. Helper Drug Co. remains at 222 Main.
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Cadar Palis
Jouseph Sartori
Los Angeles
Cal
Cader Falla
William C. Nublin
Messrs. Nuhn
Halter
Main Street
Nuhn
Main
Berg Drug Company
Dotson-Kerwin
Miller Shoe Company
Helper Drug, Company
American Legion of Iowa Plans Lincoln Birthday Observance
Des Moines Feb 5 Abraham Lincoln birthday will be celebrated by Iowa American Legion. Maj General Leonard Wood and Judge Kenesaw Landis will attend a mass meeting at the coliseum with Gov Kendall and state officials. Banquet will precede the event and posts statewide will send representatives. Saturday Feb 12 features general legion meetings and post commander adjuvant sessions, focusing on membership growth and legion work.
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Des Moines
Abraham Lincoln
Iowa American Legion
Iowa
Leonard Wood
Kenesaw M. Landis
Chicago
Adire
Coliseum
Gen. Wood
Judge Landis
Gov. Kendall
Legion
Mortuary notices for James Silhanek and Ashley J. Sykes
James Silhanek 43 of Clutier Indiana died at Presbyterian hospital after brief illness. Born in Bohemia he lived in Elberon Ta and Chicago before settling in Clutier. Survived by widow and five children. body to Petersen Bros funeral parlors then Clutier for interment. Ashley J. Sykes former Waterloo resident died at his daughter’s in South Bend. Remains to arrive Waterloo Monday for services at O Keefe and Towne with burial in Elmwood. born Groton New York August 14 1847. Survived by widow and several children.
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James Sulhanek
James Silhanek
Clutier
Presbyterian Hospital
Mr. Silhanek
Bohemia
Elberon
Chicago
Petersen Bros
Onder
Ashley J. Sykes
E. D. Morris
South Bend
Ind
Waterloo
O'Keefe & Towne Funeral Home
J. R. Macartney
Elmwood
Mr. Sykes
Groton
N.Y
Matilda J. Prentice
Edward W
Bina
Arthur K
Indianapolis
B.D. Morris
South Berd
Ella M. Schenk
Jack Casebeer Shows No Great Improvement
Jack Casebeer, seriously ill at Presbyterian hospital, remains in about the same condition with slight loss of strength and intervals of consciousness turning to delirium. Dr. Allen reports the moving of his offices from Black's Building to 210 Commercial National Bank Building.
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Jack Casebeer
Presbyterian Hospital
Allen
Hig
ST. Paul's
M. EB
C. B. Luce
Black
Brig
Mence
Commercial National Bank
City balances bank overdrawn amid heavy warrants
Waterloo finances show cash in depostitory banks totaling 75,994.91 with unpaid warrants of 83,964.79. General fund holds 1,370.18 cash with 22,728.06 warrants unpaid. west street fund overdrawn 44.01 with 7,212.51 warrants. east sanitary fund 74 cents with 481.65 warrants. January bond cancellations total 45,000 reducing bonded debt and saving 713.82 in interest.
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Waterloo
West Street
East Sanitary Fund
Ipast Sanitary
West Sanitary
City in Brief: Locals and Travel Notes
A crowded City in Brief column lists residents and visitors, with Des Moines business trips, family visits, and social events. Highlights include Mrs. Ray Weaver of Tililand called to Waterloo for a family crisis, Miss Marjorie Sinnard’s birthday party and Strand theatre outing, and a Cedar Heights council meeting rescheduled to Tuesday. The entry notes a broken leg from a sled accident on Second Street West and remarks on large government reservation work and a munition plant under construction.
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E. W. Miller
Des Moines
J. J. Rainbow
Terrence Cannon
Elma
Jaly
Roping Murphy
South Street
C.D. Case
Tate Harrison
Floyd Chamberlain
Mekett
Busie’ness
T.D. Tiler
the Woods
New York
Marjorie Sinnard
Strand Theatre
Fred
Cedar Heights
Woman's Cabinet Council
W. F. Parrott
Mac
Howard
Fourth Street West
Second Street
Real estate and auctioneering firm details and ads
The notice lists HB W Scott Wm Adams and R E Dooley as forming a company to handle farms city property stocks and insurance and auctions with rental listings and office at 12614 EB Fourth St and various telephone numbers for quick service and sales of items including a complete range, wringer and hand vacuum sweeper.
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HB. W. Scott
Wm. Adams
Amd
R. E Dooley
Fourth St
Checkroom manager ordered to pay for lost scarf
Ernest Johnson, owner of a dance hall checkroom, was found liable in municipal court for $145 in Buckles v. Johnson. Buckles claimed a fur scarf valued at $200 was deposited with the checkroom but could not be recalled. The jury verdict favored the defendant, with the court noting action over a promissory note unrelated to the scarf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Johnson
O. B. Courtright
Municipal Court
Mias Giadyg Buckles
Miss Buckles
Goodwin
Johnson
A. M
Mrs Langlas to Speak on Waterloos Problem
Mrs W I L Lenglas will speak at the Sunday evening service at Union Congregational Church on the topic Waterloo s Problem.
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Langlas
W. IL Lenglas
Waterloo
Union Contregational Church
Central Battery and Electric Co Incorperates with 100000 capital
Electric IBM Incorporates articles of corporation for Central Battery and Electric Co with authorized capitalization of 100000 dollars. First board of directors includes W. J. Decker George Miller and Mo A Heiner.
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Cedar Falls
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Lincoln
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Wellsbury
G. . Edgebroad
Anna Kistner
Women's Relief Corps of Iowa
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Lindner
Wellington
Tlirdel
Ray M
Elmer Morris
Hanover,ll
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Police Department
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Save
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Care Courier
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Giese Sayeal Estate
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Monroe Realty
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Payne Hed
Wexnter
Teast
Pest
Boise
Union Depot
Randolph St
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James Taylor
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Mrarage
Bless
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West 4Th St
Waterloo Real Estate
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