Grain Dealers Conclave Captures Waterloo Visit
The Iowa grain dealers conclave gathered in Waterloo with Charles Van Vleck welcoming delegates from Waterloo and praising the region as a grain belt hub. Thomas McManus urged expansion of cooperative elevators across the state and pledged a fight to revive Waterloo as a major co op center. Committees were formed, program shifts noted, and Waterloo clubs extended a warm welcome to future meetings.
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Minneapolis
Charles van Vleck
Waterloo
Iowa
van Vieck
McManus
Thomas McManus
W. J. Ray
Grain Dealers’ Association
Elson Pictures Exhibit Draws Crowd at West High
Belmont Massachusetts born Elson pictures shown in West High gym attracting many visitors. Two hundred works arranged in groups will be on view all week with afternoon and evening access including Saturday. Morning viewings by regional school pupils scheduled.
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Elson
Belmont
Mass
West High
John Harris Burned in Gasoline Explosion on Sycamore Street
John Harris suffered severe burns from a gasoline explosion in his room on Sycamore Street Sunday morning. He remains in critical condition at Presbyterian Hospital, under heavy opiate treatment to control pain. Doctors warn of pneumonia and other complications, but a fair recovery chance exists.
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John Harris
Sycamore Street
Presbyterian Hospital
City in Brief from Charles City and Nearby
Local items note G N Cousing a business investor ill in Charles City and Capt H T Wagner off duty for illness. Movements include J G Ralston back from Decorah trip, births, weddings, travels to Iowa City and Shawnee Okla, and attendances at funerals. Bank suit seeks $1 050 against J W Mulhern. Panama Canal trip campaign for Y M C A magazines, hospital recovery updates, and Masonic and Pythian notices.
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G. N. Cousing
Charles City
H. T. Wagner
J. G. Ralston
Decorah
Orn
Trade Commission Bill Attacked by Business Leaders
Washington February 10 James B Bennett told the house commerce committee that the administration trade commission bill would devastate small corporations He warned it would expose vital secrets to big rivals and invite graft via unqualified agents who could be bought to alter reports Bennett argued the bill violates the constitutional guarantee against unlawful search and seizure.
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Washington, D. C
Administration Trade Commission
Russia
James B. Bennett
House Commerce Committee
Bennett
Comiskey Improves Slightly After Illness At Sea
Rome, Feb 10 There is improvement in the condition of Charles A. Comiskey president of the Chicago club of the American league. He was taken ill while traveling yesterday from Naples to Rome and is able to receive visitors including Nelson Page the United States ambassador who inquired after his health.
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Rome
Italy
Chas. A. Comiskey
Chicago Club
American League
Naples
Nelson Page
United States
Hardy Marries Secretary Florence Dugdale in Enfield Parish Church
London reports Thos. Hardy the novelist wed his secretary and typist Miss Florence Dugdale in a 6 AM ceremony at the Enfield parish church to avoid crowds. Hardy, 74, widowed since 1912, shares his life with the author of children tales.
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London
Thos. Hardy
Florence Dugdale
Oyster supper wager settles after church recital
The Red Sox defeated the White Sox in a seat selling contest during Christine Miller’s recital at First Methodist Church led by Rev William Spry and Dr J E Brinkman. The White Sox must host an oyster supper for the victors, with profits benefiting the church Brotherhood.
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Red Sox
White Sox
Christine Miller
First Methodist
Church Brotherhood
William Spry
J.E. Brinkman
Mr. Spry
Davis Shot After Pact for Revolver in Des Moines
Leslie Davis aged 18 a plumber is hospitalized in critical condition with a chest wound from a 38 caliber revolver in a home on Buchanan Street Des Moines after a friendly scuffle with Miss Bessie Wallace over the weapon. The incident occurred as couples danced at Arthur Long’s home when the gun on the bed sparked a struggle and a misfire occurred.
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Des Moines
Leslie Davis
Des Moines’ General Hospital
Bessie Wallace
Arthur Long
Buchanan Street
Davis
Miss Wallace
Earthquake Shocks Reported Across Northeastern States
Tremors were felt from New York City to Philadelphia with reports reaching Montreal and Ottawa. No major damage was recorded though varying intensity shocks occurred between 1 30 and 1 37 o clock in the afternoon. Cities affected included Albany Himira Rome Syracuse Montreal Ottawa Toronto Prescott Brockville and Philadelphia.
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New York
Montreal
Philadelphia
United States
New York State
New York City
Albany
Himira
Rome
Syracuse
Canada
Ottawa
Toronto
Prescott
Brockville
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Friday the Thirteenth Brings Superstitious Fear
Mrs. R. C. Thompson and daughter Annabelle have returned from Los Angeles after spending the winter there. The column notes Friday the thirteenth may bring extra superstition this week, with many people crossing fingers for luck.
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R. C. Thompson
Annabelle
Los Angeles
Mrs F W Case Dies in California
Pasadena California February 10 Mrs F W Case died February 9 born Delaware Ohio November 6 1837 daughter of H H Dewitt of Black Hawk township Iowa settled in Waterloo area most of life later moved to California Surviving children Mrs F R Fisher Mrs W J Hotchkiss Mrs James Oulman and Mary E James plus 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral details not listed Immediate cause pneumonia noted Active member of First Baptist church.
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Pasadena
Cal
FW. Case
H. H. Dewitt
Black Hawk Township
Delaware
Ohio
Iowa
F. W. Case
South Carolina Move To Bar Asiatic Land Ownership Passes Senate
Columbia Feb 10 The Stuckey bill to prohibit Asiatic peoples from acquiring land in South Carolina passed to the third reading in the state senate today without a dissenting vote. A similar bill awaits action in the house.
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Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Senate
House
Naval Tug Potomac Held in Ice Floes
Washington reports the naval tug Potomac trapped in ice floes of the Bay of Islands with 36 crew aboard. The revenue cutter Androscoggin heads to assist along the north Atlantic coast while word of a sighting five miles offshore renews hope the vessel is not in danger.
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Washington, D. C
Whee lock Case To Be Resumed Soon
Des Moines Iowa February 10 Members of the coroner s jury investigating the death of M B Whee lock former cashier of Citizens State bank Colfax will be summoned to convene late this week or early next to vote on a verdict in the case A vote will not be taken until Coroner Lee and County Attorney Guthrie have submitted new evidence not previously presented to the jury
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Des Moines
M. B. Wheelock
Citizens’ State Bank of
Colfax
Cape
Lee
Thomas J. Guthrie
Billy Sunday Sermon Draws 1199 Conversions
Pittsburgh on February 10 reports Evangelist Billy Sunday preached The Judgment twice to men only, with 1199 conversions. He spoke to 28000 attendees, breaking the concert record amid a tide of warnings and strong currents at the rally.
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Pittsburgh
Billy
Snow removal ordinance targets property owners
City official calls public attention to a snow removal ordinance requiring owners to keep sidewalks clear. If tenants neglect snow, authorities may remove it and bill the property owner. Also notes that German pencil makers eye California incense cedar, though a California pencil factory seems unlikely.
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California
Swedish Cabinet Resigns Over Defense Increase Dispute
Stockholm reports Prime Minister Karl Albert Staals entire cabinet resigned after a gulf over boosting Sweden defense forces. King Gustav accepted the resignations amid a large landowner farmer rally demanding armament and a counter Socialist protest opposing higher army and navy spending.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Karl Albert Staal
Gustav
Town of Jewell to Have an Opera House
Webster City Iowa Feb 10 An opera house is to be erected in Jewell a town of 1200 south of the city. The Odd Fellows will build a home for the order and a play house. About 15000 will be expended excluding the lot.
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Webster City
Jewell
Hope for heavy vote in second Iowa district election
Davenport Iowa February 10 indications early in the day pointed to a large percentage of the vote being cast in the Second Iowa district election to choose a successor to the late Congressman I S Pepper. Weather conditions were excellent and workers from the three principal parties were active in every precinct to get the vote out.
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Davenport
Iowa
Pepper
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Claim
Safe for babies and effective for grown ups. A Ga. pharmacist testifies the medicine cures and sells well. Advertises nationwide availability and substitution warning.
Auto men at theatre entertainment by Bates and Rader
H C Bates and S Rader hosted a Majestic theatre party for thirty last night. Guests included Delco school of instruction delegates from northeastern Iowa and local automobile dealers visiting for a two day session at the Buick garage on Sycamore Street under Geo H Higgins who leads the course.
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H. C. Bates
S. Rader
Majestic Theatre
Delco School of Instruction
Buick
Sycamore Street
Iowa
Geo. H. Higgins
Official Test Promotes Mindset Shift at National Conference
The passage describes an so called official test used at a national conference for race betterment held in Battle Creek Michigan. It urges participants to cross every letter a within thirty seconds to pass as normal. The text suggests alienists regard the exercise as valuable for assessing mentality.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Sale of Hawkeye Skirt Co factory assets in Cedar Rapids
For sale in whole or part are 41 power sewing machines duplex sponger cutting machine and tables plus dress goods laces thread and more from Hawkeye Skirt Co Cedar Rapids. Also notice of proof of will for Elizabeth Mueller deceased hearing set March 2 1914 in Black Hawk county district court.
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Hawkeye Skirt Co
Cedar Rapids
State of Iowa
Black Hawk County
Elizabeth Mueller
Fred
Pettit
Greatest bargain furniture sale cuts prices very deep
Tomorrow morning the Security Storage Co announces a yearly clearance sale on high quality furniture at drastic discounts. Oak dressers chiffoniers beds and bedroom suites see price cuts from regular to clearance, with items like a solid mahogany three piece suite and brass beds offered below actual value. Open evenings at 321-25 Mulberry Street Tracr Ia with lot for sale nearby and piano contemplated.
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At & O
Security Storage CO
Mulberry St
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Ira D. McVicker
Eagle Grove
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A. L. Middleton
Committee On Resolutions
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W. W. Marsh
Henry Wallace
Late Young
Elson Picuures
Jens. Buchanan
Jane Pierce
Ray Smith
Jess Austin
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Presbytterian Hospital
John Ritzner
Waterloo Construction Company
Grundy Center
Charles McManus
Shawnee, Okla
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Marjorie
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Carl Brown
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
J. W. Mulhern
J. G. Wright
Leland Avenue
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Panama Canal
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Maple Street
L. Sickenger
Charles Webster
Second Street East
John Moore
Miss Grace
Omaha
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Knights of Pythias
Grain Dealers
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F. W. Taylor
Tinoic Central
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