New York Waif's Home Sought in Lost Boy Case
Philadelphia and New York police seek parents of a 4 year old found Sept 22 1914 on St Patrick's steps in New York. He gave names John Doe and Austin McCleary and claimed Broad and Sixth or Broad streets as home. Boy colored light complexion blue eyes 38 pounds 3 feet 3 inches tall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Leighton
Robert D. Cameron
Philadelphia
New York
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
John Doe
Austin McCleary
Broad
Zinth
Eve Ary City
United States
Woman Drowns After Overboard Fall From Niagara
Mrs Ches ter M Knepper wife of a retired U S Navy captain fell or jumped overboard from the steamship Niagara during a storm on Feb 5 and drowned. The Niagara arrived from Havre with the Kneppers returning from France. Buoys and a boat were sent to aid but she was not found after an hour of search. The couple formerly lived in Washington D C.
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New York
Chester M. Knepper
United States Navy
Niagara
Mrs. Knepper
Washington, D. C
Diamonds and Hearts Home Talent Play At St Marys
Alumni participation announced for the home talent play Diamonds and Hearts to be staged tonight and tomorrow at St Marys auditorium. Cast includes Loretta Wagner Marie Martell Louise Klein Opal Pender Pauline Reihsen Ray Reiksen Lawrence Kascht Leonard J. Pint Martin Geib Clement Dartah and John Beck. Miss Marion Preece will deliver a reading between acts and a male quartet plus Miss Magdi Jen Schmits on piano furnish music. The production is billed as very clever and expected to draw large audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamonds and Hearts
St. Mary’s Auditorium
Loretta Wagner
Marie Martell
Louise Klein
Opal Pender
Pauline Reihsen
Ray Reiksen
Lawrence Kascht
Leonard JP. Pint
Martin Geib
Clement Dartah
John Beck
Marion Preece
Magds- Jen Schmits
East City Manholes Frozen Amid Harsh Winter
H. E. Will street commissioner reports record manhole freezes in the east section. Residence streets suffer while the official bids rapid thawing with a newly acquired steam boiler boosting east street cleaning efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Will
East Street
Sunset Camps and Trails in February Sports Afield
The February issue of Sports Afield presents winter reading with a moose and wolves on the cover and features Pioneer life in The Panther of Rocky Creek by Chas Askins. It includes Logging in the White Mountains with natural detail and Around the Campfire by Doctor Fort offering engaging campfire lore, plus an advertisement for Cromn flour and Little Flour & Feel f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Rocky Creek
Chas, Askins
White Mountains
Doctor Fort
Pares
Meat Market Men Arrested for Unsanitary Conditions
Clark H. Bacon and John N. Mullally were arraigned before Justice J. T. Knapp on charges of operating a meat market under unsanitary conditions. They pleaded guilty, paid fines of $10 plus $137.50 costs, and posted $100 bonds each. The case noted contested responsibility for basement sanitation due to street grade and sewer height at Eleventh and Jefferson streets. Inspector Ottoson urged compliance with state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark H. Bacon
John N. Mullally
J. T. Knapp
Chris Olteson
EJ. Springer
Iseve
F. A. Graf
Eleventh
Jefferson Streets
City of
Waterloo
Ottoson
Booster Club Holds Meeting With Tax Inquiry
A Booster Club meeting in Waterloo discussed whether taxes on property are higher there than in similar sized cities. A committee including Ira J. Hoover and J. Q. Trumbauer was named to investigate, with another group reviewing street-naming proposals. Officials were also told to verify rumors that factory workers signing a consent petition could forfeit rights under workers compensation.
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Greater Waterloo J Association
Russell-Lamson
Waterloo
Ira J. Hoover
J. Q. Trumbauer
F. J. Fowler
L. 8. Cass
C. L. Kingsley
Casebeer
E. E B. Dunkelberg
R. C. Wanglett
George Lichty
Fred L. Northey
Sid Simon
Deputy Sheriffs Plead Not Guilty in Roosevelt Shootings
In New Brunswick on February 11 twenty five of twenty six deputy sheriffs indicted for murder and assault in the Roosevelt Roosevelt plant shooting of nineteen strikers last month pled not guilty. The remaining officer has not yet been apprehended and separate trials were requested with arguments set for next March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
N. d
American Agricultural Chemical Co
Roosevelt
N. J
England Reciient Concerning Peace
London Feb 11 3 20 pm Sir Edward Grey British foreign secretary answered in the house of commons that recent German utterances give no reason to think the war’s end can be advanced by the proposed course The house applauded his reply to a question about publicly declaring the basis for terms of peace with the Allies to discuss peace and end the bloodshed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Great Britain
Edward
Rev Elijah B Jones Dies in Ohio Pastor Remembered in Cedar Falls
Rev Elijah Brown Jones, former pastor of the Cedar Falls Baptist church from 1907 to 1912, died suddenly at Terry, Ohio, of heart failure at age 62. He began last fall as pastor there, and his body is likely to be brought to Marshalltown.
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Marshalltown
Elijah Brown Jones
The
Baptist Church
Cedar Falls
Terry, O
Mr. Jones
Judge officiates first marriage of Lyle Wilson and Nellie Pennington
Judge H B Boies presided at a courthouse ceremony at 2 p.m. uniting Lyle Wilson and Nellie G. Pennington of Parkersburg. The wedding occurred at the court house at the special request of the couple, with temperature details noted as supplied by Buchanan Optical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Boies
Lyle Wilson
Nellie G. Pennington
Parkersburg
Buchanan Optical Co
Aetianea
Manua Islands Devastated by Hurricane
Washington reports the Manua islands in American Samoa swept by a hurricane. Governor Woodrull requests 10 000 for relief. No deaths reported, but all possessions lost. only one house remains standing as relief efforts are being organized and Secretary Daniels seeks details for an emergency request to Congress.
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Washington, D. G
Woodrull
Samoa
Manua
Daniels
Congress
Tutuila
American Samoa
Honolulu
Manua Islands
Manus
Ofu
Olosengta
Tau
Islands of volcanic Samoa archipelago description
Samoa is an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean with fourteen islands and a population around two thousand on the Manua group. The islands are volcanic in origin with extinct craters reaching about two thousand feet, a temperate climate, and December as the warmest month at about eighty degrees. The area is exposed to earthquakes and fierce hurricanes, with southeast trade winds and west winds from January to March.
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Samoa
Pacific Ocean
New Hebrides
Tahiti
San Francisco
Manua
Width of Skirts Grows and Cost Increase
Youthful panic over dull five dollar gown rule eases as school resolves dress dilemma. A junior senior banquet costume plan shifts to seven dollar gowns with strict material approval, involving teachers and students in budgeting, while graduation attire remains under review.
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Hast
CG. W. Kline
Grain Dealers To Des Moines In 1915
Mason City February 14 1915 T W Danforth president of the national entin ed was principal speaker before the Farmers and Grain Dealers association of Iowa in its final session Des Moines was chosen for the next convention Officers elected were President Iva McVicker Eagle Grove vice president Hathaway Kingsley secretary W J Ray Colorado treasurer G M Dyer Gillette Grove Ladies four strap Wad Garters advertised by Boston Brokerage Co with address 706 Sycamore St
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
T. W. Danforth
National Entined
Farmers and Grain Dealers Association of Iowa
Des Moines
Iva McVicker
Eagle Grove
General Markets New York Produce Report
New York markets show butter prices soft with creamery extras at 29 to 32 cents. cheese receipts total 3,339 boxes with state and winter export specials around 164 to 172. eggs unsettled with various grade prices from 24 to 33 cents. poultry quiet with Western chicks and fowls steady, turkeys 14 to 18 cents dressed. Boston Brokers Co at 706 Sycamore St lists offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Hennery
Mrs Maibauer Passes Away After Operation
Mrs Mary Maibauer 61 of Guitenberg died at Presbyterian Hospital after a critical operation. Daughter Miss Minnie Maibauer nursed at the hospital. She was born in Germany February 12 1854 and came to America as a young girl. Survived by James Wilkon Cleveland Fred Maibauer Minnie Maibauer Elsie Fenicle Freeport. Remains to Petersen Bros undertaking parlors and burial in Crittemberg. Postoffice hours tomorrow for Lincoln's birthday with altered routes and 10 to 12 morning open hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Hospital
Mary Maibauer
Guitenberg
Minnie Maibauer
Waterloo
Maibauer
Germany
America
Yong
James Wilkon
Cleveland
Fred Maibauer
Gutenberg
Migs Minnie Maibauer
Freldarie
Guitenhers
Elsie Fenicle
Freeport
Petersen Bros
Crittemberg
M. II. Kelly
Lincoln
Orhe
Birthday Twins Maynard and Parker Draw City Cheers
H B Maynard and John F Parker celebrate birthdays together with weight 215 pounds, sharing birth same hour and date. Parker arrived to join Maynard in Waterloo. A clipping from Gas Industry Buffalo notes their uncanny likeness and local hotel pride in Russell Lamson.
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Maynard
John F. Parker
Jin
Pinkerton
Greg
Parker
Tie
Russell-Lamson
Waterloo
Buffalo
H. RB. Maynard
Citizens Gas & Electric Company of
Eclipse Gas Stove Company
Burgelf
Parsous
Minneapolis
Waukee
Teed Parker
Speculation Blamed For Tight Wheat Markets
In London during February the House of Commons debated wheat prices and speculators at New York and Chicago markets. Premier and Asquith voiced views on speculation as a major price driver amid volatile market conditions. The report notes market fever and reactions ahead of anticipated policy measures.
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London
Repeal of Mulct Law Debated in State Senate
The Senate discussed repealing the mulct law with a long list of suggested measures and votes. Senator Gillette abstained, citing a clash between temperance advocates and dry supporters. Several pending restrictions were not taken up in today’s meeting. An attack on the highway commission was also proposed, proposing a single state engineer with advisory powers and a fixed salary and allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miley
Como
Caswell
Gillette Rafuses
State Highway Commission
Johnston
Lucus
Capitol
Bank Clearings Report For Waterloo Bank Week Ending Feb 4 1418
Bank clearings for the week ending February 4 1418 show totals of 1 429 881 07 with daily marks including 290 489 94 on Tuesday and 287 964 07 on Thursday. The corresponding week 1 015 320 28 reflects prior figures. mortgage and deed transfers are listed with week ending February 14 and February 10 as well as other financial movements and instrument filings.
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Waterloo
Balunday Ee
Thubuay
Germany Seeks New War Loan for War Effort
Berlin finance minister cites need for 1.2549 billion dollars to sustain the war. A Amsterdam dispatch to Exchange Telegraph Co says much of the loan would come from Krupp and other German firms in exchange for new army contracts. Raubbers, all kinds, at best prices. We have then, Boston Brokerage Co, 748 Sycantare St.
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Boston Brokerage
Sycamore St. c
London
Berlin
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Co
Krupp
Dbeston Brokerage Co
Sycantare St
Town Talk license issued to two 28 year olds
A license to wed was issued to Herman Weltzein 28 Raymond and Wilda Harting 28 La Porte City Al Strickler a drayman. A valuable dray horse dropped on the street without warning in the way of illness. Mrs Bod Sweeney of Paul Davis Dry Goods returns from Chicago cloak and suit line. Carpenters and pricklayers auction tomorrow in Carpentar hall 241/2 Fourth street east no admission. Calvary Workers Calgary Evangelical church with Clarence Wallace and Rev J A Wachlen guests at Raymond Schroedemeier home fourth street east last evening. social time and refreshments served.
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Herman Weltzein
Rayimond
Wilda Harting
la Porte City
al, Strickler
Bod. Sweeney
Paul Davis Dry Goods Company
Carpentar Hall
Fourth Street
Calvary Workers of Calgary Evangelical Church
Clarence Wallace
J. A. Wachlen
Raymond Schrodemeier
Beacon
Masters Plumbers Trial Delayed Across Nation
The grand trial of 86 master plumbers charged with violation of antitrust laws continued in the U S district court before Judge Pollock with testimony from Crosby of Philadelphia and readings of government records. The case, spanning many weeks, shows clashes among attorneys as ruling on convention records and boycotting issues emerge amid hundreds of witnesses and ongoing proceedings. The document batch includes notes on past conventions and a physician ad for Foley Kidney Pills, plus local business notices about Toledo Scales and National Cash Register headquarters remaining in Waterloo.
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Dek Moluca
Heny Welty
Asassiine
Joh J. Pollock
United States District Court
Wy Bemimath Crosby
Pitadebphia
National Association of Master Pounders
Geo. NL
Murdock
Wastes
Fran
Wade al
Master Phypaheva Association
Reanarke
Judea Pollocki
Jsiutige Pallocke
J. B. Welty
Elating Lie Praneete Ton
Brooklyn
Ausociathan
Mater Plumbers
Chienssoum
Veen Inter
National Association
Ifpicers
C. E. Gwens
Toledo Scales Company
A. Gittner
National Cash Register Company
Waterloo
Irving Block
Devoe Jewelry Company
Free Methodist Church Starts Revival Campaign
A weeklong revival begins at the Free Methodist church next Sunday led by Rev. Joseph L. Riley who is described as an effective speaker. Meanwhile a big removal sale ends Monday with discounts of 26 to 34 percent on furniture including rocking chairs and dressers at 225 East ith St, phone 2402.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Church
Salvation of Souls
Joseph L. Riley
Sea Windows
Ith St
Raymond
Phote
Evangelistic Meetings Begin at 7:30 PM Each Evening
The note mentions substantial experience in evangelistic work and announces meetings starting at 7:30 o'clock each evening inviting the general public to attend.
Mexican troops occupy Naco amid neutrality breach
Fifty marutene soldiers under an officer named Acasty seized Naco Sonora today. Carranza adherents denounce the occupation as a violation of the neutrality pact brokered by Brig Gen Hugh L. Lee of the U.S. army between Carranza and Maytorena factions who fought there six weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Naco
Ariz
Marrutene
Acasty
Conora
Carranza
Hugh L. Leu
United States Army
Maytorena
Maytoreng
Soncars
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Steva Dast
Matic Search
Cromn
Advertigemant
Meat Market
Booster Club
England
E. B Jones
Boston Brokerage Co
Sycamore Bt
Sycionare St
Advertisamanty
Krs
FERNE
Phos de Atetanam
Tias
Sws
Férne Rogers
Drury Lane Theatre
Italy
Boston Brokers Co
Sycamore St
H. B. Maynard
Twin
WIG
Bowie Pee
J. Ja. Southers
Kan Claire
Wis
Peor
Yartly Amode
Sycamore
Jefferson St
Indiana
Gale
Hance
State of
Iowa
Black Hawk County
Jean R. Lewis
Fred 8. Pettit
W. Ster
Frantz Vremiger Electric Choamners
Standard Board
Ima
Minnesota
Hershey
Specia
Garden City
Lenox
Trilby
Libby
Commercial Street
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