Perilous Points of Railway Bill Stir Debate
Washington, Feb 11. A minority report from Senator Cummins denounces the Senate draft of the railroad bill granting the president power to set rates and appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission. He calls the provision dangerous, dangerous to democracy, and capable of plunging business into chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
DD. C
Senate
Wilson
Nority
Cumming
Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummins
Miss Starkweather Addresses YWCA on Patriotism and Defense
Miss Ada Starkweather economic secretary for the field committee at Minneapolis spoke to the YWCA assembly on patriotism as service. She described the Camp Dodge hostess house open for soldiers and urged women to uphold high standards while supporting the home front and morale. She will address the YWCA annual meeting tomorrow night on The Second Line of Defense and share more about hostess houses and Camp Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Starkweather
Camu Dodge
Church stamp sales exceed 29 thousand in pledges
Churches across the elt districts and thrift stamp campaigns sold about 4000 dollars in bonds to members yesterday, pushing the total to over 29000. Waestminster Presbyterian in its fourth canvass reports 625, Emmanuel Lutheran pledges rose to 1085 for yesterday plus 1270 last Sunday, Liberal Christian about 900, Christ Episcopals around 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waestiminster Presbyterian Church
Immanuel Lutheran
Christ Episcopals
Hearing of Doctor Longshore on Today
The state case against Dr Anna Longshore Moon proceeded in Judge C W Mullan's division with jury selection to begin at 2 p m. She is charged with murder in an indictment from years ago for allegedly causing Mrs Minnie Ballard of Vinpoli to die by an operation. A large number of witnesses were to respond to subpoenas. The city election on March 25 may decide the question of a municipal court in Waterloo. A Black Hawk County Bar meeting tomorrow at 1:30 in the courthouse will discuss feasibility. a committee will report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tany
Anna Longshore- Moon
C. W. Mullan
Tir Longshore-Moon
Minnie Ballard
Vinpoli
Waterloo
Black Ihank County Bar Association
United States
Calder
New York
Herbert Parsons
Frank H. Hitchcock
National Committee
T. Coleman du Font
Delaware
du Pont
Congress
Adams
Tennessee
Jesse M. Lytteton
James J. Gore
Manufacturers to Delay Meeting on Waterloo Contracts
The Waterloo meeting of local manufacturers to discuss securing government contracts has been postponed to later in the week. Charles Van Vleck, secretary of the Commercial club, is gathering data on local factories capacity and equipment to assess which war contracts they can accept. Local men plan to meet at the Commercial club to decide on actions and potential participation in wet contracts expected to be awarded in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Charles van Vleck
Commercial Club
Tha Town War Industry Association
Des Moines
Yowa Industries
Adams Urge of Winning Role. 0. P. Committee Head
St Louis Feb 11 Members of the Republican national committee arrived for a meeting to be held tomorrow. Key figures include George Perkins Everett Colby and Harold Ickes of the Progressive wing. Adams of Iowa claims 35 pledged votes as chairman while other leaders foresee a tight race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Republican National Committee
George W. Perkins
New York
Everett Colby
New Jersey
Harold Ickes
Chicago
A. T. Hert
Kentucky
W. E. Ways
Indiana
Adams
Lea
Joan T. Adams
Iowa
Adams Foy
America
Baldwin Clouse and Milo UW Marriage License Granted
Miss Hertha Clouse and Milo UW Baldwin were issued a marriage license at Marshalltown today. An earlier engagement was announced at a party hosted by the bride, with several social affairs planned in her honor in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertha Clouse
Milo UW
Baldwin
Marshalltown
Red Cross Short Course Speakers at Ellis Hotel
Miss Clara Sutter and Dr. F. P. W. Powers headline the Red Cross civilian relief short course on home service. Feb 18 to 20 sessions at Ellis Hotel with morning talks on family income and budget and an afternoon lecture on health care, sanitation, and early disease treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Sutter
Black Hawk County
FP. W. Powers
Civilian Relief Committee of the Red Cross Society
Ellis Hotel
Milk Producers Meet Discuss Panels Saturday at Chamber
Routine meeting held Saturday afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce with talks by J. C. Cart of Ames and A. A. Burger from Cedar Falls. Panel organization plans to be discussed at a following Saturday session as hopes rise for wider county producer attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Cart
Ames
A. A. Burger
Cedar Falls
Survivors list adds Jowans among Tuscania crew
Washington reports additional Jowana among survivors of the Tuscania, including Drew Ryan of Ottumwa and Clifford Smith of Arlington, with several others named from Iowa towns. Telegrams say Corporal Leo Hopper and Corporal Henry Werner of La Porte City are safe in Ireland, amid multiple unaccounted soldiers and possible last minute boarding.
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Washington, D. C
Tuscania
War Department
Drew 5
Ryan
Ottumwa
Clifford G. Smith
Arlington
Bad Hettershaw
Swea City
John H. Evans
State Center
Leo Frank Hopper
la Porte City
Verne B. Hoyer
Battle Creek
Weasley Leroy McCalley
Walker
Vernon H. Mann
Maguoketa
HA Porte Cry
Ellen Mears
Corporal Werner
Hopper
Kenosha
Wis
United States
Peter Werner
la Porte
Union
Associated Press
Department
Altho
Baby Girl Born In City Jail Time For Wife Beating
A man named John Masco celebrated the birth of his two daughters by getting drunk and beating his wife. A neighbor summoned police after the incident at a home where the birth occurred. The court imposed a six day city guest penalty or a $2 option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Masco
Ais
Masco
Laborers Enroll for Federal Work in Waterloo
Skilled laborers quickly answer a call for federal reserve forces in Waterloo. By 1 30 p m today 25 men enrolled with deputy auditor George C Welke. Enrollees include Paul N Hatter and others across carpentry painting plastering sheet metal tinning and machinist trades.
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Waterloo
Federal Reserve Forces
Bae
George C. Welker
Stephen
W. Colvin
Imong
Paul N. Hatter
Martin A. Parker
Clyde P. Calvin
Gordon L. Green
Clarence W. Low
Joseph M. Merrill
Harry L. Lake
E. J. Davenbaugh
Oscar W. Armagast
Harry L. Ort
Foster E. Robertson
Gardening lots in demand in Waterloo
Amateur gardeners in Water loo seek vacant lots to ease living costs. W H Braun, secretary of the vacant Lot Farming club, reports rising requests daily. Interested buyers are urged to contact Mr Braun with lot size and locality details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
W. H. Braun
Bruwn
Cure a Cough in One Day with Bromo Quin ine Tablets
A terse ad notes LANATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets stop coughs and throat aches and relieve cold symptoms. It mentions Grove’s signature and early lex advertising phrasing, implying quick relief from colds and related symptoms.
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Grove
Mortuary Notices and Local Deaths Reported
Multiple notices from St Francis hospital and local towns report deaths of Lielael Ragan age 67 from heart trouble in Watarlon and Clara Smith with no local relatives. Burials planned at O Keefe Towne and Hileman Grindt mortuaries with interment in Gro Tud. George Wallace private service then public church service at Logan Ave church and Petersen Bros. mortuary awaiting viewing. David Onslow Cross 89 pneumonia, Arlington interment via Heeman Gladt mortuary. Kenneth Curtis 23, death at mother’s home with funeral arrangements pending.
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Lielael Ragan
Aga
St. Francis Hospital
Bune
Lehid
Watarlon
Allness
Martin
O'Keefe & Towne
A. Ragan
Kansan
Clevelaint Smith
Smith
Cherry Steel
Hileman & Ginndt
George Wallace
Logan Ave
Nue United Evangelical Church
Petersen Bros’ Mortuary Unit
Friends Qiay
Kenneth Curtis
Harrison Street
Ife
Frederick Hood Dies at 88 in Jefferson Street Home
Joday Frederick Hood died of old age at 11 45 a m at his residence 1009 Jefferson street aged 88. The body went to Kistners mortuary for burial preparations. He is survived by his widow and nine grown children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Hood
Jeferson Street
Kistners Mortuary
America Has Just Begun to Fight Message Sparks Applause
The president urged continued force against military autocracy, praising the United States stance against the patched-up peace. Applause erupted at every mention of Germany’s militarists blocking world peace as the speech ended after 26 minutes with the audience standing in cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Rotary Club Promotes Soldiers of the Soil Campaign
The Rotary Club at Hotel Russell-Vamson heard plans for Iowa's most intensive food drive this spring. Speakers from Soldiers of the Soil outlined a garden-based campaign, focusing on all plots and youth involvement. A report on the Cedar Rapids district conference suggested a special train for local Rotarians to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Middle West
Rotary Club
Hotel Russell- Vamson
Soldiers of the Soil
W. F. Parrott
A. T. Hakill
A. A. Burger
H. C. Moeller
George Huntley
Eells
Campbell
W. Ff. Parrott
B. 4. Allen
Clara Sutter
W. H. Wright
Ernest Sage
Oin
Young
Rotary Clubs
Cedar Rapids West
PL & NS
W. L. Arding
Skating Party At Y M C A Ends Early After Noise
Young Women’s Christian Association held a skating party Saturday with many youths. Noise from skates bothered nearby stores, so skating paused until after closing. Plans revised to two weekly skating evenings including Wednesday 7 PM for all, with Friday skating later for business ease. Those with no skates welcome as gates and rentals provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Sooung
W.C. A
Gates
United States Aims for Enduring Peace in World War I
President addresses Congress outlining war aims and postwar order. He stresses independence of nations, equal rights for small peoples, and global justice. He calls for covenants backed by united power to secure territorial settlements for the common good and warns against imperial bargaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Shy
Willow
Ger- Thins
Wankird
Count Herdling
Justica
Count von Hertling Wrnte
Count Czernin
Poland
Belgium
Hiurope
Austria
Germany
Turkey
J Vrincup
Amd
Cedar Heights Robins Sighted in Woods Report
Mrs. Ira Alberts says two robins were seen in the Cedar Heights woods yesterday. Don Gilley and W H McGough traveled to Chi CREO for a visit last evening. Mrs. W ft Small notes she has not heard from her nephew Thomas Van Alyen as he is in France. Mrs. A R Lovejoy underwent surgery Saturday morning and today’s reports show her condition satisfactory. B e Swisher spoke at a patriotic meeting in Greeve last night to a crowded church. A Black Hawk County Bar meeting is set for 2 p m tomorrow to discuss possible recourse to municipal court for Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Alberts
Cedar Heights
Don Gilley
W. H. McGough
Chi- Creo
W. Ft Small
France
Tent
Thomas van Alyen
A. R. Lovejoy
Greeve
Runmany
Black Hawk County Bar Association
Waterloo
Bank clearings show mixed U S and Canadian gains for week
Bank clearings in the United States for the week ending Feb 7 report $5,726.50 million, up from $5,142.30 million last week. Canada’s clearings rise to $299,445,090 vs $274,574,000 a year earlier. Percentage changes highlight growth versus the previous year’s same week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hrandstreets .Journal
New York
Arg Une
Transportation for War Workers Bill Proposal
Washington proposes a revolving fund of 1000000 to finance worker transport for industrial war service. Advances would be repaid by workers or employers per arrangement. Appropriations for transportation and housing total 60 million dollars, aiming to ease labor distribution and housing shortages. The plan follows study of Britain’s distribution system to boost recruitment and mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrahington
D.C
Theo
Department of Diber Tadyy
Congress
Greedy Landlord Met by Stern Measures
A French seaport report from January 7 describes profiteering hotel keepers and merchants exploiting American soldiers. Rear Admiral Wilson intervened after officers faced inflated room and meal prices, ordering troops to relocate and guards to bar soldiers from the hotel. The mayor regretted the situation but could not override the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hla
Admiral Wilson
Plan for peace era air mail service across England and beyond
London reports peace era air mail will be among first innovations in post. Details ready on cost and collection hours. Within months transatlantic service expected. Engineers say a crossing craft is feasible. wartime heavyduty buses limit immediate use. London to Glasgow could deliver replies within a day, enabling Kansas City to forward letters to St Louis Chicago and other midwest cities with same day return. Estimated postage about seven cents per ounce.
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London
England
Atlantic
Glasgow
Middle West
Kansas City
St. Lois
Chicago
Madison
Minneapolis
Sioux Falls
Omaha
Fort Worth
Texarkana
Little Rock
Masonic Meeting and Community Notices In Town
Local notices announce the regular monthly Masonic meeting at the Masonic temple with invitations to members. A separate Valley Neighbor group schedules a meeting tomorrow evening at Commercial Street. a Veterans Auxiliary program follows. Also reported is a back-from-Arkansas update on a colored woman seeking to clear her record by marriage and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Mater
Mermorfad
J. Saltiie
Juibfis
Arkansas
Georgia Anderson
Water- Jun
Births Reported in Local Area
Birth notices appear for families in the community. Listings mention parents and newborns with names and street references, reflecting a typical personal notices page.
What Have You Done With Your Smileage Book
Purchasers question how to dispose of Smileage books under PB E 1017 guidance. Books may be returned to headquarters or sent to a front line soldier. Courier office offers to route them to the intended recipients to aid lonely servicemen. The aim is to buy Smileage back for front line rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiléage Nook
PB. E. 1017
Eor
Water Inc
Black Hawk County
Unis
Commissioners Draw March Term Jurors
Jurors for the March term were drawn by jury commissioners led by Clerk Pred S Pettie. The list names each reporter to report on March 11 for Cedar Falls Washington Blg Creek East Waterloo Waterloo township and surrounding areas with attendees including G Becker F Kelley I Burgess J Rowley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pred S. Pettie
Wateringo
Ernest A. Archer
MM Tx Bryant
T. M. Buchanan
J. W. Dane
Jack Casebarr
F. C. Chamberlain
Claude
Dean
George Duffy
F. A. Duke
I. L. Eaton
Gorton
S.C. Holby, Jr
W. Linekett
M. J. Hard
P. Jensen
Martin
Louis Maple
R. A. Mint—ton
TR. Nichols
Nottges
EL Pals
Tithe
A. W. Peterson
P. Sommers
ER. Swinson
Piedwan
East Waterloo
W. Hereldt
Waterloo Township
F. C. Kelley
A Albert Nolan
Railroad Engineer Fined For Obscene Language After Crossing Dispute
Royal G. Wood, a Hunois Central railroad engineer, was fined 31 and costs in W A Cook's court after being accused by L B Enyart motorman on a city line car of using blasphemous and obscene language toward Enwart during a crossing dispute at Fourth street east near Dane. Wood paid the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane
Wood
Medicine cash stolen from doctor’s case at depot
A physician's medical case owned by Dr. I. E. O'Keefe was stolen from his machine Saturday night. It was recovered today by Bert Call's son who found it near the Great Western depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. O'Keefe
Bert Call
Great Wastern
Roof Fire at 402 Glenwood Street Reported
Fire alarms show a roof fire at 402 Glenwood Street around 1 p.m. No major damage reported. Fire crews contained the blaze with minimal damage to the structure. Authorities did not identify a cause or any injuries at this time.
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Glenwood Street
Real Estate Transfers From Local Abstract Co Listing
Real estate transfers recorded by Hy Blass tlaxkk Cuumy Abstract Co show D B Henderson and George N rasto Blake transferring to Hornes 1 14 Bor Suas terion teres teens and Baby Willan Cannel Aum 14 Frank Connelly 1s 11h Nar u Add Waterloo 2h George Woeillert ty Tazel Marie FS Welstead sub division Waterlow 7 40 is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Blass Tlaxkk Cuumy Alstract Co
D. B. Henderson
George N. Rastohard Blake
Hornes
Bor
Suas Terion Teres
Willan
Warding Off Age Diet Pill Ad Promises Youth Back
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a painless solution to regain youthful appearance. It claims fat reduction, improved vigor, and no need for exercise, listing ingredients and offering nationwide delivery from Marmosa Co. at Detroit address for about seventy-five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmosa
Woodward Ave
Detroit
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Y. W. Assembly
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Adamo Ure
Baldwin-Clouse
Red Cross
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David Onslow Cross
J. W. Mercelles
Washington Street
Pheumonia
Mercelles
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Davenport
Heeman & Gladt
Trederick Hood
Soldiers of Soil
Y. W. Wild
Peage
Europe
YM. C. A. Ridg
West End 4Th St. Bridge
Buchanan
Webrudey
SAS
Mora
Jaincotn
Topeka
Rigfeld
Quincy
Plan Mail
Mr. Vial Masester
Grae
Sway
Aren Edie Malle
Ginr Steet
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