Council Favors Street Car Tour Across States
Mayor Law and Councilmen Rickert Morgan authorized a city visit to study one man street cars in Wichita Topeka Muskogee Fort Worth and Dallas. The committee will confer with special counsel Williams before traveling and will seek plans from street railway officials to resolve the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Law
Joseph W. Rickert
M. J. Morgan
Wichita
J. B. Williams
Mr. Williams
C. E. Pickett
Mayor Law
Central Labor Union
Three Americans on Torpedoed Ship, One Is Wounded
Queenstown reports three Americans aboard the British steamer Saxonian when sunk by a German sub last Wednesday. James Weygard was hit by a shell splinter and is hospitalized. Thos Williams, a boatswain, was badly injured and later died. 23 men survived after 63 hours afloat. the captain was captured by the submarine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
London
James Weygard
Wen
Wilwood Moore
St. Louis
Weygard
Thos. Williams
Pass Bone Dry Bill After Teeth Drawn
Des Moines reports the senate passed the bone dry bill 38 to 9 with amendments that softened penalties. The original measure would have banned liquor advertising and made violations a felony. after amendment violations become a misdemeanor. Several senators opposed the bill.
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Des Moines
Whitmore
Wapello County
Senate
Broxam
Jackson
Frailey
Lee
Greene
Clinton
Hale
Cedar
Heniybaum
Scott
Schrup
Dubuque
Thompson
White
Benton
Austrian Charge to Send Wife Home
Washington reports Baroness Zweidinck wife of the AustroHungarian chargé d affaires will depart the United States with Count and Countess von Bernstorft and the German embassy staff. Officials say the move reflects a safe opportunity to return to Austria where her children are.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Haroness Zweidinck
Austria
Cottage Prayer Meeting and Church Notices
Announcements list a cottage prayer meeting at Edward Hinkle home 202 Williston Avenue tonight with Rev Clyde J Askins as teacher. Also reads a misprint correction for 1017 Third Street West, and a Kings Daughters meeting at First Methodist Church at 4 p.m. tomorrow with a picnic supper to follow. A Sons of Veterans auxiliary regular meeting in Memorial Hall tonight and Crescent Philathea class of Walnut Street Baptist at Alice Powell’s home this evening.
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Edward Hickle
Williston Avenue
Clyde J. Askins
West Division
Third Street West
King’s Daughters
First M. E.i
Barcel
Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
Memorial Hall
Crescent Philathea
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Alice Powell
County Books Improve Says State Auditor Frank S Shaw
Auditor Frank S Shaw reports dramatic improvement in county officer book keeping in 1915 under the examination law. Irregularities blamed on misinterpretation rather than criminal intent. few indictments for criminal practices. Noted is a 30 year overpayment of $2,000 to treasurer and sheriff in one county totaling over $60,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Sha
State
Shaw
Loka County
City in Brief ad shows local notes and notices
A roundup of city items includes business travelers in Des Moines and Waterloo, illnesses at home, a license to wed for H C Scales and Corda Riley, travel and hospital updates, a stolen traveling bag valued at 50, and a collision with an interurban car. Eleven aliens will seek US citizenship March 28, and a civil service exam for carriers and clerks is planned February 23. The Commercial club reopens under new directors with a flag display and meeting in the new room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Dusk
Brandon
Mabel Knode
Jefferson Street
Laura Conklin
R. H. Sisson
The
Sisson Advertising Agency
Chicago
G. W. Huntley
Cutler A al Ware Company
Des Moines
O. F. Spindler
Waterloo
Emma O'Rourke
St. Francis Hospital
Friedl Apartments
H. C. Scales
Corda Riley
Gertrude Abddill
Los Angeles
H. B. Boies
C. W. Mullan
E. B. Hasner
Independence
Florence J. Dunkleberg
Mattoon
Jesse Summerville
Manson Street
Galloway
C. I. Munger
Civil Service Board
Commercial Club
Robber foiled at East Fourth Street soft drink parlor
A burglar forced the rear door of E. E. Westhoff’s soft drink parlor at 1029 Fourth Street East last night but fled after alarms. The ice box was pried but nothing appeared missing from the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Westhoff
Fourth Street
Food shortage in Germany described as serious
Two American observers in Germany report a broad food shortage yet deny imminent famine. They describe weight loss among themselves, note high wages for some yet hardship for the poor, and say Americans in Germany are treated well and not in danger. The break with the United States is not causing excitement among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frankfort
Germany
America
Railroads plan new freight cars to ease shortage
W B Lyman of Rock Island reports major railroads have placed large orders for freight cars. Prices for car parts have risen and contracts may be filled slowly. Grain cars run about 7.50 and stock cars slightly less, with all steel coaches around 18 000 and locomotives near 25 000. North rail lines recover from recent storms as traffic returns to normal. Peanut crops in Maine are rare, a West Farmington woman demonstrates peanut roasting success.
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United States
W. B. Lyman
Rock Island
Lyman
Chicago
East Tunnel
Europe
OX Clubs Readied for 1917 Central Association
Cedar Rapids Feb 13 Managers and club owners of the Central association met to organize for the 1917 season with two cities yet to be chosen. Six cities have managers and forfeits posted while Davenport Muscatine Ottumwa are candidates. Three-I territory may force Davenport out. Waterloo Marshalltown delegates discuss a six club league if two new cities cannot be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Central Association
Sixetties
Clinton
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Waterloo
Marshalltons
Davenport
Muscatine
Ottumwa
F.C. Wish
A. Clark
Peck Lecture Tonight Open to Men and Women
The illustrated lecture by R. W. Peck Minnesota Y M C A state secretary follows the annual father son and big brother banquet at Grace Methodist church. Peck speaks on Y M C A Activities the Works Around using material from personal observations. A brief dinner speech precedes the lecture. Dr J R Macartney also speaks. Dinner starts 6 30 p m and the lecture at p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. W. Peck
Minnesota
Grace Methodist Church
Peck
J. R. Macartney
Sparrow Pest Extermination Plan Proposed in Sacramento
Dr. G G Simmons Sacramento health chief seeks 200 city funds after March to hire a rifleman to shoot English sparrows at five cents each, rising to ten cents once sparrows decline. He argues the pest endangers insectivorous birds and cites broader economic notes on German coal, nickel, copper shortages, and iron money use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Simmons
Public Health and Safety
Sacramento
Cal
City Commission
Simmons
Germany
Morris Plan Bank to Locate in Syndicate Building
Stockholders of the Morris Plan Bank met yesterday and elected officers. Carleton Shas was chosen president with A. W. Boreh and Dr. D. S. Tiffany as vice presidents and Dr. W. L. Smail as treasurer. The bank’s location was practically decided in the Syndicate building and a formal meeting for naming officers was postponed briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Plan Bank
Syndicate
Gleasa
Carleton Shas
A. W. Boreh
Pr. D
Tiffany
W. L. Smail
Chofee
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds and stuffed up noses. It claims three doses every two hours can end misery, relieve headaches, feverishness, sore throat, and sneezing, with the claim of gentle taste and no inconvenience at a low 25 cent price. Be sure to get the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
St Ansgar Notes and Visits From Feb. 21
A fragmented St Ansgar column lists local visits and travels. J Iverta Wheatley spent a week with Binters and planned a Sunday trip to Duluth. Florence Tarther left for a visit with parents in St. Paul. Wide Re Aen appeared from Waterloo for a chat at the Laid hoses. Mr and Mrs C F Brogmus visited Hampton for Mrs Brogmus surgery. Minx Matie Mrandt traveled to St Paul for a week at the hotel millinery houses and spring stock. Margaret OConnell, a US WGA field worker from Minneapolis, visited Vesey friend. Angle MelKintey noted. The piece closes with Surgeon Congress warning that high living invites diseases needing surgery.
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St. Allene
J_ iverta
Hig Medier Aid Binters
Mk Bene
Duluth
Mika Florence Tarther
Jninan
Waterloo
A. x
C.F Brogmus
Hampton Turasay
Closing Fricks Today on New York Stock Exchange
Special wire from New York reports fricks listed for Feb 13 with many major issues named. Prominent entries include American Beet Sugar, American Locomotive, American Smelting, Bethlehem Steel, General Electric, Illinois Central, New York Central, Reading, Southern Pacific, United States Rubber, Wabash, and Union Pacific among others.
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NEW York Stock Exchange
Courier
New York
Pan
Anmerican
American Car and Foundry
American Locomotive
American Smelting
American Sugar
Anaronity Copper
Atohtann Oo
Baldwin Locomotive
Baltimore and Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Brookdyn Trapla Transit
Savere
Illinois Central
Inter
Harvester
Mexican Petroleum National Lead
New York Central
Norfolk and Western Northern Pacific
Pennsylvania
Southern Pacific
Lafayette Street Paving Fight Divides City Officials
Mayor W J Law opposed removing Lafayette street from the paving plan as council pushed a Nevada to Wyoming route amid protests by fourteen property owners totaling 1064 front feet. Law argued Lafayette street is essential and long overdue for improvement despite opposition and funding already spent. debates centered on extending paving from railroad tracks to Nevada and potentially to Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Law
Lafaylia Street
Lafayette Street
Bell Line
Nevada
Wyoming
Lafayette Elevut Ds Gia
Ttn
Mayor Law
Nevada Street
Conach
Wyoming Street
Card of Thanks for Mrs Jessine Peterson’s Death
Card of thanks to friends and the Danish Sisterhood of Cedar Falls for kindness during the illness and after the death of mother Mrs Jessine Peterson. Gratitude for floral remembrances is expressed by the Peterson children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Jessine Peterson
Peterson
Des Moines Man Held on Mann Act Violation
Des Moines Feb 14 John Nickel 36 arrested by federal authorities on charges of Mann Act violation. Agents say Nickel transported Beassie Brown and another young woman from Des Moines to Omaha and held Belcher, a prisoner there for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John Nickel
Department of Justice
Nickel
Beassie Brown
Omaha
Belcher
Mortuary notice for Cora Vreuland child found dead
Cora Jane Vreuland aged born November 13 1916 daughter of Mr and Mrs James G Vreeland of 1207 Second Alroel west found dead in care today. Body to be taken to Micon to the dileman and Cinds for arrangements. Mrs S M Lorton of 1214 Washington street died Saturday in Pomona California. Mrs Carlton owns Mink Wate Townes before marriage to Mr Marton. Body to be brought to Wilerlog for interviene.
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Cora Jane
James G. Vreeland
Alroel
5. M. Lorton
Washington Street
Pomona
Cal
Clarton
Mink
Marton
Traer
Interviene
Belton Scores Knockout in Madison Square Garden Bout
Fred Patten of Rochester credited with technical knockout over Charley Weinert of Newark in the second round of a 100 round bout at Madison Square Garden last night. Referee stopped the contest to prevent a knockout. Heavyweights featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fred Patten
Rochester
Mimn
Charley Weinert
Newark
Madison Squate Garden
Five and Ten Cent Store to Open Saturday in city
The Black-Hansen company, owner of a nationwide chain of five and ten cent shops, plans a new store on Gus Commercial Street this Saturday Web 7. The Jeavitt Johnson National Ink company owns the building. remodeling is underway. Groesbeck named real dent manager and will relocate his family from Omaha. Timek-Hangen maintains Grand Island, Nebraska headquarters.
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Black-Hansen Company
Gus Commercial Street
Jeavitt-Johnson National Ink Company
Groesbeck
Omaha
Timek-Hangen Company
Grand Island
Neb
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