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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1920

Page

12

Holland May Help Kaiser Go Elsewhere Says Note

The Associated Press reports in The Hague that Britain France and Italy favor moving former Emperor William away from the German frontier possibly to the Dutch East Indies if Holland declines to surrender him. The allied note to Holland stresses avoidance of setting a dangerous precedent while noting Germany’s difficulties in extraditing those with older, broader responsibilities.

Associated Press Hague William Gerigan Butea Island Holland Germany Prins Supreme Allied Council London Withiam Europe Dutch Masti Indies Berlin Ga ¥ Wette K. Landon Allied Supremie Council Willian Lloyd George Noite Adriatic

Five Brothers Held in Panama as Assassins

Panama reports the arrest of Sagel and his four brothers for the assassination of Gov. Perrigault of Chirigni province. The incident followed a dispute over squatters and land owner W. G. Chase, with the father reportedly expelled from Las Gajas before the governor was killed.

Panama Associated Frees Sagel Perrigault Chirigni W. G. Chase Las Gajas

Y W C A Council Plans Meetings for Visiting Secretary

The Federal Council of YWCA clubs in the city plans events around visiting Secretary Miss Marie Foulkes of New York City, guest speaker Feb 17 19. Activities include dinners, federation supper, and an informal party with her address at each step.

Federal Council Y. W. G.7a Association Miss Marie Foulkes New York City Miss Foulkes Council Miss Poulkes Helen Beavers Minneapolis Vesper Publicix Lenora Feely Federation Bernice Pilson J. L. Buechele W.C. A

Delegates to Rural School Conference Plan Longer Stay

Cedar Falls reports several reading educators from across the country plan to attend the national rural school conference next week. They will visit consolidated schools at Orange, Hudson, and Jesup Monday and may stay through Tuesday to learn as much as possible about how these schools function. Delegates expected range from 600 to 800.

Cedar Falls Orange Hudson Jesup Hey Rangain

City in Brief: Local Notes and Arrivals

City in Brief reports visitors to St Clair and nearby towns, funeral travel, a return to work after illness, a lecture by Robert Graham at Masonic temple, a binding company presentation in Waterloo, and a local street caution about heavy trucks. It also notes J H Steely’s visit to a Los Angeles Chamber exhibit and upcoming events at Majestic and an Eastern Star colonial party at Masonic hall.

Roger Bremer Home’ Building & Loan Association Robert Graham Wil Masonic Temple William J. Ditkinson National Binding Machine Company New York City Fowler Company H. EH. Will J. H. Steely Waterloo Southern California Los Angeles Majestic Orpheum Waterton Chanter Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall

Consumptive Shoots Wife and Self in Minnesota Home

In St Paul on February 14, William Smith shot his wife at 268 Belmont street as she brought him breakfast. She is seriously wounded in the back. Smith, despondent over tuberculosis, shot himself in the head after firing on his wife. He died shortly after.

St. Paul Minn William Smith Belmont Street City Hospital Smith Ines Korea Shimonorcht Strait

Local Obituaries and Deaths in Waterloo Area

Mortuary notices report the deaths of Friedrich Gustav Kretzschmar aged 68 at 1007 Franklin Street following a week long pneumonia illness. Survived by widow Emelie and four children. Funeral Monday Feb 16 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Also obituary items for A D Sweitzer 1892 prior funeral plans in Robins Iowa and Ethel Alma Engleman child with diphtheria death at 312 Peek Street. Mrs William F Mohlis 38 at Linden Avenue. and Mrs Jasper Stockwell, 2 0 died at St Francis Hospital from cancer born Missouri. all with details on survivors and funeral arrangements.

Friedrick G. Kretschmar Friedrich Gustav Kretzschmar Franklin Street Mr. Kretzschmar Mitwelda Saxony Germany America Waterloo Emelie Hempel Kretzschmar Bats Wy Owemaur A. D. Sweitzer Grange Township Carlisle Neb Hubert Dollie Bear Daniel Bear Robins Ira Grosby N. D Albert W. E. Flory McPherson Ian Edgar Roth- Tock Holmsville H. E B. Blough Ethel Alma Engleman A. H. Engleman Peekstreet Fairview Akron John Ray Robert Ernest Mable Colesburg Emma William F. Mohlis Linden Avenue Jasper Stockwell St. Francis Hospital Missouri Oakland Avenue O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary Clarksville Drs. W George G. Dennett My. Bennett Reamery County Dumont G. Wooodell J. Springer Uma Spriger Oldsat Wedeking Berkeley Bristow Fia Monthe Pneumonie Klelman Citly Miller H. D. Miller Lloyd Pfalugeraff Mian City Tlo Miler Martan

Laches of Affection Sparks $20,000 Suit in Iowa Court

Louis A. Dunker sues Harry F. Freedman in district court claiming $20,000 damages for alienation of his wife Leah Allan Dunker. The complaint, filed Friday, alleges Freedman pursued Mrs. Dunker in Waterloo after the 1910 marriage in Rock Island, wooing her through dances, gifts, and attentions, leading to a disrupted home. Two counts seek $10,000 each for loss of companionship and for alleged wanton seduction.

Harry Freedman Louis A. Dunker Dunker Louis Dunker Leah Allan Rock Island Waterloo Mr. Dunker Mrs. Dunker Jis P. H. Frank

Damages Sought in Libel Suit Over Iowa Homestead Articles

Woodworth Clu of Davenport sues publisher James Pierce for 205000 damages in district court alleging libel from articles in the Iowa Homestead between March 14 1918 and April 24 1919 alleging corruption in Crum s handling of state funds for the Panama Pacific exposition. Miss Almina Winifred Donahoe and Andrew F McNeilly wed at St Joseph s rectory. couple to live in Waterloo with McNeilly employed by Burroughs Adding Machine. witnesses Sorace Van Metre and Paul McGeheran.

Des Moines Woodworth Clu Davenport James Pierce Iowa Homestead Jum Crum Almina Winifred Donahoe Andrew F. McNeily J. J. Slattery St. Joseph’s McNeilly Black Hawk

Roosevelt Memorial meeting postponed due to speaker’s absence

C H McNider of Mason City, slated as speaker for the Roosevelt Memorial association, could not attend last night because of a late train. The meeting, caused by Carleton Sias, was postponed and will be held later.

M'Nider C. H. McNider Mason City Roosevelt Memorial Association Carleton Sias

Man drunk on wood alcohol wakes in jail

G. P. Aran of Savanna Illinois imbibed denatured wood alcohol, was arrested by Waterloo police, and woke in the city jail feeling fine though lacking appetite. The incident recalls other local notes as reports mention a dance at St Marys hall and a card party by Women of the Rosary.

G. P. Aran Savanna Ill Ryan William Jennings Bryan Viola Watural Storm Lake M. Delagardelle Raymond St Mary's Bail Sn Women of the Rosary Nodality St. Mary's Hall

Cabinet Session Shows Friction Over Wilson’s Illness

Cabinet members convened at Secretary Lansing’s call to assess President Wilson’s health amid rumors of incapacity. Dr Grayson stated Wilson was able to discharge duties, while questions about authority and the cabinet’s purpose led to an abrupt, unresolved meeting. Lansing later left the cabinet, hinting at deeper policy rifts especially over foreign affairs and the Mexican policy.

Lansley Thei Congross Shera Wisalk Pico Vigo Marshall Det Pall Republican New Mexico Lunstog Preglem Garfield Jay Taylor Fillmore Wilson Tumulty Lansing Grayson Lansing Jis Dr. Grayson White House Slate Mere Figerthead William Jan John Bassett Moore Germany Wilgan Carranza

Lansing Resignation Turmoil Shakes Wilson Administration

Washington dispatch details Secretary Lansing's resignation amid disputes with President Wilson and Tumulty. It notes Criticisms from Prather Mether and Fletcher on Mexican policy, plus calls for a successor, with John W. Davis and Polk discussed. Letters between Wilson and Lansing ordered printed. Baker remains silent.

Fletcher Prather Metcher Mexico Maxiean Pulley Boller Lansing Pletcher Letcher Bullit Kove Lowaver Associated Press State Department Conninaut White House Lansing-Wilson Tetters Shonmuelyes Tumalty Polk Davis John W. Davis London Aga Wilsonwill White Toanse O Merals Porter Wilson House Foreign Alfaira Committee Langsing Senate Brandagee Connecticut Baker Cleveland

Democrats First To Greet Women At County Convention

A Black Hawk Iowa county convention welcomed women delegates and endorsed Woodrow Wilson’s equal suffrage stance. The meeting re elected Miller as county chairman and Horace Van Metre as secretary, with credentials relaxed to admit all members. J C Murtagh delivered an uplifting speech predicting a full Democratic county ticket victory in November.

Tage Ashley John Kane J. C. Murtagh K. Bales F F. Simpson William Jennings Bryan W. A. Reed M. H. Kel B. Shearn Black Hawk County Iowa Ealn Woodrow Wil- 80W League of Nations Pnrov Miller Horace van Metre Marst Murtagh J J.C. Murtagh

U S Plans to Fetch Back 12 000 Poles Near Warsaw

Washington February 14 The sonata adopted a joint resolution urged by Secretary Baker authorizing the War Department to bring back about 12 000 U S residents of Polish origin who served in the Polish Legions in France and are held in concentration camps near Warsaw The move aims to avert serious difficulties and possible mutiny among the troops.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Baker War Department United States Polisd Legion France Warsaw Hallord Bakery Wadeworth Gald

Independence Boy Scouts Week Recap at Local Events

Independence Ya Feb 14 Boy Scout week highlights at the Baptist church Memorial hall and Memorial events. Activities include a Sunday pledge renewal, a Mothers Day program, a banquet with speakers, and a Saturday march. Equipment gifts pledged and a fire truck purchase planned. Farmers Institute returns next week with exhibits and premiums. Sons of Veterans form auxiliary with a charter ceremony and supper planned at Memorial hall.

Independence Baptist Church Burris & Booner Boy Scouts Memorial Hall Messia Sterling Luther M. Roberts W. Pletcher Milton Kuehner B. Hovey A. G. Beatty TW. I. C Cty Council Sons of Veterans Gertrude Wright Auxiliary

Obituaries and marriage notices from Fredericksburg area

Funeral service for William Bee held at Baptist church with Rev Garnerfolk officiating. Mr and Mrs Edwin Mueller welcomed a son, Tob. 5. Wilma Morrin and Myron Hulburt wed at ME parsonage on Feb 6. Elizabeth DeVries and Jean Carmantz married at her parents home with Mr and Mrs DeVrier in attendance.

Fredericksburg Willam Bee Baptist Church Ur Garfolk Ray Rm - Bom Edwin Mueller Tob Wilma Morrin Myron Hulburt Hawkeya ME. Parsonage Simnar Sohleottieliting

Pink Pills touted as cure for neurasthenia in Dubuque notice

A testimonial from Mrs. Clara Buehlmeyer of Dubuque endorses Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for neurasthenia. She describes dizziness, poor appetite, and weakness improving after two weeks, urging others to obtain the medicine and request the free booklet. The notice cautions neurasthenia worsens without proper treatment.

Clara Buehlmeyer Southern Avenue Dubuque Town Dr. Williams

Shell Rock High School Lincoln Program Falls Short?

Sueld, Texas February 14 shell rock high school staged a Lincoln program in the auditorium Thursday. The girls lecture club sang Gettysburg address by Earl Bell spoke, a piano duet performed by five young women. The sophomore class presented a trial scene from Merchant of Venice. Velma Martin read, a negro comedy followed, concluding with the sleep club performance.

Sueld Shell Rock Shell Rock High Achnol Lincoln Lec Club Gettyabung Earl Bell Velma Martin Slee Club

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