Beck Sees Home Rule Lost Through Day Amendment
James M. Beck of New York argued that adoption of the eighteenth and fortieth amendments impaired home rule, calling the move a threat to republic survival. He spoke at Washington birthday ceremonies, urging public sentiment to defend constitutional basics amid changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Washington
James M. Beck
New York
United States
Republic
Washington, D. C
Congress
George Washington
Slimani Congress
Building code called too drastic by real estate board
Real estate board members and contractors say the city’s new building code imposes heavy hardship on small builders. A committee including WH Howrey M J Palmer Burton E B Wilson and Arthur C Cole will investigate and report with recommendations to modify the code. Estimates place extra costs for working plans at 100 to 260 dollars per home. Cement and furnace men share the view. Delays arose from the lack of a building inspector appointment at the last city council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Estate Board
real @state board
WH. Howrey
M. J. Palmer
Burton EB. Wilson
Arthur C. Cole
State bill to fund comforts for soldiers en route home
Des Moines reports a $56,000 appropriation bill to provide comforts for Homesick Town soldiers at U S ports while en route to their homes. The measure, introduced by Rep J B Weaver of Polk County, revises guidance from a letter by J B Sullivan of Des Moines, now president of the Iowa Society of New York, who urged establishing a social center for Jewish heroes in New York similar to such meeting places in other states. The plan seeks a state grant to support morale and welfare as troops return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
United States
J. B. Weaver
Polk
J. B. Sullivan
Towa Society of New York
Goo. Ding
Sullivan
New York City
Mayor Thompson Returns From Legislature Hearing
Mayor R C G Thompson returned to his office after a hearing on the public utilities bill pending in the legislature. He notes changes were made to the draft by the League of Municipalities committee before presenting to the House. The health committee chair is named Thompson, and city officials A E Johnson and Mrs J were hosts to Speaker Arch W McFarlane guests, staying over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C G. Thompson
League of Municipaliies
A “Thompson
Cordial Spirit Tvansivete Iy
Waterloo
A. E. Johnson
Jot
Embir
Areh W. McFarlane
Houser and Mouser Return from California
J T Mouser secretary of the M C A came back this morning from Long Beach with Mrs Houser. He spoke at the First Christian church last Sunday about Towan life in California. He noted a Towan picnic planned in Los Angeles and reported large attendance at the prior picnic. Oranges and grapefruit are plentiful in the fruit belt as a bumper crop looks likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Mouser
the. M. C. A
Iaing Beach
Houser
West
Laliguth
Touser
First Christian Church
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Thrur
Kingsley school to rise on Prospect Hill at Sunset road
The new Kingsley school will be brick and Bedford stone with a tile roof atop a 125 by 55 foot building on Prospect Hill near Prospect boulevard and Sunset road. It will be fireproof with eight grade rooms for 40 pupils each, basement gymnasium, domestic science and manual training, ample showers, lockers, and a playground, built by Lauritzen Construction at over 70000 dollars. J G Ralplou is the architect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsley School
Prospect Hill
Prospect Boulevard
Sunset Road
Lauritzen Construction Company
J. G. Ralplou
Father Declares He Hasn't Seen His 18 Month Old Child
An 18 month old child is cited in divorce suits with unusual claims from John A. Mauross who states he has never seen the child, does not know its sex or name, and complains his wife has barred access. The suit follows a marriage at Independence with dates uncertain, while other cases include Hazel M. Moore seeking divorce from James N. Moore for cruel treatment and Mabel L Warner seeking separation from Hal C. Warner with custody asked for an 18 year old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mauross
Independence
Margaret
L. Mauross
Hazel M. Moore
James N. Moore
Galena
Mori P. Banister
Tyne St. Banister
Asa E. Burch
Anna Burch
Jane
Mabel L Warner
Hal C. Warner
Prophetstown, Jr
County Food Administrators Released From Duty
Formal release of all county food administrators ends their duties under the federal program. J. W. Deems notes a state force of about 40 specialists plus 145 county admins, 1 460 agents, 115 women’s committee chairs, and 6 000 local leaders aided by many departments and groups. The letter praises loyalty and energy in promoting Hoover’s program and Iowa’s achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Deews
Svrites
Deems
Iowa
Citizens of Law
Hoover
Lieut Lloyd Althouse Writes From Nice France
In a leave letter from France dated January 30, Lieut. Lloyd Althouse reports visits to Monte Carlo and Monaco, praising the beauty of the Riviera. He describes Almond trees in bloom, orange and olive trees, palm groves, and the seaside hotel milieu at Nice including a casino repurposed as a dancing pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Althouse
Lloyd Althouse
France
Westminster
Nice
Italy
Monte Carlo
Monaco
Prince’s Palace
Menton
Paris
Congressman In Waterloo Asked About Federal Building
Congressman from Delaware Mr. VM. Kelly advised Waterloo on federal building conditions. Mr. Sweet said he was unaware of contested conditions and would seek definite information. He promised to introduce a bill authorizing construction if the Public Buildings committee frames it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VM. Kelly
Gurton &. Sweet
Waterloo
Sweet
Fivm
Revenue agent to assist taxpayers at courthouse for three weeks
A revenue agent will be at the courthouse for three weeks starting Monday to help with income tax returns. Blanks will be available for individual incomes under 4000, with larger returns and corporate forms delayed, likely within a week. An auto advertorial notes cash purchases and trade-ins at Auto Exchange, promoting genuine value.
School Dental Clinic Reopens With Red Cross Help
The school dental clinic reopened yesterday morning with Dr. G. H. Hospers in charge. It will operate six half days weekly, with nurses Bell and Douglas inspecting every child and sending cases to the clinic as needed. Rooms in the Lafayette building are used, Red Cross funds the space, and the Social Welfare league provides equipment. Maintenance is funded by both school districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Hospers
Sheldon
Bell
Douglas
Lafayette
Red Cross
Social Welfare League
Boards of Education
Subscriptions to fourth liberty loan near seven billion
Washington Feb 22 AP reports that fourth liberty loan subscriptions reach 6 993 073 1 0 0 according to late treasury figures. The loan total announced as closed stood at 6 999 000. Fire alarms note auto theft risk and quick chases. an overheated furnace prompts warnings. Ads urge auto purchases for cash and insure with Bronson agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Treasury
County Engineer Petition Sparks County Board Debate
petitions circulate along Whitney road seek reappointment of county highway engineer Barber backing federal and state aid paving. board fends off clash by inviting bids. Nelson of Toledo initially wins then protests trigger reevaluation. Barber remains a top Iowa engineer per highway commission officials and may seek local work in 1919 while staying in Prospect Hills home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taki Nathan
Barber de Nated
Medfox
Whitney Road
Garber
Barber
eMeet
Nelson
Toledo
Town Highway Commission
Friends
Iowa
Iowa Highway Commission
Barter
J. W. Holden
T. H. Mac Ponard
Highway Commission
O. K
Prospect Hills
Stunt Day Program Promises Rotarian Entertainment
Rotarians plan a lively Monday Stunt Day with Roy Shoemaker as stunt chair and a luncheon program of arranged feats. J T Houser, YMCA representative, returns from California to help coordinate convention preparations for 180 club members contributing $100 each. The Salt Lake City invite will extend to Waterloo members for the June national convention in the Mormon tabernacle. Sick man becomes insane. O E Madsen, about 50, hospitalized after violent dementia in Waterloo while en route to Monisina. insanity commissioners to examine the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
A. &. Haswelb
Roy Shoemaker
J.T. Houser
California
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Theity
Houser
Watersloo
Mormon Tabernacle
O. E. Madsen
Monsinna
St. Paul
Waterloo
WOUNDS OF AUER FATAL DEPUTY KILLED OUTRIGHT
Munich riots erupt after the assassination of Bavarian premier Eisner. Officials report Minister of the Interior Auer mortally wounded. deputy Ossel killed, Garres and Jalreis wounded as crowds demand revenge and press protection amid martial law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auer
American Forces in North Russia Losses Detail
The report notes 192 American casualties up to date with 8 officers among them and 34 missing in action since the campaign began. It states most missing are dead or lost in woods, while some captives may exist near Vologda or Moscow. The losses reflect under 4 percent of forces involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Russia
Vologda
Moscow
Army transports Henderson Orizaba reach New York with troops
The Army transports Henderson and Orizaba arrived from Bordeaux carrying 77 officers and 4,203 men. Detachments include convalescents and casual company No. 33 headed for Camp Grant, with 86, 6S, 84 and other units. Orizaba lists six batteries of the 324th field artillery for Camp Dix. Manchuria, arriving from St. Nachare, brings 4,447 troops including the 70th and 71st coast artillery regiments. 867 are wounded or sick, but only 1¢ are serious cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Henderson
Orizaba
Bordeaux
Camp Grant
324Th Field Artillery
Dairy Cattle Congress Set to Be Greatest Show Yet
Plans for the 1919 Dairy Cattle Congress promise a record event with postwar interest boosting exhibits. The Belgian horse show will join the congress at Waterloo, with new barns planned for horses and cattle. A Mississippi valley campaign will urge farmers to send exhibits for the Sept 22 to 28 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cattle Congress
Mississippi Valley
IERLIN WEST DIES AT PLAINFIELD AT 87
IERLIN WEST aged 87 died yesterday at his home here after a brief illness from pneumonia and erysipelas He and Nancy Townsend married 63 years ago came to Plainfield where they bought government land and lived there until retirement Then they moved to town He was a member of the M church a temperance worker and attended patriotic events Funeral services will be tomorrow with burial at Willow Lawn cemetery He is survived by the widow a son Amos a daughter Mrs Anna Miller and several grandchildren and great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miainfield
Orrin West
Baptist Church
Amos
Anna Miller
Witlow Lawn Cemetery
Nitro
W. Va
Waterloo
War Department
Washington
Labor Envoys Submit Berne Resolutions to Lloyd George
British premier Lloyd George met the Berne labor and socialist delegation at Downing Street with Lord Curzon, President of the Council, present. Resolutions covered responsibility for the war, the league of nations, territorial questions, and an international labor charter, plus prisoners of war and a democracy versus dictatorship debate. A call for a commission to investigate Russia was supported. A thorough discussion followed and the premier signaled agreement with the issues raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd George
Downing, Street
Berne
Lord Curzon of
Kecheston
League of Nations
Russia
Ea Chamber
Ruhr clashes claim 17 killed near Bottrop
Berlin reports government troops reinforced in the Ruhr against Spartacans as Glabbeck and Bottrop area gears for decisive action. In Rattron on Wednesday, 17 people were killed and over 30 wounded amid the fighting. French shoemakers revive old method to tan leather from cabalt skins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Spartacans
Ruhr
Glabbeck
Bottrop
Rattron
City Weighs Consolidating Waterloo Schools
Interest in merging the two city school districts has revived after A T Hukiti, longtime West district principal, resigned. Supporters plan a petition for voter passage at the coming election. Arguments favor economy and streamlined textbooks under a single system, while preserving high school rivalry and local identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Hukiti
West District
Waterloo
Tle
Evans Bill Targets Criminal Syndicalism in Iowa
Des Moines report notes Senator Evans of Butler proposes outlawing the advocacy of criminal syndicalism in Iowa with felony penalties up to ten years in prison or a $6000 fine. The measure also covers planning meetings and hall bookings, while Capt. Ben Gibson urges returning soldiers be eased back into civilian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
Evans
Butler County
Ben Gibson
Corning
Gibson
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity and Vitality
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for blood cleansing and the treatment of scrofula eczema and other skin troubles. It claims to aid debility from illness and stress, touts Hood's Pills as a stomach tonic and digestive cathartic, and suggests benefits for men women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Desolate Nitro WV serves as remnant of vast munitions project
The Nitro plant once planned to employ 300000 workers and power a huge war effort. After the armistice, operations ceased and thousands departed. Now only clerks and guards remain as inventories are taken and tiny sections repurposed. Officials consider razing surrounding bunkers to prevent fires.
Still Relatives Sought for Farm Accident Victim Charles Ashley
Relatives remain unlocated after Charles Ashley died in a farm accident at the F B Wilkens farm in Ienesea township. His body rests at Hile Nan & Gindt mortuary while further investigation proceeds. Ashley had worked on the Wilkens farm a week earlier through the state employment bureau and had prior work near Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ashley
F. B. Wilkens
Ienesea
Hilenan & Gindt
Ashley
Wilkens Farm
State
Federal Employment Bureau
Sioux City
Isoviets Declare Bavaria Their Party Republic
Berlin reports Bavaria was proclaimed a soviet republic by soldiers and workers councils in Munich according to Vossisch Zeitung. Separately, U S coal transport rules were suspended allowing continued Tidewater Coal Exchange operations by agreement of shippers and the rail administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isoviets
Bavaria
Associated Press
Berlin
Munich
Vossisch Zeitung
COA
The
Washington, D. C
Tidewater
Tidewate Coal Exchange
Fuel Administration
Also Mentioned on This Page
Begk
MR. and
Mrs. Houser
Kingsley
Kingsley “School
Ieut
Tim
HL Phillips
Isa Porte City
Randolph Street
Tulare
BG. Nesbit
Williston Avenue
Fred Brown
Fred L. Nimball Company
W. Stith
Arthur C. Gale
John C. Knudsen
Hudson
Richard Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Eagle Center
Bronson’ Insurance Agency
Nathan B. Barber
Jan
Munky
Kurt Eissner
Chamber
Foreign Office
Eisner
Suooled
Stevenge
Dnike
Imvarigus
Oesel
Err Garres
War Office
Jalreis
Manchuria
Dairy Cattle Congress
Ierlin West
Plainfield
Britain
Curieat
Evans’ Bill
Comanche Duke
Comanche
Erath
Texas
Ranger District
L. B. Comer
C. B Woops
Gashter
Webb
Art Smith
SteelBdause
Commanche-Duke Oil Company
Pame - Amatess
Commanche-Duke Ot
G. E. Moore
Wallingford
C. 5
Mules, Riceville
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!