Austria Refuses to Fight Russia, German Rift Deepens
Washington dispatch reports Austria-Hungary will stay out of any military action against Russia. Premier Baron von Seydier reiterates on Feb 2 5 that Austria-Hungary will not send troops into Ukraine and will seek peace talks with Romania. The note details tensions between Vienna and Berlin as Germany moves to press the war, while Austrian leaders emphasize separation from German plans.
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Washington
D. C
Germany
Austria
Russia
France
Russea II
Baron von Seydier
Austria- Hungary
Rougoanis
Ukrainia
Charlie
William
Austria-Hungary
Charles I
Ludendorf
Quartermuarter
Ayna
Vienna
Berlin
Hertiing
Ludendorff
Bourmania
Seidler
Bulgaria
Urea
Hoarding Is Not True Patriotism in Wartime Rationing Debate
Economic authorities urge keeping money in circulation and buying non essentials as a patriotic duty to support the war effort. They warn hoarding and denying luxuries could close stores, stop factories, and cost jobs, endangering financial life.
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Bet
Statix
Advica
Temperatures Reported for February 28
Supplied by Huchanan Optical Co. Readings show midnight 2.0 and noon 10 with daytime highs and nighttime lows listed in scattered figures. Erroneous OCR fragments mix years 1914 1920 1927 1927 and values 89 44 42 25 30 22 28 across periods.
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Huchanan Optical Co
Ralph B. Slippy
Ravens
Renee
Lost Navy Tug Cherokee Found Unseaworthy
Philadelphia February 28 Rear Admiral Tappan began an investigation into the sinking of the naval tug Cherokee off the Maryland coast. Twenty nine crew members were lost including Lieutenant Edward N Newell commander of the vessel. Wives claim the Cherokee was repeatedly warned as unsafe and should not have sailed.
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Philadelphia
Admitral Tappan
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Washington
Junior Liew
Edward N. Newell
Maryland
Lieut. Newell
Elvira Martin
A. A. Martin
Ming
Gumperg Arrives to Take Tang at Wage Hearing
Sammel Gumperg president of the American Federation of Labor arrived in Chicago to testify for stockyards workers in the wage arbitration. He is expected to plead for the basic eight hour day and higher wages. Officials from Kansas City Omaha and Sioux City were authorized to inspect packer plants today. William Farris Morris & Co. first witness with wage statistics. John Fitzpatrick urged federal action citing Armour statement on insufficient inspectors. Telegraph urged Congress investigation or referral to the federal trade commission.
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Chicago
Sammel Gumpers
American Federation
Kansas City
Omaha
Sioux City
Amalgamated Meat Cutter
William Farris
Morris & Co
Tle
Morris
John Fitzpatrick
Chicago Federation of Labor
United States
Hamilton Lewis
Washington
John WD
O’hern
Armour & Co
Fitzpatrick
O'Hern
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Three Convicts Escape State Prison After Guard Murder
Jefferson City, Feb 28. Fl Jenkins, guard at the state prison, was killed this morning as two convicts Kenneth Brawer and David Bartlett, with a third they released, escaped after binding and stabbing Jenkins. The trio fled after climbing a prison wall. Kenny is from Kansas City serving eight years, Bartlett six years for felonious assault, and Brawer five years for robbery.
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Jefferson City
Fl Jenkins
Minti State Prison
Jenkins
Kenneth Brawer
David Bartlett
Denalguard
Convic
Jon Kenny
Thever
Jasper County
Bartlett
Cooper County
Kenny
Kansas City
Cyclonic Storm Near Iola Causes Plant Damage
A cyclonic storm struck Tola and Carlisle area late last night, destroying smelting plants and causing long telephone and telegraph pole outages. Southeast Kansas rail traffic slowed as towns became isolated, with rumors of extensive damage amid a 50 mile per hour hurricane and large hail.
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Kans
City
Tola
Kan
Carlisle
Kansas
Tts
Soldier Killed and Wounded in Barracks Explosion
Honolulu report lists Corporal Jota Simmons of Piermont, S. killed instantly while Captain Pete son and Lieutenant W. Witmna were injured. Three sergeants and three officers suffered minor injuries when a grenade exploded at Seofold barracks. The blast arose from two live bombs in a box mistaken for dummies.
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Honolulu
Jota Simmons
Piermont
Peteson
W. Witmna
Jured Serinusir
Sisver
Lumbermen of Iowa Open Annual Session
The article reports on the Iowa lumbermen’s annual session with speeches stressing strong leadership, consistent advertising, and unity. It highlights Gov. W. L. Harding’s patriotic address and Senator Frank A. Chase’s remarks on patriotism, teamwork, and postwar civic duties. It covers election plans, next meeting venue, and the Waterloo theatre event for the night.
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Dumber
Gladjie
Mahy
Aunt Grace Wilson Dies at 91 in Cedar Rapids
Grace Wilson, aunt of James Wilson former secretary of agriculture, died in Cedar Rapids today at age 91. Born in Scotland she lived in Iowa since 1880 as part of a Tama County Scotch colony established that year.
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Tama
Cedar Rapids
Grace Wilson
James Wilson
Scotland
Towa
Blackmailer of Atlanta Mayor Sent Up a Year
Atlanta, Ga. Mrs Margaret Hirsch accused of attempting to blackmail 500000 from Asa G. Candler Atlanta's 67 year old multi millionaire mayor will be tried here tomorrow J W Cook a local real estate man indicted with Hirsch was convicted yesterday of a similar charge and sentenced to a year on the chain gang and fine of 1000 Cook's conviction followed a short trial and a new trial motion was filed court set March 16 for a hearing Cook remains jailed on 3006 bond
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Atlanta
Margaret Hirsch
Asa G. Candler
J. W. Cook
Cook
Des Moines in Brief Stamp Uncertain Several Local Items
City notes report Fred S. Pettit in Des Moines on business while Miss Florence Murray returns from the East. Mrs. F. A. Beppler visits Burlington after a stop with Mrs. John Boeger. John Boening visits South Bend and Elkhart, Ind. J. S. Tuthieu to speak before Iowa State Baptist officers. Jennie S. Bird records 39 filings, total 802 since January. February licenses show 48 issued. A Fifth and Water raid leads to arrests for disorderly conduct. Mrs. Joe Slashman and two children return from Marshalltown after a week with Mrs. Louis Schultz. Father and Son banquet set for March 6 at the M G A with a full program of speakers.
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Fred S. Pettit
Des Moines
Florence Murray
Black’s Millinery
F. A. Beppler
Burlington
John Boeger
John Boening
Fifth Street West
South Bend
Elkhart
Ind
Tuthifi
Todlay
Iowa State Baptist Association
Jennie S. Bird
Cupid
Black Hawk County
Fifth and
Water Streets
W. X. Brown
Maggie White
Joe Slashman
Marshalltown
Louis Schultz
Sixth Street
Slashmen
Sinn Felners Torn American Flags in Galway Street
London reports Sinn Felners seized and tore American flags carried by two boys in Galway. police unable to prevent such acts as unrest flares in Ireland. Henry Duke backs the Irish convention and predicts lawlessness stems from an organized conspiracy. wealthy western families flee to Dublin.
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London
Lawleesneas
Sinn Felners
Ireland
Isa
Galway
Henry Duke
Dublin
Henry Asks Ald of Congress in Packers Probe
Chicago reports that Henry asks Congress for inquiry into meat packing and suggests bacon samples be prepared for federal authorities. Reynolds explains he has woollen manufacturer ties and defends open dealings with government departments amid hearings on packers.
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Henry
Ald
Congress
Packers
Epec Eesary
Reynolds
Chicago
James B. Reynolds
Repubican National Committee
John C. Byersman
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Federal Trade Commission
Honey For Lee Commission
Eversman
Wilson & Co
Eversmen
Hversman
the Treasury
Miss Carrie Knott Dies After Prolonged Illness in Waverly
Miss Carrie Knott of Waverly died at her home at midnight after about two years of illness and a Sunday operation by a surgeon from Chicago. Survived by two brothers John in Waverly and Alfred on a near town farm, two sisters Miss Marian Knott and Mrs Charles Ford of Waverly. Her father served as United States marshal for several years. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 p.m. in Waverly.
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Waverly. In
Carrie Knott
Waverly
Pierce Milton S. Pierce funeral services held in Mount Auburn
Funeral services for Milton S. Pierce were conducted at his Mount Auburn home with burial in the family plot in the community cemetery beside his wife and children. Services in Waterloo, led by Rev. J. H. Vagey, at the Allen Street home featured a trio of singers, Mrs. Welker, Mrs. Murphy, and Miss Bernice Manning.
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Milliox
February fire calls show minor damage and furnace causes
Twenty seven fire calls occurred in February with one false alarm and property damage totaling 710 dollars excluding the Galloway loss. Most incidents stemmed from overheated furnaces and defective chimneys. The prior February saw 61 calls with 5 242 dollars in damage, and last month had 62 alarms.
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Galloway
Short Course for Gardeners to Continue This Friday
Professor Cunningham of the extension department at Iowa State College will continue the short course for home gardeners with a lecture Friday evening in West High Auditorium and another Saturday at the YMCA. The Civic Department of the Woman's Club sponsors in cooperation with agencies promoting increased food production. Lectures are free and open to all ages including children with gardens.
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Cunningham
Extension
Iowa State College
Ames
West High
Civic Department of the
Woman's Club
Cartoonist Robert Carter Dies Suddenly in Philadelphia
Robert Carter, prominent cartoonist for the Philadelphia Press, died suddenly in a hospital after a sudden illness. The 42 year old artist, whose work was widely seen nationwide, was rushed to hospital late last night. The Courier urges readers to place want ads before the largest audience.
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Philadelphia
Robert Carter
Philadelphia Press
Carter
Russell Lectures on Russia and War Spirit in Iowa
Russell criticizes German propaganda and praises Allied unity. He argues Russia may fight but needs weapons, lauds prohibition in Russia, and urges Americans to back democracy. At a Waterloo luncheon he warns Germany challenges American morals and urges employers to support the war effort. Governor Harding commends and promotes wartime resolve and local war garden efforts.
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America
Russell
Russia
Sam
Russel
National Council
Spore
Commercial Club
Germany
United States
Decaus
Republi
Gov. Harding
Mr. Russell
W. L. Harding
Waterloo
Iowa
Harding
Sam Watis
Berlin
Matron Barr's February Workload in Waterloo
Police Matron Myrtle Barr was among the town's busiest figures in February. She handled 28 visits to homes to investigate complaints, attended 38 business calls, cared for nine women and juvenile prisoners, searched two females, secured positions for five women and two boys, and conducted regular inspections of public dance halls, interurban stations, and passenger depots.
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Myrtle Barr
Waterloo
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