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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
9
Italian papers weigh in on eastern policy and Syria and Armenia as the peace conference nears decisions on Asia Minor. French and Syrian delegates are seen pushing for a broadened French influence, with a delay risk for the peace conference if eastern questions stall progress.
Pvt. Corliss Bartlett of Co G 168th Infantry arrives in Waterloo for furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Bartlett. Bartlett, wounded in October, will seek treatment at Fort Des Moines after his leave. He is noted as the first man from his company to return to Waterloo after serving in France with Rainbow division. Also awaiting deployment news, Pvt Roy Henningsen of old Co B is due at Camp Dodge after overseas service and gassing and wounds at Chateau Thierry.
Charles Leversee 76 died at Sartori Memorial hospital Cedar Falls after abdominal surgery. A Civil War veteran who settled on the same Mount Vernon Township farm since arriving in Black Hawk county in the early 1850s, he is survived by his widow and three children, Mrs. Charles Wambaugh, Guy, and Archie.
Washington reports that appropriations are needed to pay for a brigate property destroyed in New Jersey by explosions at the Gillespie shell loading point, with an estimate nearing GIRO. Paris notes 2000 French soldiers entered Budapest per Zurich telegram. Paderewski artefact celebration crowd collapse kills 83. Father Vladimir Tadore, head of the Society, gains permission to reside in Tatly Simsing Michigan. The Michigan legislature revises an amendment to the Planned States constitution reviling for a tiry nation.
Uncle Harry hosts a discussion with Joe Jimmy and Helen about aviation progress from England to India. He notes post office air mail routes, future trunk lines, and anti forest fire planes. The talk highlights rapid pilots’ training and air travel reshaping daily life and commerce.
A wartime note recalls a 100 mph bomber and a 167 foot wingspan, while references to a giant world’s largest seaplane spark ideas of Atlantic service. Prominent figures predict aerial liners with promenades will soon link distant nations, boosting peace and global understanding.
New York police report a 9 year old Luigi Rapalo accused by storekeeper Julius Lewis of kidnapping and locking him in a cellar for 40 hours from Saturday night to Sunday afternoon. Lewis, 29, held on $4500 bail for examination. he pleads not guilty. The boy says his mother sent him to buy a vase, Lewis allegedly struck him and confined him to deter punishment. Lewis denies the charges, claiming the boy fabricated the story to excuse tardiness.
Chicago on January 3 a flirtatious Lydia Grieger was chased by Patrolman Warold Foss after a minor incident near detention, ending at a police station. Louis Berger, a suspect cruising for 17 months, claimed he would marry Lydia, who returned home weepy.
Captain Neil Jackson arrives in Waterloo for a ten day furlough after sixteen months away. He oversees depot inspection candors in Brooklyn and remarks on government reforms and the value of army experience. He will remain east until relief, likely around March 10, before returning to Waterloo.
A meeting of the Iowa Butter makers association in Marshalltown discusses the recent United States administration butter standard. Officials argue the increased minimum butterfat raises prices and burdens consumers while complicating competition with substitutes. dairymen push for relief through lower costs and prices. Local attendees include a city resident.
Ministers of Waterloo and vicinity with their families will attend an annual mid winter devotional conference at Plymouth Congregational Church Monday. The program opens at 8 34 a m with Rev A C Oncian and Rev C J Ins leading song. Lunch is served at noon by Plymouth church women and the afternoon session starts at 1 15 p m. The study centers on the book of Ephsians with papers on Modern church history by Rev Fred J Clark and Rev J W Marsan.
Special report from Cedar Falls notes Viking Pump Tom employees hosted a supper at the Cedar Falls factory. George Wylsh, manager, Jon Nielsen, president, and Chris Peterson, superintendent, were presented to the men by Drances from the company. Miss Iren McGraav ey, longtime bookkeeper, will soon depart for Des Moines for inquiries.
Workmen halted Carmen run service after six hours of protests over a seven cent fare. Cars were run into town and stalled as workers forced a halt to service. City manager Dewey Kulley ordered protection for property and trains while the press noted the fare had been approved earlier to cover wage awards but the company argued it remained insufficient to cover operating costs.
A brief prayer service will be held at Fairview mausoleum at 2 20 p m Saturday for the ashes of Mrs Cara C Mabie born in Waterloo who died in New York City and was cremated Rev J ins of First Genetist Church will conduct the service which will be the only one.
New York premiere at Soldiers Theatre tonight features Miss Marnared Vides as a lead, with the Pershing Massess Comedy Company and the Meas pe wl Ue Star presenting a volunteer cast. The event marks the opening night of a season headlined by notable performers, drawing local audiences to a grand production.
The report notes Haywood charged in a local dispute involving church leadership and community figures. It mentions Joseph Larg Sow wiring, a cabled protest, and ties to a Masonry and Congregational church network. The event includes a resigning pastor and church property context in Psi and Possisouts.
Court reports in Lansing show Joe Cotter released while three co defendants face charges. The state case against Cotter for robbery found insufficient evidence. he is at liberty. Cant hanging and legal liquor transportation were continued. bail set at $200. The proceedings touch on alleged liquor sales and illegal handling linked to the Leasing brothers.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a contest involving a poet or poetry event and lists individuals such as Titoine Magee and Adwarte aml BOT A. It appears to describe a contest with a winner and a ceremonial reading or performance, though many words are unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Piaget and Sots Ghates with possible MAR date. Mentions Petts and MW, unclear context or roles. Unable to determine full event or person details from readable text.
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