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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1917

Page

6

Tuberculosis in Dairy Herds Sparks New Law Talk

Orange township farmer charges some Waterloo area herds pass inspection yet harbor tubercular animals. He urges state funding so dairymen are partly reimbursed when diseased stock is condemned. Inspector Talty and dairy expert Estes counter with claims of honesty and rigorous testing. Milk from tuberculin-tested herds is considered safe.

Orange Township Black Hawk NSA Talty E. S. Mstel Waterloo Estes Fstel Towa Miz Aha A. Talty Cate

Paper delivery notice for missed home delivery

If the carrier err or other cause prevents delivery by 6 o clock, call 3330 for a replacement copy. After 6:30 p m call number 2 for further assistance.

Vacant Lots Offered for Farm Use Next Year

Waterloo residents back a bold vacant lot farming plan with 33 plots rated for cultivation next year. A 18 member committee from the Commercial club Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club will guide the project, recruit volunteer gardeners, allocate plots, and issue rules. Demonstrations on canning and planning by local experts are promised to aid surplus yields and winter meat storage.

Waterloo Courier and Reporter Commercial Club Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club H. A. Boysen G. BE. Brebauer George V. Fowler Tara Hawk Black Hawk Heet

Harding receives ovation in Des Moines after election

Des Moines reports William L. Harding new Iowa governor arriving from Sioux City to a tremendous welcome. He stays at his residence and plans meetings with state officials and legislators as session opens. Meanwhile lawmakers seek party support for speaker as courts set to convene. In a separate note, President Wilson grants 80 day respite for Edward Maberry an Indian detainee sentenced to death for a murder on Ft. George Spokane reservation.

Des Moines William L. Harding Iiowa Sioux City Senate House State House Washington, D. C Wilson Edward Maberry Ap Todian Ft. George Spokane

Lawson To Tell House Committee Of Capital Hearings Begin

Washington delegates report public hearings on Representative Wood's Teak charges linked to Wilson's peace note set for tomorrow before the House Rules Committee. Lawson of Boston, Wood, and Gardner of Massachusetts to be first heard. Lawson subpoenaed by telegraph as rules panel votes for hearings. Democrats say no evidence of a leak. Republicans pledge full investigation. Edward Thurlow resigns as Federal Trade Commission chair to return to Chicago business after meeting with Wilson.

Washington, D. C Representative Wood Wilson House Thomas W. Lawson Boston Representativn Wood Representative Gardner Massachusets Lawson Rules Committee Denlau

Returned Belgians Describe Hunger At Soltau Camp

Belgians deported from Soltau camp in Prussia tell AP of severe hunger and disease. They describe acorn broth, meager soup, water, bread bricks, and little meat or potatoes, with deaths daily as the stronger workers tried to endure. Some sought kitchen scraps while civilians were told to eat sand.

Hague London Germany Soltau Prussia Associated Press Soltan Confort Altho

Braila Still Holds as Central Powers Press Moldavia Front

Dispatches from entente sources report Braila remains in Russian hands but under heavy threat from Austro-German and Bulgarian operations across the Danube. The long defense has allowed removal of stores, while Moldavia’s western frontier forts resist increased pressure from German and Bulgarian forces.

Russia Dobrudja Matchin Marshal von Mackensen trans-Danube Front Entente Braila Pal Nar Wert Danube Moldavis Petrograd Berlin London British Admiralty War Office Batovhu Mountain Carpathians

President Advised to Withdraw Pershing Troops

In Washington on January 4, the American reply to General Carranza’s rejection of the protocol called for withdrawal of American troops from Mexico. Dr John R Mott reported that New York’s Vall s Cabrera heads the Mexican Commission. A final joint session may not occur, with the president approving negotiations ending the talks and allowing independent withdrawal and diplomacy to address other questions.

Washington, D. C Carranzas Mexiico Valls Cabreras New York John R Wilson

McFarlane Seeks House Speaker Bid in Iowa Race

Waterson representative McFarlane announces candidacy for speaker from Black Hawk County. Former Congressman Charles Pickett and Lars W. Lee plan to headline his campaign event tonight. McFarlane claims support from the Third district.

Bes Moines Speecialt Arch W_ McFarlane Waterson Black Hawk County Charles Pickett Lars W. Lee McFarlane

Unclear OCR Weather/Temperate Record Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text lists temperatures and dates with unclear context from Buchanan Optical Co. entry. It mentions midnight readings, ranges from 14 to 45, 24 to 40, and years 1916 1918, indicating a damaged historical weather or sales chart rather than a coherent event.

Buchanan Optical Co

Britain Curbs Coal Imports Into Norway

London Jan 4. An Associated Press dispatch reports that Britain enforces an embargo on coal shipments to Norway. Norwegian papers criticize the British minister in Christiania, while Norway insists it will maintain export prohibitions on fish and other goods. The Gazette notes ample coal stock in Norway and no shortage expected.

Spvibs Suyvilie Agence Norway Uriah Casa Norwag Italy Frances Assad Gerypish Winoy London Exchange Telegraph Company Christiania Creal Merial Norske Ntelligenstdier Uve Gaazette

Reserve Board Seeks Control of Gold Flow

The Federal Reserve Board plans to amend the Federal reserve law to stronger control gold movements into the United States. It proposes wiping fictitious reserves, empowering the board to raise member bank reserve percentages, and shifting funds to reserve banks to manage excess money.

Washington, D. C Federal Reserve Board GOULD Bulllefin United States Thenrcelyas

General business conditions report signals nationwide strength

Federal Reserve Board records show broad firming across regions with high record activity and improving trade. The latest summary notes sustained volume and reduced inventory pressures, reflecting resilient demand and ongoing influence of policy measures on the nation’s commerce.

Washington Ill Federal Serve Agenta Federal Reserve Board Iasine Agilviy Herle South Anak Middlewest

Food prices rise across staples with potato surge

Washington reports broad price changes through the year with beef and most staples cheaper or stable. Potatoes lead increases, up 21 percent in 20 days, while flour and other items rise modestly. coffee, tea, and rice roughly unchanged.

Washington Areau of Labor Statisti Beef

Edward Fleck German Explorer Dies in Denver

Edward Fleck, noted explorer who investigated German East Africa after its sale to a German syndicate, died at his son’s home in Denver, Colo. He conducted most travels in Africa for the German East Africa Company and came here during a visit before the F Toppan War. He was years old and his birthplace was Aziuga, Roumania.

Denver Colo Edward Fleck

Nations Add Vast War Debts as Global Costs Rise

The war debt of Britain France and Russia totals about 29.27 billion dollars, with Germany Hungary adding 20.19 billion. Britain’s debt reaches roughly 15.86 billion by November, while Russia’s 1916 debts climb to 26.22 billion rubles. Germany’s war costs include Reichsbank note increases and a monthly cost around 2.85 billion marks, with many loans seen as sufficient for about five months.

Washington Dani Britain France Russia Germany Jared Austrie Fadera Austria-Thungary Austin Hungary Mrinee Roumanin Reichstag Reliabie

Boy Governor of Nebraska Takes Oath

Keith Neville aged 33 was inaugurated as Nebraska's youngest governor. Chief Justice A M Morrissey administered the oath after retiring Governor John H W Morehead delivered his final message. Other state officers were sworn in and Neville gave his inaugural message to the legislature.

Guiker Named Head of Rail Commission

Des Moines reports John H. Guiker of Winter Cep was named head of the state railroad commission at a meeting last night. Clifford Thorne resigned as a commissioner amid the shake up.

Guiker Rail Commission Des Moines John H. Guiker Wintercep Iran Viber Snecreds Clifford Thorne

Averal Hill No Reiter Plans Resort Visit

Trenver Jan 4 reports a family seeking treatment at a resort after a four week illness. The piece notes the death of Colonel W F Cody Buffalo Bill and his removal to Glenwood Springs California last night.

Averald Hill Trenver Jan Jed W. F. Cody Bufffalo Bill Glenwood Springs Caln

Army inquiry censures Lady Cornwallis West for influence

A court of inquiry censures Lady Cornwallis-West over influence wielded at the War Office in aiding Lieut Barrett’s commission and his transfer. Gen Cowans, Gen Mackinnon, and the War Office administration face censure. Barrett’s case and February remonstrance feature in the report.

London House of Commons Patrick Barrett Delme-Radcliffe John Cowans Ihen Gwen Thomas Barret Fnsiliers Delme- Radcliffe Calonal Corrawallis- West Cornwillis-West Harrett Waals Cowans Barrett Cornwallis-West Cowan War Office War Offices

Andrassy claims Wilson knows all peace terms

Washington reports former Hungarian premier Count Julius Andrassy asserts that President Wilson now knows Germany and Austria's peace conditions and that the Entente can learn them from him. The Budapest dispatch quotes Andrassy saying the Central Powers would inform Wilson of terms for negotiation and that the Entente note will outline show of terms once delivered.

Washington,d. C United States AIL Rabart Trutt Anphassador Gerard von Bethmann-Holl- Welt Moyveis Wilson Col. B. Mf. House London Julian Andrasey Hungary Budapest Central News Amsterdam Andrassy Entente Reuters Telegram Company Wiot Bellligerents Aliaes Germany Lkely

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