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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1917

Page

10

Dubuque Alumni Banquet Highlights Music Program

The Waterloo branch of the Dubuque college alumni holds its annual banquet at Our Lady of Victory academy auditorium Tuesday at 5:30 PM. Dubuque College Dramatic Club members, in town to perform Officer 666, will attend. Musicians Grosby, Yan, and Brinkman accompany the troupe with Ye Elect Officers.

Waterloo Dubuque College Our Lady of Victory Academy Dubuque College Dramatic Club St. Joseph’s Church Messrs

Waterloo Companies Return Home From Fort Des Moines

Waterloo awaits two local units, Companies G and 3B of the First Iowa infantry, expected to arrive by special train from Des Moines with Cedar Falls, Dubuque, Manchester and Charles City troops. Officials and relatives anticipate a late week or early next week homecoming with a large parade, union station greeting, and armory reception as flags decorate downtown Waterloo.

Waterloo First Iowa Infantry J. P. Kretz Chicago Great Western Railroad George Bristow Division Des Moines Cedar Falls Dubuque Manchester Charles City Eari Fort Des Moines Union Station

Police Recover Stolen Ford in Dubuque Case

The Ford car stolen near Fourth and Sycamore in Cedar Heights was recovered in Dubuque last night, with G L Eldridge taken into custody on a stealing charge. Eldridge admitted theft. police say he is a professional auto thief. The vehicle belonged to William Galloway and was operated by R M Lawson. capt Garrison notified 15 Iowa cities, and Dubuque police recovered the car within 24 hours as Caldwell prepared to take custody of the prisoner.

Fourth Sycamore Dubuque G. L. Eldridge Giellis H. T. Garrison Eldridge William Galloway R. M. Lawson Cedar Heights Lawson Garrison Iowa Duigaan J. D. Caldwell

Prominent Iowans Visit Waterloo for Business Mission

Prominent men of Iowa from the Greater Iowa association will ride a special train to Waterloo Tuesday January 16 arriving at 9 20 a m and leaving at 3 39 p m No entertainment is planned and Fred L Northey president of the Chamber of Commerce says it is a business mission to boost Iowa and recruit new members A luncheon will be served at the Irving Tea room at noon and citizens are urged to attend for a get together and to meet men devoting time and money to spreading the gospel of a greater Iowa

Iowa Greater Iowa Association Waterloo Hifneis Central Railroad Fred L. Northey Chamber of Commerce Irving Tea Room Towa

Waterloo City Briefs Highlight Local Appointments and Events

In Waterloo several items of interest recur from legal notices to social and civic happenings. A license to wed was issued to C. W. Weld and Minnie Knipp of Waterloo. Various residents travel for work and studies, including J W Bissell to Florida and Miss Blanche Martin to Minneapolis. Rev W I Rollins visits from Wichita and revival services grow at Union Congregational church. The January federal district court term opens, with routine calendar in Cresco. Community groups meet at the Commercial Club and YMCA events feature W M Parsons as keynote at the Gymnasium Men’s banquet.

P.L. Severs Stuart V. Kruger Chicago Mamie Gould C. W. Weld Minnie Knipp Waterloo Lord McDougall J. W. Bissell Tarpan Springs Fla New York City Washington, D. C Florence McGuire Ninth Street Emmetshburg W. IT. Rollins Wichita Kan First Congregational Ehurch Beulah Gladys Powers Gwyneth Sampson H. T. Reed Cresco S. M. Ramige Peoria Ill H. I. Burns Logan Avenue United Evangelical Church Althena M. Guthrie William O. Guthrie Union Congregational Church George Moody Commercial Club W. M. Parsons State “Y Parsons Ben. J_ Howrey Physical Department

Veterans and fraternal meetings announced for Tuesday

Multiple organizations scheduled gatherings in Memorial hall Commercial Street and Labor temple. Installations of officers, regular sessions, and ceremonies planned by Sons of Veterans Royal Neighbors of America I O O F Three Link Circle W C O F No 465 Omar temple D O K K Jolly Band Waterloo lodge A F and A M Hawkeye camp Woodmen of the World urge attendance with families. date changes noted.

Sons of Veterans Memorial Hall Royal Neighbors of America Commercial Street I. O. O. F. Hall Three Link Circle O. O. F. Hall K. of C. Hall Omar Temple Pyikian Temple Jolly Band H. L. Green Waterloo Lodge Masonic Temple Sons of Veterans’ Auxiliary Hawkeye Camp Woodmen of the World Labor Temple

Buffalo Bill Cody in serious condition in Denver

Denver residents received word that Col. William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill remains in a serious condition. Doctors reported the veteran showman’s railroad trip from Glenwood Springs improved him briefly but recent developments give Cody’s relatives little hope of recovery. His wife and daughter are staying in Denver from Cody Wyoming.

Denver Colo William F. Cody Buffalo Bill J. H. East Glenwood Springs Cody Wyo

Umulty Denies Towood Charges In Curt Dispute

A continued report states Umulty replies to Towood charges by Curt denial and cites actions with W. Wibbs & Co. Washington brokers or prior requests to their place of business. Umulty says he had been there once.

Umulty Towood W. WB Wwibbs & Co Washington Tumiulty

Langsing Tells How Note Was Handled

Secretary Lansing details the handling of a leaked note. He traces the draft, enciphering, and distribution steps to officials Woolsey Polk and Salmon, noting secrecy and timing for public release. He cites three men overheard and confirms no leak source identified. the hearing faces interruptions and a clash over naming sources.

Lansing White House Polk Woolsey Salmon Index Bureau Austria Roumania James Information Bureau Europe Willard Spain Campbell Wen Lenrnot A. E. Snowden New York BE. R. Gaylor Navy N. T. McLean Haiti Bennett Snowden National Manufacturers’ Association Chiperfield

Lateson on Stand Starts Big Uproar

Thomas W. Lawson testifies before the committee naming his home as Boston and his occupation as a farmer He states he will give testimony about a damning two year condition and seeks a remedy for causing hundreds of thousands to be driven to Etermane Lacaes.

Thomas W. Lawson Lansing Henry Mr. Lawson Mr. Henry Boston Etermane Lacaes

Experienced Deputies Return to Assessing Work

Experienced deputy assessors Hal AH and Fos ter and Yapp have agreed to resume duties despite a salary cut. They say they will ensure accurate plats and help the county avoid new plats, while three inexperienced men will handle field listings this week. Townsley praises their return and notes plans to proceed with diligence. A separate note mentions Lawson’s outburst over Courier ads to 14,090 subscribers.

AH. Halts WH. Life E. C. Foster F. F. Yapp Z. A. Townsley N. C. Altland J. I. Chapman A. W. Steeley Townsley

Alleged Slayers of Section Hand Caught by Sheriff

A fragmentary report describes alleged killers of a section hand, with sheriff involvement and pursuit from Cedar Falls to Minneapolis. It notes Mrs McBain unavailable, McBain’s plan for family to join later, and Gunanas killed during a door ambush as bloodhounds tracked a route toward Waverly. Deputy O BlenesA made five trips chasing tips.

Minneapolis Mclain Nfilivers Gunanas Kisias Gunangs Waverly Cedar Falls Waterloo O’blenesa

Kaisers Plea Demands Peace. War to Continue

Wireless dispatch from Sayville reports the Kaiser's manifesto blaming Germany’s enemies for war, stating negotiations were offered and refused. He vows to continue the conflict, appeals to the army and navy to stand firm, and blames opponents for future sacrifices. Great Headquarters, Jan 3.

Herlin Sayville Kaisero Germany Today Wilhelm Jnu

Cottage meeting venues listed for Tuesday prayer groups

District west division cottage meetings are set for Tuesday night with locations including FD McAutey 3928 Falls Ave Miss Williams 491 Jefferson St Union Congregational church US 8 Waugh 286 Hammond Ave Rev O W Hamer Tropical address T3811 moint street Mrs Addie Knepper 1145 South St Mrs Isabelle Stewart 1029 South reer Mrs J H Leavitt Park Ave West A F Cate S Mulian Ave West F R Bane 20 Western Ave W J H Stevens 110 Denver St Mark's Church 12 Mrs Smith Jorner Birth Bayard TD Whittle 150 Hawthorne Ave.

West Division FD. McAutey Falls Avenue Miss Williams Jefferson Street Union Congregational Church Waugh Hammond Avenue W. Hamer Moint Street Addie Knepper South Street Isabelle Stewart South Reer J. H. Leavitt Park Avenue A. F. Cate Mulian Avenue F R. Bane Western Avenue W. JH. Stevens Denver Street Mark's Smith Jorner Pirth Bayard TD. Whittle Hawthorne Avenue

Carranza Forces Recapture Parral and Defeat Villa Column

A Carranza force under Gen Francisco Murguia recaptured Parral Chihuahua at 7 o'clock yesterday, retaking nine locomotives and 100 cars. Gen Favila reportedly defeated a Villa column on the wagon road between Limlaez and Parral, with casualties and numerous prisoners reported.

Paso Tex Parral Chihuahua Carranza Francisco Murguia Bravo Vial Favila Villa

Committee proposal limits campaign expenditures and contributions

Washington NC January report notes a new corrupt practices act to cap party spending at about 1.5 million per national election and limit personal contributions to 5 000. It requires newspapers to label political ads and prohibits publishing political articles without the writer's name unless an employer. A separate item from Girard Alabama reports thieves siphoned 509 gallons of whisky through a warehouse wall using a rubber tube during rl sale.

Washington Senate Girard Ala

Mrs Laura A Peck obituary in Mitchell area church

Mrs Laura A Peck died yesterday at 8 p m after an operation at a hospital. She was born March 28 1885 in Schnaocking Pau and moved to Mitchell as a child. She married George Peck March 20 1915 and was a Walnut Street Baptist Church member. Survived by husband Louis Hadley parents Mr and Mrs Teriaan Linck four brothers and two sisters. Funeral service conducted today at 2 p m by Rev Or Smith with burial in Mitchell for interment in a local cemetery.

Laura A, Peck Laura A

Waterloo Men Win At Poultry Show

Waterloo men swept awards at the State Poultry show in Dubuque with top prizes. May Hammerling captured first for the post display and best overall single variety, Rhoda Tal and Reda won multiple firsts and seconds, Mareh took White Wyandoltys top display, and Cowan earned green prize and a silver loving cup for the hot cockerel display.

Cowin George Ob. Marsh Nt Dubuque Tod May Hammerling Ehisn Alxyo Rhoda Tal Reda Mareh Cowan

Doubt Cast On Pittsburgh Man Over Art Model Slaying

District Attorney Rotun on Saturday raised the possibility that Lewis of Pittsburgh may have acted alone in the death of Miss Colbert, an art model. A public inquiry in Atlantic City summoned detectives, relatives, and several wealthy friends of the deceased to probe the murder motive and Lewis's alleged self-directed death.

Philadelphie Samuel Ff. Rotun Muaizle Colbert Lerntard Ww. Lewis Pittsburgh Atlantic City Tate Deni Miss Colbert Lewla Cis Lewis

High Court Upheld California Healers Licensing Law

The Supreme Court affirmed the refusal of California federal courts to join in enforcing California's medical practice law requiring licensing of drugless practitioners, exempting Christian Scientists, leaving the act in force. It also dismissed an appeal challenging the law regulating optometry and licensing of drugless ophthalmologists, exempting regularly licensed physicians.

Washington, D. C Jan Supreme Court California

Lord Budmaster Calls for Early Publication of Peace Proposals

London report: Lord Budmaster, former lord high chancellor, urged at Keighley that all peace proposals be published promptly and given full, careful consideration. He warned against prolonging the war for any reason and said lasting peace requires safeguards against a return to past conflicts.

London Lord Budmaster Keighley

Fragmentary dialogue from a satirical rural scene

A jumbled dialogue fragment features political candidate Prondis praise, a cautious remark about body of theonins, and a horse thief Jadicious. Exchanges include questions on road safety, a traveling salesman, a privet vendor, a widowed figure, and a banker joking about borrowing money in unfamiliar towns.

Nina Prondis Theonin Cornell

Widow in Love Triangle Proposes Amid Household Work

A buxom widow named Watts is approached by a male friend while washing, who shifts discussion to marriage. He vows love, she pauses, then asks if he still has a job. The moment lingers before she questions his employment stability.

Watts Buxsum Chicago News

Vigilance body rotary proposal discussed at Waterloo meeting

A Waterloo gathering featured Mr Barnbrook and Mr Terubruck explaining that legislative bills often originate in committees and face manipulation by interested members. Speakers cited hearings that reveal antagonistic interests and urged trimming excess proposals while noting a trend of securing votes to push agendas. Winnipeg’s Wesley Pidgeon attended en route to a district meeting at Sioux City.

Waterloo Hy. QO Berabrook Fog Che Ro Conmitites Barnbrock Namny Terubruck Wootl Holling Wiehtta

Teen seeks missing sweetheart inJackson case

Seventeen year old Doris of Jackson, Michigan, began an eight week search for her sweetheart known as Bert after he vanished last night with her mother. A Travelers Aid worker found her Saturday in a downtown area. Doris vowed to continue the search for three days.

Nicago Doris Aveuch Jackson Mick Bert Travelers’ Aid Celine

White Traces Survive Better Titan Black Ones

Chief surgeon at Reeat field respite reports troops from French colonies show similar resilience to white soldiers. He notes long held beliefs that semi civilized races are hardier are fallacious. Wounded natives suffer gunge poisoning and pain more openly than whites.

Verdun

Extradition Halt Says US Rules End Journeys for Jenelanders

In Lennon January a note states stricter passport enforcement has halted extradition cases of Americans from Jeneland. The text indicates that for many years before the war, travel and extradition were affected by evolving regulations, ending now with the tighter U.

Lennon United States Jeneland

Passport regulations cut Bow Street extraditions

A large backlog of cases occupied embassy officials as new passport rules aided justice. This year saw no American criminal or suspect arraigned at Bow Street for extradition, marking a notable decline in such proceedings.

Bow Street

HEU WARDEN PLEADS FOR COMPROMISES FOR PEACE

London Jan 8 Maximilian Harden editor of Din Zukunft spoke at Derlin calling for peace by agreement. He warned listeners not to be deceived by enemy claims and claimed Russia's resources won t exhaust. he said England's bunker is a catchword with no basis while France lacks men offset by British troops.

London Maximilian Harden Din Zukunft Derlin Reuter Amsterdam Germany Norr Harden Russia Ungland Prance

Electoral College Chooses Messengers for Washington

In Des Moines the Iowa electoral college met in the governor’s office today. S. W. Needham of Gl journey will carry Iowa’s votes to Washington, Rainh Pringle to deliver the vote to Judge Wade, and O. P. Judkins of Indianola to mail the votes. The slate counts 14 votes for Huana for president and 13 for Airbanks for vice president.

Des Moines Jan Electoral College S. W. Needham Gl Journey Fown Washington Rainh Pringle Wade O. P. Judkins Indianola Charles Huana Ffushes Airbanks

Internal Baths Promise Health Cure for 590000

A historical ad claims that over 590000 people use an internal bath remedy to cleanse the lower intestine, arguing waste buildup causes disease. It promotes the “WI. B. i. Cascade” as natural aid, urges readers to visit Hansen & Hansen in Waterloo for demonstrations and a free booklet.

BL LL Smscade Xedusa Hansen & Hansen Waterloo Askhem

Wanted Ads From An Early 20th Century Journal

A jumble of classified notices including help wanted for a waitress mousekeeper and front room rental, real estate for sale or trade with prices and locations such as Cedar Heights and Easton Avenue, plus auto trade offers and various rentals. Addresses and contact boxes appear alongside scattered job, lodging, and property listings.

Sixtoom Cottage Easton Avenue Bath Brodern Mig Hidids Refriewers Wack Marci- Leg Cedar Hiights Seheot Oude Logan Avenue Eiptity

Courier patterns coupon for up-to-date designs

To obtain the Courier up-to-date pattern of accompanying design fill out the coupon and send it to Fashion Department, Evening Courier, Waterloo, enclosing 19 cents for each pattern. These patterns allow for seams. All orders filled as soon as possible, but should reach you in ten days after sending in your order.

Uwenry Andawson Lawson Washington Walk Street Henry Henry Drew White House Secretary of State State Department Mr. Henry Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

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