Congress Shodd Far Ordg Fate Clark Testifies
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Edgar S Clark told the Senate that Congress should decide when railroads return to private control. He urged withdrawing presidential power to seize lines and argued government supervision could still guide operations. He warned that immediate relinquishement would complicate finances and delay necessary reforms.
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Associated
Washington
Db. C
Si—. Cohasgress
Ang Hol
Interstate Commerce
Edgar 5
Hark Iuwing
Peyere
Senate Interstate, Commerce Committee
Congress
Ile Roads
Tijner
Clark
Complete lists of casualties reach capital
The report states that casualty lists from American expeditionary forces have been sent to Washington. About 1,000 clerks are working in the adjutant general's office to publish the names quickly, with a further thousand to be added.
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Pington
BD. C
Washington
Gener
Baker
Paris Indicative Benefit Play Delights Waterloo Audience
Members of the Give Me a Smile Group and Tillie Group staged a benefit evening at Waterloo theatre to aid St Francis Hospital. The groups, including Eleanor Fratney and Irene Ralide among others, produced a well received show with a souvenir program.
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sAmeriga
St. Francis Hospital
Waterloo Theatre
Give
Eleanor Frattey
Cleta Daley
Lucile Hickle
Dorothy Yen
Irene Ralide
Gene Hoysieter
Messrs
Bou Zook
Dean Litchfield
Amnes
V. Menges
Ww . Bark
D. Cass
M. I. Prank Hinton
G. 0. Gronen
T. Muldoon
Jounders Co
Katebaino
Ft #5
Illinois Central staff changes detailed with promotions
A. B. Clift named general manager of Illinois Central to replace the late T. Faley. A. Owens becomes assistant general manager. W. Wis, formerly Minnesota division superintendent, moves to Illinois Central with Dubuque as headquarters. J. I. Pelleys succeeds Downs as general superintendent at Chicago, moving from New Orleans. John Yean promoted to general superintendent at Terro leum Coke.
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A. B. Clift
Tilinnis Central
T. Faley
Offin
Liicase
Mr. Clift
Wis
Minnesota
Dubuque
Waterloo
Hewis
Fort Dodse
Bibnae
Mr Downs
Chirgs
J. I. Pelleys
New Orleans
John Yeean
West Ingh Tentors To Present Play Jan 16
The Junior class of west Alsl school will present their annual play Wednesday evening, Jan 15, The Time of Was Life is the title, a merry comedy for the arts and the cast includes nine juniors: Chone Harker Helen Miller Torothy Lumry Arnold Mitened Rickley Lielay T. Z. Raemer Everett Hauser Jewill Jolson and Glen Miller. Everett Hauser is business manager and Eldred Was qlman stage manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Alsl School
Chone Harker
Helen Miller
Torothy Lumry
Arnold Mitened
Rickley Lielay
T. Z. Raemer
Everett Hauser
Jewill Jolson
Glen Miller
Eldred Wasqlman
Government Holds Upper Hand as Berlin Turmoil Grows
Reports from Berlin describe a council of soldiers and workers backing central government as Spartacist and Independent Socialist forces seize key buildings. Gustave Norske named commander in chief of government troops guarding the chancery area. Armed clashes persist around the rail ministry and telegraph office as government troops fortify the Brandenburg Gate and Wilhelmstrasse. Rebels threaten a proletarian dictatorship or counter revolution, with sporadic fighting and mobilization across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Centract
Frankfort
Gustave Norske
RED
Tursday
Br Kark Lielkhcht
Sparticay
Ministry of War
Spartacans
Pisarm
Waerts
Vorwaerts
Ron Earth
Ebert and
Scheidemann
Porches Gb Reds Sass
Jmleter
Wilhelmstrasse
Brandenburg
Tobacco King's First-Sight Love Romance Ends in Separation
A high society tale from New York reports the marriage of Tobacco King Duke and his wife Miss Cordalin Droexel-Biddle has ended after two years. The couple wed in a celebrated ceremony three years ago in Phyrha delon, with plans for a large family and future in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobacco King
Busted
Angier
Benjini
Miss Cordalin Droexel-Biddle
Phyrhadelon
Ater Chreg
Tom Tepert
Herve
I Toye
Duke
Ler
New Ceal
York
Property ownership ended in Riga by Lettish soviet
A Riga dispatch reports the Lettish soviet party arrested all members of the bourgeoisie in Riga and abolished private property ownership in the city. The item notes a municipal action and identifies the source as a Riga dispatch received here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riga
Lettish Soviet Party
Gladys Powers Joins Brunswick Music Co Management
Miss Gladys B Powers daughter of Dro and Mrs FLW Powers assumes interest in Brunswick Music Co She becomes general and sales manager with offices on Commercial Car Dark avenue J J Munn expands duties Cedar Falls Fort Dodge Cedar Rapids Waterloo HQ and will oversee Cedar Falls store Chicago leader JJ B Crews new president and business manager at Brunswick Music Co with reorganization He directs the concert division and company stores Powers School of Dramatic Art Boston alumna to oversee all three establishments she controls
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Gladys B. Powers
Dro
Flw
Powers
Herguies General
Brunswick T Merry
Brunswick Co
J. R. Munn
Sana Company
Fort Dodge
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Munn
Ith
Cedar Falls
JJ. B. Crews
Chicago
Brunswick Music Co
M Powers
Ielaid Powers School of Dramaiie Art
Boston
Illinois Speaker Emerges in Opening Session
Davit E. Shanahan of Chicago, a Democrat, was chosen as speaker during the January session opening. He spoke as the Ulinois representatives gathered and the temporary presiding duties passed to Shanahan, who was slated to be formally elected to the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shan Aiean Tllunois
Springtisul
Jan
Davit E. Shanahan
Chicage
Mepiuburean
Sprauker
Ulirois
Mianhfeae
Chicago
Democrat
Hissone
Shanahan
Hanse
Rhine Yank Feast Leaves For America A Parian
Reported by the Associated Press, the Rhine voyage details a long journey with dates and locations including Berlin and Cologne. The dispatch notes departure plans, travel legs, and anticipated arrival events in the context of a major European transit.
Case on espionage law proceeds with trial start
The case concerning Congressin' ory Vietoap F. Tere and four other defendants moved forward under the espionage law, with the trial beginning today after prior hearings and delays. The defendants, including military figures, face charges recently revisited by federal authorities. The proceedings mark a renewed push in this high profile case as details remain in dispute.
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Sargeh
Assaement
Chieaga
Jia
Congressin' Ory Vietoap
Iowa Aims to Boost Education and Farm Marketing
The article argues for higher teacher pay and longer contracts, a strong Americanization program with English as the language of instruction, and the creation of a state marketing department to aid farmers. It emphasizes preparation for emergencies, continued construction, and elimination of waste, praising Iowa’s foundational industries of farming, manufacturing, and mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eidlven
Towa
Iowa
AMD Market
Farmen
Urges Homebuilding as an Urgent Necessity
J E Johnson urged urgent home building at a luncheon. He highlighted reconstruction needs for the nation and city, focusing on road improvements and housing for workingmen in residential districts. He argued homeowner stability reduces socialist influence and promotes social equality in a hospitable city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Club and Chamber of Commerce
J. E. Johnson
Union Station
Cedar Pass High Declamatory Contest Names Delegates
Cedar Pass High School announced delegates for the triangual meet at Waterloo. Glenn Moon was named oratorical class representative, with Alice Crain in firamatic and Emmarances Chase in usotous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Pass High
Cedar Tals
Triangwal
Waterloo
Glenn Moon
Alice Crain
Firamatic
Emmarances Chase
Usotous
City in Brief Fire Alarms and Local Deaths
Fire alarms report a series of calls including deaths and illnesses in Waterloo Hudson and nearby towns. People attend funerals, travel for family emergencies, and attend church and service league events. Local organizations schedule meetings and prayer days amid influenza and pneumonia cases.
Value life and earnings as capital in self evaluation
Blurred mixture of phrases discusses personal value and earning potential, urging self assessment and capitalization of abilities. Mentions dollars, interest, and yearly income projections, with scattered references to professionals and local figures amid garbled text.
Lion Club Pravar koness Seed Talk At Luncheon
The Lion Club prepares for spring with a talk on seeds by A. C. Willford at the Wilts tomar Tow luncheon at 12 40. Robart Meier of St. Paw vlab will represent and address the members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion Club Pravarkoness
Lion Club
A. C. Willford
Wilts
Conference notes and preparations for YM C enter event
A garbled report outlines planning for a YM conference with attendance by Commitee Mendis and J.T. Houser as general secretary. It mentions a biennial state convention, distribution of raised funds, and driving details for the event next Monday with entertainment and speeches at a reception.
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Yoko
Everething
Tigetapa
Eis
J.T. Houser
Himrout
Yeatt
Closely Knit World Demands New History Approach
London professor Gridane Wallus urges teaching history beyond Britain. An advisory committee at University of London reports history must be taught as global economics and politics, with the world now closely knit and national identity reinterpreted to avoid conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Montreal
Gridane Wallus
University of London
Tulay
London University
Wholesale jobbing house to open in city on Water Street
HW Newland of Dubuque plans a new wholesale jobbing house in the Gallup building facing Water Street at Fifth Street. The candy seller will use traveling men and hold exclusive sale of Munke's line to Iowa, with Mr Newland formerly of Wittarton and longtime candy firm experience.
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PL Newland
Dubuque
Water Street
Gallup
Pifth Street
Water
Munke
Towa
Mounland
Wittarton
Johanson Bras, Dubuque
Candy Rubbers
Clean Your Terete Campaign in Schools
Waterloo public schools in the east run a clean your teeth campaign with talks by W H A Boysen board member on tooth care. Stereopticon slides supplement the sessions in different buildings for student education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Public Schools
Wr. WH. A. Boysen
Adwestion
Dy, Horsen
Neckinley Schow
Workers Seek Aliens Jobs Despite Restrictions
A dubious dispatch from a foreign press outlet reports a rule proposal limiting employment to citizens with government consent. The item lists several nationalities and names, but the garbled text obscures exact details and provenance.
Memoreal Service for Roosevelt Held Sunday Evening
Frank Willus Court pastor will speak at a memorial service honoring Theodore Roosevelt. The event in a local church was to feature C F Pickett as an address speaker, delayed by travel. Sherman’s Orchestra Dance at the A of FL Hall charged 50 cents admission. Large Brazil coffee shipment, 2,0000 pounds, bound for government river service via three barges, consigned to St Latts concerns.
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Frank Willus Court
Theodore
C.F
St, Las
Mose
Government River Service
Brazil
Prince of Wales May Seek Bride in United States
A London dispatch reports the Prince of Wales may seek a bride in the United States during a forthcoming visit to the British Empire. The Daily Express article theory cites the prince possibly marrying an American girl, noting recent transatlantic marriages have influenced such speculation.
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Prince of Wales
United States
London
Ladly Express
Abe
Atlantic
Livestock Auctions Boost California Farmers Income
Kern County pilots a farm bureau auction system that centralizes sales at designated markets. Auctioneers, stock grading, and flat cash payments boosted farmer proceeds by one to three cents per pound over other methods, earning about 130000 dollars in 1938.
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de Kur
Californy Koreau
California
Kern
Keru
Hearm Bureau
Love
Farm Bureau
Tax heavy burden for investors in war revenue bill
Chicago Tribune reports the war revenue bill, as passed by the senate, places the heavier tax on owners of corporations and stockholders. The levy acts like confiscation on corporate profits, affecting all, rich and poor, as inventories must be liquidated under higher taxes. Investor stock levels have surged per United States Steel data, signaling rising participation amid broader market anxieties.
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Chicago Tribune
Senate
United
States Steel Corporation
Meatless days planned by Norwegian food commission
The Associated Press reports from Christiania that Norway will issue a decree to establish three meatless days per week in state restaurants. The announcement comes from the Norwegian food commission as of Tuesday January 7.
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BOR Norske
Associated Press
Christiania
Norwegian Food Commission
Heeless Sail
Holstein Friesian Breeders Plan for Advancing Interests
Directors of the Iowa Holstein Breeders association met at the Iowa Investment corp offices in Des Moines. W D Barney state dairy and food commissioner and Hargrove attended, with J Cash presiding. The group discussed publicity campaigns to promote the breed and a broad membership drive, plus a plan for sectional meetings across Iowa to boost black and white cattle interests, postponing the Iowa State college meeting due to conditions.
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Iowa Holstein Priskignisreeders’ Association
Iowa Investment Corporation
W. D. Barney
Ilerry
US ¢. Hargrove
Cox Moines
J. ¥. Cash
Ane
Colby
Town
Verterdiy
Vale
Massing
Waterloo Soldier Boy Chosen as Messenger to Peace Commission
Bryce Greene of Waterloo, serving in France, was chosen as a secret messenger to Secretary Lansing for the peace conference. He writes from Paris that he is among 29 private messengers from over 1.5 million soldiers and will travel across Europe to Rome Berlin London and beyond.
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Bryce Greene
Waterloo
Vnd
France
Hascome
Tie
Lansing
San Jose
Cal
Paris
Peach Commission
Tam
Rome
Berlin
London
Spain
Switzerland
Holland
Europe
Bryce
Funeral Hour Pause As Roosevelt Death Shocks Nation
Federal court paused at funeral hour for Theodore Roosevelt as Judge Henry T Reed attended the service at 11 20 a m and adjourned the United States circuit court out of respect The ongoing case of Kil a R Delong vs Illinois Central Railway Co continued with a jury secured and testimony in progress for damages of 25 00 for the death of Faul Delong in the play of the defendant company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Flenry T. Reed
United Staten” Ret
Kila R. Delong
Adox
Ilinois Central Railway Co
Pvt Gillpatrick Died On Last Day Of War
Pvt William Gillpatrick son of Mr and Mrs J T Gillpatrick 625 Indiana street was wounded November 11 during the final fighting and died at midnight the War Department informed today. Earlier notice listed August 7 as his death date which was incorrect since he did not arrive in France until weeks later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gillpatrick
J. T. Gillpatrick
Indiana Street
War Department
France
Cedar Heights Pastor In Camp Hospital Quarantine
Rev Newton Mathfesel pastor of Cedar Heights Community Church has been in war work in southern Cairo. He is confined to a base hospital at Camp Sheridan Montgomery Alabama under quarantine for pleurisy and mumps. Mrs Methfessel who visited during the holidays will stay until his condition improves. He was given leave of absence from Cedar Heights church to undertake this war work last fall.
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Newton
Mathfesseel
Cedar Heights
Cairo
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ala
Methfesse
Cedar
South
Mortuary notices outline Smith Dawson and Fisher funerals
Funeral services for Mrs Ruba M Smith set for 2 30 p m at Hriday chapel conducted by Dr John Robertson with burial in Elmwood private. Mrs W K Dawson aged 19 died at 4 50 am after influenza six step children two sisters two brothers survive. Dora Fisher died at her daughter’s home 1307 Jefferson Street born in Germany May 14 1842 with relatives in Hudson Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Services to be at 2 40 pm tomorrow conducted by Rev J A Haehn of Ion Evangelical church.
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Ruba M. Smith
Hriday
Petersen Bros
John Robertson Macartnney
Burs Hal
Elmwood
W. K. Dawson
W. RB. Dawson
Cherry Street
Dawson
Hawkeye
Dora Fisher
Bowman
Jefferson Street
Fisher
Germany
Waterloo
Hudson
Cedar Malla
J. A. Haehian
Ion Evangelical Church
Fragmentary Weather Notation from Buchanan Optical Record
Partial OCR shows times Midnight to Noon with scattered figures and text fragments. No clear events, locations, or identifiable entities beyond the Buchanan Optical company reference and a sequence of unreadable numbers. The readable bits suggest a timetable or measurements but lack coherent context or outcomes.
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Devers
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President Point
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No. Winds Lp
Young Coal Co
Gladys Powers
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Ferederickshure
Edward Shannon
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Mevrla Brown
Camp Pike
Ty Fred Lt
Kimball Company
Service League
R. J. Sweeney
Paul Davis Dry Goods Company
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Cnet Ae
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Iowa City
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RB Maynare
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Motttkrens
Londen Stock
Kirchutse Hoa
Menbor
Perron
Memoreal Service
VOR
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A. of FL Hall
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Yomdee
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Wvestock Auctions
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