Baker explains delay to rifles at Senate probe
Secretary Baker testifies that not all ammunition production facilities are in use but will be when needed. He notes a federal powder plant could help and explains the Du Pont offer would net profits of 26 to 40 million on a 90 million investment. He defends wartime equipment levels and cites Crozier’s push for ordnance expansion.
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Weeks
Baker
Chamberlain
du Pont
du Ponts
New
Lusitania
Ordnance Department
Crozier
Lave
Two Fathers Love Is Death of Henry Schultz Story
Chicago reads of a multigenerational tragedy centered on Henry Schultz a wealthy paper box maker living at 629 Wrightwood avenue His grandson Edwin Schultz enlisted in the army and disappeared prompting Edward Schultz the father to vanish and later die of heartbreak Henrys life traces from Hamburg to Chicago through floods of adversity culminating in a fortune built on debt and resilience amid grief
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Chicago
Henry Schultz
Wrightwood Avenue
Montgomery
Ala
Edward Schultz
Dee
Hamilton Club
Gertrude
Edwin
Germany
Hamburg
America
McHenry County
Lake
South Water Streets
Superior Street
Social Workers Help Carry On War Work
Chicago January 10 The utmost efforts of social agencies aim to raise national efficiency for the war. Robert A Woods of Boston president of the national conference of social work says government formally approves core principles. Leaders in social work are drawn into wartime service and now seen as essential to national defense. Regular philanthropic activity faces new burdens as agencies adapt to the war effort.
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Chicago
Robert A. Woods
Boston
National Conference of Social Work
German losses in 1917 exceed British and French totals
Washington January 16 official British war office reports estimate German casualties in the western theatre for 1917 at 1,750,000 men. The figure, described as conservative, surpasses the combined losses of Britain and France, according to the dispatch received today.
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Washington, D. C
Millinery Chamber Formed to Boost War-Era Hats
New York Jan 10 The Millinery Chamber of Commerce has been organized by representatives from across the country to put the industry on a war basis. More hats will be bought this Easter due to increased earnings among women, leading to higher prices for hats and adornment.
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New York
Body of man seen falling from sky near Peoria
Two hundred soldiers at Camp Herring near Peoria and many civilians search Tazewell county hills for a body believed to have dropped from a balloon or aeroplane. Goldie and Calvin Lewis reported seeing a man’s body descending from the clouds and observed a small object in the air but could not identify if it was a balloon or plane.
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Peoria
Yan
Camp Herring
Tazewell County
Goldie
Calvin Lewis
We May Meet in War German Writes Brothers
Rockford Illinois January 10 1917 Joseph Koeppl says three brothers in the German army and not naturalized will not seek exemption from questionnaire He came to America to escape imperialism after serving in Germany and has warned his brothers they may face him on the battlefield. Merchant Tailors to Meet Detroit Convention February week notes shortages at cantonments and a talk on the tailor’s wartime role.
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Rockford, Ill
Altho Be
Joseph Koepe
America
Koeppl
Merchant Tailors
Detroit
Mich
Merchant Tailors of America
National Organization
How to fix leaks with a five cent washer
Simple home repair tips describe replacing a worn faucet washer by turning off water, locating the rod under a sink or basement, removing the old washer, installing a new five cent washer, and restoring water flow to avoid a repair bill. Also mentions humorous vignettes about relationships and a teaser to check the Want page.
French Press Reactions to Wilson Alsace Lorraine Stance
The Temps hails Wilson address as clear on Alsace Lorraine restoring peace. La Liberte notes France sees Germany as unreconciled and praises Wilson’s stance against Brest-Litovsk and Central Powers. Uplift in Wilson’s image across French papers reflects solidarity and resolve for victory.
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Alsace-Lorraine
United States
Alsace- Lorraine
Xew Pagh
la Luiberte
Germany
Frankfort
la Liberte
Wilson
Russia
Brest- Litovsk
America
France
American Congress
City in brief: Various local notes and travels
Mrs Rose Reichard Marshall returns from Des Moines. Mr and Mrs J P Greeley leave for Los Angeles to end several months away. F M Vaislett improved at home after illness. Mrs Ed Selzer shows progress after Presbyterian hospital operation. Mr and Mrs CG Gillingworth leave for Los Angeles after visiting relatives. Thomas P Walsh Osage enlists in infantry and goes to Davenport with training at Jefferson Barracks. Mr and Mrs S T Reed depart for Citronelle Alabama with Chicago and St Louis layovers. Hubert Miller of Chattanooga visits his mother Mrs J C Miller as she recovers from pneumonia. Dr and Mrs W A Sauffman visit Water loo and plan Florida stay through spring. Louis Pett is hit by car at Fifth and Jefferson with bicycle destroyed and injuries. Leonard Goetzinger, 26, arrested in Dubuque for evading selective service. he disappeared while wanted. First Lieut Leonard Laird visits relatives in Waterloo. under instruction at Fort Sill and to Camp Dodge. Chiropody services offered at Marinello shop.
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Rose Reichard Marshall
Des Moines
J. P. Greeley
Los Angeles
Cal
F. M. Vaislett
Fourth Street East
CG. W. Gllingworth
Thomas P. Walsh
Osage
Davenport
Jefferson Barracks
Louis Pett
Eleventh Street
Fifth and
Jefferson Streets
Leonard, Goetzinger
Dubuque
National Army
Leonard Laird
Waterloo
John Swift
Laird
Fort Sill
Oklo
Camp Dodge
Marinello Shop
Russia to Cancel Her National Debt Decree Report
Telegraphed from Petrograd, a Manchester Guardian correspondent says a decree will cancel the Russian national debt within days. It repudiates foreign loans and bonds, with conditions for Russian holders and small savers, including partial repayment and special sale terms at nominal value.
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London
Bolsheviki Forvernment
Petrograd
Manchester Guardian
Russia
Several new buildings at Great Lakes station
Great Lakes Indiana January 10. Jackies at Great Lakes and Captain William A Moffett rejoice over a Christmas gift from the bureau of navigation. Five new Y M C A buildings will be started, each with a swimming tank mess hall officers quarters and a post office. The post office building near the main gate will include quarters for the telegraph and telephone companies. The latter building is to cost forty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Jackies
William A. Moffett
Bureau of Navigation
Moffett
Navy Department
Telegraph
U S Cavalry Clash With Yaquis Reports 10 Captured
A detachment of American cavalry entered Bear Valley near Nogales to scout trails and engaged Yaqui Indians, resulting in 10 captured and one man dying from wounds in Nogales hospital, the commandant at Nogales reports by telegram.
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Douglas, Ariz
Bear Valley
Nogales
No- Bates
Tapan ready to rush troops to Vladivostok
Tokyo reports growing belief that Japan has completed plans to deploy troops to Vladivostok on short notice to protect allied interests and war material. Five hundred Japanese residents in the city urge careful watching of 0,000 German prisoners in the Amur district. The American ambassador met with John F. Stevens, head of the railway mission in Russia, as 300 American railway operators stay in Japan awaiting developments.
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Tokio
Japan
Vladivostok
Amur
John F. Stevens
Russia
Women letter carriers fail in St. Louis
St Louis Jan 10 Postmaster Colin M Selph says women letter carriers were not a success after a 15 day trial on city routes and their services will be discontinued Work was too heavy for them.
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St. Louis
Colin M. Selph
Clarke’s Father Dies at 93 in Drakeville
Des Moines, Jan 10. John Clarke aged 93, father of former Governor George W. Clarke of Des Moines, died at home in Drakeville after a short illness attributed to old age.
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Clarke
Des Moines
John Clarke
George W. Clarke
Drakeville
Rejected Exemption Plea for Adolphus Busch III
Adolphus Busch III multimillionaire vice president of Anheuser-Busch said his deferment plea based on a dependent wife was denied by the district board at Kirkwood Missouri. He also claimed exemption as president of Busch Sulzer Diesel on industrial grounds and sought class four status.
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St. Louis
Adolphus Busch Ili
Anhauser-Busch Brewing Association
Kirkwood
Busch-Sulzer-Diesel Engine Company
Creston Soldier Harlan Parker Dies of Pneumonia in France
Gen. Pershing reports the Creston, Iowa native Harlan Parker dead in France from pneumonia. The brief notice notes his hometown and service, with an apparent line about a local business advertisement as part of the clipping.
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Creston
France
Washington, D. C
Pershing
Demonstration Institute to Highlight County Teachers
Educational estates following demonstration work by top county teachers will restore the normal institute as the best in the east high school area. H C Moeller announces the event with plans for demonstrations, lectures, and rural roundtables led by Prof Macy Campbell and a faculty including Dean Dunsell, Dr Wenest Horn, and Supts Speer and Kilna. All county teachers must attend and will receive allowances.
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Normal Institute
East High School
H.C. Moeller
Macy Campbell
Doaldes
Campbell
Dean Dunsell
College of Education
Cow Stite University
Wenest Horn
The
State University
Nettie Sawyer Punk
Des Moines
A. H. Speer
Cedar Falls
Siupte
C. W. Kilna
A. T. Tinhill
Waterloo
Tom
Dean Russell
Chicago Egg Dispute Over Refrigerator Eggs Grading
Chicago butter and egg board weighs action on alleged discrimination against egg merchants by the food administration. No price quotation given for refrigerator eggs due to a Chicago market bound by a 41 2% Dover limit, while other markets set higher prices. Board reps have discussed the issue with Mr. Hoover in Washington and with Harry A Wheeler, Illinois administration head.
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Chicago
Chicago Butter and Egg Board
Food Administration
The
Hour
New York
Mr. Hoover
Washington
Harry A. Wheeler
Spirits to Tread Board Waterloo Sunday Night
Occult selente and the orient are linked as learned men claim to contact those beyond the bourne. In Intis mystifying demonstrations may sway skeptics toward spiritualism. Dr. Weddy, back from India, promises to demonstrate at two seances at the Waterloo theatre Sunday night January 12.
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Bourne
Intis
Wddy
India
Waterloo Theatre
Rainbow in Race for State Senator
Rainbow in Race for State Senator Aainbow 148 a token of fair Wweather. If this be true with climate it may be true in entities, and the senator ship race should be one of peace and enim, for J. J. Rainbow today per mitted the announcement that he would be in the ranging at the June priguary. Mr. Hainbow is closing his eighth term as county auditor. It was the first political position he ever aspir ed to. Fils Hfs has been one of 'tall, physically and mentally. He worked his way when the preparatory acad emy connected with the state univer sity of Iowa and Inter completed a business course. Then he studied at old Moments and procured a certi ficate to teach. Mu taught 40 terms. He began at $27 a month and was raised to $56 in the same school. When he came to Bineck Hawk ,county, Mr. Rainbow sought a farm in Mi. Vernon township. He went heavily in debt, but by working hard T summers and teaching winters he was able to pull out front under the load. H.W. Grout, incumbent, will seek
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J. J. Rainbow
Hainbow
Fils Hfs
State University of Iowa
Inter
Old Moments
Bineck Hawk
Rainbow
Mi. Vernon
H.W. Grout
Senators Face Re-election Questions With Quiet Campaigns
The piece notes a second term bid in the senate citing the incumbent’s record as a justification for re election. M L Bowman and W F Pit have been asked by Republicans to run but no definite announcement has come from either.
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Senate
M. L. Bowman
W. F. Pit
Repubicans
Waterloo firm provides mausoleum to shelter body of Frank Gotch
The Hawkeye Granite company of Waterloo through its western representative George W. Graham sold to the Frank Gotch estate a mausoleum to be erected in Union cemetery near Humboldt. Exterior Bedford blue stone from Bedford Indiana, interior blue and white Vermont marble with bronze trim. The mausoleum will shelter the body of Frank Gotch. The firm has grown rapidly and carries the largest stock of finished monuments west of Chicago with A C Ryan as secretary, James Potter as president, R J Williamson as vice president, and Paul E B Kingsbury as treasurer.
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Hawkeye Granite Company
Watarloo
George W. Graham
Frank Gotch
Union Cemetery
Humboldt
Bedford
Ind
Vermont
Frank Goteb
Chicago
Waterloo
A. C. Ryan F
James Potter
R.J. Williamson
Paul EB
Kingsbury
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