Gonsul Bopp Found Guilty Of Arms Plot
San Francisco January 21 German consul general Wranz Bopp and four attaches were found guilty by a U S district court jury of violating the nations neutrality They were charged with planning to blow up munition plants ships trains and bridges aiding Entente powers The defendants included von Shack Brincken Cornell Crowley and Van Koolbergen with Smith the government witness The verdict came after a long investigation dating back to 1915 1916 Smith testified under immunity and Bopp and von Shack were released on recognizance pending motions and new bonds set for Friday
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San Francisco
Cal
Wranz Bopp
United States
Bopp
America
Canada
Lom
von Shack
Wilhelm von Brincken
J. ¥. van Koolbergen
Margaret BE. Cornell
Charles C. Crowley
Louis J. Smith
van Koorlbergen
Smith
Bopy
Cornell
Crowley
von Brincken
Eclock A. Iy
Counsul
Hunt
Britain to Float Another War Loan
London public notes Chancellor Andrew Bonar Law announced at a Guildhall meeting a new war loan. The issue would pay 5 percent interest at 96 price, run 20 years with a redemption option in 12, and payments would be made in equal portions with the last on May 30. Law argued the German war machine rests on a crumbling internal foundation and warned of alternate methods if the loan fails.
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London
Andrew Bonar Jaw
Guildhall
Gonar Lay
Farmer in Critical Condition After Gas Plant Explosion
Michael Ehr a 35 year old farmer living seven miles southeast of Raywond is unconscious and fighting for life at St Francis hospital after a Tuesday explosion of an acetylene gas plant he was thawing. He suffered a skull fracture and internal injuries but was rescued by his wife who dragged him from the flames. An operation removed bone fragments and the left eye. The Philomathian society at East High School will hold a debate on whether Christmas shoppers are to blame for work for girls with Roscoe Archer and Lawrence Kermann to lead. A Christmas story violin solo and readings are also on the program by Helen Rath Myron Arbuckle Leo Rowan Laurene Rose and Arthur Edwards.
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Michael Ehr
Raywond
St. Francis Hospital
Ehr
Philomathian Society
East High School
Roscoe Archer
Lawrence Kermann
Helen Rath
Myron Arbuckle
Leo Rowan
Laurene Rose
Arthur Edwards
Reports 274 Deaths Among 150000 Troops on Border
San Antonio Texas January 11 in an army of more than 150000 national guardsmen and regulars only 274 deaths have occurred in the last seven months, shown in the official annual report of the chief surgeon of the southern department made public last night. Of the deaths 108 were classified as caused by violence, while 1 was caused lay d in case.
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San Antonio
Tex
tIn
Southern Department
City to Con Festive Garb for Guardsmen
Businessmen of Waterloo urged to decorate storefronts with flags to honor the return of two National Guard companies next Monday. Fred Fenton of the Retail Merchants Association issued the call, with many downtown stores already pledging display. Mrs. C Harper noted strong volunteer support for plans and reception details for Companies B and G arriving by a special Chicago Great Western train between 5 and 6 p.m.
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Waterloo
National Guardsmen
Fred Fenton
Retail Merchant's Association
C. ©. Harper
Committee On
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Federal docket near verdict in long automobile suit
In a federal court, a motion for a directed verdict for the defendant in Hanson versus Hoover was filed at 11 90 p m with Judge I T Weed giving Hanson until 2 p m to present more evidence. The case stems from a Mason Motor Car receivership and alleged failure to deliver 59 cars. Several cases were dismissed yesterday afternoon including Chicago Great Western railroad versus Cenfield Lumber and Berkley versus Chicago Great Western. The court may direct a verdict for Hoover if no new evidence is furnished and will reconvene January 30 for a rata hearing.
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John A. Hanson
Ira J. Hoover
I. Tweed
Mason Motor Car Company
Hoover
Hanson
Chicago Great Western Railroad Cenfield Lumber Company
G. H. Anderson
Rock Island Railroad Company
F. O. Berkley
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Reed Directa
Hanson-Hoovier
Franks O'Connor
Seth Thomas
Suffrage Sentinels Brace Against Cold at White House Gate
Washington January 11 suffragists resume duty outside the White House in freezing wind. President Wilson returns from golf to find banners in place as hot chocolate warms the pickets. Mrs Kent lends fur coat and spats to a shivering young suffragist while banners endure strong gusts.
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Washington
D. C
White House
Wilson
Congressional Union
Wm. Kent
Kent A
California
Poultry Raisers Plan Annual Show in Waterloo
The Waterloo Poultry association met last night to finalize plans for the annual show. A large entry list is expected with 125 local breeders and inquiries from Wisconsin and Illinois. Prof. H. A. Bittenbender of Ames College will lecture on chicken breeding for two days. The premium list is ready, with prizes for all breeds and several loving cups for winners. A final planning meeting is set for Wednesday evening January 17.
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Waterloo Poultry Association
Wisconsin
Illinois
H. A. Bittenbender
Ames College
D Youths Plead Guilty To First Degree Murder
Court scene shows Earl McBain and relatives as the family endures their father's murder case. Sheriff and witnesses prepare to testify on confessions, while the McBain children and wife provide emotional support. Fire, leads on Leslie Flanner, and church notices wrap the day.
Inherits Half Million but Waitress Keeps on Waiting
Blanche Kendalsburger a 25 year old waitress in Newton received notice of a $500 900 legacy from a rich Alaska relative. She will stay at her job at least until the money is tucked away. Newton contemplates a possible marriage to the heiress.
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Newton, Jan. i
Blanche Kendalsburger
Alaska
Kendalsburger
Newton
Big Slump in Mercury Ends at 10 Below Zero
Mercury plunged during a 36 hour period dropping 62 degrees and 33 degrees in 24 hours before halting at 10 below. Waterloo awoke to the first 1917 cold wave with six degrees below at 7 am. A piercing wind accompanied the chill as officials warned only a brief, mild rise is expected by Friday. Coal dealers faced rush orders but said the cold would not impact supply for now.
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Waterloo
Thaw Found After Self Inflicted Wounds in Philadelphia
Henry K Thaw, sought by New York authorities on kidnapping and assault charges involving a Kansas City boy, was found in a West Philadelphia apartment by police with wrists and throat cut. He was rushed to St Marys hospital in serious condition.
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Philadelphia
Thaw
Swarken
Tate
Kirby
St. Mary's Hospital
Local notes from Tripoli show births moves and a wedding
Tripoli reports Mr and Mrs Frad Garland new baby son born Jan. Jonn Schere buys William Sierga residence. Hermanschrasder couple moves to Waterloo. Schroeder leaves town farming. Elvira Norman returns to Lone Tree as teacher. Alfred Goodeadour injures eye at town hall event. Dr Chariza Lyons from Marne arrives to practice. Utils daughter born to Mr and Mrs Meorge Brewer. Emil Elkema returns to McGregor to teach. Luatz Notdorf and Eren Stuckenburg wed at German Evangelical church. H H Elkemoe returns to Drayton as superintendent. R Countryman sells motion picture machine to local stock company. Farmers Institute at opera house Jan 18 17 18.
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Jonn Schere
Wil-liant Sierga
Hermanschrasder
Waterloo
Schroeder
Dub
Elvira Norman
Lone Tree
Har
D. F. Norman
Alfred Goodeadour
Waverly
Chariza Lyons
Marne
Lyons
G. N. Wynhoff
Th. Fotng
Hunt
Meorge Brewer
Emil Elkema
McGregor
W. D
Luatz Noetdorf
W. Hl. Notdorf
Eren Stuckenburg
M. Hkleman
H. H. Elkemoe
Drayton
N. D
R. Countryman
Opera House
Tripoli
Bristow visitors and local notices in Readlyn
Readlyn Treaglyn dated January reports Arthur John Sten family visiting Bristow over Sunday. Mrs A C Mayers returned from week’s Albert Lea visit. Mr and Mrs William Koch away for days with friends at Aredale and Mason City. Two children of Mrs W J Olrosge ill with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs C W Fiekmann hosted at 509. favors to A C Mayers and Harry Barer. Albert Mathias left for Des Moines to take undertaker exam. Mordler hall crowd celebrated the silver wedding of Mr and Mrs A Poclski.
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Readlyn Treaglyn
Arthur John- Sten
Bristow
A. C. Mavers
Weel
Albert Lex
Minn
William Koch
Aredale
Mason City
W. J. Olrosge
C. W. Fiekmann
A. C. Mayers
Harry Barer
Albert Mathias
Des Moines
Mordler Hall
A. Poclski
Governor to Call Extra Session On Prohibition Law
Mississippi governor Pae tree announced plans to convene an extra legislative session in Jackson after a Supreme Court decision sustaining the Welh Kenyon law. He aims to pass an absolute prohibition measure amid the ruling, with the session set for January.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Pae Tree
United States Supreme Court
Decidion
Morris Plan Bank to Locate in Waterloo
Waterloo readers learn representatives from New York arrived to promote a Morris Plan Bank here. The bank aims to aid working people by offering loans at fair rates and preventing loan shark abuses, mirroring the model started in Norfolk and expanding across the country.
Mortuary Notices for Mrs Warm Gilman and Robert Dodee
Mrs Warm Gilman died at Presbyterian Hospital after several weeks illness. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs D M Pear, and sons Carter of Waterloo and Gartier of Chicago. Body to Wilman Gindt’s parlors then Petersburg Ill for burial. rites at 4 pm tomorrow in Tileman Gindt’s chapel under Dr Frank W Court and Dr J Bo Smith. Shipment 10 p.m. Robert F Dodee, 66, died at St Francis Hospital. survived by widow and one daughter Mrs Frank Archer. Body to O Keefe Towne’s mortuary. shipment to La Porte City. interment there.
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Warm Gilman
Harm Gilman
Presbyterian Hospital
D. M. Pear
If. Ie Carter
Waterloo
Frank W. Court
J. Bo Smith
Robert F. Dodee
St. Francis Hospital
Frank J Archer
Io'keefe & Towne
la Porte City
Death of Mathias Franming at 76 in Gilbertville
Mathias Franming died at his Gilbertville home last night at 11 p.m. He was 76 and survived by his widow four sons Nicholas Jesup Mathias John Peter Minot N D and two daughters Mrs Frank Phillips Jesup and Mrs William Amsper Minot. Funeral set for Saturday at 9 30 a m with interment in St Marys cemetery.
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Mathias Frasiming
Mathias Franming
Gilbertville
Nicholas
Jesup
Mathias
John
Peter
Minot
N. D
Frank Phillips
William Amsper
St. Mary's Cemtory
City in Brief Notes From Waterloo and Vicinity
Local items report travel for Buchanan county residents, divorces granted, births, and social events. Highlights include Iva Sutherland's divorce from Arthur Sutherland, Lyra Vretz reclaiming her maiden name, and Miss Wynona Sheetan hosting an anniversary party. Also noted are a transfer of factory equipment for 9000 dollars and upcoming basketball in Waterloo between Hawkeye and Stain Teacher’s Training.
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Hawkeye
Stain Teacher's Training School
Cedar Tells Inamorrow
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad claims a dose every two hours for three doses cures grippe misery and breaks up a cold. It promises rapid relief from nasal blockage feverishness sore throat sneezing and headache, costs 25 cents, and asserts it works without assistance and tastes pleasant.
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Pape
Dent
Entente Reply Noted in Belgian Peage Communication
The Belgian government sends a note of gratitude for American aid to the Ukranians and sympathy shown by the United States. The allied reply contrasts with central powers’ document, as Premier Briand addresses a French delegation amid historic debates in Paris.
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Nata
Ranswer
Galt
Borne
Local notes and visits from Dumont and surrounding areas
Dumont reports visits from Mrs Hokawen of Bwan City and relatives from Epancer and Aeliond. Rev Conweltton assists at the Cedar Falls Evangelical church. Mra Morford returns from W. F. P Freemain family visit. Str Vialtzgear returns home. Meg Pfaltzg ram stays longer. Funeral services for Mra Woodworth at Bristow attended by local attendees. Went Terk camp installs officers. I. O. O. F. from Clarksville installs local officers. Norman McTaggart admitted to Waverly hospital for surgery. Progress on the new school building improves. top slab poured, brick wall finished. Ada McManus visits Ganfield in Warkersburg. F Dahlman and Minnesota visitors reach town. Fd Pfaltzg ram and wife visiting town. auction last week described as successful.
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Aeliond
Str
Vialtzgear
Meg. Pfalteggram
H. ©. Brown
Dra
George Brown
Ates Cerria Gaol
Mrn
Bristow
Mra. Woodworth
Clarksville
Norman McTaggart
Waverly Hospital
Ada McManus
Ganfield
Warkersburg
F. Dahlman
Minnesota
Fd Pfaltzgratt
Wits
Efi Sale
Woman Missionary To Tell of Work Rally In YWCA Rooms
Mrs George Dunlop former Tews woman now engaged in missionary work in Cebu Philippines will speak at a missionary rally Sunday at 4 pm in YWCA rooms. The interdenominational event invites women interested in mission work. Mrs Dunlap and her husband went to Cebu in 1907.
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George Dunlop
Tews
Cebu
Y. W. GC
Dunlap
Dunlap couple lead evangelistic mission amid typhoon setback
Mr and Mrs Dunlap run a boys school and engage in evangelistic work. After arriving they faced a typhoon that destroyed their possessions and forced a restart. They plan to return to Cebu in March with Dr Dunlap preaching at Westminster Church on Sunday across both services.
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Dunlap
Celu
Dunlap le
Westminster Church
Brotherhood and Lodge Meetings Set Friday in Hall
Moelchotr court and the Tribe of Ben Tur will meet in regular session Friday at Hall. Officers for the coming year will be installed followed by dancing for members and friends. The Brotherhood of American Yeomen will meet in the K of P hall Friday evening. A large class is to be initiated and all new members who have not taken the initiatory work are urged to be present.
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Moelchotr
Tribe
Ben Tur
Overdog
A. O
Danderine Promises Beautiful Hair For Women
An advertisement claims Knowlton s Danderine makes hair fuller softer and dandruff free in minutes with noticeable new growth after two weeks. It touts easy inexpensive use and urges drug stores to stock the 25 cent bottle.
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Knowlton
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Tia
Roo
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Dow
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M. A. Welsh
Robert Murray
Chris Klanaa
Frank Harmon
Ralph Baker
Sidney D. Smith
Tom Bliss
Webb
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Gunanas
Enlow
Murray
McBain
Hanner Brothers
Leslie Hanner
Henderson
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St. Cloud
Mion
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Flanner
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Leslie Hanser
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Morris Plan Bank
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JR. Alley
New York
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Hela
Falure
He & Bhorrower
Cedar Rapids
Robert J. Dodge
Buchanac
W. A. Towen
Buchanan County
Pearl Stott
Chiago
W. C. Willison
L. H. van Sehoyck
Wellinton Street
Bee
Iva Sutherland
Arthur Sutherland
Nant
Walesaint
Marry Conlin
New Hartford
A von
W. van Behoveh
Wellington
New
Rowo Rebbard
Viet
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Frank W. Vretz
Lyra Caurval
Barrville
William Barr
J. Y. Brady
R. D. Johnaton
Estella
Uottine
Albert W. Hottine
Wynona Sheetan
Entertain& A
Mra, &. A. Winelaw
Robert Anderson Post
G. A. Sh
Memorial Hall
G. W. Harbin
Lilly Gilliland
William Graening
S. A. Gilliland
Calvary Church
Misa Elizabeth Brownson
Naltie Overton
Onales Patterson
Isabella Ruby
Vera Wilson
Curtis Ferrington
Henry Gipe
John &. UC
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Martha J. Callicott
Mary B. Duncan
W. B. Duncan
Dane Street
Wildon
Entente
PEAGE
Neigbory
United States of America
Dumont
Danderni
Kohl’s
East 4Th Street
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