Peace Talk and Delegations At Paris Peace Conference
Reports from Paris indicate ongoing negotiations among allied powers and diverse Russian factions for possible representation at the peace congress. A truce condition is floated but not accepted by France. Wilson worries minority rights, while Brazil and British envoys prepare for the Paris talks with arrivals slated for January 23 and January 11 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Russia
France
Wilson
Bern
Brazil
London
Hundreds Attend Y Social Evening at M C A
Several hundred guests attended a reception and entertainment at the M C A last evening. Officers of the association directed guests, showcased the Y Y boys' home quarters, and a large musical program followed by games and refreshments. The event previews monthly social nights to make the association building a winter social center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C
van Doren
Association
Musical Benefit Play At Waterloo Theatre In 1917 Proceeds
A community musical presented by John & Rogers company to benefit St Francis hospital free ward unfolds at Waterloo theatre in January 1917. The cast includes Lieut Richmond Joe Dumond Marjorie Miss Helen O Keefe Sarah a stenographer Capt Bragg Russell Lamron and accompanist Mrs Madeleine Smith Althouse. The Youngland group lists many performers and several dozen others are named in the extended roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
John &. Rogers Company
Waterloo Theatre
St. Francis Hospital Free Ward
Atcha Koo
Lieut. Richmond
Joe Dumond
Marjorie
Helen O'Keefe
Sarah
Kelle Trohde
Bragg
Russell Lamron
Madeline Smith Althouse
Thrs
Leslie O'Toole
Jaee Bernard
Cacti
Man Afraid Of Flu Attends Court In Face Mask
An elderly man, fearing the flu, attended a district court session with a handkerchief held over his face. He positioned the cloth to shield his mouth and nose, reacting to any coughs from nearby individuals. The judge promised a decision division soon after the hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Mallan
Watrt
Gire Lim
Bond forgeries confession shocks Chicago man
Millard M Cutter, 49, admits forging municipal and school bonds totaling 500000 dollars in a long fraud ring. He tells reporters he seeks inner peace through confession and plans to face punishment, while awaiting arraignment in a Harrison Street station cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Millard M. iGulter
Dushiess
Doybo
Harrison Street
Olus
Poplar Bluff
Cutter
James Matthews
Siberia Battles and Allied Movements Reported
Trains carrying Allied forces reach Krasnoyansk as Bolshevists and Russian troops clash southward near Kiuchinskaya. Advancing Semenoff forces threaten Omsk. Archangel situation deemed satisfactory though withdrawals rumored. Local financial groups debate building loan rates amid plans for new Cedar Rapids style associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
cPy
Associated Press
Krasnoyansk
Siberia
Yenesei River
Kiuchinskaya
Kiuchinskara
Semenoff
Irkutsk
Sermmenof
Kline
Udinsk
Midsava
Omsk
Vladi‘vostok
Washington, D. C
Archangel
Russia
Tie
Archlangel
Fifth B. and L. Association Plans Pushed Forward
Plans of the Waterloo Real Estate irate board to establish a fifth building and loan association, initiated about a year ago, were deferred due to unspecified reasons but are now being progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & L. Assn
Waterloo Real Bsirate Board
Wiieh
Greek Mass Meeting To Protest Atrocities In Asia Minor
In Waterloo Iowa Greek residents plan a Sunday mass meeting at 2 30 p m inviting the public to protest atrocities against Greeks in Tarare Asia Minor and the Aegean islands and against Bulgarians in Macedonia and west Thrace J A Lazarides Greek poet editor and Chicago association president will speak along with other speakers including W N Birdsall J C Murtagh and Aris Johnson Lazarides witnessed Armenian massacres in Constantinople and will recount Greek sufferings.
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Greak
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Bali
Tarare
Asia Minor
Aegean Islands
Macedonia
West
Arn
Thrace
J. A. Lazarides
Saloniki
Chicago
Association
Unra i
Lazarides
Constantinople
W.N. Birdsall
J. C. Murtagh
Bezold
Aris Johnson
Volunteer to Overseas Work Receives Orders to Report for Duty
Miss Marriott MacEachron, daughter of Mr and Mrs A MacEachron, who volunteered for YMCA canteen work, received orders to report in New York City Monday. She will enter Columbia University for a one week training before sailing overseas. Her passports and papers are prepared. She is the second daughter of Mrs Wack tron. A 1977 high school graduate and Grinnell College alumna, she has been employed at Leavitt Johnson Trust. Her brother Paul is in mission work in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marriott MacEachron
A. MacEachron
New York City
Columbia University
M MacEachran
Miss MacHachran
An Dirs. Wacktron
Ihigh
Grinnell J College
Leavitt & Johnson ‘Trust
Cana Leavin
Tier
Paul
China
Army Plans to Move to Berlin to Restore Order
Report from Coblenz indicates U S Army occupation chiefs weigh possible armed intervention as Berlin unrest and Spartacism fears rise. American forces in the Rhine are on edge over civil disorder and propaganda, with authorities considering decisive action to restore order and curb extremist activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Qales
The
Pees
New York
Courier
Coblenz
Javlir
Coucier
Germany
Scharpeser
Goring
Vieen
Berlin
Germans Capture Czarkau in Polish Province Fight
Berlin reports heavy fighting between Polish and Ukrainian forces in Posen with Germans capturing Czarkau in southern Ka province while withdrawing to the north bank of the Neisse. German lines hold Kolmar and notze as battles unfold at Wissenhoehe and Wisskek. Polish council in Posen proclaims supreme power and outlines school language changes and reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avsochtead
Berlin
Priday
Posen
Cviurthan
Javer
Nee
Kolmar
Notze
Wissenhoehe
Wiss Sek
Te Potes
Germany
Pomiok
London
Duu
Cromhagen
Westphalia
Lo Eal
Quirt
Death Beckons to a Young Mother
Mrs. Vernon Welch died at Presbyterian hospital from pneumonia after childbirth. Clarissa Maynard Welch, 24 Fourth Street West Knoxville, moved to Waterloo in 1906, married Verdon Welch in 1916, lived in Monticello, active in war work, Episcopal church member. Survived by husband, two children, and parents Mr. and Mrs. B. Maynard. body at O'Keefe & Towne mortuary awaiting funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciari Mayn
Welcch
Presbyterian Hospital
Welch
HM. B. Maynard
Clarissa Maynard
HL. L. Maynard
Fourth Street West
Knoxville
Tenn
Waterloo
Verdon O. Welch
Monticello
Oet
West High School
Christ Episcopal Church
Mrr. Barat
Loa
Ter
B. Maynard
Webert P
Horace
Baste
Centillery Corps
A.B. Fit
It. i
Port Constitution
Portsmouth, N
McAdoo Reveals Return to Private Life at Santa Fe
William G McAdoo spoke to Santa Fe employees amid duties as railroad officials waiving, hinting his official departure for California and return to private life. He told the crowd he would soon resume private pursuits after a long public career as a director at railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
McAdoo
Influenza Rages in Greene and Vicinity
An influenza outbreak spreads through Greene and nearby areas as residents fall ill. Affected include Mrs Grapp aged about seven, Mr Leon presumed recovered, and his mother and mother-in-law who nursed the Scott family before falling ill. The scene mentions a local household delay and ongoing illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airwame
Tay
Fan
Troy Tiina
Srivds
Grapp
Scott
Benth
Community notices stir civic activity and Red Cross updates
A 1920s town page reports Women's Relief Corps and Red Cross events, officer elections, and memorial hall gatherings. Highlights include a Memorial Hall meeting with 160 members, a clock presentation to retiring president Ida Alderman, and notes on chapter dues, French orphan correspondence, and new member admissions. Also covered are forthcoming YWCA and Knights of Pythias activities, and local social events in Waterloo with tributes, a piano program, and engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Relief Corps
Memorial Hall
Y Umbaugh
Elen *Erlao
Frances Meker
Milwaukee
Wis
Amy
Abs
Liltian ' i
UN Crotty
Fred Bross
Mies
Tatia White
Innnie Stricker
Minnie Luckhardt
Mildred Hutchington
Ida Alderman
Nora KL. Bishon
Kistner
Minnie Glass
Armenian Relief Campaign Incoming to Aid War Sufferers
The Armenian relief drive, led by Ballielt under Macartney, aims to canvass Waterloo districts with a goal of 15 dollars for water relief and 80 dollars for county aid. Funds will go to Tele work to aid victims from Mosier persecution, with administration by private individuals and doctors. President Wilson’s proclamation urges all Americans to help, noting 400,000 war sufferers including 440,000 orphans in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rmienian Relief
Tielege Ballielt
TH. Jom
Jertson Macartney
Westivities
Sarride Leagui
Serne
Cael Lund
S$ Op
First
Hantist Church
Jiu
Wlyrsyaen
Uplirutey Tivers
Christhum Amd
Lins
Trobe
America
Gdimimisi Vadivis
Sing
Aaerwit Vonedls
Fie
Tne Nanos
Wilson
Among the Churches Walnut St Baptist Amica Phil meeting
Walnut St Baptist Amica Phil men and women held a joint meeting with Miss Marlaw Metcalf hosting for a business session followed by social hour and refreshments. Officers elected included Miss Charlotte Tlussey president and Miss Flor ence Vaughan secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut
St. Baptist
Amica Phil. Atheu
Marlaw Metcalf
Fallawerk
Charlotte Tlussey
Tloulge Iosnog
Florence Vaughan
Gladyce Bergeren
Noris Stoy
Nurses Should Come Loaded With Dates
The Waterloo Red Cross chapter prepares a nursing resources survey with trained and practical nurses and midwives asked to complete questionnaires at Miss Minnie Harrison’s office. Black chairmen of the women’s council of defense will locate those to fill forms, while graduates should carry graduation, registration dates, and numbers when visiting Miss T Marion. If accepted for Red Cross work, include the badge number. Very best Winds Lump $8.25 ton. Young Coal Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Red Cross Chapter
He Feleke
Minnie Harrison
Woman's Council of Defense
Tig
T Marrison
Red Cross
Knitting Activities Ordered To Cease By Headquarters
An order received at headquarters this morning halts knitting activities and directs completion of pieces in progress. Mrs. F. E. Wriend, art committee chair, asks all yarn be brought to the shop at Pore to report on material on hand. Knitters are urged to finish current articles promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal
F. E. Wriend
Marital Bond Galling Say Three Plaines Conference at New Orleans
Three Plaines men including J. Johnson and W. D. Burdick sail for New Orleans to join a manufacturers and exporters conference. They represent Waterloo and western Iowa to discuss a water route from the Mississippi to European ports, aiding farming and industry with improved shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & Johnson
Waterloo Manufacturers’ Association
Peneenuinger
Waterloo Gasuling Longing Company
W. D. Burdick
Associated Manufacturers’ Association
New Orleans
Waterloo Cut Mercial Club
Chamber of Commerce
Towa
Europe
St. Louis
Inu
Johnson
Nvippi
West
Mississippi River
Domestic infelicity and divorce farce ad in 19th century text
A jumble of names, dates, and ads shows Selina J Irwin versus LeRoy Irwin over cruelty and desertion amid a Waterloo area notice. The fragment includes references to troops and marines clash, Leipzig, and old marriage dates, ending with a cleaning advertisement and petty notices about sanitary services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ais
Selina J. Irwin
LeRoy Ir- Witt
Associated Press
Leipzig
Robert Garland
Berlin
Garland
Milwaukee
Delitasch
Pear Leipzig
James W. Bolton
Raye
Balton
Elmer Cracity
Rannuy Gutter & Cistrr Cleaning and Sanitary
VUE Companys
Red Cross Chapter Sees Large Increase in Members
The notice reports 12 956 adults and 860 juniors now in the Red Cross chapter across Warheptop area. It lists multiple towns and districts, cites state headquarters, and credits Mrs 0 Trunauin Leagan and others for services rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Warheptop
Nimerlean
Todd Tule
Wade
Tangata
Rmaang
Siice
Seateriay
Tay Porte Cligs
Cedar Mills Elusterk
Heigtty
Skudarin
Dumberton
Federal Court Juror Flu Delays Waterloo Case
A juror in the federal court in Waterloo was ill with the flu causing a delay. The court postponed the case of The Black Hornk Feeding Company vs City of Waterloo to a later term. Court adjourned with plans to reconvene in Cedar Rapids and other district sites on the second Tuesday in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stretus District
Calandir
Black Jlonk Feeding Company
City of
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Thas
Dubuque
Phelps
Jefferson
FIVE TRANSPORT WITH 2,000 YANK START FOR HOME
Washington dispatch reports five transports and the hospital ship Mercy sailing from France with about 7,000 officers and men aboard. They will reach New York before transfers to Camp Grant Taylor and other posts, carrying training cadres and personnel from the 34th division and other units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Mercy
France
War Department
New York
Pueblo
Wilhelmlna
Hampden
Iran
Camp Taylor
Sith
Camp Grant
Feld
Kansas
Maryland
Pho Ive King
South Dakota
Wilhelmina
Mid Division
Agen
169Th Field Artillery
Tartar
Toloa New York
Toloa
495Th Aero Squadron
Trench Artillery
Themisto
Cette
Buffalo
Coblenz
87Th Engineers
Union
Albert Pierce
Eau Claire
Wis
America
Army of Occupation
Rhine
Quarters Sought for Waterloo Pure Food Show
A Waterloo plan to stage a pure food show stalls on finding suitable quarters. committees from the Reign Merchants association await a decision on building space, stressing a large accessible site essential for exhibits. Meanwhile Washington reports a shift in labor demand with several states showing surplus in common labor and shortages in the south and midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reign Merchants’ Association
Waterloo
Washington, D. C
California
Colorado
Idaho
Hainois
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
North Dakota
Oregon
Utah
Department of Labor
South
Connecticut
Minneapolis
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Ass Truge
Britain
Young
Perma
Chicago Title & Trust Company
Voplar Bluff
Buller Iron Company
Pcuttar
Ado
WI Howrey
P. W. Belangee
Icole
Pbuilding
Waterton
Joan Aasochition
U.S
Americ Tans
Sime Gorman
Telp
Oridan
Vention
Apprivat Carenna Oallet
Orderis
Jins Americw
Czarikau
Kalmar
Polish Council
Vernon Welch
A. Jahn
McAdoo Renuies
Thinois
Tom Young Coul
Greene and
Vyoung Goat Co
Gidvertisement
Soctebi
Keenan
Bedipabe
Buies
Presklal
Mes
Pooc Se
Mgr. Miller
Frain
Rismond
Imei Lo
Tralor
G. W. Donald
Dr. Becker
Germaine Hamauou
Seine
Beulah
Myrtle Nagh
J. E. Ridenour
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Lees
Mildred Williamson
Ned Cross
Franca
Nana Colby
Ineader
Chaplon
Florida
Misa Helen Cowtes
Pha Nu
Mins Morntelin
Midas Ture de Jillenon
Hea Prograg
W. OL 'C
Woo
A. Boties
Kiygo
Fort Dew Malmes
Lia
Bisa
Camp Dyodine
Tesla
Te Py Wie
Anise Sion
Tle Elage
Qdvenrtmant
Woc
Waterloo Association
Epraking Waren
Thaenas Aires
Fred
Pettit
Prihian Tastalladon
Thoraill
Pythian Sisars
Knichta
Pythias
PL Hall
Useir
Harry Reed
Sips
Efrestiimnenta
T. B. Lippia
Edna Ward
Mayine
Arthur M. Dimer
Bagie Grove
Musile
Ph. O
Chanter FR
Po. O
J. S. Forrester Herpanke
Folball
Theodore Moore
Fea
Waterlan
Neodes
Trandiisrrers
Calvary Evangelical
Clase
Clarene Willace
Young Coal Co
Try Phelps Ghusses
Theadache
Petroleum Coke
Ion
Young Conk Co
Tts
Ely
Hoadmaster
Associated Ss
Jan
William Riley
Chicago Alfio
Chicago, Indiana & Southern
Tydiana
Winais
Coat Co
Miatuk
Hovsrs
Trunauin
Leagan
Leagan, Wyluse
Etre Vile
Anid Lothers
Jel Wan
Dhcey
March
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