Commanders Decorated in DS Medal Awards List
The Associated Press reports that army corps and expeditionary force commanders, heads of staff, and various generals have been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. Notables include Maj. Gen. John F. O'Ryan of the 27th Division, Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune of the Marine Corps, Maj. Gen. M. Lewis of the 30th Wildcat Division, and Maj. Gen. Ireland. The decoration recognizes conspicuous service, with 27 officers cited and others announced as part of the wartime honors. Brigadiers Heintzerman, Craig, and multiple colonels are also named in the awards.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Army
KER
Ireland
Clarence Williams
Ordnance
Baker
Eiying
Andrew Brewster
Irector
Harry Li.Rogers
Wm.c. Gill
Ight Railroads
M. Patrick
BH. McGlachlin
First Army
Hson E. Aly
Mmmander
Edmund Wittenmyer
Igade
S. G. Morton
E. Lewis
Wm. Last
James H. eRae
Wm. Éizel
28Th Vision
Wm. H. Johnson
Wiston
E .Stuart Heintzerman
Society notes list events and wedding in fragmented column
Fragmented society items describe D Glub-Mre and McCoy pieces, Westminster and Mrs Robertson circle, Daughters of Isabella, training camps for women in the United States, and plans for cantonments as centers for teaching industrial and self defense drills. Marriage of Mayme Hoard Jones to Arthur M. Jones reported with ceremony at Mrs Shanks home, luncheon details, and family attendance.
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Euersday
D. Glub
E. M
Pierce
the King of Christ
McCoy
A. i
Westminster
C. W
Robertson
Woman’s
Burton Avenus
churchsMrs
Sidney
Washington
D. C
Washingtony
Susanna Crocroft
Chicago
Hasndustry
Thair Department
Uise
Lansenda
Train Bandit Robs 35 Passengers Between Kansas City and Leavenworth
A masked bandit on a Chicago Great Western train near Fort Leavenworth robbed about 35 passengers of cash, chasing and signaling with two guns. Victims include J Wed Nelson, A B Shrader of Independence, and an Italian man who lost $51. The robber, described as a negro ex convict, escaped after forcing the conductor to open vestibule doors at Leavenworth.
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Nelson
Randolph
A.B. Shrader
Independence
Leaven
Shrader
Kansas City
Pbs
Goocb
Altho
Leavenworth
Uride Carries Ring To White Rose Wedding
Mrs Jones has resided in Waterloo for years while employed by Dr J G Hildebrand. Mr Jones linked with Grand Union Tea in Eagle Grove. They wed and plan to reside in Eagle Grove. Out of town guests include I M B Duke family Oelwein and C D Cleveland Fort Dodge H M Hunt and daughter Gladys Clarksville R Burns Cedar Rapids Harry Palmer and son Denver L Starbuck Cedar Falls Miss Olive Jones Francis Jones Eagle Grove Miss Adel Starbuck Kenneth Starbuck Cedar Falls. Complimentary party hosted by E Baldwin F W Aven and B C Stewart in honor of Lieut C R Bassar returned from Camp Pike and Russell Stewart home from the battleship New York. Cards and dancing followed by supper. First Baptist Do A Bit society meets tomorrow at Mrs Merle LaRue and Miss Eleanor Larke home. Officers to be elected.
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Fort Dodge
H. M. Hunt
Gladys
Clarksville
R. Burns
Cedar
Rapide
Harry Palmer
E. ¥. Baldwin
F. W. Aven
B.C. Stewart
C. R. V.'Bassar
Camp Pike
Russell Stewart
Furleigh
New York
Marvel Stewart
Russell ‘Glanare ‘Pang
Misa Ellen Stewart
Baptist
Merle LaRue
Eleanor Larke
West High honors Lieut Warner on navy service
Lieut Spencer Warner a West High alumnus spoke to students about his U S Navy service. He leaves today to resume duties on the destroyer Downes and praised the American fleet for cleanliness while recounting convoy stories and a destroyer torn in two by the Olimpic.
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Spencer, Warner
U. S. Navy
Spencer Warner
West High
Lieut. Warner
Downes
Lieut
Warner
Brest
Nav, Academy
Annapolis
Hermano Warner
Longfellow -Avenue
Read of Germany to GE Named by Majority Ballot
AP dispatch from London describes a proposed German constitution drafted by constitutional authorities led by Hugo Preuss. It allows new free states within the empire, civil rights for joining states, a 35 year old president elected by absolute majority for seven years, and a chancellor-governed Reichstag-backed government.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Hugo Preuss
Ebert
Berlin
Reichstag
Reichstar
iThe
House of Deputies
Reichslag
Mortuary notices and obituaries from Waterloo area
Ada Houghton dies at her daughter's home in Waterloo aged 62. Funeral services at O Keefe and Towne chapel with Rev. Preston to conduct. Interment at Gladbrook. Other obituaries include Anna Lauritson aged 51 from 854 Hien street with multiple survivors and services at Petersen Bros. Chapel. Anna Rieder, 73, Gilbertville, funeral at Catholic Church. Mary K R Dorey, Faribault-born, died of influenza and pneumonia. A C Millar funeral set for Tuesday at O Keefe Towne chapel. Bolsheviki seize Mitau area near Riga per AP. Woodsfield Ohio reopens schools after flu. pepper box incident cited.
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Ada Houghton
A. mi
G. H. Burnham
Baltimore Street
O'Keefe
Towne
A C. Preston
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Gladbrook
Houghton
Tamagoney
Waterloo
Burnham
Martha Houghton
Cedar Rapids
Fred Hildebrand
Eagle Bend
Mimn
Ray
Minnie Arends
Hampton
Anna
Noonan
M. Green
Anna Weaver
Masonity
Florence Harrison
Indianapolis
Ella Harrison
Treat
David
Washington
Edward M
Tama City
Lee
James
Anna M. Lauritson
Anna M. Taugritson
Hien
Denmark
America
Cedar Falls
Independence
Edward
Harvey
France
D.A. Young
Clifford
Gladys
Car- Tie
Mae
George
Minneapolis
Petersen, Bros.Chapel
Anna Rieder
Gilbertville
Specia
Lena Larx
Vernon
N. D
Mike
Hintz
Iona Lake
Minn
Joseph Webber
Raymond
Leoneard Bernard
Airs
Frank Teeter
la Porte City
Mary KR. Dorey
Mary RK. Dorey
Lafayette Street
Faribault
Edward P. Dorey
A. C. Millar
O’keefe & Towne Chapel
Rev
J. St. Macartney
Fairview
Waterloo urged to double city in ten years through co operation
A.J. Knapp reports a letter from J.E. Johnson of Waterloo Gasoline League urging a united commercial push after a Mississippi Valley Foreign Trade conference. Johnson envisions doubling Waterloo factories and population within ten years if organized effort grips local business and citizens. He cites past local achievement and calls for decisive action to mobilize all factories and residents.
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Waterloo
A. J. Knapp
Waterloo Commercial Pb
J. E. Johnson
Waterloo Gasoline League
Ygccalier
Johnson
Yorenge
New Orleans
Iere
Andy
Biloxi
Miss
United Organization
Tetter
Waterloo Soldiers Welcome Idea Garners Support
A Waterloo citizen returns from service urges the city to display welcome for returning soldiers and sailors. He proposes a temporary illuminated arch across Fourth Street bridge to show appreciation as hundreds arrive daily, with potential for a permanent arch later funded by a donor offering 500 dollars.
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Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Fourth Street Bridge
Smoking in Y M C A Buildings Urged for Soldiers
In a New York letter, Dr George J Fisher head of the I C C physical department urges abolishing no smoking signs in Y M C A buildings and recommends letting branches decide smoking limits while using education and information to discourage tobacco use among soldiers and sailors returning to duty.
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New York
George J. Fisher
International Committee
Association
Taft May Run Again On Peace Tour In 1920 Bid
Former president William Howard Taft plans a transcontinental trip starting February 1 to rally support for the League of Nations and gauge GOP sentiment for another presidential bid. Republicans and national committee leaders await public reaction to his peace advocacy and campaign posture.
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Taft
Washington, D
Cy Dan
William Howard Taft
Republican National Committee
League
League of Nations
Gaylen Green 15 Home From War at Camp Dodge
Gaylen Green a Halubow alvision veteran wounded July 26 1918 in France arrived at Camp Dodge to visit his parents Mr and Mrs J B Green 620 Randolph Street. He traveled from New York on a hospital ship and recalls Gordon Vaughan’s death nearby. He praises army surgeons nurses and Red Cross work and plans to return to hospital soon with brothers Arlo and Cecil Green awaiting discharge or reassignment.
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Gayle Greep
Chateau Theirry
France
Camp Dodge
J. B. Green
Randolph Street
Gasden
Altho
Gaylen
New York
William Refsnider
Mr. Refsnider
Hainliow
Slay
Third Iowa
168Th
Iowa
Gaylen Green
Gordon Vaughan
Gordon
Gavlen
Red Crosa
S9on
Arlo Green
Mineola
N. Y
Cecil P. Green
Camp Meade
Old Kidnaping Case Called Solved
Bradford Pa January 20 The Henry Schall kidnapping mystery long puzzling Potter County is said to be cleared by a deathbed confession relayed by Reuben Daniels of Sweden Pa. He claims John Nesbitt confessed to kidnapping the boy aged two and selling him to a rich New Yorker to pay an old debt. The tale implies Henry Schall is alive in New York, misled by a found fortune and a request to adopt the child.
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Bradford
Henry Schall
Potter County
Reuben Daniels
Sweden
John Nesbitt
Daniels
New York
John Schall
Neasbitt
Twiklund, Pa
Nesbitt
Raiser? Culprit but not regular offender ruling
Paris Jan 20 report by Ferdinand Larnaude and Lapradelle discusses juridical views on German emperor's crimes. They argue the emperor is not principal offender, must be tried by an international tribunal formed by a league of nations. extradition not refused as not a political refugee. Civil War precedent cited regarding punishment of Germany’s war crimes and Henry Witz case.
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Mresa
Paris
Clemenceau
Ferdinand Larnoaude
Paris Law Faculty
Lapradelle
Rights of Nations
CLVN
Tringlog
Hague Arbitration
League of Nationg
Germany
Leon Bourgeois
Henry Witz
Andersonville
Stomach Troubles Past With Pink Pills Remedy
A testimonial from Mrs. Julia Shockey of Indianapolis recounts recovery from severe stomach pain after eating and heart distress. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring appetite, easing side and back pains, and improving overall health. The ad urges readers to try the pills as a tonic and to request the free diet book.
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Julia Shockey
McCarty Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Williams
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Waterloo Man
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Ft. Leavenworth
Auto Exchange
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Switzerland
Mitau
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Tukkum
Goldutz
Riga
Woodsfield
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