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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1917

Page

10

Teddy Roosevelt attacks Wilson over universal military service

At Sagamore Hill Col Roosevelt denounces President Wilson for peace without victory and opposition to universal service. He warns that disarmament at sea would leave the United States defenseless while citing the Curse of Meroz and recalling Civil War figures to condemn Wilson’s stance. He likens Wilson to Copperheads and stresses naval strength as nation’s safeguard.

Oyster Bay L. J Wilson Maryland Theodore Roosevelt Sagamore Mill United States Washington Lincoln Grant Lee Mr. Wilson Europe Asia Meroz Deborah Sisera Israel

Clemens Auto Team Tops Des Moines Bowlers in State Meet

Davenport January 28 Clemens Auto team of Des Moines captured first in the five man event on the midnight shift at the state tournament. Des Moines clubs Wing Armuseement and Alexandrias tied for second with 2689. Martin helped Clemens post a 2854 total with strong scores including 299 223 and 213.

Davenport Clemens Auto Des Moines Capital City Wing Armuseement Company Alexandrias Martin Tolle Clemens Clements Auto 1. M Ring Antusemenh Moexandrias

Thieves Strike During Cedar Falls Evangelist Meetings

Evangelist L. C. Moore's two week revival at the Cedar Falls Baptist church is marred by a burglary as thieves entered the rear study during a night sermon and fled with the minister's suitcase and personal effects worth about 75 dollars. Moore, a former Central Christian and Hoprist pastor, has been active in evangelistic work, recently at Nora Springs.

L. C. Moore Cedar Falls Moore Central Christian Church Hoptist Church Waverly Nora Springs

Mayor Appoints New Commissioner for City Board

Mayor W I Law announced Wirt P Hoxie former county attorney as a member of the police and fire commission to fill the unexpired term of F A Sparle who resigned after election to the city council Hoxie will be submitted to the council for approval at the adjourned session this evening Other commissioners are Dr D C Huntoon and Walter P Jensen

W. I. Law Wirt P. Hoxie Police and Fire Commission F. A. Sparle Mayor Law Hoxte Sporle F. S. Merrian D.C. Huntoon Walter P. Jensen

City in Brief and Local Notices Update

A roundup of small-town happenings includes Gertrude Lowe and son Claude returning from St. Paul, Jessia Tuthitl home from Iowa State College Ames, a license to wed issued to J Edward Entz and Leone O Dowd of Waterloo, and several residents facing health or travel notes. Activities cover local visits, accidents, a divorce suit by Lily Bolenbaugh, a new silk flag for Christ Episcopal Church, warm weather easing snow, Iowa Society officers elected, and staffing moves at Otto Eisenrohr Sons.

Gertrude Lowe Claude St. Paul Jessia Tuthitl Iowa State College Ames J. Edward Entz Leone O'Dowd Waterloo J. L. “Ilhouse Iowa City T. W. Krapfel Christ. Episcopal Church Iowa Society Washington, D. C O. H. Benson Clarion Clarksville Bradford Knapp F.C. Stuhler Philadelphia Otto Eisenrohr Sons Company Lichty Smith, Lichty & Hillman Company Lou Armstrong Central Fire Station Chick Store

Altar Guild Meeting and Masonic Lodge Communication Announced

The Altar guild of St. Mark's Episcopal church will meet tomorrow afternoon with airs. Address for contact is BLL. Treaman, 206 Sunny side avenue. A called communication of Waterloo lodge No. 15 A F and A M at Masonic temple is scheduled for Tuesday evening Jan 30 for third degree work.

Altar Guild St. Mark's Episcopal Church Treaman Sunnyside Avenue Waterloo Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Temple

Waterloo Woman Proves Fly Angler Expert

St. Petersburg Times reports Mrs. Edward E. Schuck of Waterloo Iowa landed a 19 pound bonita just two minutes after it bit the hook. The catch occurred on the pier as winter visitors watched, marking her as an experienced angler during her first season in Florida.

St. Petersburg Florida Edward E. Schuck Waterloo Schuck

Wilsons Peace Message Featured In Century Calendars

New York January edition cites a Berlin cable noting on every calendar a hundred years hence the line Wilsons Peace Message to the Senate of the United States. It recalls the enduring call for world peace voiced during the long conflict and the hope stirred by that message.

New York Berlin Cyril Brown Wilson Senate United States Standson Noone Payne Frieda Leckington Washington Monarch Geos Pett Dee Antary Commierion West Third Miron

Predicts Food Rations Soon for United Kingdom

London January 29 Williams Anderson labor member of parliament stated that the population of the United Kingdom would soon be placed under a ration system. The ad mentions family washing rough dried at 6 cents per pound and an average family cost of 75 cents, with a Waterton Laundry Co. phone number.

United Kingdom London Williams Waterton Laundry Co

Bankers deny deal links as McAdoo ties surface in hearings

In a congressional hearing, Fisk firm officials deny favors or official connections in treasury dealings. They confirm the federal reserve bank occupied a building owned by the firm early on, and recount efforts to influence treasury and bank decisions during wartime. No officials named as involved in market matters are listed.

McAdoo Whipple Treasury Department Wall Street Federal Bank Federal Reserve Bank the Treasury Trn Fist Logia Fisk Washington Jhe Serbia

Germany Reports on Sinking of Trevarrack

Germany replies to the United States over the British steamer Trevarrack saying it was stopped by a German submarine on November 16, crew left on signals, ship sunk as a hostile vessel. The Trevarrack, 3098 tons gross, built in 1912, owned in St Ives.

Berlin Jan Lodsey United States Gerard Traterack Trevatfrack Lloyd's Shipping Agency Trevarrack St. Ives

Priest Kholmogorov Dies After Blessing Dying Soldier

Petrograd reports a front line miracle as Archpriest Father Kholmogorov blessed troops under heavy fire on Epiphany. He and a fellow priest were mortally wounded. the private died first, and the priest passed later at the division dressing station.

Petrograd Rhussian Jabuzy Shara Baranovichi Father Kholmogorov Althe Father Kholmogorey Bloom King Father Kholmogoroy

Munich bans wearing of men's clothes by women

Munich authorities have forbidden the unnecessary wearing of men’s clothes by women under police threat. The ban covers attention-catching peasant girl costumes in Bavarian health resorts and targets visitors, especially winter sport observers, who adopt bloomer and similar outfits.

Munich London

Senate Debates on Rules for Session in Iowa

Des Moines Jan 24 There was no morning session of the Iowa house today the session recessed Saturday at 2 pm and much of the senate hours were spent debating the rules report for the current session A bill by Senter and Parker would authorize county facsimies to act as coroners in case of absence or illness of proper officers Senator Kimball proposed admitting to the soldiers home at Marshalltown anyone otherwise qualified provided value does not exceed 2500 Judge Wilkson measure would require the executive council to notify county auditors 10 days before any assessed increase to allow hearings if needed The senate adjourned until 10 tomorrow.

Des Moines Iowa House of Representatives Senate Senter A. M. Parker Polis County Kimball Poltawattainsed Marshalltown Wilkson Appononsa Executive Council State Board of Review Council

New Witness Delays Trial of Spanell

San Angely, Jan 29. The trial of Harry J. Spanell for the July killing of his wife in Pine, Texas, is delayed as the state subpoenas another witness who cannot arrive until this evening. The district court adjourned until 7 30 tonight as defense counsel insist on hearing the state witness before proceeding with sur rebuttal. The expected witness is Mrs Jenkins of El Paso.

San Angely Vex Pelay Harry J. Spanell Col B.C. Butler Alpine Tex Mia B. J. Jenkins EL Puss

Russian Cities Face Famine Says Writer

London dispatch states the Times article from Russia describes famine amid plenty. Petrograd and Moscow are highlighted where rail and distribution failures leave people in long breadlines, with meals scarce and temperatures plunging to around 20 below zero.

London Russia Times Petrograd Moscow

Troopship Sunk in Mediterranean With Troops Aboard

Berlin reports via wireless that a transport ship packed with soldiers was torpedoed by a German submarine on January 25 and sank within ten minutes. The admiralty announced the loss today.

Berlin Tuckerton Mediterranean Admiralty

Thaw declared insane by police chief surgeon

Philadelphia January report says Karl K Thaw has been in St Marys hospital since January 11 after a suicide attempt. Dr Wanamaker says Thaw is irrational with no clear memory of the attempt while Dr Kirby notes a clouded mind and physical recovery proceeding slowly. Extradition case against Thaw in New York remains pending. A second note covers a new Boy Scouts of America branch formed in Tokyo with American ambassador George W Guthrie presiding. About 2 dozen American boys from Tokio Grammar School comprise the nucleus.

Philadelphia Karrr K. Thaw St. Mary's Hospital John Wallantiaker Theodore Wood Thaw New York Frederick Gump Los Angeles Wanamaker Elwood R. Kirby Wanamak Kirby BOY Scouts Japan Tokio Boy Scouts of America George W. Guthrie James A. Irons Frederick J. Warne

Des Moines Man Receives Size 21 Shoes

Des Moines resident Bernard H. Koyne, 19, weighing 275 pounds and 7 feet 2 inches tall, will receive a record size 21 pair of shoes made at a local factory. The oversized footwear, claimed to be the largest in the nation, will be shipped to Morrow, then Boston, to fit with rubbers.

Des Moines Brockton, Masq Bernard H. Koyne Morrow Boston Kayne

Praise American Traders Abroad Report At Convention

A Pittsburgh report to the fourth national trade convention defends American export practices. It cites well packed exports, double growth from 1905 to 1913, and strong demand for manufactured goods like oil, steel, machinery, shoes, and cameras. It notes overseas complaints about packing and highlights successes by small and large American exporters.

Pittsburgh Jorden

Medical Students to Hear Army Lectures in Chicago

Ninety medical schools with over 3,000 graduates slated for service will start a February lecture series on naval and military sanitation and treatment. Under Surgeon Generals Gargas and Braisted, the program arises from Dr. Franklin Martin’s defense commission effort. Motion pictures will illustrate hospital operations to reinforce lectures. The Hay-Bunau-Varilla era funding issue allowed faculty to enlist but not require training. the plan seeks trained lecturers for schools. TRON MONEY IN SWEDEN. Stockholm, Jan. 25. -An issue off iron coinage is expected in Sweden shortly, according to the manager of the Swedish State bank. The matter has been the subject of discussion and agreement between the three Scandinavian countries.

Chicago United States William C. Gargas GS. A William C. Braisted U. N Army and Navy Medical School Franklin Jr. Martin Chiea- Ko Commission of Fational Defense Army Nary Wave Martin Navy TRON Sweden Stockholm

Carranza Agents Buy Munitions in Japanese Markets

Tokyo dispatch reports three Mexican agents of General Carranza seeking to purchase munitions, rifles, artillery, and machinery in Japan. The Kotohira Maru was said to carry weapons, though Japanese officials disputed content, noting shipments were general merchandise and machinery. Mexico reportedly opened a ¥3,000,000 yen credit in Japan for such purchases amid wartime disruptions.

Tokyo Correspondenes Associated Press Carranz Chefr Hounspy To Ito Col Carpio Merstom Kotohira Mara Yokota Saisma Cruz Mexico Wis Manifodt Maxtaien Tha Lega Hon Mestco Corrie Legation Japan Gon Iberta Tulerta Werg Russia Auty Manchuria

Japan to Expand Foreign Office Staff in United States

Tokio Jan 29 reports the Japanese Foreign Office plans to boost its staff in the United States due to rising interest in China matters. The following appointments have been announced: Hisaku Suzuki, first secretary of…

Tokio Foreign Office Lad United States America China Hisaku Suzuki

Cork Lodged in Throat Kills Child in Iowa

A cork lodged in the throat of Syaarold Dorothy M. Hancock, daughter of Gh. Hancock, proved fatal today after the cork was dislodged but the child died shortly after from heart trouble induced by coughing. Also noted: a Mason died in Cedar Rapids at age 52, and miscellaneous classified items appear, including job ads and household notices.

Hoane Fan S.yaarold Dorothy M. Hancock Hancock

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