Slayer Admits Faking Story of Woman's Murder
Chicago January 30. James Monroe, linked to the killing of Miss Josephine MacDonald, recanted his confession and offered new versions to detectives. Police doubt his claims, noting Monroe is a fugitive from justice and an ex convict sought in multiple states. He claims to be a silk cutter living in St Louis and was traveling through Iowa and Illinois. Police continue to follow threads in the case with no solid results yet.
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Chicago
James Monroe
Josephine McDonald
Dan
Rock Island
Monroe
Meagher
Blaul
Rom
Justice
St. Louis
Chester
Ill
Jefferson City
Monregs
Thomas McFarlane
Chisago
Eastern Avenue
Elgin
Maoney
Miss McDonald Ha
Cedar Rapids
Carl James Monroe
Katherine MacDonald
Edna Jochumean
Dubuque
Mr. Love
Tinaco Government in Costa Rica Urged for U S Recognition
A Senate Foreign Relations sub committee report recommends recognizing Costa Rica's Tinaco government led by Ti naco, who rose to power in a bloodless revolution. The panel urged State Department action rather than Senate initiative, noting previous nonrecognition due to violence.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Tinaco
Costa Rica
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Tinaca
Sinte
Wilson
Williams
Mississippi
Tinaoen
State Department
Senate
London theatre owner buys control of N L baseball club
The Boston Nation league baseball club agreed to transfer controlling interest to George Washington Great, a long time owner of a chain of London moving picture theatres Swednsons England. The announcement was made yesterday. Properly cooked fish advice appears in the text accompanying the notice.
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London Theatre
N. L. Baseball Club
Boston
Associated Press
Masq
Jan. C
Boston Nation Lenge
George Washington Great
England
Aday
Orders To Sate For Home Cancelled
Harry M. Rowell, in France with forestry engineers, reports sailing orders for Jan 15 home were cancelled. He notes post armistice surroundings are delightful with good food and that he has done office work recently. He mentions a visit to Paris and future orders expected sending him to the Spanish frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Rowell
France
Forestry Engineers
Mr. Rowell
Paris
Local social clubs hold meetings and a church wedding
Mrs William fi Ross hosted the W C G L G club with prizes won by Mrs T F Coury and Mrs W YT Reidy. Major club held a business social meeting with light refreshments. Auction Bridge club lunch followed by bridge. prizes went to Mrs B Storm, Mrs J Chavez, Mrs Miller and Mrs Lown. Laura Lawn wed Louis Miller at St Marys with attendees from Illinois Central, and plans home in Waterloo after Virginia trip. Numerous notices cover dedications, surprise parties, thimble bee, clock dinner, Lincoln Circle G A R thimble bee, Civic Department program on civil life, and YWCA meeting info.
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William Fi, Ross
Mmes
T. FF. Coury
W.yt. Reidy
A. N. French
J. W. Wray
PF. C. Hitchins
Mmes. B. of. Storm
J. C. Chavez
Illinois Central
Virginia
Allen J . Lown
Waterloo
Civic Department
Woman's Club
Russell-Lamson
R. A. Polk
J. Altstadt
C. (. Loveland
James T. Allen
Otho Abel
F. F. McElhinney
Church Youth Group Hosts Evening Gatherin
A large Young People alliance party at First Evangelical Church parlors featured the Star Spangled Banner a devotional by Co H Gruener and Rev L W Boek. J T Houser filled the pulpit, with readings by Thalia Messer and Mrs L B Bickelbers.
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Young People's Alliance
Co. H. Gruener
L. W. Boek
J.T. Houser
Thalia Messer
L. B. Bickelbers
Lucille Schmidt
Lucille Gruener
Irene Lang
Horsattler
Ralph Smith
Alliance
France
America
Tor
Banquet Honors Returning Servicemen With Free Beds
A Friday banquet at the KK of P ball honors men who served in the army navy or Marines. The meal features grape fruit cocktail tomato soup braised beef potatoes and dessert. Louis Frank urges unregistered veterans to sign with Waterloo Commercial club for adequate provisions and asks uniformed servicemen to attend. Red Cross offers a free bed program at Russell-Lamson house for one month to accommodate soldiers in town awaiting trains and emphasizes support for returning troops.
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KK. of
P. Ball
Louis Frank
P Committee On
Waterloo Commercial Club
Paul Davis
Ayroom
Bath
Russell-Lamson
Wis
PF. L. King
Waterloo
Red Cross
King
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Waterloo Chamber Plans Member Dinner and Entertainment
TH BE Tullar, chairman of the entertainment committee, announced plans for Waterloo Chamber of Commerce members. The event will be a dinner followed by a program of entertainment in a chamber room in the near future.
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TH. BE. Tullar
Chamber of Comminres
Waterloo
Chamber of Commerce
Dental division at Camp Logan treats returning soldiers
Dr. G H Edgington in charge of infirmary No 1 at Camp Logan reports two large dental infirmaries at opposite ends of the camp with about a dozen dentist officers. He notes thousands of Uncle Sam’s men will return with teeth in good condition and a new resolve to care for them. Also mentions a local Foot Shop on Bourth Street West offering a Ford self-starter as a key new feature and promotion for sales.
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G. H.dgington
Army Service
Camp Logan
Edgington
Idgington
Uncle Sun
Foonster
C. AL Tioaper Company
Bourth Street
T Own
T. J. Kinore
Ford
Chicago
Srain
Taavertigerent
Wid
Mromont Streut
Akay
M. G. A. Serview Work
Alea
Bishor
Norton
Fisher
Waterloo
Duis
Dia
Mishay
Urecannicy
May Jlyber
Wigher
Starius
Amo
Critics of Wilson Savor Peace Plans in Senate Debate
In Washington on January 29 critics of President Wilson tore into his peace proposals as Senate debate opened. Senator Reed and Lodge joined Republicans in accusing the plan of wrecking a durable peace while urging a constructive approach. Senator Pollock of South Carolina spoke as an ordinary citizen, warning that blocking effort to save the world would burden the nation with blood costs.
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Washington
Wilson Fund
Senate
Mailor Mallack
South Carolina
The
Lodge
Massachusetts
Hignox
Pennsylvania
Iotal
Hidebo
Reed
Missouri
Loyarn
Mr. Pollock
Hyarn
Pollock
Tillman
Thermits
Addy
Immunity Waived in Swift Inquiry by Senators
A heated committee session led to immunity being waived for Swift amid an inquiry run by senators. Representative Winslow of Massachusetts and T. B. Wilson of Wilson & Co. were central figures as the panel debated demanding witness names with a motion by Representative Decker of Missouri. Final action on the motion was postponed.
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SWIFT
Inquiz
Senators
Winslow
Massachusetts
T. B. Wilson
Wilson & Co
Decker
Missouri
Congress
Centralized Rail Control Draws Criticism From Shippers
The piece argues centralized rail control harms shippers and discusses options such as allowing regional trial of cases or having state commissions act as representatives of the Interstate Commerce Commission in proper case.
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State Commissions
Commercce Commission
Taake Turned Down by Senate for New Term
After a two hour session the Iowa senate refused to confirm J A Taake's reappointment as state insurance commissioner. Taake's term expires next Saturday February 1. Montevideo reports the first American congress for economical expansion opened tonight with delegates from many American republics.
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Taake
Senate
Associated Press
Des Moines
Jan
Iowa Senate
J. A. Taake
Montevideo
Ulypte Blessing Relief Promises Quick Ease
A fragmentary advertisement touts Ulypte as a soothing relief for throat and head discomfort. It claims rapid head and chest relief, mentions ointment usage and several soothing effects, and parades various brand-like references and nonsensical terms.
Unclear historical notice on intercounty relations
Fragmentary OCR text references county resources and commercial intercourse but yields no coherent events or entities. The passage mentions valuations and Wembley but lacks concrete actions, dates, or named organizations to summarize into a definite record.
Hero Award Consideration for Mrs Miller for Brave Rescue
Mrs Miller may receive a hero award for bravery after saving a child during a runaway wagon incident near the Great Western railroad last September. She reportedly acted to shield the infant as a team struck the hill and foiled a possible tragedy, suffering injuries in the act. A fund grants rewards and pensions for brave deeds, with committee oversight and trust distributions supporting the program.
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Java Miler
Jefferson Aaul
Shoaelen
Miller
Nero
Thor Ak
Waslora
Mrs. Miller
Congress Dates Adjusted for Unity Cattle Show
A board meeting moved the Unity Cattle congress to September 22 to 25, 1919, aligning with fairs and allowing exhibitors from New York Ohio Indiana and Idaho to participate. Committees for organization and public duties were named including Finance Publicity Grounds Entwiment and Budgets with members listed.
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Unity Cattle Congress
Board of Directors
Congress
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Idaho
Stork
Pinance—l
Irk
A. O. Bernbrac
Brown
W. Tluntley
Fll. Northey
A. W. Brown
H. E. Kiester
G. W. Huntley
Budgst
N. B. Liehty
Altstadt
A. Harton
Stewart
Ithey
Gate
Sturtong
Attatadt
C. Tstadt
TH. Kiesster
G. W
Antinal Higbandr
B. Kiester
L. Th ‘Orack
Gi. Stewart
He A. Hartonge
C. FL Altstadt
J. Northax
Y M G A Service Record From World War I Era
A fragmented reminiscence profiles Y M C A workers during a war period. It notes deployment from Waterloo to France, duties overseeing canteen work, and reflections on discipline, recruitment, and support provided to soldiers within canteens and welfare efforts.
Essex car showcases modernizing drive on Baxter Street test
The Essex by Wanesk demonstrates speed and stability on a test run in an urban setting. Driver Jim Sutherland pushes the new touring car to 66 mph, then conquers Baxter Street and Clifford Street hills in seconds, breaking hill records and highlighting smooth suspension and wheel grip. The Peverill Motor Sales Co. distributes Wanex cars locally.
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Baxter Street
OliNord
Essex
Arnold
Sary W
Wessex Company
Essex Shings
Jim Sutherland
Clifford Street Hills
Baxter Street Hill
Jiudson
Stuison
Laxter Street
Clifford Street
Sutherland
Alessandro Street
Clifford Hill
Peverill Motor
Wanex
Sement
Destruction of Oysters Prompted by Safety Policy
Between 160 and 200 gallons of oysters were dumped as a safety test measure by the Waterloo Hind & Commission Company after freezing to prevent resale. Company president Foxte said complaints of spoiled oysters were idle and that the disposal followed a long standing rule to avoid selling compromised product. The incident sparked local concern over waste and health implications.
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Waterloo Hind & Comission — Comepany
Jd. Foxte
Jaxie
Chicago
Ford
Red Cross resumes salvage collection effort during war
The Red Cross salvage committee announces an upcoming collection of salvaged materials to aid raw material supply and raise funds. It cites ongoing guidance from the War Industries Board and notes continued duties despite lighting outages. Home service and other divisions will require funds for a long period after the war.
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Red Cross Salvage Committee
War Industries Board
Red Cross
Albort
City Council Delays Electrical Contract Bid to Cut Costs
Dubuque Iowa January. City council deferred action on the Aureet lighting contract replacing the expiring bid to February 19. The Dubuque Electric Company offered a reduced price on some street lights but raised charges on others, lifting total price by about 400 dollars versus the current contract.
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Dubuque
Dubuque Electric Company
Campaign seeks to raise balance of Y budget
A canvass of subscription cards shows about $5,000 is needed to reach an $18,000 goal for the Y M C A and Y W C A joint budget. The drive, likely as a tag day or dollar day, aims for 6,000 one dollar pledges in September.
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T Ie Commit
Des Moines Engineer to Speak at Waterloo Meeting
Des Moines city engineer Kurt Kustberg will address the Waterloo Technical Society at 8 p.m. in the Citizens Gas and Electric building clubrooms. He plans to speak on modern highway construction methods and municipal improvements based on his extensive experience in Des Moines and other cities. He is a member of the Iowa Engineers Society.
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Kurt 0. Kustberg
Des Moines
Waterloo Technical Society
Tomarrow
Citizens Gaus & Electric Company
Myr
Kustberg
Doone
Tie
The
Iowa Engineers’ Society
Waterloo convention visit aims to lure 1920 meeting
A. J. Knapp secretary of Waterloo Commercial club is in Des Moines to persuade Iowa Granite Dealers' association on convention attendees to choose Waterloo for the 1920 meeting, seeking to bring members from the Des Moines gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Knapp
Waterloo Commercial Club
Des Moines
Iowa Granite Dealers’ Association
Waterloo
Do You Need a Kidney Medicine Swamp-Root Ad
An advertisement touts Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a gentle herbal remedy for kidney, liver, or bladder trouble. It claims quick, mild effects and offers sample bottles by parcel post from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York, with a nod to the Waterloo Daily Courier-Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parcel Post
Dr. Kimer & Co
Binghamton, N
Waterloo Daily Courier-Reporter
How to Make Hens Lay Worthwhile Advice from Adams Minn Poultry Keeper
A Minnesota farmer reports better hens using Walko Tonix after poor laying season. Feathers improved and egg production rose from a few per day to about five dozen in October.
Poultry Health Ad Promises Higher Egg Yields
An advertorial touts Walko Tonix as a way to keep poultry healthy and productive. It claims hens will lay more eggs and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Drugstore sale mentions appear in the notice.
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Pere
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Charles Audheyser
Paul Klein
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Cedar Falls
T. Strayer
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Robert EB. Sterling
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Graves Memorial
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Wembley
Watertow
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Triangle
Geles Times
Parker
CG. A. Draper Company
West Fourth Street
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Gates
Waterloo Business College
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