German Ownership of US Chemical Firms Under Scrutiny
A New York hearing before Merton E. Lewis aims to decide if majority stock of Roessler & Wachele, Niagara Electro Chemical, and Perth Amboy Chemical is German owned. Government claims 0 to 40 percent German ownership. firms contend 52 percent American owned due to a 1917 transfer. Also notes Morris Cukor removed from Trans-Atlantic Trust directorate amid pro German sympathies.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Merton E. Lewis
Department of Justice
A. Alitehell Palomer
Roessler& Wasslacher Chemical Company
Niagara Electro-Chemical Company
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Perth Amboy Chemical Company
Perth Amboy
N. J
Gold and Shiver Refinery
Frankfurt
Germany
Alfred L. Becker
Morris Cukor
Trans-Atlantic Trust Company
Francis P. Garvin
Cukor
Municipal Civil Service Commission
Hylan
Neal Urges End to Zone Rates at House Hearing
Jess E. H. Neal executive secretary of Associated Business Papers Inc testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee calling for repeal of the zone plan for second class mail. He argues current rates are not a subsidy, cites German propaganda funds, regrets low public information funding, and suggests ending congressional franking could add over 25 million dollars to postal revenues.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Jess E. H. Neal
New York
Associated Business Papers, Inc
House
Ways and Means Committee
Neal
United States
Congress
Public Information Committee
Russia
Democrats Plan Two Day Rally at State Capital
Town Democrats announce a two day rally in Des Moines tied to the state party convention. The event includes a July 17 evening gathering at the Des Moines auditorium with speaker Scott Ferres from Oklahoma and a meeting of the state Democratic central committee to discuss the platform and campaign.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
State Democratic Central Committee
Dodd couple face cheating charge in municipal court
Mr and Mrs P M Dodd are charged with cheating by false pretenses on complaint by C A Hemsworth. Prosecutor says they passed a $20 check drawn on First National Bank of Marshalltown with no funds from maker R Duffy.
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P. M. Dodd
C. A. Hemsworth
First National Bank of
Marshalltown
R.duffy
Casualties Listed From Overseas Service
A compiled roster shows losses and injuries among officers and men. Names include Lt. Wilmarth Brown, Capt. Geo. R. Spalding, and Privates such as Sherman L. Conklin and John W. Bresnihan, with categories for killed in action, died of wounds, disease, or accidents, and wounded in various degrees.
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Washington, D. C
Wilmarth Brown
Washington
D. C
Carey M. Coppinger
Oklahoma City
Lohn Cannon Paisley
Gibsonville
Augustus M. Trotter
Camden
S.C
Peter G. Miller
Lancas
Sherman L. Conklin
Newark
N. J
Steve Dusanak
Schehectady
N. Y
Barry Jones
Roanoke
Walter Santiman
Potsdam
N.Y
Ter. Pa
Geo. R. Spalding
Columbus
Robert BE. Ball
Wollaston
Mass
John W. Bresnihan
Rochester
Harry L. Brisman
Sterling, Il
Jonn ¥. Jennessy
French Take Longpont Amid War Front Advances
Paris reports the village of Longpont on the Suvieres river east of Villers Cotterets was captured by French forces. French gains extend north of Chavigny farm and east of Paverolles with Savage farm northeast of Faverolles also taken and Luftwaffe activity noted along the Meuse. British raiders strike in Flanders securing prisoners and machine guns.
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Associated Press
Longpont
Paris
Suvieres
Villers-Cotterets
War Office
Chavigny Farm
Paverolles
Savage Farm
Faverolles
Montdidier
Champagne
Meuse
Verdun
BUNS
London
Flanders
Morris
Meteren
Kemmel
Bucquoy
Merris
Hamsland
Usar Meteren
Gavrelle
Wire Control Vote of Senate Planned to Be Taken Today
Senate leaders planned to bring to a vote on a house resolution empowering the president to seize telegraph telephone cable and radio systems during the war. Supporters predicted adoption by a comfortable margin. A Watson amendment substitute proposed by Reed would exempt wires used by press bureaus and associations while allowing government business to have precedence on wires.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Watson
Indiana
Senator Reed
Missouri
Girl 17 and three youths thought to be auto thieves
The Cedar Rapids edition reports the arrest of four youths under 20 and a 17 year old girl in Vinton Ia for auto thefts. Four cars have been recovered along with $900 in tires and $300 in tools found in a haymow. Warrants are issued in four counties. Police say the suspects confessed and indicated where loot was hidden.
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Associated
Fress
Cedar Rapids
Bers
Vinton
Senate greets France with Bastille day resolution
A Senate resolution by Senator Walsh urging Americans to observe Bastille Day on July 14 as a mark of regard for France was adopted unanimously. The measure extends fraternal greetings to the ally and a copy will be sent to the French government by the secretary of state.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Walsh
Mortana
France
United States
Senate
Service Cross Given It Officers Abroad by General Pershing
Washington July 12 The distinguished service cross has been awarded by Gen Pershing to two more officers and marines of the American expeditionary forces for gallantry in action at Belleau Wood on June 6 Maj T H Turrill cited for extraordinary heroism in leading his men to the attack Lieut Cal Logan Feland and Maj T H Turrill receive crosses others named for awards at Seicheprey on April 20 and 21 include Sergeants Benjamin James Joshua H Broadhead Corporal James R Thorntee Privates H R Johnson J C Parent Edward L Dion Jeremiah Tryon Wraunk P Gordon Willard S Pauley Gordon and Broadhead both posthumous an item with several names and dates.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gen. Pershing
France
Cal. Logan Feland
T. H. Turrill
Belleau Wood
Maj
Turrill
Seichepray
Benjamin James
Joshua H. Broadhead
James R. Thorntee
H. R. Johnson
J. C. Parent
Edward L. Dion
Jeremiah Tryon
Wraunk P. Gordon
Willard
Federal eight hour day ordered at three plants East
Washington July 12. The War Labor Board ordered the basic eight hour day for workers at Worthington Pumpard Machinery, Blake Knowles in East Cambridge and the Snow plant in Buffalo. Previous wage awards for these plants were approved. Axed date July 22 for determination of minimum living rate and for general eight hour day application.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Worthington -Pumpard Machinery Company
Blake-Knowles
East Cambridge
Mass
Buffalo
War Labor Board
Wilson Drafts Veto of Farm Bill on Wheat Price
President Wilson has begun drafting a message to Congress to veto the 328 million agriculture appropriation bill over the amendment raising the wheat price guarantee to 2.40 per bushel. Wheat producers and lawmakers may seek an override, but the bill is expected to pass without the amendment.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Congress
Much Disloyalty Uncovered in Iowa Report
Des Moines July 12 Iowa faces extensive disloyalty and sedition says W B Griffin chief of the state secret service in a report to the state council of defense. Spies incitement draft resistance and food hoarding are noted with 6400 cases investigated and many pending. Department operatives sold over 800000 in liberty bonds to those who refused solicitors and collected more than 25900 in fines to aid the Red Cross and YMCA.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
W. B. Griffin
State Secret Service
State Council of Defenses
Red Cross
Hansen Receives Commission After Army Service
Cedar Falls July 12 Special Thorvald Hansen son of Dr A S Hansen received a commission as second lieutenant after four months in the army. His appointment was made by the War Department Tuesday following an officers training camp where he was recommended for a commission.
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Cedar Falls
Thorvald Hansen
Raff
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War Department
Lieut
Hansen
A. S. Hansen
Borglham Disputes Mitchel Plane Defect Theory
Washington July 13. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who studied the U S aircraft program for President Wilson, said in an open letter to the American Inventors association that Maj John Purroy Mitchel’s fatal Gerstner Field aviation accident was caused by a defective plane, not pilot error.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
iGutzon Borglham
Wilson
American Inventor's Association
Maj
John Purroy Mitchel
New York
Gerstner Field
Louisiana
Borgium
Inti
Smith and Wesson Strike Over Wages Involves 500 Men
Springfield Mass July 12 Between 400 and 600 Smith and Wesson pistol factory workers struck today over wage gains better conditions and reinstatement of several shop stewards discharged yesterday. Machinists union officials claim 95 percent out but the company denies it. The strike followed a vote last night.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Mass
Smith and Wesson Company
Registrants Must Appear for Tests as to Reclassification
Cedar Falls July 12 Special The county exemption board notified 20 registrants reclassified to appear for physical examinations Wednesday morning They were moved to Class 1 on the chance they may qualify for service Registrants of 1918 also notified that their exams will take place Thursday and Friday.
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Cedar Falls
County Exemption Board
Chief U S Surgeon Probes Wounded Handling Methods
Gen Meritte Ireland chief surgeon of the American expeditionary forces in France studies methods for treating wounded from recent battles. He has organized a team of leading regular and reserve corps surgeons to visit hospitals, confer with medical officers, and interview soldiers about care procedures.
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Associated Press
Paris
Meritte Ireland
France
Ireland
Medical Reserve Corps
Arm and City to Be Closer Allied Hereafter
State and national prominent speakers will attend the Summer school for commercial club secretaries at Clear Lake August 13 to 18. A J Knapp of Waterloo and Woodworth Clum of Greater Town lead the planning committee. Sessions will include a special focus for county agents to foster closer cooperation between city clubs and local farmers.
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Clear Lake
A.J. Knapp
Waterloo Commercial Club
Mason City
Woodworth Clum
Greater Town Association
Laborers Scarce Prompt City Injunction Wish
Street commissioner H. Be. Will laments scarce labor and fears rivals lure his workers away with better wages. He contemplates injunctions and notes the police station often serves as the first stop for men awaiting release, who then find jobs nearby.
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H. BE. Will
Long Live the Kaiser humorist speech at chautauqua
Humorist Mr Gillilan addresses a July 16 chautauqua audience with a provocative take on the Kaiser. He declares varied, stark lines about love for the Kaiser as father mother and master while urging a free world, framing the figure in controversial terms.
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Lleeve
Kaigar
Man
Mr. Gillilan
Chautauqua
Japanese Red Cross Mission Headed by Prince Tokugawa
Washington will host the Japanese Red Cross mission led by Prince Yoshihisa Tokugawa. The group arrives Tuesday and will be welcomed by President Wilson Friday with dinners receptions and trips to Mount Vernon Camp Meade and congressional visits. They depart for New York Friday evening carrying cotton and gauze for French army hospitals.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Red Cross
Prince Yoshihisa Tokugawa
Washington
American Red Cross
Wilson
Mount Vernon
Camp Meade
Congress
New York
Prince Tokugawa
France
Davenport Bed Styles Cut Under War Board Pact
Davenport and bed styles to be reduced under a tentative agreement with the War Industries Board. Davenport and bed styles to 30 and 20 patterns respectively. Manufacturers urged to use lighter metal tubing and discontinue wool or mohair fabrics in coverings where possible.
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Davenport
Washington, D. C
War Industries Board
Alse
35 Keels Laid at Hog Island Yards in Progress
Philadelphia dispatch reports rapid Hog Island yard progress with 35 keels laid and 28 500 workers, up 1 600 from full capacity need. Director Bowles says ways should be completed by early August, aiming for full operation soon.
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Hog Island
Philadelphia
Francis T. Bowles
Bowles
Three new cases of polio reported in Dubuque
In July 12, three new cases of infantile paralysis were reported in Dubuque, increasing the total to 46 with eight deaths. No deaths occurred in six days.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Senate tentatively delays dry legislation and wires control vote
Washington leaders propose delaying prohibition bills until August 20 and suspending Senate business until August 19 under a three day recess plan. An auto accident near Waterloo injured none but led to arrests for driving while intoxicated of Otto Howard and Sam Gill. Otis Thrasher was an innocent passenger.
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Associated Press
Washington
DB. G
Senate
Otto Howard
Cedar Rapids
Sam Gill
Nevada
Otis Thrasher
Traer
Waterloo
Howard
Gil
Thrasher
Two Volunteers Start Tomorrow for Big Adventure
Tomorrow two volunteers will begin their journey to Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Dennis G. Cooper of La Porte City joins coast artillery while Gaylord D. Gasheil of Cedar Falls enters the signal corps.
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Waterloo Station
Alboit
Jefferson Barracks
Dennis G. Cooper
la Porte City
Coast Artillery
Gaylord D. Gasheil
Cedar Falls
Signal Corps
Trade commission to reopen print paper price ruling
The Federal Trade Commission will reopen the print paper price case on July 29 at the manufacturers request. The move follows a War Labor Board ruling on wage increases for paper mill workers. Previously the price was fixed at 2 1/2 cents per pound.
Penalty Law For Unauthorized War Uniforms Signed
President Wilson signed a bill imposing penalties of 300 dollars fine and six months imprisonment for unauthorized wearing of a friendly nation’s military uniform. Congress aimed it at pseudo representatives of allied countries seeking to reflect funds.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Nat uralization Forms Sent For Alien Soldiers in France
The Department of Labor announced that naturalization forms and instructions for alien members of the American army overseas have been sent to France. Former department employees will begin the task of making citizens of alien soldiers at once. Any alien serving with the military or naval forces who has lived in the United States for a year may be admitted to citizenship.
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Thy Lhe .Yao
Washington, D. C
France
Department of Labor
Department
Mili
Two American Officers Rescued At Sea Near Santiago
In a heavy sea off Havana on July 12 an engine failure left two American army officers in danger three miles from shore. A Cuban gunboat launch crew spotted the peril and rescued them from near drowning.
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Havana
Santiago
Fire alarm amid chaotic warning from Chicago man
A Chicago man serving months for spreading birth control propaganda caused a fire scare when food left in an oven burned, drawing Warrensville Heights Department of Fire response. Superintendent Fred Adams reported the blaze near Burns and Sycamore streets. a $1,000 fine was cited, but $700 was paid after good behavior. The man announced plans to return to Chicago. an insurance agency ad concluded the item.
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Y Reitman
Chicago
Fred Adams
Burns
Warrensville
Sycamore
Walnut Streets
City in Brief Highlights From Waterloo News
Miss Della Morton of Toledo visits Mrs. RH. Archer. Rev. Fred J. Clark of Omaha preaches at First Congregational. Luella Gorolin and Robert Gorolin of 923 Birst Street ill with whooping cough. Frank Adams’ home quarantined. William Clements reports robbery. Louis Reiter of Illinois Central Hospitalized with intestinal trouble. Mrs. Harry B. Scott and son Roger visit Chicago. Special service at African M. HB. church for 33 registrants headed to service. A. Pierce audits municipal court books with new clerk Josiah Snively. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peterson and two children return to Minneapolis. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Mullan welcome a 9 pound son, Pauline Foley formerly. Rev. Andrew Scott to lecture at Brandon on death. Private Harrie Curtin transferred to radio school. Dr. and Mrs. Hartman return from California, due Waterloo July 21. Prize for first roasting ears would go to William Graham. Barry Adam corn. Vocational education boards gather in Washington for veterans rehabilitation.
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Toledo
RH. A. Archer
Fred J. Clark
Omahea
Robert
Luella Gorolin
Frank Adams
Loganayonnée
William Clements
Lastl Wight
Louis Reiter
Thelinois Central
St. Francis Hospital
Harry B. Scott
Roger
Chicago
Mr. Scott
W. C. Willison
Co. A
Andrew Scott
Brandon
Harrie Curtin
Camp Jackson
S. C
Seventh Regiment
Go Barefoot Warning Issued by Berlin Clothing Dept
A Berlin clothing department urges the public to go barefoot in a noted exchange telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam. The message warns that many are wandering with shoes off, urging all to follow the example to avoid waste and potential compulsion, including advice to school children and students.
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London
Berlin
Exchange
Amsterdam
Soldiers Insurance Payable Monthly Not in Lump Sum
War Department clarifies war risk insurance payments are spread over 20 years. For a $1,000 policy, monthly benefit is $6.75, totaling 240 installments. Maximum $10,000 yields $57.60 monthly for 20 years.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Stolt's Sale Offers Summer Ladies Footwear Picks
A catalog style listing details summer footwear including Dongola kid strap sandals with low or medium heels priced at 1.75 and white canvas ties and sea island pumps with various heel heights. The sale also features white poplin ladies slips with three heels two straps, white canvas pumps, sea island oxfords, and several children's canvas shoes and sandals.
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White Sea Island
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