First detailed Y M C A war fund report released
New York July 28. First detailed accounts of Y M C A receipts and expenditures from April 26, 1917, to March 31, 1919 show total receipts of 125,282,859 and expenditures of 97,817,005 leaving a balance of 27,465,854. The report notes about two percent for religious purposes in the US and overseas and outlines shipping, canteen, and entertainment outlays, with extensive overseas program costs and assets standing at 43,353,166 with liabilities of 15,867,312.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Young Men’s Christian Association
National War Work Council
George W. Perkins
Cleveland H. Dodge
War Work Council
H. W. Wilmot
United States
Warwork Council
United War Work Fund
Wrestling Parson Converts Soldiers On Rhine Front
With the American forces in Germany Chaplain Currie of the Second division is nicknamed the wrestling parson for his nightly go to church campaign. He invites every soldier he grapples with to bring five others to church next Sunday and wins about three quarters of his matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Associated Press
Currie
Rhine
James H M alvin Waterloo Boy Drives Fleet Through Panama
Trumpeter James H M Alivin from Waterloo serving in the U S Navy on the New Mexico with the Pacific bound squadron. The fleet crossed the Panama Canal successfully and will visit Colon Panama City and other ports. President Wilson may review ships in San Francisco around Aug 31 with Pearl Harbor to follow. He is son of Dr James G McAlvin and enlisted at 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
James H. McAlvin
Waterloo
New Mexico
Hampton Roads
McAlvin
Colon
Panama City
West Coast
President Wilson
San Francisco
Pearl Harbor
Hawaiian Islands
Trumpeter McAlvin
James G. McAlvin
Park Avenue West
U. S. Navy
Colored man held on charge of theft from woman
Laura Carter of 408 Glenwood street summoned police claiming George Robinson, a colored man, robbed her of 253 dollars. Bloodhounds failed to locate him. he was later found at another young black woman’s home and arrested on a state warrant. Also present are notes of arrests for drunkenness, fighting, speeding, and traffic violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Carter
Glenwood Street
George Robinson
Robinson
Carter
Pete” Suboff
Bill’ Hare
Allenbaugh
R. E. Seneck
Bert Pullman
Chief asks council for two motor cops
The city council faces a request endorsed by the mayor to purchase two additional motorcycles for the police department and to add one or more officers. The report argues one motorcycle officer cannot patrol outlying districts adequately and urges day and night coverage to regulate traffic and curb speeders.
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Nicht
Tolp
Automobile Stolen From Lenard Wolf Residence
Police report a Ford touring car with license 179.758 stolen last night from Fourth Street West. Lenard Wolf, who lives eight miles south of town, reported the theft early this morning. Also notes a warehouse sale ad from Wang & Miller's.
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Lenard Wolf
Fourth Street
Taxi Cab Collision Brings Injuries To Two Men
A police patrol wagon responding to an emergency struck a Fifth Street taxi as it crossed from an alley behind Hotel Russell. Officer Mentzer and taxi driver Guile Barber were injured but not seriously. Both vehicles wrecked, ambulance delayed, and strict right of way rules cited.
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Albert
Mentzer
Guile Barber
Fifth Street
Commercial
Jefferson
R. A. Burch
Quincy
Barber
Franklin Street
Third Avenue West
Burch
Hotel
Russell Lamson
Third Street
Michigan
Death of Debby Griswold Tucker at 79 in Waterloo
Mrs. Debby Griswold Tucker died at her home on Columbia street at 2 p.m. Sunday from cancerous complications after several weeks illness. Born in Hillsdale Michigan September 12 1840 she lived there until 1860s marriage then moved to Iowa near Osage. Survived by a brother four sisters several children and grandchildren. Funeral at Seventh Day Adventist tent on Columbia and Center streets with Elder W W Watts preaching. Body at Hileman Gindt mortuary. burial in Osage Tuesday.
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Debby Griswold Tucker
Columbia Street
Hillsdale
Mich
Magee Halsted
Iowa
Osage
Mitchell County
Emc. Tucker
Waterloo
George Griswold
Vermont
Mary McGhaw
Sherburn
Minn
Miranda Dempsey
Marshalltown
Eliza Barnes
Los Angeles
Rose Porter
Hileman & Gindt
Lutheran Brotherhood Biennial Convention Planned in Chicago
Des Moines July 28 Rev J A J Stub president of the Lutheran Brotherhood of America calls for the first biennial convention to be held in Chicago November 5 and 6 The organization supports soldiers homes in 20 cantonments shares 70000 members and aims to continue activity after peace with Americanization as a main goal An attendance of at least 1000 delegates is expected with President Wilson invited to speak.
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Des Moines
J. A. J. Stub
Minneapolis
Lutheran Brotherhood of America
Chicago
United States
Stub
Wilson
Wilson's Shantung Concession in Paris Peace Talks
The article analyzes President Wilson's concessions at the Paris peace conference, focusing on the Shantung issue. It portrays his “single track mind” and the sale of the fourteen points as leverage to secure the league of nations, amid Italian disillusionment and Japanese triumphalism at the green table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Paris
France
Britain
Maly
Japan
Shantung
Wilson
America
Far East
Fragme
Spme
United States
Fire damages Vinton drug store and nearby grocer
A Saturday blaze damaged the R. R. Lent drug store owned by Mrs W. B. Palmer and the adjacent Douglas grocers building in Vinton Ta. Firefighters fought flames after an unvented room filled with flammable materials. stock and a large mirror were ruined. Insurance covers losses. the scene also featured a local ball game between courthouse occupants and store clerks with county officials prevailing.
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Vinton
R. R. Lent Drug Store
W. 8. Palmer
Douglas Grocers
Istere
Lent
Douglas
West School
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices in Waterloo
A chaotic list of real estate transfers and property notices across Waterloo including grants among Edwards, Jenny Progweed Wills, and Greenfield Add. parcels, with names like Grant Miller, Flow, and George Roy Groff. Miscellaneous entries show property chains, add parcels, and small price notes, plus a temperature clock for July 28 and an advertisement for a white shoe sale at Wang & Miller's.
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Grant Miller
Edwards
Jenny Progweed
Wills
Water- Greenfield
Blag! Co
Repads Automobile Co
Greenfild
Waterloo
George FE
Figiaton
George Roy Groff
Home Park Ind
Rainbow
Cedar River Park
Gunhas & Co
Treloar
Wang & Miller's
Wilson Sees Senate Talks On Peace Treaty
Washington July 15 President Wilson opened the tenth week of the somata debate on the peace treaty amid expectations that his positions on reservations and the league covenant would emerge. Republican senators and White House aides anticipated a clearer stance within days as talks with lawmakers continued. Senator Walsh of Montana defended article 10 in a speech, while Wilson planned to meet with about a dozen lawmakers including Senators Thomas, Smith, Johnson and Representatives Ludspeth, Clack, Upburn, Saunders, Howard, McKeown, and Stevenson to discuss the treaty and related matters.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Senate
Shantung
Peninsula
China
Walsh
Montana
Thomas
Colorado
Smith
Arizona
Johnson
South Dakota
Ludspeth
Homesick Prince Seeks Return to Fatherland
Berlin dated July 28 reveals the former crown prince of Germany in exile at Wieringen expresses growing homesickness and eagerness to return to Germany to help rebuild the fatherland. He writes of longing to assist in rehabilitating Germany and extending greetings to friends despite altered fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Wieringen
Kurt Ankers
Ford Thru Defense Tribune Rebuttal Begins in Libel Suit
Mount Clemens Michigan July 28. Evidence for the defendant in Henry Ford libel suit against the Chicago Daily Tribune was concluded and plaintiff rebuttal began. Alfred Lucking Ford’s lawyer said no further rebuttal to Tribune witnesses on the 1916 Mexican border situation. The trial aims to finish within two weeks as attorney Gleason testified to an interview with Ford.
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Associated Press
Mount Clemens
Mich
Henry Ford
Chicago Daily Tribune
Alfred Lucking
Ford
Tribune
San Diego
F. $. Gleason
Detroit Journal
Ship Admiral Knight Burns Near Water Edge Rescue of Crew
The wooden steamer Admiral Knight of Seattle, 400 tons, burned to the water’s edge between Vancouver and Victoria. Twenty two crew members were rescued by the steamer Princess Victoria, which retrieved two boats and saved others. One fireman was severely burned. The Admiral Knight was en route from Seattle to Alaska with no passengers aboard.
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Associated Press
Vancouver
B. C
Admiral Knight
Seattie
Victoria
eTow
Princess Victoria
J .L. J. Allen
Seattle
Alaska
Fisher Suggested as British Ambassador to United States
A dispatch from London states Herbert A L Fisher, president of the board of duration, has been named for the post of British ambassador to the United States. His name has been forwarded to Washington and an official announcement will follow upon acceptance. The British government intends to act promptly in appointing an ambassador to Washington ahead of the Prince of Wales visit to America.
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Wo A. de. Fisher
Oof Duration
Yenited
London
Fisher
Washington
America
Langéer
Wershington
Prince of Wales
Ameren
Hughes Urges Domestic Rights Preservation and League Reservations
The discussion centers on preserving domestic rights and limiting league actions in the Western Hemisphere. Hughes argues against automatic wartime commitments under Article X, urging Congress to declare war and to clarify withdrawal rights from the League Covenant. He critiques the ambiguity of Article XV and the Monroe Doctrine's status within Article XXI, urging removal of Article X to avoid entangling commitments.
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Western Hemisphere
Congress
League
Council of the League
Congress of the United States of America
United States of America
Hughes
Hle
Mr. Root
Cavena
United States
Austrian Foreign Minister Otto Bauer Resigns
Vienna reports Otto Bauer has resigned the foreign portfolio while keeping the socialization ministry. Karl Renner will assume the foreign post in addition to the chancellorship. Reasons cited include failed efforts to unite Austria with Germany, secure Italian support, and counter Bolshevik accusations. An Allied push and Austrian opposition had pressured Bauer’s resignation. Advertisement note follows.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Otto Bauer
Qxbi
Net
Karl Renner
Bauer
Austria
Germany
Italy
Tyrol
Iowa Plans Crackdown on Auto Tax Delinquents
Dow Moines July 28 Seven thousand Iowa car owners are delinquent on motor vehicle registration fees large numbers may owe back taxes. State officials estimate up to 150000 delinquents nationwide with 35000 in Polk County area. Secretary of State Ramsay says pending actions could recover about half a million dollars. Governor will authorize a special state force to pursue nonpayers across counties and counties will forward cases to peace officers for prosecution.
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Dow Moines
Ae State Automobile Department
Fe Stule
Ohulh
I Sslite
Los Yar
Hay Winns
Automobile Department
Maoding
Atto
Allen
Ohe
Pacific Fleet Leaves Panama for San Diego
The Pacific fleet sailed tonight from Panama for San Diego aboard the U S S New Mexico after passing through the canal. Thousands of sailors relaxed on the voyage as no disorders occurred, marking a peaceful transfer as crewmen previously faced restrictions on visiting Panama.
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Pacific Fleet
Panama
San Diego
New Mexico
Colan
Associated Press
Paific
Panama Canal
Hampton Roady
United States
Heat threatens Illinois corn crop amid drought
Springfield July 28. Unless Taig comes within a few days the corn crop will be seriously damaged by the extended drought, says K Parke, assistant director of agriculture. Reports from over 130 elevators show damage so far is slight.
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Associated Press
Springfeld
K. Parke
Color line clash ends in bloodshed at bathing beach
Riot over racial segregation marred a Cedar River bathing area as hundreds sought shelter from rain while clashes between whites and negroes continued. Despite violence, crowds remained in the river enjoying a combined shower and plunge bath as the Illinois Central band played.
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River Lai Cedar River Park
Mllinois Central Band
Berlin Bank Gets Ten Percent of Large American Loan
A $100 million American loan secured by Deutsche Bank Berlin was reported by an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Berlin. Martin Nordegg, representing the bank, indicated that 10 percent of the loan would be deposited in foreign bonds to bolster the German bank’s credit.
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Berlin
Associated Pr
London
Martin Nordegg
Deutsche Bank of Berlin
House Passes Officer Bill Increases Army Officers
Washington July 28 reports the Senate approved, without a record vote, an administration bill raising the number of commissioned officers to be retained in the army from 9,500 to 8,000, sending it to the House for action.
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GSS
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
House Recess Set From Aug 2 to Sept 9
The House, without a record vote, adopted a resolution granting a recess from August 2 to September 9. The measure comes as the Senate is expected to be continuously at work on the pending items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
Washington, D. C
Senate
His Campaign By RAMOONA WOODBURY
Carey Carewe and his sister Elizabeth plot a social ruse to spark Nancy Groton and Angelica Wade into choosing their desired partners. Nancy accepts Carey’s love after a staged “campaign” that backfires on Angelica and Roger Cleves, with Nancy confessing she loves Carey.
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Ramoona Woodbury
Gupt
Carey Carewe
Wizabeth
Elizabeth
Carey
Nancy Groton
Betty
Walt
Angelica Wade
Angelica
Nancy
Andelica
Roger Cleves
Lawn
Roger
Agroelita
New York
Natcy
Lear
Captain Carewe
Hetty
Nancy Grotan
Garey
Velie dealers conference opens at Hotel Russell Lamson
Velie salesmen and dealers from northwestern Iowa gather in Sioux City for a conference at the Hotel Russell Lamson. Hilman Motor Car company serves as local Velie representative. The meeting runs through tomorrow with a dinner for visiting dealers and salesmen. Speeches against the League of Nations are set for St. Louis with Senators Reed and McCormick as leads. A Japanese women's movement obstacle notes women barred from many political gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Lamson
Velie Motor Car
Towa
Velie Corporation
Hilman Motor Car Company
Bey
Deasers
Gil
Associated Press
St. Louis
United States
James A. Reed
Misssouri
Medill McCormick
Ilinois
Antileague of Nations
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Religious and Educational
Canal Zone
Porto Rico
Philippines
Army Training Corps
Russia
Denmark
Austria-Hungary
Switzerland
Turkey
James H. M’alvin
FLEET
Council
Lutheran Brotherhood
Blaze
Buchetem
Eseseee
HS Party
Bhasery
Sen
Ford Thru
Herbert A. L. Fisher
U. S
Teut Link
Tadies
Illinois
Imp
Arey
VELIE
Tin
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