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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1916

Page

2

Parole sought for W Angell in arson case sentence stayed

W H Angell, his wife and three children traveled to Des Moines with J B Murtagh to seek parole after his 46 year maximum sentence for setting fire to Thomas Jacobs residence to claim insurance. Judge Melan stayed commitment to allow parole board review. Angell had shown good character and remains mindful of supporting his family.

W. H. Angell Oldast Sen J. Bh. Murtagh Des Moines Mr. Angell le Meadeut Keilty Carson Melan Murtagh Angell

West High Seniors Graduated Tonight

Commencement exercises at First Methodist Episcopal church at 8 15 p m with Le Kingsley presenting diplomas to 56 graduates, first time boys outnumber girls. Program includes music, readings, oration, and the class song in a period-style ceremony.

West First Methodist Episcopal Church le Kingsley Sehont T Lord Mast Merciful America Frank Court Helen ‘McAlvin Reading Mary Ellen Maude Knoop Thompsons—Bays' Glee Club Gant Flory Whilomel Chorus Paul Davis Neyra Music Roe Mabel Mosander Pregontation of Diplomias

Cedar Heights Picnic Set With Civic Speeches At Park

Great preparations have been made for a Cedar Heights picnic tomorrow for residents, school patrons, and visitors. Tables and seats are provided for the luncheon, and attendees are asked to bring a plate, cup, and fork for refreshments. Speeches are planned by Mayor William Galloway, Mayor J B Newman, Mayor T Law, and former congressman C E Pickett.

Cedar Heights William Galloway J. B. Newman Cedar Falls Tt. Law Waterloo C. E. Pickett

Parisian Sage promised to soften and boost hair

Dandruff removal and nourished roots claimed to stop falling hair and itching. One application supposedly clears dandruff and revitalizes hair, making it appear thicker and softer. The Parisian Sage tonic is touted as a simple, affordable solution available at Wangier Bros Co and drug or bull et counters.

H . von All Dandrus Wangier

Verdun Battle Shifts as German Advances Continue

New York dispatch from June 1 reports German forces pushing toward Verdun with a fragile French defense and growing German gains. Crown Prince’s troops have claimed roughly 100 square miles in 100 days as French reserves shift and Allied trenches expand in western France and Belgium.

Wo Mason New York Verdun Lis Paris Meuse Douin- Mont Ai Vaus Castelnan Joffre Geradans Caatelnau Neuse Tne Verdin

Russia Ready for Twenty Years War

Petrograd reports Russia will fight twenty years if needed to force Germany to yield to Allied peace terms. Duma president Hod zianka says no peace party exists in Russia and the people unite to sustain the war, vowing to compel the Kaiser to accept Allied conditions. Rodchanky arrives for Duma reopening and pledges to answer questions on Russia's resolve.

Petrograd Russia Germany Michail Hodzianka Duma Nodzianko Duima America Rodchanky Jubl Acre

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No coherent reportable facts available. fragment discusses wartime conditions and supply adequacy without identifiable names, dates, places, or organizations.

Farewell Reception For Departing Christ Episcopal Rector

The residence of Mr and Mrs T W Place at 812 High Street opened informally last night for friends of Rev and Mrs George W Knikic and Christ Episcopal Church. More than 200 gathered to bid farewell to their beloved rector and wife before their day of departure for Cleveland Ohio. The octet social event featured hospitality by Mr and Mrs Place and light refreshments served by Women’s Guild daughters and Daughters of the King. Rev Mr Winkie has led Christ Episcopal Church for twelve years and Mrs Hinkle has been active in church work. The congregation and friends presented the departing rector with a check for nearly 180.

T. W. Place High Street George W. Knikic Christ Episcopal Church Ceveland

Tennis Courts Debate At Byrnes Park Tentative Plan

Park Commissioner Lewis Miller and top players visited Byrnes Park to discuss the need for more tennis courts. He will present the issue to the park board and urge provision of additional courts.

Byrnes Park Lewis Miller

ERNEST 18 BACK SAFE FROM ANTARCTIC TRIP

The article reports on Ernest 18 returning safe from an Antarctic voyage aboard the Aurora and describes distress signals, rescued crew, and ongoing search efforts involving Endurance and other ships. It notes relief ships, hazards, and the grim outlook for a winter rescue, with ongoing hopes from explorers and authorities.

Ernest

Local party meeting notes hint at new leadership

Fragmentary OCR records show a party committee meeting with mentions of officers led by a president in Newark and a secretary in Chicago. Names are unclear due to garbled text, but references include Dodge and Washburn, with plans to convene again to address transmission of business.

Road leadership urged in East Waterloo Township pickup

To the voters of East Waterloo Township a local advertisement urges nominating Joe Shirley for Supervisor. It presents Shirley as resident of Waterloo for six years, a farmer and food business man, claiming he will improve highways into East Waterloo and defend district road interests at primaries. He is described as devoted to road maintenance and timely construction.

Shirley Tackpin Fife Waterloo Ag Kant Waterloo East Waterloo Funn Aun Mast Waterloo Beatan Joe Shirley

Rainbow foam seeking re election as county auditor

A candidate on the Republican ticket argues that experience in the auditor’s office yields efficient economical administration. He cites exam reports, savings to taxpayers, and the county’s large size as reasons voters should nominate an experienced auditor.

Jo Rainbow Foam Shite General Assembly Kegsson

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