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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1915

Page

3

East High Class of Fifty Three Graduation Honors Record

Anita Rath leads East High’s largest class with 85 average over four years in a 53 member group. Eight honor students maintained at least 82 percent, with Rath as valedictorian and Gaiser as salutatorian. Commencement tonight in the manual training auditorium features history medal presentation and civic pride addresses.

East High Anita Rath Heteo Gaiser Elizabeth, Tock Ruth Fairbenks Ruby McMillan Louise Peek Wilbur Rath Gaiser Rtlirem Stu

Well Known Iowa Physician Harvington Dies at 45

Sir J F Harvington of Wadena Iowa died at St Francis hospital after a four year illness. He was 45 and widely known in medical circles. Dr J B O Keefe praised him as a man and practitioner. Body to be sent to Wadena for burial. Mary Purcell dies at St Francis hospital aged 80. Burial to Bristow after services at O Keefe Towne parlors. A baby born to Mr and Mrs William Leaske Jr died shortly after birth and burial in Elmwood.

J. F. Harvington Wadena St. Francis Hospital Marien St Mared Dy Harrington J. B. O'Keefe Fecter O'Keefe & Towne Purcell Mary Purcell J. R. Smns Stephen Kennedy Ireland Bristow William Leaske, Jr Elmwood

Japan Faces Cabinet Crisis Over China Policy

In Tokyo the opposition introduced a resolution of no confidence in the cabinet. It accuses the government of failing in negotiations with China, harming China relations and international prestige, and creating a situation likely to lead to further complications for the empire.

Tokio Tune House of Representatives China Orient

Britain Will Consider Exporting German Seed to United States

The British foreign office announced that Britain would consider export of German beet seed to the United States under specific conditions. Each shipment would be evaluated for non interference, with seeds shipped only from Germany, no exchange of commodities involved, and ships leaving from a neutral port such as Rotterdam. American beet sugar interests aim to arrange seed shipments via Rotterdam for the U S crop.

Agion D. C Great Britain Germany United Tate Department Ritish Foreign Office United States Rotterdam

Americans Reported Killed Near Tampico

Galveston Texas reports via Captain Oscar Kane of the tank Winifred that ten or twelve Americans have been killed by natives near Tampico in recent days. Misinformation arose from reports received in Tampico before departure.

Galveston Tex Oscar Kane Winifred Tampico

Americans Safe At Uramiah Amid Tribal Turmoil

Washington reports Americans at Uramiah in Persia are safe after attacks on missionary schools by Turks. A relief expedition from Tabriz has left with food. Turkish troops were sent to the scene at the request of the ambassador. Urumiah has seen Russian troops occupy the city.

Washington, M Uramiah Persia Tabriz Morgsuthay Urumiah Sines Traggs

Population total for Des Moines tops estimates

Des Moines census chief Burr German announced the city's population at 108 519, exceeding prior estimates by more than 500. The report came from the stat census enumeration for Des Moines, released yesterday.

Des Moines Burr German

Waterloo Growth Amiaz... Pioneer? (incomplete)

Waterloo has grown greatly in eleven years with many locals reflecting on its development since the 1850s. Wilson Clark of Fairbury Neb recounts land purchases, Civil War service by five Clark brothers, and family ties across Orange township, Waterloo, and nearby towns as he revisits after forty years.

Waterloo Wilson Clark Fairbury Neb J. W Margaret Clark Orange Township Old County Larks Mr. Clark Union Lyman Clark John FF Greene, Ill Charles A George D Oakland Cal Robert Clark Jewell. Kan Li H H. Bronson Old Brush Dam J. P. Berry Peddicard Clark Derry River Front Park Avenue

Berlin Regrets Over Gulf Light Torpedoing Mistake

Berlin, via London, informs American Ambassador James W. Gerard that the May 1 torpedoing of the Gulf Light off the Seidly islands was an error. The German government sent a communication explaining the incident to clarify the mistake to the United States.

Berlin London James W. Gerard Gulflight Seidly Islands

Mexico City Appeals for Red Cross Aid

President Wilson met with Red Cross leader Miss Mabel T. Boardman to discuss famine relief for Mexico. A new national Red Cross appeal will be issued to accelerate border supplies. Separate items note alumni banquet attendance and funeral services for Erwin Wenthe in Minnesota with church rites at Immanuel Lutheran.

Washington, D. C Wilson Mabel T. Boardman The Red Cross Mexico Bryan Mexico City Minman Cast High School Grace Methodist Church Wateriog Commercial Club Erwin Sage Association Wenthe Erwin Wenthe Logan Avenue Immanuel Lutheran Church

Villa envoy praises Wilson policy as Leon battle rages

Francesco Urquidi in New York says President Wilson's Mexico policy meets Villa aims. He notes Carranza is hard headed and credits Wilson's plan. He cites a large eight day battle near Leon, northwest of Mexico City, as pivotal for future control of Mexico.

New York General Villa New Wilson Mexico Leon Mexico City Carranza Villa Republic

Van Pelt Returns From Windy City

Hugh G. Van Pelt arrived from Chicago where he served with O. F. Curtis and W. G. Goodwin on a committee to ap praise stockmen on show cattle released from quarantine. Quarantined herds at Hawthorne race track are shrinking as over 370 animals have shipped out. Government aid covered half the quarantine costs up to cattle value. Illinois plans a 90 day post return quarantine. Iowa may follow. Van Pelt questions officials motives and calls for scrutiny of federal experts’ actions.

Hugh G. van Pelt Chicago O. F. Curtis The Town State College W. G. Goodwin Breeders Gazette W. W. March Waterloo Cal, French Davenport Hawthorne Race Track Iowa van Pelt Bureau of Animal Husbandry Washington

Italian Fleet Seeks Battle in the Adriatic

Rome reports the Italian fleet spent yesterday cruising off the Austrian coast near the Dalmatian archipelago without sighting the enemy. The ministry of marine statement notes the fleet patrolled the area all day in hopes of engagement.

Rome Paris Ministry of Marine

General Markets Report from New York June Trade

Market notes show butter firmer and cheese steady with unchanged receipts of 13 846 tubs and 17 174 boxes respectively. Eyes irregular with steady receipts. poultry markets show live western chickens broilers at 24 425 fowls 14 02 dressed quietly and fresh fowls iced at 14 1635, fresh turkeys iced at 17. western roasting chickens frozen AR 22. East high alumni banquet tickets at Hanson and Pletchers.

New York

Business Still Tends Upward Despite Export Hurdles

Leavitt & Johnson National Bank June forecast notes improving general business conditions with strong gains in the central west and lagging in the southwest and Atlantic coast. It contends Europe’s demand and war orders drive domestic growth, with New York and Philadelphia showing notable activity and building permitting rising in several cities.

Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Central West Southwest Atlantic Coast New York Florida America Europe Apri New York City

Carranza Troops Capture San Luis Potosi

Brownsville Texas June 2 The Carranza consulate announced Carranza troops captured San Luis Potosi, capital of the state, on Tuesday. Three Villa generals were killed and one captured. names not provided.

Brownsville Tex Carranza San Luis Potosi

Remarkable Waterloo case promotes Quaker Herb Remedies

Health writer notes repeated claims from grateful readers about Quaker Herb Extract. A 14 year old Waterloo resident reports relief from catarrh, stomach trouble, and headaches after regular use, praising the remedy and urging continued treatment to root out causes. The Health Teacher touts visible results, urging readers to seek Quaker remedies from Hansen & Pletcher Drug Store on East Fourth Street and Cedar Falls Drug Co.

Guenther Virden Street Hansen & Pletcher Waterloo Hansen & Pletcher’s Drug Store East Fourth Street Cedar Falls Cedar Falls Drug Co

Notices and Classifieds Listing For Rent And Sale Items

For Rent nicely furnished 6 rear house for summer phone 995 Blue. For Rent two nicely furnished rooms modern for housekeeping or sleeping phone 1031 Black 601 EB. For Sale five year old te mare harness and buggy phone 1062 Red. For Rent large front room modern home 834 W 4th 2609 Black. For Rent seven room modern house of Glenwood 165 phone 216 Black. For Sale cheap 4 cylinder 58 passenger Studebaker 300. Guy Campbell & Co 181 183 Bridge. Wanted members in the Record Exchange one dollar buys four records admission then one dollar per month for six selections per week. 40344 W. ¢¢ Bickley Block Iowa Black Hawk County. District court May term 1915 No 6369. To all whom it may concern instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Harriet G Washburn deceased filed opened and read Monday the 14th day of June 1945 fixed for hearing proof of state. Dated June 1 1915 Fred S Pettit Clerk District Court. Notice Of Proof Of Will State i

Glenwood Studebaker Guy Campbell & Co Bridge Record Exchange Bickley Block Iowa Black Hawk County Ss. J District Court Harriat G. Washburn Fred S. Pettit

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