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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1915

Page

3

College of Commerce Commencement June 11 at First Presbyterian

Waterloo College of Commerce holds commencement for eighty seven graduates from bookkeeping and stenography programs. 56 complete the bookkeeping course and 31 finish stenography. The week includes a baccalaureate sermon by Rev McCartney, a faculty reception, a class banquet, and diploma presentations by R F Eklund with addresses by I C Murtagh. Class officers are Una Goodrich president Clara Schmidt president secretary treasurer Elizabeth Scheaffer. Class motto Duty minus Destiny.

Waterloo College of Commerce First Presbyterian Church John Robertson McCartnney McCartney R. FE. Eklund Sans Souci Park Russell- Lamson Hotel I. C. Murtagh R. EF. Eklund Una Goodrich Clara Schmidt Elizabeth Scheaffer

Son of Victor of Aeto Accident 4

The body of George Wright is being held pending arrival of a son from New York. Messages were sent to the dead man’s mother and to a son who will come to take charge of the body. Henry Morgan, injured in the same accident, is expected to be released soon. Scores of Waterloo Catholics left for Gilbertville to assist in Corpus Christi ceremonies with special cars and local priests taking part.

George Wright New York A. A. Duha Mr. Wright Vermont Henry Morgan Waterloo Gilbertville Corpus Christi FL & N

Brakeman Slashed in Smokey Row Row Over Trouble

John Jones a colored man clashed with rival African Americans in Smokey Row last night. George Butler Milneix Central brakeman and To Davenport suffered multiple cuts while Jones and Alex Alexander fled after pursuit. Butler treated and Jones jailed for disorderly conduct with possible additional state charges. Police plan a crusade to remove idle colored residents from Waterloo within 48 hours.

Smokey Qeorie Butler Milneixs Central Toi Davenport John Jones Halstead Street Bob Alowander Butler Jones Alexander Davenport Smokey Row Meyers

Y M G A Notes On Registration And Camps

Registration opens tomorrow at 3 p m for a free boys swimming school at the Y M C A for ten days after June 7. Physical exams and sign up run 3 to 6 p m Friday and all day Saturday led by Physical Director Jacob Bintz. A YMCA boys camp is planned at Shirley’s Lake August 18 to 28 beyond Elk Run, with one local boy already enrolled for a state YMCA camp at Lake Okoban. HY O’Neill of Pittsburgh’s Railroad Y M C A visited Waterloo Y M C A and returned from the North American employed association officers conference at Asilomar California in May 1921.

Jacob Bintz Shirley's Lake Elk Run Lake Okoban O’neill Pittsburgh Waterloo Association Officers of North America Asilomar Cal

Veterans Parade in Richmond Marks Confederate Reunion

More than five thousand United Confederate veterans, led by acting commander General George P. Harrison, marched through Richmond for the parade ending the twenty-fifth annual reunion. The Virginia militia civic groups and Connecticut Governor’s Footguard joined the event with ceremonies including the cornerstone laying for a Stonewall Jackson monument and a fireworks display to close the reunion.

Richmond George P. Harrison Virginia Militia Connecticut Stonewall Jackson

Riots Hit Tokyo During Anti Government Meeting

Tokyo protests erupt as anti government mass meeting is held. Police arrest numerous participants, confiscate organizers' manifestos, and deploy reinforcements across the city.

Tokio

Four Negroes Plead Guilty Before Judge Mullan

Four inmates in the county jail pleaded guilty before Judge Mullan and were fined 300 dollars plus costs. In each case the sentence is held until further court order and the defendants may change residence. William Boggs admitted keeping a gambling house while Eugene Ross Lawrence Davenport and Frank White admitted nuisance charges. Borges received 200 dollar fine and a year in jail. Indictments were dismissed in a related action Elizabeth North vs Lillian Graham for alleged breach.

Mullan William Boggs Eugene Ross Lawrence Davenport Frank White Borges Elizabeth North Lillian Graham

Indictments for Adultery Dismissed in La Porte County

The alienation of the affections case against a plain tist's husband and other adultery indictments were dismissed at the county attorney's request and the prosecuting witness's. Several La Porte City leaders reportedly urged dismissal of the criminal actions.

Germany halts deportation of French residents

Paris reports the German government has stopped sending inhabitants from invaded northern France to southern France via Germany and Switzerland. France protests that occupants must ensure provisioning. A neutral supervised aid system in Belgium expands into occupied French departments.

Paris France Germany Switzerland Belgium

Cummins Forecasts Special Session To Handle War Debates

Senator Albert B. Cummins of Iowa predicts President Wilson will call a special session of Congress by September to share burden over international relations. He says the president may welcome division of responsibilities with Congress rather than sole control. The Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter notes the paper reaches about 6,500 Waterloo homes with its Want Ad insert.

Seattle Wash Albert B. Cummins Iowa Wilson Congress Cummins Waterloo

Submarine K-8 Excels in Battle Practice Off San Pedro

The submarine K-8 fired two torpedoes at the monitor Cheyenne during battle practice off San Pedro at 4000 yards. K-8 officers and crew feel confident of winning the naval trophy for perfect score, which is currently held by the H-1.

Los Angles Cal San Pedro

Washington Our Counselor echoed in Germania Herald

Milwaukee June 3 The Germania Herald ad in a bold editorial urges the president to heed George Washington's farewell address for unbiased counsel amid the German note crisis. The piece cites British domination and eastern press influence as shaping war demands and urges strong U S guidance.

Milwaukee Wis Germania Herald Today Washington Germany George Washington Germania Herold

Belgian Youth Helped by Friends in Fund Drive

The De Wagenaere fund report shows Cedar Falls residents raising money for Edmund De Wagenaere, a Belgian youth who lost both feet in a railroad accident last fall. He continues progress at Waterloo Business College, while donors are urged to contribute more as funds are managed to aid his training and future goals.

Cedar Walle Edmund de Wapenaere de Wagenaere Fund Harther Waterloo Business College

King Victor Offers Mediation for Roumania Dispute

Paris June 3 King Victor Emmanuel of Italy has offered to mediate territorial questions between Russia and Roumania. Roumania is believed to be holding notes with Russia on possible territory if she joins the allies. Transylvania and Bukowina are among the disputed regions mentioned.

Paris Victor Emmanuel Italy Russia Roumania Milan Secolo Roumanis Transylvania Hungary Bukowina

Derby Omitted Because of War in London

London marks the Derby’s absence amid wartime crisis as the great racing event is shelved. The government bans all race meetings except Newmarket, drawing mixed views at home about wartime morale and national resolve.

London Epsom Edward Newmarket Germany England

Election Looms For Consolidated Orange Schools

June 4 election set for the consolidated Orange schools. Voters may cast ballots at the township hall between 1 and 8 oclock in the afternoon. The notice calls all residents to participate as the future of the district is decided.

Orange Two C. F. George Waterloo R. W Orange

Physician Praises Grape-Nuts For Health and Diet

A Portland physician testifies after over twenty years of practice that Grape-Nuts supports health in all states from sickness to wellness. He says it aids digestion at breakfast, helps those with weak stomachs, and can commence the day well when combined with cream. The letter, voluntary and for Postum Co. publicity, cites “The Road to Westville” as a reference. He asserts no physical condition forbids its use.

Portland Oregon Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Westville

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