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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1915

Page

7

Edens Arrives for Big Smoker and Town Criers Talk

William G. Edens assistant secretary of Central Trust Vilnois. president of Associated Good Roads Chicago and Cook County. chairs Illinois Highway Improvement and Illinois Bankers' committee on good roads arrives from Chicago. He will address the Town Criers' club at 8 pm on rural free delivery and touring Waterloo. Signs bid for 100 guide signs along Black Hawk County highways.

William G. Edens Central Trust Company of Vilnois Associated Good Roads’ Organizations Chicago Cook County Thelllinois Highway Improvement Association Iilinois Bankers’ Committee On Good Roads Russell- Lamson Hotel Town Criers’ Club Waterloo Edens Pythian Temple Knights of Pythias of Illinois Altho McKinley Edeng H. E. Kiester Black Hawk County

Insurance Certificate for International Insurance Company

Insurance Department of Fava Des Moines issues annual certificate stating International Insurance Company of New York is authorized to transact fire insurance in Iowa until March 1, 1916. It lists paid-up capital 260,000. assets 25,710.56. liabilities including reinsurance. 1914 income 1,307,766.69. expenditures 2,195,614.45..

Insurance Department of Fava Des Moines International Lesurance Company New York Emory H. Baelish Iowa Tranambar Na Emory H. English

County to pay for iBigne signs for travelers

The board of supervisors ruled yesterday afternoon that iBigne will be funded by the county. Signs measuring 32 by 30 inches will be placed to furnish travelers with correct distance information between the towns of Black Hawk, containing no advertising.

iBigne Board of Sujervisors Ito Furnleb Black Hawk County

Austrian airmen bomb Venice in morning raid

Venice reports two Austrian aeroplanes dropped bombs over the city. One aircraft departed damaged after anti-aircraft fire, while the other struck near Campastone airship station, killing a corporal of engineers. Bombs hit canals and a steamboat. Hotel Monica windows shattered and a nonexploding bomb fell through a roof.

Venice Campastone

Colonel Roosevelt Returns to Nature On Louisiana Trip

Colonel Roosevelt sails to Louisiana for a weeklong stay at wild bird preserves with host John M. Parker and party. No firearms will be used as he aims for rest and bird photography, covering over 200000 acres. He will sleep in grass huts and cook own meals while exploring Lafitte lore.

New Orleans Conservation Commission Daisy Roosevelt Louisiang John M. Parker Parker Russell Sage Rockefeller Louisiana Lafitte

Burns Advises Employed Boys at Y M C A Address

General Secretary Henry F. Burns spoke to about fifty employed boys at the Y M C A in Frank J. Highmiey’s absence. He urged perseverance and goal setting, urging boys to prepare now for future success. He highlighted the fourfold Y M C A program of work, religion, education, and social development as a foundation for daily efficiency. Many attendees reported duties at home, including selling papers and working in stores or offices.

Henry F. Burns Frank J. Highmiey Mr. Burns God Creator Jesus Christ Savior M.C. A

Change of dates for Iowa Merchants convention

Official notice says the Iowa State Retail Merchants association annual convention will be held September 21, 22, and 23. The change is due to contractors delaying completion of the new Hotel Julien in Dubuque. Also reports the death of Lewis Joseph, son of Mr and Mrs Tom Joseph, who died near Gilbertville and was buried there. born May 24, 1916.

Iowa State Retail Merchants’ Association Julien Diebuque Lewis Joseph Tom Joseph Gilbertsville

Foreshadowed Policy Shaping American War Stance

London writers discuss Secretary Bryan's resignation and its impact on U S policy toward Germany. The Pall Mall Gazette and Evening Standard view the move as politically significant, signaling a tougher American approach without guaranteed intervention. Public sentiment in America is likely to rise amid looming decisions.

London Bryan America Germany Ir Bryan United States Berlin U. S Evening Standard Wilson Count von Barnsterft England

American Citizens Lose Passports Over Critique

The passports of Leon Raines and Karl Recknagel, both Americans living in Dresden, were revoked by the U S embassy on orders from Washington after they publicly criticized the U S government. They reportedly issued an open letter to President Wilson and authored pamphlets denouncing the United States, leading to loss of their passport privileges.

Berlin London Dresden Leon Raines Karl Recknagel State Department Washington Washington, D. C Wilson Germany United States Gerard

Russian Ambassador Killed in Battle Near Kovno

London June 9 The Russian embassy reports Count Peter Benckendorff the Russian ambassador in London was killed in action near Kovno He served as a colonel in the Russian Horse Guards and was shot through the neck during combat

London Peter Benckendorff Ruse Sian Jeount Russian Horse Guards Kovno

Russian Submarines Engage German Fleet Off Riga

Petrograd reports Russian submarines attacked a German force attempting a Baltic sortie near Riga. Submerged raids sank or damaged several ships, with explosions aboard multiple vessels fueling belief of successful undersea hits.

Petrograd Jude 5 Baltic Riga

British war casualties total 256,060 through May 31

Premier Asquith informed the House of Commons that British casualties from the war reached 256,060 in killed, wounded and missing up to May 31. A West Side fire crew responded at 10 10 this morning to a car fire at 906 Washington Street threatening Judge Bo Reixs’s automobile. firefighters stopped the blaze before major damage occurred.

London Asquith House of Commons West Side Judge Bo Reiexs Washington Street

Austrians Take Galician Town Near Lemberg

Move reports Stanislau, a Galician town seventy five miles southeast of Lemberg, fallen to Austrian forces. The German army headquarters asserts Stanislau is captured as Austro German troops press from Kalusz toward the Stanislau region.

Berlin London Stanislau Lemberg Cologne Germany Bukowina Kalusz Galicia Iran Rarskivas

Cadets Added to Gouging Scandal at Naval Academy

Annapalie Maryland report notes two more defendants, Ensign W. F. Cofer and Midshipman A Rogers, brought into the inquiry into the academy gouging scandal. Rogers attended the court announcement and joined the other seven midshipmen as defendants when the case opened. Funeral services were held for A L Blaugh at the home of his daughter Mrs. Saniman and the remains will be shipped to Kenmare by Peter son Bros.

Annapalie Jane Naval Academy Mie Midshipmen Slough D F. Saniman Grant Avenue WH Beurhler Mr. Blaugh Wy A. Blaugh Peterson Bros Kenmare

Warn Americans to stay off belligerent ships and hazards

A historical speech argues that the government should warn American citizens to avoid belligerent ships and carrying ammunition in wartime. It cites Taft and Wilson urging Americans to leave Mexico and stresses duty to prevent danger to passengers and the public during unrest and riots.

Taft Americatg Mexico Willison

U LV Academy Commencement Highlights Suffrage Debate

The U. LV Academy commencement lists eight graduates and honors in a ceremony featuring diplomas conferred by Very Rev. E Slattery. A history medal and an excellence in deportment award are announced with student performances in music and speech. Separately, Mrs. Stanley McCormick critiques suffrage groups and urges expanding states for a national amendment. Dr. Anna Howard Shaw and Alice Stone Blackwell address mid year suffrage conference urging more states to push nationwide enfranchisement.

Coulwetecom Victory Academy Ticheues O'Moel Heelan Hunker Hill Sons of the Amartead GC. Kennedy Hilmend St Josephi Ehwreh Father Slatlany Coretta I Emmet Leer Murphy Marvel M. Sindinger Cecelia J. Stanton Myrtle Th Toyen Delmar C. O'Toole Hilda M. Striegel William P. Wheelan Voluame Grindi Cecollit Stanton Uttle Ittegira Sebastian Franc Jude de Concert Mac Dowell Celeste Miller Song of the Falriers Choma Academia Nile Tacile Brunner Hilda Striegel G. C. Kennedy E. Slattery Chien Waftrage Mra Stanley McCormiele New York Congresstoma Nailer Enftrage Jeadlerk McCormick American Woman's Suffrage Gego Chis In Congresstonnel Union National Association Tis Pot Ledg Ita Chap Democratic Party Congressional Union Shaw Anna Howard Shaw National American Woman's Suffrage Association Teders Mrs. Blackwell Alice Stone Blackwell Boston Congress Senate House

Town Talk Residents plan school party and visits

Miss Gertrude Uaglesa hosts a pupils revital party for her students at the Y W C A rooms tomorrow afternoon. Miss Catherine Minnich, deaconess of First Methodist Church, has gone to Pine River Minnesota for a month. West high athletes assist Physical Director Jacob Bintz at the YMCA swimming school. Volunteers include Robert Miller, Carroll Cole, Herbert Vaughan and Douglas Bragdon.

Gertrude Uaglesa Jennie Lind Catherine Minnich First Method 1St Church Hay Pine River Minn West High Jacob Bintz M.C.A Robert Miller Carroll Cole Herbert Vaughan Douglas Bragdon

Germany Reports Abundant Food Supplies Amid War Strain

Berlin telegram states interior minister Bert Clemens Debrueck told the Prussian diet that the food problem may be solved with sizable reserves for the next harvest. Flour stocks total 6,964,929 double hundreds, potato statistics remain strong, and occupied Belgium and France show 80 percent arable planting. Moorlands cultivation unlikely to affect supplies.

Amsterdam London Berlin Bert Clemens Debrueck Diet Belgium France Ain Germany

Public controversy over inquiry into maritime actions

Fragmented text shows discussion of whether the president should pursue investigation into a controversy and advise the public against dangers on belligerent ships. It notes private citizens urging remedies and public opinion, with Secretary Bryan mentioning two points of difference and reserving others for future presentation.

Totakhs Issur Sret Fam ‘Roe POTN Bryan

Funeral and social notes from Janesville and nearby towns

Mrs Cline of Waterloo visited her Janesville daughter Mrs Burton. Faith McGaugalin and child ren of Coon Rapids visit. Funeral of Frank Newell held here. Waverly free men attended. John Starr funeral from Waverly. Mr and Mrs L B Taylor and Mrs Jennie Beynett visited Janesville. Mrs F Wetherell attended Waverly commencement. Children’s day program Sunday evening with a large singing choir. Dorothy Arlene nome baptized at M E church. Fred Fitkin returns to Janesville. Waerl eg residents promote Sentini want ads.

Janesville Cline Waterloo Burton Faith McGaugalin Coon Rapids Prank Newell Waverly John Starr L. B. Taylor Jennie Beynett Janestille F. §. Wetherell

Submarine Warfare Exceeds Previous Warfare at Dardanelles

German Admiral Kirchhoff predicts the Mediterranean becomes the next field for sub naval action and warns that events at the Dardanelles will be unprecedented and influential. He cites Lusitania sinking as key in Britain’s export decline and argues English crews show lack of discipline in emergencies.

Amsterdam Mediterranean Kirchhoff Dresden Great Britain England Lusitania

Licensed To Wed In Waterloo And Nearby Cities

A list shows licenses issued for marriage in Waterloo with partners including Grace L Shining Karl W Eddy Florence J Sack and Florence C Hager. Also mentions Naomi Cushman Eunice Elwell and Wm BH Little with locations Waterloo La Porte City Columbus Ohio. Washington D C June 3 Secretary Tumulty said no comment on Mr Bryan's statement.

Ira R. Knapp Waterloo Grace L. Shining Karl W. Eddy Florence J. Sack Wm, BH. Little Columbus Naomii. Cushman Florence C. Hager la Porte City Eunice ¥. Elwell Washington, D. C Tumulty Mr. Bryan

Lydia E. Pinkham remedy praised by Minneapolis woman

A Minneapolis mother describes two years of illness with monthly pains and weight loss, then credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health after three bottles. She urges others to write for confidential advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Aselin Lydia E. Pinkham Minneapolis Minn Joseph Aselin Fourth Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn Lydia EB Pinkham

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