Waterloo clubs plan unified commercial body merger
Waterloo directors from the Commercial club Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants Association moved forward a plan to unite Waterloo’s commercial groups and traffic and convention bureaus into a single entity. A high quality secretary and shared facilities across the existing clubrooms are proposed with a citywide membership drive to support the new organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercia Clubs
Waterloo
Waterloo Commercial Club
Chamber of Commerce
Waterloo Retail Merchants’ Association
Hotel Russell-Lamson
New Hope
H. B. Lichty
Traffic Bureau
Convention Bureau
Albert V. Weigel
Chamber of Commerce of
Indianapolis
Ind
Order of Things
Weigel
A. J. Knapp
Iowa Motor Trades Bureau
Des Moines
Ich
Crubds
Weigei
Russell-Lamson
Chamber of Commerce and Waytesloo Club
Waterino Commercial Ube
Waterloo Retail Merchants Association
Cedar River
Tateriaa
Allies outline reparations plan for Germany and West Prussia
The article details Allied conditions for German reparations, including a nonoppressive commission, direct negotiations with powers, and flexible proposals from Germany. It notes a tentative lump sum, reconstruction offers, and the need for a transitional regime, with priority on occupation costs and prewar debts.
Courtroom Panic After Lightning Strike At District Court
A severe thunderstorm caused a brilliant electrical discharge crashing through the district court at 2:15 pm. J C Murtagh and Judge H B Boles argued amid smoke and sulphur as lights exploded and a second shock rattled the room. Spectators screamed while attorneys traded blunt remarks about dodging.
Rhine treaty notes reveal Allied control and German concessions
The document outlines objections to ports clauses, transitional periods, and economic transit for landlocked states. It details the formation of an inter-allied Rhine land high commission with executive powers, continued military occupation, civilian administration under German law, and obligations for Germany to support allied forces and transport services while allowing sieges if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demme
Germany
Wilson
Rhine
Rhineland
High Commission
Man Steals Car at Davenport for Long Trip, Caught Here
Waterloo police confiscate a stolen auto and arrest a youth named Charles Littick in connection with the case. Found near Eleventh street with parts from two cars, he claimed to have bought the outfit in Elgin for 200 dollars. He planned to travel to California, with Davenport’s owner identified as Phillip Steffin. The Davenport chief was notified but no reply yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Charles Littick
Diver Bank
Eleventh Street
Togethker
Elgin
California
Davenport
Phillip Steffin
New Masonic Lodge Officially Opened
Martin lodge No. 624 A FP A IM was constituted by C D Becker grand custodian of Iowa. Officers elected include E C McConnell worshipful master and A A Dunham senior warden. Appointments list C E Brinkerhoft Ralph Slippy A N Moritz UW Worrell N W Johnson Headle. Social session held. next meeting Sunday night for first degree with several candidates awaiting initiation.
Land Condemned for State Fair Parking Ground
H W Grout returned from Des Moines as one of six appraisers for the supreme court to condemn 9.6 acres for the State Agricultural Society fairground use. The appraisal set the land at about 12,000 dollars including a new house, with owners asking 18,500 and fair board members noting 7,600 as fair value. The decision enables parking space during the fair season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Grout
Des Moines
Supreme Court
State Agricultural Society
Iown Fair Board
Colored lawyers and jurors in Powell concealed weapon trial
In district court Edward Powell faces trial for carrying a concealed weapon with defense led by George Woodson veteran Black attorney from Buxton assisted by Lieut Morris Black and J C Murtagh White as state counters E J Wenner and Walter R French battle points of law Judge H B Boles rules the disputes Morris is wounded from World War I and hospitalized in Des Moines Jurors appear coatless and the scene centers on color tensions and constitutional promises in a tense courtroom setting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Woodson
Buxton
Asasistad
Lieut. Morris
Washington, D. C
J. C. Murtagh
Edward Powell
E. J. Wenner
Walter R. French
Lieut
Morris
France
Des Moines
Beate
Powell
Mortuary Notices for Leeper Smith Hays Collins Simmons
Mortuary news reports the deaths of Cora Proretta Leeper wife of councilman Thomas Leeper at St Frances hospital after illness and operation. Helena Rosa Seuffert Smith of Dewar and several survivors are listed with funeral arrangements at St Francis church Barclay and in Davar. John Hays aged 84 dies at his daughter's home in Waterloo with burial planned in Dubuque. Ella Collins 45 dies at Sartori Memorial Hospital with funeral Thursday. James Simmons 20 dies of jaundice at home with Antioch Baptist church services Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Leepercora
Thomas I. Leeper
L. Clark Leeper
Edward Herring
Virginia Herring
W. C. Leland
Leeper
Second Street East
Casper Smith
Helena Rosa Seuffert Smith
St. Francis’ Catholic
Barclay
Township
Smith
Cooper Smith
Dewar
Stevens County
Ill
Louis Smith
Rhea Street
Waterloo
Alvie Smith
Oscar Smith
Oryile Smith
Clara Donovan
Davar
John Hays
C. Co. Calkins
Independence Ave
Ella Collens
Cedar Falls
Ella Collins
Sartori Memorial Hospital
Mildred
Maude
James Simmons
Bates Street
Will Simmons
Kistner Mortuary
Antioch Baptist Church
Fairview
Lightning damages home and next door in Phillips street
A bolt of lightning struck the home of George Baruth at 109 Phillips Street, tearing plaster, ripping floors, and shattering windows while the family was away. The adjacent home of Martin Oglesbee also suffered minor damage. no injuries were reported. Marriage licenses list William Stewart Brown Kathleen Bentley Charles Frank Perrott Spafford Lois Maurine Morris Hazel Sara Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baruth
Phillins Street
Martin Oglesbee
William Stewart Brown
City in Brief Get that extra pair of glasses at Buchanan's
In a brief city notice, residents are directed to Buchanan's for an extra pair of glasses as part of a community sale. The item is advertised by Y MG A Ride and mentions the venue near Madison Street. A casual public notice invites residents to visit for quick service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan's
Y. MG. A
Blue Devil Band Ready to Sing in Waterloo Concerts
The One Hundred Sixty-eighth Infantry regimental band and the Blue Devil quartet will perform two concerts in Waterloo at the Chautauqua Coliseum next Sunday afternoon and evening. Veterans from overseas will share the stage, joined by the regimental quartet in French hive uniforms. Tickets cost 50 cents to $1 plus tax, with sale via Mrs. Roland McCurdy and local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mensa Infaniry
Ava Blue Devil
Waterloo
Chautauqua Coliseum
Grant
France
Camp Dodge
Tiny
Oversea
Roland McCurdy
Rugkell-Lamson
Jolly
Pleasure car demand exceeds supply says Morris after Detroit trip
CG A Morris of Morris Motor Car Co reports a booming season with high demand for better cars. He and William Koerner drove two models from Detroit to Waterloo in three days, noting good eastern roads and tough Iowa paths. He predicts stable or rising prices due to high labor and material costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. A. Morris
Morris Motor Car Company
Detroit
Mr. Morris
Morris
William Koerner
Rockford
Waterloo
Chicago
Iowa
Findis
Try Out New Planes Third Aviator Here
One Miller Seales Aero plane at Little Rock Ark was assembled and given a trial flight by Lieut Milo Miller. The second plane was due to be assembled and fly later today. Lieut Marl Campbell of Strawberry Point is the latest air pilot to join the Miller Scales company and will pilot a new plane during the summer campaign in commercial flying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Frenzel
Camp Merritt
N. J
Rainbow Division
Harry W. Sigworth
Allen Hay
Ephriam Lichty
Mr. Hay
Towa
Pennsylvania
Miller-Seales Aero Company
Little Rock
Ark
Milo Miller
Lieut
Marl Campbell
Strawber
Ty Point
Miller-Scales Company
Campbell
Comimer
Relal
DuBoise Boat and Boiler Works Hit by Strike
DuBuque Boat and Boiler Works, a major plant on government vessels, closes as iron workers strike demanding a 10 percent wage rise. About 200 workers affected, including unorganized staff in sympathy with the iron workers. Hikers want the same pay scale as Great Lakes government contract plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque, In
Dubuque
Federal judge clears Alexander Gross in fraud case
Federal Judge Martin Wade declared Alexander Gross of Denver not guilty of conspiring to defraud the government. Koerner of Washington and Rhoade of Norfolk face jury deliberations after indictment charging attempted bribery in army supply purchases at Cann Doupe.
Sioux City Mayor Wins Recall Election By 2100 Majority
Sioux City Iowa June 17 Mayor Wallace M Short retained his post in a recall vote defeating W T Carney by 2100. The opposition claimed sympathy with the I W W. Short denied the charge while labor groups backed him amid a lower total vote than 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Wallace M. Short
W.T. Carney
Short
Monies and Credits of City Increase by Million in Waterloo
City officials report increased Monies and Credits in Waterloo, rising by about 1 million dollars for 1918. J. D. Burr ton, city assessor, submitted the figures to the county board for equalization. The detail shows West and East values leading to a total assessed city property of 6,544,954 and an actual valuation of 26,179,800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Totel
J. D. Burtoer
County Board
Four Army Planes to Map Aerial Route Across Continent
June 17 The army air service announced four Cortina JN-4 planes will start a transcontinental flight from Flazelhurnt field Min Lincoln to Seattle to map an aerial route between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Also Navy planes completed a trip from New Orleans to Chicago, landing at Lake Michigan, while crews from Peoria and St Louis faced weather delays. Local notes mention a new concrete bridge on Hrempe avenue and a hospital staff change at St Joseph's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanlington
Army Air Service
Flazelhurnt Field
Mincoln
Seattle
Atlantic
Pacific
Chicagsa
Chicago
Navy
Lake Michigan
East Randolph Street
Peoria
St Louis
Airplane Chuocus Cancelled Waverly Saturday Show
Waverly Ja June 77 The Chuocus Circus date for Waverly Saturday morning was cancelled by the Paulson brothers due to weather and delays. The troupe will resume remains of their schedule later. Newton Klouze and Mrs Kinozo returned on the Saturday tram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly, Ja
Births Reported in Local Notices
Birth notices list new arrivals to several families with dates in late spring. Names include Mr and Mrs Walter R French announcing two daughters, Mrs Harry Buck with a daughter, Mr and Mrs Joseph Serres with a child, and other families such as Geoffrey Miter, Ralph Strunk, Gerald Duffy, and Roger Joseph among the newborns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. French
Areyie
Witwinia Juinlee
Austetant Couity Attorney
Harry Buck
Nerton
Joseph Serres
Cottae
Anon
Josaph
Geoffrey Miter
Tie Baretay North
Geoffrey
Ralph Strunk
Vermont
Gerald F. Duffy
Roger Joseph
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Retail Merchants’ Association
West Prussia
Ger
Rged
Burtens
Russia
League of Nations
Masonic Lodge
Grout
Hattles
Hd. Power
Orth Band
Charles BE. Eby Tas
Chariton
Elsist
Goucerta
Chautauqua Onll- Waterloo
Blue Devil
Meatura
W. C. Lipshar
Surgi
Floyd J. Kennedy
L. W. Dettmer
Walsh
George Meyers
Northwestern Military and Naval Academy
Lake Geneva
Hert R. Bennett
J. M. MecStay
Spokane, Waah
Monich
Nona McStay
Armory
Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra of
Masonity
Dubuque Boiletil Works
T.S
Cilinge
Stinehart
Cash and Delive
Chase & Sanborn
Manor House Coffee
Napervile
Joe Paulus Greentax
Amos Colburn
Wendell Koen
Jawsity
Jack Albright
Ed. W. Mooney
Serview
Hrempe Avenue
Toe Aren Mueller de
Pétronella
Paula
St .Joseph's Hospital
Chierko
Iatter
Joe Buehner
Vinton
Chuocus
Waverly
Best Land Buys
Roo
Black Hawk Co
Witerloo
Orange Township
Grundy
Grundy Co
Floyd Co
Charles City
Haddson
FE. E. Brady
Commercial Bank Bldg
Cre-Sol Chemical CO
Guthrie Center
Wahehouser
Boston
F. E. McStay
East 4Th Street
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