Women Strike At Powers Manufacturing For Eight Hour Day
Twenty women workers at Powers Manufacturing walked out demanding an eight hour day on the old pay basis. They left after refusal of the petition signed by most operators in the automobile accessories department. The plant, which makes horse collars and leather goods, previously paid 10 to 12 dollars weekly for 59 hours with Saturday half holiday. A meeting was planned to seek a settlement acceptable to both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers Manufacturing Company
Automobile Accesssory
Alter
Dean
Linden Avenue
Edward Knipp
Tenth Street East
Y. J. Powers
Powers
J. Powers
Judiciary Committee Advances Beer Sale Amendment
The House Judiciary Committee agreed to vote Saturday on a proposal by Representative Gard to allow wartime Prohibition law modification for beer and light wines. No debate occurred and the committee trimmed the draft by removing provisions for prohibition officers and revoking the officer appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Judiciary
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Lene Judiciary Committee
Ray
Gard
Hia
Conent
Inermal
Concessions to Fee Necessary to Assure It Working Capital
Paris and Washington reports describe allied concessions to Germany to secure working capital and currency stability as part of postwar peace terms. Measures include allowing 30 percent use of some assets for mineral and material needs and keeping gold reserves, with details to be finalized at early conferences. Red Cross supplementary information service to assist families of expeditionary forces will stop July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
RED Cross
Washington, D.C
Supplementary
American Red Cross
Moral Duty to World Demands Pact McCumber Says
McCumber argues the world league must be a unanimous council body with five great powers. he dismisses objections to Canada Australia and New Zealand representation and warns against surrendering domestic powers to a world league. He opposes excluding Germany to avoid future divisions and anticipates a test vote soon on the treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santos
Acta
U. S
League
Council
Assembly
Great Britain
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Liberia
United States
Germany
Irish claims of atrocities reach President Wilson
Walsh and Dunne, representing Irish societies in the United States, urge President Wilson to present new evidence of Irish atrocities to the peace conference. Witnesses include American citizens who say cells showing bloodstains prove Irish revolutionary confinement. Sinn Fein power is noted as a counterpoint in London reactions. A liquor case in East Dubuque leads to continued hearings and new warrants for three suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pre
Paris
Frank P. Walsh
Edward I. Dunne
United States
Wilson
Ireland
Walsh
Dunne
James McPherson
Daily News
Edward F.dunne
McPherrson
Plunkett
Bree Isle
London
Dublin
Daily Mail
Horace Plunkett
Frank Michels
Loren Starrett
Pearl Bradley
Ruth Duffy
East Dubuque
Baikal Authority Settlement Reported by A.P.
An amicable settlement ended a clash over authority between Col. C. H. B. Morrow commanding American guard at Verkhnie Udinsk and Gen. Temenoff in the Lake Baikal region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baikal
Asedciutea Press
Omsk
C. HB. Morrow
Verkhnie
Udinsk
Lake Baikal
Temenoff
Roads at Hampton Almo st Passable?
Hampton roads remain nearly impassable after heavy rains. Travel is difficult with frequent downpours causing soils to erode and block routes. region urges caution for motorists and residents. Farm purchase note follows: Cedar Falls June 18 Lovejoy buys Ho J Loveland farm near Janss ville. 245 acres at 175 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Lovejoy
Ho J.loveland
Jansssville
Americans Targeted in Juarez as Troop Withdrawal Sparks Tensions
Report from El Paso notes Mexicans spat upon and stoned Americans in Juarez after U S troops withdrew. Workmen repairing streetcar tracks fled to the river for protection. Americans with civil or military passes faced entry bans at bridges amid threats to confiscate autos. Villistas near Parral raise fears for American mining interests. Correspondents with Villa forces missing since Saturday. Authorities urge Americans to stay out of Juarez until the area stabilizes. Temperature data caps the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
United States
Juarez
Sol ‘Diers
Litle Boxe
Villa
Parral
Americam
Vila
Sines
Felipe Angeles O
Many Troopships Due in East Soon
Newport News and Washington report several transports with thousands of troops and support units approaching the East Coast. Ships include the Matsonia with 3296 troops and 322nd infantry, plus 29 French wives. Belvidere, Texan, La Touraine, and others carrying disembarking contingents, engineers, medical detachments, and army units bound for posts in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Newport News
Wthe
Matsonia
322Nd
Washington
D. C
Belvidere
New York
I Texan
Ami
Phoenix
la Touraine
Dakotan
Feld
Santa Teresa
Santa Barbara
Tod
Ama
J Agamemnon
Brest
Duca D’abruzzi
Marseilles
Agamemnon
34Th Infantry
512Th Engineers
Engineers
Waterloo News in Brief Highlights Local Returns and Appointments
Miss Marguerite Duffy returns from Iowa City to Waterloo after university attendance. North Star Aid Society hosts strawberry and ice cream social at W. K. Boophams, north of Waterloo. Sergt. Howard A. M. Wilson of Camp Mills registered at the Iowa bureau. Miss Sadie Parrott accepts a teaching post in Town City High School. Glenn Douglas visits J. A. Clark home en route to Brandon, returning from two years of service. Francis R. LaBarre returns after service in France to resume Waterloo Savings Bank position. Austin Burt to Colfax, Iowa for a convention. will present on Warm Wines. S. Altman offers modern dancing instruction at 609 L. & J. Bldg. advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt
Howard AM. Wilson
Camp Mills
Waterloo
Iowa
New York
Misa Sadie Parrott
West High School
Town City
Glenn Douglas
Fred Daniels
Fifth Street West
Daniels
Francis R. LaBarre
John Labarre
France
Waterloo Savings Banks
Austin Burt
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Colfax
Iowe
National Electric Light Association
Burt
S. Altman
Mortuary Rites For Mrs Thomas J Leeper Held At Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas J Leeper were conducted at 2 30 p m from the family home 327 Second street east with Rev Effie Mc Collum Jones of Webster City officiating Burial followed in Fairview cemetery City officials attended in a body in honor of Councilman Thomas Leeper Readings note she was born on the old East Waterloo town ship farm in 1867 and her father George Leland aged 83 came to the farm in 1855 Out of town relatives included Mrs G E Clark Winnebago City Minn Mrs Irving Bush and Mrs Charles Swisher Gary Ind The obituary also mentions ancestors Jacob Leeper and Mt Vernon township farm histories Funeral services for Mrs John Hayes are scheduled at St Patrick s Catholic church Dithingque at 10 30 a m tomorrow with burial there Remains may be viewed at the C C Calkins home 223 Independence avenue this afternoon and evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas FE. Leeper
Thomas J. Leeper
Second Street East
Effie McCollum Jones
Webster City
Fairview Cemetery
Thomas Leeper
G. E. Clark
Winnebago City
Minn
Irving Bush
Charles Swisher
Gary
Ind
Waterloo Township
W. C. Leland
George Leland
Jacob Leeper
Mt. Vernon Township
John Hayes
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Dithingque
Hayes
C.C. Calkins
Independence Avenue
Clarksville
Thelma
Mildred
Schulenberga
Des ‘Maines
AC Wyle
Weinberg
Fly Cedar Vapids
Mra
MG. Binther
Hazel Stunt
Bunhiene
Lafe Waraley
Frank Clark
Male Smith
Gimne Owen
Daught
Alison
Sport
Wis
T. J. Shafer
Pantt
Grinnell
Attein Sutomer School
Chas. Winnle
Tamont
Jean Thompson
Farnally
Barney
N. 10
Mish Michel Winnmeyer
Acer
Panied
Selia
Wayne
Hart Seltz
Janeseilin
Iauta
Coleage
Milwauker
Inka Paints
Ed Teltz
Town City
Daugheter
Elisa
Arthur Italy
Chieae
Birl Langenorster
Withperon
K. Dare
Wand
Prank Jun
Mimer Cheetnut
Mason City
Bert Crosby
Lenin Crosby
Spt Lake
Smushier
Paul Graham
Geo
Martin
Anf
Brare
Onalee
Tisgah
Hla
Mre
Ca. Hammel
Misa tMahel Mietrtin
Charins
Toll
Tole
Exther
Allison
Chis
Ranenm
Mra. Win
Owen
Charles City
Misa Wins Prey
Goodnow
Dauhter
Floyd Criling
San Miego
Cal
Collins
Gara Morrison
Mra. Morrison
Lato Wameley
War Risk Insurance Department
Frank Hoel
Belen
Minneapolis
Auto iFriday
Burress
Lole T Davis
Plainfield
Mark Walsh
Armstrong
Mary Patterson
Fred Heseo
Wanelio
Robert Hesse
Voss
Scott
Chicago
Sun Ae
Lautre
Hantey Falls
Elizabeth Thompson
Des Moines
Albert Neal
WTRC
Cedar Rounds
John Terkins
Hampton Hospital
Clarton Arnold
Elizabeth. Bristow
A. Seitz
Joe Neal
Greenend
Joe Ant’ Ann
Arthur Reitz
Rohhand
John Reitz
Earl Langendorfer
Leonard
Norman
Wahpeton
N. 1
Haye Alen
Reitz
Langendorfers
Cedar Rapids
Walteritz
Towle McVeich
Hassie
Esther
Burlington
America Sea-Holtschuh
New York
Columbia University
St. Louis
Sind
Max Reis
Ardath
Alden
Hubers
Elsie
Freda
Methodist Church
Pauline Metra
Gerty
Mercy Hospital
J. P. Neat
Waiverly Hospital
Epworth League
Hazleton
W. H. Dewey
Flw. Nichols
Moville
Minnesota
F of
St. Kraul
Iowa
Sairbani
Wm. Brant
jGarwin
Brant
James Brown
Cedar Falta
Garwin
Fairbank
Com Inlet
Lagread
Aul Omke
Vranen
Daul
Er A. H. Ranney
Mrs. Ranney
Hare
Me. Kelemer
Dubuque
Aod Birs
L. F. Miller
L. . Truttt
Fairbank View
Masons Order
Cedar Hapida
August Fink
I’red
Ed Schram
Elchorat
Henry Betts
Alice Duffy
Washington, D .C
Lorraine Ward
Fort Riley
G. 13. Ward
Joan Deware
Army of Occupation
Germany
F. D. Agnew
Woman's Club
Ames
Agnew
Harvey Smith
Chas. Phelps
Angsmosa
A. A. Garber
Peoria
The
K. E. Prescott
Raymond
John O’connell
George Wingert
Mart'n Neuses
Eighty
Desap
Gilbertvile
George Thomes
Thomas Meisch
Waterloo
Albert Meisch
W. F. Spry
St the Methodist Church
Beryl Parker
Hazel Hewitt
League
Stiles
Marlynn Smith
G. A. Miss
Lynn Smith
Turkish Envoys Split on Britain or France at Paris
Paris Tuesday June 17 three Turkish delegates before the council of ten are said to be friendly to France Tevfk Pasha former Turkish ambassador in London is reported to be anglophile Rivalry exists between England and France for Turkish favor The French high command in Constantinople boasted of securing the conference's hearing and dispatched a French warship to bring the Ottoman representative to Paris
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Council of 10
France
Tevfk Pasha
London
England
Turkey
Constantinople
Northcliffe Undergoes Brain Surgery For Deep Adenoma
Newspaper owner and former head of the British mission to the United States, Northcliffe, underwent a deep seated adenoma removal operation causing pressure. Physicians report the condition is satisfactory and the bulletin states the patient is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Visequnt Northclifte
United States
Winnipeg Labor Temple strike leaders face power shutoff probe
Documents seized after the arrest of 10 strike leaders indicate a strike committee is evaluating the advisability of possibly shutting off all electric power in Winnipeg. Local reports from Winnipeg note the investigation and emphasize the tense labor activity surrounding the temple raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Associated Press
Fredericksburg Sees Wedding and Civic Notes
Fredericksburg notes report the marriage of Miss Marie Sullitan and Edwin Mueller at the bride’s home on June 16. The W R C held its annual picnic on the school lawn with a dinner and prize. Local residents Elza Brown and James Turner returned from service. Elza Bow. n Joft Monday for summer school. Ted Carroll and brothers Rost and Clare have returned from overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederiensburg
Artylee and
Brondis
Lee
Wil Carpenter
Gus Grisch
Jesee Moody
Alvn “Lapham
Dan Schuiz
Nick Schumacher
Peter Arne
Marie Sullitan
Edwin Mueller
W. RC
Mra. J. Hewitt
Disp
New Hampton
Barclay
Barclay Center
Chinners Relies on Court Testimony in Habeas Case
In a Tama county habeas hearing Judge J E B Williams heard Patrick Shinners recount alleged poisoning of his land by neighbor Frank Vorteck in 1917 18. Shinners described poured liquids on 12 to 15 acres causing soil damage and crop failure then burned poisoned hay after stock illness. He also claimed loss of hogs and thefts and charged Judie Caldwell with antiShinners actions while note that no insanity symptoms were seen by jailer Dr I G McAlvin and a three person sanity examination was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Shinners
J. EB. Willams
Frank Vorteck
Shinners
Slinners
N. 5
Peterman
Tama County
Judie Caldwell
Cotnsel
Shinevers
Tama
Black Hawk
Local Notices From Parker City and Clarksville News
Wrath Mew Dowell sold his residence to J Kaixwarl for 5800. Multiple residents and visitors listed include Mrs Neal Rode returning from Minnesota, Rob Reid home from Camp Dedee, Mr and Mrs Caldwell, and the Cramer family visit to Waterloo. Many local updates cover births, marriages, illnesses, travels, and graduations with names and places across Cedar Falls Waterloo and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkerspurg
Priday
Caldwell
Hobson Tea
Thale Cramer
Uto Waterloo
Mrr
lRoy Mantz
Lehurch Witle
Sunit
Alex Bernstein
iMary Ann
Chicago
L. Reinwald
Tsoraine Wilson
Cedar Falls
Yssiljnir
Voeltz
Hazel Wallace
Maurice ¢.Mead
Wallace
Cherokee
Hern
Sream
Local residents return from military service and visits
Plainfield and Mannfield communities note several returning veterans from Uncle Sam's service. Miss Tauting Roach visited Marlon to mourn a friend. Gladys Sargent attended Cornell graduation. Mrs. George Winmon visited Purtep in Tontal. Alex Schlabert visited Waterloo. Clarence Haviland and Dorothy moved to Minneapolis, Bert Hall family now in Mannfield, with son Ralf taking on farm duties next year. Ira Collins and Clifford Watering visited Ina Hitod Bettane family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Hitod- Bett Ane
Realtors Favor Plan of Merger Endorsed in Waterloo
Waterloo Real Estate board votes approval of merger linking the Waterloo Commercial Club the Chamber of Commerce and the Waterloo Retail Merchants Association. Albert V. Weigel led the campaign as officers and directors discuss appointing a Citizens Committee for a Greater Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Real Estate
Waterloo Commercial Club
Chamber of Conuonerce
Waterloo Retail Merchants’ Association
Albert V. Weigel
Huosact-Lusn J
Waterloo Real Welate
Mon la
Arewth
Greater Waterloo
Cuzens
Waterloo
H. B. Liehty
Carieston Slag
Chamber of Commerce
J. O. Bernbrock
Stas Ig
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
Tripoli News Roundup of Births Deaths and Local Returns
Tripoli news notes a daughter born to Mr and Mrs wm Mahistead Jr on June 11 and multiple returnees from overseas including F C Hackbarth and Walter Springer. Barclay Center reports barn builds and farm income with deaths of Mrs Casper Schmitt and family deaths across months.
Family travel and local notices from Shell Rock region
Mrs Chas Everett and son Wallace left for Washington for a lengthy visit with the Bert Everett family. Dan Walters and Paul Towne move to Chowehila California, Raymond Yarehol graduates in liberal arts. Local events include a M. F. Ladies Aid meeting, Ruth Barton’s upcoming wedding to Merton Reever, Frank Messler purchasing a home, and a dramatic club performance. Also reports of an auto accident near Rock Island depot, summer school in Cornell, and varied travels and visits across Otterville and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Rock
Sheth Rock
Chas
Everett and Son
Wallace
Washington
Bert Everett
Dan Walters
Paul Towne
Tefl Mondar
Chowehila
Cal
Myr
A. Z. Yarcho
Harland Yarcho
Iowa City
Raymond Yarehol
Liberal Arts
M. F. Ladies Aid Society
Henry Renning
Ruth Barton
Merton Reever
Barnville
Frank Messler
Harvey Wilson
Glenn Mooré
Camp Neige
Sieg Parks
Yarmond Pierce
Rock Island
Carl Allen
Cornell Collage
Gus Hawley
Attkin, Minn
Aeter
Visi
W. A. McCague
Janesville
Raymond Sifts Soldiers Return and Local News
Raymond Ta June 18 report lists soldiers returning home from the eighty eighth division and other residents visiting relatives. Wedding attendance, first communion at St Josephs, Epworth League delegates, and upcoming speaker Dr Stiles are noted amid a severe spring storm that caused flooding and a barn fire.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Powers Manufacturing Co
Frank Lowden
Northwestern University
Syanston
McCumber
Hampton
jIneality
Tuchanan Optical
Scranton
Bordeaux
20Th Engineers
128Th Company Transportation Corps
Fourth Veterinary Hospital
64Th Infantry
Air Service Mechanics
14Th Infantry Brigade
Tist
25Th Camp
Isecond
Air Service
15Th
Duchanan's
XY. M. O. A. Ride
Marguerite Duffy
Cortlandt Street
North Star Aid Society
W. K. Boophams
Britain
Northcliefe
Finchford
Finchieta
Vane
Rohe Anderson
Packard
Edd
Walter
Fred King
John
Waverly
Derman
Mar Strums
Deeming
Cedar Parle
Marman
Fredericksburg
Chinners
Wisord
May
Losune
Parkersburg
Ars
P.H. Thlings
Browndale
Real Estates Board
United Commercial Ody
Tripoli
Wm Mahistead
Humate
Rochester
F.C. Hackbarth
Meo
Rufus Lenius
Lattes
Wain
Mahlatead
Louis Schmadeke
Wit Bessmer
Ir. Jungblot
Towa City
W. Feargeman
H. B. Col
Mary Clale
Harold Heeger
Hereger
Walter Springer
Carl Krotl
Paul Neuvel
George Wellner
George Spies
Trumbauer Bros
George Medd
Paul-Neubel
S. L. Oliner
Wrank
Schmitt i G
Kleckner
Fanckerton
Casper Schmitt
Otterville
Paden
New Albion
Jergesen
Cowell
Snd
Mr. Cowell
Jacob Hangen
Gerald Bantz
Garr
Coggan
Howard Cumberland
Jacob Smith
Henry
Dundee
Father Gissel
Arlington
Ava Stokes
S. Gurnee
Galesburg
Giyons
Wayne Caldwell
Frank Brinkley
Winthrop
Bann
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