Waterloo Public Works Nears Million Dollar Outlay
Waterloo public and public service improvements now under way or planned will total about $872 500, with broader city projects totaling over $3 million when combined with recent Dussehinige operations. The program includes four miles of paving, sewer and sidewalk work, a 400 foot riverfront retaining wall, new power dam, water and gas mains, and underground telephone and electric conduits.
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Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Courier delivery deadline and reprint offer notice
The notice states home delivery by 5 80 o clock and, if not received by then due to carrier error, readers should call 510u for a replacement copy. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 pm.
Chicago Heat Wave Threatens June Records
Chicago and several Midwest locales endure extreme heat as a six day spell pushes relief scarce. A pall of smoke veils downtown and four drownings plus two heat prostrations mark the latest human toll while the forceful sun scorches towns from Chicago to Cincinnati and Detroit. President Harding participates in wheat harvesting in Kansas, adopting a dirt farmer role and delivering speeches to farmers, amid debate over railroad policy and arbitration linked to labor disputes.
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Weather Outlook for Washington Week
Weather outlook for the week begins Monday for Washington area with scattered thundershowers in the first half and generally fair conditions in the second half. Warm start with temperatures then returning to normal levels across the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys.
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Deadly air raids barred by Hague committee pact
Washington June 22. Allied powers accept Hague committee rules governing radio and aircraft use in war. The draft treaty aims to ban air raids on civilian areas, allowing bombardment only when military objectives can be targeted without harming civilians.
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Leviathan Sets New Ocean Speed Mark
The American flag carrier Leviathan steams toward New York, likely averaging near 28 knots for 24 hours after beating Mauretania’s speed. Engineers Gibbs and Hariley keep vigil as Shipping Board Chairman Lasker touts plans for two more giant liners to boost US speed travel.
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Waterloo Assessors Show Big Increase in City Valuations
Waterloo assessors and city council report substantial gains in realty and personal property values for the coming two tax years. Monies and credits rose over 1.84 million, with notable increases downtown and in commercial stocks while residential areas saw mixed changes. Efforts aimed to equalize values prompted cuts in some residential districts and targeted boosts in downtown property.
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United States
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Muriel McCormick honors war hero at Chicago tomb
Chicago June 23 Muriel McCormick heiress of Harold F McCormick pursues spiritualism and visits Lieut George Alexander McKinlock’s tomb at Lake Forest as she idolizes the missing war hero who died in France His mother Mrs McKinlock notes Miss McCormick has found a second mother in her son’s parentage while the couple’s memory inspires charitable gifts to Harvard Northwestern and the Chicago Art Institute.
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International News Wire
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Government Seizure of Liquor on Liners Halted for Ruling
Washington reports drastic orders to seize liquor aboard incoming liners paused as Dr. Sprague and officials debate medicinal exemptions. Baltic seizure halted after Majestic’s limited medicinal stock prompted delays and consultations with Secretary Mellon. Officials awaited Sprague guidance before further action.
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P.O. Department Faces Delays as Funds Exhausted
The Post Office announces parcel post and first class mail to Europe will be delayed through July due to exhausted funds from the 1924 appropriation. Postmaster General New confirmed the $6.5 million appropriation for the department is exhausted, halting many international and domestic mail shipments until new funds become available.
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Pussyfoot Johnson Sails to Propose Dry Moslem Lands
New York June 23 William Howard Johnson known as Pussyfoot Johnson sails for the Near East to urge Moslem nations to adopt prohibition. He argues Canada and Turkey show imperfect dry laws and calls for a universal end to intoxicant manufacture, planning to preach consistency among Moslem countries.
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Manitoba Goes Wet on Gov Plan of Moderation
Winnipeg reports show Manitoba voting to end prohibition in favor of government supervised liquor sales. Early tallies indicate a wet victory regionally and in Winnipeg with a 25,988 margin, while rural areas favor wet by 6,265 as remaining counts come in.
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Quartet Is Freed on Charges of Murder
Chicago jury finds Mrs. Anna McGinnis Myna Ploch Francis Nee and Charlea Schade not guilty of slaying Michael McGinnis. State alleged a jealous husband shot after learning of infidelity. Defense claims victim killed during an attack on his sister in law.
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Baseball Today Boston Hatteries Fi FHimko and Deveri st
The battered text reads as a partial baseball item. Key names like FHimko and Deveri are readable alongside Boston. The fragment hints at a game or lineup note but lacks complete details such as teams, scores, or dates for a fuller summary.
Adolescent Trade Parley Set by Japs and Russ in Chicago
Preliminary talks between Japanese and Russian delegates will start June 28 in Chicago as steps toward a formal conference on a trade agreement and potential recognition of Russia by Japan. The announcement marks an early move in Russia's bid to resume negotiations broken off months ago. Tokio, June 23. Formal F2p- Fiest. came: At Brooklyn- Philadelphia Brooklyn Batteries: Ghu Reuther and Tay.
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Foreign Wars Vets End Meet in Pittsburgh of Iowa
Iowa veterans of foreign wars wrap up a two day convention in Pittsburgh with officer elections and city for next year’s gathering, featuring speeches by Andrew Hawkins of Minneapolis and Werbert McCabe of Dubuque. About two hundred delegates attended.
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Cedar Rapids to Welcome Legion Commander Owsley Talk
Five thousand members of the American Legion from the Fifth district are expected in Cedar Rapids to welcome Commander Alvin M. Owsley. He will speak at a public mass meeting at the hall park at 4 49 p m with many state legion officials present.
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Harding in Kansas Wheat Field Demonstrates Farm Aid
President Harding visited a 100 acre Kansas wheat field near Hutchinson to learn firsthand farmer concerns. He helped binders and shocks, praised farm leadership, and urged continued government aid, signaling optimism about postwar agricultural recovery and improved farm prices.
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