Control of New House in Doubt KS Congress Ends
Washington reports the end of the Sixty fourth session looms as many senators and representatives face final days. Key items include armament authority, army appropriations, and naval construction funding. President Wilson expected to sign bills after late sessions and last minute action.
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Conry
New York
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Plaridas Catron
New Mexico
Chilton
West Virginia
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Delaware
Johnson
Maine
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Indiana
Lua
Tennessee
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Pennsylvania
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Capitol
Potatoes Boycott Fails to Lower Prices in Des Moines
Des Moines reports show no drop in potato prices after a municipal boycott began last night. Demand at the.market was nearly nil with downtown restaurants and vendors noting reduced consumption. Mayor John MarVien cites large potato stocks awaiting speculators and says civic groups and state departments are aiding to curb prices.
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Des Moines
Idnizat
Vale
John MarViear
University of Illinois Coeds Fight Sleeve Edict
University of Illinois women protest a school rule banning sleeved attire at events. The controversy centers on a lenient or amended directive after a majority vote and public scrutiny.
Senate Agrees to Salary Increases
A terse report notes the senate approved salary increases amid adjournment thoughts. Officials and lawmakers, including party leaders, conveyed support for higher pay as discussions continued on budget adjustments and public duties.
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Senate
Rupture With China Expected in Berlin
Berlin press reports anticipate a diplomatic rupture with China unless Germany relents on key concessions. An expert on foreign affairs says Beijing may step back only if Berlin agrees to more favorable terms, signaling a potential shift in transatlantic relations.
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Tauiboa
Berlin
Germany
Hye
Woliey
Sars
Taxis
Gentle Cedar Threatens Waterloo Pioneers Flood Tale
An OCR fragment recalls Cedar River floods near Waterloo Iowa in 1860s, with Washburn family memories of harsh winters, Indian uprising fears, and a 1868 flood. It describes people moving to higher ground as the river rose, two miles wide, flooding streets and the Central House, and notes Miss Washburn living at 209 Bluff Street since 1865.
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Washburn
Spir- Misa Washburn
Gia Wrerley
Il Wes
Vie Sieix
Vie
Glidden
Waterloo
Ihre Itank
Iowa
Cedar River
Stree
Old Central House
Japan rebukes German war proposal as ridiculous
Nijiro Shidehara, Japan's foreign minister, said Tokyo had received no German or Mexican invitation to join a war against the United States. He called the German proposal utterly ridiculous, and noted Japan remains faithful to its learned policy while urging restraint and diplomatic channels to handle anti Japanese measures.
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Marek
Viscount Matono
Japan
Mexico
Germany
United Sine
Toy
Aso Sapht
Nijiro Shidehara
United States
Noedless
Appropriation Bill Ends Debate Amid Senate Tussle
A heated session of Congress stalled over the military appropriation measure as Democrats pressed for expanded spending power while Republicans resisted. In related notes, a military buildup and emergency funding proposals drew heavy scrutiny from the House Ways and Means Committee, with debate focusing on presidential authority and wartime needs.
Reinbeck Senior High Boy Killed Riding Freight Train
Ben Miller, a Reinbeck senior, died after falling beneath a freight train wheel while attempting to ride to a high school oratorical contest in Vinton. He lost a leg and had the other foot crushed, remained conscious until amputation, and died following surgery. He was survived by his mother Mrs. William Miller and several siblings. his father had died years before.
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Reinbeck
Ben Miller
Reinberky
Miller
Vinton
Jin
Benesth
William Miter
Infantry Fights and Raids Across Fronts Amid War Updates
Reports describe infantry clashes on both sides of the Ancre with captures and machine guns. Raids extend on Franco-Belgian frontiers and large German actions in Volhynia with dugouts destroyed and prisoners taken. A German submarine claim and Reichstag recess news follow in a London dateline.
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Prients
Ancre
Berlin
Lutsk
Volhynia
Eft Privonere
Fou Machine
Bkerim Yvireless
Ning
Trammerfest
John J. Weller Dies Suddenly at 90
Juhy a Weller aged 90 a pioneer citizen of Islack awk county died at his home 803 Randolph street at 4 30 pm yesterday after severe head pains and a rapid decline He was born December 29 1826 on a farm in Somerset county Pennsylvania and married Anna Marie March 19 1848 in his early life he lived in Somerset county and received schooling The article notes his sudden death and long illness prior to it.
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Juhy A. Weller
Islackawk County
Randolph Street
Altho
Mr. Weller
Somerset County
Pennsylvania
Flo
Anna Marie
Weller dies. longtime Waterloo leader, church worker
John Weller, a prominent 1862 settler of Orange township and longtime community leader in Waterloo, dies at home after a long illness. He is survived by six children, sixteen grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Funeral at First Brethren Church Monday at 3:30 p.m. Burial in Orange Cemetery.
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Basher
Waterloo
Stoy
Gillin
Donn
Welle Mankato
Minn
L. Weller
W. K. Clark
Fort Dunge
First Brethren
W. H. Brachler
Wating
Orange ‘Cemetery
Orange Township
Mason City Packing Plant Strike Sparks Wage Fight
About 150 workers at J. B. Necker & Sons packing plant walked out after management refused to meet a union committee. Open shop stance and failure to recognize the union were cited. plant operations suspended and the strike expected to spread to other departments. Tampa Rotary activities include Salvation Army aid and Boy Scout support per the Tampa Marine Tribune.
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Mason City
Maren
J. 8
Necker & Sons
Niet
Passengers on Vigil as Liner Defies U-Boats
New York reports the French liner Touraine arriving from Bordeaux after a voyage delayed by submarine danger. Passengers endured a strict drill and life belt warnings with lights out at 5 30 p.m. The voyage, halted by a reported submarine and mine activity, carried about 2000 fashion models from Paris and many buyers traveling via Spain to meet Ambassador Gerard aboard the Infanta Isabel.
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Hordeaux
Nyne
Louraine
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Touraine
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Spain
Gerard
Berlin Minister Says America Hostile To Us
The German minister argues entente propaganda has driven anti American demonstrations in the United States and contemplates defensive steps if attacked. Reports note Zimmermann's plot talk viewed as distorted and not a real threat. Pan American actions and neutral commerce rights are discussed. a dancing school ad closes the item.
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Pinard
Entente
United States
President Wilson meets Baker at war building in DC
President Wilson visited the War Department in Washington on March 3 and conferred with Secretary Baker. He stated the meeting had nothing to do with Europe. The exchange followed a personal visit to the state, war, and navy building.
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Washington, D. C
Son
Baker
Wilson
Europe
City Set to Draft Sewer Plans After Paving Finish
The city council will draft sewer plans for work this summer on streets awaiting paving. Sequences include new sewers on paved streets and other sewer jobs, with contracts awarded after outlining all work planned for the year. Property owners desiring sewers next summer are urged to prepare petitions now as officials aim to award the contract promptly.
SARDSMEN COLORS FOR HALL OF FAMEASKS GOVERNOR
Officers of the Grand Army of the Republic petition the governor to place the regimental colors of national guards regiments from Iowa who served on the Mexican border in the state hall of fame. The action aims to honor their service and preserve Civil War era flags.
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Tres Moines
Grand Army of the Republic
Jaws
Pauline Bunker Appointed Cafeteria Director at Cedar Rapids
Miss Pauline Bunker has been named director of the W O C A cafeteria in Cedar Rapids. She has substituted at Cedar Rapids for two months and was a domestic science student in Chicago. She succeeds Mrs De Lapp Brown who resigned.
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Pauline Bunker
Cedar Rapids
Mi Bunker
Chicago Technical Trainings School
de Lapp Brown
City in brief notes and social updates
Glasses may relieve that headache. Had you thought of it. Buchanan Mrs W ls Bradford is visiting her mother at Hairsburg. Miss Gladys Arnett Hampton is visiting Miss Zata Whicker. Nev A C Preston will preach at Cedar Heights at 3 50 p m Sunday. O J Laytander formerly of Cedar Falls is here from Chicago on a business visit. W A Bowen returned last night after two weeks spent in northeastern Town. At a caucus at Cedar Heights last night Frank C Kelley and Amos Burhans received the highest votes as candidates for school director. Stephen D Brown is being groomed as a candidate for member of the Hast Waterloo board of education to succeed Ben R Lichty who has moved to Philadelphia Pa. Boy Scouts of Waterloo will hold 8 meeting at the M C A Monday at 4 15 which is to be in the nature of a get together affair. Walter Mead scoutmaster will preside. Boys wishing to join the organization are used to be present. Word has been received from Gloversville NY of the death of Miss Rissa Esther Cooper daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel C Cooper at their home there after a week s illness. Mrs Cooner was formerly Miss Elia Sweet of Waterloo and was a daughter of Samuel Sweet a pioneer resident.
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Hlairsburg
Gladys Arnett
Hampton
Zata Whicker
A. C. Preston
Cedar Heights
O. J. Laytander
Cedar Falls
Chicago
Frank C. Kelley
Amos Burhans
Stephen D. Brown
Hast
Waterloo Board of Education
Ben R. Lichty
Philadelphia
Boy Scouts of Waterloo
M. C
Walter Mead
Gloversville
N. Y
Rissa Esther Cooper
Samuel C. Cooper
Cooner
Elia Sweet
Waterloo
Samuel Sweet
Fokker Predicts Transatlantic Air Service Soon
Berlin reports that Fokker, inventor of airplanes, predicted U S air service with Germany soon after the war. He estimated a one to two day Atlantic voyage and said service might begin shortly after the war with a commonplace future within five years.
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Berlin
Marth .S
Germany
Fokker
America
Waverly Notes and Events in Early March
Local notices recount Claud Cooi returning from Ames and various social happenings at St Andrew's Ladies Guild, Miss Laura Midler hosting a farewell for Miss Florenre Gish, and a Waverly concert band free concert planned at the opera house. Mrs. W A Blodgett of Marshalltown dies in Omaha after cancer battle. funeral in her hometown with interment at Herlington Cemetery.
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Ames
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Henry Chapman
D. Bucknell
California
Laura Midler
Courtex
Florenre Gish
Mirana
Mirana 3 - Wo Rsifert and Mrs. Wilter Trond
Mera
Teernard
Meifer
Marr
Hert Ailen
WeWitt
Henry Gish
George Filine
Minneapolis
Hunt
Emi Kasmeier
Des Meine
Henry Kasmeier
WT Co Wat
Herman
Altace and Son
Liam
Walter
Labtare
Waverly
Ed Marsh
Opera House
W. A. Blodgett
Marshalltown
Omaha
Goneri
Blodgett
Formely Willian Knight
W. R. Knight
Ed Schulk
Necht
Reinheely
Wessel
Darton
Herlington Cestery
German War Needs Seize Church Bells in Germany
Copenhagen via London March 1 German press reports an order to seize bronze church bells after March 1 for war use. One bell may be kept to summon worshippers if no other means exists. Aluminum cooking utensils are also subject to confiscation under new regulation.
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Copenhagen
London
Germany
Miss Alice Paul Named National Chair of Woman's Party
Washington March 3 Alice Paul of Pennsylvania was elected unanimously national chairman of the National Woman's party formed yesterday by the amalgamation of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage with the former Chicago party. Mabel Vernon of Nevada elected secretary and Gertrude Crocker of Illinois treasurer. An executive committee of ten was named and officers and delegates agreed the suffrage demonstrations at the White House Sunday would proceed rain or shine with suffrage sentinels surrounding the grounds.
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Washington, D. C
Mice Alice Paul
Pennsylvania
National Woman's Party
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Woman’s Party
Chicago
Mabel Vernon
Nevada
Gertrude Crocker
Illinois
Nations
Woman's Party
White House
Washington anticipates fair weather for inauguration day
Washington reports fair and cooler weather predicted for Monday inaugural ceremonies by the weather bureau. After a week of rain and snow, the capital hopes for a bright day, though memories of 1930 linger as visitors begin to pour into the city.
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Washington
D. C
Weather Bureau
Real estate transfers listed in county abstract records
A series of real estate transfers recorded by Black Trank Countyg Abstract Co lists Harriet Cooledge to Minnie Stone Lot 12 Block 20 Normal Add Cedar Falls and numerous other deeds. Names include Milburn, Benarden, Comfort, Meyers, Ken nedy, Sedgewick, Klein, Werner, Elingaman, Mower, Rivenburg, Refshenge, Cooper, Nichol s, Armagost, Reese, Portar, Bedford, Wilson, Slippy, Gallun, Busch, Frinby, Chreitian, Fegies, Bellinger, Holupnick and others with parcel descriptions and prices in the 1,700 to 34,400 range.
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Trannyeres
Black Trank Countyg Abstract Co
Harriet Jane Cooledge
Minnie Stone
Cedar Falls
William Robert Milburn
Henry C. F. Benarden
FR. Comfort
F. H. Kurlenbach
Fonn “Meyers
J. W. Kennedy
Tgp
People’s ‘Trust
Bank of Streator
Til
TF. E. Sedgewick
Brcek & Westfield
Waterloo
Frank Klein
Peter Werner
Silas
Jewett Refuses To Make The Railroads The Goat
Harry M Jewett president of the Paige Detroit Motor Car Company argues the public bears blame for the car industry crisis. He says transportation breakdowns, scarce materials and political pressure cripple freight and fuel flows, but he refuses to pin the fault on railroads, urging accountability of the public and policy. He notes Detroit’s unique terminal limits and insists investment in rails is blocked by public opinion and politics.
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Harry M Jewett
Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company
Jewett
Uel
Mr. Jewett
Detroit
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