Inaugural Address Draws Fire From Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin reports that the Lokal Anzeiger accuses President Wilson of repudiating the Monroe Doctrine and seeks to paint his inaugural address as megalomaniacal and pro war. The editorial claims Wilson misstates facts to cast himself as peace mediator while threatening to enter the war. It denounces his neutrality as hypocritical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Lokal Anzeiger
Wilson
James Monroe
Washington
America
Plan Civil Service For Postmasters
Washington March 7 plan for a modified civil service for first second and third class postmasters is being crafted by President Wilson and Postmaster General Burleson. The system would require postmasters to pass examinations to aid the president in nominations while nominations would still be made by the president and confirmed by the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Burleson
Post Office
Senate
Snow Turns WaterGood Streets Slushy In Waterloo
A March snowstorm hit Waterloo producing wet, slushy sidewalks and streets as snow melted quickly. Snow began at 7 a.m. and lasted three hours before turning to misty rain. The 42 degree start marked the warmest hour since December 7, and the first full thaw day in two months. River ice shows no breakup yet but warm days may start it. Divorce decrees granted include Brundidge, Spencer, Duncan, Hurlbut, Aungst. Pedersen case to pay $750 yearly. G J Miller receives liquor permit as a pharmacist. Gilbertville incorporation report approved. town officer election set for March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Mercury
Ralph Slippy
Mary A. Brundidge
Fredy P. Brundidge
Matilda Spencer
Thomas Ff. Spencer
Mary J. Duncan
William B. Duncan
R. A. Hurlbut
Rose A. Hurlbut
Matilda Aungst
R. A. Angst
Martha PD. Pedersen
CD. Pedersen
G. J. Miller
Gilbertville
Senator Martin Named Senate Floor Leader
Democrats in the senate caucus elected Senator Martin of Virginia as Majority floor leader and Senator King of Utah as secretary, with consideration of a president pro tempore position. Amsterdam dispatch notes Belgian relief coffers seized after a fre destruction at Hasselt storehouse.
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Washington, D. C
Democrats
Senate
Martin
Virginia
King
Utah
Amsterdam
London
Hasselt
British Report Further Gains in Samme Ancre Regions
British dispatches describe gains against Gerians along the Samme and Ancre rivers. Artillery bombardment advances near Galicia and Carpathian woods. Kysatans attack Teutonic forces but are repulsed. Anasians push Brese against Turks in Persia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samme
Ancre Rivera
Galicia
Carpathiana
Barku
Persia
Noon Meeting Sermon Inspires Citywide Campaign
Dr John Robertson Macartney of First Presbyterian spoke at the Palace Theatre noon gathering urging spiritual values over wealth and worldly success. The talk titled The Bargains of Life drew a small audience while nightly services grew in turnout across Calvary and Grace churches as Rev Lang and Rev Tate prepared further sermons and minsterial union plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robertson Macartney
First Presbyterian Church
Palace Theatre
Tifa
Macartney
E. J. Lockwood
Grace Church
W. J. Lake
Calvary Evangelical Church
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
W. HR. Jameson
F. M. Collard
T. J. Carr
Ottumwa
Iowa-Nebraska Association
Antioch Baptist Church
Northminster
W. C. Lang
First Evangelical Church
Congregation For Success
Christ Episcopal Church
City in brief notices and local movements
Des Moines business trips and visits listed include G W Huntley, Mrs Fred Melin, Naomi Bush visiting grandmother Mary Bush, and Dr H A Boysen attending dental clinics in Iowa City. Social Welfare league meets tomorrow. Shanks return from Florida. Assessor Townsley and deputies work while grand jury sits. Mrs H A LaRue and family head to Denver. Jack Miller resigns as cigar store clerk and goes to Chicago. Mrs H W Beebe returns to Emmetsburg after visiting C H Phifer family. Local drills at Armory. two intoxicated offenders in court. two bonds forfeited. Preachers Quartet performed at Waterloo Gas Engine factory meeting. Earle Baker the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Huntley
Des Moines
Fred Melin
Minneapolis
H. A. Boysen
Iowa City
Social Welfare League
Simon Shanks
Florida
J. A. Townsley
D. A. Cook
Belena Cook
Lamont
Mary Bush
Argyle Street
Co. G
F. J. Fisher
Armory
H. B. Parr
A. CG. Preston
C. J. Askins
Earle Baker
Waterloo Gas Engine Company
Mr. Baker
Tabernacle Chapter 62 R A M Hosts Evening Convocation
Announcements show a 7:30 pm convocational work session for Tabernacle Chapter No 62 R A M with all members and visiting companions invited. Holy Communion set for 10 am at Christ Episcopal Church tomorrow. Women’s church group to sew vestments after service in the basement. Bible study at 4 10 pm led by the rector. Prof J Becker of Waverly to conduct services at First Lutheran tonight due to illness of Rev Henry Mueller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle Chapter
R.A. M
Christ Episcopal Church
J. Becker
Waverly
First Lutheran Church
Henry Mueller
Cass Promises $250,000 in City Car Improvements
W. C. Fr. & N. promises $250000 in upgrades if a workable city franchise is granted. C. D. Cass, general manager, told the advisory committee that over half would buy new equipment and the rest extend car lines within the city. The company aims to run more than the present 23 cars, with negotiations to frame a franchise acceptable to both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Cass
Cass
Waterloo
L. S. Cass
Americans From Germany Arrive In Denmark
Washington March 7 Min ster Egan at Copenhagen cabled the state department that Americans arrived in Denmark from Germany on dates specified March 1 Joseph Stony wife and three children March 3 William A Gwen and family Mary K Bauman FH etcenersar Henry E McGarvey Hone Kine March fromelis Lulie Kroeger and ehone Knipfing
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Washington, D.C
Egan
Copenhagen
State Department
Denmark
Germany
Joseph Th Stony
William A. Qwen
Mary EK. Bauman
FLW
Etcenorsar
Henry E. McGarvey
Lulie Kroeger
Ehone Knipfing
La Follette Politically Dead Opinion From Wisconsin Man
W B Leitch a Madison attorney says Robert La Follette’s political career is over. He cites students at the state university hanging the senator in effigy and notes longtime supporters have expressed opposition. Leitch also says sentiment elsewhere, including Des Moines, opposes Senator Cummins and Kenyon actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert la Follette
United States
Wisconsin
W. B. Letich
Madison
Juetich
State University
Senator la Follette
I ¢ la Follette
Leitch
Des Moines
Cummins
Kenyon
COMMUNITY CLUB MEETS AT VIR DEN GROVE
The Community Center club meeting at Vir den Grove drew a large turnout with Miss Turn Hawk home demonstration agent speaking on innovation and chicken care. A preliminary corn judging contest selected Roger Silver Clifford Silver and Thomas Campbell to represent the club at the vacant contest in Cedar Falls. Refreshments followed. A missionary talk by Miss Helen Kissell from Burma India is set for Burton Avenue Baptist church Thursday evening with displays of Indian curios and costumes. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death of Theodore Ort and family.
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Virden Grove
Helen Kissell
Burma
India
Burton Avenue Baptist Church
Bissell
Things Theatrical Here At Home In Waterloo Tonight
Al Gorrell presents a new four act American play at the Waterloo tonight with his strong business backing. The program also features The Garden of Allah at Waterloo Monday March 12, a lavish production with famed decorations. Hit The Trail Holiday, a Cohan comedy hit, plays at the Astor’s Broadway ghost, while The Lawn Party, a musical revue, opens at Majestic with Florence Hughes and a nine member company. Other attractions include The Bad Boy at Plaza today and tomorrow with Robert Harron, Fluida From Welland with Mary Pickford at Plaza, and Troken Chains at Crystal promising wholesome drama and romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Gorrell
the Waterloo
George M. Cohan
Astor Theatre
New York
Nibio
Taston
Cohan
Waterloo Theatre
Florence Hughes
Majestic Theatre
Trend Franklin
Laurette Taylor
David Warfield
Robert Mantell
Chauncey Olcott
Ross Bros
Weber
Elliott
Jessie
Dolly Millar
Rexo
Raputa
Plaza Theatre
Robert Harron
Triangle
Triangle Fine Arts Studios
Chester Withey
Harron
Fluida
Welland
Mary Pickford
Hulda
Peter
Little Hiulda
Holland
Pennsylvania
America
Peter Mets
Walian
New Central Railway
Mulda
Walton
Extra Session At Early Date Noted In Senate
The president pressed for quick action on the nation’s wartime policy as Congress debated arming ships. Democratic and Republican leaders moved to reorganize Senate committees while Sen Walsh proposed re-adopting Senate rules minus motion precedence, with a special committee to revise them. The resolution awaited no immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altha
Wilson
Congress
Senate
Ura
Democratic Seaucan
Hitchcock
Martin
Williams
James
Reed
Simmons
Smith
Georgia
Walsh
Thomas
Chamberlain
Owen
Robinson
Montana
Uundaimens
Man Willed in Quarrel Over Woman Slayer
Des Moines March 7 Police up to noon today found no trace of I Watters alias Runabout Riley 30 years old wanted in connection with the shooting early today of Burgess 22 Four men who witnessed the shooting say Watters shot Burgess after a quarrel over a woman Burgess died on the way to the hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Watters
Runabout Riley
Ay Burgess
Burgess
Second Town Infantry Arrives in Home State
Keokuk Iowa March 7 The first troop train bringing the Second Town infantry back from the Mexican border arrived at Keokuk shortly before noon today closely followed by a second troop train bringing the second battalion Men detrained for a few minutes and passed in review before Mayor Lofton and city commissioners Thousands witnessed a parade and drill The trains left for Des Moines at noon The train bringing back the Third battalion is due at Keokuk at p m
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Keokuk
Lofton
Deri Moines
Greek assemblage halts for liquor nuisance exam
Justice Upton B Kepford's court held six men in $200 bond each after a Reid Cade arrest led by Sheriff J B Henderson. Tom Gratulius Mike Christ Harry Parry Abe Ed Aleck George Kirakous were waived for grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton B. Kepford
Tom Gratulius
Mike Christ
Harry Parry
Abe
Ed. Aleck
George Kirakous
Reid Cade
J. B. Henderson
Italy arms ships against submarines decree issued
Rowe dispatch March 7 a decree reorganizes the defense system for ships Serra sub attack and places it under an admiral. The new official will undertake arming of merchant ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe
Serra
Woman 15 Candidate Seeks Chicago Park Commissioner
Mrs Bertha C Peterson runs on the Socialist ticket to become park commissioner in Irving Park, touted as Chicago’s first woman candidate for the post. Readings include stray weather data and years from 1912 to 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bertha C. Peterson
Irving Park
Come-Back Promises Haarlem Oil Capsules Aid Health
An advertisement touts Haarlem Oil Capsules as the National Remedy for Holland to revive a weakened man. Claiming they restore appetite and sleep, the copy urges three capsules daily for uric acid, kidney, bladder, stomach and general ailments. It guarantees refunds if ineffective.
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Haarlem
Holland
Simpurieu Elaarlem
Vacant Lot Farming Club Eyes Prizes for City Gardens
The Vacant Lot Farming club plans prize awards at a Manting of the Chamber of Commerce. George Tall was named to draft prize details as entrants prepare for a keen competition. The committee aims to provide garden space near homes, match owners with vacant lots, and have leases set by April 1 to avoid delays. Hall toured Minnesota towns reporting strong interest in gardening and solid organization there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Georgea Tall
W. Varroll
Ifall
Us Noriationa
England
America
Inonchal
Asa
Hall
Minnesota
Jn Minneapolis
Thorgly
Illinois Motorists Form State Good Roads Group
Representatives of 90 automobile and travel associations met to organize the Illinois Motor Vehicle Association. The group aims to unite behind a good roads program for immediate presentation to the general assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lil
Illinois Motorule Association
General Assembly
Navy Recruiting Adds Three Local Recruits
Three applicants were accepted today at the local navy recruiting station. John Page and George M. Perch, both of Waterloo, enlisted for four years as seamen while Eugene F. Clark also of Waterloo joined the reserve. Joseph C. Miller, after a month at Great Lakes, heads to Bremerton Washington to join the fleet for a Pacific cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Page
George M. Perch
Waterloo
Eugene F. Clark
Joseph C. Miller
Great Lakes
Wremerton
Wash
Pacific
Real Estate Transfers Listed in Local Courier
Local real estate transfers reported by Black Hawk County Abstract Co include Amnex Mann conveying part of Lot 3, Block 4 in Jackson Taylor's Addition to Harriet May Knapp, and multiple parcels sold or conveyed to various buyers such as W. Bedford to Claromrea TR and Roy K. Ashley to 3, C. Shrove. The list includes numerous plots in Grand View, North Add, Gates Park Place, and Watering, with prices noted such as 21,800.00 and 550.00, reflecting ongoing property activity as the sheriff and other officials record transfers. Practically every home on Waterloo is noted as receiving the Courier.
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Black Hark County Abstract Co
Amnex Mann
Harriet May Knapp
Jackson Taylor's Add
Cedar Vaite
Town
Law CO
W. Bedford
Claromrea
Fry
M. Dag- Bott
Yenderson
Sheriff
Florence Sunns
Grand View
Ae Fidelity
Gt Rt
Altimore
Dora M.goodrich
Johnson
Watering
Myra J. Brown
Gelen T. Lamb
North
Littring
P Rath
Fods
Gates Park Place
Whiting
Bayward
Vartman
Grandview
Black Hawk Impr. Co
J. G. Brinkerhoft
Unknown man drops dead in Wilton railroad incident
March 7. County authorities seek to identify an unidentified man who collapsed and died as he stepped from a Rock Island passenger train at Wilton. Cause of death remains unclear and under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Rock Island
Packers Strike on 15 Dollar Hog Price
Chicago March 7 live hog prices jumped to 18 dollars prompting bidders to retreat as 20,000 of 23,000 hogs remained unsold and quotations slid to the prior day’s level. Yesterday’s high $14.75 was bid by heavies. growers’ price push prompted by rising costs shifts, with 15 dollars seen as a signal to align with higher living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Algo Eastern
Health offer from German specialists promises no-cost diagnosis
An advertisement extols health as happiness and invites chronic disease sufferers to consult Drs Myers and Summers. It emphasizes free initial diagnosis, voluntary treatment, and testimonials from patients like Mr. Rohn of Ft Dodge, noting vast spending on outreach and widespread visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. Myers
Summers
Rohn
Ft. Dodge
Success of New Treatment for Tumor Beyond Ald
Charles Rohn of Ft. Dodge, age 77, reports complete cure by a new method used by Drs. Myers and Summers, German specialists. He describes rapid improvement after one treatment and praises the doctors. They offer free examination, diagnose cases, and tailor affordable plans. Office shows in Waterloo. hours evenings.
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C. Rohn
Ft. Dodge
Charles Rohn
Sycambe St
Waterloo
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Plan Civil Service
EL Hell
Martin Namen
Coffer Burns
DR. Magartney
Qanpalga
Buchanan
Y. M
H. A. LaRue
Merle LaRue
Bob
Denver
Colo
Jack Miller
H. W. Beebe
Emmetsburg
C. EH. Phifer
C.D. Cass
Theodore Ort
Pheodore Ort
Garden of Allah
Robert Hichens
Himself
Mary Anderson de Navarro
Crystal Theatre
Robert
Marshalltown
Mson
Waterton
Rass Olin
la Porte City
A. Wilson
Mount Aubnen
Second
Towa Infantry
Tatves Examination
Italy
Iliaxois Motorolurs Pusil Good Roads
NAVY
Yeemurena
Brinkerhart
Galloway Co
Westfield
Irene
Paul
al Starr
du Bois Adil
H. Courtright
Nellie
MAN
Raen
Sara Tre
Wells - Randall
West Fourth Street
Warwick’s
Black's
dSnrar
Waterloo Real Estate
Reason
Waterloo Savings Bank
Packers
Garden OF Paradise
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