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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1918

Page

8

Thompson Nominates Full Local Ticket in City Race

Thompson fields a complete slate with C Thompson for mayor and A I Johnson as auditor. Other incumbents include J N Sweitzer as police judge and W D Johnston as assistant engineer. Opposition led by W R Law appears to be the lone challenger. election set for Monday March 25.

Thompson Russell L. Degan C. Thompson A. I. Johnson C. A. Morris J. N. Sweitzer Burr A. Brown W. D. Johnston J. D. Burtner R. A. Ellis T. B. Leeper Leon A. Link W. E. Ogle C.O. A. Manning Steve D. Brown Fred H. Burk Sweltzer Brown Johnston Burtner Ellis Burk Johnson White Gide Morris Morris Motor Car Company Leffler Leeper Link Central Labor Union Ogle Herrick Refrigerator Company Manning W. R. Law

Waterloo Fans Head to Des Moines Boxing Show

Waterloo boxing fans plan to travel to Des Moines tomorrow for a 10 round bout between Charlie Scully and Bobby Waugh, promoted by Tommy Ryan's club. Ryan predicts the best show yet in Des Moines with a record crowd. Scully, known locally after a noted bout with Neal Allison last November, faces a rugged Waugh from the south with a strong record.

Waterloo Des Moines Charlie Scully Bobby Waugh Tommy Ryan Ryan Scully Neal Allison Altho Allison LaSalle Ill Waugh

Jail Escape Plot Revealed by Sheriff at County Jail

Sheriff reports Fred Thomas, serving a five year term for larceny, planned a jail escape the night he was moved to Anagmeosa. He had bricks removed from a rear wall, leaving only outer brick to break through. Thomas, placed in solitary after an earlier escape attempt during snow shoveling, was believed to be sought for a more serious charge. Julius Angel, connected to a violating an injunction case and released to Detroit, was in the adjoining cell and said he did not know Thomas’ plan.

Fred Thomas Anagmeosa Thomas Freedom Cedar Falla Julius Angel Detroit Mich

Ellis Island Station 18 Taken Over for Wounded

Washington March 7 The department of labor formally announced the transfer of the Ellis Island immigration station to the army and navy for shelter of wounded soldiers and sailors.

Ellis Island Station Washington Department of Labor Today Ellis Island Army and Navy

Central Labor Union backs W S S campaign and school slate

The Central Labor Union endorses the war savings stamps drive and urges members to buy thrift stamps. It plans to back school board candidates George E. Bishop George Lucht Burton Wilson Rev. W A Peterson and J R Howard. Mayor W R Luian spoke on the municipal race and Rt C Thompson was announced to appear.

Central Labor Union George Ei. Bishop Beech Streat George Lucht Fourth Street Union Burton W. Wilson W. A. Peterson Union Congregational Church J. R. Howard Riehl Street W. R. Luan

Revival Service at YIRLY Baptist Rev Val

At the most regular meeting of the union Rev C F Atkins will preach on Our Great Big Task as Christians in a revival service. Prayer meetings tomorrow night at W A Davie’s home 1111 Randolph and Pel Me 429 Baltimore. Tomorrow night a young people meeting features John’s Long Pants with harp and vocal by Rev Harold Philpotts.

Yirly Baptist Val Atkins W. A. Davie Randolph Street Pel- Me Baltimore Street John Dnack Sinfield Harold Philpotts

Twelve Waterloo registrants to leave for military service

Twelve Waterloo volunteers depart for military induction. Mechanic and trade workers Dennis Henry Helthuis George Tf Albert Joseph Vraat arpenters William BL Salz Varrell MV Quin Waller F Rewiske Albert W House Roy Earland Mold join medical and engineering posts at Fort Riley Kansas Jefferson Barracks Missouri and Milwaukee Madison Wisconsin after passing medicals and possible transfers.

Kutlyfield San Antonio Texas Mechanicg Itrade Dennis Henry Helthuis George Tf Albert Joseph Vraat Arpenters William BL. Salz Varrell Quin Waller F. Rewiske Albert W. House Roy Earland Mold Fort O 'Riley Kaw Robert I. White Leo Nichols Carl Soranson Jefferson Barracks Marion Wood Tomer Joseph Stewart Wellyfeld Eivin Hansat Aeoremiser Madison Wis Waterloo Boys Kelly Gell Dorut Hansen

Local draft examinations and coal quality concerns rise

Twenty eye Waterloo registrants faced physical exams by the local board. A registrant was summoned for examination tomorrow. The fuel administration plans action to enforce clean coal mining amid complaints of dirt and slate in coal hindering military transport. A government drive targets better coal quality and distribution.

Hanson Waterloo Kame Fuel Administration Vaid Themuselves

Garfield Plans to Ban Dirty Coal

Washington March 6 Garfield administration moves to ban dirty coal as part of sweeping energy policy. Officials say the plan targets emissions and air quality, aiming to curb pollution from coal plants and improve public health nationwide.

Garfield

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