Wounded and sick reach New York from European ports
The steamship Chicago with 46 officers and 1,000 men of the 348th Infantry arrived in New York from Bordeaux while the steamship Pittsburg brought 1,175 troops 25 wives of soldiers 20 wives of sailors and 150 naval officers and men The sick and wounded numbered 54 percent mainly convalescents Other units included various machine gun battalions aero squadrons and transport detachments from multiple states with more troops expected to sail aboard transports America Mount Vernon and Argentina in the coming days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Army
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Chicago
Bordeaux
Pitisburg
Hrest
I Aero Squadron
Ohio
Wyoming
Llnois
Idaho
New Jerey
Connecticut
Washington, D.C
War Department
Newport News
Hboard
Langley Field
Tiknnis
Missouri
South Carolina
Indiani
Halifax
N.S
Explorer Storkerson Finds Possible Land North of Alaska
Fairbanks Alaska March A P dispatch reports Storker Sterkerson’s eight month Arctic ice pack voyage did not reach Siberia as planned but went north then back. Gust I Mesiak says the party landed near Kennan Land north of Alaska with soundings over 1500 meters, suggesting unknown land to be explored.
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Associated Press
Fairbanks
Alaska
Storker Sterkerson
Arctic
Siberia
Gust I Mesiak
Fort Yukon
Ee Storketson
Mesiak
Merth
Kennan Land
County Nurse to Serve Hudson Students Next Week
Miss Dora B Burr county public health nurse will spend next week acting as school nurse at Hudson consolidated schools. Funded by Red Cross money she selected Madison as first assignment due to rail access. A.C. Moeller county superintendent will coordinate with principals teachers and physicians while she travels rural areas.
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Dora B. Burr
Hudson Consolidated Schools
Miss Burr
Madson
C. Moeller
Itt
Clipper Service Restored for City and Shoppers
The Rock Island Clipper trains resume steam service along North and South routes, with east and west runs restored. J Hoxie and the traffic committee announce added accommodations for express shipments and baggage, highlighting strong express business and connections to Vinton and Sioux Falls reach.
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BO Lippang
Waterloo Commercial Cay Keck Island
Bau
J. Hoxie
Rock Island
Sioux Falls
Bernstorff Film Accused Wife Murderer Sparks Suit
In New York, a supreme court injunction to halt exhibition of a moving picture seeks to stop a film showing Countess von Bernstorff with her husband in a banjuet scene. Captioned "Bernstart and his American wife" the film alleges murder and crimes in the United States. The suit is brought by Pauline Lewis who says the countess forfeited U.S. citizenship by marriage but remains loyal to the United States.
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New York
Marcel
Supreme Court
Countess von Bernstorff
Bernstart
U. S
Countess von Bernstarf
Pauline Lewis
United States
Robber Trio Forcibly Seize $7500 Jewels From Home
In St Louis on March 8 three armed men compelled Mrs Hussman to open a home safe and stole jewels valued at 7500 dollars. She was placed in a closet while the robbers fled and then informed her husband by telephone as promised.
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St. Louis
Sliver Hussman
Hussman
Hussmian
Rates on coal from Illinois Indiana upheld by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission tentatively stayed a rate decision allowing 20 cent higher charges to St. Louis than East St. Louis for coal from Illinois and Indiana due to Mississippi River transfer. Also note: American Consul Hoover urges U S livestock breeders and manufacturers to send reps to a São Paulo livestock exposition opening April 21.
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Washington, D. C
Ilinois
Indiana
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Mississippi River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Associated Press
Hoover
Sao Paulo
Brazil
State Department
United States
Eat
São Paulo
Mortuary Notices and Obituaries in Waterloo Area
Multiple notices report deaths and funeral arrangements in Waterloo and surrounding areas. Mrs. Mary Jane Strayer of 12301 South Street died after years of ill health, with survivors including five sons. Other obituaries list Mrs. Esther Betz of 2259 Brock Street, Dr. R. B. Dunkelberg, and Baby Larson of 632 Sumner Street, with service details and burial plans at St. Marys, Calvary, and Elmwood, respectively.
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Mary Jane Strayer
South Street
Mrrs. Strayer
Johnstown
Wilson Warner
Solomon Strayer
Iowa
Waterloo
Hudson
Albert
Charles
Earl
Chalmer
Canada
Edward
A.hlf
Scrayar
George O
Emmellsburg
Curtis
Pennsylvania
Petersen Bros
Esther Betz
St. Francis Hospital
Betz
Brock Street
Donald
Dorothy
Anna. Maitstrom
O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary
St. Mary's Or
Church
Calvary
Baby Larson
Larson
T. Q. Larson
Sumner Street
Elmwood
Trial of Mil ler in Municipal Court Today
The trial of Elmer L. Miller State vs Mil ler opened in municipal court at 2 p m and is not expected to finish today Attorneys said the case may stay open until Dr B T Alford arrives from California for crucial testimony He is due back Wednesday Several witnesses testified including Frank Snyder the student involved and the teacher who reported the alleged misconduct
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Elmer L. Miller
B. T. Alford
California
Frank Snyder
Andrew BE. Lunn
Wes
Marner
State Teachers’ College
Stephenson
Lad Yeir
Clay
Martin
Transit Company of Chicago Stockyards Held Common Carrier
Washington March United States Interstate Commerce Commission decides the Union Stockyards and Transit Company of Chicago is a common carrier subject to commerce acts. The commission finds no undue discrimination against livestock shippers and notes loading charges remain the shipper’s duty, while carrier absorption of shed charges elsewhere is not required.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Union Stockyards & Transit Company of
Chicago
Elithe
County Board Accepts Donations for Paved Road
The county board approved donations from about a hundred farmers and businessmen to fund a Watertoo to Cedar Falls paved road. Bids will be advertised once postal department approval is secured, as federal aid hinges on post road status. A pledge-collection committee of W. J. Burbank EB, R. Shoemaker, and Walde Brown will gather funds to meet contractor installments.
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Watertoo
Cedar Falls
O. K
T le
W. J. Burbank
R. Shoemaker
Walde Brown
Martin Julian Dies Promoter Tied to Fitzsimmons Fame
Martin Julian longtime promoter and manager linked to Bob Fitzsimmons during his 1897 title win over James J. Corbett in Carson City died in Brooklyn after a brief illness. Associated Press report notes his 30 years in theatrical ventures and early involvement with moving pictures of prize ring contests.
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Associated Press
New York
Martinuulian
Bob Fitzsimmons
James J. Corbett
Carson City
Brooklyn
Julian
Truce Break Not Due to French Initiative
Paris dispatch reports an official statement saying the break in negotiations at Spa was not initiated by the French delegation. Allied representatives under Admiral Hope of Britain agreed to return to Paris to report to their governments.
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Paris
Sha Associated Press
Spa
Admiral Hope
Greeks coerced to declare Bulgar identity in Thrace food denial
In Saloniki on a Friday in March Bulgarians summon Greek residents of recovered western Thrace to declare Bulgarian identity before local mayors. Those who refuse are reportedly deprived of food as the authorities press allegiance to Bulgaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Saloniki
Thrace
Persous
Greece
Paris Labor Hints Conquest Opposition in Revised Resolution
The General Labor Federation adapts a resolution quoting President Wilson on the unrest of Surane peoples. It condemns frontier ratifications driven by conquest and opposes armed intervention in Russia. The document reflects labor's stance in New York discussions.
Child Burned By Careless Watch Fire At Black Mawk Garage
A 6 year old near West First street suffered serious burns when a lighted watch was tossed into a gasoline tank at the Black Mawk Garage causing an explosion. The boy was watching his father work nearby as rescue crews attended to him. Garage damage was minor.
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Dward Higby
Black Mawk
West First Street
Sacred Tibart Folk to Present Play An Irish Eden
Rehearsals for the three act play An Irish Eden by Sacred Heart parish under Rev J M Malloy begin. Set in a Hudson river village the story follows daily life with a 14 member cast led by Father Duffy and Father O Brien. six Tagrie children and townspeople fill the roles.
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Sacred Heart Parish
J. M. Malloy
Hudson River
Patt
Catherine
Mike Patric
George Jean Natan
Adlorr deSweeney
Anna Ryan
Alberta Jaecer
Tom Rblate
Dan Murph
Tagrie Children
Rotary club meeting discusses Salt Lake City convention
Waterloo Rotarians gather at Hotel Russell-Lanison for noon talks about Salt Lake City as next Rotary International convention site. Fred W. Merrill discusses the selection, Win R. Lusry speaks on Rotary's welcome, and Juin T. Houser reports on proposed entertainment for visiting Rotarians. A special invitation from Salt Lake Rotarians is noted.
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Rotary Club
Salt Lake City
Mi. T. A
Salt Lake Guty
Houser
Salt Lake
United States Extends Arbitration Treaties With Spain and Holland
Acting Secretary Polk signs five year extensions of general arbitration treaties with Spain and Holland in Washington. The notices note timely auto payments from more than 100 parties in Wateroo, all current, as a sign of satisfied customers. Auto exchange at 718 Sycamore street promotes Courier Want Ads.
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Washington, D. C
Polk
Netherlands
United States
Spain
Holand
Waleroo
Auto Exchange
Sycamore Street
Indiana Ballot Booth Provision Sparks Election Debate
Lawmakers contest a provision requiring booths to reveal voter presence and privacy. Representative Winter Miller cites standard practice of eight inch booth curtains. The discussion concerns voter embarrassment and ballot secrecy in Indiana elections.
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Inddanapedis
Sumy Ituabera
Wire Akan Joye
Ocaye
Qiu Liew
Indiana
Winter Miller
Canada Soldiers Riot in Wales Amid Strike and Deaths
Canadian soldiers clashed at Kimmel camp Rhyl Wales with reports of several deaths and many wounded. A staff officer urged immediate demobilization reforms and four transports were pledged. a court inquiry was ordered as officials downplayed the rioting while seeking to explain ship and embarkation delays.
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Sion
Aberule
War
London
Ome
Ixwck
Kime Park Rhyl
Wales
Trig
Thig
Commons
House of Commons
William Tyson Wilson
Lancashire
Eduuand Talbot
Kimmele
Rhyl
Eduund
Turner
Kimmel Camp
Evening Standard
Dda
Fire damages basement at Greek Orthodox Church
A fire starting around 1 25 p m in the basement of the Greek Orthodox church on Fourth street west destroyed a box of candles and other material. The fire department responded promptly and extinguished the blaze with no damage to the building beyond a small amount of soot and smoke.
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Fourth Street West
Noor
German Grip on Russia Deepens in Turbulent Era
Francis notes strong German influence over Russian industry as Kerensky government struggles. He says Bolsheviks aimed to rule the proletariat and aid Germany by expelling Russia from the war, while the Provisional Government sought to unite with Western powers. He contrasts Bolshevik and Kerensky governance.
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Francis
Kerensky Ceyine
Mar Deranuis
Gar
Hagia
Bolshevists
Kerensky Puvarn
Muatocricy
Many Prisoners Taken in Downing Reds in Germany
Weimar March 7 Social Democrats and the German cabinet held late night talks on concessions for Berlin strikers. A planned press statement will claim recognition of soldiers and workers councils in the new constitution. Entente allies reportedly favor the radical proposal and are urged by Herr Lafore.
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Lian
Weimar
Social Democrats
Berlin
Amd
Ari
Rssen Wins Gays Way on Merits
A garbled item praises the Tssex car for being safe and well built with strong performance. It notes dealers urged caution before purchase, but the vehicle’s merits and appearance attract buyers. A separate note mentions the Grand Pacific hotel planning to replace part of its building with a modern office block starting May.
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Grand Pactuto Toteen
Optits Onfeara
Grand Pacific Hotel
Kansas Lieutenant General Seeks Allocation for War Aiders
Lieut General Charles Huffman of Kansas says an appropriation will be requested from the Kansas legislature to aid veterans arriving from France in New York. Huffman announced the plan in New York on March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kansas
Charles Huffman
France
Huffman
Government to end control on margarine and tea sales
London dispatch reports that the government will relinquish control of margarine sales and soon abandon tea sale controls. Food controller Gee H Roberts announced the move, signaling a shift in wartime price and distribution policies.
Last Night's News in Brief from Washington and Abroad
Briefed dispatches report six non-Bolsheviks deported from Vindivoswk by Gra Avena Ahir. Spartacan forces allegedly recaptured Gseloegetyh in Bere Jin threatening aid workers. President Wilson writes to Representative Jeuller about sinking German warships. Dynnassa in JaeHin reports bands at wovermmtuit Lroops. German KUOVOrAMIt lawyers warn of rising war stress. Secretary Daniels and naval experts sail for Kurg with five abual April ft tailors of safety.
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Washimztan
D. C
Vindivoswk
Gra
Avena Ahir
Bere Jin
Washington, D O
Wilso
Jeuller
Sanders
JaeHin
Weimar
Lawiers
Washington, D. C
Daniels
Kurg
SerroGory Shankey
Harbor Strike Breakthrough in New York Rail Boats
The harbor strike backbone fractured as railroad boatmen resume work after an agreement. James L Hlushes of the federal Labor Department tried to persuade private boat owners to accept terms granted by the railroad administration including an eight hour day and wage increases over thirty percent in some cases.
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New York
James L. Hlushes
Federal Department of Labor
Railroad
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Plattsburg
Yanzavons
Baker Company No
302Nd Tank Center
Glavement and Salvage Company
108Th Mobile Veterinary Section
Fourth Motor Mechanics Regiment
127Th Aero Squadron
Motor Corps
L. W. Bryant
Red Cross
Courier
Tours
Bernstorff
Louis George Strar
Grant
Louis Montgomery
Clyde Clarion Foster
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Clark Clayton
Eit
Herman Schwake
Dearborn
Herbert John Conrad
Philip Wagner
Parte City
Genevieve S
D. C. K. IK. Ceremostal
Dokies
Knights of Pythias
A. Or P
Harry M. Real
Fred Sexton
Pri. Sexton
Bayonville
Washington Street
I. A. Dunkelberg
RB. A. Dunkelberg
Walnut Street
J. RB. Macartney
M. L. Tate
Fairview
B. J. Howrey
C. B. Huston
John, Shanewigse
Alfred Longiey
W. W. McFarlane
Samuel Petersson
Transit Company of
Chicago Stockyards
Martin Julian
Fitzsimmons
Garoline Burns
Ganges
Mure
Dickinson
Minneapolis
Nellie House
West Twenty-second Street
Eugene Alien
Methodist Church
James Gocharan
A. Wy. le' Valley
Halbrite
John HW
Winn
Ensign Winn
Teachers’ College
Navy
Chas
T. Waite
Salt Lane City
New Spain
Holland
Bronson
J.E. Karth
E. I. Dunkelberg
Leavitt & Johnson
Black
WM. H. Ross
Leavitt and Johnson Building
S Ranney Sanitary Cistern Filter Co
West Fifth Se
Germany
RSSEN
Sor, Byer
Fynd Aim
Rotha Agen
Carter
Graflex
Hamilton
Bridge
Bridge Street
Pashion
Ans
Atviwese
Soe
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