Russians' ruble influx alarms Berlin Bolsheviks
Berlin reports the finance ministry will push a law to bar the Russian ruble from circulation. Russian money, shipped in sacks and boxes, funds Spartacan propaganda and Bolshevik activities across Germany, including red guards and associated groups.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Ministry of Finance
German National Assembly
Seumeny
Adolph Joffe
Germany
Eireles
Spartacans
Karl Liebknecht
M. Joffe
Red Guards
Spartatans
Boat Owners Deny Commandeer Plan Amid Strike Backlash
Reports that the government may commandeer boats prompted Boat Owners Association to telegram Secretaries Baker and Daniels denying the likelihood of such action. The group said it would deploy boats with strikebreakers under guard, hiring 200 discharged sailors and soldiers. In Newark and New Jersey, the Public Service Railway strike affected over 4,000 motormen and conductors with no service overnight. In Buenos Aires, Mendoza unions declared a general strike involving 36 unions, signaling a grave situation.
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Associated Press
New York
Secretary of War
Baker
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Boat Owners’ Association
Audi
N. di. Tie Uy
Newark
N. J
Publicc Service Railway Company
New Jersey
Amendoza
Buenos Aires
Mendoza
Municipal ticket files for Cedar Falls mayor and aldermen
Cedar Falls March 15 the Municipal ticket for city officers was formed after a three hour conference. William Morgan is named mayor candidate with A H Refshauge for alderman at large and forward aldermen C C Weisbard First Fred Schrieber Second Ed Messerly Third J F Gross Fourth. J W Ford filed as candidate for Tanyer days ago. If no other filings today this will be the sole opposition to the Municipal ticket.
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Cedar Falls
William Morgan
A. H. Refshauge
C. C. Weisbard
Fred Schrieber
Ed Messerly
J. F. Gross
J. W. Ford
Tanyer
Mayor Thompson Receives Washington Souvenir Photo
Major RK. C. Thompson gained a mementos from his Washington trip a large 2 by 4 foot photograph of governors and mayors after a conference with President Wilson at the White House on March 3 1919. The image shows 280 prominent men including President Wilson and cabinet members and Waterloo Iowa mayor. He paid 16 dollars and is pleased with the keepsake.
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RK. C. Thompson
Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Waterloo
Thompson
Booze in Trunked Baggage Leads to Bonds
CG. J. Nauman and F. A. Rogers posted $150 appearance bonds after informations by W. R. French charging Nauman with illegal receipt of liquor and Rogers with illegal transportation. Sheriff’s deputies found a trunk filled with liquor off an Illinois Central baggage car Thursday night. Trial likely Monday.
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CG. J. Nauman
F. A. Rogers
W. R. French
Illinois Central
Iowa Composer Dead At Home In Des Moines
Dr. M. L. Bartlett a noted Iowa composer and critic died at his Des Moines home at an advanced age from neuralgia of the heart. His best known work is The Wild Rose of Jows. Farmers urged to buy blank book and Primer of Rules and Advice for 1919 income accounting from Waterloo Evening Courier for 35 cents.
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Iowa
Des Moines
M.l.bartlett
Waterloo Evening Courier
President Wilson Meets Cadillacs in Boston Parade
When President Wilson visited Boston his motor entourage included sixty two Cadillacs. Sergeant William Shea drove the lead Cadillac chosen for his notable driving in France. The event will be shown in pictures at Plaza Theatre Sunday.
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Wilson
France
Paris
Boston
Commonwealth Pier
Copley Plaza Hotel
William Shea
Clarence R. Edwards
Shea
Edwards
Plaza Theatre
Obituary notices from Waterloo area include O E Matson death
Mortuary notice says O E Matson of Waterloo died in Independence yesterday and his body went to Cedar Falls. Former Cedar Falls area farmer became ill from grief over a daughter’s death when a school window fell. widowhood affected him. Also Mrs Clara Wagner of Gilbertville died at home at about 70. She was German born and came to the U S 25 years ago, with six children surviving in region and Minnesota. Funeral plans not set.
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O. E. Matson
Waterloo
Independence
Cedar Falls
Mr. Matson
Cedar Palls
Clara Wagner
Gilbertville
Germany
America
Minnesota
Obituary notices for Choate Robarts Winkers and Robarts
Obituaries report the death of Charles S. Choate of Guthrie Oklahoma with ties to Waterloo and Bennington township. Funeral for Robert D. Robarts set for 2 39 p m at 1404 Second Street West, Rev A O Preston officiating, burial Elmwood. PF W Winkers funeral at 141 Summit Avenue at 2 39 p m Sunday, Dr PF W Court in charge, burial Fairview.
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Choate
Charles S. Choate
Guthrie
Oklo
Waterloo
N. RB. Choate
Bennington Township
Robert D. Roberts
Robert D. Robarts
Second Street West
Rev. A. 0
Preston
Elmwood
Ow, Winters
PF. W. Winkers
Summit Avenue
PF. W. Court
Fairview
Indoor Fair Continues Under Iowa Guards Next Week
The Central Labor union indoor fair at the armory continues with Company M of the Iowa National Guard taking over next week. Concessions stay open and more attractions are added as crowds grow despite stormy weather. The Women Labor Boys close out their supervision with profits benefiting labor temple funds. Father John’s Medicine is advertised as a nutritious tonic free of alcohol or dangerous drugs.
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Central Labor Union
Armory
Co. M
Iowa National Guards
Labor Temple
Father John
Senators Foes To League Plan Stir Debate
Medill McCormick declares censorship on news to Allies would mask Austrian public opinion and Senate attitude toward the League. He says sixty of 96 senators, including both parties, back the Avox Lodge view and urges inviting Lodge Knox Hitchcock to the peace conference. County officers set Muscatine dates Aug 19-31 for annual convention.
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Washington, D. C
Medill McCormick
Illinois
America
Great Britain
France
League of Nations
Europe
Wilson J
Hughes
Bryan
Taft
McCormick
Germany
Lodge and
Knox
Hitchcock
Senate
SPT
Muscatine
W. D. Strayer
State Association of County Supervisors
Sioux City
Watterloo
Westphalia Industrial Region Thrown into Acute Tension
London dispatch reports acute unrest across the Westphalian industrial region and notes the likely need to broaden the British bridgehead. Westphalia is described as a major European industrial area with rich coal fields and extensive iron industry expanded on a large scale.
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London
Mall
Westphalia
Europe
Largest Kiddies Audience Packs Majestic for Shepherd of the Hills
About 1 700 children were admitted to the Majestic theatre for the Shepherd of the Hills matinee this morning. The house filled, with many children turned away as doors closed early. A. H. Frodenfeld offered 11 cent matinee tickets for those who missed the show.
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Altho
Majestic Theatre
A. H. Frodenfeld
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Chamberlain's Tablets Promoted For Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for constipation. It claims proper dosage yields natural effects not feeling like medicine, suggesting the tablets provide relief without noticeable medicinal impact.
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Chamberlain
Aliens Paroled From Group of 54 in Washington Action
Secretary of Labor Wilson grants parole to 12 aliens from a group of 54 sent to New York for processing in Washington D C. The action follows a March 15 decision with officials stating the remaining 42 aliens await parole or further action.
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Washington, D. C
Marc
Secretary of Labor
Wilson
New
Deportation Orders Upheld in Western York Cases
York from the west was ordered deported in 19 cases with orders affirmed. In 22 other cases no applications to reopen hearings were pending.
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York
West
Auto Exchange Want Ad Listing
The Auto Exchange at 718 Sycamore advertises open 24 hours a day. The short notice highlights a general want column entry for vehicle deals and services available at this location.
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Auto Exchange
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WEREK
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Waterloo Retail Merchants’ Association
Woolworths
Lux
F. W. Woolworth & Co
East Fourth Street
Waterloo, Town
IS Libert
Cutiura
C. K. Storlir
Spring Grove
Minn
Waterloo Theatre
al B. White
Myrtle Young
Eddie
Conrad
Geo. Mayo
Stan
Stanley
White Kuhns
Vera Grey
Artie Leeming
May Shirk
Altman
Leavitt & Johnson
Chicago Tribune
General Pershing
St. Mihiel
John J. Pershing
Chicago Sunday Tribune
St. Mihiel Salient
T.L. Gauthier
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