Navy Awards Contracts for Battle Cruisers and Scouts
Washington March 16 The navy department awarded contracts totaling about 336,000,000 for five battle cruisers at 19 million each and six scouts at roughly 6 million each. Firms include Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Union Iron Works San Francisco William Cramp Fore River Quincy New York Ship Camden Newport News with the 6th cruiser to be built in Philadelphia navy yard. Dreadnoughts remaining will be partly built at navy yards. Work to be pushed with 70 percent navy labor and private firms’ cost plus 10 percent profit for ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Navy Department
Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Company
Union Tron Works
San Francisco
William Cramp & Sons
Philadelphia
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Quincy
Mass
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Navy Yards
Money Needed To Be Raised By Campaign For YWCA
A YWCA membership drive targets 1000 members with a Tuesday start. Miss Nelle Kinney chairs. 10 captains lead teams of 10. Captains include Myra Lumry Jeanette Cushman Gladys Lang Mae Hirsch Winifred Simkins Constance Robinson Neva Walker Madeline Hutchinson Mrs. George Scales. A parade Monday night promotes the effort in Waterloo business districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Waterloo
Nelle Kinney
Myra Lumry
Jeanette Cushman
Gladys Lang
Mae Hirsch
Winifred Simkins
Constance Robinson
Neva Walker
Madeline Hutchinson
George Scales
Association
Colombian Treaty Expected To Fail This Week
Washington March 16 action on the 23 million Colombia treaty was deferred by the senate with a vote anticipated Saturday. Senate critics Lodge and Borah opposed the treaty while Williams of Mississippi and Lewis of Illinois supported it. Administration leaders acknowledged slim chances of ratification in its present form as Republicans largely opposed it and several Democrats were lukewarm. To ratify, a two thirds majority is required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Colombia
Senate
Lodge
Borah
Williams
Mississippi
Lewis
Illinois
Knox
Pennsylvania
Wires Down: Blizzard Halts Waterloo News
Telephonic and telegraph lines to Waterloo failed or delayed due to a blizzard. The telephone company labors to restore lines, but storm conditions cause ongoing outages. The Courier and Reporter lacked Associated Press dispatches after 1:30 a.m., leaving the Market page with no telegraph quotes or general news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Telephone Company
Courier and Reporter
Associated Press
Buyers pack Holland horse sale amid strong bidding
Buyers from Maine to California converge on Waterloo for the Holland sale led by William Holland. Max Rothschild of New York attends as heavy attendance and resilient prices counter fears of a railroad strike affecting demand. Keen bidding signals robust market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
California
Max Rothschild
New York
Waterloo
William Holland
Brotherhoods Set Forth Side in Railroad Controversy
A four brotherhood chiefs statement outlines the union stance on Adamson eight-hour law, railroads’ counterproposal, and arbitration. They charge railroad managers seek to delay settlement while war looms, noting rail earnings over a billion dollars and workers’ rising living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brotherhoods
Brotherhood
W. G. Lee
S. Carter
Fremen
L. E H. Sheppard
W. S. Stone
Wilson
Supreme Court
Managers’ Committee
S-hour
Arbitration Board
Presi
Dent Wilson
Congress
Accidents on Wood Saw Near Raymond
Raymond Ia March 16 Special George Brown was badly hurt Wednesday afternoon while working with a wood sawing gang at the D S seating farm. Six men were lifting a log when he slipped and fell against the saw. Both limbs were cut above the knee and he was taken to his home in Raymond. Earlier Wednesday Geo Stokes had his foot crushed by a falling timber during the same crew’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Cgeorge Brown
D. S
Mr. Brown
Geo
Stokes
Villa forces attack Magistral and kill two Americans
A mining man from Magistral Durango arrived in El Paso reporting Villa forces entered Magistral 15 days ago and killed two Americans Lou Zeigier and C A Winn along with several Mexican miners. He said Francisco Villa captured Parral Chihuahua on Saturday defeating Carranza forces and then moved toward Chihuahua City intending to attack the state capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Magistral
Durango
Villa
Lou Zeigier
C. A. Winn
Francisco Villa
Parral
Chihuahua
Carranza
Washington
Chihuahua City
FitzGerald Brothers Celebrate Fourth Year in Waterloo Store
Four years after opening at 212 Fourth Street West John H. Fitzgereld and Thomas J. Fitzgerald mark their fourth anniversary in Waterloo Their clothing stock grew from a small start to a major local attraction with strong emphasis on fair dealing and courtesy Friends and customers helped their business thrive after relocating from Oskaloosa to Waterloo in the early days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Fitzgereld
Thomas J. Fitzgerald
Fourth Street West
Waterloco
Oskaloosa
Fitzgerald Brothers
Waterloo
Inga
Councils of Nobility Endorse Revolution
Petrograd reports that the council of nobility conducted special meetings in 15 provinces and endorsed the new revolutionary government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councils OF Nobility
Petrograd
Council of Nobility
Bloodless Revolt Overthrows Gzar in Petrograd
A massive street uprising in Petrograd sees workers, students, and clerks join rebel troops. The admiralty building falls as ministers are arrested and red flags replace national colors. Sporadic fighting continues through Wednesday with the revolution triumphant. Memorial Hall supper advert follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pagond
War
Admiralty
St. Isaac’s
Petrograd
Admiralty Building
Council of Ministers
Marseillais
Government Wants More Men On Construction Work
Unusual government construction activity noted in a bulletin received by postmaster M. J. Kelly. Hundreds of mechanics and laborers are sought for arsenals and navy yards at wages of 3 dollars daily. No education test required. selection based on experience and fitness at Frankford arsenal Philadelphia Picating arsenal Dover Watertown arsenal Watervliet Watervliet N Y and navy yards in Boston New York Philadelphia Norfolk Washington. Support Memorial Hall Saturday evening by S of W Auxiliary 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Kelly
Frankford Arsenal
Philadelphia
Picating Arsenal
Dover
Watertown Arsenal
Watertown
Mass
Watervlint Arsenal
Watervilet, N. Y
Navy Yards
Boston
New York
Norfolk
Washington
Fifteen Lawyers in Partition Suit for Walker Case
Seven law firms and fifteen attorneys are set to represent litigants in a partition suit filed by Mary Walker Bisby against John P. Walker and others. The property is valued at 314,900. The trial is scheduled for the second day of the May term with listed counsel including ELH McCoy, Keithley & Bump for plaintiff and Edwards Longley Stansier & Smith for John P. Walker et al, plus representations for Hodson, Thode, Hager & Blough, and guardian C E Ashley. Cross-petitions were filed by R S Thode and Althea Pales White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Walker Bisby
John P. Walker
ELH
Japan Accepts Warship to Bring Guthrie Body Home
Washington March 16 Japan formally accepts to use a warship to transport the body of Isle Ambassador Guthrie from a recent mission. Neutrality restrictions on coating and stay length will be suspended. Officials express gratification at the honors shown by both the Japanese government and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Japan
Guthrie
Jailed for Burning Flag in Melting Pot Ceremony
New York March 16. Houck White pastor of the Church of Social Revolution received a maximum sentence of 36 months in jail and a $100 fine for burning the flag during last June’s melting pot ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Houck White
Church of Social Revolution
Wanted to Fly Over Broadway
James O. Stewart, a broker, testifies in New York Supreme Court in defense of his wife’s separation suit. He claims Mrs Stewart was extravagant and ambitious, threatening to fly over Broadway and startle friends. He estimates costs at about $4,000 and accuses her of sending large bills for diamonds cars and millinery despite a modest income of 200 a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James O. Stewart
Supreme Court
Stewart
Broadway
Turmoil in Petrograd as Russian throne falls
The Essina government is toppled in Petrograd with Emperor Nicholas abdicated and Grand Duke Michael taking regency. A new cabinet led by Prince Lyots forms as uprisings spread from food riots to troops joining revolutionaries amid heavy fighting. British pressure continues against German lines near Peronne, France, with trenches along two and a half miles reported.
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Essina
Petrograd
Nicholas
Don Michael Alexandrovitch
Czar
Prince Lyots
Petrogrid
Ufe
Peronne
Baprume
France
Mortuary Notice for George Anthony Dennis 60
George Anthony Dennis aged 60 died at 6 20 am today at 318 Eighth Street East. He was born March 30 1887 in Lindley Hancock County Ohio and moved to Nebraska with parents in 1870. Survived by widow five children and four brothers and my sisters. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from the nearby home and viewing today at O Keefe Towne mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Anthony Dennis
Eighth Street
Flo
Lindley
Hancock County
Nebr
Anna &. Way
Ted
Sioux City
Waverly
Waterlhe
Frank Way
Elena
Mont
William Way
Rudolph Schulz
Jacob Griffith
Lora Brockway
Waterloo
Neiry
O'Keefe & Towne
Acto Victim Perseveres After Car Crash
Ana Spangler, injured in a Monday automobile accident, was slightly improved this morning at Presbyterian Hospital. Though expected to die overnight, she regained strength and still has a chance for recovery per the hospital report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Spangler
Iis
Presbyterian Tgpital
Pink Pills for Pale People Aid Anemic Girls
A vintage health ad warns parents about anemia in girls entering puberty and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy. It claims improved appetite bright eyes calm temper and fuller color as signs of new blood. The ad offers a free booklet Building Up the Blood from the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Dr Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Righteousness First Theme Echoes in Noon Revival
Rev J F Yngsy of United Brothers church urges prioritizing righteousness and seeking God first at Palace theatre noon revival. He criticizes focus on wealth and pleasure, saying true safety comes from spiritual commitment and using riches to glorify God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Yngsy
United Brothers Church
Palace Theatre
Yaggy
J. CG. Boyd
M. DB
W. TR. Howell
O. C. Fox
Rt. Mark's Episcopal Church
British Ship Sunk Three Americans Saved
Washington reports the Memnon, an Ormieh steamer, was sunk on March 12 by a pub Marina, likely German, with three Americans aboard saved. The torpedo caused a boiler explosion killing six crew members within ten minutes. Named Americans are Matthew Hilly Galnonville of Texas, Charles Edward Woods of Oregon, and Jacob Simon of Staten Island.
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Washington
D. C
Marina
State Department
Liverpool
Matthew Hilly Galnonville
Tex
Charles Edward Woods
Fourth Street
Portland
Ora
Jacob Simon
Brook Street
Staten Island
Runaway couple jailed after disorderly conduct arrest
Mrs Anta Contos and Mike Caruns were fined $20 each in police court for disorderly conduct. Contos could not pay and faces six days in jail, Caruns paid his fine. The arrest stemmed from information by Mrs Condos Bushard who tracked her from Galena Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anta Contos
Mike Carens
Poles
Calciums Wafers Beauty Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a facial beauty tonic. It claims the supplement supports blood health, keeps skin fibers firm, and reduces pimples, blackheads, eruptions, and eczema. A 80 cent box is recommended with a free trial by coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Stuart Calcium Waters Free Trial Offer Declared
Prer trial notice for COUTON F A Stuart Co of Marshall Michigan invites a free trial package of Stuart's Calcium Waters to be sent by return mail. Name and address details appear in the fragmented request, with a focus on immediate delivery. The notice emphasizes a no-cost trial and direct mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Stuart Co
Start Vsily
Marshall, Mich
Stuart
Residence Sold in Waterloo to Vinton Buyer
Christopher Cumming of 212 Wes Hoxton Street sold his Waterloo residence to M. E. St. Clair of Vinton for 4800 dollars. St. Clair takes possession on April 15. Cumming, a 26 year Waterloo resident and Davenport cigar salesman, plans to move with his wife to a milder climate in the fall. An automobile tire made of steel wire is touted in Germany as a good substitute for rubber tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Cumming
Wes- Hoxton Street
M.E. St. Clair
Vinton
Mr. St. Clair
Cummins
Waterloo
Hoe
Davenport Cigar House
Germany
Drugless Cures Promoted By Waterloo Advertiser
An advertisement from Waterloo, Iowa touts drugless treatments as scientific methods for healing chronic and nervous diseases. It recounts a patient’s improved sleep, mobility, and work ability after Dr Galloway’s naprapathic care, urging others to seek consultation at 223 1 2 West Fourth Street with Dr S Bruce Galloway and Dr W E Tredor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mead
Waterloo
Iowa
Bath
Dubuque
Jough
Dr. Galloway
J. HE. Kretz
East Fourth St
Town
West Fourth Street
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Holland Horse Sale
Gamera
Torprun
Mexico
Pitzgeralds
Tia Thadne
Memorial Hall
S. of W. Auxiliary
Supporst Memorial
Bode
C. S
Sepvns Se
Orig
George A. Dennis
ACTO
Chance
Alogan
Mingo
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Muale
Graves Memorial Church
McCorkie
Dos Moines
Security
Jesus
Solid Rock
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Michigan
Timperatures
Buchanan Optical Co
Paterick
Maresh
A. O
Conrad
Jatled
Couton
Horton-Holden Hotel Company
Ellis Billiard Room
Skinners
Skinner Mfg.co
Omaha
Elsa
America
S. Bruce Galloway
Naprapath
W. EL. Treder
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