Southern States Gather Fund For Flood Sufferers
Atlanta dispatch reports a coordinated fund drive across southern states for flood victims. Alabama and Florida communities raise substantial sums. Mobile and Montgomery lead with thousands while Atlanta pledges new money. Red Cross oversees campaigns as rivers threaten relief efforts and disease controls.
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Atlanta
Alabama
Moblie
Montgomery
Tampa
Red Cross
Lebal- We
Salvation Army
Alabama River
Florida
River Junction
Fla
Flint
Chattahoochee
Apalachicola
Coast Guard
Chocawhatchee River
Naval Air Station
Pensacola
Mississippi Valley
Memphis
Wallace Succeeds Reno as Chairman of Corn Belt Federation
Des Moines report says Milo Reno resigns as chairman of the Corn Belt federation tariff revision committee. Henry C. Wallace of Wallaces Farmer is named at the meeting to lead preliminary steps for a tariff revision plan to be presented in June. Wallace expects a program favoring lower current manufactured goods tariffs and some method to raise farm product protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Milo | Reno
Iowa Farmers. Union
Corn Belt Federation
Henry, C. Wallace
Wallaces
Sa 'Wallace
Damage expected from high water continues across town
Continued report describes extensive washouts from La Porte City to Waterloo with 14 damaged road sections, 10 in a seven mile stretch near La Porte City, affecting interurban routes to La Porte City and onward to Waterloo and La Porte City yard areas by bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porte City
Waterloo
Hollio and Son Set High Ot Andargi Bi On Holstein
An average of over 200 dollars per head was realized in the opening round of the annual spring sale of Town State Holstein Breeders Association at Dairy Cattle Congress grounds. Top bid of 250 dollars came from A Nollis and Son on Tritemia khorn dyke Nancy from May tag Farms Newton. A Waterloo cow reached 205 dollars from CG A Hamer herd. Another good bid, 200 dollars, came for a four year old from Mrs P A Johnson herd Dike. Over 60 head were to be sold today with more scheduled tomorrow as bidders from across the state and Illinois attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town State Holstein Breeders Association
Dairy Cattle Congress Grounds
A. Nollis & Son
Hudson
Maytag Farms
Newton
Hollis
Tritemia Pietertje Ormsby
J. Wilbur Miller
Waterloo
Daisy Blossom
CG. A.’ Hamer
Butler
Pabst Greator
P. A. Johnson Herd
Dike
W. N. Woodring & Son
Waverly
K P
Illinois
Smith Walker fight to name new Tammany chief
New York March 19 The prospect of a contest between Alfred E. H. Smith and Mayor Walker over the naming of a new Tammany chief adds interest as Olvany resigns forcing a replacement on the eve of a municipal election. Walker says no candidate yet, while newspapers read his aim as gaining influence against Smith faction.
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New York
Alfred EH. Smith
Walker
Tammany
George W. Olgany
Olvany
Pioneer Citizen Mrs. Mattie M Quest Dies at 86
Mrs Mattie M Quest 86 of 237 Commercial street Waterloo died at 9 40 am today at her home She was a pioneer resident born in Meadville Wisconsin August 6 1842 married to Matthew W Quest in Clarence Wisconsin in 1860 The family later moved to Waterloo where Mr Quest ran a jewelry business He died in 1914 Surviving are daughters Mrs Edwin Mesick and Mrs Mamie LeBerre Mrs Jessie Hummel and sons Harry Quest Delbert E Quest and George H Quest Also five grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral at 2 20 pm Thursday at home with Rev C L Kenagy burial in Elmwood O Keefe Towne mortuary
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Mattie M. Quest
Commercial Street
C. L. Kenagy
Burlat
Elmwoet
O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary
Capt Kidd Jr. cast announced at East High
Ruth Miller leads as Mary Mre Lavish and Robert Kenny stars as Jim Anderson in the three act farcical adventure Capt Kidd Jr. to be staged in East High auditorium with scenes in New York City and Cape Cod.
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Capt. Kidd
Jn East High
East High
Eviday
Edna Dahlin
Ruth Miller
Mary Mre‘Lavish
Robert Kenny
Jim Anderson
Ride Johnson Young
New York City
Cane Cod
Andrew Mact
Leroy Barry
AD Peprnssman
Woodrow Grosby
Mary MacTavish
Cesey
Pet Malee
Dim Anderson
George Brent
Alarion Ferman Wise
Carleton
Lemuel Pach
Eucla B
Margaret Marrs Samert
Yowser
Greysan Gren
Sniomen Bhears Mohn
Lone Ala Peters
Angier Keun Willey Sy- Ober
Tixabeth Storves
Four families escape flood damage in high ground park
In Chautauqua park residents named Hamen, Shean, Howard Burr, Mrs F. OM Cox and J A Bitings avoided flood loss as their homes sit on higher ground. Initial reports had them underwater but their locations kept them safe from water in the basements and evacuation needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamen
Shean
Howard Burr
Mra. F. OM
Cox
J. A
Chautaugia Park
Major Prohibition Offensive Nears Launch in U S
Washington lawmakers prepare a large scale push to enforce the Volstead Act with a near 180 million dollar program. Extra agents, public education, and stiff penalties aim to curb illegal liquor, while budgeted funds cover patrols, coast guard duties, and trials. Buildings and permits also listed in a separate notice.
Obituary notices from Victoria and Minneapolis areas
Mortuary notices recount William White of a Black Hawk county family dying in Victoria British Columbia at his daughter's home in his eightieth year with a Regina move in 1906 and survivors across Canada and the United States. Frederick Willard Belding three year old of Baltimore street died from an intra abdominal injury and is sent to Minneapolis for services with details of funeral plans. Alice Marie Card infant daughter of Norman Card dies at grandparents home with scheduled service at Petersen Bros chapel. John OBrink 74 dies at a son's home with burial at Fairview and multiple grandchildren. pallbearers named.
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Wihatam White
William White
Black Hawk County
E. Matcham
Victoria
B. C
Barclay Township
Mgr. White
Regina
Saskatchewan
William
Donald White
John
Unity
Russell
Vancouver
B. G
C. W. Lamb
Rainy River
Ontario
E. c. White
Long Beach
Cal
Mateham
Frederick Willard Belding
Sirs
Willard Buck Belding
Baltimore Street
Minneapolis
Petersen Bros
Frederick
Alice Marie Card
Norman Card
Knoll Avenue
C. A. Parsons
Petersen Bros. Chapel
Warsten OL. Steeves
Walner Street Baptist
Fairview
Waterloo
Ore
Joan Obrink
John O'Brink
Henry O'Brink
O'Keefe & Towne Chapel
Charles V. Lannholm
Union Congregational Church
Fairven
H. G
Wiilama
Power Laritz
O. 4
Engleman
M. B. Lemons
W. T. Cox
Samuel Baum
Monument to teamwork and loyalty in Cedar River flood relief
The Waterloo flood defense effort displayed extraordinary sacrifice by thousands including men and women in relief work. Volunteers from City Hall to the American Legion and Co. D I N G aided by Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts and City Engineer Nathan Barber formed a rapid response plan. Workers endured 24 to 48 hours with little rest, packing sandbags and defending business districts as factories opened their doors to help.
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Waterloo
Cedar River
Glenn A. Tibbitts
Nathan GB. Barber
American Legion
Fred G. Clark
Hoover seeks suitable men for law enforce commission
Washington March 19 President Hoover weighs options for a law enforcement commission. He has not chosen any member yet, with many names submitted and some eliminated. He is said to be scouring the nation for fit individuals to undertake the task, promising careful scrutiny of the entire personnel.
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Prohibition
Dry Bureau
James M. Doran
United Press Today
Congress
Bureau
Doran
Hoover
Justice Department
Department
Customs Bureau
Coash Guard
Fhe Customs Bureau
Florida
Coast Guard
Washington, DC
Lindy’s Sister Found in Red Lake Falls Minn
In Red Lake Falls Minnesota Eva Lindbergh Christie, half sister of Charles Lindbergh, lives with her husband George West Christie, editor of the Red Lake Falls Gazette, and their two children in a town of under 2000. The secret is widely known locally though rarely in weekly papers.
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Red Lake Falls
Minn
Charles Lindbergh
Minnesota
North Dakota
Eva Lindbergh Christie
George West Chistle
Tvo
Inquiry into enforcement of the eighteenth amendment
The presidential law enforcement commission will study why prohibition enforcement fails and whether federal statutes cause abuses. It will hear leaders from wets and drys and testimony of current and former officers. Lawyers are expected to compose the panel with possible appointments for Elihu Root or Charles Evans Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu Root
Charles Evans Hughes
World Court
Jury in Thaw suit fails to reach verdict
New York March 19. The jury in the $100,000 damaged suit brought by Marcia Estardus against Harry K. Thaw for injuries at a New Year’s Eve party failed to reach a decision when the sealed verdict returned last night was opened this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marcia Estardus
Harry K. Thaw
Pugieist 58 Fined For False Check
Norman E. Wilted known as Kid Villa of Waterloo faced charges of drawing and uttering a check with intent to defraud. In municipal court Judge George Sager suspended most of the sentence, requiring a $25 fine and costs of $1, with $100 potential fine or 30 days jail for nonpayment.
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Norman E. Wilted
Waterloo
A~guist
Kid Villa
George Sager
Hoover Finds Good Fishing Holes Near White House
President Hoover will fish in Maryland and Virginia on weekends using pools along the Rapidan in Madison county and streams near Frederick. A lodge and a $1,407 link to Madison courthouse are planned with fishing rights for an indefinite period. Hoover abandons a Mount Weather summer White House plan and may tour the West Indies after Congress adjourns.
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Hoover
Washington, TA
Maryland
Virginia
Lawrence Richey
White House
Rapidan River
Madison County
Shenandoah National Park
Iase Rovers
Mount Weather
Congress
Indies
Mexico
Adherence to World Court Hangs on League Support
Geneva March 19 The United States nears joining the world court but observers fear a unified League of Nations opposition could bar American adherence. Ratification of the protocol by the Senate and by the 40 League nations is needed. A single dissent from a League member could block U S participation. the protocol allows post hoc discussions with the league council before votes. The U S can resign if it objects to advisory opinions, which would nullify the protocol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
United States
World Court
League of Nations
Commission of International Jurists
American Senate
Elihu Reat
Hoover
League
Jurist Commission
League Council
Hague
SUGGEST. DONT ORDER SAYS W H S PRINCIPAL AS HINT
W W Gibson West High principal told Canopus club at Hotel President that high school students respond to suggestions rather than orders. He said students resist commands but welcome guidance when approached properly, and that education progresses best when the learner is in the right frame of mind.
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W. W. Gibson
West High School
Canopus Club
Illness of Mrs Berry at Kingsley Avenue Hospital
Mrs Loren Berry of 520 Kingsley avenue is critically ill in a New Mesnd rial hospital from a rare disease destroying white blood cells. She shows a slight improvement over yesterday and her condition is expected to change today.
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Loren Berry
Kingsley Avenue
Temperatures Reported for Tuesday Morning and Afternoon
A weather note lists temperatures for Tuesday at 7 am and 3 pm with expected conditions. Readable details show higher afternoon readings and cooler morning values for the day.
Fire Alarms Report Two Residential Incidents
Two 2008 fire alarm calls outline sparking on shingle incidents. E W Floyd at 1224 Hoovery Avenue sustained minor damage estimated at $40. L Arthur at 212 Sunnyside Avenue reported sparks on shingles with about $10 damage.
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M.r
E. W. Floyd
Hoovery Avenue
Mit
L. Arthur
Sunnyside Avenue
Mexican rebels offered to surrender armies near Torreon
Gen. Gonzalo Escobar and Gen. Marcelo Cambero reportedly offered to surrender their forces to federal troops at Torreon. General Calles announced a campaign of extermination against the retreating rebel army and organized a column to march on Chihuahua. Readouts from Durango and Chapultepec indicated the rebellion was collapsing with continued federal advances.
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Sean Antonis
Tex
U.P
Enrique Santibanez
Mmax Gan
Gonzalo Escobar
Marcelo Cambeo
Messeo City
Plutarco Elias Callies
Portes Gil
Jose Gonzalo Escobar
Chihuahua
Guadalupe Victoria
Durango
Torres
Escalon
Torreon
Chihuahue
Calles
Mexico City
Chapultepec
Chi- Rhahus
Torteon
Bermojilo
Ceballos
Viking Pumps Clearing Water From Cedar Falls and Waterloo
Seventy five pumps from Viking factory operate in Cedar Falls and Waterloo to clear flooded basements and cellars. Officials report an average removal of 100 gallons per minute as crews work since the weekend flood.
Branogn Man Wounded by Shot Near Brandon Farm
Charles Hopker, 37, a Brandon area farmer, was seriously wounded when a shotgun discharged as he crawled through a fence two miles southwest of Brandon. HeBorrowed the gun to kill crows, was struck in the lower abdomen, and transported by ambulance to Allen Memorial hospital after initial care at Brandon. He remained unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hopker
Brandon
Allen Memorial Hospital
Hopker
C. P. Gilinrn
Lime Creek
Hepker
E. C. Ward
la Porte City
Martin Lodge of Masons Marks Its Tenth Anniversary
Charles E Wright Grand master of the Town Blue lodge of Masonry attended the tenth anniversary of Martin lodge No 624 in the Masonic temple. A program in memory of P J Martin was given and the third degree was exemplified. A cake stood to John E Geertsen worshipful master in his twentieth year in Masonry presented by A A Dunham past master.
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Geertsen
Court Fashions Lunch Break as Kidnap Case Hovers
Sacramento March 19 The state senate court hears impeachment charges against Judge Carlos Is Hardy of Los Angeles over a $2500 love offering from Aimee Semple McPherson. Defense ends today as prosecutors seek to prove alleged legal fees and obstruction of a grand jury in the McPherson kidnap saga. Rex Hardy, the defendant’s son, argues the judge did not intimidate a newspaper man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Gal
Aimee Semple McPherson
Red Naked
Los Angeles
Carlos Is.Hardy
State Senate
Hardy
Sunatara
Wallace Moore
Sallmus
Mrs. McPherson
Anneth Ormiston
Angelus Temple
Rex Hardy
City Here Will Try to Meet Its Own Relief Need
City officials and Red Cross volunteers plan immediate relief for flood victims with a central depot for bedding clothing and supplies. Miss Stanton lauded the local chapter's disaster response as among the best seen, while a preliminary survey lists 800 homes affected in West section Hagermann Westfield Pat's Pond Linden Riverview and other areas.
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Waterloo
Miss Stanton
Hagermann
Westfield
Pat's Pond
Linden
Riverview
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Prohi
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Cutler
Frank Kipp
Fourth West
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Elba
Ala
Thriout
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Thoro
Lindy
Little
Pugieist
U. S
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Tursday
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Miller
Hebel
Viking
C. F
Branogn
Martin Lodge of Masons
Towa
John Geertsen
Aimee
White Sea Inn
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