Warning Issued On Dangerous Canned Goods Deaths
Coroner Peter M. Hoffman reports two deaths linked to spoiled canned pimentos. Investigations by Coroner’s Chemist William K. McNally show black green and white mold in canned fruit. Experiments with animals corroborate the danger, prompting a public warning to discard leaky or decomposed cans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter MM. Hoffman
Peter M. Iman
Wiam K. McNally
Jessie Blend
Loraina B. Hillis
Crandon Avenue
McNally
Candidates for Harding's job on publican ticket emerge
In the Iowa general assembly 1914 lieutenant governor hopefuls surface on the Republican ticket. House leader W. J. Atkinson and Cedar Rapids Herbert C. King are mentioned, with several senate figures like L. B. and W. H. Arney among those speculated. No senate entries yet for governor. Harding is named as lieutenant governor candidate alongside others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Moines
Mare
General Assembly
W. J. Atkingon
Herbert C. King
Cedar Rapids
Senate
Ll. E. Crist
Oslo
Sént
W. H. Arney
Marshalltown
Francis A. Heald
Cedar Raps
W. J. Harding
L. Bh, Frank
Joseph H. Allen
D.C. Chase
Whisky tax revenue shrinks by two million dollars
Washington reports a $2,000,000 drop in whisky revenue year over year, amid temperance pressure. Assistant Secretary Peters notes the decline, challenging liquor industry claims that prohibition has no effect on production or sales. The internal revenue system historically funds about half of federal government spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Peters
Saloon Permit Transfers On Agenda For Council
The council will hear a petition to permit a wholesale liquor business at 400 Commercial Street after April 1, filed by Frank P. Forker for Schmidt Brewing Co. Transfers are requested for T. P. Sheehan at 100 Fifth Street East and J. E. Hanlon at 717 Sycamore. O. W. Klinefelter’s permit, moved from 615 Commercial to Water Street, is also under transfer. The junk-yard report from Twelfth and Commercial is due, with likely license revocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Street
Frank P. Forker
Schmdt Brewing Co
J. Hunt
T. P. Sheehan
Fifth Street East
D. QO. Donnell
J. E. Hanlon
Sycamore
O. Yi. Klinefelter
Water Street
Commercial Streets
Lcense
Waterloo Conference Draws Baptists From Twelve Cities
Hundreds of local Baptists attended a weekend educational conference in Waterloo held by the Jews Baptist convention. Delegates from twelve cities joined speakers from Philadelphia Los Angeles Des Moines and other places including W E Chalmers Meme Brockway and Dr J A Lapham.
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Waterloo
Jews Baptist Convention
W. E. Chalmers
Philadelphia
Northern Baptist Convention
Meme Brockway
Los Angeles
G. P. Mitchell
J. A. Lapham
Des Moines
Dr. Chalmers
First Baptist Church
Ty. W. L. Dergan
Walnut Street Baptist Church
First Church
Dr Shallenberger Comes to Bellis Hotel Event
Dr Wilbert Shallenberger from Chicago visits Bellis Hotel on Saturday March 27. A letter from Edd Cobb of Green Mountain Iowa testifies to Shallenberger’s successful gallstone treatment and endorses his methods. Saddle reported missing from Earl Keattr at 1934 Franklin street. police watch for Beatty.
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Shallenberger
Bellis Hotel
Sat
Wilbert Shallenberger
Chicago
N.R. de Long
Franklin Street
Earl Hkeattr
de Long
Beatty
Gen Scott Returns With Four Piute Chiefs
Denver report says Brig. Gen Hugh J Scott travels toward Salt Lake City with Tse Ne Gat Olu Polk Chief Posey and Posey’s son, after a weeks long manhunt by federal posse. Clashes killed two posse members and wounded another. Scott’s peace mission began in March to reach the Piute encampment in rugged Utah terrain.
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Denver
Colo
Hugh J. Scott
Salt Lake City
Bluff
Utah
Scott
Olu Polk
Posey
Juan Chaon
Chief Posey
Joseph Akin
Joe Cordova
Gen. Scott
Washington
Lle
Blut
Packing Plant May Move Here from Leavenworth
Mayor Thompson received a communication from Schalker Packing company seeking a new headquarters. They noted Leavenworth’s plant received favorable treatment and asked if packing plants could be housed in Waterloo and if such plants would be considered a nuisance. The mayor will reply after reviewing the requests and possible privileges.
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Schalker
Leavenworth
Kan
R. C. Thompson
Schalker Packing Company
Urey
Waterloo
Focal
Greece Toppling on Brink of War
A Reuters dispatch from Athens reports a cabinet meeting indicating Greece may adopt a stronger pro triple entente policy, with newspapers favorable to the cabinet. Minister of Marine Stratos said the general situation shows marked improvement and Greece appears to move toward a more active stance with necessary guarantees.
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London
Reuter
Athens
Altho
Greece
M. Stratos
Cornell College Glee Club Delights Grace Church Audience
A large Grace Church auditorium crowd enjoyed Cornell College Glee Club concerts on Saturday and Sunday. The group performed with polished tone, solid training, and generous encore requests. Prof. Shaw accompanied on the pipe organ for sacred selections, chorus, quartet, and solo work. An earlier brief concert at East High School drew a cordial student reception.
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Cornell College Glee Club
Grace M. E. Cleareh
Grace Church
Glee Club
Shaw
East High School
Burglars Fire Mats at Elliston Home on Lafayette Street
Burglars entered the residence of L. B. Elliston at 1338 Lafayette Street Saturday evening while the family was away and set fire to a mattress. Matches lay scattered as authorities believe a lighted match caused the blaze. Neighbors extinguished the flames before officers arrived.
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L. B. Elliston
Lafayette Street
Double funeral for Tim and Will Kelly at Blessing
A little girl asks about meeting her dead father as Tim and Will Kelly are laid to rest in Blessing after a train accident. Relatives including state officers and Elks lodge members attend a sorrowful service at the Catholic church, with flowers pouring in from many sources. The family, once large, sees this tragedy mark fourteen deaths in the clan. The Courier and Reporter notes the evening paper’s role in supporting Want Ads.
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Papa
Tim
Will Kelly
James Kelly
Jefferson County
Montana
D. M. Kelly
Mary Kelly
Boulder
Hagen
Wichita
Lincoln Township
The
Elks Lodge
Patrick Kelly
Hlessing
Familly
Will
Blessing Cemetery
Davenport Germans Loyal to Fatherland
Davenport remains a German American stronghold as Locomotive Works rejects a large Ishrapnel contract for the English army. A special meeting led by Mayor Alfred C. Mueller expresses gratitude to the firm while Davenport citizens raise about 17,000 dollars for the German Red Cross fund. The contributions come from diverse workers including a banker, a washerwoman, and numerous mechanics as sympathy for Germany is highlighted.
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Davenport
Germany
Davenport Locomotive Works
Alfred C. Mueller
Wavenport
German Red Cross Fund
Local Youth Fund Honored By Small Donors
Playes and laborers gave their mile as shoo children economized on candy and gum accounts and added nickels and dimes to the fund. A single penny placed the name as a side newsboy on the roll of honor.
American Steamer Halted By Signal Mistake
New York March 22 The American steamer Santa Clara bound for Havana was halted by a shot across her bows in New York Harbor by the dispatch boat Dolphin guarding outgoing steamers to preserve neutrality. A signal misinterpretation and failure to stop led to the firing. the ship was promptly released and continued. French scientists report newts fallen snow are highly radioactive.
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New York
Santa Clara
Havana
Dolphin
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Ekers
Harding
Tinson
Wing
Grist
Arney
Heaks
Robert Tawio
Milar
First Congregational
Temperance Movement
Reston
Atl Drug States
Litle Flour & Feed Co
Edd Cobb
Green Mountain
Iowa
Leavenworths Concern
Thompson
Cation
Schalker Company
Rik
Chalmers
Chalmers Arch
Bryant Motor Car Co
Mrs. O.U
James
Prince Albert
International News Service
George McManus
Maggie
Rolly
Courier
Reporter
James Stewart
Stewart
Dankerton
A. Luskert
H. A. Murray
Davis
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