Healdton Sunk Off Dutch Coast In Torpedo Strike
The Healdton, a 4438 gross ton tanker owned by Standard Oil, was torpedoed off the Dutch coast with 13 crew killed. American citizens listed on the crew signed articles including Captain Charles Christopher and engineers J. Caldwell and G. Embrey. The loss includes cargo valued around 2.15 million dollars and insurance claims total about 64 million in 30 days. Captain Christopher and engineer J Caldwell were reported safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Christopher
I. Withrup
New York
Ne ‘Changler
C. J. Hudgins
Virginia
W. “Smith
Chicago
J.caldwell
G. W. Enbrey
Louisiana
John Entery
W. G C. Johnson
Michigan
Emery Leveaux
John Wi—Steiner
Messman
Pittsburgh
Herbiani P. Parker
Philadelphia
George l Hiealay
Cook
San Francisco
Phe Healdton
Standard Oil Company
Rotterday Sglid
Herman Parker
William Parker
Tersthelling
Holland
Parker
Bob the police mascot chosen for Waterloo force
Bob the loyal dog, saved by kindness from Herbert Austin, becomes Waterloo police mascot after Austin is moved to the county Home. Austin wished the department care for his dog, saying Bob is his only friend. Police praise the dog’s faithfulness and nerve and may train him to track criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Herbert
Buck) Austin
Waterloo
Austin
T' Ae
Police Department
Yerkes study claims apes show higher thought than children
Cambridge report notes 2 year old child lagged behind an orangutan in problem solving. Prof Robert M Yerkes concludes apes and monkeys display notable thinking. apes even outperform pigs and rats in brain use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Robert M. Yerkes
Department of Psychology
Harvard
Dwiius
Yerk
Cemonstratorl
Illinois Guardsmen Prepare for Mobilization
Requisitions for supplies to outfit 15 000 sentinels and 551 officers of the Illinois National Guard were sent by Adj. Gen. Dickson to Maj. Gen. T. H. Barry commander of the central department at Chicago. The orders included possible mobilization points beyond standard state records as the nation readies for war with Germany.
Divorce Granted to Mrs McCombs Wife of Democratic Leader
Mrs McCombs, wife of former Democratic National Committee chairman William F McCombs, has been granted a divorce by a New York court. The sealed papers were served on McCombs while he campaigned for the United States Senate. The couple wed in London at St Peter and St Edward chapel, a surprise engagement had been announced a day prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. McCombs
Democratt National Committee
eCombs
New York
Soprano Court
McCombs
United
States
Dorothy Williams
London
St. Peter and St. Edward
Wilson
City Verdict for Waterloo in Baughman Case
A Waterloo jury found for the city in the case of Anna Baughman acting for J H W Miller estate against the city for injuries on a sidewalk on Leeland avenue. Miller fell, fainted later, and died weeks afterward. The city argued the death was from a preexisting condition and not due to sidewalk negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Baughman
J. H W. Miller
Waterloo
Miller
Leland Avernua
Neval
Court House
G. W. Dunham
R. H. Paige
Harry Miller
Baughman
C. W
Mullan
EH. Diercks
E. L. .Mether
Miracle Auto Crash Spare Dozen Passengers
Ned J. Brown and three companions escaped serious harm when their auto truck rolled near Logan avenue and Webster street at 6 15 p m after a tire blew out causing a skid into the curb the car overturned twice tearing loose its wheels Brown suffered two fractured ribs others bruised but none fatally hurt with the vehicle nearly demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned J. Brown
Logan Avenue
Webstee Street
Mr. Brown
City Council Considers Summer Sidewalk Contract
Plans for constructing sidewalks this summer will be discussed at the regular city council meeting on Monday evening. A resolution of necessity ordering sidewalks will be adopted as efforts aim to include all summer work. Property owners wishing walks constructed should notify the city clerk. The paving contract is awarded and the sewer contract will be awarded at a special meeting next Wednesday.
Berlin press ban sparks speech printing dispute
Berlin papers refuse to print Dr Helferich's budget speech over paper shortages with Vorwaerts the sole exception. A Berlin dispatch notes the speech could not be carried due to security of paper as officials clash over distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Karl Welfferich
Berlin
Vorwaerts
Helferich
Amsterdam
Widow Seeks Escort Who Took Her 80400
Mrs. Mary Strangmann widow of Carl A. Strangmann visits Togues gallery with private detectives to identify a man she says robbed her on March 10 in New York. She reported a handbag containing jewelry valued at 30000 and 400 in cash left in care of an acquaintance described as a wealthy German physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Strangmann
Carl A. Strangmann
Buffalo
Togues
Strangmann
Fifth Avenue
Pote
Poultry Raising Lecture Tonight at O Q F Hall
Prof H A Bittenbender of the state college Amen will speak at 7 30 pm at O Q F hall 608 1 2 Commercial street under the Waterloo Poultry association. He will discuss Poultry Raising and answer questions afterward. The lecturer is noted as a leading Iowa poultry expert and acted as judge at the recent local show. Public invitation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Bittenbender
State College At
Amen
O. Q. F. Hall
Commercial Street
Waterloo Poultry Association
Professor Bittenbender
Iowa
How Much to Tax Wilson US Treasurer's Dilemma
Washington March 23. The United States treasurer faces a problem in collecting part of President Wilson's income tax. Should he withhold 2 percent as normal income tax on the $75 000 salary or only on the portion payable between March 4 1916 and Jan 1 Inst. This is the first time the president's salary has been taxed. The president has returns from private investments and royalties on his publications and must pay the surtax on his income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Wilson
East High Junior Class Play Tonight A Regiment of Two
East High presents A Regiment of Two a modern comedy set partly in Mexico by the junior class at 8 p m in the manual training auditorium Directed by Miss Lulu Coy the production features new scenery and strong advance sales led by principal Fred J Miller. Verne Marshall speaks at Grace M Church tonight in an advertisement item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
East High
Lulu Coy
Fred J. Miler
Courier Patterns Offer Fashion Coupons for Courier Patterns
A notice invites readers to obtain the Courier up-to-state pattern with accompanying design by sending the coupon to the Fashion Department of Evening Courier, Waterloo, with ten cents per pattern. Orders are filled promptly and should arrive within ten days after submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashion Department
Mules Soul Belief Quoted Priestess Guilty of Fortune Telling
New York March 23 A priestess named Katherina Clements of the White Rose Spiritualist church told Magistrate Simms that mules have souls like humans. She was found guilty of fortune telling. A gas meter robbery at Town Dairy restaurant on Jefferson Street yielded about 2 in quarters. A young man was arrested and held at police HQ for further investigation. Card of thanks from the Jameson family notes Father’s passing and gratitude to helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Katherina Clements
White Rose Spiritualist Church
Simms
Stuart's Calcium Wafers Claim Clear Complexions
Advert reads that Stuart's Calcium Wafers rapidly clear complexions after days of use. It claims removal of blackheads pimples acne boils rash eczema and dull skin with no poisons and free from harmful drugs. Sold at drug stores for a small price with promised dramatic results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toy
Stuart
Recruiting Officers Speed Up Enlisting in Waterloo District
Local recruiting officers push to meet the district quota of 95 army enlistments monthly. Waterloo nearly always provides 15 enlistees per month, with many months exceeding the target, though March 20 shows only eight recruits accepted so far. Private Carl E. Helms aided by securing four more in nearby towns. Navy shortages appear at 20 250 men, per T R Hansen, with wartime training urged to limit prewar recruitment. Former naval men in Waterloo are being contacted to bolster forces if war comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
H. P. Brown
T. R. Hansen
Davenport
Army
Carl E. Helms
Navy
HA. S. Bennett
Hansen
Robbery and assault endanger Mrs Strode in blighted dwelling
Thieves menaced Mrs Strode with revolvers and looted $45 cash and $150 in jewelry during a house ransack. They bound her with a sheet and gagged her with a towel before fleeing. A postman rescued her after hearing moans. her condition is listed as serious.
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Dutch
Germany
Heraldton
France
Halifax
Rotterdam
Wireless
Illinois Guardsmion
Verne Marshall
Grace B. B. Church
Banielt
William Tiecombs
Helfpferich
Cedar Rapids
F. ¢. Liffring
A. Taltr
W. Kline
Ned Wyant
Charles van Vieck
Dr. Dunkelberg
Jacob Bintz
US. S
Sherman
The
Grace M. B. Chureh
Jorge
G. C. Jameson
G. 1. Jameson
W. R. Jameson
Stuart Co
Gide
Marshall
Mich
Stee
Stinehart
Fourth Street
Waterloo Savings Bank
Alma Strode
Emerald Avenue
Fox Shoe Store
F. G. Fuchs & Son
Sycamore Street
E.fifth ST
Calif
Tbs
Beverly Club
Hershey
F. P
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
St.Clair
Advan
Gamal
Or Peoples Furniture Co
East Fifth Street
Home Outfitters
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