Three Killed in Accident to New French Warship
In Bordeaux on May 1 three people died during the launching of the battleship Languedoc. The ship sped from the ways and stranded on the river bank, crushing a lighter where the fatalities occurred. The vessel, a superdreadnought of 23,830 tons, carries twelve 3.4 inch guns, twenty four .5 inch guns, and six torpedo tubes. It is 574 feet long and cost 13,312,000 dollars.
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Bordeaux
France
Languedoc
Waterloo Convention Bureau Plans for Visitors Welcome
Charles van Vleck, secretary of the Waterloo convention bureau, urged warm reception for convention visitors. He said motorists should volunteer their cars to show the town, hoping many Waterlooans will aid in hosting guests. Local dentists expect about 150 cars will be offered to entertain state convention attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Charles van Vleck
Waterloo Convention Bureau
Central Commercial Teacher’s Association
Slugging Club Recovered Near Janesville
Sheriff D B Henderson recovered a hickory club used to slug Chris Olsen last Wednesday near Janesville. George Ack er and Orvall Mapes were named in the incident. The 18 inch by 2.5 inch weapon had a back thong and resembled a billie perhaps a rolling pin reshaped for violence. The club was found in a field after the confrontation at the Olsen Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Acker
D. B. Henderson
Chris Olsen
Janesville
Acker Gays
Orvall Mapes
Fred H. Burk
Cedar Falls
Sterday
Brainerd
Acker
Mapes
Olsen“Inn
C. H. Krech
City in Brief Goggles specials at window Buchanan
Local notes list a string of Waterloo and nearby region personalities and events. Attorneys Arbuckle and McCoy active in Dubuque and regional business travel. George G. Davis heads to Southwestern Iowa by rail. Dr. Gilbert to speak at St Mark's. Mrs. Hronsen returns from Chicago. Carl Orsinger and Peddicord noted on business in Dubuque and Waterloo. Public licenses issued to Denver couples. golf club president Mullan travels to Cedar Rapids. ministers address topics in city services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Arbuckle
Dubuque
LK. W. McCoy
George G. Davis
Iowa
Gilbert of
Oelwein
St. Mark’s Church
Clayton KE. Hronsen
Chicago
Carl Orsinger
Peddicord
Union Mills
H. R. Brown
Des Moines
Central Iowa Motor Company
Waterloo
RB E. Bales
Spirit of the West
Pioneer Horse Magazine
James Cusack
G. H. Weiner
Ruth Cusack
Alfred W. Mullan
Prospect Golf Club
Cedar Rapids
J. A. Haehlen
Calvary Evangelical Church
Married at Noon in Denver nuptials
At 12:30 Trev A J Northrup officiated at the marriage of Harry N Briden and Maybelle A Daniels of Denver with a ring ceremony. Mrs W M Briden and Miss Westher Daniels attended. The couple departed by afternoon train for Denver to reside on a farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Northrup
Harry N. Briden
Maybelle A. Daniels
Denver
W. M. Briden
Westher Daniels
Oxen Replace Horses On Berlin Streets
Berlin reports oxen may replace truck horses requisitioned for military use as police lift city ban. The first yoked oxen seen in years appeared in the streets today. In Waterloo, Hon. W. I. Atkinson, former speaker of the house, is here on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
W. I. Atkinson
House of Representatives
Waterloo
Iron Workers Strike Looms Over Chicago Building Trades
May Day in Chicago brings the largest building industry labor dispute in 15 years as 1200 iron workers join a wave of strikes and lockouts. The total idle workforce climbs to 125000, with carpenters and related trades hit hardest in what is seen as a domino effect toward industrial peace if negotiations succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Since 1859 Dawes Visits West From Iowa Farm Boundary hunter to Montana
William Dawes of the Black Hawk Benton county boundary farm, famed wolf and game hunter, traveled to Waterloo then plans to visit Livingston Montana to see a brother. He says he will not leave Iowa, has lived there 150 years, and hunts wolves each winter along local streams. He brought in wolf scalps qualifying him for a $40 bounty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamt
Franklin Dawes
Black Hawk
Benton
Waterloo
Tojdas
Livingston
Montana
Iowa
Mr Dawes
Waverly Social Roundup and Obituary Notes
Waverly social notices include visits from Mina Gifford of Oran and Emma and Bertha La Dage of Plainfield. John Davis, longtime Waverly resident, dies. Rev. A R Rice conducts funeral. Ed McRoberts injures leg. treated at Mercy hospital. Eastern Star meeting at Fraternity hall ends with luncheon. local happenings feature guests from Waterloo and Fairbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
John Kane
Fairbank
Mina Gifford
Oran
Mike Dessmer
Emma
Bertha la Dage
Plainfield
H. L. Rust
Martha Ritman
Will Woodring
Waterloo
Lillian
Hilda Lusenhop
I. Brust
John Davis
A. R. Rice
Ray Eagon
Con
Alva Jardee
Ed McRoberts
Mercy Hospital
W. W. Beal
J. C. Hodges
Edward Davis
Perry
W. R. Seeley
Gale MacMurray
Janesville
Lydia Seaman
Eifort
Eastern Star
King Gustav Iii seriously ill in Stockholm dispatch
A Stockholm dispatch reports King Gustav the third is seriously ill with a recurrence of stomach trouble after an operation last year. The note also thanks Mrs. Helet and the Deans for sympathy and floral offerings after her death. Also includes a health advertisement and temperatures for May 1 with miscellaneous figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stockholm
Gustaf
Helet
W. Dean
H.W. Dean
A. Dean
Desirable Hiane Salesman Seeks Waterloo Heating Work
Fragmentary notice seeks a salesman to handle boilers and furnaces in Waterloo. Respond to E. W. Spackman at 1731 5th Ave Cedar Rapids for Monday or Tuesday appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wading
Bach Tuswishiy Te
Waek Tawk County
Waterloo
E.W. Spackman
5Th Ave
Cedar i Hapids
Judge Directs Acquittal of Mrs Van Horn
In Mason City on May 3 Judge Edwards directed a verdict of not guilty for Mrs Charlotte Van Horn, taking the case from the jury after sustaining defense motion. The husband Chester Van Horn was found dead in bed with a revolver in his hand on November 19, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Charlotte van Morn
Jadge Edwards
District Court
Wis
Chester van Norn
Roosevelt Trial to Last Two Weeks
Syracuse May 1. Counsel for William Barnes and Theodore Roosevelt prepared evidence for the libel suit in the supreme court here. Attorneys predicted the presentation could not finish before a week or two after next. Roosevelt defense counsel said they would not rest before Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N.Y
William Barnes
Theodore Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Barnes
Roosevelt
Steamer Victoria Sinks After Pacific Gale
San Diego reports the steamer Victoria, disabled by gales, sank off Coronado Islands today with eleven men aboard. Eleven crew were aboard. fifteen passengers were rescued last night.
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San Diego
Cal
Victoria
Coronado Islands
Smith
Here
Mer
Butter Markets And Movies In May News Reel
New York markets report butter receipts and price movement while cheese and poultry show steady activity. Elgin market cites 28 cent sales. Local theater listings promote The Castle Ranch and The Buried Treasure plus The Riddle of the Wooden Leg. An advert touts Falev's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds with claims of safety and quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Weekly
Marty O'Toole Admonished In Columbus Court Dispute
In Columbus Ohio May 1 Marty O'Toole pitcher for the Columbus American Association team was allowed to go free with an admonition after a fight with a street car motorman. The street railway employee's case was disposed of similarly. Dr Callen, famed Irish preacher, will lecture Damascus to the Sea at First Presbyterian Tuesday evening May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
Marty O'Toole
Columbus American Association
Callen
Damascus
Sea
First Presbyterian Church
Bernstorff blackmailer sentence commuted to expire
In Washington on May 1, at Count Bernstorff’s request President Wilson commuted the six month Tacoma Washington sentence of Edwin R. Scott for writing threatening letters to the German ambassador. A Waterloo Engineers Society formed with 30 charter members in city hall. first annual meeting set for May 28 to adopt by laws and elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Count Bernstorff
Wilson
Edwin R. Scott
Tacoma
Wasit
West High Wing Dominates Cedar Falls Track Meet
West High's athletes surged to a strong score of 60 at Cedar Falls this morning, with Lie Porte City newcomer Dak Porte City leading in points and Paige winning the broad jump and discus. Cedar Falls finished second, while notable performances came from Rausch, Captain Barry, and Stolzer for Cedar Falls and east high competitors in several events. Nine events highlighted by sprints, hurdles, and relays underline West High's overall prowess and individual honors led by Li with multiple events and Davis contributing in both relays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worl Cone Ray
West High
Cedar Palle
Cedar Milk
Lie Porte Coy
Paige
Rausch
Barry
Thet School
Teed
Terry
Briggs
East High
Stolzer
Catar Ralls
Cantin
Oielng
Davis
Budehele
Kirk
Raupeli
Davi Stelzer
Cedar Walls
Ahish
Rangseb
Stelzer
Cedar Falls
Miller
Johnson
Glasener
West
Keend
Glagener
Hanson
Brown
Naven
Warly
McGuire
Robertson
D. Johnson
Rainer
LaRue
Lwbrigps
Beck
Dubell
da Porte City
Cefar Falls
Davin
Palpe
Ta Porte City
Wankon
Vine
Glasaner
Wast
Timds
Early
Nerry
Ews
Harry
Jadar Falls
Waterloo Seen as Pittsburgh of the West by Returning Pastor
Dr Callen former pastor of Fourth Presbyterian Pittsburgh visits Waterloo calling it the coming Pittsburgh of the west. He praises the city as progressive with prosperous factories and beautiful grounds and plans to preach at First and Westminster churches after greeting friends. He is staying at the James Black residence on Independence avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Johnson
Central Savings Bank
Cornell
H. P. Lowell
Mullan Avenue
Albert A. Holt
John Bickley
Imperial Building
Fourth Street
Lyric Theatre
Waterloo
Wic Saumel Callen
First Presbyterian Church
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh
Temarrow
Westminster Church
Dr. Callen
James Black
Independence Avenue
Hot and Cold Came in April
April was chilly and hot by turns with temperatures from 25 to 85 degrees over 30 days. The coldest day was the third and the warmest the twenty eighth, with 29 sunny days and eight cloudy days. Only a couple of showers added 1.28 inches of water, compared with past Aprils. Ralph Suppy, weather observer, records the figures.
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Ralph Suppy
Methodists Accept Church Unity With Southern Brethren
In Des Moines the Methodist Episcopal church in session adopted the overture for church unity from the Methodist Episcopal Church South by a unanimous voting slate. The accord signals formal steps toward unity and reflects broad agreement across the two denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Board of Bishops
Methodist Biscopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church South
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Convention Bureau
Western Union Telegraph
Cary
George Miller
Sheridan Road
Prospect Hills
A. E. Parks
William Galloway
Harry B. Kiester
Central Christian Church
L. G. Moore
Walter V. Purtell
Focal Post Office
St. Louis
L. M. Denning
J.G. Ralston
Dysart
J. K. Joder Drug Company
Fred T. Smith
Hydra. Taylor's Music House
Dadvartisomant
Buchanan
Harry W. Griden
Mabelle M. Daniels
Mr. Bess
M. E. Church
George A. Baker
South Bend
Ind
J. 5. Parratt
Harry Parsons
Harry Ferguson
Shores Blood Hounds
Parkersburg
Lee Simpson
William 3. Peddicord
Waterloo and
Swift
Atelanta
Nature
S&s
Foley
Buchanan Optical Co
Istic-Aal
Hiane
Uirodghout
Rank Street
van Horn
Pacific
New York
Elgin, al
Tha Grand
Falev
Bernstorff
Sed Archive
Commercial Street
Y. O. O. F. Hall
Kimball
OCR
West High Wing
Halt Housecorpsing
Stig Airis
la Lowtelers
Markey
Uavulseny
Soree
Sant
Rower
Clear
Hetttiee Moder Furnish
Roo
Bitten
Skeoning
South St. Bor
Mei
Fay Rene Seul
Karen
Goodran
Riaeroncod
Dirhenfey
Celwein
Lown
Sehrader
Dackbon Ulyd
Chicur
Prosilian
New Moor Homes
Cooke
Ebankers
Areney
Elstern
Fulton
Sean
Marios i
Wells-Randall CO
West 4Th Street
Reni-—-i-Hoom Strietly Mowlern
East Side
Hoateter
Moline-Knicht
Kaigta Sawis
Lemesh Elemiant Froge HiHds
Tate Tony
Fipre Iso
Warle
Bixler Motor Car Co
East Fourth Street
Ferer
Hudson
AML
Ty Howard J. Coffin
Fidson
Ming
Detroit
Hudson Motor Car Co
Mich
Peverill Motor Sales Co
Mulberry Street
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