Reparations talks press on with Schacht and Stamp in Paris
Paris May 13 1947 Descriptions of negotiations over the German reparations settlement note Schacht head of the German delegation working with Sir Josiah Stamp of Britain. They draft revisions to the reparations report and discuss suspending or postponing payments. They seek a future conference for possible revision and argue over bank profits funding annuities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Walmer Schacht
Essen
Ruhr Valley
Josiah Stamp
Great Britain
Reparations Commission
Sir Josiah
Ty, Schacht
Gereman
Reich
Germany
Owen D. Young
Tors
Women Will Dip Oars in Wet-Dry Sea of Argument
The piece compares two rival camps of women debating repeal and enforcement of Prohibition. Wet supporters form a stronger organized front while dry advocates rely on private pledge campaigns. Both plan to present evidence to Hoover administration enforcement officials later in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hoover
University crisis and court reopening after board closure
The document reports D. M. University facing closure by its board, then reopening by court. It notes Bennett and connections to English speakers, student demonstrations, a Christmas or Washington's birthday context, and ensuing faculty actions. The tone mirrors a local paper detailing institutional conflict and governance.
Year Ago Waterloo Transit Suspension Noted
A 60 day halt of interurban service between Watering and Cedar Falls was announced to relocate and rebuild track. Watering ranked ninth in home ownership among U.S. cities. Floyd Huddleston, 14, represented Lafayette school and Pat's Pond playground, winning the City Recreation Department Waterloo Evening Courier march tourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PL. & NN
Watering
Cedar Falls
United States
Floyd Huddleston
Lafayette School
Pat's Pond
Waterloo
Waterloo hotel in spotlight in Shields charges
A Des Moines university conflict over Dr. T. T. Shields led to a Waterloo hotel confrontation with rooms 333 and 320 linked by a connecting door. Shields and Miss Edith Redman were reportedly exonerated by trustees after accusations of moral lapse surfaced amid campus rioting involving students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayman
Board of Trustees
Tristte
T. T. Shields
Poronlo
Edith M. Rebman
Thy. Wayman
Ihv Cal
Shields
Pornnale
Foronto
Onl
Natie
Es Moines University
Jarvis §Treat Baptist Church
Dr. Shields
Tdich Redman
Convention of the Baptist Bible Union of North America
California
Rissell-Lawton
Waterloo
Des Moines University
Sbaptist Bible Union of North America
Jarvis Street Baptist Church
Chicago
E. B. Rebman
Des Moines
Kenagy
G. A. Loken
Bur
Ten Avermie Baptist Church
Steeves
Warren J. Steeves
Walnut Street Baptist
Sfields
Chamberlain 'N Des Moines
Town Baptist Convention
Christian Fundamentals Association of Town
Stevens
George Stallings Dies the Miracle Man of Baseball
George Stallings 62, famed for guiding the 1940s Braven to a world baseball title, died at Als home after months of illness. He led the Montreal International club before retiring, earned the nickname Miracle Man for his championship record, and is survived by three sons and ten brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Ciamit
Tere
Suveiee
White Bratings
Chicatea Vernon Stallings
Werk
George Stallings
Haddock
Same Temperature but Showers Likely Tonight
The forecast calls for showers this evening with temperatures holding steady across the state. Northern areas may see slightly warmer conditions as a warm front edges in, while a weather bureau report notes peripheral changes across the region in Mississippi and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Tureau
Iowa
Charles Tl. Reedale
Farmer Dies Instantly After Accidental Gun Discharge
Charles Dunham about 40 a farmer living a mile west of Grundy Center on the Glyde Wilhelm farm was killed at noon today when a shotgun in his hands accidentally discharged. He was trying to shoot a hawk while clutching a gate, the gun catching and firing. He is survived by his widow and four children Thelma Lille Howard and Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourier Special Services
Iowan Killed When Passenger Bus Hits Truck
Five people died and sixteen were injured when a Cleveland bound bus from Cleveland to Detroit crashed into a parked truck near Monroa Michigan. Names of the dead include Harold Westerman Chicago and Emma Marettus Los Angeles with other victims identified as residents of Detroit Centerville and Painesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Emma Marettus
Los Angeles
Frank Cinderich
Centerville
Mildred Proctor
Painesville
Raymond Latham Heads Scout Jamboree Team
Raymond Latham of Cedar Falls, 14, son of the president of Teachers College, is chosen to join seven Eastern Town Scouts bound for the world scout jamboree at Arrowe Park Birkenhead England from July 30 to August 12. He learned of the honor Sunday in Cedar Rapids. He will be made a star scout at a local troop meeting tomorrow. Raymond Moore of Moenitbello Ta will supervise the contingent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Service
Cedar Falls
Raymond Latham
Teachers College
Arrowe Park
Birkenhead
England
Young Latham
Latham
Cedar Rapids
Athens
Iowa City
Raymond Moore
Moenitbello
Waterloo Gun Club Hosts State Trapshooting Meet
The Waterloo Gun club hosts the state trapshooting tournament from June 3 to 7 at Cedar Bend on Highway 20. A first consignment of 126000 cartridges arrives to equip hundreds of shooters for what organizers expect to be the largest event in its history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Gun Club
Highway No. 20
Cedar Bend
Local Hospital Report and Regina Trip Notices
Mrs. George W. Mack of 131 Prospect boulevard is recovering after a major operation at Allen Memorial hospital this morning. Mrs. E J Hanna of 1200 Th street west departed for Regina Sask for business today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Mack
Prospect Boulevard
Allen Memorial Hospital
E. J. Hanna
Regina
Sask
Funeral notices list Taber Elder Montross in Iowa obituaries
Funeral services for Mys. Elsworth E Taber 69 of Route 5 will be held 2 PM Tuesday at Petersen Bros Chapel. Burial in Fairview. Edith Mae McBride born Aug 9 1869 in Sand Springs IA married E E Taber in 1891, survived by husband three sons and nine grandchildren. Elaine Isabelle Bilder age 4 died Saturday of scarlet fever funeral 2:30 PM tomorrow at Hearn parlors burial in Waterloo Memorial. relatives include Stealy and Jones families. A R Montross 74 died in May Oswego MT of cancer funeral Wednesday at Kaiser's chapel Wa terly. survivors include widow son Percy and several daughters.
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MES
Ellsworth
Taber
Mys
Elsworth
Petersen Bros. cl
J. GC
Creede
Mark's Episcopal Church
Aciating
Fairview
Edith Mae McBride
Sand Springs
E. E B. Taber
Aviamosa
Waterloo
Beoensrd
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Anamosa
Harold E. Taber
Oneida Street
Ralph L. Taber
Newton Street
Cecil R. Taber
George McBride
Portland
Ore
Edward McBride
Monticello
Clifford
Elaine Isabelle Elder
Elaine Isabelle Bilder
Mra Z. W. Bilder
Onumwa
Willer
Hearn Pariors
ER. Meclelland
Calvary Evangelist Church
Waterloo Memorial Cemetery
Pred Stewart
Marion
Inch
Mr. and
Atrs
Vo J. Stealy
Oliver Strept
Ateles
Arthur Stealy
Indiana
Paul Stealy
Howard Stealy
Oliver Street
Ant
L. B. Jones
Reed Street
A. RL
A. R. Monelyoss
Oswego
Mont
Canrer
Kaiser's
Waterloo Fire Report Highlights Record-Low Yearly Loss
The 1928 to 1929 fire season in Waterloo shows total losses of 80,093 dollars, the smallest since 1922 23, with 580 alarms answered. Chief Ray Tiller recommends 1,000 gpm engine, tunnel under rail tracks, 15 new alarm boxes, and building code updates. The Hawkeye hotel fire on April 14 1928 caused 30,278 dollars, and Forum Drug Company on Sept 17 1928 caused 8,298 dollars.
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Waterloo
Clef Ray Tiller
Altho
R. R
Tiller
Fourth Street
Independence Avenue
City
Highland
Mulberry Street
No. 1
Eat the Hawkeye Hotel
Howland Gandy Company
Forum Drug Company
Sycamore
Eleventh Street
Proceeding Received for Marie Maharras in Murder Case
The Supreme Court clerk received a proceeding in the State vs Marie Maharras. The court affirmed a second degree murder conviction and 25 year sentence to Rockwell City Women’s Reformatory by Judge G W Wood. A copy of Justice DeGrati’s opinion accompanied the proceeding. A mittimus will dispatch her to begin term at Rockwell City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Marie Maharras
J. W. Thompson
Nigner Court
Rockwell City
G. W. Wood
Lawrence DeGrati
Judge Wood
Candle causes bed fire injuring boy. no injuries
A candle fell onto a bed where 12 year old Lyle Sackett slept at 1336 Englewood Avenue at 1 09 a m causing the bed to burn. Firemen and his father C A Sackett acted quickly to prevent spread. Damages were about 20 dollars. the boy was not burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Sackett
Englewood Avenue
C. A. Sackett
Knights of Columbus Degree Work Tuesday
Frank Marinap, grand knight, announced the first degree will be conferred Tuesday at a.m. in the Knights of Columbus hall. The class will later receive the third degree, with degree work planned at frequent intervals from now on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. m
Knights of Columbus
Hell
Frank
Marinap
Grand Knight
Holswell Funeral to be in Fayette
Samuel Holswell formerly of Fayette County died here and will be returned to his former home near West Union for burial. Mgr Hosewell resided here after moving in with Mrs Emma Spatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourier
Samuel Holswell
Fayette
West Union
Mgr
Hosewell
Emma Spatcher
Council approves county plans for pediatric tonsillectomies
Final arrangements for hospital tonsillectomies for children whose parents cannot pay, funded by the county, were approved by the Council of State Agencies at a noon meeting. The board of supervisors has consented. Under the agreement, eligible children will receive operations by ENT specialists in local hospitals, upon nurse recommendations and physician approval, with orders issued by the overseer of the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Sactay
Board of Supervisors
Senate Astounded to See Alice and Dolly Together
In Washington on May 13 the Senate watched in astonishment as Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth and Mrs. Dolly Gann, rivals in a Capitol dispute, entered the gallery sat together and conversed amiably, drawing the room’s attention away from Senator W. Brookhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Alice
Dolly
Washington
Alice Roosevelt
Longworth
Dolly"” Gann
Senator Smith
W. Brookhart
Iowa
Haircuts Planned for Model City at Convention
Otto Ewert of the Associated Master Barbers of America spoke at Waterloo for the nineteenth annual convention of the Journeymen Barbers and the fourth annual convention of the Town State Barbers association. About 300 delegates attended with 400 registered. 600 expected. Gov. Hammill and Lieut. Gov. McFarlane listed as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Ewert
Chicago
Associated Master Barbers of America
Towa
State Barbers Association
Waterloo
Cc. A. Hanson
Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Shanessy
Journeymen Barbers
International Union of America
H. L. Coats
Cedar Rapids
Master Barbers
Hotel President
Rose's Hall
Hotel Russill-Lamson
John Hammill
Arch McFarlane
Associated Master Barbers
Multiple Airplane Crashes Kill Nine Injured Two
Five people die and two are injured in Sunday airplane crashes. An Army plane at Little Rock Arkansas crashed after takeoff. A borrowed plane in Compton California killed Raymond Kettenofen and his brother Gordon. Kenneth Graham dies in Eureka Kansas while Richard Dobbs is badly hurt. Christopher Evans, Granby Quebec airplane club chief instructor, is also killed in a separate crash.
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Rasnegated
Rmomy
Homer
Johnson
Liew
C. KK
Raath
Little Rock
Ark
Grlveston
Tex
Dayton
Raymond Kettenofen
Gordon
Los Angeles
Ives
Compton
Kenneth Graham
Richard Dobbs
al Eureka
Kan
Christopher Evans
Granby
Local Oculist and Wife Die in Fayette Hospital Home
Dr. Leroy Smith, 60, a prominent Lexington oculist, and his wife were found shot to death in their home. Coroner James Kerr said the evidence suggests Dr. Smith shot his wife and then killed himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
U.P
Leroy Smith
James Jr. Kerr
Brookhart Defends Farm Bill Fight Pseudo-Republican Charge
In Washington on May 13 Senator Brookhart assailed claims he termed pseudo-Republican as he opposed a Hoover backed farm relief bill. He recalled past campaign speeches and questioned the pseudo label while noting Fess admitted he lacked a dictionary. The debate framed the farm bill as politically charged before a likely veto.
Mothers Honor Rotarians Speaker Praises Mothers
Rev. M. Yaggy, pastor of First Evangelical, told Waterloo Rotary members that self made men owe debt to mothers. He cited six Rotarian mothers honored at Hotel Russell Lamson and urged that a mother’s influence shapes humanity, education and travel aside. Karl Silverfer sang Little Mother of Mine as Waterloo Rotarians planned a train trip to the Dallas Rotary convention May 27 to 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Yaggy
First Evangelical Church
Mothers’ Cay
Liehimche
Rotary Club
Hotel
Russell-Lamson
Ariests
Grant Milley
Morr. J
OG. Miller
P. JJ. Rechtfertig
W. W. Wyant
Juin Robert
Frank Collord
Marther
O. Albert Schotin
Waterloo
Chicago
Har Files Cross Petition for Divorce Amid Alimony and Temp Award
Marian Har seeks divorce from CG Har in a cross petition. She requests $900 temporary alimony and $33,000 permanent alimony. Building permits listed include John Thompson additions and multiple private garages and dwelling remodels at various addresses. Additional home improvements cover furnace, heating plant, and apartment remodeling with costs ranging up to $5,400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Har
CG. Har
John Phompson
Tarwood
F. J. Bone
Logan
Yage
Wemmers
Mulberry
Arthu Spooner
Hawthorne Avenue
Riverview
Rf A. J. Young
Black
Furnace
C. A. Marquart
Beech
Oliver
Co. E. Pickett
Pearthenn
Floyd Higgins
Hawthorne
Silverview
Joseph Kurth
Sumner
A. H. Daniel
AQ Franklin
No Opposition to Service Club Merger Expected
Optimist International officials visited Waterloo to discuss merging Canopus International with Optimist International. Waterloo club president A B Lovejoy said there is no local Optimist club, so membership remains unchanged until the next election. The merger will bear the Optimist name until a national meeting in Tulsa June 11 to 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Canopus Club
Canopus International
Optimist International
A. B. Lovejoy
Waterloo” Club
Tulsa
Oklo
Optimist
Chicago
Ihe
St. Louis
Los Angeles
United States
Canada
E. Butler
Gallowing Company
Waterloo
Canodians
Harlington Wood
Springfield
Woman of 92 Dies at Grundy Center
Mrs. Isaac Shearer, 92, longtime resident of Jews, died after several weeks illness in Grundy Center Iowa. She came to Iowa as a youth, lived at Spirit Lake 44 years, then with her son Glenn for three years. Survived by her son, nine siblings preceded in death by her husband Isaac. Funeral at Glenn Shearer’s home with Rev. L T Gasset officiating. Body to Spirit Lake for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Grundy Center
Isaac Shearer
Spirit Lake
Glenn
Connecticut Man Buried After Fairview Hit and Run
Ernest A. Batley, a world traveler from New London Connecticut, died from injuries after a May 3 hit and run in Illinois. Friends located by his St. Francis hospital sister superior requested a Christian burial. Rev. E. B. Mounsey conducted funeral at O'Keefe & Towne chapel and burial followed in Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Hospital
Ernest A. Batley
Illinois Central
E. B. Mounsey
Christ Episcopal Church
O'Keefe & Towne Chapel
Fairview
D. J. Luty
Hartford
Conn
Bailey
New London
Pilot Killed in West Nephew of Waterboat Pilot
Tyan DB Houston a pilot for Western Airways Express Inc was found dead in a plane wreck near Eugene Oregon last Wednesday. He is described as the nephew of Mrs Justin Prescott of 218 Mobile Street A telegram from Mrs Lucile Nash of San Diego California stated funeral services will be held there tomorrow with cremation. Houston had been carrying mail for two years and visited the area three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyan DB
Houston
Western Airways Express, Inc
Eugene
Ore
Justin Prescott
Lucile Nash
San Diego
Cal
Jiere
Woman settles $10,000 injury suit for $1,400
Mabelle E. Jennings of 309 Vermont street received $1,400 as settlement for injuries from a April 20, 1928 bus accident on a Red Ball Transportation line detour south of Plainfield. She sued for $10,000 after the wheel dropped on rib and she was thrown to the roof of the bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabelle E. Jennings
Vermont Street
Red Ball Transportation Company
Plainfeld
Jennings
Pickett, Swisher & Farwell
Plasmrd
Riccoy & Beecher
Des Moines Youths Rob Filling Station for Antes Time
Dan Leyman and Henry Hohn, Des Moines youths, robbed a filling station of 20 dollars to fund their "antes" time. They were under arrest today as highways in the district reported storm damage easing and road surfaces drying. Bakers Altstadt Langlas and Sehrag to attend the Iowa State Bakers' convention this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dan Leyman
Henry Hohn
J. A. Paulsen
Kennedy kin leaves for Louisville in critical illness
Mrs. Floyd Kennedy of 211 1-2 Irving Street departed today for Louisville Kentucky to be with her father C. K. Caldwell who is critically ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tather
Floyd 1. Kennedy
Irving Street
Louisville
C. K. Caldwell
Temperatures Forecast Through Weekend
Readable weather note shows Saturday maximum around 60, Saturday night low near 4, Sunday high about 60, Sunday night low reported, with Monday morning readings around 7 am and 10 am and a 3 pm period noted.
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Schacht
Buffalo
Baptist Communion
North America
The
Baptist Bible Union of Nort America
Board of
Toronto
H. C. Weyman
Will Stanly Shields
Howard C. Fulton
Todas
Ab Tis
Tornuta
Rhaines
Cranke
Chieugs
Deshleines University
Flesing
Bes Maines
Tsanc Page
Chirag
Dielatnd
Viniowa
Wato Cersea
Dr. Page
VW J. Ramilian
Austin
Allam
Daines
AHO Spey
Grundy Crrtey
All Busters
Cane
Whomay T. Siicis
Viveruniversity Board
D. M. University
FE Bennett
Crilene
Dad
Hasefest
Ranney
Bennett Platen
Ty. Bhlelas
Miss Reber
Faendiy
Dram
Harry C. Warman
Tne
Waterloo Hotel
Baseball
Prowns
Mississippt
Burlington
Ralph Bell
Mineissippi River
Ate
Grundy Farm
Charles Dunham
Michigans
Procedendo
Holswell
Thoreiy
Fess
Brookhart
D. C
Smith W. Brookhart
Congress
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Dolly Gann
Brockhart
Georgia
Coolidge
Dr. Work
Hiram Johnson
John Sot
Breakhart
Farm Bloc
House
Yaggy
Wee
Connecticut
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