Engineers Come For State Meet In Waterloo
Five hundred engineers from across the state and delegates from major firms arrive in Waterloo for the SGY tenth annual state convention of stationary engineers. Topics include eliminating boiler explosions via safety devices and preventing corrosion of steam utilities, with Jaimes Ford of Hydro-Steam Boiler Insurance lecturing on safety methods. The event opens at 9 am with exhibits, reports, and public access, as State President Linn will speak and Mayor Law will welcome delegates.
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Waterloo
Jaimes Ford
Hydro-Steam Boiler Insurance Company of
Chicago
Linnois
W. Robert Law
Association
K. G. Smith
Ames Engineering Department
Austin Burt
Citizens Gal & Electric Company
Waterloo’s chilly mood eclipsed by damp winds and records
Streets of Waterloo showed a biting chill despite the weatherman reporting only 0 degrees for the 24 hours to 7 a.m. The dampness and wind intensified the cold, with notes comparing recent temperatures to past extreme dates. Des Moines records in 1915 reached 90 degrees on May 8, while Waterloo’s current high stands at 8 degrees set on April 18.
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Waterloo
Por
Loray
R. B Slinny
Mar
Easil
Des Moines
School Commission Visits Cedar Falls and Waterloo
The Mississippi educational commission led by the governor and state officials, with members W R Boyd and W H Gamble, visits Waterloo tonight and Cedar Falls tomorrow to study administration of state institutions and will report recommendations to the state legislature after visiting Iowa State College in Ames and the University of Wisconsin Madison.
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the Educational Commission of
Mississippi
State University
State Normal School
State Board of Coucstion
W. R. Boyd
W. H. Gamble
Iowa State Board of Education
Waterloo
State University of Towa
Towa City
Iowa State College
Ames
Cedar Falls
Agornoa
Cedar
University of Wsconsin
Madison
BNENXAN releases outfielder Jack Wk
BNENXAN today released outfielder Jack Wk from the Waterloo club after three seasons, cited inability to prosper in the outfield and slow baserunning. Bill Collins, formerly with Bunny, has accepted terms to take his place. The afternoon game was cancelled due to cold weather. a doubleheader is planned on the next visit of the Ansnns to Waterlea.
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Vaak Oil
Waterloo
Bill’" Collins
Bunny
Ansnns
Waterlea
Submarine LatNcard Launches From Fore River Yard
Quincy mass May 16 the submarine 1-1 the 1 of seen vessels of its class built by the Fore River Shipbuilding Corporation was launched here today. The submarine is 170 feet long and is one of the largest in the United States Navy. Its cruise radius is 5,500 miles.
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Quincy
Mass
Fore River
Both Sides Claim Repulse of Enemy Front Report
Berlin reports heavy German repulses of several attacks with French losses. Paris says the [Avo court Wood] and HII No. 304 positions hold. A German assault with grenade barrage near Thitumon farm is repulsed in the Woeste district. The rest of the front is quiet.
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Berlin
London
Ugn
Paris
Avocourt
Thitumon Farm
Woeste
Hix
Maulutuyille
Sewer District Plans Discussed by City Committee
City sewer committee met at Cy Engineer Wilsons office to review May addition, Westfield Callaway Hawerman and Downing additions, and to prepare a report on Fey addition. Legal points on creating a new district or taxing the district were debated with Galloway Manufacturing and other firms shown as favored by the new district plan and Burns McDonald engineers reviewed.
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City Council
Wilson
Shamning May
Westfield
Callaway
Haawerman
Downing
Marnday
Galloway Manufacturing Company
Headford Bros. & Ehitchens
Burns & McDonald
Consulting Engineers
Kansas City
Coun Ellmen
German War News Reports Verdun Front Bombardment
German activities on the Verdun front are described as continuing energetically west of the Manse with bombardments on the Avotourt wood and Hill 394. A German hand grenade attack near Thismont farm northeast of the fortress is reported repulsed. Paris notes indicate ships moved toward Kiel for Riga as Petrograd signals a possible German offensive on the Riga front.
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Verdun Front
Manse
Avotourt Wood
Thismont Farm
Paris
Germany
Kiel
Riga
Petrograd
Church Adds Balcony to Alleviate Overflow
First Lutheran Church will build a new balcony to seat overflow crowds. Current capacity 600, balcony adds 150 more, costing 32,000. Campaign to raise funds starts next week with expected popular subscriptions, fueled by recent census interest in religious matters.
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Churc
Wich
Blacksmiths Form Protective Branch Revival
After five years of inactivity the Master Horseshoers National Protective association branch reorganized into a stronger group. Richland A. Brens, Davenport state organizer, urged cooperation and praised local farmers reviving the old organization. Most shops attended. local officers named include John Singer president and Thomas Connelly vice-president.
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National Protective Association
Richsard A. Brens
Davenport
Lie
Fiimers
John Singer
Thomas Connelly
A. A A. Dubay Tretourer
Prier Rasauer
Ser-Geant-At
J. Thurlstrop
West Side Schools Elect New Superintendent and Staff
Anson YT Youkill reelected superintendent by the West Board of Education. The board named Wallace principal and filled teaching positions including Shaver as coach and supervisor. Several changes to grade school staff were minor with Parker Lowell resigning for a Chicago post.
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Anson YT. Youkill
West Side
West Board of Education
Hukil
Bama
Wallace
Parker Lowell
Chicago
Lowell Ung
Shaver
D. M. Shaver
Tele Supervision Awark
Sharer
West High
Class Banquets Mark Week in Waterloo Schools
The annual junior senior banquets in Waterloo will feature faculty, seniors, and juniors Friday at 7:30. East High and Grace Methodist Church host elaborate rooms, colors red white, and purple old gold. Toasts include Watering Washing and Preparedness with Miss Garrett as advisor, notes by Joe Reuven Miller and others.
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Waterloo
Russell Lamson
Joe
Reuven Miller
Wille
Jack Leonard
Keith Bucchate
Yorusolo
Helen Cowles
Garrett
Dale Swan
Bankers Attend State Group Meetings In Decorah Ames
AITY bankers including H Rugg and H J Johnson left for Decorah to join Iowa Bankers Association group 4 meeting. George Williams attended a Tips ton meeting for Leavitt Johnson Tr company. Charles Knoop will attend group 8 in Ames. A stunt party at the Young Women’s Christian Association gym entertained multiple classes with dances and drills featuring Miss Wisner Hunter Faos Aver Miller and Mrs Folk.
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HE. Rugg
Black Hawk W National Bank
EH. J. Johnson
Leavith & Johnson Trust Company
E.W. Stiller
Decorah
Iowa Bankers’ Association
George Williams
Leavitt &. Johnson Tr Company
Tipston
Charles Knoop
Black Hawk National
Ames
WLC
Young Woman’s Christian Association
Marabeth Wisner
Bessie Hunter
Bina Faos
BR. A. Folk
Julia Aver
Verne Miller
Wisner
Faos
British envoy Warns on Mail Delays In Message To U S
Sir Cecil Spring Rice told Secretary of State in Washington that Nea government seeks to stir delays to mails used by the United States for intelligence. He says Britain cannot relinquish its right to block the use of mail for enemy ransom or goods.
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Washington, D. C
Tsk
Cecil Spring- Rice
Taneloz
Nia
United States
Great Britain
Report Fowlers to Build Brick Block
Reports circulate that the Powler company will erect a three story brick block at Lafayette and Sixth streets next spring. Waterlooardware is said to lease the basement and rear floor, while upper stories will house offices and shops. Frank Fowler of the Fowler company refused comment.
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Powler Company
Lafayette and
Sixth Streets
Waterlooardware Company
Ted
Wrick
EL Wi Tren
Desiret
Frank Fowler
Fowler Company
Colonel to Speak in Detroit at Morning Meeting
Oyster Bay May 11 Colonel Roosevelt plans to address Detroit pacifists next Friday in Mitch, Michigan, home of Henry Ford, delivering a morning speech amid high expectations from Ford supporters and Detroit citizens urging preparedness for peace and Americanism.
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Oyster Bay
N.Y
Colojiel Roosevelt
Netroit
Mitch
Hsnry Ford
Michigan
Petroit
Maing IX Waterloo List Ready For Review
Corrections for misic es manufactured and jobbed in Waterloo have been sent to Charles Vian Vleck, secretary of the Commercial club. The revision will be completed soon and about 496,900 copies will be printed for use in the Gat Acquainted special. The industrial committee of the Commercial club plans a meeting this afternoon to discuss manufacturing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Charles Vian Vleck
Commercial Club
Ana Sts
Thal Commercial Club
PERVAN TREATY PROHIBITS REPRISALS ON URETAIN
Washington reports interpret the Bryan arbitration treaty as barring reprisals during negotiating, potentially blocking embargoes or commerce restrictions for a year after talks begin. Mississippi educators visit Des Moines led by Governor Bilbo on route to Iowa State College and tours in Wisconsin and Michigan.
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Washington, D. C
Department
Great Britain
Des Moines
Mississippi
Ditho
Des Moines Chalet
Commerce
Ames
Towa State College of Agriculure
Wisconsin
Michigan
Bilbo Sald
Klus Club Meeting Plans Delayed by Unconfirmed Details
Today the oil club met but no major business was transacted due to unconfirmed plans. Officials expect word from authorities soon to proceed with needed transactions and future club activities.
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Soarces Sonn
Tnkine Ween
PRCHESTRA ARRIVES IN WATERLOO WITH MINNESOTA SYMPHONY
The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra under Oberhoffer arrived in Waterloo shortly before noon to begin two concerts at the Waterloo Theatre. After stops in Michigan and Illinois, the troupe will tour through Cedar Rapids and Webster City as part of a multi city engagement, with a second Waterloo concert planned.
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Cael
Minneapolis Symphory
Mimil Überhotter
Tenta Eegebos Michnenipols Agai
Wiivets
Ghias
Aleta
STO Ates
Cardo Bacher
Ark
Wischer
Mtu
Aldey
Oberhoffer
Wiiral Praksa
Towtt Hah
Webster Ciy
Cedar Rapids
Infant Son of Mrs Renneily Passes Away At Home
The infant son of Mrs don Renneily died this morning at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Jiaberts 1108 Commercial Street in Sawyer Cemetery Spring Creek township. The funeral is set for 10 oclock tomorrow morning at Sawyer Cemetery in Spring Creek township.
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Don Renneily
J. W. Jiaberts
Commercial Street
Sawyer Lueuetery
Spring Creek Township
Avelock
Chapmus Body Not Recovered After Drowning Incident
The body of Luveing enagitions the young 400 of Mr and Mrs Ww apman and freshman at the University of Iowa remains missing after a drowning Sunday afternoon. Rescue efforts by local authorities, under the direction of the boy’s father, continued with search teams working tirelessly to locate him.
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Mra
Wwapman
Te Wareversity
Iowa
Joulock
Delegates Arrive for GO. P. Convention in Cedar Rapids
About one hundred delegates gather at the Montrose hotel in Cedar Rapids for the state Republican convention opening. Governor candidates are present to advance their campaigns as Poli remains the central topic of discussion.
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Cedar Rapids
Montrose
Ace
Poli
No Intervention in Prospect Said Officials
Washington officials stated there would be no intervention in the prospect, saying President Wilson and the cabinet were informed of the situation surrounding Aly Gon Seal, with assurances that no armed action was planned. The discussion touched on fishing control and broader U.S. government influence in ongoing maritime matters.
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Washington
Nker
Aly
Roger
Washigton
D. C
Jatiod Wilson
Nertousture
India
Republi
Teryipa
President election advice and party lines discussed
Fragmented text shows a political debate with names and opinions about presidential support. Mentions Washington, D C, May dates, and references to Root and Cle in a partisan context. Tone resembles a heated campaign discussion with unclear specifics and several garbled phrases.
City in Brief: Local Notices and Personal Movements
A fragmented city in brief summarizes community notices, including residents traveling to Fort Dodge and Chiewea, retirements and leaves, church services and dinners, police and fire department updates, and upcoming entertainments. Names such as Miss Munters Shanian, Mrs FLOM, Harry Lee Win, Donahoe, Rev. W. H. Heachtler, and Thomas Powark recur amid scattered references to local streets Jefferson and Weirteend and institutions like Craft on May Toa and the Comkeysite Menal church.
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Raph Gaameariner
Westerny
Thopton
Tbe Lacad Company
W. H. Heachler
Vielt Bry Olita
Tial
Dayton
Vallesiah Loagua
le Tocal Y
Willa
Russell“Amset
Menal Church
Roelhester
Mir
Clay Kuade Hevan
Dota
Haynton
Trayutan
Barth Monufic turing cmpans breach case continues
The Barth Monufic turing cmpans of Ailwadkesavy and Hart-Parr company of Charles CHY face trial focus as jury weighs neglect to supply as ordered in a breach of contracts suit. Julio W Reed’s northern lower division involvement and attorney links surface amid the crumbling case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barth
coLmith
Police Order Cla Vies Movies Of Crooks
Police in May ordered actions to curb criminal activity as a senior official halted a spree causing disruption. Several incidents and minor injuries were reported, with authorities urging calm and warning of further action if disturbances continue.
Memorial meeting and council talk at GALT mine event
A chaotic notice outlines a Memorial meeting on Wednesday at 2:34 pm and a council session in GALT to discuss piecemeal topics. It mentions Robert Anite, a sermon, a local mine accident, and a court-related cord issue.
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Robert Anite
Institute New Lodge Sunday Prominent speakers event
A Sunday institute at the Cathole Of Povestora street hosts prominent speakers. Various courts and members gather to elect officers, with John Uyder of Cedarton appointed campaign chair. Attendees include D. AL Murphy of Wrinkoan and a list of speakers from Cedar Rapids, New Hampshire, and Chicago.
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Povestora
Jose Oph
Marya
John Uyder
Cedarton Pds
Elfen Raliger
Agshitet
AL Murphy
Wrinkoan
Brook OfCen
Hercot
Leark
James
Whomas Cannon
Sphehler
Hag
Pe d. Lenthan
Injured
Cannon
Chicago
John Jader
Cedar Riapliss Co
F Murphy
Whunga
Frink O'Conner
New Hlatiplan
Mike Tentey
Cedar Rapids
Germany Warns Neutrals in Note to Observe Rules
Fragmentary report from Washington warns neutrals that Germany may seize merchant ships under question of international law if they approach mined or restricted zones. Note to Secretary Lageing by Count von Born foreshadows actions against ships seen as aiding Allied powers.
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Wasshapton
D.C
Lageing
Veo Bornforth Indy
Neutrel Governintaita
Tragic Shooting and Suicide Shock Ames Family
Tad Barhestey, 30, shot and killed his mother Mrs Anna Dollars and fatally wounded his son George 11 and baby girl Ja 2 at Macy village. He then killed himself at a nearby cemetery grave, ending a family tragedy linked to Dollie's sudden death.
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Barhestey
Tad
Macy
Tring
Anna Dollars
Ames
George
Canelory
Dollies
Swedisol and Italian ships collide off New York
A Swedish steamer Creklind collided with the Italian steamer San Giovanni off Sandy Hook in thick fog. Creklind is quarantined in port while San Giovanni anchored outside the harbor, with both ships outward bound from New York.
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New York
Crekland
Sanily Hook
San Giovanni
Kirkwall
Scoutlind
Ander
Genga
Illinois Central Time Table Details and City Connections
Railway timetable notes for Illinois Central showing departures at noon for Dubuque and Chicago, plus various locals and expresses to Fort Dodge, Sioux City, Minneapolis, and Des Moines. Includes Des Moines and Kansas City connections, Cedar Rapids links, and Waterloo Waverly lines with listed departure and arrival times. May party at Masopte hall referenced with local entertainment details.
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Dubuque
Chicago
Asth
Fort Dodge m
Dubuque North Bound
Cedar Raplis
Waterloo
Masopte Hall
Canter’ Poin
Witte Girls
Urha “Yandan
la Parte City
Glenn
Lafayette
House Begins Debate on the Shipping Bill
Washington May 16 under a special rule to ease consideration the house opened debate on the administration shipping bill Chairman Alexander opened the speaking for the bill Democratic Leader Kitchin urged the house to pass the rule for its consideration Kitchin assailed Republicans for filibustering and said Democrats would press the bill and other measures and be ready to adjourn if needed He urged fellow Democrats to do their duty.
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Washington, D. C
House
Alexander
Inuring
Kitchin
Smong
Republicis
Market quotes and stock listings in New York May day notes
A fragmented market update lists several equities with prices and percent changes including American Sugar Refining, General Electric, United States Steel and rail companies. The column includes multiple tickers, par values and brief price indications, reflecting a busy trading session in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Real Sugar
American Car and Foundey
Americin Locomotive
FU Amertein Smetting and Refining
Amerian Sugar Refining
Aiacondo Copper
Aicmmon
Ck Ke Wa Eae
Lahkiwin Locomotive
Sua Haltidore Wand Ohi
Melhioham Steel
Crachly Ste
Ek Ae Mrto
Wee Ae Ee Ste
General Electric
Great Northern Pfd
TiMnote Central
Fe Ee
Loweville and Noshellia
New York Central
Norfolk and Western
Northern Pacife
Peonaylvyaala
Southern
Pacife
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Mabel True
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Doris Ames
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Alice Yocom
Eleanor Johnson
Robert Ashley
George Jensen
Fred Vrehse
0. M. Sharer
Ethel Cartman
Ethel Brown
Flora’ Alles
Amy Raske
Bernice Davissen
Epervision
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Tlaoyt Garman
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St. Louis
Cedar Ramda
CFL
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Pr Waverly
Gilbertville
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