Trail of Thieves Tied to Mayhem at Local Tramp Camp
A May round up near the M. and St. L. yards unraveled a gang of tramps led by Dave Masters and Henry Jackson alias Joe Miller with Harvey Hawkins alias Harry Carter. Investigations link them to robberies at Latimer and Fort Dodge, with evidence from Des Moines and Waverly tying them to a string of store thefts and a fatal shooting.
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Tramp
Dave Maseters
Fred Gray
Henry Jackson
Joe Miller
Harvey Hawkins
Harry Carter
Sehwieger
Masters
Bull
Ilinois
Dull
Meehan
Miny 3
Jackson
Des Moines
Ueury Jackson
Fort Dodge
Anthony
St. Joseph
Edith Pox
Fred Dahrman
Latimer
Waverly
Charles Fox
Edith
Steen
J. W. Schwieger
Younge Fox
Glen Hawkins
Ellsworth, Minn
Hawkins
Dave Master
Harvey
Franklin County
Hampton
Geneva
Charlies Pax
Harvey Yrawkins
F. H. Dohrman
C. C. Kenyon Drug
T. C. Johns
Dave Masters
Hosaman
Lowell
D. W
Parks
Dohrman
Chartie Fox
Fox
Min- Herotate
Dehrman
Kenyon’s
Johnson Stack
British and German destroyers in fight off Belgian coast
British and German destroyers clashed off the Belgian coast yesterday afternoon in a brief engagement between British destroyers and monitors and German destroyers. The British force withdrew to port with no casualties reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ree
Council May Buy Street Flusher
Waterloo council members consider buying a street flusher from a Omaha firm offering a usher for 860 dollars. Mayor Law and councilmen visited the Crystal theatre to view demonstrations with Nick Webber’s courtesy. The decision will be discussed at the upcoming Monday meeting along with potential street sprinkling wagon use.
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Street Flushing Company of
Omaha
Waterloo
Law
Oinward
Merrian
Morgan
Rath
Rickert
Crystal Theatre
Nick Webber
Arranging Program for Republican National Convention
Old Sokilor of Californis in the Ring s for View President, Chicago, May 17 details of the official program for the first two days of the Republican national convention opening June 7 were announced. Wednesday features calling to order by Chairman Charles D. Hilles, reading of official call, temporary chairman Senator Warren G. Harding, credentials and rules committees, and night sessions planned after preliminaries. Thursday covers credentials report, permanent roll, organization, rules, and business order. A nominee for president and vice president to be chosen, platform adopted, with possible night sessions. Also a letter from Giles Otis Pearte of Los Angeles offering himself for vice president, born July 19, 1854 in Republic, Ohio, a printer, founder, soldier, and journalist.
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Chicago
Charles D. Hilles
James Reynolde
Hilles
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Reynolds
Giles Otls Pearte
Soldiers
Los Angeles
Cal
Republic, O
City Receives Share of Taxes From County Warrant
City Treasurer W H Brann announced a $36,086 tax warrant from County Treasurer Burbank. Funds replenish city working balances, addressing shortages from March taxes. Items include General, Bond, East and West sewers, libraries, roads, water, parks, and pension accounts with varied allocations. Also a Waterloo lodge 105 A F and A M called communication scheduled May 18 at Masonic Temple for third degree work.
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W. H. Brann
Burbank
Sky
DeGon
General Cheese
East Wbrary
West Library
East Road
East Street
West Road
West Street
L.llic
LEDS
East Park
Wee Weat Park
East Sanitary
West Sanitary
Waterloo Lodge
Masonic Pemple
20 Engineers at Convention in Waterloo Visit
Chicago guest James Peel reports on a National Association of Stationary Engineers convention opening at the Waterloo armory. Mayor Law welcomes attendees while a city tour and local events showcase Waterloo. Delegates anticipate host city bid for next year as lectures, exhibits, and a theater party fill the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Associaion of Stationary Engineer
Oratory
Law
Waterloo
Ucty
Daveenport Fa
Cedar Hiapida
Dubunne
PULSE
Seselor
Armory
Publc
James Koorl
Hartford Hailer and Insurance Company of
Chicago
Cedar Falls
State Teachers’ College
National Tube Company
K. G. Smith
Austin Burt
Eagles’ Hall
West High School 1916 Graduates First for Boys Over Girls
West High School will graduate 56 seniors in 1916, including 32 boys and 24 girls, marking the first time boys outnumber girls in the class. Notable graduates include George Rausch, who tied a state record in the century run, with many others active in debate and scholarship. Graduation exercises are set with a program featuring music, readings, and a celebration of Latin students among the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West High School
West
George Rausch
Actieu
Crom
Loimerio
Rearne Rien
AL Oriente
Hie Tost
Ted
Philomet
Paul Day
Thelte Mingue
Emital Quinter
Cea
LipTarratay
Abewarder Tete Turdsalt
Heiesel
Ramsar
Maweh
Tarot
Lakir Bon Leister Mies Begh
Mire
Nevit
Mauve
Helen McAlvin Sherman Rake
Raymond Myacyr
Aro Ogate Sertrude Glasener
Amy Eaneer
Ray Grihans
Atea Read
Sait Orvaleh
Paul Tohnsen
Domi Wale
Vlarene Simban Farle Wilcox
Kana Compton
T Et Weters
Esther Daige Senn
McDowell
da Day Vilis
Attersoth
Plaen Frosh
Irene Vien de Mancuai
Dewey Bararen
Harry Caurhies
P Ray Cleveland
Smiter Urry
Harold Strayer
Realty Board Conference Plans Amid Water Utility Dispute
A City Realty Board scheduled a meeting with water commissioners to discuss the water rent policy for property owners and arrears. The planning committee postponed the session due to reports not being ready, delaying the ongoing negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Cale
MM. A. Veumer
City Realty Board
Witter Wdnanissivhucs Priday
Tyke
Watter
Yerky Board
City in Brief Focuses on Local Happenings
A flurry of short notices from Waterloo includes hospital moves and births at Presbyterian and St. Francis, family visits to La Porte City, travels to Chicago and Lyons Texas, church activities, and community club events. Notable items mention Mrs. Tottit in residence since Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Sipo at La Porte City, and Miss Becker hosting the Select club.
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W. Q. Sipo
Waller
la Porte City
R. J. Beckley
Ukir Koma
Fourth Street
Mondas
Marjorie Taylor
Orange Township
Presbyterian Hospital
Route to Cedar Valley interurban line expansion plan
Delegations pursue Cedar Valley consolidation with the Interurban to connect Bran ton to Quasqueton via a proposed road and electrified Can line. Officials weigh extensions from Brinton to Cedar Valley standards as engineers estimate costs and funding needs amid court orders to sell the line.
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Los
Wyferlna
Cuma Palle
Northen
Culeage
Anamosy & Northern
Branalot
Cevar
Hila
Andes
Quasqueten
Cedar Valley
Cw, & NL
Brinton
Quasqueton
AL & Ps
Cass
Crisis in Mexico Considered Past Crisis in Mexico
Washington May 17 relief over the Mexican situation was evident in administration circles today. Assurance to President Wilson through Secretary Baker that the Carranza government believes the United States will not intervene eased resentment over the punitive expedition. General Scott, chief of staff, conveyed the talks to General Obregon after a meeting at El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Gaker
United States
Scott
EL 9
Obregon
Carranza
Sacred Heart Parochial School Ending Program
Closing exercises of the Sacred Heart parochial school year are set for Friday evening in the church hall. A playlet titled One Day's Rule in Fairyland opens the program with a cast including Helen Ritzinger Frank Howard Max Reidy Edgar Hoover Helen Robinson Margaret Hill and several primary and grade children as fairies elves and brownies. Intermediate boys perform a character song and dance and a song contest features Ana Fitzgerald Margaret Hoover Marguerite Sexton Margaret Gleason Margaret Reidy Margaret Mets Cecilh Rivard Veronica Nuke Metz Cecile Rocard Veronica Jhidke Ruth Bachtell Ali ee Walker Lucile Ger and Margurite McGuire.
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Sacred Heart Church Hall
Helen Ritzinger
Frank Howard
Max Reidy
Edgar Hoover
Helen Robinson
Margaret Hill
Ana Fitzgerald
Margaret Hoover
Marguerite Sexton
Margaret Gleason
Margaret Reidy
Margaret Mets
Cecilh Rivard
Veronica Nuke
Metz
Cecile Rocard
Veronica Jhidke
Ruth Bachtell
Aliee Walker
Lucile
Ger
Margurite McGuire
Temperatures May 17 Report From Buchanan Onticalo
Weather notes show May 17 readings with scattered values including 65 degrees around midnight and a 47 degree minimum. Data appears fragmented but indicates mild overnight conditions.
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Buchanan Onticalo
Jde
Levi Cohen Dies After Prolonged Illness in Waterloo
Levi Cohen of 121 Newel street died today after an illness of over two years. Born in Wisconsin on February 7, he had lived in Waterloo many years. Survived by his widow and several relatives including Martin Bentow Mrs. Myeh Wor jeht and George Cohen, with a Nebraska sister. Body to Hilemann and Gindt's undertaking establishment for arrangements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Cowen
Levi Cohen
Newel Street
Wisconsin
Krag
Waterloo
Etwo Dare
G. Martin Bentow
Myeh Wor Jeht
George Cohen
Nebraska
Hilemann and
Gindt
Mae
Dont Let Soap Spoil Your Hair Care Tip
A health column advises choosing mild cleansers for hair washing and warns against harsh soaps and alkalis that dry the scalp. It promotes a pure, creaseless oil product that creates rich lather, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft and manageable.
Volume of Volition and Avongmy Series News Note
A garbled report mentions Volition and Avongmy series with political economy notes and upcoming features. Ferguson is slated to present a device preview while Prank Warners is noted for an address on banking. Local publishers and editors, including The Corn Belt rover, are referenced with industry and public notices amid changing publicity roles.
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Poraraing Pla
Ferguson
Che
Pharey
TL Glark
Corn Belt Rover
Thearts
Oranadel
Crepe Pay Pubilienathans
Warners
Iran
Mayer WR. Law
Bernal
Amsoelstiany
Fred A. Menton
Merehanty
Aasoidation
Aanatiers
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HALY
Wech Organization
Californis
Valance
Daves
James Peel
Reality Board
Fred S. Tottit
Martha Amd
Ilva Becker
Walter Kinsman
T. B. Chapman
St. Francis Hospital
Third Avenue West
Missea
Eleanor
Dorothy Casey
Watraus
N. ML
Tao
Ang Mra
Sidney Db, Smith
Pearl Luscomb
Great Falls
Mont
Lee Ross
Frank Ross
Cecil Hally
H. A. Sharp
Prospect Avenue
Elliott Lessee
Asi Columbia
James Lriland
Sarge Juncheog
Young People's Hebrew Association
Ida Keplan
Lafayette Street
Elva Becker
Walla
Akter
M. D. Hawver
Anna Bachman
May Moore
Werman Woebbeking
Victor
Lyons
Tex
Laura
Alpert
Aldert Woebbeking
George Schiefelbein
Emma Rourke
Randolph Street
Schiefelbein
G'’Rourke
Schidelbain Imotored
Denver
Col
Uorden
Lean
Dotha S. Walker
Young Women's Christian Association
May Armatrang
Omaty
North
Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Heverly
West Fourth St
Milligan
Davenport
Dubuque
Congregational Conference
Towa
Thes OM
GAN
Mexico
Volition
Chars van Vleck
Morgana
Washington
Erez
Randall Shoe CO
East Fourth St
Gates
Minneapolis
Central Commercial
Linton F. Gates
Waterton Husdness College
Spietnally
As & Celestial
Arant Shoe Shop
Vigor Marsie
I. C
East Fifth Street
Aoe Lee
Cedar Valley Lab
Eureka
Hershey
Hershay’s
Garden Rand Cos Peepee
Japan
Fifth Street
Citizen’s Gas & Electric CO
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