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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1915

Page

7

Several killed in war raid on German town

Amsterdam report from Ludwigshafen cites a Freien air raid on the Rhine town. Five or six airmen dropped bombs while anti aircraft fire raged. A bomb hit Councilor Zeuch's house killing three and wounding four. Another blast killed three more and wounded four. One raider reportedly descended and burned his plane. five people died and fifteen were wounded at the aniline dye factory where work continued.

Amsterdam London Cologne Volks Zeitung Ludwigshalen Rhine Zeuch Herr Zeuch

Two Steemers in Collision Def Annapolis

The steamer Dorchester from Cambridge to Baltimore was rammed by the fishing steamer J A Palmer off Annapolis and beached near the Magothy river mouth to prevent sinking. Forty three passengers were taken to safety by the Palmer and the Virginia, with no casualties. The Palmer was heavily damaged.

Baltimore Dorchester Cambridge J. A. Palmer Annapolis Magothy Virginia Palmer

Five Mexicans to hang at Florence today seek reprieve

Florence Ariz May 28 The state board of pardons debated an hour over the fate of five Mexicans condemned to die between 41 am and 4 pm Warden Sims secretary entered the cell for last statements and wills Delays kept court crowded as habeas corpus petition faced Judge Sawtelle while the legislature House rejected Governor Hunt's plea to memorialize the pardons board for reprieve.

Florence Ariz State Board of Pardon Pardley Sim United States District Court Struckemeyer Sawtelle Board of Pardons and Paroles Phoenix House of Representatives Arizona Hunt

Berlin Reply to U S Note Delayed Until Tomorrow

London May 2 reports from The Hague that Germany’s reply to the American note will be presented tomorrow, described as temporary in character. The dispatch hints the Lusitania inquiry will continue with U S pressure on Germany and Britain pending.

Berlin U. S London Krews Hague Kerdis Germany

Lafayette Young Back From Europe

Former Senator Lafayette Young of Des Moines returned from Europe after a long voyage aboard a ship from Rotterdam. He faced detention due to questions about his identity in Innsbruck but was released once his identity was confirmed. Woods Millinery announces a special demonstration of Thyyatig corsets on Saturday, May 20, with ladies invited.

Lafayette Young Des Moines Innesbruck Wydas Tierdam Rotterdam Young Garman Altho Alpha Society Youchers’ College McAlvin Arake

Entertaining Cedar Falls Notes Highlight Local Life

Brief notes from Cedar Falls cover residents visiting relatives in Waverly moving to Waterlay, home sales and leases, travel for work, a china painting class and a dinner party at the Black Hawk hotel. Mentions include Miss Iowa Ghase returning from Coon Rapids, Mrs. J. W. Gemmil hosting ladies, and Ray Hedden undergoing intestinal surgery.

Cedar Pass W. D. Lashy Brook Warren Waverly Wa. Cryer A. D. Hamilton West Sixth Street Wightman Illinoisentral Railroad Waterlay Hamilton Litchfield Company Iowa Ghase Coon Rapids Morenzi, Ariz Morris Fred Markley Ove McClure Cedar Falls W. A. Severin Second Street J. W. Gemmil Black Hawk Hotel Clay Tie W. C. T. UL J. 4 Shormaker HL. McCreary Orgs Robert Metregor Pienin Black Hawksier ID. A. TL Ray Hedden Oskaloosa Wharies Paul E. A. Snyder California Fieird Home Washington Street Siihier Teachers’ College Traer Loral Robert Wile Reson Carpe Rock Rapids Ric August Amos Tessen Aloe Meurbor Ehyseets Varinas Tienda Acclore

Commencement Exercises At Cedar Falls High School

Last night Cedar Falls High School held commencement for forty eight graduates. A prayer, solo, glee club performance, and a faculty address followed by diploma awards and benediction marked the ceremony. Scholarships were announced for top students and alumni events planned for senior days.

Cedar LS High School Cedar Falls High School J. W. Holland Harold Holst C. A. Wood Sociological Department The State University C. J. Wild Board of D. W. Fabs Adna Gettle Bonorabie Lewiy Morris Kathleen Miller Vonight Qdd Ian Ames

President Wilson cancels cabinet meeting in quiet day

Washington May 98 President Wilson called off the Friday cabinet meeting because nothing pressing was ready and he was slightly indisposed. No word has come from Berlin regarding the reply to the American note. The president had no callers.

Washington, D. C Wilson Berlin

Roosevelt Wins Landmark Amans Bellica Suit Verdict

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt stands victorious after a historic libel suit brought by William Barnes, the jury briefly split on costs as Judge could not accept a certain recommendation. Edward Burns, a hold-out juror, pressured others during polling, delaying final action until Barnes joined Roosevelt.

Theodore Roosevelt William Barnes Edward Burns New York Barnes Roosevelt Htt

City Council Mulls Retrenchment as Mayor Plans Veto

Mayor Thompson backs retrenchment amid pushes to abolish three city posts. Proposals include scrapping sanitary inspector and assistant city attorney offices and consolidating street work under one commissioner. Police force cuts face strong opposition while council factions gear up for a tense two weeks of developments.

Thompson Ti 1G

Town Talk and Local Notices

Advertising and social notices from Waterloo items include wedding license for Albert Fly and Annie Miller, graduation plans in Correc tionville, Maude Popp’s Chicago visit, sale of I W Barron’s 80 acre Bennington farm for 146000 to D C Qman, bankers’ meeting in Cherokee, doctor-hosted dinner at state hospital, birth of Charles Leonard Chamberlin on Independence Avenue, and Walnut Street Church events with Dr. Hulbert G. Beeman addressing after a banquet.

Mra. T. H. Mickley A. B. Smith Correctionville Edward Rouwse A. W. Chamberlin Independence Avenue Charles Leonard Walnut Street Baptist Church Hulbert G. Beeman Walnut Street Church St. Paul Des Moines Des Moines College

Transient Merchants Act Held Unconstitutional

Justice Walter R. French dismissed the state’s charge against N. Colin, who was accused of violating the transient merchants act, ruling the act unconstitutional. The decision referenced precedent set by two district court judges and noted that the act’s constitutionality had not yet been reviewed by the supreme court.

N. Colin Walter R. French Supreme Court

Aldrich Estate Worth Five Million Left to Family

New York May 28 The will of Nelson W Aldrich probated at Warwick Rhode Island shows the entire estate about five million dollars goes to family members Mrs Abby P Aldrich wife of the deceased is gravely ill at home and has not been told of his death since her collapse weeks ago the will was probated yesterday

Cedar Falls Schal Karl J. Knoepffer John L. .Knoepfier State University al Law Department Colf Larry M. Reed Waterloo W. R. Hart Iowa City Stanley Streeter Anamosa James L. Chapman Greenfield Owen C. Dealy Hawarden Karl Walthill Neb New York Nelson W. Aldrich Warwick Abby P. Aldrich Whl

Labor Leader Appointed to New York Industrial Commission

Governor Whitman has appointed the New York state industrial commission overseeing workers compensation and labor affairs. Members include John Mitchell as chairman, James M. Lynch of Syracuse, William H. H. Rogers of Rochester, Edward P. Lyons of Brooklyn, and Louis Wiard of Batavia.

New York State Industrial Commission Workmen's Compensation Commission State Labor Department Whitman John Mitchell James M. Lynch Syracuse William H. H. Rogers Rochester Edward P. Lyons Brooklyn Louis Wiard Batavia

For Sale and Rent Want Ads from Courier fragment

A late addition lists items for sale and rent including a good heating stove with pipes an ingrain rug and a water power washing machine at 1313 Red. two furnished or unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping near I C shops at 221 Cottage phone 3510 Black. a collapsible go cart and latest Underwood typewriter for sale with contact details 1313 Red 354 or 811 Commercial St. summer rental of three modern furnished housekeeping rooms 314 Allen 2688 Red. and real estate notices offering 1000 buy 5 room house near I C shops and fine North Dakota land for Waterloo property exchange plus Oklahoma farms at low prices with detailed terms and contact addresses.

I. C Russell Lamson Commercial St Allen Waterloo Care Courier North Dakota Eale Oklahoma Pawnes Frisco S. Tucker Pawnee

Peace Commission Members Named From U S for Sweden Treaty

Washington May 28 Samuel Avery chancellor of the University of Nebraska Judson Hermon of Cincinnati and former Ohio governor James M Cox of Dayton were chosen by the department as American members of the commission provided for in the treaty of investigation with Sweden Norway and Denmark

Washington, D. C Samuel Avery University of Nebraska Judson Hermon Cineinnati Ohio James M. Cox Dayton Department Th Commission Sweden Norway Ogal

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