Bridge Out Near Aplington Blocks Westbound Limited
A cloudburst near Parkersburg washed out an Illinois Central bridge and sent the Chicago Omaha Limited plunging into swollen Weaver Creek. Seven killed, at least 26 injured, many passengers rescued by a relief train. Engineer William H. Alderman and Fireman A. F. Goliivau, both of Waterloo, died. Rescue efforts mobilized across Waterloo, Parkersburg, Ackley, Iowa Falls with doctors dispatched.
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Parkersburg
Illinois Central Railway
Chicago-Omaha Limited
St. Francis Hospital
Presbyterian
St. Francis
William H. Alderman
A. F. Goliivaus
Waterloo
Creek
Tom Quinlan
Aplington
Weaver Creek
Alderman
Quinlan
Ed Burk
Ilinois Central
Ackley
Iowa Falls
Burk
Heavy Casualty List From Waterloo and Dubuque
A long casualty list names William Alderman of Waterloo and others in Waterloo Dubuque Chicago and more. Several workers including mail clerks and express messengers are listed as dead or injured with varied injuries. The report notes some bodies not yet recovered and details multiple locations and residences.
TWO WATERLOO RAILROAD MEN GO TO DEATH AT DUTY POST
William H. Alderman died in a plunge from duty on the Illinois Central line after a 30 year railroad career. Born 1862 in Grand Island Wisconsin he leaves a widow a daughter and a son with siblings and extended family named in Waterloo notices. August F Golinvaux an Illinois Central employee for 11 years is also listed with his widow 3 year old child and several siblings and relatives noted in the Waterloo obituary notices.
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Waterloo Railroad
Plunge
I. C. Limited
William H. Alderman
Illinois Central
Fargo
N. D
Grand Island
Wis
Ida Roebuck
Waterloo
J. W. Ritzie
Dubuque
Edward
Ada Fletcher
Seattle
Wash
Gertrude Gilchrist
Chisholm
Minn
Alderman
August F. Golemacx
August F. Golinvaux
Illinois Central Railway
Carrie McCue
James McCue
Dane Fer
Gustavus Golinvaux Raymond
Herbert
Raymond
Fred
William Shares
la Porte City
Frances Clare
Chicago
Genevieve
Cedar Rapids Streetcar Workers Threaten Friday Strike
Cedar Rapids Iowa May 29 Envy will be without street service Friday unless the motormen and conductors of the Cedar Rapids and Marion city Railway company rescind their order to strike. The union reached the decision after an all night meeting. The company refused wage increases and a strike ultimatum was served. Company officials say no strike breakers will be imported and a complete troop likely will be the result. The men seek wage boosts, in some cases eight cents an hour.
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Cedar Rapids
Hoddier G C F Platform Based On War Victory
Indianapolis May 29 The Indiana Republican platform declares the supreme duty of every individual and party is to win the war. Written by Will Hays the plank says the war is the country’s and urges removing partisan politics from war management. The party stands for peace with victory not compromised principles.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Resolution Committee
Indiana
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Resolutions Committee
Republican Party
Bolsheviki Press Opposes Allied Intervention in Russia
Moscow reports that Bolshevik and bourgeois papers reject allied intervention. They warn occupation of Siberia could aid Germany and harm Russia, with the Associated Press noting strong opposition across factions.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Sberia
Russia
Wire makers vow uncuttable barrier for Army trenches
Atlantic City, May 29. American wire plants race to match and beat the uncuttable barb wire used to bar trenches, as hardware manufacturers attend a wartime conference. Yankee ingenuity already yields wire cutters to sever Teutonic defenses, officers report at the Hardware Manufacturers Association gathering.
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Atlantic City
Yankee Ingenuors
Hardware Manufacturers’ Association For War Service
Flights Down German Planes and Yank Hold Line
Washington May 2. Gen Pershing reports two German patrols repulsed by American airmen on May 26 and 27 and a sergeant in trench fighting driving off four Germans. Lieuts Campbell and Rickenbacher downed one plane in a two plane engagement. another German aircraft fell when attacked. Campbell and Rickenbacher each credited with combat success. one American wounded. Secretary Baker praised Yankee valor and said full details would appear in Pershing communiques.
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Gen. Pershing
War Department
Rickenbacher and
Campbell
Pershing
Montseo
Douglas Campbell
Wur
al Tho
Lorraine
Rieckenbachfer
N. Pershing
Europe
Sam
Insane Burn Kills At State Hospital Ward Fire
Fire at a state hospital for the insane destroyed a ward in Columbia South Carolina early today. At least 16 patients perished, 11 others are missing, and five were badly burned with one later dying.
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Columbia. S
State Hospital For the
Delivery Failure Notice at 6 O'Clock Deadline
If the paper is not delivered to your home by 6 o clock due to carrier error or other cause, please phone BSBRO0. A copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6:30 p. m.
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BSBRO0
Americans Break German Lines At Cantigny In France
In May 1918 American troops pierced German defenses near Cantigny, driving back enemy outposts as tanks supported their advance. Soldiers reported high morale, joked amid shellfire, and lined the trenches with artillery smashing the front. Officers praised teamwork and courage amid the early offensive.
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Associated Press
France
Cantigny
Cauligny
America
Strick
No Man's Land
Bowie
Hin
George i. Butler
Indianapolis
Cantizny
Albert J. Billings
Brooklyn
Lieut Butler
Billings
Taters And Onions Feast for Custer Boys
Rattle Creek Michigan May 9 soldiers stationed at Custer will need about 800000 pounds of potatoes and 40000 pounds of onions plus other foods. The quartermaster's subsistence division is inviting bids as part of disposing a state surplus of 2 to 2.5 million bushels before the LULS crop marketing.
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Rattle Creek
Mich
Carp
Custer
Quartermaster's Department
Lust Sur
Caphelo Merger Promises Economy and Wage Boost
Washington reports that the private merger of Adams American Wells Fargo and Southern express firms into a Federal Express company will save millions and improve service. Effective July 1, George C. Taylor to lead. About 190,999 workers to receive wage increases in many cases.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Adams
American
Wells Fargos
Southern
Mc~Adoo
Federal Express Company
George C. Taylor
The
Larger Shells Used In Firing Against Paris
Paris news dispatch reports renewed long range bombardment with German shells of 4 centimetre calibre, larger than before. Despite greater powder charges and detonation squder, the blast did not yield more impact. A shell yesterday exploded within about a dozen yards of a man on a bench without injuring him.
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Paris
British Weekly War Losses Show Decline Amid Lull in Fighting
London May 29 British casualties for the week ending today total 29 694. Killed or died of wounds: officers 168 men 3527. Wounded or missing: officers 735 men 20264. Last week 36677, week before 4161. Decline follows lull since April attack, as new fighting begins. Martin La Venga Havana cigar ad at end.
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London
Allies Pressured As Soissons Battle Expands Front
German counter attacks near Cantigny repulsed with losses as Allied reserves, doctors among prisoners, move up. French and British fall back to Soissons outskirts and heights near St Thierry while Vesle and Aisne lines hold. The shift signals possible foe blow aimed at Paris.
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Aisne
Paris
Vesle
Fismes
Soissons
French War Office
St. Thierry
Aisne Canal
Montdidier
Reims
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