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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1916

Page

5

Carranza’s Note Sent Washington Charges Made

Border troubles blamed on American politicians as Carranza sends a note to Washington for use in the presidential campaign. Reported from Border Raid, Mexico City, May 30. Delivery timing unclear. possibility of presentation at the Mexican Embassy in Washington.

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Million Dollar Kansas City to Denver Line Upgrade

Chicago May 30 Officers of the Union Pacific system have agreed to spend about 1 million dollars to improve the Kansas City Denver line. Ballasting between Oakley and Ellis will use Sherman granite on 74 miles. The entire Kansas City to Colorado terminus will be relaid with 90 pound steel and new steel bridges. Electric block signals will be installed between Salina and Ellis at an estimated 175000. The project ranks among the largest western railroad expenditures.

Chicago Union Pacific System Kansas City Denver Union Pacific Sherman Oakley Ellis Limon Colo Colorado Salina Elis

Austrian Transport Sunk by Italians in Austrian Harbor

May 30 report states a large Austrian transport steamer was torpedoed and sunk by an Italian warship in the Austrian harbor at Trieste on the night of May 28, with the official announcement issued today.

Troune Paris Trieste

Naval bill battles six cruisers in house vote

Washington May 30 amendment to naval bill proposing six battle cruisers, not five, defeated in house by 10 to 5. Cedar Rapids May 30 annual convention of American Association of Pharmaceutical Chemists opens with delegates from all states. Barbecue at 3 p.m. and auto trip planned, convention runs through June 1. Cropper wins Memorial Day flag contest at Byrnes Park golf course after long round, 16 contenders.

Washington, D. C Cedar Rapids American Association of Pharmaceutical Chemists Cropper Clarence Cropper Byrnes Park

Alleged Car Thief Caught Waterloo Man Finds Auto

A Waterloo man reports an arrest connected to a nationwide auto theft ring. Police tie the seized vehicle to a suspect captured in Quincy and plan to bring him to Clinton for trial. Authorities warn of marked Ford cars and potential car moves to Missouri Illinois Arkansas or Indiana with a broad nationwide network under investigation.

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Old and Young Pay Tribute to Dead Soldiers

A patriotic procession drawn by a marching band and hundreds of spectators winding through city streets marked by a memorial ceremony. Mayor Law and city officials led the parade with veterans groups, auxiliary societies, drum corps, and schoolchildren. Flowers were cast into the waters as taps sounded, then the route continued to the Waterloo Theatre on Lafayette Street.

Polive W. R. Law Frank W. Court Drumcorps Sons of Veterans W. AR. G Ladies of Linnal Ctrele Lafayette Street Waterloo Theatre

Mere Man Wins Prize For Best Sufl Slogan

Chicago May 2 A man won the prize for the best slogan in the sultage of dance his offering being Give 1 Won a Man's Chines The originator is Many Wo Shiyones 42Asyesa etdl Spaniard married to an American wordman Twenty five minor prizes will be awarded to other contestants.

Chicago

Greek Church Buys Former Police Chief’s Property

Members of the Creek church of St. James yesterday purchased the building formerly owned by Chief C. W. Caldwell on Fourth Street for 5000 dollars and will use it as their house of worship. Elder Peter Mavrelis said the congregation plans to raise funds and, in time, replace the silo with a modern edifice.

Greek Church HOM Creek Church of

Britain to send no special envoy to Us

London May 30 6. In the House of Commons inquiry Foreign Secretary Grey said no diplomatic visit to the United States on behalf of the British government had been determined. Ambuscador Spring-Rice possesses the full confidence of the government.

London House of Commons United States Grey

Bridge Club Dinner Closes Winter Season at Hotel Russell

A bridge club of young women who played through the winter closed its season with a dinner at Hotel Russell-Lansan. Hosts were Maude and Misses Spensley Franc Burns and Corinne Keny. Attendees included Miss Paarl Heath and Miss Garvin. A theatre party followed.

Bridge Club Russell-Lansan Hishs T S Idea Alton Maude Mial Spensley Franc Burns Paarl Heath Mastered Garvin Corinne Kenyather

Change Too Much Venhers Forcerd To Carry Brooms

Galveston Texas May 30 Native merchants in Mexico City who failed to comply with price laviders were forced yesterday to march through the streets carrying street sweeper brooms. The formation reached the Mexican consulate here today. A Want ad in the Evening Courier and Tenarter promises to bring the best reanits.

Venhers Galveston, Tey Mexico City Elix Tenarter

Forbearance and American Duty Amid World War Debates

A Memoerial Day speech by Senator Sherman urges the United States to forbear in the European conflict and lead as a neutral mediator. He argues that peace and economic pressure can deter war, while warning against internal treason and foreign influence. The address champions Americanism and calls for readiness to influence the postwar order through restraint and principled action.

New York Lawrence Sheiiman W- Nols Lould Ulysses Riverside Drive Grant Ax Diag Shatesney Amd Tia Patriodine Kenkins Ives Shermin Lil

City in Brief Mystery Notes and Local Happenings

A collage of small town news items covers hospital reports, social visits, awards, and ongoing events. Highlights include a patient recovering at St Prageds hospital, local social visits to Hartman and Kolin households, clerical and civic notices, Knights of Columbus events, and a moving picture entertainment planned at Tinian Congregational Church.

Afwkbans Perte City Mtr. Mal AL. Kolin Egty Hireek Owst

War Nurse Urges Girls to Prepare for War Service

Miss Wathreen Burke, recent arrival from Belgium and former secretary of the Scottish Women’s Hospital relief, appeals to Varation association in New York to mobilize young women. She praises women’s role in alleviating suffering in wartime and urges preparedness for nurse work.

Veiris Wathreen Burke Varation ‘Association New York Miss Burke America Belgium Scottish Women's Hospital Muroor

Many Optometia at Annual Meet Report

The annual meeting features top competitors from Chicago and Des Moline with standout performances. Names like Urata and Spencer headlined the event while several entrants secured early-round wins.

Omaha Market Report Confusing Listing May Be May Day

Market summary from Omaha shows mixed quotes with cattle and hog receipts, opening at steady to weak levels. Names of buyers and sellers appear in a dense, OCR-like ledger style, with numerous personnel and consignor references scattered through the page.

Omaha Carle Westert Texis Aus

Notable Baltic Passage Reports and Arrivals

Passengers arriving on the Dariist steamer Fille Olas from Copenhagen report a May 24 incident involving a number of ships near Kirk will and Seothard. The scene included sailors and timber, with several people affected. Local notes mention Kern Sunday and visits from Mrs. Verge PP.

New Yyork Kirkwill Seothard Copenhagen Ciryoes Pieseners Cuadavqua Park Mra Verge Kern Ford Michigan

Graciousness and the calling of public service

A reflection on graciousness as a privilege in business and public life. The text cites Sir Arthur Helps noting that graciousness belongs to officials who engage with the world and that a person’s work grounds their religion.

Damannor Sir Arthur

For Rent and Help Wanted Fragment in Jefferson Area

Classified fragment notes a room for rent and a job ad seeking a married young man for steady central work near Jefferson and West Kewrth streets. Obscure wording and misspellings obscure details. asks reader to send address to OC Saarieb. Clore.

Jefferson West Kewrth Strees Saarieb

Weds an Irish Rebel on Day of Execution

A prisoner to be shot for treason marries his fiancée with military permission in the prison nine hours before execution. The couple wed at midnight as the firing squad prepared, before the man was executed four hours later. Families and friends await news as other travelers head to visit kin and a patient at a hospital recovers from illness.

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Water supply move for Cedar Heights franchise

At a special meeting of the Cedar Heights council a resolution was adopted urging a water supply from Cedar Falls. The Cedar Falls council has passed a similar resolution and a franchise is believed secured.

Greal Heights Fowa Cedar Falls Cedar Walls

Railway Time Tables Central Dest Bonus Leaver For 2:60 wt ts

Central timetable details for routes to Dubuque Chicago and West Bound services. Includes limited expresses, locals, and connections via Minneapolis Albert Lea Twin Cities Cedar Rapids and Des Moines with arrivals departures and notes on stops and special through services.

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