Irregular Nomination May Block Cedar Falls Seat
Citizens in Cedar Falls area seek legal opinion from county attorney E J Werner on the legitimacy of J L Bailey’s Republican nomination to fill the late F O Jackson’s seat. The nomination was made by all county central committeemen rather than Cedar Falls city township members, prompting questions about proper remedy and authority.
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Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Township
E. J. Werner
J. L. Bailey
F. O. Jackson
County Central Committee
Hye
Bailey
Ceder Falls
J. L. Ford
Edar Falls
Jackson
Porto Rican laborers sent to mainland war plants
United States official in San Juan reports efforts to block Porto Rican workers from going to the mainland for war industries. Agent Roberts says such actions endanger the nation and offenders will face federal action. About 3,000 workers have already left, with more possible, amid local efforts by sugar interests to keep cane workers on the island.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Associated Press
United States
Roberts
Guayama
I. W. OW
Liner Turns On Lights After Months At Sea
An Atlantic port reports a large French trans Atlantic steamship arrived with lights blazing for the first time in months. Passengers cited a wireless message at sea prompting the ship to order deck scrapes cleared and promenade decks illuminated during the voyage.
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Gaume
Wavomander
German retreat gains steam as Allied blows widen gap
Reports from the western front describe German forces in retreat after three days of heavy Allied pressure west of the Meuse. American and French advances threaten Ghent and the Scheldt crossings, with Belgian, British, and Italian forces pushing toward key rail hubs and the Meuse line. Armistice terms with Bulgaria and Turkey are announced as Allies gain the upper hand.
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Germany
Meuse
North Sea
Chateau Thierry
Vilas Hun Town
Helval Wood
Stenay
Seden
France
Champagne
Belgium
Ghent
Scheldt
Welden
Sedan
Montmecy
Aretz
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Lied
Trent
Trieste
Udine
Sonzo
Cadorna
Versailles
Belgrade
Serbia
Macedonian
Danube
Serbin
Kaiser Mam
William
Maximilian
Baden
Romans Celebrate Allied Victory with Torchlight Processions
In Rome crowds thronged the streets to honor the Allied victory over Austria Hungary. Demonstrations continued through the night with embassies visited and cheers for American efforts. Ambassador Page addressed the crowd from the balcony as the procession carried both American and Italian flags and greeted U S officers with viva America.
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Associated Press
Rome
Austria-Hungary
Ambassador Page
Wilslon
Italy
America
Wilson
Waterloo City In Brief Notes And Obituaries
Local notices report Mrs Bernice Call to a music club meeting. Cavalcade of wartime updates includes drafts, promotions, hospital transfers, and influenza illness among residents. social calls and travel to Ames and Cedar Falls outlined. Obituaries note deaths of Bodine, Hardinger, Pratt, Welty, Harrison with details on survivors and services.
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GB Natural Music Club
Bernice Call
Walter Delaney
Clermont
Fred
Pettit
Hinexs
County Auditor's Office
Floyd Caldwell
Sergt
Floyd R. Caldwell
Ordinnance
Charles F. George
France
Waterloo Poultry Association
Bluff Street
Waterloo
Mourning for Mrs L C Sweet and Mrs Mary Wisbar
Mrs L C Sweet aged 63 of 617 Second West dropped dead at 9 30 a m Sunday after a day in health. Survived by three children Louis Sweet Mrs T Smith and Mrs T F Libby funeral Tuesday at United Presbyterian Church with Rev M G Munn burial Elmwood. Mary Wisbar died at her son Louis W’s home on New Whitney road at about 6 30 p m yesterday born Hanover Germany July 4 1848 immigrated 1872.
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W. Campbell
Edward . Campbell
Honolulu
H. 1
John Edward
Campbell
Angeline Camphbell
Herusband
Boston
Mass
L. E. Powers
Hea Rpon
Ivan
Des Moines
France
Albert Bernell Bodine
Albert Berne
Bodine
Smith Street
Hig
Hileman & Gindt
J. B. Smith
Mr. Bodine
Fourth
L. C. Sweet
Ra. L. C. Sweet
Sweet
Louis Sweet
Progressive
T. Smith
Pontiac
T. F. Libby
Waterloo
Petersen Bros
Drs
United Presbyterian Church
M. G. Munn
Elmwood
Peterton Bros
Mary Wisbar
Louis W
New
Whitney ‘Road
Hanover
Germany
United States
Flu Epidemic Claims 1,263 Lives in Paris
Paris reports 1,263 deaths in the week ending October 30 due to the influenza epidemic. The figure reflects the toll of the flu across the city during that period.
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Paris
Iby
Associated Press
Sheriff Henderson Earns Reelection Praise For Black Hawk County
A lengthy endorsement lauds Sheriff D. B. Henderson for two terms of law enforcement in Black Hawk County. It cites low costs, numerous confessions including murder cases, arrests of bootleggers, and cooperation with the Police Department. It highlights loyalty to federal authorities and wartime duties, urging voters not to change leadership.
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Black Hawk
Black Hawk County
Anamosa
Ft. Madison
Cedar Falls
Cedar Walls
Chicago
Jones
Waterloo
D. B. Henderson
Iowa
U. S. Marshal’s Office
M. Healy
U. S
Sheriff's Office
Police Department
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J. K. Bailey
A. P
Strouse
Lou”? Strouse
Order of
Order
Lou Strouse
L. E. Strouse
Buchanan
May Shall
Jessia Fee Beck
Presbyterian Hospital
Boone
Lawrence Dunnwald
Camp Dodge
Hospital Corps
55Th Machine Gun Company
May
Julia Ashley
Washington
H. W. Grout
Royal A. Robson
Harry M. Reed
Camp Pike
Camp Taylor
Cecil Vinton
Jefferson Rollin C. Woodward
Mullen
West
Donald J. Boellinger
Dawson
Ames
Hadley
Medical Corps
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Indianapolis
W. L. Myers
Plaza Theatre
Regent Theatre
Regent
Cotton Theatre
Mr. Myers
Mnofs
Parkersburg
Martin Wisbar
Wisbar
Lutheran Church
F. J. Meyer
Farnhamville
John Buogs
Allison
J. C. Parker
Emma
Louis Waterloo
William Pohlman
Paterson Bos
Richard Hardinger
George Hardinger
Falls Avenue
George, Jr
Hardinger
Camp Cody
O'Keefe & Towre
Garrison
Minnie Pratt
Los Angeles
Cal
Fredericksbore
Vera
Alfred Pines
Pines
California
William A. Welty
W. A. Welty
Jornelia Avenue
Walty
Elgin
Welty
Waterlooo
Bessie Harrison
Cottage Street
Mississippi
Twoalsters
Petersen Mortuary
L. E. Stroush
Bose
Galloway Bros. & CO
W. HB. Loomis
Mer
West Fifth Street
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