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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1919

Page

4

Fisher, Central brakeman, killed on engine near Manchester

Funeral services for Cad Fisher of Waterloo will be held in Iowa Falls after he was killed Sunday night near Manchester while riding the tender of an engine. Coroner's Inquest found he likely struck a low bridge. survivors include widow Nettie Fisher and a 14-year-old son. Burial at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Jolts Falls. Municipal Court notes delay due to lawyers. no police cases today.

Cad Fishel Hwlingis Central Logan Avenue Manchester Iowa Manichester Sida Head Nettie Fishel Grace Fisher Allison Frank Alsop John California Jows Falls Waterloo Vatican Evelastes

Literacy in the Philippines Tops Several Nations in New Census

A cable from Vice Governor Yester reports 70 percent literacy among Filipinos over ten, based on a 4 census. Of 10.5 million people, 10 million are identified as civilized Christians and 500,000 as nonchristian tribes. The literacy rate rivals Southern states and other nations, with Philippine legislature funding 30 million pesos to extend education, expanding schools from 440,000 to 675,000 pupils between 1912 and 1918, aided by 12,303 teachers and 4,700 schools, all English instruction.

New York Yester War Department Philippines Union Greece Italy Portugal Roumania Serbia

Relic of Revolution Era Boston Statehouse

The Boston Statehouse, oldest structure from 1713, once threatened and altered, was restored in 1881 by public-spirited citizens. It houses relics and paintings from Revolutionary times, including the old council chamber and representatives hall. Washington reviewed a procession here in 1789 and Garrison sought refuge in 1835.

Bu Nets Bostonian Secret Council Bawch Hall of Representatives Boston Merchants’ Exchange Royal Council Washington William Lloyd‘ Garrison France

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