German Leaders See New Political Era After War Toward Democracy
Berlin reports quote Mathias Erzberger stating Germany shifted from autocracy to democracy in five days, enabling a coordinated government with the reichstag. Socialists, led by Philip Scheidemann, pledge support if equal rights in Prussia and a clear foreign policy are pursued, while cautioning against compromised peace terms.
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Berlin
London
Tagliamento
Germany
Mathias Erzberger
Associated Press
Herr Erzberger
Reichstag
von Kuhlmann
Herr Hrzberger
von Hertling
Count von Hering
Copenhagen
Hibing
West Prussia
Philip Scheidemann
Prussia
Herr Scheidemann
Michaels
von Payer
von Kuehlmann
Liberty for George Washington Townes Among Mixed Watch
George Washington Townes, a 75,000 loves figure, is at liberty after an investigation. A lookalike from Lewistown, Montana, linked to a bank embezzlement, was cleared by an acquaintance from Twin Lakes, Minnesota. A Beloit Wis. warrant targets Mae Phen for adultery, with Mrs. John Young as complainant and her husband in custody. A $500 reward is offered by Hughes Dry Goods Co. in Cedar Falls for silk garment thieves from Sunday night.
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George Washington Townes
Liberty
Townes
Lewistown
Mont
Towne
Twin Lakes
Minn
Mae Phen
Beloit
Wis
John Young
J. Wy, Diamond
Hughes Dry Goods Company
Cedar Falls
Advertiaen
Local Y M C A booster meeting in Waterloo update
City in brief notes list of residents traveling to Chicago Des Moines and Adams Minn plus local visits. Mentions pneumonia at 1010 Randolph street and a marriage license issued for Walter Harper and Virginia Long. Y M C A booster meeting held at East High School with talks on benefits of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Shaffer
Des Moines
L. A. Webb
Webster City
Waterloo
R. M. Dewey
Randolph Street
H. N. Wallace
Montour
Cedar Falls
D. W. Barr
Des “Ioines
East High School
J. R. Macartney
J. Bintz
Meeting coverage and war work fund campaign notes
A brief item notes the meeting discussion on membership and the war work fund campaigns. Dr. S and F P Heyerly, dentist at 301 West Fourth Street, is listed with contact information.
Sidewalk Spitters Get Stronger Reminders
In Chicago on November 1 a man spat on a sidewalk. A health inspector named Jacob Hagopian used a backMounted disinfectant device to spray the spot and handed the offender a card stating the health department is serious about curbing disease through expectoration. The crowd cheered as the crusader moved on to deter other spitters.
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Chicago
Health Department
Jacob Hagopian
Night School Plans Announced by West Schools Chief
Superintendent A. T. Hukill says night school plans will be formed this Friday at 7 30 p m. Interested persons are asked to meet him at the stated date and time to discuss enrollment and program details.
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A. T. Hukill
The
West Schools
Mr. Hukill
De Groote Hinders and De Groote Tie the Knot in Parkersburg
Emily Hinders and Jack De Groote of Parkersburg were married yesterday afternoon by Justice of the Peace F. F. Knapp in his office. The couple will reside in Parkersburg.
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DE Groote-Hinders
Mies
Emily Hinders
Jack de Groote
Parkersburg
F. F. Knapp
Gadorna Retreat on Whole Front Reported
Allied dispatches describe Italian forces withdrawing along the front to establish a new defensive line in the mountains southeast of St. Vitu-al-Tag-Hiwnenty. Bold notes warn mobilized troops that desertion will be punished as winter approaches.
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St. Vitu-al-Tag
Defensa
Lnfans
Cadorna
Loresaw
Jondon
Tagliamento
Daily Mail
Italy
Pinzano
Linia
Tagliamonto
Tobacco gift drive for soldiers in France
The Fond Today notes a Christmas tobacco package drive for American soldiers in France. Shipments may arrive after November 15, but donors are urged to send funds now through the Courier office to ensure delivery. Each package includes a tobacco supply, a Christmas card, and a sender’s name and address for acknowledgment.
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Tamain Io
France
Ceourier
Our Boys In France Tobacco Fund Appeal Fragment
A damaged notice promotes the Our Boys In France Tobacco Fund for American troops. It describes each dollar supplying a tobacco package valued at 45 cents and containing a postcard for the soldier to send thanks, with a name and address blank to fill.
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Boys In
France
Peace Motion UP in British Commons
In the British House of Commons members discussed a peace motion tabled by Hnattnge n. Lees-Smith, co founder of Rustin college, Oxford. The motion backed by pacifist groups urged that with guarantees on Belgium independence and territory evacuation, no obstacle should block preliminaries to peace talks and a fair solution for Alsace Lorraine, plus strong international enforcement against future wars. Foreign Secretary A. J. Balfour expected to respond.
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London
Navy
House of Commons
Hnattngen
Lees-Smith
Rustin College
Oxford
Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
A. J. Balfour
British Casualties Reported for Week Ending Today
London reports total British casualties for the week ending today at 21 894 officers and men. Killed or died of wounds: officers 241, men 4 976. Wounded or missing: officers 823, men 16 861.
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London
Red Cross Aids Homeless Italians In Italy
Rome reports deputy Red Cross commissioner Carl Taylor arranging relief for Italians made homeless by the Austro German drive in northern Italy. Also notes open house at Linden station Waterloo public library now at 1937 Lafayette street from 7 to 9 p.m., and a Lincolnshire estate sale where an oak tree sold for $630 with fifty trees averaging $214.
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Rome
Carl Taylor
Red Gross
Italy
Bration Oten
Linden
Waterloo Public Library
Lafayette Street
Tendan
Lincolnshire Eesterday
War Souvenirs Mail Risks and War Bond News
London reports warn of penalties for mailing war souvenirs including explosives. An army officer’s wife was fined for sending a live grenade. Meanwhile British public support for the latest war bonds reached 150 million in the first week, with Canadian efforts to stabilize prices and ship fresh fish and haddock noted. European rail safety and Japan’s coal production are also mentioned.
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London
Nova Scotia
Ontario
From France to the U S Railroads and Butter Seeing Hard Times
A letter from a soldier in France describes rough weather delaying work, the rough cost of goods, and the modest comforts provided by the government. He notes the land’s chalky soil, gravel roads, and scarce corn while praising local dairy products and expressing mixed feelings about army life.
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Patrbank
Karl Scheck
France
J. A. Schack
Griven
England
Tam
States
United States
Towa
Tiene
Barle
Co B Waterloo Leads in Liberty Bond Purchases
Co B Waterloo tops the regiment in total Liberty Loan bonds with Capt. George J. Wellein of Waterloo leading the unit. The report lists each company and the bonds subscribed, detailing the strength of the regiment at Camp Cody in Deming, New Mexico and the contributions of Iowa infantry units toward the second liberty loan.
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Iowa Flist Infantry
One Hundred and Thirty-third Infantry
Camp Cody
Deming
Villa Bandits Loot Train Kill 60 Guards
Villa followers dynamited a northbound passenger train on the Mexican Central railroad at Armerdartz station fifty miles south of Chihuahua. Sixty federal guards were killed, passengers wounded, and 110 bars of silver bullion from an American mining camp were stolen. Passengers were robbed and several executed, according to Americans arriving here from Chihuahua City.
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Juarez, Mex
France Focus Beats and Building Duties in YMCA Work
Vincent J Rechtferliz, Morris Plan bank manager, received a letter from Lee Shillinglaw, ex Waterloo attorney now in YMCA work in France. Shillinglaw notes he is in charge of YMCA buildings in France and recounts a Versailles conference with leaders in service, praising vision and effort. Sweden recognized canal value.
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Vincent J. Rechtferliz
Morris Plan Bank
Lee Shillinglaw
Waterloo
YM. C. A
France
Mr. Shillinglaw
Versailles
Pork and beans discolor public in England discovery
London on November 6 reports pork and beans newly discovered by the British public. The tasty combination was popularized by Jack London’s American southwest stories and picked up by the Canadian Pacific railway. The piece questions Boston’s reaction.
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London
Jack London
American Southwest
Canadian Pacific Railway
Boston
Berlin Proposes Striking Venice Over War Industry
Amsterdam reports Berlin news agency urges public support for attack on Venice in response to Austro German advance toward the city. Venice is described as having become a center of war industries and a target in the campaign.
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Amsterdam
Venice
Berlin
Breadless meal rules in Britain campaign reveal diet cuts
London reports a new food economy drive detailing daily breadless meals. The program bans bread at midday, limits two meals to one item, removes butter when jam is used, and introduces weaker tea with a weekly potato day when bread is avoided.
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London
Dr Cole Granted Six Months Leave to Aid War Effort
Rev Frank Cole D D former pastor of First M G church Waterloo now at Davenport receives six months leave from his congregation to work in the M M G among soldiers in France. The United States government uses nearly 2 000 000 tac and ascent electric lamps annually.
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DR. Cole
Fraxor
Frank Cole
D. D
First M. G. Church
Waterloo
2 Methodist Church
Davenport
France
United States
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Frentlin Street
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Duluth
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