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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1916

Page

5

Maccabees leader to visit Waterloo Cedar No 37 event

Miss Bina M. West supreme commander of the Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees will be honor guest at the district convention in Waterloo Cedar No 37. Elia dark Lee deputy supreme commander arrives with two local officers and train crew. Lunch at Hotel Russell Lamson and public greetings follow.

Bina M. West Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees Port Kturon Mich Waterloo Cedar No Miss West City Elia Tdark Lee Des Moines Victoring Hunt May Dacey Harry Lewis Herry Fergeman Miss Hunt Iowa Warroo Das Moines Dubuque Manchester Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Charles City Waverly Dell+rela Cedar Falls Russell-Lamson K. of Pail Representaves Woman's Club Eastro Stars

Three Men Injured When Cable Snaps at Plant

Three workers Clyde Brankenship Nick Criss and Joseph Applehaus were struck by a snapped cable at the gas company's new plant at Vataratte and Utica streets. Criss suffered a fractured leg and contusions while Blankenship endured a badly wrenched back and other injuries. Applehaus had bruises but no serious harm. All were taken to Presbyterian hospital for treatment.

Vataratte Utica Clyde Brankenship Nick Criss Joseph Applehaus Cries Blankenship Applenaus

No Pipe Dream Talk for Col. Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt rejected speculative talk about a 1920 nomination saying no amount of visits or chatter will induce him to discuss pipe dreams. He stated clearly he will not discuss any potential run even as politicians and newspapers speculate on his political future.

Oister Ray George Sagzmoré Hill Theodore Roosevelt Franklin

Weather and Balkan Express accident near Berlin

The Balkan express running between Constanti nople and Berlin crashed in a Berlin suburb. Nineteen women were killed and many injured as passengers scattered at a rail crossing. A heavy jam formed as the westbound train did not stop for the halted carriages.

Berlin Constantiyple Imeken

Wentes Automobile Located in Minneapolis

Wente left Saturday night to Minneapolis in response to a telegraph that his automobile, missing from the street two weeks, had been located there. The marks on the car found by the police resemble those on the one from prior visits. A reward of 100 dollars was offered for the recovery of the automobile.

Wente Minneapolis Polica Auto-Mobile

Automobile Hit By C G W Train Near Waterloo

An auto driven by EBustia Gallinvaux was hit by a southbound Chicago Great Western train at Mulberry street crossing, injuring two women, Mrs. W. A. Delaney and Miss Magma Powers, who were taken home. Gallinvaux uninjured. bells and gates reportedly not functioning as the train slowed toward depot.

Ebustia Gallinvaux Waterloo Chicago Great Western Mulberry Street W. A. Delaney Thompson Avenue Magma Powers Gallin Vaux

Two Ordinances To Be Considered By City Council

Two ordinances to regulate rendering plants and extend the fire limits will be considered at tonight's regular meeting. The rendering plants ordinance proposes a $1000 annual license and sets operation rules. The fire limit extension covers east and west districts, prepared with City Attorney Burr A. Grown and Fire Chief A. Durham with council support. A poll tax exemption resolution for disabled persons will also be discussed, including a list of certified or known disabled individuals and exemptions for military and former volunteer fire department members.

Burr A. Grown A. A. Durham

Paterson Barbers Run Cooperatively as Strikes Sweep Shops

In Paterson New Jersey on November 13 patrons shaved themselves at barber shops, aided by safety razors and towels supplied by owners while journeymen boatmen strike left shops run by proprietors. August Herman displayed a sign offering safety razors and accessories as cooperative shop management spread across the city.

Paterson N. J August Herman Coutstrest Co-Operative Innes

Goethals Reaffirms Panama Canal Milestone Claim

Washington November 19 Maj Gen Goethals governor of the canal zone reaffirms in his annual war department report that earth movements to the canal will be overcome finally and for all time not withstanding calamity howlers and erroneous reports He critiques Professor Miller of Lehigh University and warns against profiteering claims tied to Panama Canal news.

Washington, D. C Panama Canal Goethals Canal Zone War Department Qew Gorrhals Pri Hie Benjamin Leros Miller Lehigh University United States Iethais

Mayor Weighs Potato Prices and Yard Sales

City officials study potato pricing amid a proposed removal of a $5 selling license for street vendors. Mayor Law notes little price impact from license abolition and cites 600 bushels per car in Waterloo. Cedar Rapids reports show potatoes sold at markets and on tracks. blockades on railroad sales remain.

W. BR. Law Waerloo Law

National Chrysanthemum Show Ends With Scale Up

Washington DC reports record crowds at the 25th annual Chrysanthemum Show by the Department of Agriculture. Nearly 20,600 visitors saw prize rooms at the government greenhouse on the Mall and many blooms given to hospitals. On Sunday 7,240 entered the exhibition with long lines at Wang and Miller Shoe Co.

Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture Afitejala Ivimmes Soir Piersana Caining

Tragic Deaths Reported in Waterloo and City Train Incident

The notice reports the death of Mrs. Alice Wairchild, a former Waterloo resident, in Edward Blair field. It also notes Patrchild, a WHS 2 carpenter, killed in the city by an Illinois Central train while going to work. A son stationed with the United States forces in Cruz, Mexico, is being sought after not hearing from him for months.

Edward Bairthila Los Aal Alice Fairchila Waterloo Patrchild Ilinola Central United States Cruz Mexico New York

Berlin Nevada 1816 Income Figures Show Increases

A fragment reports that individual incomes in Berlin Nevada rose in 1816, noting total personal incomes about 49,072 dollars and higher tax assessments for incomes over certain thresholds. The text indicates shifts in taxpayer counts and business activity, with fewer persons paying lower rates and more at higher brackets, alongside changes in fines and visitor-related filings.

Berlin Itis

Ames Ali VNI To Meet In State Call Meeting

Fragmented notice reports a meeting arrangement involving Ames Ali VNI and a state conference. It mentions a schedule tied to the Iowa game at Ar AY and implies a travel connection with Northwestern. Readers are urged to notify the passenger agent about travel and train changes.

Iowa Ito Paniber Alteimi Chicage Gyeni Waste Ero Miarswalitown Northwestern EP. Kretz Passanger Agett T. G Wo

Foodstuffs Held Up in Railroad Yards Investigation Begun

Government inquiry into alleged foodstuff hoarding in Chicago rail yards. Joseph Fleming reports that cabbage and potatoes were stored in several railcars for nearly a month. Officials say cars could not be moved until owners requested shipments. Produce dealers deny storing freight. Mayor Clyne plans to summon dealers to question causes of price rise.

Gorda Chicago Joseph B. Pleaming Auqtay Clyne Jattorney Fleming Raftrand

No Member Missed On Visitation Day

Grace Methodist Episcopal church committees organized an every member visitation day across communities despite a storm. Volunteers visited homes, shared fellowship, and planned future triennial visits. Rev. EJ. Lockwood praised the effort as a milestone in church fellowship and outreach. ARANT'S advertises goods at Marsh-Place Building.

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Alaska Chile EJ. Lockwood

Marriage of Walter H Wharler and Mira Anne Miller

Mr Walter H Wharler and Mira Anne KK Miller wed Sunday at 6 pm in the home of Dr AL J Lockwood They will reside at 803 Franklin Kent The report also mentions Mra Wheeler and Mr Wheeler in inconclusive text from Crésco and Cali or similar details.

E. F. Lockwood Fairview Walter H. Wharler Mira Anne KK. Miller AL J. Lockwood

Dublin Mayor Gallagher Discusses alleged exceptional state of dies

Dublin city editor of the Associated Press reports he interviewed Right Hon. James Gallagher, mayor of Dah No, in reference to statements claimed about a supposed distress and exceptional conditions. The interview touches on whether these remarks indicate broader issues in the city and governance.

Dublin Associated Press James Gallagher Ford Dah- No Nave Hoan

Aged Kingston Woman Endorses Vinetoa For Strength

A 69 year old Kingston resident with digestion issues and arteriosclerosis credits Vinetoa with renewed health. She reports improved strength, energy, and ability to work at home after taking the product and urges elderly and weak individuals to try it, detailing a doctor’s prior diagnosis and family recommendation.

Propia Kingston Vinci Rica A. H. Carson Sha Saya Waterloo Vinal Wangler Roo Orusrate Milter Aiso

Horsewoman Judge at Gotham's Show

New York May. A national moral show opens at Madison Square Garden with Lady Beck, famed horsewoman, among the jurors for the second time. She previously exhibited at Madison Square Garden shows and often rode her own horse in competitions.

New York Soos National Moral Madigan Equara Garden Jurgen Blatery Faimaue Aguines Lady Beck Madison Square Garden Uneck

Lord Mayor speaks on city welfare amid rebellion

The lord mayor claims the city is better off than last year despite the rebellion. He notes substantial new money entering for repairs and dependents, gains in trade and employment due to munition work, including shell production by Dublin and Ireland. Women workers, including Dahua women, earn good wages refining shells for cheaper output than England.

Cua Ile Nippresalon Lovin Sen Pas Kood Lia City Aix Dublin Ireland England

Bad tale of shipwreck claims haunt Calumet harbor

In Calumet Michigan on November 13 a man named Howerd Gauodry told of the wreck of the Cas talla oc Frontevas off Manitob aland in Lake Superior with 22 lives lost. Officials call the tale a pipe dream and question verification while those aboard remain unaccounted for.

Calumet, Mich Howerd Gauodry Castalla Ayia Warher Tuleo Riverine

Washington federation promotes servant recognition drive

Washington officials and the District of Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs launch a campaign to honor faithful servants with gold prizes for long service in single and multiple-family settings. Entries pour in as organizers highlight decades of dedicated domestic workers and a push for national programs inspired by local model efforts.

Washington, D. C District of Columbia Nationavida Hin Bean Foundar Utnfo Altie Polnta Servatte Plantinon Memhare Washington Federation Casapalga Narvice Federtion Jormficera

Fort Dodge Sioux City Rail Connections and Schedules

Fragmentary OCR lists rail routes and timetable data at Union Depot and Cedar Rapids connections. It references Fort Dodge Sioux City Dubuque Chicago and Saint Paul lines with multiple times, destinations, and departures, indicating a dense regional timetable.

Fort Dodge Sioux City Fort

Railway Timetables Update

Train schedule notices list departures from Por vee Duhunee and Chicago Dubuque to Chiragn with noted routes and times. Details appear fragmented but indicate directional timetables for regional lines and connections.

Chicago

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