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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1915

Page

3

Waterlooo Charity Operetta To Benefit Welfare Fund

Waterloo Social Welfare league plans a December charity entertainment titled The House That Jack Built. The musical extravaganza will feature about 100 local performers at the Waterloo theatre on December 11 and 12 with Mrs. H K Reynolds leading production efforts and assist from her niece.

Social Welfare League of Waterloo Jack H.K. Reynolds Des Moines H. B. Cropper P. J. Martin R.A. Folk Harry Shaw J.L. Buechele Waterloo Theatre

May Oust Naturalized Citizens From Council

London reports the privy council case hearing for Sir Edgar Speyer and Sir Tirn­est Cassel continues. Arguments focus on naturalization rights and 1870 law granting aliens full citizenship, while the court signals its rulings would govern and the crown could not disregard a court declaration.

London Edgar Speyer Tirnest’ Cassel Privy Council Edgar Sir Ernest anti-German League Frederick Smith Baron Reading

Woman's body found in deserted house identified

The elderly woman found in a west Des Moines area farm house was identified as Mrs. Anna McDonough of Oskaloosa who had been missing since October 25. A daughter identified the garments and jewelry. police seek her son John McDonough who left Oskaloosa with his mother October 28 in a car bound for New Houston. The woman reportedly carried a substantial amount of money. Licensed to wed Arthur A. Roeder and Lorna M. Roepe of Waterloo. Gust Hadyianakis and Vaneta Thayer of Waterloo also listed.

Buscatine Anna McDonough Oskaloosa John McDonough New Huston Arthur A. Roeder Waterloo Lorna M. Roepe Gust Hadyianakis Vaneta Thayer

City managers discuss budget making under plan at convention

Dayton officials report final sessions of the national convention of city managers with later talks to be held with the National Municipal League. William Dudley Foulke of Richmond, Indiana presided as discussions covered budget making and publicity work under the manager plan.

Dayton National Municipal League William Dudley Foulke Richmond Ind

Princeton Youth Condemned as Spy to Get Release

Kenneth W. Triest, once a Princeton student and son of New York contractor Wolfgang G. Triest, was detained in a British camp over alleged spying. New word from London says he will be released Friday and travel to America with his father on Saturday after representations by the American state department.

New York Wolfgang G. Triest London Mr.Triest Kenneth W. Triest Princeton Chatham America Young Triesi American State Department Mr. Triest

Active Season For the Lodges Event Highlights Cedar Falls Activities

Community notices detail Melehoir court and Tribe of Ben Ifur hosting a 6 pm dinner at K of P hall with visiting members from Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Masanily Charles City and nearby towns. A 1¢ class at Waterloo theatre features W N Steele. Etiquette and entertainment follow with a members only dance.

Melehoir Court Tribe of Ben Ifur Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Masanily Charles City P. Hall Waterloo Theatre W. N. Steele Crawfordsville Ind Mm K Cedar_review Lady Maccabees Waterloo Review Fern Genevieve Marshall Isabel Walls Ottis Follette Lucille Dillon Detroit Ella Mark Lee Cedar Review Degree of Honor Lodge Labor Temple Mark Miller Wisconsin Ella Wanamaker W. RR G. A. BR. Hall Temple Rebekah Lodge Black Hawn I. C. O. Ff Waterloo Lodge Order of Maose

Democrats Confer On New Jersey Situation

Washington November 17. President Wilson and New Jersey Democratic leaders held talks at the White House to smooth party prospects in New Jersey. Governor Fielder said he will not seek the United States Senate. Others at the conference included state chairman Grosscup and Thomas H. Bletch, the U S minister to Portugal on vacation.

Washington, D. C New Jersey White House Wilson Fielder Unite States Senate Grosscup Thomas H. Bletch United States Portugal

Cotton fire destroys thousand bales in River Slaring warehous

Providence R I reports one thousand bales of cotton stored by River Splaring Company burned early today. Loss estimated at 50000 dollars. Fire origin undetermined. Boston Miss notes boxing triumphs as Charley White stops Milburn Saylor in 90 seconds. Hotel Radisson Minneapolis opens fifty new moderate priced rooms.

Providence R. L River Splaring Company Boston Miss Charley White Chicago Milburn Saylor Indianapclis Saylor White Hotel Radisson Minneapolis

French Infantry Adopts Steel Gear in Front Line

The French Blue Devils earn their nickname from queer costumes as infantrymen at the front replace rifles and bayonets with steel helmets goggles anti gas masks revolvers and knives. The modern French soldier now presents a formidable, movie like image at the Carr man trenches.

Ping Wayman

Entente Troops May Be Asked To Quit Greek Soil

Saloniki November 17 reports three protests at Patras, Venizelist stronghold, and Gougarais home region. Rumors say Entente troops may be recalled from Greece as Constantine I and the government hold Balkan lines undefined. Alliied ships surge into Saloniki harbor amid tense politics as Venizelist deputies press electoral campaigns. war ministry rejects postponement.

Saloniki Patras Veniselos Gougarais Chamber of Deputies Constantine I Ithe Balkan Entente Alles Venizelos Ministry of War Rejanese Skouloudis

Mrs Barlow Dies At Home Of Son In Waterloo

Emma C. Barlow age 73 died about 7 this morning at her son 5 M Munzy s home 124 Dawson Street where she had been for weeks She was born Emma Morse in New Hampshire and lived much of her life there She had two marriages and leaves a daughter Isabelle Gathercole of Massachusetts and three sons B M and M E Muzzy of Waterloo and B M Muzzy of Pasadena Cal A funeral at the home Thursday at 10 am will be followed by shipment to Bradford N N for interment Gathercole and S M Muzzy will accompany the body Remarks note: damaged phrases omitted.

Emma C. Barlow M. Munzy Dawson Street Barlow New Hampshire Emma Morse J. FE. Muzzy B. M M. E. Muzzy Waterloo B. M. Muzzy Pasadena Cal Massachusetts Bradford N. N Gathercole S. M. Muzzy

Arms Strike Leader Held for Bribery

Hungarian labor leader Albert Hengel is charged with soliciting a $6,060 bribe to end the munitions strike by Hungarian machinists at the Theodore Kundt plant in Cleveland. He is to appear before Mayor Newton D. Baker to deny the charges.

Cleveland Albert Hengel Louis Leetl C¢Lly Theodor Kundts Newton D. Baker

Wed Divorcer Too Soon Refused Death Benefit

Madison Wis Nov 17 The Wisconsin supreme court rules a widow cannot claim death benefits when a man marries a divorced partner before the legally required six month period. Ruth Armstrong sought the Wausau Street Railway employee R R Armstrong’s death benefit after his accidental death.

Madison Wis Supreme Court R. R. Armstrong Wausau Street Railway Company Ruth Armstrong Armstrong Kansas Ruth Armsstrong

Wilson Wedding March Appears in Music Stores

Washington reports President Wilson's wedding march on music stands with a large yellow bell graphic and bold dedication to President Woodrow Wilson and Mrs. Norman Galt. The display carries the line to the summons of love the whole world sends to erecting.

Washington, D. C Wilson Mmsic Washington Woodrow Wilson Norman Galt Hlus

Bids Exceed Limit For Two Naval Dreadnoughts

Private shipyards fail to meet the 7.6 million dollar ceiling for hull and machinery on two superdreadnoughts. Navy bids from New York, Philadelphia and Mare Island were within the limit, while three private firms submitted higher offers for one ship each.

Washington, D. C Congress Navy New York Philadelphia Mare Island

Temperature highs and lows for past Nov 17 records

Yesterday's minimum was 26 and maximum 32. Historical figures list previous years 1911 to 1914 with varying extremes: 21/36 in 1912, 28/62 in 1913, 37/40 in 1914. The note, sourced from Buchanan Optical Co., compiles past readings for the date.

Buchanan Optical Ca

Postoffice Forces Strike Over Discharges in Fairmont

In Fairmont We Yn on November 17, about twenty five postal workers walked out protesting the dismissal of Warren Brand and other clerks. The mail handoff was hampered as a handwritten note warned the postmaster that clerks and carriers had their cards. Brand faced charges of opposing civil service exams. three others were fired days earlier.

Fairmont Manley

Golfers Banquet Next Wednesday at Prospect Club

The annual banquet of the Prospect Golf Club will be held Wednesday evening November 24 at 6 oclock. President Alfred W. Blain will preside as toastmaster and Fred McClain and Paul W. Smith, winner and runner up of the 1916 city championship, will receive trophies. Austin Burt, winner of the consolation flight, to be given the Caburn cup. James Byrnes, park commissioner, guest of honor. officers to be elected for the ensuing year. Indoor golf club opening plans to be announced.

Prospect Golf Club Eiital Russell-Lamson Alfred W. Btulian Tondimaster Beet Fom Chicago Chiawpian McCinin James Byrnes Pinna Thatindoor Golf Club

Commercial Club to Launch Daily Welcome Committees

The Commercial Club plans a new program starting December 1 to run daily reception duties for Elringers and newcomers. Secretary Chas Van Vieck will solicit volunteers to serve on short duty periods, ensuring newcomers are properly introduced and made to feel at home at the club.

Chas, van Vieck Tan

Labrador Missions Hampered by War Strain, Grenfell Reports

In a Yale letter, Dr. Wilfred Grenfell says Labrador medical missions face war-related setbacks as many young men enlist and fur markets collapse. He notes minimal new demand beyond supplies for spruce forest props and focuses on a winter hospital in North Labrador.

New Veaven Conn Labrador Wilfred T. Grenfell Yale Grenfell Norway Sweden

Atlas Powder Declares Extra Dividend and Regular Share

New York November 17 The Atlas Powder company issued an extra dividend of 3 1 2 percent on common stock in addition to the 1 1 2 percent regular quarterly dividend payable December 10. Hotel Radisson Minneapolis advertises higher value for the price in the Twin Cities.

New York Atlas Powder Company

Developments in Saloon Fight Prompt Hearing Action

Controversy over the arrest of P ilitiassen of Stout for intoxication heats up as hearings proceed. Saloon officer F Brees allegedly knocked Hattassen down. Hattassen found guilty of being drunk with a 377 fine and 290 appeal bond. Attorney W W Woolley notes the bond will be arraigned today. Witnesses argue Brees drank more than the prisoner, while Mussell brothers face charges of interfering with an officer in the Hot War incident.

Thie Nerest P. Ilitiassen Stout F. Brees Hattassen W. W. Woolley Provn Brees Joe Darrah William R. TL Mussell

French Call For 9 000 000 Bombs in Pittsburgh

Foreign agents in Pittsburgh seek 9 900 000 hand grenades and steel products for France and allies. Advertised shipments to China rise. suppliers wary as munitions pace heats. Agents include those aiming for Australia Belgium Congo and South Africa. Shells prepared for France reach loading stage.

Pittsburgh Stecmen France Australia Belgian Congo Union of South Africa China

City units chief fronts to curb short weights use

City Senlor of Weights and Measures Murphy joins with the police department to prevent short weights and other consumer cheating. An active campaign will be waged as all merchants and producers are engaged.

Murphy

Hyomel Promised Quick Relief for Head Colds and Catarrh

An advertisement touts Hyomel as a fast cure for head colds and catarrh. It claims inhaling its germicidal air opens passages, relieves stuffed noses, and ends snuffing, with a full refund if unsatisfied. Wangier Bros. Co. is noted as a seller, urging buyers to get the large size with the inhaler for best results.

Wangier Bros. Co

Future Custody Promised for Those Behind Warted Acts

A statement vows future custody for perpetrators of warted actions and indicates an effort will pursue punishment for the guilty parties. The text emphasizes accountability and legal measures to address the wrongdoing.

Get New Kidneys Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules Ad

Pain and stiffness in the back and dark urine warn of kidney trouble possibly Bright's Disease. An old remedy claims quick relief with Gold Medal Haarlem Haarlem Capsules sold with a money back guarantee at 25c 50c and 1.60.

Bright

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Sociaia Welfare League Administration Department of Justice Secret Service Blue Devils Prench Blue Devi Tbugue Weiners Idlogna Minced Hartong Commercial Club Powder Company Hotel Radisson Twin Cities Hank Ake Giese Jewelry Dept
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