Brittanic sinks after mine in Aegean Sea
London reports the White Star Liner Brittanic, a 47506 ton hospital ship, struck a mine and sank with about 60 lives lost. About 1106 aboard, 28 rescued. full details to follow. Also reports Alice, a French steamer of 5222 tons, was sunk by a German submarine off Bowen on Nov 20.
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London
Cos- Itar
Brittanic
Aegean Sea
Liverpool
Hive Star Line
Issenger
Rom Bowen
Loyds Shipping Agency
Westward Exodus For Winter Starts
The annual Waterloo exodus to California has begun with 1 ticket sold for Los Angeles and 18 reservations for next week on the Chicago Great Western railroad. General rush expected mid December, weather this month hastening early migration. Notables leaving include Mr. and Mrs. Hadley, Horton, Edwards, Shoals and daughter, Fegles and others. a special car was arranged locally, with two more from Oelwein and Minneapolis.
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J. H. Hadley
M. Horton
E. Edwards
F. G. Shoals
William Fegles
John Brewster
Taud Lamb
G. FE. Gould
Crosby
Fav
West High Stars Out of Game in Thanksgiving Clash
West High reports three key players, Pick Thomas, Clyde Miller, and Reuben Miller, sidelined with injuries likely to keep them from the big Thanksgiving game against their rivals across the river. Thomas twisted an ankle. Miller back injury and Miller knee injury from Cedar Falls last Saturday leave coach Joach Whittle with new plays and healthier substitutes.
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West High School
Haad Gien Whittle
Thomas
Tiyvde Miller
Reuben Miller
Joach Whittle
Clyde Miller
Rube
Cedar Falls
Whittle
Hay
West High
Funeral announced for Mrs H D Gould in Waterloo
Mrs H D Gould a longtime Waterloo resident died at Presbyterian hospital at 2 p m yesterday after illness since Wednesday Funeral services will be at Calvary Evangelical church Thursday at 2 30 p m Rev Q O M Yagey officiating interment in Fairview cemetery The body remains at Hileman Ginds mortuary for viewing Also note the death in Arkansas of Mrs W A McIntosh sister of Mrs Becker and Mrs Platt her funeral to be announced later and body to be brought to Cedar Falls for burial.
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H. D. Gould
Black Hawk County
Cedar Falls
Presbyterian Hospital
Mary Joann Bunk
George Bunk
Henry D. Gould
Waterloo
Ankeny Street
Calvary Evangelical Church
QO. M. Yagey
Fairview Cemetery
Hileman & Ginds
W. A. McIntosh
Narrison
Ark
F. A. Becker
George Platt
McIntosh
Steel Emploes Get Wage Boost Across Steel Firms
New York City announces 10 percent wage increases for about 200000 United States Steel and affiliate company workers, effective December 15, with equitable raises for other departments. The move, tied to abnormal conditions, would add roughly 20 million to annual payroll, officials say. The payroll now likely sits near 190 to 200 million, up from 176.3 million in 1915, with average daily wages rising to a record.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Steel
Elbert H. Gary
Iron and Steel
Gary
Steel Corporation
California Vote Solid for Wilson in California Returns
San Francisco and Sacramento dispatches report California electoral results showing a solid vote for Wilson. Francis J. Heney led Democrats with 468,197 votes while J. F. Caristan topped Republicans with 62,390 votes in regional tallies. Four large counties remain to report with about half of California’s vote still pending, expected by week’s end.
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San Francisco
Cal
California
Wilson
Francis J. Heney
C.L. Tyler
J. F. Caristan
Sacramento
Orange
Humboldt
Mano
Butte
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
San Diego
Alameda
Tennis on Ice Plans Highlight Gotham Craze
New York reports Frederick B. Alexander, a Davis Cup veteran and famed lawn tennis player, plans tennis on ice with prominent players and a possible championship next year. The ice court will be painted black on the ice surface under lawn tennis rules.
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New York
Frederick B. Alexander
McDaniel Murder Trial Hears Damaging Testimony
In St Joseph Missouri two neighbors testified they heard screams from the McDaniel home on the night Mrs Harriet Moss McDaniel was slain. They fixed the time as earlier than McDaniel’s account and said the noises sounded human, not animal. The trial also heard details of a revolver duel and the suspect’s return home after a fake telephone call.
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St. Josep, Mo
Oscar D. McDaniel
Teddy
Harriet Moss McDaniel
McDaniel
C. F. Strop
Louis Gebbert
Altho
Miss Buell
Miss Berghoff
Annual inspection of Ascalon commandery No 25
The annual inspection of Ascalon commandery No 25 will be Thursday at 7 30 p m Eminent Sir J B Miller Ced ar Rapi will serve as inspecting officer Members are invited to appear in uniform After work on the temple order a banquet will be served.
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Ascalon Commandery
E. T
J. B. Miller
Cédar Rapi
Greek Steamer Forced to Ditch Cargo in Submarine Incident
The Greek steamer Erissos arrived at Marseilles reporting a submarine halted her voyage and seized 118 sacks of mail before forcing the vessel to cast her cargo overboard. The incident occurred near Marseilles on November 22.
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Marseilles
France
Erissos
Belgian King Protests Deportation of Belgians
Havre France November 22 King Albert of Belgium sent autograph letters to King Alfonso of Spain the Pope and President Wilson protesting deportations of Belgians by German authorities via Vinglere Steele A want ad in the Evening Courier and Reporter will get results
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Havre
France
Albert
Belgium
Alfonso
Spain
Pope Benedict
President Wilson
Vinglere Steele
Evening Courier
CITY IN BRIEF Talk Glasses for Christmas with Guchanan
City in brief items note Christmas glasses with Guchanan and various local social updates. Mrs A M Walker at Chautauquit park underwent an operation this morning. Mrs Mary Holt of Seattle visits her son A T Holt and leaves for home. Marjorie Eddy formerly Miss Marjorie Scales heads to Detroit to settle there. Mr and Mrs M G Nichols and daughter plan a winter in Los Angeles. A Tu Pox hosts the Beatus club. favours at 500. Donations to St Francis Hospital rummage sale are urged to Fisher building. Dr F W Porterfield travels to Sioux City for a banquet honoring W J Harding. Rose Knode and daughter return from Traer visit. Mrs Will Renantt and Mrs Will Rogers visit relatives. Hawthorne school to observe Thanksgiving Friday with a program. 10 cent admission. James Wallace and wife visiting relatives in Indiana and LaPorte City. Tin shop work offered by W A Covell & Son.
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Mary Holt
Seattle
Wash
A. TL Holt
Marjorie Eddy
Marjorie Scales
Detroit
Mich
M. G. Nichols
Los Angeles
Cal
A. Tu. Pox
Mullan Avenue East
Beatus Club
St. Francis Hospital
Fisher
T. C. Menges
F. W. Porterfield
Sioux City
W. J. Harding
Rotary Club
Rose Knode
W. JB. Corum, Jr
Chicago Students Battle Bandits in South Side Cafe
Walter Stevens, brother of E C Stevens, telegraphed his brother that he was in the Chicago cafe holdup where University of Chicago students aided by a café employee fought bandits. A shotgun blast wounded one robber's foot as dishes and chairs were used as improvised weapons. police pursued the robbers who fled in a taxi before vanishing into darkness.
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Walter Stevens
Homa Park Boulevard
South Side
Chicago
Saat
University of Chicago
Stevens
Infantile paralysis cases rise in Lohrville Iowa
Fort Dodge reports three new infantile paralysis cases among Lohrville public school children prompting school closure and rapid health measures. Statewide cases decline except Lohrville. health board says no epidemic danger. Also notes Commercial National Bank assets and a local marriage Licenses list with names and ages.
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Fort Dodge
Lohrville
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Health Department
Information filed against R. F. E. Dean over car numbers
An information has been filed against R. F. E. Dean charging him with violating the motor bus ordinance and traffic ordinance by operating an automobile with a number other than the state issued. Dean recently suffered a broken leg and other injuries when his taxicab was struck by an Illinois Central engine. The numbers on his car were found to belong to a different described automobile.
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R. FE
Dean
Oldest Member Tops Record in Commerce Campaign
The oldest Chamber of Commerce candidate, Uncle Willy Marquis, leads with three "thugs" in the club’s campaign after two days of energy. Herman C. Miller notes rising member interest as 30 total are sought, with daily records posted and mailings ongoing. A new follow up postal marks daily progress, while Miller plans to adapt tactics and encourage more women to join.
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Ruly’ Marais
Chamber of Commerce
Histori
Ong
Marquis
USA
Herman C. Miller
Millar J
Thina
Wily Marquis Haa
Tilly
Miller
Helelib
S S S. claims eczema cured by blood purifier
Atlanta resident Basil M. Lanneau reports complete eczema cure after taking S. S. S. and attributes relief to blood purification. A Chicago traveler also credits one bottle of S. S. S. for dramatic improvement, with the firm promoting its allherbal formula and medical advice.
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B. M. Lanneau
Eczema
Basil M. Lanneau
Confederate Avenue
Atlanta
Georgia
Lambeth
Chicago
Jacksonville
Florida
Bezerma
S. S
Medical Department
Medical
Swift Building
Swift Specific Company
Georgi
Unclear Concluding Note on Members’ Duty and Attention
Fragment suggests criticism that members are not occupied with genuine work and may have neglected their own concerns or focus. No clear names, dates, or places available to specify entities or locations.
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Cnaer
Dimecta to Be Thrown From Mother in Law's Home
In Dubuque Iowa on 22 Special Matt Clemens of Dyeraville after an attempt to affent a re convention with his wife who had sought shelter at her mother's home was bodily thrown from the home of Mrs Pauly his mother in law and lost aight.
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Dubuque
Nady
Matt Clemens
Dyeraville
Pauly
Unshot Window Fireings End in Arrest in Illinois
A man fired several shots through a window, injuring Mrs Pauly with at least two pellet hits. Clemans was later found in East Dubuque Illinois and arrested. Supplied by Buchanan Optical Co.
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Athens
Hellapoulos
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Grand Cental Palace
W. A. Covell & Kim
New York City
Gotham Craze
Mpdaniel
St. Joseph
John T. Parker
Albert O'Toole
Norman Pittman
J. 3. Beem
Illinois Central
Black Hawke
Ation, Aly
Black Hawk National Bank
Guchanan
M. CL. A. Bldg
A. M. Walker
Chautauquit Park
Mgr
James Wallace
N. Y
W. A. Covell & Son
Webster County
Commercial National Bank
Comptroller of Currency
Wen
Reubén Smith
Margaret Randfield
Wa|tertloo
W. H. Roe
Catherine Cota
Ludington
Chan O'Brink
Kate Derkite
Mason City
Tide Opatrouis
Fao Pontilog
W.A. Covell & Son
West Fourth Stirelt
Jefferson Street
Motiheiein-Law
Buchanan Optical Co
Carl Jensen
Wil Bo Hala
Hudson
Voorhies
Imto
Blessing Church
Palr
Anand
McCormiede
Graat Western
Deering
Hayes
Nelson
Bam
Sali
C. W. Bedford
Tripp & Gill
Ian
Towa
Ruth Law
Queen OF the Air
Miss Law
Liawhere Oil Company
North Iowa
Ruth
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