City Association Seeks 35 Million for Army Campaign
The national association calls for 35 million dollars to support the army with a Waterloo allotment of 8 thousand. Des Moines meeting to set campaign start with John T. Houser among attendees. Iowa's share set at 750 thousand. Waterloo’s based on four times last April’s allotment. Waterloo plans a swift three day drive by 100 businessmen to raise local funds, beginning next spring.
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United States
Waterloo
Des Moines
John T. Houser
Chicago
Iowa
Waterloo Association
Swedes Protest Entente Seizure of Coal Ships
Stockholm reports growing indignation over the detention of Swedish subjects by the United States France and Britain and the seizure of Swedish coal ships on the Rotterdam Gothenburg route. The Swedish press condemns the actions as a violation of neutral rights and notes editorial calls for restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
France
Great Britain
Rotterdam-Gothenburg
Social Demokraten
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Questions Answered By Patient Librarians
Library staff at the Cattle Congress information booth field hundreds of inquiries daily. Locals ask about relatives, travel times, programs, and library picks while crowds seek rest rooms and reading areas inside the shelter from the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Cattle Congress
Woman Pleads for Husband to Return After Arrest Warrant
Mrs. Bones Pulley asks police to drop the arrest warrant on her husband Bones Pulley. He allegedly struck her with a heavy object and fled before officers could serve the warrant. Wound healed and feelings cooled, she longs for him to return to Detroit to help support family.
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Bones
Mammy
Coal Pile Smolders Threaten Bryant Yard Fire
Spontaneous combustion in a coal storage pile at Bryant coal yards on Uilea street sparked a morning blaze at 6 am. Illinois Central yard fuel has also troubled crews, with many workers assigned to smoldering heap recovery and ventilation efforts.
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Bryant
Uilea Street
Illinois Central
Children Form Patriotic League in Chicago
Formation of the Children's Patriotic League of America was announced in Chicago on October 4. Lilian Bell is president with society women as directors. Advisory board includes Herbert C. Hoover, government food director. The group plans to enlist children in food conservation, especially waste material saving, and expects them to gather tin cans for salvaging metal.
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Chicago
Children’s Patriotic League of America
Lilian Bell
Herbert C. Hoover
Waterloo Hosts 75 Rail Officials For Transport Meet
Waterloo welcomes 75 commercial agents and rail officials from the Midwest for a traffic club gathering. W S Williams of the Milnois Central arrives this afternoon for the meeting, with W P Kenney of Great Northern as the banquet speaker at K of C hall tonight. The day includes city tours and a Rotary luncheon. Colonel G W French lauds Greater Iowa aims and urges loyalty to home institutions and government.
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Waterloo
Middle West
W. 5. Williams
Rotary Club
Russell- Lamson
Austin Burt
W. W. Marsh
Mr. Marsh
Grotter Town Association
G. W. French
T. C Norris
Manitoba Bay
Canada
United States
French
Greater Iowa Association
Commonwealth
Marsh
Howard H. Gross to Speak at Dairy Cattle Congress
Howard H. Gross president of the Universal Military Training League will address the Dairy Cattle Congress program tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the amphitheatre. He will discuss universal military training and its world war implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Cattle Congress
Howard H. Gross
Gross
Universal Military Training League
City in Brief Highlights From Waterloo Area News
Local items from Waterloo and surrounding areas note visitors and residents traveling to Chicago and Florida, marriages in Waterloo, and a deputy leaving for Jefferson Barracks. Also covered are a world series trip, Red Cross work, garden club displays, a new weekly newspaper,and notices from local companies about military service certificates.
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Chicago
Magnoat
Robert Seidler
William Zwyers
W. Bramen
W. B
John Eskenberry
Forest! Avenue
Red Cross
Bonds that rests upon one and all alike
The fragment suggests a theme of universal obligation or duty affecting everyone. no clear events, people, or organizations are identifiable to anchor a factual summary.
Argentine Trains Tied Up by Strike
Buenos Aires reports a government railroad employee joined the strike last night and the strike is now general with no trains operating nationwide. Temperature readings for Oct. 4 are listed, followed by an advertisement for dresses and coats by Maine Gould at 210 Lafayette Bldg.
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Buenos Aires
Republic
Maine
Gould
Lafayette
German money traced to Bolo Pasha plot in United States
The investigation shows Count von Bernstorff and ex ambassador to the United States, along with Mitro Schmidt and Adolph Tuverstel, moved funds totaling 1,633,100 dollars through a network of banks including Deutsches Bank and J. P. Morgan & Co. The money was layered through transfers to hide its origin, with portions reaching Paris and Parisian recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Halo Pasha
Jules J. Susserand
Kla
Tiolo Pasha
Parla
Lewis
Jusserand
Bolo Pasha
Lowle
Hornstein
Bernsterff
Bla Wyonnelul Agast
Wuge Schmidt
Lo Bolo Pasha
Deutsches Bank
National Park Bank
Cunranty Trust Company
J. T. Morgan & Co
Royal Bank of Canada
Adolph Pavenaledt
New York
Itla
Paveanstedt
Lews
Sehmidt
Deitsches Bank of
Gberlin
Elstocl
Bola Tasha
Pavorstetl
Bernstoney
Bola Pasha
Tle
Bernstorm
Washington
Snk
Naval Bank of Canada
J. P. Morgan & Co
Charlés Flumbert
le Journal
Paris
Bolo
Ney
Pickets clash with guards at Occoquan prison
Seven teen protesters from the Woman's Party, jailed for picketing the White House, were bruised in a late yesterday melee at the Occoquan workhouse when guards removed one member to hospital and others tried to rescue her. About 10 African American inmates joined the fray, sparking new charges against the workhouse conduct in what some described as a near race riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
White House
Reverend Joseph Fort Newton Returns After Lecture Tour
Joseph Fort Newton, once a Cedar Rapids railroad worker and now at City Temple in London, briefly visited P. 3. Martin and family today. He left soon after noon to return to England after several weeks lecturing across the United States on Europe's war conditions.
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J. Fort Newton
Joseph Fort Newton
Cedar Rapids
City Temple
London
Martin
Mr. Newton
England
United States
Europe
Final Warning to Draft Slackers
Washington DC October 4 A last warning to drafted men who failed to report to the colors offers a chance to escape punishment if they join now and explain previous failures. Willful evaders face desertion charges and a $50 reward for apprehension. leniency shown where intent is unclear. Police report a burglary quickly solved. A drunken arraignment ends with a fine paid and departure.
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Washington, D. C
Spebcier
War Department
Give Our Fighting Boys a Chance by Preparedness Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt argues the United States must immediately bolster military readiness. He warns of unpreparedness, urges permanent preparedness, and condemns wooden rifles while stressing rapid arming of infantry and artillery for a swift victory. He notes delays since 1914 and calls for decisive action now.
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Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Kansas City Star
Parmanent
NASA
National Guard
Ordnance Bureau
The
War Department
Germany
Tempee
Liberty Loan drive fuels big New York bonds rush
New York reports a rapid Liberty Loan subscription surge with unofficial tallies near 70 million in a single day and 135 million over the first three days. Chicago also shows heavy district activity with 12 million in a day, led by Burlington Rail and Roebuck. Grace Episcopal Church pledges 50 thousand, deferring remodels. A bond-seller quips about Uncle Sam guarding the funds as a saloon craps game yields five bonds.
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New York
Federal
Hetlinatea
Ig Lho
Bumll
Chicago
Federal Reserve District
Lhis City
Lurlington Railroad
Bears Roebuck & Co
Orurom
Grace Episcopal Church
Liberty
Grace Church
Graham Bank
Uncle Sam
William Roberts
Women's Committee
The
Liberty Loan
Roberts
Flying Squadron
Liberty Bonds
Leonard Hi-Oven Ranges Attract Local Housewives
Advertisements urge city housewives to visit W. J. Michels & Co. at 409 Fourth Street West to view Leonard Hi-Oven Ranges. Ranges heat with coal or wood, some models burn wood only, and claim to replace kitchen fires and provide ample warmth for entire house during autumn and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Michels & Co
Fourth Street
Leonard
Cotica
Range Demonstration by Factory Expert
Demonstration of the possibilities of the Leonard Hi-Oven Ranges by an expert direct from the factory is at the site. The event showcases features and performance to potential buyers.
Gasoline Theft Taints Big Tricks Wholesale Stores
A wholesale house representative went to the police to discuss prosecuting a former employee accused of theft. The claim states shortages in accounts and misappropriated gasoline sold at bolt prices, with proceeds unrecorded for two stores and restaurants and delivery tracks drained.
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Ward
Bolt Prics
Proronods
Degree of Honor No 21 Meeting Tonight
Mrs Philip Koester hosts the Degree of Honor number 21 meeting with refreshments to follow The Plymouth Congregational church sociable in the basement tomorrow evening includes a short program and refreshments Members of the church and Sunday school are invited Ancillas club plans a dancing and card party at Sacred Heart School auditorium next Wednesday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Koester
Plymouth Congregational Church
Ancillas Club
Sacred Heart
Traveling Man Shoots Self At Ottumwa Home
Ottumwa undertone reports Frederick Fiedler traveling representative for Cole Steva Manufacturing of Chicago fatally shot himself at his Ottumwa home shortly before midnight. He was 59, known in commercial circles across Iowa and Illinois after years of traveling sales. Police identify the man who collided withHoward Robinson Tuesday. railroad car efficiency rose in 1916 over 1913 with 192,000 more cars and average car capacity up from 38 to 41 tons.
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Ottumwa
Frederick Fiedler
Cole Steva Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Daceased
Iowa
Tlinois
Ed. Mahnke
Mr. Mahnke
Irve Thomas
Hingstey Avenue
Howard Robinson
Tr Ig
A. Adams
United States
Railway Age Gazette
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Rochester
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Adams Street
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Mr. Snyder
Quong Quack Duck
China
L. R. Swenson
Jefferson Barracks
Charles Horton Lindsey
Jenolo Gibson
Wahveriy
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Waterloo Garden Club
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Pike, Sing & Zimmerman
Waterloo Savintes Bank
Western Union
Ray L. Cary
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