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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1914

Page

20

Greek Soldiers Receive American and Greek Flags in Ceremonial Event

In Grout's hall a large audience of Greeks and Americans witnessed Rev. Slavas present an American flag to the Greek soldiers and Captain Morogiorgos accept the Greek flag. Speakers included Rev. John Bunyan Smith, Richard C. Bland, and Lt. Logan. Waterloo Military Band provided music.

Grout’s Hall Slavas Cedar Rapids Morogiorgos Don Romatos John Bunyan Smith Walnut Street Baptist Church Richard C. Bland Waterloo Evening Courier Lieut. Logan Knights Patriot Military Fraternity Chicago Ion Henry W. Grout Myers Leighton Waterloo Military Band

The Christiey at Palace Theatre Amoving Picture Romance

The Vitagraph hit The Christiey starring Viola Allen and Edith Storey plays at the Palace Theatre. John Storm and Glory Quayle lovers span Isle of Man to London with faith, charity, and a battle between love and duty in a bustling film romance praised for strong performances and emotional depth.

Vitagraph Christiey Hall Caine New York Chicago Viola Allen Glory Quayle Edith Storey Moving Picture Theatre John Storm Earle Williams Isle of Man John

Belgian Queen Still at Ostend While War Moves

London reports confirm the Belgian queen remains in Ostend despite earlier claims of reaching England. King Albert was last seen at St Nicholas near the Antwerp Ghent line, with Belgian troops moving westward as Ottoman forces advance.

London England Ostend Antwerp Albert St. Nicholas Ghent

Waterloo students at Cornell College total fifteen

A note from Cornell College highlights fifteen Waterloo youths enrolled this year. Edith Heas Evelyn Hess Ruth Glenn hyla Baloe Kathryn McIntosh Webster Slippy Maude Slippy Dorothy Wilson Anna Wilson Percy Hanna Humbert Cheever Craig Artbuckle Maude Michael Elmer Sherrill and Dean Curtis are listed among the Waterloans. Cornell reports a 30 percent rise in attendance this fall across departments.

Cornell College Theocal Waterloo Cornell Edith Heas Evelyn Hess Ruth Glenny Hylia Baloe Kathryn MclIntosh Wsther Slippy Maude Slippy Dorothy Wilson Anna Wilson Percy Hanna Humlbert Cheever Craig Artbuckle Maude Michael Elmer Sherrill Dean Curtis

Gey Triple Crime Suspect Seized in Algona

Oklahoma man D L Mc Curlew of Freedom is held by Sheriff Bruson in connection with the Great Bend Kansas triple murder of L L Morgan Clarence McGugin and Mayme McQuillan on Sept 9. He says he was in Great Bend then but is innocent.

Algona L. D. McCurlew Freedom Okla Bruson Great Bend Kan L. L. Morgan Clarence McGugin Mayme McQuillan McCurlew

Surprise Dollar Day in Waterloo Promises Bargains

The edition promotes next Wednesday's Dollar Day on October 14 with 20 pages of bargains for Waterloo merchants and the public. Readers are urged to read tonight and again tomorrow to note items, trade early, and save for months ahead. The issue notes a war sufferers offering to the Christian Herald and a church event with a Life of Christ feature.

Waterloo Christian Herald Dillen Christian Endeavor Moffman Christ Standard Hearters

University theologian preaches at Waterloo Brethren Church

Dr. J. L. Gillen of the University of Wisconsin, who attended last week’s Kokola conference at Millersburg, spent Sunday with his family in Waterloo. He delivered a very able sermon at the Brethren church yesterday morning, focusing on a theological theme.

First Brethren J. L. Gillen University of Wisconsin Millersburg Waterloo Brethren Church

Clark Sneaks at Distinct Club Meetings

Dr. Margaret Clark returned Saturday from Emmetsburg where she spoke at a district Woman's clubs meeting on baby health and child welfare. She also spoke at district gatherings in Mason City and Hampton with strong attendance and helpful reports from Waterloo and local clubs.

Margaret Clark Emmetsburg Woman's Clubs Mason City Hampton Doss Waterloo H. M. Reet Ruth Reed W. Tt. Bickley

Funeral services for Mrs Emma Cascheer

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Emma Cascheer were held this morning at the family home. The Rev De Witt Clinton of the Methodist church officiated, praising the departed life and offering comfort. The body was taken to Clarksville for interment.

Emma Cascheer de Witt Clinton Methodlet Hampton Clarksville

26 000 Belgians Now in Holland

The report states about 26 000 Belgian soldiers have crossed into the Netherlands from Belgium. Dutch authorities placed special camps at the disposal of the refugees and many are being moved to German frontier areas for internment or placement.

Holland Tholette Cgeriiny Machine Ging Koowseut Dbelland Aset

Fighting reports show limited battles on front line

War dispatches from Washington note comparatively little fighting today with heavy enemy bombardment at times. The message says several enemy trenches were retaken and that Allied holds remained firm north of Arras and near Hagsee and Hazchvowek.

Washington, D. E Pyeneheth Ayiremont Meuse Arras Hagsee

New Tire Truck Arrives in Olympia

The city council recently purchased a motor service fire truck from American LaFrance Fire Apparatus and it arrived in Olympia.

Oly City Council I la France Vancero Waler

Fire department upgrades with new machinery at Central station

A new engine and equipment are expected to arrive today with delivery at the Central fire station tomorrow. A representative from the department is due in town to oversee unloading and the machine will replace the horse drawn truck once firemen are trained. The old team will be disposed of but the machine remains for emergencies.

WL Clf Central Fire Station EL Slantial Dparatie Comypiing de Villake Waterloo Central Station Operreney Cason

Temperatures and Readings for October 12

Supplied by Buehman Optical the record shows a warm day with a high near 40 and a low around 67. The maximum and minimum values vary across the period with notes of a rising trend and a cooler night.

Buehman Optical Pope My

Community thanks for sympathy after loss of son and brother

Family members MEs. Ef. Turned and So Mus Minnie Con and Mrs. Datsy Ratcliffe and Mrs. Opal Downs thank friends and neighbors of the Tribe of Hen Mur for kindness and sympathy shown in the loss of their son and brother, and for the floral tributes.

Hen Mur Minnie Con Datsy Ratcliffe Opal Downs

Reorganization of Colorado Militia to Relieve Federal Troops

Washington reports Governor Ammons plans reorganization of the Calawann state militia to relieve federal troops on duty in the region. An infant child of Mr and Mrs Roy Peverill died yesterday and was buried at Fairview cemetery in Poyner s township.

Washington 2. C Calawann Sirika Ammons Informiatlor Wilson Roy Peverill Poyners Township Fairview Cemetery

Secretary Woods Dead by Own Action Across State

Springfield reports Secretary of State Pharry Woods, a Desmerine senatorial candidate, died by self-inflicted wound in his residence. The body was found by a neighbor. a revolver and shredded papers linked to the deed were discovered, with no clear motive apparent. Governor will arrange funeral services and official actions.

Springfield Pharry Wooly Desmerine Cohienee Board At Trade

Republican Day Planned in Tradneluh Town

Kepupiicans of the ety and coun try met to arrange a Republican Day on Thursday. Headquarters set at the Russell Lamson hotel with expectations of a record crowd.

Tradneluh Trooms New Russell-Lamson Hotel

Austrians Relieve Przemysl After Swift Advance

Amsterdam Telegram reports Vienna official: Austrian rapid advance relieves Przemysl Galiela. Austrians seize forts at all points, Russians flee toward the River San. Many captured at Sinlava and Lebayak as infantry routed.

London Amsterdam Vienna Przemasl Galiela San Deroas Sinlava Lebayak

Reichsbank reports higher specie and lower circulation

Berlin wireless bulletin from Sayville shows the Reichsbank weekly figures with specie notes rising by 544 million marks and circulation retreating by 202.4 million marks. Dispatches note German losses at Antwerp and air raids near Belfort as war news.

Berlin Sayville S. J Reichsbank

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