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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1917

Page

14

Tageblatt denies von Bernstorff knew Bolo Pasha

Amsterdam reports Count von Bernstorff former German ambassador to the United States did not know Bolo Pasha. The Tageblatt cites a competent source saying Bernstorff had no U.S. sources and that his banker intermediary did not mention Bolo Pasha. The piece questions Lansing telegram credibility and mentions forgery claims. It also notes Bolo Pasha’s alleged $1.8 million payment from Bernstorff to aid the plot.

Amsterdam von Bernstorff United States Bolo Pasha France Tageblatt Bolo Holo Pasha Lansing von Jagow Bernstorff Washington Lansingn Paris Journal Fagow Berne Jagow

Socialist Reveals Peace Maneuvers in Germany

Copenhagen October 19 The German government shuns definite peace terms according to Herr Hoch a Socialist Reichstag member He said Dr Bethmann Hollweg told Socialist deputies before retirement that as chancellor he could not commit himself and would pull out in peace talks whatever benefited Germany The deputy cited this as evidence of an ambiguous approach and indefinite peace declarations by Berlin

Copenhagen Herr Hoch Reichstag Bethmann-Hollweg Germany

No More Nickel Smokes Decree Tobacco Dealers

Waterloans may stock up as cigars rise to 6 cents starting Monday under the war revenue act. Dealers report cigar prices will increase while nickel pieces fade from use. Smoking tobacco price changes remain unclear, though some varieties already show higher unit costs from smaller packaging.

Waterloo

Brother and Sister Meet by Accident After Years

Shenandoah Iowa October 19 Mrs Joe Manchester of Los Angeles and Charles Nelson of Randolph Nebraska met by chance at a farm house while both guiding their automobile parties. They were sister and brother who had not seen each other in 12 years. Miss Mary Nelson left Shenandoah as a young woman to work in Los Angeles and married Joe Manchester on September 20.

Shenandoah Joe Manchester Los Angeles Charles Nelson Randolph Neb Nebraska Mannchester Mary Nelson Iowa Bradferd Regulator Co Lamar Building Atlanta

Foodstuffs Prices Soaring in Britain and Australia

Ottawa report notes beef and mutton in England top pre war prices by 18 pence per pound while pork and bacon double their pre war level Milk up 78 percent since July 1914 and overall cost for working class families up about 20 percent, with adjustments for rotation. Thirty Australian towns show food prices 26 percent higher than 1914 July.

Ottawa Ont England Saya Government Labor Australia

Shortage of Teachers is Caused by the War

Chicago reports that war has drawn many teachers from the profession. Dr. M. L. Prentiss, head immigration inspector and chief of the local division, says 35 percent of the nation's teachers have enlisted or been drafted since July 1. He appeals to employment agencies nationwide for educators as rural schools struggle to fill posts.

Chicago M. L. Prentiss Government Bureau of Employment

Steers Die of Hemorrhagic Septicemia in Iowa Amid Outbreak

At W L Harbaugh place near Jefferson Iowa twelve steers from Omaha died within hours after sickness began in pasture. State veterinarian vaccination curbed the disease though losses totaled $1155.60 for the twelve head. Harbaugh paid $96.30 per steer. Surrounding farmers vaccinate their herds against the cattle disease similar to hog cholera.

Jefferson, Ta Harbaugh Omaha

Generous Contributions to British Red Cross Reported

London reports over 670000 pounds donated to the British Red Cross on our day. Eight thousand women canvassed theatres, hotels, and stores while King George doubled his usual gift to 10000 pounds. The royal family also gave generously and Egypt contributed 118000 pounds.

London Red Cross George Egypt

Things Theatrical Here At Home At Waterloo And Majestic

Waterloo Theatre presents A Little Girl in a Big City a praised country to city tale rich in moral lessons. Majestic Theatre features Long Tack Sam with magic contortion and song plus Veronica Blondell and Canton and Rooney. Palace screens Conscience a Fox drama starring Gladys Brockwell with a wedding plot and Dr Norton on screen.

Waterloo Waterloo Theatre Long Tack Sam Oriental The Majestic Ed Blondell Catherine Caine Blondell Mittchell Mitch Canton Rooney Rexo Pathe News Majestic Theatre William Fox Gladys Brockwell Palace Misa Brockwell Cecil Brooks Miss Brockwell Dr. Norton

Neurasthenia Cure Promised By Pink Pills Ad

A vintage health ad warns that worry drains energy and calls neurasthenia the great American disease. It urges readers to build blood health with Dr Williams Pink Pills, claims non alcoholic tone, and invites writing to Schenectady NY for nerves and diet booklets.

Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y Dr. Williams

The Amazons at Palace Theatre and The Call of the East at Plaza Theatre

The Palace Theatre presents Marguerite Clark in The Amazons a rainy farce from Sir Arthur W Pinero with Frances Marion adapting the screen version The film showcases Clark in rapid fire comedy with her usual charm The Plaza Theatre continues with Beulah Marie Dix The Call of the East starring Sessue Hayakawa noting its modern fashion influence and dramatic value at showings today and Saturday

Marguerite Clark Crystal Theatre Beulah Marie Dix Sessue Hayakawe Plaza Theatre

Carrie May Whited in Grundy Scene Caption

A fragment notes Miss Carrie May Whited of Grundy in a scene described as true Oriental splendor with mad costumes and gorgeous beauty, praising the picture for its visual impact as an eminent production per Plaza Timatre and McKinney Whited.

Plaza Timatre Mkinney Whited Miss Carrie May Whited Grundy

McKinney Couple Wed at First Methodist Church

Center In and Herfred McKinney Morrison were married at 3 p m yesterday by Dr Frank Willard Court in his study at First Methodist Episcopal church They will reside in Waterloo.

Center Herfred McKinney Morrison, Tr Frank Willard Court First Methodist Episcopal Church Waterloo

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von Gerngtorfe Berlin Socialist Parene W. A. Covell & Son West Fourth Street Britain Couse Cote Bunte Brothers Retoy Ned Langley Miss Brookswell Ruth Somers Ned Cecil Huth Ruth Heaven Scharferberg’s Lafayette Street Hamburg Scharfenberg’s Maestrc Sam Marvel and Company of Seven Morgmat Eer Sessue Hayakawa Call OF the East Fourth St rourTust Independent Meat Co Veal Commercial Street Crystal Amazons
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