Bernstorff Denies Knowing Bolo Pasha in Washington
Amsterdam reports Count von Bernstorff, former German ambassador to the United States, did not know Bolo Pasha as a spy in France. Tageblatt says Bernstorff did not have U.S. sources, that Bolo Pasha’s name was not disclosed to him, and calls Lansing telegrams a forgery. The note cites an alleged Swiss accomplice and says Pasha received over $1,300,000 from Bernstorff to aid his pilot.
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Amsterdam
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Bolo Pasha
France
Tageblatt
Boto
Boto Pasha
Lansing
von Bernstorff
von Jagow
Bernstorfff
Washington
Bernstorff
Bolo
Tagelische Rundschau
Lansving
Boio
Paris Journal
Jagow
Ant Ug
Berne
New York
Switzerland
Germany
Bernsford
Socialist Reveals Peace Maneuvers
Copenhagen reports that Herr Hoch a Socialist member of the reichstag says Dr Bethmann Hollweg told Socialists the chancellor could not commit but would pull out in peace talks what could be gained for Germany. The deputy cites this as proof Germany’s ambiguous refusal to state definite terms.
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Copenhagen
Herr Hoch
Reichstag
Bethmann-Hollweg
Germany
No More Nickel Smokes Decree Tobacco Dealers
Smokers in Waterloo are advised to stock up as cigars rise to 6 cents and the five cent cigar disappears from sale starting Monday. The price hike follows the war revenue act affecting manufacturers and related businesses. Some tobaccos already cost more per smaller packages, though others keep prices.
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Waterloo
Brother and Sister Unbelt by Accident After Years
Shenandoah Iowa Oct 18 Mrs Joe Manchester of Los Angeles and Charles Nelson of Randolph Nebraska met by accident at a farm house while both touring. They had not seen each other in 12 years with Miss Mary Nelson now Mrs Manchester recognized as her brother. She had left Shenandoah 12 years ago to work in Los Angeles and was married Sept 20 in Los Angeles.
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Shenandoah
Joe Manchester
Los Angeles
Charles Nelson
Randolph
Neb
Nebraska
Manchester
Mary Nelson
Jon Manchester
Iowa
Food prices rise in England and Australia postwar
Ottawa reports in the government labor gazette that beef and mutton in England now exceed pre war prices by 18 pence per pound while bacon and ham are double their prewar level. Milk is up 78 percent since July 1914 and the cost of living for the working class has risen nearly 80 percent, after tax increases. Australian towns show 26 percent higher food prices than July 1914.
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Ottawa
Ont
England
Government Labor Gazette
Australia
Shortage of Teachers Is Caused by the War
Chicago October 19. War has drawn on the nation's teaching force to such an extent that schools are closing at an alarming rate. Dr M L Prentiss head immigration inspector and chief of the local division of the government bureau of employment has sent letters to branch employment agencies urging more educators. He estimates thirty four percent of the country's teachers have enlisted or been drafted since July 1, making it nearly impossible to staff rural schools.
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Chicago
M. L. Prentiss
Government Bureau of Employment
Steers Die Like Hogs Affected by Cholera at Iowa Farm
In Jefferson Iowa last week hemorrhagic septicemia killed 12 steers from the W L Harbaugh herd near town. The cattle had come from Omaha and fell ill shortly after arrival with 12 dying within hours. State veterinarian vaccination halted the disease and nearby farmers followed with herd vaccination. Harbaugh paid 96 30 for each steer.
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Jefferson
Harbaugh
Omaha
Generous contributions to British Red Cross
London reports more than 670000 pounds donated to the British Red Cross on our day. Some 3000 women canvassed theatres hotels and stores from daylight to dusk. King George doubled his usual subscription with a 10000 pound gift and the royal family matched generously. A surprise gift of 118000 pounds came from the people of Egypt.
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London
Red Cross
George
Egypt
Things Theatrical Here At Home At Waterloo Theatre
Waterloo Theatre presents A Little Girl in a Big City a country girl’s search for fame in the metropolis praised as a moral tale. Majestic Theatre headlines Long Tack Sam and a clever vaudeville bill with Blondell Mitch and others. Palace screens Conscience starring Gladys Brockwell as a woman haunted by past deeds before her wedding to Cecil Brooks.
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Waterloo
Theatre
Long Tack Sam
Versatile Oriental
The
Majestic
Ed Blondell
Catherine Caine
Blondell
Mitchell
Mitch
Clinton
Rooney
Rexo
Pathe News
Majestic Theatre
William Fox
Gladys Brockwell
Miss Brockwell
Cecil Brooks
Dr. Norton
Ned Langley
Ruth Somers
Ned
Geet
Ruth
Heaven
Palace Theatre
Neurasthenia and Dr Williams Pink Pills Ad
Advice on lifestyle and worry linked to neurasthenia highlighting Dr Williams Pink Pills as a nonalcoholic tonic. Describes pale appearance, blood building as a cure, and directs readers to write for booklets and consult a local druggist.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Dr. Williams
The Amazon and The Eastin The Palace Theatre
The page describes a dramatic wedding scene ending in Ned Langley’s suicide and Ruth Somers seeking forgiveness, followed by Marguerite Clark starring in The Amazons a farce at the Palace Theatre with Beulah Marie Dix’s Call of the East elements and Bessue Hayakawa at the Plaza.
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Marguerite Clark
Crystal Theatre
Arthur W. Pinero
Frances Marion
Paramount
Clark
Mindler
Beulah Marie Dix
Bessue Hayakawa
Plaza Sortie Tre
Plaza Theatre Presents Oriental Splendor in Costume Rich Film
The piece praises the film's visual beauty and lavish costumes lending it standout splendor. It notes BUCH quality and Oriental themes, suggesting the production's aesthetic would make it an eminent show even without plot.
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Plalza Theatre
Couple Married at Prat Methodist Episcopal Church
Center In and Herfred McKinney of Morrison Indiana were married at 3 p.m. yesterday by Dr. Frank Willard Court in his study at Prat Methodist Episcopal Church. They will reside in Waterloo.
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Center
Herfred McKinney
Morrison
de. Frank Willard Court
Prat Methodist Epiacopal Church
Waterloo
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