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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1917

Page

4

Thief Steals Cash and Jewelry From Logan Avenue Home

While the A. W. Peterson family was away, burglars entered through a rear window and ransacked the Logan avenue residence. Valuable pieces including a gold lavaliere with pearl settings and an engraved watch were taken, with police noting a likely burglary window between 0:30 and 8:30 p.m. A family heirloom lavaliere and watch were among the missing items. Police have no leads as bloodhounds trailed the thieves.

A. W. Peterson Logan Avenue Lavaliere and Watch Miss Young

Crisis in Spain as King Holds Conference on Cabinet Crisis

Madrid reports King Alfonso held talks with political leaders about the cabinet crisis. A new government may take several days. observers expect no announcement before Tuesday as he seeks opinions from parties including Cambo and Azcarate. Maura urges army discipline. Behada backs any ministry king selects. Count Romanones calls for parliament reopening and coalition government. Dato declines to comment.

Madrid Alfonso Senor Cambo Senor Azcarate Maura Data

India Conspirators Given Prison Terms

In Chicago on October 29, Sludge Landis of the U S district court imposed prison terms and fines on four men convicted of conspiring to foment rebellion in India. Gustav H Jacobsson Albert Weberde and George Paul Boehm were sentenced to two years and fined 10000 each. Heramba Lal Gupta a Hindu was sentenced to 18 months and fined 200. Sentences followed denial of motions for a new trial. Also announced final plans for YMCA membership drive beginning November 1 with a banquet at 7:30 in the Y building.

Chicago Landis United States India Gustav H. Jacobssn Albert Wehbde George Paul Boehm Heramba Lal Gupta Hindoo

Municipal Court Talk Is Revived in Waterloo

Revival of discussion on creating a Waterloo municipal court to replace three justice and police courts. A city vote could establish a court with a $2500 yearly judge salary, a clerk, and a bailiff handling actions up to $1000. Des Moines and Mason City already use similar courts. Fred E Pettit notes probate work dominates his district court, unlikely to shrink with municipal court.

Waterloo Des Moines Mason City Fred Pettit

Official Returns Indicate Wets Won Election

Des Moines reports show a tight result from Iowa's October 15 vote on a constitutional prohibition amendment. Official and unofficial tallies from 16 counties and 13 counties indicate 215,252 against and 214,143 for the amendment, as the state executive council plans a canvass of the recount with Attorney General Havner advising on timing.

Des Moines Towa State Executive Council Havner Toder

Strategic thought on western front retreat and eastern fronts

The report outlines a predicted strategic retreat of German forces in the west aided by bad weather. It notes Italian front pressure with Austro German gains in Tolmino and possible Bainsizza loss. It also covers Russian resistance consolidation, potential Riga-area strengthening, and Mesopotamian British advances with French training progress.

Mailmaison Chemlin-des-Dames Laon Berlin Tolmino Bainsizza Italy Finnish Gulf Riga

State Teachers Rally Draws Cedar Falls Teachers

Over 200 Cedar Falls teachers will travel to Des Moines for the annual State Teachers Association meeting, with Cedar Falls High School and the State Teachers College adjusting schedules to accommodate attendees. The event features sectional and round table programs and broader participation from the community, including students and families.

Cedar Falls Des Moines State Teachers’ Association Lov State Teachers’ College

New Boy's Secretary Appointed at YMCA

Claude Ferguson, longtime assistant gymnasium director at the YMCA, was named today as temporary boys secretary to succeed Jesse Early. Early left Saturday night and has not disclosed future plans. J. T. Houser, general secretary, said a high class man would be secured for a permanent post soon.

Claude Ferguson Jesse Early Early J. T. Houser

Two More Certified For Local Board Service

Charles Emory Walker of 245 Center street and Leonard L Ramsey of 179 Duryea avenues were today certified for service to the local board by the district exemption board.

Charles Emory Walker Center Street Leonard L. Ramsey Duryea Avenues

Vinci Liver and Iron Tonic Endorsed in New Castle Ad

A New Castle Indiana reader asserts Vinci cured measles weakness loss of appetite and insomnia and restored strength enabling housework including washing. The testimonial cites Druggists Wangler Bros. Co and Miller Waterloo and claims Vinci best medicine for nervous run-down condition with nationwide availability.

New Castle Ind Vinci Alice Record South St New Cattle Wangler Bros. Co Miller Waterloo Fadery

Cedar Falls wedding and society notices mix of gatherings

The Cedar Falls society page reports the marriage of Miss Cornelia Josephine Graham and Dr. Les Anthony Harker at St Luke Episcopal Church with a formal ceremony and reception. It also notes Halloween parties at East High School, a J D club gathering, Women’s Relief Corps meetings, and other social events including teas, circles, and club entertainments with locals like Grace Kauittle and Mrs Balliat.

Graham Cornelia Josephine Graham Norris Malcom Graham Cedar Falls Les Anthony Harker Minneapoli St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Stewart Hincline Minneapolis Stev. J. F. Cole Waverly Joseph Cowan Conrad Kenry Bienke Georg Moxon, Jr Fron Lohen- Brin Will Vintin Daniel Hedges James Clark Cedar Rapids John E. Westlake Carlton McCarthy Dubuque Alice Starker Mary Josephine Cowan Waterloo Alice Newmann Black Hawk Hatel Mrs. Harker Iiss Grace Kauittle East High School Hallowe’en Kuittle Burr Lichty Mildred Cane Correy Shaw

One Week Evangelistic Series at First Brethren Church

The First Brethren church begins a special one week evangelistic series led by Rev. H. L. Goughnour to precede fall communion. Evening services run 7:30 to 8:30 with topics each day from What is it to Be Saved to The Stork the Turtledove and the Soul, followed by a pre communion sermon Sunday and the Lord's Supper at 7 p.m.

First Brethren First Brethren Church H. L. Goughnour Hell

Local church events and civic talks highlight Graves Memorial service

Graves Memorial B Services Sunday evening featured ALT Whittle addressing laymen duties and W R Law mayor speaking on citizenship. Other items note a Gleaners Boosters party with Halloween decor, Walnut Street Baptist plans a tea, Baraca Philathea banquet, and canned goods for Maywood Baptist home.

Conditoma

Parish Groups Plan Card Party and Campaign Effort

Today at 7 30 p m plans will be made to carry on a Win My Chum campaign at St Joseph s Women of St Joseph s parish. Tomorrow evening a card party will be hosted in the auditorium of Our Lady of Victory Academy. An advisory board meets tonight at 8 p m at the home of Charles W Brull. The Woman s Home Missionary Society holds a special meeting Tuesday afternoon to plan a bazaar and other events.

First Congregational Church W. W. Gist B. A. Chapman Cedar Falls National Army Kirk Oleson Cannp Dodge Sexton Holton H. C. Hansen Glenn Eidelman Kenney Brunswald Thomas W. Brown Harold Christiansen M. K. W. Helcher New York City Presbyterian Church Bailey Bros Main Gust Nyholst Frank Stevens Parkersburg Wm. Wv. Schultz P. A. Walters Grinnell G. W. Walters Earl Brown Algona Minneapolis Minnesota Clifford Bailey Frank H. Bailey Fairview J. W. Holland L. R. Crosby WC. Schultz Greenwood W. B James Plana St. Joseph's St. Toseph's Our Lady of Vicetory Academy Burton Avenue Baptist—Advisory Board Charles W. Brull Wirst Mtheran Woman's Home Missionary Society

Oriental Rugs Offered by Mooradian at Store

M Mooradian, the well known oriental rug man, returns with a large stack of fine pieces and special values. Call at the store this week or phone 295 for an appointment.

M. Mooradian

Jury Empaneled in R H Dean v Illinois Central Damages Case

In district court a jury was empaneled in Judge G W Dunham's division to hear damages in a case titled R H Dean against Illinois Central. A stipulation of settlement and din Milesul had been filed and another damage case entit led Richard Callahan against the W F N railway. Also notice of a Brunswick recital at Brunswick Ammon Music Co on Wednesday the 31st at 8 p m at 1602 Commercial.

G. W. Dunham R. BH. Dean Imness Central Richard Callahan FL & N. Railway Brunswick Brunswick-Amonn Music Co

Public music recital at Mann Music Co event

Public notice invites attendance at a music recital to be held at Mann Music Co Woedeeden 3ilst with a 6 pm start at 602 Commercial location, details printed as an advertisement.

Mann Music Co Woedeeden

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Donald Pettit Franklin Fourth Streets M. Gesser Bayard Street Ettit White Mr. Clark Gem Cafe Fifth Street Moil Willis Glockner Harry Long Bodwell Spain Baker Drina Mesopotamia Franca Lawn City NEW Boy Genesa Eiows of Society Tellers’ League Yy. W. CG. A Fine Arts Department Hotel Russall-Ssinson Lub Frank Shoemaker Q. V Club John Gilles Vesta Paul Fonds Jameson Aa. N. Gleason Women's Bollet Corps Memorial Hall Ida Alderman Clara Weber Iowa City Treloar McElhinney Lute McElhinney T. TR. McElhinney Claraca Treloar Methodist Treloar Iowa State Teachers’ College The Motor Supply Company C. Balliatt Walter Thummel Three Tink Circle Three Link Circle Commercial Street Chalume Army Navy Sam Gleaners Boosters Goldie Harold Myers Ploy Myans O. Myers Misa Nelda John Myers A. A. Bontrager Walnut Street Baptist—Circle No. 1 Ald Society J. Howrey Baptist Maywood Ill St. Paul's Epworth League Oriental Rugs Overland-Hanson CO Fourth and Franklin Streets Iowa
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