General Carranza bars ships from Vera Cruz port
Provisional President Carranza orders Vera Cruz port closed and Mexican ships barred from entering the port. The action could incur penalties for foreign vessels touching Vera Cruz, while U S officials note no unfriendly intent. Paul Fuller arrives in Mexico City to discuss occupancy and election issues. Funston denies requesting troops as trains resume service after temporary halt.
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Washington
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Funston
State Department
Huerta
Paul Fuller
Wilson
Mexico City
Villa
Wotherspoon
Army Staff
City Council Protests on Assessments
The street and alley committee heard protests on city assessments at city hall Monday afternoon. Few protests were granted. reductions allowed only where assessments exceeded the law. An adjourned council session was set for this evening to address planned improvements for the year.
Monster Tomato Grower Fends Off Festive Plans in Black Hawk
Andrew Johnson of 1727 Washington street steps forward to claim honors as Black Hawk county champion tomato grower. A 3% pound, 2 inch circumference monster tomato from Johnson's own garden is displayed at Pinkerton’s on Fourth street attracting wide interest. Grocers sign a union deal to close stores at 6 PM on weekdays except Saturdays when 9:30 PM remains, with holiday eves extending to 9:30 PM.
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Andrew Johnson
Washington Street
Black Hawk County
Ivocur Grocers
Grocery Clerks’ Union
Carte
Brewer Held to Grand Jury on Forgery Charge
Harry Brewer waived preliminary hearing at arraignment before Justice F. F. Knapp on forgery charges and was held to the grand jury after failing to post bonds, being jailed. Carl Rosenburg, accused of obtaining money under false pretenses, reimbursed victims and had the case dismissed. Waterloo youths heading to Cedar Falls to register at the opening of the State Teachers College included Florence Sage Agnes Horn Marian Cooley Howell sisters Paul Northrup and Erwin Sage.
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Harry Brewer
F. F. Knapp
Carl Rosenburg
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
State Teachers’ College
Florence Sage
Agnes Horn
Marian Cooley
Howell
Paul Northrup
Erwin Sage
Bryant Asphalt Crew Starts Fourth Street Paving
Workmen of the Bryant Asphalt company began laying the first asphalt binder on Fourth street east this morning. Concreting is nearly finished and the project is advancing rapidly with an estimated completion within ten days.
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Bryant Asphalt Company
Fourth Street
Citrolax advertised as ideal laxative drink in Green Bay ad
M. J. Perkins of Green Bay Wisconsin proclaims Citrolax the ideal laxative drink after trying pills oils and salts. The ad touts Citrolax for sick headache stomach sluggish liver and congested bowels and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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M. J. Perkins
Green Bay
Wis
Directum I Sets New World Records at Grand Circuit
Syracuse N Y Sept 1 Directum I chestnut stallion owned by James Buller of New York and driven by Robert Snedeker set two world records and tied the 2 00 pace mark in the free for all at Grand Circuit races. He won two heats in 2 00 and 2 090 with Frank Bogash second in each heat, Star Pointer’s 1897 record fell, Marta Bellini outpaced Star Winter in a three heat event, amateur two year old colt Ernest I White won Eudora Speir, Lei la Patchen won the 2 13 pace, five heats, Syracuse conditions limited races.
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Syracuse
James Buller
New York
Robert Snedeker
William
Grand Rapids
Frank Bogash
Bogash
Directum I
Star Pointer
Springfield
Star Winter
Lon McDonald
Marta
Bellini
Ernest I. White
Eudora Speir
Lee Axworthy
Atake
Leila Patchen
Priest-to-be Leo Mullaney Visits Parents in Milwaukee
Leo Mullaney, a Jesuit student at a St. Louis college for five years, returned home to Milwaukee last evening after a Sunday visit with his parents, Mr and Mrs N Mullaney of 1203 Hammond Avenue. He has three more years of study before ordination and plans to teach in geometry college for three years, followed by three years of theology in St. Louis. After that he intends to enter the missionary field.
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Leo Mullaney
St. Louis
N. Mullaney
Hammond Avenue
Mullaney
Geome College
More Suits Filed Involving Mamie Bagenstos Divorce
Mamie BH Bagenstos sues Clifford J Bagenstos for divorce alleging cruelty and non support The defendant resides in Jesup The pair wed at Wankon Ia on November 24 1909 and separated last June Also Farmers Cooperative Co of Van Horne sues Shipper Burke Co for 220 on account Michael Fiorlito of Toledo and Jane S Smith for 1425 on account claim due for services or goods.
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Mamie BH. Bagenstos
Clifford J. Bagenstos
Jesup
Wankon
Farmers’ Co-operative Co
van Horne
Shipper, Burke & Co
Michael Fiorlito
Toledo
Janes G. L. Smith
Matter of Lien Foreclosure in Cedar Falls Case
W R Walker and Company sue Malvine M H Ralston for 162 97 to foreclose a mechanic lien on Sartori Hospital materials used at Cedar Falls detailing the action and amount in dispute.
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Sartori
Cedar Falls
W. R. Walker & Co
Mvaline M.H. Ralston
Pianist Hoenty Belthing Found Guilty in Police Court
A pianist named Hoenty Belthing was arraigned in police court this morning on charges of kicking a Mexican boy. Judge J. B. Knapp assessed a $20 fine after testimony that the boy collided with Belthing’s coaster wagon, causing the boy to fall and suffer a blow to the left eye.
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Hoenty Belthing
J. B. Knapp
Closing of August rocking ener rally at AM church
The August rocking energy rally at the African Methodist church ends this evening with a large supper in the dining room. The event will feature social pastimes and a program, with proceeds aiding church support. Names listed include Rosene I. Sisson Waterloo Bertha BE. Thomas Waterloo Elbert M. Greene Waterloo and Eleanor G. Dero Waterloo.
Telephone Girl Stays Calm Amid French Bombardments
Paris reports Jain near Longwy subjected to two German bombardments. The second fire claimed many lives. A young telephone operator remained at her post, relaying updates to Verdan every fifteen minutes while shells shattered the office. Her final message warned of a bomb striking the Verdon exchange.
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Paris
Jain
Longwy
Brain
Verdan
Verdon
Dizzy Head Flattering Tears Finating Specks Kidney Trouble
An old advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It claims headaches backaches fatigue will vanish, sleep improve and strength return with use. Sold by druggists everywhere and promotes unrelated coal sale at Blim's.
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A. Johnson
Monster Tomato
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Schaeffer
Hrrand
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Duluth
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Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Waterloo, Iowa
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