Rumor Denied by Waterloo Commercial Club
Commercial club officials today branded a circulating report as false and absurd claiming Illinois Central railroad workers planned a boycott to push prices if a strike occurred. Secretary Charles Van Vleck condemned the tale as groundless, offering $100 for proof of any basis, and denying any liaison with railroad officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Charles van Vleck
Waterloo
Illinois Central Railroad
Illinois Central
Ilinois Central
Public clarification combats rumor circulating
A cautious statement aims to dispel rumors about a matter, asserting the public will recognize its true light. It emphasizes the message is issued to enlighten those who heard the chatter and wondered about its existence.
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Methous
Objections filed against new junk yards at Water and Eleventh
Property owners near Water and Eleventh streets petition the city clerk to block a permit for Joseph Fishman and J H Siegel to operate junk yards. Twenty nine signers object that licensing harms property enjoyment and local health, noting a existing yard in the area.
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Water and
Eleventh Streets
Joseph Fishman
J. H. Siegel
Spanish War Veterans Return From Convention
A Spanish War Veterans unit reports returning last night from the national encampment in Chicago. Attendance was trimmed by railroad strike fears. Captain Chisholm, head of the Government Printing Office, was elected commander in chief. The convention featured many Civil War veterans aiding the flag in the Spanish-American war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
J. F. Boeller
Fred Willier
Chicago
Cleveland
Chisholm
Government Printing Office
Mr. Gurr
Work of visiting nurse at Social Welfare league meeting
At the regular monthly meeting of the Social Welfare league yesterday afternoon, reports were made by officers to the board. Miss Laura Wilhelmson visiting nurse reported 30 cases carried over, 29 new cases for her attention, totaling 59. Home calls numbered 140. Six operations were arranged. Seventeen infants were under care.
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Social Welfare League
Laura Wilhelmson
Finances of City Are in Good Shape
City Auditor DeGon reports two funds overdrawn Aug 21 but overall finances look solid. East and west sanitary funds depleted by a $4,850 motor street flusher purchase. general fund shows a good balance as most funds remain healthy. The note also mentions a theft incident where money was returned to Mrs. F W Manske after a brief absence.
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DeGon
Pinanth
Nestlé
First Evangelical Church Holds Second Quarterly Conference
The second quarterly conference begins today at 7 45 p m with the preaching service then the meeting. Saturday at 230 p m a German service will be held. Sunday morning worship includes communion and the conference closes Sunday evening with Rev W C Lang presiding elder of the Waterloo district in charge.
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First Evangelical Church
W. C. Lang
Waterloo
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Irving Street
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East San
West San St
Mrs
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Stella Farrell
Sternberg’s Cloak and Suit Shop
East Fourth Street
Babica
Nestle’s Food Company
Woolworth Bldg
New York
Darl
Dover Electric Irons
Nitehen
Carrett
Java
Rouge Physicians’ & Surgeons
Vantine
Sterno
Hatun, Crane & Pike
Paris
Vietrola
Miss Grace Mekean
Whittier School
Palace Clothiers
Anthermtic
Gabardine, Poplin
Iowa
Chase Bros
H. P. Nelson
Evans
Wellington
Kingsbury
Vicnity
SALE
Stroebel Music House
East Fifth Street
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