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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1919

Page

12

Miners Seek Radical Demands and Nationalization Plan

Washington dispatch reports miners meeting in Buffalo late this month will push for a 40 percent wage rise a six hour day and a five day week. They may also back nationalizing coal mines under a Plumb plan like for railroads and could suspend work to force a quick decision. Congress shows little support for nationalization amid coal shortages and potential winter hardship.

Washington News Bureau Waterloo Evening Courier Washington, D. C Anate Buffalo House of Congress Congress Nat Finich Jess Sealien Maine Great Britain

Dentist in Divorce Trial Sparks Upset Over Kiss Fear

In Des Moines a former Univerity Place dentist, J B Baumer, testifies in a divorce case that he would kiss a woman who avoids him if she turns her face away. Grace Baumer accuses him of friendliness with women patients and showing a picture of a former fiancée. Baumer counters with a cross petition alleging insane jealousy.

Des Moines J. B. Baumer Univerity Place Grace Baumer Dr. Baumer Cross Peison

Bulgarian Tells Police for Free Ride to Motor Car

Sioux City September 19 Bulgarian railroad laborer Steve Nick called police claiming a broken leg to secure a ride to a patrol car. He walked unaided at the station and was kept in safekeeping with no charges filed.

Sioux City Steve Nick

Seven Seized for Wholesale Thefts in Webster County

Seven men were arrested in Webster County on Wednesday by city and county authorities for wholesale robberies in Knierim and Otho and Fort Dodge. Williams confessed to multiple crimes and implicated six others, with further confessions detailing thefts of cars, stores, and depots from 1914 to 1939.

Fort Dodge Knterim Othe William Williams Clifford Williams George Dunscombe Charles Cartee Clarence Merkcle Glen Newsum Clarence Conlon Clark Jones Williams Frank Q. Peterson O. A .Bergren Roland Johnson Inville Thor Largen Port Dodge Otho Knierim W. S. Herntin jBnierins Whierim Wiliams Mericle Cartee Jones Cartes Merkle Peterson Bergren Dan Iscombe

Manchester American Legion plans membership drive

The Manchester American Legion posts hold a regular meeting in the armory to organize a member recruitment drive and winter program. Delegates report on the state convention and emphasis on dances and fund raising to aid fair improvements.

American Legion Manchester Armory Liter Moines A. S. Blair District Court BR. W. Thrill Fachester Minn Witl Frank J. Keiser Anam

Constitution Day Observed by Manchester Schools

Manchester Ta September 19 drizzle forced moving the Constitution Day events from the fair grounds to the high school auditorium. Superintendent J B Willard opened with a history of the Constitution, highlighting its framers and purpose. County Attorney M J Foran urged civic duties, and Capt Clyde Donlittle recalled learning from France and Britain but praised American constitutional foundations.

Manchester J. &. Willard M. J. Foran Clyde Donlittle Delhi France Thind

Building Permits and Local Heating Installations Noted

Kartles-Shepherd OU Co files permits for a warehouse on Banavenue, while Sang 0C Church of Brethren on Seventh and South streets shows heating work. Mant and other remodelings cited. Mrs OC Williamson on Fowler addresses heating plant work. A fragmented note mentions tribal possession and jade, with unclear context.

Kartles-Shepherd OU Co Banavenue Church of Brethren Pinkerton OC Williamson I Fowler

Uncle Harry on Balkan tensions after World War I

Uncle Harry discusses Balkan unrest sparked by disputed peace settlements as Romania and Serbia clash with Hungary and Bulgaria. He notes French led ultimata, shifting borders, and debates over monarchy versus republic amid fragile postwar order.

Supreme Council Paria Troumants Jimmy Europe Hungary Helen Roumania Uncle Warr Balkan States Jimiy Uncle Marry Turkey Bulgaria Vince Harry Balkans Serbia Greece Ounania Thrace Balkan Peninsula Roumanist Paris

Marshall Red Cross Plans County Drive Quota

Marshall county officials expect a 6000 dollar quota for the Red Cross drive as funds are already held in the Marshall county chapter treasury and by scattered branches without a local campaign. Chairman Bodrdmin of the Red Cross will write the county check in settlement.

Marshalltown Iowa Marshall County C. Ft. Ws Bodrdmin Red Cross Red Cross Bny

Scent Tracking Leads to Lost Uniform in Lorain Incident

In Lorain Ohio local police officer Ryan famed for tracking smells buried a new uniform after a scent based pursuit went awry. The report notes confusion at Mika Kadin's residence where an intruder was allegedly found in the cellar, with details obscured by garbled text.

Lorain Ryan

Boy Falls to Death at Farm Construction Site

Percival Iowa, Sept 19. A boy, son of James Oliver living near Jere, climbed the new residence under construction, reached the chimney opening, and fell head first into the void. He died within a few hours.

Percival James Oliver Jiere

Rheumatism claim promotes S S S blood cleanser

An advertisement touts S S S as a cure for rheumatism through blood cleansing. It promises relief for severe cases, notes fifty years of use, and offers a free book and medical advice from the Swift & Co Medical Department in Atlanta.

Swift Specite Co Swift Laboratory Atlanta

How Much Tobacco Will My Heart Stand

An article promotes Nicotol as a remedy to quit tobacco and claims doctors and druggists endorse it. It warns of heart damage from smoking or chewing, urges immediate quitting, and touts a money back guarantee from Wangler Bros. and B. W. Schuneman & Co.

Connor Johns Hopkins Hospital Wangler Bros B. W. Schuneman & Co Sement

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