Rise of Walkout Demands Shocks UMWA Convention
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Ohio September 23 The United Mine Workers of America presents wage and work rule demands including a 60 percent wage rise a six hour day five day week weekly payday and double time for Sundays and holidays A general strike is urged if the convention does not ratify the proposed scale by November 1 The plan covers central competitive district shifts ventilation work and contract expirations two year terms and retroactive agreements aligned with Wilkes-Barre Pa tri state practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pressed
Cleveland
Ohio
United Mine Workers of Americc
Frank Farrington
Iinois
Ois
Indiana
Westernennsylvania
Hm Bank
Bank
United
Dianapolis
Wilkesbarre
Four Prisoners Escape Indiana State Penitentiary
Chicago reports reveal four inmates, all 31, escaped the Indiana state penitentiary at Michigan City in a spectacular breakout. A warden’s call to Lieut. Burke alerted Chicago police, who notified South Chicago to watch Indiana routes as the men head toward Chicago. Details remain scarce.
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Chicago
Indiana State Penitentiary
Michian City
Enitentiary
John Burke
Detective Bureau
South Chiago
Indiana
Indianaarden
Lieut
Burke
Canadian Exhibit Center at Cattle Congress Features International Booths
Exhibits from Canada and South Dakota highlight the Cattle Congress hall with grain, corn, fruit, and vegetables. Des Moines rep Mr Johnston oversees Canada while George Dixon directs South Dakota visual displays. The Kiester Hall Seed Co and the Iowa Holstein Friesian association promote seed selection and cattle information respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nail
Cattle Congress
Immigration and Colonization Departments
Domi Non
Canada
South Dakota
Johnston
Des Moines
Iowa
George Dixon
Kiester-Hall Seed Company
George Halt
Towa Holstein-Friesian Association
H. J. Colby
Guernsey
Central Leather declares extra dividend and regular stock dividend
The Central Leather company declared an extra 2 percent dividend and a regular 14 percent dividend on common stock. Both dividends are payable November 7 to stockholders of record October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ENTRA
Associated Press
New York
Cenral Leather Company
No Miners Strike in Sympathy With Steel Workers Decision
The United Mine Workers of America will not support sympathy strikes for steel workers. The substitute plan will fund legally permissible aid to strikers. The convention also called for recall of American troops from Russia, self-determination for nationalities, defeat of the Cummins rail bill, and formation of a Labor party controlled by workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cleveland, O
United Mine Workers of America
Russia
Saf
Cummins
United States
Few Farmers Picked by Wilson for Labor Meet Is Explained
Washington official letter explains President Wilson plans October industrial conference in Washington. Secretary Houston says the gathering will broaden into broader discussions including agriculture and may grant more farmers representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Touston
Lis
Strars
High Cost of Living Topic at Chicago Baking Meet
The 22nd annual convention of the American Association of the Baking Industry opened in Chicago. Julius H. Barnes the federal wheat director gave the afternoon address as discussions covered the high cost of living, profiteering, middlemen, and extravagant wives amid the conference proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. L. Bakers
Chicago
National Association
Hving
American Association of the Baing Industry
Julius HH. Barnes
Federal Wheat
Young Traveler Promises Big Funds to Factory Firm
A young man touring the city yesterday claimed he would travel from coast to coast with only $20, conditioned to land in San Francisco with at least that amount and no borrowing. He said he was a Rotarian and promised to mention the firm in a national magazine. The firm later denied knowing him by the name given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Fim
Glyen
Belgium's Sovereigns Sail to America From Ostend
King Albert Queen Elizabeth and Crown Prince Leopold depart Ostend for the United States aboard the George Washington. The royal party left with a warm send-off as the destroyer Ingraham escorted them from the harbor and into the English Channel.
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Associated Press
Ostend
Belgium
Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Leopold
United States
George Washington
Ingraham
Nier
English Channel
Wilsons Gifts Abroad Valued At Over a Million
Senator Penrose charged in the Senate that President Wilson and his party returned from the Paris peace conference with gifts from crowned heads and foreign governments. He claimed jewelry and other items valued at hundreds of thousands, with officials reportedly valuing the total over a million dollars. Senator Ashurst denied knowledge of specific gifts and warned against accepting such items.
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Washington
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Senate
Wilson
Ashurst
Arizona
Tad Iiar 'Giffy
Europe
Bendtor
Death for Fitzgerald Assured by Judge
Chicago reports that Thomas Fitzgerald, linked to the 10 year old Janet Wilkinson case, faced a judge after confessing to luring the girl, strangling her, and hiding her body. The court indicated the death penalty was likely if the accuser proved the confession deserved it. The trial proceeding suggested no jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicago
Thomas Itzgerald
Janet Wilkinson
Fitzgerald
Byrne Associated Press
Paris
Crownland
Galicia
Supreme Council
Paderewski
Poland
Stephen Pichon
Luxembourg Withdrawn After Occupation Ends
All American troops have withdrawn from the grand duchy which had been occupied since December by units of the Third United States Army. A French battalion with 200 infantry and 50 in Luxembourg City were stationed. Damages claims of 1,000 francs were paid by American officers to affected Luxembourg citizens.
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Luxembourg
Sept. T
Associated Press
Grand Duchy
United States Army
Offantry
Bech
Chung
United States
Berchiold War Cause Revealed in 1914 Austria
The Associated Press reports that archives of the former Austro Hungarian government reveal minutes of the privy council meeting on June 7, 1914. The document suggests Austria Hungary planned to begin war on Serbia with Count Leopold von Berchtold as foreign minister responsible for sparking the outbreak.
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Associatond
Vienna
Privy Council
Jima
Serbia
Austria-Hungary
Leopold von
Governor enjoys sights at cattle congress amid Democratic primary chatter
Governor W Le Harding attends the Dairy Cattle Congress grounds amid circus acts and a horse show. He tours barns, watches the amphitheatre, and attends a banquet at the temple while supporters cheer. Separate primary news notes cover Democratic contenders for state offices and a Waterloo Photography Company incorporation filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State
Dairy Catiie Congress Grounds
Prthian Temple
Dutch-Belgian Break at Paris Conference Denied
Porin dispatch reports Dutch delegation in Porin denying a break in Belgium Holland diplomatic relations. Jonkheer Reneke Van Swinderen, head of Netherlands representatives, told the Associated Press that discussions continue and no rupture occurred, asserting a firm stance on ongoing questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Drews
Porin
Belgium
Holland
Jonkheer Reneke van Swinderen
Netherlands
Associated Press
Bok Quits as Editor of Ladies' Journal after 36 Years
Edward Bok resigns as editor of the Ladies Home Journal after a 36 year run. Los Angeles managing editor TL QO succeeds him, remaining on the board of Curia Publishing. Bok will retain Curia ties and editorship duties elsewhere.
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Bok
Ladies’ Journal
Blue Associated Press
Philadelphia
Sepe Oo
Edward Bok
TL. QO. Thivis
Los Angeles
Curia Publishing Company
Fractured Report: Wilson's Special Train Controversy
Fragmentary notes indicate President Wilson faced a political stir over a special train and labor unrest. Reports mention interference claims and a resignation from an official amid strike tensions and allied quarrels.
York Widows French Bride by Leaping Of Ship Bound for Home
A fragmentary tale from Chicago describes Private Raymond Higgins and his French bride Marie, five months married, hearing of his death as a raft escort at sea. Marie recalls the night a lover leaped overboard, leaving the couple to grieve aboard the ship’s gangplank in silence.
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York
Chicago
Raymond Higgins
We Both
Tri
Tran Tla
Prong Brace
Bat
M Higgins
Hie
Auth Sen
Wiliam, Jr
Gant
New York
Raymond
Marie
Aid
Winwerg In Day's Wards At Show
At a dairy cattle show judges evaluated horses and cattle with exhibitors from Wisconsin Iowa and Illinois. Entries include Belghat horse rivulet and names such as Willy Whale Smitty Row and Adam Sella with awards listed for various classes and ages.
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Winwerg
Dairy Cate Congress
Belghat
Amin
Dhaeven Smitty
Cigielos
Mar
Willy Whale
Hunty Iow
SluWons Lowe
Witbert
Belell
George A
Iunp
Laimoninn
Jivenport
Berthagl
Ayrstiines
Youre Sud Avery
Lon
Multa Drow Uurdee
Adan Beily
Waulouti
Wisstejar
Lar Gerry
Adlaw Sells
Witukkeaba
Owe
Owe Wi Luwnour
C. TL
Evrrich Waterton
Bukl
Prien
Chiesa
Crvaller
Moret Hee Wal
Acdun Seitz
Waukesha
Wis
Kavi Bright Peter
Gossard
Cilia
Peverill
Waterloo
Bullenif
Interhill Jerry
Adan Sella
Wauresha
Wilnavimd Sansui
O.H
Rugebud Prime
Veverill
Water
Russs Reds Seek Peace With Ukraine in Moscow Move
London via Montreal September 25 The Soviet government offers peace to Ukrainians and urges an end to neutrality in the Lovell struggle. Bolshevik envoys proposed negotiations on independence terms while Moscow seeks to forestall a counter-revolution in Russia.
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Prs Olareg
London
Monreal
Ukrainia
Uerovdine
Moscow
Russia
Hauthon
Lovell
Wolchuk
Denekine
Wilson Due Salt Lake Today As Hits Trail for Return Journey
President Wilson is due in Salt Lake City this afternoon marking a return journey. A city procession will greet the presidential party and schoolchildren line the route as crowds gather for the arrival and expected address at the state capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Wilcd
Dion
Damaged Wathlan Incident Tied to Local Police Action
Fragmentary OCR reads of a Waterloo area alert describe a damaged Wathlan property and a police response. References include Henri Wallace, Des Maines, editor of YWeallace's dearriver, Prof. Thornerg, and a state superintendent, with an educational event planned at a local venue.
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Henri Wallace
Des Maines
Yweallace
Dearriver
Amd
Thornerg
Waterloo
Get
Moeuet
Eberhart Funeral Ties Des Moines Widow to Early City Family
The remains of Mrs. Wila J. Eberhart died in Des Moines last week were moved to La Porte City for burial beside her husband Toho Eberhart. Accompanying the service were George O. Eberhart and wife, Mrs. A. W. Eberhart and sisters Stella and Ruth, and Miss Jessia St. John. The deceased was the widow of a son of Rev. A. G. Eberhart, pastor in this city during the Civil War era.
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Ella J. Eberhaiud
Wila J. Eberhart
Des Moines
la Porte City
Wbberhart
George O. Eberhart
A. W. Eberhart
Augsters
Stella
Ruth
Jessia St. John
A. G. Eberhart
First Baptist
George Eberhart
Col
G. A Eberhart
Spert
Des Moin
Gertie
Chicago
City News Briefs Mention City Ties and Local People
Numerous short items name residents and their movements including Verna Weller return to where she will attend Columbia University in New York City and Marshall Shores recently discharged from the Navy. Other notes mention Mrs A J Black traveling to Montreal to visit her father Charles Brishin and Judge Williams presiding over Black Hawk county court sessions with Be Boies opening court at Independence.
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Ernest Moeller
Frank Moeller
Heverly
FE. C. Moeller
Dairy Cattle Congress
EF. E. Moeller
Ernest
Hamel
Ind
Rf Hayes
Mullan Avenue
Coafl
Hekley
Ad. Doverfer
Wute
Marshall Shores
FP. M. Shores
Sarvice i Ty Navy
Portamouth
Dubs Mathers
New York City
Columbia University
Smcevictory
Jona Gy A
Toadle
George Warpin Ueber
Waterloo
G. J. Becker
Lomerow
A. Bi. Lawson
Glay Aieat
Montread
Can
Charles Brishin
A. J. Black
Brishin
Montreal
J. @. Willams
Williams
George W. Dunham
Black Hawk County
Jt. Be Boies
Independence
Leprosy Colony at Kalawao on Molokai Island
A historical note describes Kalaupapa on Molokai as a leprosy colony, set apart by the U.S. government of Hawaii. The peninsula is fenced by ocean cliffs 2000 to 3000 feet high, isolating lepers from society and preventing return to their relatives.
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Kralaupapa
Molokai
Wawai
Kalanwao
Wawaii
Talani
Wrestler Frank Grove Seeks Waterloo Championship Bout
Frank L. Grove of Humboldt seeks to bring a world bantamweight championship wrestling match to Waterloo. In a Commercial Club letter he asks for a suitable venue and dates. He mentions bringing a partner from Humboldt and weighs in at 112 pounds.
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Frank L. Grove
Liumboldt
Cluiming
Waterloo
Bultaule
Humbott
For Sale Furniture and Misc Items in Local Market
Classified notices list various items for sale including furniture such as dressers beds dining sets and chairs with scattered details. Also includes for rent rooms and furnished cottages plus items like an ivory baby carriage and a grand Chevrolet for sale. Numerous contact numbers and street references appear throughout the clumsy listing.
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Coles
Deel Doeenort
Boukrase
Nya
Amei
Wien
Cefeigerator
Wastilluston St
Steve
Wile Ned Stead
Chetrepson
Manele
Chester
USA
Haute J. _Wattersoo
Real
Ali Modern
East Aide
Viren
Ali
TS Ten
Minnexpolia
Shopper Bros
Anerphius
Menuadi
Bent
Chu
Parr
Mhone Eech Wits
Bany Grand Chevrolet
Tae
Plone
Thant
Jack
Whitney and Place
Cadar Falls
Murr
Sta. A
General House
Illinois Central Rail Timetable Highlights and Connections
The timetable lists Illinois Central routes east to Dubuque and Chicago, with expresses to Omaha, Sioux City, and Minneapolis. It notes local trains from Dubuque to various cities, connections at Cedar Rapids and Waterloo, and Cedar Rapids Division Limited and local trains with assorted arrival and departure times, plus linkages to Chicago and other destinations.
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Illinois Central BR
Fort Dubuque
Chicago
Dubuque
Union Depot
Twin
East Side
C. & Twin C
C. & Twin
Oelwein
Onth Bonuc & m
Des
M & KC
D. Bi
KO & m
Kansas C. A. m
Kansas City
Toom
Des Moinem Sb
Des Moines
A. Tu
Hangas City
BRIA
D. m. Ariivasco TD
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minnéapolis and
St Paul
West Lex
Twin Cities
Manly
Calrelgnt
la Lewes
Burlington
St. Louis
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Vinton
Az Waverly
Waterloo
Waterloo HS A
Cedar Rapides
Baemne
Beavita Watersou
SS Mom
Cedar Rapley
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Freak Traveler
America
Nut
Austria
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Conteare
M ‘Ieselts
Rmzz
Eugene X
Richard Tl. Long
Frederick
Delirick
George F. Monahan
Coolidge
Waterloo Photograph Company
Paul Burgess
G. W. Miller
W. H. Fennish
Marimaghe Lick
Frank J. Muller
Marie V. Parsons
J. Paelske
Denver
Ayaelly Elena Wotallen
Tara
Wwevinu
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Aree Ei Soiny
Tt Smith
Artie Kentzelman
Vines Central
Palies
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Kentwelaan
Wilsons
Brumriht
Oria
Putin
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Ghia
Gregh
Miaggei
Didee
Jove Champinto Nedard
Adam Sella
Teighlind Pol
Stephen Hull
Wis A
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Admin Seitz
Semonk Waghion
Steph Staeine
Willowry Mildred
Gassard Breeding Estates
Beatries Douglas
Orelard Howe
C. T. Pever
Ill
Cavalier’s Wiknford
Adam Selita
Slyvin
A. Hy
Willowmoor Gossard Breeding Estates
Boat
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Truntright
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Maser
Nicademus
John Haxter
Jack Ayres
Vy Banepeees
Wender Williams
Tam
Dr. Williams
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Freunk A. Lindof
Mora
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Dtoltingend
Mig
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Mlareneas
Chrigtensen
Brute
Tose State College
Mintine
Iraqudoi
Verant
Ada Mo Balun
Misa Dartid
Mies
Mississippi Valley
Eee
Ant Ea Boreilosis
Atliday Lot Service
Ros G. Tickett
Agatinst Libs
Michel A Pickett
Ward
J. Ll. Bueehedé
J. Sutcliffe
Thrush Dulogne Hills
SIM Navallated
KY Sat Hospital
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