Wage Stability Conference Opens in Washington
A wartime wage stability plan to set three party labor government and employer agreements will be discussed by manufacturers and War and Navy officials in Washington. Labor leaders are urged to cooperate as unions may accept a fixed wage scale for six months to curb strikes and ensure steady production. The plan includes government backed boycotts against underpaid or overpaid plants and workers who breach terms.
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Associated Press
Washington
mManufacturers
War and Navy Department
National Industrial Conference Board
War and Navy Departments
Farea
Doycot
War Industries Board
Government de Perments
Train Conductor Butler Pleads Guilty in Larceny Case
Illinois Central freight conductor W Tholler Butler pleaded guilty to larceny of merchandise from freight cars. He was sentenced to up to five years in Fort Madison penitentiary with $1000 appeal bond. Goods recovered included canned goods silk dresses pajamas face powder and clothing valued around $1000. Butler admitted handling the merchandise while others aided at his Waterloo to Fort Dodge route. claim to lack of counsel and intention to vacate parole were noted. Authorities Martin B Burke and Sheriff D B Wenderson led the search recovering the auto load of goods. Butler has a wife and five children and faced parole adjustments by the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bving W. Tholler
Illinois Central
Windge
Muan
Fort Madison
Butler
Martin B. Burke
D. B. Wenderson
Hurler
Waterloo
Fort Dodge
Jearney
War Prisoner Meeting With Teat Envoys Tomorrow
In Herne on Sunday September 2 American and German delegates will attend a prisoners of war conference chaired by President Caicnde at Hotel Elias W. Ss The Ellis War Saving cists formed this morning at Hotel lis with 23 charter members Mr C Roberts elected president and Mrs Edna Moren secretary The society plans monthly meetings on the id and 21st with an energetic campaign and large war effort expected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herne
Garman
Tee
Rantarrow
Caicnde
Elias W
Ellis War Saving Cists
Hotellis
C. Roberts
Edta Moren
City in Brief Reports From Towns and War Nerve
Miss Jeane Birdsall leaves for Iowa City to ease her studies at the university. Jeffrey Sullivan heads to Omaha to enter Creighton University. Mrs. W. C. Sipe’s brother Ployd Lay Kennedy promoted to sergeant at Camp Pike. Mr. and Mrs. Dilger return from Des Moines and Camp Dodge after visiting Archie Mecher. Mrs. W. C. Kelford and children back from Saskatchewan after months away. Advertising official W. Miller attends Associated Ad Clubs meeting in Marshalltown. Miss A. J. Kessey misaddress corrected from 728 Mulberry to 728 Washington. Two whooping cough cases reported: Citron 77 Thirteenth West and Cameron 510 Walls. Mrs. Evans C. Lawser says Camp Dix illnesses mirror 1,500 soldiers ill with Spanish influenza. Dorothy Lorehert parole abuse allegations. Judge Birdsell to rule. Tan suitcase found with overalls and thrift stamp. ID via William De Lap. Joseph Biggs seeks injunction against OL Po Snider over La Porte City store. Catherine Burns, Red Cross nurse, arrives overseas. previously Waterloo nurse, to Camp Logan then Camp Pike. Mrs. Inga Miller moved from Presbyterian to at 40 Jefferson. injured by a tanaway last week while saving a child.
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W. C. Sipe
Ployd Lay Kennedy
Camp Pike
Ark
P. Dilger
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Archie Mecher
W. C. Kelford
inSaskatchewan
Canada
W. Miller
Advertising Department
Associated Manufacturing Company
Associated Ad Clubs
Lawn
Marshalltown
Evans C. Lawser
Mt. Hally N.J
Camp Dix
Dorothy Lorehert
Sixth Street West
Bird‘sall
William de Lap
Funding Bond Proceedings for Black Hawk County Iowa
The document details funding bonds issued by Black Hawk County Iowa to fund indebtedness outstanding as of September 1 1918. It covers bond form, interest at five percent, payment terms, certification by the county officials, and compliance with state law. It notes the bond amount and the pledge of full faith and credit of the county.
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Palae
Wiclerlou
Iowa
Prum
Alain Royy
Statibhelle
Black Hawk
Towa
Palowe Nitta
Flack Hawk
United [States of America
Waterloo
State of
Cole Af
Onuralton
Ste
Sid
Owlstanding
Low
Demands of Democracy by Conspiracy Theme Across Europe
The article discusses German influence and alleged conspiratorial efforts affecting democracy, citing Vintan and American interest, with references to county bond issues and local government actions. It mentions Berlin, Copenhagen, and Hamburg centers, a broader claim of political manipulation through newspapers and international actors.
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Lokal Anzeiger
Copenhagen
Germany
Amaniaan Mov
Field Director to Visit Y WwW and Miss Fergus
Field director for girls work Miss Maud Fergus will visit the Water Too association girls department over the weekend. She will address high school girl clubs Friday and attend a dinner hosted by club cabinet members. Saturday she speaks to seventh and eighth graders about the Girls Reserve, conducts a leaders conference, and invites volunteers to attend. Sunday vesper speakers conclude the visit under Miss Minnie Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aterioo
Treque
Satuday
Fergus
Minnie ‘Smith
Four year old son of Marsch family dies after operation
Harald Otto Slarsen, four, son of Mr and Mrs J B Marsch of rural route 3, died at Presbyterian hospital at 6 o'clock yesterday after an operation performed last Friday. He is survived by one brother Donald and eight months. Funeral services are tentatively planned for Thursday afternoon at Kennington church with Rev Burkhard officiating. Remains are at O Keefe and Towne undertakers parlors.
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Harald Otto Slarsen
J B. Marsch
Presbyterian Hospital
Celock
Donald
Kennington
Burk Hard
O'Keefe & Towne
Resignation and appointment at U.S. Agriculture Dept
Washington announces Dr. R A Pearson resigns as assistant secretary of agriculture to resume duties as president of the Iowa State College of Agriculture. He will be succeeded by G J Claristie of Indiana, whose nomination was sent to the Senate last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pranson
Iowa
Washington
Department of Agricuiture
R. A. Pear Son
Towa B and L Men to Meet Wednesday
Twenty-seventh annual convention of the Towa Building and Loan league will be held here tomorrow at Hotel Russell-Lam eon. The Inverming program convenes at 9 with welcome by J. S. Tut hill and responses by F. W. Denlinger Cedar Rapids president. Hayemaker K. from Detroit to speak afternoon.
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Towa, Building & Loan League
Hotel
Russell-Lameon
TOW Delegitas
Tuthill
F. WW. Denlinger
Cedar Rapids
Jwill
K. ¥. Hay-emaker
Detroit
Mich
Negro Private Hanged Ending Houston Riot Cases at Fort Sam Houston
Private William D. Reyne a Negro Soldier formerly of Company A 24th Infantry was hanged at daybreak at Fort Sam Houston. He is the sixth death sentence in the Houston riot cases affirmed by President Wilson. Earlier executions and other sentences note the broader roundup. dozens of soldiers face varying terms. Damages awarded to Nicholas Pischels for a fence across Indian Creek after county board project proposals.
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Prage
San Antonio
William D. Reyne
24Th Infantry
Fort
Sam Houston
Brig. Gan. J. Aa. iRyan
Houston
Wilson
Weete
Nicholas Pischels
Fox Township
Indian Creek
Pischely
Wischels
Claig
Ohels
Towa Falls Gas Plant Destroyed by Fire
The plant of the Towa Gas company owned by the Towa Falls Electric company was totally destroyed by fire last night. Sparks from a passing locomotive are thought to have caused the blaze. Five hundred customers are affected and many industries suffer gas service disruption. The company plans to resume service as soon as possible.
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Towa Falls
Towa Gas Company
Towa Falls Electric Company
Imany Industries
Army Chaplains Lose Insignia Protest to Congress
Louisville Ky Sept 24 War department order dictates army chaplains wear only crosses indicating their walk and forgo rank insignia. Major A Braden, commandant at the school for chaplains, approved the action amid student protests. More than 100 of 252 graduates reportedly urged authorities to reconsider. no protest from chaplain students was confirmed in Washington.
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Louisville
Kyo
States Army
Levil
War Department
A. Braden
Cuono
Zachary
Taylor
Grant
Claan
Chaveles
Otlon
Wrahington
D.C
Pershing
Atudenta
Link With Armour Denied by Wheeler
U C Commerce head Wheeler of Chicago testified before the senate committee regarding connections between Armour & Co. and Union Trust of Chicago. Wheeler denied foundation for the charge, while Senator Norris sought evidence of a business link as Wheeler admitted loans and accounts without officer overlap.
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Armouy
Wheeler
U.C. Commerce
Washington, D. O
A. Wheeler
Chicago
Chamber of Commeree
United States
IPP
Rita Peefare
Senate
Sannie Hatie
Chambers
Wilson
Wheater
Atty Foundalion
Norris
Nebraska
Union Trust Company of Chicago
Armour & Co
Union Trust Company
Armours
Government Cafes in Paris Plan Food Saving Reform
Paris report says Victor Roret, minister of provisions, will seek a parliamentary bill authorizing a government advance up to 25 million francs to organize cooperative restaurants. A central kitchen will prepare rations for all Paris troops, aiming to curb food speculation and improve supply.
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Associated Press
Paris
Victor Roret
M. Boret
London Rail Strike Causes Fewer Trains Across Lines
London dispatch reports a widespread rail strike disrupting services. Paddington Station was nearly deserted as the Great Northern line and North London routes paused, with drivers striking and trains largely halted this morning.
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London
Northern Railway
Paddington
North London Railway
Archbishop John M. Woue Obituary and Requiem Mass in New York
Arch bishop John M. Woue of New York was buried in a solemn requiem at St. Sauiek’s. Attending dignitaries included North American and Caribbean clergy, officials, and U.S. military representatives. Monsignor Roncann officiated, with Bishop Thomas J. Hickey delivering the sermon as a national funeral rite concluded with the Star Spangled Banner.
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New York
Vuaerdtal
John M. Woue
St. Sauiek
Enltoudpil
North
Re. KY
Quebec
Jotn Honwine
United Re
United States
Apt
Thirteen ships delivered to Emergency Fleet Corp week
Thirteen ships of 55 900 tons deadweight were completed and delivered to the Emergency Fleet Corp during the week ending September 20. The report notes six ships of 21 400 tons capacity and seven wood and composite ships adding to the total 72 700 deadweight tons for the period. The item references Washington and Waverly and includes scheduling for upcoming events and civic meetings.
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Associated Presses
Washington, B. C
Emergency Fleet Corporation
War Board to Review Street Car Disputes in Cities
Washington reports the War Labor Board will review street car disputes in nearly two dozen cities including St. Louis and Springfield this week after assembling. Separately, raids on Socialist Labor party and Industrial Workers of the World HQs led to 34 arrests and seizure of records. The Bevo plant in St. Louis leased to the government for depot quartermaster storage at over $84,000 annual rent.
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War Board
Washington, D. C
War Labor Board
Uess
St. Louis
Springfield
Til
Associated Press
Tacoma
Wash
Socialist Labor Party
Industrial Workers of the World
Wight
U.S
BEVO
Washington, DC
Anheuser— Busch Company
Touring car found south of Waterloo with JMC initials
A five passenger touring car was found on the road four miles south of Waterloo this morning. The green vehicle bears the initials JMC on the door and Iowa plate number 135801. Authorities are notifying owners and issuing follow up.
East High Speech Cites Allied War Exposition
H Wesley Curtis spoke at East High School under US government auspices amid a war exposition. The Canulin government reports 3,500 buffalo in Wainwright Park from a herd of 750 in Tegs due to natural increase.
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East High
H. Wesley Curtis
US. 3
East High School
Tegs
Canulin
Wainwright Park
Tate
Skectes
Calsary Hersh
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Bevin
Buchanan
Tnsvectisement
Jeane Birdsall
Iowa City
University
Jeffrey Sullivan
J. T. Sullivan
Omaha
Neb
Creigh- Stop University
A. J. Kessey
N. Kessey
Mulberry Street
Washington Street
Citron
Thirteenth Street
Cameron
Walls Avenue
Joseph Biggs
Po OL
Snider
la Porte City
4. L. Wat
M Catherine Burns
Red Cross
Miss Burns
Logan
Tex
E. Burns
Inga Miller
Jefferson Street
Proceedings OF County Board
Lawa
Statncorv
Lack Wave County
Towca
Agdita
Bunty
Mack Uwe
County Triaren
Jonlerea
Seta Imaane
Waterlag
Amsterdam
Ates Anaviger
Terlin Mates
Allenag
Oed
Lesia Ty
Board of Supervisors
Unty
She Audge Birdsall
Aeghar
Hana Rees
Fternoon
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Aken
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Jon Rats
Board of Supervisis
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Waterlon
Pitalg
Couns
Ans Company
Rand Assessor. Com
Voosntine
ueiMager Publishing Company
Auditors Office
LG Fen Way
Tiffany
Mhatrman
Ratxnaw County
Fallow
DO. Tiffany
Ane Shirley
D. Strayer
Na Miles
D. Jackson
Joan J. Anderson
D. & Tiffany
Dov Shirl
Strayer
Pipe Any
Roark Tsers
ERS
Rome Iers
Deeveeen
America
Westrate
Smn
Em. Nove
Courier
France
Muscatine
Hin
Hun IV
Jerry
Wis
Matthew West
Harold Otto Marsch
Towa B. & L
Rombert
Waverly
K. J. Rombert
Milwaukee
Wartburg College
Rausch
Army
Congress
US Perseingos Telieng
Farley
Waverly Gler Pionic
Sam Nor Main
Cap Reynard
J. J. Bergen
George Hertlein
North Region
Tschaikovsky
Archangel
Boris Androvitch Duroff
Samara
Alentef
Gol
Duroff
Saloniki
M. Tschaikovsky
C. Hummel
Hoon
San Geor- Jas
Buchanan Optical Co
Eames
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