Bomb drops in Paris kill man and injure girl
Parle reports four bombs from German planes fell on the Avende du Trocadero near the Eiffel Tower. A man on the corner was killed as he stabbed with his daughter nearby. The child suffered leg injuries as debris damaged nearby embassies and royal residences. Police and ambulances responded amid chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr Jy
Avenue da Trocadero
de Chaillot
You T. Herrick
Monaco
Avery
Germans Bombard Alost and Ghent Area
Dispatch from Ostend reports Belgians withdrew residents from Alost ahead of a German attack and later reoccupied the town. German bombardment caused hospital fires and damage as troops were pushed back six miles northwest of Bru. A Zeppelin was seen over Ghent and the seacoast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ostend
Reuter
Alost
Alesi
Bru
Ghent
Meaux
Boy Lost Leg Sues Streetcar Firm for 10000
A jury began hearing a $10,000 damage suit filed by Charles Scrihper's father against WL, OG. FF. & NN after the boy fell from a street car fender and lost a leg. Plaintiff alleges motorman knew the boy was on the fender. defense denies this. Attorneys listed for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullan
OG. FF. & NN
Charles Scrihper
G. RR. Wither
W. H. Johnson
Albert Avery
A, P. Showers
City in Brief School Work a Drag to Him See Buchanan About Lis
Local notes recount scattered travels visits and events. Residents from Mason City Oelwein Greene Independence Cedar Rapids and La Porte City appear in short items. People visit relatives attend gatherings travel for business and celebrate birthdays with familiar names and places mentioned in a loose community round-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Lis Ever
Caver
Des Moines officials guests visit Waterloo and local notes
John A. Earl, Des Moines college president and former church praetor, and Mrs Hart visit Waterloo as guests of friends. Rev G P Mitchell, Des Moines secretary of the Town Baptist convention, was in Waterloo on business. A young man was found with a stolen boat in his possession and held pending investigation. Robbery trials yield prison for Frank Miller and Steve Bader. Chinese reports say 300 Japanese cavalrymen move west along the railway toward stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tir
John A. Earl
Des Moines College
First Baptist Church
Waterloo
Hart
City
Friends
GP. Mitchell
Des Moines
Town Baptist’s Convention
Puliee
Coday Falls
Wrank Fish
James Wasen
Colicitor Ter
Cals
Agoniser and Mallamy
Rock Island
Frank Miller
Steve Bader
Kinckford
Fort Madison
Edwards
Charles
Peking
China
Wellsten
Tsi Nan
German Casualties Reported At 104580 In Berlin Note
Berlin Sept 28 official total German casualties in dead wounded and missing reach 104,589 as of today. An earlier list adds 10,527 casualties to prior totals. The complete casualty breakdown follows in the announced list.
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Berlin
Prussian Guard Reported Annihilated in Three Days Fighting
Dispatches from Bordeaux report the Prussian guard cut to pieces over the last three days of fighting. Companies shrunk from 250 to 100, with officers killed or wounded and two battalions annihilated. Captain Herman T. Wagner and Lieutenant Howard Garrison left for the Town Chiefs of Police convention in Fort Dodge. Chief Leighton misses session due to city duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
Po Aice
Herman T. Wagner
Howard Garrison
Town Chiefs of Police Association
Fort Dodge
Wagner
Leighton
Revival Meetings Open at Walnut Street Baptist Church
Daily evangelistic services led by Lawrence B. Greenwood from Boston opened auspiciously at Walnut Street Baptist. Large crowds filled main floor and galleries as Greenwood sang and preached on revival themes, urging repentance and spiritual renewal for a gripping New Testament revival. Tomorrow features 2:30 shop meetings and daily sessions continue through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence B. Greenwood
Boston
Walnut Street Baptist
J. 2. Smith
Greenwood
Israel
W. B. Howell
Christiania
Holy Name Court Meeting and Picnic Announced
Announcements say the Holy Name court will meet this evening at 7 30 with a picnic lunch served at oclock. ATL members are asked to attend and bring baskets. The MW B AL Relief Wand holds its regular meeting at Mrs J F Makinster 1212 Jefferson Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. CL. FT
Holy Name Court
ATL
MW. B. AL
J. FL Makinster
Jefferson Street
YMCA Men Conference Plans Campaign Progress
A Y M C A leaders conference was held yesterday at 3 with General Secretary Henry Burns presiding. The meeting reviewed plans for a membership drive from March 1 to 31 and aimed for a successful outcome. Attendees included Church, Salvation Army, business, and YMCA representatives. A final coordination meeting is set for next Wednesday at 7:45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Burns
Churches
Salvation Army
Business Then
MCLA
Purse Missing In City Route By Cedar Rapids Nurse
Mrs. 3. M. Pierce, a nurse from Cedar Rapids, arrived in the city by automobile and reported losing her pocketbook at the waiting station. The wallet contained about $80 she says was en route to her destination, with the owner noting she got on at the police station.
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3. M. Pierce
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Hildebrand Dies at Age of 70 in Waterloo
Mrs Christian Hildebrand widow of the late J B Hildebrand died Saturday night at 11 15 at her home 78 Seventh street west after months of illness She was born in Jefferson county Iowa November 10 1867 moved to Johnstown Pa at age one then came to this city Surviving children include M L Harrison Emma Striger John G Hildebrand and Joseph A Hildebrand all of Waterloo Also Gertrude Banton Yankton SD William Tigoades Montreal Que and two sisters Eliza McCartney Las Porte ity and Mrs Charles Roberts Aberdeen Wash Funeral services were held at First Brethren church this afternoon at 2 30 conducted by Rev William Beachler with vocal selections by Pal Tuvis
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Christian Hildebrand
J. 8. Hildebrand
Seventh Street
Tildebrand
Jefferson County
Iowa
Johnstown
Hildebrand
Mesdaimes M
Harrison
Emma Striger
John G
Joseph A
Ildebrand
Waterloo
Gertrudé Banton
Yankton
S. BD
William
Tigoades
Montreal
Can
Eliza McCartney
Las Porteity
Charles Roberts
Aberdeen
Waterl ong to Host Roaming Musical Stars in Waterloo
Waterlong will host a roaming arts season with stars such as David Bispham Reed Miller Marcus Kellerman and the Cathedral Choir appearing in Waterloo at movie prices The Redpath organization led by Wendell McMahill announces twelve dates across Waterloo and other cities seats limited and tickets sold accordingly The trip originates from Des Moines and will bring Vanter organizers to Waterloo next week with shows in nearby cities to follow
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Waterlong
David Bispham
Reed Miller
Frederick Wheeler
Lsie Baker
Bohumir Kryi
Nevada van DeVere
van Veachton Rogers
David Diggan
Marcus Kellerman
Cathedral Choir
Waterloo
Bispham
Kellerman
Miller
Wheelers
Kieht
Redpath
Vanter
Dex Moines
Servian Troops Advance Near Sarajevo and Belgrade
Paris reports from the Havas agency dated Sept 27 that Servian troops have occupied Roumania mountain near Sarajevo after advancing into Lasnit. They drove the enemy from Ada jemiia and Ada Mala, inflicting heavy losses. Austrian forces push north to cross the Save and the Manwhe, with hundreds dead near Belgrade in the last attempt.
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Paris
Nish
Havas
Lasnit
Roumsnia
Sarajevo
Hellstade
Ada Jemiia
Ada Mala
Servia
Belgrade
German English results on sixth in comparison
London reports an admiralty return through September 23 showing British losses at sea include twelve ships sunk by German cruisers totaling 59 231 tons and eight minesunk vessels of 2 979 tons. Also 24 fishing craft total 4 384 tons captured or sunk.
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London
Admiralty
North Sea
Sang
Suez Canal
Towel shower held for Miss Nell Salman in La Porte City
A group of Miss Nell Salman’s girl friends hosted a towel shower Sunday evening in La Porte City. Miss Salman and Mr Scott of Waterloo visited Miss Salman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E Salman, over the weekend. Cedar Falls college students Pauline Ashley Marie Unger and Ike Richards also visited. A baby boy was born Saturday morning to Mr. and Mrs Pete Dixon at 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Burgin
Cedar Rapids
Ellis Hotel
Fort Dage
Airs
Emma Peck
Sepha
Margaret Fischer
Miss Fischer
Independence
Ella Darby
Long Beach
Cal
Ig Monily
Ilannah Cox
Jenn
O Reilly
la Porte City
Nell Salman
Salman
Mr. Scott
Waterloo
Pauline Ashley
Marie Unger
Ike Richards
Cedar Falls
Pete Dixon
Rally Day Draws Record Crowds Across City Churches
Sunday schools across the city held rally day services with record attendance. First Baptist and Westminster Presbyterian featured special programs and diploma presentations while multiple churches reported large turnouts and ideal weather boosting turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Thomas
Westminster Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Sunday School
First United Brethren
First Congregational
White Campaign Event Planned With Beveridge Appearing
Hon George White of Nevada Iowa Progressive candidate for governor will deliver an address Thursday evening at the Pythian temple. The county committee announced plans and Stens are making efforts to bring former U S Senator Albert J Beveridge to Waterloo for the event. An invitation has been extended to Beveridge and local Bull Moose supporters hope he accepts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George White
Nevada
Iwi
Pythian Temple
Bulk Moose County
Stens
United States
Albert J. Beveridge
Waterloo
Hoosier Statesman
Bull Moose
Extra tourist cars add to Great Western train No. 5
On Wednesday the Great Western passenger train No 5 will run with three additional tourist cars. Two cars will be filled by Minneapolis passengers and one by Ovheim travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western
Minneapolis
Germany’s War Costs Put At Large Daily Outlay
Berlin reports via London that military officials estimate Germany spends about 20 million marks daily to wage the war. Government funds, including Reichsbank reserves, total around 8.9 billion marks, with borrowing possibly rising to 3 billion marks. At that rate, the nation could sustain the campaign for over a year, though experts say these estimates may be low rather than high.
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Berlin
London
Germany
Reichsbank
Ancient Suez Canal Linked Seas in Early Times
The article recounts an ancient canal between the Mediterranean and Red Seas, debated as to who completed it from Herodotus through Necho, Darius, and the Ptolemies. It notes restorations by Trajan and Omar, final closure around AD 707, and its original length and dimensions from Suem to Bubastis on the Nile’s east branch.
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Aenna
Mediterranean
Red Seas
Herodotus
Necho
Darius
Trajan
Omar
Suem
Bubastis
Nile
Land Tilts Toward Plentiful Yet Untapped Acres
The department of agriculture estimates 1.14 billion acres of usable land in the United States, with only 27 percent under cultivation. While much land lies fallow at night, potential production could rise as new regions are developed. The Plain Dealer urges demonstration of agricultural capacity and expansion beyond current plowed areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States
Che
Ie Gland Plain Dealer
Germans Suffer Defeat in West Russia Retreat
Telegraph report from Petrograd describes a major Russian west front battle ending with German retreat. Forces crossed the border on the 23rd at four points near Kalisz Mlawa Lomza and Suwalki while shells hit Osowiec works. German losses were heavy mainly from artillery fire and failed advances toward Drushkenik.
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London
Petrograd
The
Chronicle
Russia
Ossewatz
Kalisz
Warta
Seraitz
Kalisa
Mlawa
Russian Poland
Lomza
Winczenta
Suwalki
Niemen
Drushkenik
Athletics Clinch the Championship in World Series Prep
Philadelphia officials announce the Athletics have clinched the American league pennant under Connie Mack marking his sixth league title. The club prepares for the World Series with the National Commission meeting here on Wednesday to finalize arrangements for the first game likely on October 9.
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Philadelphia
American League Baseball Club
Athletics
Connie Mack
Yom
National Commission
Additional Want Ads in brief positions and listings
Classified snippets show vacancies for a typist or general assistant, a heating store job, two furnished housekeeping rooms for rent, unfurnished upstairs rooms, a Harley Davidson twin motorcycle for sale, and a meat and vegetable supply position at Golden Rule Employment Office on Fourth Street with contact hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ath & Water Sts
Harley Davidson
Sinnard
Golden Rule Employment Office
Suburban Iowa home and eight acres for sale
A large modern house with city water and heating along with a barn garage and an apple orchard sits on eight acres along the interurban between Waterloo Cedar Falls. The seller highlights fine building sites, fruit trees, and urges immediate inquiry as price is open for quick sale. The property is advertised as among the finest suburban homes and worth close inspection in hopes of a rapid sale.
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Iowa
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
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Little Iron
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He. Washburn
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Clarence Shepford
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Oregon
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East Fourth Street
Queen City Dressparking College
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Care Courier
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