Iowa appointments soon expected in Wilson era
Washington reports a long delayed settlement of Iowa federal appointments after a White House conference with National Committeeman Wade and State Chairman Reed. Reed will be U S marshal for the southern district, Hogan U S attorney for the northern district, and Porter U S attorney for the southern district, with delay blamed on disagreements over the original recommen dations. Washington “Sports” section notes a Kirkpatrick bill to bar gambling by government workers. Also mentions Fickle for Glenwood post office and Alifus reappointed as head of the International Association of Machinists. Chicken supper at First M E church noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Martin J. Wade
N. F. Reed
Wilson
Wade
Reed
Fedgrak
United States Marshal
Southern District
Ottumwa
United States Attorney
Northern District
W. A. Hogan
Anamosa
United States Attorney Southern
Claude Porter
Centerville
Washington
McKeynolids
Chairman Reed
Thea
White House
Kirkpatrick
Army and Navy Club
Army
Navy
Washington Navy Yard
Thaw Fails To Shake Cold During Extradition Hearing
Concord reports Harry K. Thaw continues to suffer a heavy cold a week into his extradition hearing. Governor Felker heard Thaw cough deeply as military doctors care for him. Thaw’s frail condition and prolonged illness have shaken supporters and weighed on his strenuous schedule with his secretary.
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Concord
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan
Felker
Thaw
Joral Mysician
Finee
Corn Market Report From Chicago Sept Close
Reports from Chicago show corn prices steady with modest advances on renewed export demand. Trading notes mention firm rails and improved grain shipments despite market noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Missouri
T-S Amd
Senator Lodge Improves After Surgery in Nahawt
Nahawt Mass September 26 reports Senator Lodge underwent surgery last Thursday for a growth on the sear side. The operation followed twenty four tours, the condition was serious but today officials say the patient is more comfortable than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayater Bear Cabot Lodge
Marvin Aims to Tailor Weather for All
Washington September 24 Professor Charles J Marvin the new head of the United States Weather Bureau promises to dope out the right kind of weather to suit everybody He is a seasoned observer and inventor who plans reports more useful to farmers and the public
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles JF. Marvin
States Weather Bureau
Marvin
Weekly Weather Forecast From Washington DC
The Weather Bureau predicts generally fair conditions west of the Rocky Mountains with rain and unsettled weather in the central and southern plains and south. Temperatures rise in the southern districts early week, with likely cooling later in the north. No unseasonable conditions expected across the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Rockies
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Central Plains
Grear
Upper Lake Region
Lake
YWCA Vesper Services Enliven Waterloo Gatherings
Y W C A vesper services drew large audiences as Miss Jane F Morris teacher of elocution from Iowa State Teachers College presented The Spirit of Mary and the first Psalm. Mrs W J Clapp offered a solo. Next Sunday at vesper hour Miss Frances M Crittenden national secretary will speak at the YWCA gymnasium. A week later a joint social is planned.
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Y. W
Jane F. Morris
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Morris
W. CA
Waterloo
W. J. Clapp
Frances M. Crittenden
Grimnasium
Waterlooans at Bentley Reunion
The Rock and Frank families of Waterloo attended a reunion hosted by Mr. and Mrs. BK Bentley at their Cedar Rapids home. Attendees included George P. Berk Sr. and family, Mose Rank, Tillie Regold, Beek family members, Cooley, Jackson, Star dard, Henry Frank, Tone Boek, and Decker relatives. The event featured a crepe confection and flowers as decor. A chicken supper at First M. E. church, served with velvet orchids, followed later that evening.
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Rock and Frank
Waterloo
BK. Bentley
Cedar Rapids
Bentley
George P. Berk
George PL Berk
Mose Rank
Tillie Regold
Mma Beek
al Phortiva Decker
George Ipl Beek
John Beek
James Cooley
Neil Jackson
Stabten Stardard
Henry Frank
Tone Boek
Ansnie Marie Decker
Rosalie Jack- Hoot
Island program showcases Dr. Davies leadership at YM YW event
An upcoming program at the gymnasium of the former YM and YW will feature a demonstration of island proceedings. Dr Daniel Davies, longtime government inspector, will lead the event. Immigrants from various countries will be represented in the demonstration.
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Y. W
Daniel Davies
Road Congress Opens in Detroit With U S Official
The third annual American road congress began in Detroit with addresses by Secretary Houston of the U S department of agriculture and A W Campbell deputy commissioner of canals and railways Canada. Houston’s presence marks official U S representation at the event.
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Detroit
Mid
Houston
United States Department of Agriculture
A. W. Campbell
Canada
Elected Manager at University Paper
Mr and Mrs F B Crowl announce their son Ralph Crowl has been named circulation manager of Spinx a humorous bi monthly by University of Wisconsin students. He is in his third year and last year won first prize for short story writing. Crowl is also composing scenarios for films some of which have been shown in Waterloo theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowl
Ralph Crowl
University of Wisconsin
Spinx
Panama book praised by Fairbank reader letter
Miss Nellie A. King of Fairbank Ia writes from Fairbank Sept 26 1913 thanking the Waterloo Evening Courier for the illustrated Panama and the Canal book. She notes it is valuable and commends the paper for offering such a splendid volume for a small sum to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Evening Courier
Panama
Nellie A. King
Fairbank
Courier
Publishers Courier
Sirs
Canal
Rev Dr Reherd Makes Secret Flying Trip to Salt Lake City
Rev Dr Reherd pastor of the First Presbyterian church left early today for Salt Lake City Utah on a rapid trip across the continent. He plans to return by next Saturday evening after brief talks with church officials about denominational matters that are being kept confidential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Reherd
First Presbyterian Church
Salt Lake City
Utah
German Bank Rate Reduction Probable
Berlin September 29 Otto Von Glasenapp vice president of the German Imperial Bank said a reduction in the bank rate was possible, depending on demand at the coming settlement. He noted current demand was already large and could influence the decision.
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Berlin
Otto von Glasenapp
German Imperial Bank
Imperial Bank
Augmenting Troops in State of Sonora
Constitutionalists in Sonora launch a drive to raise state troops for the fall campaign against the federals. Captains lead parties to conscript across the state while civilians face seizure of arms. foreigners are spared unless they choose to surrender and swap weapons for Mayo bows and arrows, as 800 Mayo Indians join the militia. Chicken Supper advertised at First Church Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannanea
Sonora
Schiff as witness in Sulzer impeachment trial
Albany report notes Jacob H. Schiff a New York banker and witness in the Sulzer impeachment trial. Schiff says he gave Sulzer two thousand dollars before the election for campaign use and that the check carried a note claiming it was Schiff's contribution for Sulzer's campaign expenses. He described the notation as a hurried expression.
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Albany
N. Y
Jacob H. Schiff
New York
Sulzer
Schiff
William Sulzer
Town Talk Roundup of Local Visits and Moves
Frank Graf returns from Dubuque area while Niver Lown comes home from South Dakota. Ethel Billings and others return from a Dunkerton house party. Local visits include the Bunkers at Creston, Dr. F W Powers from Washington, and George Buchan moving to Waterloo. Ansel Humphreys becomes Provident Life general agent in the Marsh Place area. John Libby reports strong Cedar River fishing with catfish and bass pike from DeBean cottage trip.
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Frank Graf
Yesterdax
Dubuque
Niver Lown
South Dakota
Clay County
Earl Barger
Gedar Rapids
Ansel Humphreys
Waterloo Glove Manufacturing Company
Provident Life Insurance Company
Marsh Place
Ernest Bennett
John Libby
DeBean Cottage
Cedar River
Mt. Auburn
John Munson
Has
Spiker
Mr. Libby
Auto
Pastor and Girl Caught in Net in Dubuque
Rev. John Garland 35 of Parkersburg and Miss Maggie Ward 28, both Dubuque residents, were arrested at 5:36 am on disorderly conduct charges after reportedly staying at a local hotel. Garland located at the Turkish bath parlors and Ward at an east side hotel. Ward identified as a school teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Garland
Parkersburg
Maggie Ward
Dubuque
Garland
Zopf Sells Interests in Red Cross Drug Firm
P O Zopf, once a Red Cross Drug partner, sold his stake in Syramore Street firm to his associate and departed for Marengo Iowa. He plans to work in Dusier there. He previously spent three years in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zopf
P.O. Zopf
Red Cross Drug Company
Pioneer Samuel G Smith Dies After Week Long Illness
Samuel G Smith pioneer resident of Waterloo died yesterday afternoon about 3 at his home 124 Adame street after a week's illness due to old age and complications. A boilermaker at Illinois Central shops he was among the first pensioned employees and praised by officials for long service. Born in Edinburgh Scotland April 27 1829 he was 84. He moved to Waterloo about 40 years ago and will be buried at Fair View after 2:30 pm funeral from his home with Rev Sandford of Westminster Presbyterian church officiating.
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Samuel G. Smith
Waterloo
Adame Street
Mr. Smith
Illinois Central
Scotland
Edinburgh
Rev. Sandford
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Fair View
Musicians Plan for West High Team’s Work
Flora Bliss, music instructor, lining up West High musicians for three major groups this year. Philomel chorus has officers. High School orchestra discussed tentative term plans. Glee club to feature city’s top amateur vocalists. Authorities vow to train voices and minds, with music integral to entertainments.
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Flora Bliss
West High School
Philomel Chorus
Glee Club
West High
Savings League Open This Week
The Vacation Savings League, begun last week under Leavitt & Johnson National Bank, proved so popular that bank officers decided to extend it for another week. By closing time Saturday evening, about 1 000 new accounts had been started, and demand for a continuation prompted the announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Pleas Of Guilty In District Court On Nuisance Charge
Two defendants pleaded guilty this morning in district court to a nuisance charge based on information filed by the county attorney. Each case resulted in a $300 fine plus $56 in attorneys fees.
Maccabee Knights Host Evening Smok er Event
The Sir Knights of the Maccabees plan an evening gathering for members and friends tomorrow at 2 smoky hour. A large Cedar Falls delegation is expected. Tomato bouillon will be on the menu.
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Knights of the Maccabees
Cedar Falls
Retaining Wall Survey Planned Along Cedar River
City engineer C A Roby begins a preliminary survey on the west bank of the Cedar river between the Fourth and Fifth street bridges. The plan is to build a retaining wall by the River Front commission to hold dirt piled by the Dunphy Fridstein company during excavations for the Russell Lamson hotel. Soundings aim to gauge river bed depths with a fall construction likely. The River Front Commission envisions transforming the riverfront into a city park or breathing space for Waterloo residents.
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C. A. Roby
Cedar River
Fourth
Fifth Street
River Front Commission
Dunphy Fridstein Company
Russell- Lamson
Young couple wed in Waterloo ceremony
Miss Frances French and Samuel Simonson were married at 11:20 this morning at the home of J. C. Williams in Waterloo. The ceremony was witnessed by relatives and a few close friends. The bride, a noted dressmaker, and the groom, two year resident of the city, plan to make Waterloo their future home after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances French
Samuel Simonson
J. C. Williams
Waterloo
Simonson
Black Hawk Construction Co
Chicago in Darkness and Evening Ad New Deals
Chicago suffered a rainless night with thick smoke over the city and business carried on in some districts. The Leavitt & Johnson National Bank extended its Vacation Savings plan by one week to allow more people to enroll and receive their monthly pay checks.
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Chicago
West Side
Allen St
Jusual
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
New York Stocks Close Prices Report
Market close figures show varied gains and losses across transports, steels, and utilities. Major names listed include Union Pacific, United States Steel, Northern Pacific, Southern Pacific, and Amalgamated Copper with mixed outcomes.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Pennsylvania
Shiimd. Co
Chicago
Great Wietorn
Northwestern
Atchison
America Sele. Co
Union Pacific
SERA
Baltimore and Chic
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Brooklyn Rapid
United Suite
Steel, Common
United States Steel Pfd
Amalgamated Coppers
Tk Northern Pacific
Ente Greaw Northern
Weetry
Jere Hanos Central
St. Paw
Missouri
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Begen
Porter
Vesi
W. H. Fickle
Glenwood
N. F. Alifus
Davenport
International Association of Machinists
M. EL Church
Senator Lodge
Suy
Waterlooans
Congress
University
Rev. Reherd
Firs
M. Ey
Ethel Billings
Sarah Neith
Theo Butler
Laura
Eleanor
Lesle Cowlishaw
City
Bessie Magee
Dunkerton
Richard Brown
Creston
J. E. Denpster
F. W. Powers
The
Black Hawk National Bank
H. B. Gifford
Helen Gifford
Grinnell
W. C. Logan
Lyle Alan
Getwein
Cyrus Sherrill
A. McMillan
Vine Street
George Buchan
Jesup
Buchan
Waterloo Fruit & Commission Company
Langfeldt Candy Company
Savings League
Maccabee Knights
Halpin & Heald Millinery
iCommercial St
E. M. Storm, ‘Real Estate
Virden
Wellington
iLady
Washington St
Mra. J
UesRoy
Hammond
Weat
Tenth St
Carroll County
Kansas City
T. A Shields
Tina, Mo
Fowler St
Business College
W. A. MacMillan
Bluff St
Co. W
Ilinois Central Depot
Stephenson Land & Lumber Co
Oconto
Wis
Mre
A. F. Stolt
W. 7Th St
West 5Th St
Ankeny St
Inquire
S. E. Jerald
Denver St
Randolph St
Baltimore St
Armature
Denver Road
Mobile
Walter St
Grant Ave
Commercial St
Lewis Sts
Shilliam
South St
Jefferson St
Jefferson
Strong
Ace Five Boy
Red
Chas. Owen
Ackermant &T
de Wald Cigar Co
5Th St
Western Union Telegraph Co
Argain
I. M. Kentezelman
City of Waterloo
Towa
City Trail
Garterville
R. l L. Degon
Stramer
Mov
Peery
King
Leather
Waterloo Trunk Co
Sycamore Street
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