Attendance figures for 1919 Dairy Cattle Congress and Belgian Horse Show
Unofficial totals at noon show 48 rounds attended over seven days with 25 000 main gate tickets at 50 cents and 17 404 at 25 cents plus downtown sales. Amphitheatre admissions reached 25 071 with 10 677 at 35 cents and 14 384 at 25 cents, many service tickets boosting numbers. Officials called the tenth annual event a great success, with record attendance and improved finances. Exhibitors and concessionaires, nearly all seeking 1920 show slots, praised the week and anticipated broad publicity benefiting breeding circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Cattle Congress
Eissel
Waterloo City Notes Bulletin of frequent visits and events
Mrs BG Weston visits her Chicago father. Many residents travel to Chicago and Iowa City. The Waterloo show reports large crowds, premier awards, and grand parade results. Dairy cattle winners include Marsh, Maxwell, Dickinson, and Hull Bros. Exhibitors crowned in five breeds. Belgium horse show linked to Dairy Cattle Congress. Various social, educational, and travel notes conclude with local arrangements and a theft recovered automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Marsh
David G. Maxwell
Waterloo
Nathan Dickinson
Lake Geneva
Wic
Brown Swiss
Hull Bros
Painesville
Jerseys
Avendale
Farms
Shelbyville
Ayrshire
iAdam Sletz
Waukesha
Wis
Roy Shepley
C. H. Peverill
Woods
Percy Woods
Marsh Herd
Otto Fenstra
Falfurrias
Peter Ledgaard
Lac Brosmer
Kimball’s
Dairy Farmer
Dairy Cattle Congress
Cattle Congress
Tragic prison riot and mob violence described by sheriff
A chaotic scene unfolds as prisoners are killed and mutilated during a prison fire and riot. Sheriff Michael L. Chirk recounts deputies losing control, prisoners released, and mob actions targeting Brow and others. General Wood later ordered to Omaha as federal intervention looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Michael L. Chirk
Brow
Ringer
Wwherstein
Smith
Sane
Ringer l
Ebertstein
Rail Brotherhoods Sign Working Rules
The agreement on working conditions for railway shopmen will set uniform rules for about 600 000 men and take effect Oct. 20. It was signed by the railroad administration and six international unions of the railway employer department of the American Federation of Labor and is awaiting printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Wilson
Railroad Administration
American Federation of Labor
Child Burned To Death In Des Moines Fire
Three year old Dorothy Jane War died in Des Moines after her dress caught fire while playing with matches. The tragic incident occurred today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dorothy Jane War
First North Dakota Snow Hits Barnes and Stutsman Counties
First snow of the season covered parts of Barnes and Stutsman counties in North Dakota yesterday afternoon. The report notes light accumulation and marks the start of winter weather in the region with temperatures dipping and motorists advised to drive carefully.
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North Dakota
Wargo
N. D
Barnes and Stulsman
Riot Tides Send Federal Troops to Omaha
Following a race riot in Omaha last night, two infantry companies from Camp Grant Rockford and forces from Camp Ford and Des Moines were ordered to reinforce Fort Ouiha and Crook. General Leonard Wood ordered troops to quell disturbances. One hundred seventy-six personnel and eleven officers mobilized for duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tury Baker
Omaha
Neb
Cap Grant
Kallowing
Leonard Wood
Central Department
United States Army
Camp Grant
Rockford
Onuvhipa
Ouiha
Crook
Ciy
Woodautsa
Camp Furston
Es Moines
Owaha
Camp Dore
Des Moines
Rept
Twenty four Census Takers Planned for Waterloo Districts
Waterloo prepares for the 1920 census with 24 enumerators in as many districts and a total of about 250 positions. Supervisor Anson T Hukill has opened offices in the Syndicate building to hire workers for Black Hawk County and surrounding areas. Sessions will run up to 10 days in rural areas and five weeks in the city, with pay averaging about five dollars per day and no discrimination in appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Anson ‘T. Hykill
Black Hawk County
Wukill
Syndicate
Hukill
Washington, DE
Twelve Des Moines Negroes Held as Murder Suspects
Des Moines police hold and question twelve Black residents as suspects in the murder of city detective Don McCarthy who was shot early Saturday. Officials say one suspect is likely guilty but will withhold results to protect safety by moving the guilty party out of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Don McCarthy
Bethlehem Steel Strike Expands Across District
Reports from Chicago to Cleveland describe escalating steel strike activity. Police and deputy sheriffs prepare for disorder while Bethlehem Steel plants resume or suspend operations across Pittsburgh and nearby towns as union leaders claim gains and laborers increasingly walk out.
Army Life in Field Shown by Miniature Camp Display
Army recruiting exhibit set up in Cedar River park by Camp Grant party. Maj. Daly leads four officers and eight men as they tour Waterloo endpoints to show equipment and uniforms from the St Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne campaigns. The display moves to Linekin park for weekend public viewing. Seeking musicians for Fort Riley band, with requests for violins and pianos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Park
Oper Jr
Cedar River Park
Army
Camp Grant
Ill
J. C. Daly
Waterloo
Grundy Center
Cattle Congress
Mu. Oon
Linegin Park
Iin W
Norte
Wranes
St. Mihiel
Meuse- Argonne
Waverly
Berraita
Second Cavalry Band
Fort Wiley
Kan
Sergt. L. TL. Imig
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Congress
Buchsass
Mrs. BG. Weston
Chicago
Mrs. J. T. Knapp
Willa Conner
Shel Rock
Mulberry Street
Donald Clark
James H. Woods
Los Angeles
Pelalived
Margaret L. Mastain
County Recorder
Horace van Metre
Iowa City
HH. L. van Seligick
Paul
Clifford D. Ham
Panama Canal Zone
DeLee Hospital
B. F. Foreman
C. T. Heggs
Robert Pickenbach
Franklin Street
F. E. Keeler
Clifton M. Keeler
Oklahoma City
Okla
Ira
Miriam Hurwich
F. W. Hurwich
Minneapolis
Minnesota University
Chautauqua
Ti. E. Colby
Illinois Agricultural Association
Hattie Fink
Denver
Cedar Street
L. B. Carson
Milwaukee
J. £. Williams
CU. M. Barber
Elizabeth Haswell
Mary Cascaden
Grinnell College
Glee Club
A. O. Munson
England
Brussels
Belgium
International Harvester Company
Europe
Tr. Shannon
Russell-Siamson
Ben. Everall
Marsh-Plase Bldg
Wood
Washington
D. C
U. S. Army
Haseen
Secre
Bethlehem Light
Polfes
South
Tanders
Glamny Myer
John Witapatrick
National Comnitter
National Comnitter For Prganization of
Linois Steel Company
Alrikers
Simaller
Pittsburgh
Steel Workers
Laughlin Coompany
Agaist
Pennsylvania Works
National Tube Company
Homestead
Braddock
Duquesne
Clairton
Carnegie Conpan
Aiud
Pttsburgh
Ufforte O
Qptla
Wang
Amd Ree
Ap. Cimlany
Kew
Will Inetergat
Alegheny
Sherift Wilthon St. Mickdoele
Moegue Alex
Rod Mills
Beaddock
Rankin Ad Farrell
Nonara
Miecompany
Chiraga
Johnstown
Mekeesport Tin Plate Company
Portyue
Daparkowent
AU Steelton Mills
Wark
Vwarrisburg, Pa
Sept. Wi
Steelton
Bethlehem Stent Company
Walter Guyer
Frank A. Hobbie
Ager
Reading
Bathiehen
Department of the Works
Gary
Indo
Streicth
Tbe Steel
Indkuta
United States Steel Corporasion
Iitekbane
Otter Land
Ainers
Hou
India Atuel Company
Henwoeen
A.A Aonee
Worl
Youngstown
Toth
Millrouiagy
Ani
Carnegie Steel Company
Saxpeetad
Lato
Cartier
Mill!p
Pennsylvania
Weturn
Bayx
Shuromna
Carmegie Steel Company
South Works
Farrell
Bar
Cleveland
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Otis Steel Company
Fiona
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Michigan Ave
Chicago, Il
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