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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1906
Page
2
The Reporter urges a fair discussion of public ownership versus private water service in Waterloo. It notes candidates on both tickets are reputable and opposes personal attacks. The paper argues municipal ownership is costly, with higher taxes and debt, citing other Iowa towns and Waterloo’s experiences.
The Creston Advertiser critiques Governor Cummins for claiming loyalty to his party while pushing a third nomination. It argues his pre-convention stance shows disdain for party principles, portraying him as a divider who would later ally with corporate interests and railroad backers. The piece notes the water franchise and investment motives as factors shaping his stance.
A city discussion argues municipal ownership offers no price or tax relief. It notes ownership does not guarantee cheaper rates than private firms and may raise taxes. The piece cites Iowa cities' experience, urging the community to seek the best service at reasonable prices, regardless of provider.
An old newspaper ad promises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the fastest treatment for burns or wounds. It mentions Sam Kendall of Philipstore Kean and other buyers, touting the salve's effectiveness and an 85 cent price from Warg ler Dros & Ladd's dog store.
Des Moines special reports escalating factional strife as Cummins and anti Cummins leaders position for advantage. Crossley and Crogsley push distinct bills on primary reform with governor urging rapid action, shaping 1906 and future nominations under a new system.
The house passed bills on state and savings banks examination and public document printing. It moved a bill on school director qualifications and raised the Mitchelville reform school commitment to 18. A special order set for anti-discrimination legislation next Tuesday and another for bank stock assessment on Wednesday. Representative Wise proposed regulating trust companies with capital requirements by city size and limited activities. A related measure keeps state audit oversight, while Mr Frodden’s bill targets intoxicating liquors and mulet-law penalties for unlicensed sales and orders.
Senate action includes the Dunham bill requiring annual city and town financial reports, a uniform municipal accounting system, and biennial audits for all cities over 5,000 by an examiner appointed by the state auditor. It also debated a bill on interest on city funds and approved a memorial committee for the late Judge L. G. Kinne.
Des Moines reports a split within the Woman's Press club over the annual banquet program. James G. Berryhill, a prominent anti Cummins Republican, is seen as a likely congressional candidate, while the committee favors Cummins allies. Mrs Berryhill contemplates whether to serve as toastmistress after learning the planned speakers.
The Des Moines society scene features Mrs. Berryhill, a leading Iowa women's club figure and president of the Iowa Women's Clubs presidents, who declines to appear as a guest after Governor Cummins' presence and political dynamics spark faction rumors. Toastmistress Alva Frederick Weit? was announced, but Kendall withdrew. Nearby, royal reminiscences and quirky legal anecdotes fill the chatter, including Prince Max's monastery turn and a New York district attorney's buttered humor.
A long list of local notices and incidents from Iowa includes the death of John A. Johnson of Winnebago county at Forest City, chautauqua plans for Ames led by Senator LeFollette, and a large Iowa Sworth League convention in Marshalltown. Reports detail arrests in Des Moines and Dubuque, a mayoral race in Whiting, a dog theft warning near Woodbine, labor and rail developments, and several fatal or near fatal accidents across towns. Also noted are hospital, court, and church matters, boundary and track projects, and preparations for the Interstate Live Stock Fair in Sioux City with a $16,000 purse.
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