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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1911
Page
10
In Muscatine on April 4 a private watchman for McKay and Bilven fired on about 600 strikers, then was surrounded by the crowd. E L Orr faces charges of assault with intent to commit murder after firing his revolver. Police gathered the crowd with effort and several suspects tied to bomb explosions were released for lack of evidence.
Geo Cretchfield, 55, American, was shot from ambush at his ranch near Tuxtam, Mexico. A telegram from United States Consul Miller at Hampico reported the fatal wounding to the state department. Cretchfield, born in Illinois, had lived in Jersey City in recent years.
In Gary Indiana a Sioux man named Frank Little Buffalo killed himself with carbolic acid after expressing love for Miss Lena Travis. Chicago reports say the motive may have been unrequited affection. Mayor E T Knotts notes the letter to Miss Travis is key. The letter is being used at the inquest, with Miss Travis subpoenaed to testify.
Chicago April 4 Ringling Brothers circus closes for two performances as Otto Ringling business head of the organization is buried in Baraboo Wisconsin while the Coliseum shows shut with lifeless rings. The family and company observe a pause despite usual unwritten rules to fulfill engagements.
Real estate transfers report numerous lot transfers in Cedar Falls Waterloo and nearby areas with prices ranging from 1 to 3 390 dollars including Sherry M McCall to Nellie A Vail and Adelaide A Camp to Christian J Mauser. Also notes a Ladies' 83.00 house dresses sale by Boston Brokerage Co. and a piano company deal.
Caroline V. Spafford a native of Indiana and longtime Waterloo resident died yesterday at 9 AM in Cedar Rapids while visiting her daughter Mrs Vara J Rogers. Survived by sons Harry C Curtis J and daughter Vara L Rogers with six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Burial at Elmwood.
The Sheffield Choir of England led by Dr Henry Coward prepares a globe circling tour with Dr Charles Harriss arranging travel for 200 performers. The project aims at artful reciprocity between Britain and its colonies and the United States, with previous tours to Canada in 1908 and Germany planned for October. The Waterloo visit is billed as a major season event. Mrs. C M Berkley leaves hospital after three weeks recovery.
Washington April 4 Notwithstanding the early arrival of senators the extra session's opening drew a large audience. The gallery filled before the Senate session began and a social tone accompanied the formal brief ceremony led by Chaplain U S Pierce. Henry G Davis of West Virginia was the only ex senator present. A prayer requested deliverance from internal strife and external warfare. Ladies dresses advertised by Boston Brokerage Co. appear amid unrelated promos.
James T. Hayes, Davenport baseball club business manager and vice president of the Three-league, says the Davenport club will forget past differences and uphold President Tearney amid circuit controversy. He asserts Tearney must be respected by the league and will back any decision on schedules or other matters.
The concrete brick building at Fifth and Bint streets Nos 401-8-4 will soon be completed and occupied by George W. Pett for well drilling windmills pumps and related lines. Pett, a rising local businessman, plans expanded stock and greater business volume in the new plant across from the new operation.
Mrs B S Bunnell serves as supply 6th grade teacher at Washington school replacing Miss Mabel Meek who resigned to Fo weat. Miss Della Ross is out awaiting word on her brother's operation. Dolly Stearns returns to John Fiske kindergarten after an appendicitis operation. Nellie Porter returns to Reinhbeck school after diphtheria illness.
Deputy Game Wardens Leighton and Breese seized thirteen dressed wild ducks at the Wittick and Cross market. A hearing before Justice Knapp is set this afternoon. Violation of game laws carries a ten dollar fine per bird.
The Forty Hours Adoration begun Sunday at St Marys Catholic church ends this evening at 7 20 with solemn devotions. Father Arnold of Chicago delivers the sermon Final Perseverance and a procession of the Blessed Sacrament follows led by clergy and schoolchildren. Te Deum concludes the service.
Professor Simon Baruch describes three key bathing moments for Russians birth marriage and death while noting the use of sweat baths as substitutes and linking Russia’s aversion to water to a surge in cholera. The piece also contrasts American views on bathing with physiological effects and mentions a Chilean blacksmith creating iron shapes without forge or bellows.
Market updates from Chicago show hogs trading around 6.20 to 6.70 as receipts and demand shift. Sheep and cattle markets mix with light arrivals. weather forecasts warn rain or snow for Iowa Illinois and South Dakota with colder conditions. Elgin butter declines eight cents while cheese and poultry hold steady in New York and Chicago markets.
The House convened with Champ Clark of Missouri chosen as speaker while Joseph Cannon returned as a lowly member from Danville Florida. The Republican caucus reported harmony despite absences and Progressive debates over tariff and government spending. Olmstead's plan to appoint minority members failed as Mann was backed by Cannon and approved by a large majority.
In Flint Michigan on April 4 the socialist city ticket won all positions except treasurer. John A. Menton won the mayoral race by a wide margin over E. W. Atwood. Socialists also captured three aldermen three supervisors and two board of education members including the mayor’s wife. Kansas City elected to host the Aero Club of America balloon race start site with Omaha San Francisco and St. Louis among contenders.
Washington April 4. DC Hilles of Dobbs Ferry New York former assistant secretary of the treasury assumed the duties of secretary of the president after Charles Norton retired. Hilles was sworn in immediately after the cabinet session. Ladias 82.50 Heatherbloom petit coats special 70 cents while they last. Boston Brokerage Co 706 Sycamore Street.
Miss Helen Lang of Victoria, British Columbia, living at the Ansonia hotel, fought back when a robber followed her along Riverside Drive in New York before 6 am. She struck with her walking stick, dealt a heavy blow to the attacker, who fled after a fierce struggle leaving her bruised. Police later obtained a description. Miss Lang, 19, plans to continue her prebreakfast walks.
Mrs Titus Lowe wife of the local Methodist pastor died suddenly at dinner in Cedar Falls on April 4 at about age 30. She had just given birth two weeks earlier and her infant son died the day after. Daughters Madeline and Evelyn 5 and 7 mourn their mother as neighbors offer condolences. Remains expected to be moved to Libertyville Indiana to join her parents.
Polk county grand jury issued a subpoena for Council Bluffs Chief of Police Vroom to testify on April 5 about the death of Deputy Sheriff Woolman and Bartender Ed Sterzing. He is asked to bring a witness able to identify the weapon used in the crime.
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