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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1915
Page
10
Iowa’s two houses have not set a definite adjournment date amid dry and wet politics. Senate resistance to a sitting committee and to handing decisions to a receiver kept measures unsettled as the session nears a potential end. Senator Allen criticized adjourning under receiver control, urging continued work on key bills.
In Des Moines on April 7 the Iowa senate amended and failed to pass a farm mortgage bank bill. Supporters aimed to ease access to cheaper money by tax exempt debenture bonds, but key provisions were stripped. The measure drew only 19 votes and prompted calls for state control before federal action. Chicago election-night crowds dominated headlines with parades and celebrations.
Adel April 7 The district court was in session when Edge Fahey announced the Willard Johnson boxing outcome. He stated Willard won the fifth encounter and made no objections to the courtroom enthusiasm.
Des Moines April 7 George B Hippee was arrested after a warrant from Justice Ben Hitz for refusing to give information to a census taker. Census employer R F Stevens said Hippee refused to state his compensation when asked, though told it was required. Hearing set for Monday at 2 PM. Hippee says he will fight the proposition in district court.
Miss Mae Walters of Chicago amends a petition in Burlington to seek 310000 from Karl J. Duffin for breach of promise to marry. She alleges mutual agreement in 1914 to wed, later delays, and that Duffin falsely claimed marriage and divorce issues. She seeks damages for mental anguish and loss of reputation.
Mrs. Edward Knott, a Bremer county pioneer, died in Waverly after an illness dating from her husband United States marshal death in 1914. Survived by two sons John and Wred and three daughters Carrie Marian and Josephine. Funeral at home Saturday 2 p.m. Interment in Waverly. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on December 1 1918.
Clarence Bartman, two, of Graf in Dubuque County, died yesterday at Mercy Hospital from lockjaw after stepping on a rusty nail days earlier. The injury led to generalized infection and swelling before his passing.
New York April 7 James J. Will arrives from St Paul and cites Wall Street optimism that the war will end by October for both sides to prepare for a possible 1916 finish. Exports to Europe, grain outlooks, price implications, and banker roles shape expectations as farmers brace for wheat yields and postwar adjustments. Building activity notes close with Jurl G Gould breaking ground on a new home.
Real estate transfers include E G Peek to Nina R Alford for a parcel in section 5 88 12 valued at 1 dollar and described as Y1 over part W1 2 SE 1 4 and E 1 2 SW 1 4. Sappho BE Harris et al to Guy B Campbell for part L 1 B 12 Cedar Falls original plat valued at 1400 dollars. Merritt Green to G A Oleon for B 1 2.
A proposed dwelling on Sheridan road by Prospect Ullis outlines a two story stucco residence measuring 26 feet square with an anticipated cost around 41006 dollars.
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