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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1913
Page
8
London, April 12. Threats of unprecedented terror are linked to suffragettes who have escalated arson. Rail stations and homes burn as militants hire desperate operatives. Police raid West End HQ, seizing warfare gear as efforts to identify actual firebugs continue. Croxley station demolition cited as a major early outrage.
Iowa legislators enacted two measures aimed at fixing taxation without creating a full tax commission. A Senate bill authorizes the executive council to spend state funds to gather data for true valuations, and a joint resolution seeks a constitutional amendment to tax certain classes of property for state revenue, potentially isolating railroad and utility property from general taxation. A separate Clarkson workers compensation bill passed the Senate and heads to the House, with adjournment looming. Also, an editorial urges use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for coughs and colds.
Independence and Waterloo ties appear as the Buchanan County War association passes resolutions endorsing Hon. C. W. Mullan of Waterloo for appointment to the newly created Iowa judgeship. Local residents note travel to Waterloo for theater and visit family, with a mix of returning winter travelers and business interests referenced.
Water works system praised by Underwriters' inspector E R Townsend after visiting Waterloo. Superintendent John Berry credited for rapid progress, better hydrant tests, and improved pressure. Townesend indicated possible insurance rate reductions if Waterloo’s plant remains on pace. Records shown by Berry described as exceptionally complete. Iowa patents list included. Citizens Gas & Electric officials to attend Philadelphia meeting.
Des Moines April 12. The house rejected a one mill state tax to fund road districts, voting 61 to 31. A motion to reconsider was filed and the bill will be called up again. The day also saw the senate pass a bill adding one member to the Iowa supreme court and other measures on official notices in foreign language papers and an insurance department creation. Governor Clarke sent confirmations to the senate for the control board. A taxicab fare ordinance is likely after reports of overcharges.
Five hundred Detroit scouts plan a crusade against refuse in vacant lots and alleys. Hobart Oklahoma scouts subscribed $500 to build a new church after a fire. Wisconsin scouts caught a live raccoon, planning it as a mascot after lassoing from a tree. Mrs. Pinchot sent $50 to Washington’s local Boy Scouts group praising the Wilson inauguration.
Cough medicine for children should be pleasant to take and free of harmful substances while being highly effective. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meets these requirements and is a favorite with mothers of young children everywhere. For sale by all druggists.
Dr. G A Biebesheimer of Reinbeck who Thursday underwent an appendicitis operation at Presbyterian hospital is recovering nicely.
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