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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1911
Page
6
Fort Dodge plans a statewide homecoming reception for Senator Ken Yon. The event in Dodge, Iowa, spans day and night with plans announced to Des Moines. Public officials from across the state are invited to participate in the elaborate celebration.
In Aberdeen Mississippi Judge H C Niles sentenced J H Miller to seven years in prison and fined 11000 for fraudulent use of the mails. L C Steele and C H G Lind received two years and 10000 fines each after a guilty verdict. The men tied to Steele Miller Co a Corinth firm that collapsed months ago amid charges of bogus bills of lading totaling millions.
Des Moines on April 13 reports President A I Urick of the State Federation of Labor says the legislature adjourned with labor pleased. He notes passage of the employers' liability bill and a miners' conditions bill as the most important for unions in years, despite some failed bills and necessary compromises.
In Keokuk Iowa on April 13 three companies H Pond Co Anderson Canning and Burlington Vinegar and Pickle admitted guilt in federal court for violating the Pure Food Act of 1906. Each received nominal fines after explaining the violations were unintentional.
A massive truss, weighing about a ton, toppled from St Marys Catholic church during demolition in Keokuk Iowa killing James Beemer 24 a Marshalltown laborer. Several workers narrowly escaped the accident. Rain falls across Iowa uplift pastures and spring wheat. Walter Vale former Michigan City major dies after stroke. Governor Carroll faces nearly 197 unsigned bills within 30 days. Levi Warner former Connecticut congressman dies at 81. Taft nominates ambassadors Rockhill to Turkey Courts Guild to Russia and others. Dwight S Lewis to assist as commerce counsel in Iowa with salary around 3000 annually.
Clinton Ta April 13 Special Beott C 50 prominent attorney and 82nd degree Mason died suddenly this morning of rheumatism affecting his brain He leaves a wife and three children.
Local notes include visits by Frank Ramsey in Brainerd Minnesota and Walter Hewitt family plans to move to Waterloo from Seattle. There are church, civic, and court updates plus a fatal funeral in Waterloo and a lawsuit over injuries from a street obstruction seeking $12,000.
Henderson and Weatherwax offer affordable wildfire insurance coverage in the Lamson Building, emphasizing protection against an uncontrollable hazard with minimal cost.
Marie Fitzgibbons also known as Mrs Bob Clapp will appear at the Crystal theatre Monday Tuesday and Wednesday in Waterloo. She is a renowned vaudeville performer with a history of earlier stage name use and a publicized divorce from Bob Clapp. The bill also features Brenkas Parisian Models, touted as the week’s main attraction.
The bill includes bronze figurines, painted skins, and porcelain fashion acts. Hall Colborn & Co. missed arrival, leaving the first performance sparse. Bliss and Hoss sing and dance while the Sandor brothers perform European feats. S Burton adds songs and monologue stunts. Manager Jones will hand out Easter souvenirs Saturday. Amateur night returns tomorrow with strong acts. second night expected to eclipse the first.
The Orpheum opens with a strong vaudeville slate led by the Payne children world’s greatest entertainers. Gilbert Fitzgerald company offers new comedy sketch while Gay and Harte perform dancing and singing. The Varsity Four provide harmony and humor to balance the program. Westminster ladies’ home baking sale Saturday at 2 30 in Syndicate building.
Waterloo property owners and merchants decry what they call discrimination in insurance rates. They accuse Cedar Rapids advisory board of setting unfair rates for union companies, citing sharp boosts in short periods. They argue Waterloo’s fire protection warrants lower costs and that unprotected areas elsewhere bear excess losses. A meeting of property owners and merchants is planned in a few days at Tailors on East Fourth Street.
Dr. D. H. Peletier of New Hartford purchased the 1911 Cadillac from Morris Motor Car Co. for its famed records. The car, known for the Waterloo to Reinbeck return run in 49 minutes and other notable feats, also set a Chicago trip of 300 miles in 24 hours and a Waterloo to Chicago run in 45 hours cumulative.
One notable aspect of the sale was the car fetching well above its cost price. The condition was so sound that the vehicle sustained no material damage, boosting its desirability and price.
Chief of Police Hoffman faced a volley of missiles as he quelled street fights between strikers and non union men. Three women received 15 day sentences for rioting. Twenty five strikebreakers from Chicago and St. Louis arrived, with plans to swear in more officers and potentially seek state troops to maintain order.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Caroline Rosgen who died yesterday at noon will be conducted tomorrow. Brief services will be held at the home 72 Commercial street at 9 30 p m and services in Sacred Heart church in charge of Father J J Hanley will commence at 10 oclock. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
Herman Lakers a Democrat printer in Davenport falls several stories down an elevator shaft sustaining multiple broken bones and internal injuries He lies in a hospital where doctors fear for his life The accident occurred April 13 as a special report from Davenport Iowa
Des Moines announces a governor issued proclamation for a special election on the first Monday in June to replace Walter I. Smith who resigned to join the federal bench.
A public program by the Washington Irving Literary Society will be held tomorrow at 1 30 p m in the West High School auditorium. An unusually interesting program is planned featuring the farce Which Is Which The public is cordially invited.
Henderson Weatherwax tailors advertise insurance with millionaire companies at 302 East Fourth Street.
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