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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1915
Page
11
A F Gates adds Fort Dodge and Webster City business colleges to his Waterloo and New Hampton holdings, forming the state's largest chain. He plans new faculty, accreditation, and seamless transfer privileges for graduates, with L M Cassat to head the Fort Dodge commercial department.
Des Moines April 14 without a dissenting vote the senate passed appropriation bills granting state educational institutions a net revenue rise of 464,950 dollars. The senate rejected house amendments to the board of control bill which would have cut 100,000 for the women’s reformatory and 100,000 for the custodial farm. The senate measure, likely to gain house approval, restores the requested amounts for the board of education.
Dan La Bar was found guilty by a jury in Minneapolis yesterday of swindling H. W. Coyle of Mason City Iowa out of $5000 in a fake wiretapping scheme. Judge Jelley instructed the jury after a long defense address by A H Hall. Conviction could bring one to five years in prison. state arguments were led by County Attorney John M Rees.
Des Moines April 14 The house granted to eastern Iowa representatives the change in quarantine laws they fought all session. Senator Hilsinger’s bill narrowing the foot and mouth disease quarantine zone to a three mile radius passed by a vote of 78 to .
Los Angeles April 1 three Japanese warships under Admiral Nakayama with six colliers and supply ships totaling about 4000 men were reported by a Los Angeles Times star correspondent returning from Turtle Bay Lower California He says the harbor near Magdalena Bay is the U S navy rendezvous No attempt is being made to float the Assma which lies in soft mud at the harbor entrance
Berlin April 14 Field Marshal von Hindenburg dismissed Lord Kitchener's army as a uniformed crowd saying Kitchener has a million soldiers but no real army. He claimed German officers have generations of military training behind them. Also noted is a civil suit: Dena Tiepkes, previously Miss Dena Tiepkes, seeks to recover $146.97 on a $110 loan from Feb 7 1910.
Helen J L Hyland, 23, a North High graduate, drank carbolic acid at her father's Des Moines home after a quarrel with Dr Charles H Henshaw, a dentist. She died after midnight in the hospital with burns to mouth and tongue. Coroner investigation confirms suicide by poisoning. no note.
The couple, longtime companions of a girl and her fiancé, agreed after a Sunday quarrel to avoid each other for six weeks. Family and Dr Henshaw report they would not meet until May 21, Miss Hyland's birthday, hoping the split would end their troubles.
Dr Lindsay Wynekoop urged embracing laziness in youths at a Illinois Mothers and Parent-Teacher conference. She argued indolence is physiological and helps adolescents detoxify, noting some may delay schooling but will become industrious later. She advised avoiding excessive athletics for boys and dancing for girls as youth develops.
In Hock Island on April 14 19 year old Margaret Alde and a older woman named Langley were arrested in a Second Avenue building amid drug addiction concerns. Alde, confined in city hall detention, cried for drugs and was committed to Watertown hospital for treatment. Langley released on parole. authorities note they occupied the apartments for a long period. The case prompted state attorney action and police investigation into narcotics use. A Royal Doulton china display advertisement follows.
London April 4. Reported German declaration claims German officers are imprisoned in military detention barracks in retaliation for British refusal to grant the same treatment to crews of German submarines as other prisoners. The notes suggest added pressure on American diplomats to secure safeguards.
An Amsterdam note to Ambassador Gergret protests the Grant administration's course and urges attention to international matters. The missive requests consideration of the Americas embassy in London amid rising diplomatic tensions between nations.
New York markets show mixed activity with steady poultry and varied produce. Receipts include 1278 boxes with mixed stocks, while live poultry remains steady with western buyers trading four and five cent ranges for fowls and turkeys. dressed and fresh items noted with frozen turkeys also listed.
In Sacramento on April 14 the senate and assembly jointly urged Philadelphia city council to allow the Liberty Bell to be sent to the Pacific Exposition. The concurrent resolution was referred to committees.
Kurt Dodge reports that Dr. North, a Waterloo physician, died from injuries after a boy in a crowd struck him with a stone Friday night. The boy John Cody, of the local crowd, allegedly threw the stone after Dr. North admonished the youths. North leaves a widow and six children. an inquest is set for tomorrow.
Clifton Brown, formerly of this city, died suddenly at age 26 in Roedes Minn. He was the son of W. B. Brown and lived here until three years ago. Survived by his parents and a brother, Worcester Brown. Brown was a popular local figure among younger residents.
A telegram with the news was received by Arthur VY. Fowler causing a severe shock among his numerous friends who await further details about the deceased and the circumstances surrounding the death.
Chicago April 14 coal operators charged proposed freight rate hikes would worsen conditions. Testimony before Interstate Commerce Commissioner W M Daniela cited impact on Hinds field mines and Indiana to Wisconsin routes with a general 7.95 cent per ton rise. Salvation Army officers Capt Wess and Lieut Gore depart for Waverly to take charge. A divorce filing by Allie Wilson against Wilford Wilson cites cruelty. Georges Theodoropoulos, Kaloranka Chaparoy wed in Waterloo licensing today.
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