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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
7
Des Moines reports lawmakers debating Thompson bill to limit loan charges to 2 percent monthly while arguing it may conflict with existing 8 percent legal rate. Governor weighs signing, amid dinners for newspaper friends, party politics, and committee stalemates. Senate resignations noted as lawmakers finish session without losses.
Des Moines reports that kidnapper Wegener, sought in the Valley Junction case, is in Sydney Australia at 67 Calgary West or 57 Calgary West. He claims no extradition treaty exists, and letters from Sydney indicate ongoing contact with Des Moines associates. Wegener, once a steward on a San Francisco to Sydney vessel, reportedly hid under a Campbell home floor during the pursuit.
Des Moines April 22 news that Iowa’s general assembly passed an act of far reaching importance in the tuberculosis campaign. The new law effective July 4 requires county supervisors to properly care for persons suffering from tuberculosis and to enforce care standards statewide.
The new law defines tuberculosis as a basis for care and requires supervisors to provide for treatment. It allows establishing hospitals or placing patients in designated TB institutions under the state board of control. Supervisors may spend up to 15 dollars weekly per patient for care in existing or future facilities.
Des Moines April 22 Victory of the organization wing of the Democratic party yesterday in electing Wilbur Marsh as national committeeman and blocking progressives from their candidate for the Third district chairmanship signals wide open strife within the party. Democratic leaders foresee continued conflict until the central issue is settled at the next state convention with organization members able to push harmony by supporting Bronson for the Third district chairmanship.
Members discuss how the national committee should align with temperance reform and progressive momentum. Kennington of Newton notes the split over Marsh’s leadership and favors leaders who show advance ground on temperance and reform with the current movement.
Irwin April 22 report: Mrs. Jacob Thompson, 64, was fatally burned Tuesday night in her yard as a rubbish pile burned. A fire brand blown onto her clothing spread flames before her husband could reach her. Real estate transfers note Benjamin J. Howrey to William P. Troutfelter in Waterloo for $736 and other property changes involving Dietrick and Wil- son.
A fragmented list of property transfers in Waterloo includes deeds to Bentons and others with values such as 400 dollars and 1 dollar, plus a plat reference on Diagonal street Hudson. A bank notice reports Farmers Law and Trust assets at 275,664.23 with total deposits of 168,571.02 and a state auditor inquiry.
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