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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1914
Page
7
A false bulletin circulated claiming Judge Dunham reversed by the supreme court and Waterloo had gone wet. Printed in the Courier and Reporter, the misprint originated from future-week notices stored in the office, leading to widespread citywide confusion before the error was traced.
Dr G Sumner Iowa health official plans a public proclamation calling on boys and girls to clean back yards and alleys in all cities and villages. He notes existing cleanup days in several cities and warns of health risks from vaults at Chautauqua Park and sewage discharge into rivers. He seeks federal and state funds to fund a sanitary survey and sewage treatment before rivers. He mentions his Des Moines work and noted public remarks in Minnesota. Mrs. Charles Bellmer and children visit Lane Street home.
Various city items: W Kellen rides to Chicago. Herbert Sheffield visits Des Moines. Miss Frances Perkins returns from Cedar Rapids. Elks baseball practice at Red Cedar park. Mrs A T Merrill recovering from gall bladder surgery. Miss Mable Thomas in town from Iowa Falls. Ji B Maynard returns from Cedar Rapids meeting. M M A track meet canceled for lack of interest. fire scare at 222 Maple Street. architect plans modern residence on Conger Street. F H Wennessey visits local Y M C A directors. Dr J B Smith prepares war sermons on morality and justice. Dr Effie McCullom Jones to preach at Universalist Church. Emanuel Evangelical church changes service times. junior P A and Y P A meet. Rev E J Lang to preach. Washington school entertainment draws 26 dollars. Deutsche Ecke German club hosts program at Miss Alice Dean’s home. Miss Katherine Ruxbaum accompanies students.
Six representatives from outside cities attended a Waterloo session to organize a Greater Iowa committee. The sub committee drafted a constitution and by laws and will report to a parent committee. The goal is to handle work for an Iowa building at the Panama-Pacific exposition.
Card of thanks extends appreciation to neighbors and friends for flowers and kindness during bereavement. Signed by Mr and Mrs Kaltenbach Mrs Emma Sihmp ple, We and Mrs Geo Sitedpple.
E J Wenner declares his bid for the county attorney post subject to Republican primary June 1. A Waterloo resident for ten years, he practiced law and holds degrees from the State University and Yale. He previously ran two years ago against incumbent Wirt P Hoxie and lost by 66 votes countywide though carrying every Waterloo precinct. Wenner lives in the Commerce National Bank building and has long been active in Republican campaigns.
A Waterloo man with deep ties to civic clubs and the Board of Trade announces his candidacy. He has held leadership roles in Knights of Pythias Helmet lodge 89, Moose Waterloo lodge, and membership in the Grand Lodge of Iowa. He attended supreme lodge meetings in Baltimore 1910 and Cincinnati 1913.
A conference of Black Hawk county Progressives will meet next Monday at 7 30 PM in the Lafayette Building offices of J S Barr to finalize a full county ticket for the November election. The plan aims to present a complete slate and mobilize support across the region with coordinated campaigns and endorsements. The gathering signals a decisive move to unify progressive candidates under a common platform ahead of the polls.
A county party committee announces a meeting to select candidates for all county offices. Notification has been sent to township leaders and party members across the county.
Washington April 25 Rear Admiral Howard on the Pacific coast was ordered to provide asylum or vessel passage to any American consul wishing to exit Mexico via the west coast. Similar orders were issued to Rear Admiral Badger for consuls seeking exit through Mexican gulf ports.
Frank Cotter and his son Joseph Cotter, residing near Washburn, were arraigned on an assault and battery charge brought by Frank Brown. Both men were released on bonds of 300 dollars and 100 dollars respectively. The report notes additional details remain unrevealed.
Trouble arises after Brown served notice that he has filed a civil action against the Cotters. Trial is scheduled for Monday morning in Tullar's court.
Rock Island officials led by C W Jones of Des Moines and Supt A E Wallace visited the city for about 15 minutes on an inspection trip. They viewed the freight station area with Agent Barton, left without hinting at any local improvements. Mina Lawson sues Albert Lawson for divorce claiming desertion non support and cruelty. They married August 21 1908 and separated June 20 1913 she seeks custody of a four year old adopted boy and ten dollars monthly alimony.
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