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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
7
Mrs. Lanscky of 215 Sumner Street was hit at 12 30 by a motorcycle driven by John Beener. Serious injuries feared with facial and body bruises and possible internal damage. Beener and a companion were thrown. Beener bruised but not seriously. He was taken into custody by Sergeant John Farrell with a physician summoned.
The Iowa State Manufacturers association elected Cephas Harrison of Keokuk as president and J. W. Hill of Des Moines as vice president. Masor ity was the meeting place next. A. Gibmon presented a plan for reciprocal insurance for Iowa manufacturers referred to the executive committee. Executive session will cover railroad transportation and the labor situation.
William Floyd, a colored man, was shot by a companion on Wednesday evening and is undergoing surgery at St. Francis hospital this afternoon. Doctors struggle to locate the bullet as Floyd’s condition remains serious and police seek the unidentified shooter who may have fled the city or hid among local residents. The Benson test association announces its annual picnic for August 14 at Morgan’s grave.
Washington reports August grain condition data as of August 1 with corn at 75.8-10 percent and an estimated yield of 25 bushels per acre totaling 2.672 billion bushels. Wheat and oats figures are given for winter, spring, and all wheat with various yields and production estimates. Miss Renlah Bingham departs for a visit with relatives in Barly, Iowa.
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange finished with mixed results as several key issues showed modest gains while others posted decreases. Notable close figures include Canadian Pacific around 2164, Pennsylvania around 22, United States Steel about 62, and Anaconda near 64 with Amalgamated Copper near 124 and American Sugar at 110.
In northern Alberta since the season start, seven hundred fifty one live foxes worth over 601000 have been trapped. A pair of black foxes brought as much as 20000. J Fleming of St John New York bought foxes from an Indian trapper at Lac la Biche. T J McMann of Edmonton sold 61 fox whelps for 26000 to James Kane of Brooklyn who runs fox farms in New York and Pennsylvania. Lawton, chief game guardian, may urge a closed season to stop breeding-season captures.
The interstate commerce commission ordered all common carrier telephone companies to provide by October 1 a detailed statement of their organization equipment and financial operation. The commission will hold public hearings in various parts of the country to hear testimony on rates and operating methods within its jurisdiction.
Hope C. Martin is fitting the second and third floors on Sycamore street between Fourth street and Park avenue for a hotel. The 50 room European plan hotel will include ten baths and hot and cold water in every room with mahogany finish and first class furnishings. Occupancy is expected within a few weeks.
Mr and Mrs T M Buchanan arrived home from Canton Minnesota after attending the marriage of Mrs Buchanan's brother Edward Crowl and Miss Ann Pulver. The couple drove by automobile and expect Mr and Mrs Crow to visit Waterloo later today.
A fire from an unknown origin early today damaged the Riley-Davis Oil Co in Fairfield Indiana. The blaze destroyed part of the equipment and main building and 12000 gallons of gasoline and oil, totaling about $12000 in losses.
Sam Scroeder of 215 Thirteenth Street West was injured at the Kelly Manufacturing plant on McKinley Street when a punch slipped and struck his eye, likely destroying sight. He was taken to Presbyterian Hospital for operation and treatment with uncertain prognosis.
Moji Japan August reports Sun Yat Sen former provisional president of the Chinese republic arrived today from Formosa incognito. He did not decide if he would stay in Japan or go to America. An early settlement of disputes is explored in Amoy.
In a city scene, several Formosans have been killed as negotiators report slow progress. The local garrison has been reinforced by seven hundred troops from Thang Chow.
The mayor and city council members from Marshalltown visited Waterloo today calling on Mayor Thompson and on J. P. Berry, superintendent of the water works. Councilman Moore accompanied them in his car and the group sought information on offal disposal. Moore formerly owned property in Waterloo.
Local W C T U members will attend the county convention at Hudson with sessions at the Brethren church starting 9 30 am. The Waterloo group will travel by 9 20 am train and return after the 9 50 pm close. A picnic lunch is planned and L D Carhart of Marion will speak.
It is thought electric lights will ultimately replace all others in lighthouses. Difficulties are gradually overcome. It may not be remembered generally, but it snowed six years ago today. It was very cold in the morning and the snow flakes formed. They melted as they fell. On the following Sunday it was one of the hottest days of the year.
M Hileman, a Civil War veteran from Cedar Rapids visiting Waterloo on business, remains nimble and steadfast at 93. He credits work and a worry-free philosophy for health, plans a fiftieth wedding anniversary with his wife, and enjoys his seven month old great grandson. He and his wife live with daughter Mrs Thomas Pirney in Cedar Rapids.
Farmers notice Walter Hudson of Pine Bluff Arkansas offers a 2000 acre farm with rich soil and rapidly developing crops in the best state section. Potential buyers are invited to inquire locally.
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