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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1914
Page
6
The Fort Dodge telephone company appeals to the Iowa Supreme Court over franchise limits and rate controls. It argues state authority can’t fix rates and that its 1898 franchise only allowed poles and wires. The city maintains the contract sets binding rates and must be honored.
Des Moines report states Judge J L Henderson filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a petition to reopen the interior Iowa rate case. The filing contends current rail rates widen discrimination against interior towns versus Mississippi river cities and against eastern cities, urging revision and removal of unfair charges.
Des Moines August 20 The executive committee of the National Currency Association of Iowa meets after a third telegram from Secretary McAdoo urging delegation of power to extend the association territory if needed for public interest A Sept 2 Des Moines meeting is set Homer A Miller president informs McAdoo and requests currency application blanks to be sent promptly The Iowa group was conditionally approved pending the territory extension grant to speed currency access
Des Moines reports for the year ending July 1 1914 show Iowa largely crime free with Audubon and other counties having little or no crime The only prosecution was a marshal fined for carrying a gun without permission A court scene follows with Bertha Leibler fainting and a judge upholding a thirty day sentence in a volatile display
In Muscatine county the marriage license fee drops to one dollar following state examiners orders. The extra fifty cent affidavit charge is eliminated. Dubuque adds a two acre Rider homestead park tract valued at $25,000 as a city gift, accepted by the Park Board but not yet transferred due to deed timing. Maurice B. Lee, the donor’s son in law, resides there pending transfer.
In Mason City Aug. 26 a car displaced by gravity struck the Bangasser family party. The 11 year old daughter May Bangasser died after reaching hospital. Mrs. Bangasser was pinned but not seriously hurt. The owner and five children escaped unharmed. Vera Pierce a Tracy Minnesota teacher guest of the trip sustained minor injuries.
The Hupperts family suddenly left Oelwein for Chicago taking household goods, removing key witnesses in the Franz Meyer abduction case. Meyer, jailed in West Union, faces possible transfer to federal court if witnesses cannot be secured. case slated for September term.
At the Cedar Rapide convention headquarters Hotel Allison delegates buttonhole and issue election ecards as candidates contend for the grand chief post. Two contenders stir strong opinion with Mrs Milo Anderson of Day ton as current grand senior and Mrs Grace E Moore of Waterloo seeking the top office.
Dubuque Aug 24 Officials announce Illinois Central Railroad will receive 5000 new freight cars this week. Cars built in St Louis Gary Bettendorf and American Car Works with steel underframes ends and side supports. Since 3 years ago IC has bought 17000 cars 1400 steel coaches and 405 locomotives totaling 29000000 dollars. The road’s freight volume grows while Dubuque track work costs about 50000 this year and rail upgrades continue on the Minnesota division.
The Manchester high school graduating class of 1914, numbering 36, will send nine of ten boys to college with many members planning to attend various institutions such as Wesleyan University, Beloit College, Grinnell College and the University of Iowa. Several girls also pursued studies at Cedar Falls and Cornell colleges, while others entered business colleges and technical institutes.
Cedar Rapids police and Detective McGuire report the arrest of Fred Irwin Bird of Belle Plaine, who confessed to about 15 hotel robberies in Cedar Rapids over three weeks netting around 200 dollars, three gold watches and various valuables. He admitted operations at the Grand Delavan German and Stark hotels and claimed a “girl in every port” with ladies in multiple towns.
Oskaloosa August 26 two drownings reported in Skunk river near Whitmore park. Pat terson 25 of Seattle and Zetta Miller 20 of New Sharon were part of a New Sharon picnic party. Their overturned boat was found after searchers failed to return. Patterson visited his parents in New Sharon. Miller was daughter of David Miller of New Sharon.
The State Land Department sold a 33 acre Mississippi river island, 15 miles north of Burlington, to Oran L. Ashby of Kingston for 126 dollars. Ashby plans to use the island for hunting. Cuba has more than 4000 women teachers. before the Spanish war there were none.
The article notes J. S. Niblian of Marseport succeeds Rodi Maat as yardmaster in Mineola after months away from the post. It details 11 hour seven day shifts and personal sacrifices, plus a derailment on the belt line involving a boxcar of dressed chickens and a flat car. The piece also mentions circus followers Fayling Brothers and routine crew tests for rules knowledge and upcoming physicals.
Bertha Garner of Waverly visits Miss Muth Shuble while L C Chamberlain and Northfield family spend a few days with friends. Mrs Joe Friedi of Waterloo visits Fred Struble's home. Mrs Gilson Gardner visits Waterloo, Florence Galarno returns to Des Moines. Exie McQuilkin hosts Sorority breakfast with out of town guests from Waterloo and Cedar Falls.
The Majestic presents its final performances featuring Park, Rome, Francis, Haffayete's dogs, Helen Hessler, Marked Money, and Quinn Bros and Francis. Tomorrow through Saturday showcase Rice Elmer and Tom in a comedy trampoline sketch Bar eet. Air HW Guerra and Mite Carman perform a select program of popular art and Massie selections. Eldridge and Barrow offer a live sketch The Law. Ben Smith, fresh from eastern tours, headlines Waterloo engagement with new material. Jed and Ethel Dooley present a novelty singing and dancing act.
The In Old Kentucky company tours Waterloo Theater on Monday August 31 with Miss Mannie Parker returning to the lead after a triumphant Boston engagement. Max Parker stars in Carey's noted pageant drama praised as a landmark American life film in local notices. Real estate transfers list Joe Fishman to Warel Chernik in Baker's addition Waterloo valued at 3,500 dollars.
The report describes Emperor Wilhelm personally bestowing high decorations on his sons and other royals, including the Iron Cross first class, the Iron Cross second class, and the Bronze Cross. A telegram from the crown prince quotes his father praising loyalty and courage and wishing divine aid for their future.
Magned and Mrs Victor Innes, charged with the murders of Eloise Dennis and Heatrice Nelms, head to San Antonio under guard. They will stop in Portland two days as relatives seek to identify jewelry tied to the case and a meat grinder is sent as key evidence suggesting disposal of bodies.
Waverly residents recall a busy stretch with Mrs Fritz and two daughters visiting Waterloo, Miss Edna Cooper guest of Gertrude Tyrrell, and several Waterloo excursions. Paul Barrel leaves for Des Moines to head Y M C A camp, while Dream Faces at the opera house entertains. Prof Angell plans to move into the Knapp house.
David Fox a Waterloo resident and former British cavalryman employed as a janitor at Leavitt and Johnson National Bank building says he plans to desert peace for war. He intends to join mounted Canadians bound for Europe, but says he cannot leave Canada due to circumstances.
A 1914 testimonial from Mrs. Pheba Cole of West Bay City Michigan says Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap relieved severe facial eczema after three months of itching burning and blistering. The note claims a complete recovery and notes the products are sold by druggists with a free sample offer.
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready to use solution for darkening gray hair. The product claims to conceal grays, add luster, prevent dandruff and falling hair, with brush or comb application. Sold by H.W. Taggart.
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