Use Of All Streets And Bridges In Waterloo Franchise Debate
Waterloo residents press for city council control of future street railway rights and bridge use. They argue compensation to the city for bridges and contend freight lines may extend beyond current tracks, with a Jefferson Street extension tied to property owner waivers and paving costs.
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Waterloo
State of
Iowa
Vater
West Fourth Street
Washington Street
Cedar River
Jefferson and
Fourth Streets
Jefferson Street
la Porte Street
Hawthorne Avenue
City debate on bridges and streetcar service
Taxpayers question if building bridges for the company is necessary as Hagerman Addition awaits adequate streetcar service. The ordinance demands twenty new one man operation cars within thirty days to modernize service, but critics warn delivery timing and feasibility undermine promised improvements.
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Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northerly
Electric Railway Journal
Is It Dangerous Talk to Motormen Under One Man Cars
A historical city transport note argues the switch to a one man car system increases passenger interaction with the motorman. It contrasts earlier two person operation with today’s duties and questions the safety claim used to promote the change. The writer urges readers to consider the voter implications.
Waterloo Transit Demands Modern Cars and Electrolysis Cure
Citizens protest current cars as dangerous and under one man control. They demand frost proof windows for extra service, strict bonding of rails, and immediate elimination of electrolysis under a city contract. Heating must exceed zero and comply with Iowa law.
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Waterlool
Waterloo
Iowa
Crossing rules and forfeiture in city street car ordinance
The text questions why broad terms on population location and climate are included for the company’s benefit while patrons are left without concrete crossing rules. It condemns Section XV on siding and crossings as vague and seeks a stricter safe crossing method. It also argues Section XVII forfeiture is weak, allowing defaults to persist and inadequately protecting bondholders and citizens.
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Citizens’ League
Waterloo
Third Street
Wellington Street
Leland Avenue
Hagerman Addition
Black Hawk Creek
Berton
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