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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1910
Page
6
The Chicago levee district saw WFL Mant present Shadowed by Three amid McCann investigation coverage. The article notes Mant’s play mirrors court drama and a stenographer records cross‑examinations as patrons react to Wayman’s denouncement of graft.
Harry Churchill was struck by an automobile near the Commercial and Fourth street intersection as it turned from Fifth street bridge. He grabbed part of the machine to avoid falling, then limped to the American hotel where he resides.
Washington reports the thirteenth census shows twenty-eight states counted with totals of 60,036,759 for 1900 era states and a near one billion national population projection. Urban and industrial areas grow while farming regions lag. eastern states hold steady as midwest declines.
Dun's Review notes heavy bank payments and smaller trading defaults. General merchandise markets are active while securities liquidation remains sweeping. Colder weather spurs demand for necessities and retail lines cut stocks. visitors and exhibitions boost wholesale activity. state street fashion trade improves.
Three men were struck and killed by a passenger train on the Northwestern road in Racine Wisconsin as they rode a gasoline section car. The victims were IE Carlson towerman J Carlson and Elliott Johnson. The bodies were not found until the following morning.
Prominent lawyer and editor Albion Thorne dies suddenly at his Hartford South Dakota home. Thorne, born 1836 in Maine, taught in Waterloo and later practiced law in Dell Rapids and Sioux Falls before moving to Hartford. He leaves a wife and four daughters and one son, was a Masonic lodge member, and his funeral was held in Dell Rapids with a Sioux Falls Masons delegation.
President J W Arbuckle of the business men's group announced a general steering committee including James Black Paul Davis J Tuthill Austin Burt and Harry A Moore. Evangelist Sunday draws wealthy city supporters and a large Moose Lodge turnout is planned for the sermon with railroad men urged to attend and a 1 PM assembly at the YMCA for a parade to the tabernacle.
Miss Grace C. Mullany eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Mullany died Thursday night at 9 after a brief illness of appendicitis. She had been in charge of the Clinton public library and was highly regarded in Dubuque for her character and gifts. she was brought to Dubuque for care amid widespread sorrow.
Thursday afternoon Miss Mullany died after a brief illness in Dubuque. Born in Clinton Iowa she grew up there and in Dubuque and trained as a librarian. She led the Clinton library for two years gaining a reputation for character intellect and generosity. Funeral Sunday at 9:30 from the Cathedral 60 West Locust Street. Survived by parents Attorney and Mrs Mullany sisters Blanche Jean C. E. Loizeaux and brothers Robert Mark. Ed Mullany of Waterloo an uncle attends the service. Foley Kidney Pills advertised with no direct link to the obituary.
W C Brown president of the New York Central rail road was not present to witness Helix the champion Percheron win the purple ribbon at the Hive stock show. Brown learned of the success in Washington DC while on official business. He recently bought Helix from an Illinois breeder after prior wins in Paris Kansas City and Springfield. The horse will be shipped to Brown's Iowa farm after the exhibition.
At Superintendent A W L Chamberlin's suggestion the East Waterloo high school students organized a Students' Christian Association after school. A nominating committee of Joe Jenness Ray Ross Mildred Breckinridge and Eva Bauernfeind represented students with Miss Egloff and Mr. Ferguson faculty. The committee reported and the election of candidates followed.
Dates named unanimous as a permanent group for boys and girls with two divisions later. First officers include Worth Hillman president Ray Ross boys vice president Claire Heald boys secretary treasurer Clarence Dewey, Ruth MacQuilkin girls vice president Vivian Slaughter girls secretary treasurer. Attended Sunday meeting at the high school then marched to the tabernacle for Mr Sunday’s sermon on amusements.
Anna Dorth, who confessed to killing her four week old illegitimate child, was arraigned in Judge Buckley's court in Dubuque. She waived preliminary examination and was bound over to the January grand jury without bonds.
Senator Lafay ette Young arrived in Washington and will soon meet President Taft to discuss the possible appointment of Judge Deemer to the Supreme Court. Iowa reports suggest he will oppose the nomination, per the latest briefing.
Rumors say Judge Deemer remains a serious consideration but is unlikely to be selected, as insiders note other candidates favored by key stakeholders.
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