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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1911
Page
5
Berlin reports the illness of Emperor William is more serious than official briefings suggested though officials insist no anxiety is warranted. Early bulletins cited a cold with no fever, later admitting feverish influenza. After two days bedridden he will remain in his chamber through the week ending with the court ball canceled for Wednesday night.
Charles A. White of Forsyth Georgia reports a blade five eighths of an inch long had lain in his head for sixteen years after a 16 year old stabbing in Freeport HL. He blew it out on the Forsyth street in an episode that left a visible scar above his eyes. The wound then healed with no serious trouble.
Washington February 13. Defendants in the government action against the bathtub trust will resist the civil suit and begin their defense in Pittsburgh tomorrow after failing to secure dismissal of criminal indictments. Assistant Attorney General Kenyon refuses to withdraw the jail sentence demand, signaling no defense if fines are the compromise in the criminal case.
Walter Strange former mayor of Sioux City Iowa died after an appendicitis operation in Seattle Washington He built the stock yards there and reportedly made and lost 500000 before leaving Sioux City He had been a Seattle resident for twelve years Bishop Whitaker's Funeral Held in Philadelphia Pa without a sermon. Lady Maccabees Hive No 22 to hold a thimble bee at 918 Randolph Street hosted by Mrs B F Carey on Wednesday afternoon.
Maytag Masons Motor co manager reports Beetle back snow plow Maytag arrived at Savery hotel Des Moines after leaving Waterloo Saturday. Snyder and Stevenson, mud covered, reached Des Moines by afternoon after plowing through drifts from Grundy Center to Marshalltown. They plan to continue to Kansas City via Omaha hoping the river to river road is passable this season.
A long list details neighborhood Bible class locations and times for February with numerous names and addresses including M. W. Taylor at Chautauqua park 2:30, R. B. Smith Kern street 7:45, and many others. The Ancillae society of the Sacred Heart church announces a special meeting this evening in Sacred Heart hall urging all members and young ladies to attend.
Local mentions include M B Locke leaving for New York on business, F L McCune for Lincoln Neb, and a California trip by Dr and Mrs Blanchard. Revival services with Paul Ogle, land plans north of Chautauqua park, andTravelers to San Antonio. Cable Ford buys 1911 Cadillac in Cedar Falls. Mrs Liljestrand ill. updates on Pilson and Harmon families. Sheriff Edwards reports Edward Walsh’s arrest in El Paso. Paul A Killer injured in a fall at home. Streetcar collision leaves Mrs Harmon bruised. Bender case withdrawn. Harry Wilkinson joins Waterloo Pictorial Review. Office staff party at J B Knowles. gifts and music noted.
Cape Hattien Haiti February 138 The presidential yacht Lord Alexis after taking troops arms and ammunition called last night for the Fort Liberty district where the Insurgents made their last stand.
Washington D C Feb 13 The letter from Speaker Cannon to State Senator Bailey Illinois surfaced as part of a plan to defeat the Canadian reciprocity agreement. Opponents aim to influence U S senators via state legislature resolutions to block Taft’s program. Cannon criticized Taft’s move and refused comment amid outcry over the disclosure.
William Lorimer plans a dramatic bid to prove his Senate seat was not won by bribery. He will speak before the vote on the resolution to declare his seat vacant, offering sworn testimony and cross examination if needed.
P. J. Martin, president of the Waterloo Base Ball Association, received another letter from Attorney O’Brien outlining the Three-I case in detail and confirming earlier published details. He expects a hearing this week and is confident Waterloo will win.
A large gathering of Masons, Knights Templar, and railway workers attended the funeral of Esbeck Stearns at his Center Street home. Rev George W Hinkle led the service, with Ascalon Commandery and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers participants. Daughters, friends, and relatives sent flowers. Miss Dolly Stearns underwent appendicitis surgery but is recovering. Out of town relatives included Mr. and Mrs. A W Guernsey and Mrs George H Barrows of Chicago.
Miss Addie Zwanziger and Miss Ellen Mullarky in the county recorder’s office copied a large 20 000 word mortgage onto the records after a Citizens Gas and Electric Co. official delivered it Friday. They worked overtime to finish by evening, surprising H. B. Maynard who expected a week.
President Taft’s temperance message was read to about 3000 Sunday schools across Chicago and vicinity. The letter aims to enlist Sunday school children nationwide in a total abstainers’ movement.
The Waterloo Savings Bank furnishes its annual statement as required by the auditor of state. The report shows the usual solid financial condition with a favorable presentation of assets and earnings.
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