Substantial eight story James Hinck Dry Goods building near Waterloo
Favorable warm winter speeds progress on the James Hinck Dry Goods Co. project at Sycamore and Fourth. Demolition of prior structures is done and concrete walls reach the first story as workers plan the second. Foundations go to solid rock, promising a sturdy block with Chicago style amenities including cafe reading room telephone booths and writing tables. Completion is anticipated this year with the building set to be among the west’s most substantial business blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hinck Dry Goods Co
Sycamore and
Fourth Streets
Middle West
Waterloo
Chicago
United States Buildup in Mexican Port City Tensions Rise
Taft accepts Madero's appeal to avoid intervention while military forces position for potential action in Mexico. Battleships Georgia Virginia South Dakota and others head to Vera Cruz with about 6 000 personnel ready. Senators oppose intervention as Wilson dispatch confirms resumed fighting after armistice. Marines mobilize from Atlantic coast as Vera Cruz hosts new arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Taft
Taft
Madero
United States
Mexico
Diaz
Georgia
Vera Cruz
Virginia
Tam Rito
Atlantic
South Dakota
Nebraska
Cullom
Senate
White House
Wilson
Norfolk
Case
Philadelphia
Washington
Vermont
Fletcher
Ba. m
Change Front Business Block Improves Bunt Building
A new front is planned for the Bunt building at the Commercial Street and Park Avenue West intersection. Four plate glass storefronts will be included in the improvement project. The room was vacant since the Wallace Barber Shop moved out months ago, with brief use by the Woman's Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunt
Commercial Street
Park Avenue West
Wallace
Woman's Exchange
Furnished Rooms To Rent Ad Encourages Waterloo Move
An ad urges readers to find a better living space than the misread “prog. pecte” listing. It promotes Waterloo Evening Courier as the best medium to reach renters and notes its larger paid circulation compared to competing papers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Waterloo Evening Courier
City in Brief See Buchanan to See Eyes test ed
The Waterloo city column lists a promenade of local notices including visits by William Walker and family, Stires welcome, new baby, various travels by residents, pending court actions, social meetings, and upcoming lectures. It records minor incidents, engagements, and community events across Waterloo with multiple named residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walker
Jesup
W. OH. Stires
C. Wolf
Parkersburg
Waterloo
More Arrests in Bribe City Are Rumored
Charleston February 17 Many West Virginia legislature members gathered at Kanawha county court house to testify in the bribery investigation tied to the U S Senate inquiry. With the regular session ending and a statewide primary possible, rumors of further arrests circulated as warrants were issued and the grand jury's report awaited. The tenth ballot for a U S senator in joint session yielded no choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Kanawha County Court House
United States
State House
Townsend
West Virginia Senate
House of Delegates
Yamamoto Also in Hot Water in Japan Cabinet Crisis
In Tokio on February 17 the new Japanese cabinet led by Count Yamamoto faced strong opposition from the old constitutional party. They resolved not to back the government unless all cabinet members joined the party, making Yamamoto’s position tenuous and raising the likelihood he may report to the emperor an inability to transact business as the diet retires for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
Count Yamamoto
Constitutional Party
France Taro Katsura
Yamamoto
Diet
Early Breakup Probable for Waterloo Mill Pond Ice
Weather observers and a Courier record suggest an early ice breakup on the Waterloo mill pond due to the open season. Over the past 38 years the pond thawed in February on dates including 1876 27, 1877 18, 1882 1 2 22 27, 1890 19, 1900 24, 1907 19, 1914 19, with 1912 remaining frozen until March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OU Mers
Mill Pond
Waterloo
Springlike Rain Sprinkles Waterloo City
A spring rain dampened Waterloo yesterday and again overnight. Temperatures rose from 30 above Sunday afternoon to 44 above by 1:30 PM. Fog lingered from the night, leaving slippery streets and several horse slips at the Commercial and Fourth Street West intersection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Commercial
Fourth Street
Temperature Report The Day’s Highs and Lows
Yesterday, the minimum temperature recorded was 28 degrees and the maximum reached 80. A year prior, the minimum was 28 and the maximum 38, reflecting notable seasonal change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Vertical Co
Favorable Senate Action Increase Rockefeller Foundation
Washington February 17 the senate judiciary committee ordered a favorable report on the bill to incorporate the Rockefeller foundation by ten votes to four the measure advancing through the legislative process in support of foundation creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rockefeller Foundation
Senate Judiciary Committee
Henry 8 Merrill Dies at Charlestown Revenue Cutter Service
Henry 8 Merrill of Charlestown Massachusetts, assistant chief of the United States revenue cutter service for two decades, died in Washington today. The note ends with an odd line about Try a Courier wanted, not part of the main obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Merrill
Washington
Charlestown
Mass
United States Revenue Cutter Service
Moving Picture Censorship Debated and Senate Fight Over Passes
Des Moines reports a house recall of a bill extending the Cosson law jurisdiction for constitutional amendments. A Burt bill for state censorship of moving pictures draws hearings, with moving picture interests opposing while women's clubs back the measure. The senate battles state fair passes for legislators, passing the measure 26 to 6 with one amendment granting Civil War veterans and state soldiers home members passes. A Neal of Washington proposes salary increases for top state officers, including the attorney general to 6000 and other offices to 4000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House
Senate
Stipe Otll
Cosson
Woman’s Clubs
Iowa
Chase
Neal
Washington
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Supreme Court
Real Estate Men Plan Special Train
Waterloo real estate men seek Des Moines cooperation to send an Iowa train of delegates to the National Association of Real Estate Boards convention in Winnipeg from July 28 to 30. Des Moines boards urged to pledge a carload. plan to mobilize additional boards across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Waterloo Real Estate
Iowa
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Winnipeg
Des Moines Real Estate Board
Waterloo
Des Moines Realty Dealers
Thank Offering for Home Missions at St Pauls M E Church
The annual tank offering for home missions was taken yesterday morning at St Pauls M E church. the Ladies Home Missionary Society received 120 dollars for the fund. Rev E D Hull of Grace M B Church spoke on Home Missions. Bible study classes meet at varied locations. Epworth League and Woman's Home Missionary Society chapters set meetings for the week with noted leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's M. EB. Church
Women’s Home Missionary Society
E. D. Hull
Grace M. B. Church
J. E .Johnson
Broadway
Thompson
Lincoln
George Maack
Conger
Epworth League
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Stewart Freeman
Park Road
Sacred Books of the Mormons
Pierce Farm Public Sale Draws Large Waterloo Crowd
The public sale on the old O'Neill farm tenanted by Matt Pierce near Waterloo attracted many residents today. Autoloads from the west side joined the sale hosted by Wm Holland and clerked by W. F. McGarvey of Leavitt Johnson bank staff. Prices for stock and machinery were reported excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neill
Matt. Pierce
Waterloo
West Side
Wm. Holland
W. F. McGarvey
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
Market Summary: New York Stocks Close Mixed
The New York stock exchange closed with varied results on February 17. Major issues such as United States Steel and Northern Pacific showed fractional gains, while others like Reading and Erie posted modest losses. The report notes several price quotes for key rails and industrials, reflecting a mixed session. Distributor ad hints at a courier service promising time and money.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennayram
Rock Island
Chicago Great Western
Northwestern
Atchison
American Smelter
BOF
Union Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio
Southern Pacific
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
United States Steel, Common
United States Steel, Pfd
Amalgamated Copper
Great Northern
Erie
St. Paul
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Bandit Webb Confesses to Murder of Detective Hart
Chicago reports Robert Webb confessed to killing Detective Peter M. Hart after a deal with State's Attorney Maclay Hoyne. Webb also implicated a nationwide auto theft conspiracy, naming about twenty members as police began a broad search. A Hyde Park interrogation with Hoyne and aides led to the confession shortly after Summerson identified Webb fleeing Cassella flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert Webb
Peter M. Hart
Maclay Hoyne
Webb
Hyde Park
P. J. Lavin
Thomas Hogan
Edward Fleming
Haynes Automobile Company
Cassella
Summerson
Hoyne
Ice Harvest Nears Completion at Crystal Ice and Fuel Co
The Crystal Ice and Fuel Co has finished filling its Waterloo East and Cedar street ice houses. Remaining two houses south of the Rock Island tracks will be filled this week at night due to runway crossing switch constraints. River ice runs 15 to 17 inches deep, reduced to about 11 inches after removing surface dirt. The quality is excellent and 18,000 tons will be packed. Farmers and dairymen have stocked ice houses, with 1,000 loads of 3,000 pounds each supplied to country customers. Congealed blocks from Cedar are being hauled to listed farms and facilities. Bath Packing Co work is progressing rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Ice and Fuel Co
Waterloo
Rock Island
Cedar Street
James Black
A. A. Bontrager
G. W. Dawson
C. H. Moline
H. Webberking
H. W. Miller
Iowa Dairy Farm
Orange Creamery
Shoemaker Farm
Bishop
BH. A. Smucker
M. J. Horan
J. H. Grady
E. &. Stokes
Dan Saylor
Sam Harbaugh
P. L. Friedley
Bath Packing Co
Waterloo Holds The State Banner In New Campaign
Waterloo council Knights and Ladies of Security retain the Jawa I state banner as Waterloo lodge nears 600 members. A large class of 50 to 60 candidates is welcomed Wednesday night. Preparations underway for a wind up initiation at end of March with 600 to 700 members expected. H G Rogers state manager directs campaign from Waterloo and will lead degree work in Cedar Rapids for a new lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Council
Knights and Ladies of Security
Waterloo Lodge
Waterloo
H. G. Rogers
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo Business College Draws New Student From Brookville
A. F. Gates, president of the Waterloo Business college, noted growing reputa tion and advertised industry in Waterloo. Roy P. Ashley of Brookville, Ind., enrolled for the complete course, citing Waterloo’s opportunities and a desire to live in a thriving city as his reason for selecting the school over nearer options.
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Waterloo
A. F. Gates
Waterloo Business College
Roy P. Ashley
Brookville
Ind
Princeton Hopes Wilson Remains As Official Trustee
Princeton New Jersey February 17. Wonder of Wilson may keep an official link to Princeton University while serving as US president. Some graduates have placed his name on nomination slips as alumni trustees. It recalls Roosevelt’s board role at Harvard and Taft’s tenure at Yale.
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Princeton
N. J
Wonderow Wilson
Princeton University
United States
Wilson
Board of Tristees
Roosevelt
Harvard
Taft
Xalo Corporation
February Tennis Sparks Waterloo Park Outing
A Waterloo crowd enjoyed tennis at Prospect Park amid balmy February weather. Residents noted snowless streets, outdoor work, and new traffic like bicycles with lamps, autos, and motorcycles. A local businessman flagged unusual warmth and calm despite winter, with eggs at 22 cents a dozen and concerns about ice supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
California
Prospect Park
Washington Park
West Side
Madero Jr. Visits Des Moines Friend of Milo Doerfler
Francesco Madero Jr., son of Mexico’s president, is due in Des Moines. A student at Delafield Wisconsin’s St. Joseph Military Academy, he is close to Milo Doerfler of Cedar Rapids, son of G. A. Doerfer. Doerfer says Madero is American at heart, fond of cars, and a noted wall climber at school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francesco Madero, Jr
Mexico
Des Moines
St. Joseph’s Military Academy
Delafield
Wis
Milo Doerfler
G. A. Doerfler
Cedar Rapids
J. B. Demspter
Milo
Madero
Doerfler
Delafield Society
Milo Doerfier
Wanted-Lady cook and harnessmaker ads in local notices
Classified blurbs include a Washington Dairy Lunch cook position at 121 EB 4th St and a harnessmaker job sought by C L Peet of Gilman Iowa. Also lost poodle pup with reward, sale offers for bonds and a Pasadena residence, plus land investment pitch from Delta Land Co Arkansas inviting inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Cook
Washington Dairy Lunch
4Th St
C. L. Peet
Gilman
Iowa
Waterloo Evening Courier Ad Promises Personal Opportunity
A want ad urges readers to place advertising in the Waterloo Evening Courier, claiming it has more than double the paid circulation of rival papers and offers the greatest chances for personal opportunity and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Evening Courier
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Philadelphia Navy Yard
Buchanan
Majestic
Advertisement
T. M. Watts
W. F. Jeffrey
Platteville
Galena
A. P. Houston
Lloyd
H. E. Casner
The
Equitable Life Insurance Co
Lafayette Street
Little Marie Lichty
H. F. Lichty
W. A. Wagoner
Eirele
Wil Bussler
First Street
Entre Nous Club
P. J. Pint
C. C. Shean
Glasgow Tailors’ Company
Kansas Ciy
Frances Burns
Washington School
Charles City
Hedley
Muscatine
Wilnut Street Baptist Church
J. C. Murtagh
A. B. Lovejoy
Grundy Center
Boggs
S. M. Bentley
Robert §. McCune
South
San Antonio
Irene Nettleton
New Richland, Minn
Jemone Sprague
Miss Nettleton
George Waggoner
Helmet Lodge No. 89
K. of P
Harry BE. Camp
August Galinveaux
Dubuque
Theresa Blim
C. Davis
Walla Walla
Davis
St Francis Hospital
Iowa City
That
Linhard Grocery
Fourth Street Wear
Commercial Club and Board of Trade
Morningside
Twentieth Century Gas Machine Co
Plaff
Ransier
Platt
Independence
Fifth Street
Locust
Bayard
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Homer Bundy
Jawa City
Bundy
Belmont
Helmond
Miss Ward
Congregational Church
Rome
Rockefeller Foundatoin
Bill
Pierce Sale
Bandit Webb
Indiana
Wwanted—Cook
W. Sth
Clinton P. Shockley
Lafayette Bldg
Cedar Falls
Northern
Act Quick
A. J. Madison
Pasadena
Calif
Logan Ave
James Gardiner Company
First National Building
Chicot Co
Arkansas
Mer
North America
Delta Land Co
Lake Village
Ark
Cedar River Park
White
T-ft
Hall
Hammond Ave
W. Park Ave
W. 10Th St
Wet Third Street
Jefferson St
Paul Davis
Fowler Co
H. W. Hammond
W. 4Th St
G. B. Clark
Care Courier
Hast Side
M.H. Hill
First National
Minnesota
Goodhue, Dodge
Rice County
B. Strand
Kenyon, Minu
Tani
la Porte City
M. P. Bedard
District Court
Black Hawk County
Harriet L. Hale
Charles Craig, Jr
Maude Dow
Ellen Clark
Ellen Carter
Decedent
Eliza
Fred S. Pettit
William
Clark
Attornay
Sam Oer
Union Painless Dentists
West
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