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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1910
Page
6
A. Corbett was found dying in a room over the pool hall at 1111 East Fourth Street on Saturday night about 9 30. He was likely 1 age and had been seen last Wednesday or Thursday. Indications point to heart failure. he had warned others he suffered from the malady. He worked on the ice gang and little is known about him.
Engine 1828 broke down on a trestle on Logan avenue yesterday as a side rod dropped through the timber. The caboose was knocked loose and rolled back about twenty rods but no one was seriously hurt. Engineer Henderson, who had the great toe of his left foot crushed in a recent wreck at Apple River, reportedly had the toe amputated in Freeport hospital yesterday. Other injured men were only shaken. The report also notes various local movements, meetings, and routine rail yard updates including personnel changes and maintenance work.
WO CONCERNS INCORPORATE Articles of Incorporation filed for Waterloo firms Waterloo Artificial Ice Co and Caldwell Hallowell Manufacturing Co The ice company authorized capital 54000 and deals in artificial ice and fuel The manufacturing firm authorized capital 50000 produces gasoline engines and other products Officers: Amos Wood 81 president Charles Lewis vice president Amos Wood Jr secretary treasurer J Caldwell president and treasurer W Caldwell vice president J E Caldwell secretary
Cass, head of the W. C. F. & N. railway, returned from Washington to testify before the interstate commerce commission on proposed Wickersham railroad bill. He said Taft was cordial and receptive, noting the electric lines faced alleged injustices from the steam rail approach.
News arrived Saturday that Lewis Collar and his brother in law John Schneemann were instantly killed while performing car inspector duties on the Chicago Terminal Railway in Chicago. Collar, a cinder pit worker previously with Central, was described as jovial and thrifty and had just returned from Germany with plans to bring his young wife and six month old baby to the United States. Schneemann, a trusted worker, was a brother in law to Collar. Funeral was scheduled to be held in Chicago this afternoon.
Evangelist Mr Sunday closed a six week revival in Youngstown Ohio with dramatic scenes as thousands flocked to the tabernacle and streets. Over 200 converts in the morning and 300 added in the afternoon plus more at night. Authorities guarded doors as crowds swelled, with 6500 total converts reported and over 19000 raised for the evangelist’s work. Notable attendees included Mahoning County bar members and city officials amid broad public turnout.
Omaha officials report after ongoing seed testing that only 27 percent of Nebraska seed corn will germinate. The Commercial Club of Omaha announced the finding from farmer seed stocks.
Local church groups announce socials and meetings across town. The Christian Endeavor hosts a social at 210 Clay Street for church youth. Lincoln Circle and other orders plan funeral attendance and post funeral gatherings. Lydia circle plans a Washington birthday event at 214 Iowa Street. Daughters of the King host a thimble party at 626 Third Street West. universalist and lodge events reschedule and invite members and friends.
George Duke, son of Mr. and Mrs. H A Duke, ill with meningitis, is better and conscious. Mrs. Keeney of Johnsonsburg arrives to visit sister Mrs. Standish. F J Bechel y, ex Illinois Central official, in city en route to Dubuque. health improved by New Mexico climate. An appeal in A E B Belt vs Fidelity Loan Co seeks possession of furniture from 18914 Bridge St. valued at 325. second mortgage shows 7.20 owed. tender offered but rejected.
Federal inspection of Company B L N G held Saturday evening led by Capt. J. F. McConnell of the Eleventh U S Infantry based at Ft D A Russell Montana. The exercise focused on men and equipment rather than drill proficiency. Company B counts 61 men present with four out of town. Captain Hildebrand noted the company’s equipment in good condition. Soldiers may be called by the president or governor and could be sent anywhere.
The remains of E. A. Corbett, about 45, died Saturday night in his East Fourth street rooming house. His sister from Minnesota plans to arrive today or tonight to arrange funeral details after authorities attempted contact with relatives. Corbett had recently moved to Waterloo and was not well known. he fell ill in his room and was found dying Saturday night.
A 27 year old with nine years of experience as a commercial collector and current traveling installment collector seeks any position not requiring continuous travel. AV references provided. Mail Hustler in care of Courier. Also a real estate listing offers eighty acres near Rudy Arkansas with a six room house barn and fruit trees, asking price 7000, adaptable trade for city property.
Washington reports Tillman remains improved as physicians note reduced dialysis and a brighter outlook. The message follows earlier updates on his health and recovery prospects. A separate notice mentions Washington's Birthday library hours and a carriage paint advertisement by A Connelly Tre-paint automobiles.
Gnam Sisters the milliners prepare a spring display in their new quarters at Vetter Waters store. Mrs Powers and Miss Clara Gnam travel to eastern markets to secure the latest desirable stock.
The Tuesday Euchre club invites all members to meet with Mrs Gregory on February 22 at 2 30 p m at Waterloo camp No 33 Sons of Veterans G A R hall hosts an evening rally with business meeting and a basket social Auxiliary members run the entertainment all ladies urged to bring baskets for auction men supply funds W T Edwards secretary
Des Moines February 21. Dr Harlan Undegraff formerly of Keokuk county has been chosen by the United States Commissioners of education as collector and compiler of educational statistics for the United States.
Grinnell IAN Feb 21 The funeral of Michael Austin who died in Chicago will be held here Tuesday. He was commander of the G A R post and senior member of the Austin Garver & Steele Manufacturing company.
The Southern Town dairy train began its weekly lecture campaign in Oskaloosa Iowa this morning as part of the Evening Press report.
William Dickout, father of Herbert Dickout the young bandit shot during a hold up at the K. C. saloon in Council Bluffs, died in Nebraska yesterday morning. His remains will be brought to Clinton Iowa for interment.
Cairo reports Boutron Pacha Ghali, Egypt's premier and foreign minister, who was shot by a nationalist student yesterday, died today. The assassin remains in custody and says the act was to punish government actions displeasing nationalists.
Tokio February 21 A diet bill was introduced prohibiting foreigners from owning land in Japan unless the foreigner hails from a country that allows Japanese entry by land. The measure frames land ownership as a national security issue and ties property rights to reciprocal access.
Senator Smith of Michigan is improving and his condition today is reported as most encouraging for a speedy recovery. Washington and tech notes accompany the update.
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