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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
3
City council to award a nine mile paving contract Monday with bids opened at meeting. Protests over excluding Lafayette Street may be revived while council opposes changes. Water sewer work to begin on paved streets as weather allows. officials to report on street car system study before resuming cur dispute talks.
Two Connecticut national guard members, Harold F. Sayer and James W. Coutts, appealing for work in Waterloo, report they were impressed by the city while en route to the border. Sayer has machine and fan manufacturing experience and work on a lathe and grinding machine. Coutts is a toolsmith with six years’ experience. They seek employment to move west, facilitated by local help.
Police Judge J. C. Beem ordered Fred Kohs of 440 Summit Avenue jailed before court. Kohs, charged with disturbing the public quiet, admitted using abusive language and was fined 37, then removed from the courtroom before later being released on payment. Two disorderly conduct suspects failed to appear and forfeited 10 bonds. Several raid suspects had pleas and continuances noted.
Madrid via Paris reports two German nationals arrested in Spain on espionage links. Cartagena discovery involved boxes attached to buoys containing correspondence and submarine parts. German consular agent Meyer and a buoy guard were reportedly arrested. a third person was sought.
Halifax Feb 23. A German embassy secretary returning with former ambassador von Bernstorff on the Frederick VII is being examined by British authorities. Reports say the ship carries 200 pairs of pajamas and examiners may seize some excess clothing due to cotton explosives concerns.
Washington's Birthday strike at Independence High School persists as 13 percent of students refuse a half day. The school board meets to decide while teachers begin classes with few students. Strikers form a rally at the Arlington theatre as names on jerseys are torn. Prominent families are among the strikers, and a board member backs the insurgents. The faculty demands individual apologies for reentry, which the students reject.
The American Railway association imposed immediate return rules for freight cars with penalties of five dollars per car not sent toward its home road and ten dollars for diverting a car to another line. Officials say the drastic measures will restore supply within two weeks as cars move to demand points and reduce ties on foreign tracks.
The north wind tried to push the temperature down but noon readings show a sunny day with the thermometer above zero. Last night’s high reached 28 above, at 7 am today it was 4 above per volunteer observer Ralph Slippy. The river should clear its ice in time to beat last year’s record. One year ago tomorrow, after a mild spell and rain, the ice went out and the river was clear, with a women statute pending.
Davenport ia feb 23 permanent injunctions issued by Judge Jetts in district court against 12 alleged soft drink establishments. The raids by state agents recently confiscated and destroyed several carloads of intoxicating liquor.
M. J. Bowman, real estate man and Ames extension advisor, promotes Vacant Lot Farming as a profitable, cooperative movement. He cites gardens as a hedge against high costs, noting renters seek homes with gardens and that practical gardening proves a solid investment.
A Tales of the Vacant Lot Farming club plans seasonal work slots this season. Members express interest in organizing planting, maintenance, and community gardening projects on available vacant plots. The group invites participation and outlines collaborative scheduling.
Washington reports Senator Lewis of Illinois introduced an amendment to the revenue bill authorizing the president to seize foodstuffs deemed monopolized. Seized commodities would be sold publicly under government supervision, with payment based on fair market value.
London feb 23 the arrest of a number of leaders of the Irish volunteers and others connected with the Irish uprising of last year was reported in a central news dispatch from Dublin among those seized are Councillor J T Kelly J G O Kelley editor of the Catholic Bulletin Darrell Figgis a well known writer and Captain Liam Mellows
Red Oak Iowa February 23 The condition of Horace B Deemer at the Town Supreme Court remains unchanged doctors report he is unconscious and very weak nourishment was given this morning with hopes for recovery still held by attending physicians
At Valparaiso Indiana on February 23 a Scotch collie named Chief rescued Mildred, the six year old daughter of Andrew Snider, when she fell through a hole cut in the pond ice for cattle. Snider had left her by the pond and the dog dragged her to safety.
The French report two surprise attacks against German trenches near Malancourt wood and Nouilly on the Meuse heights last night. They claim a score of prisoners taken while the rest of the front remained calm.
Mrs. Mary Potter, claimed to be Lingis' oldest woman, celebrated her 100th birthday today at WL. Feb. 23. She credits longevity to a simple life and strong faith. Mr. Smith endorses belief in humanity and even writes "Person P" on a postal card amid the garble.
London February 23 reports British steamer Watchfield of 3012 tons and the John Miles of 687 tons sunk with crews landed. Also Invercould, a British steamer, sunk by a submarine with crew saved. Paris tally lists Doravore Ambon Ape San Michele Giovanni P Adelina among vessels sunk between February 20 and 22.
Great Western announces a revised passenger timetable effective Sunday February 25. Southbound No 1 will reach the east station at 3 10 am, No 5 moves from 7 52 am to 8 12 am, and No 55 due at 4 56 pm will adjust accordingly with three trains unchanged.
A promotional piece touts Knowatton's Danderine as a cheap remedy for dandruff and thinning hair. It claims rapid results within ten minutes and notable new hair growth after two weeks, urging readers to test with a strand by drawing it through hair.
The notice details adjustments to several northbound train arrivals and departures. No. 3 remains 7 46 a m start, No. 2 moves to 1 08 a m, No. 4 arrives one minute earlier at 11 28 p m, and No. 54 stays at 9 68 p m with No. 6 at 11 57 p m.
CO. E. Howard, president of the Waterloo Real Estate board, writes to city officials in Davenport, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids and Sioux City seeking information on building codes and permit procedures. He says Waterloo needs a code and that progress is slow awaiting mayor and council return.
The Real Estate board will ask the city council to create the office of building inspector to oversee zoned developments and enforce construction standards. The move aims to streamline permits and improve safety in local projects.
The Frederick VIII with former Ambassador von Berpstortz and other Germans was moved from Bedford Basin to a pier as baggage and cargo undergo examination. The process, begun days ago, aims to finish soon, though resumption to Copenhagen may take another week.
Washington February 23. Letters and telegrams flood Congress urging immediate passage of the 200000 appropriation for enforcing the federal child labor act. The act takes effect September 1 and cabinet committee plans require this funding to implement enforcement. Owen R. Lovejoy of the national child labor committee appeals to 8000 members to press the measure quickly.
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