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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1911
Page
7
Estimated receipts for hogs cattle and sheep at Chicago for today and tomorrow. Hog market opened lower and closed slow with mixed grades 7.75 to 8.15 for various lots. cattle opened lower with beeves Texas and western steer ranges. Cash wheat corn oats prices listed, plus New York and St Louis closes and Minneapolis cash wheat.
Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and Mrs Reid arrive in New York on the Caronia for a two months holiday with son Ogden and daughter Mrs John Ward to join them later in New York then travel to California for most of the stay at PeEll Washington. Nearby notes mention Pe Ell links and local visitors plus a district court notice against the Illinois Central railroad seeking 830 for losses and freight charges.
The Waterloo city brief lists multiple arrival and visiting individuals from Mason City, Madison, Belle Plaine, Eagle Grove, and Washington as well as local business moves. It notes a divorce grant for Clara Monday and custody arrangements, plus staff changes at the American Nobles and Iowa Manufacturers Insurance offices. A Crystal theater incident and a theater exit crowd are described. details include travel plans of the Cushman family and YMCA athletic programs for boys.
Jeweler Richard Lee will leave 225 Fourth Street East after eight years and relocate to 207 Fifth Street East in the Marsh Place building. A $35,000 stock is being sold at auction with day and evening hours and gifts offered. The Wangter Bros firm will occupy the new corner room joining two other stores in transformation.
The first horse sale of the season at Waterloo, managed by William Holland of the Waterloo Live stock Commission company, grossed about $35,000 from 175 head sold at private and public sale. Some shippers faced delays as railroads refused to accept consignments due to reports of a buzzard raging in the north and south wards.
Lettie Hackett invites guests to a farewell party at her High street home tomorrow afternoon for Mrs Ira To Deal who will move to Fort Dodge. Twelve young married ladies are listed as guests.
Mr and Mrs AL Probert of 618 Quincy street mourn the death of their infant son who was born December 2 and lived sixteen days. The funeral will be held from the home probably on Wednesday morning. The parents have the sympathy of many friends in their loss.
Owen delivers sweeping arraignment of Lorimer’s election citing subcommittee findings that ten votes should not have been counted. He names Holtslaw Beckemeser Link White Luke Clark Shepard and others as having confessed bribery or involvement in the alleged corruption fund with Browne and Wilson. He argues the bribery evidence is substantial and should not be ignored.
In a dramatic speech, Senator Owen urged declaring Lorimer’s Senate seat void due to alleged bribery and corruption. He argued the vote tainted the chamber and warned that retaining Lorimer would diminish the Senate’s standing with the American people. He called for stern measures against corrupt practices in public life.
A visionary plan suggests building a wide bridge with a two story hall for exhibitions and a convention space, plus council, mayor, court, and police facilities. It argues the project is feasible, uniting east and west sides and featuring towers and a central promenade.
The article envisions a grand covered passage linking bridges for all seasons, offering a dual view from inside and outside a monumental building. It promotes a versatile public use hub with low admissions and room for committee meetings, museums, and various gatherings, aiming to transform the cityscape.
A Cedar Rapids Republican note questions Waterloo school population figures in a calendar published by American Book Co. It argues Waterloo’s census data may be inaccurate and urges an immediate investigation, suggesting the Cedar Rapids story overstates Waterloo figures.
A quirky royal anecdote pits Prince Francis of Teck against a puzzled forage dealer in Meath over signatures. The tale shifts to a domestic joke as a maid cites using her duster only when her chauffeur beau takes her riding.
The One-I can't Understand why you imagine she has wonderful conversational powers, when, as a matter of fact, she talks extremely little. The Other-That's just it. She shows remarkable discretion in the selection of things to be left unsaid.
Stephen Latoga an Italian laborer in the Sinots Central section was struck by an engine near the G W viaduct about 11 AM Sunday. Snow and wind hid the incident from crew. Latoga was taken to Presbyterian hospital where surgeons amputated both legs below the knees. Condition serious but reports later said he would probably recover.
Milwaukee Jan. 9. The Wisconsin Federation of Labor plans a joint resolution seeking unemployment benefits and work injury pensions, plus funds from natural resource income. They press an eight hour day for women, damages rights for injured aliens, limits on strike disruptors, and a shift toward technical education. An eight one bakery week bill aims to reach the Supreme Court.
For sale a nice cottage and barn on a full lot near business blocks with immediate possession. Price 31,850 with 250 cash and balance 10 per month at interest. Also an advertisement for Meritol Eczema Remedy claiming eczema is skin only and urging trial with claims of prompt and lasting relief, sold in Waterles by Henders Drug Co.
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