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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1911
Page
7
Elam H Boham age about 30, employed by Crystal Ice and Fuel, fell fifteen to eighteen feet from the top of a chute at a west river bank house site. He sustained a base of skull fracture, deep scalp wound, and possible internal injuries. He was rushed to the hospital and remains unconscious with precarious condition.
A bomb exploded today at the drug store owned by Stlano and Damiana on Larrabee street in Chicago. The blast damaged the shop and shook two families living above, but no injuries occurred. Police report prior threatening letters and arrests as part of a series of destructive acts in the Italian colony.
A nine member provisional committee for the Waterloo YWCA will meet tomorrow at 9:30 AM at Mrs. B S Hillman s Franklin street residence. They will select a secretary and plan activities while seeking temporary quarters and a permanent building site. Mrs F J Eighmey is chair, with Mrs E B Smith heading the house committee and noting a potential site offer. possible use of federal building discussed but not confirmed. Waterloos Crystal theatre is mentioned as a local venue.
San Francisco witnesses a busy aviation day as Philip G. Parmalee in a Wright biplane stays aloft 2 hours 39 minutes 49.15 seconds, far beating prior marks by A Welsh and Arch Hoxgey. He dips toward the San Bruno hills to gulp gasoline into his engines, thrilling spectators, while the diva Tetrazzini attends as guest of honor of aviation authorities.
Black Hawk county democrats linger hopeful for Champ Clark as principal speaker. Telegrams were sent to Congressmen Pickett and Jamison urging the speaker-elect to set a date for a special visit to Waterloo in the northwest.
Senator Flint of California attacked piecemeal tariff revision as sectional, urging consideration of all schedules before changes. He warned the plan benefits New England manufacturers and hurts the western agricultural states, arguing for a full tariff board report and a national, not local, protection standard.
Lamson Bros and Co report estimated receipts for Chicago markets including hogs at 7.65 to 7.90 for mixed and butchers with later decline, cattle opening steady to 10 cents lower, and sheep lifting about 10 cents. Cash wheat corn oats and New York stock prices are listed with various bids and closings.
Neighborhood Bible classes set for Tuesday January 24 with hosts at Cedar River Park Dawson Street Conger Street Lincoln Street Saxon Al mond Street Walnut Street La gan Avenue Walnut Walnut Street Maple Street Vine Street and more. Attendees include Mrs Kirk Stewart Mrs C S Smith Mrs Gary Bratnober Street Mrs J Phelps Mrs John Allen Mrs Cherney Mrs Wing Mrs F A Allen Mrs G A Griffin Mrs H P F Fawcett Mrs A W Peterson Mrs Geo B Cook Mrs Sweeney Mrs Tisenhart and Mya Lyon among others.
A fragmented directory-like passage lists numerous residents with addresses and appointment times such as 7:45 at Glenwood street and 2:30 at Independence avenue. Entries include Mrs S Miller, Mrs Reed, Mrs Brooks, Mrs Arnott, Mrs Hafer, Mrs Hauver, Mr Dow, Mrs Sawyer, Mrs Bell, and many others along Lafayette, Cherry, Irving, Mulberry, and Grant avenues, noting Wednesday slots and various 2:30 to 7:50 time stamps. The text reads as a crowded timetable of names and street addresses, typical of a neighborhood scheduling page.
A Millard hotel blaze in Omaha on January 23 killed Thomas J. Field of Sioux City Iowa and left five others in serious condition from smoke suffocation. A separate notice advertises a nearly new upright piano for sale by box 23 Courter or phone 1180 Blue.
At Richland eleven miles from Albert Lea Minnesota, NL U Jensen and three children perished in a January blaze that destroyed the Jensen residence. Mrs Jensen escaped with a baby, Esther and Albert survived but were burned, and four younger children were found unharmed. Esther, 11, guided her brother to a neighbor’s home where she was treated for serious burns.
In Danville Illinois a probe into vote graft prompts political contention as investigators press claims of corruption, with parties split along party lines. The inquiry could widen beyond initial targets, drawing in various interests and challenging the local political establishment. Sunday openness of lawyers offices hints at intensified legal maneuvering.
A large Ancient Order of United Workmen lodge in the city is initiating 100 new members tonight. Deputy BLM Jensen will oversee the ceremony as part of extensive plans for an enjoyable evening with refreshments. The lodge outlines continued strong growth alongside other leading city orders.
Dave Rafael presents F Tiey naris and Beenie Ventriloqual Surprise, praised as a novel act in vaudeville. Seymour and Robinson perform The Jins and The Mixer in eccentric comedy. Gordon and Moore sing and dance with Geo. AL. Cohan's American Ideal Co. in support.
A man attempting to alight from a moving street car near Gallow Station slipped on icy pavement yesterday and sustained a deep facial gash requiring several stitches. The individual’s identity could not be learned today. Amended articles of incorporation have been filed for the Waterloo Fruit and Commission Company increasing capital stock to 100000 dollars. The amendment passed at the last annual stockholders meeting and was filed for record this morning.
Representative Pawson of the Second Town district was called into conference with President Catt today and offered the position of secretary to the president, replacing Norton who will enter private life. The source notes the offer occurred amid Washington talks.
Chicago January 23 Henry Adams economist for interstate commerce commission testified at the initial session in Chicago to define the basis for valuing railroad properties. His explanation was largely technical. Noble Label plans to attend in Kansas City for a convention of members. Mr Little is connected with the Chapman Luniter company.
The Titnels Pellagra commission released a report today from Springgei Wisconsin dated January 2. It states corn is in no way responsible for pellagra and details the investigation into the alleged link. The committee explains pivotal findings and outcomes of the official inquiry.
Waterloo civic campaign by Y M C A aims to boost membership and place Waterloo near the state front rank. City divided into districts led by captains with assistants, routes swept for prospects. Team No 1 under FP Wieland reports eleven new members. nightly reports tally results.
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