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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1917
Page
1
Five Johnston county legislators lead an unofficial subcommittee drafting an anti highway commission bill meeting nightly through the week. Others push road bond restrictions aligning with Gov. Harding’s call to fund roads from regular revenues while senate committees discuss patrol, district regulation, and minor road measures.
Lloyd Woodley of near Hansell suffered blood poisoning after aiding a drunk man. While helping, he attempted to help by finger down the man’s throat, receiving a bite from the intoxicated recipient and sustaining a deep facial laceration.
Des Moines January 24. Twenty five students from the State School of Agriculture Warner IA through the state free employment bureau will be employed on fine stock farms in Town and Shelby counties to gain practical experience in raising and handling Iowa fancy livestock. Many were farm born and reared and seek training. Employers and workers may use the bureau free of charge. applications now being received.
Earl Lindsey and Arnold Zimmer, inmates from the Ft. Madison penitentiary, were captured in Ontario, Canada. Lindsey, a Des Moines man, faced a second trial for assault on a girl near Prairie City and Colfax, while Zimmer is serving a life term for murder in Henry County. Their July escape occurred when they seized a guard’s car after it was left on the road, a sensational breakout that ended with their apprehension once word reached authorities. Lindsey had trained as a telephone lineman and pursued aviation while awaiting trial.
January 24 reports fire at Chicago and Northwestern roundhouse in Eagle Grove burns the machine shop and boiler room, leaving remaining sheds old but usable. Fire started by workers thawing a frozen pipe, with northwest wind driving flames. company hopes to erect a new fireproof shed and boiler rooms after loss.
Congress man Sweet reports the house approved the public buildings bill including a $35,900 post office building and site for Eagle Grove. The appropriation covers construction and site costs.
Iowa counties face substantial tax hikes in 1917 with average county increases around 30 000 and several counties reporting rises of 100 000 or more. Drainage and city revenues drive the jump, while a few counties like Harrison show declines and others trim some funds.
A stormy session in Red Oak on January 24 saw Senator F. F. Jones urge continuation of the Moore murder investigation. The Montgomery County board of supervisors voted not to pay Wilkerson $2,800 for past services, ending his claim.
Bellevue January 24 Jackson County completed and paid for one new bridge or culvert for every day of 1916. Taxpayers paid 98.94 dollars per day totaling 36113.87 dollars. Fifty five were permanent should never require more outlay, three semi permanent, and 311 temporary will need replacement in years. The 106 miles of county road were dragged 31 times. Total bridge and road repair cost 91055.50 dollars.
Des Moines on January 24 reports organized opposition to an anti-injunction bill by Senator Chase of Webster City. The Des Moines Business Men's League led by Walter L. Stewart is circulating literature against the measure. They argue Massachusetts courts ruled a similar law unconstitutional as an attempt to curb the courts in their inherent powers. The bill sits with the judiciary committee chaired by Senator Chase and will be taken up at an early committee meeting.
Whispered in Des Moines that Speaker Pitt may run for Congress in the next primary if his speakership succeeds. No announcement from Pitt. supporters name him. Ninth district is a farm area with Council Bluffs as the only large city, and has never elected a farmer to Congress.
Des Moines reports the state board of control will reduce guards at Fort Madison and Anamosa prisons after April 1 to save about 60000 annually. About 67 guards will lose jobs, bringing total posts from 150 to 83. Guard protests aim for legislative action to block the cut.
Chicago attorney Harold W. Jirka, indicted on conspiracy and malicious threat charges, was released from Marion jail after posting 5000 bond. He appeared with lawyers, planned to return to Chicago, and went to a local hotel with companions. His brother, a Chicago doctor, is reportedly in the city.
David Elliott, misidentified as Mason City resident, dies after a wagon overturns while hauling household goods near Decorah. He was pinned between bed springs, struck his head, walked two miles to a farmhouse, then collapsed and died hours later.
New York Jan 24 Efforts to free Ethel Byrne sister of Margaret Sanger fail. Byrne sentenced to 30 days for birth control propaganda and held on Blackwell Island. She is returned by writ mol sworn out in federal court and will persist with the hunger strike to seek relief in state court.
Washington D C Jan 24 the house territories committee virtually decided on bone dry prohibition for Alaska and Hawaii. The Wick ersham bill to ban liquor manufacture sale gift possession or transport was favorably reported. The Hawaii bill followed with Alaska features inserted after removing provisions tying prohibition to Hawaiian petitions.
Sioux City January 24 counting of all ballots from fifteen precincts cast in November has been demanded by Congressman Elect George C. Scott in his contest for the seat now held by Congressman Tom Steele.
Cedar Rapids reports reveal attorney general Havner’s order on liquor imports into Iowa is not as drastic as feared. Bottle shipments may be made with written orders, while whiskey requires direct signings at railroad offices. Des Moines agents have confiscated large liquor quantities, and local officials aim to tighten enforcement. A Des Moines political view predicts no drastic dry legislation, arguing voters may oppose prohibitory changes if home alcohol access is blocked. The state’s stance remains cautious as the legislature weighs the prohibitory amendment.
Des Moines January 24 President A Sykes of Ida Grove told the Corn Belt Meat Producers Association that livestock prices are inflated and a market slump is imminent He warned stockmen to conserve resources and prepare for a drop noting Iowa's rising cattle output as a hopeful sign for the industry The talk followed a Savery Hotel gathering and a Bromo Quinine advertisement appeared in the same item.
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