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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1913
Page
5
The board of supervisors resumes sessions at the courthouse to canvass saloon consent petitions filed six weeks ago. A decision on sufficiency could reopen the saloons or keep Waterloo dry, with possible appeals from both wets and dries and debates over attorney participation.
New York June 27 A grandson of Jay Gould the American financier and founder of the Gould millions is a prince and will someday inherit a German estate and title He is the son of the former Anna Gould and her second husband the Duke de Talleyrand The boy, brought to the United States for his aunt Miss Helen Goulds wedding, is sturdy and will return with his parents to Paris soon.
Arthur Macdonald compiles a 600-title bibliography on exceptional children covering education in the United States and abroad. It notes foreign language entries Latin languages and English notes aid teachers and researchers. The bulletin, under 100 pages, includes a detailed index and official distribution by the Bureau of Education.
United States Senator Benjamin Tillman was re elected today by both houses of the South Carolina general assembly. It is his fourth consecutive term. Last night Vere led opposition but it collapsed as the full membership supported Tillman.
In Cheyenne Wyoming January 28 Francis E Warren a Republican received 45 votes and John B Kendrick a Democrat 88 votes in the Wyoming legislature Senate election.
Des Moines reports a proposed measure to limit spouses liability for a partner's debts. The bill, praised by Boettger of Score, would let a wife avoid responsibility beyond a reasonable amount for her husband’s expenditures on necessities. A Davenport case was cited where a wife funded $1,000 in dresses. The bill now passes the house and heads to the senate.
An announcement for a Wednesday evening masquerade ball hosted by the Fraternal Union of America at WK P hall. The event promotes community service and fellowship with a playful costume theme.
A dainty afternoon blouse in white chiffon over shadow lace features money buttons and long sleeves with a high lace collar. The design emphasizes elegance with a refined, decorative touch suitable for dressy daytime wear.
Austria counts 28 882 university students with 2 130 women while technical schools total 9 820. A new free Bibliography of the Teaching of Mathematics by Smith and Goldziher is issued. Arkansas fights hookworm disease and rural sanitation with 635 US colleges listed. states vary in college ranks and vocational education oversight.
Mrs Grace Wilbur Trout president of the Illinois Equal Suffrage association spoke in favor of women's suffrage at a joint Iowa legislature session in Des Moines on January 28. The assembly and public showed little interest as galleries were largely empty and few listeners paid attention until near the end of her hour long address.
The secretary of state office registered 1,001 automobiles yesterday, the highest daily total since the department began in 1900, marking a new record for vehicle registrations.
W. M. Kavanaugh, president of the Southern Baseball league, was chosen United States senator from Arkansas for the short term by separate votes in the house and senate. The vote occurred in Washington with the date noted as January. The report also mentions a House passage of a bill creating a new division of the western judicial district of Texas and the Pecos court.
Brown delays Europe for work, rents out his well furnished house expecting caretaking tenants. They find missing items, defects, and demand rent credits after plumbing and furnishing issues spark a hefty bill, leading Brown to confront a costly, chaotic misadventure.
Wm R Nelson editor owner of the Kansas City Star was cited by the Jackson County circuit court to show cause why he should not be held in contempt over a Star article claiming three attorneys were granted $60 each in a divorce case that was dismissed without trial The Star has run pieces charging delays in justice and criticizing court procedure Nelson welcomed the action and said he accepted service Meanwhile H Williams remains at St Francis hospital after pneumonia illness and transfers list Waterloo Cedar Rapids names and ages 38 21 18
The Living Springs Land company directors were chosen at a Denver stockholders meeting after incorporation in Colorado. Named from Waterloo are B I Stueben W H Miller and A T Whittle F M Merrick, plus William Miller R H Allen and Charles Elliott of Vinton. Officers will be named within weeks.
New York reports closing prices for Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Reading Rock Island Chicago Great Western Northwestern Atchison American Smelter Union Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Southern Pacific Brooklyn Rapid Transit United States Steel Amalgamated Copper Northern Pacific Great Northern Illinois Central St Paul Missouri Pacific Anaconda and American Sugar among others. Prices shown with fractional quotes and notable volume across multiple rail and industrial issues.
In Des Moines on January 28 the Iowa senate debated the Kenyon Sheppard interstate liquor bill. The body delayed further action, setting a 11 o’clock Thursday morning special order, as many members admitted they did not grasp the bill’s significance.
Advertises trade of 8500 general stock and 1000 equity in store building for 2000 cash plus balance for improved 300 acre property near town. Seller cites bad health and urgent sale. Business described as good and clean. Respond with full particulars in first letter to Owner care Courier.
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