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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1911
Page
6
President Taft spoke from his train to about 200 people near Marion Indiana urging a safer Fourth of July. He urged abolishing dangerous observances like cannon crackers and toy pistols to protect children, citing statistics on injuries and fatalities.
Davenport Iowa July 3. John Avangelos a Greek shot Clara Reeves Wagner an American girl through the mouth while they were out riding in the country because she refused to marry him. He then killed himself. The girl will probably recover.
In Akron on July 3 Mrs. Elmer Hall went into labor while driving toward her home two blocks away. She had been visiting relatives. a baby boy was born as she sped home, narrowly beaten by the stork in a humorous race. Elgin butter market notes no change at 23 cents.
Iowa City farmer Van C. Orr found a wallet in town containing 6500 dollars in drafts and checks with credentials and an ID card belonging to W. M. Garland of Los Angeles. The owner was traveling with a party en route from Los Angeles to Moosehead, Maine.
London July 3 Lady Constance Fotjambe half sister of the Earl of Liverpool and controller of the King's household failed to appear for the marriage to Rev A H K Hawkins. A messenger found she had gone shopping and not returned. The Earl announced a message saying she was safe and had simply changed her mind about the marriage.
Philadelphia July 3 Two persons died and seventeen were injured when the 9 40 express from Broad Street to Atlantic City side swiped the Atco local northbound at Lucaston at 10 30 today One victim was Forest B Henry of Berlin New Jersey Railroad officials say the brake man on the Atco train allegedly threw a wrong switch Two coaches of the local were derailed and partly wrecked with the casualties in those cars
Harry N. Atwood, famed for the first aeroplane flight over Manhattan's skyscrapers, returned to New York to study conditions for a potential Pacific to Atlantic crossing. He has not fully decided, but if he proceeds it will not occur before Thursday and may involve a Washington route.
Los Angeles July 3 Judge Willis of the criminal department quashed the indictment against Bert Conners Ira Benders and A B Mable union men accused of conspiring to destroy the county hall and records with dynamite The court ordered the cases committed to the grand jury
New York July 3 Jackson 8 Elliott appointed chief of staff of the Washington bureau of the Associated Press. Elliott began newspaper work in Waterloo Iowa and later worked in Des Moines before moving east.
J A Rust, a firefighter, sustained a compound fracture of the right lower leg when his motorcycle collided with a car at Second and South streets. His sister Lizzie rode with him and suffered only bruises. The Miss Neva Harrison driven auto caused the crash after a misjudgment of right of way. Rust was hospitalized and resting quietly. the bike had been rented for the outing.
The Great Lakes Naval Training Station near Lake Michigan twenty eight miles north of Chicago will open July 1 with formal dedication planned for autumn. President Taft and top officials will attend the inauguration. The inland station cost about four million dollars.
Waterloo readers are told the Evening Courier will not publish on July 4. Newsroom staff plan a day of rest, with many residents visiting nearby towns to enjoy celebrations while avoiding heat and crowds.
Paris to Hendon flight ends with Andre Beaumont earning London Standard prize for fastest Paris to Hendon run. French rival M Gibert wins Dever trophy for fastest Channel passage as eleven aviators cross the Channel amid crowds and mixed fortunes.
Cedar Rapids reports 105 degrees the hottest day in years while Marshalltown hits 103. Severe drought damages crops across the state though Black Hawk county sees moisture and resilience. Miss Morgan of Black's store departs Sunday for Kentucky, then New York on a buying trip before returning to Waterloo for fall.
Chicago endures a record heat wave with at least one death and numerous prostrations. Temperatures near 90F push crowds to waterfront relief, while tens of thousands flee the city for cooler retreats. In Kansas City, heat breaks 23 year records as officials warn of no relief soon.
Chicago July 3 A dramatic sequence identifies James St Louis as a famed hotel thief. Found with a crushed head in Peck Place and South State Street he died at St Luke's hospital. A suspect named John Powers is held at Harrison Street station. A sister confirms the dead man is her brother Jim.
Des Moines endures a scorching heat wave as the thermometer hits 97 at noon and may reach 106 by afternoon. Across Illinois and Missouri, cities report hottest day in years with Des Moines marking a ten year high and nine deaths in Philadelphia linked to the heat.
In Columbus Ohio on July 3 the jury convicted Rodney J Diegie sergeant at arms of the state senate of aiding and abetting in the alleged bribery of State Senator L R Andrews The jury had been out since 4 20 last Friday and a transcript of the dietagraph record was requested when court convened.
The board of directors of the People’s Mutual Building & Loan Association will hold their regular monthly meeting this evening to order the maturity of the twenty-seventh series of stock. Seven loans totaling $4,100 will be paid off, distributing $11,000 to holders of the twenty-seventh series after 30 months of running.
Rev E J Hull removed his coat in the pulpit at Grace M E yesterday and invited male congregants to do likewise. Men followed quickly, enjoying a cooler sermon as heat prompted the plan. The coatless practice is expected to continue through the hot months, with Grace church joining First M E church in dedication exercises next Sunday.
Frank J. Flanagan of 514 Archer Street drowned late yesterday in the Cedar River near Gilbertville. Witnesses, including his wife, watched as he vanished in swift current and dangerous holes. the body was found nearly an hour later. A seasoned swimmer, he had lived in Waterloo 22 years, worked for Rath Packing 18 years, and belonged to the M B A and St. Joseph's church. He leaves a wife, three brothers and four sisters. Funeral Wednesday at Gilbertville Catholic church.
Nathan Wartekovsky aged 21 drowned while swimming near the lower Cedar River dam. He could not swim and struggled as companions attempted rescues. Frank Fishman nearly went under too. Body recovered by Jack Clark and prepared for burial at Peterson Bros. Funeral held at 110 Eleventh Street East with Rabbi H. Tyler officiating. Wartekovsky supported his family as a painter and paperhanger. He and his family recently arrived in America from abroad and lived at 315 Tenth Street East.
Marks from Buchanan Optical Co show scattered readings with a hot day. Minimum Sunday 75 at 6 am and maximum 102 at 4 pm, described as the hottest day of the year. Mentions broken Martin's Mangacd and unclear weather notes.
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