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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
4
Charles W. Eliot argues rights are not inalienable and equality is not universal, citing the Declaration of Independence as influential yet not English in origin. He asserts liberty may be limited by industrial rule and factory system, noting government power can come from force as well as consent. A conference later considers Gary's proposals and forms a planning committee.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor spoke at St. Louis on his court experiences. He joked about facing contempt charges in Washington and saying he might have to go to jail rather than apologize to the court. He spoke of being called to answer in court and the possible outcomes.
E H Gary chairman of United States Steel urged closer friendship among world steel makers at a Brussels conference. The plan envisions an international association for exchanging opinions and information among steel manufacturers from the United States Great Britain Germany and France, extending the Gary dinner concept used by both trust and independent producers.
A message to Sheriff Shares says Mike Welch escaped from Vinton jail last night and remains at large. The description lists a about 40 years old, 5 feet 7 inches, smooth shaved, medium build, with a bald spot. no crime details are provided.
Chicago July 6 rain dampens the drought parched plains of Illinois Nebraska Iowa and northern Kansas. Corn futures opened lower with a 3 cent drop as December option fell to 63 cents and September to 64 1 4 from 66 3 4 yesterday and 66 at close last night.
Niagara Falls rescues report a man named Bobby Leach of Niagara Valley attempted a dangerous whirlpool crossing in a cigar shaped barrel. He started from Maid of the Mist landing and was carried through the rapids hitting water and rocks, sustaining injuries that may be fatal, as watchers on shore aided his rescue.
Water trustees faced extreme demand from hot spell with Cedar River pumping to meet city needs. Filtered wells limited supply. only a small amount drawn from river. Well at Oak Avenue and Sycamore saw casing break but was repaired, idle for a day. Analysis of well No 3 shows slight iron trace, water believed better than wells 1 and 2.
Heat waves caused multiple prostrations across the city yesterday. Mrs. Sam Frank fainted at 7 15 in the Rath Peek building and remained sick all day but improved today. Miss Drew Woodruff and Mrs W J Mitchell also collapsed in stores and carriages and remain weak but under care. Residents were urged to take precautions as the heat eased after a late afternoon storm.
A quart purchased on the Fourth by Mr. Berry at an Waterloo ice cream parlor was turned over to police after he noted a peculiar taste and pudding like texture. Superintendent Berry of the water plant handed the sample to Milk Inspector W W Wyant for analysis to detect impure ingredients possibly violating the Pure Food law. Wyant’s test aims to identify use of corn starch and other additives. findings could lead to prosecution.
Robert Kibbler H D Nelfus and F H Hawiey three men employed as conductors on the rapid transit lines were arrested on a complaint for embezzlement of company funds. Warrants issued from Judge Dempster’s court. no hearing yet. Company hints at further arrests and notes patrons may ride free by prior arrangement for a nominal sum.
Waterloo weekly bank clearings totaled 1 017 757.67 with daily figures shown for Friday through Thursday. The year ago week recorded 928 320.27 in clearings. Realty transfers include 40 693.07 in total deeds 47 346 in mortgages and 2 114.73 in chattel mortgages with 15 150 in released mortgages and 3 711 total instruments recorded to date versus 3 955 at the same date last year.
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