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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1911
Page
7
Washington July 7 Senate debate centers on a proposed five year roughly $20 million annual appropriation to improve post roads and rural delivery. Sen Swanson Virginia says federal aid could unlock over 1 000 000 miles of roads with state local matches and a new road department to oversee the push.
New York July 7 rumors spread that Standard Oil planned dissolution and reorganization following the May 15 Supreme Court decision. Officials said an official announcement would not come within 24 hours and that a Pittsburgh dispatch had fueled the chatter. Officials stressed the stockholder claims’ unreliability and noted the apportionment of equities is underway but may take weeks to clarify.
The steamer Santa Rosa, carrying numerous passengers to San Diego, ran aground near Point Arguello just north of Santa Barbara at low tide. No danger is apparent and no passengers have been landed as two lumber steamers stand by north of the site.
About 200 women gathered at the Grange Avenue station of the City Sea Delivery company in Cleveland. Rumor of impending distribution halt sparked a rush to exits and stone throwing. several arrests were reported.
Havana officials report a drill by 200 Cuban soldiers near the presidential palace as a precautionary maneuver. President Gomez later said the garrison maneuvers were only to test surrounding the palace quickly in case of emergency, following rumors of uprisings in Oriente and Pinar Del Rio.
Waterloo relatives fear possible tragedy surrounds the deaths of Horace Lichty and his wife. Horace, about 87, died after living apart from his spouse who died shortly afterward. Brothers Glen and Stanley Lichty began westward. full details awaited arrival.
Governor McGovern signed a bill authorizing Wisconsin to operate an annuity and life insurance business starting next year. The state insurance commissioner will manage it as a mutual-like entity with low expenses, using the American mortality table. Annuities will be $100 to $300, life polices $500 to $3,000.
Bowling Green Missouri July 7 Miss Ruth Crenshaw won a 17 hour spelling bee with 10 006 words given out and about 2 500 correct from contestants amid crowded Pike county carthouse.
Washington July 7 The senate resumed the reciprocity debate with Senator Gronna of North Dakota again opposing the measure. Appropriations Passed The deficiency appropriation bill carrying 213 031 for necessary expenses of Congress and departments passed the senate and goes to conference. Illinois Central vs Waterloo & Cedar Falls dispute settled out of court after a freight charge disagreement.
Louis E. Bourquin and a meat market proprietor’s wife, Mrs. Hoffman, vanished from New Hartford in early June. Photos of the couple were destroyed except a picnic group shot showing Bourquin in overalls. He was described as handsome and the search continues for the missing pair.
Lawrence Kansas July 7 Representative Alexander Mitchell of the Second Kansas district died at his home after a long illness. He took his seat in March and underwent stomach surgery in Kansas City on April 30. A KU graduate, he served in the state legislature and helped abolish capital punishment. He was a regent of the university for six years and won his national seat last year as a progressive Republican defeating Chas F. Scott.
In San Francisco at the National Educational Association convention Mrs. Ella Flagg Young of Chicago says she will not run again and declines any offer to be re elected. She notes insurgents and old guard face off over direction of the association and admits no definite western organization for the insurgents.
Pittsburg Pa July 7 heat wave claims increase to fifty deaths and eighty prostrations since the spell began a week ago. The morning temperature at five oclock was 79 degrees down from 88 yesterday.
New York hearing details a shooting at Varuna apartment house as Lilian Graham and Ethel Conrad face possible charges for attempted murder. Hotel proprietor W. E. D. Stokes testified about letters and a plan involving Miss Graham, Miss Conrad, and a proxy nurse, plus a suggested trip abroad with cash payments.
Isadore Tevin testified in Municipal Judge Sabath's court that Samuel Reubenstein, a plumber, attacked him for celebrating the Fourth of July. Tevin said a chain strike and a baseball bat blow caused head injuries. Reubenstein was fined $59 for disorderly conduct.
Fragmentary weather lines from July 7 indicate night readings and markings by Buchanan Optical Co. Syndicate block. Limited readable details suggest a brief meteorological note with stray letters and symbols.
George Unterkircher 48 a prominent Burlington businessman and brother of a former Burlington mayor died at his home after a week of illness. He had been a notable local figure and his death was reported from Burlington Ta. on July 7.
Cedar Rapids, July 7. Guy Selts who yesterday killed his wife and then shot himself died this morning. Police say the double tragedy occurred after a domestic dispute at the couple’s home. The investigation continues as authorities confirm the deaths and review motives.
Paris society learned, with amazement, of the engagement of Mone Honori Ménier to Mile. Thyra Bellere, daughter of Baron Raymond Belmere. Ménier, famed yachtsman and Kaiser friend, oversees his vast Ménier chocolate works celebrated across Europe.
Lieut Andre Beau Mont, racing as Andre Beau mont, wins the 1000 mile international aviation race at Vincennes, adding Paris Rome contest victory to his record. Ross finishes second and Vidart third as nine of fifty starters reach the final goal. Lemart and Landron die in opening day crashes. several others injured. Four-country course. prizes total 100000 dollars.
In Chicago on July 7 Mrs Lucille Bridges testified in the See trial saying she felt a new purpose and life after joining Absolute Life. She denied disrobing in See flats and said Mildred was influenced by the teachings. Bridges contributed 1900 and 500 to the cause.
Spirit Lake Iowa July 7 The Okiboji yacht club begins a series of regattas on the three cornered seven mile course today. Seven races are planned for the season with starts and finishes at the club house. Today features two sail boat contests and five for motor boats.
Atlantic City N J July 7 Sunrise services on the million dollar pier opened the twenty-fifth International Christian Endeavor convention. Morning services started at 630 and an Endeavor institute followed in eleven churches. President Taft's anticipated remarks on citizen training headline the evening session set for about 730 PM with a two and a half hour stay.
Washington reports Cuba plans a day of mourning for the sailors killed in the Maine disaster. President Gomez orders a nationwide demonstration. Havana flags fly at half mast and shore batteries fire at half minute intervals.
In Los Angeles Judge Bordwell’s court the McNamara brothers faced 19 murder charges tied to the dynamite case, while John J. McNamara challenged the court’s jurisdiction. Prosecution pressed to deny no jurisdiction plea as motions and grand jury bias claims arose. Royal Hanover
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