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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1911
Page
6
Des Moines Iowa July 25 a lively crowd of over 8000 gathered as the city hall lawn became a permanent market place to combat high prices. Vendors sold new potatoes at 45 cents per peck or 1.75 a bushel down from 3 to 4. Apples dropped to 10 12 cents from 25. Cucumbers went 3 for 10 cents, easing costs as 4 hour rushes drew police to maintain order.
James P. Hawkings, a Louisville postal clerk with twenty-two years at the Louisville post office, announces his candidacy for the presidency, pledging to build the strongest navy and uphold the Republican platform. He says he is out for the nomination and would support the winner if he fails to secure it.
Ottawa July 25 Finance Minister Fielding urges a trial of reciprocity in a long statement published here. He says the agreement may be suspended if unprofitable and notes either country can withdraw at any time. He challenges the opposition to let it pass now to avoid an election and warns of a year’s test.
Washington July 25 A sharp controversy within the house investigating committee over the delay of the Controller Bay affair inquiry emerged between Chairman Graham Democrat and Representative Burke Republican Burke pressed to "turn on the search light" while Graham favored slower progress Fire Chief Dunham received a copy of the Iowa fire reporting law requiring detailed reports within two days of each conflagration to curb arson.
Orde T. McManigal called reporters to the county jail and displayed a missing trouser button to prove he is not wasting away from worry over his alleged confession in the MecNamara dynamiting cases. He admits concern for his wife in a hospital but says he is otherwise content.
Washington reports that after a day of conferences senators predicted the up house would pass the wool bill on Thursday placing the issue before President Taft. Democratic Leader Underwood declared the House would not adopt the La Follette plan, signaling a partisan clash over wool duties.
Washington reports James Keeley of the Chicago Tribune testified before the Lorimer committee that Glavis was arrested for embezzlement at Keeley’s urging after Glavis sought to buy a lobbyist’s book. Glavis claimed the book would prove lobbyists paid Lorimer 25 percent of a $2,000 fund for a Fireproof magazine effort to win mail privileges. Keeley said Tawney of Minnesota, longtime House appropriation chair, was "mixed up" in the deal. Tawney, of Winona, said the matter is Greek to him.
In Des Moines Iowa Enoch Arden style reunion leads to a remarriage of Martha J Allison and Joseph F Allison after a 23 year estrangement. The pair, once separated in Hastings Nebraska, reconnect through their daughter Mrs Morrison now in Des Moines. The wedding will be performed by Rev Howland Hanson of the First Baptist Church.
William P. Chambers of Britt Iowa travels to Washington with his wife and is repeatedly mistaken for Vice President James Sherman. He is invited to nine luncheons by members of the House and faced hotel pressure to accept royal treatment, growing tired of the confusion and public attention.
The speaker disclaims knowledge of Mr Keeley of the Chicago Tribune and Mr George QC Glavis. He states he has never heard of the Fireproof Magazine and knows nothing about any mail privileges it sought or obtained.
St. Petersburg on July 25 reports the St. Petersburg Moscow air race crash near Tsarskoe Selo. The aeroplane piloted by M Flusarenkos carried a passenger who was killed while the pilot suffered severe injuries with both legs broken.
Santander Spain July 25 King Alfonso sailed for England today aboard the royal yacht Giralda escorted by the Spanish cruiser Renla Regence.
A. A. Koch owner of Star foundry from Atbert Sea Minn visits the plant in Enterprise Place to observe progress. Prospects say the factory will be ready to open within thirty days.
New York detectives probe a likely homicide after Miss Hennet Reines, 22, a Bronx dressmaker and champion swimmer, was found battered on the Throggs Neck shore. Disappearance July 18 leaves no clue to the killer amid bruises and a crushed head.
The Douglas county delegation arrives in Fremont Nebraska for the Democratic convention amid calls for harmony. Harmon's representative counsels peace to prevent dissension while delegates discuss national and state issues. Party principles, not leaders, will dominate the agenda as the day progresses.
Berlin July 24 The Cayman cruiser Bremen now at Montreu was ordered to proceed immediately for Port au Prince Haiti.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson carried papers to the White House on the Dr Starvey W Wiley case. He refused to reveal his recommendation to the president regarding charges against the pure food expert. He said there would be no clash with Taft and hinted the recommendations were not favorable, with a mild reprimand possible.
Washington aims to reconcile tariff policy with a wool bill tweak. Democrats weigh passing the La Follette act and approve a new cotton revision bill from Ways and Means. The proposal lowers ad valorem duties from 45.12 percent to 27.06 percent, with anticipated cotton imports at 29.18 million dollars and duties around 70.6 million for the year.
Herts J Lyons of Bevank Transfer was injured while unloading a container believed empty as acid spilled over his body. He suffered severe burns to his arms and is recovering, expected to return to work soon. Smoke Martin's Standard, 6c cigar.
New York artist Ferdinand Pioney Karte weds a Cologne bride described as Dora the dearest. She is the daughter of a Berkshire architect, about twenty two, with laughing blue eyes. Dora becomes his third wife after two prior marriages ended in separation and annulment. photographs show Affinity Earle and his former brides Misa Emilie Wisehbacher and Julia Katmer.
A brief July snow event occurred five minutes southeast of Bay City, the only July snow in the region. A southwest gale lowered the river, cutting water supply to traction and electric plants, leaving streetcar power off for about an hour until a power house intake extension was added.
In DeKalb Illinois this morning robbers entered the post office through a window about 2 am blew open two safes and secured 7500 in stamps and cash six thousand in stamps. Suspects fled by car leaving tracks that tie them to a northern Illinois post office gang active for months.
Ottumwa Iowa July 25 Patrolman G Llewellyn and Special Agent James Harrison of the Burlington were exonerated from any blame in the killing of Ross Howard by the coroner s jury here Howard s relatives have not yet dismissed the suit for manslaughter against the Avers W C Kohl and son Herman Kohl returned last night from the east where they have been for the past three weeks purchasing stock for the W C Kohl Son shoe store They visited New York Boston Atlantic City and had a trip which pleasantly combined business and pleasure.
Lincoln July 25 Republicans split as Taft and La Follette factions enter the Nebraska state convention without agreement. Taft supporters seek endorsement, insurgents vow to fight any Taft endorsement. Farmers are noticeably absent as delegates convene at 12:20 with A W Jefferis as temporary chairman and R G Douglas as secretary. The body adjourns to 2:30 for committee actions.
Washington July 25 The Steel Plate association of the United States was formed in New York in fall 1900 to end destructive competition, admitted before the house steel trust investigating committee by A F Huston president of Lucas Iron and Steel Co., who identified a copy of the agreement.
Fragmentary OCR notes outline temperature data for July with markings from a chemical optical company and a syndicate block. Times listed include early morning and late afternoon. Details are garbled and not fully decipherable.
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