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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1911
Page
6
The city council fire committee is investigating local fire protection needs. Fire Chief Dunham suggests sending at least two members to the national conference to gather information.
The American Tobacco company moves to reorganize after a Supreme Court decision by appointing committees to represent senior security holders and work with management on the readjustment. The action signals a formal plan for restructuring the business.
A farmer drove into North Waterloo with apples to sell to grocery stores on Fourth street. Railroad workers bought many apples directly from the farmer, leaving no need for retail merchants while all stores still handled fruit. The report cites similar incidents suggesting rail workers prefer first hand sales over retailers.
Byron Gay, inmate at the county home since December 12, 1892, died last evening at the county home. He was 75 years old, never married, and appears to have no near relatives. He was buried this morning in the county cemetery.
A recent general rain across northern and central Iowa brought .55 inch in Waterloo and over an inch in six days, benefiting corn, pastures and late potatoes. Electrical activity occurred but no damage reported as conditions remained unsettled with more moisture likely.
Polk County leads with 68.78 an acre in farm land values as assessed for 1911. The executive council raised values by 12 1/2 percent, sparking debate over whether Polk should stay atop the state. Scott Linn Grundy Muscatine and Johnson counties follow with lower figures and varied increases despite concerns over equity.
James A. Danforth of Chicago passed through on his way to Charles City to visit relatives. He noted his father owned lands in Black Hawk Bremer and Buchanan counties bought from the government about 45 years ago for 1.25 an acre. Danforth recalled Waterloo pioneer John H. Leavitt and mentioned Leavitt’s widow still living in the residence once built on the hilltop in the city.
Report of one murder and eight holdups in Dubuque prompts police to watch for suspicious characters. Marshalltown hints at a similar spree near Le Grand where $112 was stolen from laborers. Chief Dinneen says he has rounded up several suspects matching descriptions.
Cedar Falls Indiana may see a new hack line within a month or three weeks as plans move forward. A Waterloo gentleman is involved in the discussions and the project aims to improve local transportation.
City visitors discussed purchasing the bus line run by Mrs. Mabel Harner after an extended tenure. A seasoned hack operator proposed moving to Cedar Falls and adding three rubber tired hacks and a baggage wagon. A twelve passenger vehicle would be included as part of an upgraded service seen as a city need. Card of Thanks expresses appreciation for sympathy and flowers after the death of Peter Wagner.
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