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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
2
A mixed reader page discusses the Short Ballot idea reducing voter duties, notes American travelers finding The Waterloo Courier abroad, and wades through aviation and social topics. It covers criticism of costly fashion and race dangers, Woodrow Wilson quotes, Germany-US treaty prospects, and Salvation Army activity in Des Moines.
The piece condemns W J B as a long seated critic who faults the Ways and Means Committee over the revised wool schedule. Champ Clark reacts with offense and Bryan is urged to avoid dictating party members. The text critiques Brean’s influence and party leadership while discussing the impact on Democratic efforts and the short ballot branch.
A collage of cartoonish clippings from Cedar Rapids Gazette Jackson Sentinel Time for Decision The Times-Republican and Davenport Democrat commenting on local issues. Warnings about water costs and a probe into food labeling surface amid a light satire of Iowa themes and consumer concerns.
The Dubuque Times-Journal reports on water rate discussions as the city-owned plant, bought for 350000 and bonded for 509000, struggles to supply meters for all customers. Some see the high base rate as unfair while others push for metering and eventual rate reductions. A summer half-rate for 3000 gallons plus is proposed to encourage lawn watering.
A writer condemns efforts to condemn a faith and to oust its adherents. He argues for respecting individual conscience in worship and denounces abusive or hostile magazines. He cites Tennyson on faith in doubt and notes that bigotry is a natural human trait, but urges restraint and decent conduct toward others' beliefs.
Minneapolis Journal argues Lorimer should not resign quietly but face expulsion to reveal the bribery scheme behind the senate seat. It contends resignation would hide evidence and demands accountability, urging the governor to refuse and the senate to expel.
Osage Iowa June 1 W L Eaton was suddenly seized with heart trouble last Wednesday morning and has been gravely ill since. Dr J T Priestley of Des Moines consulted Friday night and pronounced him very ill. His condition remains about the same with little hope of recovery.
New York plans a reorganization to place policemen at fixed posts at key intersections. Each officer will be on duty constantly within hailing distance, patrolling four blocks for half their length to ensure help is readily accessible.
J J Hill, chairman of the Great Northern Railway, announced a $600 million first and refunding mortgage to secure bonds for the Great Northern and the Chicago Burlington Quincy railroads. The issue covers about $230 million in outstanding obligations with $222.4 million on the Burlington joint. Future funds, around $270 million, will support corporate needs, double tracking, and increased mileage over fifty years.
Berlin reports German officials show approval for Taft proposed unrestricted arbitration treaty. Cologne Gazette hails the plan as a refutation of anti US war league rumors and calls the proposal beneficial for avoiding war. Berliner Abend Post lauds diplomacy in thwarting circles seeking US Germany confrontation.
The idle Oelwein Record plant has been purchased by Oshorn and Whitney of Arlington. They plan a weekly paper named the Oelwein Light, with the first issue appearing today.
Roy Martens is captured after six shots killed James and Matthew White, father and son, early Tuesday. A revolver found in Martens's hip pocket ties him to the crime as the coroner's inquest with over a dozen witnesses proceeds at the courthouse. Will White released from jail. preliminary hearing set for Friday.
Leslie Atkinson died at his home in Manchester after a long illness of paralysis. Born in Dubuque on April 2, 1837, he had lived here since 1868. He leaves his wife and three sons Ray and Roy of Des Moines and Clarence of this city.
The Cologne Gazette reflects mixed German sentiment toward the proposed treaties. While some doubt their ability to fully protect national honor and interests, the piece suggests they cannot harm and may aid in addressing concerns.
London dispatch confirms Pope Pius is suffering from thickening and hardening of an artery wall. Vatican intimates admit the seriousness of the pope's condition as of June 1.
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