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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1911
Page
1
Waterloo residents and officials push for a freely accessible public bath house along the Cedar river. Aldermen Rechtfertig and others voice support, stressing life safety, city control, and funding by citizens, with calls to remodel existing facilities and set clear bathing rules.
Mayor John R. Rector endorses a public bathing facility, to run like the previous skating rink. He favors immediate subscription drives of any amount, urging broad public support. A committee would collect donations, oversee bath house construction, and ensure bather safety, with kids' contributions welcomed.
Dr F W Powers of Black Hawk Bank backs a municipal bath house to be downtown with protections and tax support or private funding. F M Devendore Y M C A secretary says Waterloo needs a bath house and may push a plan with a director’s outline to teach swimming. Chief Dinneen supports the project, noting many youths lack facilities and stressing a competent swimmer on duty to prevent drownings.
John Matstock, sought by Cedar Rapids police on burglary charges, was arrested in Oskaloosa by Iowa Central detective J. E. B. Muir. He is held pending arrival of Linn County authorities.
Nation sher ds honor Cardinal Gibbons with a nonsectarian civic demonstration in Baltimore marking his 25th year as cardinal and golden jubilee as a priest. Presidents and dignitaries including Taft Sherman Roosevelt White Bryce Clark Root Cannon and others are listed as likely attendees.
Washington June 6 executive consideration of the Canadian reciprocity bill began in the senate finance committee with no vote planned before tomorrow. A Chicago Tribune dispatch says the treaty will pass without amendment and with a large majority, aided by President Taft's stand against amendments and strong public support reflected in the Tribune editors’ poll. Senator Cummins and insurgents oppose, Kenton is doubtful.
Des Moines June 6. Aged farmer W C Barnett seeks an injunction to stop daughter Lillian from hindering his plowing of corn near Neeley Junction. Judge De Graff ordered restraint and set June 10 for a hearing on making the injunction permanent. Barnett claims the daughter blocks horses, interferes with machinery, and caused a farm hand to assault him, while noting the man who attacked him was indicted for attempted murder.
The Courier urges rapid action on a public bathhouse in Waterloo with Mayor Rector leading the push. It recommends a citizen committee investigate locations and finances, financing via small contributions, and city takeover of costs, arguing three months annual operation suffices and gains public support.
Cincinnati June 6. Prosecuting Attorney Hunt seeks to revive one Cox perjury indictment as judges hear mandamus suit to overturn Judge Dicksons quashing of Cox indictments. Three judges Dustin Allred and Nempding presiding review whether material grounds supported quashal.
June 6 report from W. a. describes Ray VanMeter a Burkley county farmer driving across Baltimore and Ohio tracks when his buggy was struck by a train. Horses killed. The buggy with VanMeter aboard was dragged two miles by the pilot and car. VanMeter crawled to the cab and spoke with Engineer Keyson. the train stopped. He was only slightly injured.
The first annual convention of the American Waterworks Association opened in Rochester with delegates from across the United States and Canada. President John W. Ivord presided as the meeting began, and the event will run through four days of discussions and presentations.
London June 6 Miss Edna Catherine Sechil elder daughter of John Schull of Minneapolis and Grenville Bertin Vernon of Towchester wed today at St George's Church Hanover Square in a ceremony marking their marriage with their families present.
Frank Woods, a local hotel proprietor, was paid a fifty cent piece by a guest. Woods recognized the coin by his initials cut on it twenty years ago, confirming its long circulation in Ow City, Pennsylvania.
Chicago reports Leopold Dreyfus of J Dreyfus & Co admitting involvement in an arson plot to burn his Market Street clothiers during the prior Saturday. Police say two men offered to burn the business for a fee, Dreyfus paid part of it, and after a confession he shot himself in a police presence.
An elaborate program will open today at the forty fifth state Sunday school meeting in Cedar Rapids. Delegates and visitors from many reputable men and women will participate as officers and speakers are announced.
The Underwood wool tariff bill was introduced in the House by Chairman Underwood of the Ways and Means Committee with debate likely to start soon. A lengthy Democratic report supports the measure while Republicans led by Payne of New York oppose it. the passage is expected to be hotly contested. The report criticizes President Taft and the administration for warnings about the tariff while accusing the 1909 act of betraying public welfare. It also notes data gaps from the administration and the tariff board on key industries.
Senator W S Kenyon of Iowa was named to a subcommittee of the privileges and elections committee to reinvestigate Lorimer bribery charges. The panel includes anti Lorimer senators and other members, with approval needed from the Senate before investigators begin. The group aims for a thorough, full inquiry and may hire counsel and staff as needed.
Des Moines June 6 James O Callaghan testified in his own defense in the Polk county treasurer’s vault robbery case. He said he knew nothing of the plan to dynamite and rob the treasury on March 21 and did not know Tom Hatch or Peter Juhl until the night of the attempted robbery. He noted he was with Al Rhoades, indicted for the crime, the night the attempted robbers occurred.
New York reports veteran diplomat and author John Bigelow, aged 93, is not in immediate danger after a recurrence of an old illness. Dr. Mitton Powel said his condition remains serious due to age but stable following his return from Highland Falls. Bigelow served as U S ambassador to France during the Civil War and is noted as a lawyer editor and historian.
Vedrine, Paris to Turin air race winner last month, was forced to land near Macon after strong winds rocked his machine and caused damage. He abandons the race and will return to Paris. Four contestants have resumed toward Turin as the run continues May 28 to June 15 for 1,309 miles. Balloonists rescue at Weser estuary after a risky flight from Berlin.
A 25 foot yawl named Seabird will sail from Providence to Rome starting next Saturday. Thomas F. Day and TR Goodwin of the Narragansett Bay Association lead the venture. The voyage plan routes via Gibraltar and landfall in Italy within about forty days.
Des Moines June 6 Burlington delegates announce plans to host the Eagles convention next year. A campaign to secure Des Moines as the 1913 site was launched at the opening session with 1500 delegates from 41 counties responding to roll call. In Waverly the Christian Endeavorers met for their district convention with Rev. Albert Rice giving the welcome and elections determining next year’s city.
A fragmented weather note records a high near 97 and a half degrees during the day, with temperatures peaking between late afternoon and early evening. References include Buchanan Optical Co and Martin's Standard, noting a marked heat event in the June 6 observance.
Two youths preparing a piracy expedition seized a fighting schooner at Cuxhaven Germany on June 6. They were armed with rifles and shot the owner of the rear who tried to recover the boat, killing him.
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