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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1911
Page
2
A community meeting on riverfront redevelopment embraced a broad, representative plan for municipal baths. The proposal aims to satisfy all factions, provide safe swimming areas, and improve access for non swimmers and divers alike, with strong public support.
The aviator Moisant predicts peace through force using aircraft bombs dropped from high altitude at 750 miles per hour. He argues air machines could end modern conflict as bombs destroy cities and nations, making governments redundant within a few years.
A fragmented collage from Sioux City and Davenport papers references census quirks, medical claims, and political footnotes. It notes England Scotland populations, a colonel urging Bryan to sit, Cheney remedies, reciprocity talk, and a Davenport Times Senate poll hint.
The piece notes possible support for Lorimer retaining his Senate seat and hints at reciprocal political favors. It compares congressional debates to a shy suitor’s nerves before proposing, suggesting pressure and uncertainty in the task ahead.
A writer questions a wealthy woman's plan to leave her suburban house for two months while neighbors in crowded flats suffer summer heat. The piece argues the home could house a deserving local family and ponders whether the Great Accountant will credit such generosity.
President Taft praised Mr Root for a relatively mild amendment to the reciprocity treaty. The senate committee backed the amendment, while other proposed changes risk Canadian rejection and greater opposition.
On June 4 a Waterloo gathering gathered in front of the Sherman house to mourn Stephen A. Douglas. B. Brainard chaired the meeting with C. D. Gray as secretary. A three person committee drafted resolutions while S. W. Rawson praised the fallen leader and union values. Weather notes warn of heat and unusual spring fever with no rain on the last Sabbath.
The president opposes the Root amendment to the reciprocity bill, arguing the House version better promotes removal of Canadian export duties on crown pulp wood. The administration favors the bill as passed, allowing duty on paper from non crown wood and resisting Canadian policy friction. The Root change is deemed unnecessary and likely to delay passage.
The Men’s Personal Workers league will meet tomorrow at noon for a substantial dinner and a review of practical results achieved in various quarters. President J E Bates will preside. The meeting is open to business men seeking luncheon and the devotional hour.
John Buchholz expresses heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors fellow workers and the American Nobles for floral offerings and kindness during his wife’s illness and death.
A 12 year old boy, son of Mr Dowd, drowned in Cedar River. His clothes and school books were found on the bank by Josh Bird. The body was recovered about six o'clock and life was extinct despite medical aid. The incident serves as a warning to boys who swim alone. Mrs. Leonard sent strawberries to the office, and thanks are extended to Mrs. Knowles and Mr. Munger for advertisements on boots and shoes.
The era of independence is marked by widespread Fourth of July plans across northern states. Communities prepare in grand fashion to honor the revolutionary founders, with Waterloo singled out as a thriving hub. Wheat transport to Waterloo surges, signaling rising business and Waterloo as a key market and railroad center for lateral farmers and merchants.
Waverly Iowa June 13 Special George Fox of Waverly working with W H Woodring company carpenters at Plainfield fell from a ladder while building a silo. A wind gust tipped him, breaking his right leg above the knee. Dr Amner aided by auto transported him to Mercy hospital for treatment.
A geologist classifies rocks into three main groups igneous sedimentary and metamorphic. Igneous rocks form from magma raised from the earth interior. Sedimentary rocks arise from fragments of igneous rocks reformed into new rocks. Metamorphic rocks result from heat and chemical changes transforming existing rocks.
A gathering at the First Presbyterian Church approved a salary increase for Rev. C C McIntyre, who has led Omaha Standard work in Iowa for seven months and will be paid next year at 2.10, a 300 boost. He has boosted foreign missions pledges by over 8000 and the Omaha Standard costs five dollars yearly per member.
Due in-laws in Kansas and Nebraska, the Presbyterian churches of the state unite to meet the expenses incurred in the work.
Washington police await word from Cedar Rapids relatives of Mrs Johanna Bueckning who was arrested at the White House yesterday while seeking access to President Taft. She claimed she owned certain lands in Iowa and wished the president to recover them. Her conversation led officers to commit her to a Washington asylum hospital.
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