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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1911
Page
6
Officials warn that immigration agencies in the United States confront growing backlogs and funding pressures as policy shifts test processing times. Analysts cite staffing gaps, court backlogs, and evolving enforcement priorities impacting migrants and stakeholders nationwide.
Clarence I. Kwunk, general manager of International Harvester, testified before the Lorimer investigating committee that the company never bought votes and had no known opposition to Lorimer. He said he had not discussed Lorimer personally and noted Ed ward Hines sought a $10,000 contribution to a Lorimer election fund. Hines attended hearings with special permission.
Witness Mr. Funk testifies Hines described Lorimer as the right kind of man. He recalls meetings with Cyrus McCormick and others at a Washington deep waterways convention, recounting discussions about aiding Lorimer with a $10 000 contribution and the claim that $100 000 was spent to secure Lorimer's election. The committee pressed for details as to what "right kind" meant and who was involved.
Des Moines Ia June 26 Nearly eighty pairs start the eleventh annual Towns state golf tournament with 36 hole qualifying rounds on both Wave land and Country club courses. Play began at 7 30 a m with tee times through 10 a m The event aims to finish the qualifying rounds in one day amid improved course conditions after heavy rains the night before.
London and Amsterdam report industrial action as 2,000 deck hands join the Liverpool dock strike. Forty six shipping federation firms face halted work while negotiations break off, following a manifesto by strike leaders.
Mrs Harriett Smith wife of Peter Smith died at her Brandon Iowa home Sunday morning at 2 oclock She had been ill for years aged 65 and had lived in Brandon area Her husband two daughters Minnie in California Harriett in Dakota three sons Joseph in Colorado and Ross and Raymond at home The funeral will be Monday at 10 from the Methodist church of which she was a member.
Ezra Hurvich fifteenth son of W Hurwich sustained severe injuries when a bicycle collided with a car at the Franklin and Fowler streets corner Saturday evening. He was thrown under the vehicle, foot twisted, arms torn, and face injured. He was taken to Fred Rath’s home for treatment. condition improving with no expected serious outcomes.
Washington June 26 The senate opened consideration of the Canadian reciprocity bill with the Root amendment under fire from Senator Thornton who claimed discrimination against agriculture though he supported the Root provision overall. Senator Clark urged the amendment while Penrose predicted the bill would pass without change and President Taft’s meeting followed by statements signaled an adjournment target around August.
Joshua W. Satterthwaite aged 76 civil war veteran and former Iowa legislator in 1869 dies at his daughter Mrs L E Nettleton Seattle Washington. He held high rank in Masonry and was prominently connected with local affairs for fifty years. Funeral set for Thursday.
Miss Bessie A Reed of the Waterloo Conservatory of Music leaves for Chicago and Syracuse N Y to spend her vacation. Miss Georgiella Lay departs Saturday for Oak Park Ill. Ralph M Hix and Miss Jennie Anderson assume supervision of the summer session opening today.
An explosion aboard the all barge Gunboat in Fort Arthur harbor today caused one death and $200,000 in property loss. The blast destroyed three barges and three oil-filled warehouses and was felt for miles.
Portland, June 26 Three firemen are believed dead after a fire at the Union Oil company plant. Fire damage is estimated at 259,000 as flames continue to spread. Temperature readings for June 28 show low 74 and high 84 degrees with a 6 am minimum of 17 degrees.
Helsinfors June 26. The Finnish Swedish mail steamer Bor first class with 400 Stockholm excursionists aboard was wrecked off Cork Ireland in the outer harbor today. Loss of life not known.
Morning session in district court focused on dissolving the temporary injunction preventing W. W. Winebarger and G. H. Farnsworth from moving a house on Conger street. Cross-bill denied, dispute over street width and overhanging trees cited. Judge Platt expected to lift the injunction to avoid severe property loss. Also, Mildred Winner injunction dissolved and Corn ing Peck divorce action dismissed on roasts.
Burlington Iowa reports six weeks of drought ended after steady rain fell yesterday and last night across southeastern Iowa. The rainfall breaks the dry spell with measurable moisture rising from farm fields to town streets.
Samuel Fairall, attorney and son of the late State Senator Fairall, died early today at his country home near Iowa City. He is survived by his wife, Nias Pauline Locke. She had returned from Webster City where she attended a ten day house party hosted by Miss Genevieve Brown with Miss Brown and Miss Margery Chamberlain in attendance.
In Philadelphia on June 26 a church fete raffle produced a surprising result. Thomas Skelly, 40, of Chew Street Germantown, would marry the girl who drew the winning number, Miss Katherine N Flanagan, 24, of Stokes Street Germantown. The pastor, Rev M J Higgins, warned from the pulpit that it was a joke and not a real betrothal. Skelly spent the day with the winner and friends think a wedding could follow, though the priest stressed the event originated as a joke and caused mistaken impressions about matrimony.
Washington reports the Cunningham Alaska coal land claims are disallowed by the Interior Department after factors tied to the Ballinger Pinchot era. Secretary Walter Fisher endorses the decision and calls for new coal land laws to ensure proper development, while claimants threaten a Supreme Court appeal on points of law.
The court ordered the defendants to show why they should not be held in contempt by July 17 after a high court ruling. Wright emphasizes compliance with the ruling and cites potential consequences for noncompliance. Local labor leaders await further action as the deadline approaches.
Arthur Raders aged 30 was found dead in Masonville near Masonville farm after a suspected epileptic fit. Coroner summoned. authorities think smothering caused death. Funeral planned for tomorrow. The piece also covers Justice Wright renewing contempt proceedings against Samuel Gompers, Frank Morrison, and John Mitchell in the Buck’s Stove case following a Supreme Court ruling.
Mildred Bridges was recalled to the witness stand as Evelyn Arthur Lee's trial resumed. Cantwell prompted Bridges to say she had not read the Book of Truth section Family and Personality, and she declined to swear she wrote a letter to Mona Rees. The defense and Absolute Life cult members discussed not forcing further testimony on Book 13 teachings.
Des Moines wire reports heavy rains statewide after a month without substantial precipitation. Measured totals include Alta 3.82 inches, Ft Dodges 2.06, Sioux City 1.80, Marshalltown 1.21, Burlington 1.16, Boone 1.96, and Des Moines 0.44 inches.
Washington reports a civil anti trust suit against the Periodical Publishers association known as the magazine trust will be filed in the United States court at New York tomorrow unless the justice department changes its plans.
Washington June 24 After months of delay the senate judiciary committee voted 9 to 4 to favorably report the nomination of Guy D. Goff as district attorney for the eastern district of Wisconsin. The hold up arose from Senator La Follette's claim he had not been consulted.
The funeral for Mrs. E. J. Waddey was held at her home on Mulberry street with a large crowd and members of the Pythian Sisters Eastern Star Lincoln Circle Ladies of the G. A. R. and Court of Honor in attendance. Rev. C. H. Purmort of Des Moines delivered the sermon. Music by the Eastern Star quartet and others accompanied the service. Burial followed at Elmwood cemetery with G. A. R. ritual. Pallbearers included S. A. Klemme of Dysart among friends.
In New York on June 26 a federal grand jury returned an indictment under the Sherman act against the Eastern Box Board Club, alleged successor to the Fibre and Manilla Association, drawn by U S District Attorney Henry A Wise.
In Cedar Rapids on June 26, C C Marshall a mechanic and father of nine, despondent over a promised legacy in France dwindling from $160000 to $1000 took his own life this morning.
Hopkinton Indiana June 26 Walter Miller aged 14 swallowed strychnine tablets last night and died within 45 minutes doctors said he had taken the poison in a suicide attempt authorities are investigating the incident as a possible suicide note not available at this time
A stalled wage dispute between Corn Belt Telephone and striking workers continues as both sides refuse concessions. Officials planned a conference today, but the company would not raise last year’s wage scale and workers refused to return under current conditions.
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