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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
1
Deputy inspector Nolan inspected Waterloo scales in the Crystal Ice and Fuel company facility. The report notes careful maintenance to prevent dust-related inaccuracy and urges ongoing checks by local authorities and retailers to ensure fair measurements for daily commodities.
Judge Mylan hears a $800 000 suit involving Brian & Co. against M M S Gear Co and others over rights to differential gear for automotives. Patent No. 1 090 082 is at issue. three defendants allegedly transferred the patent for stock. Plaintiffs’ attorneys Edwards Wongley Ransier Smith, defense Swisher Parnell and Sullivan. Witnesses and depositions fill the record as war era tech advances cited.
Berlin reports and Der Spiegel style pieces relay US views on the Lusitania crisis. The article cites German envoy Bernstorff’s remarks and a purported reflection on US-German tensions, noting the need to clarify aims amid war time pressures.
A licensing adjustment today unites Green Bay Gazette and Free Press under the name Green Bay Press Gazette. Victor J. Minahat Kling and Andrew Turcou’l, formerly of the Saginaw Daily News, will validate and operate the combined paper as an evening edition. The merger aligns management from Waterloo and Louisville origins.
Funeral services were held for Dr Robert B Graves at West United Brethren Church where he was parishioner for five years. The ceremony was conducted by Dr A L Light of Cedar Rapids with Rev C P Baker assisting. The remains will be sent to Mynewh Iowa for a second service Wednesday at 2 30 PM. Many Waterloo friends will accompany the casket to the final resting place.
In El Paso on June 29 threats of further arrests of Mexican leaders emerged amid possible early revolutionary activity across the border. Muerta and Orozca await trial before U S Commissioner George Oliver on charges tied to a thwarted expedition. Federal authorities declined to confirm new arrests but noted more prominent Mexicans under surveillance. A number of former Mexican generals have been sighted in El Paso recently.
At a Y W C A round table meeting Miss Walker secretary of Waterloo reports on efforts to aid girls employed at the San Francisco exposition. The YWCA runs a building with meals at discount, a rest room with nurse, and an information bureau guiding visitors. In April the organization helped 42 girls find positions from 279 employer contacts and provides counseling, transport, and financial aid to displaced workers amid challenges of loneliness and temptation on the grounds.
A damaged street car was side-swiped near Kelly station late last night. The incident damaged the vehicle. no passengers were aboard, and the only occupants were the coach and driver.
Town Talk notes residents visiting family and friends across Waterloo and nearby towns. Entries mention Landers returning to Lake Ukoboji, Mr and Mrs Lee Wenks hosting, trips to Charles City and Winthrop, a range of visits to relatives, and local events including concerts, recitals, and a hospital stay. Names include J T Rior dan, Pete Thillen, Upker Hireet, Ruthven, Richard Price, Calmar, Dr Chas Bennett, Miss Anna Morgan, Charles Van Vleck, J G Ralston, and Mrs Sternberg among others with multiple weekend excursions and vacations.
The Bankmen's club hosts its monthly outing this evening at Sans Souci hotel featuring a probable pre banquet baseball game between city stars. Last year the west squad defeated the east in three of five. Batteries included Wiess of IJowa State bank and Bartling of Waterloo Savings bank with other banks named in the lineup.
The Black Hawk National Bank report lists total assets of 1 481 563 97 with deposits 1 045 470 26 and cash on hand 225 000.00. Cash resources exceed legal requirements by over 75 000.00 and deposits rise across all departments, indicating improved local funding.
In a historic first for the road, Rock Island Vines employees received an impromptu payday. The town awoke to checks ahead of schedule as a new twice monthly payday system debuted, though officials expected tomorrow for the first official distribution beyond the 15th. A missing man, Cha Matthias, returned home after several days away. He recalls brief stops in St Paul, Minneapolis, Dubuque, and other places but retains little memory of events. Police aided in locating him, and a hat toppled from a river bridge owner into the water, with no chance of recovery as the current swept it away.
The Missouri supreme court sustains the demurrer of the Chicago and Alton railroad against the state’s suit to recover 2 million dollars in alleged excess fares while two cent rates and maximum freight laws were litigated. The ruling signals the court’s policy in other trunk line cases and dismisses the Chicago & Alton action. Loren Risk closes law office and departs on Pacific coast trip. Waterloo water supply dispute over typhoid rumors denied by Supt. Berry. library front improvements and July schedules noted. health retreat ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills for relief of pains and impurities.
Foughkeepsie June 29. Cornell varsity crew won the race when Roral fr. Bird was informed at the finish line that his brother Eugene Bird had died at their New York home.
Notices announce death of a carsman brother withheld from a race by his father for racing safety and list executor appointments in Black Hawk County Iowa. Items include estates of Harriet G Washbur George Paul and other executors with indebtedness demands and required filings in the District Court clerk’s office. Dated June 28, 1914 1915 1916.
New York June 29 final steps for the financial readjustment of the Missouri Pacific railroad were to be taken at a meeting of the road's directors this afternoon. The plan involves forming a securities company and issuing new common and preferred shares to replace outstanding stock.
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