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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1911
Page
9
Judge Caldwell collected 203.45 in fines after 106 arrests during the 28 day month. Drunkenness led with 62 cases followed by 1 for wife beating and multiple offenses such as fighting disorderly conduct and gambling. The short month limited totals but crime varied across categories.
A physician, Dr. W. R. Cothern of 2079 Lafayette Blog, urges open discussion of a private disease called the secret canker or Black Plague of Waterloo. He promises to reveal facts about the Neisser germ without charge to listeners, and offers office and town visits with low fees.
Washington March 1 insurgents in the senate won a victory after an all night filibuster. They forced unfinished business status for the tariff commission bill and secured a potential final vote this session. A vote on the Lorimer case was also agreed for this afternoon as Cummins objected to timing. President Taft failed to secure consent from Bailey followers, but insurgents now hold power to push a tariff commission vote before adjournment.
Meeting of Chamber of Commerce and Waterloo club boosters to discuss a modern fireproof hotel plan in Waterloo West. Two proposals to be presented. approval could launch construction, with committees to direct subsequent steps. No firm decision expected tonight.
Berlin reports that Germany has asked Washington and Ottawa if it would gain benefits under the American Canadian reciprocity agreement. The foreign office denies the report. The treaty association urges the United States to grant the new mint muro tariff to Germany and reminds authorities of previous commitments.
Chicago March 11 Charles H Markham newly elected president of the Illinois Central learned his brother John T Markham a Hopkinsville Kentucky bricklayer and plasterer is alive after fifty years. The two connected by long distance phone and plan a reunion in the days ahead.
Tes Moines Iowa March 1 a New York Paris based company offers canned prayers on phonograph records at 60 cents per disk. A sales pitch promises instant prayer delivery at breakfast with no delay, featuring prayers for China heathen lands missionaries and general benedictions.
The 1910 German tariff law permits the Bundesrat to withdraw concessions to the United States if later treaties with other nations worsen Germany’s position. The provision rests on condition changes and aims to protect German interests amid shifting international agreements.
A fragment notes potato chips and a grocery named Wartong from a piece discussing foreigners entering the country. The readable text lacks full context but points to a menu item and a local shop. The reference to foreigners suggests immigration themes without specifics.
Mayors Rector received word from the quarantine station in New York that Suz zillo Angelostonio, detained as a precaution against cholera, is en route to 321 West Fourth street in Waterloo. The communication, a stricter health measure, aids tracking of foreign immigration to prevent disease spread and origin tracing. Home made potato chips and Martong's groceries illustrate local inspection.
Committees of men from city factories will banquet at the YMCA at 1 30 this evening. A general committee will be chosen to direct evangelical work in factories and workplaces citywide. Frank Om Collard of Danville Illinois will speak on directing Christian effort against saloon influence.
Davenport reports alumni and former students of the State university are angered by Fort Dodge alumni protests against John Bowman of Davenport as president. Davenport friends defend him citing his Carnegie Foundation leadership and English scholarship praised by Columbia faculty and other universities.
Sumner Iowa March 1 Special Mrs John McBride died at her home five miles from Sumner at 1 30 yesterday morning She and her husband John McBride left twin babies a week old and three other children Her father William Nation of Waterloo and seven brothers and three sisters survive The funeral will be in Waterloo at St Josephs Catholic church with Father Slattery officiating
New York on March 1 Christopher Stail a Pinval Conservatory graduate and former Kory Royal Band member killed himself at his home. Despondent over asthma ending his artistic career his wife and 5-year-old child slept nearby as he fired a pistol into his head and did not wake them. His father was a prince general and he was once Kaiser-protégé before seeking fortune in America a year ago.
New York March 1 A general meeting of the heads of eastern railroads will be held in New York to discuss the Interstate Commerce Commission rate decision and to decide whether an appeal shall be taken from the commission's ruling.
Sterling March 1 A reward of 300 dollars was offered for the arrest of four bandits who yesterday robbed the Citizens National Bank of Walnut. The notice calls for their capture and hints at ongoing pursuit by local authorities.
Passengers arriving in San Diego from the Baja region said an American is jailed after a dynamite blast last Thursday night. Property damage noted, no injuries reported, and tension grows amid reported anti American sentiment in the area. Bloodhounds to track the trail as sheriff's posse has twice pursued the robbers without capture.
The Rev. Frank Schrader, currently pastor at Winthrop, is considered for moving to Waterloo to lead Northminster Presbyterian in Westfield and East Park Presby terian in extreme North Waterloo. Northminster has voted in favor of a call. Hast Park church plans a Cedar River park meeting to extend a formal call to Schrader.
First Vice President Gorman and Third Vice President Sebastian along with eight other officials inspect the recently acquired St. Paul and Des Moines Railway. President Mudge says the Kansas City to St. Paul line is expected to be in working order by June 1 next year.
The Russell-Miller Motor Car Co moves its sales offices from 706 Sycamore Street to the Peek-Rath Building at 213-215 Fifth Street East adjoining Morris Motor Car Co. The new site will mainly serve as a display showroom for now, with possible expansion later. The building, twice as large as the former location, offers improved display space and access.
Judge J. C. Elwell and his son A. A. from Pueblo Conn are registered at the Irving and will stay a couple of days in Waterloo. Elwell is one of Waterloo’s early residents, whose home once stood on the site of the present federal building, and he plans to see many friends in the city.
Des Moines Iowa March 1 President H A Hlu dge of the Rock Island-We are selling more of the Merit ol Cough Remedy, the new product of the American Drug and Press Association, of which We are members, than any other preparation. This is due to mothers giving it to children as it contains no leptates, is pleasant to take, and marvelous in results. We heartily recommend it. Henderson Drug Co.
An optical advert explains why many wear glasses not for style. It notes most see well with or without frames yet benefit from relief of eye strain, urging readers to get tested. It highlights professional testing, skilled service, and thorough examinations to determine if glasses help.
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