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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1913
Page
5
Three days in January forecast the weather for January February and March. Prophecy notes January 1 predicts the month’s pattern, January 2 foresees February, January 3 signals March with cold blustery end. Buchanan thermometer records 1 above zero at 7:80 this morning.
Waterloo reports strong population growth with 16 new families moving in and seven relocating others in February. High occupancy leaves few houses available and demand for medium priced rentals surpasses supply. Real estate dealers foresee a busy building season and values staying high, with business and construction likely to exceed 1912 records.
Word reached Waterloo of the death of Abraham J. Warren in Rock Valley Iowa on February 1 He had lived in Waterloo since 1856 and later moved to Cedar township farms with his brother Thomas He served on the Waterloo school board and town council and represented Sioux county in the state legislature He is survived by his widow and two daughters Eloise Schaller Storm Lake and Ellen Remsey Washington state.
Notes from Waterloo Iowa list a police staffing change with George Schmidt joining the Waterloo force and vacancies created by resignations. A key legal hearing on murder charges is planned with attorneys opening statements scheduled, plus upcoming church services and a rail industry campaign by the Traveling Men's Protective Association.
Washington reports outline various Colombian proposals for ending the Panama separation dispute. The measures include a $10,000,000 payment for coal stations and canal rights, special privileges in Panama Canal use, and Colombia’s claims on Panama railroad receipts and boundary issues. American Minister Dubois discussed these with Colombia to define scope, but no commitment was made pending further instructions and congressional approval.
Within a year after Jefferson McCaskill’s manslaughter conviction, briefs are due by April 20 for the Supreme Court appeal. He remains free on a $100 cash bond, has been in Texas since last April, and faces reformatory time if upheld. A reversal would grant a new trial. a conviction on a greater crime is possible only if indicted for murder in the first degree.
Beart Wash March 1 The famous battleship Oregon is the first vessel admitted to the new dry dock at Puget Sound Navy Yard largest dock on the Pacific coast cost 2 000 000 When launched the Oregon will head to sea and lead the opening parade through the Panama Canal Sermon to Graduating Class at Waterton Business College will be given by Rev John Bunyan Smith Sunday at 7 20 p m at Walnut Street Baptist Church subject The Road to Success
Chicago markets show initial wheat strength fading amid rain and weak support. Kansas City and South Omaha report cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts with varied price ranges. Chicago produce steady with firmer butter and eggs.
Texas Governor O B Calhoun is cited amid Mexico tensions as threatening to dispatch state troops. The report notes the gravity of breaking neutrality laws, applicable to officials and citizens alike, amid a chaotic political moment.
Bradstreet's weekly bank clearings report covers the week ending Feb 27 totaling 3 002 161 000, down from 4 872 686 000 the prior week and below 3 110 625 000 a year earlier. A city list follows.
East High girls beat Waverly 17 to 7 at the East High gym last night after a near full house crowd witnessed Blanche Williams star with five field goals. Hazel Hanlon led in field baskets with three. Grace Babcock added three free throws for Waverly.
Notice states annual meeting of stock holders at Leavitt Johnson Bank rear room on Monday March 3 1913 at 7 30 pm Reports from officers will be submitted secretary treasurer and five directors elected and other business transacted Edwin Mesick Secretary
Readable OCR notes show wheat pricing entry with figures 2 rad- 1.00 and 108g groupings, lacking complete context or readable names.
Waterlo o Evening Courier and Farmer and Breeder combined offer. Save money on feeding matter and stay posted on local affairs. Farmer and Breeder is pitched as the Northwest agricultural weekly with practical content from expert farmers.
The Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago offers a three years course for young women age 19 to 30. Includes pediatric and general nursing with a short probation and a salary after the second month. Located near Lincoln Park, the program aligns with Hinman’s law for the 996 R. N. degree. Write to Principal of Training School 735 Fullerton Ave Chicago Ill for full information.
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