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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1913

Page

14

Bills Shape Conduct Rules for Doctors and Wards

In Des Moines March 4 two Senate measures from Senator Francis of Dickinson passed. One redefines unprofessional conduct by physicians, curbs impossible cures in ads, and tightens checks on criminal operations. The other punishes interference with state institution wards. stealing children from institutions could bring a year in prison or a $1000 fine. A proposal to allow banks to invest in real estate in adjacent states failed 21 to 15. The House and Senate sent Wilson messages of inauguration, wiring notices to President Woodrow Wilson.

Des Moines Francis of Dickinson Senate Iowa Wilson House Woodrow Wilson Secretary of the Washington

High School And Automotive Trade Education Plan

In Lansing Michigan a cooperative program links the high school with the auto industry to train youths beyond eighth grade. Students spend a year in school then split time weekly between classes and shop work in plants, earning pay and preparing for apprenticeships with local manufacturers.

Lansing Mich United States Bureau of Education Cummings Fitchburg Mass

Thaw Bribery Case Draws Albany Commission

Albany March 2 Harry K Thaw figures in a bribery inquiry as Governor Sulzer names a commission to probe the matter The panel visited Matteawan asylum where Thaw refused to testify except under the same conditions as other witnesses Anhut the latest Thaw attorney testified he gave Thaw funds totaling 25600 to win freedom with staged repayments and stock gains Dr Russell Matteawan superintendent said he would not certify sanity without payment and urged raising the fund to 50000 with a July deadline for Thaw’s release or repayment

Albany N. J Harry K. Thaw Sulzer Matteawan Thaw John Nicholson Anhut Anhut Consolidated Gan Anyhut John R. Russell Matteawan Asylum Fund For Freedom

Vocational Schoolmen See Dual Qualifications For Teachers

A promising new type of instructor in vocational education blends formal training with practical field experience. This rare combination allows educators to bring real trade knowhow and classroom skills, a mix Lansing officials deem invaluable. Superintendent Cummings cites two previously failing students who now lead in the industrial department.

Lansing Cummings

Iowa Bill Aims to Hide Divorces From Public View

Des Moines, March 4. A bill by Farr seeks to keep divorce petitions secret until trial. Within ten months after filing, petitions and answers would be private. withdrawals possible any time within ten months. The measure delays public access to divorce cases. The same session notes delays to the suffrage bill due to Rep. Chayer’s death and funeral arrangements for Thayer.

Des Moines Senate Farr Woodbury Jstrict Ivorea Frank Chayer Harding Robinson Franklin Heald Linn Ream Mahaska Thayer

Second Skirmish With Mexican Soldiers Reported Near Douglas

A second clash occurred at 10 this morning between cavalry troops and Mexican federal soldiers from Agua Priéta across the border one and a half miles southeast of Douglas. About fifty Mexicans fired on the border patrol from 236 yards away.

Douglas Atiz Agua Priéta

Not Inconvenienced Admits Corporate Restructuring Need

Dissolution of a gigantic corporation prompts a candid reply from Dustin Stax. He states he was not inconvenienced and needed an enlarged and improved system of branch offices, implying strategic restructuring was planned regardless of dissolution.

Dustin Stax

Temperature report for March 4 with Buchanan Optical Co notes

Yesterday recorded a minimum of 28 degrees and a maximum temperature not stated. A year ago the minimum was 4 above zero and the maximum 25 degrees.

Tes Buchanan Optical Co

Propose Elimination of Wilson Junction Line and Changes

Civil engineers for the Chicago Great Western will inspect a Waterloo to Cedar Falls corridor to remove the Wilson Junction stub. G. O. Janney, back from Chicago, reports officials expect a data gathering team soon to estimate costs. The plan routes main line near the street railway power house then west past Galloway dairy farm to connect with Wilson Junction, enabling hourly Waterloo Cedar Falls motor car service.

Chicago Great Western Waterloo Cedar Falls Wilson Junction G. O. Janney Chicago Street Railway Black Hawk Road Downing Avenue Downing Meadowdale Galloway Falls Avenue Wilson Teachers’ College

Poverty Signs in a Rich Family Quip

A child notes the Smiths seem poor despite rumors of wealth. She recalls two women playing a piano duet and a hat resembling a kitchen colander, plus Georgie Smith in overly long trousers with cuffs turned up. The mother explains the contrast and the joke rests on perception.

Sarah Susie Georgie Smith

Gasoline Blast Shakes Model Laundry on Fourth Street

A gasoline explosion in the cleaning room of the Model laundry on Fourth Street rattled nearby buildings this afternoon. No injuries or further damage reported.

Fourth Street

The Tempted Safecracker and the Innocent Child

Jim Gorton, a poor safe and lock worker with a starving family, is tempted to steal from a rich house. He spares the child in a crib, recalling his own son, and is stopped by a guardian who recognizes him. The stranger helps him reform, and Jim becomes a factory foreman, turning his life toward honest work.

Jim Gorton Jim Jimmy Jun Gary Tim Jim Id Chesterton Manufactory

Inaugural Oath Follows Taft Presidency Question

Washington March 4. The inaugural procession reaches the stand slowly as many gather to see new senators sworn in. Chief Justice White administers the oath to President elect Wilson at 1 34 o'clock with Mrs Wilson and Margaret watching from the platform. Mrs Marshall also joins moments later as the inaugural address begins.

Washington Taft Teddy White Wison Wilson Margaret Mrs. Marshall

August Wellman Dies After Illness at Waterloo

August Wellman died this morning at 3 o'clock in St. Francis hospital after a three week illness. He was born December 17, 1842 and lived in Waterloo twelve years after moving from Fox township where he resided thirty years. Survived by four children Charles and George Wellman Emma Seamon and A F Sauerbry. Funeral at 10 Friday from 312 Seventh Street East with burial in Spring Creek township.

August Wellman St. Francis Hospital Mr. Wellman Waterloo Fox Township Charles George Wellman Emma Seamon A. F. Sauerbry Waverly Seventh Street Spring Creek Township

Chicago Produce Market Notes March 4 1924

Butter steady creameries 28 to 36 cents per pound eggs weak receipts 15260 cases at mark poultry strong turkeys dressed 21 live chickens 16 springs 17 potatoes steady receipts 75 cars from Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan prices mixed state to state New York stock exchange closes list includes United States Steel Amalgamated Copper Northern Pacific Great Northern and others

Chicago New York Stock Exchange Canadian Pacific Raebae Pennsylvania Tock Island Great Western Northwestern Atchison Jole Dafels American Smelter Union Pacific Baltimore Ohio Southern Pacific Southern Railway Brooklyn Rapid Transit United States Steel, Common United States Steel, Pfd Amalgamated Copper the Northern Pacific Great Northern Helep Tinos ‘Central Wace Elk PA Patthes l. Ae Kelas Missouri Parifitess New York Central

Waterloo seeks bids for Cedar River jatsel arch bridge

Notice of receiving bids for a reinforced concrete bridge over the Cedar River at Mullan avenue Waterloo Iowa. Bids due March 17 1912. Bridge two 58 foot arches and seven 76 foot arches eight piers 812 feet thick at springing line 46 foot roadway width with 46 foot inner width handrails. Completion by December 1 1913. Payment by bonds five percent interest. Bids require city bonds and performance garanties.

Cedar River Mullan Avenue City of Waterloo Iowa Gald Crty Thirty-fourth General Assembly State of City of Waterloo vIowa Towa Gard

Waterloo bids. contract for improvements in 1912

The City of Waterloo Iowa invites sealed bids for a mayoral road or street improvement. Each bid must include a $2000 certified check and be submitted with bond and form prescribed by the city. Bids opened March 10 1912. city reserves right to reject any bid.

Bank Waterloo Iowa Letty of Waverloo Watereloo City of R. L. Degon

Illinois Central Bridge Railway Time Tables East and West

East and West bound schedules list departures and arrivals for Illinois Central lines. Entries show times for Dubuque Chicago, Ft. Dodge Omaha, Sioux City, Minneapolis Saint Paul, Albert Lea, Rockford, and Cedar Rapids routes with local and express services and freight notes. North bound runs include Twin Cities Limited and Albert Lea connections, while south bound covers Burlington St. Louis and Davenport Chicago corridors with multiple depots and Union Depot references.

Ft. Dodge Omaha Sioux City Dubuque Minneapolis St. Paul Albert Lea Twin Cities Rockford Shell Rock

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