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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1911
Page
2
The article critiques Ballinger's resignation from the cabinet and its political fallout. It argues the move favors conservation under Secretary Fisher, condemns Ballinger's alleged ties to capital, and criticizes Taft for backing amid heated charges and media pressure.
Ex Governor Larrabee writes that the sen ators amendment to the railway bill prevented freight rate hikes and saved $50,000,000 to $100,000,000 for the people. The piece notes senators who bought Europe tickets or planned mountain vacations ignored Taft's threat of an extra session over reciprocity.
The nation faces sorrow over Senator Bailey retracting his resignation while Lorimer’s vindication brings greater humiliation. It is argued the bluff would have been exposed if time allowed and that Lorimer’s expense should not be borne in silence. The episode threatens other senators with losing their jobs.
A hurried critic quotes the Taft letter accepting Bal linger’s resignation as a pivotal moment. The piece notes W. L. Fisher succeeds Secretary Ballinger, the third cabinet pick from Chicago’s Twenty‑First Ward.
A compilation from multiple newspapers notes Senate reciprocity debate, Taft extra session stance, Allison portrait honor, and political commentary on candidates Deemer Kenyon and Young, with a warning about kidney trouble from railroading anecdote and a Foley Kidney Pills testimonial from J K Hodder & Son.
Authorities in Prussia require securing nalico permits before any lightning rods can be erected. The process aims to regulate safety and compliance for new installations across towns and farms.
A Boston piece discusses a proposed servant girls union seeking an eight hour day and limited duties. It compares to Germany's League of Politeness and urges housewives to form a League of Justice and Kindness pledging fair pay, humane treatment, and respect for maids.
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills neutralize poisons causing backache rheumatism and nervousness. It asserts the product removes kidney and bladder irregularities and restores natural organ function, with J. K. Joder & Son listed as the sellers.
At the Marion city council meeting residents aired reports that local poker games and Cedar Rapids gamblers are draining wages from railroad workers. A councilman suggested stopping dice games for cigars and ending late hours to curb gambling in the city.
Des Moines Capital reports the standpat caucus unanimously pledged to elect Judge Deemer with 38 supporters and no dissenters. Senator Young urged harmony but pledged full support for Deemer, declaring a committee of one to campaign and adopting the slogan Judge Deemer for United States senator. The deadlock persists with shifting momentum.
Daily advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy provides quick relief and lasting benefit for kidney and bladder ailments and urinary irregularities due to age. Testimonial from Isaac Regan of Marmer Missouri says it cured his case. J. K. Joder & Son promote the product.
D A Kennedy, father of artist C A Kennedy, owns a large oil painting sketched by his son nineteen years ago. It depicts the west bank from the bridge northwest and the Water edge wooden buildings, with the old iron bridge later replaced by the mesan arch.
A painter renders a Park avenue view showing the ante ie Siete ot eee en flour malt and neighboring works like the Neuman company factory the Waterloo Ontriege works the Bovee foundry and Beck Nauman sheds all destroyed by fire. Farther north lie the former gas works and Tunison ice houses the sole ice houses in town. The Irving house overlooks the scene as it stood nineteen years apart, with Kennedy bringing the picture to the Courier office for exhibition.
Real estate transfers show numerous parcels sold in Waterloo and nearby areas. Notable entries include Wilbert Boyd to George Schmidt for lot 16 block 4 Ricker Bratacber addition at 2900 dollars and Thorvald Larsen sales totaling 6100 and 10200 dollars in adjacent townships. Other transfers include F H Widdell to W B Goodhue for land in 1887-11 at 29500 dollars and multiple parcels from Clinton A Petrie, Carrie A Stull, and Elva I Hummer involving Galloway Whitney additions, Pleasant View, and surrounding blocks with prices ranging from 1 to 29000 dollars.
New York reports a finish fight between lightweight champion Joe Wolgast and Knockout Brown of New York may be staged in California within three months. Interest stems from Brown's strong showings in Philadelphia and New York. Managers plan further arrangements as Wolgast plans a Madison Square Garden bout with Hogan on April 18.
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