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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1911
Page
7
Senor De la Barra travels to Mexico City amid silence on peace talks while insurrectos concentrate west of Chihuahua. Small farmers seek to return to crops with guarantees to keep arms and prisoners released, as federal victories near Ares hint ongoing clashes.
The jury in Sorenson v. Shumeker awarded 108 dollars on a 134 dollar contract claim for farm hand services. A second case, Gampert v. Phelps, J. Phelps, seeks 27,000 dollars in damages over a property exchange, with an 18,600 dollar counterclaim still under argument and no ruling yet.
Arthur Oll Iyath, 24, Chicago, staying with his parents in Foley Alabama, was killed last night when a shotgun placed against a tree fell and discharged. The accidental shooting occurred during a winter visit.
Gen James Allen of the signal corps presented army aviation plans to the Aero club of America detailing training aims for aeroplanes to aid military work. Aerodromes will be established at San Antonio Fort Riley Fort Leavenworth West Point Governor's Island and a location near the capital with about thirty officers to be detailed this year and more next year.
Washington March 320 bucket shopping is lawful according to Justice Wright ruling in a district court case stemming from DOJ actions in many cities. The decision held bucketshop laws unconstitutional as they bar citizens from contracting in a stand standard stock and grain exchanges operation. Six pleaded guilty, fined 5109, others to appeal the ruling and the government will seek a higher court review.
Acceptance of invitations to the dinner tomorrow in the banquet hall of the Pythian temple continues as attendance may reach beyond the expected 250. The Made in Town movement grows, and the organizing effort to be perfected tomorrow is set to spread statewide. Attendees should remember the date and time, tomorrow at 1 o'clock.
The Paris Journal's opposition to flights in Germany leads to the abandonment of the Paris to Berlin Brussels and London aviation race. The Berliner Mittag Zeigung will redirect its $25,000 prize to a different contest.
The strong wind on the course at Pueblo Beach Florida eased by March 30 creating ideal conditions for the third day of the automobile race. The receding tide left the hard white beach in perfect shape for fast times.
New witnesses are named in the bribe inquiry as Senator Womack and Senator Isley appear to be involved. Details indicate the probe broadens with additional testimonies expected from Springfeld officials and allied aides. The timeline remains uncertain as investigators pursue further documents and corroborating evidence.
San Antonio Texas March 30. A vivid report notes soldiers mobilized in San Antonio. it highlights daily fodder consumption, personal letters home, and downtime chores like washing clothes in tubs, asserting army meals rival or exceed home cooking. The piece smiles at soldier routines and sustains a breezy, observational tone.
Former Representative Carl Burgett, now the House doorkeeper, was served subpoenas to appear next Thursday before the senate bribery committee. The House passed a civil service bill by 57 to 66, shifting state civil service commissioners from gubernatorial appointment to election. Adjournment set to Wednesday with a recess for the election next Tuesday.
Des Moines reports Kenyon led the ballot but fell short of the required votes for United States senator. In a 63 to 6 to 1 caucus tally, Kenyon was named the Republican nominee for the Dolliver succession, with 76 votes needed for election. Deemer supporters refused to concede.
Sparks from a chimney set the Lee County courthouse tower ablaze in Ft Madison Iowa causing total loss of the 1860s building valued at 40,000. Fire crews fought the blaze with buckets after the water main burst. Keokuk supplied aid by train but was delayed. County records in vault survived. cedar Rapids reports show 6000 in fur storage fire at Oshman Effron warehouse.
Des Moines Ta March 30. Police search for R G Meneray sought by 300 Neat Dressing club members who paid him $7,500 for Easter suits. They contributed $1 weekly with Saturday drawings awarding ten suits. Last Saturday’s drawing did not occur, prompting reports to authorities.
Victor C. Syienhauser, pantorium owner at Second and Warren in Davenport, was bound over to the federal grand jury in 590 dollars for sending obscene and threatening letters via mail. He allegedly confessed after an hour’s questioning when facsimile letters were compared and the writing matched that of the suspect. The recipients were Mayor A Mueller and Chief of Police Schramm.
In Cedar Falls township, 85 year old justice of the peace Lanfear Knapp slid down a flight of stairs to his office. He was shaken but not hurt severely, though friends fear possible complications from the fall. The incident occurred today in Cedar Falls, Indiana.
In Des Moines on March 30 the Greater Des Moines committee endorsed a project for the Greater Des Moines Aeroplane company. John Wilmer, a noted aviator, will head the venture with the committee helping sell stock worth 20000 dollars.
Des Moines report says the senate committee on Suppression of Intemperance this afternoon killed the Van Law bill that would prohibit saloons within five miles of a state educational institution.
Davenport Iowa March 30 Mrs Louise Deppner 70 widow of Louis Wilson died after witnessing the death of her sixth child this morning The child deaths occurred each year for six years leaving Mrs Deppner to grieve in silence
Albany March 2 Democratic senators aim to resolve the senatorship contest at a secret caucus tomorrow morning. The caucus adjourned today until 1 pm with full attendance, the leader directing that a senator may be elected and adjournment taken for the weekend until regular quarters in the capitol are ready.
Constantinople reports Albanian insurgents may have occupied Scutari, capital of the Vilaya of Scutari in Albania, about 45 miles southeast of Dalmata. Earlier disaffection reported in Scutari and growing tensions accompany the rumor. Count de Chambrun, French military attaché, will travel to San Antonio to observe army maneuvers.
The caucus saw sixty four signers with four detained by illness or accident. Supporters view it as evidence of a Republican majority in the legislature backing Kenyon. The day included bills and adjournment plans, with discussions on judicial and municipal proposals and a planned general Republican caucus to nominate the state printer and binder.
In Viterbo March 30 Gennaro Abbatemaggio testifies at the assizes on 36 Camorrists charged with the Caoccoccio murders. An anonymous note to defense counsel claims carabinieri forged evidence by staging a ring and cites a Naples legion officer punished for alleged duplicity as proof.
George B. Staab of Lisbon Ta and Miss Frances L Kirk of Mt Vernon Ia were married at the residence of Rev R E Graves pastor of the First Brethren church who officiated Staab a prominent farmer and stock raiser lives five miles northeast of Lisbon The bride is a Mt Vernon graduate of Cornell college They will be at home to friends after April 1.
The Sun day School association of the First Presbyterian church announces appointments for the new church year starting April 1. Mary Day is graded work superintendent, Elmer Muir assistant secretary, J R Scott enrollment secretary, Evelyn McQuillin secretary and assistant superintendent of the primary department.
Albany reports a vast planned history of New York will not be written after a capitol fire destroyed priceless colonial and revolutionary documents. The loss includes the first charter of the colony and Clinton papers, with notes from Washington. Reconstruction talks estimate near four million dollars for rebuilding the capitol and restoring offices.
Decatur Alabama March 30 an added suit by the Canadian Bank of Commerce creditor of Knight Yancey Co against the Louisville and Nashville railroad raises total fraud litigation against the railroad to over 2 million dollars. Creditors English Italian and German allege payments on bogus bills of lading and claim the railroad conspired to defraud.
The supreme officers of the American Nobles meet today in offices of the Commercial Bank building. Attendees from out of town include R. T. Hite from Lincoln Nebraska M. F. Leroy from Manchester G. W. Von Berg J. A. Ferguson and Charles City resident Mrs. Ferguson accompanies her husband. T. C. Rafferty of Philadelphia is also transacting business with the company.
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century clipping notes a Canadian arrangement paying five dollars monthly for women workers or servants. The garbled text references a voyage of sixty women on a steamer named Kevens bound for New York and hints at advertising or catalog terms from Buchanan Optical Co and Pointe a Pure with March dates and temperatures.
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