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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1915
Page
1
Des Moines reports explore the legality and impact of unpublished and forthcoming statutes. Courts may decide if laws can take effect without public notice as the 36th assembly adopts new publication plans and a Supplemental Supplement.
Des Moines prepares for President Wilson to speak during an overland return from the Panama-Pacific exposition this year. E T Meredith informed the White House on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce that the invitation was accepted and Des Moines added to the route. Timing and venue by railroad plans remain to be fixed with Coliseum reserved and outsiders offered advance tickets.
About one hundred union carpenters walked out yesterday demanding a minimum rate of 45 cents an hour. The present scale ranges from 42 1 2 to 50 cents. Fourteen carpenters remain at work, employed by contractors with union cards.
Cedar Rapids May 4. About 85 butchers at the T. M. Sinclair Co. Ltd plant quit Friday night. National and Iowa labor officials were notified as talks continued and a wage dispute cited, with arbitration urged but workers refusing to return. An IWW agitator was said to be involved in fostering unrest among workers.
Sioux City May 4. Mayor A A Smulth says he will seek to indict Rev Wallace M Hamilton pastor of First Presbyterian church for slander over sermon claims that attacked city administration. He may pursue libel if slander case fails. Hamilton admitted grounds for slander and discussed possible charges with county attorney Ole Naglestad. City Attorney Sam Page noted slander can be a criminal offense. The mayor alleges Hamilton used his office to back a political campaign and says he could not believe the minister’s statements until admission.
Ames May 4. This year’s baccalaureate sermon will be given by Rev. Dr. A. B. Storms, former president and Indianapolis pastor. The exercises run May 28 through June 3 with the president of the college hosting the seniors and guests. Also notes clinic ads for Ewer and Phelps.
In Thousands of Homes promotes a famed universal remedy for ailments from stomach and liver woes to kidney and bowel troubles. The advertisement frames it as the world’s most famous family remedy, claiming broad health benefits and widespread trust.
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