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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1916
Page
3
The Waterloo YMCA campaign reports 45 new members on opening day, led by Kee Shirlinglaw with 22 enrollments. Leaders commend the progress toward a 1,000 member goal as factories and businesses pledge support pricing half the membership fees.
In October the local police department faced a record level of incidents without new arrest records. Four deaths occurred across two tragedies, one prisoner with head wounds, and the new automobile tag system was introduced, aiding traffic enforcement. Sanitary violations and numerous arrests marked the month, totaling 279, with drunkenness leading the list of offenses. Police matron Mrs. Myrtle Barr handled calls and investigations, visiting stations and dance halls.
Two cars were reported stolen last night and a Maxwell was found deserted this morning. J H Stewart of 326 Cortlandt Street reported an Overland stolen at 7 10 PM with Iowa license 512. Ford owned by G A Lininger on La Porte road was stolen from Eleventh Street West with Iowa license 15444. The Maxwell was discovered in front of the Waterloo Manufacturing plant.
November 1 report shows President Marie G. Menocal leading in the Cuba re election campaign. Alfred Zayas is mentioned as Tonent, with Liberal and Conservative party affiliations noted for Menocal.
Mrs Wheelock accused Racal of Tra J Ettinger examiner of the board of examiners of a salary raise from 3000 to 3306 being due to his blue eyes. She testified before the board of estimate criticizing the budget as lacking justification for the increase.
Cant aul Koenig announces arrival with dispatches from Berlin to Count von Bernstorf as the Deutschland faces renewed interest in a transatlantic submarine mail service. Amerika not yet ready for maiden voyage. no arms aboard. British protest anticipated. vessel treated as merchant ship.
Berlin reports Austro German victory southwest of Kronstadt with Romanian positions captured west of Predeal road. Bucharest says Austro German forces retreated from Campusina region and four enemy battalions wiped out by Romanian troops. Russian assaults on Lemburg defenses repulsed. French pressure near Sailly Saillisel, Germans on the offensive there. British capture Baraku Azumna on Struma front. no change in submarine status expected.
At a Central Labor union meeting tonight the legislative committee will seek opinions from legislative candidates on pending bills affecting organized labor. A large turnout is expected as several committees issue reports and trustees present a special report for approval. A decision on whether Professor Lorea Stuckey of Tow University will be invited to speak on the Jawa Federation of Labor is pending.
Col Noble C Martin veteran fair manager arrived yesterday and conferred with Helmet lodge Knights of Pythias about the fair to be held. Officials were appointed at last night’s meeting and the workers' enthusiasm grew with his experience. Cal Noble will guide efforts to make the fair a success.
The jury reviews the shooting incident that left Miquel Stet ez AC dead as Jose Feasa, accused of the fatal shot, is detained at the police HQ. Finno, cited as the shooter, claims self defense and shows no remorse, while the panel prepares to hear evidence and determine next steps in the investigation.
Harry J. Cardner proprietor of a local shop faced a court appearance Thursday afternoon on a charge related to cigarette sales. The case, filed by Charles G. Dallas, included information leading to arrest and subsequent events. The referenced gala and Halloween party followed with decorations, a pumpkin centerpiece, and a program featuring local performers.
Readings show a range from a high near 68 to a low around 28 across the area. Data supplied by Lurhaunn Optical Sa. reflects daily fluctuations with notable differences between stations and times.
Fragmentary OCR shows garbled dialogue about health symptoms and a reference to a California Syrup of Figs advertisement. It appears as an unrelated, disordered mix of phrases with no coherent news event or identifiable entities.
Reports describe property damage from teen pranks and scattered vandalism with few leads. A fire alarm caused a detour for fire crews, while officials seek parental settlements. a Chicago traveler exchanged a design token at the depot in Waterley.
An old advertisement touts Panos Diapepsin as fast relief for indigestion gas and upset stomachs. It claims the remedy coats the stomach, digests food, and sets things straight in five minutes, priced at fifty cents for a large case, urging readers to avoid weak, disordered stomachs.
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