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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1911
Page
7
Henry Clews argues that the antitrust crisis has passed and competition will return. He notes better railroad statements, a bumper cotton crop, and rising confidence as signs of a broader business rebound. He predicts tariffs will be adjusted but major reform unlikely before the 1912 election.
The Waterloo Rescue Mission under M. R. Hughes held nightly meetings above the Caseheer sandwich house at Fifth and Commercial. Despite bad weather, 33 attended last evening, seven stayed overnight with bunks at 15 cents each. A meeting is planned for this evening and every night until further notice.
The Hospital Auxiliaries appeal to friends to attend the hospital day open house at Westminster Presbyterian Church next Thursday starting at 1 o'clock. They list urgent needs including tea and coffee pots for the nurses, granite basins, pie pans, a kitchen roaster, various kitchen knives, and general house furnishings such as towels and sheets.
The Duchessa d Aosta formerly Princess Helene of France travels to Tripoli to serve as a Red Cross nurse on the battlefield. She is noted for beauty and intelligence.
Donors are advised on pillowcases and curtain material for hospital rooms and will govern their purchases accordingly to meet needs.
The Waterloo Varnish Manufacturing Co received a contract from the Iowa state board of control to furnish varnishes and related articles to state institutions for one year ending Oct. 1, 1912. Located on East Water street, the firm started less than a year ago and is led by F. F. Junzkunz and J. W. Gregory, who recently left Butler county to devote full time to the plant. The award, the only varnish maker west of the Mississippi, boosts the city’s prestige and promises substantial material orders.
Mr and Mrs Albert Courtney thank the sisters of St Marys school and many friends for kindness during the illness and death of their son Woodford. They note cross faith sympathy and thank an unknown Mrs Hill for comforting words. The family expresses gratitude from Waterlow area as short time residents.
Prizefighter Suture day and ex convict Morris reveals the Mubray syndicate earned as much as 36 060 000 from nationwide swindles over years. He claims in three and a half years the Mubray group netted 5 780 000 in cities including Council Bluffs Denver St Louis and New Orleans. Morris, once with a Webb City promoter, says he helped stage fake prizes and races but now swears off the game after serving time at Leavenworth. He recalls a life of crime and a desire to restore his boxing reputation.
Miss Fola La Follette daughter of Senator Robert M La Follette of Wisconsin and Mrs La Follette was married in Washington to Mr George Middleton of New York. There were no attendants just relatives and intimate friends at the ceremony and breakfast. Rev UC G B Pierce pastor of All Souls Church and Senate chaplain performed the ceremony.
After a successful vaudeville season and a brief film run the Crystal theatre in Waterloo will open with the Boyce Players, a nine member stock company led by Francis V Boyce. The company will tour Waterloo through winter with new shows twice weekly and matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The opening production is the military drama Mexico with the same St Louis cast expected to draw enthusiastic crowds.
Walter Edward Kopache infant son of Mr and Mrs Eman Kopache died this morning at one after a day of illness. Born October 13 the child was laid to rest after brief funeral services at Calvary cemetery this afternoon at four.
Des Moines man Noman Carso an Malian was shot and fatally injured during a christening at his home. Police are seeking Austrian suspect Rappae iabrilie seen in a quarrel with the victim.
Republicans from all parts of Kansas gathered as the hot campaign in the state closed in Kansas City on a November day.
The closing feature of the campaign for the second Kansas congressional district will be held tomorrow to name a successor to the late A C Mitchell. The contest is expected to be close between U S S Giller the Republican nominee and Joseph Taggart the Democratic nominee.
Post officials announce a temporary policy allowing letters addressed to Santa Claus to be opened and read between December 16 and January 1 for philanthropic replies. A new blue 10 cent registry stamp will be used after December 1, featuring an eagle motif and the words United States Registry with the denomination.
A recent wedding in Independence united Felix Brown and Martha Jepperson of Fairbank. The groom is 87 years old and the bride 72, reported as a notable local marriage on November 6.
The Y M C A announces a winter basketball season with six teams and two schedules. Each team plays twelve games in the first schedule ending before Christmas, then eighteen games after the holidays. Banquets will close the season as captains list players for Teams 1 through 6 with color divisions and caps.
A classy Majestic bill opens this week led by Roberts Jayes and Roberts in On the Road a proven laugh act. The Three Dixie Girls provide genuine amusement with special scenery and electrical effects. Fred Myekoff performs The Mayor of Tanktown and Cavanna the wire act offers a new twist. The Three Britons showcase top physical culture feats with startling stunts.
Dr. Frederick A. Cook, the explorer, was aboard the steamer George Washington sailing from Southampton to New York. He had planned a lecture tour after speaking in Copenhagen where he received a hostile reception and abandoned the plan.
Three Burlington girls Rose Keehn Nannie Lundell and Ka Nelson walk from Burlington through Monmouth Galesburg and Kewanee toward Chicago. They plan to finish in three or four days staying with friends at towns along the route then ride home by train. The school teachers wear khaki outfits with knapsacks and travel mainly in morning and afternoon hours. Their journey has attracted local attention.
Tyrus Cobb leads the league with a .420 average after 248 hits in 591 at bats. Jackson of Cleveland has 232 hits and seven home runs. Baker of Philadelphia holds the league home run record with nine. The standings table lists club Batting Averages and related team totals.
Local notes report visits and travel of residents in Waterloo Iowa area. Notables include Mr and Mrs Earl Dickinson and children of Waverly visiting. Lewis McMahon and others traveling to Chicago. tea of town clergy and a revival effort. quarantine releases for diphtheria at two homes. a city council bid meeting on sewer work. a Gideon-like traveling man at the Illinois Central depot. bank executives visiting. a rescue of youths from a train and police station release. social gathering at city hall with officials and lawyers. and Roger Smith’s journey to Fort George and Prince Rupert in Canada on business and leisure.
Turkish officials press Washington to intervene following reports of Italian abuses in Tripoli. The Turkish ambassador cites executions and mistreatment of civilians, urging the United States to protest and demand prompt, effective measures.
Burlington Iowa reports four hours of darkness after a blaze destroyed the boiler room roof of the electric light plant. Damages are estimated at 2500 dollars. Theatres operated by candle light during the outage.
The record notes a minimum temperature of 28 degrees yesterday at 4 a.m. and a maximum of 45 degrees at 2 p.m. The markings are supplied by the Buchanan Optical Co and Syndicate Block showing a dated temperature log.
St. Louis November 6 lumbermen claim railroads unfairly exacted a yearly tribute of 700000 dollars. The issue was reviewed at a hearing before Special Examiner Freaty of the Interstate Commerce Commission in the United States District Court. The proceedings will span several days.
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