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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1914
Page
7
Bankers are studying conflicting provisions of the latest emergency tax law. They challenge whether certificates of indebtedness and deposits are taxed as stated, the proper head for real estate contracts, and the treatment of broker notes. Indemnity bonds and fidelity insurances also raise unsettled questions amid stamp purchase rules and discounts.
A fire on the third floor of the Carpenter hotel on Commercial street damaged the building but was contained. Clyde Kelloge saved his trousers and a shirt. cook Jagg lost nearly everything but wore the clothes he had on. The blaze started about 2:45 PM. firefighters from the rear alley did effective work as patrons learned of the fire only after it was out.
The Waterloo Christian Endeavor union holds its regular quarterly meeting next Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church. Rev J R Macartney will lead devotionals after which society roll calls and reports by officers and committees follow. Talks include The Junior Work by Miss Pierze Chicago 1915 by Joe Shively and Efficiency and How to Keep the Thermometer Rising by B M Fritzinger. A social hour and closing activities conclude. Public invitation extended.
Caledonian and St George groups host a Monday charity concert at the Armory donated by the local militia to aid Waterloo relief through Associated Charities and support British widows and orphans. The program features British songs, elocution readings, piano by Master Jack Leonard, and Galyean Orchestra with various soloists and duets.
In Monrcoth England on November 28 Seamen of South Wales push for large wage increases. The seizure of German and Austrian sailors and the mobilization of naval reserves spurs a strike, with the union pressing for a permanent pay scale showing increases of 24 to 6 percent. Ordinary seamen would earn about 23 dollars per month, up from prior levels.
Various Waterloo residents make social visits and relocations, with mentions of Miss Margaret Ashe returning home, Clara Klaus planning a winter in Soul Haven, and several families traveling between Charles City Ackley Marshalltown and Grinnell. A law practice opening, a divorce suit, and a senate seat contest also appear amid community news. The piece notes a school superintendent’s remarks on county corn and busking progress, plus temperature readings and a schedule update for a Rock Island train.
Des Moines November 28 F Shaw state auditor elect held talks with Governor Clarke on moving the auditors office from the south wing of the state house to quarters used by the superintendent of public instruction. The change would keep the insurance department in place and add a vault for securities. Shaw named I. S. Gose of Jefferson as deputy to replace Joseph Byrnes. George Gallarno will head the municipal accounting division and Joseph Wall remains head of county accounting. Bert Rosser and Roy Alber stay in the banking department. Bleakin to retire January 1 plans uncertain.
Miss Grace Lilian Rose daughter of Mr and Mrs Moses Rose died this morning at 7 o clock at the family home 501 Kirkwood avenue in Weet field after a lingering illness of several years She was born in the city November 10 1889 attended east Waterloo public schools and remained at home with her parents She was a member of Walnut street Baptist church Surviving are her parents and siblings Mrs Ida Scott Mrs Alma Clark Charles L Rose Edwin Rose and Mrs Maude Feisler The funeral is Sunday at 2 o'clock with a prayer at the residence and at 3 o'clock at Walnut street Baptist church Rev John Bunvan Smith in charge Interment in Fairview cemetery
The Chamber of Commerce and Waterloo club start a membership campaign running from now until December 5. Herman Milter chairs the committee with H O Jembrock and M J Morgan as members and assistants Paul Davis F J Marquis B J Swisher and Louis Frank. They aim to raise enrollment to about 200 from half that amount, with a meeting scheduled December 9 to report progress.
A Sunday school rally announced a Bible study class for teachers to gather Monday evening at 7 30 in the Y M C A rooms led by Miss Emily Porter. The session will cover practical Sunday school topics and teacher training open to men and women with invitations extended to all.
The district and special officers of Union Central Life Insurance in northeastern Iowa meet in the city hosted by Virgil Blackledge general agent. Aimed at discussing vital issues for insurance men. Attendees include Virgil Blackledge Lon Wellman Jesse D. Miller and others from Waterloo Ames Cedar Falls Grundy Center Fairbank Whitten Vinton and nearby locales.
A McComb Mississippi family ordered three loaves of nut bread and two cakes from Waterloo. Each item was wrapped in wax paper and mailed via parcel post. A letter notes the Water loo bread touched the right spot during a recent visit, explaining the unusual cross state purchase.
Panama report recounts British cruiser Berwick firing two shots across the stern of the American steamer St Helens near Colon after a delayed heave to. The St Helens, sailing from New York to San Francisco, was searched for three hours before clearance. U.S. officials say such searches and brief delays are common naval practice amid neutral rights disputes.
Waterloo friends report the marriage of Mrs. Mary B. Evens and Frank Hamilton Crouse, both formerly of Waterloo, held in Los Angeles on November 15. Evens left Waterloo over two years ago and has lived on the coast. Crouse, son of the late Dr. D. W. Crouse, will reside in California with his spouse.
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