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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1913
Page
10
Aboard the Volturno a massive fire and explosion engulfed the vessel as hundreds of crew and passengers faced the sea. Rescue attempts were hampered by mountainous seas and failing wireless power, with some survivors seen among the wreckage while others perished in the flames.
After next January the 17 000 tax one mill on a dollar will be available for a soldiers memorial hall. Cedar Falls will offer a 20 000 site free. If the hall is erected in Waterloo the site must be donated if the city would be on a parents offer with Cedar Falls. More central river front between Bridge and Fifth streets is proposed with a rest room and public comfort station. The memorial hall could be on the second floor with the rest room on the first and the comfort station in the basement. The tax was authorized by voters at the last general election.
It is highly probable that at the next board of supervisors meeting on Wednesday October 15 P B Ritz will be appointed assistant county attorney. He has aided County Attorney Hoxie in court matters and recently opened offices in the city. Ritz is well known locally for teaching on the east side and serving as principal last school year.
A missing watch found in St John’s churchyard Keswick England prompted the vicar to jokingly announce from the pulpit that the watch could be claimed in the vestry The next hymn was titled Lord Keep Thy Watch Thy Church Is Keeping No 362 as a lighthearted prank by the church leader
The piece notes Russian women enjoy long engagements while Bohemia leads with 15 to 20 year courtships. It cites a Bohemian man who died at ninety nine after courting for 76 years and marrying only on his deathbed. The record highlights unusual longevity of courtships and a deathbed marriage.
A small classified note notes that Chinamen are purchasing sweaters among other foreign garments. The ad mentions preferred colors green white and maroon and invites readers to Try a Courier for more details.
A man and woman debate marrying versus remaining in a flirtatious engagement. They schedule a “test” of marital happiness by delaying commitment and then affirm their future together after a long night of conversation and supposed restraint. The scene ends with an impulsive kiss and a vow to marry. Ten years later the groom wonders what passed between 8 p.m. and 3 a.m. during their engagement outing.
Hingham Mass Oct 11 The trial of Mrs Jennie M Eaton widow of Rear Admiral Joseph G Eaton accused of poisoning him to death seven months ago at their Assinippi home is set for Oct 14 County authorities note sensational evidence not yet published will surface at trial Miss Dorothy Ainsworth and Mrs C P Keyes daughters from a former marriage will testify The case is expected to draw nationwide interest
A flurry of visitors arrives in Waterloo with stops from California to Jubilee. Local events include a postponed P E O meeting, a public auction of Cowing jewelry stock, and a Sunday school rally led by the First Baptist Church. Glen Carlton Brown passed the state law exam. a Cedar Rapids couple wed locally. observatory membership rises. and a civil service exam deadline extension affects Waterloo applicants.
Cedar Rapids Indiana questions whether Pa Hill will quit as manager of the Cedar Rapids baseball club or appoint a road manager after Chicago papers report Jack Herbert accepting terms as manager. Directors remain unsure of details but aim to keep Hill as full manager next season and will debate the matter at the next association meeting.
The Majestic showcases Miss Whiteside and five Picks as headliners in a lively bill. Hal Johnson stars in Oh Look Who's Here, praised as a comedy salad with musical dressing, supported by a strong ensemble and lavish costuming. A vaudeville lineup follows with The Great Ergottie and Lilipinans, Vuhas Kenna, Jane Reimington, and more acts amid a busy schedule.
Mrs. Fanette Sargent Haskell of St. Louis delighted Waterloo audiences with readings at the Universalist church. She offered selections from Muarse Chan and Mark Twain, after previously appearing two years ago with Les Miserables. An informal club gathering at Mrs. Manhard’s Highland home preceded piano numbers by Miss Charlotte Mann and vocal solos by Mrs. Lake. An informal reception followed at the Manhard home with Mrs. Bickley hosting, while guests stayed with Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Bickley on Reber avenue.
Waterloo merchants vie for attention as the city prepares to host the Cattle Congress next week. Yellow and white official colors adorn storefronts, with Fischer’s window and a Royal Blue Shoe display drawing praise. A druggist touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as reliable, reflecting typical local promotion.
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