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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1911
Page
9
The Crystal Theatre abandons large Spectacular and Scenic acts due to the Small Stage Room. The new plan moves Cream of Vaudeville to Waterloo with equal facilities, offering waterloo patrons access to top vaudeville attractions and inviting continued patronage of Crystal and the Majestic.
O H Sweeney of Waterloo nominated among others for grand warden in the adjourned Iowa and Odd Fellows grand lodge session at Council Bluffs. Read of officer nominations, home futures, and budget actions including tax rates, Mason City homes funding, and a large past grand turnout.
Fire damaged the north Nashua residence of Mrs. F E Miner about 9 30 PM Thursday. The blaze spread to the upper floor but was controlled by the fire department. Losses are several hundred dollars on the structure and contents, both insured. The alarm disrupted a Nashua entertainment course concert at the opera house as many left.
Pasadena Oct 2. Aviator Fowler abandoned his proposed trans continental flight after warnings from managers who wanted a Los Angeles return for a flight over the hippodrome on Sunday. He refused to comply.
Philadelphia report says B B Johnson and the National Commission consider an investigation into ticket sale practices. Garry Herrmann and John Brush dispute action while baseball figures debate a spike incident involving Baker. Davis accuses Tughey Jennings of causing strategized intimidation and cites new shoes with long spikes given to Snodgrass.
The passage describes repeated aggressive runs by Giant players into Cub basemen during the season. It notes that Chance's men avoided injuries so far, despite similar desperate charges from opponents in earlier games.
Le Mars October 21 PF 8 Marcus Banker or Marcus Citizens Bank faces financial difficulties. He resigns the presidency of the First National Bank while asserting the two banks are separate and his assets will cover creditors. The Ancient Order of United Woodmen holds 30000 in Citizens Bank with bonding protection. He is seriously ill and in precarious condition at his home, with efforts to restore his health ongoing.
The Iowa Supreme Courtrules that an average clause attached to a fire insurance policy rider is valid, overruling the Woodbury district court and the state insurance department. Dahms & Sons of Sioux City held a $80,000 blanket policy on five buildings. one burned, loss fixed at 1448.19, and the insurer argued for proportional pay. The ruling clarifies apportionment by building value to total policy coverage.
Ray Hall a young man with a police record was arrested in Waverly Iowa on Sheridan Wyoming warrants for passing forged checks. He will be taken to Sheridan for trial after eluding officers and returning from the Rock Island stockyards incident where he killed hogs with an axe.
Unofficial results show E R Wright ahead for president of the Minais State Federation of Labor with 103 votes to Joseph W Morton’s 93. Officers chosen without contest include Peter Fitzgerald Chicago first vice president Victory R Hoon second vice president and James F Morris Springfield treasurer. Danville promotes its bid for the next convention arguing it could influence Congress race against Joseph G Cannon. Edwin R Wright reelected president 106 to 93 over Morton. Danville named as the 1912 convention site.
Des Moines reports Benjamin Ranning, a wealthy farmer near Bondurant, faces court actions over a 3000 heart balm claim and a failed marriage promise. Judge Hewitt ordered conveyance of 200 acres to his sisters after district court judgment, with prior confirmation by the supreme court. The sprawling case traces back to Miss Lauer, a former housekeeper, and years of legal action. Also included are agricultural notes on beet crops, costs, and farming practices, plus an ad urging use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy.
The 300 acres of sugar beets planted around Steamboat Rock are expected to be worth about $15,000 to $16,900 under a conservative estimate. Local growers anticipate a productive season with payments and yields reflected in the county’s agricultural outlook.
A distressed youth voices a harsh truth about wealth and happiness while a cold storage owner remarks that money sometimes aids the search, reflecting a terse exchange over fortune and desire in a chilly interaction.
Pimples eruptions blotches scales ulcers sores eczema and chronic swellings are caused by bad blood but Cascarets are wonder workers in the care of any disease caused by impure blood. They eliminate poisons build up and enrich the blood enabling new healthy tissue.
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