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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1916
Page
5
Waterloo council plans a possible annual license of 1000 to 1500 dollars for rendering plants and strict regulations, with poll tax exemptions to be reviewed for militia, firemen, police and disabled veterans, at a city meeting led by Mayor W R Law.
Mrs Annie McGuire widow of Richard McGuire longtime Marshalltown figure died at her daughter Mrs P H Townsend at 118 Clay Street after a brief illness. A native of Ireland she came to the U S as a child and later moved to Waterloo to live with her daughter. She leaves four sons three daughters and a brother. The body will be shipped to Marshalltown for burial tomorrow.
Waterloo's new trade territory map with time tables and transport routes, drawn by Charles Van Vleck, shows all towns in the district. Posters costing over 75 dollars will be distributed to local businesses and hotels at the Commercial club, aiding locating inquiries and highlighting regional wealth.
Fred M'Clain yesterday defeated Paul Smith three up with one hole to play to hold the city golf championship at Byrnes Park. The 36 hole duel featured strong scoring and dramatic swings as McClain led, faced a Smith rally, and finished with a late burst to clinch the title. Smith and McClain had been contenders last year, and both displayed improved form amid a lively gallery and near bogey-par scores.
The assassination of Austrian premier Count Karl Stuerghk by Dr Friedrich Adler is depicted as the act of a fanatic. Adler, once a socialist editor, is in custody awaiting trial. Vienna and empirewide reaction deem the act inconsequential to wartime policy or government course.
Mt Vernon reports Cornell College will celebrate its 1916 homecoming on November 17 and 18 with two days of Pep club planned festivities. Coe Cornell football moves to Friday afternoon for rest before the Cornell Grinnell game. Events include an all school party, Saturday stunt, gym luncheon, Milsonian presentation of Disrael, and open houses by literary societies.
An army of laborers is pushing the concrete for Citizens Gas and Electric at Lafayette Street as officials fear cold weather may halt progress before the entire structure is poured. Steel for the superstructure is due shortly after December 1 and work will continue through the winter. Wilhelm's ten day anniversary sale continues through the new year.
President Wilson weighs issuing an executive order to grant a Saturday half holiday year round to federal workers. Cabinet members back extending the three month summer half holiday to all year with AFL leader Samuel Gompers backing the move. If approved, field and Washington workers, including post office clerks, would share the benefit. Rock Island Arsenal to hire an automobile expert at 2400 a year with exams on October 24.
Frederick W and Reginald Vanderbilt sue Travelers Insurance in New York alleging Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt died by external violent and accidental causes when the Lusitania was torpedoed. The policy, begun in 1978 for 60,000, was raised to 160,000 by a rider before his death, while the insurer contests war risk coverage.
Chicago and Minneapolis markets report wheat rising more than a cent per bushel with December near 1.75 and May around 1.74 as producers anticipate tight supplies. Flour gains follow, with patents up to 9.55 a barrel amid bullish wheat outlook and foreign demand. A separate note mentions an unverified shooting report at 115 Ling Street and Wilhelm's anniversary sale continuing through Saturday.
Iowa cattle dominate Springfield show with Waterloo Galloway-Messer and Marsh herds high in Holstein Friesian and Guernsey classes. Oak De Kol Ola from Iowana Farms Davenport wins championship. Jewel Walker Gerben and Rollingdale Julla win top Holstein and beifer prizes. Hugh Van Pelt also returns from the event.
Gov George W Clarke named F M Hoese Perry Maj T J Mahoney Boone Cal C J Wilson Washington G L Caswell Denison to oversee the Iowa National Guard vote on the Mexican border. They will report to the governor at 2 pm Wednesday for instructions in his office. Sunday school workers Rev O G Orcutt state superintendent of Sunday schools spoke at Grace M E church outlining plans. A teachers training class formed with about 35 members.
New York Oct 23 steel rose to a new high price of 1.213 4 during the noon hour for the first time in its history. It passed the preferred stock, which was quoted at one-fourth cant under that price. Dealings totalled about one million shares shortly after 1 pm, steel contributing almost 35 percent.
Regimental like mobilization to recruit 1000 members for the Y M C A starts with a Wednesday rally at 7 30 p m in the association building. Colonel George Williams leads a week of prep including letters to members and talks from laymen and teachers at English classes for foreigners. A relay race between Waterloo and Cs jar Faille groups is set for Saturday at 1 pm.
Adolph Felsner and Robert Inger soll travel to Wall Lake for a three day hunt. Miss Jennie Bird, county recorder, returns to work after a two week vacation. Cedar Rapids residents Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Jandrt visit with Earl and Mrs. Gould. Dr. John G Speicher and son John of Chicago spend a week with relatives in Waterloo. H I Stine reportedly married in Dubuque. Harold Scrogly, instructor at Hart Parr factory, visited by his parents in Charlies City. J A Bown and daughter Marjorie and William Ogle family returned from a Minneapolis auto trip. Milas Vilera Morton visits Miss Alice Bickley at 130 Rebel avenue in Waterloo. Miss Morton and Miss Bickley were classmates in Boston. Electors of Cedar Heights to vote at Waterloo township polls. County board did not create a new precinct for Cedar Heights. Dr W H Bickley leaves for American College of Surgeons conference. will visit brother A H Bickley in New York City. Long Beach travelers Mr and Mrs Thomas Keen await return. Former Black Hawk county board member Welstead noted. George C Welker invited to Cyrus chapter reception for Charles A Dewey. Miss Louise Peek elected to Grinnell eluctant council. senior Miss Peek active in student affairs.
The record lists daily temperature ranges from 1911 to 1915 with values such as 32 to 47 in 1912 and 40 to 67 in 1914. Supplied by Buchanan Optical Co, it presents a concise year by year snapshot of high and low temperatures across multiple years.
Dr Edwin L House spoke before the Rotary club on the power of the subconscious mind and its influence on life. He urged men to align belief with that mind and warned that pursuit of wealth neglects bodily cure and health, noting many waste years seeking riches only to sacrifice health later.
Washington October 23 The Supreme Court opens a term facing 709 cases on trusts workmen’s compensation and federal powers. Key questions include legality of trusts, workers compensation, corporate capitalization, public utility regulation, and treaties. Decisions may reshape antitrust policy and the economy for years.
A Waterloo ministerial association meeting approved a simultaneous citywide evangelistic campaign in March. Each pastor will lead a revival at his church with outside pastoral help as needed, supported by newspaper and handbill advertising and posters. Musical features and special sermons aim to draw large crowds and unite denominations.
Prof Reuben McKitrick head of economics at Iowa State Teachers College will discuss the labor situation at the Waterloo Bank Men's association meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms tomorrow at 7 30 p m The association keeps the talk open to any interested persons. VERDICT FOR COMPANY: Judge H B Bol es grants a directed verdict for the Travelers Protective Association in the Berkley case after a railroad accident claim was rejected due to lack of good standing membership.
Long Branch New Jersey October 23 Judge Alton B Parker former Democratic candidate for president dined with President Wilson and discussed the New York political campaign. Announcements note a Waterloo lodge meeting for second degree work and a Des Moines health games effort led by A Deyoo to promote hygienic recreation.
Mary Pulley of Jackson street caused a public stir at police HQ claiming to have heard a gunfire incident involving her brother Tones Pulley of 507 Adams street. Investigation found a domestic quarrel over taking Willie Pulley from jail but no shots were fired. peace was restored before any violence.
Misa Maude Burke and Fred Dick were married by Rev. EB J. Lockwood at the Grace Methodist Episcopal church parsonage on Saturday evening. Dick is a machinist at a local Cedar Rapids institution and the couple will reside in Cedar Rapids.
Mrs H L Elavett of Killingly Conn credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with a dramatic recovery from eight years of illness and bearing down pains after moving to Dayville and starting the remedy. She says within two weeks she could walk, work, and feel contented, even tempted to return to the stage.
Notice to master M. H. Kelly states post offices Cavalla Cojlani Florina Gret Jene Samos will not issue money orders. No alternative arrangements offered by Greek authorities. serving conditions at these places are deemed most difficult and near impossible.
Classified list with contact phone numbers and brief item notes. Items include a washing machine, new four room cottage, sewing services, upright piano, furniture pieces, stove and cabinet, and miscellaneous hardware at various prices and addresses. Many entries are partial or misspelled, reflecting OCR from a late 19th or early 20th century ad page.
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