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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1919
Page
14
A local survey warns Waterloo may endure a severe coal shortage as storage and rail transport strain. Public services report adequate stocks, with the Illinois Central railway a major user. officials foresee potential railroading actions but expect fuel to remain available for several weeks.
The first infantile paralysis case reported in Waterloo ends with the death of John Holward aged five. Doctors suspect infection before arrival, and post death plans include possible burial in Fort Dodge after services in Waterloo. The outbreak follows several cases in nearby Fort Dodge.
The article reports on political maneuvering around a fixed program of government sent to the president, with miners’ committee comments amid public sentiment opposing the miners. It notes coal price increases and operator profits during the strike scare, plus dealer compensation concerns and a Senate resolution by Senator Thomas urging the executive branch to uphold the law and quell potential violence.
Davenport Iowa October 25 a train of two Rock Island arsenal cars, empty, began to slip on Brady street hill and backed down the grade striking another car. Motorman J M Peck was taken to the hospital and died at 11 a m. Two cars overturned and spattered on the track. Damage estimated at about 10000 dollars. Rain soaked leaves made the tracks slippery.
The Waterloo Y M C A will send six delegates to the international convention in Detroit next month if the traveling party remains free. CG A Morris Dr E B Stevenson T Hanson and J T Houser will attend, with Harold Plumb and A W Chapman likely to fill remaining spots. W G Ball of New York City travels to promote the convention and a war chart by H Ouser may be photographed for broader distribution. France asks to continue huts for its young men and Italy makes a similar request. the decision will be placed before the convention.
The Illinois State Federation of Labor urged Governor Lowden to remove Joliet State Penitentiary warden Murphy after a convention report criticized poor working conditions in state penal institutions. The committee on convict labor was authorized to continue its inquiry as interest grows.
Lyland, Mich October 26 The jury found Mrs Stanislawa Lypchinski guilty of slaying Sister Mary John a Felician nun near Isadore more than 12 years ago The maximum penalty life imprisonment was imposed with the defense seeking a stay of sentence denied The case may be appealed and a confession cited by prosecutors was disputed by the defendant
Washington Oct 25 The senate banking committee voted 9 to 7 to recommend rejection of John Skelton Williams nomination to be comptroller of the currency.
Mayor Hylan announced New York City will observe daylight saving despite national repeal. The ordinance sets clocks forward one hour at 2 p.m. on the last Sunday in April and back on the last Sunday in September, aligning city time with the prior practice.
W A Pattanburg from Gary told the Senate committee the red activity reports about the steel strike are exaggerated. He said the strike is an American Federation of Labor action with demands for an eight hour day and collective bargaining, not wage figures, and that wages reflect a basic eight hour rate. He noted his pay averaged $12 daily for 12 hours and urged negotiation on pay if hours changed. He denied any IWW ties, citing only newspaper reports.
The Associated Press reports Bulgaria’s answer to peace terms is moderate on League of Nations and labor clauses. It accepts minority protection in Bulgaria only if similar measures are applied to other Balkan states. In Grand Rapids, the Congregational national council devoted today to general sessions with reports on social service and church affairs.
The Senate completed action on a joint resolution to raise postal employees pay, adopting the conference report. The measure now goes to the president for enactment. Fargo bank reopened under bank examiner orders with Toftas in charge.
Cedar Falls notes report frequent thefts including stolen delivery truck from Wittiekanent market with firm name painted, bicycles taken from Fred Crouse and Claude Wytinger, and a burglary inventory at R. A. Dubert Sporting Goods. Manchester notes a Ford car theft. a woman sought help after her husband left with another woman and lost $30 gambling. A boy biking accident on Irving Street caused bike damage. few traffic violations observed.
Washington reports government plans to deport a majority of alien enemies still in custody with dependents. Attorney General Palmer urged action on a bill empowering deportation, noting about 300 interned enemies at Fort Oglethorpe and Fort Douglas should be repatriated. He warned the U S may soon release most internees if treaty ratification nears. Viscountess Astor may run for Parliament in London. Cotton ginned through Oct 18 totaled 4 875 483 running bales with regional specifics from Census Bureau.
Amelia Elizabeth Hammond died Friday night at 10 with a weakened heart. A Waterloo native who later lived with a sister in New York City and in Minneapolis, she returned to Waterloo a month ago. Funeral services will be at the Mullan residence on First Street West at 3 PM. Riverside-Watkins Funeral Home handled arrangements.
A Beaver County bank official said the man killed by an armed posse near Cooks Ferry was not among the bandits who robbed the Beaver Falls state bank yesterday. Two other men were captured and later released after an officer identified suspects as not the robbers. The dead man, named Tom Martinia, faced a running clash with the posse, which opened fire when they failed to halt. Walter Troecella and Pete Marengo, both from Youngstown, Ohio, were named by officers as companions. Initial reports misidentified the dead as one of the bandits.
City in Brief compiles brief notices from Waterloo area residents with travel plans illnesses and social updates. It lists R D Nutt's wife illness, Barres Smiths visiting West Union via Perry, Arch W McFarlane and Mira Becker travels, an upcoming trial adjournment in Waterloo municipal court, and local business ads for shoes and a doctor move.
Three fat coons entered their hunting grounds last night and Sunday will enter the oven following a successful coon hunt by five Waterloo men and a dog. Capt. Ross Baldwin led the party with Lamar and Van Duka, Jim Green, and Jack Richards, traveling by auto to Black Hawk creek six miles up. The fox hound Spot tracked and helped secure the coons, with two weighed 80 pounds combined and the others 30 and 20 pounds. one was dispatched by a gun. The outing underscores Black Hawk county’s coon hunting prowess.
Waterloo crowds greet John Philip Sousa band as Iowa born Prof. Arthur Christy Davis, alto clarinetist, returns. Davis of Iowa City, son of John McCleary Davis, has deep ties to state service and Masonic orders. He last visited Waterloo in 1993 with the Town State band for the World’s Fair tour before moving to Chicago. He now teaches at Chicago Conservatory and directs the Trinda band, with associations to the Art Institute.
Mrs. Margaret M. Daniel and her daughter Mrs. Edward E. Roebuck depart Waterloo for Los Angeles. Daniel, resident 53 years at 412 Jefferson street, has health reasons for the move after 56 years in the city. Roebuck, a traveling salesman, will join in January.
Washington October 25. Out of the wreck of the national industrial conference there would arise a small committee representing all interests to bring about a new relationship between capital and labor if President Wilson adopts the public group recommendations. The group reported that despite its abrupt termination the 18 day session had benefits and results. Secretary Lane urged a new conference of leading minds to meet practical terms for national defense against civil war and urged avoiding recklessness and hysterical self assertion.
Bids for the demolition and construction of a new theatre on Mulberry Street were opened at Michael Ford's Cedar Rapids office. Currie & Simpson of Waterloo submitted the low bid. decision pending. Five Waterloo firms and three Cedar Rapids firms bid. cost estimates differ by about 18000 dollars, with total project value over 100000 dollars and property addition bringing investment near 160000 dollars. The rear house is being moved to Barney Bybank. The Palace Theatre Co of Cedar Rapids plans to own and operate the project one of the state’s largest theatres.
Archbishop Keane confirmed about 150 members of St Marys Catholic church at 9 a m. High Mass was celebrated by Rav Maurin Eberle in the sanctuary with Rev. Henry Kuster and Rev. Joseph Toth assisting. Keane was to confirm a class at St Patricks Cedar Falls later today and dined at the rectory before departure. Other county clergy guests included Very Rev B J Slattery Rev Michael Toomney Rev J M Molloy Rev J C Nacke and Rev Fr Kunskel Raymond Ia.
The post office department will add one carrier at Waterloo, with Postmaster M. H. Kelly awaiting the president's veto. An exam for clerk or carrier positions will be held November 1, and qualified applicants may secure employment soon. Congressional action would raise future carrier pay to 60 cents per hour.
King Albert of Belgium with Count Guy D Oultrement and Special Agent J Nye boarded a hydroairplane for the West Point auxiliary school at 8 45 this morning. Prince Leopold and other Belgian royals took the train to the same destination shortly before eight o'clock.
At a meeting of church officers the Social club was formed and plans made for a bazar to be held at the Forum late in November as the first entertainment event.
Marriage licenses issued for Leland R. Welch of Waterloo and Myrtle Gross of Waterloo aged 18, Roy W. Sorensen of Cedar Rapids aged 21, and Myrtle Hillock of Cedar Rapids aged 18, indicating local unions on record.
Waterloo bank clearings reported by the Waterloo Clearing House association for the week ending October 26 1919 total 3 020 551 07. Daily clearings show 445 583 97 on Monday 270 298 95 on Tuesday 806 048 20 on Wednesday 244 114 98 on Thursday and 232 782 13 on Friday with 221 774 90 on Saturday. Corresponding week 1918 was 1 728 720 45 and 1917 was 2 665 240 90. Instrument records for week ending Oct 24 list totals and previous weeks ending Oct 23 and Oct 24 1919 with prior year comparisons.
Moses Sorensen, a former Black Hawk soldier, returned to his father’s farm five miles south of the city and demonstrates peace time greatness by farming. He averages 120 bushels of corn weekly, doing his own shoveling, and may hold county records. His field yielded 55 to 69 bushels per acre during corn snapping.
A 10 member committee from England France Italy Belgium and the United States begins plans for a permanent international business organization following the trade conference vote. France Belgium and Italy foresee needing about 1.5 billion dollars in commodity purchases abroad in coming years if favorable credits and exchange rates can be arranged with the United States as a primary supplier.
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