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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
8
New York reports the pound sterling rising sharply after a dramatic drop. It opens at 4.48 dollars, climbs to 4.60, then eases to 4.59 as traders react to Britain’s financial stance. Other currencies gain with francs around 5.98 and marks near 0.80.
The article details the cornerstone ceremony for Black Hawk County Memorial Hall honoring Civil War veterans. Speakers praise patriotism, recount the hall as a memorial for past heroism, present and future patriotism, with relics and rosters from local G A R groups and veterans organizations. Consul Hanna attends and promises relics of historic interest.
Miss Emily B. Sloane of New York and Newport announces engagement to Baron Amaury de la Grange. Daughter of Henry D. O. Sloane, she is well known in society. the baron is serving with the French army at the front. The wedding is planned in France in the near future.
Many complaints about headaches back pain rheumatism biliousness and fatigue. Kidney function is blamed. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised to help elimination improve energy and well being. Sold by all druggists.
Mrs. Mohr, wife of Dr. Mohr, is arrested after detectives corroborate a confession implicating Brown Healis Spellman and Miss Burger in the attempted murder plot. She faces possible incitement to murder charges as Bristol court handles the case.
Eastern and western duos take center stage as round three begins at the national tennis tournament in Forest Hills. Clarence Griffin of San Francisco and Ward Dawson of Los Angeles lead the coast entries while S. H. Vorarell and F. B. Alexander defend local honors on the grandstand court. Regional scholastic titles also contest the national schoolboy championship on the turf.
Joseph J. Etter, an I W W member, was jailed six months in Waterbury city court for breach of the peace after addressing meetings without police permission and abusing officers including Detective Sergeant Colesanta in a hall disturbance. Seven officers needed to quell the scene. Etter appealed the ruling.
In Chicago two thousand people cheered William Jennings Bryan after he denounced a hot tempered president and warned of a hair trigger patriotism. The crowd reacted with laughter and hisses as he criticized such a leader in his first Chicago chautauqua appearance.
At the constitutional convention Albany NY September 2 Bitlin Hoot urged a daily printed record of the legislature similar to the congressional record. He said publicizing legislative actions matches the openness granted to the governor's veto. The measure moved toward final passage. A separate ad notes a $0.63 sweater sale at American Mfg. Co. on Jefferson Street.
Berlin confirms via Overseas News Agency that an Allied cruiser was lost off the coast of Smyrna in Asia Minor. A telegram says two hostile cruisers approached Smyrna and the gulf south of the city. one ship foundered and the other was prevented from reaching the coast by Turkish waters.
Mrs Elenry C Van Metre 75 of Tipton dies after months long illness. From Cedar county ties, she leaves children including Dr J J Van Metre Tipton and Dr Paul W Van Metre formerly in Siam service. Grandsons Yorace Van Metre Waterloo and Harold Van Metre Tipton attend funeral. Nearby notices mention local residents and promotions while ads appear.
An advertisement by Goodrich argues that tire mileage depends on exact manufacturing and handling. It cites Goodrich's 46 year rubber experience, strict process control, and expert labor as key to uniform wear, arguing that prices reflect actual mileage and resilience rather than guaranteed miles.
Overseas News agency reports German newspapers suggest American passengers on the Arabic may have been funded by the British government to facilitate travel as protection for British ships. It notes Britain warned subjects to avoid wavering at the war’s outbreak and to accept no responsibility if vessels were lost.
London reports vigorous British trade protests over government action allowing American importers to receive from Germany goods ordered before the war. I P D Kiley, London chamber of commerce, says the concession represents 0 000 000 and could double that amount for Germany by keeping factories alive while Britain's exchange crisis worsens.
Waverly residents note visits from Iv L Woodring and family return from Wisconsin while Bess Hodges and Mrs. Gebbie travel home from Sheldon. Erwin Benning visits Waterloo, and Wanda Heck stays with Letha Jardee. Rural teachers host a farewell picnic for Mary Cretzmeyer, county superintendent for five years. Mae Francis of Buchanan county will succeed her. Elmer Hartman attends a Minneapolis druggists' convention. Francis Starr of Cedar Rapids mentioned.
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