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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1911
Page
6
Striking Taftism quotes argue that progress lies in measured railway regulation and reasonable rates for investors and workers. The speaker calls for restored confidence between classes, urging charity, cooperation, and use of national resources to promote general prosperity and individual happiness.
Rain disrupted Taft day arrangements in Council Bluffs as the public block along Park Avenue was closed and crowds gathered in autos and on poles. C W Taft, 73, stood near the president’s car while Conductor Wylie led the train from Council Bluffs. Officials feared needing new plans if showers continued, with a Waterloo theater fallback for the president’s remarks.
The president urged support for education in the Philippines and prepared to depart as the train began moving. He waved farewell amid cheers from the crowd, who gave a hearty sendoff.
Market list shows per bushel and per unit prices for grapes butternuts peaches pears squash and many more items. Units include bushels baskets dozens quarts and pounds with several entries and fluctuating figures.
President Taft arrived by train at Cedar Falls Iowa where a large crowd packed the depot platform and switch yards to greet him. He spoke briefly before the Illinois Central train pulled away noting a prior Cedar Falls appearance during the campaign at the Normal School.
Lord Roberts recalled a bold incident on the Lucknow march where a little Punjabi Mohammedan soldier faced a fortified barrier. He first lost a hand trying to draw the belt, then freed the belt with his other hand, nearly losing his wrist in the effort. Also notes on Peruvi an potatoes and the famed Peruvian yellow potato with rich flavor and golden color.
President Taft toured Fort Dodge amid cheering crowds as a military escort of Iowa National Guards lined the route. Senator Kenyon praised Taft for enforcing the Sherman act, noting 27 cases in under three years and 1150 indictments. Cummins did not join the welcome in Fort Dodge. his appearance was expected in Des Moines tomorrow.
President Taft arrived Council Bluffs at 6:00 AM and left at 7:52 AM after a brief rest. Governor Carroll and Iowa delegation joined, with Senator Kenyon. Taft spoke about agriculture and the need to boost production as U.S. population grows toward 200 million by 1950.
E L Comstock of Washington is identified as the chief of the U S Secret Service. The note confirms his role at the helm of the agency in the capital.
Mr Comstock arrived in advance of the president for security arrangements in Waterloo. He guarded the president at home and while traveling, staying at the Waterloo club and dining with Ira Hoover. Comstock is described as a personable, beel-ered young man who impressed locals.
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