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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
7
Roosevelt wins landslide in preferential primary. Deneen nominated defeating Lorimer ally Len Small. Clark beats Wilson by a large margin. McKinley and Cannon renominated for Congress.
In Greensburg and Chicago reports Roosevelt defeats Taft by about 110000 votes in Illinois with Clark beating Wilson by over 140000. Deneen nominated for Illinois governor by Republicans and Dunne for Democrats. House and Senate candidates listed with many incumbents renominated as ballots extend beyond one day.
New York reports Joe Ursus of the Central Park zoo killed his bride Jennie after she nuzzled with the White Czar polar bear. The dramatic incident showed Joe pacing his cage then striking with a fatal blow to Jennie before keepers intervened.
Washington April 10 Col Roosevelt was likened to Pontius Pilate in the senate as Senator Jones criticized the Detroit speech attacking the Lorimer committee. Jones warned the recall idea erodes justice and warned Roosevelt’s suggestion could divide voters and undermine constitutional principles.
Charles Miller aged 87 a pioneer of Marshall County and a second cousin of Abraham Lincoln died while visiting Bonair Iowa. Miller recalled as a boy in Kentucky learning at Lincoln’s school and sharing a prank attempt to dunk Lincoln in a creek that led to Lincoln’s generosity. They remained fast friends. their mothers shared the maiden name Nancy Hanke.
At Rochester on April 10 the state convention adopted a platform urging New York’s delegation to back President Taft at Chicago. Four delegates at large and alternates were chosen, with resolutions drafted to prevent floor fights. Nominees at large include Senator Root, Barnes, Wm. Berti, and Edwin A. Merritt Jr.
The weather bureau reports no change in the Mississippi flood picture except for a Tuesday levee break near Wilsons Arkansas about eleven miles below Osceola. The crest in the Vicksburg district remains near forecast levels though breaks above keep it slightly lower. Levees at Gileshead near Natchez reportedly breached, affecting deltalands. A new break on the Atchafalaya near Melville endangers Avoyelles and St Landry parishes including Krotz Springs.
In Mintpelier Vermont on April 10 the state party chose delegates to the Chicago convention. Taft supporters won in the First District by 78 votes while Roosevelt supporters carried the Second District by 30 votes. Delegates at large to be chosen at today’s state convention.
Senator Cummins works on a wool bill to lead the progressive push for lower wool duties while La Follette is away. He also advocates revising the metal schedule to grant free iron ore and free ores except zinc and lead. An American journalist reports rebels killed THAT Fountain near Las Cruces after refugees arrived from Paris.
Senator Jones queried why Cal. Roosevelt would not be allowed to act as a juror and said he wondered weeks ago about attorneys’ decisions. He added that he now understands the issue.
A courtroom note describes reputation witnesses called in the McCaskill trial with testimony today. Only one witness presented, while others were unable to appear or were unavailable.
C T Wilson former city engineer testifies on door marks and likely bullet path. Ten witnesses describe alleged quarrel surrounding Henry Phillips's death as the trial proceeds with forensic model of a kitchen door presented in court.
Densely packed aisles and gallery seating marked today’s session as prosecutors and defense spar over the disposition of the deceased Henry Phillips. Witnesses from Jesup and nearby towns testified to Phillips’s quarrelsome temper, with cross examination probing the defendant Jefferson T. McCaskill’s claimed self defense in the November shooting.
Fairbanks Alaskan report from April 10 says Mt McKinley expedition that left Feb 6 returned last night after failing to summit. The party reached 10000 feet on the north side but icy cliffs and lack of guides halted further progress.
Nearly 76 000 miners of the Thirteenth district United Mine Workers of America in Iowa and North Missouri vote on a two year wage pact drafted after a Cleveland conference. Local leaders predict a large majority in support and the district convention reconvenes tomorrow.
Prizes totaling 3000 dollars plus cups and trophies valued at over half that amount and 22 merchandise prizes are listed for the Mississippi Valley Regatta. The Davenport event on July 4 will be held with a grand stand for 7590 spectators. Boats from Washington state and several New England states have entered.
The court denies rehearing in the saloon petition case involving G. A. Debord versus RR. H. Williams and others. Supplemental opinion issued. Mention notes San Felice 50 cigar.
Mrs. Wilhelmina Fahi mourned over her son Albert Fahi's decomposed body for a week before authorities learned of his death. A grave was found dug in the cellar and a stash of about $2,000 in gold sewn into the mother’s clothing. Neighbors reported a foul smell, and a coroner ruled death at least a week old. The woman, deemed possibly insane, kept windows and doors nailed shut and claimed bubbles from the mouth indicated life.
Kearney Nebraska April 10 Specific graft charges accuse Buffalo County Judge Hollowell of unlawful fees practicing law in his court and denying attorneys access to records. The county supervisors filed the charges after a six month investigation. Stamford Connecticut April 10 Major W r Holly a bank bookkeeper is arrested for defalcation of between 10 900 and 15 000 from the Stamford Savings Bank.
Mrs Traidl of Raymond declined to answer if Henry Phillips was quarrelsome or quick-tempered, saying she did not want to discuss such matters in court. The cross examination revealed she ran a pool hall years ago, kept tables, and knew Phillips and his son with prior disputes. Sunday was reported as the pool hall’s most profitable day.
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