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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1911

Page

6

Explosives Linked to Labor Unrest Draw Indiana Probes

Indianapolis reports detail grand jury hearing for Frank M. Ryan IA B and S Iron Workers, and seizures of dynamite stocks tied to McManigal and McNamara cases. Probes focus on explosives storage, possible employer plots, and connections to the Times building blast.

Indianapolis Frank M. Ryan International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Marion County Grand Jury

National labor leaders denounce alleged legalized kidnaping

Washington April 24 officials of the American Federation of Labor condemn the arrests of Secretary McNamara and associates for alleged complicity in the Los Angeles case. President Gompers Morrison denounce secrecy and compare to earlier Moyer Haywood Pettibone actions as a capital attempt to curb labor on the Pacific coast.

Denver Western Association of Miners J. J. McNamara Structural Iron Workers’ Union Moyer Western Federation of Miners James W. McNamara McManigal William B. Reed Commercial Avenue Chicago M‘namara William I Burns Reed Burns Agency Police Department Jim McNamara Jim Tifin W. A. Burns International Association of Bridge and Structural Ironworkers Indianapolis Tiffin James McManigal Ortle E. McManigal Los Angeles Times Detroit Los Angeles Burns J. A G. Badorf Walter Drey W National Erectora’ Association Washington, D. C American Federation of Labor McNamara Structural Iron Workers Ortie McManigal Gompera First Street Namara Organized Labor Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone Colorado Idaho Morrison Federation Pacific Coast

Troops Enforce Quiet in Muscatine as Orders Bar After 8 PM

State troops under Major George W. Hall enforce curfew in Muscatine during labor unrest. Citizens must clear streets by 8 PM. after 11 PM escorts home. No crowds or social meetings allowed while troops stay. Few workers return to factories. Heilman tents arrive to sustain presence.

Muscatine George W. Hall Charx Weeds Park Clarence Darrow Chicago Sibley Reservoir Park

Bourne Secures Prominent Chairman Post

Washington April 24 Senator Jonathan Bourne Jr a progressive Republican on the committee on committees will be named to a major chairmanship. The move places Bourne in a key leadership role within the Republican conference as plans unfold.

Washington Jonathan Bourne, Jr Committee On Commitress

Senate committee chairs announced at White House

Senator Smoot announced at the White House that Senator Clapp will chair the committee on interstate commerce under the seniority rule. The Bourne selection shifts the chair from Aldrich, the ranking chairman, to a new assignment.

Committee On White House Smoot Committee On Committees Clapp Committee On Interstate Commerce Bourne Aldrich

Social to Open New M E Church

A church social is planned for Tuesday evening in the basement of the First M E Church. The program includes numbers by the Sunday School orchestra the Boys band and the church quartet along with readings. It marks the first meeting since the fire and is a joyous occasion.

M. E

Arguments Began On Hyde Habeas Corpus Bid

In Kansas City on April 24 Judge Slover heard arguments on Dr. B. C. Hyde a life prisoner for murder of Colonel Thomas H. Swope. Hyde attended court for first time outside jail since his son's birth. The petition seeks liberty on bond arguing no evident proof of first degree murder and that Hyde is not guilty.

Kansas City B. C. Hyde Thomas H. Swope Slover Circuit Court

Rowland Trades Major Lineup to Winnipeg Club

Dubuque April 24. Manager Rowland of the Three I club announced a major trade sending Buckley Lutgen Taylor Freer Ring Ray Dye Letts Isaacs to Winnipeg for Kreitz Fosberg Olsen and cash. Taylor becomes Winnipeg manager.

Dubuque, Ia Rowland Dubuque Three-I Buckley Lutgen Taylor Freer Ring Ray Dye Letts Isaacs Winnipeg Kreitz Fosberg Olsen

Vaudeville Houses List Good Numbers

Billa at the Crystal and Orpheum theaters changed today and the offerings at both playhouses were reported above the average. A new feature this week gives patrons an extra ticket good for Wednesday or Saturday matinees at the opposite house. The Orpheum again lists three acts and has contracted with Miles Vaudeville agency of Minneapolis, linked to Alex Patage’s circuit booking thirty cities from Detroit to San Francisco.

Detroit Mich San Francisco

Hadley Names Sjuudge to Fourth Judicial Circuit

Jefferson City Missouri April 24 Governor Hadley appoints Colonel John M Williams circuit judge in the Fourth Judicial circuit to fill the Booneville death vacancy left by Judge W H Martin last Thursday. Martins Mander fo cigar.

Hadley Sjuudge Jefferson City John M. Williams Fourth Judicial Circuit W. H. Martin Booneville

Passengers of Steamer America Rescues Asia Crews

The Pacitte steamship Asia, en route from Hongkong to San Francisco, struck Finger Rock near Tauchan islands in fog and sank. The steamer America picked up distress signals and arrived at Finger Rock, finding the Shanghai vessel already aiding survivors. passengers were reported rescued.

Tokio Pacitte Asia Hongkong San Francisco Pinger Rock South China Mangkong Finger Rock Huchw Tauchan Shanghai America

Hotel Lot Sale Planned to Fund Fireproof Waterloo Hotel

Waterloo officials report approval of lot valuations for an eight story fireproof hotel project. The committee proposes selling 48 Westfield lots at 400 dollars each with two fractional lots removed and adjustments in Prospect Place. Thomas Cascaden Jr. endorses the committee’s changes and sale work will begin at once to move the project forward.

Thomas Cascaden, Jr Waterloo West J. ©. Sedgwick Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Waterloo Westfield Prospect Place Park View J. K. Joder F. L. Marquis Ww. C. Logan Cascaden

Gibson for State Veterinarian Named in Des Moines

Des Moines reports Governor Car rolls appoint Dr. J. T. Gibson of Des Moines as state veterinarian to replace Paul Koto of Forest City whose term ends tomorrow.

Des Moines Carroll J. T. Gibson Paul Koto Forest City

Decide Against Iowa Indians Loss of $450000 in Tribe Claims

The U S Supreme Court decided against the Sac and Fox Indians of the Mississippi in Iowa in a dispute with the Sac and Fox Indians in Oklahoma. All claims, totaling about 450000 dollars, were disallowed over pro rata shares in tribal annuities and funds. The case followed a week of decisions with no opinions in the Standard Oil or Tobacco Sherman acts suits.

Washington, D.C Mississippi Iowa Oklahoma Supreme Court of the United States

Girls Flee Nighties From Dorm Fire in Johnson City

Six teen girls escaped a Washington College dormitory fire in Johnson City Tennessee in the early hours. The blaze destroyed the dormitory with an estimated loss around 20009 dollars.

Johnson City Tenn Washington College

Bet Ready for War in Mexico

Paris April 24 The French government prepares for every event in Morocco. The war department reports a French flying column from Bouznik near Casablanca under Major Simon has left for Fez. A second column is forming and about 10 000 reinforcements are being sent to Casablanca from France.

Paris Morocco War Department Bouznik Casa Blanca Simon Fez Rahat France

Kenyon Takes Oath of Office as Senators

Washington April 24 William Kenyon of Town and Nathan of Florida took the oath of office today as senators from their respective states San Felice 5c clean

Kenyon Washington William 3 Town John Nathan Florida

Kinsella Seeks Mike Sexton Help for Three-I Peace

Springfield April 24 Special President Kinsella and south end magnates await peace offers from north end houses in the Three I league dispute. Judge Clarence A Jones of Springfield will argue to dissolve the injunction in circuit court this week. Kinsella says peace would come if Mike Sexton of Rock Island withdraws his objections to a ten club circuit, enabling early May play.

Springfield Kinsella South End North End Clarence A. Jones Euit Quincy Blrcuit Mike Whinsella Mike Sexton Rock Island

Layman Preaches and Converts at Waterloo Meeting

The crowd gathered at the Limneden Tester Apt last night in Raymond with Mr. and Mrs. Crandatt and Mr. and Afri of Waterloo presenting a sermon by Felxen. Converts were reported as a clear harvest, with locals pleased by the outcome of the earnest discourse.

Raymond B. C. Crandatt Afri Dixon Waterloo Felxen

Congress Fractured as Senate Lags in Organization

Washington April 24 Congress faces a stalled agenda as the House passes the cap and contribution fund while the Senate remains unorganized with no committee assignments. GOP leaders expect votes on nominees tomorrow to appease progressives. The House also moves emergency bills including the tariff free list as the Canadian reciprocity bill waits for Senate committee action.

Washington Congress House Popular Vetn Senate Gallinger Committee of Committees Lst Progressive Republicana Homn Underwood Committee

Clarksville Pioneer William Tennyson Dies at 86

William Tennyson, longtime Clarksville resident and former farmer born in England, died at home Sunday morning at age 86 after a period of illness. He leaves a wife, daughter Mrs Harley Leete, and three sons Allen Robert and Daniel, all but Daniel living in Clarksville. Funeral services were at 2 pm Tuesday at home with Rev W M Binclatt officiating and Masonic lodge assisting. interment in Linwood Cemetery beside deceased relatives.

Clarksville William Tennyson Hig Rga England Harley Leete Allen Robert Daniel Clarkaville Iinois W. M. Binelatt Preapyterian Church Masonic Lodge Linwand Cemetery Tennyson

Veteran John Line Still Is Very Low

Inhn Line, Civil War veteran, critically ill for weeks, shows no lasting improvement. After a poor night and uncomfortable morning, he was reported resting comfortably at 1 o clock today.

John Inhn Line

Armistice May Be Prolonged In Mexican Peace Talks

El Paso April 24 The armistice between Navarro and Madero may be extended beyond the five day term if needed to finalize peace envoys with full powers. Telegraph negotiations prove slow as lines in Mexico fail and both sides seek envoy appointments. Americans with Madero prepare to quit warfare, Mexicans seek work across the border. Dr Vasquez Gomez is summoned to Juarez to join peace parleys while Lower California rebels press for land reform and citizenship limits.

el Paso Tex Navarro Madero Mexico City Mexico Gomez Juarez Woashington D. C Vasquez Gomez Francisco I. Madero Mexicali Lower California Diaz Lower California Salinas Ryers

New Movement Aims to Ban Nude Art Studios

Des Moines fails to specify details as promoters push a 1912 convention to empower injunctions against nude life studios, declaring them public nuisances alongside saloons and gambling houses under state law.

Des Moines Anthony Canada

Crowded crowd views new boulevard lights on Fifth Street

Crowds gathered Saturday night around Fifth Street East near the 200 block to witness the first lighting of the new boulevard lights. LaRue's band played in front of the Golden Rule store from 5:30 to 9, drawing shoppers as flags and bunting adorned streets and shops. Merchants reported extra business and satisfaction with the improved appearance and activity. Temperature data note a 40 degree minimum and a high near 60.

Fifth Street LaRue Golden Rule

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Ocottatiod Ind Leo M. Rappaport Internatonal Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Justice of the Peace Court American Central Life Grand Jury Baker Hyland International Association of Bridge and Structural Ion Workers Iron Workers’ Organization Ohio William J. Burns J. A. G. Baddorf National Erectors’ Association Walter Drew Freetors’ Association Frank Baker Drew Bafdorff Indianapolian O. E. McManigal Franc Stone Company Bloomville International Association of Bridge and Tron Workers TD. Jones Ryan Iron Workers’ Association Bridge Workers’ Association Willam J. Burns Toledo LABOR Roops M. E. Church Hyde Moke Martins Mander& Fo Cigar ASIAS BINKS China Chiness Weesel Mr. Cascaden Gibson Iowa Indians San Felice WM Tennyson Buchanan Optical Co Syndicate Block Wsevsewene I Cone Laneve Wero
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