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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1912
Page
7
Los Angeles reporters describe Clarence Darrow, Chicago lawyer, being found not guilty of jury bribery in the Dunbar McNamara dynamiting case after a four minute jury deliberation. The defendant and jurors shared a grateful, impromptu reception as photographers flashed.
The jury returned a unanimous not guilty verdict in the Clarence v Darrow bribery trial after Judge Geo H Hutton instructed on counts and corroboration. Foreman Williams announced the verdict amid a brief audience reaction as Darrow thanked the jurors Golding and others.
Lady Decies wife of Baron Decies and daughter of George J Gould, welcomed a daughter this morning in London. Both mother and child are reported doing well.
President Taft signed the $160,000,000 pension appropriation, directing the pension office to dispatch telegraph orders to begin payments at once. Every pensioner in the United States is expected to be paid by Tuesday. Taft also said he would fight Congress to retain the commerce court and would veto the appropriation bill if it included abolishing the court.
The eighteen hour New York Chicago flyer on the Pennsylvania railroad wrecked near Middlepoint Ohio early today. The engine and five Pullmans left the rails with telegraph poles down. Three passengers were injured, Albert Bernard of Chicago among the injured, who was taken to Fort Wayne. A special train rushed to Middlepoint to move passengers to their destinations. The cause remains undetermined.
Rev. A S Gregg spoke at the Y M C A about a circulated book described as a guide to corrupt lawmakers. He said the volume lists a politician life history and even his so called price of a vote, with flaws and friends to pressure votes. He also alleged houses of prostitution exist in Washington and other places to influence law makers.
Reports from the Marmora district describe ongoing quakes causing casualties and widespread damage. Relief efforts are hampered by persistent odor from the dead, while philanthropic societies mobilize to aid victims amid daily tremors and aftershocks.
In New York the upper Bronx witnessed a midnight procession ending with 1200 Italians in prayer around the decapitated body of Prank Rimoli. Passengers on an ensuing streetcar line joined in the two hour vigil, honoring the fallen leader amid accounts of fare disputes.
Washington Aug 17 Colonel George Andrews recently named adjutant general of the army was graduated from West Point in the class of 1876. He has a long distinguished service record and since 1597 has been attached to the department he now leads. He will retire for age on Aug 26 1914.
Constantinople Aug 17 An official account from the USS Scorpion expedition details widespread devastation around the Sea of Marmora. Officials estimate 3000 killed and 6000 injured as daily quakes persist and communities struggle for materials. Many villages show ruined interiors and burned debris.
Seaside houses and surrounding gardens remained intact while the rear area suffered near-total destruction. Villagers report a 200 foot deep hillside cleft inland eight miles. District residents are stunned, waiting for relief as Red Crescent and Greek philanthropic societies aid victims. American medical mission treated 300 patients and handed over supplies to the Adrianople authorities. American Red Cross continues to send relief and collect subscriptions under legation patronage.
A weather snippet records temperatures for August seventeenth with a high around 77 degrees by 4 p.m. It notes yesterday’s maximum was 77 and compares to last year’s 85 high and 69 low on the same date. The fragment mentions Syndicate block markings and a 70 degree ceiling reference.
Los Angeles reports Nat C. Goodwin the actor was injured when his rowboat dashed ashore at Rocky Point beach. He was pronounced out of danger today.
Colonel Roosevelt appeals for New England leadership in the progressive movement in his first speech since Chicago nomination. He attacks boss rule in both major parties and calls for replacing corrupted power with true rule by the people. He laments press bias and notes New England leaders must rally to the cause.
Chicago reports the start of both progressive and republican speakers bureaus with lists of spellbinders. Henry F. Cochems leads the progressive bureau as David W. Mulvane heads the republican effort. Frank Funk, progressive state chairman, speaks on making Illinois a free state with government returned to the people.
New York, Aug 17. A sweeping inquiry into police graft in all phases will be undertaken by the extraordinary session of the supreme court led by Justice Goff. Gov Dix designated him to preside over the Becker murder trials. Evidence shows disorderly houses paid over $1,000,000 for police protection last year, routed to inspectors and higher officials.
Davenport Iowa Aug 17 a search is under way for Nathan C Hurt telegraph operator who allegedly inherits a fortune through his stepdaughter Ella Winter of Detroit Michigan Hurt also uses the name Charlie Hurt He has not been seen at home for fifteen years and was last heard from in Davenport
The body of Daryl Marlow, missing son of W. L. Marlow of Lone Rock, was found yesterday afternoon by his grandfather about a mile from home. The body was badly decomposed but identification was complete. Coroner Reaser, Sheriff Brunson and others were involved.
Washington Aug 17 Rear Admiral Aaron Ward on duty with the general board and former commander of the Atlantic fleet's first division has been chosen as naval aide to Secretary of State Knox. He will act as special and personal representative of President Taft at the funeral of the late Japanese emperor on Sept 12.
County Attorney Vanness leads inquest into the Marlow child case near Lone Rock. Searchers failed to find any track despite many sweep attempts and a $3,600 reward. Gypsy bands were watched and several arrests made with no result. the boy's fate remains unclear amid theories of road accident and staged crime.
White House New Jersey August 17 Mr and Mrs Edward A Burling of Bethayres PA and their chauffeur John Kilroy died when their car overturned after Kilroy tried to pass another vehicle at a narrow road. Two women in the car were thrown clear and escaped serious harm.
Des Moines Aug 17 The Progressive state committee cites Taft as declaring any Republican who votes for Theodore Roosevelt is a bolt from the party The move heightens the sense of an all encompassing ticket from state to township as the roosevelt candidacy faces a weak Iowa showing Roosevelt plans to tour Iowa in September with possible Sept 4 or 6 appearances in Des Moines John MacVicar remarks indicate a sealed rift within Iowa Republicans amidst third party talks and nomination prospects
Washington Aug 17 Brigadier General William Crozier selected to succeed Brigadier General A L Mills as president of the army war college in the city Mills becomes chief of the division of militia affairs relieving Brigadier General R K Evans to command the department of the gulf now under Brigadier General Witherspoon who is before the senate for major general nomination Brigadier General E Z Steever temporarily commands the department of Texas and is made commander of that division
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