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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
7
Maquoketa Iowa suffers worst flood since 1910 as river creeks overflow and bridges drift away. Water works engines drown and drinking water runs scarce. County supervisors debate delaying repairs due to lack of funds and public pressure for immediate fixes. Possible mass resignation looms amid criticism of debt and flood response.
In Ta Porte City Iowa Aug 21 a Citizen letter rebuts a Times Tribune article accusing Dr Osborne of violating game laws. It asserts Osborne proved not an undeserving citizen, criticizes deputies Brees and Burton for petty arrests, and argues the net length and mesh flaw show bias and injustice in prosecutions.
Chicago IM Aug 22 Mrs Florence Bernstein found not guilty of murdering her husband George Bernstein last May 4 concluding a lengthy trial near the end of yesterday.
Washington dispatch describes Senator Cummins of Iowa weighing support for Roosevelt while staying in the Republican fold. He plans to announce after Congress adjourns, having studied contested Chicago convention delegates and considering backing Roosevelt with electors if terms satisfy him. His exact stance remains private until his return to Town.
A Knights Templar conclave of Ascalon Commandery No. 26 will meet at the Masonic Temple tomorrow at 7 pm to perform red and black cross degree work. A chicken pie supper will be served at 6 pm and all Templiers in the city are invited. Hay fever and asthma are noted as August hardships with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound praised for relief.
Bremer County fair catalogues describe premiums and attractions for the Waterloo event set for September 16 to 20. The 208 page booklet highlights features designed to draw attendees. C W Miller honors D A Long for elevating the fair, with tribute on page 157.
The LaRue band will not perform for two weeks due to engagements at the Iowa state fair in Des Moines and the Minnesota state fair in Minneapolis. If weather permits, concerts will resume and continue as long as fair weather lasts with the next show planned at the east side park featuring specialty work used at the fairs.
In Washington Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania defended receiving a $25,000 certificate of deposit from John D. Archbold of Standard Oil in 1904 as part of a larger $125,000 Republican campaign fund. He claimed $100,000 went to the national committee and $25,000 to him for Pennsylvania. He cited Roosevelt's awareness and pressed for public disclosure of letters and further charges as he faced questions about campaign financing and rivals like Flinn and Van Valkenburg. The scene included a full senate gallery and a pause for potential new disclosures.
The jury in the case of Mrs. Bernstein reported to Judge Honore that they could not reach a verdict. The court ordered continued deliberations. Bernstein faced charges of shooting her husband to death last March in Chicago.
Rev. Kepler van Evera, a Cedar Rapids college and Chicago theological school graduate, was ordained last night at Summitt in Scott county and will depart soon with his bride for interior China as a missionary for the Presbyterian church.
A nearby house was alerted after a horse, owned by CC. W. Campbell for 22 years, was seriously injured and revived after fifteen minutes. Brammer escaped with minor injuries while the animal received two fatal blows from an axe at the rendering works to end its suffering.
Des Moines August 22. W H L Antes proprietor of the Des Moines Casket company says he will close the business and move to Kansas City after facing charges of violating city smoke ordinances. He employs 165 men who are suddenly out of work. The story notes school children and Brady War Pictures, with Waterloo Evening Courier references.
Making money on the farm depends on knowledge from careful reading of The Town blamextead the oldest biggest farm paper. It can be obtained bundled at 4.50 per year for both papers through local offices with incentives for subscription agents in Des Moines Iowa.
Mae deste theatre manager Stolly Jones announced the orchestra personnel today with Charryes He Bewill named as ynemist and the director.
The opening program next Monday will feature Harry Perking violin, William Chewe bro cornet, and Harry Anderson drums. The fifth act, Chartress-Holiday Musical Comedy Company of eight, mostly girls, will perform An Alaskan Honey ngon. Manager’s influence secured the big act for Waterton after difficulty.
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