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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1912

Page

7

Panama tolls dispute prompts Hague arbitration debate

British protest over the Panama canal tolls bill presses for arbitration at The Hague if no other settlement can be found. Officials note the treaty expiry next June and discuss Senate assent, with Knox replying in a friendly tone while seeking a unified administration stance.

Washington Great Britain Knox Edward Grey Bryce The Hague Grey the Hague United States U. S Senate Compress Taft London Panama Canal Pall Mall Gazette Westminster Gazette New York Wilson Manchester England Manchester Guardian British Isles Woodrow Wilson Roosevelt International Court United States Supreme Court

Child Burns to Death Near Hyrgor-Du Farm

Elmer Genzen aged 18 months, son of Albert Genzen a farmer near Hyrgor-Du, was fatally burned when his clothes caught fire at a cook stove last night. The child died as the body burned to a crisp en route to the hospital.

Marshalltown Bec Elmer Genzen Albert Genzen Hyrgor- DU

EXPECTED PEACE TERMS PUBLISHED

London reports that Turkey would renounce all conquered Balkan territory and address pious foundations and crown land in European Turkey. Adrianople would stay Turkish, with a future European frontier running east from Adrianople to Midia via Visa and south along the railway to Dedeng, per Pall Mall Gazette. Diplomats at Baghtche reportedly agreed in principle to this basis.

London Turkey Balkan Pall Mall St. James Palace Adrianople Europe Midia Visa Dedeng Aegean Sea Baghtche

Lot Life on Mother's Account

Fort Dodge Iowa December 14 Special Ford Thompson an 18 year old son of Severt Thompson prominent clothier died this morning from blood poisoning caused by neglect of a knee cap injury from a football game. He concealed the injury because his mother was in the hospital for an operation. He was an only child.

Fort. Dodge lLford Thompson Severt Thompson

Mrs Chandler Dies of Stomach Cancer at Ottumwa

Word received from George Chandler that his mother died last evening of stomach cancer at her Ottumwa home after a period of serious illness. Mr Chandler, an assistant at Kistner undertaking parlors, has cared for her this past week and her visits to him were noted.

George Chandler Otttumwa

Parents gouge child's eyes to beggar in Calonia tale

In Gerbere Krance on December 10, a couple in Gave Charlonia blinded and harmed their one year old child to gain more sympathy from the public. The village residents rushed to the scene after hearing the child's cries and the pair was arrested.

Gerbere Krance Gave Chtalonia Thun

Remorseless takedown in Memphis gang raid ends in Bergen death

Memphis detectives stormed a house on the city outskirts and killed “Inney” Bergen after a daring escape and exchange of shots. Frank Holloway and two other men with a woman were arrested as Bergen and his group faced gunfire during the dramatic raid. The case traces Holloway to prior bank robberies and sensational confessions, including connections to Westminster and Panama heists.

Memphis. Tenn Memphis Inney” Bergen Frank Holloway Middle West Southwest Bergen Bergan Bargen Roper Holloway Wallace Jack Monday Chisago New Westminster B. C Texas Rusk Tex Chicago Harold Vernon Westminster Bank of Panama

Helmet lodge Knights of Pythias Holds Meeting

An important meeting of Helmet lodge No. 88 Knights of Pythias was held at the K P temple. Directors of the Pythian Seal company had expiring terms and W R Law HW E Green and P J Martin were elected for two and three years respectively. A 7 o'clock dinner is planned next Monday followed by Knight work. A class of fifteen candidates received the rank of squire. Deputy Clerk Rankin went to Midora with a prisoner committed to the Royal Industrial school.

Helmet Lodge Knights of Pythias K. of

Maxwell Case and Misa Reed Wed in Chicago

Maxwell Case, president of Case Dairy, and Misa Betsy Achsab Reed, formerly of the Waterloo Conservatory, were married in Chicago at noon. Both are well known in Waterloo. the bride has opera training and a New York degree, and the groom leads a dairy enterprise with a main station on Mulberry Street. They will move to a Kingsley avenue home after arriving in Waterloo tomorrow.

Maxwell Case Case Dairy Company Misa Betsy Achsab Reed Waterloo Conservatory of Minsle Chicago Jaen de Rezke Paria Case Casa Mulberry Street

Sioux City Carnegie Library 100000 Sold for Taxes

Sioux City Iowa December 10 The new Carnegie library valued at 100000 has been sold for taxes. City officers uncovered the sale due to unpaid taxes by the former owner. The city will redeem the property at once. W L Sedgwick and O L Johnson bought the site for 109.

Sioux City W. L. Sedgwick O. L. Johnson

Archbald Impeachment Proceedings Push Toward January

Washington dispatch reports House Managers near completion of evidence in Judge Robert W Archbald impeachment. Prosecution plans brief witness testimony while defense seeks to prove a Scranton conspiracy to discredit the judge amid claims of conflicts of interest in business matters. Christopher Boland of Scranton ready to testify on Archbalds ties to Katy did Culmaymp deal and a shared option on a railroad share.

Washington Henry J. Clayton House Robert W. Archbald The Commerce Court Senate Archbald Scranton, Ta Mats Christopher G. Boland Scranton Wm. P. Boland Willams Fiie Eosi

Denver Oasis Goes Bone Dry

Denver Pec 10 Specially For a time at least thirst will force travelers from Waterloo to Waverly to seek open saloons. The local saloon closed its doors under city rules requiring a $3,000 license two bartenders and other strict measures. Rumors of disturbances circulated as Waterloo visitors arrived. Marshal Kern reported no disorder Saturday night or other nights. Denver’s population is 224,000.

Denver Galcon Omosalomi Waterloo Cysalon Hombeldiss Ellizena

Young Denies Involvement in Dynamite Conspiracy Trial

Indianapolis report says Michael J. Young testifies in his own defense in the dynamite conspiracy case, denying participation in McNamara plots. He is accused of approving a 1000 dollar monthly stipend for dynamiting and is named by Ortie McManigal as guiding explosive targets in Boston and Springfield. Letters between Young and McNamara were presented for explanation.

Indianapolis Michael J. Young Boston McNamara Young Iron Workers’ Executive Board Hea Ortie J. McManigal McManigal McManigan Springfeld Mass Springfield Municipal

Found Dead On Own Doorstep

Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 10. Wm A Seeburger was found dead on the doorstep of his home at 708 Gruman avenue early today. Mrs See burger said the family attended a theatre and returned home about midnight. He was shot in the back of the head. robbery was not the motive as valuables were left intact.

Kansas City Wm. A. Seeburger Gruman Avenue Seeburger Ertrand Jand

Hoodand Kills His Young Wife in Bedroom Tragedy

Cedar Rapids Iowa dated December 10. Jealous of his separated wife, Charles Higby a furniture polish salesman shot her as she lay in bed. He was arrested en route to surrender. Higby said his wife was not particular about company and shot her after finding her with another girl. Three shots ended her life.

Cedar Rapids Charles Higby Higby

Gasoline cleaning tragedy in Gary kills mother and burns two children

Mrs. Aaron Olson of Gary dies after a gasoline cleaning incident. Her nine year old daughter Aloma and neighbor Benjamin Schuster aged two suffered severe burns while trying to extinguish the flames. The article notes the event occurred during a cleaning effort and records local weather data alongside the incident.

Gary, Ind Aaron Olson Aloma Benjamin Schuster

Skaters' bodies found in St Croix river near Lakeland

The bodies of A L Teeth and his wife were found in the St Croix river near Hudson Wisconsin after they left Sunday night to visit relatives in Lakeland. The woman was clasped in her husband’s arms and a hair strand frozen to the sea helped locate them. Mr Miseths was a St Paul railroad passenger agent at Lakeland.

Hudson, Wis A. L. Teeth Lakeland St. Croix Riyer Mrs. Tilsetts Tolunda

Lost Captain's Orphan Would Command Boat

Chicago December 10 Lake Michigan claimed Captain Herman Schuenneman and much of the family fortune invested in spruce saplings. His 17 year old daughter Elsie Schuenneman vows to rebuild by buying a new boat and returning to harvest a larger cargo of Christmas trees and greens on Michigan waters.

Chicago Lake Michigan Herman Schuenneman Schuenneman Rouse Simmons Elsie Schuenneman Thas Lid Michigan Miss Schnenneman

Enormous War Insurance Boom on European Frontiers

London reports an unprecedented flow of war and civil disturbance insurance on Galician frontier properties dividing Russia and Austria-Hungary. Underwriters disclose large industrial risks from oil, plumbing, and brewery trades in Austria-Hungary with orders totaling about 1,250,000 dollars. Rates span 1.25 to 2.5 percent for three to six months.

London Russia Austria-Hungary Aur Queralot

Probe of Cox Company Opens with Grand Jury Call

An old Cincinnati Trust Company affair reemerges as a grand jury begins formal inquiry. First witness called includes Wirant We Johnson and B. Ford, organizers tied to the Ford and Johnson Chair Company now under receivership.

Cureinnan, Co Old Cincinnati Trust Rompany Geo. BL Cox Wirant We Johnson 8. Ford Ford and Johnson Chair Company Cincinman Trust Comming

Roosevelt Praises Contributors At Progressive Conference

Chicago December 19 Colonel Roosevelt in a keynote at the La Salle hotel open ing session publicly thanked supporters including Wm Flynn Pennsylvania Frank Muncey Perkins and Bird for their subscriptions amid uncertain finances. He urged honesty about contributions as delegates gather to organize the Progressive party for a four year fight.

Ghicago Dixon Col Roosevelt Chicago Progressive Party Congress Hotel la Salle J. M. Dixon Col. Roosevelt Huffet Jane Addams New York Walster Weyl Liceralg Socialist Democrats Germany Beveridge Indiana

Unknown steamer sinks after collision with Centurion

Devonport England December 10 The British battleship Centurion collided with and sank an unknown steamer off this port. The bows of the Centurion were damaged and she is returning to Devonport.

Devonport England Centurion

J H Schmidt Funeral Service Planned At First Evangelical

The funeral for J. H. Schmidt will be held Wednesday morning at 10 from the house 132 Cottage Street and at 10 30 at the First Evangelical Church with Rev H Mueller presiding. Interment will be in War cemetery.

J. H. Schmidt Cottage Street First Evangelical 'Church Rev. H. Mueller

Pope's Brother Gets Raise to One Dollar a Day

Rome December 10 The pope's brother Angelo Sarto postmaster of Corazio village sought a salary increase. Aged 76 he formerly earned half a dollar daily and walked ten miles daily to carry village mail to Nantna station. The minister approved and doubled pay and appointed a post van to assist.

Rome Pope Angelo Sarto Corazio di Bango Nantna Arta

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