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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1912
Page
8
Severe fighting erupted in Amoy China as rival clans clashed and government troops failed to quell the unrest. A large number of casualties is reported amid ongoing turmoil.
St Louis reports Mrs Clara Gordon aged 41 leaped sixty feet from a fifth story hospital window and died. She had been admitted for treatment of a mental ailment.
Musterole is a white mustard oil ointment marketed for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion pneumonia prevention. Sold in 25 and 50 cent jars with a hospital size for 2.50. testimonials endorse immediate relief and hospital use.
Newark reports Seeley Davenport Jacob Dunn and Warren Dunn to appear before US Commissioner Stockton on a technical charge of using the mails to defraud over a threatening letter to President Elect Wilson. Handwriting comparison drives the case as inspectors and a deputy marshal traced the letter from the mountain district east of Lake Hopatcong. The legality of obtained handwriting evidence hangs on whether it was voluntary and without coercion.
The Hearst testimony centers on letters and a $5,000 deposit certificate linked to John D. Archbold and Sen. Foraker. Senators press for full correspondence while Hearst downplays some letters as outside the probe and notes a $10,000 to $12,000 contribution to the Independence League in 1908.
Final arrangements are made for the annual turkey supper. Members of the degree team and the ladies shrill team are urged to attend. A short literary program and light refreshments will follow the business meeting.
Funeral services for Miss Anna Field will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the residence 908 Third Street West. The burial will follow in the Old Waterloo Cemetery. Pastor FE A Valiant of the First Baptist Church will preside.
The American Luncheon club in London passed a resolution expressing sympathy with Mrs. Whitelaw Reid and appreciation of the late ambassador's character and public services. The group includes business and professional leaders, with Mr. Reid as the sole honorary member.
William Hamilton aged 76 died at his residence 1006 Jefferson street Waterloo area kidney trouble and complications. Born March 4 1836 in Crawfordsville Ind he served in the Civil War twice enlisting in 1861 and 1863 later moving from La Porte City to Waterloo in 1899. He was constable of La Porte City for sixteen years and leaves a widow seven children and siblings. Funeral tomorrow at 8 pm at his residence with Rev. H W Rederd officiating in the presence of G A R and Masons.
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