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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
3
J A Nelson of Waverly, Holstein breeder and preacher of dairy morals, spoke to the Farmers Institute praising cows as noble. He urged kindness to animals, simple living, and better milk for the world, claiming agricultural classes hold true aristocracy.
A lengthy speech by Mr Nelson urged dairy specialization and independent farming wealth to fund happiness and education. He praised dairy stock, pushed local farming as the country's real money power, and criticized shifting farm products through Chicago. The session adjourned with plans for tomorrow’s program.
Calvary Lehr church plans a program with songs and recitations from the intermediate department and civics class. A cantata The King of Kings arranged by Lionel De Ay mand and T Lorenz will be presented at the event. In a second item, Paul Henghat reported finding a body believed to be Chester Lawrence, passenger of Kearny, near Fisher Mans Cave after locating wreckage of a hydroplane.
The piece honors Dr Stevenson whose voice failed a decade ago yet his optimism remained. Tributes come from colleagues like A H Frank and Rev W Rollins noting his intellect humor and influence on the Fortnightly Club and Ministerial Association. He died after a long illness and his memory endures in local circles.
Christian R. Easterday of Marengo Iowa arrives in St Louis claiming two men swindled him out of money in a hog real estate deal. He says he was followed and robbed in Burlington depot but Burlington authorities note he admitted he injured himself and told of the robbery only to hide having been swindled.
Fire originating in a drug store on the first floor of the Mergrand hotel in Omaha Nebraska at 2 o clock this morning forced 120 scantily clad guests into the street and damaged the drug store and an adjoining barber shop to the extent of 2000 dollars
John Andrews left for Chicago. Hugh G Van Pelt returned from New York. Anamosa guests visit Lampsons for holidays. California sisters Mrs D J Wilson and Mrs Ed Gange travel to Reinbeck to see parents Mr and Mrs William Mitchell for a golden wedding on January 1. Dora Palmer sues for divorce from Roy Palmer for cruelty and infidelity. they wed December 7 1904 at Waverly. Dora seeks custody of their 7 year old Leona. R H Mote administrator seeks 15000 damages from Chicago Great Western after Frank Baddings death Sept 4 1912 near Dewar. engineer Charles Lynch named co-defendant.
In Guadalajara on December 19 a fierce clash left 100 rebels and 40 rural guards and townspeople dead at Huejuquila. The town was sacked by rebels who reportedly committed numerous outrages.
Firefighters responded to 1113 Commercial Street at six last evening and contained a roof fire with only a small loss. James Garland, veteran East Fire Department driver on the aerial truck, resigned to take a janitor post at the East Side Library.
In Chicago authorities cannot locate W W Winkfield, linked by Senator Foraker to Archbold letters seized from the Standards of officers. Foraker said Winkfield was reportedly working in Chicago at 2926 Wabash Avenue near a church, but locals know him none.
Indianapolis reports Special Assistant District Attorney Joseph W. Noel summarized testimony from Herbert Hockin who acted as the “watchman” of the dynamite plot. Noel said Hockin gave conflicting stories to different men, betraying conspirators to avoid murder and gain advancement. He claimed Hockin sought to ditch the dynamiters Ortie McManigal J B McNamara while pressing for part of a $200 explosion fee.
Woodrow Wilson met with jurists in Trenton to study revisions to New Jersey corporation laws. He defended his campaign stance on trusts, noting limited legislative cooperation and federal versus state jurisdiction over offenses. An amendment to expand state powers is expected in the next Democratic legislature.
Bank clearings for the week ending December 19, 1912 totaled 1 232 960.86 with daily figures cited. Deeds mortgages and chattel mortgages recorded amount to 60 491.00 32 911.98 and 5 927.63 respectively, with 6 246 instruments recorded to date. For rent two furnished front rooms by January 1 phone 1364 Black Hawk.
Chicago and Evanston police search today for a well dressed woman in a green jacket and veil who abducted 6 year old Margaret Houghton on her way to school in Evanston yesterday. The girl's father recently worked for M. M. Kirkman, ex VP of the Chicago Northwestern railroad.
Washington reports the president grants a pardon to Capt. Wm. H. Van Schaick commander of the steamboat General Slocum which burned in 1904 off New York killing about 1020 people. The pardon takes effect on Christmas day and he has been on parole for some time. Also noted is the birth of a 14 pound girl to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Ford at 1819 Third Street West.
Classified notice for a lower flat rental listing. Four rooms with modern features available. No children preferred. Contact by phone 2210 Blue or inquire at 432 Lane.
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