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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1912

Page

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Labor union leaders get lengthy prison terms in dynamite case

In Indianapolis on December 30 thirty eight labor union officials convicted in a dynamite conspiracy were sentenced. Frank M. Ryan head of the Iron Workers Union drew seven years while others received six four three two and one year and one day terms. Five officials were granted suspended sentences. A special train was arranged to Leavenworth Kansas for transport. Edward Clark and Herbert Hockin among those sentenced to six years, Ortie McManigal not yet sentenced.

Indianapolis Leavenworth Kan Frank M. Ryan Iron Workers’ International Union Edward Clark Cincinnati Olaf A. Treitmoe San Francisco Los Angeles Times Eugene A. Clancy Earlh. Ryan Union Herbert Hockin McManigal Ortie E. McManigal Albert B. Anderson Boon Miller Chester H. Krum Anderson Farrell Patrick F. Farrell Iron Workers Iron Workers’ Union Mr. Miler New York Cooney James Cooney Chicago Ryan Coughlin Umion Judge Anderson

Brother of Frank Gotch Dies After Fall from Tub

Adolph Gotch brother of champion wrestler Frank Gotch died in a Dauphine Street rooming house after a fall from a bathtub. Autopsy showed neck fracture. he was 27 and worked as a stationary engineer. The report appears in a New York dated item.

Frank Gotch New York Adolph Gotch Dauphine Street Gotch

Painter’s rope-hook falls twenty feet injures man

Joe Blitsch escaped death when a painter’s rope-hook fell from a ladder and struck him, gouging a hole in his right arm and tearing skin. He was beneath a roof-edge as McMillan’s cast misfired. Blitsch dodged the iron just in time.

Joe Blitsch Mike Blitsch McMillan Grand View Addition Parkside Hotel

German Foreign Secretary Alfred von Kiderlen Waechter Dies

Alfred von Kiderlen Waechter, 58, German foreign secretary, died suddenly at his Berlin home after a brief illness during a Christmas visit to his sister near Stuttgart. A long-time Balkans expert, he served as foreign minister since June 28 1910 and helped smooth France Germany Morocco relations.

Stuttgard Germany Alfred von Kiderlen-Waechter German Empire von Kiderlen-Waechter Baroness von Uemamingen Wilhelm von Schoen France Eiderlen-Waechter Near East Balkans Morocco William Bucharest Kiderten-Waechter Toomire Alfred von Kiderten-Waechter Wurtemberg St. Petersburg Paris Copenhagen Constantinople

Four firms receive saloon permits for 1913 in Dubuque

Tribuque Iowa reports the city council awarded four firms permits to manufacture and wholesale intoxicating liquor and ninety nine individuals received saloon permits at an adjourned session at city hall on Saturday.

Tribuque

Lad of 13 Confesses to Repeated Burglary

A 13 year old boy in Davenport confessed to nightly break ins at West Liberty post office and other thefts over several weeks. He was identified by West Liberty residents on Sunday afternoon and admitted several robberies including money, orders, cigars, and a newspaper advertisement item.

Davenport Vocekentine West Liberty UW Wites Expres Cote

Waterloo city section overview of improvements and assets

A dated, multi page survey summarizes municipal street and private improvements, rail and transportation facilities, church buildings, schools, factories, insurance firms, and public markets in Waterloo. It details ward projects, postal service changes, railway work, and local business activity with photos and notes on notable institutions.

George Wo Hanna Wack Hawk Waterloo St. Mark’s Cedar Falls & Northern Railway St. Francis Hospital Waterlon William Prospect Hills Watertoo Waterloo Case Fine Engine Works James G. Clark J. G. Willian Ilinois Central Towa Arthur Thomas W. Plave Ames Biarkelz Waterlow Nisl Litia J. McCay Pase Mason Matar Sundee Franklin C A. J. Edwards Pierre Timihnyisketenes Waterton Bankers Furuive Ag Emmons Johnson Bleek Plank Constrictinn Company BP Sullivan Pietor Wyson Irving School Tualidine Loo Petre Ft Ste Spumons Prosy Metin Friedl Balers Basel- Hoel Usted Pravensionis Phetesceaul Oof Sebevuierhorn Piss Troma Wyterlog Theatrical Town Criselon Csetholie Etenais Raddwar Hines Omieri

Envoys Advise Turkey to Seek Balkan Terms Amid War News

Ambassadors from major powers urged the Ottoman government to seek terms with Balkan allies. The report notes the death of German foreign secretary von Kiderlen-Wächter and dismisses Britain’s neutrality as Turkish officers face pro-war sentiment and opposition within Adrianople’s fortress.

Lartou Tewaa Tle Balkan St. Aras Palace Trained Sparker Isc Cmrse Alfred von Kiderken-Wuechter Biron Marschall von Bieberstein Constantinople London Turkey Ottoman Empire Kiderleu-Waechter Great Britain House of Commons Edward Grey Cnvays Vield Asia Minor Adrianople

Odd Garment Workers Strike Halts New York Factories

Roughly 4.08 garment plants faced stoppage as men and women workers walked out in New York. They demanded higher wages and safer conditions amid late rains and light crowds, with strikers concentrating near factory gates and city streets.

New York No York Do Am Dave

Porraast Chronicle of Chicace and County Election

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Chicace and county politics with references to parties, percentages, and a figure labeled Martin at 47 percent. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or names to form a solid summary.

Water town notes and personal notices from 19th century issue

The fragment records financial details for Black Hawk eat and local residents such as Watertog Waterloo. mentions New York contributions and a page on employment, plus a Watertown area notice. It notes Harry Camp as oldest and a beach popularity item, with a year of music referenced and a nurse inquiry.

Vines Paige Black Hawk Watertog Waterloo New York Coty Meark Jonairie Watertoa Harry Camp Lelemtena Ca

Waterloo Girl Burned to Death in Oil Flames Tragedy

In Waterloo, 18 year old Kate Hilton and her mother Mrs. GQ Hilton suffered severe burns after Kate poured kerosene into a stove. Neighbors extinguished the fire but Kate died early the next morning while her mother remained in critical condition. Sister Myrtle, 17, escaped serious injury. Funeral plans set for Tuesday at the Universalist Church.

Kates Hilton Hed A. Hilton Nepital Monroe Street Welock Mytile Hilton Bert Lane Archie Hayes Willam O'Niell Hilton Tom Malcom Sigworth St. Francis Hospital Mrs. Hilton Ward Hort Waterloo Hronees Josephine Hilton Miree Ines Marrie Hagel Sarah Vend John Ackerman Fineesld McKinley School Universalist Sunday School Hiteman & Gindt Undertaking Vic Universalist Church Rey Frhe McCollum Jones Fairview

Taft Visits Oldest Town in United States

President Taft made a rapid stop in St Augustine Florida on his western trip. He toured St George Street and Fort Marion with a brief reception at breakfast before continuing to Washington.

Taft United States St. Augstine Tana Mun

Clever Ruse Saves Lives at Lorimer Memorial Baptist

A Sunday morning incident at Lorimer Memorial Baptist on Seventy second street and Champlain avenue ends with a blaze that destroys the building. J M Brown assistant superintendent alerted worshippers to exit as a fire swept through the auditorium trapping no one. He later recalls facing a crisis while also serving as a mounted police officer.

Chicago Wee Lorimer Memorial Baptist Seventy-second Street Champlain Avenue J. M. Brown Sale Mr. Brown

Illness of H W Brown Reported by City Doctors

Un H W Brown seriously ill with grave condition after several days of indisposition. Dr Flares Brown attended his bedside as colleagues note the patient’s deteriorating state and the attending surgeon details a critical, rapid decline.

Brogan The Flares Panind Tian Brown

Cap Auto Racer Plunges to Death in California

An auto racing accident at a cap shaped track on a concession pier in Los Angeles fatally injured racer Shain and left three others seriously hurt and several spectators lightly injured as the car plunged into the crowd. Efforts to save lives were mounted but Shain died within a half hour.

Los Angeles Cal Dec Shain Ae Concession Pier

Temperature December entry from Buchanan Optical Co notice

Temperature reading for the night at 12 marked by Buchanan Optical Co ground floor Syndicate block notes the temperature at fourth or late night. The fragment references a past record with a year-ago comparison showing a lower minimum reading.

Buchanan Optical Co

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