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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
2
An opinion piece argues against a wholesale clearing of the path for anonymous candidates and long term officials in the county courthouse. It questions who would seek reform by promoting unknown office seekers and urges visible, open contest to let the people judge candidates.
A reflection on frankness in campaigns argues voters favor candid candidates even when motives are selfish. It cites a Linn county sheriff candidate and Roosevelt era quotes urging honesty for public service, noting the public’s desire for straightforward, accountable leadership.
In a local legal notice, Brath of Onin Ctre oF Taree swears to the Taree court to support a bond on Frank Dochene and others related to a firm named Cheyer & Co. The oath binds them to pay a specified sum for each unit produced, with monthly installments to continue until the obligation is fulfilled under court order.
A fragmentary editorial mocks Roosevelt's speech logistics and rails on train robbery fears. It notes readers with armored trains, jokes about farmers jilting widows for pigs, and quotes Missouri Democratic Chairman Shan non on beating Roosevelt. The piece ends with a quip about railway terminology and a call for a car.
A compilation of fragmented editorials and notices from Iowa papers critiques on marriage wording bias in Des Moines and shifts in political support for governors. It condemns the Chicago murder trial and supports executing killers, questions capital punishment, and discusses rural game policy and conservation concerns.
An unclear fragment discusses disposal of the old and the mobility of an old man in New York. It references Reno and a sense of relief or mindset changes after travel. The text is garbled with stray phrases and partial sentences, making cohesive facts limited.
Excerpts recall comic and moral bits from Tit-Bits and Puck. A forty year old man discusses baldness remedies, a broker boasts about rapid gains then losses, and a southern prosecuting attorney’s shifts in fate. An old black observer notes justice bends to the pen.
The Evening Chit Chat describes personal hostess touches that elevate guest rooms such as tucked slippers, reading tables with books, and photos on the dresser. It also notes a practical counting method for travellers and recounts a February wedding gift, a compact oak tool chest stocked with household tools, given by the bride’s father.
The letter notes couples lacking basic household tools like a screwdriver and suggests a novelty gift idea a tool shower. It recalls various shower types and ends with Ruth Cameron proposing a tool shower for an engaged friend.
Sioux City Iowa February 21 Work on a six story 240 room hotel to be built on the site of the old Mondamin will begin tomorrow. J P and L B Martin have accepted plans and say arrangements are complete. The 400000 project covers the same footprint as the Mondamin with 88 feet on Fourth Street 150 feet on Pierce Street and an L shaped addition 62 by 50 feet. H L Stevens O C Gross Chicago architects say the fireproof brick and terra cotta structure will offer modern service.
Registry boards will be called to sessions at polling places on March 14 15 and again March 28 and the election day to register voters for the city election on March 25. Polls open 7 a m to 7 p m. Ballots printed in ample quantity. two machines in districts with high vote. Names on machines arranged alphabetically. Registration site changes noted for First Precinct Third Ward and Second Precinct Fourth Ward.
Five men connected with a Christmas church celebration in Council Bluffs Iowa are being sued for 2000 dollars in damages by Henry Reiher, who claims they cut an evergreen tree growing on a grave of his child seventeen years dead. The parties include Oscar Leaders Frank Heckman Henry Brandes Berhardt Eichberger and others, prominent farmers west of Hancock and Qualtland near Minden.
President Taft submitted to Congress the employers liability and workers compensation bill with a message urging enactment. The plan would allow quick claim adjustment for railroad workers in interstate commerce and reduce court workload. Taft argues the act is a major progressive step and addresses objections about commerce regulation due process and jury trial rights.
President Taft discusses burdens of personal injury lawsuits, citing perjured testimony, emotional juries, and poorly drafted laws that hamper justice. He laments the heavy costs of litigation, noting they bar the poor from defending their rights.
Des Moines February 21 The state tax conference program was issued by the state tax commission. The event at the Savery hotel in Des Moines on March 20 and 21 will include state and county officials and prominent residents active in taxation issues. The conference, called by Governor Carrell, aims to supplement the temporary tax commission and gather county views on proposed tax reforms.
Washington on February 21 reports shippers from Spokane demand $2,000,000 in reparations from Northwestern and transcontinental lines following the interstate commerce commission ruling that Spokane freight rates were unreasonable and exorbitant.
Washington on February 21 Acting Secretary Huntington Wilson announced Secretary Knox will not visit Colombia unless the Colombian government extends a Special Invitation. Wilson said such an invitation is unlikely and that the State Department has no special concern over the Colombian minister's actions.
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