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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1912
Page
3
Readers urged to try Papes Diapepsin as a harmless digestant that digests heavy meals within five minutes. Claims include relief from heartburn, gas, nausea, stomach sourness, and other indigestion symptoms, with rapid comfort for the entire family.
Detectives named Vincenzes Leoni as the man found headless in an ashpit. Leoni, missing since Thursday, was to testify for Sansone in a murder case involving business partners at the fruit exchange. Clothing matched items found near Leoni’s room. Police seek the missing head as wagon drivers and suspects are traced.
Speaker Champ Clark and Henry Watterson discussed Democratic presidential prospects in Washington on January 22. Both offered no comment on potential outcomes. Clark recalled learning politics from Watterson and described a long friendship and mutual respect.
Archbishop James J Keane received the pallium at St Raphieds Cathedral in Dubuque amid solemn ceremony. Archbishop John Ireland of St Paul delivered the sermon stressing Christ’s eternal truth and obedience to Rome.
Editors from ten publications, Roosevelt and prominent figures attend a national conference in Madison June 24 37. The university extension department urges a combined academic and practical program with a preliminary meeting at Colonel Wy a Sanderson home. Lionel Anderson chairs the local committee with FE Steensland treasurer and Sg. Ward Pett as secretary. A tentative program will be prepared for review tomorrow evening at Savings Loan and Trust offices. Distinguished journals and Colonel Roosevelt are invited.
New York reports state that butter thefts have surged as thieves steal thousands in recent weeks. In one daylight raid a thousand dollars worth of butter was taken from a truck in the provisions district. Police suspect operatives connected to the butter trade with a regular outlet for the goods.
The neighborhood Bible classes will meet at multiple homes this week. Readings and times include Mrs. Coleson at Kern Street at 2:30, Mrs. Burroway on Park Road at 2:30, Mrs. Reed on Riehl Street at 2:30, Mrs. Egan on Argyle Street at 2:30, Mrs. Wilbur on Pine Street at 7:30, and others at East Sixth, Independ ence Avenue, Lane, West Fourth, Linwood Avenue, and Seventh Street with varying 2:00 to 7:30 start times.
Black Hawk county may see a three cornered sheriff race as Morris A. Welch is urged by supporters to run on the Democratic ticket. Welch has railroad security and police leadership experience and may announce within days, joining Mayor J. R. Rector and Sheriff F. M. Shores already in the race.
Major S F At Byers, a noted soldier author, recounts extraordinary Civil War exploits. From 217 killed or wounded at Juka to Libby prison, Macon, espionage, disguise in the Confederate army, capture as a spy, and near death under fire at Charleston, his vivid narrative conveys war's brutal emotions.
Louisa J. Jones a Shell Rock resident for over forty years died at 4 15 am at her son's home 227 Fremont Waterloo of Brights disease aged nearly 60 She was born in Manchester Nov 1855 married Edward M Jones in La Grange moved to Shell Rock in 1889 lived in the same house over forty two years Her husband died five years ago survived by two sons FE L Jones and WH A Jones both in Waterloo a daughter predeceased four sisters several grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral in Shell Rock Wednesday morning She was a Congregationalist
Washington report says detective William J. Burns, who built the McNamara case, has worked months gathering evidence for the Senate committee probing Illinois Senator Lorimer's election. Burns was briefly employed by the committee and later by anti Lorimer interests. The drive aims to impeach a key witness, with a claimed confession paid to testify and Burns presenting a phonographic method. He briefed members in executive session after returning to Washington.
In Fort Dodge Iowa on January 22 reports say men and women held drunken carousals on the third floor of the new federal building prompting the post office department to order a folding steel gate at the stairway to the upper floors. The offenders slipped to the basement before 4 o'clock when the next morning staff arrives, leaving damage in their wake.
Frank Winninger brings his new dramatic comedy with music to the Waterlon tonight. The production is asserted to be complete in detail both scenically and artistically with a carefully selected company. The play promises clean, entertaining comedy drama and music to please theatregoers and is pitched as a high investment for its salaried cast due to audience appeal.
A vintage health ad touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the remedy for aches pains dizziness and irregularities said to restore normal health and to be widely sold by druggists.
The notice advertises Mardi Gras in New Orleans with illustrated foldouts and a tourist book. It promotes the Seminole Limited from Chicago to Jacksonville with St Louis connections, and Cuba sailings via Havana. Other routes include Vicksburg and Hot Springs via Illinois Central. Free literature available from agents J. M. Moriley and Fred Austin in Waterloo Iowa.
A review praises a book on Sherman’s March to the Sea and Columbia’s sacking, praising the author’s soldierly resolve and eye for the war’s true nature. It notes publisher Neale Pub. Von in New York and hints at editorial shifts with women seeking fair representation in news. Also mentions Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a trusted child medicine.
New York January 22. Mrs Oliver H. P. Belmon said yesterday she plans to start a daily newspaper to be managed by women and devoted to suffrage and related topics. The effort aims to provide a women led platform focused on civic issues and equal rights.
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