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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1912
Page
6
The Waterloo Writs section reports two sides in the W. T. Dinneen case. Mayor Rector urges charges under the Cosson law and an immediate trial. Dinneen defends his actions and calls for a thorough investigation while asserting he will enforce the law.
Washington Jan 23 Postmaster General Hitchcock declared he is for Taft as strong as a man can be at the White House remarks intended to reinforce Taft’s campaign. He did not waver amid questions about political loyalties.
Hedrick Iowa reports Mrs. Joh Swearingen aged 40 died from a mistake taking horse medicine at home. The incident occurred yesterday and authorities note the fatal outcome followed an incorrect dosage.
London January 23 marks the first day of a five day drive to raise 506000 for the new Young Men's Christian Association building. Charles S Ward of New York leads the American effort, aiming to collect the full sum despite having only about 205000 pledged so far. Supporters include Lord Northcliffe Earl Grey Andrew Bonar Law and Lord Strathcona urging Londoners to match Canadian progress.
Chicago readers learn that the district attorney presses the beef trust case, focusing on test costs of beef and by product allowances. William Weber testifies that National Packing Co. kept monthly cattle killed records but records of hide credits were destroyed. The firm allegedly omitted hide credits for 1907 and part of 1908, yet sold as many as $200,000 worth of hides monthly.
Seattle January 23 Miss Darn Thea Williamson testified on the witness stand in the murder trial of Mrs Linda Jurfiell Trizzard the so called starvation doctor charged with killing Miss Claire Williamson The defense sought to impeach her by showing discrepancies between this hearing and guardianship proceedings following Claire’s death
George W. Beatty piloted a Wright biplane from Nassau Boulevard Long Island carrying three passengers besides himself. The flight covered over sixteen miles at about five hundred feet average altitude. Passengers were Dr. L Belden Herbert Pratt and John Findlay. Total weight carried reached 544 pounds with Beatty and all four aboard.
Dispatches from Tien Tsin relay that Yuan Shi Kai abandons his task and Manchu reactionaries now control Peking. The imperial family reverses policy and abandons abdication, signaling a dramatic shift in Chinese affairs.
The text states Yuan Shi Wai has stepped aside and General Yin Tehang now holds power, previously noted for urging a mass massacre of Chinese by the Manchus. It notes the recent leadership shift and the dangerous stance attributed to Yin Tehang.
Terre Haute Indiana reports a tragedy as William K. McVey his wife and their infant were found dead in a Taylorville dwelling of squalor today. A 20 year old stepdaughter attracted neighbors with cries of distress. No violence evident though discoloration around mouths noted. The family had depended on charity since Thanksgiving.
Ten thousand spectators watched a costly breakfast burn as a fire on Second Avenue and Sixth Street destroyed a commission house and damaged four others. A 24,000 egg omelet cooked in butter fed firemen and bystanders as baked apples and stewed bananas also suffered amid flames and water flooding the lower floors. Total losses near 200 thousand dollars with extensive disruption to local fruit and creamery firms.
A Champaign committee led by Park investigates the Kinmundy Illinois Central wreck that killed J T Harahan and three Rock Island officials. The inquiry, joined by university and railroad figures, will probe causes with the Interstate Commerce Commission and state bodies.
A chaotic report recalls multiple transport disasters and near misses, mentioning a train crash near Ohio and Pennsylvania, a private car crash involving Maltimore and Olde Creight, and a later Memphis incident. It notes a public investigation announcement by Will Park, VP in charge of operations.
New Orleans January primary narrows governor contenders to J B Aswell J T Mittehell and L E Hall as Widespread voting signals party unity but factions persist. For Senate terms starting 1913 Ransdell and Foster contend while 1915 candidates Sanders Broussard and Pujo seek seats. Voting in New Orleans was heavy with expected legal interpretation concerns.
Dr. Harry Elgin Webster, convicted of murdering his wife by bigamy, was moved to Joliet penitentiary today. His parents urged Sheriff Delaney to delay the transfer, angering the condemned physician who said he wished to begin his life term promptly.
Biffalo N Y Jan 23 The Standard Oil company of New York was fined 55000 by Judge Hazel in the United States district court here for 142 violations of the interstate commerce law. The violations involved rate refinements in 1994 and 1905 from the Pennsylvania and New York Central railroads on shipments of oil from Olean New York to Burlington Vermont.
France warns it will recall its ambassador to Rome and deploy warships to escort French steamers in the Mediterranean if Italy refuses to accede to Paris demand to turn over Turks arrested aboard the Manowha.
Cate Sask January 25 Twenty seven people were injured when the Canadian Northern railway express from Edmonton to Winnipeg ran off an embankment at Cate. The town lies 272 miles northwest of Winnipeg.
In Indianapolis a convention in Henderson Kentucky proposed a constitutional amendment requiring miners to be at work underground for five years and three years in the union before holding office in the miners’ organization. The amendment was adopted amid cheers as Capitalists criticized union tactics and warned against granting office to those with unknown loyalties.
Four men confess to the murder of Mrs. Hattie Kaufman wife of a commission merchant in Chicago. The opening of their trial before Judge Kersten was set for today. The killing occurred when the couple were stopped by robbers in an automobile. Assistant State's Attorneys plan to seek the death penalty.
Kansas City Jan 23 with two dozen defense witnesses and extensive documentary evidence the ouster suit against twenty six lumber companies for alleged anti trust violations resumed. Commissioner Reynolds will file a bill of facts with the supreme court at its close detailing the suit status conducted in St Louis Jefferson City and Kansas City. Defense argues grain products have risen in price more than lumber in recent years.
New York January 25. The legislature has criminalized bookmaking and related acts but kept intact the existing law on recording and registering bets, a Court of Appeals ruling stated today. The decision clarifies betting records remain regulated separately from gambling offenses.
A newborn child was born to Mr and Mrs Brad Wien on Butler Avenue. The event occurred around 8:10 p.m. January 22 with the mother Mrs AC Koch supervising the cradle roll. The report notes the child was aged 12 minutes at enrollment and reflects community pride in church activities.
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