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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1911

Page

6

Still Wope for Phillips Life Despite Bullets

David Graham Phillips, novelist, was shot six times by Fitzhugh Coyle Goldsborough as he approached the Princeton club. Goldsborough then killed himself. Phillips’s condition improved slightly but remained critical, with motive for the attack still unresolved amid threats to the writer.

New York David Graham Phillips Bellevue Hospital Fitzhugh Coyle Goldsborough Phillips Aglee Goldsborough Maryland Harvard Princeton Club Witzhugh Coyle Goldsborough Nother Mr. Phillipa

Strikers Clash With Police in Chicago Garment Riot

In Chicago on January 24 a garment workers strike led to violence as about 200 strikers attacked 50 non union tailors at William Tultis’ shop and elsewhere. Bluecoats later charged the crowd near Mrs M Baugarten’s shop. six ringleaders were arrested and officer Solberg was knocked down during the melee.

Chicago Wiliam Tultis Northwood Street M. Baugarten

Girls' Club Meeting and Plans for Physical Culture

The Rae Muirhead Business Girls' club held a Bible class at the First M. E. church led by Miss Grace Saxe with about 109 girls present. Tonight in the East Waterloo high school gymnasium the group will complete its class organization in physical culture and invites all business girls to join.

Rae Muirhead M. Jg Grace Saxe East Waterloo High School

Urge U S to Bust Foreign Trusts Adopted by Congress

Washington D C January 24 Emphatic resolutions charging discrimination by foreign steamship companies against American manufacturers were unanimously adopted by the National Merchant Marine congress urging Congress to take vigorous measures to destroy the arrogant alien maritime trusts.

Washington, D. C Congress National Merchant Marine Congress

Depew Opposes Popular Election of Senators

Senator Depew voiced opposition in the senate to the pending resolution proposing popular election of U S senators. He argued the plan would undermine state authority and the constitutional framework.

Depew Washington, D. C Senate

Troops Sent to Guard Boundary at Polvo Station

El Paso Tex Jan 24 8 detail of troops sent to Polvo station to guard the boundary and prevent Mexican insurgents from crossing Mexican officials allege 200 insurgents crossed from Texas Sunday night

el Paso Tex Polvo Station Texas

Engineer Roedell Dies After Bridge Accident

Charles Roedell of Grand Crossing Wisconsin, a Burlington freight engineer aged 34, died at Winley hospital after being knocked unconscious when his head struck a bridge girder while leaning from the cab. He hung unconscious for about an hour before being found. He was survived by his wife and child and is to be buried in Grand Crossing.

East Dubuque Roedell Grand Crossing Meath Rocdell

Portugal crisis as rebels barricade in Lisbon building

The report describes Portuguese forces facing government order to move on barricaded rebels armed with rifles and bombs. Foreign powers demand restitution of church property seized during the expulsion of orders and the government may restore it. In Leira priest Farrah faces treason charges for urging mutiny amid monarchist exiles. Editor Barricaded at Aveiro as news crews report unrest.

Makelain Great Britain Totaly Portugal Lisbon Leira Farrah Avelro Gerla

Taft Invited by Illinois Assembly to Speak February 11

Springfield Jan 24 President Taft received a formal invitation from a joint Illinois legislature resolution to address the assembly on February 11 during his visit to Springfield for the Lincoln Memorial banquet.

Springfield Taft

Jury Foreman Questions Sheriff Over Subpoena Service

Yanville January 24 jury foreman Moreman Woodyard demanded sheriff explain why subpoenas from the grand jury were not served and called to replace a deputy guarding the grand jury room. Subpoenas targeted City Attorney Jones, EE. X. Leslie Cannon kin, Porter Sanichan, and Frankenberger amid a vote investigation crisis.

Yanville Moreman Woodyard Gran Jury Circuit Kimbrough Shepard Wittrich Tannam Jones EE. X. Leslie Cannon Porter Sanichan Frankenberger Vote Jesure

Guilty Verdict in Ketchel Killing Case

Marshfield Missouri noon verdict finds Walter Dipley and Goldie Smith guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Stanley Ketchel. Jury recommends life imprisonment for both defendants.

Marshfield, Mo Walter 4 Dipley Goldie Smith Stanley Ketchel

Two Iowa Workmen Burned in Lime Water Accident

In Clinton two Union Roofing Company workers suffered severe burns when lime water poured into a tank scalded them. one man is in very serious condition. In Burlington a 13 year old, Christopher Brown, was injured in a coasting accident when a bobbled sled collided with a telegraph pole. others were shaken and bruised. Des Moines officials consider daily senatorial voting unnecessary. Woodbury County Rep plans to challenge the practice.

Clinton Evening Press Union Roofing Company Burlington Christopher Brown

Ottumwa Thieves Strike Again In Late Night Robberies

Dr J N Armstrong was robbed by two bandits who stole his gold watch and money on the way home. A nearby William Brown grocery was broken into and the thieves reportedly played cards inside. A grave left in the store may identify the culprits as police say the bandits are responsible for recent robberies.

Ottumwa Tadan J. N. Armstrong Rand William Brown

Toll of Death All Over Iowa

London Iowa reports Joseph Gohis died after a runaway caused a burst blood vessel in his head yesterday. Manchester Delaware County notes Edward Tilton aged 70 died, and S P Collard a wealthy retired farmer died of pneumonia after an operation.

London Evening Press Joseph Gohis Delaware County Manchester Edward Tilton S. P. Collard

Local Short Course Sees 300 Enrolled At Gedar Falls

Three hundred have enrolled in the short course in Gedar Falls Ja with lectures described as helpful. Students follow speakers with interest as the program progresses smoothly.

Gedar Falls

Brakeman Killed In Iowa Train Accident

M G Anderson of Minneapolis died in Oelwein Iowa while helping assemble a Chicago Great Western train. The 22 year old brakeman stood on a coal car as it moved and was cut in two after he fell from the rear end. His father works as a conductor for the same company.

Oclewin Tan M. G. Anderson Minneapolis Chicago Great Western

Miners Appoint Representatives for Iowa Legislature Fight

John P. White president of district 13 of the United Mine Workers of America announces the appointment of John Owens of Beacon and W. R. Doolittle of Des Moines as representatives to secure legislation in favor of miners from the Iowa legislature.

Oskaloosa, Ta Evening Press John P. White United Mine Workers of America John Owens Beacon W. R. Doolittle Des Moines Towa

Younker Brothers Adopt Profit Sharing for Employees

Des Moines Iowa January 24 Evening Press reports Younker Brothers the largest department store in Iowa adopts a profit sharing plan for employees. 690 shares of 40 dollars each will be sold to workers with five years of service, with a six percent profit guaranteed.

Des Moines Evening Press Younker Brothers Towa

Regulation by U5 Prefers State Railroad Regulation

A transcript from the Chicago hearing shows HW A Delano of the Water Dash railroad urging the Railroad Accidents Commission to certify public sentiment against federal control of railroad securities. He argues state regulation is now inconsistent and often nonuniform, favoring state over federal oversight.

Chicago Pope Carport Hansco HW A. Delano Wate Dash Railroad Railroad Accucities Commission Delano

Sudden death at noon claims Waterloo resident

Mrs. David Barr, born Sarah Wilson in Mitchell, Ontario, died suddenly at 12 39 PM at her home 714 Fourth Street East Waterloo after a recent neuralgia illness. The Grace M I church member leaves her husband and five children plus four sisters. Funeral arrangements await Br Harr from Sioux City.

David Barr Waterloo Fourth Street East Sioux City The Whlerton G. K. Bowerman St. Anthony Tda G. A. Willard Pipestone Minn Br. Harr

May Yet Guild a Tabernacle in Jesup Iowa

In Jesup Iowa on January 24 a special report says if Independence residents do not fund a tabernacle the Stephens evangelists will not return for revival meetings. A public Independence vote favored building a 2000-seat tabernacle with meetings to start February 6, pending a definite afternoon decision. The Stephens brothers have received calls to cities near Portsmouth for further meetings.

Jesup Independence Stephens Gros Stephens Brothers Portamouth

Martin Poised for Senate Victory After Vote

In Trenton on January 24 Martin came within one vote of winning a senate seat as former Senator Smith freed his supporters from voting for him. Martin appears assured to be elected tomorrow.

Trenton N. 3 Martin Smith

Ewell Delivers Keynote At National Merchant Marine

Washington January 24. Famnes I. Evwell was the principal speaker before the National Merchant Marine congress today, addressing policy and future directions for maritime trade and naval logistics.

Washington, D. C Famnes I. Evvell National Merchant Marine Congress

Young Kenyon Advance In Ballot Gains Amid Contest

In today’s balloting Young gains four votes while Kenyon earns nine and Funk six with Garst one. Franke eliminated after no votes. one of his ballots shifted to Kenyan and another to Punk. Byers withdraws and reshapes support as the osteopathy board bill and high school funding measures appear in related reports.

Pea Movies Young Kenyon Funk Garst Byers Munk Franke Punk Osteopathy Board Des Moines Hvening Press Senate Allen of Jefferson State Board of Medical Examiners Adams Lie Alate Cunningham Board of Agriculture John Simpson Aiinesota Whitney Woodbury Tnacobson Audubon

Hicks doubles down on dressed meat demand from Courier ad

Wm Hicks, prominent Hudson farmer and stockman, says orders for dressed meat from his Evening Courier want ad are an agreeable surprise. The Hicks household stays busy answering phone calls and taking orders, illustrating the Courier ad’s pulling power.

Wm. Hicks Hudson Courier Hicks Phos Ada

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