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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1912

Page

6

Gun Men Fall Into Meshes In Rosenthal Case

New York July 28 Gunmen linked to the Rosenthal murder begin to fall into the nets as Harry Vallon surrenders to police. DA Whitman and Commissioner Dougherty plan to identify conspirators while private citizens offer to fund a probe into police gamblers links. Vallon’s appearance astonishes officials, and detectives expect further gangsters to reveal themselves.

New York Herman Rosenthal Harry Vallon Rosenthal Dougherty Whitman Dougherty Wil Rosenthal Ben Vallon Harry Horwitz Gibbheblood Dagon Frank East Side Louie Whitey" Lewis

Honors Prince of Wales in Paris Luncheon

President Fallieres hosted a luncheon at the Elysee Palace in honor of the Prince of Wales before his return to England after a three month stay with the Marquis and Marquise of Breteuil. The prince received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor from the French head of state.

Prince OF Wales Paris France Falleres Palace of Elysee England Marquise of Breteuu Leta Gardner New York Fallieres Legion of Honor

Train Crash Testimony Details Speed and Warnings

Chicago July 23 Engineers actions cited after the July 14 Western Springs wreck that killed thirteen. Fireman Hugo Crane testified the Denver mail train reached 75 miles per hour before impact, with some deceleration near the crash. Coroner Hoff Man noted fog rules varied in practice. Northwest Harvest Drive Seeks 25,000 Workers for Record Crops. Chicago July 23 An appeal states Minnesota North Dakota and Montana crops are superb and wages range from 1.76 to 3 dollars daily for 20 to 500 workers needed across central west and east communities.

Chicago E. H. Brownson Denver Western Springs Hugo Crane Hoff Hofsman Burlington Hoffman Northwest St. Paul Minnesota North Dakota Montana Immigration Department Great Northern Railway

First Speech for New Party by Roosevelt in New York

In New York on July 23 Colonel Roosevelt delivered his first speech since returning from Chicago. He outlined reasons for forming a new Progressive Party and urged county chairmen to organize. He said the party would stand four squared to democracy, fight live issues, oppose old party corruption, and admit ex Democrats and ex Republicans on equal terms.

New York Chicago Roosevelt New York State National Progressive Party

Chautfeur Abandons Fight For His Bride

New York July 23 Conrad 47 Eysoldt chauffeur son in law of John W. Lushear Newark N J has abandoned the fight for his bride who has been separated from him since returning with him to her father's Summer home at Mount Tabor after their city hall marriage. Some weeks ago Eysaldt began

New York

Wealthy cyclist to distribute over 50000 to Peru figures

E Nicholas Churchill of Joliet Illinois, now described as a multimillionaire, plans December gifts totaling more than 50000 to Peru and its citizens. The distribution includes a 6000 dollar drinking fountain a 20000 dollar hospital and 10000 dollar for a children's home. Allocations to individuals date back twenty four years and include amounts from 1000 to 21000 to various friends and relatives who aided him. Churchill recently inherited a fortune after a European relative's death according to attorneys.

la Porte Ind Indiana E. Nichlas Churchill Joliet Peru Peru Republican Churchi Julius Wood Mra A. B. Weeckler Mary Morris Afra, Dunn J. J. Dunn Lake Cenham Mary Lockwood George Lockwood Joe Clanham Churchil England

Habeas corpus case ends as bride testifies freely

In a habeas corpus proceeding to detain his wife, the bride testified in secret. At argument before Vice Chancellor Howell, Henry Pommcrane for Eysolds moved not to proceed due to the bride’s claim she was not under restraint and acted of her own free will. The writ was dismissed.

Howell Henry Pommcrane Eysolds

Temperature July 23 Record

Readings show a maximum temperature of 86 degrees at 4 pm and a prior day minimum of 61 with a high of 83. The entry includes markings by Buchanan Optical Co and Syndicate lock with note of 12 night one FR ham and 3 yesterday.

Buchanan Optical Co Syndicate Lock Ham

Amateur swimmer fails to cross English Channel at Boulogne

Jabez Wolfe, amateur swimmer, began the English Channel crossing near Boulogne at 4 15 yesterday morning. He abandoned the attempt some distance before Power, boarded an accompanying tug, and returned to Boulogne without completing the crossing.

Boulogne Jabez Wolfe Ewitmer English Channel Vane Grisner

Democrats Seek Direct Election of Grand and Petit Jurors

Cedar Rapids July 23 The Democratic state convention opens Thursday with a proposed platform plank by Chas Holly of Polk county calling for direct popular election of grand jurors in each county and for petit jurors to be chosen by vote in precincts. Advance guards of Democratic leaders arrive from Sioux City Council Bluffs Des Moines and Davenport. R McGinnis of Leon will preside at the initial session.

Cedar Rapids Chas. Holly Polk County Sioux City Council Blifs Des Moines Davenport

Murder Charge in York Hotel Shooting

Florence C. Hopp, a young divorcée, was mortally wounded at the York Hotel in New York City. A man identifying as George R. Harkness, a Sea Cliff real estate dealer, claims the shooting was accidental and surrendered to police, appearing grief struck after the death.

Florence C. Hopp York Hotel New York City George R. Harkness Sea Cliff L. 1 Harkness

Taft Drops Reciprocity and Stance on Canadian Plan

President Taft signals support for repeal of the reciprocity act while maintaining the principle. He has discussed with western opponents the possibility of Congress repealing the law, but has not yet communicated with the finance committee. Taft emphasizes opposing an offer Canada will not accept, keeping the policy in doubt as Canada declines endorsement.

Washington Taft Congress Chicago Senate Leaflers Finance Committee United States Canada

No Third Ticket In Minnesota Says Roosevelt Supporters

Minneapolis July 23 Adherents of Theodore Roosevelt in Minnesota will not form a third party state or legislative ticket. Hugh T Halbert of St Paul who leads preliminaries for a mass convention in St Paul July 39 says the group will name only presidential electors. Reports from Michigan and Illinois about independent bids have stirred debate but are denied.

Minneapolis Theodore Roosevelt Minnesota Michigan Hugh T. Halbert St. Paul Roosevelt J. M. Dixon Halbert

Stork Loyal to Royal Pair in Madrid Rumor

Madrid reports Queen Victoria Ena is said to be expecting a fifth child, with earlier births noted for Alfonso in May 1997, Jaime in 1998, Beatrice in 1809, and a fourth infant who died. The article cites royal lineage from Prince Henry of Attenberg and the Crown Prince.

Madrid Victoria Ena Prince Henry of Attenberg Alfonso Jaime Beatrice

Celebrate victory over Abdul Hamid in Constantinople policy shift

In Constantinople on July 24, Moukatar Pasha and the grand vizier celebrate the constitution’s anniversary by inaugurating a new policy in Albania. Troops withdraw from key towns, officials dismissed include Shehab Eddin Bey and Edith Bey as purge measures proceed amid unrest. In Washington on July 23, Patrick Dunne of Jersey City is said to be free in Terestin after Mexican authorities reported him arrested and sentenced to death. the State Department found he was never under arrest.

Constantinople Ounider Moukatar Pasha Abdul Hamid Albania Cipdera Tren Shehab Eddin Bey Edith Bey Washington Patrick Dunne Jersey City Terestin State Department Kinkaid Dunne

New Military Dirigible Sets Speed Record at 49 MPH

The Zeppelin rigid airship, the most modern military dirigible, was acquired by the war department for endurance and speed trials lasting 1 hour. It reached 49 miles per hour and is named the Zeppelin II, to be stationed near Mets fortress at the French frontier. Washington reports July 23. Representative Martin Littleton of New York, a Democrat on the steel trust inquiry, announced his dissenting views to the Stanley report, signaling reservations that avoid full accord with Stanley and two other members, Beall of Texas and McGillcuddy of Maine.

Berlin War Department Mets Washington Martin Littleton New York House Steel Trust Stanley Beall Texas McGillcuddy Maino

Chicago milk safety ordinance stalled by council

Chicago faced a drawn out council session as officials rejected a proposed ordinance to require commercial pasteurization of milk. Despite a telegraphic plea from Nathan Strana of New York urging passage, the council remained opposed and voted against adopting the measure.

New York Infante

New Jersey progressives decide to field a complete ticket

Asbury Park July 23 progressives in crasse convention determined to field a full ticket for November including presidential electors and state offices. The meeting weighed methods with a split between those favoring immediate action and others wanting a delay until a national progressive party forms in Chicago. The group debated leaving the Republican organization versus reforming within it.

Asbury Park N. J New Jersey Roosevelt State Organization Coun Roosevelt National Progressive Party Chicago Republican Organization

Federal control urged over labor unions by Iowa painter leader

President F M Michael of Waterloo called for federal control of labor unions in his keynote at the second annual convention of master painters of Iowa. He argued Sherman antitrust limits should apply to unions with full force, aiming to regulate unions similarly to corporations. The opening session drew a large audience.

the Molies F. M. Michael Waterloo Master Painters of Iowa Michael

Depositions in Trust Suit In San Francisco Today

Depositions in the federal antitrust suit against the American Sugar Refining company were to begin in San Francisco on July 23 before special examiner Wilson Plorea. United States District Attorney Q. H. Derr of New York will conduct the inquiry. Mr and Mrs Alexander of Cedar Falls are guests of Mr and Mrs A. Cagmar today.

San Francisco American Sugar Refining Company Wilson Plorea Arstatant United States District Attorney Q. H. Derr New York

Delegates Reach Ogene as Roosevelt Ticket Question Looms

Delegates arrive for the Roosevelt progressive state convention opening in Des Moines. Resolutions expected to condemn the Chicago convention and Taft while praising Roosevelt. No third party ticket is expected to be placed. initial sessions set near 1 PM with leaders from Boone and Cedar Rapids attending. Lore Alford seeks $800 damages from F P Faulkner over removal of a cottage and related property destruction in Elk Run district.

Des Moines Roosevelt Progressive Gomar Row Enthusi&niicata Slavens of Boone MacVicar Chicago Lore Alford F. P. Faulkner F. P. Maulkner Company Elk Run Alan

Senate Postoffice Bill Drops Good Roads Plan

The Senate postoffice committee reports a bill with revised parcels post system and zone charges. It raises total appropriations beyond the House figure of about 260 million dollars, mainly increasing railway pay for mail transport by over 2.6 million. The Shackleford good roads feature is struck out, with a proposed investigation by a special congressional commission and no highway improvements before its report.

Washington House Senate Post Office Committee Congressional Commission

State Board to Anamosa Parole Hearing

Des Moines reports the state board of parole left for Anamosa to hear parole applications. The reformatory work is expected to take about two weeks.

State Board Anamosa Des Moines State Board of Parole Reformatory

Still on trail of truant congressmen

Washington July 2. The house faced a failing quorum as yesterday's journal awaited reading. Business paused thirty minutes while sergeants at arms searched for absent members and they were ordered arrested before a quorum was secured.

Washington Atcarma

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