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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
16
George Rosenkrantz told Justice Kuhns he gave his wife all earnings except 10 cents weekly for personal use, reconciled with a judge that desertion case should end. A Birdie Rosenkrantz alleged tickling her feet kept her awake. officers ruled divorce best for both, noting courtship by correspondence is poor for uniting hearts.
Burlington Iowa June 22 The Fraternal Order of Eagles elected officers for the first time in state aerie history with Sam T Swift of Dubuque re elected president. Delegates to the grand aerie in August at Cleveland include Joseph Michel and J L Ever both of Dubuque and Council Bluffs. Other officers named include George M Carlin Sioux City O K Wirkpatrick Des Moines Adolph Angst Davenport Edward Aspinwall Council Bluffs H W Fairwall Town Cir Trustees F F Miller Orlweins J W Reed Sioux City J H Harroun Burlington Cedar Rapids chosen as next meeting place.
Daily hint describes a red cloth dress with an overblouse of black chiffon embroidered in red, jet buttons, a lingerie collar, and undersleeves. No event or person named. reads like a clothing catalog note from Paria.
Police arrested a dozen vagrants at Cedar Bank below the Fifth Street bridge. The men, mostly well known in local court records, were jailed for disposition Monday after pleading not guilty. Two defendants were released on bond. others remained in custody as part of a broader city cleanup.
Ames faculty investigators touring Harrison county orchards report Ben Davis and Gano trees harmed by the 1910 late freeze, two years of drought, last year’s overproduction, local canker and a hard winter. The team notes reduced yields and discusses widening fruit losses amid mourning and farm conditions.
A cablegram from Berlin reports the death of J G Diedrich Avoca Iowa at 67 after a trip to Germany with Artends He was a prominent German American of Iowa and his son Avo can resident died abroad before him in Bluffs June 22
Today’s market drew a large crowd with about fifty sellers in the mud and a wide array of provisions. Five chickens sold 24 to 40 cents each, new carrots and cabbages noted, strawberries moved quickly at two boxes for 4 dollars, large fruit rising up to 15 cents, and buyers took home cases of berries as the strawberry season wanes.
Four-Ward league games set for tomorrow at the new ball park of Juafayette Park. First match features the first and fourth wards, then the second and third wards clash as last Sunday's losers chase promotion. The third ward, once weak, now strengthens and aims to top the standings with a strong crowd expected. No admission charge.
Chicago dated report states the Republican committee narrowly rejected a direct primary plank by a one vote margin. Governor spokesmen indicate no minority report will be issued by Roosevelt faction members. the Ow l faction offered no formal recommendation.
The marriage of Rev. Charles Rath to Miss Theresa Rath was held at the Presbyterian church in Manila, Philippines, with Rev. Rogers officiating. Miss Rath taught at Ellinwood Girls' School in Manila. The couple will reside in Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines where Rath has served as a missionary for eight years.
Prominent national Democrats gather in Baltimore to kick off the National Democratic Convention. Senator Stone of Missouri surveys the scene and hints at strong support for this year’s slate. Terry Ancent of New York arrives to aid harmony, with Mrs. Belmont accompanying her husband for the opening session.
The article notes the Presbyterian board of foreign missions in the United States expanding work with headquarters in Tacloban. It mentions crowds during the week and the Daselall association far ahead of expectations, with local concessionaries funding attractions and activity as the mission progresses. Miss Latin Pell of Los Angeles visits Miss Eloise Darby, with travel extending to Jefferson, Denver, and San Francisco.
Market notes show cattle receipts for today with steady opening on native steers cows and heifers. Lambs and yearlings follow mixed prices as buying activity fluctuates and bids move higher on some lots.
The baseball association will benefit from a carnival that closes tonight with a share of the gate receipts aiding the fund. Details are unclear due to fragmented text.
A Waterloo convention visitor, Samurd Rian, was suddenly hugged by a young woman on Wabash and Congress in Chicago. The woman claimed she mistook him for someone she knew, causing confusion before she returned to her party and apologized. The man identified his Waterloo address as 620 Rebel Avenue.
A garbled report notes Hughes remaining positive in declining. From Lake Phuvid dated November, a statement attributed to Rabbi Wise is cited, urging cessation of efforts on a nomination and noting it would be declined.
The platform committee adjourned at 12 30 after completing its deliberations. The main issue debated was whether tariff resolutions should note that some duties are too high and pledge reductions. Action recognizing this was taken. Koethe arrived from Dubuque to assist his brother teaching at the German school for two months.
Rev. F Muller pastor of the First Lutheran church will deliver the admission address at Jubilee tomorrow afternoon and will not be back in time for the evening service.
Thieves entered the residences of prominent South Street residents and took about $50 in cash and a diamond ring. Police say the burglars appeared familiar with the layout and faced little resistance during entry. Investigators are pursuing clues to identify the culprits.
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