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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1912

Page

7

Labor Leaders Gompers Morrison Mitchell Guilty of Contempt

In Washington on June 24 the District of Columbia Supreme Court found Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell guilty of contempt of court for defying the Buck's Stove and Range boycott injunction. They plan to appeal to the U S Supreme Court as before.

Washington Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison John Mitchell Supreme Court of District of Columbia Supreme Court of the United States Wright Gompers Morrison Justice Wright Supreme Court Aorrison Mitchell American Federation of Labor Justice Gould Buck's Stove and Range Company

Bryan to Fight Parker for Temporary Democratic Chair

Baltimore June 24 friends of William J Bryan warned the Democratic National Committee they will nominate Bryan on the convention floor to oppose Judge Alton B Parker if Parker is sustained as temporary chairman. Kentucky and New Jersey delegates favored Parker and James, Clark, and Wilson factions jockeyed to shape the contest.

Baltimore Friends of Wm. J. Bryan Democratic National Committee Alton B. Parker Mr. Bryan Parker J. Bruce Kremer Montana Judge Parker Kremer Bryan Democrats Bryan Kentucky Ollie James Wm. J. Grran New York Wilson National Committee Clark A. I. Parker Woodrow Wilson Robert S. Hudsteth New Jersey Qie James Champ Clark Hudseth Jerry Sullivan Town Myeelf Alr Sullivan Fudge Parker Nebraska Fifth Regiment Enc Kern Indiana James Ma&y Mack Sinois Mareshall Allen Th. Parker Alvah Adams Colorado Adams Hoger Sulivan Linosis Diall Brran Goet Ouie James Kantucky Vic James

New National Body Meets in Chicago on Taft Campaign

Powell Clayton, Arkansas Republican National Committee member and the oldest on the panel since 1872, was named temporary chairman of the new national committee. Alvah H. Martin of Virginia was made temporary secretary. William Allen White was absent, replaced by F. B. Stanley of Kansas, a Roosevelt backer. Roosevelt supporters offered no clear plan, while Walter F. Brown of Ohio joined the body. A nine member committee was formed to confer with President Taft on chairman choice and campaign conduct.

Chicago Powell Clayton Arkansas Republican National Committee Alvah H. Martin Virginia White William Allen White Kansas F. B. Stanley Taft Stanley Roosevelt National Committee Walter F. Brown Ohio Sesar Mortters Jobson Vital Literann Powals Fosenh MM. Pinon Montana Miles Poindexter Washington CA. Aldrich Nebraska South Dakota Foal Vian x Philadelphia Northmean W. Ro Nelson Kansas City Stars Yormor Richmond Pearsons North Carolina Win. Rh Gifford Pinchot California Lind Colorado Matthesy Tale Massie Jerse Charles He Thompson Vermont Calif Cherington Marshand Hate Norset Jota Committee of Eighteen Midland Telegraph

Taft Announces Army Appointments After War Secretary Consultation

Washington June 24 President Taft announced army appointments after consulting Secretary Stimson. William W Witherspoon becomes major general while in command of the department of the gulf at Atlanta. Brigadier generals named include Clarance R Edwards George F Chase and No 1 McClernand.

Washington Stimson Taft William W. Witherspoon Department of the Gulf Atlanta Clarance R. Edwards Geo. F. Chase McClernand

Dysart College of Commerce Graduates Present Play

Members of the College of Commerce graduating class staged the play What Became of Parker in Dysart Saturday evening before a large enthusiastic audience. The same production will be presented at the Mather theatre on Thursday evening.

College of Commerce Rradinating Clase Parker Dysart Ma‘ath

Rebels threaten killings as 17 Americans lined up for robbery

Seventeen Americans in Velardena near Torreon faced rebels who demanded 9 million dollars. $2,500 paid ended the threats. Reports say rebels executed a federal volunteer and left mutilated bodies, while federal forces and camps routed rebel columns. The same issue notes Harmon supporters and Democratic committee maneuvers ahead of the convention.

Pest Velardena Torrech Alex Internacional Border Campa Argumeds Torreon

Bandit Seizes Mail Pouch On Northern Railroad Car

A bandit boarded a private car on the International and Great Northern near Port Bolivar and held three clerks at gunpoint while selecting a small mail pouch from a pile. He kicked the pouch away and fled as the train continued. A posse pursues the robber.

Long View Tex al Tutain Northern Railroad Soreit Port Boliivar

Sir George White Dies Aged 77 In London

Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White governor of Nelson Hospital London died today at age 77. He was one of the most distinguished soldiers in the British army and served with notable distinction in campaigns.

London George Stuart White Cnelson

Roosevelt plans expand progressive party leadership

Chicago reports on Theodore Roosevelt outlining further plans for a progressive party a Baltimore convention fallout and possible cooperation with the independent party. The temporary eighteen member committee was named to coordinate state actions with no fixed meeting date set as late January discussions proceed.

Chicago Haltimore Nike Statenee Ptoyane Sri Tiel Puasters Independent Reoayvels Wayner Baltimore Cal Reagevelt Jetsam

Drowned Man Found as Dock Sinks Planks Disappear

A dock incident leads to a drowning after planks collapse into the water. Rescue crews search the area while authorities investigate the incident and assess the dock’s integrity and safety measures.

Excursionists of Foresters Drown in Niagara River Tragedy

Up to noon today sixteen bodies were recovered from the Niagara River at Eagle Park after a disaster during a Foresters outing. The death toll was expected to rise to at least twenty as confusion over the wreckage and missing persons persisted.

Niagara River Fanfale Niagara Eagle Park Chidoek Miele Court Amherst Indge No. 1 Foresters of America Ohe Park Harry Kourber

Rebel Leader Seeks U.S. Intervention in Cuba

General Pedro Tyanet, the insurgent head in Santiago, declares he will not surrender until the United States intervenes. He argues the Cuban government will not repeal the Morua law banning political parties on racial grounds.

Sentiago Cuba Pedro Tyanet United States

Temperature Report From June 24 Weather Log

Temperature readings show a high of 95 degrees at 5 p.m. and a low of 73 degrees the previous year. The entry, marked by Buchanan Optical Co. Syndicate block, references June 24 conditions and compares to last year’s figures.

Buchanan Optical Co Syndicate Block Wight

Arrests in Villisca murder case and St Joseph suspect

A 65 year old man in Marshalltown Iowa detained on belief he may know details of the Villisca murders. In St Joseph Missouri John A Bohlan of Hamburg was arrested on a complaint by three men alleging he issued threats and claimed a vision commanded him to kill those without the mark of the Lord.

Marshalltown Io St Burge Bohlan

Political realignment nears as Johnson chairs new party

Governor Johnson of California to lead a broader bipartisan effort with a seven member committee to draft a permanent party structure. Roosevelt favors careful study, Democrats and Republicans viewed for alignment as reformers consider Baltimore plans.

Johnson California Col. Roosevelt Bob. Lindsey Denver Baltimore

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