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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1912

Page

5

Democrats in Black Hawk choose 34 delegates per convention

Delegates in Black Hawk county gathered in the courthouse and unanimously adopted a resolution backing buoyant democracy and the Iowa delegation. They doubled the usual delegate allotment to 34 per convention with half votes, naming J. M. Gibson as temporary chairman and outlining a plan to nominate for state and congressional seats.

Black Hawk County Court House Iowa Baltimore J. M. Gibson E. E. Wilson J. D. Liffring Mr. Gibson Champ Glark Clark Gibson W. N. Birdsall L. H. Edwards J. C. Murtagh E. E. Sage R. H. Mueller F. J. Fowler J. W. Boyle F. D. Keane Herman Miller George Hughes I. M. Gibson G. F. Johnson M. H. Kelly J. A. Ferguson G. W. Barnes J. D. Caldwell G. W. Berger 7. C. Murtagh J. C. Beam la Porte City John Kenny Cegais

Waterloo Weighs Ottumwa Baseball Franchise Offer

Waterloo considers taking the Ottumwa franchise in the Central Association. Ottumwa faces cash and attendance issues while Waterloo lacks an available park. Manager Sean Egan leads a strong roster and a near top finish, with a transfer possible if a suitable park is found and a price is agreed.

Waterloo Ottumwa Sean Egan

Politics and business strain before national conventions

A Leavitt & Johnson National Bank letter notes politics affects business a bit in late June with some decline expected before the two major parties hold national conventions. The crop outlook remains favorable with winter wheat around od million bushels and spring wheat near 86% million. oats and corn projections suggest strong yields while cotton area and condition show modest decline from last year.

Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Selief

Rested on Track Killed by Train in Illinois

Eugena Roblins of Liscomb aged 11 years walked toward home when fatigue overtook him and he slept on the Mint Peapolls and St. Louis railway track. A southbound freight struck him, killing him almost instantly.

Marshalitown Eugena Roblins Liscomb Union Mint Peapolls & St. Lows Keat Rlad

Republican Convention Elects Central Committee

The Iowa county Republican convention in the large court room selected J. E. Dempster as congressional committeeman and chose a new county central committee. Elmer F. Feely was named chairman, W. B. McMurray secretary, and E. M. Trechty treasurer. Delegates to the state convention were named. The meeting adjourned at 12:39 PM.

W. M. Law Law B. KF Jwsherns Swisher Jttam Des Moines G. A. Feely A. W. McFarlane J. B. Newman J. Tedford Alfred Longley J. E. Dempster Longley Haniged Mr. Longley Cedar Falls Hagle Township R. M. Gunn la Porte City E. Simpson H. B. Lizer J. E. Bladine J. RB. Newman Carpenter L. Bozeman East Waterloo Tuthill G. W. Dawson FE. W. Miller H. W. Grout Ifred Longley Charles Knapp A. W W. McFarlane Waterloo TB. McMurray J. E. Williams H. Bernbrook B. F. Swisher A. BR. Lovejoy Guy A. Feely Rainbow H. C. Bernbrook County Central Committee Elmer F. Feely W. B. McMurray E. M. Trchty Orange Township

Socialists Hold County Convention in Black Hawk

The Black Hawk county Socialists met in the supervisors' room at 11 o'clock. G. I. Hoy was named chairman and P. A. Christiansen secretary. Delegates to the state convention named: Hoy, Christiansen, Sanford, Wagoner, Reed. E. J. Dowd is a candidate for coroner. Vacancies filled for supervisors: Dist 1 O. J. Gilmore, Dist 3 George Rohrer, Dist 4 W. J. Brennan. Q. H. Hoy heads the county socialist committee.

Black Hawk County Court House G. I. Hoy P. A. Christiansen B. L. Sanford George Wagoner Roy R. Reed E. J. Dowd O. J. Gilmore George Rohrer

Town Talk local notices and injuries reported

Mrs. Margaret M. Daniel of 412 Jefferson Street fractured a small bone in an ankle after stumbling on a cedar stairway at home. Mrs. James Klinefelter was quite sick last night but improving today. Mr William Metenl and son left yesterday for a visit of about ten days with relatives in Minneapolis.

Margaret M. Daniel Jefferson Street James Klinefelter Willam Metenl Inweraan Minneapolis

Funk Acquitted Accuser Wanted Henning On Conspiracy Charge

Chicago June 29 Clarence Funk general manager of the International Arrester Company was cleared yesterday of a charge of alienating the affections of Mrs Josephine Henning John C Henning had accused Funk of wrongdoing Following the verdict a warrant was issued for Henning on conspiracy charges Henrik left the courtroom before the verdict and a $500 reward was offered for his whereabouts Deputy officers failed to locate him before midnight

Chicago Clarence Funk International Arrester Company Josephine Henning John C. Henning Olson Municipal Court Henning

Defiance at Boss Murphy in Bryan speech sparks turmoil

Bryan stood amid a storm and urged quiet as he announced support for Governor Wilson. He denounced a potential partnership among Morgan Ryan Belmont and himself, and rejected nominating anyone not opposed to the bond issue. Sirvan returned to the Nebraska delegation amid ongoing protests and hisses.

Sirvan Nebraska

Thet'a and the Oar Claim Spark Juryless Tollgate

In Togus at the Eagle House Dubbleigh boasts a fast motor ride from Watkins Cornery completing the trip in fifty five minutes. An old man questions the claim and demands twenty five to settle the matter, with Dubbleigh offering witnesses from his guests.

Dubbleigh Eagle House Togus Watkins Cornery Wales Harper’s Weekly

Political Shift Rumors Grow Over Clark Campaign Prospects

In a tense exchange debates over New York's bloc and the Underwood campaign. Senator Bankhead of Alabama says his forces will not join Clark, arguing their votes would fail to nominate Clark or Wilson and insisting others must align with them. The debate hints at a dark horse contender amid prolonged contest.

New York Clark Kerp Gaynor Senator Bankhead Alabama Underwood Mr. Clark Gov. Wilson New Jersey

Celebration in Orange Township Fourth of July program

The Brethren church in Orange township hosts an all day Fourth of July celebration with President Charles A. Blanchard of Wheaton College delivering an address on Secret Societies at 2 PM. A Sunday school program by children is set for 10:30 AM and the public is invited to attend.

Brethren Church Orange Township Charles A. Blanchard Wheaton College Wheaton Ill

Seamen Seek Closed Shop Solidarity Across Coastwise Lines

Delegates of the National Transport Workers' Federation promote a closed shop push among firemen and longshoremen as a 23,000 to 50,000 port impact looms. A general strike from Maine to Texas could affect 150,000 workers, while officials express tempered concern.

New York National Transport Workers’ Federation of America Coast Wise Steamship Companies Maine Texas Steamship Line

Temperature notes and Chautauqua Park events

Temperature details mark June 29 with readings from 12 night to 1 a.m. and a 97 degree high at 5 p.m. Historical comparison notes yesterday’s 97 high and last year’s 68 low. Events include Hear La Rue’s band and the Alpine Tyrolean Singers at 1 p.m. and ex-Senator Mason at Chautauqua Park at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, June 29.

Rue Alpine iTyrelean Singers KE. Mason Tlinois Chautauqua Park Ta Rue Tih Poom EL Mason T. S Minoty Chautanquia Park Buchanan Optical Cap Syndicate Block la Rue Win. E. Mason U. S Tinos Mason Jinois

Andrew C Hahn to Wed Sunday in Simple Ceremony

A license to wed was issued to Andrew C Hahn of Waterloo and Olinda Grossman of Parkersburg. The groom, abducted and taken to Chicago before his planned wedding last Wednesday, will marry tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the bride’s sister’s home with close relatives present. Rev. Hahn of Waverly will officiate. The groom is improving and recalls little of the disappearance.

Andrew C. Hahn Waterloo Olinda Grossman Parkersburg Chicago Ben R. Bauske Dane Street Mr.Hahn Waverly Mr. Hahn

Youth Arrested on Grave Charge in Missouri

Ernest Alexander twenty three is arrested on a rape charge on a Hudson area farm. Sheriff I M Shores held him at the county jail awaiting St. Joseph police arrival. He denies the charge and says the girl is his stepsister.

William F. Gray St. Joseph IF. M. Shores Ernest Alexander Hudson Alexander Shores

Americans Lead in Olympic Team Rifle and Clay Shooting

In Stockholm on June 29 the United States led the first stage of the army rifle team competition with a 438 score from six shooters of 15 shots each at 200 meters. Britain second with 428, while the U S team also led the clay bird event with 108 hits to 107 for Germany and 104 for Britain. Also listed: Tyrolean singers at 7 15 p m and ex U S senator Mason at Chautauqua Park at 8 15 p m.

Stockholm Sweden United States Great Britain Germany

Man Rescued From Drowning In Cedar River

A young man, employed at an east side clothing store, nearly drowned while bathing near the public bathhouse in the Cedar River last evening. He went under water twice, exhausted after prior effort, cried for help, and three nearby young men pulled him to shallow water. He was revived and taken to the bathhouse and said he would have drowned without immediate aid.

Cedar River

Lost purse at Great Western depot prompts prosecution notice

A purse taken at the Great Western depot last night is claimed by its owner. Four known parties are described and will be prosecuted if the item is not returned at once. Return to Courier office. Also notices selling a furnished room and a classified Water to Steam Laundry job offer.

Great Western Depot Courier Office

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M. Gibson Willis F. Brown W. Reed J. D. Liftring John T. Sullivan George Morning W. Boyle EF. Wilson R. A. Dunkelbere Con Kirby Matt Demuth John R. Nemmera Dan Newell Hermann Miller Richard Robbins Nick Fedorapoli M. OH Kelly Cow Campbell J. TH. Edwarda Berkson J. E. Armstrong J. O. Trumbauer P. J. Martin W. O. Martin J. F. Sturpson J. A. Murtagh Frank P. Keane J.C. Beam Ie A. Ferguson Ke. Mullarky Atte Burke W. W. Marsh M. H. Kkelly J.D. Caldwell I. A. Ferguson Thomas Dunn R.A. Ewis W. ON Furdsalt Q. Trombaner J.C. Murtagh J. B. Ravepler Mullarky J. Rechtferity Austin Leversee John Youngblut J. G. Packard Jas E. Coury Eb, L. Jones J. P. Golinvaux City 9 Gressional Committeeman Eichner F. Feely New County Central Committee Paris Phewe Coperigit Lye Taek Sarid Fichu Maison Letons Accuser Lorimer Vindi Bryan Boss Murphy Seamen's Union Coastwise Seamen’s Union City of Montgomery Savannah Saratoga Ward Hamilton Old Dominion Arapahoe Clyde H. H. Raymond American Steamship Association Andrew C. Haan Commercial St Ilamburg Berteh Ave Lewis Miller West Fourth Street Hammond Avenue North Dakota Morton Counts Duke Naven First National Bank Minnesota E. Duke Waterloo Realty East Side Home Park Fourth Street M. J. Pommer & CO Waterloo Hardware Co 6Th and Lafayette Sts
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