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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1912

Page

7

Looting and Killings Sweep Peking In Crises

Reports from Peking describe widespread looting and killings as artillery shells gate wards of the palace complex and clashes erupt in the city. Civilians fortify homes as missionaries are said slain and foreign troops are mobilized to restore order with U S forces dispatched from Tien Tsin.

Peking China Kuei-Hsiang Changhui Chih Mutiheerg Pao Ting Fu Ching London Tien Tsin U.S United States

Kilduff Murder Trial Jury Sets Record

Davenport March 2 The Kilduff murder trial jury spent a 34 hour vigil without relief or further instructions. The exhausted jurors retired early after a long session, the longest in county history and without requests to be discharged.

Davenport Kilduff Theophilus Anna

Indictment Faulty Davenport Man Held For Grand Jury

Davenport Iowa March 2 The court rules the indictment against Isaac Richardson charged with manslaughter faulty and orders him held to next grand jury for reconsideration Richardson operated a Davenport saloon and allegedly sold liquor to Arthur Wundram who became intoxicated and spent the night in a box stall near a barn with outside temperatures noted by a thermometer

Davenport, Ta Isaac Richardson Richardson Davenport Arthur Wundram Yueara Quer Whiel Wundram Coaranet Hia Heath

AO Signs of Settlement in Lawrence Strike

Settlement of the millbands' strike in Lawrence Massachusetts seems distant with both sides firm. Rioting and arrests keep police busy as crowds disperse. Attorney General Wickersham has been asked to conduct a thorough investigation of the conditions in the stricken city.

Lawrence Mass

Wilson Tours Iowa Amid Democratic Rallyes

Governor Woodrow Wilson toured Davenport and Des Moines speaking to large crowds about Back to the People. In Des Moines a notable address drew one of the largest Coliseum crowds in years as Democrats urged a third gubernatorial candidate option. Judge Martin Wade denied any endorsement stemming from his Des Moines visit.

Des Moines Woodrow Wilson New Jerey Davenport Highland Park College Iowa City New Jersey Wilson Jerryb. Sullivan E. G. Dunn Mason City Sullivan Dunn Hamilton John T. Hamilton Cedar Rapids O’connor Wade Town City Marttin J. Wade Iowa Associated Press

Parole Board Grants Leaves for Three Inmates

Three men Charles W. Dekain of Denver Henry Harris of Parle and ae C. Sieh of Danville received orders for release on parole at Leavenworth federal prison. The trio is expected to be discharged today as the prison processes parole approvals.

Leavenworth Kaw Charles W. Dekain Denver Colo Henry Harris Parle Tex Ae C. Sieh Danville

Suffragists Sentenced after London Window Riots

London reports three leaders Emmeline Pankhurst Mrs Tukes and Mrs Maristall each two months in jail after mass suffragist window smashing. About 124 women arrested for damage in Bond Street Piccadilly Regent Street Oxford Street Haymarket and Strand. Police freed many with bail as damage valued at thousands of dollars largely covered by insurance.

London Emmeline Pankhurst Tukes Maristall Bow Street Bond Street Piccadilly Regent Street Oxford Street Haymarket Strand Pankhurst Pakhurst Peotice Vail Wintow

Gabrielle Ray Marries Then Reconsiders at Windsor

Gabrielle Ray, noted English actress, wed Eric Loder at Windsor after a sudden decline of nerves the day before. The ceremony surprised London as public interest in her fortune and previous suitors was high. speculation followed about future inheritance and alliances with peers.

London Gabrielle Ray Eric Loder Windsor

Italian girl of 16 appears as witness in Lawrence strike

Carmella Teoli an Italian girl of 36 is shown as an exhibit before the rules committee in Washington. She and her father earn seven dollars a week and support a family of seven despite a serious scalp injury two years ago. The testimony comes as workers press for higher wages amid ongoing Lawrence woolen mill strike talks.

Washington Congress Rules Committee House Lawrence Mass Carmella Teoli Fotal

Republican meet set for March 30 caucus selection

At the county central committee meeting held at the courthouse on Saturday March 30 at 2 pm the county convention date was chosen and 28 delegates to the district and 28 to the state conventions will be selected. Delegates from voting precincts will be chosen by the caucus system with 164 delegates total. W M Law chaired the meeting and L H Paulger acted as secretary due to J C Harttian’s illness.

Republican County Central Committee Court House W. M. Law L. H. Paulger Cedar

Nashua Resident George Latarre Dies While Working

George Latarre, a T4 veteran of over fifty years, collapsed while supervising timber removal on his Nashua farm. He spoke of feeling faint and died within moments. He suffered from arterial hardening and was in his usual health earlier that day. His wife, in her forties, is under a physician’s care after the shock. Mrs Hastings of Appleton, Minn., has been notified and may travel to be with her mother.

Nashua George Latarre GC. Hastings Appleton, Minn

Republican convention set for seven counties in Iowa district

Delegates from seven Iowa counties convene to pick district delegates to the Chicago convention. Taft supporters with delegates pledged, Cedar Rapids state convention in April, Oskaloosa district event next Wednesday.

Eretumwa Shah Oakalorga Cedar Rapids Oskaloosa Chicago Taft

Roosevelt Dominates Pupils' Voting On School Name

East Waterloo public school pupils totaling about 1 651 returned ballots in a vote about a summer school building name. Theodore Roosevelt led with a four to one edge over other candidates, while the proposed name Lafayette for the new school at Colorado and Lafayette streets won the most votes over Lincoln.

East Waterloo Linden Teddy Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Carroll Perry G. Holten G. W. Clarke Colorado Lafayette Streeis Lafayette Waterloo Lincoln

Snowstorm grips Midwest with heavy totals and rail disruption

A major snowstorm blanketed Missouri Kansas Iowa Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota. Over three inches had fallen in Kansas City by noon six inches in Topeka. Snowplows were deployed as trains faced delays and streetcar service halted. The storm was expected to continue through Sunday.

Kansas City Missouri Kansas Iowa Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Ansas Oklahoma Texas Topeka Kans

Kimmel Case Goes To Jury In Bank Receivership

March 2 jury deliberations began in the Kimmel mystery and insurance case involving Andrew Whiteseorge Kinmel and Charles F. Amidon. The judge warned disasters in life could alter a person beyond recognition, as plaintiffs seek to prove the Bank of Niles receivership death claim. Temperature notes show a 28 to 63 degree day.

Bank of Niles Mich Kimmel

Congressmen Mugh Excited by Debate on Income Tax Plan

Washington March 2 The House Democratic caucus endorsed a broad income tax proposal taxing all net incomes including salaries above 5000 a year. Leaders expect a party vote passage in ten to fourteen days, with Senate fate doubtful. The plan also extends the corporate tax to partners and individuals to cover a 50 million revenue deficit, while sugar duty may be removed. The measures provoke expectations of stormy debates and potential party realignments in the Senate.

Washington House Senate House Democratic Caucus Butt Lupon Supreme Court Dii

President Taft to urge neutrality in Mexico crisis

Washington reports at a cabinet conference that President Taft will issue a proclamation urging strict compliance with U S neutrality laws in all matters affecting Mexico. The note to Ambassador Wilson directs Americans in Mexico to monitor conditions and consider leaving if the situation worsens.

Washington Whits House Taft United States Mexico Wilson

Roosevelt rests from politics plans quiet hart campaign

Oyster Bay March 2 Col Roosevelt dropped politics today and prepared for the coming campaign. He plans to spend much of the next fortnight at home with trips to New York. He rode horses and chopped trees, his preferred exercise, and said the political situation remained unchanged as far as he knows.

Oyster Bay L. 1 Col. Roosevelt Hart New York Col Roosevelt

Woods Bros Start Piano Sale In Northeastern Town

Woods Tiros on Bridge Street inaugurate a piano sale that promises to enliven the local trade with a wide selection of instruments. Leading brands and varied styles are offered at reduced prices during the event, drawing shoppers to the area.

Woods Tiros Bridge Street Waterlee

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