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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1912
Page
6
Secretary of War Stimson declares support for President Taft over Roosevelt. He emphasizes Taft’s progressive record, steady leadership, and faithful carrying out of pledges, warning against a dramatic primary that could weaken the party and risk a return to reactionary rule.
Henry L. Stimson of New York secretary of war and Roosevelt ally declares for President Taft. He says he remains Roosevelt’s friend but cannot support Roosevelt’s nomination and praises Taft as upholding progressive Republican policy. He speaks at the Taft club event in Illinois.
The Ten Criers membership committee plans a drive to add new members. They aim to grow the group beyond 80 members and emphasize its regional influence and civic purpose within the community.
Anna Myers of Waterloo died at 3 39 am at 417 Highth street East, foster child’s home, after two years with bronchial trouble. Born February 11 1845 in Wyandot County Ohio she was 67. Survived by two sisters and two brothers, foster daughter, and was a longtime member of United Evangelical church. Services scheduled in La Porte with burial there.
John Hosier a 46 year old resident of 209 Cottage Street was arraigned on a charge of stealing coal from Illinois Central railroad cars in local yards. Special Agents testified and the court postponed sentence for further review of his domestic situation. Hosier said his children were cold and he intended no harm, seeking mercy due to illness and nine mouths to feed.
Conductor A. A. Brerge of the Duluth division travels with his wife to stay at the Meloy and Oliver homes on Lafayette street. They will later visit Conductor Pox on Fourth Street.
John Brewster, a prosperous Tama County farmer, relocates to the city today after years of farming. The move signals a shift for local agriculture as urban opportunities attract regional residents.
The residence at 216 Franklin Street recently purchased by T. Bentley. Mr. Brewster has rented his large farm but will continue to oversee his property interests. Many Tama county friends welcome Mr. and Mrs. Brewster to Waterloo.
Greene March notes show A Reisnider visiting Reinbeck, residents visiting relatives in Clarksville and Minneapolis, and Mrs Williams recovering from illness. A baby boy arrived to the Aikenberry family, and Rev I L Lockard celebrated thirty fourth wedding anniversary with a dinner. Fire threatened a Greene farm house but neighbors saved it. A February 28 wedding at Litchfield Hoges joined Joyce Boges and Carlton Sproul in a M E church ceremony.
Contracts filed for record regarding Frank Kistner residence at Third Avenue and Bluff Street. One contract shows 500 E Kistner purchasing the northeast 60 feet of lots 9 and 10, block 14 for 3000 dollars. Another gives his son a ten year option on the southwest 80 feet for 7000 dollars with life occupancy for Frank Kistner and house upkeep. Kistner plans a rear building for his undertaking business.
W O Miller president of the Commercial National Bank is a candidate for delegate at large from the third district to the national Republican convention. He has long supported party activities but this is his first bid for a special honor. Districts will elect two delegates and two alternates, with voting in district conventions and county conventions selecting delegates for both state and district events. Miller has wide acquaintance across the Third district and has been active in party work.
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