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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1912

Page

7

Roosevelt Replies to Stimson Over Primary Fight

Mineola L I March 6 Roosevelt responds to Secretary Stimson's Chicago speech backing Taft for the Republican nomination. He says his entry is a duty to the people and cites past reluctance, arguing for honest government and direct presidential primaries against machine tactics and patronage. He likens the 1910 governor contest to present politics and condemns Excelsior Springs leadership.

Mineola L. 1 Stimson Chicago Taft Col. Roosevelt Saratoga Excelsior Springs

John Mitchell Refuses to Satisfy Judge Wright

John Mitchell, vice president of the American Federation of Labor, declines to assure Judge Wright of adherence to future judicial decrees. He would rather be convicted of contempt than admit prior noncompliance. Herman Hue, 70, lies largely unconscious from a fractured skull at 220 Center Street after an icy porch fall two weeks ago. recovery unlikely due to age and injury.

Washington John Mitchell American Federation of Labor Wright District Supreme Court Judicial Tribunal of the Land Mitchell Herman Hue Center Street Mr. Hue

Miss Christabel Pankhurst Fails to Evade Police

London reports Miss Christabel Pankhurst vanished after a false arrest claim on inciting property destruction. Mr and Mrs Frederick Pethick Lawrence and Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst were arraigned at Bow Street on conspiracy and incitement to malicious damage, remanded for a week.

London Chris Abel Pankhurst Frederick Pethick Lawrence Votes For Women Emmeline Pankhurst Tuke Holloway Bow Street Hall

Iowa Boy Wins Oxford Throw

In Oxford annual varsity sports W. A. Zeigler of Iowa, a Rhodes scholar, won the weight contest with a throw of 48 feet 2 inches.

Iowa Oxford England W. A. Zeigler

Outbreak First Blow at Knox in Nicaragua Arrests

Managua reports an anti American surge with fifty prominent ring leaders arrested and detained pending Secretary of War Knox departure. The action marks public opposition to Knox's Central American trip.

Managua Nicaragua Knox

Chop Suey Lunch Room Opens Soon in Elgin

Two Chinese from Chicago have purchased the Wm Hunemueller Elgin lunch room at 704 Sycamore Street. After extensive repairs and improvements the Chop Suey restaurant will open. The place promises to be one of the most attractive in the city with a special chop suey feature of interest.

Chicago Wm. Hunemueller Elgin Sycamore Street

Women vote helps Cotterill win Seattle mayoral race

Complete election returns show Geo. F. Cotterill 31,655 to Hiram C. Gill 31,010 with a 845 lead. Socialists defeated. James E. Bradford elected corporation counsel. Women organized drives in city squares and churches to mobilize support, aiding Cotterill against Gill who was recalled last year.

Seattle Wash Geo. F. Cotterill Hiram ¢. Gill Cotterill James E. Bradford Independent Order of Good Templars Gill Hiis

Real Houn Dawg Saves Day for Champ Clark

A sad eyed stray hound wanders into the Allen county Democratic convention at Iola Kansas as a dispute over Bevan and Wilson names nears a vote. The dog interrupts a heated pitch by attorney FW Forrest, saving Clark by swaying delegates and triggering a crowd chant and rousing cheers.

REAL Houn’ Dawg Champ Clark Iola Kan Marelt Chay Clark Allen County Hutchinson Wilson Clark FW. J. Forrest Bevan Kris Te ‘Hann

Taft Visits Hearing on Massachusetts Child Welfare Law

Mrs Taft attended the House rules committee hearing in Washington on the Massachusetts law restricting children’s departure from Lawrence amid a strike. C F Lynch testified of aiding parents who kept children at home and of police actions. other witnesses discussed a stabbing incident involving an Italian boy and military patrols.

Washington Taft Rules Committee House Lawrence Mass Capitol Hill C. F. Lynch Public Safety Hardwick Jehildren Massachusetts John J. Sullivan

New Black Hawk Manufacturing Company Formed

Articles of incorporation filed for Black Hawk Manufacturing to produce patterns flasks iron casting and machinery. Capitalization listed at 1066d with officers including President E J Brady Vice President and Treasurer J B Lichty Secretary G H Andrews and directors P H Paulsen and R N Reshet.

Black Hawk Manufacturing Company E. J. Brady

Butter Prices Edge Up On NY Market Rise

Butter prices show a slight advance today with Orange Creamery quoted 35 cents a pound, up 1 cent. Elgin butter yesterday gained 2 cents, lifting local butter prices by roughly the same amount.

New York

Local Dentists Annual Election in Waterloo

The Waterloo Dental Society held a social and monthly meeting at Dr. ELE Peek’s office. About twenty members attended with Dr. J A Alexander of Chicago speaking on Dental Therapeutics and Dr. J G Hildebrand presenting a paper on Syphilis As It Pertains to Dentistry. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Dr G Hildebrand, Vice President Dr E B Peek, Secretary and Treasurer A J Muelver.

Waterloo, Dental Society Ele. Peek Peek-Rath J. A. Alexander Chicago J. G. Hildebrand G. Hildebrand E. EB. Peek A. J. Muelver

Des Moines Street Car Conductor Shot Dead

Des Moines police reported the murder of street car conductor Frank Ford after a long investigation. Ford died early today after being shot Monday night. two assailants remain unidentified and the robbery motive is under review.

Des Moines March Frank Ford Ford

Missionary Killed Amid Mutiny Near Pao Ting Fu

A English missioner F Day of the Church of England was killed by mutinous Chinese soldiers near Pao Ting Fu while accompanying Bishop Charles P Scott. F Hughes fled to the town hall, while British troops head to Chin Chow to rescue him. American troops may be sent to Tien Tsin as tensions rise in China during a volatile transfer of power.

Peking China F. Day Church of England Pao Ting Fu Day Charles P. Scott North China Hughes Tien Chwangc Scott Min | Chaw Fifteenth Infantry Tien Tsin

Roosevelt Serves on Jury for First Time

Col Roosevelt attended the county court as a juror in Minneela on March 1. He earned three dollars a day for jury duty and spent time in the grand jury room. A crowd greeted him upon arrival and photographers followed, making it hard to smile for the cameras.

Alinmeela Roosevelt Cousty Court House Minneela Cully Col. Mosevelt Col Moosevelt

Sidney Company Sets Grand Opening for New Store

The Sidney Company announces a grand opening for its new ladies and children’s wear store at 214 Fourth Street East tomorrow. W. Touches becomes president, bringing years in merchandising at major outlets. S. Calehum serves as vice president with prior leadership in exclusive fashion.

WU. Touches Waterlloo New Comepany Sle Winmmaer's the Fair Chicago Itrms Calehum Mies

Suffrage Leader May Face Recall In Iowa Campaign

Des Moines March 6 H G Gue secretary of the Iowa Men's League for Women Suffrage may be recalled at a suffragist meeting called after a dispute with prominent leaders over the state campaign he directs The committee he serves on controls $15000 recently left the organization by a suffragist

Des Moines H. G. Gue Iowa Men's League For Women Suffrage

Bremer County Case Affirms Fire Loss Recovery

Des Moines March 6 The supreme court affirms a Bremer County suit by Ww FE Davis against Bremer County Farmers Minval Fire Insurance association Bremer district judge turk ruling fire loss recovery in favor of the insurer affirmed in an opinion by McClain.

Des Moines Supreme Court FE. Davis Bremer County

Tenant Kills Sneed Then Takes Own Life in Texas

In Georgetown Texas on March 6 John T Sneed was shot dead by tenant R O Hillard who then killed himself. Hillard left a note claiming betrayal and planned feigned insanity. The incident ties to prior elopement involving Capt A G Boyce and Sneed's wife.

Georgetown Tex John T. Sneed R. O. Hillard John Bear Sneed A. G. Boyce Capt. Boyce Sneed Hillard al Boyce John Beal Young Boyce Temaift Manitoba

Miners May Make New Demands in Pressured Conference

New York March 6 The flat rejection of miners demands by coal operators is expected to be followed by modified demands from the miners. A committee of operators and the miners will meet next week to submit replies to the rejections and possible counter proposal.

New York

YWCA City Secretary Incoming to Visit Waterfall

Miss Frances Crittenden, city secretary of the YWCA, will visit Waterfall this weekend to confer with officials and committees and assist city efforts. She will speak at the vestry service Sunday, following Miss Nets Trimble who organized the Waterloo association last year.

Frances Trittenden Af Minngir-pels Waterfall Towat Miss Crittenden Nets the Trimble Waterloo Association

Treaties Near Ratification In Senate Debate

Washington reports the arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France near ratification as the senate continues consideration. Senators canvassed expect a two thirds vote for ratifying unamended but fear a clash over article three delegating to a high commission. The Lodge resolution and Root substitute frame the final dispute as voting nears this afternoon.

Washington Great Britain France Senate Yoing High Commission Root Queatlone Bacon Shively Hoke ‘Smith

Cross Bill Filed In Kistner Divorce Case In Des Moines

In Blanche V. Kistnen v Edward F. Kistner the defendant filed an answer and cross bill seeking an absolute divorce with right to Tremarrying within one year. He alleges reconciliation failed after May 13 1997 and claims cruel treatment, contending the plaintiff promised to return with a home but did not. Custody of the minor child in the original decree remains with the father, with mother granted visitation rights at suitable intervals.

Blanche Des Moines Kistner

Young Man Admits Alcohol Problem and Is Committed

A young man voluntarily confessed he cannot stop drinking and was committed to Knoxville for hospital treatment. His wife and friends risk loss unless he recovers. He has tried to quit and lacks the will to do so, while undergoing treatment. John Foley returns to Waterloo for a week visiting friends and handling business, now living in Denver for two years.

Big Tome Knoxville John Foley Kinstity Waterloo Mr. Foley Denver Colo

Scott Reaches South Pole Rumor Spreads

An eventing paper reports Captain Robert F. Scott, the British Antarctic explorer, may have reached the south pole. The wife of a crew member says she has heard nothing from her husband confirming any success or possible recovery news.

Scott Polap Rondon March Robert FL Scott Stes Scot

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