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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1912
Page
2
The page compiles travel references for the Mitette Evening Courier in European cities, plus parliamentary notes on transportation pricing and court outcomes. It mentions the two cent fare victory in Iowa, reactions to political figures Taft and Roosevelt, and local mood on spring arrival amid snow.
The article grimly recounts the Hillsville Virginia courthouse killings in which a judge, attorney, and sheriff were slain by masked gunmen. It condemns the attackers as reckless mountaineers and urges relentless pursuit and full punishment, even militia force, to uphold law. It also questions the broader state of civilization and the integrity of Southern mountain communities.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes Taft earning a second term would be his achievement. Grand Junction Globe argues Iowa should send a solid delegation to Chicago next June for Cummins, calling it the best chance yet.
To the Republican Directors of Black Hawk County Iowa a delegate convention will be held at the courthouse in Waterloo on Saturday March 10 1912 at 2 PM to select 28 delegates for the Third District convention in Waterloo April 4 and 28 delegates for the State Convention in Cedar Rapids April 24. Delegates chosen by precinct caucuses held March 1 1912 with per precinct to be allocated based on votes for Republican presidential electors. First ward and Cedar Falls precincts listed with ward counts and chairmen noted. also notice of ward caucus dates March 18 1912 and March 20 1912.
A Davenport Times notice condemns bandit activity and references a Trump like warning about a messenger. Iowa papers debate the national party nomination, predicting Albert B. Cummins as a likely candidate amid intra party strife. A Williamsburg Journal-Tribune critique mocks the Golden Rule as applied to drunks and calls for broader justice.
A collage of light humor and social jabs including pairs of lines about Elsa’s looks, a Detroit prep quip on a spendthrift husband, a Boston–Gotham banter about Boston marriages, butter shop dialogue at Faneuil Hall, a tradesman billing joke, and a London Tit-Hits tale illustrating clever wordplay and everyday vanity.
The article extols foreign missions as turning Europe and now Asia and Africa toward Christianity. It cites St Francis Xavier and the Catholic Society for the Propagation of the Faith, notes China and Japan mission statistics, and highlights Dr Sun Yat Sen as a modern example. It contrasts Protestant and Catholic efforts and lauds missionary influence on civilizations and national morality.
A reader laments scribbling away with secular thoughts during long sermons and suggests shorter talks of about fifteen minutes, sermons spoken directly to listeners, and a shared resolve to focus on worship. She urges attention to church time as dedication to God, not personal concerns.
Mason City Times assesses Justice Charles Evans Hughes as a possible compromise candidate if Taft and Roosevelt split the GOP vote. The paper notes Hughes has shown no sign of interest in the presidency and is content in his Supreme Court seat, making a presidential bid unlikely.
The piece argues Taft plans a political comeback after four years out. Fears of a compromise with Justice Hughes aim to discredit A B Cummins and shift attention to Hughes, whom leaders expect won’t run. The tactic is seen as an old dodge unlikely to succeed this time.
The Marion Register wagers the Cedar Rapids Gazette will not feature the 1908 Roosevelt praise resolutions. It endorses Roosevelt’s accomplishments but condemns some recent utterances, noting his shift on renomination and urging finishers over starters.
An offer promotes a $3.50 recipe for weak kidneys claiming quick relief from pain, headaches, backache, and fatigue. It suggests mailing a request to Dr. A. E. Robinson in Detroit to obtain a home cure, with claims of stermless remedies and rapid results.
Critics condemn a leader’s vow to forgo efforts for the nomination while accusing him of actively maneuvering to influence the Republican national convention. The dispute centers on perceived attempts to sway delegates and control the party’s path.
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