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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1912

Page

7

Fred Wimber Hurt by Fall at J K Joder Drug Store

Fred Wimber, a clerk at the J K Joder drug store, fell ten feet into an elevator shaft at 5 20 this morning while placing a bottle on a shelf. He was taken home for treatment after sustaining bruises and lacerations to face head and body, with a sprained left wrist. his injuries are not believed serious.

Fred Wimber J. K. Joder Drug Store Eleventh Street West Mr. Wimber Joder

Taft Appeals to California Voters in Telegram

President Taft urged California Republicans to support him in the presidential primary. He sent a telegram to Taft managers Colonel Charles Hammond in San Francisco and P. A. Staunton in Los Angeles, alleging Roosevelt seeks class hatred and a sham issue.

Washington California Taft Charles M. Hammond San Francisco Roosevelt P. A. Staunton Los Angeles Thim

Aged Lady Recovers After Illness At Home

Mrs. Sarah M. Shull long ill at her daughter Mrs F J Jen eness 114 Clay street shows slow improvement. She is elderly and has heart trouble making her case critical. Two more daughters Mrs W H Boyd of Le Mars and Mrs John Van of Hutchinson Kan have helped care and will stay a week or more.

Sarah M. Shull F. J. Jeneness Clay-street Shull W. H. "Boyd le Mars John van Hutchinson, Kan

Richeson to Hang If Declared Sane

Boston May 14 Rev C Y Vooot Richeson Avis Linnells slayer was subjected to a nine hour doctors test in Charles street jail. Reports from alienists Stedman Frost and Tuttle and others will guide Governor Fass on possible clemency recommendation to the executive council. If declared sane he will face execution next Sunday night. transfer to Charlestown prison before Thursday morning appears unlikely.

Boston C. Yvoooot Richeson Avis Linnell Fass Richerson Charlestown

Well known Iowa editor dies after paralytic stroke

Ottumwa May 14. B I Rockwell former editor of the Mannington Herald died this morning from a stroke of paralysis. He was one of the best known editors in southeastern Iowa. The widow survives with no children.

Ottumwa Rockjiwell Mannington.a Herald Iowa

St Paul Boat Club Eyes Davenport Regatta Bid

Davenport May 14 The St Paul Boat club of St Paul Minn will send a large delegation to Davenport July 4 to attend the Mississippi Valley Power Boat association meeting and seek the regatta for 1912 The Davenport rest club starter marks today on the levee building a grandstand which will seat 20000 people

Davenport St. Paul Boat Club St. Paul Minn Mississippi Valley Power Boat. Association Keokuk

Bas OTE Mun Pdeeb Herg Pew The Rafe

In a morning gathering the MUN Pdeeb group and Verder officials secured 800 Ma cash and $800 in certificates, reinforcing local support and financial safety measures.

Bas Herg Rafe di Lammora Verder Hoy & Vranvers Metebanidige

Company B Garners Excellent Winter Inspection Mark

Captain J. H. Hildebrand reports Company B of the Fifty-third regiment first line in the winter inspection, receiving the highest possible “excellent” mark. Enrollment for Company L is progressing with about twenty-five recruits already, and more expected during drill tonight. The Fifty-third may camp at Fort Leavenworth for annual maneuvers, though no official notice has been received.

J. H. Hildebrand Col. Allen Hildebrand Ft. Leavenworth

Horace Boies Visits Waterloo Neighboring Friends

Ex governor Horace Boies has returned from California and spends days with his son H B Hoies and family before summer on his Grundy county farm. He remains vigorous in mind and body and eager in public affairs. Waterloo friends are pleased to see him again.

Horace Boies California H. B. Hoies Familly Grundy County Boies Waterloo

Waterloo Motor Boat Club Plans Festival

The Waterloo Motor Boat Club met at the Y M C A with many members present. They discussed lighting boats per government rules and to parade on May 30 ending at Lafayette Park for aquatic events. Four new members joined and plans include landings along the river and pumps at incomplete water spots.

Waterloo Motor Boat Club Lafayette Park Waterloo Water Company

Cedar Falls Injunction Case Attracts Iowa City Attorneys

District court hears motion on second Cedar Falls injunction with Attorney Bailey of Iowa City and others present. The temporary injunction stopping paving work was filed by W A Bryant. Ingred Chenny seeks divorce from Bruce Chenery with trial submitted. P H Shannon sues W K E Closson in district court for $104.09 on a promissory note.

Attorney Bailey Iowa City Cedar Falls Ar. Bailey William Horrabin W. A. Bryant Ingred Chenny Bruce Chenery P. H. Shannon W. K E. Closson

Randall to Speak at Cedar Falls Sunday Night

Cedar Falls hosts the Black Hawk county Sunday school association for a two day session. Mac J Randall of Cedar Rapids, a leading speaker, is expected to address attendees this evening. Admission is 25 cents. Mrs. Julia Ta Bentley returns to Waterloo to settle at the inns with son WAD Bentley of Chicago assisting.

Cedar Falls Black Hawk Julia Ta. Bentley Waterloo California The Inns Wad Bentley Chicago St. Mary's High School St. Mary's Auditorium Mile Wealy United States Warshal Cedar Rapids

Hotel Meeting Tonight Sparks Public Discussion

Promoters of a modern fireproof hotel planned for the corner of Commercial and Fifty Streets call a public smoker this evening in the Waterloo clip rooms. Citizens are urged to attend to gauge sentiment on the project and possible stock solicitations will be made. The discussion is informal to encourage free expressions of opinion.

Watterloo

Strong Talent for Chautauqua at Waterloo

P K Ritz announces George R Stuart will lecture at Waterloo Chautauqua. Stuart, famed evangelist linked with Sam P Jones, is paired with Denton C Crowl who will deliver Jones's famous lectures. Crowl is expected to be a strong course attraction.

P. K. Ritz Waterloo Chautauqua & Bible Association George R. Stuart Dr. Stuart Sam P. Jones Onother

Birthday of Pioneer Honored in Janesville

A family gathering at Wilbert Loveland's home near Janesville marked the eighty fifth birthday of Dr. Joel Loveland, a pioneer since 1853 and a respected community resident. Relatives including Mrs. A. J. Fairburn and Mrs. Flora Campbell joined the celebration, with a big noon meal and an afternoon of visiting and well wishes.

Janesville Wilbert Loveland Joel Loveland A. J. Fairburn Waterloo Albert Webb C. K. Loveland Flora Campbell

Victor Herbert Concert Draws San Antonio Audience

Victor Herbert and his sixty-piece orchestra with six Metropolitan soloists received an enthusiastic San Antonio audience at the Grand Opera House. The reviewer in the Express called it the most visual demonstration San Antonio has seen for a musical performance. The Herbert organization planned concerts in Waterloo this week as tickets were selling.

San Antonio Tex Ma.i Victor Terbert Victor Herbert Metropolitan Grand Opera House Xever Express Waterloo Selina

Fire rescue saves three children from fall

In Dubuque on May 4 6 a mother Mrs Norton whose family lived upstairs dropped three children from a second floor window sixteen feet to the ground to escape a fire. Dorothy aged 3 Ler raine aged 6 Gladys aged 8 were saved but suffered injuries. The mother escaped with bruises. The fire started outside the house and a tally of damage noted the home was badly burned. The cause remained a mystery.

Dubuque Dee Rooney Marti Wilbur Norton Dorothy Lerraine Gladys Loperaine Peeca‘hawks Flick

Concert Seats Sold With Rush At Opening

There was a big rush for seats at the opening of the Victor Herbert concert in the Coliseum on Friday evening. Over 200 seats were sold in the first hour and sales continued strong as Lehuneman's and Miller's drug stores supplied the demand. Officials expect a fine success, even if not as large as last year's Sheffield choir event.

Victor Herbert Kl's Coliseum Lehuneman

Strikebreakers dominate Ga lesburg Burlington yard

In Galesburg May 14 the Burlington freight offices report over 100 strikebreakers at work despite a walkout by Lif freight handlers. Officials say by night all on hand freight will be cleared and the strike is over with no disturbances. In Quincy the Burlington freight house strike continues with about forty men out, workers awaiting higher union orders in Chicago.

Galesburg Lif Burlington Freight Quincy Burlington Freight House Burlington Wien Chiccago Illinois

Maderos Brother Held Prisoner in Mexico

El Paso May 14. Col Caesar Caneles reports rebels in Mapini Durango captured the town and took Raoul Madero prisoner, brother of the president and Hurales commander. Thomas Morris expected to be named city detective to fill a new post created by last night’s council resolution.

el Paso Tex Caesar Caneles Dos Cabridora Duran- 80 Mexico Claudid Juarez Mapini Durango Raoul Madero Hurales Thomas Morris J. E. McSweeney

Missing Witness Found At Clinton In Oliver C Wilson Case

Davenport Iowa May 14 A missing witness Haley is found in Clinton and ordered arrested to Davenport to answer contempt of court. The state depended on Haley to testify about labor leader conferences. Peremptory challenges increased as attorneys seek a jury before adjournment though work may continue tomorrow.

Davehport Wmn Haley Oliver C. Wilson Clinton Fie Davenport

Glass Over Dead Man's Testimony

New York May 14 The court session in the dissolution suit against the sugar trust debated whether the testimony of the late Tone y QO Uiuvemeyer should be heard. Attorneys clashed over privilege material and relevance as proceedings paused with the next session undecided. District Attorney Wine argued the testimony was material. defense lawyers called it privileged incompetent and irrelevant.

New York Toney QO Uiuvemeyer Risa Sperhial Brice United States, District Court For Wine Mar. Travemeyer

Coon Hunting Declines as Forests Go to Conservation

A report from Owenaville notes coon hunting wanes as farmers and landowners become timber conservationists and refuse to allow tree cutting. Once, hunters felled many trees to tree coons. now timber holds market value and conservation limits such slashing. The article urges chasing coons on level ground or by tree climbs, reflecting broader conservation trends in southern Indiana.

Owenaville Treas Indiana

Thrifty Squirrel Park With Many Gray Squirrels

Alfred McHenry owns a park spanning several acres where a score or more gray squirrels have established residence, reflecting a thriving small wildlife colony.

Alfred McHenry

Damage suit called in court over Austin railroad death

Fannie F Austin as administratrix of Henry Austins estate sued The Chicago Great Western Railroad in federal court for 20000 dollars over Henry Austins death near Mulberry street crossing. The case features a jury panel of twenty eight, with the accident involving an auto struck by cars backing up.

Fannie F. Austin Henry Austin Chicago Great Western Railroad Jim Mulberry Street Mr. Austin Austin Agim Mulberry Lalarrtre

Hogs rise as market opens with firmer top at Chicago sale

May 14 Chicago live stock markets show hogs opening higher with active trade and a top of 7.90 per cwt, cattle steady and best distillery steers at 5.75. Mutton buyers bearish with a few choice short lumbs selling steady at 9.00 but finishing about 25 cents lower. New York stock list follows with mixed quotes across major rails and steel names.

Chicago

Taft Supporters Score in Tennessee Convention

Nashville Tennessee May 14 Taft supporters in the Republican state convention today won the first round against Roosevelt men with Foster Y Brown former attorney general of Porto Rico named temporary chairman.

Nashville Tenn Taft Roosevelt Foster Y. Brown Porto Rico

Six May Be Saved From Ironwood Mine Disaster

Duluth reports the Oliver Mining Company received word from Ironwood that a pipe was pulled into the fallen shaft area and one of the imprisoned men is still alive. Rescue crews press to reach the trapped workers as efforts continue.

Duluth Oliver Mining Campany Ironwood

Wanted Place for General House Work in Small Family

Inquire 320 West Tenth St downstairs for a competent person to perform general house work in a small family.

A. Covell & Son West Fourth St West Tenth St

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paul Boat Club Helmet Lodge K. of P E Coliseum Ncluding Schuneman’s Drug Store C. J. Miller’s Drug Store OL Park Motor Boat Club Plans Festival Mac J. Randall St. Mary's Victor Herbert Concert Organization Kime Bateman St. Joseph Kanesis City Elmwood Wan Clorwell Topele Babes RUSH Madero Glas McHenry Mclleary Williamsport Philadelphia North American Society Tsura Walter Reggie Cleveland Conservation ELGIN Stock Exchange Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Leeene O Rock Island Northwestern Atchison Itakien Ee American Smelter Union Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Southern Pacific Brooklyn Rapid Transit United States Steel, Common United States Steel Amalgamated Copper Northern Pacific Great Northern Ilinois Central St. Pand Loty Missouri Pacific New York Central Ganien Tools S. E. Johnson Columbia Carpener Hotel Pedicornd Foster Lafayette Sibert’s Jewelry Store Sibert’s Jewelry Store East Fourth Street
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