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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1912

Page

6

Boisterous Boys Assault Office in Fairbank

In Fairbank Iowa at midnight Friday Marshal Peter McCunniss fired into a crowd of youths, wounding Jon Puffy near the groin as the marshal was overpowered. McCunniss suffered injuries, with several others bruised. Duffy fled, later wounded, and farmer aid treated him. Youths from Fairbank allegedly sparked the clash after trips to Orl weth and Waterloo. Authorities planned broad arrests.

McCunniss Delwein Duffy Fairbank Pil Orlweth Waterloo Fairbank Buchanan County

Vigilantes of San Diego Face Prosecution Say Probe Finds Guilty

Harris Weinsteck appointed by Governor Tolnisen investigates the Sen Ga campaign tied to the Industrial Workers of the World. The report finds San Diego vigilantes more culpable and recommends their prosecution.

Sacramento Cal Col Harris Weinsteck Spell Amartie Einner Tolnisen Industrial Workers of Te World Pullin San Diego Reco

Debs and Seidel Lead Socialists for Presidential Ticket

Indianapolis May 18 Eugene Victor Debs of Terre Haute Ind was nominated for U S president by the Socialist national convention Emil Seidel of Milwaukee was named for vice president The convention also adopted a constitution section opposing violence in labor disputes and debated charges about directors alleged to favor violence in the Chicago strikes Mary O Reilly and Georges Keon named as directors in contention. The piece notes a cough remedy testimonial for Foley s Honey and Tar Compound.

Indianapolis Ind Eugene Victor Debs Terre Hue United States National Socialist Convention Emil Seidel Milwaukee J. Q. Bentall Miamis Chicago Sorialist Germenimakeres Marys O'Reiy Freorgse Keon Miss O'Reilly Rentall Rental Knap Bes

Methodist delegates reject minority report on dancing ban

Minneapolis May 28 The convention votes 440 to adopt the majority report and against striking the discipline paragraph prohibiting dancing and related amusements. Delegates to the general conference proceed with retention of the rule.

Minneapolis General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church Committee On State of Church

Drawing of church shown in Irving display

A wash drawing by Pedinord and Foster depicts a proposed St Mark's church shown in the Irving house window. The edifice is described as unique in architecture and a worthy addition to Waterloo's churches, with emphasis on its design and placement.

Pedinord & Foster New &T. Mark's Irving House Waterloo

Pioneer Resident Camern Cedar Balls Dies in Bed

Mrs Marcarel Twigs aged, longtime Waterloo resident, died suddenly at 9 this morning at 501 Ankeny Street. Daughter Mrs Mary Toles found her unresponsive after night tea. Born in Tubian she came to the United States over 50 years ago, married Edward Tariee in VedRalls, and lived with daughter since Nis Geath. Surviving children include Mrs Witerhart and Mrs John Sansenbach of New Hartford, seven grandchildren, and four children in the family. Active in Catholic Clarel and St Joseph’s parish in Waterloo. Final arrangements pending for the seven mourners and nearby relatives.

Marcarel “Pwlgaro Mary AL Toles Ankeny Street Vwiptay Margaret Veda Ralls Edward Tariee Nis Geath Twleg New Tartferd Sle Vane Woosons Ayfatey John Twin Ph Dade Witherhart John Sansenbach Mew Trartford Topfen Twigs Cathalie Clarel St. Joseph's Waterloo

Town Criers at Oklahoma City Luncheon Draws Crowds

At Oklahoma City an elaborate luncheon in the Gold Room of the New Skirvin hotel honored the Town Criers and Cedar Rapids Adolab. The Waterloo Criers drew attention with songs and yells for Oklahoma as AL W. Peterson notes the large turnout.

Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma Ad Club New Skirvin Hotel Town Criers Cedar Rapids Waterloo Criers Oklahoma AL W. Peterson

Bank Reserve Exceeds Legal Requirement In New York

New York on May 18 reports the clearing house banks hold 17,967,400 in excess reserves, up 4,541,100 from last week. Loans fell 19,993,000 while legal tenders dropped 1,295,100 and net deposits declined 3,198,000.

New York Speke Greater New York

Plans for New Building at Fourth and Mulberry

Possession of Grace M E church property at Fourth and Mulberry streets will be turned over in July to the Iowa Real Estate & Improvement Company which bought the site. Engineering plans and strength estimates for a new ten story building are being prepared in Chicago and later given to an architect for actual plans and specs. Clearing work will begin after possession. the steel and brick structure will be the finest building in Watering.

Grace Methodist Episcopal Ehures Fourth and Mulberry Streets Iowa Real Estate & Improvenent Company Cartier Chieseta Penue Towa Company Riéw

Colonel Talks From Freight Car In Marion Crash

An improvised platform collapsed as a crowd assembled at Marion Ohio. A group of Civil War veterans were taken to a hospital after the wreck. A colonel perched on a freight car spoke of the collapse and denied it was his platform, mentioning President Taft and his proposed plan.

Marion. O Taft

Teddy Warns Ohio Voters About Ballot Confusion

Senator Dixon and Colonel Roosevelt campaign managers met in Columbus and arrived in Delaware on May 18. They criticized the state central committee for not listing Taft La Follette and Roosevelt on the ballot, arguing it would mislead voters and deny preferences.

Delaware Ohio Republican State Central Taft Laellette Momanitter Roosevelt Dixon Col. Roogevelys Columbus Deleware

Wilson Gage in Hands of Jury

The case of Oliver Wilson, Muscatini socialist alderman and labor leader, was sent to the jury at noon after closing arguments. The jury must decide if Wilson is guilty of complicity in a conspiracy to terrorize non union workers by acid bomb attacks.

Flood Wilson

Fifty third regiment plans encampment moves

In a telephonic briefing Captain J N Hildebrand reports Company T must fill to muster for next week and move to annual encampment. Colonel Aten confirms FIFTY THIRD will likely join Ft Leavenworth maneuvers with regular army regiments if date holds. Encampment slated Aug 19 for ten days. Captain Hildebrand received 29 bronze medals for Company PB superior marksmanship.

J. N. Hildebrand Aten Fiftythird Hildebrand Allen Fifty Third Ft. Leavenworth

Second Fire Strikes J B Young Coal Sheds Near Chicago Depot

Fire rekindled at 2:48 this morning in the steam coal sheds of J. B. Young Coal Co near the west side Chicago Great Western depot. Firefighters doused the smoldering pile, believing the blaze extinguished after a prior night visit. A Wisconsin man, F R Weiss, credits Foley Kidney Pills for rapid relief from kidney trouble.

J. B. Young Coal Company West Side Chicago Great Western

Egbert family returns from Farley funeral

Mrs. H. C. Egbert and her son Le Grand came home from Farley after attending the funeral of her brother in law, Rev. H. F. Wyatt. The Farley Methodist pastor died suddenly after a brief illness. Funeral services were held in Farley with burial in Monona.

H. C. Egbert le Grand Farley H. F. Wyatt Wyatt Monona

Tabernacle Erection Under Way in Vinton

Work has begun on a large tabernacle on East Jampson and Whippoorwill Beckett streets for Presbyterian use. The wooden structure will serve until the new church is completed and trustees seek bids for tearing down and relocating the old building. Plans for a new church are under study, with construction hoped soon. Ray Knowles travels to Rochester, Minnesota for Mayo Clinic care.

Vinton Whipphe Ross

Miners Vote to End Idle Period and Return to Work

At Witkenbarro Pennsylvania the anthracite mine workers convention ratified an agreement between a mine committee and operators. Miners will resume work after seven weeks of idleness following the pact.

Witkenbarro

Candidate E. G. Dunn Visits Waterloo for Governor Bid

E G Dunn of Mason City, a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, arrived in Waterloo and met with local leaders this morning. He expressed optimism about securing the nomination and praised the Burlington convention for instructing for Champ Clark before departing for home tonight.

E. G. Dunn Mason City Waterloo Ellis Mr. Dunn Iowa Burlington Champ Clark Dunn

May Bring Wiley to Chautauqua

Negotiations are under way to bring Dr. Harvey Wiley the pure food expert to Waterloo for a Chautauqua event. His prominence in the fight against food adulteration is expected to draw a large audience. The Chautauqua banquet and rally will be at First Baptist Church on June 12.

Waterloo Harvey W. Wiley Wiley First Baptist Church

Two Cases in Police Court Reported in City

Julius Schmidt, kept from a strong drink by delirium tremens, was arrested again yesterday in an intoxicated condition and sentenced in police court to five days hard labor. Charles Turner, an old soldier from nine miles north of Raymond, faced drunkenness charges and was adjured by Judge Meyers and sent out of town for 30 minutes after a stern rebuke. The cases prompted a police court session earlier than Judge Myers had announced.

Julius Schmidt Charles Turner Raymond Meyers Myers

Delegates Head to Davenport for Diocesan Convention

Rev and Mrs G W Hinkle travel to Davenport to attend the diocesan convention where Hinkle chairs the standing committee. J W Place and J W Krapfel will serve as Christ church lay delegates. Mrs Hinkle represents the Woman's auxiliary and Daughters of the King. Mr and Mrs C O Lambon and W E Cowan will also attend for St Mark's parish.

G. W. Hinkle Davenport Hinkle J. W. Place J. W. Krapfel Christchurch Hinkie Woman's Auxiliary Daughters of the King C. O. Lambon W. E. Cowan St. Mark's

Auto crash near paper mill crosses injures three

An auto carrying four passengers struck a rock on the La Porte City road near the paper mill crossing last evening. All escaped except Ed McKellar who was not badly injured. The four men had been out to survey land.

la Porte City Road McKellar

Factory accident injures worker toes at Galloway display rig

Adrian McCarty of the William Galloway factory was injured while moving a display engine. The engine dropped onto his foot, mashing several toes, and he received medical aid at a physician's office.

Adrian McCarty William Galloway

Free Trip for Waterlow Delegates to Crawfordsville

W. T. McGinnis state manager J. H. McCarthy district deputy and 5 W Record and A F Butterfield Waterlow men depart for Crawfordsville Ind as delegates from Melchoir court No 8 Tribe of Hon Mur for dedication of the 1200 000 new home office and the order’s 18th anniversary May 21 22.

W. TR. McGinnis J. H. McCarthy W. Record A. F. Butterfield Waterlow Crawfordsville Ind Melchoir Court Messrs. Record and Tatterfield

Infant Wolf dies after birth in Frankfurt street home

Mr and Mrs Henry J Wolf 1632 Franklin mourn the death of their infant son Walter born yesterday who died last night. Private funeral services are set for Sunday at 4 30 pm at the home with Rev Theodore Wolfram of the German Lutheran church officiating and burial in Fairview cemetery

Henry J. Wolf Franklin Street Walter Eharee Theodore Wolfram German Lutheran Church Fairview Cemetery

Temperature report and personal testimonial from Winona

The record shows a May 18 temperature peak of 74 degrees at 3 pm. A year earlier the range was 75 to 91 degrees. E M Markham of Winona reports kidney trouble relief after Foley Kidney Pills, saying they improved sleep and kidney function.

Buchanan Optical Co E.M. Markham W. Mill &J Winona Minn Foley W. Taggart

John J. Emert Dies. De War Founder and Landowner

John J. Emert, longtime Poyner township resident since 1868 and founder of the town of De War originally named Emert, died today at his Dewar home at 12:30 after a protracted illness. He had moved to Dewar ten years ago and had been in bed since Thanksgiving, enduring mounting pain.

Dewar John J. Emert Poyner Township Emert Hmert QO. W. Follett New Mexico Colorado U. S. Gypsum Company IG@ulf Coast Fruit company Texas Methdist Cio. A Kentucky G. A. R. Post

Death of Maud Garrels from lockjaw after dental treatment

Maud Garrels, 20, employed in the packing room of Black Hawk Coffee & Spice Co in Eldora, died at 9:30 AM at the home of August Snyder on Florence Street from lockjaw due to an infected tooth. She suffered dental pain after wisdom teeth lancing, remained conscious until death, and is survived by parents, two sisters, and four brothers. Funeral arrangements set for Eldora.

Maud Garrels Eldora Black Hawk Coffee & Spice Company August Snyder Florence Street Lizzie W. E.anderson Waterloo

Slaymaker Tossed by Harry Brondell in Alton Bout

Teese Shainmaker of Alton faced a fall during a boxing event at a local venue last night. The match ended with Brondell delivering the decisive blows as Trento of Bor Rent provided the event’s supporting action.

Harry Brondell Treek Tslinad Teese Shainmaker Alton Ofdices Falls Tlaery Trento Bor Davennart

Prominent local farmer and veteran laid to rest

Funeral services were held for a longtime county figure and Civil War veteran born in Somerset County Pennsylvania in 1827. He migrated to Iowa in 1868, built a farming and business portfolio, supported the local Methdist church, and leaves a widow, two children, six grandchildren, and a sister. Burial at Fairview Cemetery after a grave opening for Waterloo friends.

Methodist Church A. G. Ward Fairview Cemetery Waterloo

Fort Dodge Saloon Opening Sparks Rush After Permits Granted

In Fort Dodge Ta May 18 saloon operators reported heavy business as doors opened last evening. The city council issued permits to three wholesale liquor firms and several retailers while drys threaten an appeal to overturn the decision.

Fort Doder Weock Drys Nave

Verdict in Austin case not reached in federal court

In the case of Fannie F Austin administratrix et al on the Chicago Great Western railway the jury retired to consider a verdict after late afternoon testimony. If a verdict is reached before 9 oclock tonight it will be received. otherwise jurors may be instructed to deliberate again or disperse to reconvene Monday morning.

Fannie F. Austin Chicago Great Western Railway Tue Reed Letelock Iif

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