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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1912

Page

7

Roosevelt and Harmon Win Ohio Primaries Amid Delicate Senate

Ohio results show Roosevelt with plurality for Republican delegates and Taft limited to ten of forty-two as Harmon leads Democrats in presidential preference. Taft may gain six at-large delegates at the June convention, while Harmon expands his path to the national stage with six at large.

Columbus Ohio Col. Roosevelt Taft Harmon Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Chicago Theodore Roosevelt Judson Hannon Wm. J. Bryan Champ Clark Roosevelt Democratic Party Baltimore Col Wilson

Dixon Calls on Taft to Quit the Race

Washington May 22 Senator Dixon leader of Roosevelt national headquarters released a statement urging President Taft to withdraw from the presidential contest. The note cites Taft’s Cleveland remark that Ohio’s vote would decide the nomination and calls for Taft and his managers to accept the unanimous verdict of Republican primary states and bow out.

Washington Dixon Roosevelt National Taft Cleveland Ohio Republian

Waterloo Town Criers honor at Fort Worth train procession

In Dallas on May 22 a Waterloo Town Criers library car adorned with banners is admitted to the delegates train procession to Fort Worth. Waterloo boosters secure this distinction for the Iowa city, illustrating their pull for favorable treatment.

Waterloo Dallas Fort Worth Tex Ft. Worth Waterloo Town Criers Waterloo Boosters Iowa Peterson

Where Is Waterloo Question Tops Texas Town Talk

Fort Worth Tez May 22 Special Dispatch The Dallas news reports that Waterloo Iowa sent the largest delegation to Dallas in history for a boost event. The arrival inspired pride in Dallas residents and left Water loo boosters confident for future efforts in Boston and beyond.

Texas Fort Worth Tez Dallas News Waterloo Dallas Iowa United States Canada Convention City Waterlow Boston Waterino

Wilson delegates and district nominees list fragment

Fragmentary OCR lists delegates for Wilson and national convention nominees by district. Names appear with multiple misspellings and broken lines, including Edward Hanley Radward Bolingen and Newton Baker, with continuations on page twelve.

Cat Kills Rattler. Maltese Cat Dies In Potson

Winona Minnesota May 22 A Maltese cat owned by Route OF son of this city died after killing a rattler and other grass snakes The snake hunt ends in tragedy with the cat killed by its own venomous prey Town Criers visit Enid Oklahoma March Visitors praised Dallas windst reet scenes and downtown charm praising streets business houses and homes before continuing to Dallas

Winona Minn Route OF Son Enid Okla Waterloo Town Ciers Club Chicvge Ad Club Oldatown Rers Waterloo Dallas

Half Vote Delegates May Face New Contests At Convention

Chicago May 22 Delegates with half a vote each may confront contests if the national committee upholds Secretary Haywards claim that a state named double seating violated the official convention call. A reelection of delegates could be ordered and seating arrangements debated as the committee weighs authority and the possibility of extra delegates.

Chicago Repul! cc National Committee William Hayward Maynard Molise Annex Hayward Las Yao

Bain Sells Brandon Property Faces Move to Minnesota

Brandon Iowa May 22 Special W W Bain druggist and postmaster has sold his Brandon property and invested in a large Minnesota farm The Bain family plans to spend next winter in California after years in Brandon Friends regret their permanent move away Smoke Martins Standard reports the change

Brandon W. W. Bain Minnesota California

1000 Negroes in Rebellion in Cuba Oriente Province

Santiago May 22 The situation grows more serious with estimates of over 5000 enslaved people taking up arms in Oriente. Two American citizens Floyd Selick and Joseph Bryan report being assaulted and robbed on their way to Siboney by armed insurgents. Havana May 22 Reinforcements of two infantry companies and two artillery batteries sail to Oriente to aid government forces now numbering over 1200. Insurgents led by Evaristo Estenez and Ignaciyonet operate at El Caney Cobre and San Luis near Santiago.

Santiago Province of Oriente Floyd Selick Joseph Bryan Ross EF. Moladay Siboney Havana Evaristo Estenez Iyonet el Caney Fl Cobre San Luis

Henderson and Shepard Chosen on Elevnth Ballot

In Minneapolis May 22 the elev nth ballot for Methodist Episcopal bishops produced Dr T T Henderson of Brooklyn and W O Shepard of Chicago as new bishops. Rev T J Henderson received 562 votes and Dr Shepard 432, with 24 needed to elect. Homer C Stuntz of New York was elected on the first ballot, completing three of eight positions.

Minneapolis Methodist Episcopal Church Xii. Luceack Kansas City A. J. Cooke New York F. CD. Leete Detroit Mich N. Luecock Leete A. J. Cook T. T. Henderson Brooklyn W. O. Shepard Chicago T. J. Henderson Shepard Homer C. Stuntz

Auto accident injures two near Hauleen Ta Mipy 22

Control of the air was lost while Mr and Mrs FT Grutknecht of this place were out riding last evening about the time. The incident left two injured as authorities investigated the cause and conditions of the crash.

FT. Grutknecht

McKinley Declares Norther States Support for Taft

Nov Alta scene reports McKinley asserting Taft lead with at least 600 delegates, noting Roosevelt and Bryan slippage. McKinley cites Ohio and New York losses for Roosevelt, while Taft backers reportedly spent about 25,000 dollars to rally delegates in key states.

Washlogten McKinley Cech Wondit McKintey Tati Obkenze Coment Oldg Tomay Ik Roocevelt New York Cguyndas Taft Ohio Ohi Thad

Accident Near Hudson Injures Two. One Discharged

A two-vehicle crash half a mile south of Hudson left Ceinaehine Poovoleek with a dishernated shoulder and Gutlhaerdt hurt. his wife Henke sustained non visible injuries. Both were attended by a physician and reported resting calmly and improving since last evening.

Gutlhaerdt Henke Kaat Marty Hudaon

Policeman Leaps From Street Car and Saves Lives

Chicago police officer Michael King of Maxwell Street station died from injuries in January after saving a crowd from a runaway trap. He leapt from a street car at Fifth Avenue and West Warren Street, grabbed a horse bridle, dragged fifty feet, and stopped the wagon before it hit bystanders. His comrades seek pension for his children, noting the duty and service ten years.

Chicago Michael King Maxwell Street St. Eizabeth's Hospital Patrolmin King Fifth Avenue West Warrison Street King Sprung Ad Ilo King

Temperature May 22 Report from Livehannan Optical Co

The maximum temperature yesterday was 76 degrees. One year ago today the minimum was 50 and the maximum 74. Miss Josephine Meldenbauer, visiting her sister Mrs Kunitz, leaves tomorrow for her home in Waukesha Wisconsin. For gentlemen San Felice dc cigar.

Livehanan Optical Co Syndicate Black Josephine Meldenbauer 11. Kunitz Uomorrow Waukesha, Wis

Ohio Victory Setstle Contest Says Colonel Reporter

May 22 Akron dispatch reports Colonel Roxerfelt elated by Ohio result in a contest. He notes telegrams from across the country and quotes his preference for the people's impulsive judgment over deliberate judgment. He believes Ohio's vote decided the outcome of the Chicago convention contest.

Fivarer Hay NL OY Ohia Roxerelt Threeolunes Ohio Teri L Obi Hogares Ohfo Chicago

Cobb May Cut New York from Calling List

Ty Cobb may miss New York series returning late in season if at all due to spectator trouble. Police protection pledged at grounds amid feared gangster retaliation after assault incident. Also reports Denver mayoral race results with Lindsey re-elected and Kenyon visiting Davenport on travel through Clinton.

Cobb New York Ty" Cobb Square

War Dept Orders Halt Firing Into American Territory

Washington May 22 Col EL Steever was instructed by the war department to notify the commander of the military forces in Juarez that no firing whatever must be directed into American territory.

Washington Col. EL Steever War Department Juarez

First Sunstroke of Season at Davenport

Claus Sierck, 20, died after suffering sunstroke while plowing a field near Davenport Ta, his death announced at a local hospital this morning following his removal from a farm yesterday.

Davenport Claus Sierck

Noted New Yorker Marriage After Auto Trouble

In Chicago on May 22 Miss Claire Fried wed Saul Feiber a wealthy New York sportsman and silk house head after a roadside incident. Returning from Atlantic City with her brother Aaron Fried, the pair encountered Feiber who helped and then the ceremony followed by the Riev H Fried. The couple depart for a honeymoon in the east and plan westward soon.

Chicago Claire Fried Saul Fy, Feiber Silk House of Iseman & Co New York Mr. Feiber Fried H. Fried Feiber

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