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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1912
Page
12
In a long address, President Wilson argues for a foreign policy based on justice and goodwill, rejects narrow financier interests, and calls for measured tariff and trust reforms. He envisions renewal of forests and mines, prudent government spending, and a united Democratic Party leading a peaceful path to prosperity.
From The Clubwoman the article recommends mercorized wax to remove a weathered complexion and restore youthfulness. It advises nightly application like cold cream for a week or two and a wash with a saxolite solution to reduce wrinkles and signs of care.
New York November 2 The second great progressive rally in Madison Square Garden within forty eight hours opened with twenty minutes of cheering as Oscar Straus appeared on the platform Col Roosevelt was honored and urged restraint by chairman William A Prendergast who noted the earlier audience cheered for an hour for Gov Wilson The rally reflected intense support for the progressive cause and Roosevelt. Card of thanks expressed for condolences and floral offerings from the Arends Tituse Fette rher Shade and Shade families.
Mrs B F Swisher presided at a 1 o'clock luncheon at her Prospect Hills home yesterday. Fourteen guests attended a five course meal at a large table decorated with American beauty roses. Honored guests were Mrs Charles Howe of Chicago and Mrs Carl Walker of St Clair Wisconsin.
The super Dreadnought New York was launched at the Brooklyn Navy Yard watched by about 40,000 spectators. President Taft and Secretary of the Navy Meyer attended. Miss Elsie Calder christened the ship, with Kathleen Fitzgerald nearby in the ceremony and a celebration of naval progress amid wartime speculation.
H E Martin of Iowa Falls was in Waterloo on business. Miss Blanche and Miss Gladys Martin visited Cedar Rapids. A called meeting of Waterloo Lodge No 105 A F and A M is set for Monday evening for third degree work. Mrs E M Storm visits from Fort Dodge. Waterloo Lodge 290 BPOE will receive election returns next Tuesday. An instrument and operator in the building will permit prompt news. Mrs FT L Feren returns from Mt Vernon for her sister’s illness. Mr and Mrs HW Daggett visit La Porte. Mr and Mrs J McDonald welcomed an eight pound boy Friday afternoon at 627 Ninth Street West. Mrs J W Tompkins of Columbus Kan, and Mrs G C Barclay of Douglas Ariz, return home after a week with Mr and Mrs A J Cushman on Wellington Street. Five furnished housekeeping rooms for rent at 212 Irving. Business Men's Temperance association met to discuss saloon eradication. Music tea rehearsals set for 2:30 and 3:30 in Lady of Victory auditorium. Speakers with band music plan street speeches at Sycamore Fifth and Jefferson Fifth. Watering theatre crowd enjoyed Margaret Anglin in Green Stockings, a strong performance.
Milwaukee Nov. 2 John Schrank the man who shot Theodore Roosevelt expects a light sentence He confided this expectation to Gottselalk a cellmate near Selas Theodore Roosevelt is only human after all Schrank said
A clipped speech fragment discusses mercy for an assailant. The speaker recalls McKinley’s forgiveness and urges Roosevelt to speak for leniency, suggesting a light sentence if a broad view is adopted. The excerpt reveals partisan rhetoric and crisis mood in a wounded public arena.
St. Louis reports a fatal blaze at the Berlin hotel after midnight. W. C. Douglas, described as a financial figure, died inside the burning building. Twenty others were injured, including three with fractured skulls, as about 150 guests fled in nightclothes. Police and firemen searched for additional casualties but found no more bodies.
A fragment discussing US China relations urging friendliness and aid, noting China as a future partner and referencing Secretary Hay among the leaders of support in a period of extremity and economic struggle. The text reflects historical foreign policy optimism and allocation of investment as a long term benefit.
The text discusses American policy ideas on Chinese youth and the formation of a young republic. It mentions Chinese assistance in covert education, battles with sixty years of trathe, and a question about how groups like Manele or Minnelin fit into society. The prose is difficult and fragmentary.
A chaotic report describesJohnson facing intensified legal pressure amid accusations related to a government inquiry. The piece notes security concerns, a heavy bond and ongoing investigations into alleged violations connected with the Mac actonsie bidgerechtment and other charges.
At Humboldt California on November 2 a motor collision killed Chas Kemming who was thrown from his vehicle. Three other occupants were only slightly injured in the wreck on a rural road.
Congressman Charles E. Pickett will speak at Kurth's hall next Monday at 8 pm addressing North Waterloo voters on the campaign from a Republican viewpoint. LaRue's band will provide music. Funeral services were held at 9:30 am for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Peverill of 250 Moyer Street with Rev. R. E. Graves officiating. Burial was in Elmwood.
The text records a complex voting scene with names and groups backing or opposing measures. It notes that a vote with the Tinchester Prist and Lewine Martine Treat would have saved families money, while opposing free sugar and constitutional schedule revisions would have reduced consumer costs by millions annually.
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