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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1910
Page
9
Rev. William A. Sunday delivered a quiet, forceful address on the American home to about 7,000 in Waterloo. He urged strong parental guidance, framed the home as the nation’s capital, and linked citizenship to early home life, ending with vivid, imaginative imagery. Continued on page 12.
Chicago writer argues President Taft will push for Cummins of Iowa to lead the Senate to restore GOP unity. The piece assesses how unified Republican ranks could face Democratic gains and outlines likely political shifts and consequences in the next two years.
Iowa City readers report that anti-saloon activists who mailed petitions urging refusals to sign consent petitions face possible charges under postal laws for threats by mail. A rumor of prosecution circulates though no formal action confirmed. Masons to hold annual fall reunion in Clinton with a large class and visitors statewide.
Dayton, November 11. Howard Marshall of Dayton was appointed Secretary of the National Association of Postmasters of the First Class by President Whitton. El Verso Havana 10c Cigar.
Thursday attendance and afternoon totals show 31.49 for afternoon and 30.50 for evening. The above collections include 10.00 in dues and multiple coin sums: 16.00 in dollars and cents, 63.00 in quarters, 63.75 in dimes and 6e nickels, plus 824 in pennies. Street car checks totaled 2. Pearce.
In New York City cheerful Democratic leaders cited a poultry market statement showing Thanksgiving turkey quotes are two cents a pound lower than last year. Prices range from 23 to 32 cents a pound this year versus 25 to 35 cents a pound previously.
Gov. Campbell of Texas begins inquiry into the lynching of Antonio Rodriguez at Rock Springs on Nov. 3. Mexico imposes bull fight ban for Sunday to curb anti American rioting. Foreign office tells Ambassador Wilson no repeat of the rioting. police warned to prevent street gatherings. Creel and Wilson exchange visits. Mexican reply to the U.S. flag insult discussed.
Dr W A Daniel longtime Tama County voter for fifty seven years could not reach the polls due to injuries from a runaway incident. He previously ran as the first surveyor candidate on the Whig ticket and served several years.
A 5000 signature petition from Loraine Ohio residents asks Mr Sunday to hold a revival, measuring 44 feet and inches long by actual size. The evangelist plans a Portsmouth Ohio revival after the holidays. Mrs Sunday and Paul, three, travel from Chicago to Waterloo tomorrow, while Rae Muirhead’s arrival date remains unknown.
Five people are shot in a Cicero saloon during an attempted robbery at Louis Belmont's establishment. Policeman John Kane is mortally wounded, two bandits die, and Belmont and others are injured as Cobbs and a waitress suffer non fatal hits. Belmont opened the register and fired as Cobbs drew a pistol. Kane is hit while aiding Belmont and dies soon after.
Belated returns from 90 of 99 Iowa counties show Carroll leading Porter by 17,949 with 196,286 to 168,287. Nine counties yet to report add 1,611 to Carroll and 431 to Porter, giving a final state plurality near 19,550. Democratic chairman Reed says defeat was just short. Porter gains broad labor support. Knipper wins the Savannah Tiedeman trophy at 1903 miles in 3:05:22.87.
Ex-Senator Teller of Colorado in New York for the congressional monetary commission meeting says the election result is splendid for the country. He argues voters favor returning to prior conditions and oppose new nationalism, urging government run on old-fashioned lines.
Thomas Jennings, a negro, was convicted of the murder of Clarence Eliller in Chicago, marking the first use of fingerprint identification in securing a death sentence. Bertillon system proponent George Porteous notes the case proves fingerprints can identify suspects, while hinting criminals may later wear gloves to evade such evidence.
E. B. Bush of New York assistant general manager of American Express testified before railroad commissioners in Des Moines as the express rate hearing opened. He argued against reducing rates on express packages though shippers demand relief. The session will span several days with many shippers and attorneys present to present evidence and arguments.
On page 9 of the Courier today the Black Hawk National Bank offers a printed thought intended to inspire readers to strive for their best and pursue excellence.
Clinton Iowa November 11 Evening Press reports brakeman W B Francil 22 unmarried was killed in Clinton yards early today run over by an engine on the Gatena division. His head was severed both arms cut off and legs crushed. He had recently moved to Clinton. Funeral set for Saturday.
A La Crosse dispatch reports John F. Doherty the Democratic candidate concedes the attorney general race in Wisconsin. Levi H. Bancroft the Republican leads by about five thousand votes.
Towa City Iowa November 11 Edward H Ely aged 71 commander of the Grand Army post died this afternoon He is survived by his widow and Nate D Ely of Des Moines Captain H Ely and Lieutenant Eugene Ely United States army Eugene Ely the aviator is his grandson
Abbott argues against blaming Roosevelt for the election upset. He cites dissatisfactions with high prices tariffs and corruption, notes Democratic unity, Republican divisions, and predicts a Democratic triumph eight months prior. He says Roosevelt mobilized progressives and spurred reform within his party.
Clinton New Jersey November 11. Jolls Pitner of Saylor suffered serious injuries after leaping from a Northwestern train in the yards last night. He was unconscious and sustained a deep cut to his head and neck.
Harry Anderson a twelve year old boy died after rushing home bloodied and crying I am shot He was unconscious at the door and died soon after Authorities pursue a deep mystery as investigators probe the case Contemporaneously reports note infant mortality papers read at a Baltimore convention of the American association for the study and prevention of infant mortality.
Fort Madison Iowa November 11 official returns show a perfect split in the race for county recorder with 551 votes cast for each candidate. The contest featured ACR vets and Joseph Hixyes noted in the evictions context as the rivals.
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