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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1912

Page

14

Rose Repeats His Damaging Story In Becket Case

New York November 13 The imper turable Tack Rose the bald headed gambler whose testimony helped convict Charles Becker lieutenant of police testified as the states chief witness against four gunmen charged with slaying Herman Rosenthal at Beckers bidding He repeated his Becker trial narrative claiming under Beckers orders he threatened the gunmen with a frame up and urged them to kill the squealing gambler His story withstood cross examination.

New York Rose Charles Becker Herman Rosenthal Becker

Light Turns Birds to Death at Lighthouses

An old Normandy sportsman reports that near Barfleur over four nights in November about 10,000 birds perished including 1,800 woodcock. A Pointe de Penmarch lighthouse in Britann shows a 30,000,000 candlepower beam drawing tens of thousands of birds, with many killed daily by trains and up to 500 woodcock in a single day.

Normandy Barfleur Pointe de Penmarch Britann

Old Soldier Benjamin Wildes Dies at Manly Iowa

Benjamin Wildes an old Waterloo and Black Hawk county resident died at his daughter Mrs Olve Raub s home in Manly Iowa Monday evening Cause of death dropsy and old age He was born in Maine February 10 1842 and came to Iowa about 45 years ago He lived in Raymond Washburn Waterloo and later settled in Waterloo He was a carpenter by trade and retired a year ago He served as a soldier over three years His wife Mary Lenox Wildes preceded him in death twenty two years ago Surviving children include O J Wildes B B Wildes Lily McEnroe 4H Wildes Mrs Oliver Raub and Mrs Edna Owens Funeral at O J Wildes 206 Baltimore Street with Rev Spry officiating G A R will assist Interment at Poyner cemetery.

Benjamin Wildes Waterloo Black Hawk County Olve Raub Manly Iowa Maine Raymond Washburn Mr. Wildes Mary Lenox Wildes B. B Lily McEnroe Wildes Oliver Raub Edna Owens Wolf Creek Wis O. J. Wildes Baltimore Street Spry Poyner Cemetery

Wilsons Open Door Policy Sparks White House Debate

President elect Woodrow Wilson plans to keep the White House private office door open and accessible to the public as much as possible. The move recalls his Tren ton and New Jersey governorship practices and contrasts with past presidents who required greater guardrails at the entrance.

Washington Wilson White House Executive Mansion Cleveland Taft Princeton N. J Woodrow Wilson Trenton New Jersey

Vote canvass in Blackhawk County totals released

The Blackhawk county board of supervisors completed its canvass of the vote. Auditor Rainbow planned to finalize the totals in the afternoon showing Clarke 2123 Dunn 3441 Jones 207 McCrellis 361 Stevens 2807.

Dunn Black Hawk Board of Supervisors Blackhawk County Rainbow Clarke Jones McCrellis Stevens

Optical service advertised at Buchanan's and Majestic Theatre

Notices list local ads for optometry at Boyce on the Majestic Theatre floor, plus several social items. H Bernbrook travels to Quincy New Jersey for business. Mrs Chub Sith plans a St Louis visit to relatives. Mrs Myrtle Ost visits Waterloo relatives in Nevada. Campaign expense filings show eighty dollars by F M Wilson. A G A R post waits for the funeral of Comrade B B Wildes. Emma Mercedes from Tacoma arrives to visit Miss Rachael Wheeler. Al Moore of Des Moines is in town on business. Billy Weld has been promoted to butter department superintendent for Simon Levi in Los Angeles. Danish couple Neils Jensen and Jarsigne Christensen wed in Cedar Falls. J J Riehl recovers from blood poisoning. E S Schrock and D F Schrock relations visit, with plans to move south this winter. Esther Searle and Constance Walton, aged 15 and 13, run a bread and bun selling venture to fund education.

Billy Weld Simon Levi Los Angeles Neils C. Jensen Jarsigne Christensen Cedar Falls Frank Knapp Denmark J. J. Riehl Schrock Friedens, Somerset Co D. F. Schrock

The Power of Sex in Society and Courage

Earl Barnes argues that sex remains humanity’s core force shaping life and that women’s safety in crises reflects future social needs. He contends religious authority falters when self interest dominates and calls for recognizing complementary gender forces guiding society beyond work wages and votes.

Earl Barnes Atlantic

Stock prices close on New York Exchange

The New York Stock Exchange closed today with mixed activity as analysts noted shifts in key indices and notable movements among blue chips and industrials. Investors watched for hints on market direction amid ongoing economic signals and corporate reports.

New York Stock Exchange

Youthful thieves held to grand jury in larceny case

Harold Gale 17 and Carl Adams 18 were held to the grand jury on grand larceny charges after police arrested them for allegedly robbing a guest of 275 dollars at the Els last Saturday. Preliminary exam held before Justice J B DempBler. they are in county jail on 300 dollar bonds.

Harold Gale Carl Adams Beliboys Elstator Rhe Els J. B. Demp- Bler

Prayer Service for Home Mission Week at Grace M. B. Church

In Waterloo the Interdenominational Missionary Society will stage a large prayer service in Grace M. B. church parlors at 2:50 Tuesday afternoon. Representatives from local missionary societies will speak as part of a varied program. All Waterloo ladies are invited.

Interdenominational Missionary Society Grace M. B. Church Waterloo

Readlyn Social Notes Delightful Family Visit

Mayers went to Clarion to meet his mother from Meservey and was surprised to find his father part of the party. Nick Mersch and family visited relatives, Fangmeier, Putini, Mrs Fangmeier, and Miss Bertha Moehlis attended a Waverly play, and Will Judas hosted a Sunday supper for friends.

Mayers Clarion Meservey Nick Mersch Fangmeier L. Putini Bertha Moehlis Waverly Will Judas

Local Social Notes And Obituary From Town

Sunday social visits include Mr and Mrs Geo Winegar and Rev and Mrs Lobeck in town. Chas Poock Sr purchased property on Waverly and plans construction next spring. Leopold Leistikow dies after weeks illness. funeral at Grove Hill. Civil War veteran remembered.

Geo. Winegar Booth

Lester Encore Draws Big Crowds at Majestic Waterloo

A Courier report notes Lester the ventriloquist headlines the Ma jestic week in Waterloo. His act tops vaudeville in humor mystery and interest. The Keith circuit secures only top acts and Lester’s engagement signals Waterloo attracts premier stage talent. For sale five inch white cedar posts 13 cents Canfield Lumber Co.

Lester Majestic the Courier D. C Keith Frudenfeldt Waterloo United States Canfield Dumber Co

Wilson Low Leads California Race In Narrow Plurality

San Francisco November 13 Wilson led Roosevelt in California at noon with a 47 vote plurality as 30 counties reported and five precincts incomplete. Wilson 283195 Roosevelt 283148.

Wilson Low California San Frantiaro Wilson Roosevelt

Hubbard's Daughter Named Nearest Perfect at Michigan

Ann Arbor reports Miriam Hubbard, daughter of Elbert Hubbard, judged nearest perfect girl to enter the University of Michigan. Physical director notes her 66.7 inch height, 191.5 pounds, 28 lungs, and 1819 strength pounds, with graceful, modest bearing. She speaks of hard work, health, and love of the open.

Ann Arbor Mille Miriam Ttubbard Elbert Hubbard University of Michigan Ome

Commission refuses ISK in freight rate raise

Washington dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission denying the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie and the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway request to raise freight rates on corn oats seed and other commodities from Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota to North Dakota and other states.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Minneapolis, St. Paul Ste. Marie Chicago Milwaukee & St

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