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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1912

Page

8

New Diphtheria Rules Allow Adults at Home Quarantine

At a city health board meeting in Mayor RK C Thompson's office drastic rules curb spread of diphtheria. Forty two infected children remain at home with no quarantine for adults. visitors barred. card notices will mark homes with germs. Health officials led by Dr Harry Sigworth, Dr T McManus, and Dr Jr M Shirley outlined stay at home orders until throat cultures clear. Six new diphtheria cases reported near Linden school with several linked to the outbreak. one scarlet fever case also noted.

Board of Health RK. C. Thompson Harry Sigworth Mysician T. McManus State Board of Health Jr. M Shirley Linden School Martha Rogers Evelyn Rogers Fowler Street Mre Manitz Franklin Hest Alva Whitson Tiai Fayette Aldiphtheria Cearriers

Anderson Named to Succeed Bryan in Japan Post

Washington reports that Anderson of Washington now minister to Belgium has been named ambassador to Japan to replace Charles Page Bryan whose resignation was announced days ago. Japanese government reportedly finds him satisfactory through the embassy. The Supreme Court left intact its stance on South Dakota unfair sales law, not requiring further arguments.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Bay Day South Dakota

Living Models Acquire Wings Theft at Majestic Theatre

Nine of twelve advertising pictures for Seldom's living models were stolen from the Majestic theatre lobby last night. Detective Frudenfeld leads the case as the first light spot exam reveals the nude or nature images targeted, with only three pictures remaining. The theatre mascot Rags is noted in the scramble as investigators pursue the thief.

Majestic Theatre Frudenfeld Rags Prudenfeld

Disorder in Commons as Asquith Home Rule clash erupts

London Nov 14 The house of commons adjourned until Monday amid a riot over Premier Asquiths proposal to rescind Mondays unionist amendment. Speaker forced to suspend debate as disorder and insults such as traitors and apes filled the premier ruling chamber.

London House of Commons George Asquith Frederick Banbury

Defense seeks alibi for tar ring suspect Ernest Welch

In Norwalk on November 4 the defense of Ernest Welch, first of six men charged with tar ring Minnie La Valley, presents his mother Mrs. Alice Welch testifying he was at home the evening of the incident. Other witnesses challenge La Valley's reputation, the defense rests as the prosecution calls few rebuttal witnesses and a recess is taken.

Norwalk Ernest Welch Minnie la Valley Alice Welch la Valley

McClung Quits as United States Treasurer

Washington announces the resignation of Lee McClung as treasurer of the United States. He tendered his resignation to President Taft at the executive mansion after a two hour talk with Secretary MacVeagh. Carmi Thompson is expected to succeed him. McClung had been in friction with the secretary and previously served Yale as a football star.

Washington Lee McClung United States Tafte McClung MacVeagh Metlung Treasury A. Pratt Andrew Andrew Carmi Thompson Charles D. Hilles White House Yale The Southern Railway Yale University

Ohio tar victim receives threat in Norwalk case

Minnie Lavalley, 19, survivor of the West Clarksfield tarring outrage, received a threatening note at her Norwalk home on Wednesday as six men await trial. The note warned that if the defendants go to jail she should beware, signed with a skull drawing on torn notebook paper. Berry Fenimore testified that William Smith and others threatened Lavalley and warned of further harm if the trials proceed.

Norwalk Minnie Lavalley Berry A. Fenimore Miss Lavalley Fenimore Westlarksfield Harlow Ernest Welch William Smith Smith Minnie Lavalier

Wells Fargo Express Office Robbed in Lake Charles

Lake Charles La Nov 14 The Wells Fargo Express company office was robbed of a package of currency said to have contained 25000 dollars early today The express clerk Ghavia who reported the robbery has been arrested.

Lake Charles Wells-Fargo Express Company Ghavia

Waterlon Conservatory Pupils Recital Enchants Patrons

Pupils at Waterlon Conservatory presented a varied program featuring piano violin and vocal numbers to a large audience at Studio recital last evening. Selections included Minuet by Rheinhardt Cantilena by Tolhurst Under the Theme Scchwert-Liszt Etudes and a Rose Softly Blooming song among others performed by Misses Munn Mack Wilcox Wagoner La Porte Blatt Cherry and Cherry with accompanists Miss Taylor and Mrs. Davis. The event noted no firm winter dates for future recitals and promised further performances by the students.

Waterlond Conservatory Rheinhardt Caroline Munn Tolhurst Maybeth Mack Margery Taylor Marie Wilcox Scherzino Moykowski Edith Wagoner Tuella la Steppes Schuple Miss Rose Blatt Rockerzy Marth Sisart Miss Varriet Cherry Mares

Re-Elect Justices for Next Two Years

The four justices of the peace at Waterloo were re-elected by decisive pluralities at the last general election. Those who will continue as justices for the next two years are J. Kuhns and F. P. Knapp in East Waterloo township. J. Denp ater and W. S. McMurray in Waterton township. Kuhns has held office the longest among the four.

Waterloo East Waterloo J. N Kuhns F. FP. Knapp Waterton Township J. J. Denpater W. 8 McMurray Tustice Kuhns

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