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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1911

Page

7

Delayed Trial Hopes For Packers in Sherman Case

Nine of ten indicted packers surrendered and won a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Kohlsaat delaying trial. District Court jurisdiction ended when Circuit Court released defendants on bond, delaying proceedings for possibly months or years pending possible Supreme Court decision. Armour & Co. head J Ogden Armour remains abroad with action to be expedited on his return.

Chicago Kohlsaat United States Circuit Court Kohlisaat Carpenter District Court Colfax District Circuit Court United States C. Kohlsaar George A. Carpenter United States Supreme Court Supreme Court U. S James Ti. Wilkerson Federal Building J. Ogden Armour Armour & Co Armour Ten Atlantic Europe

Break Safe Find It Empty Then Beat Up Driver

Two armed men forced a Wells Fargo express wagon driver to enter a dark alley and break open a safe on the way to a railway station. Finding the safe empty, they beat the driver unconscious and fled.

Chicago Wells Fargo

Illustrated Lecture at First M E Church Tonight

The First M E Church hosts an illustrated talk titled The Worth of a Man led by Daniel Sloan from Waterloo. The lecture, complimentary and under the Brotherhood’s auspices, follows Sloan’s recent salesmanship talks and promises a treat for attendees.

M. FE Daniel Sloan Sloan Waterloo Brotherhood of the Church

Bloodshed in New York street cleaners strike

The New York street cleaners strike has escalated with mobs terrorizing the city and police struggles. Bombs were used and bricks thrown injuring several. Chief Schmittberger was attacked. Mayor Gaynor is guarded in the street. a National Guard unit may be readied. health officials may take charge to curb the garbage threat.

New York City Schmittberger Gaynor Eighth Avenue Brooklyn National Guard Commissioner of Health

Plea for National Health Department Gains Steam

Kansas City delegates hear Senator Owen urge creation of a national department of health, arguing preventable deaths cost billions and that a federal health bureau would save lives. He cites figures on yearly losses and the need to inform the public on disease prevention.

Department of Health Aldrich Hlarman Kansas City United States Robert L. Owen Oklahoma Harvey W. Wiley Bureau of Chemistry Owen Mon Trans- Mississippi Commercial Congress Starman Ohio Nebraska Stubbs Kansas

Master Masons Prepare for Big Crescent Council Meeting

The officers of Crescent council No. 16 Royal and Select Master Masons plan a large Dec 7 gathering with a banquet and delegations from nearby towns expected to attend. Smoke Martins Standard cigar.

Crescent Council Royal and Select Master Masons

Butter Board Reverses Price Hikes During Cold Spell

The Chicago butter and egg board reversed its Monday price increases after government scrutiny. Wholesale creamery butter, lifted to 33 cents, was cut to 2 cents by Saturday amid a cold spell. Officials plan to explain Monday actions at chancery hearings in the suit to dissolve the board. Retail egg prices also fluctuated as merchants warned of possible shifts to other fuels.

Chicago Chicago Butter and Egg Board Mercury United States Jas. Hl. Wilkinson Butter and Eye Board Commission

Assault Case Refused Conviction Despite Atwood Statements

The article recounts an assault on A. L. Atwood with suspect testimonies. Officers released statements from Atwood George Goodwin and Police Chief Dinneen. Witnesses describe drunkenness, unclear recollections, and lack of identifiable suspects in a Waterloo incident.

Atwood Goodwin Chief Dinneen

Revolution in China Sparks City Quiet Amid Moves on Peking

A Chinese revolution advances with Nan king reportedly captured by rebels. Commander Li Yuen Heng seeks troops from Canton for an assault on Peking while foreign guards are withdrawn. Amoy area towns report switches of allegiance and local officials seized. Yuan Shi Kai thanks the throne for premier appointment, signaling central power shifts.

San Brancixco Cal Nanking Li Yuen Heng Canton Peking Amory China Hai Cheng Amoy Ching Chow Tsuan Chow S¢A Yuan Shi Kai

Assaults and alibis in 1911 hotel case with paint stained shirts

Police report details Garkey and Geo Goodwin as suspects in an assault on Atwood. Garkey with Atwood from 6 to after 7, Goodwin with Dan Dake at the hotel, both denying involvement. Shirts found with paint stains, a hammer with blood, and alibis scrutinized by city officials.

A. L. Atwood Witteh Atwood George Goodwin Dinneen Viitous Geo. Goodwin Howard Garkey Geo Goodwin Vinton Waterloo Dan Dake Logan House Wake John Goodwin George Rogers Jogan House Howard Garkry Otlock Geo. Rogers John W. T. Dinneen Mrs. Simmers Goodwin and Garkey Garkey Gov. Goodwin Gen. Goodwin Goodwin House C. T. Wilson Co. Lonergan The Conder Wilson

La Follette and Taft both out rumor reaches Washington

From Ohio comes a remarkable report that ex Governor Herrick says the La Follette movement should stop and Taft be dropped while an effort to name Roosevelt is planned. Roosevelts movement rumors rise as La Follette organizers push to win many Ohio delegates, claiming voters will elect them rather than caucus.

Washington Ohio Herrick la Follette Taft Roosevelt

Beattie to die as governor declines reprieve

Richmond, November 15. Governor Mann refuses to interfere in Henry Clay Beattie Jr. case. No respite granted. Chesterfield circuit court judgment upheld and Beattie will face the electric chair on Friday, November 24. Governor cites no precedent and urges prompt punishment.

Richmond Mann Henry Clay Beattie, Jr Chesterheid County Court Supreme Court of Appeals Alann Beattie Brant Supreme Court Circuit Court of Chesterfield

Petition for Mayor's Recall Sparks In Marshalltown

A secret meeting in Marshalltown Iowa on November 15 began a recall drive against Mayor W H Jones, elected under the commission plan. Dry supporters claim the wets initiated the movement to obtain new poll books for a saloon consent petition next year. saloons have been closed since July 1 after a petition failed.

Marshalltown W. H. Jones

Believe Young Girl Victim of Mrs. Vermilya

Chicago detectives under Coroner Hoffman's office join a task force to gather evidence against Mrs. Louise Vermilya in connection with the death of Arthur Bisonette. The investigation ties Vermilya to the Dorn family on Groveland Avenue where their 18 year old daughter reportedly suffered stomach ailments and died, with officials suspecting possible poisoning after quarrels.

Chicago Hoffman Louise Vermilya Arthur Bisonette Vermilya Dorn Groveland Avenue Dorns

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