Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1911

Page

7

Tar party trial unfolds details of attack on Miss Chamberlain

Mary Chamberlain, Shady Bend teacher, testified in the tar party case about the night she says she was assaulted on a lonely roadway. Edward Ricord, a confessed assailant, described plans to involve others and to trap her in a compromising position before the mob.

Jdncolm Center Mary Chamberlain Shady Bend Edward Ricord Miss Chamberlain Lincoln Center Kan McCanless Edward Ricard Ricord MacCanless Ricard Sherrif Clark Clark Wark Mary McCurdy Chester Anderson Lar McCurddy Woolford McCurds Rivord Rivard Benjamin Painter Sherrill Clark Shady Bend Mill Watson Scranton Secranton Sherrill Everett G. Clark A. N. Sims Jay Whitzwater James Booze Scranton G G. Clark Cherk Jay Fitawater Edward Schrader Schrader

B W Schuneman Plans Dual Waterloo Pharmacies

B W Schuneman, owner of the 228 Fourth Street East pharmacy, has leased the building at 300 Fourth Street West and will operate two pharmacies in Waterloo after October 1, 1912. J K Joder, who must vacate his present space, may take floor space in the Gladstone hotel, and several west side realty deals suggest the Joder pharmacy may survive without shortage of quarters. Schuneman is understood to pay over $200 monthly under the lease.

B. W. Schuneman Fourth Street East Fourth Street Waterloo A. J. Reber Joder Pharmacy J. K. Joder Gladstone West Side Realty Schuneman

Rockefellers Purchase Ties Duluth Mesaba Rail Stock

Charles H. Martz testified before the Stanley steel trust committee about John D. Rockefeller gaining control of the Duluth Mesaba and Northern railroad via a 1.9 million loan, claims of inflated value above 7.9 million, and dividends over 200 dollars a share. Martz said he sold his 49 shares for 30 dollars each to protect his position.

Washington John D. Rockefeller Duluth, Mesaba and Northern Stanley Steel Trust Charles H. Martz Martz

Opinion on Moon Law Test Cases Delayed to December

Des Moines reports no decision will be filed in the Moon law test cases until the December session of the supreme court. The cases involve interests of temperance forces and saloons.

Des Moines Supreme Court

Negro man sentenced for manslaughter in Iowa

In Oskaloosa Iowa on November 21 Judge Preston sentenced William Chocklett a Black man from Buxton to eight years in Anamosa for manslaughter. The case has been appealed.

Oskaloosa Preston William Chocklett Buxton Anamosa

J Pierpont Trips in Church Spills Plate of Money

In New York a clergyman and banker J Pierpont Morgan tripped in a church during a centennial service at St George s parish. He spilled a collection plate piled with coins bills and envelopes full of checks while passing the plate to Bishop Greer. He was uninjured and praised for composure as others rushed to help.

J. Pierpont New York Pierpont Morgan Morgan St. George's Protestant Episcopal Church Greer Mr. Morgan

Judge Knapp’s Socialistic Remarks Stir City Audience

Judge Martin A. Knapp of the United States Court of Commerce drew attention in Philadelphia by proposing that the economic problem requires a general wage increase for workers and suggesting government ownership of railroads as a possible alternative in the current railroad crisis. The remarks drew a stir among attendees including prominent railroad executives.

Martin A. Knapp United States Court of Commerce Philadelphia United States Knapp

Down Town Property Hits Market as Williams Secures Purchase Option

Attorney J. H. Williams secures option to purchase H. Daniel estate at the Park avenue Jefferson street corner. If exercised within a year, the site formerly occupied by an old dwelling will be improved by Williams or another party, removing a long idle corner from the market.

J. KH. Williams H. Daniel Park Avenue Jefferson Street Williams

What Will Be Next Dodge In Meat Packers Trial

Chicago, Nov 21. With the indicted meat packers set to begin at 10 oclock before District Judge Carpenters, government lawyers prepared for a final day of watching for any last minute delay. They expected a surprise from defense counsel and vowed to defeat any plan to delay proceeding to trial.

Chicago Interrow Carpenters Thistries Wilkerson

Three Burned to Death in Middleshura Fire

In Middleshura Kentucky three people were burned to death when a business building in the town center was destroyed by fire.

Middleshura

Italians rout Turkish camps near Tripoli

Nov 21 Tripoli reports Italians say Turkish outposts were repulsed in three clashes with 29 dead. Five Italian planes returned to base and bombed the Turkish camp, which was destroyed with no change in position observed.

Tripoli

Reyes Signed Revolt Paper Seized by Secret Service

Three manifestos urging revolt against the Madero government and signed by General Bernardo Reyes have been seized by the local secret service in San Antonio Texas. Reyes is jailed for alleged neutrality law violations and will be presented to the U S district attorney.

San Antonio Tex Madero Bernardo Reyes Secret Service Unite States Reyes

Spencer's Wife Stands By During Mass Trial

Bertram G. Spencer endures an emotionally charged trial for the murder of Miss Martha B. Blackstone in Springfield Massachusetts as three relatives assist in the bid to spare him from the death chair. Spencer's wife stays by his side throughout and strokes his head during moments of tears and distress.

Bertram G. Spencer Martha B. Blackstone Springfield Mass Spencer

Roosevelt Back as Republican Leader in 1900 Era

Judge Wanamaker of Akron attacked the current national administration as the keynote of his address. He cited a line of cabinet allies and party figures as "stool pigeons" tied to special interests while praising Theodore Roosevelt as a figure aligned with humane goals and global leadership.

Yorngetowin Aeat Othe World Theodore Toogerelt Guumlard Republicai Ciarfield Jona Ohin Dotl Sullivan United States Lol Roosevelt Caithtat Bealy Pheodore Roosevelt ER. M. Wanamaker Akron Knoxes Wielhams Wile Sons Ballingers Lorimers Atul McCabes

Valuable Robe Recovered From Newton Barn Theft

A valuable robe belonging to Newton was recovered this morning by Police Sergeant Herman Sy Wagner, 15 minutes after loss was reported. The robe, made from a horse hide, was stolen last Thursday from the Newtons’ High street barn and later found at the Barker barn on Firth street East by boys who claimed they found it. Barker had been trying to locate the owner since last Friday.

Newton Herman Sy. Wagner High Street Felassy Montana Iowa Wagner Barker Barn Firth Street Mr. Barker

Principal owner of the Boston club dies at fifty four

William Heyburn Russell, principal owner of the Boston National League baseball club, and a well known lawyer, died at his New York City home after a brief illness. He was 54, born in Hannibal, Missouri.

Denver Hilton Gertrude Gibson Patterson Allen New York William Hey Kurn Russell Boston Flannibal

Springfield Murder Trial Ends in Courtroom Uproar

Bertram G. Spencer shouted you lie during testimony by Dr. Aldred Eliott, medical director at Bridgewater State Insane Asylum, triggering a courtroom melee that halted proceedings and led to a 15 minute recess in Springfield Massachusetts.

Springfield Mass Bertram G. Spencer Martha Lackstone Aldred Eliott Dlridgewater

Avery Manufacturing Company Fire Hits Peoria

Peoria November 21 The Avery Manufacturing Company makers of traction engines and threshing machines suffered losses of about 140000 when fire swept through a large section of their plant consuming a deck and a half of the structure early today firefighters battled the blaze for hours and no toll on lives was reported.

Peoria Avery Manufacturing Company Aeck

Three Die From Smoke In Denton Hotel Fire

Three men died and a fourth was in serious condition in Nashua New Hampshire after smoke inhalation from a fire that gutted the interior of the Denton hotel lodging house. The incident occurred today and involved a man identified as San Feller, a cigar dealer.

Nashua N. EL Denton Hotel

Thieves steal 4000 worth of plumes from millinery house

In Sioux City Iowa a wholesale millinery house the Martin McCormick company reported a theft of 4000 dollars worth of plumes in the early hours. A nightwatchman fired six shots at the robbers but did not stop them.

Sioux City Martin McCormick Company

Trial set after fatal shop stabbing in Sedalia

In Sedalia Missouri a railroad shopman identified as Jones who stabbed A M Mackey during a dispute over horses will face a preliminary hearing Friday at the coroner's inquest. The coroner's inquiry found Mackey was stabbed while attempting to move horses and relatives mentioned include Mrs Frederici Dent Grant and Mrs Potter Palmer of Chicago.

Sedalia Jones Taio A. M. Mackey Mackey Frederici Dent Grant Potter Palmer Chicago

Promoter Cummins Sentenced Tomorrow in Grand Larceny Case

New York reports former Nashville promoter William J. Cummins was found guilty yesterday of grand larceny for taking 140000 dollars deposited with the Carnegie Trust company to be held in trust for several smaller banks. His attorney seeks to delay imprisonment and keep him free temporarily. The case arises from actions tied to the Carnegie company collapse.

New York William J. Cummins Nashville Comrains Carnegie Trust Company Fec Carnegie Company

Warrant Served On Keeper Of Dam

Canderspart, Pa. Nov. 21. Freders Fick J. Ddanilin, superintendent of the Basless Pulp and Paper company, charged with manslaughter after the dam burst at Sceptreobher, causing death and destruction in Adistin. He was not arrested and left Austin for Cudersport with counsel.

Canderspart Freders Fick J. Ddanilin Basless Pulp and Paper Company Adistin Owith Fle O Austin Cudersport

Double Runaway on Fourth Street Causes Street Turmoil

A heavy team hitched to a moving van and a single horse wagon drew two wagons down Fourth Street hitting a street railway pole and an electric post near the Bhwek Thawk National Building. The zigzagging rigs scattered pedestrians and caused minor injuries and vehicle damage. Temperatures posted by Buchanan Optics Co. noted a low reading of 11 degrees yesterday at 1 o'clock a.m.

Leary Eee Dairy Tert Bersa Trent Bhwek Thawk National Bark Barildins Buchanan Optics Co Syndiene Black Eloek A

Strike Matter Settled Today

The Rock Island shop employees scheduled a conference in Chicago to decide on a possible strike. Machinists blacksmiths boiler makers sheet metal workers and car men formed the committee and expected another talk with Rock Island officials before a definite action. The workers seek a one cent hourly raise and changes in overtime rates and conditions, which the company says would raise operating expenses without compensating returns.

Chicago Rock Island Railroad

Dancing Party Delights Cedar Falls Guests

A Bilke Ihowing club dance at Ik's hall drew fifty five guests from Cedar Falls and Mt Clemens. Myers' orchestra provided the music while a served menu complemented the evening. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Alexander Miss Mary Clark Harry Israel Dr and Mrs Lawrence and Miss Geraldine Moore.

Lks’ Hall Myers’ Orchestra Lloyd Alexanter Clarence Wyncoup Mary Clark Harry Israel Cedar Falls Lawrence Waverly Geraliine Moore Mt. Clemens Mich

Urges Good Roads for Rural Routes

Richmond Va Nov 21 The post office departments interest in highway improvements was proven at the Good Heads congress today. Fourth Assistant General BP V DeGraw heads rural free delivery and urged good roads. There is no move to divert rural free delivery funds to post road improvements, though officials consider it impossible.

Richmond Post Office Department BP. V. DeGraw

Springs Sensation at Labor Convention

Atlanta Nov 21 Vice President John Nitehstl accused the Columbus convention of the United Mine Workers of packing delegates to demand renomination of federal officials tied to the National Civic Federation. The charge jolted the American Federation of Labor floor during the meeting.

Atlanta John Mitehstl American Federation of Labor Columbus United Mine Workers National Civic Federation

Artists Course Concert Tonight at First Congregational

Hugo Kortschak the violinist assisted by Miss Schmitz Pollender presents the second concert of the Artists Course tonight at the First Congregational Church. Judging by praise of the Bohemian violinist, a real treat is assured for attendees.

Hugo Kortschak

Fire destroys Omaha building housing A J Root Printing

Fire starting on the third floor of the Thirteenth and Howard streets building damaged A J Root Printing and other firms with losses surpassing 175000 dollars. The Brooklyn Eagle notes culinary experiments by Soyer may revolutionize kitchens. The Chicago Daily News provides detailed articles and recipes for women readers.

Omaha Thirteenth and Howard Streets A. J. Root Printing Company The Brooklyn Eagle Soyer Onlr Thea Chicago Daily News

Pet Rat Attacks Infant. Child in Critical Condition

A six week old baby in St Paul is near death after a pet rat jumped into the cradle and attacked the infant while the mother was away. Doctors say the age of the child and injuries from the bite make survival uncertain. the mother, Mrs. Patrick Allen, had briefly left to visit a neighbor grocery.

Minneapolis Tle Aden St. Paul City Hospital A.shimenek Patrick Allen West Minnchiha Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Barber Mill R. Fulton Tutting Juning Seth Jow St. George's Parish Judge Knapp Martin Augustine Pomapp J. E.williams Packers Martin Wirs. Pultz Sister Bertram Chigen Ona Boston Ball Team San Feller Rock Island
Search Courier

Search the Waterloo Evening Courier Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Waterloo Evening Courier?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication