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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1911

Page

7

Ames Drake state football title clash in Des Moines

Ames football squad arrives in Des Moines with crowds over 16 000 expected for a decisive game against Drake University to determine the state championship. Coaches report best condition of the season as special cars transport fans and seating sales reach past 16 000 before kickoff.

Des Moines Ames Drake University Drake Lattimer L.E R. Carlson Hunt McCormick Pound Man Bingham Colville Straham Rutledge Accese Reeves Cappet McCreight Hurst Lansing Harte Alexander Baird Northwestern Iowa Jine Uy Northwestern Iowa Penningreth McCosh Ney McPherrin Shepard O'Brien Robins Trickey Fletcher Wandrack von Lackum Kraft Meloy Linn McGinnis Reese Baird Janice . Gruhn

Rat's Bite Causes Blood Poisoning in Boone

William Hiland of Ogden is suffering from a severe blood poisoning after a rat bite. The injury occurred several days ago but began to swell and hurt on Wednesday. The incident was reported from Boone on November 25.

Boone, Fa William Hiland Ogden

Freezing Method Demonstrated for Cancer by Dr Bernstein

A notable event at the Congress of Surgeons of North America in Philadelphia featured Dr. Ralph Bernstein demonstrating his freezing method to remove cancer. He also explained a similar approach for curing leprosy, highlighting advances in surgical therapies.

Congress of Surgeons of North America Philadelphia Ralph Bernstein

Nursed Mother Dies After Caring For Ill Mother

Ada Schmidt Jackson, a novelist and short story writer, died in New York on November 25 after nursing her ill mother through pneumonia at home on Madison Avenue. She passed away exhausted following the crisis.

New, York Ada Schmidt Jackson Madison Avenue

Mgaskill to have hearing in murder case

Preliminary hearing for J T McCaskill charged with killing Henry Phillips will be held Friday morning before Justice J E Dempster in Waterloo township. If evidence is waived the case may go to the grand jury in January with possible district court action in May or January.

J. T. McCaskill Henry Phillips J. E. Dempster Waterloo Township McCaskill I Platt

Odd Fellows Dinner Invitation Extended to City Members

Invitations issued to all Odd Fellows and two local judges for a Thanksgiving evening banquet at the I O O F temple at 6 30. Ladies invited. Reserved seating only for those who order by Tuesday November 28. Sweeney and Whitehead chairmen. Snack at the Odd Fellows temple.

Odd Fellows I. O. O. F. Temple Oo H Sweeney W. W. White- Snack Odd Fellows Temple

Patterson Faces Merciless Cross Examination in Denver Trial

Denver prosecutors press Gertrude Gibson Patterson as she Testifies on abuse by her husband and a claim he sold her for 1500 dollars to Emil Strauss. She admits writing a letter about hospital bills but denies its timing. Patterson breaks down emotionally under questioning as details of her life and alleged experiences surface.

Denver Colo Benson Gertrude Gibson Patterson Emil W. Strauss Benson Yeterday Patterson Europe Strauss Toses

Vocal journalist adds new wrinkle to Copenhagen entertainment

In Copenhagen on November 25 a vocal journalist emerges as a popular feature at festivals, exhibitions, and cafes where he delivers news with comments during intermissions. Hotels prepare a palm court critique after theatrical first nights.

Copenhagen Denmark

Shriners Hold Picture Show After Initiation

Mystic Shriners from Davenport district gathered in Fort Madison for a special ceremonial. A moving picture show and vaudeville program followed the initiation of 15 candidates. Potentate Isaac Seers and Recorder Ira Tabor of Davenport officiated. 171 fez wearers attended Kaade temple event.

Fort Madison Mystic Shriners Davenport Isaac Seers Ira Tabor Kaade Temple

Castro seeks to regain power after San Cristobal defeat

General Castro once president of Venezuela leads a sizable faction of revulsionists as he tries to restore his former prestige. Reports say he suffered a disastrous defeat near San Cristobal, signaling a setback in his bid for power.

I Castro Castro Venezuela San Cristobal

NO STRIKE ON ROCK ISLAND GLAND

Executives of the International Union of the Shop Men employed by the Rock Island road accepted the road s wage and labor schedules ending talk of a strike that could affect eight thousand workers. An ultimatum to grant higher wages was rejected. authorities say no increase is planned while the dispute rests with General Manager W S Tinsman and President H K Mudge. J W Kline declined comment on strike prospects.

Chicago International Union of the Rock Island Road Mudge Rock Island Railroad The Navy W.S. Tinsman H. K. Mudge J. W. Kline International Brotherhood of Railway Blacksmiths and Helpers

Traveling Man Arrested on Charge of Improper Collections

W C Browning, a traveling salesman once with Armour Packing Co of Omaha, was arrested today in Cedar Falls on a telegraphic warrant. Police report he used a letter of credit for 140 and improperly collected about 300 from five local merchants. Browning is jailed. Omaha firm to decide disposition. Also noted is Hawkere Oil sales staff taking a course in advanced business methods under Daniel Sloan of Chicago.

Armour Packing Co Omaha W. C. Browning Lafayette Street Cedar Falls Marshall Enlow Dinneen Browning Armour Co Packers Messrs Davis Karsch Ludden Schmidt Linnard Bros Hawkere Oil Company Daniel Sloan Chicago

Alderman Baylor Dies Amid Sudden Mysterious Circumstances

Chicago report states Alderman Herman J Baylor died of organic heart disease after a postmortem exam. Coroner Hoffman and Dr M W Samuels weighed unusual circumstances. Witnesses noted foam on the lips and the father suggested poisoning amid political maneuvering in the Twenty second ward.

Chicago Herman J. Baylor Hoffman Merman J. Banlor Sderman M. W. Samuels Alderman Bayler Benjamin Hyman Civil Service Commission North Side Jamies Quinn Harrison

Rebels take hill outside Nanking fort falls to rebels

Revolutionary forces outside Nanking capture Tiger Hill fort commanding the city and river. Several large guns seized and a number of imperialists join the rebels.

Nanking Shanghai Tiger Hill

Carpenters Reenter Trades Under AFL Agreement

Atlanta reports the United Brotherhood of Carpenters with 2000 members will rejoin the building trades department and accept its decision after the AFL convention granted their requests.

Atlanta American ‘Federation of Labor United Brotherhood of Carpenters Building Trades Department

Funeral Services for Mrs George Brown

Funeral services for Mrs George Brown, whose death was reported yesterday, will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock at the home and at 2 39 at the First Baptist church. Reverends E A Valiant and J A Earl will conduct the services. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery.

George Brown First Baptist Church E. A. Valiant J. A. Earl Elmwood Cemetery

Weather Report Fragment from Buchanan Optical Co

Temperature readings noted for November 25 show a minimum reaching 12 degrees at night, marked by Buchanan Optical Co nomenclature. The report records a daytime high near 12 degrees above zero, with partial OCR obscuring nearby values and context.

Buchanan Optical Co Syndicate Block Zera

Mrs Barkdoll Called Beyond

Cedar Falls Iowa November 25 Mrs G A Barkdoll died at 1 40 pm at her home 1221 Tremont street after a three week illness of typhoid fever and pneumonia She was 435 years old Roy Barkdoll a clerk and Miss Elsa Barkdoll a sixth grade teacher at the Central building are surviving children

Cedar Falls G. A. Barkdoll Tremont Street Roy Barkdoll Elsa Barkdoll

Russia Insists on Neutrality of Dardanelles

Paris dispatch reports Russia notifying France and other powers that it maintains neutrality of the Dardanelles as outlined in the 1871 London treaty. The move follows rumors that Mary may blockade the straits to aid the war against Turkey.

Paris France Russia Dardanelles

Rebels Prepare to Invade Honduras From Salvador Base

A rebel expedition of fifteen hundred irons under General Policarpo Bonilla will invade Honduras from a Salvadoran supply base near Puerto Cortez in a matter of days. The uprising has threatened the border for about a month.

Puerto Cortez New Orleans Policarpo Bonilla Honduray Salvador

Tar Party Case Returns to Quiet Town in Kansas

Lincoln Center Kansas Nov 25 The tar party trial ends for most defendants as Ricord remains jailed serving one year for aiding the assault on Miss Chamberlain. Watson Scranton and Jiverett Clark face secure sentences or appeals while Sherrill Clark and John Schmidt may receive fines. Two juries find Schmidt and Clark guilty. Simms is acquitted.

Lincoln Center Kan Edward Ricord Ricord Miss Chamberlain Watson Scranton Grover Jiverett Clark Jay Firewater Sherrill Clark John Schmidt Tarring McCanless James Booze Chester Anderson Delbert Kindelsparger Justice Court Sherrilt Clark

Woman Shouts at Judge and Is Led Away Screaming

In Los Angeles on November 25 Mrs. Anna Holman sister of Pittsburgh millionaire Oliver Hirschberg shouted at Judge Monroe of the county superior court claiming the judge was unfit. She screamed and scratched as she was led away. Holman’s divorce case had just been transferred to another court.

Los Angeles Anna Holman Oliver Hirschberg Pittsburgh Monroe Abs. Holman

New Suspects in Black Hand Case

Cedar Rapids Iowa November 25 Charles Tiam veterinary surgeon and Frank Womb farmhand are the latest suspects arrested in the Solon blackhand mystery and brought to Cedar Rapids to be held to the grand jury.

Cedar Rapids Charles Tiam Frank. Womb Solon “Blackhand

Bigamist sought after Nashua Iowa bond forfeit

Nashua Iowa November 25 Special. Mrs. O K Hanson and Rev. O L Spurgeon traveled to Sheridan Missouri to testify against O K Hanson charged with bigamy. Before trial his brother and wife number two raised his $1500 bond and he fled. A reward is offered by county and state and locals hope for his capture and punishment. Nashua show continues as M L May rebuilds Orpheum after fire. The theatre owner plans repairs and a galvanized iron booth to prevent future incidents.

Nashua O. K. Hanson O. L. Spurgeon Sheridan Granger Opera House Orpheum

Notable Masons Award 33rd Degree in Cedar Rapids

Fourteen prominent Masons from Iowa and Nebraska received the 33rd degree in Cedar Rapids on November 25. Henry Alverson, inspector general for Iowa, conferred the degrees, marking the highest level in Masonry.

Cedar Rapids Masonic Order Iowa Nebraska Henry Alverson

Prisoner Probe Closed in Ft Madison Inquiry

Ft Madison Ia November 28 The prison investigating committee adjourned after hearing testimony from 21 citizens. The panel left to tour facilities in Peoria Michigan City and Anamosa. No decision expected for several weeks.

Ft Madison Ft. Madison Peoria Michigan City Anamosa

Rockefeller charges malicious falsehood over rail line testimony

Duluth, Minn. Nov. 25. Joseph B. Cotton, Duluth attorney for Rockefeller interests on the Iron Range, denied as an unqualified malicious falsehood the testimony of C. H. Martz before the congressional inquiry into United States Steel. Martz testified he was ordered to pad costs for the Duluth Mesaba and Northern railroad and that Murray and Cotton, then attorneys for the road, issued the order. Cotton telegraphed a statement to the Stanley committee chairman rebutting Martz's charges.

Duluth Minn Cc. H. Martz Congressional United States Steel Corporation Joseph B. Cotton Rockefeller Iron Range Stanley H. Martz Duluth, Mesaba and Northern Railroad George Welwood Murray Martz

Kling Seeks Buyout of Boston National Club

John Kling of Kansas City says he is negotiating to purchase William Hepburn Russell's stake and the entire Boston National league club. He plans to form a group of Kansas City men to finance the purchase, with negotiations expected to extend over several days.

Kansas City, Mo William Hepburn Russell John Kling Kansas City

Car Traffic Blocked by Struck Steel Car in Iowa City

A steel car derailed in Rock Island yards blocked streetcar traffic for hours and caused serious damage to a bridge by knocking props from under it. In unrelated notes, England Lover’s book on cooking in paper bags sold over 60,000 copies within a month, and The Chicago Daily News promotes home cookery features with praise from Hugh Evan Smith of London. Also mentions San Felice Ec cigar.

Iowa City Rock Island England Lover Chicago Daily News Hugh Evan Smith London Iie Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anes Drake State University Northeast Harvard Yale Army South Cambridge Charles Princeton Auburndale Lewell Middle West Wisconsin Minnesota Urbana Lincoln Neb Michigan H. J. Bechtel Lansing, In Fourth Street West Palph Mgaskill Justice of the Dempster Dubuque Davis Sewing Machine Co Bank & Insurance Times-Journal Hut Waterloo Mr. McCaskill Mrs. Patterson NEW Wrinkle Shriners Cepriano Castro International Union City Civil Service Geo. Brown Mrs. Barkdoll Martin Honduras B.borilie Vilage OF TAR Missouri J. Kling Boston Nationals San Felice Ec Cigar Courier Dictionary
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