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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1911

Page

6

New Cardinals Made by Pope

Rome confirms 18 new cardinals at a private consistory led by Pope Pius X with three Americans among the honorees. A secret additional prelate is kept for a later public consistory as illness shadows the pontiff.

Potash farmer father of twenty children in Indiana

Fairfield Indiana November 27 and then Shelangowsky a Polish farmer of Walnut township is the father of twenty children Sixteen of them are living seven boys and five girls oldest 37 youngest six months He is 65 years old and has been a Jefferson county resident since 187 percent twice married a man of industrious habits he has reared a creditable family and provided for fathers off a small farm

Fairfield Thon Shelangowsky Walnut Township Shelangowsky Jefferson County

Trial of Show Girls Halted Very Abruptly

In New York on November 27 the trial of show girls Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad halted when a juror withdrew at the court’s request amid rumors of indiscreet discussion of the case. The defendant was charged with shooting W. E. D. Stokes.

New York Lillian Graham Ethel Conrad W. EK. D. Stokes

Funeral services for Mrs. George Brown draw large crowd

Funeral services were held yesterday at First Baptist church for Mrs. George Brown with Rev. I. A. Vallani and Dr. John A. Earl presiding. Relatives from Portland Oregon Armour South Dakota and other towns attended. Nephews, nieces, and a Canadian nephew joined local kin in paying final respects. Burial followed at Elmwood cemetery.

George Brown First Baptist Church I. A. Vallani John A. Earl RE. J Portland Ore Armour Will Robert Brown Ireton Alexander Brown Cherokee Oliver Henderson Katie Kline Gladbrook Fred C. Blanchard Canada E. J. Brown Texas

Clark forecasts long busy Congress session after nine weeks of talks

Washington dispatch reports Speaker Champ Clark back in Washington after nine weeks of speaking in 19 states. He says the next congress will be long and busy and urges quick work, with tariff revision as the major issue for the coming campaign. He denies supporting Canadian annexation.

Washington Champ Clark Congress Clark

Farewell Address By Rev Forkenbrock At St Marys Waterloo

Reverend H H Forkenbrock former pastor of St Marys parish in Waterloo delivers farewell sermon citing his six year work. He notes the establishment of St Marys School and the Seraphic Heights hospital nearing completion and his role boosting local movements. He likens his departure to Christ sending disciples to spread the cause.

H. H. Forkenbrock St. Mary's fTarish Waterloo St. Mary’s School Seraphic Heights Hospital Mr. Forkenbrock

Pleasant November Day Draws Crowds as Warm Spell Ends

Sunday brought a near summer feel with sun and calm as hundreds rode in cars and on motorcycles. Medicine Hat reported a high of 32 and a low of 16 above zero amid widespread mild autumn weather. Forecasters warned of a potential cold wave tomorrow though origin uncertain, while Italian weather bureau reports note 28 degrees at 5 am and 48 degrees at 4 pm. The American Nobles hold a monthly board meeting in Waterton with several out of town officers present.

Medicine Hat Government Weather Bureau Waterton

Button Gutter Held as Slayer Arrests Deepen City Turmoil

Mass meeting condemns murder of Patrolman Gerischer as Thomas Hoskinson, a Fairfield native and union button cutter, is held in jail. Police clash with pickets rise, mass meeting planned at Commercial Club, and grand jury summoned amid fears of mob violence.

Muscatine Thomas Hoskinson Fairfield Union Theodore Gerisher Hoskinson Rock Island Button Workers’ Union Gerischer Thomas Hoskins Hoffman Cleary Hopkins

Hughes and Witt Captured Trophies in Savannah Race

Savannah November reports Hugh Hughes in a Mercer won the Savannah challenge trophy on 222.82 miles at 68.35 mph. Joe Dawson last year led Marmon with 62.92 mph. Frank Witt won the Tiedeman trophy in an E M F Thirty. Evans and Power followed. Witt’s 176.19 min for 171.44 miles yielded 58.34 mph. Bailey Knippers won last year in a Lanter.

Savannah Hob Burman Vanderbilt Hughie Hughes Dave Bruce-Brawn Jackson Harry Cobe Hughes Anaverage Hugh Hughes Mercer Joe Vawson Nilen Hieneman Marnon Frank Witt Witt Robert Evans Jack Power Evans Power Billy Knippers

Missouri Supreme Court Reduces Harvester Fine

The Missouri Supreme Court reduced the International Harvester Company fine from 51 000 to 25 000 dollars. Judges Graves and Woodson dissented. The court denied the writ of Guster and held the merger of the Gouldines in Missouri legal with all judges concurring except Judge Kennish who did not sit. Defendants included Missouri Pacific Rich Hill Gold Mining Missouri and Kansas Elevator and Webster Coal and Mining.

Jefferson City Supreme Court of Missouri International Harvester Company Graves Woodson Guster Justice Hallant Gouldines Missouri Kennish Missouri Pacific Rich Hill Gold Mining Company Missouri and Kansas Elevator Company Webster Coal and Mining Company

Vermilya Misses Inquest Absence Delays Police Death Probe

Chicago November 27 Louise Vermilya charged with poisoning Policeman Bisonette could not attend the inquest into his death due to an arsenic induced abscess from a personal crisis. Nurse Jessie Wiseman testified. next witnesses include the officer’s father brothers and fiancée Lydia Rivard.

Chicago Louise Vermilya Bisonette Jessie Wiseman Vermilya Lydia Rivard

Professors Raise Pistols in Daluded French Duel

Paris November 2. Professors Langevin and Thery staged a deadly duel under severe conditions with pistols loaded in full view of seconds surgeons and photographers. Both men claimed no intent to shoot though the scene ended with pistols fired into the air and all participants returning to the city.

Paris Langevin Gustav Thery Mme. Curie M. Therys Paul Painleve M. Thery Professor Painleve Painleve Professor Tainleve Professor Langevin

Composed Defendant Faces Trial in Patterson Murder Case

Denver reports the Patterson murder trial resumes with Gertrude Patterson composed despite earlier collapse. Witnesses say she bore a bruise on her cheek and heard threats during a quarrel with her husband. Prosecutor Willis Ullet previously noted bruises and threats in Patterson’s account.

Denver Gertrude Iibson Patterson Steuck Wite Rosefard Ida Kelly

Young Nurse Miss Van Duyn Dies After Fever Battle

Graceful nurse Miss Van Duyn dies at Presbyterian Hospital after five weeks of illness from fever. She had been training for three years at the hospital and gave selfless service to the sick despite declining health. Born near Washburn February 24 1840 she was 27 and survived by her parents two brothers and four sisters including Grace a missionary.

Grace Una Jala van Dusn Daddy Presbyterian Hospital Bert Miss van Duyr Waterton Graces Thehina Toland Mission VA. Heath Ves Waterloo Earl Vernon Anna Amy George L. van Duyn Miss van Duyn

Impeachment Ref to Mayor Seidel Charged in Milwaukee

Charges filed accuse Mayor Seidel of misconduct and related breaches prompting council action. Also mentions a nurse tribute and a funeral plan in Waterloo with services likely at the Wert Munster Presbyterian Church, referencing Washburn ties.

Seidel Waterloo Wert Munster Presbytertarn Elyireh

Crane Proffered Roosevelt and Taft Rivalry Deepens

Washington reports that Senator W Morris Crane of Massachusetts offered Roosevelt support for a presidential bid next year. The disclosure alarms Taft allies, who fear party unity and electability. Roosevelt’s reply suggested no candidacy, while Crane’s plans fuel ongoing questions about allegiance and strategy among Republicans.

Washington W. Morris Crane Massachusetts United States Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Crane New York Boston Grane Republican National Committee Taft Progrepublican Col Aft National Committee

Grey Delivers Important Speech in Commons on German Position

Soandon reports that on 17 in the House of Commons the foreign secretary presented an anxiously awaited international political position speech. He noted Herr von Kiderlen-Waechter's statement completed the matter and explained the British Foreign Office did not need a fuller statement. He revealed surprise at the disclosure of conversations between the German ambassador and himself.

Soandon Metward They House of Commons Herr von Kiderlen-Waechter House of Coommons Herr von Widerlen-Waechters Geravene

Peace Fight and Foreign Hopes as Nanking Falls

Dispatches from Shanghai report fighting at Nanking with rebels bombardments near Catchingmen gate and Petchokan fort as the city is expected to fall. Reports speak of foreign murders, Boxer pockets, and imperialists claiming progress while Americans arrive in Peking amid cabinet instability. Canton in brigand control raises fears for foreigners and authorities struggle to maintain order.

Shanghai Nanking Catchingmen Petchokan Shen-Si Shan-Si Grav Peking South Yuan Shi Kai Finance Board Yuan Kai Tai Yuan-Fn Fdlean John Jordan Legation Guards Honskong Canton Fing

Many Children Plead For Shoes

The humane officer received six applications for footwear for children under 16. Mrs Buckitt regrets she cannot supply all requests. Some children miss school for lack of shoes. donations of shoes or money will fund free footwear for the neediest kids.

Parents Lose Infant Son

Mr and Mrs F W Fritz of 127 Courtlandt street mourn the death of their infant son who died Saturday afternoon at 4 o clock after living only three hours. Father D Mulcahy of St Josephs Catholic church conducted brief services this morning and the little one was laid to rest in Calvary cemetery. Notice has been received that Wells Fargo Express Co will give 4000 turkeys to its employees. Local employees will share in the gift district button. Mrs J D Liuting, wheat at the hospital for the past is recovering nicely

F. W. Fritz Courtlandt Street Father D. Mulcahy St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery Wells-Fargo Express Co

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America Treland Rome Pius X College of Cardinals John Farley William O'Connell Diomede Falconio Gibbona Spain Austria Sala . Regia Porta Della Zecca San Comese Town James J. Keane Dubuque Peter J.muldoon Fargo N. 2D John W. Shaw San Antonio Tex Vincent Westpheile Bismarck N. D John Ward Leavenworth J. H. Tihen Lincoln Neb Well MacNeil Wvan- Feouver Ireland D. C Irelande St. Paul, Minn A. EP. Doyle Apnetolic Mission House Geo. Frown Glark House Forkenbrock Buchana Ontical Co Thos. Hoskinson MASS Chicago Daily News Hughes and Witt Smoke Martin DIL Companys Missouri Supreme Court Aliso Helen Srumphreys Morningside College Sioux City A. J. Humphreys San Felice Mrs. Patterson Illia van Duys Opi Lang [Ness Fatai China Mission Field Milwauukee Pheler Pineh Mayer Seirdel Lork Carl Pwon Py Wes Thana Aldeermain de Poovarney Alek Migs van Wyn Presbyterian Church of Washburn Grey Wanking Han Yang Wuchang J. D. Liitring
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