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.
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1911
Page
6
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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