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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1912

Page

9

Nations Brace for War As Servians Mobilize Near Zem

Vienna reports Servian mobilization and fortifications along the Danube as Serb forces prepare a defense line at Zem Semandria. Servian recruits from 1913 and 1914 are called up, prisoners join, and weapons from the Turkish capture are repaired in Kraguyevatz. Civilians in Nish requisitioned for a planned Serb Tchatalja defense zone. Demonstrations against Austrians erupt in St. Petersburg and Warsaw, while German war readiness is asserted in Berlin with assurances that all necessary measures for war are in place.

Vienna Servia Austria-Hungary Reichspost Zem Semendria Danube Servian War Office Kraguyevatz Nish Count von Berchtold Ahmed Fuad Zeit St. Petersburg Baltic Austria Hungary Riga Red Kiev Imperial Marinsky Theatre Bulgaria

McClosky Sentenced 25 Years for Webster City Murder

In Fort Dodge Judge C G Lee sentenced B R McClosky to twenty five years at Fort Madison for the killing of Thomas Brown of Webster City. The crime occurred in Fort Dodge on September 2 when McClosky cut Brown during a street brawl.

Fort Dodge B. R. McCloky Fort Madison C. G. Lee Thomas Brown Webster City McClosky Brown

Petition Two Miles Long Is Submitted

A Liberty Bell petition mounted on a large reel with signatures of nearly 500 000 California school children began its journey from San Francisco to Philadelphia. The petition, sent as special baggage, aims to appeal to Philadelphia authorities who had resisted sending the bell to the Panama Pacific exposition in 1045. The signatures form a five mile string.

San Francisco Cal California Philadelphia Hell

Bonds Found at City Dump After theft

In Kansas City on November 29 bonds totaling 140000 dollars along with checks and remaining coupons disappeared July 5 when two registered mail sacks were stolen from the post office to the railway station. Three laborers discovered the bonds on the city dump, ending a theft mystery.

Kansas City

Suffragettes Suspected of Mail Burning in London

A coordinated attack on central pillar boxes in London and the west end damaged thousands of letters and documents. Acid ink and paint ruined addresses and contents, affecting money orders, checks, shares, contracts, and other papers. No arrests reported and post office liability declined as boxes remained watched overnight.

West End London General Post Office

Hearst and Rosewater to Testify in Campaign Probe

Washington officials announce W R Hearst will be the first witness when the Clapp campaign contribution investigating committee resumes next week. Hearst says all letters and documents related to John D Archbold of the Standard Oil company have been published. Victor Rosewater, former Republican National Committee chairman, seeks permission to testify. hearing slated for early December.

Washington Wm. R. Hearst Clapp Campaign Contribution Senate Hearer John D. Archhold Standard of Company Victor Rosewater Republican National

Bloodhounds Find Robber After Trail Through Clutier

Strumpfer of Springfield used bloodhounds Nick and Roger to trail a robbery suspect from Clutier Iowa. The dogs identified the stranger, led to his lodging room, and confirmed the capture of the man who had changed to a new pair of shoes and was linked to a $150 theft from Kopecky’s general store.

Strumpfer Springfield Clutter, Tama Co J. Kopecky Clutier Nick Roger Gilbertville Kopecky Mr. Strumpfer Topsy Hudson Sig Strampter Mr. Sgwmypfer

Bulgarian Capture TV Turk Divisions Near Dedenghatch

Sofia reports two entire divisions of Turkish reserves surrendered today to Bulgarian troops near the village of Marhamli between Dedenghatch and Demotica. The announcement comes from the official news agency in Sofia.

Sofia Marhamli Dedenghatch Demotica Belgrade Dibra Albania Monastir Macedonia

Typhoon Destroys Three Fourths of Tacloban

Washington dispatch says a severe typhoon in the Visayas on November 25 nearly wiped out three fourths of Tacloban, capital of Leyte, with a 14,000 population. Heavy losses reported in Capiz, Panay. death toll not estimated. A relief ship was being prepared to aid the stricken city.

Washington Insular Bureau Governor General of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban Leyte Capiz Panay

Tawney Plans Big Banquet For Uncle Joe Cannon

Washington, Nov. 29. Joseph G. Cannon is to be guest of honor at a banquet expected to eclipse all previous national capital events. James Tawney and James Kennedy are driving the plan to honor Cannon, who long chaired sessions in Congress and has held his seat for nineteen terms. The aim is to attract Taft and Wilson to the affair as Cannon nears retirement.

Washington Joseph OG. Cannon National Capital James Tawney Minnesota Cncle Joes James Kennedy Ohio Cannon Taft Wilson Congress Representative Cannon Legion Taywney

Finger ID by child ties two defendants to dynamite blast

In Indianapolis on November 28 Miss Clio Heard, aged 11, the youngest witness, identified Cleveland men Geo Anderson and Peter J. Smith as carrying a box before the North Randall dynamite explosion that caused 50,000 in damage. Laura Beard, 18, corroborated the identification naming those two iron workers as implicated in the conspiracy.

Indianapolis Ind Clio North Randall Ucen North Randall Districh Laura Beard Anderson Smith

France on birth rate cited in army recruitment debate

In a chamber of deputies debate on infantry entrenchment, Joseph Reinach argued that France’s privy war needs 218000 recruits in 1911 due to birth-rate decline, framing it as a cause of death by own action and a crisis for the armed forces.

France Joseph Reinachin Chamber of Deputies

Fire destroys Saylor mine plant in Onylor area

Nov 26. Fire here early today nearly ruined the entire Saylor mine No 2 complex with a $100,600 loss. About 275 men are left unemployed as flames, starting around five, from an unknown cause, continue burning. only the engine house remains intact.

Saylor, Ja Saylor Mmine No. 2

Sioux City Daily News Plant Gutted by Fire

Fire gutted the Sioux City Daily News plant in Sioux City Iowa early this morning causing about 30000 dollars in damage with 32000 insurance. The cause remains unknown and nearby papers offered aid as the paper will be printed at the Journal plant.

Sioux City Sioux City Daily News Journal

Girl Sues Head of Big Motion Picture Firm

New York Nov 2 Miles head of a motion picture company was arrested and gave bail to face a breach of promise case brought by Miss Edna Moran. She alleges Miles married her while he hid a prior marriage and claimed his real name was Herbert W Bristow. Moran cites Miles as wealthy and of high social standing and notes a prior wife, Catherine Wagsbro of Washington.

New York Hierberr Bh Miles Edna M. Moran Moran Philadelphia Miss Moran Herbert Ww. Bristow Ohio Mites Ta Mon Divine Miss Morancharpes Catherine Wagsbro Washington, D. C PMO

Horseshoe Used Second Time in Robbery Spree

Chicago reports the automobiled bandits strike again on Michigan Boulevard. A horseshoe wrapped in a newspaper was hurled through a store window to smash it, with $1,600 in jewelry taken from 694 South Michigan. The same gang had robbed a jewelry store nearby last week of $2,500 in gems.

Chicago Michigan Boulevard South

Temperature report notes 44 degree high and low

A fragmented weather note reports yesterday’s temperature at 44 degrees, with a past record showing a minimum of 44 and a maximum of 34. The text includes unrelated garbled phrases and vendor names from Buchanan Optical and others.

Buchanan Optical Ca M. Oe

Paducah Bank Official Fatally Shoots Self

Assistant cashier S. Bagebs of City National Bank of Paducah shot and killed himself in the bank basement today. Bank officials refuse comment though examiners are said to be examining the institution's affairs. Navy ties noted in the report.

Sticid

Opera Star Sings to Poor in InCog Audiences

Opera star Maggie Tegie tests audiences beyond grand venues singing to poor and elderly groups. She performed at Vapo, Chicago theatres, Palheise, the Chicago Orphan Asylum, and James King Home for Old Men. Her voice drew warm receptions, showing that grand opera finds appreciation in unexpected places.

Vapo Maggie Tegie Grand Opera Chicago Ienentia Miss Peyer Palheise Chicago

Prisoners Freed in Santo Domingo Reported

Washington reported that all political prisoners in Santo Domingo had been released and peace restored. General Frank McIntyre, head of the American commission, is en route back. Win, ToS, Dayle, the presiding commissioner, will stay longer. The Aspart Prairie with Tam as vines likely will be withdrawn and replaced by a Kunboal.

Washington Ward State Department Santo Lidsmingo Republic Frank McIintyre Durem Americam Commission Isha Goon

Lackstarff former EOC official dead in New York

New York Nov 29 cA G Tack staff secretary of the Illinois Central Railway company for many years and later its vice president died at his home here after an illness of two days. Try an El Vorno MNavina cigar.

New York G. Tackstaff Tiinois Central Railway Comepany W. Waugh Smith Lynchburg William Waugh Smith Randolph-Macon System of Colleges Randolph-Macon Woman's College of Woman's College Randolph-Macon Bernard City

Will Patrick Get Millions in Murder Case

Governor Dix faced defense of his pardon action amid enduring criticism from Patrick and his supporters. Judge Olcott said he would confer with Patrick before acting, noting precedents and opinions from former officials требуют and Jerome, while acknowledging Dix acted to grant delayed justice despite established views.

New York Navy Albert ‘T Patrick Pie Marsh Rice He O Way Patrick Big Counsel Olcott Fee Dix Higging Hughes, White Justic Gof Jerome Goff

Urge Moore for Farm Secretary in Chicago circles

Chicago friends of Prof. Willis I Moore of the United States weather bureau confirm a movement to nominate him for Secretary of Agriculture. A petition to President-elect Withon recommending the appointment was signed by 500 grain dealers and circulated among scientific and commercial groups. In Wichita Kansas a farm laborer 58 died from a fractured skull after a Thanksgiving day fight over 12 50 with a man known as Old Joe.

Chicago Willis I. Moore United States Weather Bureau Withon Wichita Kan Kid Patton Pate Ton Joe

Frost Was Star In Oelwein Game

Oelwein Independents crushed Ducroque at home 49 to 0 on Thursday. Frost of Waterloo starred for the visitors with a 35 yard end run, as the locals dominated from the opening whistle and controlled the fast, heavy line.

Oelwein Oelswein Independents Duchuque J. At. Frost Waterloo Dubuque

President of Old Maids Club Marries Leader Causes Uproar

Bristol Nov 21 A shock rang through the Old Maids Club as president Miss Nehelstev ens reportedly married, breaking her vow not to wed. Members threaten to marry in retaliation and to disband the organization.

OLD Maids' Club Bristol Old Maids’ Club

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