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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1912

Page

4

Appeals to higher court in Bekirs murder case

Gua Bekirs appealed to the Supreme Court in Washington seeking reversal of a Kansas City federal judge's habeas corpus ruling. The judge favored County Attorney Hoxie, while Bekirsie's foreign attorneys filed notice of appeal. Custody decision set for 2 PM. possible transfer to federal prison. W P Hoxie and Sheriff Shores depart Kansas City for Waterloo tonight.

Gua Bekirs Supreme Court Washington Kansas City Hoxie Bekirsie Selen Menmet BE. H. McCoy W. P. Hoxie Sherif Shores Waterloo

Roosevelt Replies to La Follette in Wisconsin Campaign

Col Theodore Roosevelt responds to Senator La Follette's opposition in the ongoing progressive campaign. He quotes La Follette’s 1907 Helena address on forcing a run and argues for his own renomination. Roosevelt cites Lincoln era parallels and defends his past support for La Follette while condemning the split from progressives.

Oshkosh Wis Theodore Roosevelt R. M. la Follette la Follete White House Helena Mont Harriman Roosevelt la Follette Col. Roosevelt la Fellette Hhis Wisconsin

Waterloo Woman State Delegate Heads to Portland Convention

Mrs A J Edwardes leaves Waterloo for St Paul to join a special WCTU train en route to Portland for the annual convention. She represents Iowa and leads the local society president role. The trip includes host clubs entertainment and stops at Fort Dodge to visit a daughter, and visits Frisco and Los Angeles after the convention.

A. J. Edwardes St. Paul Portland Edwards Iowa National Organization Frisco Los Angeles Alice Edwards Fort Dodge L. H. Minkel

New Auto Concern Starts With $10,000 Capital

The Central Auto and Supply Company is organized with a capital stack of $10,000. A. L. Alexander, the promoter, will hold the offices of president, secretary, treasurer, and board of directors until the first annual meeting on the first Monday of next August. Geo. Hinaman of New Sharon, en route to La Porte City, was in the city today.

Central Auto and Supply Company A. L. Alexander Io Geo. Hinaman New Sharon, Jr la Porte City Howe

City in Brief: Local Notices and Appointments

Local items note Miss Allard named bookkeeper and cashier at Voss & Strickler grocery on Fourth Street. Jack Morris transferred to Leavenworth Kansas after arrest, receiving an eighteen month term for obscene letters. Mayo Clinic patient Mrs. W. H. Burbank has returned home after surgery. CW Law won a cake at the Pure Food show. Earl Joder expected to return from health trip to Waterloo tomorrow night. Dorothy Crowell hosted D. H. D. club. Majestic theatre outing followed by music festival rehearsals at Lady of Victory academy. Wil­li­s Tetirick family visiting Janesville. Jel S. Childs hosts guests. Construction progress cited on Rock Island Switchyards. Edward Budlong of Des Moines visits Waterloo. presents emblem to J. E. Bates for top local office.

Jack Morris Cedar Rapids Leavenworth Kaw W. H. Burbank Mayo Broa Rochester Minn Dorothy Crowell D. H. D. Club Oak Avenue Majestic Theatre Lady of Victory Academy Willis Tetirick Blackwell Okla Teetirick Childs William Dix Janesville Edward Budlong Bankers’ Assident Insurance Company Des Moines Waterloo J. E. Bates Rudlong Bates

Progressive rally in Pythian Temple by Ohio leader

George W. Bope of Columbus ex assistant attorney general and noted progressive party leader will address the gathering this evening. The rally, moved from an open air plan, will be held at the Pythian temple with speakers aligned to progressive ideals.

George W. Bope Columbus Ohio Pythian Temple

German Alliance backs E G Dunn for governor

At a State German alliance meeting in Fort Dodge 70,000 members voiced support for Democrat E G Dunn for governor. The group opposed Roosevelt and urged voting for Wilson or Taft. The Fort Dodge alliance, about 700 strong, supports Kenyon for senator.

Dodge German Alliance Nowa Alliance E. G. Dunn Roosevelt Wilson Taft Fort Dodge Alliance Kenyon

Charities appeal draws wide help with clothing aid

Stores of clothing and shoes and a donated store were received by J. F. Klingaman, superintendent of the Associated Charities, in response to an appeal. He said he distributed the items to places where they will do the most good and that more clothing and shoes are still needed. Citizens with such articles should notify Mr. Klingaman at once.

J. F. Klingaman Associated Charities Klingaman Wlingaman

Mr and Mrs Corton Return From East Wedding Trip

Mr and Mrs Edward L Corton return from a three weeks East wedding trip enjoying good weather and sight-seeing in Chicago Buffalo Albany New York Boston Washington Norfolk and Mt Vernon. They recall a Hudson River voyage and visits with Margar et Van Metre family in Chicago. Congratulatory letters arrive from friends locally and across states.

Edward L. Corton East Chicago Buffalo Albany New York Boston Washington Norfolk Tincinnall Hudson Henrick Hudson Mt. Vernon George Washington Rickver van Metre Corton Margaret van Metre

Becker's Deals Revealed in Threats and Raid Plot

A witness details Becker proposing murder and intimidation against Rosenthal. The plan included raiding Rosenthal's place, pressuring indictments, and coordinating with gang leader Zelig for a lethal outcome, with payments and assurances to avoid police trouble.

Alberts and Dietz Set For Independence Motorcycle Race

Ira Alberts and Elmer Dietz will race next Saturday at Independence in a best two of three heats contest. Each heat covers five miles with Alberts aiming to avenge a prior defeat as Dietz seeks another chance. Local enthusiasts plan to travel to the track in good weather conditions.

Ira Alberts Elmer Dietz Independence Alberts Dietz Tietz Speed Kings Buchanan Co

Corn prize and farm bargains offered in Waterloo Iowa

Special C M Allens corn prize offers cash awards for the best 20 ears and lists farm bargains near Waterloo Iowa. Entries are open to growers in Blackhawk Bremer Grundy Butler Buchanan Fayette counties with judging by three officials. Prices, mortgage terms, and locations for No 1 through No 19 farms are detailed along with contact and visit notes.

Commercial Bank East Waterloo Iowa Blackhawk Bremer Grundy Butler Buchanan Fayette Waterloo R. R Orange Township Blackhawk Co Shady Grove Jesup Buchanan Co la R. R Blackhawk Co., Io

Weeklong Bible Institute ends with study of gospel aims

Dr Frank N. Palmer of Winona Lake Indiana leads a five night program at Emanuel Evangelical church Waterino to compare the four gospels and their distinctive aims. Attendees are urged to bring Bible writing tablet and pencil for the Bible oriented teaching sessions and a Sabbath afternoon question list is provided for study.

Frank N. Palmer Winona Lake Ind Emanuel Evangelical Church Courthouse Square Matthew Mark Luke John Waterino Kathe Mordecai

Pure Food Show attendance miscount noted at Langfeldt Canday Co booth

Yesterday Ray Mulkern won a daily prize at the Pure Food Show while official attendance stood at 2,990 and Mulkern had guessed 2,986. An Auburn ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills citing benefits and a testimonial from H W Taggart.

Ray Mulkern Langfeldt Canday Co Shest

Convention Held by W R C in Waverly Iowa

Waverly Iowa October twelfth reports the tenth district convention of the W R C with over two hundred members. State officers present include Department president Mrs Sarah Fort Muscatine Department counselor Miss Rhey Hanchett Chief of Staff Mrs Isabel Fisher Miss Anna Kistner. Afternoon ritual work praised and morning session hosted in the W R C hall. Sugar factory souvenir bags and an evening product demonstration noted. Waterson district sent twenty four members. Paul Davis Dry Goods Co.

Waverly Sarah Fort Meaja W. R. C. Hall Waterson

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LA Follett Col Abraham Lincoln Fremont Wendell Phillips Lincoln Reaction Glasson Miss He) Allard Voss & Strickler Grocery Fourth Street CW. Law Williston Avenue Earl Joder New Orleans Southwest Progressive Rally Pythian Mrs. Corton Paul Davis Dry Goods Becker Rosenthal Deller Rosenthal Rose Jack Sullivan Croaker Big Jack Zelig Sang C. M. Allen Noa R. R. Town Winthrop Quasqueton BR. R Oelwein Illinois Cedar River Elk Run Park Cedar Fall Bible Institute Saul Jesus Paul Davis Dry Goods Co Jas Churchill Wall St Auburn H. W. Taggart Paul Davis Dry Gooils Co W. S. Bishop Bite Electra Electric ‘Park Ward Ave North Barclay Black Randolph St Randolph White Dugdale Co Dept Washington, D.C Care Courier Fairfield Standard Mercantile Company 9Th Street Cleveland South St. A Blue M. Real Daily Show KB. R. Shoetmaker Peate
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