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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
8
Three days of fighting end with a disorderly Turkish retreat of about 200,000 troops. European governments agree not to allow Bulgarian entry into Constantinople as the crisis unfolds.
Sofia reports the Bulgarian army routed a Turkish force of about 200,000 after a three day battle stretching from Ladle Burgas to Seral. Adrianople is hemmed in as Turkish troops retreat toward Pehatalja, while Bulgarian cavalry pursues.
Campaign contributions to both republican and democratic national committees extended toward one million dollars in the last week. Supplemental reports to the clerk of the house show republican totals at 744,488 and democratic totals at 815,052, with the democratic committee also showing 40,000 in expenditures.
Indianapolis reports special investigator J. Al Og Radorf says Herbert S. Hockin admitted being in touch with Burns. Alfonso takes to bed as King suffers fever from influenza in Madrid.
Washington reports that thirty-two states have ratified the proposed income tax amendment while four states notified rejection. For the amendment to become effective, thirty-six ratifications are required. Delaware Florida Louisiana Massachusetts New Jersey New Mexico Ohio Pennsylvania Vermont Virginia West Virginia Wyoming Connecticut New Hampshire Rhode Island Utah have rejected.
Republicans and La Rue Concert Band members left at 7:30 for Jesup to meet Congressman Pickett and Senator Kenyon. Weather limited turnout though crowds gathered at Jesup, Raymond, and Dewar with rallies continuing to Dunkerton and Cedar Falls for the day’s series of speeches and farm sale events.
In New York City a surge of customs evasion cases challenges General Nelson UE Henry, port surveyor, as several wealthy residents face baggage audits and seizures. Declarations are tested or disputed, highlighting ongoing enforcement in the port.
A petition filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission lists 152 Montana businessmen as complainants seeking 500000 in reparations from the Northern Pacific and 75 other carriers. The case attacks freight rates as unreasonable and asks for a rate reduction from 25 to 50 percent and damages for alleged charges in 1910 1911 and 1912.
Washington reports indicate President Taft may cancel a Newark dedication trip to Utica for Vice President Sherman’s funeral. If held same day, Taft will proceed to Cincinnati to vote Tuesday, with unspecified cabinet attendance. Taft signed a proclamation ordering a 30 day period of national mourning, half mast on flags, and closing executive offices on the funeral day.
Mrs. J Baginstos died yesterday after a serious illness from a paralytic stroke. She was 67. Survived by husband and three children Clifford of Payette county Earl and Myrtle at home. Funeral arrangements not listed.
Temperature data notes October 31 with times and markings supplied by Buchanan Optical Co. Record shows night 12 o clock and 4 pm readings, maximum 44 at 4 pm. Yesterday’s high 44, earlier minimum 29 and maximum 40 from a year ago.
Berlin reports France has won the Gordon Bennett international balloon trophy despite the Dusseldorf and Te de France not yet reporting. The He de France may surpass Picardie, but the prize stays with France. Paele Sam is expected to finish second, with final distances to be confirmed by log books at Stuttgart.
Lima Ohio October 31 Sophia Singer of Baltimore was murdered in Chicago Monday night. Arrested here were Charles N Conway and his wife Ida Ryall who deny involvement but admit knowing the man and woman sought by police. Police say Conway traveled from Chicago with his wife after the murder and that Singer may have been with a man named Claude Stillman.
Anxiety grows over two French balloons Ife dn brake and Dusseldorf with Alfred Le Blanc aboard. Possible descent in remote Russia hinders communication with organizers. Dusseldorf, rising after sunset, thought to ride longer than others and was ruled out of the race by the committee in charge.
Mrs. Cleveland widow of President Grover Cleveland to wed Professor Joseph Preston of Wells College. The planned marriage follows years of quiet life since 1908, with Cleveland’s widow living in Princeton and spending time with her children in Switzerland last year. Preston, former Columbia student turned head of a leather manufacturing firm, is now professor of archaeology and history of arts.
In the wake of Vic President Sherman’s death, Marsa Ade resigns from Po Sherman’s Dwath amid a national mood of mourning. Governor Marshall calls for unity, stating Sherman was a central figure beyond party lines, and a telegram of sympathy is sent to Mrs. Sherman.
Davenport police seek three men matching a detailed description after a train express car was robbed near Muskoge in Ohio. The trio stopped at a country store west of the city bought snap and provisions, one carrying a large sum of greenbacks, and then headed toward town.
At sea aboard the steamship Niagara bound from Havre to New York a Belgian man accused of rail line fraud reportedly jumped overboard while officers and passengers claim it was to avoid arrest. Detectives Leeson and Moody await to arrest upon arrival, following a Belgian government request. Nestor Wilmart of Ghent is also named in a separate case of alleged smoke manipulation causing a €4,000,000 loss to the Ghent Turneuzens railway.
Joy Jones Sr former manager of the Majestic theatre in Joliet is now managing Kalamazoo’s Majestic according to B L T’s Line-o-type column in the Chicago Tribune. The column notes the name J Jolly Jones as the theatre chief.
Mrs. de Pont Clanque leads a band of suffragettes from Edinburgh to London. The trip's purpose is not announced but appears to support local suffrage efforts. The group is linked to the Miliani order through Mrs. de Bontlanque's section.
Utica, Oct 21. The city mourns Vice President James S. Sherman who died at 9:42 pm after Brights disease and heart arteriosclerosis. Flags lowered, funeral planned for Saturday at 2 pm in the Dutch Reformed Church with family and public figures sending condolences including Taft and Roosevelt.
Davenport Iowa October 1 election officers ask attorney general if a cross made in front of a presidential candidate name invalidates the whole ballot. No square exists in front of the name but a vacant space could mislead voters into identifying the candidate. Each elector must be voted separately and all thirteen electors may be chosen. whether such a cross should count remains in doubt.
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