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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1912
Page
10
The German emperor reviewed the fleet off Helgoland in the North Sea. The maneuvering squadron includes Ostfriesland class battleships, Goeben Moltke and Von Der Tann cruisers, with 486,491 tons and heavy gun armament. Sixteen passengers on the Hansa airship watched as four days of maneuvers were prepared.
Chicago officials of the Illinois Aero club barred twilight flying after Howard Gill was killed Saturday in a midair collision. The plan had included a southern loop around the city to Lake Michigan and a dash over the lake to Chant Park and return to Grant Park for a six day meet at Grant Park.
Mrs. J. B. Balcomb of 488 Bayard Street has traveled to eastern Oregon to join her civil engineer husband on a large irrigation project. Travel requires Winnemucca Nevada as the nearest rail point followed by a 150 mile stage journey and 160 miles of overland drayage at four cents a pound for goods. The Balcombs have lived in Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh New York City Chicago and Waterloo where Mrs Balcomb says Waterloo is best for living.
Gov. Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, arrived in Kansas City and planned at least five speeches in the two Kansas Cities. He was to speak at Huron Park in Kansas City Kansas and address Croatian convention delegates, Armourdale workers, and the Live Stock exchange members before heading to St. Joseph for an evening address.
Captain J H Hildebrand says six Republican candidates have sent replies to questions from the progressive county convention. All decline a Roosevelt preference and avoid Taft. The letters claim they will vote for whom they please as citizens. The adjourned progressive convention meets tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the row house in the evening.
Hugh Corrigan, a Davenport defendant in the Civic Federation suit over Davenport and the Moon law saloon limit, died Saturday night. The Iowa supreme court case questioned whether the one saloon per thousand inhabitants applies to special charter cities. The term opens tomorrow in the Town Supreme Court.
At Lake Bluff near Chicago, five to ten U S naval recruits drowned after a 36 foot launch capsized in a northeast gale. Fourteen survivors reached shore as the overturned boat lay in the frothy lake. Names of fallen include William Antrobus and Roy Harlan. others listed with uncertain ID include John Wallace and Walther Southworth.
C H McBurnery opens a remodeled store space formerly of the Fair store, displaying a fresh stock of ladies wear and dry goods. The second floor will host workrooms and excess stock with full display planned next season. An Autumn Harvest reunion program is set for the Ladies Aid society on Logan Avenue, with a special refreshment entertainment schedule.
The Waterloo Presbytery meets at Clarksville in the new Presbyterian church with Rev. W. U. Sinclair as pastor. Pastors from Waterloo four churches and one elder from each congregation attend. James Black will represent the First church. A preliminary conference on church work is planned for Tuesday afternoon.
Town notices report a probate petition filed today for the estate of J J Sweitzer. A separate item notes a freight train wreck near Dubuque causing six hour delays for westbound passengers.
The old stone house on Logan Avenue near the Illinois Central tracks, once part of the Geo Dunsmore estate, is now owned by F M Michael from Lore Alford. The 123 foot frontage extends 180 feet to Virden Creek. Built about fifty years ago by George Dunsmore, the house will be remodeled into a pleasant home at a cost between $1 000 and $2 000.
The new truant officer for the east side schools began work this morning. Superintendent Kline asks principals to send alphabetical pupil lists to compare with the census so absent students can be identified. Miss Florence Freeman becomes fourth grade teacher at John Fiske. class sizes rise. Agricultural and normal training courses draw strong enrollments with notable interest in public speaking. KR Olsen oversees the agriculture program as high school interest revives.
Philadelphia report notes American women of today have bigger feet and legs due to athletic activity. Hosiery demand rises as leg contours become more pronounced and stays require stronger support. Frederick Kaser, hosiery maker, says yarn use per pair has increased compared with former days.
Rhey N. Cowin, while out hunting up the river Saturday, shot a pelican measuring 7 feet from tip to tip. The bird is rare and a beautiful specimen that will be mounted and preserved as a valuable souvenir by its owner.
Bishop Hughes and Des Moines conference members doubt the old fashioned revival plan will gain conversions. A hand to hand campaign and more personal work are urged with the slogan More personal work or Man to man. Rumors swirl about the Boone district superintendency with names like Dr. Ilpenfritz and Jay Kirkendahl as possibilities.
The Fairbank column recaps visitors and departures, notes the death of Chas. Wroten near Brandon, and mentions residents attending fairs and visiting relatives. It highlights community birthdays, a church canvass for building, and a birthday surprise for Mrs. A. Peddicord, with local engagements of L. N. Lockwood and others.
In Clearfield and Somerset counties, heavily armed men hunt John Keeler, a teamster and ex soldier who fatally shot John W. Rogsuur, a brewery head, and wounded three clerks after a wage dispute. Keeler, who once served in the US Army, is believed dangerous and may not be captured alive. He shouted I got four but I want six more as he resisted pursuit.
The September term of district court opened with Judge Platt presiding. The grand jury was empaneled this afternoon and will report on matters brought to their attention. Seven criminals have pleaded guilty since the last report. two or three paid fines, while most remain free on bonds. The case of Mrs Florence Oh of Poyner township may be investigated during this term.
Marfa Tex Sept 16 General Pascual Orozco Jr is reported to have been among fleeing rebels who crossed into Texas after Ojina ga was captured Federal authorities could not confirm or deny the report US troops pursued the force led by Orozco as Pascual Orozco Sr crossed into Presidio with twelve companies and was placed under surveillance by US authorities
List of patent grants reported by Wilfred Co Lane Patent Attorney Des Moines Iowa. Includes systems for removing carbon from gasoline engine cylinders valves and rings and related inventions. Names such as Elliot Kelley Fritzel Maxwell Henderson Christian Thorson Bancraft Ols Minetti and Westen dorf appear with locations Davenport Buffalo Geundy Center and Des Moines among others.
Reverty Mags reports Taft learned of the selection by Ohio leaders that Evans of Thomas Lewis a former United Mine Workers president is the party’s candidate for secretary of state. The full state ticket is described as regular republicans strengthening the lineup.
Roanoke reports Maude Koter did not betray her sweetheart Wesley Edwards. Hillsville gunmen Sidna Aten and Wesley Edwards were arrested Saturday in Des Moines. Detective Baldwin arrived with the prisoners to Roanoke, where business paused as a large crowd greeted them. the girl had no knowledge of being shadowed.
William D Haywood industrial workers of the world organizer pleaded not guilty before Judge F Quinn in Lawrence to two indictments charging conspiracy linked to last winter's textile strike. He is held on $1000 bond with trial date pending. Arrest followed a mass meeting on Boston commons protesting jailed strike leaders Giovanitti Caruso and Ector. Fred H Moor of Los Angeles prepared to defend Haywood. Despite fears a strike would resume, Woolen and Cotton mill workers returned to work when plants opened.
Oskaloosa Iowa September 16. R. G. Marshall of Minneapolis today succeeds H. F. Kruse who resigned as superintendent of the eastern division of the Minneapolis St. Louis railway at the old Iowa Central headquarters in Oskaloosa.
The Route quotes a judge describing how Washington pursued the Lcadmore girl, detailing a progression from initial eye contact to friendship, then affection, and finally her complete surrender. The account emphasizes the judge’s view of the romance arc and its emotional intensity.
A quirky society note describes a woman, unable to swim, entering marriage with no lifeboat as a metaphor for risky unions. The item uses light humor to comment on marital caution and fate.
The New York market report lists closing prices for several stocks including Canadian Pacific 227 274, Reading 1688, Chicago Great Western 18, Northwestern 214K, Atchison 2.1073, American Smelting 84, Iron Pacifi c 02, Southern Pacific 0. shapes, Brooklyn Rapid Transit 90, United States Steel 9 24, United States Steel preferred 2.6 1127, Amalgamated Copper 864, Northern Pacific 226, New York Central 46, and a classified ad seeking a room maid at Courk's cafe, 402 W 5th St.
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