Reciprocity election vote dominates Canadian polls
Dispatches report one of Canada’s largest general election votes on reciprocity across provinces with heavy farmer participation. Weather and mobs influence campaigns as Laurier and Bourassa vie for power. results expected tonight amid cautious optimism and tight races in Quebec and Ontario.
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Union
Canada
Toronto
Hamilton
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Halifax
Town criers back Waterloo Courier depot campaign
The Waterloo Town Criers Club passed a resolution commending the Courier for its campaign to secure better depots and city accommodations and to bring the issue to citizens and railroads. The action aims to press railroads for improved local facilities.
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Town Criers’ Club of
Waterloo
Waterloo Courier
Liberal voters split over annexation stance in Quebec district
Reciprocity issue has alienated many English-speaking liberals who will quietly back Mr. Price. In Chicoutimi and surrounding areas the anti‑maryery sentiment grows as Roman Catholic clergy oppose annexation ideas and most Protestant clergy share this view.
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Chicoutimi
Quebec
Indict Glavis for False Story Against Senator Lorimer
George C. Glavis of Chicago was indicted in Washington on alleged false pretenses and embezzlement for taking $650 from the Chicago Tribune claiming to possess evidence of Lorimer corruption. He allegedly told Tribune correspondent John O Loughlin of a woman with records showing Lorimer took money from Street and Smith for magazine mailing privileges, records that did not exist.
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George C. Glavis
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Senator Lorimer
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the Tribune
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Smith
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Tornadoes in Formosa Cause Hundreds of Deaths
Victoria B C Sept 21 reports say tornadoes in Formosa leveled towns and villages and submerged areas. death toll estimated in the hundreds with substantial property loss, via advisories carried by the Panama Maru.
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Formosa
Count Nathoo Released on Bond in Iowa Case
In Des Moines on September 21 Count Nathoo the Hindooseer faced three nights in county jail before being released on bond pending appeal for alleged mistreatment of a young girl. Emma R. McGee signed 4000 dollars, and Mary Johnson withdrew as surety, forcing temporary jail quarters for Nathoo.
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Nathoo
Supreme Court
Emma R. McGee
Dubuque County
Mary Johnson
Jath
First National Bank Building Opens Tonight in Waterloo
Readied for the formal opening this evening from 7 36 to 10 oclock. The First National Bank and tenants invite the public to attend. Two orchestras will provide music during reception hours and souvenirs will be given to visitors.
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First National Bank
Waterloo
Waterloo travelers demand fair rail depots say William Galloway
William Galloway of the William Galloway Co writes the Editor claiming Waterloo bears heavy passenger traffic from its factories and industries. He argues the city deserves better depot facilities, noting travelers come from and go to many regions and that Waterloo pays for its share through business. He calls for adequate stations as a square deal from railroads.
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Waterloo
Sonth Place
Old Mexico
Canadian Northwest
Iowa
Waterloo Industries
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The
William Galloway Co
Madrid Strike Ties Up City as 30000 Workers Walk Out
Madrid reports 30 000 workers in buildings trades quit work amid a crackdown by the government. The capital remains tense with military control under an imperial decree suspending constitutional guarantees. Riots greet troops arriving from Madrid, one death and four wounded reported. In Jatira a battalion faced a stone barrage and took position in the town. Pilbao strikers declare solidarity and plan to resume work tomorrow.
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Madrid
Suspension of Work Complete in Gijon
The suspension of work was complete today in Gijon with all business houses and industrial works closed except for gas and electric plants.
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Gijon
Bank Clearings and Realty Transfers for Waterloo Week
Bank clearings for Waterloo for the week ending Sept 21 1911 totaled 1 328 983 93 with daily receipts of 188 597 50 on Friday 216 861 on Saturday 311 238 35 Monday 200 402 60 Tuesday 160 169 63 and 253 613 86 Thursday Real estate activity shows 41 total deeds 39 258 00 mortgages 49 53 433 48 chattel mortgages 16 2 974 55 bills of sale 2 1 859 00 and 22 mortgage releases 22 568 00 as of Sept 20 1911, down from last year 6 195 deeds and releases by 300 total instruments recorded to date 4 895. Smoke Martin's Standard 5c cigar.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Waterloo
Inquiry into Stolypin assassination unfolds in Kiev
St. Petersburg. Sept. 21. The inquiry into Premier Stolypin's assassination at Kiev proceeds under justice minister supervision. Indications of wide ramifications grow, with officials implicated and suspicions on Police Department Vice Director Berigen. About 12,000 Jews flee Kiev amid ongoing fear. Tsarist official Koklovtsoff tells Jewish aristocrats the alarm was self-created, while measures against disorder are taken. Heliodoris refuses to officiate Stolypin requiem, noting Stolypin was not of his circle and lacks mourners from his group.
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Indict Farmers in Mississippi Vote Scandal
Brookhaven Mississippi September 21 It became known today that at least ten indictments against Lincoln county farmers charged with selling their votes during the August state democratic primary will be returned today by the grand jury in session. Names of those indicted were not made public. Seven men have been arrested.
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Lincoln County
Church Collapse Kills One Injures Six in Wausau
Wausau Wis Sept 21 One man was killed and six injured when the new 50000 church building collapsed at noon today The dead is John Wecheel a Milwaukee bricklayer The injured are laborers living in the city Cause of collapse unknown Most likely all will recover except one case critical Also in brief W J Connors resigns from Democratic state central committee in Albany and John Tilseath a wealthy Benton county farmer buried at Shellsburg Iowa after commitment to the Independence asylum following his wife’s death two years ago
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John Wecheel
Milwaukee
Wied Tater
W. T Connors
Albany
William J. Connors
Buffalo
Democratic State Central Committee
Benton County
Shellsburg
John Tillseath
Independence Asylum
Three Girls Drown in Lake Near Bayfield Wisconsin
Bayfield., Wis., Sept. 21. Mary Henderson Rose Spearten and Ellen Lumberg all aged 16 to 19 drowned at Houghton Wis., three miles from here, last night. Anna Henderson reached shore. They were in a small canoe which overturned. Bodies recovered.
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Bayfield
Wis
Mary Henderson
Rose Spearten
Ellen Lumberg
Houghton
Anna Henderson
Miners Strike at Beacon Iowa Shuts Excelsior Mine
Beacon Iowa Sept 21 miners at the Excelsior Coal mine struck in line with the United Mine Workers executive board order after the company refused to hire union men. About 100 workers did not report for duty. The strike appears localized with no general strike expected, according to Iowa state miners union officials.
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United Mine Workers
Excelsior Coal Company
Here
Albia
Excelsior
Taft Defies Foes On Tariff Vetoes In West Stop
President Taft opened his Western tour with a speech in Grand Rapids defending his tariff vetoes on wool, cotton, and farmers' free list bills. He warned of an old system return, urged tariff board information, and said if voters reject his policy, others will take office. He quoted party platforms, touted insurgent support for the tariff board, then left for Battle Creek and Kalamazoo to speak that evening.
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Taft
Senate
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Y Hare
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Kelamazoo
Weathered fragment hints at temperature diary note
Fragmentary OCR notes a temperature entry for September 21 with markings by Buchanan Optical Co and a night scene reference. Mentions smoke and Martin's Standard 5c cigar as listed items.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Syndicate Block
Martin
Waterloo Couples Tie the Knot in 1900s Ledger Style
Fragments record marriages and names in Waterloo and Shell Rock towns. Entries list Frank J. Peck wed Mae Christner, Laurie Bisplinghoff and Mamie Amick tied, with dates and sparse details.
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Waterloo
Mae Christner
Laurie Bisplinghoff
Shell Rock
Mamie Amick
Ait C. K. Neiheisel
Anna L. Jeffers
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