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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1913
Page
7
Rome reports show the pope’s temperature off pneumonia risk as officials say he passed a tranquil night and improving strength. Doctors caution against overestimating recovery while noting reduced fever and renewed sleep despite persistent weakness and coughing.
Denver dispatch reports 102 Industrial Workers of the World arriving from Colorado Springs after midnight and to be sent by freight toward Denver. Police fed them breakfast, then sent them to Pike View to await the northbound freight. Officials say they may be fed by taxpayers but must work. sixteen local members are jailed for street speaking violations.
In Atlanta on April 14 socialists extolled J Pierpont Morgan at a memorial service at the local labor temple. Chief speaker H C Henderson called him a founder whose control of money drew criticism from many, yet never from socialists.
Tokio reporters note high appreciation for a San Francisco Chamber message showing joint efforts by Japanese and American bodies to oppose California land bill restricting alien land ownership. Joint peace society meetings planned to present views as Japan American groups organize to oppose the bill. President Wilson, in informal remarks in Washington, cites possible changes in California land laws since last talks with Japan’s ambassador but unsure of Tokyo’s stance.
FAIRBANK IOWA APRIL 14 Special The Farmers State bank of Fairbank failed to open this morning as officers blame a Hazleton bank failure. A state examiner was called to straighten affairs. The halt stems from a large loan to Karl Kiefer vice president of Hazleton Savings Bank. Bank officers: President L Shoenut Vice President P F Damge Cashier G F Monroe. Capital 30000 deposits 129000. It was private until three years ago when reorganized.
Oklahoma City officers arrested N H Morgan after a note from a window asked police help for a woman held against her will. The 17 year old girl Jean Beaucon of Sacramento said Morgan, once in San Antonio, lured her here as his stenographer and forced her to act as his wife. He faces Mann White Slavery Act charges while awaiting action by U S District Attorney Boardman. Other items note John Fitzgerald moving household goods to Waterloo from Oskalooan.
Funeral services for J Pierpont Morgan were held at St George s Protestant Episcopal church in New York with 1500 attendees and 250 voice choir. The coffin bore 6000 red roses and was moved from the Morgan library to the church before a Hartford burial in Cedar Hill cemetery. Pallbearers included Elihu Root Choate Osborn and Low. the ceremony drew global floral tributes and hospital donations.
Washington April 14 Chairman Underwood of the ways and means committee was ordered to bed by his physician due to a slight fever and risk of breakdown from work on the tariff bill He may be confined for several days Yet the house caucus proceeded with its work today supporting the legislative effort and continuing the tariff debate
In Mamaroneck New York on April 14 a deadly confrontation between police and about a hundred striking track laborers on the New Haven railroad left one man dead and another mortally wounded while several others were injured. Five strikers were arrested.
Madrid April 14 King Alfonso I narrowly escaped an anarchist assassination in the capital after three shots were fired at him on Calle de Alcala. The attacker Rafael Sanchez Allegro, a Barcelona native, was overpowered as the king rode with his staff. The incident follows a prior 1906 bombing that killed seventeen as the royal couple escaped unharmed finishing their marriage ceremony. Allegro, recently expelled from France as an anarchist, fled to Barcelona then Madrid and claimed a sudden evil impulse. The king reassured his staff and rode to the palace amid cheering crowds. Allegro remains detained as police investigate his motives and past service issues.
Gloversville and Johnstown residents rally to oppose glove duties. Special trains bring thousands to Gloversville Fulton county plans a near shutdown as workers fill a monster parade. Mass meetings followed with speakers from four parties urging retention of tariff rates.
Berlin scientist Dr. Friedmann, who claims a TB cure, prepared for early today’s test at George Washington Hospital before Surgeon General Bate and a mix of local and foreign doctors. He invited Secretary Bryan, diplomats, and some ex-congress physicians. He visited the White House to shake hands with President Wilson before inoculations.
Mrs Navratil, mother of two Titanic orphans rescued by Miss Hays, files $30,000 against White Star. Her family lives in squalor in France, elder child ill from malnutrition as stockbroker Havas funds aid and pursues legal claim before relief fund deadline.
At Auburn New York on April 14 a mob of about 100 strike pickets blocked 640 workers from returning to the International Harvester twine mill. After militia escorted 68 employees inside, officials closed the mill and planned dismantling for shipment to Neuss Germany. General Manager Legg said the mill is shut down permanently. Strikers call the move a bluff as they march away, and a mass meeting is planned tonight amid broader labor unrest and imminent strikes in other industries.
Brooklyn tailor Louis Drucker jailed after judgment proved costly to Samuel Cohen who won $15. Drucker’s eight children and wife arrived at Cohen’s home demanding relief. Neighbors mocked Cohen as the family’s pleas continued until Cohen paid $6.48 in costs to release Drucker.
Hamburg American Line says steerage fare from Hamburg to Quebec will drop from 30 to 22.60 dollars effective May 1, as part of tension between Europe and Canada over Atlantic travel. The announcement was made in Hamburg, Germany, on April 14.
April 14 reports show widespread stoppages as 256,000 workers join a national strike. In Brussels only about a quarter report for duty while Liege Charleroi Mons La Louviere and Antwerp districts see large to complete shutdowns in metal carriage building and tobacco trades. Miners in Mons and Liege halt with few remaining at machines. Quievrain and Charleroi factories idle. lines of transit disrupted. telegraph wires targeted early but stalls widespread.
Washington April 14 The continental congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution opened amid a near clash after President General Scott urged peace and harmony. Credentials dispute sparked objections as a new committee plan drew little support. President Wilson delivered the afternoon welcome speech to delegates.
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