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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1914
Page
7
Des Moines candidate Benjamin F. Loos files nominating papers in Webster City to challenge Senator Cummins. A Loos campaign letter cites a magazine life story as motive and hints at broader critique of Cummins actions.
In Lockport Illinois on April 14 a garter incident at a Congregational church dinner split the congregation into two factions. Miss Lucille Clark 17 sits near Rev Charles H Byles 26 and the board of trustees backs the minister. The affair centers on whether he unbuckled the garter or not.
Attorney for defendant files motion for judgment arguing that a jury special verdict conflicts with the general verdict in the Graham will case involving a $5,000 bequest to Courtright. The special finding says Courtright is innocent of fraud yet affected by a faulty legal premise, while plaintiffs contend the burden of proof was misapplied and challenge the interrogatories.
Warm, clear weather greeted opening day as governors and dignitaries tossed first balls in cities from New York to Chicago. Teams included the Giants, Phillies, Tigers, Reds, Cubs, Reds, Browns, and more, with local officials leading opening ceremonies.
Chicago April 14 Jack Johnson a negro heavyweight boxer was granted a new trial on the Mann white slave act charge. The United States court of appeals reversed the lower court on certain counts of Johnsons indictment and ordered a new trial.
Pittsburgh district miners begin a day of voting on the tentative wage agreement between district officers and coal operators. The 45000 miners are idle as they cast ballots on the proposed terms in the Pittsburgh area.
If the paper is not delivered by 6 30 please phone 443 or 71h and a copy will be sent by motorcycle. Call the Courier building office No 1871 up to 1 30 then after night call 442 or Ti.
La Crosse Wisconsin April 14 reports indicate Wage of West Salem seven miles east of here is burning again after being rebuilt after a fire two years ago. A special is prepared to carry equipment there from La Crosse to help combat the blaze.
A five story brick Melvin building at Commonwealth Avenue and Long Street in Allston burned early today. Seven residents were killed by smoke and flame as two women jumped to death from upper floors. one other occupant remained missing hours after the fire. The loss was 60900 dollars with 126 residents escaped or injured.
Robert Higgins was sentenced to life imprisonment in the state penitentiary by Judge Olmstead for the murder of his wife Mrs Higgins. Higgins pleaded guilty. The judge noted the crime merited death but spared life due to good behavior and the possibility of future pardon. Julia Flake, Higgins stepdaughter, faced no hearing this term and may be delayed indefinitely.
New York April 14 The confession of Nago Frank Choffer given before his execution in Rosenthal murder will not delay the second trial of Chan Becker or affect the prosecution of Harry Vallon. Whitman argues the confession is inadmissible hearsay and will not change the schedule for Becker’s May 4 trial. Funeral crowds form as gunmen's bodies arrive at East Side undertakers amid statements by Warden Clancy detailing attempts to urge truth from Choffer and others.
Washington moves pressure after Huerta incident as Secretary Daniels orders Atlantic fleet to Tampico. Rear Admiral Badger to lead ships from Hampton Roads while other vessels from New Orleans Boston and Pensacola prepare to sail. The aim is an American salute and possible show of force amid cabinet discussions with President Wilson.
The warden reports Cirofici’s final statement was voluntary and that Beck er received defense without outside urging. He notes Cirofici nearly collapsed after speaking to Clancy and describes changes in execution order. The warden cites Whitey Lewis denying firing a shot and Rosenthal’s alleged greater guilt.
Rome April 14 crowded trains out of Rome as 115000 railroad workers threaten a strike that could suspend traffic tomorrow. About 500 American visitors departed north. Officials hoped the strike might be averted at the last moment and a railway parliament met with the director general to discuss conditions.
Bridgeport April 14 The criminal court will decide later today whether the manslaughter charge against former New Haven railroad president Charles S. Mellen in connection with the 1912 Westport wreck will be dropped. Prosecution is expected to be discontinued.
Officials of Leavitt and Johnson Building Co acknowledge plans for a new Commercial street head of Fourth street structure. A trusted source says the building will be at least ten stories and could reach twelve, promising a true skyscraper for the area.
Harry Kendall Thaw's petition for a writ of habeas corpus was granted by Judge Aldrich in Concord New Hampshire. The court said no discharge order would be issued until the case could be appealed to the United States Supreme Court.
A shell burst in the shrapnel department of the United States arsenal in Philadelphia on April 14 causing one likely fatality among workers, five severely burned, and panic among about 1,200 women employed in cartridge manufacture.
Dr. Celia M. Haynes with a long career as a Civil War nurse and Chicago physician had her ashes scattered in a park after a simple no-frills funeral. The cremated remains were placed in a small white box and carried to a cemetery spot by the lagoon where they drifted into the water. Her parrot Tommy, spared from cremation by friends, remains with neighbor Mrs. James Bannerman.
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