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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1910
Page
1
Roosevelt leads mourners at funeral as news notes the death of Twain 15 with rare tributes. The report cites the loss of friends and a daughter as a cause of a broken heart, reflecting a solemn national figure fondly remembered.
Berlin and London newspapers mourn Mark Twain as a global cultural figure. Tributes pour in from Roosevelt to editors, calling him a premier humorist whose work and persona shaped American literature. Details recount his death at Stormfield, Elmira burial plans, and the semipublic funeral service in New York led by Dr. Van Dyke.
On April 22 Halley’s comet rises at 3:20 a.m. and tomorrow at 3:15 a.m. The sun comes up at 6:06 a.m. The comet appears daily growing larger in the east before daybreak and steadily approaching Earth with a speed near 1,843 miles per minute.
A blaze at night destroyed over two city blocks of lumber endangering the Standard Lumber company with losses above $100,000. Firefighters battled for six hours and rain aided efforts. rumors of a fire bug circulated as alarms surged, threatening the downtown area and nearby institutions.
A fire in Guttenberg Iowa damaged the Commercial hotel and several other structures, causing losses exceeding 10 000 dollars. Earlier small blazes at a foundry and an ink company were quickly contained with no major spread. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon, with the town left assessing the damage.
Terre Haute April 22 Three men were killed and eight perhaps fatally injured when a Big Four express-car train struck a defective switch and smashed a car at an interlocking switch where a construction crew worked on a siding at Sanford. The dead include Engineer R. B. Ely Mattoon I H Driscoll and L B Donnelly. The locomotive and an express car overturned and the engineer and conductor were trapped beneath them.
New York April 22 Two witnesses aid Albert Wolter in his defense against the charge of strangling or burning Ruth Wheeler. Walter Wolter testified he never wrote or saw Ruth Wheeler, claimed he merely copied a name for a German stenographic school joke, said he painted the fireplace after a park day, and admitted the bloody shirt might be his but could not explain its blood and orange stains.
In Paris on April 22 Roosevelt started his program with a visit to Napoleon’s tomb in the Palais des Invalides. The Roosevelt party arrived by automobile to a large crowd and was photographed by many photographers.
Leavenworth April 22. Frank Grigware and Theodore Murdock, two of six convicts who escaped yesterday, remain at large this morning. Twenty-five armed guards and two hundred farmers search a rough district eight miles northwest for the fugitives.
Clinton, April 22. Chicago & Northwestern announces extensive yard construction across the river this summer. Officers say the project will expand freight handling and needs in the region, signaling a significant upgrade for regional rail operations.
Des Moines, April 22. Creston company mustered out in a ceremony reported from Iowa. Soldiers discharged after service with commendations noted by local authorities. The event marks the end of their term of duty and returns the unit to civilian status.
Moses Jordon a 48 year old New Boston farmer is dead after a quarrel with Abe Anderson colored man charged with murdering him with a club. Anderson is jailed in Keokuk to prevent mob violence as officers guard from angry townspeople. Jordon was married with a family.
In Oelwein Iowa on April 22 a warrant for Ed Cross’s arrest on perjury charges was issued after he testified that Lida Francisca, now married to Ed Phillips last Saturday, was eighteen. The mother asserts the daughter is 16. Cross posted a $500 bond and will face grand jury review in West Union, where the mother traveled yesterday. The couple have moved to St Paul to reside.
Vinton April 22 The jury in the trial of Francesco Guthrie returned a not guilty verdict after four hours deliberation. Guthrie had been tried for the alleged murder of his wife at Belle Plaine ten years ago.
In Cedar Rapids Iowa police raided a house of ill fame capturing four married men and several married women. Two women faced police court and were fined 50 dollars plus costs. Others posted bonds but failed to appear and bonds were forfeited.
In Dubuque on April 22 the Evening Press reports Mrs. Minnie F Harris a Cresco washwoman filed for bankruptcy with liabilities of 519 72 largely to Chicago Minneapolis and St Paul newspapers and no assets Also Jesse H Phillips a Waterloo merchant filed for bankruptcy with liabilities of 1541 34 of which 660 is secured assets 1275 with 300 exempt The note adds his name is absent from the city directory indicating a recent entry or miscredit.
W. H. Ryan, 27, of East Dubuque, died in Jesup after a lip sore became infected and blood poisoning developed. He had been living at his sister Mrs. Thomas Keaneally’s home for three weeks while employed by Hawk-Eye Oil Co. of Waterloo. Born November 1, 1882, he leaves his mother, a sister in Dayton, and another brother in East Dubuque. Funeral in East Dubuque Sunday with services at the Catholic church in Jesup.
Adjutant General announced after inspection by regular officers that Creston’s Company D will be mustered out while Newton company is rated poor. Businessmen are urged to act quickly to try to save the Newton unit.
Des Moines, April 22 evening Post reports Dr W H Roberts died this morning in St Louis after two years on Drake University law faculty. He was educated in Germany.
In Des Moines on April 22, workmen John Carson and J F Witmer were cutting a steel beam with electricity atop the Equitable Building when a misstep caused flames to flare into their eyes, blinding them for life.
Stubenville O in April 22 eighteen miners are believed dead after a mine explosion at the Youghiogheny and Olla Coal Co near Amsterdam. Six bodies recovered seven rescued unconscious. Explos ion caused by coal gas ignited by helmet lamps. Shock felt for miles. windows shattered.
Washington April 22 delegates of the Daughters of the American Revolution again focus on political matters as congress convenes. After a prior vote failed to choose an honorary vice president general another round of ballot is planned with candidates including Mrs. Chas Russell Davis Mrs Bertha J Houstis Mrs C Hamilton Telesak and Miss Caroline Benning among those voted on.
Washington April 22 The Ballinger Pinchot inquiry is poised to end soon as administration allies push for a rapid conclusion Secretary Knox met with several committee members urging expedition taft support cited In the hearing Pinchot counsel cross examined Assistant Secretary Finney over letters alleging misstatements in water power site restoration discussions
Hopkinton Iowa couple Mr Clifford Main and Ava Forter married quietly Wednesday morning in Hopkinton. The newsman and Lenox College secretary visited Water loo friends, leading East Waterloo high school officials to spread word. A merry barhari followed at 8. D. Trevarthan home on Franklin street as local friends planned a warm welcome on their return.
The funeral for the late George W. Arthur of Raymond will be held Saturday at 2 PM from the Raymond M E church with burial in Poyner cemetery. All the family will be present for the services. Services for Mrs Milton Ratliff of Hudson, who died suddenly yesterday, will be at 11 AM Saturday from the home near Hudson. Burial will be in the Hudson cemetery.
Kansas City April 22 Miss Keller the state’s premier witness is supported by Albert Ott who corroborates the bleeding of Hunton. Mrs Hyde is used by the defense to challenge Keller while nurse Anna Houlihan testifies that people are being murdered in Hyde’s house and a strong bond exists between Hyde and Hunton.
London April 22 a severe shock hit the Liverpool cotton market per today’s shipping gazette over forged bills of lading for cotton said to be shipped from the United States. The quantity involved ranges between fifteen and twenty thousand bales. Mobile Alabama April 22 H J Buck creditor of Knight Yancey and Co states that alleged tracked transactions linked to the firm’s collapse are due to forged bills of lading.
Hankow reports a critical strike in Hunan with mobs burning villages near Changshi and threats to foreigners. Missionary refugees bring word of houses burned, personal losses, and many Chinese killed while the viceroy claims order is nearly restored.
Geo. EE. Bedell formerly deputy surveyor of the port and chief clerk for James Vail was arrested today on an indictment charging conspiracy to defraud the government of customs duties. Also in Pittsburg the jury in former Councilman Simon’s bribery case was discharged for not agreeing on verdict. he will be retried.
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