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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1913
Page
7
El Paso reports export permits for 500000 rounds and 1000 rifles to Mexico plus prior shipments. Washington notes foreign pressure may push Wilson to pause his message and press Huerta for a settlement. Lind describes conciliatory Huerta, while Wilson reads his congress message amid hopes for decisive action.
Health officer Dr. H. W. Sigworth ordered Waterloo’s Union Station closed or renovated after finding filthy basements unsanitary toilets and strong odors. Officials of the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific have until Sept. 1 to comply with the notice following widespread passenger complaints and reports of hardships for women and children.
Washington August 28 The 860-called insurgent Democrats in the house banking and currency committee were routed by an eleventh hour coup in which Secretary Bryan endorsed President Wilsons administration currency bill. The caucus continued work and examined the rediscount feature aiming to present the completed bill to the house early next week. Administration leaders predicted harmonious and speedy action.
The twenty sixth annual conference and camp meeting began at 8 o clock at Chautauqua park in Iowa. The morning featured a children's hour and Berean Bible class. Afternoon and evening programs include Bible readings sermons and question boxes as the conference continues through tomorrow.
Detectives from seven European countries probing the £875,600 pearl necklace theft from Paris to London report evidence of a vast international jewel thief trust. At least six gangs are involved, including two American organizations, with profits exceeding £2,000,000.
In Des Moines a 40 year old woman Anna Linquist was found dead at her home early today in her nightdress stretched on a pillow in the back yard. Police report no marks on the body and coroner James M. Lee began an investigation. Her husband John Ostrund Lena German and Frank Lindquist, three roomers, were held for inquiry after claiming a large party with heavy drinking last night.
Delegates of the twentieth universal peace congress in The Hague vote to hold the next gathering in Vienna in 1914 and invite the mayor of San Francisco to host the 1915 conference there. The closing sitting was held in Knights' Hall with the decision announced today.
Kortor Chariton, stranded in Australia as a home exile, chooses Onoro Valo Camera, former finance minister, as chief counsel for his stand trial over the alleged murder of his wife near Lake Cama three years ago. Sorina of Mavangetears appears in a linked royal context with unclear statements.
Sherbrooke Quebec Aug 23 Detained fugitive Harry K Thaw faces deportation to Vermont after arraignment. Canadian authorities fear rescue attempts and debate who leads his eight lawyers while immigration holds him for habeas corpus. Possible prolonged litigation could delay extradition for months or years.
Detec tives unearth a large organized robbery ring tied to Taft and Co in Des Moines Iowa after the confession of 21 year old arolt Balzer. $6000 plus in cigars and tobacco stolen over four months, over $1000 recovered in raids. Balzer Tony Shalice H T Leiserowitz and G Monaco arrested charged with lar c eny embezzlement and receiving stolen property. all plead not guilty.
Calumet Mich Aug 23 John Mitchell second vice president of the American Federation of Labor arrived to address striking copper miners He said the AFL is in full and complete sympathy with the copper miners for better conditions and may extend financial support if needed
Indianapolis on August 23 saw an unorganized strike by interurban trainmen across four systems. Police guarded each outgoing train as the new union demand arbitration for a nine hour day and higher wages, but no trouble was reported.
An elderly man, identified as Chas. Tater, attempted a marriage arrangement with a daughter yesterday after his parents approved. he then returned home, prepared for the ceremony, and shot himself, dying at Startity.
Waterloo citizen counts 22 autos at Thursday circus performance on the grounds. About twenty two percent hail from nearby towns including La Porte City Waverly and Jesup. An advertisement notes seven thousand total attendees.
Davenport ta Aug BBW Cy Chaussen gheo at the tour Davenport fee qua fiped on charges of giving short weight to custouiia and Who disappeared shortly afterward fa still omissing. Claussen pleaded easily but goade the remark after leaving the courtroom that law would never pay debe. Hoe disappeared Thursday and his friends cannot locate tin. Chiaseena arrest followed a can DAN AINSties companies by the state food and dairy commission wi der the new weights and measures law. Clayasen was fined $68. The Tri-City Matin fer company which Tought the prosesation wire finer F100 on each of four counts. Many peddlers were taken in at the saan time and heavily fined.
John W. Young Jr. known as Bull Young died at 9:25 this morning after a contest last night with Jens Willard ended in a knockout. Surgeons cited cerebral hemorrhage as the cause. officials and promoters were placed under arrest as accessories.
Washington Aug 23 The government will grant permission to the South Park Board within ten days to implement the Burnham plan. Breckenridge will authorize extending the shoreline from Sixteenth Street to Jackson Park, and a Grant Park to Sixteenth Street project for the Field Museum. The board will reclaim land, lay out boulevards lagoons and landscapes, and begin work once the permit issues.
The market weakened on expectation of large cash corn receipts. Wheat prices eased as liberal offers increased, though close remained firm with December at 90.8, down 1.4. The TORO Wik shows nets of 3-8 to 5-8 for cash and 1-4 to 0-4 for December.
Dr Abaeh of Detroit died of a cerebral hemorrhage at St Francis hospital last night after being brought there ten days earlier for a surgical operation. A daughter from Detroit was expected to accompany the body to the old home as plans were made for the funeral. The deceased had worked on the new Hotel Ruel Lamson.
Aug 23 New York Mayor Gaynor seeks reelection as an independent amid a three ticket race. Fusionists back John Purroy Mitchel, Democrats back Edward L. Metcalf. Gaynor leads with anti Tammany sentiment. Whitman appears as fusion candidate for DA.
Mrs George Younker died at 10 oclock this morning at 811 First street from pneumonia and brain hemorrhage funeral set for 2 pm Tuesday at the house with Greenwood burial She was born Alice L Paterson in Bun Prairie Wis May 6 1865 and married George Younker Feb 26 1885 Survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Martin Paterson Cedar Falls and a brother Marion Paterson of Parkersburg
Berlin watchers note the August 23 centenary celebration in Grossheeren, the small village 12 miles north of Berlin, commemorating the battle that halted French occupation and marked Napoleon’s first major setback before the eventual defeat at Leipzig.
The large country home of author Jack London in Glen Ellen California was largely destroyed by a fire last night leaving only the stone walls standing. London had been preparing to move in next week.
Lincoln Neb Aug 23 A small flock of geese at the state penitentiary under Warden Fenton prompted an investigation. An inventory found eight ganders and one goose, with plans to analyze the findings at the beard and body and correct any misplacements to bring state institutions to an efficient standard.
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