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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1913

Page

8

Protest Over Wilson Mexico Withdrawals Stir American Colony

New York August 30 Senor Sebastian Camacho president of the Mexican senate sent a telegram to James Scrymier in New York protest to President Wilson against withdrawing American citizens from Mexico. The American colony in Mexico is described as satisfied tranquil and facing tremendous damage from any exodus. Missionaries and churches react with mixed views urging caution while Diaz signals presidential candidacy and potential actions.

New York Sebastian Camacho Mexican Senate James Scrymier Mexican Telegraph Company Wilson Mexico United States Senate Supreme Court of Justice General Diaz Madero Methodist Episcopal Board of Foreign Missions John W. Butler Mexico City Japan Felix Diaz Nicctoriano Truerta

Unchanged Mexican Situation as Lind Delays Return

Washington reports the Mexican situation remained unchanged with John Lind awaiting orders in Vera Cruz. Secretary Bryan said the policy is to wait and enforce strict neutrality as Americans flee Mexico, while Lind acts on his own discretion about returning to Mexico City. The Imperator sailed on schedule after a fire damage incident, with one officer killed and the ship inspected and deemed in good condition.

Washington John Lind Wilson Vera Cruz Bryan Lind Mexico City United States Mexico New York Imperator

Towboat Alice Explosion Kills Captain and Crew

Pittsburgh, Pa Aug 3 Captain Thomas Flaherty Pilot Harry Don nelson and six crewmen were killed when the boilers of the towboat Alice exploded on the Ohio River at Dam No 2 Corzopolis Pa. Six others were injured and taken to the marine hospital.

Pittsburgh Thomas Flaherty Harry Donnelson Marine Hospital Harrie Ohio River Dam No. 2 Corzopolis

Lorimer to Run Again for Senate

Chicago August 30 Springfield politicians allied with the Lorimer clan report Mr Lorimer will seek the United States senate in November next year not in a Republican primary but as a direct candidate. The move signals intent to mobilize Chicago downstate forces and keep the Lorimer Lincoln league active amid state fair politics.

Chicago Springfield Lorimer United States Senate Lorimer-Lincoln League Downstate Len Small

Government Label To Be Dropped From Food Packages

Washington announces the government label guaranteed under the food and drug act will be removed. Dr. Alsberg of the Bureau of Chemistry urges revoking the label as misleading, noting buyers assume government endorsement unseen by inspectors. Plans seek congressional authorization to set standards on ingredient percentages.

Washington, D. C Nobel Alsberg Bureau of Chemistry Department Congress

Elgin 201 Mile Auto Race Sees Tight Finish For Elgin Trophy

The Elgin trophy race runs 100 miles with speeds around 72 mph as Anderson leads early and a tight pack builds behind. On day two 201 miles draw a larger field, with Wishart temporarily leading before Anderson and Mulford press the pace and De Palma suffers wheel trouble.

Elgin Anderson Stutz Reading Grant Haupt Burman Beredell

Suits Filed in District Court Record of Claims

Miss Myrtle Fry files suit for 498 dollars against L K E Thompson and others claiming services worth 319 a week and earnings of 1030 with 664 paid leaving a balance due. Martha Faler seeks 120 dollars from A J and Ro Laras on promissory note. M H Goomer pursued for 162 rent due for cottage at 24 Month street east March in a purported rental dispute.

Myrtle Fry L. KE. Thompson Martha Faler A. J. and Ro Laras M. H. Goomer W. Hellen Monrth Street

Bryan and Wilson Weather Storms During East Coast Trip

Secretary of State Bryan endured a fifty mile automobile run through a fierce thunderstorm that damaged property and felled trees while en route from Philadelphia to Kennett Square. President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson faced two hour delays from a powerful electrical storm as their train moved along the Atlantic seaboard toward Cornish Maryland.

Philadelphia Bryan Doylestown Kennett Square Mr. Bryan Chanteur West Chester Renner Square Fend Stergan Wilmington Washington Oxford Helair Wilson Springfeld Mask Atlante Seaboard Cornish

Women in Calumet Strike Fight with Deputies

Calumet Mich August 30 militia men rushed to guard deputies at No 3 shaft South Kearyard mine from attacks by copper mine strikers and women. The group clashed as strikers and sympathizers pelted non union workers with improvised missiles and brooms. One rider beaten and three women arrested. A new march by strikers was noted in Calumet.

Calumet Mich Todiy South Kearsard Ai Allouese Champion Mine

Trade Improves Over Last Year Says Bradstreet

New York August reports from Bradstreet note mixed signals in trade. Western markets show conservative buying linked to lower crop yields, yet overall activity equals or surpasses last year as operations grew. Eastern textiles show vigor with higher prices and fewer concessions. Weekly failures total 209 versus 228 a year earlier. Wheat exports reach 7,042,180 bushels against 445,134 last year.

New York Bradstreet’s United States Canada

Roosevelt enters Gotham politics clash over fusion slate

In New York Theodore Roosevelt joins the fusion scramble as George McAneny and other fusion candidates refuse to meet Mayor Mitchel on Gaynor ticket spots. The fusion camp accuses rival factions of demoralization while McAneny defends their stance amid tense party realignments. A separate notice records the wedding of Oscar Massee and Alice Dunkerton officiated at First Baptist Church.

York Theodore Roosevelt George McAneny Fusion John Purroy Mitchel Gaynor McAneny

Fourth One in Family 19 Dead from Tuberculosis

Miss Martha Brill aged 19, fourth in her family to die of consumption, died at 1:30 yesterday afternoon in a tent near Crossing 4 on the W. Fl N line where she had stayed since January. She contracted the disease while nursing a sister, who had died of consumption, the sister catching it from their mother who died from the same illness. The family now consists of the father, two brothers and two sisters. The body was taken to O Keefe and Towne's pending funeral arrangements.

Martha Brill Crossing 4 FL & N Jay Miss Brill O'Keefe & Towne's

Mrs D Baxter Dies After Operation At Presbyterian

Mrs. D. Baxter died this morning at the Presbyterian Hospital from complications following an operation. Her remains are taken to O'Keefe and Towne's for funeral arrangements. She had been living with F. K. Breckenridge on the Cedar Falls road.

D. Baxtet D. Baxter Presbyterian Hospital O'Keefe & Towne's

Fire engineers gather for forty first annual convention

In New York August 2 gathering of top fire executives from major cities for the forty first annual convention. Vice Commissioner Joseph Johnson and Fire Chief John Kenton head the local arrangements committee showing visitors the department’s auto engines helicopters and the latest extension ladders and rose towers.

New York Ang Vere Pen Joseph Johnson John Kenton Hell

Thaw to Face Court Over Writ in Immigrant Deportation Move

Jerome hails new writ as Thaw battles immigration officials. Judge Hutchinson set a 10 a.m. Tuesday hearing to decide if Thaw will be placed in immigration custody for deportation to Vermont. Thaw remained unaware of the development amid legal maneuvering by his defense and Montreal agents.

Sherbrooke Rue Harry K. Thaw Boudrean Coaticook Mattenwal Hutchingen Simuel Jacobs New York Thaw Montreal R. N. Greenshields Jerome Joudreau Wmn Travers Jerome Department of Immigration Vermont

Rumor of Wreck Spreads in Westfield

Rumor circulated that a Chicago Rock Island and Pacific passenger train was wrecked at Westfield with three men killed. Earlier a freight derailment occurred on the west belt line near the Illinois Central, damaging rails and roadbed as a wrecker began work.

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Westfield West Belt Line Ihnois Central

Water trustees discuss long range pumping plans and mains

The water trustees met for a regular session with Supt. John P. Berry presenting a report on direct pumping based on a Rockford lil and Day enport trip. No action was taken as plans to supply water for fifty years or a 200000 population city were discussed and a four deep well considered. The Saxon and Fourth street fountain opened for public use. Raymond Aldrich funeral services set for Sunday at 3 pm from A F Gates home with Rev. Walter H Rollins officiating. burial in Winwood.

John P. Berry Saxon and Fourth Streets

Editor Shot by County Official After Refusal to Eat Paper

Sulphur Oklahoma August 30 John Lindsay Murray County treasurer shot and killed Fr Schenck editor of the Sulphur Democrat after the editor refused to eat a copy of his newspaper containing Lindsay's criticisms. Lindsay demanded a retraction but the editor refused and Lindsay fired a shotgun into his head. Lindsay taken to Noches for safe keeping amid high public feeling.

Okla John Lindsay Forer County Murray County Schenck Sulphur Democrat Lindsay Scheack Noches

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