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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1913

Page

8

Huerta Family Secretly Relocated to Vera Cruz

Reports from Mexico City and Juarez indicate Provisional President Huerta's family moved secretly to Vera Cruz on November gf. They are living quietly with only close friends aware of their presence while Huerta himself reportedly traveled to Texcoco before returning to the capital by car. Villa remains outside Chihuahua with a sizable force but has not entered the city. Refugees say all Americans have left Monterey, some aided by consular agents, as chaotic evacuations continue across the region.

Mexico City Huerta Vera Cruz Texcoco Villa Chihuahta Juarez Mex Chihuahua Frederico Moye Salvador Mercado Monterey Laredo Tex Monterey

Indicted Politician Surrenders to Officers

New York reports Arthur A. McLean and Everett Fowler surrender at the district attorney's offices to prepare bail after being indicted for campaign contribution schemes. McLean is longtime treasurer of the Democratic state committee. Fowler is described as the Tammany bag man. Also mentioned are deputies securing two Mexican men for liquor license charges.

New York Arthur A. McLean Everett Fowler McLean Newburg Democratic State Committee Fowler Kingston

Emperor orders Zabern garrison moved amid Alsace tensions

Berlin officials deny a government crisis while Emperor William orders the Zabern garrison moved and accelerates court martial proceedings. The move aims to quell riots but risks harming Zabern merchants and revenue. Officials say Bethmann Hollweg will not resign as discussions continue at Donaueschingen with Wedel and Berthold von Beimling present.

Donaueschingen Germany William Zabern Alsace Berlin von Bethmann-Hollweg Alpace Alsace-Lorraine Count Charles von Wedel Howeer Berthold von Beimling Donaneschigen

Neighbors Fill Police Court in Schuman Case

A crowd of neighbors testifies in the case of Mrs. Schuman of 118 Ash Street charged with using profane language and spreading damaging reports about Mrs. Bramble. Witnesses describe repeated insults and prior court involvement as a $25,000 damage suit against Mrs. Schuman by Mrs. North is noted.

William Schuman Ash Street Schuman R. HE. Dean North

Lost painter Ferdinand Pelez found dead in Montmartre hovel

Paris dispatch reports Ferdinand Pelez a painter once linked to King Edward disappeared twenty years ago. Authorities reveal his body in a Montmartre hut with walls covered in some of the era's finest recent paintings.

Paris Ferdinand Pelez Edward Pelez Montmartre

Urges States Rights in Suffrage Question

Washington delegates debate woman suffrage urging state control. Mrs Force Scott of New York argues federal action is unnecessary, urging leave the question to states. She cites labor, socialist forces and Mormonism as threats while Mr Johnson defends state liberty to grant suffrage without federal changes.

Washington, D. C Wm. Force Scott New York Guidon Club House Los Angeles McNamaras Mra. Stott Rossiter Johnson Guidon Club of Johnson Congress Uiited Utah

Texas flood toll rises as waters recede and relief efforts surge

hundreds of refugees take refuge in trees across north and central Texas as the flood ruins homes and livestock. death toll reaches twenty six with likely increases as bodies drift in the Brazos and Colorado rivers. militia guards East Waco while property damage tops two million dollars.

Dallas Tex Wearne Texas Waco San Antonio Belton Brownwood Salls Grand Prairie Hugh San Marcos Austin Gameron Terrell Sabine River Midland Colorado Brazos Hearne Brazos River

OUN Accused of Veteran's Death in Nebraska Home

In Fremont Nebraska the body of J A Butler an elderly veteran was found buried in a shallow cellar grave after his death last night His son William Butler who lived with him was later arrested at Cedar Bluffs nineteen miles away The veteran was last seen alive yesterday and his skull showed crushing injuries

Fremont, Neb J. A. Butler William Cedar Bluffs

William Deering Critically Ill in Miami Winter Home

William Deering long tied to harvesters is reported critically ill at his Miami Washington state winter home with all immediate relatives at his bedside. The Helen Gould Auxiliary plans a supper Saturday night at the Labor Temple followed by a dance hosted by United Spanish War Veterans comrades.

Chicago Neering Miami Helen Gould Labor Temple United Spanish War Veterans

Lieut Col Gaillard Died After Great Work on Culebra Cut

Baltimore December 5 Lieut Col Gaillard US Army who directed the Culebra cut engineering for the Panama Canal died at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a seven year tropical climate injury and a cranial growth. He leaves a widow and a son Lieut David P Gaillard. Born Winnsboro South Carolina 1869 he graduated West Point in 1884 and earned many honors in service. A bill promoted him to colonel in Congress for his Culebra cut feat. He was unconscious when hospital care ended after the Culebra flood caused by blasting October 10.

Baltimore Oak Davis de Bosg Gaillard Culebra Panama Canal Johns Hopkins Hospital Col Gaillard Canal Zone David P. Gaillard Col. Gaillard Winnsboro 9. C West Point Military Academy Bia Gamboa Dika Col. Guillard Hospital Hora

Heavy Snow Blockades Hit Denver and Colorado Resorts

A severe blizzard blanketed Denver and surrounding towns with up to 50 inches along the continental divide and up to four feet in parts of New Mexico. Streets, trains, and telephones were disrupted as hundreds sought shelter in stores and hotels. Colorado Springs and Pueblo reported major traffic interruptions while Trinidad faced blocked coal districts and widespread snowfall across the region.

Colorado Plains Continental Divide Man ¢Lerka Colorado Springs Pueblo Trinidad New Mexico

Cummins urges convention plan despite primaries debate

Senator Cummins, key conciliation committee chair, says presidential primaries discussion should not stop a planned special convention to reform Republican rules. He supports direct primaries but warns laws may stall, so the convention plan should proceed to make party machinery answer to voters.

Washington, D. C Cummins Chicago

Roll of Honor Courier Readers in Waterloo 1913

Waterloo readers honored in a 1913 Courier notice listing Mrs. Margaret Tk. Strayer of 103 Commercial Street as a long-time subscriber. The brief item reflects the paper’s tradition of commemorating loyal readers and local communities in its early editions.

Roll OF Honor Courier Readers Waterloo Iowa Courier Town Margaret Tk. Strayer

Des Moines Saloon Reopening After Court Stay

Des Moines 86 saloons reopen after Supreme Court decision found consent insufficient. Judge Preston granted a rehearing and stay. no riots occurred. Anti saloon leaders request earlier rehearing date. Judge Weaver to rule next Tuesday. Plans to seek injunctions against saloonkeepers discussed.

Des Moines Supreme Court Preston Valley Ution Valley Ution, & Suburb, Hed Bean

President Wilson Confined by Grippe in Washington

President Wilson is laid up with grippe and a cold in nose and throat in Washington D C. Dr Cary T Grayson ordered him to stay in bed again today with engagements cancelled and may remain confined through Sunday. Secretary Tumulty said fever is not high and the illness yields to treatment, with plans to resume public duties in a few days.

Washington, D. C Wilson Cary T. Grayson Tumbulty

Heirs to $12 Million Estate in Wisconsin Counties

James O'Brien deceased left 12.4 million dollars in banks and safety boxes to heirs in Sheboygan Fond du Lac Milwaukee Winnebago and Marathon counties. The fortune, damaged in the Califor nia gold fields in the early 1910s, will be shared by Mia Linneay Parnell Sheboygan County Mrs Thomas Dwire Parnell Sheboygan County and Mrs Peter Murphy Milwaukee former Sheboygan County resident and heirs of Thomas O'Brien Cascade County Cork. P J O'Brien of Wausau in Ireland oversees the details. J Butterley named administrator of Simon Bitterleys estate Ta Partein. The estate includes land in Pipestone County Minn. Three children and five grandchildren are mentioned.

Sheboygan Wis Ireland James O'Brien Fond Duvac Milwaukee Winnebago Marathon California Mia John Linneay Parnell Sheboygan County Thomas D I. J. Butterley Simon Bitterley Ta Parteain Pipestone County Minn

Arrest of Pankhurst Sparks Vandalism and Strikes in Britain

Militant suffragist leader Emmeline Pankhurst remains jailed in Exeter after a hunger and thirst strike. Police guard efforts intensify as arson attempts and mail box acid incidents threaten property in Scotland and Plymouth. British newspapers mock police plans while travelers on the Majestic report delays during rescue worries.

London Mia Mia Pankhurst Wemyss Bay Scotland Mall Hozen Pantthurst Exter Holloway Majestic Mrs. Pankhurst Plymouth Harbor Hagligh Manchester Guardian Westminster Gazette Mra. Pankhurst Exeter England Mra Emmeline Pankhurst

Gracious Note From Miss Jessie Wilson To Namesake

Ravenna Ohio reports a teacher Miss Jas Ale Wilson wrote for an autograph from Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson. The bride elect replies with a playful letter noting two Jessies share the name and expresses happiness in the new joy.

Ravenna, O Jessie Woodrow Wilson Jasale Wilson Ravenna Cormish N. Y Jessie Wilson Jabez

Roosevelt receives Argentine horse at Buenos Aires reception

Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Buenos Aires after visiting Bahia Blanca and inspecting the Argentine squadron. The minister of marine hosted a luncheon on the cruiser Buenos Aires, and the colonel received a gift horse at a reception held by the equestrian society.

Roosevelt Buenos Aires Theodore Roosevelt Bahia Blanca Minster of Marine Equestrian Society

Riots as Two Strikebreakers Shot in Indianapolis Streets

In Indianapolis two strikebreakers for Coburn Transfer were attacked by a mob of teamsters and sympathizers. Jacob Sowen Field of Chicago died from a neck wound and Geo C Williams of Cincinnati was wounded in the leg. Police dispersed the crowd after arrests were made. The teamsters union demanded a general walkout in sympathy with the four day old strike.

Indianapolis Ind Dea Coburn Transfer Company Jacob Sowenfield Chicago Geo. C. Willams Cincinnati Sanen«fiald Willams Teamstera Central Labor Union Teamaters Farrell Thomas J. Farrell John F. McNames Locomotive Firemen and Engineers’ Magazine Cal Wyatt American Federation of Labor Teamsters

Death of Peter Olson Aged 75 in Waterloo Home

Peter Olson, 75, Swedish native, died at his daughter Tina Bengston’s home 405 Rebel Avenue after five weeks of bedrest from rheumatism and paralysis. Born 1938 in Sweden he lived in Chicago until 1906 then moved to Waterloo. Survived by daughters Mrs. Bengston, Mrs. Swanson, Mrs. Olson and a son in Waterloo. widow Margaret Nelson preceded him in death. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from 405 Recer Avenue with Dr. Walter H. Rollins officiating. burial in Elmwood.

Peter Olson Sweden Tina Bengston Avenua Olson America Chicago Waterloo Margaret Nelson Kengston Swanson Recer Avenue Walter H. Rollins Elmwood

Tomb of Ralph Lopez Unsealed in Utah Mine Today

In Hingham Utah the Utah Apex mine believed to hide Ralph Lopez the slain outlaw was opened after removing bulkheads. Gas escaped as air was admitted and deputies planned to enter underground chambers before night seeking Lopez or his body amid past clashes that cost two officers their lives.

Hingham Utah Ralph Lopez Lopez Ure

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