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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
8
President Wilson signed the currency bill into law last night. Congress adjourned until January 12, 1914. Wilson left for Pass Christian, Mississippi, for a three week rest. Applications for membership in the organization are pouring in from across the country.
Secretary McAdoo and Secre ary Houston take charge of initial steps to organize the new federal reserve system. They will select reserve cities, set regulations for memberships, and decide on the eight to twelve bank locations, with major cities like New York and Chicago likely on the list. Local interests will be disregarded in favor of national benefit.
Solon Iowa reports robins nesting in a yard believing spring is near as pansies and dandelions bloom early. A local resident notes a robin pair built a nest and laid four eggs confirmed by nearby children who climbed the tree and saw fresh eggs.
On December 28 last year President Wilson, ill with a cold, sat up in bed with Representative Carter Glass and a New York financial expert to discuss currency reform. The recollection comes as officials remember the drafting of the currency bill he signed yesterday.
Secretary McAdoo said districts will be outlined first and the location of banks decided later with eight or twelve districts under consideration. He praised bank response to the new currency law, predicted broad participation, and noted rapid organization progress as banks seek board seats and support from across the country.
Juarez Mexico December 24 Rebels retook Torreon from Huerta forces after a fierce battle in which about 12 000 troops were engaged. report from Jiminez says General Monclovio Herrera, the rebel commander, was wounded and there was heavy loss of life. Also noted death of Charles Francis Osborne at University of Pennsylvania.
West Point cadet commandant Major Frederick W. Sladen, after six years away, is ordered into active service and will depart for the Philippines on February 6. Known as a disciplined officer, he leaves the United States Military Academy with a record of high efficiency among the cadets and war students.
In Chicago, December 24, Frank Klimek a self styled physician shot Charles Alling Jr former alderman and now attorney for the state board of health in his office and then shot himself. Assistant P H Schwaba was slightly wounded as he rushed to protect Alling. The incident grew from Klimek being prosecuted for practicing medicine without a license.
In New York on December 24 the fourth alienist for the defense in Hans Schmidt’s murder trial testified Schmidt was insane. Dr M B Gregory of Bellevue said Schmidt’s mind fixed on sacrifice when he killed Anna Aumul ler, yet he would have known his crime if interrupted. Judge Foster warned the jury to conclude before year end. Also from Washington, Carnegie sent Christmas gifts to Daniel and Garison, including a cartoon urging international peace for the defense chiefs.
London reports the first wireless call for help from the Arctic circle. Bergen coordinated messages as the Norwegian steamship Sigtvald Jarl ran ashore on the Lofoden islands, 606 miles north of Bergen, with no definite news yet.
Lincoln Nebraska December 24 The Nebraska supreme court issued two opinions declaring the anti loan sharks law and the gift enterprise statute unconstitutional and void The 1913 and 1911 laws aimed to curb high interest loans and stamp gift enterprises but were found to be special legislation and an unreasonable interference with lawful business The rulings hold the statutes invalid for lack of uniform applicability and conflict with the federal constitution
Dewar Iowa December 1 1913 Courier readers note celebrates 21 years of subscription by 45 year old F J Schmitt, praising the publication as essential to keeping house.
Letters from Mrs James McDowell and Mrs Ida Grist praise the Courier for its long-standing service and loyal readership. They recount family ties to the paper, the pioneer effort behind it, and extend Christmas and New Year wishes to editors and staff.
Lord Decies and Lady Decies arrived on the Lusitania with fourteen month old Miss Eileen Beresford Decies. He praised the tagging system used by immigration, said he joined the democracy, and supported women voting. He opposed militant methods and avoided endorsing militant suffrage tactics.
The body of Iowa Congressman Irvin S. Pepper, who died early Monday in Clinton, arrived in Ottumwa from Muscatine. A civic turnout met the remains at the station and Pepper lay in state at the First Methodist church until a 1:30 p.m. Friday funeral with a 30‑member congressional party and expected speakers from Sen Kenyon, Sen Lewis, and Sen Reed among others.
A jury found H. BE. Price of Clinton and Angel Gandi, a Porto Rican student, not guilty of the murder of Miss Margharita Trainor of Ottawa. Trainor, a University of Sinais student, died in Clinton after an operation five months earlier.
Matt Melgen proprietor of a leading Council Bluffs hotel and well known amenity to travelers died today. Smoky Big Head of the Cigar Advertisements era noted in local chambers as a prominent business figure.
Mrs. Rhea Minkler sues Anna and John Wagner for 15000 alleging negligence by the hotel in not quarantining during a smallpox outbreak while she was a guest on Sycamore street. She claims loss of theater work and permanent disfigurement with mental and physical anguish.
President Wilson and his party passed through Charlotte New York at 10 04 am en route to Pass Christian Mississippi where he plans a three week vacation The president breakfasted with his family and observed from a platform as a large crowd gathered and he shook hands with many people
Ottawa reports Premier Robert L. Borden has again refused a title in the forthcoming New Year's honors. A London dispatch to the Journal says he follows the example of Balfour Chamberlain Gladstone and Bright in declining honors, citing democratic tastes.
New York December 24 John Purroy Mitchel elected mayor on the fusion ticket took the oath of office today Supreme Justice Ford administered the oath in the presence of a few personal friends Mitchel will not take office until the first of the year
Secretary McAdoo will be acting president in Wilson's absence on Christmas Day with Vice President Marshall away. Speaker Clark departs for a lecture tour in New England, Brannan stays in Miami, Garrison visits family in New Jersey and Atlantic City, Daniels in Raleigh, and McReynolds with his mother in Elkton Kentucky.
Washington reports a White House Christmas drive directed by the president and Mrs. Wilson. Trucks loaded with turkeys, hams, vegetables, fruits, toys, and other gifts departed to aid hundreds of needy families identified by Mrs. Wilson and her daughters. Presents for the Wilsons arrived throughout the day as the presidential gifts continued to pour in.
Former Nicarguan president Jose Santos Zelaya sailed from New York to France and then Barcelona to visit family. The move follows Nicaragua’s extradition push, halted on Justice Department conditions that he depart the United States within a reasonable time. Zelaya said he plans three months with relatives and hopes to someday return home and sees U.S. actions as fair.
The Evening Courier will not be issued on Christmas day. The note extends best wishes to readers, advertisers, and correspondents and hopes the new year brings health contentment peace and prosperity.
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