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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1914
Page
7
Juarez reports General Villa pledges protection and trial rights for foreigners including combatants aiding Huerta. Berlin interpellations on arms embargo touch Huerta, while Washington notes Villa assurances and extensions of protections to Spaniards and other foreign subjects.
Mrs Irene Rupplinger wife of Nicholas Rupplinger an Illinois Central brakeman residing at 619 12 Lafayette street swallowed bi chloride of mercury last evening around 8 o clock and is now at Presbyterian hospital with death or recovery chances about equal. Details are lacking and the husband could not be reached for comment. It is believed she intended to take medicine for a cold but mistook a bi chlorate bottle.
Davenport Iowa February 9 Democratic leaders are confident Republicans hopeful and Progressives deny Charles Hanley intends to withdraw before tomorrow's election in the Second district. Friends of Henry Vollmer say he will be elected by a large plurality. Lane Republican chairman says Hull has run a wonderful campaign and Hanley believes his chances are good. All parties expect turnout to be decided by the weather and hopeful for a strong vote.
President Wilson today signed the Ken yan bill abolishing Washington mayors district segregation in the capital. BE Tovar Havana Cigar Sed advertisements accompany the brief item.
Mexico City reports growing problems for President Huerta as Wilson lifts the arms embargo from the United States. Observers say Huerta may abdicate and lead battles in person to restore confidence. illustrations show him in formal dress at a cabinet meeting and in uniform on the field.
State Grain Dealers association opens in Waterloo with 1300 to 1500 delegates expected. Officials and directors present, hotel space booked for 800, private rooms for 500 more. Chief topics include freight rate discrimination and grain inspection. The program features Senator Kenyon, O Ternbrock, and other dignitaries through Tuesday.
O H Raine, president of the Mercantile Bank in Memphis, faces embezzlement charges as directors sue for insolvency after a reported shortfall of about 788 840. The bank remains closed while state officials investigate, with Raine offering his personal estate valued at 350 000 as to security.
The Evening Courier notes the success of classified ads on its want page, mentioning over 5000 homes reached through the Courier and strong returns for advertisers.
A broken rail on Chicago St Paul Minneapolis & Omaha No 2 caused the train to leave the track at Bigelow Minnesota early today. One person died and fourteen were injured with none believed fatally. Coaches overturned but steel equipment saved many lives.
Washington Feb. Weather experts predict cold conditions for the eastern United States lasting into midweek. Afterward a warming trend is expected in the middle west with accompanying snow or rain. A new disturbance on the north Pacific coast is due Tuesday bringing rains to the west and snow and rain in the north middle west and east of the Rockies, followed by colder air over the northwest by Thursday.
The hearing on the gopper strike probe is delayed with expected start tomorrow. Key figures include Rep Joseph How Utah chairing the inquiry and Chairman Edward Taylor of Colorado signaling hearings may begin soon with miners likely first to appear.
A warrant issued in Denver charges Thomas J. ODonnell a prominent Colorado Democrat with assault on Bonfils owner of the Denver Post, with the intent to kill. The action arises from a sheriff's office filing prompted by Bonfils.
Charles Manning, sole survivor of a Newark love tragedy, faces murder charges after Miss Trazel Herdman killed herself following confessions of shooting Manning’s wife, Mrs. Manning. Witnesses including Mrs. Sadie Garrabrants implicate Manning and place him with Miss Herdman before the crime, while funeral arrangements and custody disputes unfold.
Grant Groves 21 of 1302 Lafayette street died from severe burns after an explosion while cleaning gloves with gasoline near a furnace. His mother awoke to find him ablaze. he died at the hospital after hours of pain. John Morris was injured and remained at Presbyterian hospital but death was not certain. Burial plans were set for Fairview after services by Rev. John A. Earle.
John Harris, a night fireman at the Ellis hotel, was badly burned when he tried to hasten a stove fire with what he believed to be kerosene but mistook gasoline for it. He was carried to Presbyterian hospital with extensive burns. the fire department arrived as the room was unaffected and no blaze spread.
A reader notes the Courier came to Black Hawk county in 1874 and has been taken since. Mrs. Clyde Parker of 441 Conger atree is slowly recovering from a two week illness.
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