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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1914
Page
7
Sixteen years ago a tragic event prompted a large procession at Arlington National Cemetery. A boat loaded with flowers rode the Potomac as thousands gathered to witness a solemn, respectful observance marked by impressive ceremonies and an imposing street demonstration.
Washington February 16 President Menocal of Cuba sent a message read at Arlington National Cemetery for the Maine sinking anniversary. Delegated Cuba envoy Manuel De la Vega attended. He mourned the sixteenth anniversary with three officers and sailors who died in Havana harbor. Rear Admiral Sigsbee and former President Taft sent regrets for not attending.
A marching procession from Fort Meyer to Arlington marked the Maine tragedy’s 16th anniversary. Cavalry, artillery, sailors and marines joined veterans groups to honor the dead, with a boat bearing flowers sent adrift on the Potomac and graves of recovered sailors nearby.
President Wilson says June 15 is the hoped adjournment date for Congress. He notes Senate and House may work together on trust bills. He comments business interest in the new legislation but says it is less active than expected due to doubts about publicity provisions and public bureau powers.
Wreaths from the White House and citizens adorned the Maine memorial as artillery salvos greeted the flag raised to full mast. Bishop Harding led the invocation at Washington grounds. Addresses by Lake, Col. McElroy, Mrs. Ida M. Galloway, and Isabel Worrell Ball closed with taps heard from buglers across the cemetery.
Cape Haltien Haiti Feb 16 Zamor's government troops under Gen Carlos Zamor defeated rebel forces at Plainsance on the Gonaives Cape Haitien road and recaptured Port de Paix, which had been in rebel hands since the uprising. The government advance toward Cape Haitien continued.
Marshalltown Iowa Wild Rose shocks tourney by taking first in the five man division with 2874 pins defeating Blatz of Chicago. Leaders list five man teams doubles and singles standings show top scorers including Chadd Johnson and Sanborn across several cities.
General Venustiano Carranza, chief of the constitutionalists, departed Gullacan to visit Chihuahua. He will travel via Vogales and Casas Grandes and could reach Chihuahua City or Ciudad Juarez by rail. The plan ties to a southern campaign expected after Vila’s assault on Torreon. The U S fleet also increased at Vera Cruz with Utah Delaware and Florida joining others.
At Tittle Valley New York on February 16 Mrs Cynthia Buffin stood trial for murder admitting she poisoned her husband Willis Buffin who died August 26 after a slow acting poison was fed to him. The body was exhumed and autopsy showed poison. A son Norris and a daughter Laura also died from the same cause earlier. Mrs Buffin confessed to a plot to destroy her husband and children and implicated farmer Ernest Frahm who will face trial later.
Former heavyweight boxer Tom Sharkey was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $500 for operating a disreputable resort on Fourteenth Street. The manager received the same jail term without a fine. Both had been convicted recently and were in the Tombs awaiting sentence.
Sydney reports a meat famine as slaughter men butchers and meat salesmen strike for higher wages and shorter hours. Stores are empty and shortages extend to restaurants with similar conditions expected in Melbourne as the dispute spreads.
William H. Dunwoody's will directs about 4.6 million for philanthropic causes in Minnesota and Pennsylvania, including 3.2 million for Minneapolis endowments, a 2 million industrial school, 1 million to the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, 75,000 for Abbott Hospital legacy, and 100,000 endowment to Westminster church. The estate totals over 7 million, reflecting four decades of city building and a dream of practical education, with a major emphasis on an industrial school in Minneapolis.
Washington February 16 funeral plans for Senator Bacon of Georgia are announced as messages of condolence pour in. The late senator Hanna’s funeral was held in the Senate chamber February 17, 1904, ten years earlier, as the nation mourns.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina now in Atlanta and Herbert Clay eldest son of the late Senator Clay of Georgia died practically a poor man. Bacon’s life in public service left him with his Macon home and library as principal possessions. He loved children and often walked near the national zoo with them. Floral tributes from children adorned his casket. Senator Baron's last act sent thanks for a lilac to Mrs Bryan. it rests atop the casket.
Dewar and Hartman Company readers send a note of loyalty to the Courier, praising forty-one years of subscription. The letter from Soren Andersen at 1015 Commercial St. expresses appreciation and age, followed by an advertisement for Tovar Havata Cigar 60.
James Bemis a 57 year old switchman residing at 337 Argyle street was fatally crushed in a yard accident between Fourth and Town streets in the Illinois Central yards. He was pinned between a coal car and sheds as the car jumped the track. He died thirty minutes later at St Francis hospital after being taken in conscious but in great pain. Prostrated widow survives him along with several brothers and sisters. Bemis had long worked for Illinois Central in Waterloo. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
Oklahoma senator Thos P Gore testified he did not assault Minnie Bond in a Washington hotel. He described meeting Bond in the lobby, a brief discussion of her husband's internal revenue post, and said he never touched her or arranged to remove her from the city.
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