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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
8
Estimates place the death toll in the Dewey Hotel blaze in Omaha as rescue crews search through smoking ruins. Officials say dozens may be dead with authorities coordinating ongoing recovery efforts and inquiries.
Omaha reports a devastating blaze at the three story Dewey hotel at Thirteenth and Farnum. Fire officials estimate 20 to 75 lives lost with at least 40 bodies believed buried in the rubble as gas explosions and rapid flame cut escape routes.
In McGregor Iowa Feb 26 two fishermen Larson and Worth netted about 76303 pounds of buffalo fish near Prairie du Chien and shipped them to New York. They earned 6300 cash or 1000 a day after five days of extraction in near zero ice water. About 2000 pounds were kept locally to cover expenses, with 12000 to 15000 fish total in the catch. The haul filled eight wagons over four days and arrived just before Jewish holidays.
Reports from Mexico City and Washington on the death of Emilio Madero brother of the former president and on rebel actions in northern states. Felix Diaz accepts a presidential candidacy. U.S. officials note improving southern conditions while Huerta faces continued Maderist activity and bridge burnings. Senator Poindexter and Senate proceedings on American protection in Mexico.
The article describes the official uniform for women in the suffrage parade at the inauguration. It notes stations in line will wear uniforms and aims for a beautiful, imposing effect. Mrs. Caro G. Moore and Mrs. Owens are pictured in the uniforms.
Des Moines Feb 28 Thomas F Flynn a prominent capitalist died by his own hand in his apartments found by the janitor. Death due to gas turned on. Flynn left a note citing domestic troubles and indicating it ended his life. Ford and Tesla McCay linked to related divorce and breach of contract suits.
The report notes yesterday's minimum temperature at 3 and maximum at 14 degrees. It compares to a year ago when the low was 10 and the high 20 degrees, with markings from Buchanan Optical Co. on the ground floor Syndicate block.
An article argues auditors must have publishing experience to credibly audit circulations. It cites cases of incompetent or dishonest auditors, stressing the need for expertise beyond accounting. It warns against naive audits, noting the risks of false certifications and manipulation in subscription tests and paper shipments.
In Los Angeles a 105 year old bride named Leon collapsed shortly after her marriage to an 82 year old husband. Relatives opposed the match and she had earlier sought legal dismissal of her prior guardian. Her death left the elderly spouse in deep distress.
Los Angeles report says A. J. Helton, founder and former president of a Milwaukee loose-leaf book company, gouged out both eyes. He claimed to reject guidance and preferred death, then used a small penknife found on him after a struggle with police.
Washington reports President Taft vetoed the Webb bill prohibiting illegal liquor transport into dry states. The veto comes as the cabinet meeting was shortened to finish the message before the bill’s return to the House. Officials, the Attorney General, and lawmakers deem the measure unconstitutional.
Los Angeles reports that Chas Becker the New York police officer sentenced to death for Herman Rosenthal murder was an inner-ring promoter of a swindling syndicate preying on tourists. Four local businessmen drew into a wire tapping scheme cost them 20108 dollars and their roles were described to High Attorney Frederick. The group funded travel to New York where they were paid 5000 dollars each as part of the scheme.
General Rosalie Jones and her suffrage army paraded through Capitol grounds and Pennsylvania Avenue drawing crowded streets and delayed traffic. National headquarters elated over Rep Hobson’s appointment to a sub committee on suffrage. Miss Mary Foy sails for Washington to attend the national party meeting as California’s delegate. A bill to ban streetcars on Pennsylvania Avenue from 3 to 5 pm next Monday advances.
G. Q. Rogers, once Canada's lightweight champion, fell into revival at Billy Sunday meetings in Waterloo after boxing in an Iowa town before 3,400. He converted, trained at St. Louis Union Mission, and now plans to locate in Waterloo to work with M. R. Hughes at the Waterloo Rescue mission.
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