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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1914

Page

7

General Huerta Re elected President in Mexico City Vote

Elections held in Huerta controlled territory show Huerta as favorite for presidency with Blanquet as vice president and deputies and senators re elected. Washington officials await results and speculate on Lascurain as constitutional successor amid mediation talks. Villa accepts Carranza authority while remaining northern division commander in Torreon talks.

Mexico City Huerta Gen. Huerta Geo. Blanquet Chamber of Deputies Senate Washington D. C Duerta Yooting Madero Suarez Buerta Lauscurain Lascurain Luis Cabrera Rafael Zubaran Carranza Wilson Mexico Gen. Blanquet Minster of War Villa Saltillo, Mex Laredo Tex Torreon Vasconcelos Saltillo United States Rafael Zaharan Huarta Carranga

Paper delivery notice for late copies and contact numbers

Through error of the carrier hay or other cause this paper should not be delivered at your home by six o'clock please phone 5330 and a copy of the paper will be sent. After 6 30 Pm please telephone all complaints to the night phone 2900 Hlne or No 2 after 9 0 p m

Waterloo Eyes Large City Bank Merger Through Fraternal Pact

A booster campaign will seek 500 memberships in eight days to form the Iowa Fraternal association in Waterloo. The plan aims to merge with a large northeastern city financial concern and place a half million capital on the Waterloo floor with local officers. Members will receive life protection and loan options after three years, with ages 16 to 69 showing rates from 15.60 to 56.26 annually.

Waterloo HOU Lawa Fraternal Association Focal Association Iowa Fraternal Association

Seek Survivor of Explosion in Tenement House

New York July 6 Michael Murphy 19 the sole survivor among free speech advocates from the deadly explosion that wrecked the tenement at 1626 Lexington Avenue is being hunted by police. He vanished after briefly appearing at a nearby station where officers gave him clothes and then left, possibly to reveal the real story behind the blast and the presence of alarm clocks and bomb components in the Berger apartments.

New York Michael Murphy Lexington Avenue Murphy Tig Berger Apartments

Morris Named Minister to Sweden by Wilson Action

Washington July 6 President Wilson prepared the nomination of Ira H Morris of Chicago to be minister to Sweden for transmission to the Senate The president also considers Representative Peters of Massachusetts for assistant secretary of the treasury to succeed Charles S Hamlin on the Federal Reserve Board

Washington, D. C Ira H. Morris Chicago Sweden Wilson Senate Representative Peters Massachusetts

12000 Men Strike at English Arsenal

Woolwich England July The entire government arsenal staff of 12 000 men strikes in protest over the dismissal of an engineer who refused to erect machinery on a foundation built by nonunion laborers.

English Arsenal Woolwich England Strim Ktodar

No life mask for Bryan in Washington circles

A private attempt by Emlen Garet to obtain a sitting with Secretary of State Bryan ends with Washington insiders joking that the secretary remains unavailable. A friend arranged the process through the private secretary Jorha Nebraskan, but the plan collapses as word spreads that Bryan will not sit for a mask.

Washington, DC Hrvan Washington Emlen Garet Tate Garet Bryan Jo Rha Nebraskan Tt Wag Arvan

Family of Four Slain in Blue Island Home

A German laborer Jacob and his wife, daughter, and the latter's infant child were killed by an ax in their Blue Island Illinois home. Police chief Knirsch said the killer acted deliberately and nothing of value was taken. The crime was found by Jacob Neglesia Jr, who said his daughter had been separated from her husband for a year.

Chicago Blue Island Jacob Rgter Benjamin Knirsch Jacob Neglesia, Jr Hamilton Dr. Carman Mias Aroudr Carman Oolffer Golder Talephans Carpan

Record field tops with 107 starters in Iowa golf meet

Ottumwa July 6. One hundred seven starters, the largest in the state down meet, teed off in qualifying rounds of the Iowa State Golf association event. Des Moines players led by Ralph Rider Don Newburn and James Hubbell rate as top visitors while Ottumwa club entries Bartlett Baker Smith and Cowles aim to contend. Play today and tomorrow will determine low score medal and flights of 42 with match play starting Wednesday.

Ottumwa Iowa State Golf Association Ralph Rider Don Newburn James Hubbell Des Moines Ottimwa Bartlett Baker Smith Cowles

Filipino Measure Meets Approval by Wilson and Leaders

President Wilson and House leaders have agreed substantially on a bill granting a larger measure of self government to the Filipinos. He stated approval of the bill introduced by Representative Jones of Virginia, with modifications by the insular affairs committee, but did not expect passage in the current session.

Washington, D. C Wilson House Callere Representative Jones Virginia House Insular Affairs Committee

Danville Physician Announces Opposed Run for Congress

Danville physician Eon Cookey announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination against Joseph Cannon in the Elehteensh Timote district. The report notes Cookey claimed Cannon would muzzle him, causing speech limits during a brief office incident.

Danville Cookey Hirk Congress Joseph G. Cannon Timote

Orient Railway Goes 70 Bidders for 36,007,000

The Orient Railway sale drew 70 bids totaling 36.007 million dollars for receivership assets in Kansas Oklahoma and Texas. The reorganization committee headed by Edward Dickinson won control, aims to extend the line from Wichita to Kansas City, with about 1500,000 euros raised for rehabilitation, and the road expected to operate from Kansas City to the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Wichita Abe Vompainy A M. Wickwire New York City Ravens City Mexico & Orient Railway New York London John C. Pollock Kangay City Kansas Oklahoma Texas Kansas City Mexico Pollock Edward Dickinson

Poodle Suit Claims $108 Cost for $10 Pet

New York July 6 Pebbles a white poodle once worth $14 is central to a Fifth District court case. Mrs Lucille C Gorman sues to recover the dog after a Roumentag girl failed to return him while Miss St Clair counters for $108 claiming exposure costs. The court weighs whether a $190 poodle can incur such expenses as Pebbles remains with a veterinarian pending decision.

New York Pebbles Justice Young Fifth District Lucille C. Gorman Deal Heech Olga St. Clair West One Hundred and Forty-fourth Street Miss St. Clair

Funeral Rites For Joseph Chamberlain Headed By Civic Leaders

Funeral rites for Joseph Chamberlain, long time unionist leader, took place in Birmingham. The ceremony at Hockley Cemetery was attended by the lord mayor, city council members, and dignitaries, while crowds along the procession showed public affection for the late statesman. Separate memorial services were held at St. Margarets Church in Westminster with Premier Asquith, cabinet members, and parliamentary figures in attendance.

Birmingham England Joseph Chamberlain Hockley Cmetery House of Commons Calvil Chamberlain Winuiehaw Josep Chamberlain Niww Statesaiit Highbury Iy Birmigham St. Margarets Church Weeminster Asquith Mr. Chamberlain House of Lords

Two Drownings Reported At July Fourth Celebration

Two youths drown during a Fourth of July gathering at Norris crossing near Waterloo Cedar Falls scene. Mar Lane event attendees, including William Monroe and Heromy Ainion, attempted rescues but Swan and another youth perished. Swan’s body recovered by John Barnes. funeral held at United Presbyterian Church. Community mourns as investigators contact Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls authorities.

Mar Lane MC Swan Aire Nina Swan Norris Tomobiles Ammonsene Moers Svea Munroe Swan Teenie Misaiog Wimeek J. Sue Waterloo John Barnes Cedar Falls Ne River Marold Galloway Cedar Paths North End Net Eiik Peter Swan Travi Liing Mre Swan Harry Wear High Brownlees Edward Cedar Rapids City Young Swan First Presbyterian Church Award Fred Idaho Iver United Presbyterian Church Seiy Talen Burlington

Young Vinton Boy Ruled by Train

Earl Emery Spectal, age 6, was struck and killed at the Dysart passenger depot when a surging crowd at the platform pushed him toward an oncoming train. The accident occurred during a local celebration drawing many Vinton residents.

Vinton Spectal Earl Emery Wag Dysart

Weather Normal During the Week

Washington D C July 6 forecast says temperatures near normal across the nation with light to moderate rains. A northwest disturbance will move east Tue to central valleys bringing rising temperatures and scattered showers before a cooler spell settles over northern states east of the Rockies.

Washington, D. C Parma Weatart Bureau Great Central Valleys Rocks Mountains

Sense of Speech May Be Impaired After Bridge Accident

A youth named Koontt, 15, fell from a bridge at San Souci park into river. He sustained a severely bruised temple, fractured jaw, and a deep cut above the left eye. Doctors at Presbyterian hospital sewed the torn muscle ends and he is visiting his sister in Chautauqua park.

San Souci Park Monae Granbys Urelada Koonett Tim Woo Presbyterian Hospital Rennete A W. Walker Chautauqua Park

Fairbank Jockey Narrowly Escapes Death in Race

Wesley Walgamot aged 16, Fairbank, narrowly escaped death after his horse stumbled in a running race on Saturday. The horse fell, Walgamot was knocked unconscious and initially considered fatally injured. He recovered consciousness by Sunday morning, suffering only bruises with no broken bones. The horse belonged to Martin Ienzman.

Hattleton Wesley Walgamot C. W. Walgamot Fairbank Staibank Martin Ienzman

Falls Into Grain Bin Death At Cedar Rapids Plant

Lymon Wescott, a prominent high school athlete, fell into a grain bin while removing fumigating work at the National Data plant in Cedar Rapids and suffocated. Anton Michalek, a millwright at the same plant, assisted in the incident.

Cedar Rapids Lymon Wescott Anton Michalek

Murder Case in New York Manufactory Wife’s Slaying

The trial details the death of Mrs Louise Bailey, wife of a New York manufacturer, shot last Tuesday night during a consultation with Dr Edwin Carman. Testimony covers a box of cartridges, the Carman household, and witness accounts of dinner, headache symptoms, and a man fleeing the Carman residence after the shooting.

Premppor Nooo Manise’ Killey New York Edwin Carman Weel Hing Wald Mre Kajley Ceila Coleman Matt Carman Mee Carman Genie Geo Levy Bailey

Deaths and disasters loom in Fourth of July reports

Summary of important news notes explosions and accidents across cities. Four workers die in a blast as a group attempted to manufacture for use in Tarrytown. Chicago reports thirteen killed and 248 injured in Fourth of July celebrations. Hundreds attend the International Bible Students convention and are baptized along a riverbank. Washington reports tensions as events signal a potential plan for leaving Mexico. Five deaths in auto accidents among pleasure seekers on Fourth of July observances in Chicago.

New York Tarrytown Chicago Canton Internatonal Bible Student Association Washington Cnof Mexico

Tragedy at Collar River Drowns Gilberts Farm Family

A farmer, Edward Gordon, his wife Theresehildean, and their nephew Tarot Rick aged 36, drowned when a hole opened in Collar river five miles north of Gilbertville Sunday morning. Rescue crews recovered the bodies after hours of effort. Gordon survived with his wife and three children in distress.

Theresehildean Tarot Rick Ian Edward Gordon Gilberts Collar River Weil Oriver Potten Gethen City Mra Goren Kealdes Elect Mrv Gordon Te Charles Emina Gordon T. OL Hiliek Mobile Street Gordon Gilbertville

Two Are Killed in Auto Smashup

Nora Springs reports a deadly coach accident at a Rock Falls crossing at 2 35 PM when a car carrying Mrs Blim age about 40 and her elder daughter 18 was struck by a train. Mr Blim and a younger daughter survived though the latter suffered serious injuries. The victims died within an hour. The injured girl was taken to a Mason City hospital. The bodies were sent to Plymouth and the family home is in Plymouth. The American Cereal Company shot himself four times through the chest yesterday.

Nora Springs Blim Plymouth Rock Falls Bundar Nora Spring Mason City

Train Struck Pedestrians in Fox Hyer Valley

A Burlington train struck four people Sunday outside the city, causing four deaths. One man died among all passengers when a mute turned turtle on the shore of Geneva. Passengers included Miss Danny, daughter of the governor, according to Totatr.

Fox Hyer Za Geneva Danny Nots

Home Rule Faction Split as Nationalists Grow Strong

London reports a looming split between home rulers and anti home rule factions as Ulster volunteers tilt toward Nationalist leadership. Estimates place Irish nationalist volunteers up to a quarter million, with Leinster leading at about 60,000 and Ulster rising fast. Command staff include Maurice Moore and Captain White, with recruits spanning farmers to lawyers and old soldiers.

London Ireland Ulster John Redmond Associated Mresa Dublin Belfast Edward Carson Nation Ballet Volunteers Connaughs Rangers Dublin Fusiliers Munester Fusiliers Maurice Moore Connaught Rangers White Ladysmith Henry Grattan Bellew Henry Grattan Fifth Dragon Guards Bel- Ungham Marchioness of Bute

Wild Bill Endicott's meteoric racing career recounted

The famed automobile racer Wild Bill Endicott reflects on a decade in racing marked by seventy five accidents and two years eight months in hospitals. He recalls crashes in Dallas and Buffalo and describes nurses' kindness while noting his first prize of a keg of beer and cigars. Endicott speaks of nerve as essential to tackling death on the track.

Eaght Mentheacd Endicott Cedar Falls Janah Wild Bill Indianapolis Racng United States Dallas Fox Wild PA Buffalo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Republic Blanquet RA H. Morris Bryan Life Cannon Congressional Orient Railway Gorman Miss St Harry Swan Marl George Banery Oekei Fame Slayer OF Mars Louise Bailey Wite Husband The American Cereal Company Orangemen Wild Bill” Endicott
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