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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1914

Page

7

Government in Chihuahua to be Reorganized

Carranza officials to be reinstated as reconstruction of Chihuahua’s constitutional government machinery begins. Several Carranza agents to resign under Villa demands. telegraph and railway control to Carranza appointees. Mediation talks in New York with Brazil and Chile envoys follow. Reuters style report notes temporary peace, possible further discord.

el Paso Tex Chihuahua Carranza-Villa Carranza Juarez Villa Chihuahua City Isidro Fabela Alfredo Breveda Washington General Trevino el Pago Rafael Zubaran Campani Torreon Nwew York da Gana Brazil New York Eduardo Suarez Chile Suarez Romula & Non Argentina Huerta Mexico

Rockefeller 75 As Birthday Observed Quietly at Home

New York July 8 Despite turning 75 today John D Rockefeller Jr. marks no celebration at his Pontario Hide estate. He plans his usual golf and stays private as Mrs Rockefeller and her sister are ill and John Jr. is away at Seal Harbor Maine.

New York Dohn Rockefeller Porantico Hide Mirder Sonihlt Louise Batley Eucenas Edwin Carman Freeport Horssonand

Face Scarred Man to Wear Mask for Life in New York

Albert Richards a Roosevelt hospital patient is condemned to lifelong use of a mask after an explosive accident at work. A chemist he burned his face with nitric acid during an experiment, underwent multiple operations, and later found work as a gardener until a wife who disobeyed his demand and glimpsed his scar left him.

New York Albert Richards Roosevelt Hospital Richards

Most Honest Convict Escapes From Prison

In Jueavenworth Kansas last week the so called most honest convict John Doe No 10 escaped from the prison pumphouse where he was stationed after denying a parole meant for another. A clerk had misread papers as John Doe No 10 and he chose honesty over leaving. He walked away yesterday when guards were briefly absent.

Jueavenworth Kan John Doe No Kansas Penitentiary Hodges John Doe No. 10

Boyce C. F. Smith Confesses Murder of Hazel Weinstein

Chicago July 8 Boswell C F Smith a salesman confessed to the murder of four year old Hazel Weinstein last night He claimed to have found the body in an alley behind the shop and carried it into the store showing a gag in the child s mouth as the cause of death before witnesses arrived and he was arrested.

Chicago Boswell C. F. Smith Hazel Weinstein Smith iSmaith

Farmer Hurt In Fall Not Expected To Live

Parkersburg July Special Jacob Drunds 25, a young farmer from a north of Aplington farm, was seriously injured last evening when a hay wagon broke. He fell backward from the load, was found by relatives, and is almost paralyzed. He is unmarried and well known locally.

Parkersburg Jacob Drunds Aplington

Zapatistas Slay Prisoner After Ransom Delay

Vera Cruz reports the execution of Tutan Velasco, manager of a cotton firm, by Zapatistas near Allixea Puebla after a $500000 ransom delay. Velasco’s brother, who sought release, learned of the killing near Apizaco after meeting officials. The Velasco family learned of the murder at the French consulate, with Velasco claimed as French.

Obregon Zapatistas Vera Cruz Tutan Velasco Allixea Puebla Velasco Apizaco Pughia Velagco

Enormous Iowa harvests boost prospects for prosperity

In 1914 Iowa enjoys abundant crops with wheat, oats, corn, and potatoes growing well across the state. Moisture favors growth while fruit yields vary, and overall harvests promise wealth for farmers despite some fruit shortages and oat rust. Across the Dakotas and Midwest, other states report strong moisture and large production, with drought limited to parts of southern Illinois and northern Missouri.

Iowa Towa Dakotas Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas Ulinois Ohio Illinois Missouri Tennessee Kentucky

Swat the mosquito campaign urged for Panama era comfort

A historic note urges waging war on hungry mosquitoes after heavy rains. It cites outbreaks along streams, parks, and downtown gardens and recommends kerosene treatment of stagnant water and drainage improvements to reduce mesquite life and restore comfort for the public in wooded areas.

Panama Dels

Triplets Born July Fourth in Oelwein Weigh Six Pounds Each

Mr and Mrs J W Reese welcome triplets born on July 4 in Oelwein all three girls weighing six pounds Reese a watchman for the Chicago Great Western Railroad may name his daughters Red White and Blur honoring the birthday of the nation and the family.

Oelwein J. W. Reese Reese Chicago Great Western

Board of Trade backs fraternal insurance plan

The Board of Trade has about 104 signatures from people willing to take out policies for a fraternal life insurance association. They aim to sign more by July 14, despite hot weather and limited time. A meeting near the Board of Trade club rooms may be held tomorrow evening to stir up interest as officials call this one of the city’s best propositions.

Board of Trade Committed Oly Pelteirs Board of Trade Club

Progressives of Owa Assemble at Des Moines

In Des Moines the Progressive convention opens amid a heated debate over prohibition. A heated tussle between wet and dry factions extends late into the night. a resolution backing submission to state and federal constitutions is expected. Temporary chair J M Dower attacks Republicans while praising Theodore Roosevelt. Third District caucus declares harmony and names committee assignments.

Des Moines M. Dlawer Marengo Alert D. Norton St. Louis Republican Party J. M Dower Iis Theodore Roostvelt Dower Hes Moines Resolutiona How Morey Waverly R. J. Belt Waterloo Freedman Ho A. Morey

Militant Suffragists Rally as Pankhurst Returns to London

Militant leader Emmeline Pankhurst resumes command at London headquarters. In court, Pankhurst and fellow suffragists Alice Hall, Miss Ganen Hoe, Miss Jota Jameson, and Miss Bien Aries face charges of conspiring to damage and injure property of the crown. Arrests followed raids. the women loudly protested while police escorted them. Across Scotland, Militant suffragists disrupt royal procession by cutting decorations and sounding megaphones, failing to halt the king and queen's tour.

London Fury Frontier Roto Mra Pankhurst Ventral Criminal Court Alice Hall Misa Ganen Hoe Jota Jameson Bien Aries Eanapira Traid Miss Roe Mra. Hall Nelosure Holloway Queen Dumbarton Seatterl King George Queen Mary Brotland Balloch Bridge Loch Lomand Dialmuir Glasgow

Rock Island gains transfer of Cedar Rapids franchise deal

At a Central Association meeting, Franechigne moved to Rock Island effective July 17, elevating Hinit, while Hore Kington will play at Rock Island on July 17. Ottumwa remains a strong member as the league expands with Rock Island planning home-strength improvements. Manager Wigan moves his club to Rock Island as Taek sale to Keokuk prompts further franchise changes benefiting the league.

Cedar Rapids Central Association Offina Franechigne Rock Island Citiimwa Hore Kington Nock Island Frek Ottamava Cclanion Burlington Keokuk Ocomwr Waterlog Marshalltown Wigan Taek

Murder Mystery Shrouds Freeport N Y Killing

Officials say the Freeport murder of Mrs. Louise Bailey remains under investigation with new theories afloat. District attorney sheds light on grand jury proceedings as detectives pursue a NY gunman link and a possible motive tied to Mrs. Carman.

Louise Bailey Freeport, N. Y Fdoawe Aoven Pierport New York Freeport Aimee Ane

More Workers Join Rail Strike Move

Chicago July officials report increased turnout as rail unions including freight handlers clerks baggagemen and warehousemen press for a strike. Engineers and firemen ballot results show growing support, with demands for higher wages rejected by railroad managers. An imminent walkout could prompt a unified action across crafts as negotiations continue.

Chicago Railroad Mars le Exernstive Toran Board of Railroad Managers Manygera

League regulations raise salary cap and player limits

The league plans to boost competition by increasing the salary limit from 41 200 to FT ROG and raising player limits from 145 to 14 omen. The changes aim to give stars like AATS more opportunity to carry an OX ra oman. With only four pitchers and an extra caterer, sustaining a team during injuries has been difficult.

Oman

Disorder In Pittsburgh Strike Strikes Foreman at Electric Works

tumultuous morning as a foreman Winc Strang was struck by a brick while approaching the shop. State troopers patrolled streets near plants. three arrests reported amid tightened security after the first daylight hours of the strike. Local crowds voiced excitement and unrest in the Pittsburgh area.

Pittsburgh Winc. Strang Adams

Reserve Board Nominees Backed by President Wilson

President Wilson publicly supports Paul Warburg of New York and Thomas D. Jones of Chicago for the federal reserve board. He urges Warburg to reconsider his decision, praising their sacrifice, ability, and patriotism as the senate banking committee prepares to act on withdrawals and future votes.

C . Maring Democratic Party Wilson Inday Paul Warburg New York Thomas D. Jones Chincho Federal Reserve Board Wilson Senate United States Jones Warblarg Warburg Senate Banking Committee

Preparing Shamrock V for Atlantic Voyage

Gothport England July Dismantling of Shamrock V Sir Thomas Lipton s challenger for the Americas Cup began today. The designer expects the yacht will be ready to start for her voyage across the Atlantic two weeks from today.

Gothport England Thomas Lipton Atlantic

Death sentence upheld for man in Colorado murder case

Harold F Henwood, convicted of first degree murder in the 1914 Denver barroom shooting of Sylvester J Von Phul, had his death sentence affirmed by the state supreme court after a third trial. The case involved quarrels over letters from Estella Patterson Springer to Von Phul, a St Louis aeronaut.

Denver Colo Harold F. Henvynod Geo. BE Copeland Supreme Court Trenwood Sylvester J. von Mhul St. Louis Henwood von Phul Estella Patterson Springer Johen W. Springer Springer

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