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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1914

Page

7

Carranza Villa conference aims to bar presidential bids

At Torreon the Carranza Villa conciliation failed to bar military leaders from running for president or vice president. A plan would create a congress of military delegates to set election dates and policies. A directing committee would be named from among a list of prominent officials. The conference also seeks to punish clergy aiding Huerta and to redraw authority after Mexico City control.

Torreon Mex Carranza-Villa Conciliation Carranza Villa Mexico City Inglecias Calderon Luis Cabrera Antonio I. Villareal Miguel Silva Manuel Bonilla Victoriano Huerta Wilson Vera Cruz Mexico Querido Modeno United States Senor Modeno Commerce Huerta Puerto Mexico Senor Mohéna Sener Moheno Moosers Merico Progressive Party Col. Roosevelt Rio Grande Vangina Mobonowankis Maxiao New

TAX ON INCOME OF AMERICANS MARRYING TITLES

Washington reports Representative Stanley Yowdle of Ohio introduced a bill to tax incomes of Americans who marry foreign titles by 20 percent in addition to regular tax under the Underwood Simmons act. He notes Cincinnati’s notable titled nobility and predicts the bill will depress prices of these ladies at European spas.

Washington, D. C Stanley Yowdle Ohio Underwood-Simmons Cincinnati Newport Bar Harbor

Enraged mob tries to lynch suffragette in Perth drive

Perth July 11 A Glasgow suffragette Rhoda Fleming seized the royal car door as King George and Queen Mary rode through the city. Police restrained her and mounted troops protected her as she was taken to the station. Earlier in Dundee the couple were greeted by another suffragette who threw papers at their car.

Perth Scotland George Queen Mary Rhoda Fleming Glasgng Th Coyal Miss Flaming Dundee

Water wagon starts unusual street blaze in Atlantic City

Firemen say a motor street sprinkler spilled gasoline which soaked a lantern and lit a stretch of bittulithic pavement on Atlantic Avenue. The flames spread for about a half block before crews extinguished the fire after half an hour.

Alantic City N. J Atlantic Avenue

Boosters Secure Over 300 Signers

Board of Trade boosters pressing to form a new internal insurance company report daily progress. This morning 300 signers collected with two weekdays left. few refuse to sign, but soliciting fatigue and heat hinder efforts. Despite the challenge, the group remains determined to win the prize for the city.

Board of Trade Boosters Puccess Bis City

Immunity offered to late filers in tax drive

Washington reports that Secretary McAdoo will offer immunity to delinquent taxpayers who have not filed returns. He cannot waive the extra ten percent penalty but may choose whether to prosecute. He vows no leniency for false returns and will seek the extreme penalties where fraud is evident.

Washington, D. C Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo

Mexican leader clears Huerta of murders remark

The late President Madero and Vice President Pino Suarez claim Gen. Huerta had no involvement in their assassination. He called it a political blunder that triggered a revolution, noting Mexicans now accept the consequences.

Madero Pino Suarez Huerta

Nine Balloons Soar In Trial From St. Louis

Nine balloons launch from St. Louis in a late afternoon trial to determine the third American entrant for the James Gordon Bennett cup race starting in Kansas City next October. The event lists pilots from Akron, St. Louis, New York, Philadelphia, and other cities, with five minute intervals and a lot-drawn order.

St. Louis Kansas City R. H. Upson Akron H. E. Honeywell Lake Tchotogama Quebec Maurice Benaims France Lot Goodsear R. D. Preston Hoosier Warren Rasler Brookville Aifle Herbert Raser Springfield Uncle Sam Paul J. Mc Cullough Wm. Hererts

German Poet Julius Rodenberg Dies in Berlin

Berlin reports the death of Prof Julius Rodenberg a renowned German poet and author aged eighty four. The prominent writer passed away today in Berlin marking the end of a long literary career with significant contributions to German letters.

Berlin Germany Julius Rodenberg

Panama Diplomatic Daughter Set To Summer In Europe

Senorita Ramona Lefevre renowned in Washington society as the Panama legation’s sister sails from New York to spend the summer in Europe. She is popular in diplomatic circles and shares the well known surname Lefevre.

Senorita Ramona Lefevre Washington New York Europe Miss LeFevre Panama Seine

Ottumwa golfer Bartlett advances in state finals at Country Club

In the Iowa state golf championships at the Country Club links, Arthur Bartlett of Ottumwa defeated veteran Raph Rider of Des Moines to reach the final, while Sheldon of Keokuk pushed toward a first finals appearance. Other matches saw Bartlett leading early, with Peck Peaslee and Newburn and several consolation and directors’ cup bouts scheduled among Des Moines, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, and Ottumwa players.

Ottantwa Arthur Bartlett Ottumwa Perdue Sheldon Keokuk Taye Bartlett Raph Des Meres Sheldon J. J. Over Cedar Rapids Groves Newburn Des Moines Arnall Fearlee Duebuque Kubec Voise Uphut Pollock Verran McClain Waterloo Trarling Mareghalltown Veterans Bonneson Dubuque Peaslee Kubee Votse Upham Pallock Darling

Young Girl Dies of Tuberculosis at 18

Miss Iona Peatl Higgins aged 18 daughter of John W Higgins died at the family home at 725 Lincoln street after an eleven month illness from tuberculosis Born in West Union Iowa on July 16 1896 she moved to Waterloo eight years ago Survived by father John W Higgins brothers Eugene Dorrin and George and a sister Esther She was a member of East Park Presbyterian church Funeral from East Park church Sunday at 7 30 p m conducted by Dr D D Davies Interment in West Union Funeral Monday Also notices for Mrs Sebastian Thierer indicate services at home 128 Barclay street at 2 30 p m at Immanuel Lutheran church with Rev H Prekel officiating.

Iona Peatl Higgins John W. Higgins Lincoln Street West Union Jag Waterloo Eugene Dorrin George Esther Higgins

Temperature records and new business filings in Irving

Daily weather notes show Des Moines as the hottest area in the state with 28 degrees, while Phoenix reached 104 in Arizona and Yellowstone Park hit 70. A new corporation named Irving Smoke Shop filed articles of incorporation with a $25,000 stock, possibly rising to $100,000, with Art A. Stitz and John J. de Jaeger as incorporators.

Des Moines Phoenix Ariz Yellowstone Park Nori Dakoa Illinois Ohie NEW Corporation Irving County Recorder Art A. Stitz Joba J. de Jaeger

Unnatural colored bird spotted with carpool on highway

An odd sighting reports W. O. Grout and friends in a Hudson discovering a novelty 29 birdlife on white English sparrows along a highway flock. The abnormal colored bird drew attention among the roadside birds.

W. OW. Grout Sips Hudson

Storstad Blamed for Empress of Ireland Wreck Findings

The wreck commission in Quebec holds Storstad responsible for the Empress of Ireland disaster. It cites Storstad change of course ordered by the lanrd officer without the fires' officer's instruction, and faults the third officer Alfred Tufteneste for improper navigation during fog. The Empress sank on the St Lawrence River May 29 with over 1,000 lives lost. The inquiry began June 16 and involved Lord Mertsey and other officials. it notes the disaster could have occurred in any river under similar conditions.

Eatpress St. Lawrence River Quebec Canada Storstad Wreck —Commission Lanrd Alfred Tufteneste St. Luiwrance Lampress Queler Lord Mertsey Uritish Admirals Court Adalphe Routhier Queher McLand Low Bromwick FL Wy Cathvorie British Royal Naval Reserve John Welsh Newcastle England Devers Dominion Wreck Commission Flowe Canadian Naval Service Cabhorne Welsh

Wreck of Labrador steamer lands survivors after stranding

Passengers of the steamer Av er mor, which struck rocks near Brig Harbor Pour in St Johns Seafourthland, were landed safely today. Reports from the scene say the vessel hit while attempting to avoid heavy seas north of the Strait of Helle. The ship, with passengers and crew, was reported resting on the rocks with only the top deck above water. Local fishermen and planters from Labrador were aboard.

St. Johns Seafourthland Llavermor Brig Harbor Invermar Strait of Helle i Labrador Taveragar Cork Lomierts el Newfoundland Glassow Dsst

Delivery error notice for late newspaper service

If, through error of the carrier boy or other cause, his paper should not be delivered at your home by 4 o'clock, please phone 3340, and a copy will be sent. After 6:00 p.m., please contact Teasa trie at night phone 2800-Blue or No. 2 after 6.

Teasa Trie

New Peace Move Contemplated by Huerta Advisers

Washington reports a proposed Mexican shift as General Huerta may resign within days in favor of a new leadership under Cardinal, aiming to ease tensions ahead of Niagara Conference delegates. The plan, seen as a constitutionalist effort, surfaces amid competing factions and rumors of coup attempts.

Huerta Washington, D.C Mexico Neneral Uuerta Carbadinel Furessa Alfales Che Carhadal Wettorad Jytar Phehaetta Niagara Cheha Yd Wien Beer Oteerage Chen Peertiing

Tennis MAVPCTIES Includes CSGR and Sbhs Meet

Fragmented report notes CSGR and Sbhs teams in tennis MAVPCTIES with mentions of players and a 6 2 score. Names and events are garbled, but references to singles matches and a result suggest a competitive school tennis event involving Wooded, Parke, and Mas Deeugle.

CSGR Sbhs

American Leads In Over Channel Rage In Airship

Paris reports Walter T. Brock the American aviator led the six entrants in the London Paris London aviation race arriving at the Due aerodrome first. Lord John Carbery was second and Raoul Garros third with all pilots completing the channel crossing and regrouping for the Paris leg amid heavy enthusiasm.

Paris France Walter T. Brock Lord John Carbery Raoul Garros Brock London Tunis Carbery Ita Creek Hardelot Boulogne Garras Eugene Renan Brook Renaux Regineald Uf. Carr Jouis Noel Lower Curhery Lopdon Ipoomo Garroe Jn Sevands Bes

Liberals Lose in Canadian Election in Winnipeg

Partial results from the Manitoba provincial election show Conservatives leading with Sir Rodman Rollin's government at stake. Early tallies place Conservatives with around two seats ahead, while the Progressives and Liberals trail, and full results will take a day or two to confirm.

Winnipeg Manitoba Rodman Rollin Sonia Sonia and Tle Progressiv Dowbt

Arthur G. Stolte Weds in Chicago

A wedding notice describes the marriage of Arthur G. Stolte in Chicago. The fragmentary text hints at reception details and attendees but is largely unreadable, with garbled phrases and missing context.

Arthur G. Stolte Chicago

Ambassador Vion Willard Granted Leave of Absence

Washington D C reports Ambassador Vion Willard receives leave of absence to attend to personal matters before resuming duties in Spain. The notice notes he will travel and be away briefly, with arrangements for interim representation during his absence.

Washington, C Opbh KW Willard Spain

Wag Reared on Farm Became Railroad Head

Melville Ingalls, notable financier and railroad magnate associated with the Big Four, dies after a fall in Hot Springs. Funeral planned in Cincinnati with pallbearers including Taft and Warrington. Survived by widow, daughter, and four sons. estate details not disclosed. Born 1842 in Harrison, Maine. led Big Four formation and held other rail roles. also active in banking.

Hot Springs Melville Theate Heagl Cinelhath Unitarian Chas BP. Taft John W Warrington Harry Gest Arthur Spern Frank Woibore Judson Haranon Ff Orborne Th Searbore Joseph Wildy Wait Worthington Mr. Ingalls New York Melyttle Ingalls, Jr Ingalls Chicago Albert S. Ingalls Cleveland Big Four Railroad Vanderbilt Cincinnati Washington, D.C Harrison Bowdoin Harvard Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Lafayette Cincinnati, Indianapolis St. Louis Cago Ife Shesapeake & Qobic National Civic Federation

Girl Striker Gets a Better Position

A 7 year old girl who waved an American flag to steady East Pittsburgh strikers will return to work at the electric plant Monday and be promoted. Captain Adams secured a pledge from company officials that she will not suffer for her act. The girl’s name is withheld and the officials promised promotion.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Constabulary L. G. Adams Aren

Mrs Florence Carman Testimony at Coroner Inquest

Mrs Florence Carman is charged with the murder of Mrs Louise Bailey. She and her attorney Geo M Le attend the coroner's inquest, discussing the testimony to aid her case. Weather data and garbled lines follow, showing yesterday's temperatures.

Mineola N.Y Florence Carman Louise Bailey Geo. M. le Carma Ling

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