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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
7
A chaotic building disaster unfolds as fifty women and girls, confident in a drill, delay evacuating during a fire. As brick and steel entangle the mass, bodies are found roasting on the fire escape. Authorities say the alarm misled occupants, halting timely exits. Rescue efforts continue amidst rubble.
The Binghamton Clothing company fire killed dozens and left many missing. Officials estimate up to 60 dead, with 50 confirmed graves and 26 unaccounted. About 125 workers, mostly women, were in the building when flames erupted, many succumbing on the rear fire escape. A public funeral plan and thorough investigation were announced.
Illinois women vote in Carpentersville near Elgin defeating a saloon license proposal 172 to 155. About 151 women cast ballots and two to one dry sentiment is noted. Several invalid ballots were cast by women. Copper miners strike closes twenty mines in Michigan. Wilson nominates three US attorneys including Francia M. Wilson and Robert P. Stowart.
Cardinal Gibbons marked his 79th birthday with a Mass of thanksgiving at the home chapel of T Herbert Shriver near Westminster Maryland. Only his immediate family attended the service and the day was set for quiet repose with possible strolls or a car ride. He remains in good health and received congratulatory telegrams from colleagues in the sacred college and European rulers.
Washington July 23 A strong opposition grows in Congress to Postmaster General Burleson’s order cutting parcel post rates and raising maximum package size. The action, issued Sunday, would take effect Aug 15. The Senate Post Office Committee asked Burleson to appear next Thursday to justify his authority. Democrats and Republicans agree only Congress should set rates, and debate centers on government losses and data gaps. The controversy draws wide attention in capital and official circles.
Temperature readout notes today with markings from Buchanan Optical Co on ground floor Syndicate bloc. The record states midnight 12 and a range from 63 to 88 degrees yesterday. A year ago highs and lows were 100 and 74 respectively.
A delegation led by Chief Red Dog from Pine Ridge South Dakota asked the House Indian Affairs Committee in Washington to direct distribution of the tribunal fund totaling 4,800,600 dollars pro rata. The committee referred them to the Interior Department for action.
Starke Florida July 23 Hersey Mitchell a negro died in a related incident in the fall yard there today for the serious case of another Black person and was declared deceased after thirty eight minutes by two physicians. After the body was placed in a coffin Mitchell revived and had three hours.
Washington July 25 Senate lobby committee fast tracked reading of Mulhall letters, stuffing the record with identified correspondence. Mushall sworn to authenticity. MacVeagh called a mugwump in a 1909 Watson letter. Mulhall admits error over claiming Watson paid as a former congressman. payments to Watson occurred after April.
In Rome on July 23 the mutinous Swiss guards at the Vatican received an ultimatum denying their demands as contrary to Vatican order. Those unable to submit to the present military rule were told they could return home. the agitators would be dismissed. The guards sought an audience with Cardinal Merry del Val, claiming miscommunication of their requests.
Newport reporters describe Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Jr. known as Pehe, a ten month old heir, as a unusually large infant who drew praise since arriving from England aboard the Savoie. The family plans a lengthy stay in Newport with trips to Adirondacks and New York before returning to England after Christmas.
Eight railroads contest a state order to limit round trip passenger rates for Iowa’s state fair. Attorneys argue whether Iowa may enforce discrimination against travel classes and if the rates are confiscatory. Judges Smith McPherson and Van Valkenburg preside in Des Moines district court.
Council Bluffs July 23 Production of wheat in western Iowa is the heaviest this year ever known. Quality is the finest and railroads are taxed to haul the grain as most of it is marketed from the field. Yields of as high as 47 bushels per acre reported.
Washington, July 23. With no senator ready to speak on the tariff bill the senate today began taking up the measure section by section for amendment. No Democratic speeches have been made since the debate opened last Friday except Senator Simmons for malstatement in behalf of the Democratic finance committee. Republicans offered no opposition to day to the consideration of the bill section by section. Senators Weeks Boral Townsend and Works, all Republicans, are expected to make general speeches this week. Many short Democratic speeches are expected during the formal reading for amendment.
A child named Ricarmond Madsen, years old, was run over by an automobile in front of his father's butcher shop in Clinton, Iowa, last night and died this morning. The incident occurred in a crowded street area with no immediate witnesses identified. The investigation is ongoing to determine fault and circumstances.
Reports from Eagle Pass Texas on July 28 describe unconfirmed captures and held for ransom rumors involving American interests in Mexico. Navy and State Department officials monitor order near Guaymas Topolobampo Vera Cruz and Tuxpan while Pancho Villa shows interest in Americans at Madera. General Trevino calls for a mediation conference ideal at San Luis Potosi with a possible truce. Repeal of arms export prohibition to Mexico under consideration with Wilson administration plans for talks.
Mrs. Rena Proamenschenkle, 26, wife of a Western Union lineman, committed suicide by taking poison late last evening in Huntington. Two forgiveness notes were found, one to her mother and one to her husband, but no reason was given for the act.
The Progressives of New Jersey will field a complete ticket at the coming election. Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot will speak. Hudson County Progressives endorsed Edmund B. Osborne for governor last night.
A mixed group of Canadian and American pilgrims were received in a private audience by Reverend Michael Fy Mallon, shaping London Ontario. The ceremony included patents opened totaling about $2,000 and involving 1010 user implications.
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