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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1914
Page
6
Nations seek mediation as Europe edges toward possible peace or broader conflict. London stock market remains anxious amid ongoing crisis with Russia seen as pivotal to any peace or war outcome.
Amid rising tensions over Austria Hungary and Servia, London reports attempts to convene a mediation conference with Britain, Italy, France and Germany. Sir Edward Grey and premiers push to halt hostilities, with stock markets panicking yet showing some restraint as diplomats rush to avert war.
A Moscow dispatch reports improved sentiment in St. Petersburg after talks between Russian foreign minister Sasonoff and the Austrian ambassador. The arrest of Serbian General Radomir Putolk in Hungary is cited, with Vienna open to discussion and Russia eager to negotiate to delay any irreparable action. Berlin’s potential input remains hoped for to aid peace.
July 27 New York stock market opens amid excitement as European tensions grow. Continent crisis and Irish troubles drive foreign exchange losses. Vienna exchange delays and Austro-Hungarian bank rate cuts signal volatility. Canadian Pacific and Denver and Rio Grande declines lead early losses with ongoing feverish trading.
Washington July 27. Warm and generally fair weather over the country forecast for the first half of the week. The weather bureau says the next disturbance of importance will cross the country from the far west Monday or Tuesday and move eastward, with local showers and thunderstorms, followed by cooler weather in the northern and central states.
George Brandt, a well known Reinbeck man, died this morning after months of illness from liver and kidney troubles. He had lived in Reinbeck all his life except a brief stay in Waterloowithout marriage. his surviving siblings are Herman Henry Enmil Herbert and Mrs Anna Mason Mrs Josephine Sherburn and Mrs Elsie Davis. Funeral services were held today for John Ohri who died suddenly Saturday afternoon while cranking a gasoline engine. the service was at 2 pm at the Congregational Church with Rev Sorten of Dinsdale officiating. Ohri is survived by brothers and sisters including Herman Henry Enmil of Reinbeck and others listed. He was 41 and born on a farm two miles southwest of Reinbeck.
St Petersburg workers, after a week on duty, voted to resume work to show their approval of the Russian government’s backing of Serbia. They held patriotic demonstrations and sang the national anthem in the streets.
Iowa builders plan a two story state building at the Panama Pacific Exposition. Architects Shockley and Cleveland of Waterloo design a dignified exhibit with living room, information booth, lounges, mezzanine, and a 250 seat moving picture space. The color scheme and art are led by Jules Guerin. Waterloo donors contributed $35,000 to the project.
A Waterloo picnic party of fifteen rescued four occupants of a turning auto near United Presbyterian church in Barclay town. Driver Henry Hohl was blinded by glare from other cars and the narrow road drove into a ditch, overturning the vehicle. occupants Gerald Connally Jesup and Miss Frances Williams and Miss Ciesieliski Litttleton escaped serious injury with Williams injured.
In Texas Democratic primaries Governor contenders Ferguson and his opponent Thomas vie for votes amid claims of letters from Wilson's secretary Bryan and Portmaster General Tilson swaying support. Late returns show Ferguson leading, with Kepe, Mela more, Mayfield nominated, Terrell leading controller, Slayden renominated, and a defeat for a state prohibition amendment.
In Paris on March 27 Mme Caillaux returned to the criminal court for the seventh day of her trial for the murder of Gaston Calmette, editor of Le Figaro. She appeared calmer though suffered fainting spells after letters read aloud. The defense sought to offer authentic papers about Calmette and the Hungarian government, referencing the Figaro's accusations.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Anglesey will legally separate before the year ends. The estrangement is attributed to him with no fault alleged against the marchioness. Married two years, they have one daughter.
London dispatch reports a crisis as arms and ammunition landed for nationalist volunteers in a daring daylight operation near Dublin. Clashes between nationalist forces and King’s Own Scottish Borderers leave several injured. Premier Lloyd George takes charge as war rhetoric intensifies.
Kingston Jamaica July 27 General Huerta the former Mexican dictator today decided to await the arrival this week of a large party of refugees from Mexico in whose company he plans to proceed direct to Spain He will leave here as soon as he can complete his arrangements.
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New York reports a bizarre scene as a man in a Jersey City yard allegedly locked in a car with a load of watermelons for days. A stray melon eater, later identified as Fred Mitchell, was found munching a melon heart in Wilmington, triggering a disorderly conduct notice against his father Wesley Mitchell.
Saterbury Connecticut July 27 a 58 year old Kilvaneth Twoner died in an undertaker carriage. The widow Mrs Tanner yelled at attendants protesting rough handling of the body and demanded gentler care. She complained she did not want to be killed or embalmed and found the idea chilling though she understood the death.
Representative Fess of Ohio told the House why meetings open with prayer. He cited a constable’s anecdote about a father and a child in the gallery. The father said Congress does not need prayers, but the chaplain prays for the country.
A bloodhound escaped at Chautauqua Park and pursued a boy through weeds. The dog leaped for a hat, then tracked the youth for about a half mile before halting him with a bite at the foot as the sheriff arrived to supervise. The boy stood still while the dog kept watch.
Reports along the Vera Cruz to Mexico City railroad indicate continued fighting by constitutionalists. A skirmish at Soledad saw federal forces resist, while the Orizaba garrison refused a constitutionalist demand for an hourly sack of the city under a federal officer.
Dr. Walter II. Kollik, longtime leader of the Wirat Congregational parish, resigns after eight years to become president of Fairmont College in Wichita, Kansas. The formal note to the trustees and friends cites a “record of accomplishment” and gratitude for support during his pastorate.
Rev Walter H Rollins announces resignation as pastor of First Congregational church Waterloo effective September 36 1914. Meeting urged July 30 1914 to act on resignation and related church matters as both congregations mourn his eight years of leadership and friendship.
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