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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1913

Page

8

Senate Takes Up Question of Renewal of Arbitration Treaty With Japan

Washington June 7 Secretary Bryan returned from Pittsburgh and will discuss Japan s latent note on the California alien land question with Viscount Chinda The note prompts careful legal analysis of fourteenth amendment distinctions between national and state powers Officials aim to craft a reply without delay While deliberations may affect US Japan relations a Senate rejection of renewal looming negotiations continue without direct impact

Washington Bryan Pittsburgh Moore Japan California Viscount Chinda Chinda Wilson State Department Kio Foreign Office United States Senate

Buffalo Bill's Condition Grave in Knoxville

Physician says Buffalo Bill William F. Cody remains in grave condition in Knoxville after illness began yesterday. Col. Cody is hospitalized at a cousin's home for care today.

Buffalo Bill Knoxville Tenn Wm. F. Cody Col. Cody

Grasshopper Problem in New Mexico Grove

Washington reports Harrison B. Smith of the agriculture department says the New Mexico grasshopper issue is serious. He notes failure to secure farmer aid and cites attorneys approving poison use in the pest fight despite possible state law concerns.

Washington New Mexico Harrison B. Smith Department of Agriculture Elide N. M Department

Subcommittees Fall Behind on Tariff Bill Work

Washington reports two senate finance subcommittees failed to finish their tariff bill work. Senator Simmons withholds full committee meeting. Johnson and Williams subcommittees are stalled on schedules and tax provisions. Administrations seek Monday briefing, but delays may push to Tuesday. Williams eyeing anti dumping clause removal to avoid foreign retaliation.

Washington Senate Finance Senate Simmons Finance Committee Johnson Senator Williams

Corina Queen of Ravana Cigare Debut Pageant

Corina earns title in Ravana pageant as judges praise poise and style. Event drew local sponsors and onlookers from several districts.

Corina Ravana Cigare da Diwartiza Manth

Heavy Rain Floods Grinnell Streets and Rail Property

Grinnell records 4.75 inches of rain turning streets into swollen creeks for about two hours. Basements flooded sidewalks undermined and railroad property damaged by washouts. Train service delayed as storms struck Malcom and nearby areas with lightning and wind.

Grinnell Rock Island and Minnesapolis St. Louis Malcom Pointa East

Peace celebration amid Balkan turmoil in London

King George hosts peace delegates at Buckingham Palace to mark the signing of a peace treaty. Guests include the Duke of Connaught and Prime Minister Asquith. In Constantinople reports say European powers urge demobilization of Turkish and Balkan armies to secure peace, with Russia backing the move. The Serbian cabinet’s position is described as unsafe, though no resignations are announced.

London George Balkan States Turkey Buckingham Palace Duke of Connaught Asquith Edward Grey Viscount Morley of Blackburn Near East Constantinople Russia Balkan Servian

Orders For GAR Encampment At Chattanooga

General orders for the Forty-seventh national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic to be held in Chattanooga Tennessee September 15 to 20 were issued by Commander-in-Chief Alfred B Beers. Veterans are urged to visit Missionary Ridge Lookout Mountain Chickamauga and surrounding battlefields. The Gettisburg reunion July 1 will be veterans day under GAR and United Confederate Veterans leaders.

Bridgeport Conn Grand Army of the Republic Chattanooga Tenn Alfred B. Beers Missionary Ridge Lookout Mountain Chickamauga Atlanta Gettysburg United Confederate Veterans

Wilson to Name Prof for Philippine Governor General

Washington reports Professor Henry Jones Ford of Princeton University is a leading candidate for governor general of the Philippines. President Wilson is believed to have practically settled on his appointment, with take office likely in the fall.

Washington Henry Jones Ford Princeton University Wilson Philippines

Indictments Dismissed in Lumber Secretary Probes

Criminal indictments against fourteen secretaries and former secretaries of lumber associations nationwide were dismissed at the request of the Department of Justice. Five civil suits seeking dissolution of the alleged lumber trust remain pending.

Chicago Department of Justice Lumber Trust

Page's Speech of Friendship Joy

London editors praise Walter Hines Page for his first English speech at a Pilgrims' society banquet. UK papers hail his conduct as strengthening U S Britain ties and commend his public speaking. The Westminster Gazette, Pall Mall Gazette and Evening Standard all praise the ambassador's tone and leaders agree on warm reciprocity.

London Walter Hines Page Court of St. James England Pilgrims’ Society Westminster Gazette Page United States Pall Mall Gazette Ambassador Page Evening Standard

NEXT TRAVELERS MEET AT KEOKUK

Des Moines June 7 Keokuk was chosen as the next convention city of the United Commercial Travelers at the grand council session. W B Emerson of Des Moines was promoted to grand counselor along with officers including D G Thompson Burlington D F Scribner Clinton J H Townsend Cedar Rapids J T Reese Sioux City L D Driggs Storm Lake James L Hunt Des Moines H R Beresford Fort Dodge A barbecue and picnic this afternoon closed the delegates program as most leave tonight.

Des Moines Keokuk United Commercial Travelers W. B. Emerson D. G. Thompson Burlington D. F. Scribener Clinton J. HE. Townsend Cedar Rapids Grand Page J. T. Reese Sioux City L. D. Driggs Storm Lake James L. Hunt Grand Sentinel H. R. Beresford Fort Dodge

Oxford man confesses twelve years of counterfeiting

W F Linnaberry of Oxford was arrested on charges of counterfeiting notes from the United States National Bank of Omaha the First National Bank of Albert Lea Minn and the Marine National Bank of Buffalo N Y He reportedly confessed to a twelve year counterfeit scheme formed during most of his residence here Two plates were found and he says he recently destroyed them and planned to quit counterfeiting.

Oxford Neb W. F. Linnaberry United States National Bank of Omaha First National Bank of Albert Lea

JAMES WILSON AND H. WALLACE SAIL FOR ENGLAND

James Wilson former secretary of agriculture and Henry Wallace an agriculture expert sail for England to study the English tenant farmer Wallace will attend the Aberdeen Presbyterian church conference as a delegate in London they will stay with Ambassador Page.

New York James Wilson Henry Wallace Iowa England

Robbery at Auction Store in Old Church Building

Thieves entered the Auction store at the corner of Jefferson and Fifth streets last night and stole a Remington 45 calibre rifle, candy, and money from the desk of proprietor L. L. Mackaman. Raymond Mackaman found the rifle missing. Earl Yordy used bloodhounds but failed to locate suspects. No clues yet.

First Methodist Church Jefferson and Fifth Streets L. L. Mackamnan Mackaman Fifth Street Raymond Mackamnan Earl Yordy Sheriff Shores

Building Collapses Harming Clyde Harris at 202 Washington

Clyde R. Harris of 730 Dawson street was trapped under a collapsed side of a house while assisting in dismantling work at 202 Washington street shortly after 11 am. He was extricated by coworkers and rushed to Presbyterian Hospital by Petersen Bros. ambulance. Back and spine injuries reported. extent not yet determined.

Clyde R. Harris Dawson Street Washington Street Tlarris Petersen Bros Undertakers Harris Presbyterian Hospital

Motor boats start for Bermuda race from Philadelphia

Thousands watch as Barbara TD and Toesam lead the fifth motor boat race from the river start at 1 30 p m heading toward Bermuda. The article notes June weather with a high near 80 and a low around 48.

Philadelphia Tne Dream Barbara TD Toesam Bermuda

Jury Acquits Wood in Lawrence Dynamite Conspiracy Case

Boston June 7 The jury acquitted President William M Wood of the American Woolen Company of conspiracy to injure textile strikers at Lawrence by planting dynamite after night-long deliberations. Frederick B Atteaux's case ended with a hung jury and Dennis J Collins found guilty on two counts.

Boston Wm. M. Wood American Woolen Company Lawrence Frederick B. Attaux Dennis J. Colling Collins Wood Atteaux

No Hope for Life of Suffraget Emily Davison

Epsom England June 7 Misa Emily Wilding Davison the suffraget who was injured in attempting to stop the kings horse in the Derby on Wednesday is in a sinking condition at the local hospital. The doctors in attendance declared today that there is no hope for her recovery.

Epsom England Misa Emily Wilding Davison

Old Denver Officials Ousted by Injunction By Court Order

City commissioners elected May 29 were seated today while former Mayor Trente 7 Arnold former Sheriff Daniel McSullivan and former Treasurer Allison Stocker refused to turn over records. District Judge James Ho Teller issued the injunction which will stand pending a higher court decision expected Monday.

Nenver Dune T Trente Arnold Sherif Daniel Mc Sullivan Allison Stocker James Ho Teller Supreme Court

Molder Confesses Tee Killed Detective

Volanibus, a member of the Tyon Molders union of Wheeling West Virginia, confessed in U S district court to killing John J. Treardon a Petishureh detective at Stenhenwile Ohio during a period of labor trouble. He says Cage had been acquired at Steaberg more than a year ago on a charge of beving Raiderer Reardon. His confession was made in connection with a covid hearing before Judge Later Paving Vern. A related trial on the same charge is barred under the constitution.

Volanibus Tee Cig Tyon Molders’ Union Wheeling W. Va United States District Court John J. Treardon Petishureh Stenhenwile Ohio TPO Cage Steaberg le Sear Ako Raiderer Reardon Tessdan

Death of ex gey leader found at Nevada restaurant

Sylvester Wareham, a former Gey leader, was found dead in his automobile outside a Nevada restaurant. He had been in usual health earlier in the day and was discovered by friends.

Nevada Sylovester Warehant Wareham

Two Cries Miss Train At Cincinnati

Two young men in the Town Criers' party missed the train at Cincinnati. They plan to rejoin the train at Pittsburgh. The event occurred amid mild weather after showers.

Cincinnati Wheeling Spechilj Cincimnan Pictwbureh Rowventra KE. L Corton

Suffragists Fined in London Window Damage Case

London figures including Mrs Immeline Pankhurst Miss Christabel Pankhurst and Mrs Mabel Tuke faced a three day hearing as suffrage raids damaged shop windows. They were fined 1340 pounds in a test case, with similar suits expected. The same day three suffragists refusing postponement faced 14 days imprisonment or fines, and protests erupted in court.

London Jung T Mia Pathiak Lawrence Immeline Pankhurst Christabel Pankhurst Mabel Tuke Haworgan's Social and Politica King's Beach West End London St. James Palace

Mine Explosion Kills Two, Injures Fourteen Near Shamokin

In Shamokin Pennsylvania on the Scott shaft of the Susquehanna Coal Co two miners were killed and fourteen injured in a second lift explosion that sparked a fire. An interior superintendent John Weir led rescuers to surface. most victims are foreign workers and two more injuries are expected to die.

Shamokin Scott Susquehanna Coal Company John Weir

Resignation of Coach H F Pasini at State Teachers College

Cedar Falls June 7 Coach H F Pasini of the State Teachers College has resigned his position effective at once. He will stay in Cedar Falls through the summer to run the children's playgrounds and depart this fall for Cleveland to pursue business. Miss Mamie Heers leaves for Chicago to join Miss Mary German for an extended European tour early next week.

Cedar Falls H. F. Pasini State Teachers’ College Pasini Cleveland Europe Mamie Hears Chicgo Mary Mirrape

Gompers Undergoes Second Mastoid Surgery

Samuel Gompers president of the AFL was operated on for a second mastoid abscess yesterday. Doctors said he was “doing as well as could be expected” and he passed a good night, with his condition monitored by surgeons.

Washington Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor JimMpers

Editor in Prill Ward Killed by Freight Train

Brive Pun dies instantly when his editor vehicle is struck by a freight train near the Philadelphia Erie line. Bernice Bate a teacher is likely fatally hurt. Car occupants suffer minor injuries. A detachment of 47 cadets from the Columbia Park Boys club arrives in Paris for a garden party at the American embassy.

Brive McLean Linen City Phil Delia & Erie Railroad Cis Bernice Bate Europe Poris Jape Columbia] Park San Franelsco

Senators Seek Specific Charges In Wilson Lobby Probe

The Senate lobby committee presses for named charges before pursuing President Wilson's alleged influence. Senator Townsend cites White House pressure but withholds identities. Former Rep J A T Hull subpoenas add to testimonies as the panel moves to question more figures tied to special interests.

Washington Townsend Wilson White House Het Congress Bach Mne Tran Reed Represent Latives Warren Weeks Nelson Cummins Senator Cummins Captain Hull J. A. T. Hull House Senate Herman Reeves

Mrs Elizabeth M Bourns Dies After Illness at 7 AM

Mrs Elizabeth M Bourns wife of James Bourns died this morning at 7 oclock at her home 1008 Washington street after months of illness from diabetes She was born October 28 1855 in Wisconsin and married James Bourns March 28 187 She and family lived in Eagle township Waterloo later settled in Washington street Children Stella Irene Albert J and Sadie May survive along with two brothers and two sisters She was a member of the First Baptist Church and its auxiliary society Funeral arrangements have not been decided.

Elizabeth M. Bourns James Bourns Oelook Washington Street Wisconsin Elizabeth Ruff New Glairis Wis Eagle Township Waterloo Sincere Stella Irene Bourns Boise Ida Albert J. Bourns Lewiston Mont Sadie May Seaves John Miller James R. Ruff Belleville Fannie Judd Lila Dis Dayian Wiss Bourns First Baptist Church Areas Society

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Gar Salt Lake Conference of Western Governors Argentina Kraganour Martin James Wilson and H. Wallace Sail Archie Hall of Jewell Budapest Francis Joseph Hungary Count Steven Tisza Ladislaus von Lukacs Count Tisza Lukpes Dickinson J. J. Dickinson Gorgas William Crawford Gorgas United States Army Medical Corps Columbia Collage Panama Canal Zone Columbia Miana Clyde Harris Tong Tuelanan Optical Co American ‘Woolen Company F. E. Atteaux State Evi Henry F. Hurlburt Morris Schuman Schuman John F. Crosby Joseph ©. Pelletier Fife Hurlburt Crosby Denver Molder Tee Pasini Hho Gompers Tong Mito
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