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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1913
Page
7
Bitter frost and record cold snap sweep the east with temperatures plunging to the mid thirties in parts of Canada and the United States. Reports from Montreal to Philadelphia note unprecedented June frosts and damage to crops, with Vermont New York and Ohio among hard hit areas.
London June 3 The trial of suffraget leaders charged with conspiracy under the Malicious Damage Act began at the Old Bailey with little public interest. The court saw mourners and a large counsel array as Arson Squad activity resurges alongside fires at Hurst Park Racecourse and a River Lea boathouse and North Middlesex Cricket Grounds grandstand.
Attorney General McReynolds awaits an official report from U S Attorney Waugh on the Saturday indictment of United Mine Workers officials and members for a conspiracy in the West Virginia coal fields in violation of the Sherman act. Officials declare newspaper incitement publication hindered prosecution.
Confederate veterans unveil a bronze bust of Col Richard Dale Owen at the Indiana state capitol in Indianapolis to honor his wartime kindness. Marshall Young accepts for the Confederates, with Indiana University President William Bryan and Governor Ralston present. The push originated with S A Cunningham, a former Camp Morton prisoner, who praised Owen's humane acts toward prisoners.
A basement fire at a Springfield department store grew to destroy fifteen buildings on the public square, sparing the northeast block but causing damage estimated at 500000 dollars. Firemen blamed low water pressure as the blaze spread beyond containment. Telephones power and streetcars were knocked out as the blaze burned through the morning.
The United States seeks dissolution of Eastman Kodak companies in New Jersey and New York alleging monopolistic control of photographic supplies. Attorney General McReynolds filed the suit at Buffalo with possible receivership. Rochester officials note Kodak will adjust its business methods in response to the charges.
Dr J M Poland a longtime city dentist with offices in the Syndicate Building is confined to Presbyterian Hospital in critical condition from a stroke. He was stricken some time ago and rushed to hospital where doctors report he has been sinking slowly with few hopes for recovery.
Frank Peck was arrested Sunday afternoon by Captain Herman Wagner and Sergeant John Farrell on a charge of selling liquor illegally. Officers had Peck in the Tremont hotel room where they allege he disposed of intoxicating liquors. A search warrant led to the room search.
The Supreme Court set aside the Turpentine Trust conviction after arraignment of Mr. Peel in police court. Officials of the American Naval Store company faced the case which was continued until Wednesday morning. The hearing referenced violations and trust law in Washington.
Munson line reports a fire in No 1 hold on the steamship Olinda off Georgia. Communications are garbled and no details exist beyond plans to reach port. Officials expect possible arrival in Charleston or Savannah or Brunswick with arrival likely tomorrow morning.
An 11 year old, Am brose Edwards, of 809 Grant avenue, fell backwards into a sewer ditch on Third avenue west near Bluff street yesterday after noon. He sustained a badly cut head and facial bruises while playing with other boys. The eight foot drop occurred as he walked backward unaware of the danger.
A 10 year old boy named Chris Christe admitted entering the old M E church auction store at Fifth and Jefferson, stealing a revolver and candy, burying the gun behind a signboard but not recovering the candy. He was taken to juvenile court for a hearing.
London June 9 The final session of the peace conference at St James Palace between Balkan allies and Turkey ended without any decisions on prisoner exchanges or related matters. Delegates agreed to defer outstanding issues to their governments and each Balkan delegation urged its government to sign a separate convention with Turkey.
Washington reports that Georgia lawmakers convene on June 25 to empower Senator Bacon to vote on the tariff bill. His status is temporary due to a contested direct election amendment. Georgia has not ratified direct senatorial elections and plans a people’s vote to elect the first senator.
In Des Moines two young women organizing tag day to raise funds for a home for friendless children allegedly pushed aside jurors and bailiffs during the Grover Babcock trial. The attorney for Babcock declined to discuss specifics but indicated the episode could be listed as grounds for a new hearing.
A mass gathering of the Anti American Youths association in Tokyo yielded few prominent speakers, mostly agitators from opposition parties. The speeches attacked the ministry and urged immediate war against the United States.
The fragment notes yesterday’s low of 46 and high of 68 degrees with earlier temperatures listed. It includes stray ad lines and a medical tonic claim by a Mr Britt at 285 Kenn Dunk St Athol, plus unrelated odd phrases and names from the page.
A world record in protection was set by an experiment yesterday shooting pressure streams of water from the fifty fourth floor of New York City’s highest building. The test used the building’s independent fire escape and pipe system. city high pressure service was not engaged. Water was projected from a two-line hose system to a height exceeding twenty pounds at the nozzle.
Washington June The Senate lobby inquiry enters week two as lawmakers examine witnesses and broaden the scope beyond tariff concerns. Senator Sutherland testifies owning Utah Idaho Sugar and Amalgamated Sugar stock while Reed says a new system of influence via indirect methods is emerging.
Baltimore marvels at the Waterloo Town Criers, 112 strong, who arrived with forty women, many children, a mascot Roxie Martin, and a party of press, postmaster, and county attorney. The delegation, second in size to New York, drew crowds and enthusiastic greetings in Baltimore.
In Marengo a man named G I Shaulcott died suddenly while preparing to attend his friend's funeral. The 40 year Marengo resident had recently worked in Staymaker tasks and was found dead in a barn. The disjointed notes touch on lobbying, senators Bankhead Walsh and tariff debates without clear context.
A state encampment of United Spanish War veterans will open in Waterloo tomorrow at 6 10 o clock with 500 delegates expected. Merchants are urged to decorate with national colors and hunting symbols to show patriotism as the event begins at the Frying Hotel with delegate registration starting at 10 o clock.
Mrs. Misse Hansen of Waterloo is held by Des Moines police amid investigations into her relations with men there. Her mother Mrs. A Lantz and husband Fred Hansen left Waterloo to seek her release as letters show her attempts to return supported by money sent, later halted by illness claims. Westside Club match notes McLaughlin's 3–0 win over America in New York on June 9.
The 112 Waterloo Town Criers arrived by special train at 4 p.m. amid a vast crowd as Iowa sent the second largest delegation and Waterloo hosted the largest turnout of ladies. About 8,000 delegates and 30,000 spectators gathered for the open air rally at Rennert hotel headquar ters with President Coleman addressing the crowd.
Des Moines reports Civil War veterans from Washington and eight states begin assembling for the homecoming encampment opening tomorrow. General Cyrus Bussey arrives. General Grenville M. Dodge is expected tonight.
Washington June 9 The official ax fell again in the weather bureau today the third time since Willis L Moore himself was recently deposed as chief because of his activity in trying to become secretary of agriculture. Secretary Houston suspended pending further investigation J Warren Smith professor of meteorology Columbus C Henry B Hersey general inspector Mile Waukee Roswitte E Pollock section director Trento N J and Norman P Conger general inspector Detroit Mich
The American Cotton Manufacturers association opened a three day session in Washington with delegates to be received by President Wilson at the White House tomorrow. Secretary Redfield spoke at the opening. Taft忙 in capital plans Lincoln Memorial. The comptroller of the currency issued a call for national banks to report their condition as of June 4.
George Wyndham former chief secretary for Ireland in Arthur J. Balfour's cabinet died in Paris passing his fiftieth year. Private telegrams received here confirm the death and note his long service in government.
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