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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
7
John H. Hildebrand captain of company L National Guards of Town and Waterloo lawyer died at Presbyterian hospital after an appendicitis operation. Wound infection worsened conditions. doctors reopened the wound, but he died at 12:15 PM. He planned to attend the State School at Des Moines soon and was a leader in local politics.
Born April 7 1874 in Orange township Hildebrand grew from local public schools to Waterloo Business College. He served as captain in the Iowa National Guard during the Spanish American War, survived typhoid in Florida, studied law at the University of Iowa graduating in 1901, and practiced in the city. He married Grace Tample in 1904. she died in 1911. A Republican turned Progressive he led the county campaign and was active in the First Brethren church and youth work.
San Francisco June 17 two Japanese commissioners arrive to investigate conditions affecting Japanese interests in the United States. De Juichi Sayeda and T Kamiya, named by Japan’s chambers of commerce, will visit Washington to meet the president and secretary of state and likely Ambassador Chinda before returning.
Mr. Hildebrand led a life of deep religious and social devotion and held roles in Helmet lodge Knights of Pythias Independent Order of Odd Fellows Elks and other city orders. A Spanish-American War veteran he organized Company L Iowa National Guard and served as captain until his death. He planned to attend the Des Moines international guard shoot next week and had long served as secretary of the Home Building and Loan association since 1905. He leaves a father and mother two sisters Mrs J C Scrogey of Berkeley Cal Elizabeth at home and a brother BEL of Waterloo. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
The body of William Henry Scott was found floating near the Cedar river bank at Jas. Peek farm around 6 am after drowning while bathing Sunday. Coroner Edward Kistner and Roy Bronson retrieved the body and prepared it for burial at Kistner mortuary. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 1 pm at Kistner parlors with interment in Greenwood cemetery Cedar Falls.
Rochester hosts a royal welcome for the Town Criers from New York at the Astor room, with W. C. Brown and T. N. Vail leading the hospitality. A two hour stop includes breakfast at Powers hotel, floral decor, and city tours by auto, capped by a Bryant forty fifth wedding anniversary gesture.
Washington reports the currency reform plan will be presented to the house in an administration bill by Representative Glass of Virginia, chairman of the house banking and currency committee, on Friday. The move follows progress on the bill as President Wilson’s message is prepared for Friday and the delay aims to give the message precedence. Democratic Leader Underwood is absent today but will return Friday. Opponents discuss strategies to avoid harming party unity while Henry of Texas and Neeley of Kansas push for a special committee to probe the Money trust workings.
June 17 Jacmel seaport in Haiti reports an outbreak of bubonic plague with numerous fatal cases. Jacmel is isolated by troops while authorities promise aggressive action. Washington says Surgeon General has ordered a seven day quarantine and US would send experts if Haiti requests aid.
New York June 17 Dr Frederick F Friedmann the Berlin physician who claimed a cure for tuberculosis sailed for home today The institute here was closed after the board of health barred use of his vaccine He did not state whether he would return.
Boston June 17 Roosevelt Daniels and Burke spoke at the Charleston district one hundred thirty-eighth anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Roosevelt declared never to arbitrate questions of honor and national interest while praising a strong navy and the nation’s past independence and founding.
A Norfolk to New York sea trip aboard the steamship Jefferson on June 15 favors the Waterloo Town Criers with ideal conditions. The 240 on board report calm seas, clear weather, and good sleep. Notables include Kansas City Chief of Police Captain Griffin and Dr. C. G. Andrews of Norfolk bound for Porto Velho Brazil.
London June 17 A defi ant defense speech by Miss Anna Kenney in a central criminal court trial for conspiracy electrified proceedings. She vowed to die for the vote, denouncing cabinet ministers and Ulster Unionists while invoking harsh factory conditions and the militant suffrage cause. The crowded courtroom included notable women and Violet Asquith.
Charleston West Virginia June 17 witnesses for mine operators fill the record in the Paint Creek and Cabin Creek labor controversy hearing. Senator Swanson said the committee must leave Charleston soon. Union officials report more strikes and resignations while operators say plants run normally. The executive board of district 29 faces a strike vote at New River field mines without union agreement.
In Cedar Rapids Ta on June 1 the infant son of Bart Flaherty was given a drink of gasoline by mistake last night. The gasoline, left in a cup, caused death two hours later.
Carter Harrison, wife of Chicago's mayor, congratulates Illinois women on gaining the ballot. She calls it progress, says she will vote when possible, and notes women have been educated for intelligent citizenship while preparing to handle future responsibilities.
Douglas Arizona reports reveal Mexican federal soldiers disguised as laborers crossing the border between Columbus New Mexico and Napes Arizona. Nearly all these men alleged to be forming bands south of the point to cut railway lines and harass state troops across northern Sonora. Smallpox outbreaks reported in camps. Mining thefts noted as squatter operators smelt ore for smuggling.
Berlin June 17. Emphiton Work Out by Gaieties reports the Empress Augusta Victoria too tired to attend the twenty fifth year celebration of her husband's reign. The crown princess will attend the state dinner. The day saw a crowded parade of workers and state processions through the streets to the castle and the torchlight procession at Berlin University.
Pieter Huls, a repairer for the Chicago Great Western Railway, was run over by a train in the South Des Moines yards this morning and mangled. He died while being taken to the hospital.
Saloniki reports cholera spreads among Bulgarian troops in several camps in Macedonia with hundreds of cases in military hospitals and many deaths. Civil Moslem villagers suffer widespread affliction as Servian forces advance. Dispatches note Bulgar regulars pillaging Moslem homes in Petrich. Bulgaria accepts demobilization under joint garrisons and Russian arbitration, conditionally.
At 91 Dr. J M Peebles of Los Angeles plans a sixth world tour in fall 1915. He sailed across the Atlantic in 1865 on the Cunard Persia. He awaits the arrival of the Imperator tomorrow and credits health to discipline and steady activity.
Women will march on Washington from New York around August 1 to press the senate committee on suffrage. Men’s league for equal suffrage members will join the pilgrimage and a cavalry troop is planned. Suffrage plays are being considered by a committee.
New York June 17 The steam ship Kristiansfjord of the Norwegian American line arrived from Christiana marking a new era in Norway maritime history Although Norway's merchant marine ranks fourth in the world there has not been a direct steam ship link with the United States A Norwegian American delegation greeted the liner and a reception will be held Saturday night The ship measures 20 feet long and carried 150 cabin passengers and 350 steerage on this voyage
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