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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1914

Page

7

Villa Proclaims Provisional President and Estrangement

Niagara Falls dispatch reports General Villa proclaims General Angeles as provisional president of Mexico amid rumors of a rift with Carranza. Intercepted messages deny any amicable settlement. Carranza moves 2000 men into Sonora to depose Governor Maytorena. News from Saltillo notes Angeles was ousted for disobedience. Carranza rejects armistice terms. Washington officials relay Minister Noon's briefing as Wilson favors a provisional government to resolve the crisis.

Niagara Falls Onl Dyne el Paso Tex Nea Angeles Carranza Villa Chapultenec Manuel Chao Fortaer Chihuahua United States Venustiang Carranza

Villa Marches on Zacatecas in Mexican Campaign

Villa and his staff are moving toward Zacatecas with about 25 000 troops, including 20 000 from the division of the north. The force will have 41 field guns and 73 machine guns, with ample ammunition as the campaign advances from Torreon toward El Paso. Villa declares he seeks no politics, only a successful campaign.

Torreon Coahuila el Paso Tex Zacatecas Villa Zwentecas Huerta

Wilson and German Emperor Exchange Trans Atlantic Wireless Messages

Washington June 20 1914 the White House released wireless messages between President Wilson and Kaiser Wilhelm II marking the opening of the Tuckerton New Jersey to Bilovese German station links confirming friendship and closer intercourse between the United States and Germany Signed Wilson and William II

Washington, D. C Wilson William White House Tuckerton N. J Hillvese Germany Hanover Washington D. C William II N.J United States Woodrow Wilson Bilvese Washington, D Bilvese Station America

Noon optimistic on mediation in Mexican conference

Argentina minister Romulo Noon arrived after talks in Washington with President Wilson and Secretary Bryan. He expressed confidence negotiations will continue at least two more weeks and remained optimistic that mediators can overcome difficulties to achieve peace.

Romulo Argentina Washington Wilson Bryan Naan

Bulletin boards shape early 20th century news culture

The Courier and Reporter bulletin boards draw thousands daily as readers crowd streets to glimpse brief, constantly updated big news. People value how information is condensed and reposted, with bulletins altered for latest details and readers seeking familiarity in vague headlines.

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Public Gym In Waterloo Advances Civic Welfare

The piece urges Waterloo to maintain a public gymnasium linked to a Christian organization, portraying it as vital to physical social and spiritual welfare and a matter of civic pride. It notes soldiers passing through town tomorrow to give Waterson citizens a chance to do their duty.

Waterloo Waterson

Y M C A Boosters Plan Campaign In Waterloo

At a booster meeting A F Gates of the M C A declared he is in the game to win. The campaign aims for financial security with 50 volunteers starting Sunday to canvass Waterloo, 10 percent booster attendance sought, Parsons of Des Moines and Howrey outlined the fund drive and campaign plan.

A. F. Gates M.C. A Gates Waterloo Victory Y. M. Parsons Des Moines M. CU. A H H. Howrey

95 Bodies Recovered in Hillcrest Mine Disaster

Lethbridge Alberta June 24 95 bodies recovered this afternoon at Hillcrest Alta collieries mine No 20 leaving 102 entombed. Fire stymied efforts amid smouldering mine entrances as rescuers find miners standing with tools in hand amid rock and timber debris. former superintendent James Quiles and fire boss Thomas Taylor among the dead.

Lethbridge Alberta Hillcrest Collieries, Ltd Union Hall Wim, Brown Brown Albera Alta Ida James Quiles Thomas Taylor

Constitutionalists capture in small town siege report

Saltillo Mexico June 79 via Laredo Texas June 29 Diaz Guisterres a small town north of San Luis Potosi was captured by constitutionalists under General Torres. He reports federal forces garrisoned in Uta vty were very numerous but could not estimate their strength.

Saltillo Mes Laredo Tex Diaz Guisterres Ais Tiles Sian Luis Potosi Tolas Carerera Torres Torres Constitutionaliet San Taiz Potosi Careranna Uta Vty

Little Rock Bank Closes Voluntarily

Little Rock Arkansas June 20 bank directors of the State National bank of this city after an all night conference did not reopen today. The bank with capital of 400000 and deposits totaling 1710875 68 was closed as a precaution due to steady withdrawal of funds. President W U Garantia said the action was taken by the directors.

Little Rock Atk National Bang W. UW. Garantia Directora

Rebate scandal probe links Brown to Central loan letter

Washington reports disclose efforts to shield former New York Central president C. Brown from indictment over O Gara Coal rebating scheme. James S. Harlan ICc letter justified by loan plan. loan not made. DOJ and ICC prepare a sharp report on railroads owning mines and rebates.

Washington, DC C. Brown New York Central Railroad O'Gara Coal Company Department of Justice Interstate Commerce Commission James S. Harlan Elbridge Hancey Chicago New York Central Q’gata Company Brown Idarlap Harlan Interstate Commercal Commission Congress Indiana Fssex Essex County N. Y Clyde Brown New York Central Lines New York City Ancey O'Gara Haneey Uederstood James Warlax

Nine Aviators Die In Austrian Mimic War Crash

Vienna fillet of a military air maneuver ends in tragedy as a biplane and an airship collide at altitude. The Koertling dirigible and the Mosquito craft explode and burn, killing Captain Johann Hauswirth and eight others including Lieutenants Ernst Torsteller Platz Soosta Bruer Waidinger, Corporals Hedima Weber, and Engineer Kammerer.

Vienna Austria Koertling Mischamend Johann Hauswirth Ldents Platz Hoosta

Interstate Commerce Inquiry Shapes Prosecution Defense

A Justice Department clash over coal road practices surfaces as the ICC faces pressure to rule on credit extensions to O’Gark company and potential market manipulation. Legal fights and a Chicago firm’s defense stalls proceed­ings while calls grow for breaking roads from coal lands and curbing independent operations.

Interstate Commerce’ Commission Vivian Brown Department of Justies King Interstate Commerce Commission O'Gark Company Pebalon Whraigman Parlan Department of Justice Chicago Nemorrat Hown Department G. Carroll Todd Che Age of Truil TL Ig Todd Bis Rame Coal Cares Ng Oyna Indiana Tehichaw Tadiaha

Primitive Man To Begin Another Period In Forest

Chicago dispatch reports Knowles plans a new seclusion in the Sierra Nevada after a Maine woods experiment. He aims to obtain food without aid or weapons and offers 50 dollars for a photograph. The radio-era figure, weighing about 210 pounds, pledged further demonstrations and preparations for his next isolation trek.

Chicago Knowles Maine Woods Sierra Nevada Mountains California Christo Battling Nelson

Marshalltown Police Officer Accused of Bootlegging

Marshalltown Iowa June 20 Maurice Cummings a patrolman of the city police force Geo Arnold Geo Sellers John Waters and Orville Spotts the last two negroes were arrested by Deputy United States Marshal for bootlegging. The men were taken to Des Moines for arraignment before the federal commissioner.

Marshalltown Maurice Cummings Geo. Atenold Geo. Sellers John Waters Orville Spotts United States Marshall Hammond Oui

Excursion Steamboat Majestic Sinks. Only One Missing

In Bt. Louis on June 20 the excursion steamboat Majestic with 35 to 40 aboard sank in the Mississippi River near the city. Only one man, William Cuthbert of Peoria Illinois, is unaccounted for. Most passengers swam ashore or were rescued by lifeboats. Clyde Wilson swam three miles to reach the Missouri shore. Rolla Wisherd and Albert Gabel also reached safety on an island below the rocks.

Bt. Louis Majestic Mississippi River William Cuthbert Peoria Lfe Clyde Wilson Missouri Rolla Wisherd Albert Gabel

President Wilson asked to resign DC recorder Johnson

Washington June 20 President Wilson requested Henry T Johnson a Republican Negro of Alania Ga to resign as recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia. The resignation would take effect July 1 and follows a period during which a Negro has held the post. Southern Democrats opposed the move but the president plans to appoint another Negro to succeed Johnson despite criticism.

Washington, D. C Wilson Henry T Johnson Alania District of Columbia Johnson

Woman Mediator Helps End Woodmen Ranks Feud

Mrs Myra I Enright of Kansas City Mo supreme oracle of the Royal Neighbors of America acted as mediator for the Modern Woodmen of America dispute in Toledo Ohio last night. Her appeal to unite families and homes moved delegates to tears and insurgents pledged support to administration leaders restoring harmony to the organization amid threats and quarrels. Insurgents will receive 16 cents a mile and per diem for attending sessions.

Toledo Myra i. Enright Kansas City Jingis Mra. Enright

Asquith Keeps Promise Meets Body of Suffragists

Premier Asquith received a six-member deputation of workingwomen from Miss Sylvia Pankhurst’s East End federation at Downing Street after her jail release. The premier praised peaceful methods, defended free speech, and promised to forward the group's request for unconditional release of Pankhurst to Home Secretary Reginald McKenna.

London Asquith Misa Sylvia Pankhurst Flolloway House of Commons Miss Pankhurst East Kind Federation Anquith Tara Bre Reginald McKenna Home Secretary Sylvia Pankhurst

Business Is Good Say Business Men

Washington June 20. Business men across the country claim conditions are good and contend big business seeks to delay anti-trust action. The note cites official letters and a general mood supporting the president’s stance amid recalls of market and legislative pressures.

Washington, D. C House

Third Major Baseball League Seems Probable

New York June 20 The National Commission the supreme court of baseball ranks with favor on the proposal to establish a third major league. This was announced by President Barrow of the International League who with other members conferred with the commission in session here today.

New York National Commiggion Supreme Court of Baseball Barrow International League

Delivery error notice from carrier with phone contacts

If this paper is not delivered by 6 o'clock due to carrier error or other cause, call 3350 to receive a copy. After 6:30 p m, report complaints to the night line 2900 Blue or No 2 after sp TM.

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Gen. Villa Gen Noon President Wilson Mineter Niagara Jength William 1. B Courier Hoost Litle Rock Havana Eforts W. Brown Earnslrord O'Gara Coal Company of Ilinois General Federation OF Women’s Clubs Eugene Reilly Percy V. Pentybacker Samuel B. Sneath C. HL McMahon Georgia A. Bacon William J. Williama Eteo Rene Rey General Federation of Wallen Percy V. Pennybacker Austin Texas Orel Samuel HB. Sneath Wiftin Ohio Georgia BE Vacon Worcester Masq Ttarry L. Keefe Walthil Neb Williams. Williams Lepeer Mich L Me Mahon Sale Lake City Utah Tusephh Knowles Fame el Tovar Elgar Warshalltown Oth G. O. P. Negro Myra B Enright Body OF Buchanan Optical Co
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