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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
11
Ruth Cameron argues extravagance includes under-spending as well as overspending. She cites toothpaste, typewriter care, and clothing wear as examples, noting that true economy blends prudent spending with conservation to avoid hidden costs and waste.
Dick Anderson and J H Hasbrouck report a sensational robbery in the Ninth street west area. A victim was beaten by two unknown men, robbed of 30 dollars and a diamond ring, and threatened with killing if he told. The man is hiding, and police may investigate. Frank Chase returns from Cedar Rapids visit. Courier want ads noted.
Alfredo Brecéda personal representative of Gen. Carranza arrived in Washington from Saltillo with messages likely to influence informal talks for pacifying Mexico. He met with Luis Cabrera and Rafael Zubarán and an additional Carrancista rep, F. Villavicencio, but offered no statement beyond an imminent definition of aims. Mediators and Huerta delegates remained inactive awaiting clear word from the constitutionalist agency on when and where talks might occur, with no U.S. city favored. Niagara Falls and Ottawa floated as possibilities.
George Quigg 59, of this city, died at St. Francis hospital after being struck by an Illinois Central switch engine Wednesday evening. He sustained a fractured skull and other injuries. his body was moved to O Keefe and Towne for burial preparations. Witness Pergous said Quigg fell backward while getting up on the track and was caught by the engine.
Cedar Rapids, Ia., June 26. Louis K. Cowley vice president and manager of the Iowa Auto Tire company was severely injured when his car skidded overturned and pinned him beneath the windshield on B avenue west yesterday afternoon. He is at St Luke's hospital in serious condition. Dr. T. Jarvis reports little hope for recovery. Passenger M Hubbard of 316 South Eighth street west was thrown twenty feet, escaped major injury.
Athens, Greece June 26 seven classes of the Green naval reserves were called to the colors. Official reason cites fleet increase and maneuvers starting next week. Government aims to be prepared though tension with Turkey eases. Biograph feature Classmates shown at Crystal Theatre today.
Paris June 26 Jack Johnson heavyweight champion and Frank Moran challenger finished training and declared peak condition for their title bout tomorrow night at the velodrome. Advance ticket sales predict a large crowd and receipts near 100000 with 10 percent taxed for the poor. Referee Georges Carpentier, a Paris idol, is expected to draw strong local support.
Former Senator Thomas H. Paynter of Kentucky details how his notes totaling 40,000 dollars were routed to the LaSalle Street bank in Chicago connected to Wm. Lorimer and C. B. Munday. He states Lorimer had no knowledge of the arrangement and most notes have been repaid except 2,676.45 dollars to be paid on demand.
H T Semmier, former cashier at the Great Western freight office, was arrested Wednesday evening and jailed on a shortage exceeding $2,000. He hoped his rich Higginsville brothers would post a $1,000 bond for liberty pending trial, but neither offered aid. Semmier has an attorney. a preliminary hearing is not expected for weeks while Auditor Scott continues a prolonged audit of the books.
General Garland N. Whistler, U S A Retired, aged 66, died at his summer home in Pensacola Florida on June 26. He invented smokeless powder and a fire control system for artillery and coast defense enabling central station mapping of approaching ships to locate their exact position.
Six room cottage at 114 Quincy street and seven room house at 256 Leland avenue are listed for rent. Also a six room cottage at 148 Wallgate avenue in Galloway addition by Galloway Investment Company contact 2670 on seventh floor Black Hawk Bank building. Furnished room suite near Waiting station at 611 Mulreet New Deering Hinder. A 10 acre tract previously used is described as first class. call 1608 Bluff street, phone 2267 Black. S21 seven room furnished house with piano at 3324 Red.
Temperatures for June 26 show a low of 66 and a high of 85 with earlier readings from 1911 to 1913 listed. A newspaper item recalls a traffic violation in which a drowsy motorist nearly struck a sidewalk, was halted by a blue-coated officer, and advised to seek garage repairs. The driver pledged to stay awake at the wheel.
A Waterlooo automobile owner used quick thinking and clever scheming yesterday to outwit a bluecoat and avoid a fine. The incident unfolded quickly leaving officials surprised by the owner’s sharp maneuvers and calm handling under pressure.
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