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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1915
Page
7
Hinton West Virginia March 6 seventy seven miners were found alive today in the Layland mine of the New River and Pocahontas coal company after a gas explosion last Tuesday. About 170 men were believed to have died with 95 bodies recovered. Rescue efforts uncovered five more survivors near the No 3 brattice and the total reached 47. All appeared little affected after four days underground.
Nine Houston physicians were found guilty of using the mails to defraud. Prosecutors said they advertised for patients and offered treatments in response to letters, with devices and instruments claimed to treat ailments. Sentences will be pronounced later.
Berlin through London announces a ban on selling flour from wheat or rye on Fridays Saturdays and Sundays. Officials say thrifty housewives hoard bread cards then use the surplus to build a flour reserve during weekends.
Paris dispatch reports the Dardanelles cleared of mines as far as Chanak Kalesi about a third of the distance through the straits. Mine workers operate under warship protection while forts on the European side receive steady bombardment.
New York March 6 Lines of conflict over Harry K Thaw tighten at his trial for conspiracy to escape Matteawan. His counsel reserve two recourses one if convicted to claim that commitment to Matteawan as insane cannot stand and freedom would follow. The second is a writ of habeas corpus to test sanity.
Berlin reports a French ammunition steamer bound for Nieuport entered Ostend by error and was shelled by German forces. The vessel sank with wounded crew saved. Officials attribute the mistake to intoxicated crew members aboard.
The Mexican situation grows more critical as Huerta’s actions trigger Obregon decrees and threats to abandon Mexico City. Secretary Bryan reports no word from representations to Carranza and notes the capital’s unprotected state with water and power shut down, amid possible looting and violence. Diplomats consider where the European representatives will relocate from the capital.
A damaged clipping explains a paper delivery error and instructs readers to call 3830 for a copy, or call 2059 after 6:30 if undelivered. The notice emphasizes that delivery should occur by 6 o'clock and provides contact numbers for replacement.
San Francisco March 6 After final practice spins around the Panama Pacific exposition course 32 drivers prepared for the 300 mile Vanderbilt Cup race delayed by rain. With ideal weather fans expected a gruelling contest among famous speed stars entered.
Washington reports Ruth E Meek of Floyd County Iowa, 12 year old champion bread baker, sold a loaf for one dollar to steamboat inspector Henry Sealey of East Grange, Iowa. The Iowa champions, led by Ruth Fleck and Katherine Logan, depart tonight for Philadelphia New York Niagara Falls and home.
On March 6 in Brunswick Georgia four men were killed and five wounded when lumberman Monron Phillips opened fire on a street crowd. Prominent attorney H F Dunwood was among the dead. Phillips was shot dead by a policeman, El Tovar Broadseat is mentioned in the damaged line.
Rome reports widespread hunger as wheat prices soar and shortages bite. Italy faces a gravely tight harvest after a poor yield, sparking calls for bread and work amid war pressures and state controls. France remains self sufficient while Germany and Austria see sharp price rises. socialists warn of looting as unrest grows.
London reports nearing readiness of British French and Russian forces for a large offensive after a hard winter. Allied lines from Flanders to the Vosges show steadiness despite German pressure. French progress in Champagne could free Elims city from German howitzers, while optimism runs high in Allied capitals.
Late war dispatches report four thousand Canadian troops landed in the British Isles aboard the Menantic, Southland, and Missanabie after sailing from Halifax on February 22. The report notes the ships’ safe arrival and the broader wartime movements as German and Russian fronts shift, with parliaments in Lisbon dispersing and Russian forces renewing footholds in Galicia.
George Evans known as Honey Boy Evans, minstrel, songwriter, and theatrical manager, died at Linton Protestant hospital in Baltimore yesterday of tuberculosis after a period of delicate health.
Warrensburg Missouri March report states the Warrensburg State Normal school was destroyed by fire early today. All buildings except the dormitory gymnasium burned with an estimated loss of about half a million dollars. The article notes the Franco Prussian war lasting July 1870 to May 1871.
New York on March 6 reports the La Vontaine carried about 84 passengers with 38 in the fire cabin and 46 in steerage. The Touraine, bound for Paris, carried 4594 cases of war cartridges. crew and passengers were said to be safe though unconfirmed. First cabin list includes Auguste Goulet and many others from Montreal New York and Havana. medical staff and nurses also boarded for the Paris ambulance. The ship's crew numbered about 200, commanded by Capt. Canssin with M. Giallard as second captain.
The foreign diplomatic corps in Mexico City has decided to depart together. Dispatches confirming the decision were received today by European diplomatists and sent to their home governments.
Washington dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission extending the suspension of freight tariffs for yellow pine lumber carloads from Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas to Sioux City. The increase of 1 to 2 cents per 100 pounds remains halted from March 16 until September 46, 1918, with prior suspension from November 16 to March 16.
An explosion at Cabeza Del Buey mine in Cordova Spain killed three miners and wounded several others. Sixteen miners remain buried under wreckage as rescue efforts continue at the scene.
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