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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
6
Across Britain and Germany the coal strike widens acute distress as hundreds face discharge. In London discussions fail to yield a quick settlement while Wales and Cardiff report mounting relief needs. Germany reports clashes in Herne and Hamborn with police, deaths, and rising militarization fears.
A New York joint conference between anthracite operators and a committee of hard coal miners rejected a 20 percent wage increase and an eight hour day. Behind closed doors, the meeting aimed to outline operator replies and a miners union statement as world wide coal strikes loom in Britain and potential British and American coal action.
March 13. British coal mine owners and striking miners delegates, led by cabinet members and under Prime Minister Asquith, resumed negotiations at the foreign office. No details released, but Asquith voiced gratification as the morning session of two and a half hours ended for luncheon.
Vin cent Natalish New York's Apache chief travels to Washington to urge Congress to lift what he calls a form of injustice on his people. A Carlisle School graduate and civil engineer, he studied at MIT and Columbia University. He hopes his Warm Spring tribe will be released as prisoners of war before his return.
Jane Busan Frame, 65, of Los Angeles, removed a 23 4 pound tumor from her abdomen using only a penknife and improvised antiseptics while alone. She planned the daring operation, wrote her sister to explain, and after more than an hour of careful cutting she dressed the wound and fainted. She recovered gradually, aided by faith and cautionary self-performed surgery.
President John P. White of the United Mine Workers of America and a miners’ committee prepared to confer with operators over wage increases and concessions. Operators plan to refuse the demands in detail. The present working agreement expires at noon March 31.
Rhody Grove Iowa March 13 Emma wife of Will Luloff died at 6 am aged 29 years 9 days after a long illness with goitre heart weakness and tonsillitis She leaves husband two children mother Mrs Fred Widdel and several siblings She was born March 4 1886 in Fox township Funeral plans unsettled as father William Schroeder predeceased and mother ill in Waterloo with pneumonia. Mr Luloff resides on Wilkinson farm.
Chicago March 13 United States District Judge Carpenter denied a motion to discharge Edward Morris and Janis H Heyman amid a Sherman law prosecution of Morris Co for fresh meat business. Defense argued Morris Co of Maine should be named. judge ruled Morris Co of New Jersey implicated and the indictment sufficiently clear. For Genemon San Felica the cigar.
Ex press Messenger David C Trousdale foiled a Southern Pacific hold up near Sanderson Texas killing both bandits. He signalled to an imagined person to lure one robber into the open then used the dead man's gun to kill the other. All stolen property was recovered as the train continued. A third suspect thought to have joined the gang disappeared amid the chaos. Both deceased bandits were Americans with ties to Oklahoma and Kansas.
In Washington on March 13 Chancellor Mahlon Pitney of New Jersey was confirmed by the senate as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. The vote was 26 to 23 after a brief executive session and debate, with the partisan opposition dissolving early.
New York on March 14 reports that scores of government documents intended to prove major charges in the sugar trust conspiracy case have vanished. District Attorney Wise stated he fears they will never be recovered.
Ily ln March 13 Charles Roztho cil a ten year merchant here died by his own hand this morning officials report despondency over financial matters led to the act in a local business district.
Temperature readings documented with markings by Buchanan Optical Co and Synadiuite Block. Notable data include a maximum value and a date reference, though OCR artifacts obscure several details.
Benghazi March 13. Italian advices say more than 1,000 Arabs were killed and about 1,000 wounded when Italian troops stormed and occupied two positions northeast of Wa ral. Italian losses were 25 killed and 62 wounded.
Lawrence, March 13. Beginning of the end of the textile strike appeared likely today as the general strike committee recommended that idle operatives of the American Woolen company's four mills accept the wage schedule offered by the corporation.
Mrs. Mary Wirsch Cooper died Saturday in Mitchell. Her funeral will be held Friday morning at Eagle Center church. The body will lie at Hileman and Gindt parlors until the service. She was born and raised near Eagle Center with one brother living on the family farm. Her husband remains at home in Dakota with fever. They leave four children. The death was sudden and surprised many friends.
Grandma Barbara Speicher, mother of Mrs. Barbara Libby and grandmother of John F. and Thomas L. Libby, marked her 90th birthday at home on Commercial Street. The quiet gathering included Grandma Barbara Schrock, who lives with her daughter on Grant Avenue. Speicher will reach 90 on April 3.
Citizens gather at the city hall to debate forming a local baseball league. W W Scott sues W T Starkly over sweet corn fodder, alleging a purchase from Starkly. fifteen shocks valued at 80 cents each, total $12, restraining order issued.
Madison March 12 Renator Robert M La Follette declares a reform program embracing initiative referendum recall direct nomination and national government ownership of express lines. He calls for graduated taxes on property the parcels post and a tariff commission to value production costs and profits. He opposes ship subsidies the Aldrich currency plan and Canadian reciprocity while urging inquiry into trusts and railroads. The platform notes growth in stock and bond issues under Roosevelt and Taft.
Reported march of 10000 troops led by General Sheng Yuan from Kansu toward Peking to restore the emperor. Yuan sends envoy to explain situation as condition in Shen Si previously governed by Sheng Yuan. Canton faces near anarchy with clashes at Swatow between garrison and marauders. Monitors and gunboats protect Canton and foreign settlements amid bullets and attacks.
The article estimates that trusts and combinations held total capitalization of 31 trillion six hundred seventy-two billion dollars, with over 70 percent of it water. It notes price increases in transportation and mined products to cover interest and dividends on this fraudulent capitalization.
Birdie Rosenkrantz files for absolute divorce from George Rosenkrantz after two months of marriage in Miking West Virginia. She alleges he tickled her feet at night, pinched and bruised her, neglected bathing, and has an ungovernable temper. She owns most furniture, earns her own money, and seeks alimony, temporary support, and a restraining order to bar contact and protect herself.
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