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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1911

Page

6

Diaz Regime Totters Amid Mexican Crisis

New Orleans March 25 Captain Sherbourne J. Hopkins attorney for the Madero insurrectionists sails for Guatemala City denying reports American money backs the revolution. He says the Madero family funds the revolt, transferring wealth to foreign corporations. Diaz’s forces lack 16,000 dependable troops amid widespread discontent as insurrections spread from Sonora to Juarez with troops and civilians seeking protection.

New Orleans Diaz Mexico Sherbourne J. Hopkins Washington Guatemala City Hopkins Madero

Davenporters to Report Monday for 1911 Season

Davenport March 23. The Davenport baseball club orders all under contract players to report here next Monday for the 1911 season. The list includes 26 players. Pitcher Flowers has been purchased from the Chattanooga club of the Southern league. For gentlemen, fan Felice, be clear.

Davenport Davenport Baseball Club Today Flowers Chattanooga Club

Private Wireless Plants Put Navy Out of Business

Washington March 23. Admiral Schroeder’s battleship fleet faced radio hurdles when attempting to report the San Marcos firing on the New Hampshire. With 60 to 70 miles separating fleet from the wireless yard, private outfits caused interference, underscoring calls for congressional control of wireless telegraphy during war.

Washington, D. C Admiral Schroeder Navy Department New Hampshire Army Navy Congress Washington Navy Yard

Roosevelt Denounces Lorimer at Temple Auditorium

Theodore Roosevelt denounced Senator William Lorimer before about 4000 in Los Angeles urging popular election of U S senators. He praised California's push for reform and noted five sixths of Lorimer’s opponents supported his retention under the old system. In Springfield, Illinois, the bribery case against John Broderick widens as Cyril Jandus is named in the bribery scheme.

Los Angeles Cal William Lorimer Illinois Theodore Roosevelt Temple Auditorium Lorimer Roosevelt California United States Col. Roosevelt Springfield Iil D. W. Holstlaw John Broderick Broderick Cyril R. Jandus Chicago West

Eleven Passengers Carried in Monoplane Record

Pouai France March 23 Aviator Louis Breguet carried eleven passengers in a monoplane for two miles at 50 to 75 feet altitude. Twelve persons weighed 1 315 pounds while the aircraft and occupants weighed 2 400 pounds. The previous record was by M Le Martin with seven passengers on a five minute flight.

Pouai France Louis Breguet M. Lemartin Sevon

Smooting Mayoralty Fight Ends in Death at Hotel Bar

Vincent Altman, linked to a union labor wrecking crew, was shot dead in a hotel bar in Chicago. Morris Enright, suspected of knowing Altman’s fate, was arrested by police. The incident echoes a spate of political violence near Harrison headquarters amid maneuvering for power.

Aleman Chicago Vincent Altman Companion Altman Morris Enright

Miss Cornelia Vanderbilt Tries Suicide in Naples

Naples March 22 Miss Cornelia Vanderbilt of New York aged 27 threw herself from the balcony of the Grand hotel here and was critically injured She was removed to a hospital where it is said she is rapidly pining at the facts that they experienced year perch After working on the Altman case until midnight last night the police were unable to say what was the motive of the crime They have three theories one that Altman and the man who shot him had quarrelled over polices the second that the shooting was in outgrowth of the steamsters and plumbers fight centering aroun the Hetson building and the third that Altman was shot in revenge for shooting Lyle T McArthur business agent of the Teamsters union in the Open Board of Trade building Altman Refuses to Give Claws Altman was picked up from the floor and carried to the Eye and Hut hospital on Washington street Here it was found that he was suffering from a wound in the chin and one in the abdomen After a cursory examination the wounded man was taken in an ambulance to the county hospital It was said last night he would recover While he was at the Hye and Ear hospital Altiman was questioned by the police He refused to divulge the name of his assailant or to give any inkling as to his identity He was questioned further at the county hospital but again refused to make any statement From other sources the police gained the following description of the assailant Age between 27 and 29 years height 5 feet Inches weight 165 to 175 pounds chestnut hair blue eyes round smooth face black fedora hat dark gray overcoat

Altman Poliches Hetson Lyle T. McArthur Teamsters’ Union Open Board of Trade Eye and Hut Hospital Washington Street Hye and Ear Hospital Altiman

Veteran postal clerk dies at 73 in Cedar Rapids

Hugh Livingston, an 85 year veteran mail carrier who served between Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, died last night at age 73. A Civil War veteran, he lived in Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids Hugh Livingston Des Moines

Waterloo Ward Census Shows Third Ward Largest

The 1910 Waterloo ward census totals show the Third Ward as the largest at 5,043, with First and Fourth wards closely growing. Growth over the past five years is detailed by ward, and comparisons to 1905 figures for nearby towns including La Porte City and Waverly are provided.

Waterloo Dana Durand la Porte City Waverly Clarksville BOS Pst Shell Rock Reinmbeck

Dubuque Secures Winnipeg First Baseman in Trade

Dubuque Iowa March 23 The Dubuque Threeball club ordered 15 of 25 players signed for the 1911 season to report March 31. Club officials expect the National association decision to end a league conflict and keep the circuit intact. A deal closed today sends First Baseman Gatty of Winnipeg to Dubuque in exchange for First Baseman Liddle and Shortsrop Langley.

Dubuque National Association Lgatty Winnipeg Dubuque Baseball Club Lidille Shortsrop Langley

Hubby Skipped With Wife's Go In Davenport Ill

Davenport officers seized Louis Stauber under a requisition and returned him to Streator Illinois to face embezzlement and contempt of court charges. His wife filed for divorce and won an injunction to restrain him from using $18,000 she claims was hers but held in his name. He allegedly fled with the money.

Davenport

Judge Kenyon to Speak at Upper Des Moines session

Fort Dodge Iowa March 23 Judge W S Kenyon senatorial candidate will be the principal speaker at the Upper Des Moines Editorial association tonight He will discuss The Sherman Anti trust Law and Its Enforcement. The Legislature considers the Hammill bill to place foster children in private homes and grants the railroad commission power to set mandatory rate changes. Dentists would gain right to inscribe drugs for dental use.

Kenyon Fort. Dodge W. S. Kenyon Upper Des Moines Editorial Association Des Moines Town House of Representatives Hammill Board of Control Zetler Railroad Commission Iowa Kip Iowa House of Representatives House of Representatives Fletcher Nill House McCleary McCullough Hauger

Truskett Jury Venire Dwindles In Murder Trial

Independence March 23 The fourth day of A A Truskett s murder trial saw only a few of the original sixty jurors remaining from the special venire. A new venire likely will be summoned. The case against Truskett concerns the killing of J D Neeley of Lima Ohio.

Independence Kan A. A. Truskett J. D Neeley Lima

Miners Aid To Settle Strike In Muscatine

In Muscatine Iowa on March 23 John D Lennon AF of L treasurer travels to Denver to gain aid from the Western Federation of Miners amid a socialist leaning movement David Kreyling of St Louis arrives to lead strike efforts No disorder or arrests reported Also Rock Island freight house fire in Council Bluffs Iowa causes $55006 loss with 11 cars of merchandise burned

Muscatine Spreial Western Federation of Miners John D. Lennon American Federation of Labor Denver David Kreyling St. Louis Rock Island Council Bluffs 16Th Avenue 6Th Street

Fire at county poor house destroys building and claims life

Clarinda Ta March 23 Fire starting from the furnace destroyed the county poor house this morning. William Cass an 84 year old county ward died in the blaze. Other inmates escaped in their night clothing with difficulty. The Joes won $8,000.

Clarinda William Cass Joes

Control of Public Service Here to Stay Says Vail

New York reports the American Telephony and Telegraph company 1410 annual results show Bell system revenue of 166 million dollars from public services. The company notes public control or requisition of pirate services by permanent commissions has come to stay. The report lists 6,846,710 telephone stations and nearly 15,000,600 miles of wire.

New York American Telephony & Telegraph Company Bell System Nubile Provident Wash Nord Atsy

Unclear text on bills and political maneuvers in state house

The report lists multiple bill actions and committee outcomes. It notes proposed limits on monopolies and professional licensing, approval of state normal schools, county treasurer fund deposits, and misuse of public funds. No senatorial developments. Hoitor Young discussion. Kenyon tied to justice department appointment claims. Clarkson mining law revision set for tomorrow. fire examiner salary bill passed. Saunders railway tax loss. Stephenson bill allows supervisors to levy coal prospecting tax.

Miller Shankiana Poernry Hayue Shana Penn Tabor College Ritter Charcha Hoitor Young Kenyon Department of Justice Washington Col. W. P. Chantland Fort Dodge Clarkson Saunders Stephenson

Suffrage Bill in Illinois Wins in Senate

Springfield Ill March 23 The women's suffrage bill with the referendum amendment passed the senate without comment by a vote of 1 to 20. Several senators were absent to have their votes registered for the measure Miss Grim a Chicago university student suffragette sent telegrams to Illinois leaders Senator Beal once a fierce foe of suffrage showed an unexpected change of heart this morning.

Springfield Senate Miss Grim Thea Chicago University Beal Alton

Mining and school book regulation bills advance in Illinois House

Springfield Ill March 23 five mining bills introduced by Rep Perive prepared by the mining commission with the house committee on mines and mining backing them A sixth bill by Rep Covey creates a safe text book commission to regulate school book sales A Sullivan bill aims to revise law on punishment for trust pools and combinations

Springfeld Ill Ren. Pervire House Committee On Mines and Mining Covey Sullivan

Caught Rifling Cassidy's Coat on News Bureau Pass

A man riding a news bureau pass from Kansas City to Minneapolis was found rifling the overcoat of Frank Cassidy at Marshalltown. He was arrested as the C G W passenger arrived, negroes thank Taft note reports in Washington.

News Bureau Kansas City Minneapolis Marshalltown Frank Cassidy

Fire destroys Ottawa pharmacy and bank building

A March 23 fire in Ottawa, TA, destroyed the Beaumont & Son pharmacy and the block housing Flint National Bank Wiley Brown's law office Adams Express Leland & Wilson abstract office and Exter clothing store. Damage estimated at $50,000 Chief Joe Boissentn injured slightly and clerk Ed Langan overcome by smoke State Representative Lee O Nell Brown's office damaged.

Ottawa EL A. Beaumont & Son Flint National Bank Wiley & Brown Adams Express Company Leland & Wilson Abstract Mercantile Clothing Herman H. Exter Joe Boissentn Ed. Langan Lee O Nell Brown

American scout Birmingham reaches Guantanamo Bay

The cruiser Birmingham arrived at Guantanamo Bay Cuba today after reaching Caimenera Cuba earlier on March 2.

Cuba Caimenera Birmingham Guantanamo Bay

Wicked Beauty Denies Charges in Camorra Case at Naples Trial

Maria Stendare, sole female prisoner among 36 Camorristi, testifies she did not bribe witnesses. She claims carbineers offered to pay for statements, while authorities say she sheltered desperate criminals and had high‑level friends. De Matteo denies involvement, though alleged to have lured Cuoccolo to a trap near Torre del Greco and led a Camorra cell.

Bloodhounds Track Robbers After Post Office Raid

Bloodhounds from Lancaster went to Gahanna to pursue five robbers who dynamited the post office safe and took a small amount of money and stamps worth 75. One robber is believed wounded in a gun battle with a citizen posse.

Columbia Lancaster Gahanna

Identifies Hold-Up Man In Ottumwa Case

Ottumwa Ia March 23 Charles Young arrested here today identified by Walter McDaniel as the man who held him up at gunpoint last Saturday night and secured about $45. Young waived examination to the grand jury. French Engraver Dead Paris March 33 Louis Oscar Notes dies. medal engraver and French Institute member born in this city in 1846.

Ottumwa Charles Young Walter McDaniel Young Paris Louis Oscar Notes French Institute

Temperatore March 23 Weather Markings Record

Fragmentary weather note with scattered markings and codes from Buchanan Optical Co. Syndicata block. Contains dates and illegible strings, offering minimal readable data on March 23 temperatures.

Temperatore Buchanan Optical Co Syndicata

Preacher P P Pope Dies on Platform in Lima Ohio

Evangelist Sunday near campaign end reports Rev P P Pope pastor Grace Methodist Episcopal church collapsed and died on the tabernacle platform just before the sermon. Apoplexy suspected. Pope, 60, was a devoted supporter of the meetings. The crowd hushed as tributes to motherhood filled the afternoon and the tabernacle remained crowded into the night.

Lima P. P. Pope Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Tabernacle Tribune Orange List

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