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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
10
In Vera Cruz dispatches from May 45 describe Zapatista attacks on Tapilejo near the capital and rising foreign defense preparations in Mexico City. British, German, and Austrian nationals concentrate for defense as Huerta’s regime faces possible upheaval.
Washington May 14 Former President Charnel Melien of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad leaves for New Haven to obtain documents the Interstate Commerce Commission desires to clarify Mr Mellen says two days needed to review his papers at home and summer houses before returning to Washington for continued testimony next week Two witnesses expected to be examined Rockefeller and Miller unlikely to appear due to illness certificates Folk to press for broad examination of financial operations of the New Haven and subsidiaries
Mine owners and miners in Iowa coal fields were urged to weigh the consumers wallets against their new contract in a conference linked to resolutions from the Iowa State Manufacturers' association. The next meeting will include representatives from both sides, and Geo. H. Wrightman of Des Moines was reappointed secretary of the association.
Two British army aviators were killed near North Allerton England while attempting to land in dense fog during a flight from Scotland to Salisbury Plain. Lieut J. Empson of the Royal Fusiliers and Sergeant Dudmore, the mechanic, died when the machine struck ground and overturned as the motor fell on them.
Advertisement notes Tovar involvement and forces with drafting to Governor’s Island for possible deployment. Gov’t aims to add two brigades for potentialMexico service, coast artillery may become infantry if ordered south. Oil interests claim Tampico fall boosts petrolean oil protection as Levering cites federal action.
May 15 Vera Cruz reports say Mexico City rebels grow bolder as Constitutionalist agents spread handbills. Huerta's inner circle fears collapse while the provisional president may be assassinated. refugees predict anarchy and a possible move on Puebla. Felipe Angeles is noted to influence Villa.
The Epworth League marks its anniversary on May 16 1889 at Dunkerton church with a sunrise prayer meeting at 7 o'clock and an evening service led by league members. A special program is planned and the Midget quartet from Waterloo will perform on May 23 under league auspices. An arson attack damages a grandstand at county cricket grounds in Birmingham and London.
Ironton region reports the Massie family trio murdered at their Ridge farm last night. Mary Massie and Robt Massie, both 45, and their mother Mrs Naner Massie, 80, were killed. Harley Beard, 18, confessed to the crime after arrest in Chicago this afternoon. Beard says he attacked with a razor after an argument over furniture and money.
New York May 15 Viarry Vallon a conspirator with Rose and others in the murder of Herman Rosenthal testified in the Becker trial. He admitted lying previously but said his account of events was essentially correct. Prosecutors aimed to prove connections to Hecker with a cross examination. New witnesses were expected to be called as the second Becker trial moved forward with defense plans to proceed today.
A court decayed into chaos as suffragette defendants were charged with disturbing the peace on the Hornsteps of residences linked to Sir Eads Marron and Bem Lansdowne. Eight policemen were needed to remove the disruptive crowd as prisoners were moved to cells amid shrieks and chaos.
Fragmentary OCR reports a murder and a burglary with two men involved in British Columbia. Names and details are unreadable, but the event appears to describe a double hanging or execution linked to a police officer’s death near Vancouver.
The fragmentary item references HAL WHEELER declining a banking or financial post amid a political contest. It mentions other figures including Parry A Wheeler, a New York City figure M Warbike, and a general discussion of candidates and appointments, with uncertainty about selections and outcomes.
South American mediators postpone the Niagara Falls peace session as ambassadors da Gama of Brazil and Suarez of Chile adjust travel plans. Mexican delegates race northward from Key West to join talks, with a White House meeting expected in Washington to outline next steps.
A Charles City disturbance ends with a man booted from a residence after a scuffle at a courthouse scene. Warnings about prior incidents and a nearby struggle are noted as observers describe the confrontation between Krause and White, with an intervening party preventing further violence.
New York May 14 The notable collection of jewels valued at 1 million dollars including the famous Nor didta pearld and other gems was disposed of by Mme Lilian Nordira in her will. Besides jewels Nordira left additional property valued at several hundred thousand dollars to her husband George W. Young and three sisters. Her bequests to others are mentioned as well. Mrs Nordira's Lady is expected to arrive in New York about June 25.
A Baltimore hearing examined a protest against higher liquor rates affecting the Eastern Shore community. Elia son, chair of the rally, argued measures aim to deter liquor shipments by the steamboat line, while Attorney Chapman contended shipments to churches and worshipers were limited and that the wharf agent questioned the sale.
King and Queen of Norway inaugurate a grand centennial exhibition in Christiania to mark Norway's independence from Denmark. Officials and citizens gather for the ceremonial opening reflecting national pride and historic milestones.
In Sandwich England May 15 John Gratham Jr of Royal Liverpool wins the grand challenge cup with a 36 hole aggregate. Robert Harris Seward Prowns and E E Martin Smith Royal St Georges total 153. Harold Weber Toledo 167 and Fraser Sale Chicago 188. Cecile Letter wins British Women’s Golf Championship at Maeland defeating Gladys Ravencroft by two holes.
Grundy Center Iowa May la Specialy oF W Reisinger former county attorney and abstract dealer died last night after a long paralysis illness He had just finished a set of abstracts of title Previously partnered with C J Randolph of Waterloo The widow and a daughter about 48 survive
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