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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1914
Page
7
In Niagara Falls on May 26 the mediation wind shifts as Mexican delegates admit they cannot guarantee recognition of a new sovereign government in Mexico. Stenographic work is finished, but a halt follows amid rushed American delegates and reported conversations in the mediators' chamber.
Talks among mediators and delegates from the United States and Mexico aim to create a neutral provisional government in Mexico City to manage a fair election and remove Huerta from power. Some Mexican delegates favor allowing Huerta to run under a provisional regime to ease transition, while Americans push to address land reform as a prerequisite for lasting peace.
Theodore Roosevelt leaves Oyster Bay for Washington by train at 10 am to meet President Wilson and speak to the National Geographic Society about his Brazil expedition. Professor and Mrs. Drake plan a trip to Britt, Iowa, as a teacher resumes vacation.
In Butte Montana May 26 Miss Misa Bila Crowley county superintendent of schools conducted an oral examination. When asked to name a cabinet officer and an achievement she cited William McAdoo. A pupil quipped that McAdoo the secretary of the treasury had accomplished marrying the president's daughter and making her his wife.
In Preston Minnesota on May 6 a fire at the Preston Brewery, a large operation in a dry town, was fought by dry volunteers and the city fire department. The blaze, started during celebrations over the election to remain without saloons, was extinguished without serious loss.
Potsdam May 26 The engagement of Prince Oscar fifth son of the German emperor to Countess Ina von Bassewitz Levetzow maid of honor to the empress was announced. The 26 year old prince will likely receive a higher noble rank for the match which is noted as a rare morganatic union in the Hohenzollern line since 1858. Countess von Bassewitz Levetzow was born January 27 1888 and her father Charles von Bassewitz Levetzow is premier of Mecklenburg Selzerin grand duchy.
J P Morgan rejected Charles Mellen testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission as untrue. He offered to produce Morgan records and his father’s personal files. He took responsibility for the road presidency change and disputed claims about removing Mellen from control. He defended the Boston and Maine deal and said the New Haven Maine absorption benefited the public amid changing economic conditions.
Detroit May 26 Idaho Senator William F Borah declared the Republican party is coming back into power at a state wide conference of Republicans The speech described a reunification with the Progressive element and predicted a strong trend toward renewed influence
Extensive preparations outline parades and ceremonies to honor fallen heroes in Memorial Day observances. The Robert Anderson post and other groups organize a 1 pm parade starting at West Fourth Street, with a 10 pm cemetery services, church program at Majestic Theatre, and a detailed schedule of decorations, music, addresses, and volunteer roles across Elmwood Fairview Waterloo and other cemeteries.
Vera Cruz May 26 John R. Silliman American vice consul at Saltillo arrived from Mexico City He declined to discuss experiences during imprisonment until his official report to Washington is filed The passage notes a factional split and four million voters backing a third party ticket as protest rather than permanent party realignment.
Warren Proctor son of Mr and Mrs J G Proctor of Cedar Falls has signed a contract for the 1914 16 season with the Chicago Grand Opera company Hindya Wis discovered him in Chicago and helped his progress He has appeared in Cedar Falls and Waterloo recitals and studied at Grinnell college before going to Chicago for further voice training.
The paper temporarily adopts eight columns per page to fit more news in less space. This change helps readers grasp more items quickly and reduces page turning, while preserving room for late reports on the last pages.
Suf fragging activists and window smashers were tried in Tendon England on May 26. Women refused to identify themselves. one hunger strike left Pratt girl needing restoration. Freda Graham argued the jury that attacking paintings was a protest against King George for refusing to receive a suffrage deputation. Mary Spencer defended damage as the only way for women to be heard. Thorough security planned for the Derby to prevent repeats of last year’s fatal interference.
In Gosport England May 26 Shamrock IV the America's Cup challenger was launched at noon christened by the Countess of Shaftesbury. The town decorated with flags and the British battleships fired a salute for the queen's birthday as Sir Thomas Lipton hosted guests including Charles Nicholson the designer.
Bayreuth announces a gift to the German people of the Wagner operahouse Wahnfried the manuscripts and memorials of Richard Wagner plus a substantial endowment fund Siegfried Wagner confirms in a newspaper interview detailing the plan and its cultural significance for posterity.
A fragmented report shows lawmakers debating tolls exemptions with mentions of Senator Jones and President’s plan. The text references public reaction and political maneuvering surrounding highway toll policy and potential foreclosures, suggesting ongoing legislative gridlock and proposed amendments.
State's Attorney John Lewin denied the report and said no evidence justifies action. Detectives seek to determine if Patment was absent from Westville within the past week as observers question the kidnapping connection. The jury had heard testimony about Patment’s disappearance earlier yesterday.
John D Jr and Judge Lindsey pursue a meeting in New York with protesters linked to the Colorado strike. Lindsey intends to interview John Ph Kouckes feller Jr and arrange a discussion, with Ludlow women planning to travel to Boston before returning home.
In Versailles on May 28 American players led by Francis Quimet and Jerome Travers opened play at La Boulie. Harold Weber and Fraser Sfale won easily, while Frederick Herreshoff edged M Esmond after an extra hole. Palmer defeated Lockwood as Travers and Palmer advance in the rounds.
Confused dispatch reports troops in Colorado firing on patrols during a clash near Kana wha Va coal fields. Miners and operators meet in Tutdad to demand a fair scale while union leaders warn that without a settlement a strike could erupt.
Senior M. Wi Cleary of Galena Illinois will be principal speaker at the Hawk County Temperance Association meeting and banquet at the Pyitian temple. The banquet opens at 7 30 and Cleary arrives from Waterton to be introduced by L J Park. Leaders include I. Stelfeld president and Jameson treasurer with remarks on the year’s work. about 6000 dollars in stock subscribed since the 1914 campaign.
A severe storm tore down the Cedar Valley District fairgrounds grandstand injuring no one. Uprights and beams scattered but later gathered. the grandstand will be rebuilt immediately for the July 4 fair opening featuring auto and horse races with entrants including Johnny Jenkins and Harry Atketer. The grounds will be ready by July 4.
Rev. John M. Gaston of Philadelphia spoke before the Presbyterian General Assembly in May supporting the freedmen report from Rev. J. McClusland of Clarksburn, praising progress among the south’s freed people. The assembly endorsed the Anti-Saloon League, the National Temperance Union, and the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, replacing a specific endorsement with blanket support for allied temperance groups.
Chicago and Grove report a complex sequence beginning with Florence Bentley 21 found dead near Downers Grove amid a note claiming a murder of a sweetheart. Reginald Barr 23, a Burlingame Telegraph operator, is sought as a suspect after Bentley’s body is found with signs of strangling and possible jealousy motive.
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