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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1913
Page
8
Telegraphic dispatches report British cruisers approaching the Mexican coast as tensions rise along the Gulf. American recruitment denial and refugee movements from Mexico accompany a broader view of naval postures amid evolving diplomacy.
Council Tufts reports Mia Walter Temple of Manila, wife of a railroad man in South Da Rota, gave her two enclosures last night. The case involves poisoning incidents affecting children and herself, prompting police and health officials to investigate.
Mrs O H P Belmont a suffrage leader pushes a strike among New York department store shop girls seeking higher pay and shorter hours. Her actions have drawn substantial comment as she urges hundreds of employees to join.
A desolate act left a mother attempting poison, harming a child who swallowed some of the poison. Doctors worked through the night to save the child while predicting the mother’s likely death. The act occurred in a moment of despair.
Geo. McGuire known as the father of Labor Day died in Manchester New Hampshire at age after years promoting a labor holiday. He first proposed the idea at a Chicago labor convention in 1884 and continued to advocate it at subsequent meetings until the day became widespread observance.
Miss Olga Nethersole was awarded $322217.32 in damages against the Shubert Theatrical company and Lieblers for breach of contract to hire her as a star for two seasons in this country. Her suit claimed full second year salary of 1000 a week for 25 weeks, plus interest.
White House clarified that Miss Jessie Wilson's wedding cake is 9 inches high and 22 inches in diameter, not lavish as rumored. Preparations for the ceremony proceed with Rev John Nevin Sayre arriving from Germany to assist, visiting Justice Hughes and wife in Washington. The Cincinnati chamber and home products committee sent congratulations to the future Mrs Sayre for a purely American wedding.
Levis Quebec reports Santa Marie a town of 1600 inhabitants was swept by fire today. One hundred fifty houses were destroyed and the blaze raged without check at 10 o clock. Reported damage reached 200000 dollars as aid was called in.
Des Moines, November 12. The Citizens' Association demanded the immediate closing of all saloons in Des Moines from the Retail Liquor Dealers' association. They warned of legal steps if the demand is not met, citing a Supreme Court decision about city elections and liquor operation in violation of law.
A fragmented political satire rewrites Turkey Day fears with garbled quotes about turkeys, Uncle Sam, and a mock constitutional principle. It hints at a Senate inquiry into individuals while stressing juries and due process in a humorous, if confusing, fashion.
Harvard entered as favorites while Yale backers hoped for an upset as 47000 fans filled the stadium in Cambridge for the football championship scrap. The game ended tied at 6 5 after the second period with Harvard leading in the early play and notable lineups listed.
Homer H. Ray of Leachburg Pa, a Gettysburg College student, died from lung injury after a game between Gettysburg and Dickinson reserves in Carlyle three weeks earlier. He contracted the illness while playing and succumbed last night.
Washington Nov 22 The final legislative battle for President Wilsons currency bill began in the Senate with banking committee reports. Chairman Greer of the Administration Democrats signaled opening debate Monday and the bill mirrors the House measure with limited amendments. Senator Hitchcock and five Republicans proposed a draft altering the bill and creating four reserve banks owned by the public and controlled by the government.
Wrarin reports Ducard Lockroy, renowned French statesman and writer, died today of heart failure at age 74. Lockroy held several cabinet posts, wrote widely on naval topics, and commanded a battalion during the Paris siege in 1870.
Report from Keokuk shows twenty six property owners faced charges over unpaid taxes as a judge rejected an ignorance plea. Supervisors condemned assessments arguing owners did not know which parcels their holdings covered, amid confusion at the county offices.
A blood soaked garment and a blood stained school book and revolver were found in a lumber car from South Bend Washington. The book contained the name Miss Day of Springfield Oregon. Police suspect a woman was murdered and her clothing moved into the car with the weapon as investigators trace a broader thread involving Des Moines Iowa and other named locals.
A Balrfield Nebraska tragedy reports a car crash on a wet night leaving one child dead and another severely burned, with the driver Gy Sitly cof aired among the injured. Authorities say the child died at the scene while the other is hospitalized. Sibly will recover from injuries.
A board appointed by Gov Marke reports that the existing strike contract remains in force with no wage increases. The decision allows returning employees under the old terms, leaving the pay scale unchanged. In Bombay, India, the public pleads for imperial intervention over the South African crisis.
KK D Winslow the U.S. consul general in Copenhagen announces a new Danish pension law for men and nurses who served in the 1804 war between Denmark and Prussia and Austria. Surviving veterans may receive 26.80 dollars per year, including those living abroad. Americans claiming entitlement should send their names to the Danish Department of Finance third division Copenhagen.
Washington Nov. 2 the postoffice department urged postmasters nationwide to ensure no wastage stamps run short as the coming holiday season under the new parcel post law is expected to bring the heaviest postal business yet.
At the closing session of the National Church Efficiency congress held in Davenport on November 22 officers were elected. President P H Welshimer of Canton Ohio. Vice President C Ta Depew of Jacksonville Florida. General Secretary D N Thouser Davenport. Field Secretary Molly Jane Reed Cincinnati. Corresponding Secretary E J Meacham Cincinnati.
Stephen son of Wisconsin is sued for $49,000 by Rodnes Sackett a former executive clerk who aided defense of Me Stephensotm during Senate inquiry. Sackett alleges constant contact with witnesses and that Stephenson employed Atm to manage campaign related matters.
Misa Alice McCornack a Harrisburg area school teacher confirms she received a book found in a Aurora box car but denies possessing a German grammar associated with Miss Elsie Helba Day. She says she has taught near Harrisburg since October and has not left the neighborhood.
Dr A A Day of Colville confirms a Des Moines report that his adopted sister Eisie Helna Day was visiting her Iowa parents Mig Day and is believed to have left Colville in August with her dresser Alfred Love. The Day family says the girl was adopted when she was three.
In Lens and Bethune district, forty five thousand miners walk out demanding an eight hour workday. Police reinforcements and troops are dispatched as serious trouble is anticipated.
New York officials report Antonio Concha a 14 year offender under the Sullivan law was convicted of bearing a pistol and sentenced yesterday to Sing Sing prison.
The president announced several nominations today including John F. Pugh of Atoka for Collector of Customs in Alaska and David J. Willan of Washington for Collector of Internal Revenue for Washington Territory.
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