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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1913

Page

7

Battle Around Juarez Drives Federals Back in Fierce Fighting

Reports from Juarez state constitutionalist officers and Gen Pancho Villa ordered a general advance as federals retreat south of Juarez. Airing heavy artillery, battles extend to Zaragosa and Las Vegas with 10 12 000 total troops. Wounded and dead reach Juarez as Americans observe and border patrols reinforce.

el Paso Tex Juarez Pancho Villa Associated Press Zaragosa Juan N. Medina Gen Villa Zara Medina Aaragosa Willamn Porfirio Talantes Francisco Villa Ysleta Ocomorro Samalayuca Rancho Forles International Bridge

Divided Skirts Debate At West High Tomorrow

The Washington Irving Literary Society will host a debate at West High on the topic Resolved That Women Should Wear Divided Skirts. Two teams will argue tomorrow in the high school assembly hall with large attendance expected. The affirmative team includes Roger Dairdsall John Ordway William ONeill and Ralph Walker. The opposition features Charles Shaffner Dwight Straver Hobart Dawson and Ellsworth Vincent.

West High Washington Irving Literary Society Roger Dairdsall John Ordway William O'Neill Ralph Walker Charles Shaffner Dwight Straver Hobart Dawson Ellsworth Vincent Deere Dame Vashion

Dry Sleuth Attacked by County Prisoners

Detective George E Moore was placed in the county jail where he was assaulted by prisoners recognizing him as the bootlegging informer. He sustained a fractured eyelid and facial injuries after the beating and described the attackers as four negroes four whites and two Mexicans. Deputy Sheriff Leighton and sheriff arrived to separate the incident. Moore remained jailed and limped about the corridor describing Saturday night blows by Charles Heakett.

George Moore Daniel George E. Moore Moore Charles Heakett

Resignations Shake Leavenworth Federal Prison

Alva Cole the superintendent of construction at the Leavenworth federal penitentiary resigned shortly after the arrival of special agent H. McGlassen. Attorney General McReynolds prompted the move hoping improvement in the construction department with retirement. Charges against Robert V. Ladow superintendent of prisons and parole board head were voiced by W. H. MacKay in a letter dated November 6. MacKay’s accusations included arrogance negligence extravagance incompetence and favoritism among prisoners. President Wilson received a copy of the letter.

Leavenworth Whitat Alva Cole Federal Penitentiary Federal Parole Board W. H. MacKay MacKay McReynolds Wilson Mr. Ladow

Death of W. W. Finley, Southern Railway President

W. W. Finley, president of the Southern Railway system, died at his home in Washington on November 25 after a morning stroke of paralysis. He suffered apoplexy and brain hemorrhage while dressing to leave for his office and died before medical help could arrive. News of his death did not reach railway offices for several hours.

Washington, D W. W. Finley Southern Railway System Finley Southern Railway

Longshore Case Delayed Again in Higher Court

In the Dr Anna Longshore case Atttorneys J C Murtagh and Guy Feely secured until January 1 1914 to file the abstract in the appeal from Black Hawk county court to the Iowa Supreme Court. The delay cites incomplete transcript of court proceedings. Bail remains fixed at 6000 dollars.

Anna Longshore Atttorneys J.C. Murtagh Guy Feely Longshore Black Hawk Court Iown Supreme Court

Roll of Ronda Courier Readers in Waterloo

Waterloo Iow a November 24 1915 edition notes readers pride in the Courier as the first Waterloo paper printed from the press. The piece reflects on long association with families, calling the Courier their trusted family paper over time.

Roll OF Ronda Courier Waterloo Iowa Courier

New York City Official Missing Five Weeks Found

Stover, New York City school commissioner, reported missing for over five weeks, checked into the St Francis hotel with Praveis of Chicago. A friend recognized him and verified his identity at the desk, but both left before inquiries could be made.

Be Pranelsem Stover Qard New York City St. Francis Hotel Praveis Chicagiu Teachin Janeis Stover

Zelaya Extradition Request Shadows Nicaragua Case

Washington officials consider provisional detention of former President Zelaya of Nicaragua on possible murder charges tied to the 1908 summary executions of two Americans. No formal extradition papers filed yet, attorney Corry M. Stadden aided the case, while Zelaya’s fate awaits further government action.

Washington A. C Stath Department Zelaya Nicaragua Department of Justice State Department Zelava Gelaya Corry M. Stadden Stadden Bryap

Population of Border Town at Execution

Lieut Jose Castro of the Agua Prieta garrison was shot to death in Tiouglas Ariz after a court martial for killing Maximilian Montivve a former Mexican land holder The execution followed a dispute over fare charged by Castro while driving a hack during wartime conditions

Tiouglas Ariz Jose. Castro Agua Prieta Castro Maximillian Montivve

GOURN AT CLOSE Reports Mixed U S Market Action

The market finish showed firm tones as imports from Argentina supported prices while exports faced resistance. Wheat prices rose amid farm reports of pest damage in Missouri and a note on bear market sentiment in the European export arena.

Chicago Noy United Stats Argentina Cateagsa Bears Missouri

Cedar Rapids Man Accidentally Shot

A Cedar Rapids man was accidentally shot near the Cedar River south of Palisades. The bullet struck his face, eyelids, neck and side with neck injuries considered most serious. If no complications arise, a swift recovery is anticipated.

Cedar Rapids Huntine Sia Cedar River de Palisades Stefan Peter Hitch Peter Tineh

5 Per Cent Increase in Road Rates

Washington November 28. Representatives of railroads in the Central Relight association territory testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission in support of a five per cent increase in freight rates east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers. Maxwell of St Louis-Wabash general traffic manager testified on operating costs and net income gains over three years while Frederick A Delano president of the Wabash and J G L Minnis questioned the figures. Also heard was Dr Frank H Dixon a Dartmouth professor and railway economist.

Washington Icentral Relight Association Piers Jalate Commerce Commission Mississippi Ohio Potunng Woo Maxwell St. Loui Wabash Railroad J. GL. Minnis Couniel Frederick A. Delano The Wabash Daniel Willard Baltimore & Ohio Tir Frank HL. Dixon Dartmouth Collegt Bureau of Railway Economics

Serenade Night Tragedy Claims Young Agnew

Guy Agnew, about 20, found dead on a sidewalk in Dinkerton as serenades were planned for Claud Lamb and his wife returning from a wedding trip to Chicago. A grain dealer and local figure, Agnew died en route to a doctor after collapse near the Dan Smith home. He leaves a brother and his mother survives in Linen, S.

Sidlawalk Cone of Us Sife Agnesy Algo Agnew Pairbank Ass Agnew Linen S. Sh

Seven Thousand Strike at Schenectady Plant

Seven thousand employees of the Central Microtrie campus walked out this morning in a plant wide strike. The labor action followed disputes between management led by General Manager Emios and union officials. About ten thousand workers remained idle as talks were hoped to yield an amicable settlement.

Ceteral Micetrie Emios Supe Smith Ami Union Offfeh Theresa Ocmipleyes Idea Toten Nahe Ven Frank Dajays Miss Mae del Leste Crem

Sir Lionel Gordon Starts New Venture in Dublin

Sir Lionel Smith Gordon of Dublin, Tres land, completed formalities for a new venture in Washington DL. He described it as his first effort in the area, answering questions plainly and noting his interest in the bride’s background. The account mentions his cautious tone and uncertain reception.

Washigton Lionel Smith Gordon Dublin Tresland

Indian Summer Weather Ushers In Wedding Day

Washington reports Indian summer weather as Jessie Woodrow Wilson and Francis Bowes Sayre prepare for their 4:30 wedding at the White House. Guests include Col. House, Cleveland Dodge, and Princeton figures. honeymoon plans abroad are announced.

Washington D.C Jessie Woodrow Wilson Francis Bowes Sayre White House Cerk Col. &, M. House of New York Cleveland H. Dodge Princeton John A. Wilken

Building Collapse May Go To Courts in Iowa

The Stark Lyman building collapse near Linn County is ruled a negligent construction incident by a coroner's jury. Seven workers died and two more occupants were injured as faulty false-work and inadequate shoring caused the structure to fail. Witnesses described a five second collapse with workers inside and monitoring the pouring of concrete. The county may pursue litigation despite the jury verdict.

Odur Rapids Linn County Stark-Lyman Italler Prom Lambert Willian F. Lowe William Schneider

Marines Transfer Orders From Boston Navy Yard

Secretary Daniels earlier ordered 750 marines moved from Philadelphia to Pensacola. Tomorrow 150 marines depart Boston for Philadelphia with a company from the Portsmouth navy yards likely to accompany them.

Boston Mass Daniels Philadelphia Navy Yard Pensacola Fla Boston Navy Yards Philadelphia Portsmouth Navy Yards

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