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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1913
Page
8
Washington officials see Mexico edging toward crisis as Spanish minister in Mexico City convenes diplomats to consider Huerta's move toward dictatorship. Wilson notes to Huerta and Navy plans reflect broad U.S. intent to maintain readiness in Mexican waters amid the political upheaval.
New Albin Iowa October 15 Miss Ruthey Howes dies at 66 years old noted as Iowa's smallest perfectly formed woman She stood 37 inches tall and weighed 60 pounds Howes was a school teacher and musician of ability described as remarkably beautiful in miniature.
In Mexico City Nelson O Shaughnessy, the American charge d affaires, was asked to visit the foreign office after a cabinet meeting discussed U S warnings about harming Mexican deputies imprisoned by General Huerta and the dissolution of the chamber. Berlin says the German foreign office watches developments and defers to the U S for policy with no outside advice.
Cardiff Wales Oct 15 Rescue teams at Universal colliery reached a gallery section and found twenty nine miners shot by a coal fall. They signalled another twenty nine, with about 500 of 931 men rescued yesterday and hopes rising that fatalities will be fewer than first feared.
Highland Light Mass October 16 The Cape cod coast storm intensified today with northeast winds near 80 miles per hour. Two lives were lost when a hawser broke away from a tug. Nine tugs with 27 coal laden barges returned to the bay as a schooner was seen in distress near Pollock Rip.
H Blott of 620 Commercial Street, driver for the Independent Meat Co, narrowly escaped death this forenoon when four miles north of Waterloo a team of runaway horses knocked him from the wagon. He was taken to the Presbyterian Hospital with a deep laceration over the left eye as the wagon suffered heavy damage.
Prince Arthur of Connaught married Princess Alexandria Victoria, duchess of Fife, in a quiet ceremony at St James's Palace chapel. Fewer than 300 witnessed the event. among guests were King George, Queen Mary, Queen Mother Alexandra, and diplomatic and royal circles. American women present wore famous jewels. bride wore a white charmeuse dress with pearl and diamond embroidery and Brussels lace veil.
In Dresden on October 15 a stranger armed with a revolver and dagger was arrested near the court theatre after renting a hotel room overlooking the street where King Frederick Augustus and Grand Duke Cyril of Russia were to pass. His actions drew suspicion and he was lured away while the royal procession passed, then placed in custody after being sent to another theatre.
Governor George Clarke of Iowa is slated to address the Dairy Cattle Congress as Republican day is observed with northern Iowa attendees tomorrow. Lieutenant Governor Harding of Sioux City will deliver the opening address in Clarke’s stead at noon arrival, with reception by Iowa State Dairy association members and a possible luncheon at ex-Congressman Pickett’s home.
London October 15 The will of the late J Pierpont Morgan was probated here today. His estate in the British Isles amounted to five million eight hundred ninety nine thousand one hundred fifty five dollars. The government will receive about nine hundred sixty thousand dollars in death duties.
Albany reports the high court of impeachment ruled Article 4 covered Peck testimony in Gov. Sulzer's impeachment and would not require amendment or a new article. Morgenthau testimony not addressed, as deliberations continue in secret executive session. Court secrecy and guards persist with leaks drawing concern.
The American balloon Goodyear, part of the James Gordon Bennett cup race, drifted from Paris to the English coast with pilots Ralph A. D. Preston and Ralph H. Upson. It landed near Flamborough head in the North Sea within 200 yards of Bompton cliffs as a gale forced a halt to further travel.
Chicago and New York grain prices showed limited demand with corn steady to weak and wheat giving a small rally on covering shorts. The market outlook remained uncertain as late-day offerings persisted and price moves were modest.
News from Hoboken reports 106 survivors of the Volturno disaster aboard the Grosser Kurferat. A third officer Waldron Disselman described that eighty to ninety passengers were trapped in compartment No. 1 after the first blast Thursday morning and perished or were burned. Ambulances and automobiles awaited transport to hospitals in Manhattan as relief committees gathered.
New York Oct 15 A young aviator Albert J. Jewell who flew from Hempstead Plains Monday morning in a monoplane is missing and presumed blown to sea. Authorities hold little hope of recovery as search efforts continue despite evolving theories.
Julien Hawthorne and Dr. J. W. Morton of Boston are free after more than six months in the Atlanta federal penitentiary for violating postal laws. They were sentenced March 21 to one year and one day, with their terms starting at arrest. good behavior shortened their periods. Hawthorne’s conduct in prison was noted as deficient, though he reportedly did not contribute to the prison paper.
A civil action is filed by W. W. Hartman Company publishers of the Courier against A. D. Sumner for $29 unpaid advertising. The defendant counters that editorial utterances during a primary campaign harmed him and refuses payment, basing the refusal on this claim. The matter is before Justice Juss ties AV. S. McMurray.
Large Waterloo dairy show opens with Bryan arrival plans, judging of Guernsey and Jerseys, sales, and a push for store closings to accommodate attendees. Attendance to date around 63,800 with projected 6,000 today. Maurice Connolly accompanies Bryan. Secretary of State to speak on Friday.
Twenty workers at the McLoutine mine of the Santa Fe Coal Co. three miles south of Trinidad were halted by a party of 35 strikers, partly armed, who blocked the entrance and forced them to turn back. Deputies arrived before dispersal. 22 men were arrested and jailed on charges of picketing and carrying concealed weapons. One shot was fired.
The House of Bishops accepted the resignations of three bishops, Lemuel Well, William Crane Gray, and Albion Williamson Night, due to age or new roles. Night becomes capital vice chancellor at the University of the South. Debates continued on organizing eight provinces with two-house governance and a presiding bishop.
The fallearth contest began under Dr. Maranret Clark. Lectures and infant scoring attracted interest as judges prepare certificates of appreciation from the Dairy Congress. Dr. Margaret Chirk addressed mothers at 11 20, with speakers De Ge Hardy Clark and Dr Sherharn of Colfax. Assistants include Dr. Fiverall, Dr. G Hardy Clark, and Dr. Scott of Des Moines. Awards and medals set for Friday at 10.
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