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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
12
Pittsburgh officials say many miners may be alive despite the blast at the Stag-Canon mine. Bureau of Mines records note about 100 trained in mine rescue in the Dawson region, highly rated in Pennsylvania's anthracite field, yet the blast shock likely killed some workers.
A terrific storm swept southern Louisiana early today, killing at least nine people and injuring many more while damaging property. Wires are down southwest of New Orleans and news arrived after noon. Outlook of local updates on weather and affected residents remains developing.
East bound service includes 12:40 am and 4:15 am departures to Dubuque and Chicago with 7:10 am local from Dubuque. 2:20 pm local to Dubuque and Chicago. 4:20 pm local to Albert Lea. 4:10 am from Minneapolis. 8:00 am local from Albert Lea. 5:00 pm local from Albert Lea. Chicago Express at 6:15 pm and 10:15 pm westbound from west. North bound lists 1:35 am for Twin Cities Limited.
Readable fragments show a Des Moines to Union Depot schedule with east and north bound trips at various times. Notable stops include Des Moines and K c, Twin City connections, and the Oehrein reference, with departures from Union Depot across early morning and late evening hours.
A large committee aided by church leaders examined collection systems and proposed a single agency. The convention approved creating new committees, including state mission, Sunday school, young people, education, and woman’s work, plus a corresponding secretary and budget system. The plan moves to affiliate with the Northern Baptist convention and grants women one third of board seats.
The state event draws 260 tickets sold for the men's banquet at Walnut Street Baptist Church dining room. Dinner served promptly at 6:30 pm. A parallel ladies banquet runs at First Presbyterian Church dining room with the boys orchestra and Tays quartette providing music.
Bank clearings for Waterloo for the week ending Oct 23 1918 totaled 58 866 32 with mixed daily figures. Realty transfers deeds trust deeds and mortgages list weekly totals and year over year comparisons including instruments filed to date 5729 this year versus 5330 last year.
In Somerset Pennsylvania an execution of John W Maus for the murder of mail carrier Harrison Brown on September 12 1912 was postponed to 1 PM so Maus could have a chicken dinner after breakfast. The meal could not be prepared without delaying the hanging, a request granted by Sheriff Charles L Howhard.
Chicago Oct 23 President Murphy of the Chicago Nationals said no trade involving Roger Bresnahan or anyone else was being considered and that there was no truth in the Brooklyn manager rumor. In Cincinnati Murphy also denied Bresnahan had been traded. Meanwhile Charles Storm and Ralph Storm left for Wall Lake to hunt ducks.
The Montessori Method is described as the education of the stereognostic sense, the visual perception of differences and dimensions, in pre kindergarten children. The explanation presents the method as a simple concept with a direct definition.
A campaign scene features a candidate for reelection confronted about ethics. The candidate says no payments were ever made for votes and reveals audience reaction: a minority applauded while many attendees appeared bored.
Instructions advise not to overfill oil lamps and provide a tip to pour out excess oil using an old medicine dropper. It notes that many lamps remain in use for night lighting and the store room, and suggests tipping lamps only when necessary.
Mrs Hy Natt entertained eight guests on Vermont Street in honor of her daughter Miss Marie Nauman for her eighteenth birthday. Decorations featured real and white colors and a small Bueste table. Mrs Cal Sharp helped serve as the hostess assistant. The evening included informal time and gifts for the celebrant.
A writer argues for retaining the Colonial house aesthetic while modernizing with updates like hot water and plumbing. He explains layout shifts from old wide halls to efficient rooms, and notes a 28 by 30 foot plan could cost about $2,800 installed.
A letter from Wu Ting-Fang, former Chinese ambassador, to a Washington woman discusses China’s stance amid power blocs. The missive uses a playful analogy about a dog on a bone to question half measures and resolve.
An interview roughing British Minister Sir Lionel Carden claims Washington misunderstands Mexican affairs. The Pall Mall Gazette argues British interests are commercial while U S priorities are national. A Times Herald dispatch reports constitutionalists surrounding Monterey, threatening an assault on the northern Mexico city. Consul Hanna, born in Black Hawk county, is referenced.
Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Hummel spend the week in Denver Colorado. Today Miss Mildred who has been in California will meet her parents there and accompany them home.
New York stock market closing shows Canadian Pacific and United States Steel among top figures. Notable names include Pennsylvania, Rock Island, Union Pacific, Baltimore and Ohio, Southern Pacific, Southern Railway, Brooklyn Rapid Transit, Amalgamated Copper, Northern Pacific, Great Northern, Missouri Pacific, New York Central. Prices listed with varying gains and losses across railroads, steel, and metals sectors.
Chicago reports liberal Argentine cargo sales dampening mood while corn prices firm 1 4 to 1 4 and 3 8 higher due to Iowa grading expectations. Wheat gains supported by rising Russian stocks but offerings thin late day, closing firm up 18 cents.
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