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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1922
Page
1
Reports from Iowa and surrounding states describe the miners' strike posture as of April 3. Officials note unions aim to keep mines ready while walkouts continue, with minimal violence and widespread work stoppages in key coal regions.
Bloodhounds follow a trail from an incendiary blaze to the home of Nick Steiner and his wife in Charlotte Clinton County where Mrs Steiner was a defeated candidate in last week's town election. No arrests have been made and the Steiners deny knowledge of the fire’s origin.
Washington reports that E Mont Reilly cabled President Harding claiming all issues in Porto Rico governance are solved and calls for resignation or recall have subsided. The White House noted the governor took no step to surrender the Puerto Rican port amid ongoing tensions.
The statement argues coal operators refused joint conferences since December 1921, citing two invitations ignored. It blames operators for violating agreements and causing workers to strike, urging federal scrutiny and stressing miners remain ready to meet for a new pact.
Chicago April 3 Leaders from railroad unions appear set for informal talks on the coal strike and union relations as delegates representing more than 1,000,000 rail workers gather. The meeting also concerns the U S railroad labor board wage hearing and filling a vacancy caused by Albert Phillips resignation.
In Davenport Iowa on Saturday the Socialist party fell short as Alfred Munller won the mayoralty by 794 votes over the Democrat candidate. Socialist Lucy Claussen received about 1 percent of the 16 000 ballots cast.
Levee collapse at Oldtown along the Mississippi again raises anxiety as 75 feet gave way, adding to 175 feet previously reported weak. Repair crews recruit workers after the night fall of the latest section. Proceeds from a humorous play at First M E church aid Women's Home Missionary Society missions.
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts introduced a resolution in the Senate calling for a United States academy of aeronautics, modeled on Annapolis and West Point, to train aviation officers. He urged reports from the War and Navy secretaries on establishing separate aviation schools to prevent defe nseless air forces as other nations expand theirs.
United Press reports French Apaches, notorious Paris underworld figures, active in New York. First crime Sunday, hijacking at a Washington Square home, $50,000 stolen. One suspect named Mugen of Diaset, a French sailor, captured. multiple robberies increase New York crime wave.
Washington April 3 The agricultural appropriations bill carrying 45 808 533 and up 116 300 over house figures was reported to the senate. The house provision of 360 900 for free seeds was struck from the bill by the committee chaired by Senator McNary Oregon.
Joseph Giza, 45, was arrested for murder after a duel with Walter Gazgiock 43 at West Chicago Avenue station. Giza then killed himself by hanging with a rope improvised from bandages and clothing in his cell. Gazgiock was shot in the duel and died.
Fresno Cal April 3 Mrs Sirs G Ro Holstein a wealthy widow who came from Mississippi was shot to death in a local hotel. Police say garage employee J O Randol likely self inflected a wound and shot her. Mrs Henstein has a sister in Marks Miss and owned property in that state.
A wholesale jury dismissal was ordered today by Superior Judge Sidney Reeve in the second trial of Arthur C. Burch for the murder of John Belton Kennedy. The action followed defense charges of jury tampering against the district attorney Woalwines office, suspending the trial for a week and setting resumption for next Monday.
The body of Col. Henry Watterson, who died here March 22, is on its homeward journey from Jacksonville to Toursville after a three month vault rest due to Mrs. Watterson’s illness. Accompanied by only close family, the body is expected to arrive tonight and funeral services are planned for Tuesday.
Two Ellington field planes collided near Houston, Texas, this morning. Maj. John W. Simons of Charleston, D. C., died after being burned. Lt. G. H. Witzpatrick of Sacramento, California, died a few minutes later.
Dr A W Taylor of Indianapolis warned that Germany and Europe are sliding into chaos due to Versailles era impositions and new trade barriers. He urged dropping political aims to revive commerce and urged America to break down trade barriers to help European manufacturers. Rotary Kiwanis and Lions heard the talk, with a Rotary quartet performing and the group opposing redistricting of the sixteenth district.
In Alnson City three girls dressed as soldiers claiming to be Pennsylvania seminary students were dropped off a freight train near Hanford MacNider. Paul Robertson took bichloride tablets. Dr. Watters treated him. Lee Kinnear, an insurance salesman, was found dead in the Dubuque river. presumed suicide. Pearl Robertson attempted suicide after a quarrel and was hospitalized for poison intake but is expected to recover.
Iowa Supreme Court set to hear three murder cases as it reconvenes for the April term. Attorney General Gib son seeks to advance Eugene Weeks and Ira Pavey appeals, while William Olander faces a rehearing bid. Cross has no appeal. Olander likely brought from Fort Madison for the hearing. Healy represents Fort Dodge defendants.
Des Moines April 3 The appointment of John Hammond a well known Iowa advocate of strict liquor laws as chief of police was confirmed by the new city council. He will succeed Roscos Saunders as chief. Newly elected officials took oath including Carlton Garve mayor John McVikar Mrs Charles H Morris Harry B Fraze and W F Mitchill Mrs Morris becomes Des Moines first woman to hold office.
Des Moines reports Rathbun case before the Iowa Supreme Court on appeal by the state from a Linn county district court habeas corpus ruling. Ernest Rathbun seeks release from the state reformatory at Amana for perjury tied to his assault trial. Gov. Marding previously pardoned Rathbun after initial imprisonment.
Fort Dodge Iowa April 2. Superintendent H f ink issued a statement declaring morons or degenerates are operating in Fort Dodge. He cites instances where girls aged eight to twelve were offered money for rides or to walk in the woods. Mothers are urged to keep young daughters with older companions on outings. Police report no confirmed efforts against girls.
Senator Caraway of Arkansas introduces a resolution demanding that President Harding disclose why 29 Bureau of Printing and Engraving employees, all under civil service, were summarily fired and charges behind the dismissals were not specified. Representative Moore seeks appointment of a committee to investigate the executive order and possible return to spoils politics. A Washington Times copyright story claims threats by bureau employees prompted mass dismissals over alleged bond printing fraud.
April 3. The final contract for the purchase of government property on Camp Dodge state land was under review by the Camp Dodge board of officers. Members appointed by G. Kendall include Brig. Gen. Tinter Council Bluffs Cols. R. P. Howell Jawa City Lloyd D. Ross Des Moines Guy Brewer Des Moines Lieut. Col. EB. Lambert Des Moines and Maj. Harry G. Gelger Sheldon.
West Union April 3 Special. Oelwein petitions to move Fayette county seat to Oelwein filed with board of supervisors. Opposition has until to file remonstrance.
Chicago police said a confession from Joseph Vermittng, a former Butler, links him and six others to a $20,000 raid last Monday night on Arthur W. Cutten estate. Four men, described as well known police characters, were to be seized today. The plan reportedly included kidnapping for ransom and recovery of stolen property was expected.
Des Moines April 3 Attorney General Ben J Gibson announced he would issue a state directive tomorrow on whether women are eligible to be candidates for state senator The move addresses a question raised weeks ago about women’s eligibility in the Iowa legislature.
Des Moines reports two more victims from wood alcohol poisoning in two weeks. William Reisbeck and James Murphy are hospitalized in serious condition with recoverable prognosis. Reisbeck was found with a scalp wound and Murphy unconscious at the river front.
Des Moines April 3 Harry Woodruff charged with second degree murder testified in district court about the death of George Lawrence Tracy He said Tracy was told his daughter had been attacked and did not deny it Woodruff claimed temporary insanity and said he began shouting during the incident
Des Moines April 3 W G Hughes of Mason City today requested nomination blanks from secretary of state W C Ramsay to circulate for his candidacy for the nomination as a member of Congress from the Fourth district.
In Council Bluffs Iowa on April 3 James F. Shanley was appointed chief of police at the first meeting of the newly elected city council. Councilman T L Taggart leads the public safety department.
The body of Maurizzio Bocchimuzzo was found along a river road near Buffalo. A fresh roadside sign reading Death Here Look Here guided investigators to the scene. no struggle or blood was found and valuables remained untouched, suggesting a gang related killing linked to rum running.
Rev. 5B J Lockwood of Grace M church tells Waterloo Ministerial Association at the YMCA that global church unity is coming. He cites federation in 45 cities across 23 states and notes small communities merging churches. Other pastors join the association as new members. reviewer Ernest Mounsey absent.
Edwin W. Sickman age 20 committed death by his own action early today by swallowing poison and shooting himself. Marital troubles are given as the cause for the deed in Burlington Iowa on April 23.
Washington April 4 finishing touches were applied to the new tariff bill by Republican members of the senate finance committee who hope to report to the senate Thursday. The measure has been in progress for 15 months between houses and may require three to four more months to finalize. Senator Simmons cautioned that high tariffs could harm trade and hurt American consumers as Europe’s ability to pay hinges on open markets.
Chicago April 2 The railroad labor board will not consider promises of rate reductions in hearings on railroad employee wage cuts. Ben Hooper vice chairman said the board will not bargain off employees for rate cuts and will decide only under the Transportation Act.
Jackson Ky April 3 Trials of 13 mountaineers charged with murder in connection with the election day riots at Clayhole precinct were to open today Juries from outside Breathite county may be impaneled to hear the cases The Clayhole shooting left four men dead and followed a bitter political fight with many election officials killed or wounded and ballot boxes destroyed
Indianapolis Indiana April 3 sigrah Moore known as the ace of bigamists was sentenced by Judge Collins to five years in prison for bigamy. He received a second sentence of two to 14 years for embezzlement connected with his numerous marriages. Harriet Evans a Peru school teacher nicknamed Mrs Moore No 13 led detectives to him.
Norfolk authorities investigated the drowning death of a young woman found on Ocean View beach. The unidentified Nordic girl, 18 to 20, with long light hair, was discovered Sunday, bearing bruises but deemed to have died from drowning.
William E. Herren of Waterloo addressed the Boston Real Estate Exchange advocating nationwide multiple listing of property under city realtor jurisdiction. He pressed for greater National Association of Real Estate Boards membership, noting current levels and urging a target of 25 members.
New York April 3 Miss Celeste J. Miller on route to Chicago will complete 900000 miles of travel on arrival. She reached New York aboard the Lapland yesterday and has completed her third round the world journey in ten years. Her travels span over forty years.
Sheriff Avery thwarted an attempted jail delivery in Marion Cedar Rapids Iowa as six prisoners tried to pry a barred window with a heavy weight. The escape plan involved twelve hours of liberty in the corridors with 24 inmates remaining in jail at the time.
Deand M. Schweickhard of Clinton, Iowa, was appointed supervisor of tracts and industrial education in Minnesota by the state board of education. He is to begin work in St Paul on June 15.
Announcement in the Times Tribune states new owners have assumed management of the Waterloo newspaper. H X Kellogg, longtime chairman of the American Newspaper Publishers Association standing committee, takes over stock with associates and will move from Indianapolis to Waterloo to run the Times Tribune Publishing Company. Kellogg praises Waterloo’s friendliness and progress as he plans residence here.
Mr and Mrs R M Noble of Riceville Iowa visited Sunday and Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank J Stillman at 311 Locust Street Mrs Noble is acsi N Kimball president of a piano company in Chicago.
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