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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1923

Page

8

Hearst Influence Rising in National Elections Analysis

A 1923 New York Tribune analysis notes Hearst power expanding through newspapers in New York City Rochester Syracuse Baltimore Boston Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Oakland Milwaukee Detroit Seattle Atlanta and Washington with Hearst features printed in hundreds more. It links Hearst media reach to political influence ahead of future national contests and contrasts his isolationist stance with McCormick’s Illinois leadership shaping Republican dynamics.

Sllivan Washi Chi William R. Hearst Hearst New York City Tammany Seattle Atlanta Washington, D. C Minnesota International Court McCormick Chicago Ilinois Moelil McCormick Tilinois Aken Man Ag Robert Ceci New York Tribune

Courier delivery notice for late Sun papers

The Courier will be delivered to your home before 6 30 o clock. If the serrier boy or another error caused you to miss the paper call 52 and request a copy. Please have the call reach the office before 6 30 p m.

Massive Prohibition Seizures Revealed in Six Months

United Press reports that during the first half of 1922 the federal prohibition bureau seized 342,523 contraband items including 2,211 automobiles and 87 boats, with spirits and mash totaling 222,414 and 2,369,149 gallons respectively. The overall appraised value nears 9 million dollars, with 12 agents killed and 3 maimed in operations. Two thirds of seizures were destroyed after convictions.

United Press Washington D.C Sand & Boate Ha Federal Prohibition Bureau Bureau Iquez

North Dakota Boy Ailed in Convict Camp in Florida

International News Wire reports Florida House vote 77 to 3 to form a committee to probe the death of Martin Tabort, a North Dakota youth, said to be due to flogging in a Dixie County prison camp for vagrancy. North Dakota alleges conspiracy by Sheriff J.R. Jones of Leon County and payments to send convicts. Tabort was arrested December 1920, died February 1, 1922.

International News Wire Tallahassee Fla Florida House, of Representatives Today Martin Tabort North Dakota Dixie County Florida Bharif J.R. Jones Leon County Jones Tsbort Tabort Leon

Dever Wins Chicago Mayoralty by Large Plurality

In a Democratic landslide Chicago voters chose William Dever for mayor, giving him a 103,748 plurality over Republican A C Lueder. Democrats also gained city clerk and treasurer, while aldermen shifted to 37 Democrats and 13 Republicans in the new 160 member council.

Associated Press Chicago William Dever Willliam H. Thompson Judge Dever A. C. Lueder Imayoralty Thompson Tllinois J. R. Mane Morton D. Hull Barratt O’hera John Servenka John W. Healy A. F. Gormen William H. Cruden Clark William A. Gunnen Seymour Stedman Altho Lueder Dever Hays South Park District Lake Front Grant Park Woburn Mass Katherine Conway Olean N. Y Kent College of Law Superior Court

Alcohol Bottled Fire Kills Man On New York Street

John Wilson, 45, died after a bottle of alcohol in his hip pocket ignited. A lighted match set his trousers alight, the alcohol saturated fabric burning him severely. An ambulance arrived too late to save him.

New York John Wilson Wilson

Missing Priest Found After Abduction Claim

A telegram from Buffalo to Knights of Columbus headquarters says Rev. J A Vraniak of Virden was captured from abductors and returning home. Knights offered 1500 in rewards split between finding the priest and arresting his captors, though details remain unclear. The case follows a priest who vanished in Venice after visiting St Louis with his car later found there.

Associated Pueas New York Buffalo J. I. Perine Knights of Columbus J. A John B. Kennedy Columbia Kennedy Vraniak Virden Knights of Columnus Sf Virden Venice St. Louis

Salinger Held in New Orleans on Bond Rule

Salinger Jr sought in Sioux Falls on mail fraud charges tied to Midland Packing. He was in U S marshal custody in New Orleans federal court as Judge Elliott prepared to decide on forfeiting his $15,000 appearance bond. Bondsmen turned over the promoter. Sioux City April 4.

Salinger, Jr Sioux Falls Midland Packing Company Sioux City United States New Orleans Eliott Salinger Elliott

Cedar Falls WRC Hosts Veterans From Three Wars

Cedar Falls April 4. One hundred seventy five veterans of Civil Spanish American and World Wars attended a noon gathering of the Women's Relief Corps marking founders day of the corps and Grand Army of the Republic. After dinner a program featured Dr. W. W. Gist Cedar Falls former national department chaplain and Iowa department commander candidate and Curtis Faris commander of the local American Legion post. Several musical numbers were presented.

Cedar Falls Women's Relief Corps Corps Grand Army of the Republic W. W. Gist Cedar Fails National Department Iowa Department Curtis Faris American Legion

Divorce filing cites Wanda Hawley and salary dispute

A. Burton Hawley, husband of Wanda Hawley, seeks divorce in Los Angeles citing cruelty and alleged non-support. He quotes Wanda saying a man earning under $5,000 yearly is a cheap piker, asserting she wants a divorce over finances. He denies the charges and says he has not been served.

Los Angeles Cal Wanda A.burton Hawley Wanda Hawley

Germany demands damages for Krupp killings in Essen

Berlin reports Germany filed a note demanding compensation for the families of 11 German workers killed by French troops at the Krupp plant in Essen. The protest urges immediate release of detainees and notes casualties have risen to 13. French officers are summoned to appear before Gen. Dessoutte in Duesseldorf.

International Newn Berlin Germany Font Anole Paris Frenetif Famlies Immg Liate Reiuses Hirenters Stenad We Associated Press Moscow Vwene Butchkaybel Germain Essan Russia Krupp Essen Tunr Tostay Gru Desoutte Duesseldorf Worden

Ape man in Council Bluffs eludes posse patrol

In Council Bluffs Iowa, April 4, the so called apeman who has attacked girls near the high school was inactive last night as a posse searched the area. Over eight days he has struck 1% girls, creeping from behind obstructions to grab ankles and bruise victims. Neighbors describe the assailant as foreilla with shaggy hair and monkeylike features.

Council Bluffs Council Bluffs High School Delice

Thrifty Farmer Has Chance in 1923 to Make Ends Meet

Washington reports from the agricultural department say farmers who are efficient and low cost per bushel or pound may have a chance in 1923. Some regions will face reduced potato acreage and hogs may see lower prices early year with prospects of a steady late-year market.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Agricultural Department Ares Neacly

West Leads Second Day in National Inter Scholastic Tourney

Chicago April 4 The second day of the National Inter Scholastic Basketball tournament featured strong defense by Rockford High and top scorers Behr, Gletthinnal, and Kulburg as they defeated Pine Bluff Ark 36 to 17. Northhampton, Mass over Soaringville Utah 42 to 20, and Rockford beat Simpson High Birmingham 41 to 24 while Scott High of Toledo beat El Paso Texas 40 to 15. schedule listed many city matchups across University of Chicago gym."

Chichee He University of Chicago Spring Valley Utah Northampton Mass Westport High Manaus City Sto Simpson High Birmingham Aln Scott High Toledo el Paso Tax United Preesy Chicago Teumnis Chi- Cro University Northrapton Sncingville Waeatport Isuisae City Slippoon Elrenhustaiy Ade Litre Wyo Rockford I. Ts Prue Blut Tatulo Then Wan Ware

Victory of Osage Indicates Iowans Strong Contenders

Osage Indiana Osage Indiana. Osage defeats Dupont high Louisville in the National Inter scholastic Basketball tournament at Chicago university. Hogan's plays spark Osage to lead early and hold late. Dupont rally tight in regulation, overtime baskets seal Osage win. Hyde Pirie set to face Osage in next round as Osage earns strong claim to title.

Osage United Chicago Louisville Wut du- Poul Mia Rooke Lewis Megan Associated Press Criterga Gane Dilpont Wopka Sthelman Carnsdale Oota Tae

Carnarvon Survives Night Amid Illness

Lord Carnarvon of Tutankhamen fame passes through a crisis as doctors report his pulse closer to normal but his heart remains extremely weak. Respiration is still artificially maintained and he rests today after a night of serious illness in Gaio.

Gaio Lord Carnarvon Tut-Ankh-Amon Carl Carnarvon

Federal drive on tax dodgers via distraint warrants

Washington announces a nationwide program by the Internal Revenue Service to issue thousands of distraint warrants to force payment of back taxes. The plan includes seizure and sale of delinquent taxpayers properties, with an initial 500 warrants issued in Mars City.

Washington, D. C Bureau of Internal Revenue Treasury Department Marsas City

Miners Witnesses Testify Alibi In Herrin Riot Trial

Marion April 4 The defense called eight witnesses in the second Herrin riot trial claiming Otis Clark and Oscar Howard were a mile away when C K McDowell superintendent of the Southern Illinois Coal Company mine was shot down. Other witnesses were called as the defense builds its case.

Marion, Fil Albi Otis Clark Oscar Howard Herrin C. K. McDowell Illnois Coal Company

Snowbound towns cut off as Wisconsin floods worsen

Flood waters from melting snow kept high in southwest Wisconsin with the Pecatonica river valley hardest hit. The towns of Mineral Point Darlington South Wayne Gratiot and Calamine were reported cut off from each other as conditions deteriorated.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Pecatonica Mineral Point Darlington South Wayne Graniot Calamine

Farmer Who Killed Woman Given Life

Wisconsin Rapids April 4. John Magnuson, a farmer, was found guilty of first degree murder for killing Mrs. Clementine Chapman with a Christmas parcel bomb last December. He was sentenced to life in the state prison by Judge Byron B. Parka.

Wisconsin Rapids Wis John Magnuson Clementine Chapman Byron B. Parka

Political Pull for Vets' Compensation Claims Out of Luck

Washington March 4 Brig Gen Frank T Hines new director sanctions no political pressure on compensation claims at the Veterans Bureau except for emergencies An investigation found hundreds of relief applications delayed while appeals by senators and congressmen were expedited Emergency cases will be fast tracked A conference of district managers will be held in Washington April 23 to discuss government policy on disabled ex service men care

Washington, D Congress United States Frank T. Hines Hines Board of Medical Review Ames Veterans Bureau Washington

Rain Delays Harding Visit to Aiken Golf Links

Augusta Ga April 4 President Harding postponed his South Carolina trip planned for today due to morning showers. He hoped to spend hours at Aiken about 20 miles away where golf links awaited. The trip shifts to tomorrow with the president reported in good health and enjoying the vacation. Mrs Harding is said to be improved since leaving Washington.

Augusta Harding South Carolina Wis Aiken Washington

Army social scandal inquiry to close today in San Antonio

Secret investigation into the Randle army social scandal headed by Col. Lincoln F. Kilbourne will conclude today. Mrs Agnes Randie sues Col Arthur L. Conger for defamation amid mutual charges of public reprimands affecting Capt Edwin H Randie. Proceedings remain highly secret with results shared only with involved parties and senior army officials.

International News Wire San Antonio Tex Randle“Onger Lincoln F. Kilbourne Inspector’s Department Bb. M. Lewis Eighth Corps Agnes Earns Randie Edwin H Randie Arthur L. Conger Col. Conger Capt. Randle Randle Col. Kilbourne Randles

Governor Kendall Vetoes Long and Short Haul Bill

Des Moines Iowa April 4 Gov Kendall at noon transmitted to the senate his veto message on the long and short haul bill sponsored by the Iowa Traffic League. The measure aimed to restore rate competition among carriers and raise state car supply but Kendall warned it would endanger restraints on rate discrimination and harm shippers at smaller stations. The same dispatch notes action on an income tax bill and other measures in the Iowa legislature.

Dew Moines Kendill Senate Towa ‘Traffic League Tate Iowa Des Moines Iowa House Waya and Means Committee House Brookhart Interstate Commerce Commission Buser Muscatine State Highway Commission Senate Highway Committee Tax Reform Committee Blake State Board ‘of Tax Administration

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