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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
11
In Frankfort a steady rain kept people indoors as French troops reported a quiet night. Tension eased after the Schillerplatz incident. a new French division arrived but the occupied zone would not expand. A proclamation promised a full investigation into the tragedy. Fatalities from the shooting rose to seven.
W G Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen rejects any federal mediation or recognition of insurgents in the Chicago railroad yard workers strike. He says the fight is to preserve legitimate labor organizations and will be settled by railroad companies and the recognized unions.
980000 railroad employees including clerks telegraphers signal men and maintenance crews will press wage demands within a week after unauthorized switchmen and engine men strikes. G A Worrell says increases of five to six cents per hour and restoration of prewar differentials will be sought with 15 days for compliance.
A Berlin based banker notes that Germany will withdraw from premium offers on silver to pay a premium for the silver mark amid falling global silver prices. He cites the previous premium that boosted the mark to eight to one in currency and says Reichsbank officials justify continued heavy silver purchases to strengthen Germany’s international credit. Deutsche Bank marks the day with a notable financial event.
Grand Rapids Wisconsin April 9 John Ostruski and Grant Babcock faced a tied vote for councilman from the Eighth ward. A coin flip at city hall decided the race with Babcock winning when the coin landed heads. Ostruski offered to take what remained after the toss.
In Waterloo potatoes soar from fodder to record highs. Wholesale houses list 8.50 per hundredweight with retail 1.25 to 1.50 per peck as prices climb. A resident recalls 59 years ago seed cost four fifty per bushel while early crops fetched five cents, now the market faces escalating costs and dramatic shifts in supply.
Berlin April 9 The German regular troops that crossed the River Ruhr were withdrawn to the northern bank yesterday. Burgomasters of Barmen and Filberfeld asked defense minister not to allow entry into their towns. Duesseldorf reports fear and a general strike may follow with union of parties.
Washington April debate resumes on a peace resolution as Rep Madden Republican Illinois argues it does not strip the president of treaty making rights. He cites arguments about a proposed American army for Armenia and costs under a league of nations mandate, urging the people’s voice and an Americanized covenant.
In the Senate a three cornered debate over compulsory universal military training ensued. Senator McKellar accused Republicans of forcing peacetime conscription, Senator Chamberlain said the president advocated it, and Senator Hitchcock argued the president only urged Democrats to avoid preconventional commitments.
Washington April 9 Two of the Irish pickets arrested for picketing the British embassy refused bonds offered by counsel and were committed to jail after a preliminary hearing. Miss Mary Galvin of Philadelphia and Miss Matra Quinn of Jamaica Plain Mass were jailed. A third arrestee Miss Katherine McKeon of Philadelphia posted 1000 bond and was released till Monday. Picketing at the embassy did not resume.
In Sioux City Iowa on April 9 a general strike by butchers and meat cutters in retail markets began to press for a closed shop. Strike signals were posted before downtown markets as part of union action. Meanwhile Washington sources note Senate Commerce Committee approved an $8 million rise in 1921 rivers and harbors appropriations, bringing the bill to $20 million.
Paris calls for new talks with London and Washington to set a post war approach to Germany. Berlin warns France over occupation damages in Hesse as entente members weigh revised relations and enforcement of Versailles.
Washington observers see the German Ruhr crisis as a potential danger but expect no quick change in U S policy. The State Department says Germany may avoid conflict, while France plans withdrawal after German forces pull back to the neutral zone.
The notice instructs readers to expect the Courier before 3 30 o clock and to phone 3330 if undelivered by that time. It adds that calls must reach the office before 6 30 PM and mentions the carrier may correct delays.
Washington dispatch reports that Edwin T. Meredith and Iowa's delegation to the Democratic convention will vote solidly for A. Mitchell Palmer. C. C. Carlin says Wilbur W. Marsh confirms the delegation from Iowa, from the 61st district onward, supports Palmer and will vote for him though without binding instructions.
Five year old Robert Hillsted of 846 Eleventh Street West was hit by a motor truck in the 660 block while en route to school. He suffered chest and abdominal injuries and facial cuts with internal injuries feared. Driver Chris Hanson said the child rushed into the street and could not be stopped. The boy was moved to a nearby house, then to St Francis hospital as doctors assessed his injuries. A second boy suffered minor injuries after playing in the street when he ran into a car fender and fell, sustaining a non serious hurt.
Washington D C April 6 The Senate Finance Committee favorably reported the House bill to permit duty free importation of newsprint valued at 8 cents or less a pound. The measure has been urged by many publishers while the present law allows 50 cents or less. Grippied After Forty Years South Bend Tribune April 9 marks 40 years since the paper issued a four page edition due to newsprint shortages, removing all advertising to publish a straight news folio.
Kansas City dispatch says a thief rifled a mail car on an Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe passenger train at Henrietta Missouri last night. Less than a hundred dollars was secured by the raider according to postal officials. The note hints CINCO is safe and mentions Flight cents to preserve quality.
London reports that Paul Cambon explains France policy to Lord Curzon as nations seek a swift smoothing of ties with Britain. Italian and British press debate entente strains over French moves into Germany, with editorials urging clarity and unity. Paris notes cabinet meetings as Britain’s position on Frankfurt occupatio n is clarified.
Danville Wisconsin April 9 Guy Kitchen a member of battery A 100 Korty ulath field artillery commanded by the late Col Gurlla G Tedden resigned in favor of his colonel's widow who was left with three children to support Kitchen who fought in 11 battles was nominated on the Republican ticket to win the election and turn the job over to Mrs Redden Corporal Redden died in France of pneumonia
Alexander Howat head of the United Mine Workers in Kansas and three officials were found guilty of contempt of court by Judge Andrews Curran and sentenced to the county jail in Girard until they testify before the Kansner court of industrial relations. Four mines were idle this morning as the Howat hearing continued and the group planned to be taken to the Castile.
Rail workers in New York join a widespread strike threatening food distribution. Mantell warns milk shipments are limited though 65 tailloads were moved overnight. yard crews at Erie West Shore and Pennsylvania yards walk out while Harlem and New Haven New York Central yards report absences. Tube workers in Jersey City join talks raising commuter disruption fears.
Washington reports President Wilson delaying railroad labor board picks as strikers in Chicago resume work efforts amid transport disruption. Across cities factories idle, yards congested, and thousands face shifts in suburban discharges as unions resist outlaw groups.
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