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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1921
Page
1
Reports from London describe workers ready to strike over the triple alliance plan, with government mobilizing reserves and unions weighing actions. British miners are portrayed as united but wary, while newspapers debate risk of Bolshevik influence and potential nationwide paralysis if essential industries halt.
Washington April report shows lawmakers in special session debating how to distribute captured German and Austrian arms stored at Port Newark New Jersey. Thousands of helmets lances rifles guns howitzers mortars and nearly 2 million smaller items await release to municipalities as the war relics dispute stalls shipment.
From Athens Associated Press report April 1921 Greek officials remain mute as news of Turkish Nationalist victories unsettles the nation. Disappointment grows as retreat toward Brusa is reported and the drachma falls to 14 per dollar. Mobilization lags with only 23 of 160 called to colors replying and some reservists flatly refusing. King Constantine reportedly abandons front visit amid cabinet councils and rumors surface of expected extra mobilization and widespread royalist soldiers under Constantine.
The fate of the official Confederate seal remains unknown after James Jones a black servant in the Senate office building dies without revealing its burial site. Jones once served Jefferson Davis and allegedly hid the seal before federal authorities seized the Confederate leader.
Paris April 9 One person in 27 in France is either guarding or governing the other 26. Parliamentary figures show a military force of about 770000 protecting the state. It is reinforced on the government payroll by a civil army of 760600. The public payroll of France for the last year totals 84329000000 francs.
Corrected census figures for Paris show population growth since 1911 despite wartime losses. Estimated total population likely up by about 40 000, with four fifths of the capital already counted in the early tally.
Addie Adams plots to leave her present job and pursue faster progress. She notes nerves from Pie ne and imagines shortcuts through shorthand and typing courses. The dialogue centers on ambition, brains, and a plan to study to escape routine work.
The article outlines Republican plans to revise taxes and craft a permanent tariff, including repealing high income surtaxes and adopting a direct sales tax. It notes expected tariff battles, tariff supporters shifting from industry to farming regions, and potential conflicts over immigration, reapportionment, Colombia Panama ties, and disarmament.
The piece analyzes Democratic and Republican positions after a landslide in November, noting Democrats hold 31 of 96 Senate seats and may face a formidable opposition. It argues Congress will focus on routine governance, with potential tariff debate if Republicans prompt it, while idealistic international questions like disarmament may arise only if justified by Harding's promises. Copyright 1921 by the New York Evening Post.
Philadelphia news reports Wharton Barker, the middle of the road Populist candidate for president in 1900, has died at his home at age 74. He will be buried Tuesday with a private funeral and no honorary pallbearers, per Barker family announcements.
Three pouches containing first loss mail and one package of express matter were stolen from a railroad depot at Calhoun Nebraska Thursday night. Sheriff at Blair reported to Omaha police. No estimate of the loss was made.
Frank H. Cromwell of Ararat Temple Kansas City Mo was elected president of the Shrine Directors association of North America at Dallas Texas and Kansas City was chosen as next convention city highlighting regional leadership through the Shrine.
Clarksville Tennessee April 9 the firemen s benefit play the Last Day of School at Hickory Hover drew a large crowd and cleared a fund of 50. The show will be remounted April 24 by popular request. The quilt the firemen had been making sold for 243 75 Henry Wilson won the bid. Subscriptions to buy an electric motor and siren already exceed 500 and are expected to grow.
Plans for the state Civil War veterans encampment in the city June 7 8 and 9 are moving forward with the executive committee meeting Monday in Memorial hall to review progress. Governor Kendall will speak at the opening campfire Tuesday and a reception precedes it. The annual parade Wednesday will include World War and Spanish War veterans alongside Civil War veterans. The Grand Army of the Republic department ranks among the nation’s largest with over 1 000 members and auxiliary groups totaling about 40 000. Reduced railroad fares have been secured, according to Commander Chase.
The Bowdoin schooner, built for Donald MacMillan, was launched at Boothbay Harbor to begin a two year Arctic voyage planned for July. Weighing about 125 tons, the egg shaped hull with greenheart armor will sail with a large canvas spread and is designed to lift on ice. The expedition, under Bowdoin College alumni MacMillan and Peary lieutenant, will use air return from Baffin Land after exploring 1000 miles of its western shore. The ship costs total 40,000 dollars, crew includes engineer and scientists, and provisioning finishes by late June ahead of the July start.
Telegraph dispatches report Myron T. Herrick once being appointed minister to France. House Ways and Means backs emergency tariff bill reintroduced after Wilson veto. Wood introduces prohibition enforcement shift to justice department. Harding urged to join wage dispute talks with railroad workers. Batush cites 15 billion as Germany's reparations capacity. Gounaris named Greece war minister premier. Bolsheviks alleged to violate Russo Finnish treaty. Chicago workers summoned amid building probe. Shipman confirmed as long-serving California appeals chief. Jurists form committee to amend League covenant. Caruso resumes singing, voice reportedly strong.
Rotarians prepare for officer elections at Black's Tearoom while Waterloo Realtors plan Monday noon meeting at the Greater Waterloo Association to discuss current business conditions. Kiwanis members tour the Bell Telephone exchange Tuesday noon under manager R J Hopley. Dr H A Boysen chairs Spokesmen club gathering Wednesday noon at Black's Tearoom with W H Bruun presiding.
Japan plans friendly gestures to strengthen U S relations and avoid any break in ties. A Diet mission to the United States may depart early next month as part of moves to emphasize peace and friendship between the Mikado's government and Washington.
Harry Rabiner files three civil actions in municipal court against M Kozberg seeking 1000 dollars for defamation and 1000 dollars for an assault plus 59 dollars for alleged moving costs. One suit lists Kozberg’s wife as co-defendant. J H Meyers represents Rabiner. Dates cited include March 31, 1921, and property at 612 Eighth Street East.
Jean de Mabuse, a Flemish artist of 16th century, was chronically broke and devised clever ruses to obtain funds. While serving the Marquis de Veeren, he received cloth for a white damask suit meant for Emperor Charles V’s visit, then sold it to finance his own design. He appeared in the procession in a cloak and doublet that crackled as the emperor tested the material, which revealed it was made of paper.
Waterloo officials announced a plan to convert jug beach at Cedar River park into a safe summer resort. The river front commission will fund most of the improvements and authorize building dikes. Two dikes were removed to shrink the pool to 400 feet by 200, sufficient for expected crowds. City engineer Ralph B. Slippy will confirm costs under revised plans before starting work. Attending were A. E. Glenn H. R. Plowman Frisbie Goagy J. C. Hartman and ELD. Dumond.
Packinghouse chiefs forecast adequate meat supplies over the next six months with prices steady or falling. Beef is expected to drop while pork holds, as Armour & Co executive Frank W. Waddell cites a larger hog crop this season. He notes pork demand abroad is limited by buyers’ finances, and peace treaty progress may influence later pork prices. Beef supply is strong domestically, with calf production reportedly normal in the West.
Central Labor union leaders appointed to seek cooperation with businessmen aim to improve city industrial conditions. They will meet Mayor N W Frisbie Sunday at 5 p m to discuss forming joint citizen committees to address unsettled employment issues, with Thomas Dolan and other officers attending.
Two Marine Corps airplanes flying from Washington to the Virgin Islands reached Port au Prince Haiti yesterday, the navy department advised. The next stop listed is Santo Domingo City.
William Fiedler, a nameless stranger, arrived at Salvation Army barracks after a fight and collapse with a skull fracture. He walked to a hotel before hospital transfer, later revealed a base skull fracture with a 50 cent piece sized bone fragment removed at St Thomas hospital.
John B. Williams, a plantation owner in Newton County near Jasper, Georgia, was found guilty of murder in a peonage-related case. The jury, after nine hours’ talks, recommended mercy but the verdict imposed a life term. The state’s key witness, Clyde Manning, testified Williams ordered the killing of Lindsey Peterson, whose body and another farm worker’s body were found weighted and dumped near Williams’ Yellow River farm. Williams showed marked emotion as the sentence was read. his family reacted with sobs.
A Hancock county farmer earned the title raggedest man in Iowa after being chased by a registered Shorthorn bull through buckthorn hedges and six hog tight fences. He was rescued by his hired man with only torn shirt remnants and a back gash, while his wife watched from the porch. The bull, valuable and registered, had previously shown no signs of brainstorm.
Flour prices in Minneapolis fell to 8.70 at the mills yesterday, the lowest since the 1914 outbreak of the war. The quotation marked a new low after a week of declines totaling 50 cents.
Klinefelter's livery barn, built in 1907 and one of the few remaining city structures for livery use, will not be occupied immediately as Allen and Hoffman vacate it, according to J. F. Wminefelter.
Comparative figures show a 0.057 percent rise in west school attendance from March 1920 to March 1921, adding 149 students. High school enrollment reached 509 against 451 in March 1920, while total March 1921 attendance stood at 2,749 versus 2,600 in March 1920. Whittier and Emerson grades declined, Kingster opened a year ago showing a small gain.
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