Public Blames Unenforced Laws In Waterloo Symposium
A Waterloo gathering at First Congregational church debated how to raise respect for law. Speakers including Leon Link and A E Gnagy stressed home and individual responsibility, with calls to improve enforcement and public sentiment. ethics in schools defended by H D Lee.
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Edwards
Link
Waterloo
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Lovejoy
Appleby
South
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United States
Lee
Waterloo West
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Wei
Maa
Public schooling and democracy under strict rules
A speaker warns that democracy in public schools faces danger from lax governance and extremist views. He urges firm rules to instill citizen duties among pupils, stressing discipline, authority, and observance of laws. He condemns sensational press treatment that could inflate moral panic.
Daugherty Seeks Indianapolis Path to End Strike
A report from Indiana outlines Deputy sheriffs patrolling roads as miners and families mobilize along routes from West Moreland to Monongahela river districts. Despite martial law not in force, officials caution crowds and monitor gatherings while miners express optimism about a swift settlement and a return to work.
Blanton Pushes Inquiry Into House Spending
Washington April 1 Congress moved to investigate itself over nonessentials in the house stationery room. Representative Blanton Democrat Texas introduced a resolution asking for a committee probe into items such as whisky manicure sets poker and other nonessentials in public business.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Laday
House
Blanton
Texas
Exclusive Handling Contracts Declared Not Valid
The Supreme Court ruled that exclusive handling contracts ban dealers from distributing certain products are unenforceable. The decision followed a case brought by Standard Machine Company against Lagrane-Fonston in Boston, dated April 14.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Standard Mashinn Company
Lagrane-fonston En Funy
Boston
Hamilton faces uncertain sentence for robbery arrest
Imprisonment up to 10 years possible as Judge Peters presides over Saturday arraignment of imer Hamilton for robbery of Edward and Frank Kramer near Shambaugh. Bond forfeited after he did not appear for trial. appeal bond set at 15000 dollars. Co defendants Walter and George Ane to face trials. Lucas already jailed for aiding attack. Senator Francis endorses Republican platform promoting tax cuts and debt reduction in Iowa.
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Hamilton
Jualge Peters Befors
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Paso
Tex
Edward
Frank Kramer
Shambaugh
Walter
George Ane
Tramilton
Aa. M. Lucas
Blanks Forwarded to Mrs Farnsworth for State Senate Bid
Des Moines April 1 The formal request for nomination blanks to Mrs Bessia Farnsworth of Palusentine was received today by Secretary of State Ramsay. The papers were sent to her immediately. Mrs Farnsworth plans to run in the June primary for the Republican nomination for a state senate seat from the Plymouth district.
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Des Moines
Bessia Farnsworth
pAlusentine
Candidate Francis Has Big Platform for Republic Nomination
Francis outlines major platform items including government aid to farmers, a woman in the cabinet, lower freight rates, and immediate enactment of soldiers' benefits as outstanding issues for his Republic nomination bid.
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Lb. B. Praevis
Republic
Cor
Telegraph Briefs Mixed German and American News Updates
Gen Erich von Walken gayn a farmer minister of war is killed at Wilk Park near Potsdata. Charlotte Welms murders three of five children before suicide. health believed to drive him insane. Leviathan liner from Germany to Newport News to be converted into an American train carrier Atlantic Vessel. Wattewitz in Silesia explodes during search for hidden arms killing 20 French soldiers wounding others. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle arrives in New York to deliver lectures on spiritualism.
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gErth Army
Deedoat Wilk Park
Potsdata
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N. Ch
Dotin Welms
New York
Leviathan
Newport News
Wattewitz
Silesia
Wu Dozer
Artur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
House Puts Strike Parley Safeguard in Appropriations Bill
Washington TD April 19 The House passed about 26 million dollars for state and justice departments with a striking amendment. It bars use of funds to prosecute labor or farmers organizations colluding to fix wages, safeguarding joint coal miner and operator wage talks to end the strike without antitrust risk.
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Washington, TD
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Justice Departments
Justice Department
Farmers” Organization
Denver Man Fourth Degree Head K of C
New Haven Conn April 1 Johnny Reddin Denver Calo was promoted to fourth degree head of the order today during a session of the supreme council in New Haven officials said
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K. of C
New Haven
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Tohnny Reddin
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Deoandt Stupreme
Calyubus
Edward Randolph Utes Dies at 6 in Wa teriog-Overt Co Worker
Kiward Randolph aged 6 of Twelfth Street West died at 2 p m today at Wells Hospital. He is survived by his widow and kin. He was employed at the Wateriog-Overt company. The body was taken to Kistner's undertakers parlors pending funeral arrangements.
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Edward Randoliy
Kiward Randolph
Twelfth Street West
Deputy Loses Pair of Boy Prisoners in Marshalltown
Des Moines police report two 16 year old boy prisoners escaped from a deputy while changing trains at Marshalltown. The youths Ben Hunt and Albert Wright were handcuffed together and vanished from the station.
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Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Marshalltown
Ben Hunt
Albert Wright
Gale Swamps Keokuk Boat at Dock
A 60 mile gale on Lake Keokuk swamped the packet Keokuk of the White Collar line at Nauvoo Illinois. Freight, passengers and crew were rescued. Captain Walter Blair has divers and pumps at work and expects the steamer back in commission by week’s end.
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Lake Keokuk
White Collar Line
Nauvoo
Til
Walter Blair
Farmer Drowned in Cellar of His Home
Arthur Stevens, a Keokuk area farmer, was found dead in five feet of water in the cellar of his home. County officials believe Stevens ended his life, with his feet tied together by a rope.
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Keokuk
Arthur
Stevens
Congress Debates Varying Appropriation Bill and Labor Strife
Today in Congress report notes the House opens debate on an appropriation bill while labor committees resume work amid a coal strike, with the Serrate and related panels facing action on measures.
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HOUSE
Major of Rainbow Division Charged with Shooting Wife
Huntingdon readers report Major Herbert Bryson of the Rainbow division is charged after his wife was shot dead at their Cassville home. Coroner's jury findings loom as arraignment or release decision awaits. Bryson, a shell shocked war veteran, reportedly claimed his wife attempted self harm.
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Huntingdon
Herbert Bryson
Haul
Bond Issue Premium Questioned by County Board
The county board of supervisors debated selling a $125,000 drainage bond issue for districts 1 and 12 to the George M. Bechtel company. Past contracts set a 54 percent premium, but market shifts since 1920 have caused hesitancy as alternative bids offer a $2.00 premium, prompting deliberation on whether to proceed with Bechtel.
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County Board of Supervisors
George M. Bechtel Company
Dave Leaport
Liri
Hechtel
Astoria Man Dies After Long Illness at Age 84
Charles Mieteher age 84 is listed among names on billboards advertising as a result of infirmities linked to oil use. The report notes his residence in Astoria and places the incident in April. The brief obituary-style item identifies the elderly man and hints at the circumstance surrounding his death.
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Charles i
Mieteher
Genoa Conference Draws Watchful U S Attention
Washington observers, skeptical yet hopeful, monitor the Genoa economic conference as diplomats seek stabilization measures. Officials expect debate over Russia recognition and army cuts, with France pushing for strict guarantees. Ambassador Child in Genoa reports progress to Washington.
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Washington, D. C
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Genoa
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America
George
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United States
Russia
France
Richard Washburn Child
Haly
Genea
Oelwein Seeks Courthouse Site Election for Fayette County
R V Lucas of the Oelwein Chamber of Commerce says a petition with 967 pages and about 4300 signatures gathered in Genia was filed with Fayette County supervisors to compel a countywide election on courthouse site selection. West Union residents counter with a remonstrance petition. The board will meet June 14 to decide if the petition meets the required 4360 signatures.
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Oelwein
Oelwein Chamber of Commerce
Waterloo
Wayette County
West Union
Mr. Lucas
Thieves Loot Parcel Post Storage Car in Omaha
Robbers rifled a parcel post storage mail car on the Burlington road between Chicago and Omaha. They took the more valuable packages, leaving others behind. Inspector Glenn estimated losses under $500. The car, traveling from New York to San Francisco, carried domestic mail and a large amount of parcel post matter for Austria, including much from Europe.
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Neb
Buriington Road
Chicago
Postoffice
Glenn
New York
San Francisco
Europe
Tornado Strikes Missouri Town Near Springfield
Springfield Missouri reports indicate a tornado struck Grove, 20 miles northwest, early today. One man was killed, several buildings destroyed, wires down, with no definite information yet available. Also reports of damaging wind storms in Freeport and vicinity.
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Grove
Here
Freeport
Federal workers have one path to sue for injuries
The Supreme Court ruled federal employees may not pursue both a government compensation act claim and a separate suit for injuries against the railroad. Arthur J. Cahn, a railway mail clerk, sought relief from the railroad where he was injured under government operation, but the appeals court held that receiving compensation precludes further government aid, a ruling the high court affirmed.
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Supreme Court
Arthur J. Cahn
United States District Court For
Northern Town
Dahn
Circuit Court of Appeals
Appelate Court
New Architecture Firm Forms in Waterloo
Waterloo gains Bartley & Pedicord, a new architectural practice formed by Johnn Bartley and Will J. Pedicord. Pedicord plans to relocate to Waterloo after purchasing a site on Third Avenue West. he began business nine years ago and designed schools within a 72 mile radius, plus St Mark's church. Bartley, a University of Illinois architecture graduate and registered engineer, has worked with A. B. Cleveland and others, including wartime service in the Army engineering corps.
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Veavitt & Johnson
Johnn & Bartley
Waterloo
Will
Brandon
Dike
Finchford
St Mark’s
Bartley
East High School
College of Architecture
University Oflinois
A. B. Cleveland
Storm cripples wires from Chicago to Pacific coast
A severe snow and wind storm centered in the great plains states disrupted telegraph and telephone communications between Chicago and the Pacific coast. The outage affected western service areas as the weather battered the region on April 20.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
Great Plains States
Waterloo Evening Courier Patterns Advertised
Waterloo Evening Courier offers up-to-date fashion pattern 4530 with ease and convenience for small sizes. Orders cost five pence and arrive within ten days. pattern fits repp linen or gingham with options for wrist or elbow sleeve, four sizes, shipping via silver stamps.
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Waterloo
Bank Robbery At Lane Home In Trunk Theft
Peoria April 10 bandits forced rear entrance to John Lane home while Mr. and Mrs. Lane attended church. They broke a trunk and took cash liberty bonds and bank certificates valued at 10660. Authorities suspect an inside job.
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Til
John Lane
Lane
Supreme Court Okays Estate Tax on Bonds
The Supreme Court of the United States today held that the estate tax on municipal and state bonds is valid provided it is not a direct tax. The decision came in Washington D C on April 10.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States Today
Chicago Firemen Hurt In Stock Yards Blaze
Six Chicago firemen were burned while battling a stockyards fire that endangered the Roberts and Oake packing plant yesterday in the stockyards district. The blaze began when a spark or flame threatened nearby structures, causing evacuation and prompting mutual aid responses.
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Roberts & Oake Packns
Mrs Hildebrand Dies During Visit in Waterloo
Mrs Sylvester Hildebrand died at 10 43 a m at 1145 Sixth Street West where she was visiting since Friday Pleuro pneumonia caused death She was 83 years old born June 4 1838 in Cambria County Pa Married March 7 1853 in Pennsylvania They moved to town in 1869 lived on a farm in Orange Township three miles south of Waterloo then moved to Waterloo in 1898 Survived by three children E L Hildebrand Elizabeth of Waterloo and Mrs J C Serogey of Lompoc Cal husband and one grandchild Louise Serogey also survive A brother C P L Iobarts resides Aberdeen Wash Funeral plans await word from a daughter in the west.
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W. D. Roberts
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Lowise J. Roberts
Cambria County
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Orange Township
Waterloo
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J. C. Serogey
Lompoc
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Louise Serogey
C. P.L. Iobarts
Aberdeen
Wash
Lastriday
Fildebrand
William Hildebrand
Real estate ethics highlighted by Rev J R Macartney
Pastor Rev J R Macartney of First Presbyterian spoke to Waterloo realtors at the Greater Waterloo Association session at noon. He urged the realtors to help build new homes for a growing population and new business buildings for industry, stressing ethics in the profession.
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First Presbyterian Church
Waterloo Realtors
Greater Waterloo Association
Scarlet fever illness of seven year old Gujer girl
Millicent Gujer seven, daughter of Mr and Mrs EF Gujer of 706 Allen Street, is seriously ill with scarlet fever.
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EF. Gujer
Allen Street
Italian Towns Rage Over Parley Honor
In Santa Margherita and Rapallo a bitter feud over which municipality hosts the Soviet delegation to the Genoa economic conference risks bloodshed and a possible League of Nations arbitration. The Imperial Palace hotel lies near both towns, stirring protests that it is unfairly billed as Rapallo’s venue and fueling taxi-drivers’ profits. Local residents call it an outrage and fear the naming of Rapallo in Genoa press mocks Santa Margherita’s status. The government may buy the hotel to turn it into a peace monument if Genoa succeeds. Also, municipal court postponed the hearing of Della Miller, a colored woman bootlegger, to Tuesday.
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Italy
Santa Margherita
Rapallo
Genoa
League of Nations
Imperial Palace
Sata Margherita
Santa Margherita Realtors
Commercial Club
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