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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1921

Page

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Efforts to settle British miners strike continue in London

London reports that miners representatives refuse Lloyd George proposals while railway men and transport workers prepare to strike. Triple Alliance members keep working pending further instructions as negotiations continue and flood safety operations proceed with limited pumping in Fifeshire.

Britain London Transport Workers Triple Alliance Lloyd George National Union of Railway Men National Federation of Telephone Workers London Times Transport Workers Federation United Kingdom Fifeshire

Packers Say Women Turned Down Their Statement of Facts

Mrs. E. T. Costigan of the National League of Women Voters allegedly refused a representative of the Institute of American Meat Packers permission to present facts on meat supplies and demand. The institute accuses her of blocking Packers’ input at a committee conference during a discussion of federal meat regulation.

Packers Associated Press Chicago E. T. Costigan National League of Women Voters Institute of American Meat Packers 3. T. Nash Cleveland Provision Company Costigan Nash Institute

Woman Dies After Room Raid In Chicago Hotel

Chicago police awaited grand jury action in the case of Thomas Mafredas charged with assault with a deadly weapon after Mrs. Ella Sapp died from a March 31 shooting in a West Madison Street hotel room. Mafredas claimed she fired first, a claim authorities deemed implausible given the wound’s position.

Chicago Thomas Mafredas Canton Jil Ella Sapp Pekin Ill

Auto Bandits Rob Denver Stockyards Bank of $23000

Auto bandits robbed the Denver Stockyards Bank in the Union Stockyards area this morning taking about $23,000 after forcing employees to the floor. Police pursued in motor cars within minutes.

Denver United Press Colo Union Stockyards

Sacramental Wine Security Rule Hits Loan Reductions

The Federal Reserve Board ruled drafts secured by warehouse receipts for sacramental wine are not eligible for rediscount by federal reserve banks. The ruling allows banks to rely on notes secured by warehouse receipts but limits wine held in bond not to be treated as readily marketable staple.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Board Bureau of Internal Revenue

Peggy Hopkins Seeks Divorce From Millionaire Husband

Peggy Hopkins faces a lawsuit from J Stanley Joyce multimillionaire lumberman seeking annulment and return of about a million dollars in property. The case lists several co-respondents including Sartin French Henri Letellier Maurice Evans Spaulding and others. Hopkins previously married, divorced, and remarried Joyce within days, with Joyce arguing she remained legally married to Hopkins when he wed her.

United Press Chica Peggy Hopkins Bia Freedom Today J. Stanley Joyce Foyee Sarton French New York Henri Letellier Parisian Journalis I Maurice Evans Spaulding American Woolen Mills Peggy Margaret Upton Norfolk Everett Archer Denver Colo Sherburne Hopkins Washington, D. C Pegsy Milionaires Hopkins Joyce

War Risk Bureau to Head Soldier Relief

Washington D C April 12 Direction of all soldier relief activities of the government with the exception of vocational training will be transferred to the war risk bureau as soon as the details for the move are completed Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Laporte said today Public health hospitals will continue to treat veterans but under the direction of the bureau which will be responsible for the medical and surgical treatment of the men All diagnosis and admittance to hospitals will also be under the bureau and veterans can be sent to public health army navy or state hospitals as the bureau directs

Associated Press Washington, D. C Ajust Congress America Bejing Conehas Asco Conehas Asco 12.—Shel Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Hts Republic Republic Bureau of War Risk Insurance Federal Board For Vocational Training Carin Igervica Army Navy Department of Public Welfare

Seek Blond Woman When Yeggman Slain

Police seek a blond woman linked to the death of Claude Koman alias Michael McNamara a famed safecracker found dead in his Shamrock apartment. McNamara a two time ex convict and alleged gang leader was shot four times and his assailants fled in a motor car in a suspected dispute over loot.

United Press St. Louis Claude Koman Shamrock Sethe Shamrock Michael McNamara United States McNamara

Addie Ades Adventures The Next Week Dinner Conversation

George takes Addie out for dinner but changes venues with oddities. A discussion on real estate ads reveals a sharp critique of how to describe property and attract readers. The scene ends with a hint this may be their last meal at the cafeteria.

George Addie Glanrids Avenue

Missing coed 16 found asleep on Waukegan porch

Caryl Pattison of the University of Illinois was located asleep on the porch of John Mackin, a Chicago lumber dealer in Waukegan Illinois. She said a man was involved but would not discuss his identity. She had been revived yesterday in Evanston hospital after being found unconscious on a road in Wilmette.

Associated Press Waukegan Ill John Mackin Chicago Caryl Pattison University of Ilinois Harry Pattison Miss Pattison Evanston Hospital Wilmette Mackin

Cedar Heights Debates Paying for City Improvements

Cedar Heights council heard pro and con on sewer paving and sidewalk upgrades. Mayor Parrott estimated costs at 50 000 to 53 000 with contractors backing the figures. Objectors ask delaying until prices and money ease. council plans final action tonight after further weighing arguments.

Cedar Heights W. F. Parrott Altho Mivor Parrott

Harding urges restraint on spending and tax relief plan

President Harding argues the federal government must trim expenditures to fit the national income, cut taxes and repeal excess profits tax, while defending tariff protections. He calls for immediate revenue law revisions, tariff actions, and stronger support for U S agriculture to stabilize the economy and reduce debt. The message stresses economy in administration, accountability for public burdens, and balance between internal taxes and external tariffs.

Congress Treasury Secretary of the Treasury

Budgets, Transportation and Peace Treaty Policy

The text argues for a national budget, lower government costs, and a shift to businesslike government. It calls for reduced highway and rail costs, federal planning for roads, and stronger maintenance. It discusses merchant shipping, veterans' care, and a cautious approach to joining the league of nations while seeking a peaceful world order.

Military Honors Planned for Gen Clark Funeral

The body of Brig. Gen. Harvey C. Clark of the Missouri National Guard, who died of meningitis, will be taken to Butler for a funeral tomorrow afternoon. Military honors will be given, with two detachments of militia joining the guard from St. Louis and the family present.

Associated Press St. Louis Harvey C. Clark Missouri National Guard Butler

Tell Volstead Beer Good for Thirst in Washington

Physicians testifying in Washington advise Congress member A. J. Volstead that real deer for thirst relief is unnecessary and that manufacture of real Deer is not required under Palmer era rulings. The remarks reference the dry regulation act and suggest no medical need for deer products.

Danted Press Washington, D.C A. J. Volstead Ig Dame Palmer Voisteld

Boiler explosion at Miller Rubber plant kills and injures in Akron

One person is dead and eight injured after a boiler exploded at the Miller Rubber company plant in Akron. The blast knocked the boiler house to the rear of the main building, collapsing the structure. Ambulances were summoned to aid victims as rescuers comb the wreckage.

United Press Akron Miller Rubber Company Toda

Caddock to Meet Strangler Lewis Tonight for Title Try

Des Moines April 12 Earl Caddock of Walnut Iowa will fight Bo Strangler Lewis tonight in a finish match to regain the heavyweight championship. Managers say both men are in good condition and confident of victory. In the preliminaries Jake Brissler meets Jack Rogers.

Associated Press Des Moines Ehar Caddock Walnut Bo “Strangler” Lewis Jake Brissler Jack Rogers

Stillman Divorce Case Postponed After Guardian Refusal

Hearings in the divorce suit of James A. Stillman against Pat Potter Stillman were postponed to early May after Sonn A. Mack guardian ad litem for Guy S. Stillman refused to agree to April 20. The case involves the bank president and a dispute over paternity with horses linked in the background. Bandits have robbed Francisco. the town seeks protection.

Associated Press New York James A. Stillman The National City Bank Pat” Potter Sonn A. Mack Guardian Ad Liter Guy S. Stillman

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Suring Loyd George War Risk Bureau Soldier Relief Addie Ade Council Pres. Harding Goodyear Paris Federal Trade Commission Federal Agency of Administration Qehich Sam Anlor Europe Itill League ‘of Nations League Covenant Narions Neaca League of Nations International Association For Permanent Yes Lterday Association of Nations League Pete Hick Senate Gen. Clark Earl Caddock Strangler Lewis Villa Francisco
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