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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1920

Page

4

Rail Strike Cuts Fuel in Michigan and Ohio

Chicago April 14 Improved freight traffic conditions were reported today as insistent railroad men returned to work at several points. In Michigan and Ohio the strike disrupted fuel supplies and left thousands idle, while California saw many passenger trains stalled. Officials emphasized a lingering but weakening strike as Detroit and other cities faced severe transportation and fuel shortages.

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West High School Building Won't Be Built Before Year End

W B Ittner of St. Louis arrived for the board of education meeting as bids on the new West High School were opened. By noon ten out of town contractors appeared, with several sealed proposals received. A Charlottesville Virginia bid had arrived earlier. The bond money totals six hundred thousand dollars with total project costs potentially near one million.

W. B. Ittner St. Louis West High School Board of Education J. E B. Dempster Dempster Charlottsville Templeke

LOWDEN ILLINOIS PRIMARY WINNER WOOD GETS COOK

The article notes Johnson's strong showing outside Cook County with tallies from Will McHenry Lake Bureau and others and that Cook County expected to support Johnson while Mayor Thompson led the other adherents. Early results list Johnson with 5 778 votes from 998 precincts outside Cook County.

Lowden Illinois Wood Cook County Johnson Thompson Cook Hiram Johnson Chicago Will County McHenry Lake Bureau

City funds remain with Waterloo banks amid deadlock

City officials, after offers from multiple banks and a deputy treasurer proposal, continue to stand pat on depositing funds under the bank depository system. Mayor Frisbie says funds are amply protected and will stay in Waterloo if banks agree to the terms, with no immediate settlement expected.

Clearing House Association Friabie Frisbie Futre Waterloo Logan Ave Charles Rickley N-19 Care Courier Heal Estate Riehi St John Gwynne Marsh- Place

Ryan accuses governors in Stutz stock dispute

Allan TR I Ryan, chairman of the Stutz Motor Car Co, who resigned from the New York stock exchange, charged board members with being short in Stutz stock. Trading in the stock had been suspended by the exchange when Brice’s stock price surged.

Ryan Associated Press New York Allan TR. I Ryan Stutz Motor Gar Co New York Stock Exchange Board of Governors Stutz Brice

Fate of Sheriff Hinges on Three Counts

In a Waterloo courtroom the trial continues with key testimony about the sheriff’s alleged intoxication and conduct at the Owls club, the 1 a m police station visit, and confrontations with deputies. Witnesses describe seven drinks and a sought vest wager amid a charged atmosphere as prosecutors drop several counts.

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