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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1919
Page
4
The Korean association in Philadelphia adopted a constitution listing goals such as government by consent, education, free speech, free commerce, sanitary improvements, and liberty within law, aiming to model government after the American system while educating the masses.
Washington April 15 investigation of the Tien Tsin clash between American soldiers and Japanese workers continues with indications of an early satisfactory settlement. A Shanghai cable gram reported the Japanese government paid $270 000 for two American deaths, but officials said no Americans were killed.
Edward Tack French of Newport R I died yesterday in Chicago from anemic poisoning at his apartments on the North Side. He came to Chicago in December to work for the Chicago Burlington & Quincy railroad, accompanied by Mrs French. The body will be sent to Newport for interment. He was son of Amos and Pauline French prominent in New England social circles and was known in Newport Boston and New York. He gained notoriety in 1919 by marrying Lillian Harrington, a Manchester New Hampshire telephone operator.
The Greek refugees league asks President Wilson and Paris allied premiers to intervene in Asia Minor for northern Cappadocia. Thousands are starving as Turks have slaughtered about 200,000 since the war began. Pontus region is largely Greek in population.
Des Moines April 15 A resolution passed by the Iowa House orders an investigation into a alleged combine of fire insurance companies operating in the state. The probe targets rate boosts seen as violations of the Blanchard anti-compact law and questions a 10 percent surcharge claimed as wartime measures. The attorney general would conduct the inquiry.
The postal service urges putting the addressee name on a slip inside parcels to guard against loss or opening of the tag. Major George Weilein convenes former officers in city hall to plan the Victory loan parade with a reviewing stand at Fourth and Sycamore streets and guests viewing from 518 Jefferson.
Iowa farmers and their wives seek domestic help through the government employment bureau. A nearby city reports a request for a woman to join a farm, offering wages for a modern home with electric washing machine and a small family. Two similar applications are on file.
State headquarters report shows 99 county groups active and enthusiastic for the last loan. Mrs. W. W. Marsh received two German helmets for each county to use as prizes in school essay and speaking contests. A big demonstration is planned in Buchanan county with Dr. Elie McCollum Jones and a pageant of nations led by Miss Lateham.
A committee of local men will make the recommendation for secretary. Members include A. Morris automobile dealer E. F. Stevenson physician Stanley D. Moore material dealer and contractor John L. Jones banker B L Bowden railroad man H B Lichty president and Mr Knapp retiring secretary as ex officio members.
A weather note shows Miss April, described as changeable and pouty, weeping and damp eyes. The BR B Slippy report records six days with 3.63 inches of precipitation and several days with trace amounts, with cool distant behavior noted and multiple dates listed for measurements.
Burton Avenue Baptist Church reported a prosperous year at its annual meeting. The 196-member, debt-free congregation plans a new church home once funds are raised, with pledges already asked. Officers include Trustees W L Garvin S Slater C Dryden and Deacons T Rocster L Hayden TR Lewis.
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