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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1923
Page
2
Dublin and London dispatches describe growing desire for mercy as clashes kill and wound. Free State forces report arrests of republican leaders while De Valera’s fate remains uncertain. Calls for conference and peace shape public mood amid ongoing violence.
In Cleveland on April 17 Warren S. Stone grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers denied reports that the Big Five operating railways brotherhoods planned wage increases. He said he knows nothing about the demands and cannot forecast the future, adding that no demands have been formulated.
C B Hicks a U S Navy yeoman has been charged with murder over the death of Rabbi A G La ee in a city jail after a beating at a hotel room he shared with a sailor in uniform.
English and Welsh Homes reports happier domestic life with divorce numbers for 1521 down 33 percent. The prior year saw matrimonial suits jump by 355 percent over prewar totals, signaling a sharp postwar fluctuation in marriage stability.
London reports Grand Duchess Nenia sister of the late czar sues Albert Calvert and others for 350 000 damages alleging conspiracy and fraud in selling her art possessions. Maurice Sternhauch of New York is said to be involved and denies the allegations.
Mason City April 17 Joe Carmichael rector of the Iowa committee on public utilities Information told the Iowa District Gag association convention that utilities that advertise best maintain public relations. He said doubling service in a few years will be impossible unless utilities inform customers of problems through press and other means. Advertising by Iowa utilities has tripled in the past year according to the director.
Belle Plate Ta April 17 M 4H Collum 61 was instantly killed here late yesterday afternoon by the wheels of the roundhouse turn table at the Northwestern railroad Shops. Collum was painting the pit on the turntable and was warned to leave while an engine was being turned. He hesitated a minute to remove his tools and as he attempted to climb out the revolv ing table passed over his body, cutting it completely in two. He is survived by his widow and three children.
Clinton Louisiana April 17 Consolidation of the Union Refrigerating company with the Climax Engineering company has been authorized by stockholders. The result will be The Climax Engineering Company with capital raised to 2 000 000 dollars. The plant will expand to produce Exsoline engines, oil engines, and refrigerating machinery. George W Dulany Jr presides with W Seaman and G W Cravens as officers. other officers to be elected later.
A petition circulates in Fort Madison Iowa seeking commutation of the life sentence for Orile Reynolds Cameron for the murder of his infant daughter. Reynolds and his wife Sendie were accused. Reynolds confessed after the bed was found to show evidence of starvation and attempted poisoning.
Police drag Bracks Lake near Des Moines looking for the body of Mrs. Alvin Temby who vanished from 2417 Dean Avenue after a farewell note. Detectives tracked her toward the lake edge and relatives say she appeared despondent.
Seventeen cars of Northwestern freight train No. 256 derailed three miles west of DeWitt Iowa yesterday afternoon blocking all tracks for hours. A broken wheel caused the wreck. Wreckers from Clinton and other cities were called and this morning the tracks were open blocking trains during the night detoured via the Milwaukee at Cedar Rapids. No injuries reported.
Robbers entered the post office elevator office and a general store, stealing $1400 before fleeing. A shot fired from an upstairs post office window by Peter Juhl frightened the gang, who escaped as sheriffs from neighboring counties joined the search.
Word reaches that state penitentiary inmate Wort Madison-Golarn secured parole after serving several years stemming from a Union County conviction for breaking and entering. An appeal in Ringgold County on larceny remains pending as authorities press to hold Arnold.
John R Camery, 19, of Dixon, confessed to robbing Peterson Brothers' grocery in Clinton, Ta. He was caught in the act when a firm employee entered the office and later arrested. police say he secured 345 in cash.
In Lansing Michigan a youth admits to an office robbery while Governor Greeson vetoes a 2 cent per gallon gas tax bill. Legislative leaders doubt a veto override will gain enough support in both houses.
Paris reports attempts to wreck trains carrying French and Belgian officials into the Ruhr as occupation forces widen control. Rail sabotage derailed a tender, but no injuries. trains carrying officials were diverted and warned to proceed.
Sioux City Iowa April 17 grain speculation cannot be eliminated from the grain business says George A Wells secretary treasurer of Western Grain Dealers in opposition to a US Supreme Court ruling upholding the futures trading act Wells says speculative element benefits farmers and that profits come from market study not actual grain sales Marcus Ta president of the association presents annual report noting topics for discussion include public warehouse laws operating country elevators and farm peats
Burlington junior Tom Young 62 longtime assistant chief of the fire department dies from a fractured skull suffered when a beam fell at the Chittenden and Eastman warehouse. He leaves a fortune of 5 167.59 in cash and securities plus 33 859 in other assets. a will is found. He is survived by a brother and a sister Mrs Joseph Schappacher.
London dispatch reports E. E. Grosoclose, an American resist worker, arrived from Tiflis after 18 days in solitary confinement on spying charges. The case stemmed from an insurance policy found among his papers. Grosoclose said 12 political prisoners were executed in reprisal for the Bolshevik commissary's assassination.
A traveling court with 25 deputy sheriffs and Prosecuting Attorney H L Swanner toured Clay county Mo to try bootleggers at the scene of arrest. John W Jackson, believed boot legger, was the first defendant tried by the portable judiciary and sentenced in Liberty to one year in jail and a $590 fine.
A letter claimed by the St. Louis Ku Klux Klan threatens to intervene in Florida convict camps. It targets Judge T. J. Kneeshaw and North Dakota assistant attorney general G. Grimson amid the investigation of Martin Tabor’s death.
The column presents a series of reader questions answered by Richards. Topics range from divorce and inheritance to treasure on a farm and a missing brooch, with dated references to future events and personal luck. The feature promotes Richards as a mindreader at the Waterloo theatre and notes continued installments in the Evening Courier.
Memphis workers walk out demanding higher wages as 700 carmen strike. Pickets patrol yards while 56,000 riders face delays and rely on lifts from the to drivers. The company offers a two cent raise, rejected by strikers seeking seven cents.
Rev Daniel S Tuttle longtime presiding bishop of the US Episcopal Church dies at his home in St Louis aged 86 after illness since late February. He led the church under a 1919 plan with a national council and Bishop T F Gaylord now heads the council. Coadjutor Bishop Frederick Johnson succeeds as bishop of Missouri. News of his death prompts bells and prayers across the diocese.
Tallahassee April 17 Sheriff J R Jones testified before legislative committees investigating prison conditions that he earned about 23 dollars per prisoner leased by Leon county to Putnam Lumber company. The hearing also involved questions about the illness death and burial of Martin Tabort and alleged flogging by guard Walter Higgenbotham. Lawyer W W Baker for Putnam Lumber argued the company has been misrepresented and sought a hearing before the committee.
Chicago today faced a grim outlook as Rostoe GC Andrews, acting Illinois prohibition director, warned of poisonous needle beer mixed with ether by bootleggers. He reported floods of the tainted drink and urged public alert while announcing closures and indictments against breweries.
Gov Channing H Cox throws the first ball of the 1923 season before Braves Giants game at Boston Braves Field. Twenty thousand fans witness sunny opening day with Christy Mathewson in his Braves debut as manager.
A passenger train struck an automobile early today in Akron Ohio causing the death of Thelma Porter and potentially fatal injuries to four other occupants. The accident occurred at a street crossing and is under investigation by local authorities.
Coroner chemist reports no poison found in the case of Mrs. Elizabeth Orsinger who died after a tour with friends. The inquest is scheduled for tomorrow with the coroner expecting a finding of natural causes. The bottle that was linked to the illness contained whisky but showed no poisonous ingredient. Mrs. Orsinger was formerly of Ottawa Illinois and died several weeks after a tour with a party of friends.
New Orleans police rounded up three men suspected of belonging to a rum running gang that shot Deputy Sheriffs Ballo Estopinal and August Esteve during a gun battle on the bridge over the Wake Borgne canal. The officers died while stopping two truckloads of liquor moving toward New Orleans, and the suspects were sent to St. Bernard Parish for identification.
Senator Smith W. Brookhart plans to sail for Europe on the steamer Arthur April 28 for several weeks in England France Germany Italy Denmark and Czecho Slovakia. He will study cooperative marketing and organized farmers movements and seek to arrange international rifle matches as president of the National Rifle Association.
Gloria Swanson defaulted in divorce court today, filing against Herbert K. Somborn who leads a film company. The case, filed March 28, advances toward trial. Two roof fires nearby caused minor property damage to homes on Riehl Street and Webster Street within hours of 11:30 a.m.
Shanghai dispatch notes fighting in suburbs of Canton on April 17 between Cantonese and Kwangsi forces. Kwangsi troops attacked Canton but were repelled by trains supporting Sun Yat Sen government.
At the Geneva session the council discussed recognizing Ireland as a free state and inviting Ireland and others to attend the Geneva Customs conference. The United States was urged to consider cooperating on traffic in arms and ammunition, a move seen as pivotal but dependent on U.S. participation.
The American Railway Association reports railroads now have 50 107 serviceable locomotives and 14 402 in need of repairs as of April 1. The bad order count dropped by 1 179 since March 15 amid rising traffic and renewed business activity.
New York April 17. The Communist party of America dissolved itself and redirected its members to the Workers party of America which it recognizes as the sole ally of the third international of Moscow in the United States. GC E Ruthenberg, secretary of the central executive committee of the Workers party, disclosed the changes.
Anna A Faulkner 80 died at her daughter's Waterloo home. Born 1842 in Knox County Ohio she came west in a prairie schooner, married Edwin G Faulkner 1876 then settled in Waterloo. Survived by two daughters a son sister and two nieces. Funeral Wednesday 2:30 pm Kistner chapel. Burial Elmwood. Mark Miles 74 died at home 129 John Street of complications born 1849 in Belvidere Illinois came to Waterloo at 16. Married Lydia Bartlett 1872 golden wedding last year. Survived by widow several children and grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm Calvary Evangelical Church Burial Fairview. Mrs Matilda Bezold funeral tomorrow 2 pm O'Keefe & Towner Elmwood burial. Born 1859 Waterloo daughter of Becks, later living with daughter in Cheyenne. Surviving daughter and several brothers and sisters.
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