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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1920

Page

9

TWO OWA WOMEN TO ATTEND G. O. P. NATIONAL MEETING

Iowa Republicans in state convention selected delegates to the national convention in Chicago. The tentative slate included two women, Mrs. Frank Dodson of Des Moines and Mrs. James Devitt of Askaloosa, with six other at large delegates. Nine districts instructed delegates to back Gov. Lowden, while the fourth and fifth districts did not. Subscriptions to treasury debt issues totaling 354.5 million were reported in Washington. Berlin reports three money traffickers caught after an airplane chase with 11 million sliver rubles en route to Frankurt.

Deg Moines Iowa Chicago Frank Dodson Des .Moines James Devitt Askaloosa Weaver Wapello Charles F. Curtiss Ames FEA Burgess Sioux City Charles A.rawson Dés Moines Claude Stanley Corning Gen. Wood Dowden Alexander. Moore Burliston Hugh. D Sloan Albert Glazier Fort Tailor Mount Please Secon Dr. George A. Syaith Clinton George M. Titls Mus Entine Alfred C. Miller Scott T.C Sheakler Irene. Bell IFTH Vinton H.A. Will $F C.K Corydon Dungan J. Bedford Kennedy Mioodbury Courte Robert Molyneux Cherokee Miles AL Moody Monona Gov. Lowden Lowden U. S.notes Washington, D. C Treasury The Associated Press Berlin Frankert

Bryan Stronger for Delegate in Latest Returns

Early returns from Nebraska's April 22 primary show Leonard Wood leading Gen. Leonard Wood with a large vote share and Hiram Johnson in the California poll. Bryan and Hitchcock forces split delegation support across 1,849 precincts with Neville and Stephens showing notable totals.

Associated Press Hiram Johnson California Regia Sounsone Leonard Wood Jonson Wood Ak Ferehing Roas William Hitchcock Bryan Neville Shallon Stephens Beye A Neble

Waterloo population figures show west side growth and east rise

Census data released reveal Waterloo city totals of 36 290 with Waterloo east at 20 098 and Waterloo west at 18 132. Ten year increases are noted for both wards as development concentrates on the west side while Waterloo east advances in retail and jobbing. A census shift is expected once full ward counts arrive, possibly altering 1900 federal figures.

Waterloo East Waterloo ‘West Waterloo-east Waterloo West First National Hirst

New Low Record By Some Stoges In Trading Today

New York April 22 liquidity of speculative shares resumed at market opening amid strong downdrafts and rallied leaders. United States Steel and high grade oils showed mixed moves while industrials and shippings faltered. Reports from industrial centers mention Liberty Bond selling amid labor trouble and volatility in the market.

New York United ‘States Steel Ford-Newberry Detroit Mich Senate David S. Berry

Mexican revolt area grows as four states join aid move

AP dispatches report expanding revolt in Mexico with Sonora joined by four states and some federal forces. Villa and rebel chiefs promise to fight Carranza. no U.S. overtures seen. Meanwhile a mission from Mexico City heads to Sonora for talks. Also noted is rising demand for work clothes in Poughkeepsie and Wappingers Falls with wholesale price pressures.

Washington,d. C War Departments Mexico Sonora J. Villa Manuel Palaez Carranza Salvador Alvarado Alvaro Associated Pres Poughkeepsie Wappingers’ Falls Sweet Orr’ & Company Althouh

Glass warns papers conserve more to avoid pinch

Franklin P. Glass, president of the American Newspaper Publishers association, warned at the annual convention that newspapers must conserve newsprint further to avoid a worse shortage next fall and winter. He cited weather, rail conditions, and price as factors pushing papers to restrict advertising, following November recommendations.

New York Franklin P. Glass American Newspaper Publishers*association Save Warning Glass

Break in Corn Market Dims as May Delivery Falls

Chicago April 14. Sharp new breaks hit the corn market at the open with the May delivery dropping up to six cents per bushel since last night. May opened around 1.62 to 1.64 and soft market prices were 1.2 to 6 cents lower overall. July drifted to about 1.56 to 1.57 as selling intensified before a late rally lifted some prices.

Associated Press Chicago New York Seaboard Seane

U S Jury Probe Involving Potatoes Profit Rings

The Associated Press reports Chicago federal grand jury will hear evidence on alleged potato profiteering by officials and merchants. Indictments loom as 40 plus produce firm representatives testified. prices show potatoes at 3 dollars per week retail with commissions claimed at two dollars per hundredweight.

Associated Press Chicago Producedeaters Federal Grand Jury United States ‘District Clyne Grand

Uruguays Brum urges American League formation for unity

Montevideo speakers propose a pan American league founded on equality to counter external aggression and arbitrate disputes. Dr Baltazar Brum argues all American nations should back joint action similar to the Monroe doctrine to safeguard independence and continental peace.

Associated Press Montevideo Baltazar Brum Uruguay University of Brum United States League’ of ‘Nations Bram America

Stock Exchange Tax Plan Faces Two Year Sunset

Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee propose a fourfold tax plan to fund soldier relief. A stock exchange transaction tax plus a 2 percent income levy on earnings over 5 000 and higher tobacco taxes would run two years and aim to raise about 1.6 billion dollars. Several exchanges including Wall Street and the Chicago Board of Trade would be affected. Insurgents oppose parts of the package while leaders push for a May 3 floor vote under suspension of the rules.

Washington, D. CL House Ways and Means Committee Treasury Republican Stock Exchange Wall Street

Girl Seared by Poker Dies and Woman to Hang

Mrs Anne House Gagnon was found guilty of torturing and murdering her one year old stepdaughter Aurore Gagnon. She was sentenced to be hanged October 1. The child endured beating, burning with a red hot poker, forced barefoot in the snow, and poisoning. Post mortem showed 54 wounds. The defense claimed insanity.

Associated Press Anne House Gagnon Aurore Gagnon the Ory

Black Resolution to Fail hurts Wall Street, Walters says

Albany April 22 Senator J Henry Walters majority leader in the upper house announced the Black resolution intended to probe the New York Stock Exchange will not be adopted He said there was no intention to harm the market and assured the measure would not be adopted if it affected trading

Associated Press Albany M. Y New York Stock Exchange J. Henry Walters Walters New York J. J. Mantell Arl Managers’ Association Brotherhoods of Railroad Mr. Mantell Rrr Minty

Flour Shortage Strikes MadridPrompted Government Controls

Madrid reports flour scarcity causing sharp price rises and an imminent bakers strike in sympathy with biscuit workers. The government moves to requisition all flour mills to operate and distribute flour to bakers, amid concerns of mill profiteering and broad shortages across Spain.

Associated Press Madrid Spain

Rum blacklist to cut doctors violating law

Chicago April 22 The prohibition commissioner Capt Hubert Award announced a blacklist blocking physicians druggists and liquor wholesalers convicted of violating the federal law from dealing in liquor He also said physicians will be limited to 100 whisky prescriptions every three months beginning May The prior allotment was three times that amount

Chicago Capt Hubert Award Prohibition Mm Ig Howard

Johnson's Plurality in Michigan 44 373 Official Tabulation

The Associated Press reports official figures from the Michigan canvassing board showing Johnson leading the Republican ticket with 186 939 votes and Hoover winning the Democratic endorsement with 23 985 votes. McAdoo and Brian follow on the Democratic side. Debs leads the Socialist line with 5 310 votes.

Associated Press Lansing Micky Hiram Johnson Herbert Hoover William G. McAdoo Johnson Wood Frank C. Lowden Ot Tlinois Gen. Pershing William G.simpson Datrait Poindexter Herbert , Hoover William G. Mc Warner Oscar B. Marx William EF. Connolly

Missouri Governor Urges Treaty 10 Opposition and Reforms

Gov Frederick D Gardner addressed the Democratic state convention in Joplin urging support for the Wilson administration and the peace treaty with the covenant. He condemned the Lodge reservation to Article 10 and called for a budget system, waste elimination, tax reform, and compensation for veterans while advocating a small army without universal training.

Associated Pres Joplin Frederick D. Gardneci Gov Gardner Missouri Rodorses Wilson San Francisco Woodrow Wilson Army Navy Lodge Reconneilante U.S the League Narions America Congress Smill

Spring Wheat Sowing Revision Urged Owing to World’s Big Need

Washington April 22 reports from spring wheat regions describe a plan to reduce acreage this year. The agriculture department issued a statement urging farmers to revise planting plans due to weather, labor shortages, and a push for higher production.

Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture Miday Department Germany Max Heelz Plauen Prague Hoelz Piauon Falkenstein Heely

Spanish town hit by utilities shutdown after gambling clash

In Jaen Spain April 1 workmen strike over a quarrel between the city mayor and the civil governor. The governor says the mayor’s suppression of gambling was unauthorized. City lacks water gas electricity and streetcars. Authorities take measures to maintain order.

Jaen Spain Strick

Courier Delivery Deadline Noted for Home Subscriptions

The Courier will be delivered to your home before 5 30. If you do not receive it by then due to carrier error or other cause, call S330 to request a replacement copy. Calls should reach the office before 6 30 p.m.

S330

Four Men Wounded and One Killed in Butte Mine Strike Turmoil

In Butte Montana the Mine union strike escalated as deputies and guards clashed with crowds at the Neversweat mine. One guard was killed and several others wounded as shots rang out amid attempts to disperse demonstrators. Army detachments were called in by Montana officials to restore order.

Butte Mont Terjay John K O'Rourke Fred

Tuberculosis Threat Looms Over U S Cities

St Boniface Mo April 22 The annual convention of the National Tuberculosis Association opened with plans for a nationwide fight against the disease Dr Victor C G Vaughn University of Michigan president said nearly 100 percent of adults in our cities are infected and he blamed congested housing for the spread

Associated Press St. Bonis United States National Tuberculosis Asso ‘Tiation Victor CG. Vaughn the University, of Michigan Vaughn Manne

Palmer Leads Georgia Primary With 140 Votes

Complete unofficial returns from Georgia's Democratic presidential primary show Attorney General Palmer with 140 convention votes, leading Watson by 410 while Senator Hokes Smith secures 114 votes. The totals reflect Tuesday's ballot across the state.

Georgia Palmer Associated Pros Atlanta Thomas K. Watson Hokes Smith

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