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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1921

Page

8

Harding plans merchant chairman for Shipping Board

President Harding weighs a merchant with broad export and admin skills for the Shipping Board chair. James A Farrell Walter Teagle and Alexander Legge are named as possibles, reflecting a shift from ship focus to global commerce leadership in U S trade policy.

Mark. Sullivan Washington, D. C Shipping Board James A.farrell United States Steel Corporation Walter C. ‘Eagle Standard Oi Farrell Teagle Legge Russia Harding Saior Shaile United States Shiping Board Nick Ard Iding Shinng Board America Latin America Hoover Larding Congress Shell The New York Evening Post Inc

Bristow Baby Hurt by Colt Kick in Yard Incident

Pauline Kitson two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ele Kitson suffered facial injuries when kicked by a colt in the yard yesterday afternoon. She was taken to Waverly hospital for treatment with nasal and cheek bones fractured and facial injuries.

Bristow Pauline Ele Kitson Colt Waverly Hospital

Chauffeurs Robbed as Armed Bandits Strike in Buffalo

Seven five chauffeurs were held at gunpoint in Buffalo clubrooms early today by armed men who robbed them and escaped in an automobile. Police pursued the suspects amid the chaos of the robbery.

Associated Press Buffalo, N Auta- Poite

Naked Socialist Leader Driven From Town Amid Fistic Shaming

In Pavia Italy on April 22 a socialist deputy Maffi was seized by fascists urging patriotic shouts. He refused and his face was exposed, after which he was escorted out of the city by the mob.

Fey & Precs Pavia Italy Maffi

Immigration Bill Passed By House With All Bars Up

Washington April 22 The immigration restriction bill passed the house without a roll call and goes to the senate for early action. The measure limits European immigrants to 3 percent of nationals in 1910 for 14 months after May 10 and blocks political refugee admissions. Representative Wyse warned that adopting the refugee amendment would open gates to many countries.

Associated Press Washington, D. C House Senate Donal J. O'Callaghan Cork United States Europe Mendell Wye William Austria Russia

Prohibition Protest Over Bryan Lecture In New York School

The National Order Sphynx protested William J. Bryan’s Sunday lecture in a New York school building. The group said it was wrong to tax citizens to pay Bryan’s fee while taxes rose due to prohibition and denounced his stance as anti American and harmful.

United Press New York National Order Sphynx William J. Bryan Board of Education Sphynx Bryan

Judge Lindsey Seeks Relief From $500 Contempt Fine

In Denver, Judge Ben B. Lindsey petitions the district court to remit or suspend the $500 contempt fine from November 15, 1915. District Attorney Philip S. Van Cise will set a date for argument. Lindsey sought clemency after appearing with lawyers to plead his case. He was convicted for contempt for refusing to disclose a conversation with a boy whose mother faced murder charges.

Associated Press Denver Colo Ben B. Lindsey Phillip S.van Cise Tudge Lindsey Lindsey

Two-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Open Pit at Lamont

Bert Ballad, aged two, son of Mr and Mrs Bal lad of Lamont Iowa, drowned shortly after six last night after falling into an open pit filled with water.

Associated Press Lamont Bert

Tornado damages Oklahoma County and Bryan County

A tornado swept eastern and central Bryan County causing about 100000 dollars in damage by unroofing homes and breaking foundations. No lives reported. It also damaged orchards and hail struck areas nearby. In Washington a coal price probe was requested by Representative Linthicum in the House.

United Press Durant Okla Bryan County Washington, D.C House

Weather Summary for Iowa and Minnesota Towns April 22 1921

Rains continued the muddy opposition of roads in Mississippi counties and elsewhere roads drying with generally fair weather expected tonight and Saturday. The report lists Albert Lea Minnesota Algona Iowa Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault La Crosse Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterloo and Waverly.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Charles City Albert Lea Minn Algona Cedar Rapids Davenport Dos Moines Dubuque Faribault la Crosse Wis Mason City Marshallstown New Hampton Postville Waterloo Waverly Mississippi

Wages Not Cut Despite Living Cost Reductions

Rail workers would not face wage reductions despite lower living costs says economist W Jett Lauck. He testifies that wholesale price drops will cut railroad costs, with coal and steel bills easing by about 200 million and 400 million dollars respectively next year.

United Press Thasen W. Jett Lauck United Sustae Yal Ae Sern Lauck

Holsapple Pushes for Bone Dry Prohibition Posts

Des Moines April 22 R N Holsapple superintendent of the Iowa Antisaloon League seeks a bone dry enforcement director and district officers through congressional action. He denies seeking the post for himself and says the group backs Oscar Rock for the job while opposing Joseph Frailey Fort Madison for U S district attorney.

iHy United Press Des Moines R. N. Holsapple Iowa Antisaloon League Hotsappie Oscar Rock Joseph Frailey Fort Madison United States

Chariton Coal Kills Self After Wife Wounded

Joe Tarella, 23, a Chariton coal miner, shot and killed himself at his home in Tipperary after firing twice at his wife, who escaped with a shoulder wound. Police say he may have suffered a mental breakdown from worry over remitting money to relatives in Italy.

Associated Press Chariton Joe Tarella Tipperary Here Iti Italy

Kansas Wheat Acreage Shrinks In 1 Year

Topeka April 22 The Kansas wheat acreage this year was estimated 6.2 percent lower than last year according to the state board of agriculture monthly crop report. The growing crop condition was placed at 8.8 percent versus 78.4 percent a year ago.

United Press Topeka Kan Kansas State Board of Agriculture

Leader tied to $500000 mail theft nabbed in Chicago

Postal inspectors identified Johal Laferty as a lead figure in the Union station mail robbery. He was held on $15,000 bond after an arrest at his Chicago home. Separately in Washington, J. H. Merceir Kansas livestock commissioner was recommended for the Interstate Commerce Commission by Senators Curtis and Capper after White House talks.

Associated Press Chicago Johal Laferty Union Station Washington, D. C J. H. Merceir Kansas Interstate Commerce Commission Curtis and Capper White House

Wives Mis Ont Prosecute Indications on Indictment

Jersey City April 22 Indications today were that Herbert Thornton Andrews broker living here with two wives will not be indicted by the grand jury Neither of his wives will bring criminal action against him Also Vienna April 22 Jugoslav troops have occupied the islands of Lesina and Lissa off the Dalmatian coast Italians withdrawing from them, says a dispatch from Spalato

Jersey City N. J Herbert Thornton Andrews Srand Froops Associated Press Vienna

Plan of National Re construction Seized in U S Mexico Revolt Plot

Government agents in San Antonio seized printed copies of the Plan of National Reconstruction a revolt blueprint for May 5 in Mexico. The document lists 203 former Carranza officials as sponsors and assigns Pablo Gonzales to lead the uprising to overthrow Obregon.

United Press San Antonio Tex Mexico Carranza Carrancistas Pablo Gonzales Obregon

Farm Bill Would Make Speculation In Foods A Felony

The National Farmers Union endorsed a bill to make speculation in farm commodities on futures exchanges a felony. The measure, to be introduced in Congress, would gain united support from cotton and grain members of the union.

Farmers' Union Congress Associated Press Washington, D. C National Farmers Union Convention Farmers Union National Farmers Union Harding Industry Agriculture and Labor George P. Hampton Farmers National Council Charles Is. Barrett National Union Hampton Barrett Industrial Relations Commission Senate Agriculture Committee Capper Wallace Department of Agriculture Norris Senate Committee Senate Finance Committee National Council of American Importers Japan House Appropriation Committee House Denby Penrose Senate Washington

Bolsheviki Backing Sinn Fein Claims Stir Commons Debate

London April 22 Attorney General for Ireland Dennis Henry said evidence of a link between the Bolshevik government of Russia and the Sinn Fein movement in Ireland has been found. He told MPs he hoped to place the grievance before the House in a few days after replying to written questions by Sir William Davison.

Associated Press London Russia Sinn Fein Ireland Dennis Henry William BH. Davison House of Commons Henry

Pioneer Nebraska newspaperman dies

William Jay, a pioneer Nebraska newspaper man, has died in Kansas City at the home of his son. Burial will be held in Lincoln, Nebraska.

United Press Kansas City William Jay Nebraska Lincoln, Neb

Courier Delivery Cutoff Notice

The Courier will be delivered to your home before 5 30. If you do not receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 3330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 80 p m.

Jewelers Brother Held After Downtown Robbery

Leo Reingold, brother of a jewelry store proprietor, was arrested after a $235,000 robbery in a downtown store. The proprietor and another employee were tied in a private office as two bandits looted uncut diamonds and wallets. the loss was insured.

Associated Press Chiexws Aupil AZ Reingold Leroy Rochester Oaleniaeten Fechel Leo Reingold Present

Man Arrested for Threat to Bomb Bank in Le Mars

A man who gave the name D H Russell was held in the county jail in Le Mars Iowa after delivering a letter to the First National Bank demanding 50000 by 2 pm or the bank would be blown up. Police arrested him at the Brunswick hotel where he planned to collect the money. Officials describe him as 65 to 70 years old, well dressed, likely from Omaha, with a leather bag for the ransom. His sanity is to be investigated.

Brunswick Omaha Russell

Iowa Home Maker debuts with 1000 copies at ISU

The first issue of the Iowa Home Maker, a monthly held by Iowa State College home economics undergraduates, circulated with 1000 copies. It aims to address domestic problems by offering expert advice from scientists and is largely student written.

Associated Press Ames Iowa Home- Maker Iowa State College America Iowa Home-Maker

Editor of Sioux City Journal Dies in Sioux City

Sioux City journalist George Davis, editor of the Sioux City Journal, died in Sioux City early today. He had previously worked with newspapers in Grand Forks, Devils Lake, and Minot, North Dakota. Babe Ruth hits his fourth home run of the season for the New York Yankees against Philadelphia, driving in Peckinpaugh as Rommel pitched.

United Press Sioux City George Davis Sioux City Journal Grand Forks Devils Lake Minot N. D Babe Gnitel Press Philadelphia Babe Ruth New York Yanks Peckingpaugh Rommel

Clyne watches borders after Haywood departure

United Press reports on April 22 that Justice Department operatives will guard U S borders for possible fleeing IWW members after IWW leader Big Bill Haywood was said to have arrived in Russia. Clyne orders checks on IWW prisoners due to begin terms Monday and bondsmen reliability.

iBy United Press Chicago United States Department of Justice Clyne Big Bill" Haywood Russia

Poison gas leaks from tank threaten Bound Brook area

In Bound Brook New Jersey April 22 poison gas from a Heminway chemical plant tank leaked when a plug failed. Three workers collapsed and residents fled after a 3 to 4 am fire alarm. Gas dispersed by dawn and volunteers with gas masks aided the cleanup as police searched for overlooked victims.

Tinsted Press Bound Brook N. J Heminway Chemical Company Heminway Joseph Bruzzo Ile Brusto

Janet Jackson Wins Irish Golf Championship Flight Title

Janet Jackson the Irish women’s golf champion won today’s championship medal play at Burhill England with 158 over 36 holes. Alexa Stirling American champion finished third with 161 two rounds while Cecil Leitch English champion totaled 160 for the two rounds earning second place.

Associated Press Burhill England Janet Jackson Alexa Stirling Lal Cecil Leitch Jhampion Miss Stirling

Hines Announces Danube Shipping Plan After Trip

Danube traffic will be allocated among interested nations once Hungary ratifies the peace treaty. Walker D. Hines, American waterways administrator, returned from a three week inspection to the river mouth and met with Baltic and eastern European delegates, Queen Marie of Roumania, Regent Horthy, and King Boris of Bulgaria in Vienna. He planned further talks with Dr Michael Hainisch of the Austrian Republic.

Associated Press Vienna Danube Hungary Walker D. Hines Europe Marie of

Mason City Youth Killed By Police in Owatonna Incident

Two brothers aged 20 and 17 were involved in a gun battle with officers at the Rok Inland station platform in Albert Lea after resisting arrest and alleged burglaries in Owatonna. One brother died after a hospital stay of three hours, the other wounded and believed maimed. Twenty seven shots were fired at close range. The fathers and mothers offered remarks blaming unemployment for the youths’ actions.

Associated Press Rinwenwaty Wwe Owatonna Ui Leslie Kd- Weeey Monosi Tate Hie Herman Albert Lea Henry Edwards Albert Law

Lockout in Chicago Threatens Building Trades on May Day

Chicago faces a building crafts lockout as builders demand a 20 percent cut for skilled labor and a 30 percent reduction for unskilled labor. An ultimatum warns of a May 1 stoppage if unions refuse. Arbitration boards meet today amid slim chances of compromise as over 100 million dollars in projects wait for lower costs.

United Press Chicago Union Boards of Arbitration

City Credits Rise by 660 693 in 1921 Assessment

Cedar Falls records show total credits increased to 2 295 565 from 2 269 872 last year. City assessor Hans Grone completed the 1921 figures noting special money credits rose by 660 693, with the April 22 report.

Cedar Falls Hans Grone

British Mine Strike May Yet Be Settled

Prime Minister Lloyd George hosted a meeting with British mine owners and leaders of the Miners' federation on the coal situation. The conference adjourned at about 5 p m with progress seen, signaling a possible further meeting likely on Monday and promising weekend discussions to advance negotiations.

Associated Press London Lloyd George Miners’ Federation

Oelwein Shops to Put 900 Men Back

The Chicago Great Western shops in Oelwein will reopen Monday at 7 am restoring 900 idle workers after a three week closure. The workday will shift earlier from 7:30 am–4:20 pm to 7 am–4 pm.

Oelwein Shops Oelwein Chicago Great Western

Dry drive closes Chicago saloons under injunction

Chicago, April 22. State Attorney General Edward J. Brundage won temporary injunctions from Federal Judge Kenesaw M. Landis to shut 8 percent of Chicago saloons as part of a new anti alcohol drive.

Chicago Associated Press Edward J. Brundage Kenesaw M. Landis

Germany Presses Reparations Reform New Proposals

Berlin reports Deutsche government insists on paying reparations "to the limit" and seeks new proposals. Foreign Minister von Simons defends correspondence with America and says US mediation not final refusal. Germany will present revised plans to Reichstag Saturday and notes a reconstruction offer for French devastation.

Carl D. Groat United Brexs Berlin von Simons Teichstag America United States Reichstag Germany Wilhelmstrasse Teparations Commission Paris France Great Britain Fehrenbach Hughes Allied Hunt Foreign Office Loring Dressel Simons Dressel Washington McCormick Europe A. S Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding White House

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