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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1923
Page
9
Washington dispatch says President Harding delivered his most defiant address yet, defying critics within his own party. Analysts note the speech marks a hard line and signals possible compromise to form a tribunal if needed.
The article discusses Republican opposition to the proposed world court tied to the League of Nations. It predicts varied party reactions, Harding's push for a developed court, and Secretary Hughes to speak. It suggests a compromise might keep the U S in a modified international court, with changes in how judges are chosen to reduce league input.
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Former President Wilson writes Dr Wynkoop from Beaufort April 15 expressing optimism about a swift revival of political idealism. He says public opinion is sound and swinging back to wartime high levels, and urges renewed civic energy among War comrades.
Robert Pringle who broke jail by picking the county jail steel cage lock and assaulting the turnkey, and who was captured in Idaho, was convicted by a district court jury in Keokuk Iowa. The trial lasted under two days with a 45 minute verdict. He was charged with entering the home of World War veteran Thomas Stack and stealing household goods.
United Press reports Ernest B. Schwab a model cashier by day and alleged cabaret habitué by night, sought on $75,000 embezzlement charges. Warrant sworn by Abraham Warsaw of Weedrow Silica after a $10,600 shortage. Pinkerton traced him to Memphis and night cafes with a woman, then toward California.
London reports state that royal couriers distribute 100000 wedding cake pieces to poor children for the Duke of York’s wedding. The duke orders naval gift funds used for charitable purposes. King George and Queen Mary host events as Viscountess Lascelles marks her birthday amid inclement weather and approaching nuptials.
Chicago police launched a city wide auto menace crackdown summoning over 700 traffic violators to court. More than 400 arrested for parking and moving violations as mounted patrols raided the loop to enforce ordinances for the first time in years. Chief Justice Olson warned of criminal conspiracy action against attempts to dismiss cases. Coroner Wolff prepared ward by ward lists of 100 businessmen to serve on coroner juries over auto fatalities.
Manila reports rumors that Gen Frank McCoy on four month furlough may travel to the United States to help limit options and prepare the way for Gen Wood's presidential bid in 1924. McCoy is said to be Wood's closest adviser and dies in Seattle on April 30.
Fred J. Jones a New York millionaire is in federal custody in Los Angeles charged with using the mails to defraud He as vice president of the Great States Petroleum company of Delaware has been indicted by a federal grand jury in New York Officials say the company literature overstated Texas oil properties and claims cannot be verified by inspectors
Joplin Missouri April 25 two men were killed instantly when a gelatine mixhouse at the General Explosives plant eight miles northwest of Joplin exploded. The dead are red Spoonhour 21 and William McVey 35 both of Joplin. The cause was not yet determined.
Springfield Ill April 25 The house approved Representative Lottie H ONeill eight hour day for women by a 9 to 56 vote and sent the measure to the senate It marks the first time a woman introduced bill has been passed by either branch in the state's history
Corpus Christi officials including the mayor city commissioners and city secretary and W I Pearson Houston active manager were indicted by a special grand jury. Bonds set at 2000 each. The conspiracy allegedly paid Fred Emert 54000 as commission in selling a 900000 county road bond issue.
Delegates gather for the third district convention of the American Legion in Waterloo. Mrs Donald Macrae urges real help for World War veterans, stressing hospitalization, orphans care, and future Americanization. Majority of sessions center on hospital services, troop support, and preparations for the Burlington state convention in May.
Naperville, Ill April 2 Noble Dickinson one of three men who sawn their way out of Joliet prison was captured in a barn near here by Chief of Police Fairbanks He said Horace Simmons and Georg Spider abandoned him driving away in a waiting automobile He sprained his ankle on jumping from the wall Dickinson was sentenced from Winnebago county.
Washington April 24 Justice Stafford of the District of Columbia supreme court has issued a subpoena for Jobin Barton Payne named by President Harding to represent the United States in negotiations for recognition of the Mexican government under Obregon.
Anna Gluzman, 23, presiding Moscow district court judge, says she sentenced about 25 men to death for robbery since February, with two women among them. She defends judging by law amid questions of gender, wears a Communist badge, and rises from Kishinev Jewish roots. Only Russia’s supreme court or central executive committee can reverse or mitigate her decisions.
The inmate known as Clara Phillips, tied to the hammer murder case, raved in a Tegucigalpa city jail interview calling for justice. She claimed to be Mia Jesse Carson and criticized U S and Honduran authorities while planning to resist extradition, as her husband Armour Whirling seeks legal help to block her return and prevent further escapes.
In Burlington on April 25 Joffrey Toma, a 14 year old runaway who had served time in state reformatory Bildera, was found by a jail matron after attempting self-harm by tying a rope to the ceiling. He told Mrs Kuuna Crownson, the matron, that he was tired of living and had run away from life in custody.
A severe hail storm near Wichita Falls and Burkburnett wrecked most buildings in a 3000 resident community. Damage is estimated at 200000 dollars with windows shattered and cellars flooded. The St Kline hotel and several residences suffered major damage as residents sought shelter in nearby towns.
London April 25 Proposals for an international agreement for joint action in a coal strike involving miners unions in the United States Great Britain France Italy Germany and Czecho Slovakia were under consideration. The move grew from an international conference of miners in Brussels and aims to prevent coal shipments across borders during strikes. Lewis the American Mine Workers president arrived to consult labor leaders and speed an agreement before his Thursday departure.
Rail representatives from Kansas Missouri Nebraska Iowa Minnesota Oklahoma and North Dakota gathered in Kansas City to finalize preparations for the opening merger hearing. Henry Hail of the Interstate Commerce Commission leads the tour to prep for the commission hearing in the fall. At least 12 witnesses will present the Southwest cities case to commission representatives.
Tokio April 24 Viscount Goto mayor of Tokio offered his resignation in a move to focus on negotiations with Moscow. Japan publicly announced the initial step towards a treaty with the Soviet government.
Five men raided the Garrett and Co government bonded warehouse in St. Louis early today. They overpowered the watchman, loaded whiskey valued between $35,000 and $40,000, and escaped unmolested. One assailant wore a policeman's uniform.
Jefferson City April 2 Standard Oil was to explain today why it could sell gasoline for 15 1/2 cents a gallon in Kansas City while other communities paid as high as 21 cents Attorney General Jesse W Barrett who has led an investigation into the fire war in Kansas City on complaint of Independent companies said that attorneys for Standard Oil would confer to explain their position Independent companies contend Standard Oil seeks to destroy competition by forcing dealers to sell below cost
An early morning blast at Peoples’ Gags Light & Goke Co gas plant in Chicago caused a turbine blower explosion. Many residents fled the area in their night clothes, fearing injury as a safety valve reportedly triggered the blast.
Benton Harbor Mich April 25 trial of E Ruthenberg for alleged syndicalism offense continued with cross examination by defense of federal agent Francis Morrow known as K 27. Morrow described a Communist party convention at Bridgman last summer with delegates ready to flee and plans for two group departures and a wrecking crew said to destroy convention records.
Des Moines reports state treasurer W J Burbank accuses Gov Kendall secretary Ramsay and auditor Haynes of withholding support for early sale of the 22 million soldiers bonus bonds. Major C B Robbins says concessions may be needed as market demand drops, with no bids at 4 1 2 percent and readsvertising advised at 4 3 4 percent.
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