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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1923
Page
7
From Washington the piece argues that a likely breakup of Germany could stall reparations and force France to rethink internal finances. It notes Paris may seize Ruhr assets but faces potential worker nationalization and a fragile franc amid a long reparations stalemate.
Doctor s fear three new infantile paralysis cases in Council Bluffs over two days with eight more in Omaha. Visiting nurses search poor districts as parents lack access to care. Local cases include children of George Moore R J Greer and John Moore. State says no aid needed and serum unproven. outbreak unlikely but monitored.
Nashville ind Aug 1 three trainmen were killed and five others injured when a Louisville and Nashville switch engine split a switch and sideswiped the west bound Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis freight No 42. The dead include conductor W Y Mason engineer F H Smith and brakeman Ww Hl Thrasher.
Cologne August first 1945 authorities issue orders in occupied Ruhr zones requiring local German officials to personally handle unexploded bombs and remain present until fuses are removed. French headquarters at Duesseldorf oversee the directive.
Gen Wood cabled Washington to abolish the parcel post system between the United States and the Philippines. He cites lack of advantage to the islands with merchants in the United States as the main beneficiaries.
Five persons injured in a high speed car crash in Philadelphia early today as the vehicle overturned. Mrs Lottia Burdsall of Lanslide One and Ralph Saunders of Clifton Heights were reported in critical condition and expected to live.
The Interstate Commerce Commission with state railroad commissions established a minimum weight schedule for livestock shipments. Carloads up to 36 feet 7 inches long must carry at least 10 500 pounds, rising with car length to 20 400 pounds for 44 foot cars. Double deck ships start at 23 000 pounds for 36 7 inch cars and 26 900 pounds for 44 foot cars. Missouri Illinois Minnesota Nebraska Wisconsin South Dakota Kansas Oklahoma and Texas joined in fixing the new weights to apply across the region.
New Jersey strikers walk off en masse as 6,300 motormen conductors and shopmen quit at midnight. Wage increase demand of 30 percent prompts a near total trolley shutdown across 14 cities, with automobiles and buses pressed into service to keep essential mobility. Police recalls, fare boxes removed, and mass striker meeting planned amid industrial disruption affecting 1.5 million workers in 5,000 plants and 100,000 commuters to New York.
Des Moines aug 1 county officials cannot omit unpaid warrants when determining available funds under the Tuck law. Buchanan county officers computed road fund revenues and warrants from Jan 1 to July 4 showing a balance of 151261. Outstanding warrants total 34964, and the attorney general ruled collectible revenues must cover endorsed road warrants as they exist.
In Hagerstown Maryland this morning a fire at six o clock largely destroyed a dwelling. Dead are Mrs Ida Carbaneh 57 and Miss Geraldine Carbaugh 18. Injured are Mrs Pearl Jacobs 28 Miss Catherine Jacobs 11 and Kellar Carbaugh 19. Three others are so badly burned they are expected to die.
Law rence Massachusetts August 1 Patrolman Arthur Bower was shot and killed on the Lowell Lawrence road while with Patrolman Johny McDonald responding to a call to protect the Lawrence Cricket club from robbers. They pursued a two touring car that fled after approaching the club. Bower was mortally wounded in the abdomen but fired his revolver at the car before it escaped.
The notice advises home delivery before 5 36 o clock and asks readers to call 5100 if the paper is late. It promises a replacement copy if the carrier is at fault or delivery misses the designated time, provided the reader contacts the office by 6 80 p m.
In Kansas City Missouri on August 1 Oscar Hartle an 8 year old black boy confessed to pushing his 9 year old black playmate Johnnie Dixon into the Missouri River where he drowned. He showed no remorse saying He was a mean baby and not glad I pushed him in the river.
Munich supplied notes describe collapsing mark value and widespread hunger as farmers refuse to sell potatoes and meat for devalued currency. Reports from Duesseldorf and Berlin note carloads of food entering occupied zones but no potatoes, plus harsh sentences for spies and a surge in money printing reaching trillions of marks weekly.
Des Moines reports show 69,600 soldier bonus warrants totaling about 13.825 million will be mailed by day’s end. Last week 2,500 warrants worth 454,336 were issued, reflecting a slowdown due to legal issues in processing. Over 30,000 applications remain. at 2,500 weekly, final actions would take about three months.
Friends of Senator Hiram Johnson attack the release of President Harding's foreign relations speech as a political trick to sway California against the world court. They blame Hoover or pro Hoover officials for the leak, while noting Harding was too ill to judge the action.
Plymouth Vermont August 1 Cal Coolidge vice president sits on a Green Mountain porch as his friend and ally Warren G Harding battles illness. He learns of Harding’s progress by hourly bulletins from Washington and expresses sympathy and hope. Coolidge rests at his father’s farm while awaiting news of the president’s condition.
London reports from semiofficial sources that after a cabinet meeting Britain has practically decided on a separate Anglo German reparations agreement. Options considered include independent arbitration or an international conference, with a possible appeal to the League of Nations. Prime Minister Baldwin hopes the move will not derail the Anglo French entente as he plans a House statement tomorrow.
Mrs Warren G Harding is hopeful the president’s condition has improved and plans to renew the social calendar at the White House. A San Francisco friend relays that Mrs Harding, seen yesterday, supports a full program of seasonal activities resumed after last fall’s illness.
In Los Angeles on August 1 the trial of Josiah Kirby, former Cleveland Discount Company president, and his brother Carroll Kirby began. They face charges of securities law violations as the state Corporation Commissioner oversees the case. Key prosecution witness Warry Voss testified that interim certificates were issued instead of stock, a violation of the law. Local sales manager Thomas E. Trighes also testified.
Canada’s migration department issued instructions to port inspectors to watch for two convicts or trusties who entered as servants of a governor and a penitentiary warden. Officials said no person with a criminal record is eligible for entry to Canada. Ottawa, Aug.
Chicago coroner’s jury finds the death of Mrs Fish Campbell a Des Moines lunchroom employee who leaped from a house window occupied by four University of Chicago students was by her own action. The Aug 1 verdict closes the inquiry into the Chicago tragedy connected to University housing.
Scores of handmade lanterns in many designs will lead a lantern parade through downtown tonight honoring young artisans. Mayor A E Gnagy and councilmen Glenn Tibbitta Taon A Link will judge, with W T Keefe and Mrs M Il Cook assisting. Firemen and police back the event as children march from Washington to Lincoln Park for prize judging and equipment purchases funded by the Courier and Plaza Theatre.
Town City Iowa August 1 Olan Matthes told police he was robbed and shot but has since admitted the $600 loss occurred during a dice game. The wound came when he argued over losses and his wedding remained planned for that afternoon.
In Whitinsville Massachusetts on August 1 Justice Francis P Brady ordered eighteen bottles of home brewed beer returned to Mrs Catherine Pramera after she testified she was nursing a child and needed the beverage for her diet. The beer had been seized at the Pramera home following a raid.
The Associated Press report says President Harding remains exhausted but buoyant as physicians announce improved breathing, less cough, and steady food intake. A 114 pulse and 99 temperature are noted with ongoing vigilance for complications as the party contemplates travel to Washington.
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