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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1922

Page

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ABOR AND WOMAN VOTE FEATURE OF ELECTIONS

Cleveland and Ohio voters focus on labor and woman suffrage as primaries loom for U S senator and governor. Nine Republicans seek the Ohio governorship amid labor splits while battle lines form against veteran reps in the Senate races.

Ohio Cleveland United Stats Secator Harding Imynense Ihs Atlee Pomerens Shneon Fess Thompson Als Col Carmi A. Thompson Charles L. Knight Akron Harvey C. Smith Columbus Arthur H Day Homer Durand Coshocton Rupert R. Beetham Cadiz Ohio’ House of Representatives Daniel W. Williams Jackson Harry Clay Smith J. W. Darnell Associate Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma John Fields Wan DC. Walton R. H H. Wilson Thomas H. Owen Supreme Court Alice Robertson Hastings Congress

Pomerene Looms as Favorite Son in Ohio Primary

A vintage newspaper teaser notes Senator Pomerene as a leading favorite in Ohio's primary race. The piece highlights his stance on protection for home industry, tariff debates, and mentions other senators like Kendrick and Kenyon as part of a broader discussion on tariff policy and political stability.

Pomerene Ohio Kendrick Woodrow Whison Kenyon Crecate Louisiana Wyoming New York Evening Post

Coal Strike Summary in London and U.S. Measures

London reports cancellation of some American coal orders. Troops ordered to the frontier near Staunton. Federal Fuel Distributor Spencer asks governors of severe states to join in emergency coal rationing. Frank Farrington travels to Cleveland for a meeting with President Lewis Wext Maney. Hoover announces federal coal prices in effect in 85 percent of producing fields.

London Falmine Staunton Spencer Tofay Frank Farrington Cleveland Lewis Wext Maney Hoover

Rail Strike Movement Signals Action and Board Plans

A rail strike shows signs of momentum as leaders urge a White House conference. Warren Stone and others press for a meeting and a labor-board review while Grable signals intent to honor agreements and proceed with formal talks. Conductors' union stays out, citing no mandate to attend. Switchmen’s Union of North America joins calls for White House talks to present views on the strike.

Labor Board Grable Associated Press Cedar Rapids Harding Ll. J. Sheppard Shepard Washington Tie Graveland Switchmen’s Union of North America Transportation Brotherhood Cleveland Brotherhood

Obituaries Mention Dr C W Witter And Julien Family

Obituary notices report Dr C W Witter of Albuquerque New Mexico who died of tuberculosis after health travel and burial in Mexico Ind. Also noted are deaths of Andrew Julien in Spokane and Mrs William Scully of Waverly with multiple survivors and funeral details.

C. W. Witter H. Su. Graen Albuquerque N. M Witter Des Moines New Mexico Lodge No. 105 ALF, & Acm Ed Witter Waterloo REO

Iowa Miners Sit Tight As Coal Talks Loom

Des Moines reports say operators plan no immediate policy and may reopen select mines if protected, while rail strike fears loom. J L Lewis and operators push for a national settlement as 10,000 coal cars stall east of the Mississippi. Morris and Morgan Lewis head to Cleveland for the coal conference.

Associated Preas Des Moines J. L. Lewis Chited Mine Workers of America Cleveland Nes Moines E. C. Smith Iowa Smith J Freight Louisvile & Nashville Railroad J. ©. Lewis I Iowa Federation of Labor Tawis Lawis Cleveland Coal Conference South Operators’ Association Lewis Rar Big Four Brotherhoods Jewell Valley Junction Morris Albia Aayr Joe Morris Morgan Lewis National Board B. H. Watson United Mine Workers of America International

Bride-to-be Esmeralda McMillan feted at kitchen shower

Miss Esmeralda McMillan nurse in training at Presbyterian hospital will wed Charles Mambert of Geneva Iowa on August 17. She was honored at a party last evening at the nurses home 415 Hammond avenue with twenty nurses present. A mock wedding provided entertainment.

Parfy Esmeralda McMillan Presbyterian Hospital Charles Mambert Geneva Hammond Avenue Syera

Stolen Car Restored: Small Boy Delighted

Waterloo police recovered a stolen car within hours for Mrs A G Frisby of 1401 Jefferson Street. City detective O B Beckwith traced the vehicle to Black Hawk street and returned it to the grateful young owner.

Waterloo A. GC. Frisby Jefferson Street O. B. Beckwith Black Hawk Street

Chaplin's Mother to Stay Another Year

Mrs Hannah Chaplin, mother of Charlie and Sidney Chaplin, will be allowed to remain in the United States for a year to receive special treatments in hopes of a full recovery from a liver/ shellshock case suffered in London during German raids. An order from the Department of Labor grants this extension.

Washington, D. C Hannah Chaplin Charlie and Sidney Chaplin United States London Department of Labor

Reward of 1500 Dollars for Capture of Gunman

Police continue nationwide hunt for Louis Trider, the gunman wanted in the July 26 slaying of Detective Lehinkmeier, head of the homicide squad in St. Louis. He is also suspected in the July 27 deputy sheriff killing at Lexington Junction, Missouri. A $1500 reward is offered for his capture.

St. Louis Louis Trider Lehinkmeier Trider Lexington Junctinn

Miss Eva Wright Weds in Iowa Falls to Mitchell Kiemme

Announcement of the July wedding at the groom’s home in Iowa Falls. Miss Eva M. Wright, daughter of CG AL Wright, will reside in Salt Creek Wyoming with her husband Mitchell M. Kiemme, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kiemme. He is a Kaseming Oil warehouse manager who studied chemistry at Iowa State. The bride is a former Iowa Falls resident, high school graduate, and University of Town alumna who spent two years in California.

Misa Eva M. Wright AL Wright Wellington Street Mitchell M. Kiemm Chris _ Kiemme Iowa Falls FF. P. Drohas Jacksonvifle Fla Drohan Helene Cook Wataerlea Pearl Gertrude Strodecker la Porte Ad Meta J. EB. Dempster First Street West Robert N. McDonald Chicago Walnub Street Baptist Church Doris Allen Charles City McGregor Mississippi Dewitt Billings Don Griggs George Compton Wisconsin Minnaseta Minnesota Jean Clear Lake B. R. St. John Riceville Will Sranain Lyman Church Airs Cortod Virginia van Metre Big City Cortoin Ane VC. Sage Walnut Street Des Moines

Marriage Licenses Granted in Cedar Falls and Waterloo

Fred W. Kiemz of Cedar Falls wed Verine A. Stefan of Peshtigo with Elmer K. Spangler of Waterloo and Evangeline White of Waterloo listed as parties. Richard Carr of Waterloo wed Verna Blowers of Waterloo in a nearby ceremony.

Fred W. Kiemz Cedar Falls Verine A. Stefan Peshtiga Vis Feee Eaves Elmer K. Spangler Waterloo Evangeline White Richard Carr Verna, Blowers

Minnesota Poultry Thieves Net Large Losses

In Farnington Minnesota authorities report banded thieves have stolen poultry valued at over 490000 in the past year. Dakots County agent W K Watson announced the formation of a vigilance committee to protect poultrymen as losses mount.

Farnington Mlan Minnesota W.K. Watson Dakots

City in Brief at west end 4th &t. bridge

A compact City in Brief item lists misc notices and social updates. It mentions Mrs E L Morse and son Fred traveling to Clinton, Lt Ralph Jenison at Fort Dodge visiting his brother, and various locals visiting relatives in Vine Street area. It notes births, visits, trips to Wisconsin, Minnesota, and other small movements, plus several ads and housekeeping items.

E. Ll, Morse and Son Frederick Vine Street Clinton Ralph Jenigon Fort Dodgs Jay C. Henson

Y Camp Opens As 65 Boys Begin Ten Day Prep

The YMCA camp near Waterloo and Black Hawk county starts with 65 prep boys for a 10 day session. The director asks for roasting ears donations to feed the campers, noting 100 ears per meal. A local grocer provided 20 pounds of beans. Chef Hartley estimates 100 ears per square meal. Next week the camp will be dedicated with C A Morris presiding. Anderson Island will be presented to the YMCA by 16 men who purchased it for the association.

Waterloo Black Hawk County Hartley C. A’ Morris

Feud Ends in Patt Murder as Rival Sharpshot Dies

Chicago Aug 5. A feud begun weeks ago against John Patti ends with Patti’s murder. Two attackers fired four bullets into Patti while he sat at his barber shop, but he escaped drawing a pistol only to die as the effort failed. The dying exchange left Patti stiffening his fingers.

Chicago John Patti Patt Patti

Cherokee Manhunt Ends With Fatal Shootout in Iowa Field

Port Dodge IA August 6 peace and quiet return after a manhunt as 800 armed villagers storm a cornfield killing an unknown negro who had earlier shot four men. Posse member Harrison Steel and others were wounded. Henry O Neill shot the killer using soft nosed bullets. A Sioux City girl’s name found on a scrap of paper may aid identification.

Associated Press Port Dodge Cherokee Harrison Steel Wus W. O H. Runnings Runnings Steel John Stiles Sioux City

Kendall to Issue Reprieve for Olander

Des Moines reports Governor Kendall will issue a reprieve for William C. Olander who confessed to a crime and faces a death sentence. The reprieve will delay the hanging at Fort Madison penitentiary until the supreme court grants a writ of appeal. Attorney General Gibson informed the governor of the right to issue the reprieve.

Des Moines Kendall William C. Olander Siever Fort Madison Supreme Court Gibson

Governor to Attend Midwestern Coal Emergency Conference

Gov Keh will join fellow midwestern governors at a coal emergency conference in Des Moines. Gov Preus of Minnesota called the meeting with executives from Wisconsin and South Dakota also expected to attend.

Des Moines St. Pant

Iowa News Briefs Roundup From Des Moines and Nearby

In Des Moines and towns around Iowa, graduation remarks urged responsibility, a Sac City cannery plans Aug reopening barring strikes, a Bedford auto crash left John Crow severely injured, a dynamite cap incident injured James De Hamer, Judge Landis set to speak at an American Legion event, a Hopkinson fox tested for rabies, and Des Moines police seek Mrs George Tarney and her 12 year old daughter Florence amid a family disappearance.

Des Moines George Tarney Florence

Floyd County Bankers Picnic Set for Wildwood Park

The Floyd County Bankers association and the vigilance committee plan their first annual picnic at Wildwood park on Tuesday August 22 with bank closings at 1 p.m. Events include horseshoe pitching, soft baseball contests between bankers and vigilance committee and between Charles City All Stars and West Side women champs, races, music, a band concert, and pavement dancing after the show.

Bankers Wile Charles City Floyd County Bankers Association Vigilance Committee Wildwood Park Bankers and Vigilance Committee Charles City All-Stars West Side Ton Weatherwax Barbwire Central Park

Building collapse buries workers in Okemah

Aug 5 Okemah Oklahoma a two story brick building under construction collapsed burying high men beneath debris shortly before noon. Eight men were injured four rescued. Physicians said three of the eight could not live.

Okemah Okla Vail

Harding negotiates with rail unions to end strike

President Harding met with B M Jewell head of the shop crafts, William H Johnston president of the machinists, and James Noonan of the electrical workers. Southern Railway’s Shopcrafts postponed their meeting with railroad officials until Monday as Senator Hiram W Jonason of California praised Harding’s efforts but called the plan blocked by railroad executives.

Harding B. M. Jewell William H. Johnston James Noonan Electrical Workers Union Southern Railway Hiram W. Jonason California

Workmen Ejected from Roundhouse Win Counterattack

Albert Lea Minn Aug 5 Several men were slightly hurt in an attack on the Minneapolis and St. Louis roundhouse by alleged strike sympathizers. Between 60 and 80 men rushed 40 employees, sticks stones and fists used, ejecting them from the station. A counterattack retook the building and this morning workers resumed duties. No shots fired and injuries not serious.

Albert Lea Minn Minneapolis & St. Louis

Boy Scouts Exhibit Series Opens in Waterloo Window Displays

Boy Scouts place a city wide exhibition to show progress at Camp Inga chooc. The first display runs in Repass Automobile Company on Park Avenue West featuring a lean-to motel, bridges, signal towers, a flag staff, various fires, an Indian bed, and a banner. The exposition aims to illustrate Boy Scout activities for northeastern Iowa.

Waterloo Camp Ingachooc Repass Automobile Company Park’ Avenue West Iowa Fayette

Transfer of Shanghai Post Office Business to Chinese Authorities

Washington Aug 5 Officials of the Post Office Department say the transfer of the United States postal agency at Shanghai China into Chinese hands has begun. The transfer will be completed by January 1 under the terms of the Washington arms conference agreement.

Washington, D. C United States” Postal Agency Shanghai China Pastor Fice

Missouri Pacific Clerks Vote on Wage Strike Action

St Louis August 5 Clerks and employees of Missouri Pacific storehouses and warehouses began a ballot to decide if they will walk out in protest of a wage cut of 2 to 4 cents an hour fixed by the railroad labor board and to seek adjustment of working rules.

St. Louis Missouri Pacific Railroad

Fatty Arbuckle to Tour China and India

Roscoe C. Arbuckle film comedian applies for passports for himself and secretary Harry Brand for a business trip to China Japan and India. They plan to sail from San Francisco August 16 for an indefinite length voyage.

Los Angeles Cal Roscoe C Fatty Arbuckle Harry Brand China Japan India San Francisco

Milan Calm After Fascisti Coup Reasserts Peace

Rome reports complete calm restored in Milan Genoa and Ancona after last night’s violent clashes between Fascisti and communists. Agg Associated Press dispatch notes authorities moved to quell street fighting and restore order across the three cities.

Rome Milan Genoa Ancona

Miss Mack Home for Rest After Canada Tour

Miss Maybeth Mack returned from Leamington Ontario after a seven week eastern Canada tour with Thurlow Lieurance’s Little Symphony Orchestra. She rests a week at her parents’ Sans Souci home, then tours Iowa Illinois Missouri before returning to Waterloo around September 1.

Miss Mack Miss Maybeth Mack Leamington Ontario Canada N-- Thurlow

James Graham Improves in Iowa City Treatment

James Graham, president of James Black Dry Goods, is improving while in Iowa City for ear ailment treatment. His doctors anticipate he can return home next week after a prior ear trouble worsened by a cold.

James Graham James Black Dry Goods Company Iowa City Mr. Graham

Express Optimism Over Future for Motorless Flying

Optimism for motorless flight grows at Camp Muiliard France where the first international experimental congress of motorless airplanes opens tomorrow and runs to August 20. Builders pilots and officials in a canvas city near Mount Combegrass anticipate progress similar to that of early Wright brothers era.

Associated’ Press Clermont Ferrand France Camp Muiliard Mount Combegrass Wright-brothers

Sugar Tariff Sparks Senate Fight Over Profits

United Press reports bitter clash as McCumber tariff proposals would tax Americans over 370 million yearly. Senator Harrison Mali Mississippi charges sugar prices slashed in Germany from six cents to 4.21 as Cuba sugar output is debated. A New York syndicate with 14 million capital allegedly plans to raise tariffs to two cents, prompting calls for a congressional inquiry into alleged 140 million dollar sugar profits.

United Press Washington, D. C Harrison Mississippi Senate United States Germany Big Syndicxte Cuba Smoot Utah West Syndicate New York

Davenporter Killed in Car Amboy Mystery Unfolds

Aug 5 Dixon Illinois report says the body of Monte ad munds Davenport Iowa with a fractured skull was found in an empty boxcar in Illinois Central yards at Amboy. The car had been shunted onto a sidetrack at 4 am to be loaded with grain. A night watchman called for aid but the man died before a physician arrived. Authorities seek a young soap peddler seen with the dead man at 3 am in an Amboy restaurant. two strangers were detained in a yard roundup.

Dixon Ill Monte_admunds Davenport Illinois Central Railroad Amboy

Police Chiefs Meet Delayed by Strike Actions

Police chiefs facing strike disruption will hold a rescheduled meeting. William Kelley, president of the Association of Chiefs of Police, announced the delay and the state convention’s postponement amid ongoing transport and rail service issues.

Juwa William Kelley Association of Chiefs of Pallge

De Valera Preparing to Flee to Mountains as Guerilla Leader

Dublin dispatch reports Eamon De Valera readying to flee into the Irish mountains to become a guerrilla chieftain. He is said to be seen daily near the border of Kerry and Tipperary with a rifle, leading mainly young patrols. Free State troops continue not advancing toward the southwest.

de Valera Ihnternational Dublin Hamonn Trish Kimerlck Tipperary Free State

Wrestler Zbysko Kidnapped in Mexico for Ransom

El Paso reports Wladek Zbysko, former world champion wrestler, has been kidnapped by bandits in Mexico. He is reportedly held for a ransom of $5,000 in gold, according to information received today by a local newspaper from Tampico.

el Paso Wladek Zbyszko Mexico Tampito Ome Y

Rotary Luncheon to Demonstrate Phone Switchboard Mystery

Rotarians will hear of phone mysteries at a Luncheon led by Clarence Campbell of the North Western Bell Telephone Co. He will show a complete switchboard and explain its workings. A while later, Roger Crowell organized outdoor ovens using donated iron and brick, completing the project.

H Russell Lamson Awill Clarence Campbell District Commercial Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Rotary Reserve Roger Crowell Roger George Shoemaker

Japan Ratification Completes Disarming Treaty Step

Tokio aug 5 regent Prince Hirohito officially sanctioned the treaties at the arms conference in Washington. The exchange of ratifications marks Japan’s completion of action on the disarming treaties. Louisville Ky aug 5 candidates for 11 U S house seats and for judge of the court of appeals are being nominated in the Kentucky primary today. The state elects no governor or senators this year.

Associated Louisville United States Home of Representatives Court of “Appeals Kentucky

Lady to Wed Soft Drink King in San Francisco

Reno dispatch reports Asa Candier, famed soft drink magnate of Atlanta, will wed 2nd wife Onezima De Bouchelle, formerly of New Orleans, now residing in Reno. The ceremony is planned for San Francisco, date undecided, per Mrs De Bouchelle via United Press.

Reno Nev Asa Atlanta, Ga Onezima de Bouchelle New Orleans San Francisco de Bouchelle United Press

Judgment Rendered Against Paderewski in Labor Claim

A judgment of 220.44 was awarded by Justice Follette in Los Angeles to Woja Payloski for labor performed in settling Paderewski's affairs in the United States. The former Polish premier Ig nace Paderewski was named in the case.

Los Angeles Cal Ignace Paderewski Poland Justice Follette Woja. Payloski Paderewski

Blind Captain Nobbs Sets Sail to See Sea Islands

San Francisco paper notes Captain H. Gilbert Nobbs, who is totally blind, departed to visit the South Sea islands after recently finishing a trip to the Grand Canyon. He lost his sight in the Battle of the Somme.

San Francisco H. Gilbert Nobbs South Sea Islands Grand Canyon Nobbs Somme

Speed boat dives into lake off Chicago pier

A speedboat named Baby Sure Cure from Detroit, piloted by C. W. Crowley, dived into the lake off the east end of the municipal pier on the north course while racing for the free for all single title. Crowley was revived five minutes later with a pulmotor.

Chicago Municipal Pier Detroit C. W. Crowley Crowley

Briefs from the West and Capital News Clip

In Cheney Washington Mrs Gay Stroup was burned to death in her home while attempting to save her 17 month old baby Washington DC reports to the postmaster general say transcontinental air mail service had a perfect record for the past two weeks with a flight on may Durham NC the Durham machine gun company of the national guard tested for ratel zh to guard the penitentiary where it was reported a mob gathered with intent to invade Wegross held on charges of assault

Spokane Wash Gay Stroup Cheney Washington, D. C Durham N. C Durham Machine Gun Company National Guard Penitentiary Ma Gatherea Wegross

Nedda Sets World Record Fast Mile at Fort Miami Park

Nedda the brown mare from Hulan dale farm trotted a mile in 1:59 1-4 at Fort Miami park on the grand circuit, the fastest mile ever trotted by a mare and the second time a mare has gone under two minutes. The performance sets a world record for a mile without a pacemaker.

Toledo Nedda Hulandale Fort Miami Park Pasemaker

Car Damaged in Collision with Motorbus on Jagan Avenue

A. J. Davidson of the Hummel hotel reported to police a collision between his car and a John Son motorbus on Jagan avenue at 11 39 p m yesterday. The car sustained damage but no injuries were reported.

A. J. Davidson Hummel Hotel J Johnson Jagan Avenue

Mrs Hatfield Sabina Ohio Endorses Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

Mrs G H Hatfield of Sabina R 3 Ohio writes that after a year of weakness nervousness and irregularities she found Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored strength allowing her to do housework again. She urges others to try it at first signs of such symptoms to prevent further trouble.

Sabins Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Witer Weapon G. Hatfield Sabina Lydis E. Pinkham

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