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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
9
County treasurer W. J. Burbank reports $305 000 from bond sales will meet most obligations for 1926, with taxes providing the rest. Warrants drawn before June 1 are paid, while bridge and road warrants await funds. Public pensions and welfare bills will be settled. only bridge and road warrants face delays.
Davenport Iowa August 6 Joe Roper escaped from Tort Madison penitentiary last Friday and was identified by R M Johnson cashier of the Moline Commercial Savings bank as member of the seven man gang that robbed the bank Wednesday. A photo from Davenport police files confirmed the identification.
Three unmasked bandits in a motel car held up Ralph Williams a 17 year old messenger for Wilson Co packers at Tenth and Minnesota avenue Kansas City Kansas stealing 3174 in currency. The bandits fled toward the Missouri side. East Africa Protectorate Nairobi Aug East Africa Gov Northey announces British East Africa is annexed to the crown as Kenia Colony.
Capt Roald Amundsen announces he will leave Nome tomorrow to resume his attempt to reach the North Pole. He plans to steer the Maud to Wrangell Island and then drift with the Arctic ice pack in the far north.
William Feigenspan of Newark filed with the U S Supreme Court a petition for reconsideration of the June seven decision upholding the 18th amendment and Volstead acts. Feigenspan argues beer 2 75 percent alcohol was not intoxicating and notes the case raises vital constitutional questions not explained by the court.
St. Louis Me Aug With most returns in, U S Senator Selden P Spencer Rep remains ahead opposite Breckenridge Long Dem nominee rivaling by 14 000 to 18 000 with Hay conceded. Gov and Lt Gov races show Atkinson Hyde Buford Lloyd leading by large margins. state treasurer race appears close.
Officials of the Interstate Commerce Commission forecast faster coal movement to the northwest to deliver 20 million tons by November 1 as mines reopen. Four thousand cars daily, equal to 200000 tons, were ordered to ports for transshipment to the northwest.
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5 30. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to error by the carrier or other causes, phone 3330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Chicago August 6. Pollen police intensified their hunt for anarchists tied to Alexander Jaunuiksa an international figure sought by governments for five years after his arrest in the city. Papers from his I W W office revealed a secret code used to disguise messages and a chess board method for letter writing. Jaunuiksa said workers should not exceed two hours daily own cars with chauffeurs and take a two month summer vacation. Authorities call the arrest the most important since the war.
The American Olympic team aboard the Princess Matelka held an indignation meeting to press for better lodgings and clearer travel plans. Officials faced criticism and a committee was formed to push for improved Antwerp accommodations and return arrangements. The ship signalled arrival in the River Scheldt and was due to dock at Antwerp the next morning.
Leroy Green, a Black burglar held in county jail, was linked by David L. Luke and relatives to a July 17 mansion break in at a Tarrytown, New York home. Green allegedly terrorized the family and unlocked a vault with $40,000 in jewels, later arrested July 20 after a pawnshop tip led to recovered loot worth $10,000 in jewels and £400 in cash.
Raleigh August 6 The Associated Press reports Representative B G Crisp an antisuffrage leader predicted defeat of ratification at the upcoming special session. He said a house poll shows a 10 vote margin against ratification and the senate near a tie.
Eight additional dates were announced for Senator Harding on his porch campaign schedule starting next Monday through September 26. Headquarters released a list of delegations seeking appointments that have not yet been assigned, with many likely to receive slots within the period.
Democratic leaders gather in Dayton for Gov. Cox of Ohio to receive formal nomination notification from Sen. Robinson of Arkansas. Leaders like George White and Senator Harrison arrive to outline campaign plans and touring itineraries as Cox aims to solidify a national ticket including a Democratic Congress.
Nashville banner returns from yesterday's firew are show Albert H. Roberts renominated for governor by a 20 000 to 25 000 vote majority over W J Crabtree. Alf Taylor leads the Republican race for governor over Jess i Littleton CR Evans and J Taton.
The Irish Coercion bill cleared its third reading in the House of Commons by a vote of 206 to 159 this afternoon. The measure moves toward final approval and potential enactment.
A Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul train struck an automobile near Alberton last night, killing a child and injuring a Davenport family of four visiting relatives. The four victims were taken to a Missoula hospital with unknown parental names. Also, Vienna grants women full admission to the academy of fine arts.
Denver riots aftermath reports describe 600 volunteers answering Mayor Bailey's call for armed patrols. Mob violence damaged eight streetcars, the Denver Post offices, and car barns as police moved to contain the unrest. Two fatalities are reported among workers and sympathizers.
Des Moines reports the state railroad commission will meet on Aug. 17 to act on intrastate freight rate requests. Railroads must submit revised schedules by Aug. 10 and allow interested parties to review them. no opposition was raised to higher state shipments.
Lord d Abernon and J Jusser head the British and French missions to Poland left Warsaw for Paris after an all day conference with Gen Pilsudski and the national council of defense. Generals Weigand and Radcliffe lead the military sections remaining in Warsaw.
In New York on August 1 a surge in the money market sent the English pound to 3.87 dollars, driven by reports of an early peace in Poland. A quick retreat followed as the rate fell to 3.0512 dollars, about 3 to 4 cents above yesterday's close.
The Musquarie Indian celebration for good crops and tobacco opens with feasting and rites. Ancient ceremonies and music are observed as Tama in Ta August hosts the annual event continuing through today with participants in traditional costumes.
A regional briefing lists towns and state officials including Governor and state leaders. The report covers national program phases, with participants from Iowa cities and several neighboring states. Weather note forecasts fair conditions with improving roads in coming days.
OTEK TUR advertises a quality brew with emphasis on high standards and reliability. The notice highlights product promise and consumer trust in a concise marketing style.
Rioting last night in West Frankfort Illinois drew out troops and militiamen to quell attacks on foreign residents. Five people were killed and many injured as homes and a pool hall were burned or wrecked, with about 1500 to 9000 troops and police mobilized to restore order.
Reds possess sufficient war munitions for five years of conflict. AP reports large stocks mainly from Allied governments to the Soviet Union and its military.
Britain's stance on the Soviet peace reply to Poland was summarized as likely acceptance despite some dissatisfaction. Leo Kameneff and Leonid Krussia met with Prime Minister Lloyd George, along with other Soviet delegation members, in Lomson August.
A semi official Warsaw dispatch says Moles have evacuated Ostray between the Bug and Narew rivers, 25 miles west of Iwinza and about 4 miles northeast of Warsaw. Bolin o Meinis believes the current advance could bring the Mussiang to Warsaw in seven to ten days.
A Berlin dispatch reports the Wolff news bureau denies reports from London that Germany and the Soviet government concluded an agreement before the Soviet offensive against Poland. The denial counters claims of any pact between Germany and Russia.
Telegram received from Petrograd reports that the Russian Soviet armies engaged with General Wrangel in southern Russia have been completely defeated, signaling a decisive setback in the campaign.
Refugees reaching the east Prussia frontier from Pinsk report an acute food shortage in evacuated Polish territories. Retreating armies are said to have seized all grain and food supplies they found, deepening the famine impact.
Berthold Singer, Spanish consul general to Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Balvardor, protests the Hungary treaty to Secretary of State Colby. He argues the pact is invalid under international law and threatens the extinction of a nation, blaming stronger powers for past domination.
Chicago. Chicsto Aug 8 GC Scotten a leading trade operator before James Patten era died at home of heart disease. Born Burlington Ta Oct 1 1851 he directed the Chicago Burlington Quincy railroad and the National Bank of the Republic and held many posts. He owned a large art collection and was once business partner of John We Bet a Million Cates.
Warsaw faces a dire front as Polish forces and Lae Iece air units shift from the southern front to defend the capital. Soviet pressure along the Vistula and Bug lines intensifies with crossings near Drohiezyn and Brest Litovsk, while government transfer plans and allied consulate closures unfold amid the crisis.
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