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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
1
The House moves to finish amendments to the tax revision bill under a five minute rule. Republicans push changes on licensing taxes for soft drink vendors and capital gains rate. A recess hinges on passage before the Wednesday break, with the McNary farm bill and railroad measures advancing.
United Press reports Secretary Hoover announced complete agreement on famine relief conditions in Russia. By order of President Harding nine organizations will participate in relief work, including American Friends Service Committee American Red Cross and Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. No public appeal for funds will be made in the United States.
Chicago August 19 the Chicago Postal Clerks association favors six hours work for eight hours pay for night workers in the postal service. President Frank C Wheeney says over 2,000 temporary clerks have worked night shifts since January at the local post office, many leaving quickly due to the unattractive night duty.
Washington Aug 19 Woodrow Wilson and his strongest supporters in the league of nations are ruled out of the Democratic delegation to the disarmament conference. Officials say Wilson was not to be named despite Senator King Utah proposing him. It also seems unlikely Harding would pick a league opponent to avoid alienating Democratic backing.
A mob of nearly 200 men and women stormed Barnstable jail demanding escapees John Dies Benjamin Gomez and Joseph Andrews held on highway robbery and assault charges. Officers fired over the crowd to deter an attack as bail was set at 15000 for Dies and Gomez while Andrews faced arraignment.
Athens reports former prime minister Demetrios Rhallys dead after months of illness. An octogenarian statesman who led Greece five times and whose cabinet authorized the plebiscite on King Constantine's return to the throne was known nationally as an honest politician.
Atlant Ca Aug 19 In announcing the election of William J Simmons imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan as president of Lan ier university here yesterday Benjamin Sullivan a local attorney said Col Simmons was chosen by the trustees for his wide acquaintance as head of the Klan and his ability to raise money for the university Sullivan stressed that the Klan would not take over the university yet its name is linked with the Klan and Simmons would help fund raise.
The Thurgovie Zeitung reports Bergdoll the American draft evader arrived at Constance from Munich three days ago and is staying in a St Gall hotel. It states he holds an American passport and is now perfectly safe from extradition.
Ren J. Gibson attorney general led a conference in northeastern Iowa outlining operations of the new Bureau of Criminal Identification. He was assisted by W. E. Kendriese Oscari Rocks and H. J. Passnow. About 40 officers including sheriffs chiefs of police and county attorneys attended.
Premier Lloyd George announces Welsh home rule at a Welsh nationalists dinner. He pledges support for a measure of Welsh devolution if Welsh MPs agree, signaling greater local self government for Wales.
Local brief details travel plans and visits of residents. Names include Julius Roeder and Hugh Geiger heading to Glacier Park and an auto tour of Illinois. Lulu Jgarr from Kansas City visits Vera Barr in Kansas City. Missing ring found at Union Bridge Shrine picnic with a six karat diamond and emblems.
Lloyd George told the house of commons that pacific settlement should precede disarmament and government circles say such a settlement is desirable for the upcoming disarmament conference. Washington joins in backing the approach.
Associated Press reports in Shanghai on August 12 that following June looting of the Yangtsze port of Zchang and the burning of much of the city by mutinous Chinese troops, international foreign control of the city may be established. Foreign residents proposed the idea when addressed by Chinese merchants on security measures.
Workmen began erecting an elaborate electric sign for the Waterloo Bank & Trust Co. The flag shaped display will feature colored lights that imitate waving stripes and stars. It will be mounted over the sidewalk at Fourth and Lafayette streets corner.
Requiem mass for John E. Brady to be held at St. Joseph's Church at 9 p m tomorrow with interment at Calvary. Joseph's Rosary Society to visit the family home at 413 Thompson Avenue today. Mrs Homer E White dies suddenly with funeral services at Petersen Bros chapel at 5 p m today and interment in Camp Point on Saturday.
G E Bickley district traffic chief for North Western Bell Telephone, hospitalized in Cedar Rapids after stomach hemorrhages suffered at 4 Ta Wednesday. He had recovered from prior stomach tears last winter and was initially in a critical condition. Later he improved. a physician advised against removal, and a local call sent for care. Anderson Named Judge in Linn County District Bench. Des Moines reports Fergus L. Anderson of Linn County chosen to succeed Milo P. Smith, with 57 votes to Clark 8 and Trewin0, after Linn County Bar selection.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Edward McInticer who died after falling into an elevator shaft at the Black Hawk bank building were not yet decided. Her husband, from Superior Wisconsin, was expected to arrive by telegram late yesterday, and her Des Moines brother W T Brown also reached the city.
Eighth grade examinations were conducted to supplement the regular May exams, providing additional assessment opportunities for students.
Notices list that 12 rural pupils received examinations yesterday in the office of H C Moeller county superintendent. Examinations for teachers will be held August 24 25 and 26 in Moeller’s office. Eligibility requires six weeks of summer school this year.
W H Webb the city electrical inspector moved his office from Fire Station No. 1 to City Hall today. He found it more convenient since most electrical and other city department calls went to the mayor's office.
United States officials agreed to sign tomorrow detailed relief contracts with Soviet Russia for famine aid. The accord grants Americans broad movement and total control over food distribution in the Riga region, Latvia.
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