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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1922
Page
9
Industrial shifts show miners moving to steel mills during strikes and rising wages in steel reflecting labor demand. Large crops and a restrictive immigration policy may boost prices and activity, shaping farmers' prospects and 1924 politics amid calls for tighter quotas.
Mrs. Clarence Lawrence, winner of the bathing beauty prize at the Pageant of Progress in Chicago, filed for divorce claiming her husband is jealous of everyone. She says his jealousy began when she appeared in the beauty pageant and he cannot stand anyone admiring her.
Washington officials report Pittsburgh and Kanawha Valley operators plotting to challenge the Cleveland agreement between United Mine Workers and signing operators. Government says no steps against signers, focus on fair coal pricing and production. Authorities expect resumed talks on arbitration and supply to ease mine suspensions.
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau report covers Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque and nearby areas. Weather notes list clear conditions in Charles City with good roads and no rain reported. other towns show generally fair to good conditions.
United Press dispatch from Des Moines reports Republican Senate candidate Smith Brookhart demanding Senator Cummins resign and allow Gov. Kendall to name a successor aligned with broad public sentiment. He criticized Herring's ties to Cummins and rail policy, claiming big business backing and farmer deflation. Brookhart predicted winning nearly all Iowa counties in November.
London papers discuss James M. Cox of Ohio as Democratic nominee for president in 1920. The Chronicle, Lloyd George’s mouthpiece, predicts he would be the next president and would extend aid to Europe as it desires.
A $3,000,060 issue of Chicago joint stock land bank 5 percent farm loan bonds for Illinois and Iowa was oversubscribed within an hour after books opened in New York. Bonds run 30 years, offered at 103 1 4 and interest to about 4.60 percent.
In Saginaw Michigan on August 25 police using fingerprint crews seek the origin of a high explosive bomb found in the Pere Marquette railway shops. The device consisted of two sticks of dynamite packed in mud and wrapped in newspapers.
Ottawa announces that western Canada coal miners and operators have signed an agreement returning miners to work with a 14 percent reduction from 1921 wage rates. Operators had demanded a 20 percent cut.
Dresden reports engineer Reimann perfected a coloring process for living trees. A whole tree can be dyed in 48 hours using aniline dye with 50 grams dye and 200 liters water. Tests occurred in Tharandt forest with Saxon officials and Tharandt forestry professors observing. Two Dresden firms plan to exploit the patent for furniture and small items. American and Dutch firms show interest in markets for the novelty.
Berlin reports the German government grapples with indifference from creditors and a looming collapse in the mark. Officials warn civil unrest and possible European bloodshed if the policy of fulfillment fails, as France and Britain push reparations terms and threaten Ruhr action.
Chicago. Aug. 26. W. S. Michalekaut will head the special grand jury at Marion to probe the Herrin massacre of Norton miners last June. The inquiry follows requests from Attorney General Brundage and will consider the Middlehaur case and the W. J. Lester mine riot near Herrin. Officials expect a thorough probe despite limited appropriations and aim for justice.
In Cleveland on August 25 the Hip Sings and On Wongs engaged in a prolonged Tong war in Chinatown. Armed men in motor cars fired volleys at homes and businesses of the rival gang, injuring and causing widespread alarm.
Waverly, Aug 25. A severe storm tore away the roof of Kelly Canning company's main building and collapsed two walls at the Waverly plant. Brickwork fell, injuring J. C. Stacy, a worker cleaning up, while others in the building escaped unharmed. Repairs begun to minimize delays in resuming the packing season which is expected to be large.
A fire in Truckee California was brought under control at 2:30 this morning after burning the Sierra Tavern Donner garage and two residences. The blaze follows a May 4 fire that caused about 100000 to 106000 dollars in damage, marking a second major blaze in four months in the town famed worldwide for winter scenes and film sets.
Nortonville Ky Aug 25 known dead and four seriously injured in a wreck between two Illinois Central trains near Daniel Boone last night. Conductor J Beaver 38 Josh Sherill Stakeman Albert Carr Krake of Padnarah Wy among the dead. Four unidentified bodies were recovered.
A San Francisco hotel faces a dilemma over priorities as Francis and the mint director attend events. The Duke de Talleyrand Perigard and his duchess expect the presidential suite with staff, while Francis and the mint head may use it. A large retinue, a language tutor, and a puppy accompany the noble party.
Dublin and Belfast dispatches report Eamonn De Valera reappearing at the head of Republican irregulars in County Louth while clashes continue along the western front. Free State forces seized Kimsale Quayarvun and Wullanway and raided Finerliek, with 20 irregulars captured and arms seized as discussions on policy and governance unfold.
Herr Hentann of the Han over technical school set a new motorless gliding record near Gersfeld in the Rhön mountains. He stayed aloft for more than three hours, with Tentzen’s machine landing 350 metres above the starting point.
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 3 30. If not received by then due to error or other cause, call 3320 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach his office before 6 30 P M.
Guards stationed at Camp Dodge suffered heat prostration after extreme temperatures. One hundred thirty third Infantry members were treated at the camp hospital by medics. General Mack Tinley and Colonel Rosy ordered transport to assist. Governor’s day is planned for tomorrow with memorial services for Gen James Rush Lincoln.
Tokyo Aug 24 Grave concern is felt for the Mojave steamship carrying Atsalatani Secretary Tinaton and party to Yokohama. The vessel left Harodata Aug 22 and is now 36 hours overdue with only enough coal for half speed. Wireless signals have been sent to locate the Mojave but no reply has been received up to this evening.
Leaders from across the country gather in Denver for the midyear American Livestock Association meeting. Topics cover industry problems and solutions as two-day convention begins. Eugene Meyer Jr., chairman of Wet Finances Corp, arrives to deliver the principal address.
Separate settlements with individual railroads failed today and conferences were broken off as mediators were rejected. Daniel Willard and executives signaled continued talks with Brotherhood leaders, while unions prepared for a nationwide fight and rejected surrender on seniority. The dispute centers on pension and job security terms amid broader strike action. The railroads offered jobs for strikers at board-set wages, while unions warned such deals would fracture the strike. The scene shifted to a potential commission plan if direct talks fail, as leaders warned of a renewed, united push unless demands are met.
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