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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1921

Page

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United States Reaffirms Versailles Rights in New Treaty

The text reaffirms U S rights and privileges under the Versailles pact while disavowing participation in the League of Nations covenant. It signals possible Senate ratification after Congress reconvenes and notes ongoing questions on German Rhine occupancy and future peace proclamations.

Assos Gabington D. C privilisSyentagas Unites Trea Ity Versailles Peparstag Germany Berlin United States Europe State Department Senate Congress Rhine Mate Wuhilc Det Emperor Wilhelm U. S International Commissions of Control League of Nations Belgium Lett Bank of the Rhine Alsate-Lorraine Czecho- Slovakia Austria Poland Prussia Prussia,“Memel, the Free Ely Danzig Schleswig Heligoland Russia China Siam Liberia Morocco Egypt Turkey Buleatia Shanring International Organization of Labor League, of Nations

Logan Ave road grading bids opened by county board

Eight miles of primary Logan avenue road grading drew ten bidders from Omaha Des Moines Sioux City Keokuk Davenport and Waterloo. Bids ranged from 7.5 to 39 cents per cubic yard for loose earth 95 cents to 2.59 for loose rock and 2 to 5 for solid rock with low rock content. The contract may go to a higher bidder who can complete by year end after executive session.

Logan Avenue Omaha Des Moines Sioux City Keokuk Davenport Waterloo Cox Bros Little Constr. Co aAurhes Monstr. Co Dex Main Phelan Shirley Ci Petersen Shirley Omaha I ‘ Lamereaux Bros. & Co Ae Tussell Condon Miller Constr, Co Sioux de McAndrews & Hannah Kook Leo J. Bodard Waterlog

Erzberger, German Vice Premier, Shot. Actor in 1920 Attack Cited

The German vice premier and finance minister Erzberger was shot and wounded while entering his car after a Berlin court event. The assailant, von Hirschfeld, a student and former cadet officer, claimed Erzberger endangered the empire. Erzberger, a leader of the German Center party, helped negotiate with Marshal Foch and later headed efforts to form a postwar government. Born 1878, he rose from a poor background to prominence in public life and diplomacy after World War I.

Erzberger Finance Criminal Court Berlin Karl Helfferich von Hirschfeld Germany Reichstag Bethmann- Hollweg Helfferich Foch Herr Erzberger German Center Party Marshal Foch Potsdam Buttenhaus

Wikes and Kinks Show Turbulent Display in Duluth

Joe Kelley pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct after fleeing and injuring four patrolmen during an ice cream parlor melee in Duluth Minnesota. In New York Albert Hackerman reportedly halted traffic by strolling unclothed onto the Brooklyn Bridge.

United Press Duluth Minn Joe Kelley New York Albert Hackerman Brooklyn Bridge

Harding Cup Goes to Washington Newsman Golfer

President Harding presented the cup to Robert J. Bender, manager of United News bureau, as the capital’s correspondents held a golf tournament. Harding admitted he is not the best golf reporter in Washington, praising Bender's “beat” and skill.

Harding Capital United Press Washington, D. C Warren G. Harding Marion Star White House Washington Robert J. Bender United News Bureau Bender

Rita Clark 34 dies at Waterloo home

Mrs Rita Clark aged 34 died at 10 a m today at her residence on South street Waterloo born in New Orleans and came to Waterloo May 27 1920 She was a member of Antioch Baptist church Surviving husband and two children Edna and Ettie The body is at Petersen Bros undertaking parlors and will be taken Saturday to New Orleans for burial

Rita Clare Rita Clark Flo South Street New Orleans Waterloo Antioch Baptist Church Edna Ettie Petersen Bros

Wreck Lifted as Inquiry Opens into Airship Disaster

Hull Aug 26 Two bodies recovered from the XR-2 wreck in the Humber include Albert D. Loftin American mechanic and Lieut. Kye British crew. Salvage cranes raised the airship skeleton as officials prepare an official inquiry at Howden with a naval attache from the United States.

Associated Press Hull Eng The Amz Albert DL. Loftin Hight Lieut. Kye England Humber Howden United States Lieuts, Little and Esterly Charles G. Little U. SN Newburyport Mass U. 3 United Press Washington, D. G Great Britain United States Navy Department Navy Department Sir John Salmon

Motorist Fined for Smashup in Police Court

Judge J. W. Gwinne adjourned a neighborhood row case after weighing evidence to determine fault. H. L. Allen was fined 350 and costs after asking to change his plea to guilty for a three car collision. Damage settlements were cited at about 260 dollars. Ben Schermer's speeding charge was continued after a claimed misrecording.

J. W. Gwinne H. L. Allen Costa Hepears Ben Schermer

Senator Would Open Relations With Red Soviet

Senator Joseph I. France of Maryland urged immediate diplomatic ties with soviet Russia after returning from a visit. He said the U S should resume trade and open relations, noting Britain and Germany are pursuing similar maximum trade with soviet Russia. Margaret E Harrison, imprisoned correspondent, returned home aboard the Rotterdam.

United Press New York United States Russia Joseph I France Maryland Rotterdam Margaret E. Harrison Baltimore Fivening Sun America Great Britain Germany

Bathie and Hutchison Shine in Western Open Golf Action

W S Bathie of Waterloo Ev exits after a 236 total on a windy day at Oakwood Country Club. Jock Hutchison and Walter winner lead with 216 after 54 holes as 67 players enter final 36 holes in the Western Open over 6389 yards. Storm gusts interrupt play while Bobby Jones lingers near the leaders.

United Press Oakwood Country Club Cleveland W. S. Bathie Waterloo Creck Associated Press Jock Hutchison Walter Western Golf Association Oakwood Club jPlayers Booby Jones Ama‘tour of Atlanta Emmett French Bobby Jones Jin Barnes New York Ones Jones

Sinn Fein ultimatum rejects coerced subordination

Irish representatives insist that Ireland cannot accept British strategy as a condition for peace. They state they seek no war but will defend independence, denounce forced surrender, and demand consent of the governed as the basis for a just peace. They offer to appoint delegates to negotiate if Britain accepts this principle.

Ireland Great Britain Halland Denmark Germany Belgium France Portugal Spain Wenies Ireland Sccarel Dail

Farmer Killed at Grade Crossing En Route to County Fair

Lineville Iowa August 26 Homer Petty a Lineville farmer was instantly killed when a southbound Rock Island train struck the auto carrying his family to the Coryville country fair His wife is believed fatally injured his father suffered a broken leg and the children escaped with bruises

United Press Lineville Homer Petty Rock Island Coryville

Fishermen Urged to Aid Warden in Rescue of Small Fish

A 40 foot seine adapted for capturing small fish was received by Ed Chapman deputy fish and game warden from Warden Albert. Volunteers and anglers are asked to help in moving fish from drying ponds to running waters as Cedar Falls sportsmen have done to stock Cedar and support future angling.

Ed Chapman Albert Chapman Cedar Falls

Golf round summaries highlight lateteen terms and scores

Twenty players competed with strong wind as a ninth hole apple tree was blown down. tt French carded 78 on rounds of 65 and 75 totaling 218 to lead the field. He ran out in 28 and earned no prize. Bobby Jones started strong but incurred penalties totaling 40 in the first nine.

French Bobby Jones

Cities Beginning to Cut Milk Price for Delivered Product

Chicago announces a 2 cent per quart milk price cut starting Sept 1 making delivered milk 12 cents per quart. New York, Boston, St. Louis, Denver and San Francisco have already seen declines. Butter prices have fallen 5 cents per pound across many groceries.

United Press Chicago New York Boston St. Louis Denver San Francisco

Veterans of 88th Division Back at Camp Dodge

More than 2 000 veterans of the Mighty Eighth gathered at Camp Dodge for the division reunion as Gen W B Beach arrived from San Diego and Gen William Weigle was expected this day. About 3 000 more veterans were due by tomorrow for the first two year mass assembly. Squad reunions dominated the program as old buddies met and recalled the World War II days.

Associated Press Des Moines W. B. Beach San Diego Cal Willliam Weigle France Campix Buddy

Populace Endures Heat Wave as Humidity Piles On

Citizens sweltered under a hot sun with 105 degree heat in July memories, while thermometers varied from 91 to 83 degrees. High humidity made conditions oppressive and clouds offered faint rain prospects as forecasts hinted cooler relief tonight.

Old Sol Cooter

Divorce Plea Follows Brief Union in Dubuque

In Dubuque Iowa on August 26 a petition for divorce was filed after a short courtship and a decade long marriage ending in five years of separation. The petitioner cites unresolved differences and seeks the court's dissolution of the marriage.

Dubuaque

Divorced Man Alleges Wife Disappeared After 1916 Marriage

A district court filing cites Allen Sad seeking a divorce from Ellen Sad claiming she deserted him shortly after their 1916 marriage and has not been seen since. The matter details alleged abandonment and ongoing absence.

Gtvares Ellen Cansel Hey

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