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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
1
The grand jury, now 11 days into its inquiry, probes fire code violations and other city vice. About 41 witnesses questioned Tuesday, nearly as many today, including Cedar Falls residents. Judge Wood may be absent briefly as proceedings near a possible turn to new allegations against mayor and chief of police.
The account describes Lenin urging American farmers to ship wheat while offering fur and mineral barter, discussing Soviet plans and war materials. A photo session with Lenin occurs, and the narrator departs with a strong sense of potential business ties and gratitude for the meeting.
Fort Madison IA January (AP) Charles Griffith alias Harry On tied to Miss Elizabeth Greeley after she helped him obtain parole. He received two more years for parole violation. The couple fled to Canada to evade state law barring marriages of parolees but were captured and the vows completed after parole trial.
Bernice Redick, 19, and Polly Redick, 4, share one body in a reported split personality case. Dr. H. M. Goddard at the juvenile research bureau says Polly will be eradicated as Bernice regains sole possession through hypnotic treatment.
Washington dispatch reports Japanese delegates acknowledge two main issues in Far East talks. They expect a two week delay before a braced settlement on naval ratios, hoping the big three will resolve the ratio once broader questions are cleared. The big three have not met today.
Des Moines December reports say resolutions urge Gov Kendall to split the state dairy and food commission and place the food inspection division under the health board. W. J. Burbank, state treasurer, presented the measures to the executive council after Barney’s resignation. John Newman of Des Moines and De O. Thompson of Waterloo are seen as possible appointees for the April 1 vacancy.
Captain Tom Morris and a police squad raided Edward Ruter's home at 203 Cottage Street at 12:30 PM finding a moonshine still in operation. They seized 16 gallons of mash, a gallon jug and a pint bottle of finished product and took the owner to the county station for possible liquor nuisance charges. The barn still was found in use and needed cooling before removal.
Chicago reports the discovery of a six year old girl presumed kidnapped and killed. The neighbor Mrs Pensis aged 52 was found in her bedroom with a severed throat and a butcher knife. Police suspect the neighbor killed the child then died by her own hand. In the basement fragments of the child were found, some burned and scattered near a copper boiler.
A clash at Cedar Falls ends with two men held on grand larceny charges after a stolen harness is recovered. Sam Jones, a 31 year old black man, narrowly escapes lynching when a rope breaks during an attempted assault at a Waterloo meeting about local lodge secrets. The conference was canceled and authorities say suspects will be arrested.
Prosecution plans brief rebuttal testimony and final arguments in the Roscoe Arbuckle manslaughter trial over Virginia Rappe's death. District Attorney Brady warns that conviction would prove the rich escape punishment, while defense reserves to counter new allegations. A medical board report on Rappe’s body parts remains key evidence as the trial nears a probable verdict.
Edward Coy, a Shenandoah area farmer, was killed instantly and his son Arthur Coy seriously injured when their car collided with a Burlington passenger train at a grade crossing yesterday afternoon near Shenandoah Iowa.
Versailles reports Henri Landru found guilty of murdering 11 people and sentenced to execution by guillotine. Meanwhile in Washington the shipping board may take over the army transport service in the Pacific for experiments. San Francisco notes Mont Berg, a bank president, disappeared after a $87,000 fraud was uncovered. Chinese delegates state China will not abandon its Versailles stance on Shantung and Japan.
The court found Henri Landru, the so called Bluebeard of Gambais, guilty of murdering ten women and a boy. He smiled at the verdict and refused mercy, saying he would “give you a rendezvous for the end of February or the beginning of March.”
Waterloo school children lead a Red Cross seal sale to fight tuberculosis and promote public health in Iowa. Gov. Kendall offers certificates for two dollar sales and a banner to the top selling Water loo school. The award hinges on total seals sold.
Herbert Kinkhead aged 18 a former cowboy was arrested in Cheyenne after being discharged from Fort Russell and brought back for trial. He allegedly intoxicated mistook Corp Walter Goswiller for a soldier he had grievance with. The incident occurred a week earlier at Cheyenne Wyoming.
The preliminary hearing for Bob Smulekoff, held in Cedar Rapids, centers on stolen cars found in his possession. Prosecutors admit no inquiry into whether he bought the cars in good faith and that altered numbers were recorded in other counties before his purchase. Smulekoff says he knew nothing of theft and denies ties to any auto theft ring.
Health records show Mrs. James Carpenter, colored, 28, delivered her fifteenth child with ten surviving. In Chicago Elinore McGrath vows kindness to her new husband Edward Girard. Winnetka editor orders city lights to flicker nine times nightly at nine.
Six people died and twenty two were injured in a headon crash early today between the Portland Spokane and Oregon Washington limited trains of the Oregon Washington Railroad near Celilo two miles east. Among the dead was A H Mc Bride a marine guarding mail. Other victims included two trainmen and three Oregon passengers. Also noted a farm department added to the Greater Waterloo association to launch a farm extension program aiding existing groups.
The article notes rising auto thefts and advises owners to consider portable burglar-proof garages. It reports J. E. Selzer on Parker Street losing radiator cover and lamp lenses from a Fourth Street vehicle near Lincoln Park. Additionally a policeman may guard bicycles at the YMCA while owners enter. Ferdinand Kops reports his Ranger bicycle stolen last night.
Civil service examinations for city fire department positions will be held at 5 p m tomorrow in the First National Bank building offices of Walter P Jensen secretary of the fire and police commission. Chief Tiller reports 30 or more applications in two weeks and six new firefighters will be added soon from the eligible list once examinations are passed.
A dealer in foodstuffs faced a state charge for selling decomposed eggs as fresh. He pleaded guilty and was fined $10 plus costs. Directors launching départ commercial organizations emphasized farmers’ cooperation amid the issue.
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