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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
1
The larger coal operators completed a wage scale package and sent it to the fuel administration for ratification. It is seen as a compromise likely to end the soft coal strike, with concessions exceeding the Garfield proposed 11 percent rise.
Twenty eight calls and an unusually low fire loss of 3237.50 are shown in the report for November guided by Ray Tiller, fire chief, to the state fire marshal. Residence fires predominated with four large alarms and several specific blazes noted.
Gov. Frank Lowden told the American Association of Fairs and Expositions in Chicago that he plans to return to farming and urged government aid for agrarian interests. He called fairs educational and essential for guiding poorer farmers toward better practices and emphasized farming as the nation’s key industry.
In Detroit and Toledo federal and local officers detained 35 in Detroit and 136 in Toledo after raids on near beer saloons and suspected criminal havens. A bank manager faced charges related to stolen government property and several high profile suspects were moved to prevent jail delivery. Narcotics and stolen interstate cargo were seized during the raids. Cops chief unaware of the secret arrests.
New York December 4 Justice Greenbaum delayed further examination of Ludwig Martens self described ambassador to the United States from the Russian Soviet republic at the joint legislative committee investigating radical activities. The court granted a temporary stay and will issue a written decision soon while the committee continued questioning Dr. Michael Misley treasurer of Novi Mir.
Funeral services for F D Robinson will be at 7 30 pm today in the Hileman Gind chapel with burial in Wesley Texas. William Fitzpatrick’s funeral will be at 4 pm Saturday at the family home 2419 Hawthorne with Rev Henry Mueller officiating and interment in Fairview.
In Rome the chamber of deputies opened amid excitement as Socialists attend in force and Catholic members fill seats. Treves denounces indignities to Socialists while Catholic Manri urges unity for peace and work. Session nearly breaks up as Catholics applaud. Orlando seeks conciliation, Socialists retort and declare they will go it alone.
Ellis Island acting immigration chief Byron A says a surprise move may come in the deportation of Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman. The law allows deportation to Russia regardless of Soviet recognition, with Berkman possibly housed with other radicals and Goldman joining other strikers. Caminetti confirms the push to send them to Russia at the earliest moment despite attorney challenges.
Chicago dispatch reports the railroad fuel commission orders a one third cut in passenger service on north west lines starting Monday. Parlor club and observation cars are discontinued and no special trains will run. Managers are told to lengthen schedules and add cars within limits, with overflow travelers awaiting other carriage. Express mail trains see no immediate cuts but extra sections for Christmas are forbidden.
A small fire started in a waste paper basket at the tailoring shop of J. Robbins on the fourth roof of the Fowler building at Fourth and Lafayette streets. The blaze caused water damage to the Schunemen Drug Company stock when sprinklers discharged and an alarm was sounded.
Waterloo faces fuel shortages as the fuel board enforces established rates while dealers cooperate to avert a famine. Citizens urged to mix soft coal with coke to stretch supplies, with police and merchant leaders supporting conservation efforts and Sunday services suspended to save fuel. Public libraries will close tonight to aid the crisis.
The article reports on Secretary Lansing facing questions from Senate members about U S policy toward Mexico and the Jenkins case. It notes opposition to Hitchcock’s substitute resolution and warns that severing diplomatic relations could hinder efforts to secure William A Jenkins’s release. Mexican reply to U S request remains unavailable.
Water loo fuel board faces charges of favoritism as unions and outsiders clash over car releases. A dealer not in the coal men’s association claims three cars are blocked, while officials note releases go through government channels via regional directors. The association touts special concessions. outsiders lack them and face longer processing.
New York dispatch reports St Louis Republic will publish its last issue today after 111 years in operation. The plant and goodwill were bought by Globe-Democrat. David R. Francis had steered the paper for politics while not managing day to day affairs, leading to declining circulation and profitability.
Rev George Thompson conducts evangelistic meetings in Arcola Illinois Waterloo Convention League holds monthly meeting at Hotel Russell Lamson. Local residents travel attend visits from army instructors and dairy officials. Minor incidents include a windstorm window repair and a switch engine collision. Quarantine reporters and a lumber company amendment round out the day’s items.
Mrs. Ray Grant died early today at her home near Shell Rock after a brief illness. Surviving are her husband a one year old son her mother and sister Mrs Casper Nielan who she was visiting. Death followed only a few hours of illness and a quiet obituary note closes the Courier entry.
Edward L. Norton, 76, long blind, regained sight after a recent operation in a hospital. He described tears of joy as he first saw his wife and home objects for the first time in 13 years, with doctors hopeful he will soon read and write. His family and nurse recount his emotional reaction and gradual recovery at Zuma street residence.
Government takes control of all coal supplies in Havana Cuba with a presidential decree. Private and corporate coal cannot be sold without government authorization. The U S approves export of 27000 tons to Cuba to ease domestic coal shortages. Marriage licenses list includes Elbert Aiey with Carroll and others from Waterloo Grundy Center La Porte City Greene Winthrop Bucklin Blair and more.
Paris December 4 A report from Paris says Henry White of the American peace delegation will remain in Paris after the others depart to represent the United States in the supreme council but no confirmation from authoritative quarters. The most probable arrangement is the appointment of Ambassador Wallace as the American representative.
J F Deems of Burlington Iowa traveled to the city today in support of his run for governor on the Republican ticket as food administrator for lowry. A men s rally at First M E church was canceled due to the fuel situation.
Andrew A. Jorgensen from Madisor S D enlisted today at the local recruiting station for a three year term in the Panama Canal Zone. He joins the Zone Baseball League in the quartermaster corps as Corozal Army team loses players to discharges and reserves. The army invites players to fill openings as the league plans for another season with eight teams including six military squads and two civilian clubs in Balboa and Colon.
Pittsburg Kansas December 4 Weather today makes operations on the Kansas strip nearly impossible. A misty rain that formed ice upon contact fell. Seven carloads of coal were taken from the strip mines yesterday while volunteer diggers worked today awaiting Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe crew action. Rail brotherhoods voted to assist and new crews may be sent if refusals occur. Coal will be shipped to districts with severe shortages. In Cedar Falls, McReynolds vs Huickson case ends with request for the action at plaintiff cost after a sheriff sale. Editor E Ault of the Seattle Union Record and three others were arrested on espionage indictment warrants. The North Opera House in New Orleans burned, its loss not yet estimated.
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