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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
1
Warsaw report details the first peace treaty payment from the Soviet Union to Poland under Riga terms. Gold bars and precious stones weighing 1,280 pounds arrived under military escort, boosting Poland's gold reserves as experts estimate tax and currency measures will cover internal debts.
In Chicago on December 15 United Press reports the UMWA victory in the U S circuit court of appeals upholding the right of miners to collect union dues by the checkoff method. The decision reverses an Indianapolis injunction and orders a new injunction granting contract fulfillment through checkoff while limiting West Virginia unionization efforts that interfere with mine operation. Judges Paige Alschuler and Baker delivered the ruling.
Des Moines report says J R Howard president of the American Farm Bureau federation urged stronger private railroad executive power at the Iowa agricultural convention. He backed merging the Interstate Commerce Commission with the War Labor Board and argued current rules cap rail executive revenue at four percent hindering efficiency. Governor Kendall criticized the ICC over freight rates and urged relief or a new ICC.
Mason City, December 15 United Press reports Guat Ondrious, 34, was found dead in his home. An investigation started to determine if poison in his stomach was self-administered.
Des Moines reports ninth breakout from the jail as J K Whittenberg a trustee who tailed in the haunted jail walked out last night and vanished. The escape marks another broad daylight breakout from the Des Moines jail facilities yesterday.
Several horses were burned in a fire at the Kurtz Reinhart Fuel & Co yard Tuesday night. Some animals are in serious condition and may die. They were exposed to smoke and gas from the blaze, with veterinarians attending the scene.
In a lengthy statement dated December 16 1921 Waterloo Indiana mayor denounces accusations as invalid acts of character assassination. He vows resignation to avoid ruin for his family while reaffirming trust in Waterloo and its people. It notes linked fallout with Sheriff Henderson and no bid by Councilman Link for mayor.
The article outlines mayoral resignation amid ouster proceedings over lax enforcement of vice. It cites grand jury findings of dens of iniquity and failed efforts to close gambling and liquor joints, with affidavits from officers and council discussions. It recalls 1919 resignation of previous mayor Thompson and succession details.
Senator Medill McCormick head of the committee probing alleged marine outrages in Haiti declared interest in terminating the occupation. He questioned witnesses on withdrawal and apologized in the name of the American people for outrages alleged against Capt. Merkle.
Kentucky national guardsmen planned to deploy tear gas from hand grenades into a cave where three mob members sought for gunning down a Breathitt county jail inmate and wounding a woman, following Saturday’s attack.
Bloodhounds fail to track a suspect dubbed the whispering bandit after he entered Mrs. W. B. Dehaas's home last night and stole her jewelry. He taunted her by whispering in her ear before fleeing out the back door as she phoned for help.
A solicitor for The United Commercial Traveler arrives in the city after a prior visit prompted an investigation by the Greater Waterloo association. The group warns local business people to avoid dealings with him to prevent difficulties from unreliable operations.
H Miler sues A C Adderman for 1000 dollars in damages from a Falls avenue auto collision on September 23. Plaintiff claims negligence caused the crash injuring June M Miller and damaging his car. Defendant counters with 80 25 dollars due for damages alleging fault by Maintime.
Muskegon residents choose street cars over jitneys at a special election 4605 to 1256 in favor of continuing operation with a 10 cent fare. The State Public Utilities Commission had earlier granted a request to discontinue service, citing failure to compete with jitneys.
Paris deputies vote on a 24.14 billion and 24.827 billion franc fiscal plan. The budget level and receipts are disputed with prior proposals cited. In Chicago, drivers threaten to strike over wage cuts amid a gasoline shortage era.
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