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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1919

Page

7

Carlisle Returns to Wyoming Prison After Escape

Warden Brine greets William Carlisle as he is returned to the Wyoming state prison after several weeks of liberty following his November escape. Carlisle says his lung wound hurts but he is in good spirits and will be placed in the prison hospital before being assigned to duty in the shirt factory.

Howdy Brine William Carlisle Wyoming State Prison Liberty Carlisle Union Pacific Columbus Spain Atlantic Isabella

Pogrom Reports From Ukrainian Territories In 1919 News

Washington reports from Berne indicate the Gazetta of Lemberg prints fresh pogroms in Denikin occupied Ukraine. It cites advisories claiming about 8,000 Jews killed at Yekaterinoslav alone amid the disturbances.

Washington Nowe Bureau Berne Switzerland Ukraine

Senate Debates Labor Section on Railroad Bill

Senate resumes railroad bill consideration with the labor section at center. A Stanley motion to strike out the labor provisions faces votes, with McCormick and Jones proposing substitutes. Underwood defends public tribunals to settle disputes and avoid service interruptions. Night sessions likely to push bill before recess as Wilson weighs private control of the roads.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Stanley McCormick Illnois Jones New Mexico Underwood Alabama Congress White House Wilson

Wrecked Through Federal Ruling Ends State Guard Bonds

Washington Dec 18 The War Department ruling that national guard troops discharged from federal service also stood discharged from their state enlistment obligations crippled the national guard Col R H Gillette of Troy N Y told the house military committee, he disagreed with the JAG interpretation.

Associated Press Washington, D. C War Department National Guard R. H. Gillette Troy House Military Committee Judge Advocate General

True Love Course Has Bumps at Lawn City

Mrs. C. B. Clark of Cedar Falls filed assault and battery charges against Frank Rogers in the Cedar Falls court of Mayor William Morgan after an early morning incident at Clark’s store. Rogers later obtained a license to wed Betty Gilbert, granddaughter of Mrs. Clark, adding a new twist to the day’s events.

C. B. Clark Cedar Falls William Morgan Frank Rogers

State agents raid Independence for gambling devices

Special agents from the department of justice conducted a raid in Independence this week, confiscating gambling devices including a $256 slot machine from a local pool hall. Five men were arrested and fined $59.75 each before Justice Beatty. Paraphernalia was secured and disposed of as junk.

Independence Department of Justice Triad Justice Beatty

Miller divorce filed over support and conduct

Frances R. Miller sues for divorce from Frank J. Miller claiming he contributes six dollars weekly, neglects and insults her, though capable of earning a good wage and possessing about two thousand dollars in property. She seeks alimony of one dollar. The couple married in 1900. Marriage licenses listed: Orrin M. Gunderson, Osage. Beatrice M. Kelley, Osage. Fred M. McDowell, Waterloo. Meew Bartlett, Waterloo.

Frank J. Miller Frances R. Miller Herusband Orrin M. Gunderson Osage Beatrice M. Kelley Fred M. McDowell Waterloo Meew Bartlett

Christmas Through Early Colonies and Caribbean Banquet

Amenta recalls Columbus at Watkins Island in 1492 and a lavish Christmas feast with chief Guacangar, then shifts to Plymouth in 1620 where Pilgrims build a common house on Christmas Day. Puritan bans, Dutch celebrations on Manhattan, and festive customs follow, including feasts, large cheese, and wassail-like gifts.

Amenta Haiti Christopher Columbus Columbus Watkins Island Bahamas New World Cuba Asia Tartary Santa Maria Cape Haitien Plymouth William Bradford New Netherlands Manhattan Island

PUT RAYWOOD AND MDS BEHIND BARS AGAIN

Chicago, Dec. 18. District Attorney Clyne said he would seek a United States circuit court order to remand William D Haywood and 16 IWW officials to Leavenworth for espionage law conviction appeals. Brisk delay in filing briefs prompted the move as they have exceeded the allowed time by 20 days. The defendants have been free on bonds for months awaiting the appeal.

Associated Press Chicago Wdistrict Clyne United States Circuit Court of Appeals Federal Penitentiary Leavenworth Kan William D. Haywood Industrial Workers of the World Landis Haywood

Woman Auto Bandit Shot in Jewelry Store Hold-Up

A woman automobile bandit and an accomplice attempted to rob the Herman Jacobson jewelry store on Chicago's west side. Jacobson fired on the pair when they leveled revolvers and demanded surrender. They dropped a tray of diamonds and fled in a car.

Chicago Herman Jacobson West Side Jacobson

Death notices Fred Mahnke 71 Dies in Waterloo

Fred Mahnke aged 71 died at 41:55 a m today at the home of Edward Mahnke 317 Riebie after nine weeks illness from liver trouble. Born in Germany April 28 1848 he came to the United States about 45 years ago and lived in Waverly until his wife’s death ten years ago. Surviving four children T C Wallman Tripoli Louise Bremer county Mrs George Newell and Edward Mahnke of Waterloo. Funeral plans include a short prayer service at the home Saturday and burial in Waverly cemetery after services at the German Lutheran church. The body is at O Keefe Towne undertakers.

Fred Mahneke Fred Mahnke Edward Mahnke Riebie Germany Waverly T. C. Wallman Tripoli Louise Bremer County George Newell Waterloo Mahnke

Sedition Inquiry Rests Indefinitely to Consult Its Head

New York December 18. The joint legislative committee investigating seditious activities adjourned without date to confer with chairman State Senator Lusk who returned from abroad. Subpoenas were issued for Clark former Princeton instructor and ex chief of the Soviet bureau statistics and for Santeri Nuorteva secretary of Martens bureau who refused to produce documents. Both were ordered to show cause why they should not be jailed for contempt for failing to obey the committee.

Associated Press New York Joint Legislative Committee Lusk Rotterdam Clark Princeton University Ludwig C. A. K. Martens Santeri Nuorteva Martens’ Bureau Martens Nuorteva Supreme Court Smith

Provisional Vice Presidents Named for Greater Assn

G. V. Simmons, president of the Greater Waterloo association, today appointed H. O. Bernbrook, president of the Chamber of Commerce and Waterloo club, vice president of the division of community affairs, Wirt P. Hoxie, president of the Commercial club, vice president of business affairs, and H. B. Lichty, vice president of organization affairs. Foreign exchange sags. New York, Dec. 18. Iscat market opened with declines in demand bills on the English pound, franc checks, and related rates.

G. V. Simmons Greater Waterloo Association H. O. Bernbrook Chamber of Commercce and Waterloo Club Wirt P. Hoxie Commercial Club H. B. Lichty New York Iscat

Demand That Foreign Policy Of Britain Be Made Known

London December 18 Sir Donald MacLean liberal leader in the house of commons opened the way for a debate in which Premier Lloyd George may issue a major statement on government policy. MacLean urged government conference on foreign policy and sought details on France defense Adriatic affairs and the fate of Russia.

Associated Press London Donald MacLean House of Commons Lloyd George Donald France Adriatic Russia

Civic Indifference Seen as Factor in National Unrest

Maj. Gen. Leonard A. Wood told the Colorado legislature in a joint session that the indifference of average Americans toward civic duties and the influence of red aliens and agitators threaten local government in many areas amid a nationwide wave of unrest. He spoke in Denver on December 13.

Associated Press Denver Colo Leonard A. Wood Colorado

Britain cannot halt imports, Geddes states in Commons

In London Sir Ackland Geddes the minister of national service and reconstruction told the house of commons that the government has no power to prohibit importation of goods from foreign countries following a decision by Sir John Wanker of the king's bench division.

Britain Associated Press London Ackland Geddes National Service and Reconstruction House of Commons Today John Wanker King’s Bench

Cedar Valley Tire & Supply Co Incorporates

Cedar Valley Tire & Supply Co filed articles of incorporation for a firm engaged in purchase and sale, rebuilding and remodeling of automobiles, sale of accessories, and tire and tube jobbing with capital of 15000 dollars in shares of 50 dollars, 240 preferred. Officers listed: G C Stubbs president W W Eldridge vice president A J Long secretary and treasurer.

Cedar Valley Tire & Supply Co G. CG. Stubbs W. W. Eldridge A J. Long

Springfield Police Censors Require Knee Length Skirts

Springfield police rules bar posters featuring women in skirts above the knee. Authorities cite recent sharp criticism from religious groups and local theaters over fashion advertising in Main Street billboards and lithographic posters.

Springfield Lee Preach Christian Endeavor Societies Bellevas Epworth

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