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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1919

Page

8

French See Pact Ratification This Year Impossible

Paris reports say French officials deem rapid ratification of the German peace treaty unlikely before year end. German delegate Von Lehner plans a Berlin consult, while Paul Dutasta assures Leisner allies recognize Germany’s economic difficulties and will consider them. Premier Lloyd George to visit Paris next week for talks with Clemenceau.

London Lloyd George Paris Clemenceau Berlin Durasta Paul Durasta Kurt von Leisner von Leisner F' Dutasta Dutasta Leisner Germany

Hines in Cabinet Meet To Reveal Coal Output

Director General Hines testified before the cabinet on the coal situation. He said production reports were encouraging and that no railroad policy was discussed during a session lasting under two hours chaired by Mary Lansing.

Hines Associated Press Washington, D. C Gen. Hines National Administration Wilson Si Mary Lansing Lansing

U S Sailors Held in Mazatlan On Pretext Claim

Two American cruiser jackets arrested at Mazatlan on November 12 for taking part in a street fight are said to be held on pretext, according to a dispatch to the state department. The consul did not explain the pretext. The department ordered representations to Mexico City.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Mazatlan Mexico State Department Mexico City

Paris Brokers Bagged in U S Stores Scandal

Eleven brokers arrested by treasury officials after an investigation into a scandal surrounding the sale of American army stocks. One broker bought 15 cars of corned beef cheese olive oil and other goods eight cars reached this city. Incidents linked to Mon laure camp and other cases pending from Lyons Bordeaux Versailles and Is Sur Tille.

Associated Press Paris Treasury Monlaure Lyons Bordeaux Versailles Is-Sur-Tille

Carranza to Gift Soldier Photos for Christmas

Mexican president Carranza will present each officer and enlisted man in the federal army with a photograph as a Christmas gift. Mexico City papers report about 100,000 copies of the chief executive's pictures have been printed for the soldiers.

Associated Press San Antonio Tex Carranza Mexico Mexico City

Good Fellows Club Christmas Fund Surges Past $2700

Waterloo volunteers report a flood of donations boosting this year’s Christmas fund to over 2700 dollars, with new baskets and delivery teams ready for tomorrow’s caravan. Contributions include fifty dollars from Overland Hanson employees, twenty eight dollars from Burch Bros. workers matched by the firm, and gifts from Service Girls of Walnut Street Church, along with several church classes and local firms.

Overland-Hanson Co Employes Employes Mechanical Department C. Bls Nooo BOS. CO Burch Bros. Co Robert W. Gibson W. C. Kohl & Son Katherine Lucile Nortom Mary Leonard Desdemona Club Merlion M. R. Considine Service Walnut St. Baptist Church Will Forbes George E. Lichty Adams Paper Co Kathiesa Mary Jean Adams T. Oho Veel Presbyterian Church Ekine Hunter Magon Chamber of Commerce Elliott Waterloo Good Fellows G. V. Orr Mutchberry Street Salvation Army Over-land-llanson Company Walnut Street Church

Mutiny Allegations Swirl Over Transport America Crew

The U S Army reports no mutiny aboard the transport America docked at New York with 13 men confined in the brig. Offenders faced punishment for shore liberty violations pilfering and drunken conduct as French authorities halted shore leave amid tensions in Brest.

Associated Press New York America David C. Shanks Frank T. Hines War Department Brest

Burglars Steal $4000 in Jewelry at Knickerbocker Hotel

In New York at the Knickerbocker Hotel early today two burglars attacked Dallas residents Mr and Mrs Alou sing Broderick, struck him with a hammer, tied his wife, and escaped with $4000 in jewelry. Two men were arrested later in the hotel grill room by three policemen.

Associated Press New York

Boy Dies Four Friends Hurt In Bob Sled Crash

Four 14 year old boys were badly injured and one died when a bob sled collided with a car in Rock Island Alabama at 11 30 this morning. The driver had been signaled to stop by bats but did not heed the signal.

The Associates Press Rock Island, AL OriVille London

Ireland self government plan faces mixed London reception

London papers largely favor the Lloyd George plan for Irish self government while predicting broad Irish rejection. The Daily News and Liberal Chronicle praise aspects of autonomy and fairness, but The Irish Times and Freemen's Journal foresee majority opposition. Dublin reports reveal unrest with a raid on a railway works amid debates over governance. A Washington conference on railroad bills also convenes.

London Lloyd George Daily News Ireland Liberal Chronicle Daily Mail Treland Europe Russia America Dublin Franier Lloyd George House A Commons Freemen’s Journal The Irish Times

Courier Home Delivery Deadline Notice

The notice instructs readers to collect their courier at home before 3 30 o clock. If the carrier delivers late due to error or other cause, call 8820 to have a copy sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.

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Booze Thirst Triggers Fire Crews and Arrest in New York

Mary Boh, 40, paid $5 to a bootlegger for a quart of whisky but got water. Unable to find an officer she pulled a fire alarm box by mistake. fire trucks and police reserves rushed to the upper west side. She faced a disorderly conduct charge.

New York Hook and Fidder Compres Aireé Upper West Side Mary Boh Mary

U S Explains to World About Deporting Reds

The State Department cabled to foreign capitals detailing the deportation of about 240 Russians as undesirables. It cites their Bolshevik ties and anti government activities and notes safe conduct and humane treatment en route to Soviet Russia. A separate note mentions radio messages from deportees aboard the Buford. Senate to Probe Martens. Hearings are ordered to examine Martens and Russian propaganda activities next month.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Buford State Department Soviet Stussata United States Russia United States of America Samuel Lipman Atlanta Ethel Bernstein Senate Martens Lodge Senate Foreign Relations Committee Moses New Hampshire Ludwig C. A. Marténs Senare Kenyou

Gonzales Resigns to Seek Presidency Under Carranza

President Carranza accepts General Gonzales resignation to permit a run for the presidency. Obregon remains in opposition to his own resignation as Obregon’s status in Mexican politics continues to loom in dispatches from the capitol.

Gonzales Carranza Obregon Associated Friars San Antonio Tex Pablo Gonzales Mexican Federal Army Alvaro Obregon

Petro general's troops surround Berditchev, Soviet pursuit

A Moscow wireless dispatch via London reports Gen. Pedra's anti Bolshevik army in Ukraine has been surrounded by Soviet forces near Berditchev in Kiev province, about 24 miles south of Zinitomir. The claim comes as Allied coverage notes the fragile state of the Petlura forces amid ongoing clashes.

Associated Press London Pedra Antibolsheviki Ukraine Berditchev Kiev Zinitomir Moscow

Mother of missing woman accuses Virgo of illegal operation

Mrs. Sarah J. Tabor 80 charges Joseph Virgo with performing an illegal operation on Matd Tabor whose body was found in a trunk in the Lawton area home basement. Prosecutors say Virgo held Tabor and later transported the body to a cellar while the mother disputes inquest testimony.

Associated Press Lawton Mich Joseph Virgo Matd Tabor Sarah J. Tabor Glenn Warner Warner Paw Paw Virgo

Trotzky Plans Big Offensive Against Poland

Warsaw dispatch reports Soviet minister of war Trotzky plans a major spring offensive against Poland. Troops are being rescued at about 8,000 per day and trained at the Soviet military school to aid the campaign.

Associated Press Geneva Poland Trotzky Warsaw

Commons Prorogued as King Outlines Peace Progress

London December 28 The house of commons was prorogued today. the King in his speech noted successful Paris allied deliberations and final peace treaties with Germany Austria and Bulgaria. He signified approval of the German peace and said further treaties with the Ottoman empire and Hungary would soon conclude.

London House of Commons Russia Europe Gantlamen Lady Astor Houre of Commons Paris Germany Austria Bulgaria Republic of Hungary

Pretty Girl Admits Killing Gallery Man and Fleeing in Fear

Chicago December report: Migs Meg Bryne, a stenographer, admits accidentally shooting John Reynolds, gallery owner, with a small calibre pistol two nights earlier. She fled in fear after Reynolds collapsed, aided by two men as clues from a cloak button and cleaner’s markings emerged during a police search.

Associated Press Chicago Migs Meg Bryne John Reynolds Miss Bryne Sheaver

Rich Detroit Mayor Plans 2 Million Christmas Gifts

Detroit, Mich Dec 23 James Couzens millionaire and mayor announced plans to distribute nearly 2 million dollars in Christmas gifts from public benefactions. The gifts will be provided to the public as part of a broad charitable program.

Detroit Cadi Associated Press Detroit, Mich James Couzens

Navy awards under scrutiny prompt full data release

Washington December 13 Secretary Daniels orders a comprehensive report on naval decorations including all recommendations and board actions. The move follows Senate Page criticism and Admiral Sims concerns about injustices in award distribution.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Daniels Page Senate Naval Committee Senator Page Sims Admiral Sims Altho C. S. Page Tha’t Naval Affairs Committee Senate Knight Board Tandy Board of Awards Tufkin Lufkin Massachusetts House Naval Committee Congress Navy Department Slims Newport R. I

Pershing Dines in Birthplace Home Town

Gen John J Pershing returns to Laclede Missouri for a homecoming dinner at his boyhood house. Guests include Governor of Missouri and local officials. The day features a medal presentation, a reception at city hall, and a planned Aunt Susan Hewitt pie visit before an afternoon train home.

John J. Pershing Pershing Ciy Laclede Warren Pershing Warren John’. Pershing May Pershing Missouri Allen Linn County Gen. Pershing Susan Hewitt Susan Howdy John Lacieae Brookfield Linneus Laclene Johnny” Pershing St. Louis Gen- Pershing Chlo Johnny John Pershing Jacob Hewitt

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