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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1921
Page
8
Mayor Frisbie and council members say Mahnke remains building commissioner until the office is vacant or a court rules. City attorney Feely maintains incumbents hold until a successor qualifies, but opponents claim Mahnke’s election is void and a vacancy exists under the building code’s terms.
Nathan Cohen, a structural ironworker, fell from a 16th story of a new one story Broadway building but was saved by a heavy canvas debris receptacle. He reported for work this morning with a sprained little finger.
The state argues the death of Carl Wanderer’s alleged victim hinges on the case, not whether the deceased was Bar Keesee or a ragged stranger. The indictment names John Doe as the victim and can be updated once the true name is known. Meanwhile authorities awaited Earl Keesee’s arrival from Rockford to confirm the identity and relations involved.
Police efforts focus on locating Chicago holders of $135000 in Liberty bonds seized as part of $466000 stolen from two Brooklyn messengers last November. New York police traced $235000 of the bonds to C F Childs & Co Chicago brokers, who sent $160000 to their New York office.
Max Zach, director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and a renowned musician, died today in St. Louis. He suffered a lent thrombosis. Survived by a Boston-area widow, he was born in Poland and had previously linked with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
The Associated Press reports findings from the 1920 census showing Newark New Jersey has 17 000 Negro residents, a rise of about 79 5 percent, while Thelen arches white population total and other city stats reflect broader demographic shifts. Washington dispatch notes national timing and tax implications of the census data.
St. Petersburg Florida Feb 3 Robbers blew the safe of the State Bank at Large 16 miles south of here early today and escaped with 30000. The cashier who lived above the bank was held up by two bandits. All telephone and telegraph wires from town were cut.
Boston February 3 The Massachusetts Metropolitan District Commission asks 280000 dollars for lighting equipment to curb flirting in parks and reservations. Commissioner reports shadowy dells are becoming spooning spots at night due to inadequate lighting facilities and calls for improved illumination.
In Chicago on February 3 an unidentified man was killed and Policeman Richard Behrens was shot in the hand amid a roundup of suspected bandits. One suspect suddenly opened fire on Behrens and then fled, but the officer felled him with a shot to the heart.
The report from the Highways U and Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau in Charles City on February 3, 1922 lists towns such as Albert Lea Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Waverly and others. It notes highway conditions ranging from fair to good and predicts possible moderate rain or snow tonight and Friday.
George White announces an executive committee to aid reorganization of the national committee with a meeting planned in Washington on Feb 17. Also reports on Board of Trade graft quotations halted, American Legion actions against aiding Bergdoll, a Rockford misidentity in a murder case, a legionnaire stopping a dynamite plot at the American Legion building, and the death of Cardinal Ferrari in Milan.
Washington reports favorable action by the House agricultural committee on a substitute plan for federal meat industry regulation. It would place meat packers under the Department of Agriculture with stockyards under the Interstate Commerce Committee, expediting the bill via a special rule.
A collage of quick items: a 16 year old Edward Gomula seen at school after a locomotive incident in Amsterdam N X. Cattle freed from a burping barn by a collie named Sport in Eau Claire Wisconsin. Prohibition raiders in Pittsburg Kansas uncover a pine tree hollow with eight gallons of whisky. New York women urge married women to keep maiden names led by Margaret Wilson. Actors Equity pressure on theatre owners to cut gallery prices. Random ad line about Smoke La Atora and Best at 100-15.
The foreign affairs committee favors a measure authorizing the president to invite world nations to a conference on disarmament to be held in Washington. Sponsored by Rep Brooks of Illinois, the plan leaves calling the conference to the president. The Senate foreign relations panel has reported a separate plan by Sen Borah proposing talks among the United States Great Britain and Japan to curb future naval expansion.
Perry Louisiana February 3 The state legislature debates safety ideas near railroad grade crossings. Saul W Johnson proposes highways not directly approaching tracks but diverting at least 159 feet along the right of way before crossing and then returning parallel to the main highway to slow and warn drivers.
New York February 3, a ship's cook named Joseph Venner known as the galley lord was held for customs violations amid an incident aboard the Presidente Wilson. Customs officers found ten birds of paradise tucked neatly within his trousers, their plumage reportedly undisturbed.
Reports from Tokyo indicate the Kensei Kai faces a rift over Ozaki's armament proposals. The plan, sent by Yukio Ozaki to the opposition group, was referred to an 11 member special committee, with newspapers warning of a potential party split over agreeing to world power limits.
Joseph P. Griffin, president of the Chicago Board of Trade, alleged European governmental buyers control the U S grain market and use fake Argentine quotations to push down prices. He urged exchanges to bar Argentine grain prices from America.
A bull brought to Vera Cruz broke loose and charged into a crowd causing a general panic as spectators gathered to watch famed bullfighters. The incident follows a wave of imported bulls arriving in Mexico City and Vera Cruz, heightening public concern.
Associated Press reports Nasalli Rocca likely to succeed Cardinal Ferrari who died yesterday after a long illness. Ferrari underwent several operations and suffered quberennosis of the trachea, leaving him unable to speak for over two months.
Former Polish premier Paderewski will sail from Le Havre on the steamer France this Saturday to visit America. The Paris dispatch notes the trip as a planned goodwill tour and cites transportation details.
Gen. Dawes sharply attacked partisan politics during a war-questions session, defending the American army and criticizing officials. He praised soldiers, condemned muckraking, and faulted promotions and waste, insisting he is no longer a general after retiring from the service.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 o clock. If delivered late due to an error by the carrier or other cause, call 2330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Joseph T. Griffin 43 a Santa Fe brake man from Albuquerque received $7,500 from his mother’s estate and then fell ill while en route from Fort Dodge to Albuquerque. Police found him delirious and morphine and chloral were suspected as the cause after he sought emergency treatment. He had told authorities of the inheritance before his illness.
Premier Rhal lis and Minister Gounaris will represent Greece at the February 21 London conference on the Near Eastern situation. They plan to depart from Brindisi on a Greek destroyer next Sunday and travel by train to Paris for several days.
Walker Anderson, colored, escaped from Racine county jail by burning a hole through lath and plaster ceiling with a paper torch. He reached Kenosha before police recaptured him. Anderson had been held in a cell used for women prisoners.
At a Memphis conference of the educational committee of the Methodist Episcopal Church south, Bishop James Atkins urged killing any pessimist found outside the hall. The gathering discussed a planned educational fund of 23 million dollars.
London reports more than 100 cases in the capital and 321 in England and Wales as physicians note a rapidly widening outbreak of sleeping sickness across the country.
Iny United Areast Los Angeles Cal Feb o A cri sis on the trial of Mrs Louise L Peete charged with the murder of wealthy broker Jacob C Denton nears a decision on whether she will testify. Public Defender W T Aggeler states eight more witnesses are to be called, and if Mrs Peete testifies she would likely be the final defense witness. Some expect she will insist on taking the stand despite counsel. The defense may wrap up today as District Attorney Woolwine presents circumstantial evidence built with about 70 witnesses.
Fort Lauderdale Florida February 3 Delayed by channel obstructions President elect Harding on his houseboat Victoria proceeds northward along the Indian River toward St Augustine His captain expects to reach Palm Beach by late afternoon and Harding will likely play golf and dine ashore at a private home.
Tacoma police focus on a note threatening to blow up the recently completed Rust building unless $25,000 is paid to the signer. W. R. Rust, father of 20-year-old Rarthur Rust who escaped a kidnapper after a $25,000 ransom demanded, aids authorities as they widen the search for the kidnapper.
Chicago reports prohibition agent Frank D. Richardson left for Detroit to curb liquor smuggling from Canada into the United States. In Helena Montana workers in the painters, decorators and paper hangers union agreed to a wage cut of 50 cents per day as announced by union officials.
Chicago reports show surplus stock cleared and wholesale dry goods buyers rallying. J. V. Farwell notes restored prosperity as retailers resume heavy purchases, signaling increased consumer power and a strong spring season. Thousands of retailers are arriving for the spring buying bene gon events and expect solid business this year.
Chicago reports rail employer representatives postponed their rebuttal on immediate abrogation of national agreements. Hearing extends into its fifth week as H T Whiter and W W Atterbury present new evidence showing 36 roads report January losses and 28 others incur taxes and fixed charges.Government seizure under Esch Cummins law looms amid warnings of a possible general strike.
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