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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1923

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Turks Face Ultimatum as Allies Debate Smyrna Showdown

Turkiye issues ultimatum to allied warships at Smyrna prompting Britain to dispatch a cruiser to assess the crisis. Angora seeks to maintain peace while Britain resists coercive moves. Lausanne talks stall as Ismet Pasha travels to Angora to report. Greeks refuse to fight alone, awaiting broader backing. Turkish officers ordered to register as Allied naval tensions rise.

Cy United Press Tagniga Fes Great Britain Smyrna London Constant Twovle Constantinonle Apgora Angora Bat Lausanne Ismet Paglia George Tebitcherin Ismet Turkey Ismet Pasha Angore National Assembly Athens Thrace Greece Near East Greek Revolutionary Committee

Representative Blake Indorses Judge Kenyon for 1924 Nomination

In a tense session Representative Blake faced pressure from 41 house members as leaders urged him not to vote on a resolution endorsing Judge W. G. Kenyon for the Republican presidential nomination in 1924. The measure was delayed a day under house rules while efforts circulated to persuade Blake to withdraw the resolution.

Des Moines Robotu Tou Ny Blake Fayette W. G. Kenyon Unem

Shoelace Accident Proves Fatal to Boy in Sioux City

Sioux City Ill Feb 7 Three days after a cut from a shoelace tin end Francis Butrkin eight years old of South Bionx City died Relatives say Frandy was removing his shoes when the lace End tore through his stocking The boy went to school next morning but returned home with a swollen foot and died at the hospital after efforts to save him

Sioux City, Ill Francis Butrkin South Bionx City Wollen Galles

Omaha Police Seek Trace of Teacher Missing at Manila

Miss Beatrice Brousseau a Manila teacher disappeared last Saturday while on a shop trip to Omaha. Her brother Robert joined the search as police in Omaha and Council Bluffs were asked to help. she left Manila with 75 to 100 dollars and was due back Sunday night or Monday morning. relatives fear foul play or detention.

Marion Beatrice Brousseau Manilla Robert Brousseau Manila Miss Brousseau Omaha Theallller Oinahea Conpeil- Biuffy

Sailors Sink 50000 Bottles of Chinese Medicinal Wine at Sea

New York February 7 a federal court ruling led to destruction of 50000 bottles of Chinese medicinal wine seized by customs aboard a New York vessel. The 45 percent alcohol liquor was sunk 30 miles offshore to prevent recovery, with cases valued at 287000 dollars.

New York MME Thomas W. Whittle

Milk Consumption Increases in a Decade

Washington announces that average dairy consumption per person rose to seven-tenths of a pint across 456 American cities with a population of 22.6 million, up one-tenth from ten years ago. Southeast shows lowest intake. large estates higher than small towns.

Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture

Towa Senate Passes Tuck Bill to Curb County Expenditure

Des Moines reports the Iowa Senate approved a bill drafted by Senator Tuck to limit county spending to tax receipts. The measure passed 34 to 10 despite opposition from Senator Goodwin Polk who warned the home county could face hardship if enacted.

Towa Senate Des Moines Iowal Senate Tuck. Taytor Towa Goodwin Polk

Big Wolf Hunt Draws 300 Men and Boys Near Danville

In Wayland Iowa a large wolf drive attracted over 300 men and boys from Wayland Olds Wiefela and Coppock. One wolf was killed and a gray wolf badly wounded escaped. The long chase spanned about three miles by nine across the territory.

Wayland Danville Olds Wieflela Coppock

Ida Grove Couple Wedded 62 Years

Ida Grove Ia Feb 7 Mr and Mrs DP IC Taylor of this city celebrated their sixty second wedding anniversary with a large family dinner attended by about 30 descendants. They wed in Yellow Springs Green County Ohio and moved to Ida County in the late 1870s. The Taylors spent over 30 years as tenants on Alex McHugh farms near Ida Grove and now reside here in good health for their ages.

Ida_ Grove DP. IC. Taylor Taylor Yellow Springs Green County Tola County Alex McHugh Ida Grove

Son Of Father Feud Wins $25,000 In Will Case

In Oskaloosa on February 7 Knee Farris contested the will of his father FL Ferris valued at about $100,000. The court awarded Knee Farris $25,000 while his brothers and sisters receive the remainder. the estate was left to the brothers and relatives.

Oskaloosala Knee Farris FL Ferris Farris

Try Me Murrays for Stealing Jail Hood

Des Moines Felony Court hears Clyde and Everett McMurray charged with stealing thousands of dollars in seized liquor from the county jail last December. They face a joint trial in district court today.

Des Moines, Fel Clyde Everett McMurray

Police Confiscate 20 Gallon Moonshine Still in Davenport

Davenport police raided the home of M. J. Fegan and seized a 20 gallon still 10 gallons of mash and one gallon of moonshine liquor. Egan was held to the federal grand jury under a $16 000 bond.

Davenport M. J. Fegan Egan

Budke Case Still With Jury at Noon

Budke faces trial over a false financial statement attributed to The Selway Steel corporation. The jury deliberated 16 hours ending last night with no verdict by 2 PM today. The embezzlement charge was dropped due to a flaw in the indictment.

Tes Motnes Budke Otakihe Selway Steel Corporation Mudice

Bill Would Repeal Iowa Primary Law

Des Moines February 7. A bill by Senator Fulton Fairfield proposes repeal of the Primary law and return to the old political convention system. The bill calls for the state committee to issue calls for precinct, county, district and state conventions in March.

Des Moines Fulton Fairfield Bii

Dubuque Blacksmith Robbed and Slugged in Boxcar

John Dox lefter of Dubuque Iowa was found semi conscious beneath a boxcar in Penria Illinois on February 7. Police report he was slugged and robbed. papers inside his coat indicate his occupation as traveling blacksmith. He was taken to a hospital and cannot yet explain the attack.

Penria Ill John Doxlefter Dubuque

Fort Dodge Rises to Nine Thousand Pledges for Scouts

Fort Dodge workers in the Boy Scout drive report pledge total of 9,287 dollars by noon as organizers expected to reach the 16,000 goal within two years. The campaign began with wartime momentum and the mid campaign tally was taken at the Chamber of Commerce dining room.

Tort Dodge Junecheon Chamber of Commerce Gonl Ucan

Widow Granted Weekly Support After Moonshine Raid Death

Sioux City reports a widow receives 22 dollars weekly for each of four minor children after her husband Alexander Volmubattis was killed by prohibition officers near Sergeant's Bluffs in a moonshine raid. The item lists multiple local notices and civic updates from Iowa towns.

Sioux City Aggie Vokubattis Alexander Volmubattis Prohibition Vnear Marion Toledo Iowa Cedar Rapids Charles I. Whitney Order of Railway Conductors Whitney Middlewest Oskaloosa S. W. Reynolds H. M. Hayner Spovwldingz W.J. R. Clark Farmers' Co-operative Clark Des Moines Dean O. E. Kagy Des Moines University Kagy Towa Pharmaceutical Society

French Occupation Expands in German Textile City Areas

French forces occupy Lennep and two smaller towns Krebsoege and Gergisch Born near the Rhine as part of an encircling move. The population in the Wupper valley about 500 000. British concerns rise over possible rail sabotage and wider clash with Germany.

Essen Buresd Lennep Rhenish Krebsoege Gergisch-Born Elverfeld Am Barmien Wupper Valley London Ansietyr Unitain Cologne Ft Fe Ruhr France Great Britain Hesse Baden Wenand

No, She Doesn't Want Hubby, Only Her Automobile

Mrs Jolley arrived from Kansas City to claim her car. G B Jolley was arrested for allegedly taking his wife’s auto. Chief Walker tried for an amicable settlement as officers prepared to escort the vehicle back.

Kansas City G. B. Jolley Len Joley Jolley Toa P. E. Walker Walker

Liner Sinks Motor Schooner Crew Off in Lifeboats

San Francisco February 7 Four hours after the passenger liner Wilhelmina collided with the wooden motor schooner Sierra about 29 miles offshore the Sierra crew launched lifeboats while the Wilhelmina was undamaged though a bow was denied. The collision happened in fog and calm seas. Passengers remained calm during the incident.

San Francisco Cal Gaytizht

Bread giveaway at 88 Chicago grocers sparks price war

Bread was free today at eighty eight Chicago stores as part of a cut price war between rival grocery chains. Officials said the bread handout would continue as long as necessary to prove no one can sell bread cheaper than their chain.

Chicago Ana

Crippled Gain Faith In Cure Claims At Lectures

Dr Emile Coue planned final lectures in Chicago before returning to France from New York. He demonstrated cases alleging cures and urged belief in self suggestion. A Chicago man reportedly moved his crippled arm to his ear after Coue encouraged belief in improvement.

Chicago Emile Coue France New York H. Gardner Cone Otto Kroppef

British Debt Settlement: Readjustment and Peace Covenant

A British debt settlement is described as a fair, businesslike agreement that preserves obligation integrity and supports international stability. The commission notes provisions for lower early interest, flexible terms, and repayment over long years to aid global economic recovery. It emphasizes no harsh bargain and a covenant of peace through responsible finance.

Ing United Kingdom United States W. Mellon Charles E. Hughes Herbert Hoover Reed Smoot Theodore Burton Commission Great Britain British Debt Commission Miblic

Standardizing music schools planned at state universities

Eugene plans to standardize state university music schools announced by Dean J J Landsbury with a meeting set for next summer. The short item notes regional discussions and upcoming gatherings without detailing broader actions.

Blizzard Sweeps Atlantic Seaboard Into Snowstorm

The Atlantic seaboard from New England to the Carolinas was blizzard swept. New York reports five inches of snow with near whiteout conditions, while a hurricane was seen off the Hatteras coast. Eastern trains ran three to four hours late as ships faced heavy seas and buffeting winds.

New York Atlantic Seaboard New England Carolinas Hatteras Atl Yee

Police Dog Captures Murder Suspect After Taxicab Shootout

Rob the police dog and his handler Frank Baker chased Joseph Meisner from the taxi where chauffeur Joseph Schlessinger was shot dead. Meisner surrendered after the pursuit, taken to police headquarters for questioning as officers pieced together the holdup case.

Chicago Rob Joseph Meisner Joseph Schlessinger Meisner Frank Baker Schlessinger Waa

Bootlegger Gun Battle Ends With Major Seizure Near Walnut

One man wounded in a three hour clash with Prohibition agents near Walnut Maryland. Authorities seized three stills and a thousand gallon capacity still along with a large quantity of corn whisky. Dozens of bootleggers fled into the woods as the raid aimed to cut off a major Washington liquor supply source.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Prohibition Prince Georges Walnut Lansing Maryland Washington

Arguin Arrested Aboard Incoming Freeport No 6

Notorious criminal Alguin, deported from Mexico, is aboard the steamship Freeport No 6 in government custody. The ship is due at Freeport, Texas, with Chief of Police Stevenson guiding meeting efforts. Los Angeles and Juarez officials pursue return of Alguin and Clara Phillips amid ongoing negotiations.

United Press Galveston Tex Arizon Phil" Alguin Mexico Freeport No. 6 Tampico Algiin Freeport Los Angeles Alguin Clara Cal Little Phi Aiguin Clara Phillips Oaks

Why Have a Sour Stomach Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

A publicizing ad explains Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets neutralize stomach acid to prevent sour stomach, gas, and indigestion after meals. It claims relief in days and urges a 60 cent box for chronic dyspeptics to resume normal eating.

Stuart

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