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Waterloo Evening Courier

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Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1923

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French Continue Advance in Militarized Zone Amid Ruhr Unrest

French troops push deeper into newly occupied territory at dawn extending the right bank Rhine occupation. Reports say French plan to strengthen garrison with a new battalion and threaten harsh reprisals including death for rail damage. Widespread fear and strikes loom as civilians face cordoned towns and guarded lines.

Berlin Elverfeld Ossen Offenburg Franco Rhine Associated Press Duesseldorf Wupper Valley Eiberfeld Altho Ee Af Committee For Defense Ruhr Hnes Klil

Immigration Law Will Be Pressed for Quick Action

The bill splits between liberal humanitarian aims and drastic limits. It would allow immediate entry for families of aliens already naturalized, while capping arrivals from any country at 2 percent of its 1890 immigrant total. It shifts basis from 1910 to 1886 to curb southeastern European migration and enshrines the Japanese immigration restraint.

United States America A Bank Russia Poland Italy Europe Germany England Ireland Scotland Scandinavian Japan Ees Rey York Tribune

Druggists Name List of 1923 Officers to Be Elected by Mail

Members of the Iowa Pharmaceutical association nominated officers to serve next year by mail. Nominees included Harry Jones of Clarinda for president and A Z Stager of Sioux City for president. Officers also named for vice president and executive board. The group endorsed a Rockefeller gift for a University of Hawai i hospital project contingent on state funding.

Des Moines Reb Iowa Pharmaceutical Association Harry Jones Clarinda A. Z. Stager Sioux City Carl Schlugel Davenport Dennis Firann Des Rolies Wd. Jenkine Madeld K. J. Allen Tindley and Judisch State Medical Society Ottumwa

Western Old Folks' Home Birthday Celebration Today

Eight residents at Western Old Folks' Home marked a birthday celebration with a noon dinner as 25 outside guests joined 60 residents. The event featured a religious service by Rev. JL Boek and included special birthday cakes and table setups.

Cedar Ails Jhousa Dorothy Schroeder The Evangelical Church JL. WL Boek Dubuque

Inheritance Tax Receipts Break January Record in Iowa

Des Moines Feb 8 The inheritance tax department of the state treasurer reports January collections at 100721.45 dollars, the highest monthly total yet. The 1922 year totals surpassed prior years with 1924 year end near 764075.71, while estates settled rose to 1549 in 1922 from 1200 in 1921.

Des Moines Iowa Inheritance Tax Department

Embalmer Seeks 25000 Damages for Injuries

Des Moines, Feb. 8. Howard L. Deboest sues for 25000 alleging permanent injuries from lifting a 250 pound corpse while embalming for John & McDermott two years ago. He says he bore the burden alone, causing a vertebral separation and paralysis in his legs.

Des Moines John &. McDermott Ioward L. Deboest Med Suic

Man Climbs Free During Fall From Chicago Theatre Rope

Crowds on a busy Chicago corner watched Edwin Wagner a 40 year old man over two hundred pounds fall about 40 feet from a rope chair while repairing a giant sign in front of a theatre. He kicked out his feet and twisted to trap the rope around his ankle saving himself as the fire department rescued him.

Chicago Edwin Wagner Wagner Warner

Daugherty Receives Rest Treatment Amidst Uproar

In Washington, General Daugherty is reported to be non active and under rest treatment as described by Brigadier General Sawyer. The update notes his condition has continued to improve under prescribed care.

Daugherty Washington, D.C Torae Brig Sawyer Ian

Jury Disagrees in HH Budke Case

Des Moines February 8. The jury in the case of H H Budke charged with making a false statement in the Selway Steel affair failed to reach a verdict after 27 hours of deliberation and was discharged by Judge Bonner. Jurors were six to six. No date set for retrial. Budke was treasurer of Selway which sold over 100 million dollars in stock. Stockholders caused bankruptcy after books showed a $700 000 shortage.

Des Moines H. H. Budke Selway Steel Corporation Bonner Dist Budke Thudke Selway Corporation

Muscatine Man in Toils of Mann Act

A Muscatine man known as James Killum alias Charles Brown is jailed in Galesburg Ill facing possible Mann Act charges. He allegedly kept a 14 year old girl identified as Gladys Stecker in a local rooming house, claiming she is his daughter. He is 45 with a wife and five children in Muscatine.

Galesburg Ill James Killum Charles Brown Musecatine Killum Brown Gladys Stecker Muscatine

40 and Eighter's at Cedar Rapids Frolic

Delegates from the Fifth congressional district attend the annual convention of "40 and S" a former service men organization named after the words on box cars used to transport soldiers to France. About 500 delegates expected with a daytime business program and a low brow entertainment night with refreshments.

Cedar Rapids. In Fifth Congressional District France Expres

Rabies Claims Life of 11 Year Old Girl in Burlington

Elizabeth Piil Hins, 11, died in a Burlington hospital from rabies six months after being bitten on the hand by a stray dog. She received Pasteur treatment in Iowa City last summer but developed hydrophobia symptoms last Friday after the six month interval.

Burlington Ken Elizabeth Piil- Hins Iowa City

Sioux City Banker Considered for Crissinger’s Job

Sioux City reports say John J. Large, president of the First National Bank, may be named to replace Comptroller of the Currency R. Crissinger. Large’s confirmation by the U.S. Senate for governor of the Federal Reserve Bank system is pending. Large declined to comment.

Sioux City Mab John J. Large First National Bank TD. R. Crissinger Crisginger Neare Igusw United States Senate Federal Reserve Tyinger

Former Leander Clark College President Hospitalized in Des Moines

Tract speaks of Dr F b Brooke of Winona Was former president of Leander Clark College. In Des Moines hospital he is said to be in serious but improving condition. Mrs Brooke is with him.

Leander Clark College JDL Des Moines F. B. Brooke Winona Was Leander Clark College Methodist Hospital Brooke Bhi

State Briefs With Mixed Local Crime and Public Notices

Marion new reports from federal immigration officials investigating Joseph Bakis jailed last fall for enticement of a girl. Davenport disbarment of Attorney General B Laufmann urged by Scott County Bar over alleged irregular practices. Dubuque Henry Doran dies after being struck by a taxicab. inquiry set. Morning Sun banker Edward I McClurkin dies after pneumonia illness. Shenandoah Evelen Mortimer retakes car after guard-rail breach on a bridge. Des Moines retail leaders predict 1922 prosperity at state convention. Iowa City grand jury hearing halted as Robert Leeper blocks wife and mother-in-law testimony for murder case.

Marion Omaha Joseph Ba Shenandoah Evelen Mortimer Riverton Des Moines Fred Vollanis National Retail, Clothiers’ Association Volland Iowa City Robert Leeper Roy Wertz

Daylight Robber Strikes Des Moines Grocery

A well-dressed young man robbed L. P. Wertchow of $40 in a Des Moines grocery store this morning. When pursued by a bystander, the robber fired. the shots missed and no one was injured.

Des Moines Fred

Legrand Consolidated School Destroyed By Fire

Fire early this morning completely destroyed the Consolidated School at Legrand in this county along with its contents. The loss is set at 50000 dollars with 36000 dollars covered by insurance. The building, erected in 1916, housed 200 pupils.

Marshalltown Legrand

New War Hat Styles Return to Armor Look in 1937

Washington reports Army designers draft iron millinery with neck protection frames and a straight brim cutout to shield eyes. Forefront model features a curved steel plate around the neck, extending to the jaw, capable of stopping a steel-jacketed pistol bullet at 80 feet, but heavy use on the bike is discouraged.

Associatedl Tress Washington, D. C A. E. PF France

Debt Bill Thaw In 10 Day Limit As Harding Pushes

Washington Feb 8 congressional ratification of the Anglo American refunding of 4.6 billion dollars in British war debt within ten days is urged by administration leaders after President Harding appeals for early settlement. House support appears strong while Senate factions, farm bloc members, and some Democrats oppose. The Burton debt bill advances with Smoot backing in the Senate. debate looms as leadership pivots toward debt terms and shipping bill setbacks.

Conternational News Wire Washington D. C Hardings House Senate Farm Bloc Burton Ohio Smoot Utah Senate Finance McCumber Republican North Dalkatt Melkellar Tennessee Heflin Alabama Capper Kansas Ladd North Dakota Norris Nebraska Harding

Voliva Attorneys Claim Libel Truth in Crusade

Witnesses in the libel case against Wilbur Glenn Voliva, leader of the Christian Catholic Apostolic church at Zion, testified today. Voliva’s lawyers contended the allegedly libelous statements were true, while the first witness for Rev. Thomas S. Nelson testified Voliva denounced the pastor.

Chicago Wilbur Glenn Voliva Christian Catholic Apostolic Church Zio Thomas S. Nelson Grace Missionary Church Voliva Thomas

Western Electric Shifts Headquarters to New York City

The Western Electric company headquarters move from Chicago to New York City announced today. The change reorganizes management affecting the Chicago plant and the Hawthorne works at Kearney led by J Stoll, who will oversee about 25,060 employees.

Chicago Western Electric Company New York City Kearney X. J Stoll Chicago-Hawthorne

Lost radium found in hospital ash heap

In Lincoln, investigators traced $6,000 worth of radium belonging to Dr. F. M. dragons to the ash heap at St. Clara's hospital. Tech expert A. Hi. Miller located the precious metal using an electro stop, after the radiant needles were carried out of a room in waste bandages last Saturday.

Lincoln F. M. Dragons A. Hi. Miller St. Clara's Hospital

Grants Authority to Open Gem Grave

Washington D C February 8 authorization to open the grave of James Jones American seaman buried in a Brooklyn cemetery whose casket is reported to contain some of the crown jewels of Russia was telegraphed by the war department to the quartermaster general in New York.

Washington, D. C James Jones Brooklyn Russia War Department New York

Government seeks dismissal of maternity bill attack

Secretary of the Treasury Melian today asked the District of Columbia supreme court to dismiss a suit brought by Harriet A Frothingham of Boston challenging the constitutionality of the Sheppard Towner maternity law.

Washington, D. C

Canada Threat of Retaliation Over Coal Exports Halted

Watertown, Feb. 3. Canada warned it would retaliate against U S coal shipments by cutting electric power to Canadian companies at Niagara Falls if its allotment is further curtailed. Congressman Tutner W. Mott, replying to coalless constituents, said the fuel administrator cannot embargo coal exports to Canada.

Watertown Canada Toullisk America Niagara Falls Tutner W. Mott Mott Rom Washington

U S Costa Rica Protocol On Future Canal Route

Washington February protocol signed by the United States and Costa Rica clears old obstacles to potential Nicaraguan route development. It requires direct Costa Rican consultation if Washington considers building along the Nicaraguan path, referencing Costa Rican rights under the Costa Rica Nicaragua arbitration award. The agreement notes interests in the San Juan river area and Sa Magy Bay term inals.

Washington, D. C United States Costa Rica Cleveland San Juan River Sa Magy Bay

State Newspaper Men Gather for Des Moines Meet

Des Moines hosts the eighth annual Iowa Press Association convention with Managing Director Caswell predicting record attendance. About 320 reservations exist for Friday’s banquet as editors discuss bills before the Iowa legislature affecting the newspaper business and issues like subscription pricing ad strategy and radio’s role. A stag party and smoker are planned for the evening.

Des Moines Associated Preagy Iowa Press Association GL. Caswell Daily Newspapersien D. M. Conroy Mason City Globe-Gazette Caswall Iowa Assembly

Training for Sunday School Teachers Is Put on Broad Plane

Chicago February report by Mev. Roger Albright, superintendent of elementary work, outlines broad training plans for Sunday schools. Special textbooks will aid unskilled instructors across rural, city, industrial, college, immigrant, and Negro work, with successful correspondence courses aiding rural and urban Sunday school effort.

Chicago Roger Albright Department of Elementary Work Board of Sunday Schools Methodist Episcopal Church Albright

Three Auto Fatalities Bring Chicago Toll to Sixty-Seven

Automobile fatalities in Chicago rose to 67 this year after the death of 1-year-old Raymond Strunz and two other victims. Strunz was struck by a truck yesterday, with another man dying in a hospital and an unidentified person killed last night.

Chicago Raymond Strunz

Alguin Arrested on Arrival at Freeport

Freeport Texas February 8. Phil Alguin a Pacific coast criminal was arrested today when the steamer Freeport No arrived here from Tampico. Alguin held in chains aboard the vessel following his deportation from Mexico was turned over to Freeport authorities pending arrival of police from Los Angeles who want him on a charge of murder.

Freeport Tex Phil

Inmate Transfer By Special Chicago & Alton Train

A Chicago and Alton special train carried 249 patients from the state hospital for the insane in Elgin to a new facility near Alton. Reports say overcrowding at the Elgin hospital forced patients to sleep in halls. Twenty attendants accompanied the excursion.

Elgin Chicago & Alton State Hospital For Alton

Albanians Marching to Overthrow Gov Itinerary

Revolt crews led by Hassan Ebay and Prishtin Ali march on Tira to topple the Albanian government. Frontiers report mobilization of two regiments by authorities to counter the uprising. Also, Geraldine Farrar’s divorce case against Jon Tellegen is postponed for the sixth time, now set for Tuesday in New York.

Sofia Hassan Ebay Prishtin Ali Tira

Birth of a son to Princess Mary of Viscount Lascelles

The digest notes Princess Mary, wife of Viscount Lascelles, has given birth to a son. Other items include Mrs. Frances N. Stevens Hall and Mrs. Eleanor R. Mills traveling to Italy after the murder of Rev. Edward W. Hall, miners in Kansas City negotiating a new coal contract, Mme. Ganna Walska and Harold F. Cormick arriving in New York aboard the Olympic, and Berlin reporting Ruhr occupation costs at about 274,050,000 marks in German supplies.

New York Frances N. Stevens Hall Edward W. Hall Brunswick N. S Eleanor R. Mills Italy Kansas City Owl Mme Ganna Walska Harold F. M.cormick Europe Olympic Berlin Ruhr

Ganna Walska Plans East Coast Opera Tour

New York reports Ganna Walska McCormick bids to prove talent over wealth as she and Harold F. McCormick prepare a touring opera spree. The Polish diva will sing in French German Italian and English, visiting Peabody Boston Detroit Philadelphia and New Orleans in succession. She aims to show genuine ability and avoid being seen as a rich wife only.

New York Ganna Walska McCormick Harold F. McCormick Chicago East Peebine Fort Boston Detroit Philadelphia New Orleans Moe Walska United Press Paris Peopie

Soviet Leaders Say Russia Will Defend Only Its Territory

Moscow reports from conferences over the past two weeks indicate Soviet leaders have definitively rejected participation in any European or near eastern war stemming from the Lausanne situation. Russia will defend itself if attacked but will not take active part outside its borders, even to aid German workers if a revolution arises in Germany.

Associated Press Moscow Russia Lausanne Germany

Man Freed in 1878 Slaying Case in Lumberton

J B Kemp was found not guilty of murdering Daniel E Mc Neill on Aug 15 1878 after a 29 minute jury deliberation. Kemp claimed self defense. Malcolm Mc Neill brother of the slain man testified he was present and an argument between his mother and Kemp led to the killing. Kemp had been brought back to the state from St Augustine Florida after a chance conversation revealed his identity.

Lumberton N. G Med J B. Kemp Daniel E. McNeill Kemp Malcolm McNeill St. Augustine Fla

Harding Accepts Chairmanship of Religious Festival

President Harding has accepted an honorary chairmanship of the Hugenot Walloon New Netherland tercentenary commission organized by the federal council of churches to arrange observance of the religious significance of New York City’s founding in connection with the April next year tercen tenary celebration.

Washington, D. C Harding New Netherland Federal Council of Churches New York City

M. & St. L. Shopmen Returning to Work

Minneapolis, Minn February report says striking shopmen at the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad shops are returning to work after the strike ended Tuesday. General officers stated as many men as possible were being recalled to duty.

Minneapolis Minn

Winton Completes Long Flight to Rio Janeiro

Rio Janeiro February. Lieutenant Walker Winton, the American aviator, arrived today, completing his seaplane flight from New York to Rio Janeiro.

Winton Rio Janeiro Walker Winton New York

Worker killed under freight train near Charm Wisconsin

P A Smith a 35 year old Chicago Burlington & Quincy conductor from LaCrosse was killed instantly when he was struck by a freight train at Charm Wisconsin about ten miles north of Bare. The incident occurred last night and authorities are investigating the accident.

Brailte du Chien Wis P. A. Smith LaCrosse Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Charm Bare

Tennis Club Organizing in Waterloo Water?

Water '00 plans to form a tennis club inviting 100 to 160 enthusiasts to join. Dr J C Hemsworth urges all interested to send name address and phone to 403 Black Hawk bank building. A meeting at Black's tearoom will elect officers and outline the year’s program as soon as possible.

J. C. Hemsworth Black Hawk Bank Waterloo Black

Boeller Boomed for State Honor in Waterloo Meeting

John Boeller, senior vice commander of the Department of Iowa, Spanish American War Veterans, is endorsed for department commander by Fred Willier Camp at Memorial Hall. A campaign to place Boeller at the Creston state encampment next June is planned with booster delegation details to Waterloo headquarters. Boeller, a former camp commander, has held state posts and attended every encampment for 15 years.

John Boeller Department of Jiowa Patriotic Organizations of Waterloo Fred Willier Memorial Hall BoeHer Creston States Headquarters Boeker

Summer Sportsman Gets Low Kate to Minnesota Lakes

Joyful note for outdoorsmen as Chicago Great Western Railroad announces summer excursion rates to Minnesota lake country. Low fare round trips proposed from Waterloo to St Paul and Minneapolis at 11.60 dollars, Omaha 22.50, Kansas City or St Joseph 26 dollars.

Tsuak Walton Chicago Great Western Railway Minnesota Lake Country A. J. Howward Waterloo St. Paul Minneapolis Omaha Kansas City St. Joseph

Cleveland's Son to Wed Ellen Gailor

New York on February 8 reports the engagement of Richard F. Cleveland son of Grover Cleveland former president to Miss Ellen Douglas Gailor daughter of Right Rev Thomas Gailor presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church in America announced.

New York Richard F. Cleveland Grover Cleveland United States Elen Douglas Gailor Thomas Gailor Episcopal Churh America

American Destroyer Hit by French Boat in Turkish Waters

A Constanti nople dispatch says the French cruiser Ernest Renan collided with an American torpedo boat destroyer in Turkish waters. The American boat was damaged but the warship remained undamaged.

Associated Press Londons Constantinople Exchange Telegraph Ernest Renan

Republic Steel Reports 1922 Profit of 415 812

The Republic Tron & Steel company’s 1922 annual report shows a net profit of 415 812 on 25 million preferred stock, equivalent to 1.67 a share, reversing a 5 665 242 loss in 1921.

New York Republic Tron & Steel Company

Break in Gas Main Kills 2 in Toronto Premises

Two men die and many residents overcome by gas fumes after a large main bursts at Consumers Gas company premises in Toronto. Physicians fear more deaths may follow as the city reports multiple asphyxiations and related injuries.

Toronto Ont Consumers Gas Company

Maccabee State Conference Held In Hotel Ellis

A state conference of district Managers of Iowa Order of Knights of the Maccabees met yesterday at Hotel Ellis. Sessions were led by state commander S. Burgin and supreme first master Richard Kouitz. District managers present included Glen Keyser Des Moines Richard Sayter Cedar Rapids Dr H B White Dubuque H L Jones Council Bluffs and A Fergeman Waterloo. A state deputies organization formed bi monthly meetings planned. a banquet and theatre party accompanied by wives.

Iowa Order of Knights of the Maccabees Hotel Ellis S. Burgin Des Moines Richard Kouitz Detroit Mich Glen Keyser Cedar Rapids Richard Sayter H. GB. White Dubuque H. L. Jones Council Kouitz George Fergeman

Light from Skies Reaches Here in Only 30000 Years

Lions club luncheon featured Mgr. Wyant speaking on astronomy and Mt. Wilson visit. He described how light from stars takes vast times to reach Earth and explained marvels of astronomy including the largest telescope at Mt. Wilson Observatory.

Lions Club W. W. Wyant Black's Tearooms Mgr. Wyant Lions Mt. Wilson Observatory

Green Bay Case Against Waterloo Firm Heads To Trial

A jury was empaneled to hear the case of NielIntyre Burrell against East Fifth Street Hardware of Waterloo in Green Bay Wisconsin. The suit seeks 1893 dollars with the defense asserting offsets for defective bicycle tires non delivery and other issues. Seven talesmen were drawn including Jurgensen Berger Gargin Brown Wright Rector Kelley Greten.

NielIntyre-Burrell Commpany Green Bay Wis East Fifth Street Hardware Company Waterloo G. W. Wood G. C. Jurgensen J. P Berger J. Gargin Arthur Ff. Brown A. Wright John RR. Rector Joseph Kelley Henry If.greten

Waterloo Buick Stolen Last November Recovered

A 1916 Buick touring car owned by Barney Byvank was taken from Waterloo on November 22 and recovered by Byvank with Sheriff H. T. Wagner. The car was found in Ted Carroll’s possession of Dunkerton who rented it from a man named Osborne at La Forte City on November 23 and then bought it the next day. Osborne denied knowledge of the car. Ray Armstrong and the sheriff plan to bring Carroll in for further investigation.

Barney Byvank Waterloo Byvank H. T. Wagner Ted Carroll Dunkerton Carroll Osborne la Forte Wagner Ray Armstrong Mr. Bybank

Skylark Boost Seen At Chicago Auto Show

Waterloo attendees report cordial reception for The Skylark at the Chicago auto show. Lexington Motor Company of Connersville, Indiana unveils a new sport model with nickel plated radiator windshield and lamps. Upholstery is tan Spanish leather, top matches, body and hood in old ivory with brown fenders and ivory nickel disc wheels.

Waterloo Chicago Skylark Lexington Motor Company Connersville Ind

Obscene mail case leads to federal arraignment

Thomas Red OConnor, recently arrived from Des Moines, jailed after arraignment before US Commissioner J E Dempster on a postal law violation. Bail set at 1000 dollars. OConnor admitted guilt, waived preliminary hearing, and was bound over to the federal grand jury after arrest by Dubuque deputies and local police.

Thomas Red O'Connor J. E. Dempster United States O'Connor Des Moines Gilmore Dubuque Lee Smith Poloe

Jollexys Depart as Couple Return to Kansas City

Mrs. C. E. Jolley, under police guidance, forgives her husband who ran away with the car. They dismissed plans for a detective and left in the car this morning for their home in Kansas City.

C. E. Jolley P. E. Walker Kansas City

Trial motion for new trial in Kaittle damages suit

Counsel for T R McElhinney fled motion for new trial alleging unfair instructions. Jury returned a verdict for the defendants in the damages case against Caroline and Louis Kaittle.

NEW Damage T. R. McElhinney Caroline Louis Kaittle

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