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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1923

Page

7

Immigration Bill Aims For Quick Action In Congress

Washington report notes advocates push a new permanent immigration bill to replace the current temporary limit and set a fixed future policy. It would be rushed to floor within 24 hours, then moved to conference with Armenia relief, seeking immediate action and broader drastic regulation. The piece highlights strong national sentiment favoring stricter controls, with background on past votes and political risks for lawmakers who opposed immigration limits.

Mark Sullivan Washington Be C Senate Armenia Congress United States House Campbell Kansas Committee of Rules Tn Cookehor

Paper Delivery Note With Phone Instructions

The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5 80 o'clock. If you do not receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, call 5160 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.

Girls Now Smoke Cigarets Hued to Match Clothing

New York fashion notes state that stylishly dressed women must choose cigarette brands by color to harmonize with gowns moods and surroundings. Lavender blue red black shades are highlighted as the latest trend fulfilling dressmaker revenue prospects for tobacconists.

New York

Retal Clothiers Oppose Advances in Clothing Price

Des Moines on the annual Iowa Retail Clothiers convention elected Bert L. Butler president for the year. W. P. Kerwin became national director. officers include Joe W. Smith and J. A. Wallbank. Charles A. Beno named associated retailers representative. Des Moines chosen as next convention city. resolutions oppose uneconomic price increases and push clothing labels for prison-made goods.

Associated Press Des Moines Bert L. Butler Atlantic Iowa Retail Clothiers Association Ses I ‘Sion W. P. Kerwin Waterloo Firstice Joe W. Smith Council Bluffs J. A. Wallbank Mount Pleasant Dick den Adel Pella Associated Retailers Sac City Z . C. R. Rohde Board of di- Pets S. Gepwes Cclothiers

Dollar's Just That Yanks Brides Find In Fort Sureven

The German, French and Belgian wives of 281 soldiers arrive at Fort Sureven after a hectic day of war stories, feasting, and dancing. Many had to leave possessions behind as the ship was crowded. Wives face adjusting homes and learning that a dollar goes far differently for a soldier's family.

Sheene Tress Savannah Reb S—Baine Avi America Michiel Rhine Fort Sureven Charleston Coblengz Antwerp Germany

Last Man's Club President Dies in St Paul

Sit Paul Minnesota February 8 only four members remain of Minnesota's Last Man's Club. President Adam Murty Bt Paul died yesterday leaving four members of the 34 Ferbane of Company BG First Minnesota who served in the Civil War. The group formed July 21 1885 at the Old Sawyer House Stillwater and holds annual meetings with a ceremonial wine toast.

Sit. Paul Minn Minnesota Last Man's Club Adam Murty Man's Club

Free Bread War Triggers Overtime Bakeries

In Chicago during a price war between Piggly Wiggly and Atlantic & Pacific chains, bakeries worked overtime to meet demand. District manager C S Wyatt reported 150000 loaves given away at Piggly Wiggly stores, reflecting the intense consumer response to the price competition.

Chicago Piggly Wiggly Stores, Inc Atlantic & Pacific S. Wyatt

Beeman Urges Honey in Radiators Over Alcohol

A. W. Gale, member of the American Honey Producers association, urged using honey in automobile radiators instead of alcohol to prevent freezing and for cost efficiency. He noted US honey production reached about three hundred million pounds last year.

Beeman Kansas St. Louis A. W. Gale Chillicothe American Honey Producers” Association United States

Notable Women to Speak at Des Moines Convention

The National League of Women Voters announced speakers for the Des Moines convention April 9 to 14. Justice Florence Allen of the Ohio Supreme Court, Julia Lathrop president of the Illinois League of Women Voters, Grace Abbott head of the federal children's bureau, and Mrs Gifford Pinchot wife of Pennsylvania's governor are on the program.

Washington, D. C National League of Women Voters Des Moines Justiice Florence Alien Ohio Supreme Court Julia Lathrop Illinois League of Women Voters Grace Abbott Federal Children’s Bureau Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania

Railroad Adds Moving Picture Car On Wheels

A motion picture theatre on wheels will be added to the Chicago and Alton railroad line to St Louis next Monday. The pictures will be shown in specially constructed cars, bringing moving shows to rail passengers.

Chicago Chicago & Alton Railroad St. Louis

Missing Michigander Located in Lausanne

In Lausanne a missing Michigander from Flint Michigan believed to be Ralph Dort, son of a local automobile manufacturer, has been found. Dort had disappeared last Saturday and was reported to have committed suicide in Geneva before being located.

Paris Ralph Dort Ofa Flint Mich Geneva Lausanne Dort

Weather update for Iowa towns February 8 1922

United States Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Charles City reports in the included territory towns Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque La Crosse Mason City and Waterloo under fair conditions. No snow or rain reported as roads and highways are noted in good condition.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Charles City Algona Charlier City Cedar Rapide Davenport Des Moines Dubuque la Crosse Wis Mason City

Death of Barnard Honor Student After Hamlet Note

Miss Mariel Bloomfield an outstanding Barnard College honor student from Columbus Ohio killed herself by poison. A Hamlet quote and a note to Mrs Bruce Cummings plus Keats poetry hint at a troubled mind. Police and college seek motive as investigators study Barbellion Journal and life impact.

New York Hamlet London Mariel Bloomfield Barnard College Misa Bloomfield Columbus Diel Bruce Cummings Condon Barbellion Keats

Temple of Justice Fight Reaches Legislative End

Iowa House votes to return county superintendents to a popular vote ending the temple project and transferring funds to the general fund. Speaker Anderson and Lt Gov Hammill take Scout oath as House adjourns amid battlefield of amendments and new bills.

Temple OF Justice

Magistrate urges husbands curb gambling by wives

Magistrate Charles OberWager, in New York, denounced gambling by wives and urged husbands to curb it, calling card playing at home a dangerous evil. He warned husbands to forbid such gambling and said police should be notified if wives refuse. The case of Mrs. Wannie Sprague, held on bail for maintaining a gambling room, prompted the remarks as detectives reported husbands’ pleas to stop wives from gambling at records tables.

Reneew York Charles OberWager Ahd Dellextessen Helier Qherwager Waunie Sprague Sprague

Sumner Mystified by Federal Prohibition Indictment

Elbert D. Sumner, late deputy commissioner of internal revenue and Waterloo, Iowa native, said he was mystified by a federal grand jury indictment in Pittsburgh over alleged prohibition law violations. He had no knowledge of the offense and expected the matter to be cleared up. Sumner now practices law in Washington after his dismissal from the treasury post. He and Iowa lawmakers previously sought his reinstatement but were unsuccessful.

Washington News Tureau Waterloo Evening Courier Washington, D. C Elbert D. Sumner Waterloo Ur. G. Fr. Sumner Des Moines Federal Grand Jury Pittsburgh Bummer Aus Pittsburgh Summer Internal Revenue Treasury Iowa Congress

Egyptian Bones Unearth Prehistoric Man Find

British scientists report uncovering large human and animal bones in Meypt near Luxor at Qualelkebir. The Tutankhamen tomb exhibit faced delays due to a power plant failure as crowds of tourists surged along the Nile.

Luxor Egeypt Qualelkebir Assian Tutankhamen Waxor

Leadville Miners Go Dry as Saloons Raided for Whisky

Leadville Colorado reports a three hour raid by federal prohibition officers on soft drink parlors pool halls and other venues selling liquor. Hundreds of gallons of moonshine whisky were seized and twenty men jailed as the town of Leadville shuts down its open liquor trade.

Leadville Wormer West Federal Prohibition

Catholics Seek $100000 Fund Against Oregon School Law

National Catholic Welfare council asks Catholics nationwide to raise 100000 to challenge Oregon's law banning private and parochial schools for children aged 8 to 16. The measure, approved by voters, would take effect in 1926 and is slated for Supreme Court review.

Washington, D. C National Catholic Welfare Council Oregon Supreme Court

Heir 10 Born to Princess Mary in London

A son, sixth in line to the throne, was born to Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles at Chestrefield House. The royal bulletin said mother and baby were well as Queen and King visited the town house. The child, though royal by birth, holds the title of commoner with honors, and both mother and infant were reported doing excellently.

United Press London Britain Mary Viscount Asceltes Chestrefield Howse Tadas George Martre Court Lascelles Simpson

Waterloo audience credits Cone with self cure power

Waterloo people who visited Chicago were skeptical but became 45 converts to Cone's suggestion therapy. Observers noted dramatic recoveries in disabled attendees including a boy who walked after treatment. Cone stressed he aids self-healing, not a healer, and his methods drew large crowds despite criticism.

Waterloo Chicago Manila Cone Watt Iim Atermen GL Murtagh HH. A Ane Kelberg le. ¢. Leeper Mra Arthur Liehty George W. Newinen Murtagh Cone C Hkeplic Alin Dr. Cone Jeez Coue Associated Ress M. Coue Buffalo M- Cone M. Coué Samuel Alitter Miller Ailster James Nagy Mme X. Coue

Chain Shop Burns in New Albany Fire

A chain shop of the National Home and Chains Co. in New Albany Indiana was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin early today, causing an estimated loss of about 100000 dollars.

New Albany Ind National Home & Chains Co

Harding Aims to Force Senate Approval of 3 Nominees

Washington Feb 5 President Harding will withhold Mile D Campbell’s commission on the Federal Reserve Board until the Senate confirms Crissinger as governor and James G McLary as controller of the currency as stated officially by the Treasury Department.

International Nets Wire Washington Harding Mile D. Campbell Federal Reserve Board Senate D. BR. Crissinger James G. McLary Treasury Department

Plane Takes Doctor to Save Man's Life in Beaflip Island Rescue

In Petoskey Michigan on Web. 8 Jesse Cole a woodsman recovering from an operation was cut off on Beaver Island after ice floes trapped access. Lieutenant Last Meredith of the Army Air Service ferried Dr JR Armstrong to the island by airplane after failed overland ice crossing.

Petoskey Mich Jesse Cole Woodsman Beaver Island R. Armstrong Cole Meredith Army Air Service Armstrong

Attorney Ardent in Correspondence with Screen Star

In Los Angeles on February 3 the case of Pauline Frederick against George Edwin Joseph, New York attorney, seeks 386,900 for legal services with a counterclaim of 46,647. Joseph testified about telegrams sent during divorce proceedings to bolster Frederick's confidence, including the line Pauline, loved and lovely, queen of all the land of Might have been. George.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal George George Edwin Joseph New York Pauline Frederick Willard Mack Frederick Pauline Amile

Turkeys Stand In Smyrna Tensions Spark Warship Row

Allied warships in Smyrna harbor warn Turkish commander of bombardment if shore batteries fire. Britain France and Italy increase naval presence in Turkish waters while Angora grants a 24 hour extension. U S ships remain neutral.

International Nova Wire Athens Smyrna Alty Malta Near East Punset Angora Constantinople Nel Rom Smyrna Anik Mustapha Kemal Pasha Germany N National Assembly Lausanne Ismet Pasha Ismet Angola U.S Washington, D.C Fetr United States Pittsburgh Scorpion An- Zara

May Ask Troops to Make Georgia Dry Up

Atlanta Georg ia Feb 5 admitting that the prohibition enforcement situation in Georgia is entirely beyond the control of federal agents now on duty here Fred D Dismuke federal prohibition director indicated today that a request might be made for United States troops to cope with the liquor traffic.

Atlanta Georgia Fred D. Dismuke United States

Land Free State Troops From Damaged Steamer

Queenstown reports the Free State steamer Silvermon struck rocks twelve miles south of here. Troops carried on board were landed by small boats at Ballycottla after the incident.

Land Free State Queenstown Free State

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Immigration Law San Felice Fic Harvesters Great Shade Ldea Retal Clothiers Bert J. Butler Wichita Falls Tex L. Culberson Texas National Guard M. L. Lamar Lamar Maj. Culberson Liberty Alvin M. Owsley American Legion Railroad New York School Anderson and Hammill Tenderfoot Aysocintend Res Moines Berry Mens Roe Joe Andersop Lowh Temple of Justice Storey Warren Funils Clark Linn County Hove Joe Anderson John Hammill I. 0. Wallace John H. Piper Cris Wichman Bergman Jasper Ewinly Linn Blake Fayette Kenyon Knutson Cerra Gordo Pottawattamie Bidora Mitchell Diltz, Polk Jaheft Insurance Sumner Egypt Colo Leite Queen Mary Lascelles People 'S VIC Plane Doctor Man
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