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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1921

Page

9

GUTHERLAND AND HOOVER OMITTED IN CABINET LIST

Washington dispatch by Mark Sullivan notes Republican leaders worry public impression of Harding cabinet choices. Hoover omission possible but not certain as Hoover may still join commerce. Ex Senator Sutherland of Utah discussed as possible solicitor general or supreme court candidate.

Mark Sullivan Washington, D. C Harding Falen Hoover John Hays Hammond Soorer Commerce Department Hammand Sutherland Cabiet Eaders Jorge Sutherland Utah Attorney General Office Interior Department Gosip Supreme Court Tait Hhe Cox Holmes Day McKenna Court Claas Treasury

Star Witness Denies McGannon Guilty in Trial

Miss Mary E. Neeley, state star witness in Judge William B. McGannon's second murder trial, refused to answer questions claiming self-incrimination and stated McGannon is not guilty. She testified in the first trial that she followed McGannon's car to the scene and saw him with Kagy and Joyce, then saw McGannon take something from his pocket before a shot rang out.

Associated Press Cleveland Mary E. Neeley Wiliam B. McGannon Harold C. Kagy McGannon Kagy Stanton Miss Neeley Tudge McGannon John W. Joyce Nagy

Matewan Shooting Case Opens With 19 Defendants Present

The Matewan battle trials began in Williamson West Virginia with 19 defendants remaining after two were dismissed. The first witness prepared to take the stand as jury selection continued and a deputy guarded the courtroom to prevent escapes.

Matewan Associated Press Williamson W. Va Bailey

Police-Hunch Nets Robbers and Jewelry in Chicago

Acting on a hunch, three police auto squad members captured three taxicab bandits after a downtown restaurant raid. They robbed 15 guests of over $5,000 in cash and jewelry. Victims identified much of the jewelry found on the trio.

Associated Press Chicago Auto Squad

Brewers May Face Jail For Home Brew Under Brawley Ordinance

Brawley California February 11 The city council on first reading Fostered a proposed ordinance that would make possessing a recipe for home brew illegal punishable by up to six months in jail or a 100 dollar fine or both If adopted the measure targets private home production and possession of brewing instructions Pittsburgh Pennsylvania February 11 Oil firms announce further crude price cuts All grades lowered sixty cents per barrel in major drop across the market

Associated Press Brawley Cal OTU Pittsburgh Caldwell Oskaloosa Iowa Frederick Knight Logan Virginia Night Logen Horchem House

Berlin War Debt Limit Report From German Finance Ministry

Berlin February 11 The German finance ministry reportedly fixed an ultimate reparations sum of 156000900000 marks including all payments in cash and goods. The plan calls for settling this over 30 years and may be sent to Paris for allied consideration with U S mediation urged by some outlets.

Associated Press Berlin Ministry of Finance Germany Deutsche Zeitung Paris United States Die Post Entente

Ex Kaiser Says He Sought No War and Was Betrayed

An interview with former Kaiser Wilhelm II recalls his view that Germany lost the war due to betrayal by its people especially social democrats. He describes meeting in Amerongen with General von Gontard and recounts traveling to Vienna with Franz Joseph. He emphasizes a longing for the middle ages and laments national pride damaged by internal treachery.

Jelrich Petermeyel The United Press Berlin Kaiser Wilhelm Holland Germany Kaiser Martin Luther America Britain Oldenburg Bentines Amerongen General von Gontard Gontard von Gontard Lippe Joe German Empire Franz Josef Vienna Rome Kiel Walter von der Voegelweide von Goniard Taio Nothiing Social Democrats

Ex Kaiser Reflects on War Betrayal and Faith

Former German ruler laments betrayal by his people and notes God’s punishment. He claims the Socialists bore most fault and reflects on global judgment, insisting the war would have been won if Germans stayed true to themselves while recalling his 1973 gesture toward Victor Emmanuel and a break from peace.

God Victor Emmanuel

Dialogues at the Kaiser Castle Rain Umbrella Moment

An anecdotal exchange unfolds as the Kaiser jokes about rain while General von Gontard guides the speaker to the castle door. The scene ends with the Kaiser greeting the speaker and asking them to convey pleasure to the speaker’s father.

von Goutard Kaiser Bastic Bridge von Gontard Nudge Europe Canada South America

Rot Says Kaiser's War Claim Is False

Former ambassador James W. Gerard says the Kaiser is driven by religious insanity and grandiose delusions. He criticizes Kaiser's assertion of defense and notes Germany could declare offensive war, accusing the Kaiser of betraying the German people.

Gerard Kaiser iBy United Press New York James W. Gerard Germany Gott Federal Council

Kaiser's Ex-Dentist Describes His Hobby and Pride

United Press reports on Dr. Arthur N. Davis, once the Kaiser’s dentist, noting his comment on the Kaiser’s speaking style. Davis says the Kaiser shifted topics, liked to display literature knowledge, and took pride in ancestry with a hobby in the Middle Ages and heroic figures.

United Press New York Arthur N. Davis

Army Fliers Killed in Practice Flight

Two Navy lieutenants, John Henry Heitz Menken and John Frederick Walter, died in a Cuba accident near Guantanamo during a radio instruction practice flight. Navy dispatches list home towns Garden City Kansas and Lancaster Pennsylvania.

Associated Press Washington, D. C John Henry Heitz Menken John Frederick Walter Unitedtates Navy Guantanamo Cuba Navy Department Lieut. Menken Garden City Kan Wolfer Lancaster

Entente Protests Austrian Fusion Move in Vienna

Entente officials reportedly sent a formal note to the Austrian government protesting efforts toward the fusion of Austria and Germany. The report places the event in Vienna on February 19.

Associated Press Vienna Entente Austria Germany

Paper Delivery Instructions for Courier Service

The notice requests home delivery before 3 30 and asks customers to call 3320 if the paper does not arrive on time. It also states that calls must reach the office before 6 50 p m for a replacement copy to be sent.

Calla

Des Moines Cops Start Roundup of Crooks

Des Moines police launched a citywide roundup after public criticism and crime spikes. Twenty two suspects were held for investigation as investigators search for clues in bank robbery, a murder case, and a jewel heist while calls for police reform grow louder.

Des Moines United Press Band!t Trio Valley Junction G. A. Fosdick

Edison Celebrates 74th Birthday With Pioneers

West Orange New Jersey February 11 Thomas A Edison age 74 was honored by the Edison Pioneers a group of associates from 50 years ago The pioneers with wives and children gathered at Glenmont his estate Mrs Edison hosted the women and children while Edison and his pals spoke of days gone by A dinner was planned later and the pioneers would help read congratulatory messages

United Press West Orange N. J Thomas A. Edison Edison Pioneers Glenmont Edison Llewellyn Park Mr. Edison

First German War Bride Arrives in Chicago with Husband

Chicago dispatch reports Miss Erna Forstmayer becomes the first German war bride of a Chicago soldier in the American army of occupation. She married Lieut. James Smith of the Marine Corps after obtaining permission to join him in Europe and arriving in New York last week.

Associated Press Chicago Army of Occupation James Smith Marine Corps Rhine Smith Erna Forstmayer New York

Gou't Takes Hand in N Y Fight on Typhus

New York authorities opened a federal investigation to stop typhus spread after 37 cases were reported among arriving steamship passengers. Assistant Surgeon General R. Creel arrived from Washington as measures to remove the plague are sought in jetty inspections and city plans to curb the menace.

Associated Press New York Washington R. Creel Wilson

Rail unions map out defense for wage agreements

Chicago Feb 1 rail unions outline a strategy to rebut railroads aims to abrogate national wage agreements. A Feb 18 Chicago meeting of railroad presidents will discuss steps to push for subrogation and wage rates for unskilled labor as the board plans sessions and surveys the situation.

Associated Press Chicago Uheir United States Railroad Labor Board W.i W. Atterbury Pennsylvania Frank P. Walsh New York Carriers’ Committee B. M. Jewell Employers’ Committee Atterbury American Association of Raileay Jall Railroad ‘Labor Board Labor Board W. W. Atterbury

French Steamship Victorieux Abandoned at Sea and Senate Raises VP Salary

A French steamer Victorieux, left New York Feb 2 for Cadiz and Tangiers with cargo, is reported abandoned at sea with crew rescued by the Crawford. In Washington, the Senate voted to raise Vice President Coolidge’s salary from 12000 to 15000 a year while removing funding for a private telegraph operator.

Associated Press Montreal Victorieux New York Cadiz Tangiers Crawford Cape Race Washington, D. C Coolidge Senate Pomerene Ohio Warren Appropriations Committee House

Coal Cost Figures Show District Variances in 1918

Washington reports cost figures for bituminous coal from 682 mines across 13 western states. The study, delivering to Congress, shows mine costs per ton from 1.68 to 4.45 and sales margins from 1.36 to 4.68, with selected districts in Iowa Oklahoma and Montana confirming higher 1918 mine costs and margins versus 1917.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Mississippi River Congress Federal Trade Commission Iowa Oklahoma Montana

Rio de Janeiro orders six month closure of Construction Workers union

The ministry of justice ordered the union's headquarters closed for six months and banned meetings elsewhere after reports that allied anarchists participated in gatherings. The order cites foreigners using freedom to promote anarchistic ideas under Brazil's laws.

Asso d Press Rio Janeiro Construction Workers’ Union Ministry of Justice

Highways Report Notes Winter Conditions and Outlook

The report lists towns including Albert Lea Algona Cedar Rapids Des Moines Dubuque La Crosse Mason City Minneapolis area and Waverly as part of the region. Forecast calls for cool winter conditions with unsettled weather tonight and fair Saturday. Traffic is described as normal despite the chill.

Department_of Agriculture Weather Bureau Charies Ci Albert Lea Minn Algona Charras City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault la Crosse Wis Mason City Marshalltornen Hampton Postville Waser Yoo Waverly

Two Murderers Pay Penalty for Crime on Gallows

Edward Krist tang hanged in Chisago at 9 14 am for the murder of William Mills during a box office robbery His last hours included a vow against capital punishment His mother's appeal to the governor failed Italian De Santis hanged at Marion for the West Frankfort killings of Amiel Calcaterra and Tony Hempthill He died at 9 30 am after receiving last rites from Father Sengsa with Italian prayers and calm demeanor

Trean Chisago Edward Kristang William Mills Springheld Marion Settino de Santis Amiel Calcaterra Tony Hempthill West Frankfort de Santis Father Sengsa Herrin de Salis

Rent Zones Planned to Scrutinize Landlord Raises

Chicago plans rent zones drawn by a Chicago Real Estate board committee to review spring increases amid tenant protection groups. General Abel Davis of Illinois Trust chairs the panel, promising action against landlords if new rents are unjustified and using zone maps to confirm cases.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Real Estate Board Abel Davis Illinois Trust Company Real Estate Board

Doctors oppose Wasserman test in Mitchell meeting

In Mitchell South Dakota the medical association district opposes the Wasserman test as eugenic law is debated by the state legislature. Dr Mark Misner quips the test would consume all the honeymoon money leaving little for marriage essentials.

Associated Press Mitchell, S. D Mitchell District South Dakota Medical Association Mark Misner

Houston Sails First Cargo to Hamburg

The steamer Houston, sailing from Houston on Thursday, ships the port’s first cargo to Hamburg Germany. It carries 2 000 bales of cotton and 200 barrels of lubricating oil, plus 7 951 bales of cotton for Bremen.

Associated Press Houston Tex Hamburg Germany Bremen

Ex-Cop Vanquishes Bandits as Bank Messenger Survives

Chicago police sought eight youths after yesterday’s bank messenger ambush. Ex-policeman Jerry O'Mara, 69, opened fire, taking four gunshot wounds but saving the messenger. The assailants fired over five rounds and fled.

Chicago Jerry O'Mara O'Mara

Republicans Raid Skibbereen In Open Fighting

Dublin reports Sinn Fein forces invaded Skibbereen, captured three prisoners, and withdrew as police and troops moved to meet them. Taunting notices warned of another raid, while Michael Collins’ supposed command became a notorious symbol in the crisis.

United Press Dublin Sinn Fein Skibbereen Cork Sinn Skibbereen Foray

Statehouse probes prompt nepotism bill debate

Reporters were summoned to the executive departmental affairs committee amid probes of irregularities in state departments. The Iowa legislature debated bills on nepotism, real estate licensing, and changing political convention days as action stalled on a tax exemption repeal for liberty bonds.

Associated Prasafies Executive Departmental Affairs Committee S. A. Savage M. V. Henderson, Jr Aslkin Senate Graham State Fair Board Representative Long Iowa Rumler United Press Des Moines Statehouse House Nervig Humbold County Solo Brooknart

650 Barrels of Wine Found in New York Cellar

Police discovered 650 barrels of California claret in a subterranean upper east side wine cellar. The find totaled 33,800 gallons after two prior inspections uncovered 400 barrels on the first visit and 250 more on the second.

Associated Press New York Upper East Side

Coasting Accident Fatal to Boy

In Waukon Iowa Leslie Walsh 13 was fatally injured when struck by a car driven by Ren Davis on January 31. The boy died within hours after the collision as he coasted down a hill with a high bank obscuring the approaching vehicle.

United Press Waukon Leslia Walsh Ren.Davis

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