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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1922
Page
8
Washington report notes Coin Harvey revived as a campaign figure with a fresh slogan and a renewed push alongside Ford’s paper as another Bryan era echo looms. The piece discusses money reform, 16 to 1 backing talk, and potential parallels to Bryan’s 1890s influence.
The message instructs readers the Courier will be delivered before 3 30 oclock. It asks readers who do not receive the paper by that time to call 2330 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m to request a duplicate.
United Press reports William B. Johnson known as Pussyfoot, antiliquor crusader who lost an eye to England’s dry rule, was ejected from Rex cafe during a cabaret tour. An altercation followed when Bloom’s Midnight Frolics proprietor challenged his identity. Johnson sought a share of receipts and proposed a public debate on prohibition.
In St Petersburg Florida on Feb 14 the city faces clash over a Gala Week bathing suit parade. Three women's groups protest as indecent unless displayed on lay figures. The Purity league urged a bathing suit inspector to shield married men from sea vamps, but the mayor took no action.
London February 14 Premier Lloyd George acted as cheer leader for A J Balfour's return from Washington. The scene at Waterloo station drew thousands as George Harvey American ambassador and other diplomats joined in the welcome. Balfour appeared in good health and acknowledged the waves.
Public canvass by women to gauge support for the city manager plan advances in Dayton with registrations continuing until the books close and a final push before the February 27 election. Volunteers move to 219 Fifth street east, mirrored by early Red Cross headquarters, as organizers stress efficiency, openness, and the goal of a low cost, highly responsive city government led by a five member commission and a city manager.
Davenport requests beer and light wines pass through Davenport city clerk. Mayor George L. Otes of Youngstown rejects, sending the proposal back to the waste basket after it is referred by the Davenport communication.
New York February 14. Edward J. Doheny, president of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic, says the reasons for forming the body no longer exist. He supported a free state for Ireland and notes Doheny underwrote regionally funded Trish rallies and was a major contributor to the Irish cause. The executive committee adopted a resolution backing De Valera, but Doheny states the full body and president were not present at the meeting.
London reports the color Mary blue growing popular as Princess Mary's wedding nears. The dyeing industry races to convert hydrangea and cyclamen into the soft saxe aquamarine shade for half-wreaths frocks and ribbons, noted for blue eyes.
Mexico City reports United States immigration authorities detained Gen. Juan Merigo and Primitivo Vernandez for alleged neutrality violations. Merigo allegedly crossed from the United States into Chihuahua with 22 men and clashed with federal troops last Sunday, his force dispersed.
Ottawa February 14 Preparations for the new dominion parliament session are complicated by the presence of two strong opposition groups in the house of commons marking a historic shift in Canadian politics.
Havana treasury officials order customs to open and appraise unclaimed foreign goods stored in 26 bonded warehouses since 1920. The plan is to auction off millions in value to recover wharfage, warehouse, and duty receipts, with American shippers having sent wartime invoices totaling about 90 million dollars.
Belfast reports two killed and twenty wounded as Orange and Sinn Fein factions clash. Bombs and rifle fire rage through streets while Ulster border is sealed to civilians. Michael Collins heads to London to learn British plans amid fears of revolts or civil war.
Wes Moines Feb 14 Bids will be opened tomorrow by Secretary of State Walter C Ramsay for the sale of a Mississippi river island in Lee county Senator W G Haskell Cedar Rapids has opposed the sale and urged park status Secretary Ramsay agrees with Haskell but state statutes require the island be sold
Washington February 14 Associated Press reports Senator Kenyon of Iowa recently named a circuit judge by President Harding will resign from the Senate near month’s end to assume his new duties. He has not fixed an exact resignation date.
A new witness, a self confessed bootlegger, tells District Attorney Woolwine about liquor deliveries at Wilan Desmond Taylor's West Lake bungalow. He describes hearing a shot, seeing a woman hurry away, and fleeing with cases of liquor after breaking several bottles. The account aligns with prior suspicions and is supported by investigators.
Anastese Andrevitch Vonnin s Vonalatexy, husband of Chicago heiress Mrs Marion B Stephens, filed to join Ridley Park's local volunteer fire company. He returned to work at Baldwin Locomotive Works and was welcomed by Burgess W J Johnson as townspeople greeted him and his wife.
Danville Til Feb 14 Dr BE C Gooley announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for congress from this district, subject to the April primary. He previously ran two years ago against Joseph G Cannon and is now a delegate to the state constitutional convention.
President Obregon will travel today to Jalapa the capital of Veracruz state for a week of convalescence from a recent cold. Officials say the lower altitude may aid his recovery and the trip aims to rest and recuperate away from Mexico City.
Washington February 14 President Harding is unalterably opposed to special taxes proposed to finance the soldier bonus or to restoring repealed taxes. Officials say he doubts bonds could raise needed cash without raising interest rates and unsettling financial stability. He favors a sane approach that honors promises while preserving financial steadiness. Continued on page two, column seven.
A late news summary notes President Harding intends to submit a ship subsidy plan to Congress next week. It also reports the nationwide hunt for a bank robber in Cherokee Heights, Minnesota, and details on immigration policy votes in Washington.
Rome officials reject Paris dispatch claiming an April 15 postponement of the international economic conference. No decisive decision has been taken to move the Genoa meeting or delay it.
Weather Bureau report lists cities including Albert Lea Cedar Rapids Des Moines Dubuque Mason City Marshall New Hampton Postville Waterloo Waverly and Charles City. Forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday with mild temperatures and light winds across highway districts.
The Wage Scale committee of the United Mine Workers reports firm opposition to any reduction in mining wages and insists the present basic schedules be kept. It urges a general wage suspension if no agreement by April 1, with a referendum before any action. The panel backs an eight hour day underground with overtime, weekly pay days, and ending fines for contract breaches, plus a two year soft coal wage pact. It also supports the anthracite miners’ demand for higher rates and pay raises.
Several state officials including auditor Glenn Haynes secretary of state W C Ram say and attorney general Ben J Gibson assure Arch McParlane speaker of the house they will be present for the Republican rally in Waterloo on Washington's birthday Invitations were extended by McFarlane Gov Nate E B Kendall will be unable to attend due to a prior engagement A banquet at Russall Lamson hotel will feature Congressmen William C Wood of Indiana as keynote speaker The Republican executive committee of Black Hawk county will host the banquet
Des Moines February decision holds shippers not liable for broken eggs in transit. Town City Produce vs Bell Jones involved 150000 eggs arriving in bad condition. High court ruling requires payment to City Produce by the Philadelphia firm.
Des Moines reports the state lost its appeal in a Johnson County calf case. Two calves valued at 140 dollars were found in Francis Kelly's field. a neighbor claimed they were stolen. The state sued for larceny but a directed verdict in the lower court freed Kelly, and the higher court upheld the ruling.
The Associated Press reports Crawford Patton Cannon, a New York stock exchange member firm organized in November 1911, failed at the opening of business today. Henry B. Cannon serves on the board of the firm.
Rt Rev Monsignor Daniel J Riordan dies in Chicago after two weeks illness at age 84. He served St Elizabeth's church for 52 years and was a prominent American Catholic clergyman. He became well known for his long tenure and public service.
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