F. E. Cutler Dies at Palm Beach Merchant of Waterloo Era
Ferdinand B. Cutler, 77, president of the Cutler Hardware Co. of Enis city, died in West Palm Beach Fla after 54 years in business. Memorial services held at Waterloo offices. Surviving relatives include nephew Stanton Cutler and nieces Mrs. Emerson Coen and Mrs. B. C. Trigg. Burial planned in West Palm Beach. The firm began as Weatherwax & Cutler in 1866. Cutler shaped Waterloo civic life and local commerce for decades.
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West Palm Beach
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Waterloo
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N. Y
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Stanton Cutler
R. A. Bacon
Emerson ‘Coen
Libertyville
B- C. Trigg
Jacksonville
Ella Wright
Minneapolis
Minn
A. T. Weatherwax
Chicago
Fourth Street
Ontario
Waterloo Club
Board of Trade
Black Hawk County Humane Society
Universalist Church Society
Towa
Stanton & Crittenden
Crittenden & Cutter
Crittenden
D. W. Parker
Parker
Harding asks Daugherty to be attorney general
President elect Harding has asked Harry M. Daugherty of Ohio to serve as attorney general. He said Daugherty is a fine man and would make a great attorney general. Harding defended his cabinet plans amid criticism.
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United Press
St. Augustine
Fla
Harding
Harry M. Daugherty
Ohio
Atternee
Illness Delays Matewan Street Shooting Trial
In Matewan West Virginia the illness of two defendants in the street shooting case caused Judge R D Bailey to adjourn circuit court until tomorrow morning. He warned witnesses to remain available and warned that absentees would be fined and imprisoned as snow blankets the town two feet deep.
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Williamson
W.a
Matewan Street
R. D. Beiley
Bailey
Welty
Chicago
Landis
Judge Landis
Packers
Goodykoonts
West Virginia
Dial
Three Die As Masonic Temple Building Collapses
In Cleveland Ohio the Old Masonic Temple on East Sixth Street and Superior Avenue collapsed into the basement during a morning demolition. One man died, two were dying and three others remained trapped under heavy stones and timbers as workers frantically fought to free them.
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Gleveland. O
Masonic Temple
East Sixth Street
Superior Avenue
Loot in Toledo Mail Theft May Be Million
Toledo postoffice investigators say loot from a recent mail robbery may exceed 1 million dollars. Earlier unofficial estimates ranged from 400000 to 500000 dollars. No arrests have been made.
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Toledo
Associated Press
Toledo. O
Postoffice
Fireproof five story public building rises on Sycamore
The union block moved from 114 Fourth Street East to 124 Fourth Street as the business grew. By 1399 it had expanded to occupy the first and second floors and basement of the Masonic temple. The present Third and Sycamore Street building, erected in 1916, stands five stories high, 60 by 146 feet, and is fireproof.
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Paper Delivery Deadline Notice
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 20 o clock. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 3330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Fletcher Named Under Secretary of State in Harding Administration
Henry P. Fletcher, former American ambassador to Mexico, to hold the post under Secretary of State. Harding selected Fletcher through Charles E. Hughes, with Fletcher planning to accept promptly after consult. Fletcher, a Pennsylvanian, served in diplomacy during Wilson era and resigned recently.
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Henry P. Fletcher
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Mexico
Harding
Fletcher
Florida
Charles ©. Hughes
Wilson
Creston Newspapers to Consolidate March 1
DeWitt G. Sowers and W. A. Rosenberry publishers of the Creston Evening Gazette purchased Dr. Frank Sampson’s interests in the Creston Plaindealer. The papers will consolidate March 1. The price was not disclosed.
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Associated Press
Creston
DeWitt G. Sowers
W. A. Rosenberry
Villa Hunts Hidden Bandit Gold in Durango Mountains
Reports from Torreon indicate Francisco Villa and a substantial band are scouring Durango terrain for caches of treasure buried years ago by bandit leaders. Travelers say Villa leads a sizeable force across the mountains in search of the mysteri ous troves.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Mex
Francisco Villa
Durango
Torreon
Villa
Harding Approves Tariff and Tax Plans for Congress
President-elect Harding endorses a two tariff bill plan with temporary and permanent measures, sandwiched with tax legislation. Fordney of the Ways and Means Committee said the panel will focus on the program after the emergency tariff bill clears. There is sentiment for re enacting the Payne Aldrich law as a stopgap measure.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Congress
Fordney
House
Ways and Means Committee
St. Augustine
Germany joins League of Nations technical bodies
Paris February 21 Germany was admitted to the League of Nations technical organizations and invited to participate in the Barcelona transit conference as part of pending admission. London conference looms on Germany's obligations. Britain dispatches four battalions to Upper Silesia for plebiscite supervision amid Allied Supreme Council talks.
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Paris
Germany
League of Nations
League Council
Barcelona
London
Allied Supreme Council
Saar Valley Commission
Canada
Argentina
Colombia
Great Britain
Supreme Council
Costa Rica Former President Named Envoy to Central American Federation
Greto Gonzalez Viquez, former Costa Rican president, was named envoy of the Federation of Central American Republics in Washington. The dispatch notes the appointment appeared in San Jose on February 21 and includes a brief insertion urging readers to stick to Cinco.
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Associated Press
San Jose
Costa Rica
Greto Gonzalez Viquez
Federation of Central American Republics
Washington
Weather summary for Iowa and Minnesota towns forecast
Unpaved roads wear down while weather remains unsettled. The report covers towns including Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterloo and Waverly with forecast unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
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Albert Lea
Minn
Algona
Charles
Iney
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Moines
Dubuane
Farebault
Lea
Crosae
Wis
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Marshalltown
New Hampton
Postville
Waterston
Waverly
Government Sues Postal Telegraph Co. for Two Million
United States files suit in New York district court to obtain an accounting from Postal Telegraph as agent during war operations. Government estimates about 2 million in dispute, alleging net revenue over 4 million during 12 months of government control.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Harl B. Barnes
United States District Court
Postal Telegraph System
North Dakota Opens Its Banks to Public
North Dakota moves to open the state owned Bank of North Dakota to private accounts in competition with private banks. The bank will open branches in 63 counties and offer high interest on deposits, previously only public funds were accepted.
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United Press
Bismarck
N. D
Bank of
North Dakota
State Bankers’ Association
Weretofore
Nitro Explosion Kills One and Shakes Town
Bradford, Pa. February 21 One man was blown to pieces and another is thought to have suffered the same fate when a magazine holding 200 quarts of nitroglycerine exploded at the Pringle Fender plant at Little Harrisburg Run near Derrick City Officials say robbers trying to gain entry to steal powder caused the blast Residents near Derrick City were awakened by the shock and windows shattered within miles.
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Associated Press
Bradford
Pringle Fender Company
Little Harrisburg
Run
Derrick City
Mexico to collect oil export tax clarified
Mexico City reports that export taxes on Mexican oil will be collected in oil. Government railways and petroleum products will use the funds, with any surplus sold. Oil company and government representatives work to set an average price as the basis for the 10 percent export tax.
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United Press
Mexico City
Peter Reinberg Dies In Chicago At Home
Peter Reinberg president of the Cook county board of commissioners and longtime Democratic political figure died at his Chicago home from a cerebral hemorrhage.
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Peter Reinberg
Associated Press
Chicago
Cook County Board of Commissioners
Cuba to Open Havana Bridge Telephony to U S
Havana officials report tests on the Havana Key West telegraph and telephone cable are satisfactory and inauguration is planned in about three weeks. The system will link Cuba’s national palace with the White House, enabling calls to any part of the United States at an estimated cost of $2,000,000.
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Havana
Key West
Cuba Telephone & Telegraph Co
National Palace
White House
Washington
Mario G. Menocal
Warren G. Harding
Cuba
United States
Blizzard Leaves New York Area Isolated By Snow
A major blizzard swept from Tennessee to New England with speeds up to 68 mph. Nine deaths were reported in New York as heavy snowfall blocked rail traffic and caused widespread disruption. Another snowstorm was forecast for the eastern territory with warmer weather predicted for tomorrow.
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New England
New York
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Hatteras
Hartport
Ohio Valley
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Lizzard
Washington, D. C
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Bureau
Florida Peninsula
Robber Holds Up Fed Messenger in Court Square
An unidentified man robbed two Federal Reserve Bank messengers in Court Square Memphis as crowds passed. He warned them to keep going and escaped with a satchel containing about 2760 dollars in currency.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Federal Reserve Bank
Hhey
Court Square
Freighter Alaskan Gets Off Rocks Off Mexico Coast
The liner Alaskan ran aground 450 miles south of San Diego on the Baja California coast last night but freed herself and proceeded under her own steam to San Pedro. Navy radio reports confirmed the unoffic ial information to United Press.
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California
San Pedro
United Press
Navy Radio Today
One Dead and Others Ill From Cold Chicken
Entontown Pa February 21 Mrs Mary Shady 47 is dead and six other family members are seriously ill after eating chicken left over from the previous dinner Doctors are unsure of the cause of death or illness in this household.
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Associated Tress
Entontown
Mary Shady
Ten Factory Fires Set at Same Time Laid to Sinn Fein
Manchester reports Sinn Fein attacks on ten mills during a coordinated incendiary campaign over the weekend. Fires destroyed several factories. hay and kerosene set fires simultaneously. Fire crews could not respond to all calls.
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Sinn Fein
United Press
Manchester
Manchester Mills
Cork
Sinn
Great Western Shop at Oelwein Closes
Chicago Great Western shops in Oelwein Iowa will close Thursday for an indefinite period, affecting about 900 workers. All departments shut except the roundhouse as 25 percent of Southern division mechanics also laid off. No reason given. Previously 150 men were already cut.
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Oelwein
Chicago Great Western
Roundhouse
Southern Division
Best Known Chicago News Reporter Dead
Edward J Hamilton known as Ham died early today in Chicago. For 16 years he ran the City News bureau hotel and he knew many national figures. He previously covered Springfield politics and owned a newspaper at Duquoin. Survived by widow two daughters and two sons. Funeral set for Duquoin tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Edward J., Hamilton
Bandit Starr Sinks Fast Expects to Die
Harrison Ark February 21 Henry Starr desperado wounded when his outlaw gang attempted a bank hold up last Friday is very low this morning and may not survive the day His wife mother and 16 year old son arrived yesterday He recognized them but could not communicate as he lay under opiates.
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United: Press
Harrison
Ark
Henry Starr
Caruso Rests Well After Restful Night
New York report says Darico Caruso slept well and woke to a hearty breakfast. He appeared bright, smiling, and talkative as he began the day.
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Caruso
The
Associated Press
New York
Darico Caruso
Harding Faces Final Cabinet Picks Ahead of Inauguration
President-elect Harding enters the last week of pre inauguration conferences with key yet unresolved decisions. He has six working days left to finalize cabinet appointments incl the navy secretary while drafting his inaugural address and preparing for Marion farewell events.
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St. Augustine
Fila
Harding
Altho
Navy
Marion
Impeachment Charges Placed Against Judge Landis
Representative Welty opens impeachment inquiry into Judge Landis amid crossfire questions from Rep Walsh and others. Welty cites contracts with baseball magnates, damages against the sport and alleged bribery threats as basis for removal, signaling continuing testimony and possible further action.
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Washington, D. C
House Judiciary Committee
Landis
Representative Welty
Ohio
Welty
House
Representative Walsh
Massachusetts
Walty
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