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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1923
Page
1
Statistics from Dr. Rodney P. Fagen show pneumonia as the leading cause of Iowa deaths in 1922, with 1,748 fatalities out of 34,065. The report details age distributions, birth rates, and the top ten causes of death, highlighting declines in most communicable diseases except pneumonia.
Senator Dutcher Iowa City announced a bill to add a thirteenth juror in all important district court cases to cover instances of juror removal or disqualification. The action aims to ensure a full panel in trials and maintain fair proceedings. Hudson woman Priscilla Rim Bi Firday? morning obituary notes a resident of the United States born May 9, 1858, with details inaccessible.
In Castalia and Fort Madison, Kneeskern was found guilty in two trials of playing Irene and Charles Van Heracklin and will be taken to the state penitentiary tonight. His wife, Mrs Kneeskern, fell ill and may not accompany him. Sheriff Cutter praised his conduct in confinement and noted the couple’s dwindling finances as his estate has been exhausted. The case cost local estimates place it between 50 000 and 76 000 dollars.
Des Moines Feb 26 a state vocational education board meeting was called to settle appointment discrepancies in the department. S C Sonnichsen is nominated as director of vocations education and Miss Mabel Elwood as assistant supervisor to replace J J McConnell and Mrs Grace Salisbury contends Miss Fraters acted without authority and refused to yield.
Des Moines Feb 26 The Fulton bill amending the state primary law was assailed at the labor temple by Dr J Edward Kirby Congregational pastor and J G Lewis president of the State Federation of Labor as making the convention system supreme The primary would be so limited that it would be worthless Independent Republicans would refuse to play the game of the machine and the convention would fall under control of men who represent powerful interests in the state The Fulton bill provides for election of delegates to a state convention which will choose two candidates to run for each office at the party primary
Mrs Georga L Schoonover wife of the head of the Masonic research bureau of the United States and of the Metropolitan School Supply company died suddenly in Cedar Rapids Ta Feb 26 The coroner was called but investigation found death due to heart disease The Schoonovers have lived in the city since August coming from Amatmoosa Schoonover and three children survive
Moscatina Ia February 26 War In the Ruin will be the inevitable result of the French invasion according to Alexander Grossheim of this city back from a tour of Germany. Former members of the German army are being trained in secret in preparation for an uprising. German officers we said are aiding Russia in building a powerful soviet and Germany looks to Russia for assistance when the psychological moment arrives.
Des Moines Feb 26 Gov. dall announced two new district judges for the Fourth and Twelfth districts. Robert H. Munger of Sioux City was named for the Fourth District and M. H. Kepler of Northwood for the Twelfth. They will serve until the next general election.
In Des Moines section 26 Brookhart supporters among Iowa farmers and workers plan to present the junior senator with a pelt of Dios overall as a token of regard. J C Lewis, head of the State Federation of Labor, says he will ensure the gesture reaches Brookhart and will raise it at tonight's Farmers Cooperation meeting.
Des Moines authorities report George Cooley, wanted in Tabor Iowa for the slaying of an elderly woman, arrested by detectives in Indianola and brought to Des Moines as a fugitive from justice. Authorities say robbers sought $18,000 believed hidden in the home.
A compilation of brief items from Chicago and Iowa towns. The Chicago note reports a man claiming to be Earl J Barrett, son of a director at City National bank, Clinton, Ta, arrested for passing bad checks. Other items announce deaths, arrests, lawsuits, missing youths, bank matters, and upcoming public meetings from several Iowa locales. Notable entries include a $50,000,000 mortgage filing in Dubuque, a Marion bank president elected, a Des Moines suicide, and a missing 19-year-old near Postville, with multiple short items on community affairs and legal actions.
Portland Ore Feb 26 Dr J P Bray of this city will go on trial tomorrow in the first of a series of cases arising from alleged masked riders activity in the county. Indictment dates to March 7 last when J F Hale was abducted from his home and subjected to threats and near strangulation before being released with a warning to leave town.
International report from Dublin dated February 26 notes Mary MacSwiney and other Irish Republican leaders pressuring irregulars in County Cork to continue fighting while Free State forces trap them in the mountains. Rumors of peace talks surface as violence subsides and calls for settlement without humiliation grow, alongside appeals to Pope Pius XI regarding hunger-striking sister Annie.
Marion Illinois February 26 The third week of the second Herrin riots trial opened with defense and state hopeful of a quick jury. Eight jurors fixed by both sides and two by tempo rary agreement leave two to be chosen. Angus W Kerr chief counsel for the accused ferrin mine slayings has been named city judge at Benton by Governor Small succeeding Oscar Smith who resigned to run the state school for the deaf at Jacksonville.
Luxor Egypt Feb 26 Tons of limestone were dumped over the 3000 year old tomb of Tut Ankh Amen in the valley of the kings to protect it until reopening next autumn. Gates installed to stop water entering the tomb and ruining relics. Egyptian military police guard shrine to prevent grave robbery and vandalism during the summer months.
Washington Feb 26 Governors from 48 states plan to meet in April at President Harding’s invitation to approve a uniform prohibition law to be submitted to legislatures. Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes announced the plan outlining the principal provisions of existing statutes nationwide.
Manufacturers appealed to farmers for support against union labor legislation before the Illinois legislature. The circular targets an eight hour day for women, with a hearing set for March 7.
The Senate hesitates to back President Harding's international move amid doubts about timing and enforceability. Supporters see it as a step toward cooperation, while critics warn of limited power and potential delays as Congress winds down its session.
Washington reports grain exports at 351000 bushels last week while flour shipments reached 284500 barrels, contrasting with prior totals. In Chicago a comedienne Jacqueline Tallman seeks divorce from actor Edward Tallman after a brief contested proceeding. In London the Earl of Balfour resigns from the League of Nations Council with Lord Robert Cecil named as likely successor. In Lisbon a deadly fire in an apartment block leaves 10 dead and 60 injured.
Congress moves to finish major measures including the deficiency appropriation bill and farm credits amid a crowded docket. The Senate debates international court representation and possible filibusters while the House pushes salary reclassification and foreign service reorganization, with efforts on the Norris constitutional amendment and Mississippi flood control bill.
New York reports an organized band with Chicago ties is being hunted by post office inspectors after the No 22 Chicago New York flyer robbery near New York Central. The gang allegedly escaped amid gunfire. Loot is believed under 10 thousand dollars. Earlier a Syracuse Albany registered mail theft was noted as similar to a Grand Central terminal job.
Chicago February 26. Bert Clark of Ottawa Canada was killed and 50 persons injured when the Badger Limited of the Chicago North Shore Milwaukee railroad telescoped two cars of an elevated train at a station platform. Officials attributed the wreck to fog obscuring signals.
Ohio Supreme Court Justice Plovence Ailen, the first woman in that role, will speak to the Women's Bar Association of Illinois in Chicago. Also speaking are Illinois Chief Justice A. E. Thompson and U S district court of appeals judge George T. Page.
Washington February 26 immigration authorities have begun an extensive survey of industrial areas in New Jersey and Northeastern Pennsylvania to determine how many aliens have been smuggled into the United States as sailors in violation of the seaman's act. Warrants ordering deportation of 198 individuals already have been issued.
Western Electric announces record employment at its Hawthorne works in Chicago with a workforce exceeding 31 000 amid rapid growth in national telephone service. The company attributes the expansion to enlarged telephone service across the country.
Oakland Cal Feb 26 Former United States Senator George C Perkins died at his home today after years of ill health He served as senator from California and was a former governor of California An obituary note in brief from the city home in Oakland California.
Waterloo brief items report illnesses and recoveries in the community. Rev. Clinton F. South leads First Evangelical Church in town news. J. C. Prillaman and Miss Hydra Cutter suffer health issues. Mrs. Evelyn Vance’s funeral closes city offices briefly. Police report a purse snatching. cities note transportation accidents and street hazards. Local residents relocate, teach and travel, while clocks arrive at the county auditor’s office.
New York scientist Bernard Grossman claims a method to capture heat rays from the sun, bottle them, and transport them for winter use. He envisions community heat canning plants where sun energy will be stored instead of wasting coal and oil.
Washington Feb 26 Speaker Gillett of the house is suffering from an attack of influenza at his home here. His condition is said not to be serious. Maj. Gen. W H Biddle retired former commandant of the marine corps died at Nice France yesterday. He was in his seventieth year and retired in 1913 after 38 years service. Standard Oil of New York today advanced the tank wagon price of gasoline and naphtha one and one half cents in New York and New England.
Margaret Jean of Cedar Falls Getz Elks owns a Dodge tourine from a charity bazar held last week. Misa Leland Wilson at Grand Boulevard Cedar Heights received a Ford sedan. In the mayoral race Misa Adely Damge led by two votes, with Mrs Made line Althouse second and promised a trip to Niagara Falls. The closing night of festivities drew crowds until midnight.
Mrs D Pirie Beyea will address the Kiwanis Club of Waterloo at the Hotel Russell-Lamsonton tomorrow. A self made woman with wartime French service decorations, she rose from poverty to advocate moderation in social and industrial issues.
Fred C. Young, a former captain of engineers in France, told Rotary members that American initiative won World War I. He noted the Allies nearly surrendered in 1917 before General Pershing arrived with plans to field an American army. At the Argonne, most German divisions engaged were exhausted, and by armistice the American front covered more miles than the Allies combined.
Hitness reports in city schools due to cold weather and melted snow causing wet walking. East High School reports 50 absentees, 12 fewer than Friday. Principal B F J Miller notes substitutes scarce but expects the worst over and attendance to normalize soon. Grade schools less affected today.
Local dealers say a past reduction in coal prices will affect retail costs. The Crystal Ice & Fuel Co cut 60 cents per ton for southern Illinois coal, while the Young Coal Co cut about 75 cents per ton. Nut coal mine price cut occurred two weeks ago. Crystal Ice & Fuel has finished taking ice from the river for the season, storing about 14,000 tons of frozen cakes.
Eight families moved into the city last week while seven left Waterloo. Twenty seven residents changed their addresses within the city. Listings show new names and street addresses for Newcomer and others, including Tolliowreth WY and 20 Commercial. A marriage license is issued to Ross J. Boomhower and Nina Pauline Wilkerson. more licenses follow for Collery and Tucker listings. A fire at 303 Third street east, owned by Barney Byvank, was triggered by chimney sparks igniting roof shingles.
Washington D. C. February 26. KH Freare and Mrs K R Wesson certified as eligible for nomination as city officers in Webster City. Nomination of one of the two will come later from the party.
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