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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1923
Page
9
Washington dispatch analyzes how the Permanent Court of International Justice could shape the 1924 campaign. Harding supports cooperation, Johnson opposes the court, and the senate debate will mirror party strategies as candidates seek nomination. The piece notes Johnson’s framing and potential clash with Harding, amid isolationist pressures and party calculations.
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Morace M. Towner of Iowa was nominated to be governor of Porto Rico, replacing BK Reily. A six term U.S. representative from Iowa’s Eighth district, Towner would begin a new two year term if confirmed, with a special election to fill his vacancy expected. Porto Ricans welcomed the selection, praising his insular committee leadership and knowledge of conditions there.
Police believe jealousy over attentions to a female office employee sparked the murder of contractor Frederick Schneider. His body was found in his car on a remote road. Amy Buzzi, held on bail as a material witness, grew furious after learning he had taken another woman riding. Detectives study letters from multiple women found at Schneider's apartment and a glove in the car while watching three nearby writers.
By Associated Press New York Feb 28 Fred Stone Broadway comedian, stalled in a Dakotas snowstorm, dedicates life to Christ and gives a tenth of income to the church. He drops from the train at Billings, reads a Bible, prays, then preaches in Butte and tells a Seattle audience he will live as a Christian. Stone’s annual income is about 125000 with large real estate holdings including a 20 story building and a Long Island farm and country house.
Dr McKoin former Met Rouge mayor previously tied to masked raids in Bastrop inquiry will return to Johns Hopkins Medical School today. Admission was refused on Feb 4 after his return from the Ku Klux Klan hearing.
Peoria February 28 Major Victor P. Michel was defeated for the Republican nomination in the primaries. Edward N. Woodruff, seven times mayor of Peoria, defeated the incumbent by nearly 2909 votes. Two years ago Michel defeated Woodruff by 1648.
Chicago voters choose William Hale Thompson’s successor with Arthur Lueder leading the Republican field and William F. H. Dever running unopposed on the Democratic ticket. Lueder defeats Edo Ward Lissinger by 54,332 votes with Millaya and Barast trailing. Congress seats in the Second District see Morton Hull beat by Winifred Mason Huck, while Mrs Huck runs against Hull for the term.
News wrap covers Franco German Ruhr tensions with French arrests of Prince Friedrich Wilhelm von Lippe, reported German nationalist agitation, and ongoing feelers toward a Franco German industrial trust. Descriptions include rail disaster near Aachen and emergency measures as Paris and Berlin weigh reparations and occupation policies.
Six persons attempted suicide near a Chicago theatre yesterday. Two succeeded, three were critically injured or hospitalized, and one thwarted. Charles Tannenbaum shot Mingol as a believed dependent over health. W. Ferris, 70, of Aurora, killed himself in view of the crowds after asking police for assistance to a point where he could watch the gay crowds.
Washington police raided The Boar's Nest near the White House, arresting 25 men and seizing cards and paraphernalia. About 75 people were present, including several congressmen, though officials said no arrests confirmed those members. Several escapees jumped from a headquarters window as officers arrived. about $26,000 was in play, with $21,000 missing. Proprietor John P. Toole was arrested with a $100 claim.
Commitment papers for John J W Walbott former head of the Order of Owls were sent to the U S marshal's office today by District Attorney Homer Elliott Walbott whose home is at South Bend was convicted of violation of the Mann act.
In South Unaridston Virginia on February 238 an explosion of highly combustible chemicals at the Westward Chlorine Products plant killed Ernest Carpenter instantly. The blast caused a fatal industrial accident with one fatality reported today.
Chicago February reports indicate Armour & Co. and Morris & Co. push ahead with an early merger, despite Secretary Wallace's antitrust complaint. Officials neither confirm nor deny plans as Edson White describes the case as a test and notes the complaint won’t be argued until April after Congress adjourns. Details remain to be settled, with an announcement expected soon from J Ogden Armour.
The Annual Report shows industry benefited with high rediscounted paper in large cities at 6 percent or less. Efforts to obtain easy credit for farmers largely failed to produce appreciable gains. The Federal Reserve Board notes closer ties between bank loan rates and urban centers, with small towns benefiting less.
Chicago, Feb 28 Paul Radin, 19, died early today after a stray bullet struck him Monday during a labor dispute in a butcher workers’ union town. He is the twenty seventh labor shooting victim in Chicago in two years and the third within two weeks. Police search for Aleert Green and four other union members while Willam Kin sella, the alleged gunman, is dead.
In Los Angeles on February 28 funeral services were to be arranged for Joseph Ralph Burton former United States senator from Kansas who died yesterday of heart disease. Burton served in the Senate from 1901 to 190?.
Postmaster General Work urged that postmaster appointments stop being political favors of senators and representatives. He called for them to be vested in the post office department and for examination requirements to be dropped. The outgoing postmaster general, who resigns March 4 to become interior secretary, echoed the need to end examination rules. He said the post office should be a strictly business operation and place the right man in the job.
The administration shipping bill was killed in the Senate after a 63 to 76 vote against returning it to committee. Chairman Jones stated he would not pursue the measure before adjournment, ending the proposal amid a contentious debate on ship subsidies.
The French steamer Pro Patria with Americans aboard drifted for days in an ice field 74 suites south of St Pierre. Three propeller blades are missing and the rudder is disabled. No fresh water and limited tow. Canadian ice breaker Tantey has gone to assist.
International News Wire Indianapolis reports unions in Indiana are drafting plans for a state owned labor bank with a one million dollar capital. The bank would be owned by unions and modeled after the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers bank in Cleveland. C Warry E Grube, former state senator and bank examiner, presented the plan as Central Labor union and several unions join in the effort. The Indiana State Federation of Labor and Central Labor union back the project with broader union support.
Washington Feb 4 The Harding inner circle steps up work for renomination in 1924 while his health and schedule shape campaign planning. Daugherty may aid, Hilles eyed for leadership, and discussions probe who would manage the post nomination campaign as the party readies a possible Florida and Ohio swing with a Pacific coast speaking tour. Continued on page two column one.
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