Naval limitation beats league for peace assurance
A Jan 1 dispatch argues naval limitation offers faster world peace leverage than the League of Nations. It states America can finance indefinite warship expansion and would set the pace for restraint among major powers led by the United States Great Britain and Japan. The piece envisions Washington hosting a naval powers conference to curb armament while recognizing disarmament cannot be immediate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JW. T. Mason
United Press
New York
League of Nations
America
United States
Washington
Assembly of the League of Nations
Geneva
Great Britain
Japan
Last Nights News in Brief
Indictments charge mining firms Lucerne Pennsylvania and Von Storch Collieries with profiteering in anthracite sales. Philadelphia reports Pennsylvanias railroad joins a working agreement with engine and train service staff to settle future labor disputes. Senator Pennsylvanias return to Washington notes soldiers bonus legislation linked to national finances and potential extra session. Dublin inquiry sparks questions about Eamonn de Valera’s arrival. Wis sees Giovanni Coso named as having knowledge of a Well Street case. William H. McGannon murder case push to agree and discharge. Gabriele DAnnunzio and legionnaires to depart Fuime within five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prean
New York
Wederer
Mining Company
Lucerne
von’ Storch Collieries
Scranton
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ashington
D. C
Penennsylvania
Els
Dublin
Dublin Cas
Eamonn de Valera
Iswankee
Wis
Giovanni Coso
Erle Lundpled
Watonon
Well Street
William H. McGannon
Herold Kagy
Wrieste
Gabriele
Annunzio
Teave
Viaduct Collapse Hurts Dozens at New Year’s Revels
In San Francisco on January 1 a viaduct under construction near the State Theatre at Market and Taylor collapsed into a 25 foot pit filled with revelers. About 60 people were injured, some severely, as carpenters and police rushed to aid, with improvised bedding on coats and blankets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Ivory
Ambut
State Theatre
Market and
Taylor Streets
Real Estate Transfers in Waterloo area listings
Real estate transfers recorded in Black Hawk County show Lena L. Sharpe transferring Lot 19 Block 8 Litch-Sela Addition to Alfred C. Mueller. C. O. Lamson sells into Kenwood Park West to an unspecified buyer for 308. E. Tucker transfers Lot 28 Block 9 in Howrey & Kwitanss subdivision to H. J. Rickholt et al. at Waterton. T. Smith sells to Y. Jenkins on 24, Block 74 Riverview in Waterloo for 4 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Lena L. Sharpe
Alfred c. Mueller
Litch- Sela
Lamson
Kenwood Park
Weeterloo
SB. E. Tucker
H. J. Rickhot
Sf Et al
Howrey & Kwintanss
Oeeaitler
Waterton
T. Smith
Jenkinson
Riverview
Waterloo
Harding as Nation Leader and Cabinet Choice Insight
A 1920 commentary argues Harding could lead the country beyond present limits, stressing his restrained temperament and need to assemble a cabinet of high character. It notes the pivotal choice between loyal political allies or capable, principled outsiders and the impact on his presidency’s guidance and scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Say
Jessa
Hardleg
New - York
Brenim Post Inc
Probation Chief to Defend Self Against Charges
A probation chief defends self after alleged misconduct in Iowa. The article details petitions to remove a family to Minnesota, a trial involving R F McGraw who shot George W Melvin, jurors and a new trial affidavit, and notes on travel money limits and Belgium Armistice anniversary events.
Election fight in Grundy will go before court
In Grundy Center Iowa a divided election commission adjourned after canvassing for county treasurer, pitting B V McBroom against George Geerdes. The board certified McBroom by 12 votes while Prager and Meester Lindaman found Geerdes ahead by 15. A court hearing is set for February 1 before Judge E B Stiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Prager
McBroom
Hillerd Meester
WE. Lindaman
Geerdes
H. McCoy
Waterloo
WeBroom
John Redmond
Grundy
Meester
Special Election Commission
Pleasant Valley Township
Grundy County
Praeger
Lindeman
Mortuary notices for King Bidwell and Robb in Waterloo area
Gren Riley King of 1502 Jefferson Street Waterloo died yesterday at 8 45 p m after eight months of arterial sclerosis Funeral services set for tomorrow at 1 p m Union Congregational Church Rev T J Fuller and Rev W A Peterson in charge Interment La Porte City, Petersen Bros mortuary listed King born March 7 1859 near Vinton Ta married Eva Tait April 7 1852 moved to La Porte City at age 10 Surviving widow, one son Dios Oliver of Waterloo, and King's mother Also funeral services for Hearge Bidwell Sunday at 2 30 p m at the family home near St Francis Hospital Rev E J Lockwood officiating Hawkeye Camp Woodmen of the World to attend Burial in Fairview Mrs E J Robb died 10 p m yesterday at St Francis Hospital after long illness Body at Keefe & Towne funeral home pending burial arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren. R. King
Gren Riley King
Jefferson Street
Waterloo
Union Congregational Church
T. J. Fuller
W. A. Peterson
la Porte City
Petersen Bros
King
Vinton
Eva Tait
Firs M
Dios Oliver
Hearge Bid Well
St. Francis Hospital
E. J. Lockwood
Hawkeye Camp
Woodmen of the World
Mr. Bidwell
Fairview
E. J. Robb
Q Keefe & Towne Funeral Home
Six Men in Jail as Result of Sid Tilting Last Eve
Police report six men in Waterloo were jailed after New Year revelry ended with disturbances and multiple arrests. Several repeat offenders from the anti prohibition era faced夜 their first offenses in months amid crowded jail conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
John Barleycorn
Nolice
Iowa Electors Set Formal Vote for President Jan 10 1921
Iowa 13 presidential electors will meet at the state capitol on January 10 1921 to cast ballots for president in a formal process. Responding to a solid Republican win, the electors are pledged to Warren G. Harding. Names of electors and their districts are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Warren G. Harding
Washington, D. C
United States Senate
Statehouse
Guy S. Brewer
Polk County
Roy W. Snell
Frank F. Everest
Pottewattamie County
Robert Healy
Webster County
Malcolm Currie
Sac County
Thousand women fill clerical posts in Boston banks
Boston banks employ about 1000 women, many as expert clerks across departments. The push began as a World War emergency and continues with ongoing training through evening courses by the Boston Chapter of the New American Institute of Banking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Caroline’ P. Stickle
Aew American Institute of Banking
Peak Deeds and Mortgages Reach Staggering 1920 Total
Black Hawk County records show 9 105 deeds chattels and mortgages filed in 1920 rising to 202 989 dollars with 89 24 per cent or 17 times the 1918 aggregate. Deeds 3 553 totaling 9 744 716 49. mortgages 2 534 totaling 192 918 363 43. chattels 3 018 totaling 1 226 609 32. In March 1920 700 deeds, likely one third agricultural lands, total 5 483 207 75. April 475 deeds 1 029 202 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Black Hawk County
Black Hawk
Black Hawk Abstract Company
Recorder's Office
Totel
Y. Menapee
Portland Plans Exposition Linking East and West in 1925
Portland announces the Atlantic Pacific Highways and Electrical Exposition to celebrate transcontinental links from New York to Portland and from the Mexican line to British Columbia. The event will focus on electrical development and education, with a proposed 5 million dollar corporation to launch the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
New York
British Columbia
Bobby Roth Traded to New York Yankees in Player Swap
New York announces Bobby Roth, Washington right fielder, will join the Yankees in exchange for outfielder Duffy Lewis and pitcher George Mogridge. The deal, described as a pure player-for-player swap with no money changing hands, was disclosed by Jacob Ruppert, president of the Yankees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Bobby Roth
Washington Club
New York Yankees
Duffy Lewis
George Mogridge
Jacob Ruppert
Smiles and Kinks in Today’s Wires
United Press Leased Wire items from Darlington Wisconsin report a county jail inmate and two confiscated dogs due to a farmer’s failure to pay dog tax. Chicago cabaret New Year’s Eve search notes a victim showing a spoon and doctor’s orders but no arrest. Scranton shows a 300 pound man smashing a stove then cooling rest of day. Denver reports a druggist misidentifying a body as a mannequin in the Platte River. firefighters and police involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Darlington
Wis
Chicago
Denver
Colo
Fred Amick
Platte River
Must Unload Wines and Liquors Orders of Bolivia Governor
The Arica maritime unions refuse to unload wines and liquors prompting a diplomatic exchange. Foreign Minister Maite told the Arica governor that Bolivia may require unloading all transit commodities due to treaty obligations. Distinct communications outline steps to enforce unloading amid worker refusals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivia
San Diego
Cal
Arica
Jorge Maite
Cedar Rapids Visit and New Year News Brief
Mrs Ida May Carver of Oklahoma City visits her sister Mrs F R Campbell at 916 Burton Ave and plans to return next week while Marys hall screens films at 3 and 230 pm tomorrow. A citywide search for Teddy the Liliputian dog continues after he roams in a Spensley car. Capt Ross F Baldwin and Waterloo firemen attend a New Years dance in Waverly, returning by 8 am amid bad roads. A North Waterloo Meat Market delivery truck collides with an Illinois Central engine at Danes street crossing. no injuries. Becker Chapman post American Legion to present acts at United theatre next Monday to Wednesday with 30 percent gate receipts and 765 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida May Carver
Oklahoma City
F. R. Campbell
Burton Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Mary's Hall
Ross F. Baldwin
Robert Miller
John Morrical
Waterloo Fire Department
Waverly
Cit
Baldwin
John Farrell
Tom Morris
North Waterloo
Illinois Central
Danes Street
Arthur Livingston
Becker-Chapman Post
American Legion
United Theatre
Legion Fund
Chicago revelers recall wild New Year celebrations
Prohibition agents raided several Chicago cabarets during New Year festivities but found only small quantities of intoxicants. Two men were wounded by stray bullets and Dennis Cobb, 18, was killed by his sister during a party at Cobb’s home. Downtown crowds dispersed after midnight while churches held midnight services.
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United Preas
Iease
Chicago
Ue Associated Press
Dennis Cobb
Lee Jordan
Cobb
South ‘Side
Jordans
Harding Looks To New Year For Old Time Prosperity
President elect Harding faces the new year confident his administration will restore normal prosperity, cut taxes, and lay a sound economic foundation. He meets congressional leaders and experts to gauge relief prospects as wartime taxes may drop. Federal Reserve advisers say the readjustment phase passed and the economy is sounder today. He aims to limit 1921 government appropriations to three billion dollars to enable tax reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Clapper
Harding
Marion
Federal Reserve Board
Married at base of Liberty Statue in unique ceremony
Miss Frances Dunham and Chester Williams wed at Bedloe's Island on the Statue of Liberty base in a first ever maritime ceremony. The 19 year old bride, escorted by her brother in law Lieut H Paddock, was married by Rev Edmund Banks Smith. The 24 year old groom, a Blairhall history teacher and Colgate alumnus, will spend two days in drydock before joining his Adirondack winter home.
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New York
Frances Dunham
Chester Wainsworth Williams
Bedloe's Island
H. Paddock
Fort Wood
Paddock
Dunham
Edmund Banks Smith
Governors Island
Waterloo Folks Describe a Pleasant December in Iowa
The Waterloo region reflected a warm December with 13 sunny days and 14 cloudy ones, four subzero stretches freezing the river, and a high of 52 on the 12th while the 28th saw minus 22. The report notes smallpox cases in the county and local moves, including Fred Bushby taking the sheriff’s post in Buchanan County and his deputy being a former service member. Local social notes mention Fairbank residents traveling to Olwe and York Edie guests in Fayette, with students from the U I U in Fayette during holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
B. Slippy
Fred Bushby
Independence
Buanan
Bushby
Cer
168Th Regiment
Rainbow Division
Chateau Thierry
Willy
Fairbank
O¢lwe
A. Schrack
Charles Finch
Mark Higbee
Fayette
Walter Edie
Mary Edie
Alpha
Rose Edie
Ireton
Four Queens and T Kings Win Advertising Prizes
London diary reports a playful advertising exhibition draw where two four queens and two kings received prizes from a lucky feature. Queen Andrina of Denmark and Queen Ma England won crackers and soap while King Christian of Denmark and King George of Britain exchanged quips about a typewriter and advertising’s scale, noting Britain’s nearly £190 million annual spend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Dream
London
Ik Dery
Ee G
England
Queen Ma Alexandra
Denmark
George
Britain
Waterloo Booze Haul Suspects Freed on Bonds
Connie Nauman and Charter Vaughan were released on $50 bonds each and Robert Cohn on $300 bonds after federal officers arrested four Waterloo men in a case involving 300 gallons of alcohol transported through the city. Posner and Burns were held on $5,005 bonds. A fourth suspect eluded capture. The men are charged with illegal transportation. The liquor was moved from police vaults to the courthouse vaults as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Nauman
Charter Vaughan
Robert
Cohn
Waterloo
Joseph Posner
John Burns
Posner
Burns
Je . Posner
Burris
Hs2t Wagner
Labor mediation boards go into effect for railroad disputes
United Press Leased Wire reports that a Pennsylvania railroad mediation plan begins with a joint committee to settle all labor disputes. The arrangement, described as final, shifts authority to a bipartite panel after a recent conference. Meanwhile, antiquities news from London outlines Egypt’s earliest toys, including a ram figure with sand-filled sacks and several ancient dolls from dynastic periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
WireeciWork
Ors
Pennsylvania Railroad
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children
Mrs. C. E. Schwab of Canton Ohio endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as one of the best remedies for children's coughs noting it contains no harmful drug. The ad warns that serious sickness follows lingering colds and hard coughing and urges timely use. Sold everywhere.
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Childrer Mra. C. E. Schwab
14Th St
Canton
Ohio
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Naval Limitation
League For Peace
Mason
Balance of Power
Dougherty
Austin
Minn
Ilegal
Minnesota
Eagle's Hall
District Court
McGrarcis
McGraw
George“W. Melvin
Hawkeye
Melvin
Ignor
Munrath
H. T. Bancroft
State of Iowa
R. F. McGraw
State of
Towa
Black Hawk Country
Grace Messer
George Doren
Messer
AeGraw
RE. McGraw
Germany
Belgium
Couiot
Charleroi
George Bidwell
George Kulitz
Sweden
Ayet
Bidz —Buchanan
Teddy
G. R. Spensley
Prosperite
Liberty
Massachusetts
Jaz
Mark
Higbe
J. Walker
Dumont
John
Fellgether
Lulu Lield
Anen
Thompson
Charley Vaughan
Robert Cohn
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Hakesdaire
Bahri
Pyramid
Lisht
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