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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1921

Page

7

Howling Dog Returns Credit for Aging ARV Balloonists

Three American naval balloonists from Rockaway NY stranded in Canadian north endure near starvation and frost bite. They say dogs howling saved their descent, landed ten miles south of Shiplands trading post, were rescued by Hudson Bay Co. workers and Indian trappers, and may reach Mattice within days while traveling by dog train.

Associated Press Hearst Ont Rockaway Hudson Bay Cochrane Mattice Lient Stephen A. Farrell Shiplands Hudson Bay Co Walter Hinton George McLeod George McClelland Moose Factory McLeod Farrell Tom Marian St. Lawrence River Canada Southlands

Cracked Guitar Serenades Jobless Army Squatting in New York Church

In St Mark's chapel basement a gray haired man plays a cracked guitar for about 200 jobless men who have seized the gymnasium after failing to gain permission. Leader George B. Ellis vows the movement will grow, with plans to continue feeding the squatters and seek further shelter while authorities take no action to remove them.

New York Faul R. Ballon United Press St. Mark’s Chapel Nasium George B. Ellis Wave

Mayor of Davenport Leaves Socialist Party

Davenport mayor Dr. L. Barewald, elected on the Socialist ticket two years ago, resigns from the party. He cites lack of cooperation with Socialist aldermen and radical council interference as why he left, saying he will continue as mayor but not as a Socialist. His term runs another year.

Associated Press Davenport Dr. L. Barewald Soc iWe Baréwald

Burned Dead Lover Clothes Found in Hotel Room Fire

Kansas City police say clothes of David Francis Miller were burned and a belt buckle and a small revolver found among ashes near the stove. Mrs Lillian McGill remains in a dazed state, claiming Miller was shot by her during a quarrel and that she killed him in a moment of shock.

Unitéa Press Kansas City David Francis Miller Lillian*McGill Siave Miller McGill

Japanese press resumes disarmament talks after holidays

AP correspondent notes January coverage in Osaka Asahi Shimbun calling for scrapping the Anglo Japanese alliance to ease US relations and urged talks with America. Jiji Shimpo supports halving Japan’s army yet says the eight battleships and eight cruisers planned for 1925 were set long ago and beyond the naval race.

Associated Press Tokio Osaka Asahi Shimbun United States England Japan America Jiji Shimpo Neva Cinco

Directors Meet to Shape War Finance Plans

Washington directs that the War Finance Corporation plan be shaped by its directors. The meeting, called before the joint resolution, could start today. Treasury officials say weeks may pass before loans to finance farmers exporting goods begin. About 650 million dollars could be loaned, given 359 million already outstanding, within a 1 billion cap for export loans.

Washington,d Congress Willson Corporation Treasury United States

Good Samaritan Shot by Profane Landlord

United Press reports in Denver that landord Torbert shot and killed George Edwards, aiding eviction victims Mr. and Mrs. Joby Johnson. Torbert fled then surrendered early today after the fatal confrontation in the rooming house.

United Press Denver Colo Joby Johnson George Edwards Fforaca ‘Torbert Esterday Torbert Johnson Edwards

Cardinal Gibbons Improves After South America Mission

Baltimore January 5 Associated Press secretary Colby inquiring about Cardinal Gibbons condition received a reply from his secretary Reverend Albert Smith stating the Cardinal spent a restful night and improved this morning. He congratulates Colby on his successful mission to South America.

Associated Press Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons Colby South America Albert Smith

John Corton Improves After Accident At Park Avenue

John Corton, 90, was struck by a truck yesterday at Park Avenue and Commercial Street. He improved this morning at St. Francis hospital and, if no deterioration occurs, may return home within a few days. Ernest Dennis, French historian and Sorbonne professor, died today. born January 3, 1849.

John Corton Park Avenue Commercial Street St. Francis Hospital Mr. Corton Western Avenue Associated Press Paris Ernest Dennis Sorbonne

Mayor of Cork in exile faces deportation test

Irish crisis deepens as Cork mayor Daniel Callaghan arrives in Newport News as a stowaway without a passport. He says invitation came from a Washington commission investigating Irish conditions. MacSwiney and O Callaghan details unfold amid efforts to determine admissibility and possible passport waiver. Sinn Fein siege actions in Kanturk and Cork lead to multiple casualties as Crown forces repel ambushes and police brace for repercussions.

Associated Press Newport News Daniel O'Gellaghan Cark West Cannon Peter MacSwiney Terence MacSwiney New York Nation Committee of 160 Washington Frederick C. Howe New York Meyer O'Callaghan T. R. 'S Parker Ireland MacSwiney O'Callaghan United States Committee of 100 America Brixton Washington, D. C Daniel J. ‘Callaghan Cork State Department Department William MacDonald Sinn Fein

Weather report coverage for Iowa and Minnesota towns

The bulletin lists towns in the U S and S department weather area including Charles City Algona Mason City Marshall New Hampton Waverly Cedar Rapids Des Moines Dubuque Davenport Fort Faribault Minn and several others in Iowa Minnesota andWisconsin. It notes the period as January 5 with references to the U S Weather Bureau and agricultural weather reporting for the region.

U. S&s. Department of Agricultural Weather Bureau Charles City Minn Algona Charles Dirt Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault Croigse Wis Mason City Marshall Lawn New Hampton Postville Waterloo Waverly

Chicago Women Bet, Dice, and Dominos Rise in Society

United Press report from Chicago describes women taking up craps and dice games across social classes, with department stores selling sets from 60 cents to hundreds. A jeweler reportedly set diamonds into silver dice, and a special mini dice piece was manufactured for quick play, while women compete with men and risk finances in parlors and boudoirs.

Jana

Harding at Columbus to Take 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Masons

President elect Warren G. Harding will be made a thirty second degree Mason in Columbus today. He travels from Marion by automobile and will ascend from the fourth to the thirty second degree in a ceremony by the Columbus consistory of Scottish Rite Masons. About 100 Marion friends and officers from other states are expected to attend the event late in the evening.

Associated Press Columbus Warren G. Harding Marion Senator Harding

Grand Jury to Probe Charge by Mayor of Graft in Sioux City

Judge George Jepson ordered Woodbury county grand jurors to investigate alleged bribes by city officials as charged by Mayor Wallace M. Short. Short will be called to explain the accusations, which he did not comment on after the order.

Sioux City United Press George Jepson Woodbury County Grand Jury Wallace M. Short Short

Free Woman Charged With Killing Husband

Graig Colorado January 3 a crowd of 500 cheered when Mrs Charles Evans and her 16 year old son were freed by a jury from charges of murdering her husband Charles Evans killed last week at his home the jury deliberated three minutes Mrs Evans testified he beat her refused to support the family and beat their six month old baby She said she shot him as he was about to shoot their six children

United Press Graig Colo Charles Evans

Bank Run Fear Stoked by Paper Reports in Mexico City

In Mexico City on January 3 leading bankers blamed sensational newspaper reports for a mild panic that closed one bank and spurred a run on Banque Française du Mexique. Depositors surged to the bank Monday and again Tuesday, but deposits were paid in silver and the bank later reopened. Manager Jules Lacaud said all demands would be met as confidence briefly returned.

Associated Press Mexico City Mex Banque Francaise du Mexique Jules Lacaud

Farm Bureau urges economy and probes into farm situation

Des Moines January 5 1921 Iowa bankers and farm bureau leaders call for old time economy and debt liquidation. L A Andrew warns against deflation and urges a farm credit plan while committees would study rural credit marketing and cooperative efforts as 1 500 farmers attend the federation convention.

Associated Press Des Moines Jao Iowa L. A. Andrew Iowatate Bankers’ Association Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Andrew Andrew ‘Anserted Amnual Federation BE. B. Cunningham Bureau of Research

Courier Delivery Time and Error Notice

The Courier should be delivered at your home before 6 30. If you do not receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 3330 and a copy will be sent. One call must reach this office before 4 30 p m.

$100,000 Suit Over Salzedo Death in Bomb Plot Crackdown

The Italian chamber of labor filed a $200,000 damage suit in state supreme court against Attorney General Palmer and four DOJ officials over the death of Andrea Salzedo, who leapt to his death from a 24th story window after bomb outrages last June. The suit claims Salzedo was beaten and driven to despair, and charges were sent to the Italian embassy and consulates in Boston and New York.

Associated Press New York Italian Chamber of Labor State Supreme Court Palmer Department of Justice Andrea Salzédo Salzedo Widotw Als Iliam J. Flynn Department Bureau of Investigation Washington Boston

Crowder May Not Be Received by Menocal

United Press reports from Havana on January 6 indicate General Enoch Crowder may not be received officially by Cuban President Menocal. La Noche says the Cuban government was not advised through normal diplomatic channels about the general's mission.

United Press Havana Cuba Enoch Crowder Menocal la Noche

Manila Editor Jailed for Criticizing Scions

Manila January 5 Gregorio Perfector editor of La Nacion organ of the Democratic party was sentenced to two months imprisonment after conviction for criticizing members of the legislature.

Associated Press Manila Gregorio Perfector la Nacion Democratic Party

Bankers oppose centraliz ed bank plan in Kansas City

Kansas City bankers reject proposals to replace the 12 Federal Reserve banks with a centraliz ed system. F F Swinner of First National says the Federal Reserve bank has proven its worth. John M Moore of Fidelity National urges no action amid talk of averting a panic. Governor J Z Miller Jr says current laws cannot be improved on.

United Press Kansas City Bankers Today Federal Reserve F. F. Swinner First National Bank Federal Reserve Bank John M. Moore Fidelity National Bank & Trust Co J. Z. Miller, Jr Tenth Federal Reserve District

House Committee Heats Opponents of Tax on Trades

Congressional hearings report opposition to a proposed tax on speculative grain trades. A. E. Reynolds of Crawfordsville Indiana warns the plan would worsen food supply and hints at possible market manipulation. The session also covers naval disarmament talks with Walsh and Borah, and a tax on bank deposits debate. Senate approves $50,000 for inauguration expenses.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Congress A. E. Reynolds Crawfordsville Ind House Agre’ Culture Committee Reynolds Jean Frame & Law Tinders Republican Kansas Joe Leiter Chicago Walsh Washington D.C. C Japan Sal Ravies America League Senate Ameri Tari United Washington, D. C Jan Capitol

Germany Threatened With Railway Strikes

London Jan 5. Germany faces renewed railway strikes as Exchange Telegraph reports a large majority of German railwaymen voted in favor. The ministry condemns the demands as exorbitant and harmful, warning workers who strike may face consequences.

Associated Press London Germany Exchange Telegraph Berlin Ger

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