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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1921

Page

7

Balloonists Leave for Toronto After Banquet Cancelled

The Kero Club of Canada canceled its official banquet for American balloonists Lieuts Farrell Hinton and companions after a dispute at Mattice involving a letter from Hinton. Ottawa influence and the desire to keep the voyage on schedule led to the decision. The trio prepared to depart Mattice for Toronto, where a civic reception and Rotary entertainment had been planned. The men were photographed sharing breakfast in their private car before continuing toward Toronto, as authorities weigh the incident and naval inquiries.

Associated Press Toronto Qut Kero Club of Canada Mattice Lieut Farrell Hinton Ottawa Aero Club Anguet Rotary Club Mayor 'Y Church Daniels Navy Mr. Daniels Navy Department United States Naval Stephen Farrell Al-Khor Walter Hinton Hudson Bay Rockaway Canadian National Railway Lieuts H. P. Williamson Farrel Moose Factory New York Wilds Tom Mark Jindson Bay Company

Plans for Inauguration Not Affected by Changes

President elect Harding will be sworn in March in Washington as planned with President Wilson attending the ceremony. Wilson plans to leave the White House March 3 for the new home, moving out by February 15 after necessary alterations. The oath will be in the Senate chamber with a gallery limited to 1,000 spectators.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding Wilson Mr. Harding Capitol United States White House Jefferson Congressional Library Jacky Epps Senate

Baby Drinks Moonshine Whisky Meets Hospital Check

Daniel McIarne y, six, is in serious condition after drinking moonshine his father bottled in the basement. Convulsions appeared an hour later, prompting a hospital report and a police raid on the Melriney home. Authorities found four barrels of mash and 15 gallons of moonshine. the father may face Volstead Act charges.

Associated Press Chicago Daniel McIarney Melriney Daniel Mt Imamey, Sr

Spectators Hear Murder Trial in Kentucky Circuit Court

Spectators packed the Circuit courtroom in Newport Kentucky for the murder trial of Justus B Murray charged with slaying Howard Phillips as he left a Newport boarding house with Murray s wife Both men came from Maquoketa Iowa The unwritten law theme dominates jury selection with many jurors endorsing the idea A married man Murray had a right to kill One juror was excused and five more were to be chosen to complete the panel.

United Press Newport Justus B. Murray Howard Phillips Phillips Murray Mie Maquoketa. A

Deported Spanish Priest From Bohol Island

The Rev. Demito Zambola Spanish priest and curate of Corelia on Bohol island was ordered deported by Gov. Gen. Francis Burton Harrison for propaganda against public schools. He will be sent to Spain. This marks the first clergy deportation in several years.

Associated Press Manila P. L Demito Zambola Corelia Bohol Francis Burton Harrison Zambola Spain

La Follette Forces Lose in Legislature

The Wisconsin legislature organized at noon with officers elected from last night’s Republican caucus. Anti La Follette forces seized control of both houses. Gov. Blaine is set to deliver his message tomorrow.

Associated Press Madison Wis Wisconsin Blaine

Courier delivery rule and phone remedy notice

The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5 30 o clock. If you fail to receive the paper by that time due to carrier error or other causes, please call 2350 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.

Former Mrs Leeds May Buy Herself Albanian Throne

Athens dispatch reports former Mrs William B Leeds may become queen of Albania as Albanians urged her to accept the throne. Rumors say she ordered a coronation robe in New York a regal garment embroidered with byzantine eagles.

United Press Athens William B. Leeds Albania New York

Waterloo Relief Drive Aids European Sufferers

Waterloo groups join to raise funds for starving European children and Waterloo relief, with 100 volunteers canvassing tomorrow after a 1:30 pm start. Funds will be shared between Waterloo and Hoover’s relief council, under a dedicated committee and prior contributions total about 31000.

Greater Waterloo Association Central Labor Union Traveling Men’s Association Rotary, Kiwanis Lions and Women's Clubs Measstes Europe Waterloo Russell- Lamson Girllroom Russell-Lamson M. L. Bowman Charlies Simmons B. F. ‘“MacDonough James Graham Willam Keefe F. L. Northey C. A .Morris Herbert Hoover European Relief Council Ast High School Strand Alfred Longley Crystal Stufflebeam Palace W. Prensen Plaza A. C. Preston Garden Pressy Frank United ML. Bowman Charles W. Kline Mr. Kline Centralurope Central Near East America

Muscatine Man Dies in Automobile Wreck

William Massey, 47, local button scutter, was killed and W L Radelough, an automobile repairman, severely injured when their enclosed car left a bridge near Wapello last night. A broken steering gear is believed to have caused the crash as rescuers freed the pinned victims. Massey leaves a widow and seven children.

Associated Press Muscatine William Massey Scutter Radelough Wapello

Family of Five and Boarder Perish in Asphyxiation

An Associated Press report from Scranton Pennsylvania states that Mr and Mrs Frank Zimak and their three children, Dickson City resident John Przybilnikowky, a boarder, were found dead from asphyxiation in their home yesterday by an insurance collector. Neighbors have not seen the boarder or any family member since Sunday night.

Associated Press Scranton Pa Jlan Frank

American Socialist Schwartz in Moscow Prison Tale

Frank statements about Soviet conditions from M. Schwartz, an American Socialist, led to four months in Bolshevik jails in Moscow. His wife died in Revel from hardships. He describes arrests Aug 1, release Dec 3, and details of isolation, torture, and pressure to recant.

Berlin Janu Russia M. Schwartz San Francisco Moscow Schwartz Reed Boris Reinstein Buffalo America Communist Party John Reed M. Feldman American Workers Ar. Feltiman Repdy United Press London Roumania Poland Kieff Kiet

Leygues Cabinet Falls as Premier Resigns in Paris

Ute United Press reports the Leygues ministry overthrown after a 463 to 12 vote of no confidence. Leygues left the chamber to resign to President Miller, who was expected to accept immediately. A successor was anticipated as Allied premiers planned an urgent meeting to discuss German indemnity disarmament and the Near East.

Ute United Press Paris Lergues Chamber of Deputies Leygues Chamber the Elysee Miller Leysues Ree Ggust Supreme Council M. Bokanowsky Bonn Yay England Ifact Allced

Harding to Name Cabinet Members in Part Soon

President-elect Wardine may reveal part of his cabinet within 48 hours. Charles J. Hughes could be named secretary of state and Charles G. Dawes secretary of the treasury at the same time. Opposition to political appointments prompts a revised list, with Daugherty, Hert, Hays, Weeks eyed as potential rewards for service.

Raymond Clapper Unitedress Marion, O Wardine Charles J. Hughes Charles G. Dawes Harry M. Daugherty Ohio A. Hert Kentucky William H. Hays Indiana John W. Weeks Massachusetts

Des Moines Police Seek Guthrie Center Girl Missing

Des Moines police intensified efforts to locate Ruby Goff a 19 year old Drake University student from Guthrie Center Iowa missing since December 29 She was last seen December 30 after arriving December 28 at a Des Moines hotel registering under the name Mrs J Warren Hoffman Atlantic Iowa Her Drake officials say she had not registered for the current term and join in the search

United Press Des Moines Ruby Goff Guthrie Center Drake University Goi J. Warren Hoffman Atlantic

Bison Hunters Find Shooting Tame Sport

Salt Lake City Utah January 12 The slaughter of the buffalo on Antelope Island has begun. The killing is described as disappointing as the animals prove tame. A moving picture crew and a group of Los Angeles hunters are due this afternoon. Utah papers express indignation at the extermination of the herd and call it sport.

United Press Salt Lake City Utah

Harding Prepares for Florida Trip

President elect Harding advances plans for a Florida visit with Marion events winding down. He will stay about a week longer, after delaying departure to complete talks. Mrs. Harding plans Washington travel before joining him, delayed by illness. Notable attendee William Boyce Thompson, a friend of party leader Will Hays, tied to cabinet discussions.

Associated Press Marion Harding Florida Altho Mariov South Warding Washington

Industrial Court Proposed In Bill Offered By Time

Des Moines reports no action yet on the appointments of M W Henderson Jr as state bank commissioner and B F Ketcham to the state board of education. A proposed bill outlines a three judge industrial court with six year terms and penalties up to 5000 dollars. Governor Harding rejects talk of a break with Kendall over the nominations.

Des Moines Mus W. Henderson, Jr State Bank Ketcham State Board of Education Senate House Kime Fort Dodge Supreme Court O'Donnell Dubuque N. Jg. Kendall Cchamber Moore Kendall William D. Vans United Press

Appeals From Court in Commission Case

The Attorney General Palmer ordered an appeal from the decision of Judge Van Valkenburgh in Kansas City restraining enforcement by criminal proceedings of a secretary of agriculture issued order raising commission for selling and handling live stock. The injunction was granted December 18 at the request of livestock firms against the United States attorney for the western district of Missouri.

United Press Washington, D. C van Valkenburgh Kansas City Secretary of Agriculture Commission Palmer United States Western District of Missouri

Ex German Empress Augusta Victoria Reported Worse

Doorn Holland officials say former German empress Augusta Victoria is steadily worsening with increasing heart disease attacks. Attendants report the condition growing more serious as night statement notes.

Associated Press Doorn Holland Augusta Victoria Germany

Weather and highway forecast notes for several Iowa towns

A weather bureau summary from January 12, 1921 lists towns including Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Des Moines Mason City and Mason City. It notes highways entering good to fair weather with forecast for tonight and that day across the territory.

Department of Agriculture Mharies City Albert ‘Lea Minn Algona Charles City Cedar Rapid Nvenport Dest Moines Pirdbuque Faribault Crosse Wis Mason City Milltown Naw Hampton Postville Waters Inc Waverly

Orders Reduce Rhine Occupation to 8000 Forces

Washington reports the War Department ordered a cut of American occupation troops in Germany from 15,000 to 8,000. Secretary Baker told Representative Byrnes that further withdrawal is to be considered later. The 15,000 force cost about $75,000 daily, with Germany to pay maintenance costs under armistice terms.

iBy Associated Press Washington, D. C Germany War Department Baker Byrnes Democrat South Carolina

Wholesale Thieves Run Large Scale Grocery Theft Ring

In Chicago a gang stole from delivery trucks on a wholesale scale and opened three markets to dispose of loot. Police say thefts of meats butter tea and groceries amount to 346000 with seven members under arrest and more arrests after raids. A truckload of butter allegedly was abandoned after a test taste revealed it below standard.

Associated Press Chicago

Wilson to rule on Callaghan deportation dispute

President Wilson was to decide today amid a clash between the state and labor departments over the Callaghan deportation. The State Department acted yesterday to deny passport regulations and ordered Callaghan's deportation, while the Labor Department refused to recognize the secretary of state's authority. The case was before the president as the Irish situation drew attention from New York arrivals and a Commission of 100 inquiry. Friends of O Callaghan threatened court action if deportation occurred.

Associated Press Washington DD. C Wilson State and Labor Eee Ireland State Department Callaghan Labor Department 1Oth New York Committee of 100 Friends Fire O'Callaghan

Bliss Urges Global Armament Talks as Naval Plans Grow

Gen Tasker Bliss told the House Naval Committee that a full, free conference on disarmament would draw prompt, favorable response if major powers agree. He warned civilization cannot endure ongoing military buildup and urged U S initiative, noting Britain France Japan and Italy could lead talks. Secretary Daniels presented data showing Britain and the U S current fleets and projected growth, with U S naval tonnage set to exceed Britain once authorized build plans complete.

Associated Press Washington, D. C United States House Naval Committee Tasker Hi. Bliss Supreme War Council Paris Bliss Germany Gen. Bliss Daniels Army Great Britain France Japan Italy Marshal Foch Butler Washington Oliver Alabama House Naval Affairs Committee Sno Paral

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