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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1923
Page
2
London dateline reports Chancellor Cuno warns of Bolshevik threat as France occupies parts of the Ruhr and Memel tense region. Germany seeks peaceful resistance, awaits reparations talks as Allied planners consider a moratorium and potential new peace arrangements.
A storm of protest followed London board of censors cutting the scene where Fagin teaches Oliver Twist to pick pockets. Critics from the Dri Ken’s fellowship and various societies condemned the move, while censors defended the cut as not cheered by viewers.
In Louisville Kentucky on January 12 a gang of bootleggers abducted Mrs Rose, wife of a local contractor, breaking down her locked door in the night while her son slept. Authorities report she had aided police by tipping off a raid on a nearby bootlegging operation.
Fort Dodge Iowa December 12 Andrew Moe stepfather of United States Senator Octaviano Bursum of New Mexico died today at age 83 Moe a pioneer resident of Fort Dodge was born there and his mother died many years ago Senator Bursum was born in Fort Dodge
Chicago Jan 2 United Press reports Judge Joseph W Schulman of the Chicago municipal court said mothers in law are the chief home wreckers and will be jailed for meddling in their children’s affairs. He warned they upbraid spouses over money and habits, and claimed such interference leads to broken homes and divorces.
Minneapolis Jan. 12 federal prohibition agents raided a Klondyke area farm near Klondyke Iowa finding unsanitary moonshine operations. They seized 160 gallons of moonshine six squar stills and arrested Klondyke farmer Richard Schaffer. Four others expected to be arrested. Duncan calls conditions worst yet uncovered in county with poisonings and deaths among moonshine drinkers. Much moonshine traced to Klondyke and Sioux Falls, S. D. sources say.
Lois Weber, head of Lois Weber Productions, was granted a divorce from Phillip Smalley in the Los Angeles Superior Court. The decision followed her complaint filed a day earlier, with public knowledge delayed until yesterday. The Examiner notes the case as remarkable for its speed and request for swift, discreet hearings.
Shakespeare crowds the vaudeville stage as three Broadway productions run nightly and two repertoire troupes prepare to tour. Julia Arthur announces plans to perform Hamlet’s closet scene in vaudeville, marking a new American record for Shakespeare on the variety circuit.
Charles City Iowa January reports testimony showing Elmer Van Brocklin threatened the slain Irene Van Brocklin and her husband Jay Elmer. Witnesses describe sights of Van Brocklin near Kneeskern farm cabin and timing of the murders. Prosecution notes mixed accounts while defense argues Elmer and Irene left Moore’s home together for the cabin.
In Williamson county Iowa or Wisconsin, judge A D Morgan presides first term. The first moonshiner on the docket was found guilty, fined 500 dollars and sentenced to 60 days in jail. The next defendant received the same sentence. Several men under bond have fled the country, posting bail forfeiture.
George Johnson, Civil War veteran and longtime resident of the Danville home for old soldiers, was killed after becoming dazed on an inter-urban car near Lilly while en route to his nephew’s residence. The widow of a British army field marshal is granted a life pension of 1600 dollars annually.
Des Moines reports a steep fall in inauguration costs with flowers music and decorations cheaper this year versus two years ago. Adj Gen Lash er cites total expenses for yesterday's ceremonies at the state house as 718 dollars, noting no cuts to preparations but cheaper flowers and music.
Miss Vivian Pettit aged 22 died at St Francis hospital after complications from two burst appendices. She fell ill Monday and was operated on the following day too late. She lived with sister Mrs Al Chapman at 5171 Jefferson Street. Her mother died three years ago. father and several siblings reside in Portland. Donald Pettit arrived from Council Bluffs. sister Mrs Jessie Cowles also in Portland. Remains taken to Petersen Bros. parlors for funeral plans. Constantinople noted as Byzantium in city history reference.
In Washington on January, President Harding announced a slate of nominations. L. G. F. Cringinger, current comptroller of the currency, is named governor of the Federal Reserve Board. James G. McNary of Las Vegas New Mexico would succeed Cringinger as comptroller. Miles D. Campbell of Coldwater Michigan is named a board member representing the farming sector.
A group of about 20 prominent utizans from business, professional, and women’s groups met at Black's tearooms at noon to plan fundraising for the community chest. After lunch they discussed contributions, pledges, and a preliminary canvass ahead of the January 24 drive, with optimism on the campaign’s prospects.
In Vinton Iowa January 12 a family narrowly escaped poisoning when rat poison was found in plum jelly in lunches taken to school. Roy Padgey, 29, farmhand, was arrested in connection with the attempted murder. Henry Mander, the father, detected the danger and tested the jelly on chickens then rushed to school to prevent the children from eating it. Padgeay to be examined by alienists after prior arrest for carrying concealed weapons.
France relaxes cash reparations stance and considers a Mussolini plan moratorium as the Ruhr dispute continues. Germany may halt deliveries in kind. Britain holds no veto if France Belgium and Italy agree. Meanwhile the St Mikiel sails to Germany with occupation troops and Coblenz reports flags to come down and ships to Antwerp. Minor charge fines noted for coal load paperwork in municipal court.
Washington reports on reparations crisis with Germany saying Berlin is not in a position to make actual reparations to powers in the Ruhr occupation. U.S. aims to avoid actions that worsen the situation. Roland Woyden to remain as unofficial observer despite calls for his recall. London relief on first 24 hours of France's Ruhr action with mixed British sentiment and critique of France.
United States Army officer Cenic was arrested in Nevada Iowa on grand larceny charges related to stolen government stores from an armory that burned near State College Ames. Preliminary hearing was waived and he was bound over to the county grand jury. State and county officials have been investigating the fire for weeks, with the grand jury examining witnesses.
Mariah Illinois January 12 defense lawyers for five men on trial for murder during the Herrin riots announced they hoped to rest their case today after calling a few more witnesses to impeach testimony offered by the prosecution. Defense earlier completed evidence intended to prove alibis for all defendants after calling more than 50 witnesses about alleged acts of aggression by guards at the Lester strip mine.
Sioux City report details Paul Kalevas an immigrant from Poland killed after a crowd of hogs crushed him from an elevator in the Armour Packing company plant. He fell six stories instantly breaking practically every bone. The incident occurred late Thursday in January.
At Paul Minnesota January 12 steps were taken for the return to work of over 1000 Great Northern shopmen. The strike begun July 1 ended in negotiations with railroad heads and union officials confirming the settlement and ending the walkout.
Testimony recaps threats and letters from a group calling itself Regulators and One Hundred Percent Americans tied to Mer Rouge Louisiana. Witnesses discuss a Klansman past and a staged kidnapping while detailing a plot to murder Dr. McKain and the involvement of local figures and payments.
The steamer West Calumbia, inbound to Liverpool, was rammed by the Western Plains in a dense fog in the Baot River and sank almost immediately. No injuries reported.
Waterloo police detained a young man after a failed robbery near the federal building at Iowa Falls. An automobile used in the plot was found, and two accomplices sought escape. Federal authorities in Fort Dodge will handle the case. McCoy faces breaking and entering charges.
Washington DC January 12 The house appropriations committee reports the annual army appropriation bill recommending 125000 soldiers and 12000 officers plus 7000 Philippine scouts. Total proposed appropriations 314064294 with 248797051 for military activity. Air service funded at 2426000 down from 2700000. Rivers and harbors lump sum 37000. Army strength described as historically large in peacetime with 69000 reserve officers and 110000 students in military training.
The army appropriation bill reported to the house allocates 6,998,500 for the next year to finish dam No. 2 and install sight power units at Muscle Shoals. It also authorizes the secretary of war to incur obligations on contracts totaling 10,501,200.
Edgar C. Frady, Chicago automobile man awaiting trial for wife murder, died at a Miami hospital after two blood transfusions. Born near Waterloo, Iowa in 1854, he had been prominent on local automotive row for 13 years. Waterloo pioneers recalled no memory of him or his family in the county.
In Waverly Indiana a 13-year-old girl Julia Arnol d living with Hinrichs near Readlyn was injured at school when she stepped on a piece of buttered bread and fell fracturing her hip. Also reported a 13-year-old Denver boy Arthur Buss died of sleeping sickness at Mercy hospital after a week in coma. Remains returned to his parents.
Handeburg Silesia January 12 hope of rescuing 45 miners entombed in a mine explosion near there yesterday was abandoned and the situation described as hopeless. The men are believed dead.
In dense fog near the Golden Gate, Captain Healey of the Adventure misreads a flashing sky signal and steers toward a lighted plea for a pilot. He finds the U S S Nitro, a municipal carrier, unable to enter the harbor channel. Captain Cook explains the pilot request was written on the fog using a powerful light.
Mrs Marie Campbell today was divorced from A J Campbell of San Francisco charging he claimed wealth at marriage while he was dependent on relatives for support She is the daughter of Jake Schaefer longtime billiard champion and sister of Jake Schaefer Jr a noted billiardist.
Rock Island Iowa January 12 A bottle of liquor found in the apartment led to the parole revocation of William W Streeter who was on parole for larceny of automobile tires and accessories. Judge F D Letts in district court sentenced Streeter to the state reformatory at Anamosa for up to five years.
The senate upheld a point of order by Senator Lodge against an amendment in the agricultural appropriation bill. The amendment would have allotted 360000 dollars for seed distribution. Vice President Coolidge presided and sustained the ruling.
An advertisement extols Danderine as a cosmetic hair tonic promising immediate transformation. It claims to cleanse dust and oil, add wave and volume, eradicate dandruff, invigorate the scalp, prevent itching, and promote long, healthy growth, all for 36 cents at drug or toilet counters.
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