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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1921
Page
1
Paris newspapers show little enthusiasm for the Briand ministry with most papers reserving judgment. Marignol as premier draws attention due to ties with Clemenceau and Poincare while Briand pledges to uphold the Versailles treaty and secure France’s near eastern interests.
Opposition to Samuel Gompers as president of the Pan American Federation of Labor arises at the annual congress in Assomi Mexico. Spanish speaking delegates may try to wrest the presidency after rumors of their immigration victory, but canvasses show the move unlikely to succeed and Gompers likely to be reelected.
Vas uélos a Greek dancer who performed dramatic dances at a local theatre was arrested on a four year old warrant for abandonment. He faced a $500 bond and appeared in district court regarding the abandonment of his three year old child by his former wife. He had recently married Charlotte B Markham, a Milwaukee and Manitowoc social figure who helped him in his dances.
Margaret Steele Anderson, veteran literary critic for the Louisville Evening Post for 21 years and author of poems including The Breaking, died last night after sustaining burns from a dress fire on January 2. Her verse was widely read to American soldiers in France and camps at home urging confidence in U.S. participation in the war.
The Austrian government remains in operation after postal workers end a strike, raising hope that bankruptcy can be avoided until the Allied Supreme Council decides aid. Riots had erupted but workers returned to duties awaiting a definite settlement.
United Press reports Ford Motor Company started distributing 8,060,000 in bonuses for 1920 to 2000 workers in Detroit. Each worker received an average of about 125 dollars as the company continues daily payments until all employees are paid.
Zion City Alabama enforces stringent blue laws with long services led by Wilbur Glenn Voliva. Eight sermons and multiple prayers fill the day from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Members attend at least two worship periods, while the usual crowd adheres to strict conduct and abstains from pleasures, newspapers, and alcohol.
In district court Walter R. French filed contempt of court applications against juror H T Bancroft and county probation officer Grace A Messer. Bancroft allegedly affidavited influence from a conversation with Messer and failed to report it. Messer is summoned to show cause why contempt charges should not proceed. McGraw was acquitted of an assault with attempt to murder charge after jurors were allegedly influenced by outside remarks.
Chicago police arrest John Burke after he escorted Mrs. Katherine L. Gibbons to a theatre and she reported diamond rings missing. Officers later recovered three rings valued at 1800 dollars from Burke, who had been discharged previously for lack of evidence.
At Rio Janeiro on January 16 a gangplank collapsed as passengers boarded the steamship Tras-Os-Montes. Three persons drowned and 17 were injured among about 160 people thrown into the bay. The ship runs between Rio and Portuguese ports and more lives may be lost.
The Associated Press reports the distribution of income tax blanks for incomes under $5,000 and over $5,000 has been delayed. The forms will not be ready before January 25, leaving 43 days to fill out and file.
Washington report shows John Barleycorn’s bequest dwindling under the eighteenth amendment. Bonded warehouses held 65.9 million gallons in 1924. now about 40 million remain as permit holders exceed two thousand. Commissioner Kramer aims to cut permits by about half amid thousands of violations and an estimated 100 million dollars of liquor seized.
Washington AP reports Congress to convene a special session on April 4. Fordney says the timing follows discussions with President-elect Harding on general taxation and tariff issues. Harding hedges on a firm date though April 4 is favored to allow tariff bill reporting.
The Southwestern Conference of the American Legion will embrace seven states and the Republic of Mexico with regional conferences endorsed at the national exservice convention. The meeting at Texas headquarters in Dallas set the schedule.
In LaCrosse Wisconsin on January 17 Judge K M Landis of Chicago convened a United States court to hear 110 cases alleging violations of the prohibition law. The judge prepared to speed the trials as liquor cases accumulate faster than the court can dispose of them.
Captain D E Cummings commander of the naval air station testifies at the opening of the inquiry into the balloon adventures of Lieuts Parreil Hinton and Kloor that he authorized the flight. He says the purpose was to train pilots and familiarize them with air currents.
Miss Isabel Chase of Burlingame Cal was hospitalized in San Francisco after a car she rode in struck a street car. Her companion Archibald Johnson, the son of U S Senator Hiram W Johnson, was cut by flying glass. The crash occurred late yesterday.
A mass meeting in Clay Center Nebraska is scheduled for tonight to oppose activities of the Nonpartisan League. The event is sponsored by American region members and aims to mobilize opposition to Townley.
Chicago reports the death of Mrs Cyrus H McCormick widow of the International Harvester board chairman after a brief illness. She helped establish the Elizabeth McCormick Memorial Fund in 1908 to aid child welfare with support from many communities. Mrs McCormick aided the Illinois Council of Defense during the war and remained active in Chicago social and welfare work.
Washington lawmakers hear Farmers National council urge 800 million dollars for exporting U S farm crops. Plan would revive United States Grain corporation with farmer consumer and labor reps, plus a farmer commission to buy from shippers and push exports. Debate overlaps with futures and hedging concerns.
Rochester back trace identifies a rejected love as motive in the fatal shooting of nurse Claire Frederickson and the wounding of Hugo Kline. The shooter killed himself in a death by his own hand after the crime, with the suspect named Howard Sands of Minneapolis and Victor Johnson. The alias Vincent Jesson Mitchell S D appeared on his goat.
The Kansas legislature will meet in a joint session tonight for William Langer of Bismarck to discuss the operations of the Nonpartisan League in North Dakota. Langer, a former North Dakota attorney general, tours Kansas opposing the league during Gov. Lynn J. Frazier’s first term.
Greek staff officers say advancing forces within 150 miles of Angora can take the Turkish Nationalist capital in ten days. Turkish losses reported heavy near Brussa with 1000 killed. Greek losses listed at 41 killed and 188 wounded. Royalist friction noted as King Constantine faces opposition in Smyrna.
In Dubuque Iowa on January 17 James E Saunders 75 and John Mullen 68 were taken to county jail for 35 days after an assault case at the county home. Saunders testified Mullen backed his demand for heat and struck him with a chair, leaving him with a missing eye.
Constantinople January 17 Nationalist press at Angara claims a pitched battle near Eskishehr at Inonu 18 miles west of Eskishehr defeated Greek forces. The Greeks, having advanced earlier in the offensive, are said to be withdrawing along the front with significant setbacks reported.
Navy officials awaited word on seaplane NC-5 from the San Diego to Panama squadron. The craft was reported adrift and damaged about 25 miles from San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua. The crew rode aboard the destroyer Munson awaiting pickup as NC-5 was driven off course by a storm. Lieutenant L. V. Bangh commanded the NC-5.
Albert Rowan son of Dallas businessman C T Rowan was arrested on robbery charges in the Jackson Street sub post office theft. Police had chased him after W S Scrivner confessed he named Rowan as the mastermind who planned and directed the crime.
Kaufman Texas January 17 police detained seven men as suspects in the murder of elderly couple Mr. and Mrs. James B. Willard on their farm near Willard. No formal charges filed at this hour.
President Wilson’s condition remains steadily improving according to Rear Admiral Grayson, the president’s physician. No setback is expected to derail his wish to attend the inauguration of President-elect Warren G. Harding.
President Wilson designates Roland B. Mahaney solicitor for the labor department as American delegate on the international commission on immigration and emigration. The meeting is to convene in Geneva on a date set by the League of Nations office. Mustapha Kemal reportedly departed Angora for the front to defend Eskishehr for the Turkish Nationalists per dispatch from Constantinople.
Washington reports farm averages showing hops at 874.75 dollars per acre and corn at 38.49 dollars per acre for the nation. Declines since 1919 affected most crops with wide state variation. The Agriculture Department presents 1920 and 1919 figures for grains sorghums winter wheat broomcorn and others.
Ben I. Salinger, associate justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, will aid in the defense of Waterloo physician Dr. B. W. Porterfield. The case, set to begin tomorrow, concerns alleged procuring of a miscarriage for 20 year old Mrs. Jesse L. Maxfield. The trial was postponed today due to Porterfield's illness.
Anthony Caminetti, commissioner general of immigration, is expected to appear before the Senate immigration committee for what may be its last public hearing on the Johnson bill. He just returned from Europe where he studied immigration issues. The Johnson bill would suspend immigration for a year and faces likely failure in committee unless Caminetti sways members.
In central Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio the 1920 burley cigarette crop sales resumed after a 13 day delay. Manufacturers report they will force a satisfactory market and have purchased most of the cropies.
United Press reports investigators probing yesterday's blaze that destroyed the Albia opera house in Albia Iowa. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars. building insured for one third of value. no occupants at the time known.
Police search for safe crackers who robbed Fairway Manufacturing in Riverside, a suburb, last night. About $50,000 stolen mostly in non negotiable papers after the big safe door was blown off with explosives.
The Associated Press reports from London that Winston Churchill, then war minister, has accepted the post of secretary of state for the colonies in succession to Viscount Milner, who has resigned. The information is unofficial but reliable.
Paris reports Premier Lloyd George and Briand will meet January 25 to discuss German disarmament and related settlement matters. the date was moved from January 19. Also noted, jurors receive $3 a day plus 10 cents mileage, with Mrs. W H Hammer being the first woman juror excused for the term and receiving $3.70.
Washington officials expect Sir Auckland Geddes to report that Britain can strike more favorable debt and interest arrangements with the Wilson administration than with Harding. The British envoy’s findings could push negotiations before March 4 to avoid delays, as Britain is the United States’ largest debtor with $10 billion owed and about $4 billion annual tax impact if unsettled.
Des Moines reports 15 carloads of Iowa corn will depart for the Seacoast this week to be sent to Constantinople as food relief. J Edward Kirby announces this as the state's first shipment under a plan to give food rather than money.
Frank Leamer a 41 year old from South Sioux City Nebraska was killed on a lake near Sioux City Iowa when his clothing was caught in an ice planing machine and his body was sliced into pieces by the sharp knives at work.
World items from the AP recount aid shipments to near east relief totaling 259000. AFL unions plan a Feb 23 meeting on trade union attacks. Pan American Labor Congress creates migration agencies in Latin America as US delegates object. Pullman workers accept nine hour day pending rail board hearing. Crown Prince Frederick William delays return to Germany amid unrest. Wilson and others denounce antisemitic propaganda. Condemns public stance released. Mexican president Obregon staff head to Austin for Neff inauguration on presidential train. Argentine bandits devastate Santa Cruz crops, loot, burn, kill as lawlessness spreads.
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