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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1921
Page
7
Washington dispatch notes deepening splits among Progressives over Harding’s final cabinet list. Hoovers, Johnsons, and McCormicks face opposition amid calls for Irish Catholic influence, with labor secretary spark likely to trigger the loudest protest.
Lieut. W. H. Langdon of Boston was shot and killed by a Japanese sentry in Vladivostok while returning to the U S Albany. The incident could prompt international complications as the United States has not recognized Japan’s claim to patrol Vladivostok.
Associated Press reports two coal company offices were robbed by safeblowers in Sioux City Iowa last night. The gang escaped with 70 dollars after cracking two safes. police say they know the gang but have not captured them, noting a dozen safes robbed in two weeks.
By the Associated Press French black troops repelled mutinous Cossacks of Wrangel's former army at Tehatalja near Constantinople. The clash left ten Senegalese dead or fatally wounded and twenty wounded along with two French officers. Russians fired back after disarming officers Saturday night, amid ongoing unrest in the region.
Seventeen men arrested in connection with a garage bombing that killed two people were discharged at a hearing for lack of evidence. The incident occurred last night at the Quaker Cay Taxicab company garage in Philadelphia.
A Madrid dispatch quotes political circles that the Spanish cabinet has reached a decision to resign. Paris reports confirm the move as of January 1, with associated press attribution.
Marquis Shigenobu Okuma, former Japanese premier, rejected American proposals for a naval holiday as tilted toward aiding the United States. He urged Washington to consult Britain first and said Japan’s naval program is set at the minimum needed for defense. The Kokumin-Shimbun criticized U.S. emphasis on Langdon case and raised tensions over Siberia and evacuation questions.
Berlin reports from The Hague say the Netherlands asked the ex Kaiser and crown prince to leave their Doorn asylums over alleged monarchist plots. Some sources hint at a royalist entry into Berlin led by monarchist soldiers. The Official Correspondence bureau denied such orders.
Chicago January hearing hears railroads claim new rules swell crews. E T Whiter for railroads cites engine head light generator work requires six workers instead of one machinist and helper. He argues current styles force electricians, sheetmetal workers, and machinists to disassemble and reassemble equipment during maintenance.
Three powerful blasts at 6 30 a m shattered shop windows and torn up pavements along a wide Haymarket area. The detonations were heard miles away as crowds gathered believing a Sinn Fein outrage. Officials said sparks from high tension electric wires in gas filled conduits likely caused the explosions.
Scotland voters have decided to retain current temperance rules. In 572 polls 486 backed no change, 41 sought saloon abolition, and 35 urged license limits. Of 9,271 licenses, 447 will be withdrawn and turnout reached 692,222 for no change, 442,530 for prohibition, and 19,226 for limitation.
Bryan C. Baker district comptroller for the board at Boston testified before the Walsh congressional committee investigating the board's affairs. Excess clothing valued at 244000 stored in Boston ships sold for 80000 to the United States Shipping Board officers and crews.
A 1921 report lists towns including Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault La Crosse Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterbury Waverly and others. It notes highways in fair condition and provides a fair weather forecast for tonight and Wednesday.
Former Treasury Secretary Carter Glass calls for shifting from indirect taxes to direct income tax in a congressional revenue overhaul. He argues excess profits tax and tariff raise costs, praises wartime debt handling, and urges strict government economy to lower living costs for all Americans.
An explosion at a Bayonne film manufacturing building killed two people and injured more than ten. Two charred bodies were found near railway tracks beside the plant. About fifteen workers were inside when the blast occurred as flames and smoke engulfed the structure.
Dublin reports Arthur Griffin founder of Sinn Fein will face a court martial if authorities proceed. The date remains unset. Also: four civilians killed and seven black and tans wounded in a County Galway ambush as a patrol was attacked near Galway city. Dublin announces murder trials for Irish prisoners tied to the November 21 Dublin officer killings.
Commander John H. Towers, division commander of the N C naval seaplanes, on a flight from San Diego to Panama, developed appendicitis at sea. He was transferred to the hospital ship Mercy, operated on immediately, and reported to be in serious condition but expected to live.
Governor Sproul unveils a biennial message proposing an ad valorem tax of four cents per ton on bituminous coal and eight cents per ton on anthracite to raise state revenues. He urges accompanying legislation to prevent raises beyond actual tax costs to consumers, aiming to curb public gouging and cost inflation claims.
Mayor Zurmuebien and the water board oppose the city council plan to float 300000 in water bonds. The council sold the entire issue to BE A Wickham for a premium of 1000. The bonds pay 6 percent interest and Zurmeuhlen vows to veto the council action.
Representatives from seven states and Canada gather in St Joseph Missouri for the annual Jefferson Highway association meeting. The session runs through tomorrow with E C Harlan Indianola Iowa vice president J L Tevig Pittsburg Kansas director and E H Johnson representing Canada among attending members.
Chicago editors report that at the Merchant Tailor Designers association convention delegates expect spring prices to stay at current levels. Prices for men is about $2 to $25 higher than prewar, with a shift from tight semimilitary coats to looser styles returning to earlier cuts.
Lieut. L A Kloor testified as first witness in the naval court of inquiry into the flight of the naval balloon from Rockaway to Moose Factory and the subsequent wanderings of the airmen. Lieutenant Tinpi would be called later and Lieutenant Farrell was ill from his experienced exposure.
In Wilmington Ohio Rev P L Vernon pastor of the First Baptist church urged trustees to reduce his salary to 300 a year arguing that food prices have fallen and religion should cost less for followers.
Paris prime minister Aristide Briand tells United Press France will back a reasonable world peace plan and insists Germany must pay for war damages. He vows pacifism yet firmness on disarmament and warns against complacency, stressing collaboration with allies and American counsel.
Four sand and gravel corporations and their officers pled guilty before Federal Judge Hand to conspiring to monopolize Cowboy sand. They agreed to dissolve the sand and gravel board of trade and were fined a total of 40,000 dollars.
William T. Baker, 96, reputedly the oldest Elks member in the United States, died in Springfield. A lifelong resident of Bolivia, Christian County, he was known for his Elks conventions leadership and parade duties.
In LaCrosse Wisconsin on January 1 a federal court trial before Judge Landis resulted in convictions in two liquor cases. Tony Vardax transported liquor from Milwaukee to Hurley and was found guilty of transporting liquor and possession in violation of the prohibition act. Nicholas Nedemeitch, a farmer, was convicted of having moonshine liquor and raisin mash in his possession. A related shooting occurred when Joseph Nademeitch was killed by a Prohibition Agent after confronting him with an ax during confiscation efforts.
A delegation of river business leaders asked Congress to fund upper Mississippi dredging to St. Paul and Minneapolis. They argued lack of water transport to the gulf slows development and cited Army engineers estimating 2.06 million dollars annually for ten years to create a six foot channel to the Twin Cities.
Marion Ohio January 18 The press of personal business must be disposed of before his departure for the south and is engaging the attention of President elect Harding. His calendar remains free of appointments and few visitors are expected aside from personal friends. John C Shaffer publisher is in town to discuss the international situation with Mr Harding at his request.
Grantville West Virginia January 18 Mrs George Willis rejoices at her husband s return while mourning the burial costs for a man she believed to be her spouse The mistaken death and payment of funeral expenses were resolved when the husband came back from his work in the northern part of the state The stock brokerage Ernest S Smith Co a New York and Boston exchange member announced suspension for one year in the local market headline style.
Armenia’s minister to Italy Varandian tells the Tribuna that Armenia, deserted by Entente powers led by France, may seek Soviet Russia’s help after two years of failed appeals. He says Bolsheviks are seen by Armenians as potential liberators despite Turkish threats and Armenia’s limited property and industry to be communized.
Senators push Wrance’s hospital measure, aiming to fund 29.8 million for new beds and clinics. They vow a record vote if blocked, while Underwood asks to send 6 000 army nominations to military and naval committees.
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