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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1920

Page

10

Demand for Extradition of Former Emperor William

The Hague and Geneva reports show Allied demands for the surrender of former Emperor William from Holland. German officials in Munich and Locarno express anxiety, while Paris notes belief the Dutch will resist extradition for war crimes not provided by law. Public sentiment favors peace over revenge.

The Hague Holland William Geneva Germany Bagel Munich Locarno Ludwig Bavaria Netherlands Paris Lersuer Baron Kurt von Leisner

Fosdick Resigns as Under Secretary of League of Nations

Raymond R. Fosdick resigns as undersecretary general of the League of Nations and U S representative. He cites America's unresolved course and personal embarrassment as reasons while praising the league's aims in disarmament arbitration and humanitarian projects. He notes his wartime service as chair of the Commission on Training Camp Activities.

Washington, D. C Raymond R. Fosdick League of Nations League Fosdick

Senate Conference Sees Rift on Peace Treaty Reservations

Senate leaders in bipartisan talks on the treaty reported they near suspension over Foreign Relations Committee reservations. Disagreement centers on equality of voting in the League of Nations as talks falter amid partisan tensions.

Associated Press Washington TD. C Senate Foreign Relations Committee League of Nations

Woman Sues Husband Over Lost Love Valued at 150000

Mrs Ruby M Davies sues La Verne A Davies her ex lieutenant husband in New York supreme court alleging abuse and failure to support. Sheriff’s jury valued her affections at 150000 in Davies versus Harrison case where jewelry valued at 80000 was alleged. Harrison, in Cuba with sugar interests, was sought by Davies.

New York Ruby M. Davies Supreme Court la Verne A. Davies al. Cees Alfred C. Harrison, Jr Philadelphia Davies Harrison Cuba Greenwich Conn Harrigon Marie M. Gibson

Semenoff’s Savagery Sparks Eastwide Outrage

British French and Japanese staffs arrive at Harbin to assess Siberian politics and say no western government can reconstitute Kolchak’s rule. They note Semenoff’s forces provoke widespread anti-Kolchak sentiment and Bolshevik sympathy grows. Kolchak’s forces retreat eastward across Siberia toward Krasnoyarsk after Bolshevik advances.

Associated Press London Harbin Manchhuria Chita Siberia Baily Mail Kolchak Manchuria Semenoff

British Losses Great in Fighting Mahsuds on Frontier

London reports show the Erajat column advancing into Mahsud country met strong opposition north of Ahnai Danghai. British casualties reached 385 with eight officers killed and 20 wounded or missing. Mahsuds suffered about 130 killed and many wounded.

London India Erajat Hich Ahnai Danghai

Plans for Victory chimes to ring in New York

Plans call for every child in America to give at least one penny toward the erection in New York of Victory chimes. The chimed reminder would honor American wartime sacrifices and serve as daily remembrance. Dublin seizes U S papers as American reports on Irish affairs are held by postal authorities.

Associated Press New York America Dublin U. 5

Waterloo People and Local Notices Collected

Brig Mrs. Harry A. Brown leaves for Dubuque. Verne L. Bartling confined at home by sickness. Miss Bess Allan returns to Los Angeles. Paul M. Thomsen travels to Christiana Norway to visit family. Fred Twaites operated for appendicitis. Leonard Griffith reports auto collision with streetcar. Edd Olds pleads guilty to selling spoiled food and is fined. Attorney's coat reportedly stolen from club. Mr and Mrs Harry Varfes depart Waterloo for a yearlong journey visiting Lisbon Athens Italy Egypt and more. Dr Powers listed for medical and surgical cases. High School job ad at Singer shop. Clarence Eddy dedicatory recital at Walnut Street church.

Verne L. Bartling Weterloo Fourth Street West Bess Allan Los Angeles Cal Paul M. Thomsen Christiana Norway Fred Twaites Eleventh Street Presbyterian Hospital Twaites Leonard Griffith Peek Street Mulberry Utica Griffith Edd Olds Wpon Harry Varfes Waterloo New York City Lisbon Spain Athens Greece Italy Egypt Powers Black Hawk Singer Sewing Machine Shop Jefferson Clarence Eddy Walnut Street

Lowden Speaker Opens Lumbermen’s Convention in Flour City

Gov. Frank O. Lowden of Illinois appeared as the principal speaker at the Northwestern Lumbermen’s convention in Minneapolis Minnesota delivering a talk on Big Issues of the Day. Attendees included lumbermen from Minnesota Iowa North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska and Montana. Charles Webster of the Iowa railroad board discussed rail policy favoring shippers.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn Frank O. Lowden Ilinois Northwestern Lumbermen’s Minnesota Iowa North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Montana Charles Webster Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners Congress

Real estate in poultry: sand and gravel in chickens seized

New York officials halted a scheme in Jersey City yards where 60,000 pounds of sand and gravel were found packed in 50,000 live chickens. Inspector John F. condemned the birds and halted their sale until crops return to normal, noting millions in potential losses and criminal defrauding tactics. An inquiry will probe who financed the scam.

New York Jersey City John ¥. Boyle Live Poultry Department of Markets Jfime John F Board of Health Schicken West Washington Edwin J. O'Malley O'Malley Barnett Baff Downland West Eighth Street Attlc New Furance High Union Beppe Dawson Street West Side Fallowell Company Black Hawk Bank Saleeman Gangeis Aophonographs Ourer West Fourth Street Care Courier West Waterloo Meltrcom Prite Typewriter, Co. Twin & Bros Darge Modern Sealy West Worth Yankee Bakery

Erzberger Libel Trial Opened in Berlin

In Berlin on Monday January 19 the libel case of Mathias Erzberger against Dr Karl Helfferich was opened. Helfferich had accused Erzberger of threatening public life and called him a dangerous government member. A libel action against Helfferich followed.

Erzberger Helfferich Berlin Associated Press Mathias Erzberger Karl Helferich Herr Erzberger Jieftferich

Dutch loan to Germany to be issued for 200 million guilders

Berlin reports negotiations with Holland for a ten year loan to Germany totaling 200 million guilders about 80 million dollars. Of this, 146 million guilders will finance raw product purchases and the rest will fund foodstuffs.

Associated Press Berlin Holland Germany Zeitung Am Mittag

Woman Profiteer Hunter resigns post in Bermondsey

Mrs. Bisia Richardson known as the Belled Cat of Bermondsey resigns as price inspector after days of failed efforts to expose profiteers. The war widow, with a four year old child, says public notice led to relentless photo reporting and she now fears becoming a marked woman in Bermondsey.

London Bisia Richardson Bermondsey Richardson Altter Tuny

County's Booze Easy for Thieves Raids Frequent in County

Pittsburg Kan Jan 20 Three hundred quarts of whisky vanished Saturday night from Crawford county court house to Girard where liquor seized in raids by county authorities is held awaiting destruction by the court The whisky valued at 6000 for the lot and 125 a case underscores a long series of raids since September Sheriff G Cunt Wabb says a guard with a watchdog was posted to stop further thefts but two more burglaries occurred within 48 hours with explanations that they happened while the guard and dogs were at lunch.

Pittsburg Crawford County Court House Girard G. Cunt Wabb

Illinois Constitution Convention Delays as Committee Picks Awaited

Springfield Jan 20 The Illinois constitutional convention reconvened at 10 a m after a short adjournment. President Charles R Woodward has not yet appointed the committee and until they are named business cannot be transacted. It is probable the committee will be appointed next week.

Associated Press Springfield Illinois Constitutional Convention Charles 4. Woodward

Railway Expressmen Plan 26 Day Month and Pay Rise

Grand Lodge officials in Chicago report Grand President Bollinger in Washington pushing for a 26 working day month and reversal of President Wilson’s Hines orders to allow a general pay increase for express workers. If successful, the 25 cent flat raise demanded in 1919 may take effect and existing 240 hour schedules and time and a half rules for over eight hours could be reconsidered.

Associated Press Chicago Grand Lodge The Order of Railway Expressmen Bollinger Washington Wilson Hines Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks

OINCARE TO GET PREMIERSHIP IN FRENCH RUMORS

Paris June 20 The Eclair reports a general impression that the Millerand cabinet may be a temporary administration pending when Ed mond Du Mesnil of the Rappel calls the great Poincare cabinet The paper says the premier aims to form a government for Raymond Poincare if he succeeds at the Elysee Palace This would be a surprising yet not disreputable combination with Millerand retaining some influence.

Pues Paris Millerand Edmond du Mesnil Poincare Eclair Brand Raymond Poincars Clysees Palace ML Milerand Ph Portfotia

Japan seeks coal black draft mares for army use

Representatives of Japan visit Youngstown to buy draft mares for sale to Seattle bound carriers. Two carloads, 48 horses, will be shipped to Japan with rigorous Japanese inspection for blemish. Prices for mares center around 150 to 178 dollars, as buyers scour eastern to western counties for suitable stock.

Youngstown Marcer County Wayne Ashland Youngetown George Taylor Pittsburgh Japan Seattle Taylor

Costlier Fruit Sells Fast as Cheaper Bananas Languish

A Kansas City street scene shows two banana carts on a downtown corner. One offers 25 cents a dozen and attracts few buyers. the other, with 40 cents a dozen, draws more shoppers. The higher price prompts one vendor to defend his stance saying customers choose freely.

Kansas City

Born With Tooth Marks Wee Anna of Chicago

Chicago date line reports Anna Marie McLoughlin born with a tooth in her lower jaw and another emerging. Doctors note such cases occur about once in 2,000 births, while parents and baby are described amid playful, curdled humor as Anna continues to cry.

Chicago Anna Marie McLoughlin Anna Marie

United States Butter Largely Used At Home

United States butter is mainly produced for domestic use with over 99 percent of trade internal. Small exports and imports affect prices, especially where production and consumption balance. The UK and Germany were major butter importers, while Europe struggled to meet needs.

United States United States Department of Agriculture United Kingdom Germany Princip Pal Eurone Siberia Australia New Zealand Europe

Their Perfect Day Reunites Long-Lost Lovers at Lake Resort

Monty Manulag and Helen reconnect after a decade at a lakeside outing. They recall college days and share a day of fishing and companionship before confessing lingering love and deciding to pursue a renewed relationship despite past engagements.

Light Runs A Lighthouse Automa tically

Detroit News describes a day and night lighthouse system using a glass cylinder with four copper rods. A blackened central rod expands with light, closing gas flow at dawn, then contracts at night to restore flame. The device adapts to seasons and needs no direct sun, remaining reliable for years.

Detroit News Panama Canal Alaska M. Gustaf Dalen

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