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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1923
Page
7
Washington dispatch analyzes Democratic prospects for 1924, noting ex governor Cox of Ohio faces dwindling support from former backers. It questions Cox’s stance and potential leverage in Ohio to secure a delegate position, while flagging his sincere Wilson-era internationalism as a possible path to revival.
The notice states deliveries should arrive before 5 30 and if not due to carrier or other error, call 3230 for a replacement. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m for the copy to be sent.
London Jan 26 It is considered improbable in official circles that Stanley Baldwin chancellor of the exchequer who headed the British debt mission to the United States will return to America Negotiations may be continued by Sir Auckland Geddes British ambassador Baldwin will report to Premier Bonar Law and the cabinet will consider his report next week.
Washington reports Joseph W. Fordney Republican Michigan chairman of the house ways and means committee will return to farming March 4 at age 70. He recalls a career shaping tariff and revenue laws and a vetoed soldier bonus bill. Fordney says he bought a Michigan farm near Saginaw and will live there continuing dairy farming with a Jersey cow on a modern barn.
An open court indictment targets over 20 individuals including Fred Lundin, dubbed the power behind the throne, amid a six month graft probe into school board affairs. Lundin currently in Cuba. Capiases issued as indictments return.
Washington January 2. It was revealed that the American debt funding commission, in talks with the British delegation, proposed a 3 percent rate for ten years and 3.5 percent thereafter, with provisions to extinguish the entire debt in sixty two years.
United Press reports from Little Rock on January 27 about a boy, 18, testifying before a state legislative committee on mob violence in northern Arkansas. He described being whipped by nine men, tied to a post, with barbed wire around his head, and identified three mob members. Four other victims spoke at Harrison. citizens committee members who led mobs were expected to be called next.
In Reading Pennsylvania William McCormick owner of the Reading Herald and lessee of the News Times and Telegram until March 1 has arranged to continue the Herald Telegram after March 1 as an evening paper The Reading News Times will alter March 1 to a morning paper under Perry Lloyd Jones syndicate The plan ends conflicts in morning and evening fields and reduces Reading from four to two newspapers McCormick a national political figure leads a city of over 100000 people
San Francisco January 27 Putney Hoagland was arrested on Robbery charges linked to a Denver mint job and a Michigan Scott bank robbery. Detectives probe his movements over several months. Seized $2500 was reported from the Seatr bank robbery three years ago.
An earthquake of sharp intensity was registered on the seismograph of the United States Weather Bureau. The shocks began at 2:07 PM and lasted until 3:19 PM with maximum intensity at 2:11 PM. Forecasters estimated the quake center about 1,115 miles southwest of Chicago.
United Press Moscow reports Sinclair Oil Corp wins a 36 year Sakhalin oil tract of 3 006 square versts on Sakhalin island. Conditions include no US hostile acts against Russia and recognition of the Soviet government within two years. Company to spend 60 000 gold rubles in five years and pay 5 percent rental on total sales.
Southampton Jan 27 AP Stanley Baldwin chancellor of the exchequer returning on the Olympic from his debt mission to Washington told newspapermen that settlement of the debt question in the United States is in the hands of politicians and that the situation marks a great difference between America and Britain He said in America executives cannot push terms through Congress while in Britain the government takes responsibility He warned Congress must be forced and noted that Americans mainly sell grain and hogs and have little grasp of the debt issue He added the debt can only be funded on terms achievable through Congress and Senate and he would return there if able to but must stay at home to tend his own duties
Shanghai January 27 Dr Sun Yat Sen was about to board a liner to Canton when a telegram from the civil governor of Sun’s former capital advised him not to sail. Sun’s leading general in the recapture of the city had been assassinated during a war council, and Cantgit was tense with feared further trouble. Dr Sun canceled his sailing plans immediately.
Dublin reports two Republican irregular prisoners were executed today by Free State military authorities at Maryborough Prison. They were charged with rebellion against the government.
Weather bulletin notes snow totals for multiple cities, with Charles City at 344 inches and others like Des Moines and Waverly reporting lighter falls. Roads described as passable or slow due to drifting snow, with forecasts of thawing and improving conditions over the next two days.
San Francisco June 27 a new Pacific dry navy unit will be added to the coast policing effort announced by S F P Rutter federal prohibition director for California. The fleet modeled after New York’s patrols will chase any craft carrying liquor inside the three mile limit near the Jaene Coush area.
Chicago reports a Peoria bootlegging ring involving two prohibition agents and a liquor dealer posing as a newspaper man who extorted bribes from saloonkeepers and druggists by claiming evidence and impending prosecutions. Officials denied arrests or confessions while secrecy surrounds the inquiry.
In Los Angeles on January 27 rumors spread that a dispute rages within the motion picture trust over the $150,000 salary for Will Hays as an industry advisor. Critics say high pay adds overhead costs for producers distributors and ultimately exhibitors.
San Diego reports the county grand jury has reviewed evidence in the Writzi Mann case who died mysteriously at Torrey Pines. After two days of testimony, jurors adjourned to reconvene Monday. Officers continue marshaling evidence. no new setup planned in the investigation.
Chicago hosts the first formal trial scene of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan as Kam Ifreen, a Chicago fireman suspended over alleged Klan membership, admits membership and seeks a hearing before the Civil Service Commission set for February 2. An American KKK opposition rally is planned to begin February 26 with speakers including Gov Parker and Gov Smith.
New Moines Iowa January 27. Senate debate on code revision snags continues as Sen Bowman proposes a bill to cut road assessments. House passes three more code revision measures including a municipal ownership bill allowing cities to buy street car systems. Legislature considers education and infrastructure bills with state funding for accredited teachers courses and road improvements.
Turkish authorities ordered 3,090 Greeks to leave Teebiz immediately aboard three foreign ships. The deportations resume despite Greece's decision not to admit refugees as cholera and typhoid rage, according to relief advices from the Near East.
Capt Wanderwell of Atlanta Ga was released from an asylum after two weeks confinement following a hotel window jump during illness. He said he and companions will resume their around the world trip after a month of rest.
Paris police reserves guarded the funeral of Martius Plateau, royalist leader and editor, fatally shot January 22 by Mile Germaine Berthan, a young communist. Police surrounded the cortege to prevent clashes between royalists and communists as it moved through the city.
Weather outlook reports considerable cloudiness with snow and rain likely midweek. Temperatures start near normal then turn colder later in the week across the Mississippi valley and Washington area.
In Chicago on January 27 police report Lieut. Jensen and his bride celebrated a quirky event after a dinner of oysters. A pearl valued at 290 to 300 dollars was picked from a pearl oyster and is planned to be set for Mrs. Jensen, marking a festive note in their early marriage.
Five persons died today when an automobile plunged 35 feet from Wells Creek Bridge in Cumberland Maryland. Two men and three women were killed in the crash. The accident occurred early this afternoon and emergency crews responded to the scene.
A movement to impeach Judge Fred L. Odom and Sheriff Fred J. Carpenter began in Mer Rouge Louisiana after an open hearing. A petition with 25 signatures was in Mayor Rob Dade's possession but action may wait for the attorney general to initiate proceedings. The petition cites misfeasance and nonfeasance in office linked to the hooded mob reign of terror.
Paris Jan 27 The Entente era seeks mediation via Czecho Slovakia per Pravda, per Matin Belgrade dispatch. French troops in Rhine area number over 60,000 with 4,430 railroad workers supporting occupation. Martial law tightens grip as Paris foresees next moves after January 31 reparations deadline.
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