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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1923

Page

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Ruhr Occupation Extends Control Of Rail Lines

German workmen refuse to take orders from French occupiers delaying rail control. French engineers seize Haeg and guard key points. Dortmund remains only rail link to rest of Germany. Closing of the Ruhr exit prompts more strikes as officials are expelled and trains falter.

Associated Press Duesseldorf Jan Ruhr Coblenz Haeg Duisburg Essen Mayenca Galve Dortmund Germany Schmidt Oexle Guser Elberfeld Coblens Rhineland Eliias Sroopa Wiesbaden Frankfort United Press Berlin Paris Liberte Marencé Presa Duesseldorf Rome Russia Moscow

Riot erupts in Pantord race clash leaves several dead

Police say three patrons in a dance hall were killed by deputies and another seriously wounded during a riot sparked by alleged race tensions. Sheriff Newland injured, and fighting involved foreigners and locals as National Guard may be deployed. Authorities vow a broad investigation into the outbreak and shootings.

Newland Jows McCray National Guard Blanford Dianford

Cedar Rapids Men Sentenced in Mount Vernon Robbery Case

Harvey Lee and Frank Myers confessed Saturday to robbing a Mount Vernon clothing store 10 days earlier. Each received 10 year sentences in the state prison at Sore Madison. They remain in jail on $100 000 bail as investigators seek leads.

Cedar Rapids Harvey Lee Frank Myers Mount Vernon Sore Madison Neatlentiary

Fort Dodge Youths Swim in Des Moines River

Two Fort Dodge youths Ernie Haalowani and Howard Brown swam in the Des Moines River above the municipal dam after reading about winter swimming. They described the water as fine and planned daily swims as long as the water remains cool.

Wort Dodge Jen Port Dodge Des Moines Fort Dodga Ernie Haalowani Howard Brown

Naval Commander Ends His Life After Stores Are Stolen

Lieutenant Commander Eugene H. Deauglass paymaster of the flagship Huras in the United States Asiatic fleet killed himself aboard the vessel yesterday. The act followed his despondency over the disappearance of ship stores for which he blamed himself, though not responsible. Capt C. B. Stearns of the Huron issued the statement praising his devoted service.

Associated Press Manila P. O Eugene H. Deauglass Huras United States Asiatic Fleet C. DB. Stearns Huron Stearns

Green Stock Tax Bill Reported to House

Washington January 23 The house ways and means committee reported a bill to correct abuses in stock and security exchanges. Introduced by Representative Green Iowa the measure taxes money realized in exchanges of stocks. Investment and business property would be exempt until gains are actually released on final sale.

Washington, D. C House Ways and Means Committee Secretary of the Treasury Mellon Green Lowa

Deaths in Lincoln from gas poisoning found in home

Bodies of Mrs. Mary A. Crittenden, 78, and her son Herbert, 40, were discovered in their Lincoln Nevada residence on January 23, dead from gas poisoning. They likely died several days earlier.

Lincoln Nev Mary A. Crittenden Herbert

Sentences Firebug to Life Imprisonment

Tom Gules convicted last week in a district court of arson was sentenced to life imprisonment today by Judge Thomas. Phillips & Griffiths, Marengo, owners of general exchanges in Town, bought the Cedar Valley Telephone exchange from Claude Rex, who will continue to operate until March 1 when Griffith will take charge.

Council Bluffs Tom Gules Thomas Greene Phillips & Grif —_th Marengo Cedar Valley ‘Telephone Exchange Claude Rex Rex Wil Griffith

Farmer Andrew Phelps Stricken With Paralysis

Andrew Phelps aged 74 is in serious condition at his Mount Vernon township home after suffering a stroke. Farm residents and neighbors report no other complications evident at this time.

Farmer Cedar Andrew Phelps Lii Mount Vernon Township

State Briefs Des Moines and Surrounding Areas

Des Moines reports death of Kurtz a 82 year old pioneer hardware merchant after long illness. Multiple items cover accidents bonds bread loaf standards public talks and local government actions across Oskaloosa Cedar Rapids and other Iowa towns.

Des Moines He Kurtz Eitizens Kurtz Charlotte John Sterin Austria-Hungary Muscatina August Kranz Foster West Enron Oskaloosa Chukatoosa Dhe Ruhr Kanans Cedar Rapids Yellow Banks Ely Linn County S Andamusa James Knapp Lisbon Anninosa London John . Brammer Eblora JE. King Hardin County Masonic Fraternity Iowa California Iowa Falls YW. A. Gratt Tes Moines Pasadena Cal Ile Yes Moines Bruce J. Sick Oscar Martin Mt. Pleasant Insane Hospital

Rebed Chief of Staff Sentenced to Death

In Bublin Jan 29 Free State troops capture Liam Deasy chief of staff of the Republican irregulars. He is believed to have been court martialed and sentenced to death after Erskine Childers execution.

Bublin Free State Liam Deasy Staf Republican Erskine Childers Deasy

Near East War Preparations and Secret Pact Reports

The article reports on ongoing Near East tensions with Turkey and Russia, including Armenian refugees and potential resettlement in the Caucasus. It cites Tribuna claims of a Russia Turkey secret military pact, Lausanne draft peace terms, and tense Allied-Turkish negotiations over straits, borders, and population exchanges with no immediate conciliatory outcome.

Lausanne Russia Bulgaria Thrace Turkey Tribuna Adtts Associated Press Sis Turk Greece

Tenth District Business Shows Healthy Increase

Minneapolis Minn Jan 29 The volume of business in the Tenth federal reserve district as measured by bank debits increased 12 percent in the district during December according to the bank's monthly report on business conditions made public today.

Minneapolis Minn Federal Reserve District

Chicago Boss Lundin Quietly Controlled City Politics

The piece profiles Lundin the Swede who ran a vast patronage machine in Chicago, wielding influence over mayoral and county authorities. It traces his rise from a street vendor to a pivotal behind the scenes force linked to Thompson and Lorimer, and notes his habit of appearing in public in distinctive attire.

Chicane Lundin Lundin-Thompson Cook County Chicago Tribune Thompson Arthur C. Lueder Chicago Grand Jury Westelletad Ostergotland Sweden Senate J. R. Tanner Springfield Yerkes Traction Lorimer William Hale Thompson County Board of Review Lundie Antioch

Daugherty’s Illness Delays Federal Judges Appointments

Washington January 29 The illness of Attorney General Daugherty will likely delay appointing additional federal judges nationwide under the new law. President Harding relies on his recommendations while Daugherty, ordered to bed for an indefinite period due to high blood pressure, rests comfortably and appears improved according to his office.

Washington, D. C Daugherty Congress Harding

Harvey declines to discuss debt matter in England visit

Ambassador Harvey arrived in Plymouth England on January 29 after a U S trip. He refused to discuss debt questions or other public topics but praised Stanley Baldwin the exchequer minister for making a good impression in America.

Harvey Associated Tress Plymouth England United States Stanley Baldwin The Exchequer America Atul

Mussolini Readies Response to World Economic Conference Invite

Premier Mussolini has been approached by Senator Borah with the idea of a world economic conference. He awaits reactions from France Britain and Belgium before deciding on any lead role. The invitation was circulated with Mussolini’s approval after reading Borah’s statement.

United Press Mussolini Geraht France Great Brittain Belgium Borach Washington Borah Great Britain

Democrats Readying for 1924 League of Nations Shift

The piece discusses Borah and Hughes shaping U S attitude toward world affairs with Borah favoring public broadcasts over heads of state while Hughes prefers formal channels. It notes Democratic hopes to win in 1924 and push international cooperation short of, or toward, a modified league of nations, possibly spurring a conference during Harding’s term.

Page Cone Hughes America Borah Harding Alforth League of Nations Wilson Repubicans York ‘Tribune

Teegerstrom Returns to Bastrop Area Amid Kidnap Slayings Probe

Harold Teegerstrom reappeared in Monroe after vanishing from the Southern Carbon plant near Bastrop on December 25. He told acquaintances he would stay, while authorities said he would be arrested as a material witness in the Watt Daniel and T. F. Richards kidnapping and slaying case.

Monroe Harold Teegerstrom Southern Carbon Company Bastrop Watt Daniel T. F. Richards Tha’ Biss Caco

Gas Tank Blast Shocks Chicago Coke Plant

Nine men injured and scalded as a gas generating tank exploded at the Chicago By-Products Coke company plant. A roaring blast sent an artificial fog over the district as ambulances and police rushed to rescue workers and control the scene.

Uinternational News Chicago Chicago By-Products Coke Company Slalt

County urged to save by trained social service

Miss Louise Cottrell of the State University reports to the Black Hawk county board of supervisors on misapplied charity and inadequate administration of relief funds. She cites pension abuses, unlocated beneficiaries, and the need for a county social service league with follow up by trained staff to address health, social, and youth problems.

Black Hawk Migs Louise Cottrell State University of Iowa County Board of Supervisors Miss Cottrell Social Welfare’ League County League Iowa County Social Service League Black Hawk County

Sanford Nomination Favorable in Senate for Supreme Court

In Washington on January 29 the senate judiciary committee ordered a unanimously favorable report on the nomination of E. TF. Sanford of Knoxville Tennessee for associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. Sanford, a Republican, is a close friend of Chief Justice Taft and would fill the court's last vacancy, with confirmation anticipated soon.

Washington, D.C E. TF. Sanford Knoxville Tenn United States Supreme Court Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Sanford Taft Tennessee Supreme Court

Bliss Nominated as Minister to Sweden

Robert Woods Bliss of New York, third assistant secretary of state, was nominated by President Harding to serve as minister to Sweden, to succeed Ira Nelson Morris who recently resigned. J. Butler Wright of Wyoming was named to replace Bliss.

Washington, D. C Robert Woods Bliss New York Harding Sweden Ira Nelson Morris J. Butler Wright Wyoming Bliss

Pairail Returns Home After Weekend Visit

Roland Fairall son of Mr and Mrs D Fairall 843 Fourth Street West has returned to studies at the University of Town after a weekend visit at his home here.

Roland Pairail D. Fairall Fourth Street West University of Town

Black Hawk County Pioneer Daniel Lantz Dies at 77

Daniel Lantz a Waterloo resident and veteran stone and brick mason died suddenly at 8 15 p m He was born Sept 5 1849 in Erie Pa and arrived in Waterloo in 1857 TheWidow Catherine Roller Lantz survives along with two children and five sisters and three brothers The body was taken to O Keefe and Towne mortuary pending funeral arrangements

Daniel Lantz Black Hawk County Waterloo Roby Street Lantz Mullan Avenue S. C Pennsylvania Erie Jacob Lantz Daniel Co. C. Thirty-first Iowa Infantry Dan Vicksburg Lookout Mountain Catherine Roller Harry F Cedar Falls J. L Heiple Mr. Lantz O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary

Pontoon Float Will Convey Steel Dams

Waterlo residents show strong interest in new gates for the rebuilt dam. A large pontoon float near Sedgwick Island will carry the gates down the river to their position between Park Avenue and Third Street. Workmen prepare the locks for the ride as three Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Works employees supervise the installation.

Waterlos Sedgwick'’s Park Avenue Third Street Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Works

Mrs Elsa Ward and S K Myers Wedded in Hot Springs

Mrs Elsa Ward of Waterloo Iowa and S K Myers of Manchester Iowa were married quietly by Rev Marion S Monk at Central Methodist church in Hot Springs Arkansas. They will reside at 401 Prospect Avenue for the season with Mr and Mrs C B Edwards hosting a dinner after the ceremony.

Waterloo Hot Springs Ark Elsa Ward Franklin Street George F. Ward Iinois Central S. K. Myers Manchester Marion S. Monk Central Methodist Church

Sheetmetal Industry Seen As Major Opportunity For Youth

N A Lichty of Lichty Metal Products told Rotarians that sheetmetal remains one of the country’s largest industries and urged Waterloo schools to add vocational training. He cited wide use in electrical fixtures, window casings, pens, and more, noting high wages and a shortage of pattern makers. He warned schedules suffer in busy seasons due to per article pattern production requirements.

N. A. Lichty Lichty Metal #Products company Lichty Waterloo Swall

Heads of Nicholas' Family in Alcohol

The heads of the late Czar Nicholas of Russia and his family, who died at Ekaterinburg, are said to be preserved in alcohol in the Kremlin Moscow. Capt. Firmin, chief of staff of the Russian refugee fleet, claims documents captured indicate their heads were severed and preserved while the trunks were burned.

Associated Press Manila Czar Nicholas Hussia Ekaterinberg Kremlin Moscow Firmin Admiral Kolchak

Ford Plans World Largest Chemical Plant at Iron Mountain

Iron Mountain Michigan February 29 Henry Ford will build the largest chemical plant in the world. E L Pearce says Ford has awarded a contract for construction materials and recently visited to inspect his sawmill and body plant while planning the new complex. The facility would surpass the Cleveland Cliffs chemical plant at Marquette as the world’s largest.

Iron Mountain Mich Fan Henry Ford E. L. Pearce Pearce Ford Ford 1 Cleveland-Cliffa Company Marquette

Fight Over Woman Ends in Man's Death at Elevated Station

Chicago police report Joseph Krueger aged 20 died after a fight with Walter Weston over Weston's wife Beulah. The confrontation occurred on an elevated station platform as Krueger tried to jump a narrow alley between two buildings and fell to his death five minutes after firemen created an opening to reach him. Weston and Beulah Weston are under arrest.

Chicago Joseph Krueger Walter Weston Beulah Weston Krueger

Harding to push ship subsidy bill before March 4

President Harding and Senate leaders plan to force a vote on the ship subsidy bill this session. A White House conference with lawmakers set the goal of moving the measure to a vote before March 4, with night sessions possible if needed.

Washington, DC Harding Senate White House

Wall Street "Wolf" Must Go to Prison

The Supreme Court ruled that David Lamar known as the "Wolf of Wall Street" must serve his prison sentence for conspiracy in restraint of foreign commerce. The decision rejects his habeas corpus claim as meritless and delays in incarceration are denied.

Wall Street Washington, D. C Supreme Court Today David Lamar Wolf

Senate panel orders hearings on tax free bond bill

Washington D C June 23 the senate judiciary committee turned the proposed constitutional amendment prohibiting tax exempt securities by states and municipalities over to a subcommittee with directions that hearings be held.

Washington, D. C House Senate Judiciary Committee

Bebe Daniels Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

New York January 23 movie star Bebe Daniels underwent a successful appendicitis operation and was reported doing very well. Washington January 23 the annual army appropriation bill totaling 240 341 396 28 was reported to the senate after the military committee added 6 637 192 to the measure and it passed the house.

New York Bebe Daniels Washington, D. C Senate House

Chaplin and Negri Confirm Engagement With Public Display

Charlie Chaplin and Pola Negri announced their engagement in Del Monte California with an arm in arm entrance to a crowd of friends and photographers. They confirmed plans to marry as cameras clicked and they rode away in a blue burlesque limousine.

United Press del Monte Cal Charlie Chaplin the Funny Man Pola Negri Charlie Pola Miss Negri Valentino Polo Pala

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Ind Sheriff's Posse Pantord Fort Dodge Firebug Near East Treva Dotulis Don Gon Kuban Belgrade Tribuna Tzhitcherin Ismet Pasha Lau- Banne Mesopotamia Horan Teegerstrom Louise Cottrell Bridgeport Conn Locomobile Today W. G. Durant A. FE. Fisher Hillooch Miller Sheetmetal N. A. Lichty Fells Chemical Co Chaplin
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