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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1923
Page
1
Berlin reports say Chancellor Cuno likely to condemn sabotage in the Ruhr and reject passive resistance as the Reichstag weighs whether to debate the foreign situation next week. Discussions with Monsignor Puccini followed pope disapproval of Ruhr unrest and a Duisburg bombing.
President Harding sails from Tacoma aboard the U S Henderson to Alaska on a sea voyage with Mrs Harding and an Alaska party. Two destroyers escort the ship to ensure safety as they chart Pacific waters and discuss forestry reserves and regional control amid opposition from iWallace.
Des Moines records show two liquor permits for medicinal purposes approved by District Judge Franklin. The action highlights two years with no local drug firm dispensing liquor for medicinal use due to repeated arrests for technical violations of dry laws.
Seliger fatally shoots 11 year old Alice and himself after drunken spree at New Hartford farm. Their son Robert, 12, escapes with his mother to do chores. Coroner reports decades of marital strife and a divorce four years earlier. The revolver bought in Waterloo. Burial plans set for Alice. father to be buried tomorrow. Farm title to pass to son due to divorce.
The Bureau of Economics of the Agricultural Department reports a 4 percent rise in spring pig saves over last year despite March weather. The survey notes 7 percent more sows farrowed and a 67 percent jump in farrowings over two years, with dust fall in Iowa and the Corn Belt influencing hog numbers. The report credits observers with data, while noting low hog prices last month could slow gains. Livestock statistician Carl Meims led the survey.
Clarence Willtrout faces an assault to murder charge after an alleged shooting at Mrs. Elizabeth Darker’s home in Muscatine Iowa. The incident involved Herbert Pitchforth and Mrs. Barker, who was injured in bed. Willtrout claims he seized the gun during a struggle and was wounded in the hand. He remains jailed with no bond.
Adj. Gen. Lasher announced the discontinuance of Battery A Iowa National Guard at Keokuk effective June 30. The unit, with 71 men, had less than half available for drill and enrollment fell short of the war department standard for active strength.
State Center Iowa July 4th linked explosion poison in a toy torpedo killed 23 month old Ruth Allen daughter of Mrs Stella Allen. She ingested the device and showed colored lips and hands before becoming ill and dying at 7 30 am yesterday. Local doctor ruled poisoning as the cause in this case.
Denison banks unite to form a new state bank at Westside In with $50,000 capital after the Farmers bank closed. A charter preparation has been filed with the state banking commissioner. Reports say owner G H Peters may assign assets to creditors. The Valley bank at Westside had closed in April.
Mason City July 6. Holbrook a lone spectator watched as would be robbers unsuccessfully attempted to blow the depot safe with nitroglycerine. The top of the safe was blown off and bulged but the men did not access the contents. Police launched a search for the safeblowers.
A coroner's jury ruled Ray Frederichsen killed Thet Harry Gauche with felonious intent during a quarrel on the west approach of the Clinton Fulton high bridge. Witnesses described ill feeling between youths led by Quaide and Frederichsen. Frederichsen faces first degree murder hearing set for July 9.
The Christian Endeavor convention endorsed the eight hour day in industry. A resolution attacking the twelve hour day and seven day week as a menace to home church and government was presented by Daniel A. Poling. The convention welcomed news that the steel corporation may adopt the eight hour day for its workers.
Greston Iowa July Mrs McKee department president of the auxiliary of Spanish war veterans announces appointments under her jurisdiction department secretary Hazel Gidley Creston department treasurer Mary Sellers Creston chief of staff Miss R M Hall Des Moines members of the council of administration Grace Sturgeon Daisy Robinson Emma Huntington Creston and Mabel Kinsel Council Blum Headquarters for the auxiliary s have been established here
Mt Ayr Iowa July 6 Yamea! Eawis recovered today from the July 4 accident when a display plane fell and wrecked. Lewis sustained only bruises and was shaken. The crash occurred about 730 p.m. and the pilot and two remnants of the plane were not found until two hours later. Lewis had performed numerous exhibition flights for the Fourth of July celebration.
The second annual outing of the Sheet Metal Workers of Town is slated for July 22 in Mason City, linked with the annual convention to be held here. Local notes mention events across several towns including school tax cuts and local incidents.
London July 6 The Associated Press reports England plans a government backed super Zeppelin service linking London with India and Australia with 200 passengers and mail. Travel time drops to a week to Australia and three and a half days to India. Initial London to Bombay service begins in about one month with biweekly runs, using a new kerosene hydrogen fuel mix. The second stage targets Canada then South Africa Hong Kong and Singapore.
New Orleans July 6. Dr Joseph Danna used a pocketknife to slit the patient’s windpipe after tonillitis cut off air. The operation at Hotel Dieu restored breathing and the banker R Rougelot is reported to recover. Rougelot’s son carried him to the hospital.
Des Moines July 6. With no word from Judge Applegate on the injunction suit by oil companies, the railroad commission proceeds to enforce the bus law. The board has secured names of bus lines and busmen accept the provisions of the new law.
Clark McCreery died instantly from a 2300 volt electric shock while working on electric light lines in Cedar Rapids. He accidentally touched a primary wire after cutting a secondary line, and was found frozen to the wire moments later as other workers witnessed the event.
A Des Moines report states a woman aided an overnight robbery in a West Des Moines home. About 100 dollars in jewelry and cash were stolen from the residence of B. F. Spry. Officers noted footprints of a man and a woman with a small high heeled shoe outside a window. Entry was gained by removing a screen.
A morning blaze in Goldfield Nev started at 7 30 and swept Main Street from Crook to Ramsey destroying the Brown Parker Garage Nevada Hotel and Woods Sullivan Hardware and spreading toward the Montezuma club Tex Rickard’s Northern Saloon and adjacent frame shops. All communications were cut as dynamite was used unsuccessfully to halt the flames.
Secretary of State Hughes has about abandoned all hope of securing favorable action from Great Britain on his proposed treaty extending the three mile limit to 12 miles to aid in suppressing rum running of American coasts, it was admitted at the state department today.
Oakland reports H. J. Stone a cartoonist killed himself after leaving a note saying the managing editor of a California newspaper should be shot He added he would do it himself but the editor is on vacation The incident occurred today in Oakland California
Buestus O July 6 Rev S W Young told a local audience that washing dishes is not a boy’s mollycoddle task but a signified educational work. He urged that children should be taught to work and given small tasks to learn order and responsibility.
Rev. Mark F P Sanborn of Detroit was chosen president of the anti Fane Peoples' Union of America in Boston on July 11.
Representatives of United Mine Workers and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers met in Chicago to discuss the Coal River Collieries mine at Ashford West Virginia. J C Lewis was named as possible arbiter if Stone refuses to talk, amid open shop and check off accusations. The mine lies on Lick Creek in Boone County West Virginia.
Forty Moline Plow company distributors from twelve counties surrounding Waterloo gathered with F A Masberg and J R Sims to discuss current business questions. Attendees from numerous towns explored the Moline plan aimed at restoring farmer buying power through reduced distribution waste and middlemen, plus lower finished implement costs.
Rome July 6 Vatican officials say the forthcoming encyclical will focus on religious statements and not political or military actions. A London report notes Pope Pius XI may threaten excommunication for Catholics bearing arms across frontiers in any land.
More than 500 wheat farmer delegates will meet in the Southwest Wheat Growers conference at Wichita Kansas on July 16 to counter harmful effects of the Chicago wheat conference and to put wheat growing on a profit paying basis for growers, announced John Whitehurst.
Washington July reports Senator Underwood former Democratic floor leader calls adoption by the United States of a policy aimed at ultimate world peace and financial rehabilitation. He spoke after returning from Europe and did not discuss a presidential bid. Marriage licenses issued include Tom Hamlett and Clover Mills. Oltta Letcher and Charles City. Clara Bonsall and Charlea Oiur.
Gov Charles W Bryan dismissed Democratic rumors that his brother William Jennings Bryan would announce a presidential candidacy at a Lincoln mansion reception Saturday night. He called the reports ridiculous and said no announcements would be made. W J Bryan was expected to arrive Lincoln that night.
Winona Lake Indiana July 6 Unanimous approval by the World Christian Citizens conference adopts a resolution urging American participation in the world court. The group says the court is an important step toward world peace but not sufficient, preferring a broader world organization that can handle all international issues likely to lead to war.
R P Watters and his wife drove to New Hampton on the Fourth. He lies in critical condition with brain congestion in a local hospital. Little hope for recovery is reported. parents Mr and Mrs W M Watters of 410 Locust Street were notified and traveled there.
Thad J. Gadbois once served as a carrier for the Evening Courier. Now a representative for lho graphers of St Paul he visits Waterloo on business and to reconnect with old friends. He remains a booster for the Factory City and the Evening Courier despite leaving active duties.
Captain Felix Janovsky of the American Red Cross will demonstrate swimming lifesaving and resuscitation at Cedar Falls beach tonight with 200 expected attendees from Waterloo. Earlier at Waterloo beach he trained 150 people in first aid and rescue techniques and praised the fire department for their prudence.
Mrs Ben McCowin colored held to answer charge of maintaining a liquor nuisance after a raid found moonshine in cupboards and stove. Bond set at 200 dollars. she released on own recognizance. Husband fled to avoid arrest and was not present at trial. Andrew Henderson bound over on operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with 200 dollar bond. He is serving a 30 day city jail sentence and a state action may cancel his license. Joyce R Mix Potts arraigned on wire desertion with hearing continued to tomorrow and 200 dollar bond.
Mary Pulley was charged with assault with intent to commit murder in an information filed by Ernest Koepke. The shooting of George Hubert last Sunday night led to bail set at 5000. Her 14 year old daughter Dora is in juvenile custody. husband Mas Bones Pulley was released to jail. Hubert is reported to be improving.
Miss Clara Hansall and Otto Salter of Charles City were united in marriage by Rev. Clinton F. Smith at his residence at 1 30 p m. L T Vietmeier accompanied them from Charles City. They returned there this afternoon to start their home. The groom is in business in Charles City.
Services for Sally Ann Fike were postponed to 10 30 a m Saturday to allow a son from Nebraska to arrive. The body will go from Petersen Bros chapel to the Church of the Brethren in Orange township before a funeral led by Rev A P Stough and burial in Milo township cemetery. Milo McKibben killed when an interurban car struck the car at MecShane crossing will be taken from Petersen Bros chapel to Jesup and then to the Methodist Episcopal church for 2 pm Saturday services.
Funeral services for Emery Shissler will be conducted Saturday at 2 30 p m from the Kistner Chapel with Rev V C Kelford in charge Burial will be at Fairview cemetery
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