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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1921

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Senate Can Halt Bonus Bill Only In Senate

Washington July warning urged Senate action on the soldier bonus bill as Republican leaders canvassed support. Forty Republicans pledged to back recommitting the measure, with seventeen opposing or absent and six Democrats for. total Senate majority unclear. Harding seeks delay, special message anticipated next week to shape tariff tax plans and the bonus debate.

United Pres Washington, D. C Senate House Todex Harding Weelcott Delaware Associated Press Congress

Bride Ill brides marry through germ proof sheet

Miss Kate O'Brien of Philadelphia and Charles Barker of Vancouver wed at Moose Jaw Sask though the bride was hospitalized with scarlet fever. The ceremony occurred on both sides of a germ proof sheet with a disinfected speaking tube for readings. The priest announced the groom must wait six weeks before leaving for their honeymoon.

Associated Preas Vancouver B. C Ilness Kate O’brien Philadelonia Charles Barker Moose Jaw Miss O'Brien

East St. Louis Pays $454000 for 1917 Riots

East St. Louis will disburse 454000 on Monday to settle riot judgments from the summer 1917 race disturbances. The city government recently received 450900 from a bond issue approved to fund the settlements, ending the long legal drama of the riot claims.

East St. Louis United Press Ctr

Pershing Attends Funeral for Soldier Dead in New Jersey

Gen Pershing departed Washington to attend funeral services in Hoboken New Jersey for over 1500 American soldiers whose bodies were brought back from France. He will speak briefly and marks his first departure from the capital since becoming chief of staff.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Pershing Hoboken X. J France Capitol Staf

Zacamixtla Quiet Report From Calies

A report from Zacamixtla in Vera Cruz says the unrest near the Thorn oil camp has subsided and the area is tranquil. Plutarce E. Calies, secretary of the interior, dismissed rumors of trouble as another attempt by oil firms to strain U S relations with Mexico.

Zecaini Vera Cruz Plutarce £. Calies Interior Calies Zacamixtla United States Mexico

Texas Solons May Probe Ku Klux Klan

Austin July 9 Associated Press reports that Texas house will consider a resolution at the July 18 special session to probe operations of the Ku Klux law. Representative T. J. Rountree of Brazoria announced the plan today.

Texas Solons Ku Klux Klan Associated Press Austin Tex House Twee J. Rountree Brazgs

Not Only Bobbed Hair Ban Expands to Other Vamp Styles

New York July 9. Mrs. Alice Leary head of Leary Employment agency reports a nationwide crackdown on bobbed hair and extemporaneous blondes in business. She notes managers ask women to remove hats and judge by hair or complexion, with bobbed hair or peroxide styles lowering employment chances.

United Press New York Alice Leary Leary Employment Agency

Harding Regime Gains Influence In Four Months

Analysis from the New York Evening Post assesses Warren G Harding's early months as president. It lauds his Supreme Court appointment as Taft, noting public confidence and alignment with the average American view. The piece also warns of looming party leadership tests over tariffs, taxation, and foreign policy.

Supreme Court Harding Lange Taft Congress Treah United States Republican Party Foy the New York Evening Post, Inc

Navy Pay Delayed For Civilians In Navy Yards

United Press reports July 9 that the Navy faces a wage delay as the naval appropriation bill remains unpaid. Representative Kelly of Michigan says civilian employees in navy yards nationwide will not receive their weekly wages today due to lack of appropriations.

United Press Washington, D. C Navy Kelly Michigan House

Summer Camp Girls Battle Forest Fire in Wisconsin

In Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin 150 campers at Camp Meenagha a girls summer school and camp fought a forest fire for hours to save 4000 acres of peninsula state park. They formed two lines hundreds of feet long passing buckets of water from the bay edge to the flames. They built a ring of earth around the blaze and held it.

Associated Press Sturgeon Bay Wis Dames

Tree over Cedar River dam removed after flood

A willow or pine tree that hung over the Cedar River dam above Fourth Street Bridge was cut away today. The trunk was sawn, the stump and roots pried from the dam apron, and the water volume is insufficient to carry the stump away, leaving it blocking the view.

Fourth Street Bridge

Four Whitecappers Jailed in Waco Riot Case

In Waco Texas four men linked to a Chicago street riot were jailed after tar and feathering an assault suspect. K Cummings was seized downtown and whipped with tar and feathers before release on $1000 bail. Police said three more men were implicated and would be arrested. charges of whitecapping filed in justice court. A separate theft at New Home Threshing Machine Co. involved a valuable rug taken from storage on Mulberry between Fifth and Sixth streets.

Touris Chicago Associated Press Waco Tex Connec' En Ing K. Cummings Justice Cour Cummings Threshing Machine Company Mulberry Fifth Sixth Streets

Snowstorm Backs Marooned Party Near Ouray Colorado

In July a severe snowstorm trapped sixteen climbers at Sneffies Peak, fourteen miles west of Ouray, Colorado. They endured a terrible gale and dense snowfall before reaching shelter. Leo Austin of Cincinnati was among the party. Nearby heat waves in New York caused prostrations and parks filled with people seeking relief. San Francisco also cooled after a hot spell as weather normals returned.

United Press Ouray Colo Sneffies Park Here Leo Austin Cincinnati New York San Francisco Normeles

Howat Plans Fight an Industrial Court by Political Route

Alexander Howat announced at Columbus Kansas that he will organize a new political party to oppose the industrial court law. He urged southern Kansas miners to return to work and call for farmers and labor union men to support the movement as coal losses mount from protests against the verdict.

Br United Press Columbus Kan Kansas Alexander Howat Howat Cortre

Union Organizers Arrested in Mingo for Law Violation

In Williamson West Virginia on July 9, twelve United Mine Workers leaders including international officers faced jail for violating the martial law proclamation in Mingo county. International financial agent David Robb and international organizer John W. Brown were seized with Jasper Emtzer and Huron Yi among those arrested during a raid on a union meeting led by Maj. Thomas B. Davis and state police.

United Press Williamson W. Va United Mine Workers Mingo County David Robb International John W. Brown Jasper Emtzer Huron Maj Thomas B. Davis Gov. Morgan

May Cut Regiments for Reduced Army

Washington July 9 Associated Press secretary Weeks outlined plans to drop army strength from about 220000 to 150600 by disbanding regiments rather than skeletonizing units and merging many divisions. Preliminary staff plans exist but no final decisions on which units would be disbanded have been made.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Weeks Congress

Harding Discusses Railroad Situation

President Harding planned a critical discussion in Washington with Secretaries Wetton and Hoover, I C chairman Clark, and Railroad Administration Director General Eye. The talks focused on financial rehabilitation and rate adjustments, with Harding favoring possible rate cuts to stimulate commodity movement.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding Wetton and Hoover Clark Interstate Commerce Commission Eye The Railroad Administration

Lawyers Day Monday At Rotarian Luncheon

Rotary club luncheon at Black's tea-room will debate daily life puzzles from law, with owners running the meeting. Rotarians discuss a potential July 28 picnic. J.B. Dempster and Clyde Hinson to speak at Kiwanis luncheon next Tuesday at Black's tearoom.

Rotary Club Black J.B. Dempster Clyde Hinson Kiwanis Club Black's

Murder trial reveals Mrs Raber hired assassins

In Cleveland two alleged killers were hired to murder wealthy publisher Daniel Raber. Mrs Eva Raber confessed plans and said she wanted her husband killed after arsenic attempt failed. Daughter Marian McArdle and grandmother Mary Brickel deny involvement, claiming they were tools of Mrs Raber.

United Press Cleveland Eva Catherine Kaber Emma Colsvito Deniel Raber Lakewood Kaber Phil Mooney Marian McArdle Mary Brickel Emma Colavito Sam Cala Vittore Fisselli Cahn Phil Meaney Kaher Mooney Bennon

Hughes hints Far East policy in open door stance

United States notes to Chinese minister affirm support for the open door to ensure free Pacific commerce. The note responds to questions about Federal Telegraph rights in China amid Denmark Britain and Japan protests. It signals a broader stance, potentially foreshadowing views on the Anglo Japanese alliance.

United Fresco Washington, D. C America Far East Hughes Pacific United States Federal Telegraph Company Denmark Great Britain Japan

Paper Concern Buys Large Pulpwood Area in Alaska

The forest service announced the largest sale of pulp timber from northwestern national forests. About 100 million cubic feet of spruce cedar and hemlock lie 50 miles north of Ketchikan Alaska. Buyer is Alaskan American Paper Corporation New York which seeks power rights on Orchard Lake and plans pulp and paper mills. Prices run 60 cents per hundred cubic feet for spruce and cedar and half as much for hemlock and other varieties.

Associated Press Portland Jgly Northwestern National Forests Forest Service Ketchikan Alaska Alaskan-American Paper Corporation New York Orchard Lake

Pittsburgh Opens Parks for Sleepers

Pittsburgh parks and recreation areas will be open for sleeping during the heat wave. Director of public safety R F Algerdice ordered that those occupying lawns or benches after 10:50 p m should not be disturbed while the torrid spell lasts.

Associated Press Pittsburgh R. 4 Algerdice Director of Public Safety

Four Draft Dodgers Convicted in Northwest Cases

Four men have been convicted as graft evaders out of fifty cases handled by courts martial at Fort Snelling Minnesota since the roundup of draft dodgers began. They were sentenced to 10 to 18 months at Leavenworth prison.

Associated Press Fort Snelling Minn Northwest Bagan Leavenworth

Waterloo Briefs and Travel Notices

Local items note G W Dawson leaving for Chicago and Detroit on business, C A Chickering heads to Buffalo and other eastern points, Miss Margery Hartnett's correct address, and several residents planning trips to Cedar Rapids, Omaha, Denver, and beyond. Spare tires stolen. Elm trees protected during church construction. several residents visiting relatives in St Paul and Des Moines.

G. W. Dawson Chicago Detroit Glenn A.tibbitus ix Seriopely Ul Preumoniz Logan Avenue QO. F. Teeter Washington Street C.A. Chickering Waterloo Hardware Company Buffalo Ike Johnson and Son Paul Des Moines Klinefelter Jefferson Street BE. B. Mounsey J. A. Smith St. Paul Minn Margery Hartnett Almond Street William Weil C. L. Wilson G. A. Hannon Third Street West Mary Alice Margaret Reidy Cedar Rapids Joseph M. McCoy Washington, D. C Waterloo

Heat wave returns as Zephyrs fade away

The government thermometer showed a high of 90 degrees after two days of partial cooling. Weather forecast promises continued warmth with little relief expected for the public. Sunday may bring shade and a brief respite at the bathing beaches.

Americans in Manila Back Gen Wood for Philippine Governor

Americans in Manila push to urge President Harding to name Gen Leonard Wood governor general of the Philippines. They believe he alone understands local conditions to guide the government through the current financial crisis. The American Chamber of Commerce supports the move.

United Press Manila P. L Philippines Harding Gen. Leonard Wood Govesrner Philippine Islands Gen. Wood American Chamber of Commerce

Elevator Strike Partially Ends for Grain Elevator Workers

Chicago July 9. Striking engineers and firemen at grain elevators agreed to a 20 percent wage cut and to work four hours a week. The union has not signed a full agreement, so the strike is not fully ended. About 150 engineers and firemen will return to work on Monday.

Associated Press Chicago

Long Service Men Leaving the Army at Fort Harrison

Fort Harrison Indiana July 9 The leathernecks are leaving the army. More than half the enlisted men at this post have applied for discharges under the army appropriation bill Maj A G Tipton corps adjutant said today. It is not the rookies who enlisted recently who are applying for discharges. Tipton said the men with 13 to 20 years service are tired of the army because of its present condition.

United Press Fort Harrison Ind Leathernecks A. G. Tipton Corps Tipton

Lifer seeks pardon after 37 years in prison

Madison July 9 Michael J. Morris aged 57 has applied to Governor Blaine for a pardon after 37 years in prison. Harris was convicted in 1884 of killing his former employer Veikey on a Waupaca area farm and testified he was influenced by dime novels. He received a life sentence.

Associated Press Madison Wis Michael J. Morris

Midwest fills up citizens military training camps

Fort Crook Nebraska July 9 The middlewest has over subscribed its quota to the first citizens military training camps to be held at Fort Snelling Minnesota and Camp Pike Arkansas during August Maj Fred L Lemmon in charge of handling applications said by end of June 2058 applications had been received The total capacity is about 1200 allotments are based on county population where over subscription occurs selection by lot under subscription extra numbers drawn from other counties Applications will be accepted until July 10 each selected candidate will be notified by letter. sixteen former service men have applied two negro applicants fourty two rejected and ten time certain applications read by state totals entered for Missouri Iowa Nebraska Kansas Arkansas South Dakota North Dakota Minnesota unclear due to damaged text

Fort Crook Neb Middlewest Fort Snelling Minn Camp Pike Ark Fred L. Lemmon Congress Corps Lemmon Missouri Elis Towa Nebraska Kansas Arkansas South Dakota North Dakota Minnesota

One Killed as Truck Plunges 40 Feet on Bluff Road

In Burlington Ta July John Farrington aged 14 was instantly killed when a truck carrying him plunged down a 40 foot embankment on Bluff road. Driver Edwin Loeffers sustained minor injuries.

United Press Burlington John Farrington Autol Edwin Loeffers

U S Money In Circulation Per Capita 52.42

Treasury data show July 1 circulation at 52.42 cents per person, totaling 5,774,063 dollars. Washington reports the figures as the money in circulation for the United States.

Associated Press Washington, D. C United States Treasury Department

Paper Mill Crews Protest Wage Reductions in Kalamazoo

Paper mill workers in Kalamazoo Michigan protested a proposed wage cut effective Monday. The change would raise skilled labor rates from 14 percent to 33 percent for unskilled workers, prompting a request for a conference with operators to discuss the plan.

Associated Press Kalamazoo, Mich

Smiles And Kinks From Today’s Wires

United Press dispatches from New York Erie and New York recount quirky incidents. A man allegedly harmed four cats before targeting a policeman's leg, ending in jail for Tyson and the dog. In Erie a barber shop theft involved a missing $3,300 diamond pin from Frank R. Wright of Metropolitan Life. In New York a six foot man punched a five foot six boxing instructor at police headquarters in the subway, learning who he was.

United Press New York Jacob N Tyson Erie Frank R. Wright Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Robert Baldonet Johnny Police

Chinese Plot Against Government in Peking

June 9 report alleges a political conspiracy to topple the government. Guards clashed with striking students, teachers, and staff near cabinet offices. Leaders of rival factions, ousted in last year’s upheavals, are said to have provoked the episode. The petition sought arrears of salary and a fixed monthly fund for eight schools. several students and officials were wounded, including the vice minister of education and a medical college director.

Associated Press Peking National Medical College

Electrical Strike Likely To Dim Chicago Lights

Three hundred city electrical workers in Chicago went on strike as the wage recognition deadline expired. Officials warned that without a new agreement during the day, the city would be seriously hampered for lights tonight.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Alderen

Former heavyweight champion freed from Leavenworth prison

Former heavyweight champion Johnson was released from Leavenworth federal prison shortly before 4 pm after serving 19 months of a one year sentence for Mann Act violation. The Associated Press reports the discharge occurred this morning marking the end of a high profile legal case.

Associated Press O. m Leavenworth

Country Churches Forced to Combine by Lack of Interest

Hartford Connecticut July. country churches of all denominations have been forced to consolidate nationwide due to shortage of ministers and students for ministry dwindling congregations and shrinking contributions. Rev Morris Alling executive secretary of the Connecticut Federation of Churches announced to the United Press that religious opportunities for small communities have decreased, making consolidation necessary.

United Press Hartford Conn Morris Alling Connecticut Federation of Churches

Townley Cancels Debates With Langer

Minneapolis on July William Langer former North Dakota attorney general announced cancellation of all further debates with A C Townley president of the National Nonpartisan League. Langer said Townley failed to appear for debates on three consecutive occasions.

Associated Prege Minneapolis Minn William Langer North .Dakota Bee A. C. Townley National Nonpartisan League Langer Tha Townley

Pacific Flagship Wins Gun Trophy in Navy Competition

The dreadnought New Mexico, flagship of the Pacific fleet, won the navy trophy for gunnery for 3920-21, announced from Washington. The Pennsylvania, Atlantic fleet flagship, placed second, and the Arkansas, Pacific fleet, third. The New Mexico will wear a white E on the conning tower, while the other two vessels bear a red E.

Associated Press Washington, D. C New Mexico Navye Pennsylvania Arkansas Pacific

Storm Brings Back Voice to Veteran

Montreal July GC Lavier of Ogdensburgh New York formerly dumb for nine months due to shell shock while in the Canadian army regained his speech last night during a thunderstorm aboard the steamer Rapids King en route to Taronto hospital to visit a sister.

Associated Press Montreal GC_ Lavier Ogdensburgh N. Y Taronto Hospital

Mortuary Notice for John JF Andre at 61

John JF Andre aged 61 died at 10 30 a m today at the home of his niece Mrs Gertrude J Gibson 235 Eeland avenue after months of illness. He was born December 21 1860 in Charles City spent boyhood there then moved to Superior. Survived by sister Mrs J M Hansen and niece Mrs Gertrude Hansen Thomas Denver Colo. nephews John and Gretchen June toginnount Weary Junge St Paul Minn. nieces Gretchen Junge and Mrs Gibson Waterloo. Body to be taken to Superior Wis.

John 7. Andre John JF Irs Gertrude J. Gibson Eeland Avenue Andre Charles City Superior J M. Hansen Gertrude Hansen Thomas Denver Colo John Ane Gretchen June Toginnount Weary Junge St. Paul Minn Gretchen Junge Gibson Waterloo Wis

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