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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1923

Page

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French Chamber Backs Pacific Treaty Mandates and Naval Pact

The French Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved the Washington naval and Pacific treaties, endorsing a four power pact with United States Great Britain and Japan. Deputy Archimbaud criticized President Harding’s message as unfriendly to France, yet praised the effort toward Pacific peace and the role of Albert Sarraut in shaping the accords.

Pressey - Paris Chamber of Deputies Washington Archimbaud United States France Great Britain Japan Pacific Senate Albert Sarraut Sarraut Marding Fane Harding Poincare Sarrant

Former Associate Justice Day Dies in Michigan Home

Former Associate Justice Day, known as The Silent Man for his public reticence, died at his Michigan home after years spent balancing health and duties. A native of Ohio, he valued simplicity, authority, and one hobby baseball, rarely appearing in social life beyond official roles.

Day Michigan PAGE Ohio McHinley Washington Depa Justice Day

Chautauqua Tickets Go On Sale This Week

Waterloo plans for the 1923 chautauqua season with tickets placed at the hand of sisters Tuesday or Wednesday. Five day program runs August 2 to 6 with season tickets priced two dollars for adults and one dollar for children. Committee expects the event to be the most successful ever presented in Waterloo.

Waterloo Chautauqua Association Black's Tea- Room W.H. Beacher Ated Wing Minn Elk Run

Wets Challenged by Christian Endeavor Leader in Iowa

Des Moines hosts the Christian Endeavor convention as Fr. Al Walker of Chicago urges relentless overtness against anti prohibition politicians. He likens opponents to Philistines and predicts a David will rise to face the Goliath of the wets. Delegates receive final instructions as the convention closes tonight.

Associated Press Des Moines AL Walker Chicago United Christian Endeavor, Society Endeavor Walker New York David Goliath al Smith Christian Endeavor Francis 3. Clark Society

Four Die in Sunday Auto Crashes Across Iowa

International wire reports detail multiple Sunday wrecks. Susan Johnson, four, was run down in Northwood by a Mason City driver. M C Gruschen and family narrowly escape, their infant died when overturned after collision. Helen Nelson 22 and Mr and Mrs Dermyer fatally injured when their car hit a train near Council Bluffs. John Wagner 55 killed near Red Oak as his car rolled three times.

Iinternational News Wire Northwood Susan Johnson J. L. Johnson Mason City Wiles Denison M. C. Gruschen United Press Council Bluffs Helen Nelson Frank Dermyer Great Western GiGnt Inn Here Red Oak John Wagner

Governor Kendall Testifies in Rail Tax Rate Hearings

Des Moines reports Gov. Kendall testified before Judge Scott M. Ladd regarding the Rock Island and Chicago Great Western railroads seeking reduced tax assessments. Attorneys questioned the valuation basis used by the executive council, arguing railroads are taxed at full value while nearby farm land enjoys lower rates. Other executive council members were to testify in the afternoon.

Des Moines Kendall Scott_M. Ladd Rock Island & Chicago Great Western Executive Council

Drowning Tragedy Amid River Bathers in Cedar Rapids

In Cedar Rapids on Martin Street a bather named Stradiman drowned yesterday while swimming with friends. Indy and Ernest Groth tried to reach the bottom in 15 feet of water as Stradiman hung on the rowboat. Groth surfaced missing the body. rescuers with grappling hooks dragged the river for hours before locating the drowning youth.

Cedar Rapids Martin Street Stradiman Indy Ernest Groth Grath

Grandview Man Is Drowned in Ditch

Burlington, July 9. Henry Hingst, 26, a former Burlington resident now living at Grandview, drowned in a drainage ditch about five miles from Grandview late Sunday. The 20 foot deep ditch lies near the Mississippi river levee. He apparently tried to swim the ditch with a net. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Burlington Henry Hingst Grandview Aitch

Big Four rail unions prepare wage drive nationwide

Chicago reports western association chairmen convene to push wage hikes 20 to 40 percent for railway conductors and trainmen. Plans call for regional conferences in July and August with a referendum backed by four brotherhoods to restore pre-cut wages under a new demand framework.

International News Wire Chicago Western Association Oriental Hall L. E. Shepperd Brotherhood of Hailway Shepperd S. N. Berry Cleveland Washington United States Railroad Labor Board Manager's Association

State Briefs Lake City and Iowa News Snapshots

Farm labor sought as rider Lester Johnson vanished with pay in his pocket. At the state university summer term 2,400 students enrolled, 275 from 37 states. Illinois led with gifts, Missouri had 1 dollar, Kansas 33, Nebraska 29, Minnesota 26. Beil, 62, died after a tractor plow incident in Franklin Twp. Luschen baby killed, seven in car pinning collision. Robert Lincoln, 9, Galva, died after a fall in a municipal pool. Corn Belt Packing to resume after reincorporation. 200 workers. Hinvest drowned fishing in the Iowa River. body unrecovered. Midland Packers receivership postponed. Clinton man charged with murder in the July 3 shooting. preliminary hearing begun.

Missouri Kansas Nebraska Minnesota Atlantic John S. Beil Franklin Township H Im Denison N. C. Luschen Panama Luschen Bert Whitehead Luschens Davenport Robert Lincoln Galva Y Dubuque Corn Belt Packing Company Thomas Rol Iowa Columbus Junction Henry Hinvest Grand View Stone City Midland Packers Company Clinton Harry Gaarde Ray Fredericksen Onea

212 Entrants Open Play for Title at State Golf Meet

Cedar Rapids, Iowa hosts the twenty third Iowa state golf tournament as 212 entrants begin qualifying at Cedar Rapids Country Club. First round leaders and top 14 advance to a 36 hole final flight. Bartlett of Ottumwa seen as favorite, with McKee Dickinson and Swick among notable entrants. Championship finals scheduled Saturday.

Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Country Club Rudolph Knepper Robert McKee Francis Dickinson Jim Swick Des Moines Arcther Bartlett Ottum Bartlett Robert McCrary W. H. Ingham L. BE. Hartron Sioux City Paul Barton Fort Dolge J. B. Lerty D. G. Guinend

Two Killed Four Hurt When Train Hits Car at Crossing

Two people died and four were injured when a New York Central passenger train struck their automobile at a railroad crossing near Sylvania Ohio eleven miles west of Toledo. Deceased are George Hayes 28 and Beatrice Hayes one year old both of Jackson Michigan. Injured are Mrs George Hayes 25 with hip and chest injuries Carl Whitehead 84 of Jackson Michigan with hip injuries, Victor Whitehead 23 son of Carl with a broken arm, and Mrs Robert Wooten of Toledo believed to have internal injuries.

Toledo New York Central Sylvania Here George Hayes Jackson Mich Beatrice Hayes Carl Whitehead Victor Whitehead Carl Robert Wooten

Body of Lieutenant Roth Found in Lake Erie

Cedar Rapids residents fear the worst as authorities confirm a body found in Lake Erie is that of Lt. Roth. A Navy graduate of Washington and Jefferson College, Roth served in World War I and was involved with the U S Navy's dirigible program. His wife lives at Hadd onfield New Jersey.

Washington and Jefferson College Ruffedale Here Null England Hull Eng United States Lieut. Null Haddonfield N. J Lakehurst Stampton Roads International News Wire Cedar Rapids Louis Roth Lake Erie Roth United States Naval Academy Cummins U. S. S. New Mexico Associated Press Washington, D. C Point Palea Qnt Navy Indianapolis Bureau of Navy Aeronautics

Maine firm tops bids for Lafayette Street building contract

H A Maine Co of Waterloo submitted the low bid of 67000 for the general contract to erec t the proposed Wea GC A building on Lafayette street and Park avenues. Five bidders from Chicago Minneapolis and Waterloo offered bids up to 86500. Auxiliary bids for heating plumbing wiring and painting were not sought today and will be let in about 60 days.

H. A. Maine Company We. GC. A Lafayette Street Park Avenues M. B. Gleveland Chicago Minneapolis Waterloo Maine Company ATL Londeon Sunnyside Country Club L. G. Stranberg H. A. Maine Co Currier-Simpson Co John G. Miller Waterioo Ons Evers Shreaberg Bros. Co

Lask Boss Given 20 Years Will Appeal

Jake City Florida July 20 20 year sentence handed to whipping boss Higginbotham for murder of Martin Tabort. Judge J A McMultin denied motion for new trial as Higginbotham plans to appeal to the state supreme court from convict camp awaiting disposition of appeal bond set at 40000 dollars.

Jake City Fla T. W. Higginbotham Martin Tabort State Supreme Court J. A. McMultin Higginbotham

Gideons elect leaders at Waterloo meeting

Waterloo Gideons elected Frank Bagwell president at a Saturday meeting with Elwin Gray as vice president and C. C. Stotts as secretary-treasurer. Delegates to the national convention were named R. W. Sheplee and W. J. French. The gathering began with a picnic supper but rain caused the Bike Run trip to be abandoned.

Waterloo Gideons Frank Bagwell Elwin Gray Mr. Gray C. C. Stotts R. W. Sheplee W. J. French Hegan

Destructive Saturday Storm Lands Heavy Damage Across Iowa

A severe hail and wind storm struck Osage area and parts of Butler, Mitchell, and Wright counties on Saturday. Crops were flattened, corn cut to stalks, oats and wheat damaged, and several farms reported ruined fields. Falls and damage extended to Waterloo, Shell Rock, and Cedar Falls regions with downed trees, roofs blown off granaries, and power lines crewed overnight.

Osage Black Hawk Butler Counties Courier Mitchell County Hay Butler County John Pashby George Pashby Harry John Huntisy Finchford New Hartford Ralph Newell George Winslow Waterloo Charles City St. Ansgar Citizens Gas & Electric Go Cedar Falls Janesville Shell Rock Here Harry Fuller J. W. Metzgar Ceder Falls Vicinnty Union Bridge Roscoe Beatty

Orphan Young Man Seeks Help From County Farm Bureau

A gaunt, hopeful youth named Herman Sepensfield visited the courthouse asking directions to the county farm bureau. He says he is an orphan with two days without food and had worked near Marshalltown but could not find new work. He wore a workshirt and blue overalls and spoke with quiet honesty.

County Farm Bureau Lin Cedar Falls Herman Sepensfield Marshalltown Harman

Local People Shake Hands with Harding in Portland

Mr and Mrs S B Reed reported to their son Harry M Reed that they heard President Harding deliver his address in Portland Oregon and shook hands with him. They counted about 100000 people present and noted a strong ovation in the hall and warm praise in hotel lobbies after the speech. Oregon and Washington appear strong for Harding per the Reed letter.

S. B. Reed Harding Portland Ore Harry M- Read Reed Oregon Washington Mr. Reed

William Schultz In Critical Condition At Home

News brief reports William Schultz critically ill at his residence 214 South Barclay Street. Authorities note uncertain prognosis as family and local residents await further medical updates.

William Schultz South Barclay Street Gardal Hopeices

Mrs. Bones Pulley Pleads Not Guilty in Shooting Case

Mrs. Bones Pulley, a colored woman, pleads not guilty in municipal court to shooting and seriously wounding George Hubertin in a quarrel over her daughter. The preliminary trial is continued to Monday July 16 as Hubert improves at St. Francis hospital. bond set at 5000, with friends seeking to raise it.

Bones Pulley George Hubertin Milton Ficki Hubert St. Francis Hospital Jall

Britain to unveil new policy on Thursday in Commons

London July 9 Premier Stanley Baldwin signaled in the house of commons that the government may disclose its reparations policy Thursday. The move suggests Britain may chart its own course with Germany as hopes for French-English reconciliation waver. The Anglo French deadlock on reparations edged toward arbitration with Dr. Edvard Beneš offering mediation. Curzon briefed on talks with ambassadors, with no progress reported and Sabotage rising as a new issue.

International News Wire London Stanley Beldwin House of Commons England Germany France Benes Little Entente Lord Curzon Foreign Office Europe League of Nations

Waterlo o visit by Carleton Knox ends tonight

Carleton Everett Knox of Knox Art Company Kansas City will wrap up a Waterloo visit tonight guest of Lionel Kennedy and Miss Netta Kennedy. Knox, a verse writer and publisher, last appeared in Waterloo a year ago with the Rotary club and read poems. His recent book The Hayman Touch sold about 6000 copies and a second edition is printing.

Carleton Everett Knox Knox Art Company Kansas City Waterloo Lionel Kennedy Netta Kennedy Knox Rotary Club Hayman Brusie

Local man pleads guilty to assault charge in municipal court

Frank McKenna of Waterloo and Dubuque admitted guilt on a state assault and battery charge connected to the Miss Truax case. Police say Truax, 19, reported being forced into a car by three men near Lincoln Park and later driven to a farm three miles out where she was held. John A and Walter Walker of Chicago were detained for investigation. McKenna paid a $25 fine and costs.

Frank McKenna Waterloo Dubuque Ros Fruax Costa Ee McKenna John A Walter Walker Chicago Lincoln Park J. D. Johnson Ts. Johnson Acens Johnsons H.T. Wagner Miss Truax P. B. Walker Neilson McKenna F. C. Sege A. C. Neilson Walker Brothers

Wanders Long Distance Cedar Falls Child Found

Two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Bergstrom was missing eight blocks from home at Tenth and Olive streets this morning. She was located at Eighth and Olive after frantic searching by family and neighbors. James Register Dil councilman of the Third ward and contractor is seriously ill at home 107 Alta Vista after a bladder hemorrhage last night condition slightly improved today. Mrs Harry B Tullar and son Richard have left for Hellywood California after visiting relatives here for the past weeks.

Cedar Falls Paul Bergstrom ‘Ganderad Tenth and Olive Streets Eighth and Olive James Register Alta Vista Calefornia Harry &. Tullar Richard Hellywood Cal

Castoria Trademark Ad Endures Over 30 Years

A vintage advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe, pleasant substitute for Castor Oil and other teething remedies. It claims no narcotics, states directions on each package, and notes physicians widely recommend the product, with the genuine bottle bearing its signature.

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