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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1923

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Flags Presented to Children by Gen Hanna in Patrol Parade

About 250 children at four Waterloo playgrounds receive flags from Gen Hanna retired consul general. Flags gifted by Waterloo and Mary Lehose D A R Amari cav Legion auxiliary and women’s relief corps. Hanna tells youngsters of flag meaning and duty to honor it.

Phil G. Hanna Whai Gene Hanna Arthur F. Jury Louis Lowderman Bugier Harold Deen Donald McCavick Duane Martin Chester Ralston Edison A. H. Adams Parent- Teacher Association Ruby Henderson C. L. Gormley J. C. Hartman Playgrounds Commission E. A. Boggs C. &. Gormley Lowell School Margaret Murphy Pat's Pond Lucy Hartsugh John Fiske Elizebeth : Wartzman Grant School Gen. Hanns la Guayra Venezuela Ger Guo Inu Copisto Hanus Walker U.S

Florida Coast Rum Trade Probed by Reporter's Findings

A reporter cites Washington reports and AP dispatches showing coast bootleggers thriving as enforcement tightens. Revenue cutters operate from Key West and Miami while rum from Nassau and Halifax floods Atlantic routes to New Orleans and Mobile, with whisky imports priced high and paid in American dollars.

Washington A. P Associated Press Nutt Revenue Key West Adans Miami Nessau Halifax Havana Atlantic Arts New Orleans Mobile Mexico Pacific America

Sioux City's Blind Beggar by Day Was Prosperous Landlord by Night

Sioux City police tell of Charles H Hannum a blind beggar who peddled pencils by day and lived as a prosperous landlord by night in Omaha He carried five 100 bills from a wallet when arrested for a disorderly charge and was found to have substantial holdings in Omaha a partner in a well paying lodging house with Hubbard The tale portrays a man using two images to hide wealth and success while living off alms and rent checks

Sioux City Omahs Siowx City Charles H. Hannum Omaha Investisofton Pollen Hubbard Hannum Sarlandiori Charley

Fathers Hook Finds Drowned Son's Body

Leonard Riles, 21, drowned in Beaver Slough part of the Mississippi River near Clinton Iowa. He was attacked by cramps while attempting to swim across. His father, John C. Ries, recovered the body this morning using a fishhook snagged in the bathing suit.

Clinton, Ta Leonard Riles Beaver Slough Mississippi River Ijlis John C. Ries

Omaha Police Chief Mike Dempsey Dies

Omaha Neb July 10 6 A Chief of Police Michael F Dempsey 66 died here last night after months of poor health cause heart trouble Dempsey had served 21 2 years in the Omaha police department and was a well known law enforcement officer in the middle west

Omaha, Neb Michael F. Dempsey Dempsey Omaha

Jews Killed in East Thrace Amid Turkish Clashes

In Athens on July 10 reports say several Jews were killed in eastern Thrace during clashes with Turks. The unrest is linked to Turkish rules restricting foreign entry and exit, with some Jews seeking permission to depart the country.

East Thrace Athens Thrace

Irene Castie's Husband Returns Alone to Paris

Robert Trennan, husband of Irene Castie, has returned alone from Deauville. Friends doubt her reconciliation intentions as a divorce suit proceeds.

Pari Robert Trennan Irene Castie Deauville Irena i

Hailstorm Kills Six in Saskatchewan

Six persons were killed during a hail storm in Saskatchewan and heavy damage reported to crews according to today’s dispatches from Montreal. Separate item notes a price-cut announcement by the Joseph Zeph purchasing agency in Pittsburgh for Standard Oil crude oil at the wells.

Montreal Que Jay Saskatchewan Pittsburgh Joseph Zeph

Minister Urges Lynching for Auto Speeders Who Kill

Kansas City July 10. Rev V C G C Clark of Agurs Avenue Methodist church advocates lynching auto speeders who kill. He cites the killing of 10-year old Margaret Watkin, daughter of the Oak Park Christian church pastor, as proof that drastic measures are needed to protect children.

Kansas City V. Cgc Clark Agurs Avenue Methodist Church Margaret Watkin Oak Park

German Charge at Brussels Attacked by Two Veterans

A Brussels dispatch to L Intransigeant says two war veterans mauled the German charge d affaires et Brussels last night. The assault aimed to teach the German official a lesson for defying Belgians staging a demonstration against German sabotage in the Ruhr.

Paris Brussels Ruhr

Dreadnoughts Carry Midshipmen on Tour

The dreadnoughts Arkansas North Dakota Delaware and Wilfrida with 1700 Annapolis midshipmen on a summer cruise have arrived at Greenock Scotland. British cruisers Panae and Dauntless fired salutes in welcome.

London Arkansas North Dakota Delaware Wilfrida Annapolis Greenock Scotland

Sioux City Train of Tragedy Ends in Suicide

In Sioux City 27 year old Claude Eschelman shot himself after confronting his 16 year old sweetheart Evelyn Paulson in her yard shouting goodbye I am through The police report described the fatal act occurring today on arrival at the home

Sioux City Evelyn Paulson Claude Eschelman Eschelbman Goodby W. ©. Finkbine Des Moines Green Bay Lumber Company Fiukovie Fort Madison Fortresl General Assembly Leta van Zant van Yant John B. Hammond

Woman Collapses as Death Sentence Read in Chicago

Mrs Sabella Nitti Crudelle the first white woman sentenced to death in Chicago collapsed emotionally and physically when told of her fate by attorney Eugene Mason through an interpreter. She and husband Frank Crudelle were convicted of murdering her first husband Frank Nitti with a hammer.

United Presse Chicago Sabella Nitti Crudelle Dirs Nitti Crudelle Frank .Crudelle Eugene Mason Cook County Cruselle Frank Cridelle Frank Nit Mra_Nitts Crudelie Frank Nitt

Harding Receives Alaska Welcome In Juneau

President Harding arrived in Juneau aboard the Henderson amid a festive welcome. Boats sounded sirens as mayor Goldstein led a reception group to the governor’s mansion where children sang and threw flowers. The visit includes glacier sights, a cabinet briefing, and a public reception, with ongoing fog and cold weather aboard escort destroyers.

George 2. Holaies U. & S. Henderson Harding Alaska Naval Juneau Handerson Taku Inlet Taku Glacier Goldstein Legionnaireas and Regulare Chilkoot Barracks Bone Saward Fairbanke Valdez Mendenhal Glacier Governor's Mansion Governor Henderson Éascount Hendersoy Corry Hull

Voliva Pays Penny Fine in Libel Suit

Chicago July 16. Wilbur Glenn Voliva Zion City overseer paid a penny fine after being found guilty of criminal libel against Rev. Thomas Nelson. He called Nelson a Billy Goat a Yom Cat and other names. The penny was placed with the clerk of the criminal court in a package unwrapped to reveal the coin.

Chicago Wilbur Glenn Voliva Zion Criminal Court Voliva Thomas Nelson Zion Cttr Billy Goat

Oklahoma U Eyes Wisconsin Professor for Presidency

The University of Oklahoma board of regents met yesterday and decided to offer the presidency to Dr. William H. Kiekhofer, a professor of economics at Wisconsin University. The announcement comes from the meeting held in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Okla University of Oklahoma William H. Kiekhofer Wisconsin University Board of Regents

Four men kidnap 13 year old girl on Chicago street

A 13 year old girl Misa Philo mena Costello was seized by four men on a downtown Chicago street as she boarded a street car. The abductors fled in a automobile. The incident occurred today with police continuing investigation.

Chicago Misa Philomena Costello

Wheat price setback as first 1923 crop arrives in Chicago

Chicago reports a sharp price setback for wheat with September delivery down to about 1.00 per bushel after the arrival of the first car of new wheat from the 1923 crop. The decline follows the official arrival in Chicago of the season’s initial stock.

Chicago

Old Poke Former Times Sport Writer Dies in Davenport

Alexander F. O'Hern business manager of the Times and longtime sporting editor known as Old Poke died at 4 15 this morning at his Davenport home after a nearly three year illness. Born April 15 1882 in DeWitt he was educated at St Joseph's St Mary's and Creighton University. He joined the Times as a reporter in 1914 and later moved to the business office. Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart cathedral Thursday at 9 AM with interment in St Marguerite's cemetery.

Avenport Alexander F. O‘hern The Times Poke O'Hern Wistrom Times A Arlef Dewitt St. Joseph's Academy St. Mary’s Academy St. Mary's Kansas Creighton University Omaha Sacred Hoaort Cathedral St. Marguérite's Cemetery

McGregor Captures Iowa Golf Meet With 149

J R McGregor of Oskaloosa led after 36 holes finishing with 149 strokes. Haron of Sioux City and Ingham of Des Moines tied for second at 153 as Cedar Rapids Country Club led team scoring with 665 while Des Moines Golf and Country Club was runner up at 68.

I. R. McGregor Iowa Cedar Rapids J.R. McGregor Oskaloosa Tojay Les Haron Slowx City Ingham Des Bionnes McGregor

Gypsum Millionaire George Ringland Dies in Fort Dodge

George Ringland, Fort Dodge's wealthy gypsum industry pioneer, died at 7 20 this morning at age 80. He built the city's gypsum business and leaves a fortune estimated in the millions along with a widow and one daughter.

Fort Dodge George Ringland Fort Doge

Thundershowers to Break Heat Wave

Des Moines reports cooling breezes from a high pressure area may break the Iowa heat wave today. Thundershowers possible across parts of the state tonight, forecaster Bead said. The noon temperature was 92 and expected to reach 95 in the afternoon.

Des Moines Iowa Weather Bureau Bead

World's Largest Hippo Zeekoe Dies After Ball Swallowing

Cincinnati dispatch reports Zeekoe the world’s largest hippopotamus died from swallowing a tennis ball. Autopsy findings released today confirm the cause of death.

Cincinnati Zeekoe

Note on Riverbank Hints at Death by Own Action

Police puzzled over a note found on the Missouri River bank near Sioux City Iowa suggesting a young lover killed himself after a breakup. A coat labeled Nebraska Clothing Co Omaha failed to identify the deceased and the message signed G.F.C. warned of an impending final separation.

Sioux City sQiag Missouri Tiver G. F.C

Plans to Extend County Tuberculosis Aid Through State

A plan to extend county tuberculosis aid signatures through county areas, potentially expanding services of the National Livestock Commission and the Federal Bureau of Animal Industry, was discussed in Teamoinea. R. Smith of the livestock commission, Dr. W. T. Spencer, Dr. J. A. Warger, Dr. Peter Malcolm, and state commissioner, with Secretary Cassidy endorsing the plan.

National Livestock Commission Federal Bureau of Animal Industry R. Smith Livestock Commission Chicago W. T. Spencer Omaha J. A. Warger Bureau of Animal Industry Peter Malcolm

Four Children Injured in Sioux City Auto Accidents

In Sioux City Iowa on July 10 four children were bruised in separate crashes. The four year old daughter of the city superintendent of schools, hit by Mrs M G Clark’s touring car, was severely bruised and hospitalized. Marjorie and Arnold Strong, siblings, were struck on a steep decline and taken to hospital with Marjorie in serious condition. Joyce Rhodes, 9, suffered a broken leg when a car tossed her to the pavement on the north side.

Sioux City M. G. Clark Marjorie Arnold Strong Joyce Rhodes

Thousand teachers' exam applicants face failure estimates

Des Moines July 10 about 25 percent of the 4000 applicants for first grade teachers certificates will fail in one study or another Miss Thelma Nelson deputy superintendent of public instruction estimated today Grading by 53 examiners likely to finish tomorrow Failing applicants may retake deficiencies at a subsequent examination and receive second grade certificates on the original tests

Des Moines Thelma Nelson

Railroads seek large cuts in 1923 assessments

Des Moines July 10 railroads led by the Great Northern Milwaukee and Rock Island push for reduced 1923 assessments. Great Northern asks 6000 per mile instead of 16500 with 1922 above state average. Milwaukee seeks no increase after 1922 no reduction. Wabash content if not raised. Hearing continues before Gov Kendall and the executive council amid discrimination claims regarding Rock Island 1922 assessment.

Des Moines Rock Island Madd Great Northern Milwaukee Executive Council Wabash Milwaukee Reed Wabash Railroad Iowa Kendall J. G. Gambie

New York Yanks Train Derailment Delays Trip

Two Wabash railroad coaches carrying members of the New York Yanks baseball club were derailed in Alpine Til yards while en route to Chicago to face the White Sox. No injuries were reported though players were shaken as a broken axle caused the derailment and the train moved slowly.

Chicago Twao New York Yanks Alpine Chicago White Sox

Second Blaze Hits Signal Oil District Near Long Beach

Fire raged in the Gilmore Refining Company plant near Long Beach early today threatening the Signal Oil district and the wider area. Initial estimates put damage at 31 million dollars with the blaze caused by a gasoline tank explosion marking a second large fire in the Signal field within a week.

Los Angeles Cal Signal Gilmore Refininge Company Long Beach

Doc Cook Indicted in Ohio Oil Frauds Case

Twenty six Fort Worth oil promoters were indicted for using the mails to defraud Ohio investors. Dr Frederick A Cook led the list of defendants with 23 others connected to the Petroleum Producers association. Joliet suitors questioned in murder probe as body of Prank Muren, 20, is found on a Rockdale farm. he was strangled and maimed.

Doc” Cook Ohio Cleveland, O Fort Worth Tex Lst Frederick A. Cook Petroleum Producers’ Association of Joliet John G. Walker Muren Rockdale Here

Mount Vernon Man Missing from Home

Charles Curnutt of Mount Vernon has been missing since July 6 when he left for work. Relatives and friends fear foul play as no reason for disappearance is known and no domestic or financial troubles are evident. Local search efforts continue.

Mount Vernon Tra Charles Curnutt Curnutt Wo jTeason

Bonus Warrants Yet to Pay Rise in Des Moines Report

Des Moines reports 95,701 claims either paid or on file awaiting payment with 61,550 warrants already mailed as the State bonus board processes ad liens claims at a rapid pace. Auditor Haynes announced the figures today.

Des Moines State Bonus Board Haynes

London Suffers Worst Storm in City History

Gonton reports heavy damage from a thunderstorm lasting over six hours. Local authorities call it the worst storm in the city's history with extensive wreckage and disruptions across streets and neighborhoods.

London Gonton

Smiles and Kinks Off Today's Wires

City notices describe a robbery report from a 16 year old messenger with $100 missing found in a shoe and a gold head. Florence Newbold’s labor bureau sign warns Dont swear and a test proves it. A betting commissioner lists $2000 on Ford or other bets on Al Smith as potential nominees.

New York Isadore Florence Newbold Labor Bureau Thomas Kennedy Henry Ford al Smith

Kiwanis Vote On Attending July Dairy Council Luncheon

Kiwanians held a noonday session at Hotel Russell-Lamgon and voted to attend the National Dairy Council luncheon at the convention July 26 to 28. They also agreed to join Rotarians and Lions for a joint picnic at Rotary Reserve in September.

Harding in Alaska Seeks “Period of Understanding”

President Harding spoke from a frame courthouse in Wrangsil Alaska calling his administration “an apostle of understanding” and aiming for a lasting period of understanding in history. The report notes other city items in Indianapolis and Cape Breton arrests in a broad digest.

Wrangsil Alaska Harding Indianapolis Ind Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce H W. R. Olmstead Glace Gay N. S Minera United Mine Workers of America Dan Livingston James B. McLachlan Cape Breton Chicago Council Committee On Transportation Illinois Washington G. A. R. Ofllinois Hansas City Interstate

Eskimo Legends Saved for Posterity by Danish Explorer

Knud Rasmussen, in the Arctic, reports he has copied 200 Eskimo legends. His study identifies two Eskimo cultures one in winter houses inland and another near the water. The report notes that contact with white men has altered hunting methods and lifestyles.

Copenhagen Knud Rasmussen Arctic Rasmussen

Town Woman Talks Against Minimum Wage Debate

At the national convention of the Business and Professional Women's Clubs in Portland Oregon W T Brewster secretary of the Oregon industrial welfare commission argued for a minimum wage for women while Milg Hagenstein from Marshalltown Iowa opposed it The discussion drew much interest as the issue dominated the session.

Portland Ore Business and Professional Women's Clubs W. T. Brewster Oregon Industrial Welfars Summis Slon Hile Milgimma Hagenstein Marshalltown

Storms Disrupt Campaigners In Minnesota Senate Race

Storms today disrupted the senatorial campaign to replace the late Knute Nelson. Governor J A O Preus abandoned a speaking tour while Magnus Johnson, the Farmer Labor foe, was delayed in urging rural voters.

St.Paul, Minn

Helen Ring Robinson Dead in Colorado Pioneer Senator

Helen Ring Robinson, a pioneer suffrage worker and author, died at Oakes Home hospital in Denver. She was elected Colorado state senator in 1912, becoming the first woman in the nation to hold the office.

Denver Colo Helen Ring Robinson Oakes Home Hospital Colorado

Haffa and Dailey Elected to Castle Hill School Board

Dr. Frank A. Haffa and C. E. Dailey won Castle Hill board of education seats in the largest school election tally in the district. A total of 114 ballots were cast to fill unexpired terms of Hacket and Knapp. The board will be reorganized and a president chosen at the Friday meeting.

Haffa Dailey Castle Hill Frank A. Haffa C. E. Dailey

Life saving tests to be completed by Waterloo board

Life saving tests will be completed tomorrow at Cedar River Park Beach with Captain Felix Janovsky and Rea Cross instructors finishing the course at 9 a.m. The Board of Examiners will conclude the program started at the Y.M.C.A. last Friday. A mix of dates appears in the report.

Cedar River Park Beach Felix Janovsky Rea Cross Board of Examiners

Horton Couple Dies in California After Long Waterloo Stay

David Horton born 1838 in Lincolnshire England died Monrovia California June 10 1923. Ann Ward Horton born 1840 Lincolnshire died Monrovia July 1 1923. They lived in Black Hawk county 23 years before moving to California in 1920. Both buried Love Oak Cemetery Monrovia beside daughter Ellen who died 1920. They married 1867 in Waddington England and had five children William John Cole and Mrs Latina Crumrine among others. Eliza E West former Waterloo resident died July 3 in Washington DC. She born 1845 in Elgin Wisconsin and buried Glenwood Cemetery. Survived by a son and a daughter.

Love Oak Monrovia Ellen Horton Waddington Eny Waterloo England California William WL John R Monte Vista Cole Latina Crumrine Valerioo Eliza E West Eliza BE F. P. H. West Washington, D.C Glenwood Elizabeth Hubbard Smith, Lichty & Hillman Co Peter Mest Wyan House Black Dry Goods Company Elgin

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