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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1919
Page
6
The article surveys Fiume a major Adriatic port near Trieste amid postwar peace talks. It details its strategic value and contested status between Hungary Croatia and Italy, notes three harbors, factories including torpedoes tobacco and petroleum, and describes old churches and the Pilgrimage Church with local life and scenery.
In a New York court Mrs Ida Swanson was granted a separation from Dr Fritz Swanson with alimony and custody of two children. The case hinged on a discovered letter to secretary Ernestine Edwards and the claim that the dentist sent romantic notes and roses as reconciliation efforts. The judge ordered $5,009 a year alimony and custody, noting the long marriage and the alleged affair disclosed by the letter fragments.
The Treasury today offered a new series of certificates of indebtedness bearing 4 1/2 percent interest from July 15 and payable in March 1920. The issue is similar in all respects to previous certificates.
The Clemency Board reviewing naval court martial sentences from the war reduced many prison terms and fines. Secretary Daniels stated no executions occurred. several cases saw death penalties commuted to imprisonment as hostilities ended.
A community note from the City Directory era describes Millers proposing a Miller Smiths picnic at Cedar River Park with the Smiths bringing lunch for the Millers. The Browns and Lichtys are mentioned as secondary pairs, with lighthearted plans to advertise and feed the group. A Courier item ends the memo.
London reports Viscount Northcliffe imposes a five day, working week for The Times Daily Mail and Evening News editors writers and reporters. The system aims for two rest days weekly with broader extension planned, though staffing limits delay full rollout.
London business leaders publish information showing German plans to reestablish trade in Britain as occupation soldiers report proposed German products and tactics. Public notices stress vigilance and potential market footholds in the country.
The Associated Free D.C reports that the Senate Military Committee formed a sub committee to confer with the House Military Committee. The aim is joint hearings on legislation establishing a permanent military policy.
Reports state a thief broke into Willard Harrison's Wilber residence and stole a hand carved walnut wall plaque valued at 500 dollars. The incident left the house riddled with damage as police note the burglar appeared purposeful, carrying the item away. Harrison died suddenly yesterday afternoon at the home of his son Tate J. Harrison on Mulan Avenue West. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the Christian Science church with burial at Elmwood. Surviving are one son, a brother, and a sister.
An Associated Press report describes a heated public debate at Church House Westminster over whether women should be admitted to the priesthood. Miss Maude Royden argued for reform while Rev A G Magee warned of revolution, with hisses and cheers from clergy and laity alike. Road still unresolved as no vote was taken. Genevieve Strayer and others depart for Chicago and a trip to Buffalo via Detroit and Cleveland, with plans to spend time in New York City.
Rome reports coal shortages pushing Italy to rely increasingly on electric power. From 1934 to 1918 over 100 million dollars funded waterpower plants in Turin and Milan as engineers built large hydroelectric stations. Italy could save about three fourths of coal use by expanding water power, though much potential remains undeveloped.
New York Grace Chapel in Long Island City features banjo jazz at service led by Rev. Charles Nelson. The pastor plans further innovations mixing jazz with gospel to attract larger congregations and encourage weekly attendance.
In Columbia City Indiana attorney Jay iBicom posed as expert varnisher and varnished a table with maple syrup after swapping cans. His son Benton drank some and thought it was varnish while the father continued work. Maple syrup sold for 1.75 dollars per gallon.
Ex soldier vigilantes in Lemmon South Carolina drive out alleged slanderers and pro German elements. They have already forced a Russian resident to leave town within 30 minutes and threaten harsher action. Further expulsions are reported as part of a campaign to purge the area of anti American sentiment.
Knoxville Tennessee raid uncovers a large copper moonshine still perched in the top of a towering oak in Sevier county. The apparatus was dislodged and destroyed during the operation led by veteran internal revenue raider T. HB Ivins.
New York based Tanners' Council of the United States predicts higher shoe prices. President Fred A. Vogel cites supply and demand, notes strong leather demand and willing buyers in Europe. Council urges expanded transport facilities to move raw materials from world stockpiles to the United States.
Mme Frieda Hempel known as Mrs William B Kaba and living at Loon Lake is named in an $8400 suit by Victor Winston president treasurer of Winton Livingston Co theatrical agents. Plaintiff alleges she verbally agreed to sing in concerts after the Metropolitan Opera season for 18 percent of receipts, sang six concerts at 1000 each and then broke the contract.
Standard Oil workers in Elizabeth New Jersey will have a chance to own homes through a new project. A 30 acre tract near a trolley line was acquired after talks between company and worker representatives. Houses priced at 3000 dollars and up will be sold on monthly payments, with a joint committee managing the project and financing at five percent return to the capital. Construction to begin soon.
In Atlantic City a case pits George Richmond against Walter Simpkins over a so called David Harum horse deal for 35 dollars. The defendant allegedly obtained coins on its feet and a lame leg to mislead a horseman into buying. Redmond sought a warrant with evidence tying the 35 dollar horse to a street sale. The first day involved an attempt to tie the horse down.
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