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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1921
Page
7
Washington analyst predicts the Versailles treaty could be resubmitted in a form without the League of Nations. Harding and Hughes favored revising the pact, with Hoover also supportive, while a minority in the Senate may block ratification.
The U S government dismisses federal charges against Capt Robert Rosenbluth and Sgt Pothier tied to Maj Cronkhite's death at Camp Lewis Washington. Attorney General Daugherty orders federal evidence turned over to Pierce County officials as case moves at local level.
A. C. Townley, president of the National Nonpartisan League, and Joseph Gilbert were denied a motion for reargument by the Minnesota Supreme Court. They received 30 days to seek federal review of their 1918 conviction for violating the state espionage act and are serving 90 days in Jackson county jail.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the Chicago Union Station Co to issue 6.9 million dollars in first mortgage bonds for construction. The bonds will be guaranteed by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy, Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis, and Pennsylvania lines.
Gov. Harding of the Federal Reserve Board convened southern reserve bank governors in Washington to plan financing for the growing cotton crop.
Three bandits robbed the State Bank of Wabeno Friday afternoon and got 5000 dollars in cash and 92000 dollars in liberty bonds, according to a message received early today.
Weather predictions for the week begining Monday cover the Great Lakes to lower Mississippi Valley. Generally fair with widely scattered local thundershowers and normal temperatures across the area.
Mrs. Evin Catherine Raber was found guilty of first degree murder in a case charging the plotting of her husband Daniel Raber’s death. The jury recommended mercy, but the judge imposed life imprisonment in the Ohio reformatory for women at Marysville. Raber appeared mute as she was sentenced and carried away, while her attorney said no appeal would be filed.
Leipzig July 16 Lieut Dittman and Lieut Boldt were sentenced to four years in prison each for murdering wounded aboard the hospital ship Llandovery Castle after it was torpedoed in 1918. The ruling, without hard labor, marks a distinct case from other Tales of civilized warfare trials.
The two day National Air tournament closing feature of the Elks grand lodge reunion opens in Los Angeles under the Aero Club of Southern California. The program includes an aerial parade the first of its kind on such a large scale plus aerial warfare contests bombing demonstrations combat stunting and torpedoing demonstrations in addition to a ground exhibition. Hal R Wells directs the air tournament.
War department officials in Mexico City declared the Tamaulipas uprising led by Gen Daniel Martinez Herrerra would be put down in little more than a week. Federal troops were being deployed and the government would investigate the causes and influences behind the revolt to address them as circumstances permit. Plutarco Calles and President Obregon stated the rebellion was not serious.
Clayton Wright, 19, drowned while bathing at Montrose Iowa last night. Companions failed to notice his absence until exiting the water and discovering his clothes in an automobile. The body was recovered.
In Great Falls Montana on July 16 a mob of three attempted to rescue six women from a jail, provoking riot conditions until the city chief of police ordered fire hoses turned on the crowd to disperse them.
Paris July 16 The Mixed Commission for arms reduction backs ongoing league work and prep for the Washington conference. Delegates, including France's Rene Viviani and Britain's H A L Fisher, support continued league efforts while noting U S abstention again frames the talks.
Monticello New York pastor Rev Clark Duren refused to stop his wife from eloping with Van Noy and said he would not seek a divorce or reclaim their children. He prayed for his wife to sin in the eyes of the Lord as authorities handle the affair.
Washington July 16 The House voted 152 to 7 to remove hides from the free list and impose a 15 percent ad valorem duty, with GOP Ways and Means members on the losing side. Debate ended after four hours, as party lines frayed over the Fordney tariff provisions and open amendments including cotton oil and asphalt. An upcoming Senate fight over the Willis Campbell antibeer bill looms amid plans to advance farmer relief and other relief measures.
Seven hundred nine Iowa youths applied for admission to the Civilian Training Camp at Fort Snelling Minnesota. One hundred and thirty applications have been approved to date, according to Des Moines recruiting headquarters reports.
Des Moines reports Iowa Governor Kendall's wife is seriously ill at Methodist Hospital. She is said to have undergone an operation for a complication of maladies amid medical concerns.
Defense will seek to exclude alleged confessions of Eddie Cicotte Joe Jackson and Claude Williams from the Black Sox trial testimony Monday. All three deny the statements attributed to them as defense lawyers prepare interviews with Bill Burns and Joe Gideon, the prosecution’s key witness, in the case charging conspirac y to throw the 1919 World Series.
President John L. Lewis said David Robb and other union representatives were ordered by state authorities to leave West Virginia. The report ties the clause to a concurrent strike environment with the United Mine Workers of America offering protection and assistance to the men involved.
Ulster fighting continues in Belfast as Sinn Fein and Orangemen clash killing one and wounding many. London reports Lloyd George and De Valera to confer with advisers ahead of a planned tripartite meeting. De Valera remains at hotel, while Lloyd George rests at Chequers Court to soften tensions through weekend talks.
Reports from Dublin indicate De Valera and Sir James Craig show restraint as discussions continue. Officials deny leaks and stress secrecy while Irish Bulletin warns that a failed peace could lead to renewed armed resistance.
Centenary celebrations mark the birth of Mary Baker Eddy at her birthplace Bow near Con sord with Christian Scientists from the United States and abroad visiting her grave. Observances occur in Christian Science churches honoring the founder of the spiritual movement sparked by healings beginning Feb 1 1866 after a fall.
In New Providence on July 16 a 2 year old son of Mr and Mrs Wilson Hadley died after an auto exploded and burned following a gasoline can ignition. The father had just left the car for farm machinery repairs. Funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon.
Resolution for improved care of disabled soldiers prepared for adoption at the Rainbow Division Veterans association second annual convention in Cleveland. The program highlighted election of officers and regional reunions with a president and secretary chosen. President’s expenditures capped at 4000 dollars.
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