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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1923
Page
1
Rear Admiral Charles Dwight Sigsbee retired captain of the battleship Maine died at his home in New York at age 75 after two years of poor health. Funeral arrangements are pending and he will be buried at Arlington Cemetery, Washington, probably next Monday.
The Erie Railroad seeks 15 million in personal damages from employers who suffered wage losses after a decision by the United States railroad labor board. The case cites contracting out labor to Lincoln Engineering Co at 5 to 10 cents above the former wages, and mentions Admiral Sigsbee and the Maine disaster in historical context as part of a broader discussion of railroad labor actions and naval history.
Officials of the Telephone Operators union deny the strike ends while ballots are counted. Operators in Rhode Island show strong sentiment to continue. in Boston many strikers favor ending the strike as the vote proceeds.
Pat's Pond hosted a concert by the Yeoman band drawing a packed crowd. The program mixed popular and classical numbers and marked the first of a series of pond concerts. The next show is planned for Friday, July 27, with Linden District residents preparing to install electric lights.
Mrs Betta Brockman seeks a divorce from her husband James Brockman of New York famed songwriter of Bubbles in Cleveland on July 19. The suit names James Brockman as the defendant and cites their married status and the song Bubbles as context for the action.
Washington officials said final action on the Manila crisis, which prompted the Philippine cabinet and council of state to resign in protest of Governor General Wood's policies, will wait for President Harding's return from Alaska. Quezon and Gen Wood to provide further reports before the case goes to the president.
London reports the French will quit the Ruhr under conditions and may evacuate Essen only after the first German reparations payment. Britain seeks a memorandum on reparations returns, while interallied debts wait until Germany’s ability to pay clears. Ministers move cautiously to avoid triggering passive resistance.
Sheriff H T Wagner with Chicago and Des Moines police located both stolen diamonds from Fisher’s Lake holdup. One worth 1090 found with a Chicago diamond broker. the other, 790, traced to Des Moines. Writs of replevin issued for each stone. hearings set for next week. Both items insured.
Berlin on July 19 issued a formal warning that any attempt to overthrow the government would be ruthlessly crushed from both left and right. The government stressed the majority resists a bloody internal struggle and that it will act with Prussia to prevent upheaval amid communist and monarchist accusations.
Sioux City Iowa July local woman alias Dorothy Lewis pleaded guilty to stealing 4000 worth of diamond rings from Mrs Edward Baron. She was sentenced to five years in the women's reformatory at Rockwell City and paroled to the care of the mother superior at St Vincent's hospital by Judge C C Hamilton.
Britt Ia July 19 Robert Townsend five year old son of J C Townsend in serious condition from injuries after being run down by a motorist who swerved to avoid a dog. Both legs and an arm broken in the incident at Britt.
Mrs Jacop Michels died at her home near Emery Iowa July 16 after a brief illness. Funeral July 12 at St Martin's Church with Rev G B Hoffman officiating. Survived by five of seven children including Mrs David O Cannor and Mrs Nick Wies. Also survives husband Jacob Michels three brothers and four grandchildren. Lee Sampson former Waterloo resident died in Canada. Services at 420 Bayard Street conducted by Dr A C Preton. Burial Elmwood. Pallbearers listed as GC W Chapman Austin Burt J E Brogden K L Brogdon C O Lamson Jackson McCor.
At 1 30 p m painters removing old paint with a blowtorch caused smoke to enter Mrs Josephine Tatzel's home at 27 Third Street West. An alarm was sent. no damage occurred. A second alarm at 2 p m to Edwards Street addressed a threatening grass fire. Advertisement for Bain Azure with Bronnce Insurance Agency.
Bluefield West Virginia reports a blaze at Kimball near the town early today destroying 10 business places and residences with damage estimated around $600000. Ed Grady provides the update from his home noting improvement while a sister Mrs J D Lichty of Tracy Mina is en route.
President Harding and party travel by naval transport Henderson from Seward toward Valdez Cordova and Sitka as Alaska hosts them. Secretary Wallace Speaker Gillette and Chief Forester Grealy intend to join after Fairbanks trip. Alaska residents express mixed views on cannery and revenue policies amid Washington talks.
By unanimous vote at the noon Lions luncheon at Black's tearooms the club becomes sponsor for a united meeting of Rotary Kiwanis and Lions next Thursday noon at Hotel Russell Lambert where the National Dairy convention in Waterloo July 26 28 will furnish the program. Hugh Van Pelt dairy expert urged dairying as a driver of prosperity noting Waterloo as a world dairy center and praising dairy farming’s loan value and resilience as industry officials stressed the importance of dairy interests and invited Waterloo businessmen to join the convention organizers.
Max H. Plymack via attorney seeks to divorce Rose Plymack in district court. Unable to establish residency or secure personal service in Iowa, an application for service by publication was made to initiate the divorce action.
Lieutenant Russell J. Maughan began a dawn to dusk attempt to span the continent by air, aiming to reach San Francisco before sunset. His route included Dayton, St Joseph, Cheyenne, and Salduro with 160 mph target, while a heavy guard protected his biplane and newspapers he planned to sell in San Francisco that evening.
The article argues France uses colored troops as a military tool and funds blockhouses in central Europe. It says Paris cannot withdraw these troops and accuses France of aiming for European dominance, echoing claims from European experts about a nouveau riche ambition following historic victories. Also notes a separate statistic: 345,000 New York state employed boys, 40 percent left school by age 14.
Port Arthur Texas reports a rumored influx of Industrial Workers of the World militants, with estimates of over 20,000 on the way by foot, freight, or ship. Officials warn arrests for those without visible means of support as tensions rise amid alleged beatings of organizers and calls for passive resistance.
Cedar Falls July 19 Special George J Conner aged 74 died at the family residence 1424 Walnut Street after 11 years of invalidism caused by paralysis. The funeral will be at the home Sunday afternoon with burial in Greenwood. The widow six sons and four daughters survive.
Des Moines reports the final installment from the 22 million soldiers bonus bond issue has been turned over to the state treasury awaiting warrants from the state bonus board. Warrant distribution to about 800 veterans daily will extend into at least three months as 103,000 applicants are checked and roughly 15,000 claims await further investigation.State Treasurer W J Burbank and State Auditor Haynes note most delays involve service residence at entry.
The Wisconsin State Federation of Labor adopted resolutions proposing a political party built on trade unions and existing working class groups. They envisaged a possible separate Farmer-Labor party though not urging immediate formation. Henry Ohl Jr. criticized courts and predicted Wisconsin would soon set a new judicial system.
Redhorse, a freshwater sucker, gathered loungers along Fifth Street Bridge as school fish scattered over shallow water near the bridge. They appeared again in deeper pools mixing with carp and other fish while turtles climbed onto dry branches and rocks nearby.
State reports from Centerville Ames Muscatine Mason City and other towns cover tuberculosis testing steps in Appanoose County, a basketball coaching appointment at Iowa State, a young woman practicing law in Arkansas, a track meet pledge by Deac Walters, a quick divorce ruling in Sioux City, an electrocution in Blairstown, and a missing man sought by Chicago police after cattle trading. The items present multiple named individuals and places.
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