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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1920

Page

8

Kendall wins SRO vote at Iowa GOP convention

Nate Kendall of Albia led on the first two ballots and captured the majority on the third ballot at the Iowa Republican state convention in Des Moines. Charles Rawson withdrew in favor of Glen Haynes as the convention reassembled, with committee members named from every district and discussions underway on farm policy and railroad rate issues.

Tes Moines Nate Kendall Albis Iowa Moore Hayner Deems Kendal Associated Press Des Moines Charles Rawson E. S. Gose Astate Wudster Jin Glen Haynes Mason City Iowa State Republican Rural Committee Copeland Burlingam Lin Alfred Celler Davenport BH. D. Brigham Town City Mr. Yeller Brigham Disot T Ie L. P. Barth Hown County L. B. Whitney Dead C. Kednam Grinnell Fred Laehner Albia H. W. Fers Hairman W. EH. Byers Jeodore Roosevelt Ace Crnoon Farm Bureau Oth Dis- St Cauchser Tracy Garrett Burstony C. M. Hows Canton F. Robinson Wranklin County O'Donnell Cerro Gordo Coun Cuvard B. Baul Jonsa County Em. Grimes Montezuma J.thrnan Trianovitle

Quarantine Dock Overcrowded By Immigrant Rush

New York July 20 Hoffman Island detention station reports an average transient population of over 1000 daily due to incoming Italian immigrants. Five doctors toil vaccinating fumigating and inspecting families while steamship firms cover costs. Delousing rules are said to be ignored abroad causing delays and forced steam baths for steerage passengers before landing at Ellis Island.

New York Hoffman Island New York Quarantine Service Hellman Island United States Hoffman’ Island Elis Island

One Victim Recovered From Renton Mine Blast

Pittsburgh July 20 The body of one of nine men entombed yesterday by an explosion in a Renton mine, eight others remain missing. The recovered body was burned and identification seems unlikely as rescue crews report the blast’s force was general. Mexico Recognizes Bolivia also noted in El Denuncia.

Pittsburgh Renton

Cox Favored to Head Democratic National Committee

The Democratic national committee meets in Columbus to choose campaign leaders with Gov. Cox seeking to have Homer Cummings or Edwin H. Moore chosen as chair. Proxies pending, and ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment also on the agenda. Harding relaxes with a golf game in Marion as he prepares for the acceptance speech and a busy schedule.

Associated Press Columbus Gov. Cox Eximund H. Moore Ohio National Committee Democratic National Committee Tennessee North Carolina Democratic Battle Front Franklin D. Roosevelt Vlee Cummings Bruce Kremer Montana Samuel B. Amidon Kansas Ed @. Hoffman Indiana W. R. Hollister Missouri Wilbur W. Marsh Iowa W. Jamieson

Bank Robbers Loot Oberon Bank Near Minnewauken

Five men robbed the Oberon bank near Minnewauken North Dakota early today, escaping with about $20,000 in cash and liberty bonds. The vault was wrecked and the robbers fled east in a large car after cutting town wires, halting outside contact until noon.

Minnewauken N. D Bank of Oberon N.D

Babe Ruth Notches Thirty-Second Home Run

In New York on July 20 Babe Ruth of the New York American club hit his 32nd major league homer this season off pitcher Faber in the first game against Chicago. The solo shot cleared right field with no runners on base, adding to his tally of season and career records.

New York Babe" Ruth New York American Feagon Club Faber Chivaga

Outlaw Unions Question Wage Board Award Rise

Chicago labor leaders challenge the United States railway board decision as discriminatory for ignoring the Chicago Yardmen's association and its 44 900 members. Iain Grunau says the award should apply to all railroad workers regardless of union. The board names 18 unions and 400 shops, excluding the new strike unions.

Chicago Iain Grunau Chicago Yardmen’s Association Grunau RM. Barton Hisssociates United States Railway Board Chicago Yard‘men's Association Oie America

Volstead Wins Suit Over Benson GOP Nomination

Benson Minn July 20 The Associated Press Reyo Kvale is disqualified as the Republican candidate for Congress in Minnesota Seventh District in a district court ruling by Judge Albert Johnson contesting Kvale’s nomination. Congressman A J Volstead, author of enforcement laws, who lost to Kvale in the June 21 primary, is declared the duly nominated Republican candidate. Kvale had been endorsed by the Nonpartisan League.

Associated Presa Benson Minn Republican ‘Party Mr. Kvale Noupartivan League

West Grove Man Fined $5,000 for Espionage Act Violation

Des Moines reports E. G. Dickson of West Grove Iowa was fined 5000 in U S district court for alleged espionage act violation and ordered jailed until payment.

West Grove Des Moines E. G. Dickson United States District Court

Plan Corporation to Buy Newspaper Print

Plans for a new corporation to be known as the Iowa Press Corporation with capital of 20,900 dollars to buy news print paper for Iowa publishers are under way. G L Caswell presented the proposition to editors and publishers at the fourth annual Iowa newspaper short course at Iowa State College.

Ames B Corporation Ilowa Press Corporation Iowa G. L. Caswell Iowa Press Association Samiry Iowa State College

Woman Wants Near Beer At Drug Store Fountain

A middle aged woman enters a drug store fountain area and asks for near beer. She settles on a stool and asks for a bottle to drink, noting she wants it to resemble a real beer experience. The scene ends with the patron leaving dissatisfied.

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Paper delivery deadline notice at 3 0 o'clock

The Canrier should be delivered at your home before 3 0 o'clock. If through error of the carrier boy or other cause you fail to receive your paper by that time, please Phone 3830 and a copy of The paper will be sent. Phone calls reach this office before 4 30 pom.

Clothing Prices Falling, Retailers Claim

Chicago reports clothing prices are easing, says A. G. Wackmore of the Commercial Retailers' Association. Buyers plan small orders now and again later to take advantage of further reductions as purchases remain light.

The Associates Press Chicago A. G. Wackmore Commerccial Retailers' Association Huyers

Armistice and Poland Crisis Dominate Allied Seats

London reports Britain will issue a note to Soviet Russia in a move tied to an armistice with Poland risking a breach of trade talks if Russians advance. Paris says France will honor Lloyd George’s ultimatum and defend Poland with Allies. Warsaw reports seven Polish divisions repelling a major Soviet attack along the Sty river in Volhynia.

London Tehitcherin Russia Poland Great Britain France Paris Lloyd George Soviet Millerand Chamber of Deputies Warsaw Sty Volhynia

Bryan NominEes for Dry Tigeret at Prohibition Convention

Lincoln Neb July 20 Delegates discussed William J Bryan potentially leading the ticket next fall Rev William A Sunday signaled willingness to accept if chosen W G Calderwood national committeeman said Such acceptance would be fantas mount and delegates prepared to fight for a strong ticket Others named Virgil G Hinshaw Daniel A Poling Charles H Randell Clinton N Howard Chester among those considered for Bryan hoon formation

Lincoln Neb Prohibition Party William J. Bryan William A Billy Sunday Bryan W. G. Calderwood National Committee Hinshaw Virgil G. Hinshaw Illinois Tianiel A. Poling Charles H. Randell California Clinton N. Howard Chester

Jack Johnson Arrested Crossing Boundary in Mexico

Jack Johnson, noted former heavyweight champion, was arrested by a U S marshal near the Mexico line while crossing into boundless territory. He faced charges under an act associated with cross border conduct. Johnson, smiling, asserted pride in returning to the United States as he awaits legal proceedings.

San Diego Cal Jack Jenson Mexico United Buiteas Johnson Iander

Rail Workers Win 60 Percent of Demanded Pay Rise

Chicago July 20 21 Railway Labor Board awards average pay rise of about 21 percent across classes. Railroads must seek rate increases to cover about 18 percent freight rate rise. Back pay up to $110.16 for the largest gain. referendum by union members will take about a month. The decision backdates to May 1 and aligns with preexisting rates and conditions under the US railroad administration.

Chicago Whiter Ie Roads Herings Railway Labor Board Western Managers’ Association Spetka Belf Sn T United States Railway Liber ‘Board Interstate Commerce ;Commission United States Railroad Administration Brett States Railroad Jr.m. Barton Jnward Railroad Administration

Railroads Move to Frame Rate Increase Request

Rail executives in Washington after the wage award began a conference to frame recommendations to the Interstate Commerce Commission for rate rises to cover added costs. The carriers seek about 1.017 billion dollars more annual income, with the plan to distribute the increase across passenger and freight rates as determined.

Ayrthen Associated Pregst Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission

Railroad Labour Board Grants Widespread Pay Increases

The railway labor board raises hourly rates for construction and shop workers, clerical staff, and yard crews, with boosts for mechanics, laborers, dispatchers, and supervisors. New scales apply to station forces, clerks, janitors, and office staff, extending to harbor service car floats and related roles. The board, created by the Esch Cummins act, is a permanent arbitration body, though not binding on railroads or workers.

Ford Maritai Railway Labor Board Esch-Cummins Transportation Act Wilson R. M. Barton Tennessee Chicago Chicago Yardmen's Association

Shamrock Takes Early Lead In America's Cup Race

Shamrock IV led Resolute by about a mile midway through the 30 mile triangular course as both yachts battled to the first turning mark. Resolute closed briefly amid sail issues for Shamrock, then Shamrock regained the lead at 1:01 pm with clear windward advantage.

Sandy Healh Shimrock IV Resolute Y Shamrock Hon Sandy Mook N. J Thomas Lipton Shamrrock IV Fodar iAmerica Threazead Shamrock Jersey Shore Bury Rock Sigepaneuvered Leeward Pet Wdy Burton

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