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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1919

Page

6

Mexican government vows swift punishment for crimes against Americans

The Mexican government pledged no efforts spared to prosecute and punish those responsible for the murder of American John W. Correll and the assault on his wife near Tampico. Washington reports say U S officials seek full information on Mexican depredations against Americans, while Texas lawmakers urge protection of citizens along the border. The Topeka reports bandits robbed an oil loading station near Tampico of about 10000 dollars, funds meant for payroll.

Associated Press Washington United States John W. Correll Tampico Washington, D. C Mexico City State Department Cheyenne Navy State Departments Topeka Daniels Finney Atlantic Refining Company Puerto Lobos Mexico Henry P. Fletcher Republic House Diaz Reed Jd.s.correll Joseph Oklahoma Gov. Robertson Congress Correll

Carranza Men Killed on Both Sides of Border

Senator Fall reports a telegram listing Carranza officers and men killed by American troops during border raids. He counters a Gen Irwin AP dispatch claiming no bodies in Carranza uniforms, urging investigation to verify bullets attributed to Villistas in Juarez.

The Associates Press Washington, D. C Fall Republican New Mexico Senate Falk James B. Irwin Border Patrol Associated Press el Paso Carranza Seventh Cavalry United States Irwin Villa Juarez Villistas Carransistas

Former Iowa Man and Colorado Governor James Orman Dies

Pueblo Colorado July 21 James Bradley Orman former governor of Colorado and pioneer in western railroad irrigation projects died here at age 69 He came to Denver from Iowa and built a section of the Kansas Pacific railway from western Kansas to Denver and helped construct the Denver Laramie line and part of the Denver Rio Grande.

Associated Press Pueblo Colo James Bradley Orman Colorado Denver Iowa Kansas Pacific Western Kansas Denver & Laramie

Soldiers Wed in 21 Months at Camp Grant

From November 1, 1917, six weeks after the first arrivals, soldiers arrived at Camp Grant. By July 12, 1919, 757 marriage licenses were issued to soldiers by the Winnebago county clerk's office.

Camp Grant Rockford Winnebago County Hare

Washington Riots Leave Dozens Injured in Capital

Washington July 21 police and hospital records show scores of negroes injured in widespread clashes with whites last night. Over a dozen treated at hospitals. many others at home. Rioting began after 10 pm and spread widely with mobs often numbering in the thousands. Soldiers sailors and marines suspected as leaders. federal troops restored provost guard duties. 250 service members to aid patrols tonight.

Washington, D. C Pennsylvania Avenue Baker Army Provost Guard

Chicago Carpenters Strike Continues as Vessels Tie Up

Efforts to end Chicago's carpenters strike proceed as unions and employers seek a settlement. Carpenters, paid 80 cents hourly, demand 1 dollar. lockout follows. Separately shipowners at Atlantic ports frame a compromise on seamen union recognition amid widespread docking and freight backlogs. Milwaukee hod carriers strike over wage rise, while Boston car men return to work after arbitration award is accepted.

Associated Press Chicago Simon O'Donnell Chicago Building Trades Council New York Atlantic New York Harbor Milwaukee Wis Istrike Millwaukee Boston Boston Elevated

Henry Ford Still On Stand In Libel Suit

Henry Ford remains on the witness stand as the libel suit against him proceeds in Mount Clemens Michigan. The case features ongoing cross examination and the discussion of wage figures tied to a retroactive raise, with hourly rates cited and a potential settlement in the Chicago Daily Tribune coverage.

Henry Ford Taratty Mount Clemens Mich Henry Ard Chicago Daily Tribune

President Wilson ordered to bed after ill health

President Wilson, returning from a Hampton Roads cruise, was ordered to bed by Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson. His illness, described as dysentery, is not serious but will prevent callers this week. Engagements with Republican senators to discuss the peace treaty and League of Nations were canceled. Senators Edge, Norris, Cummins, Calder, and others had planned White House visits.

Assaclle Press Washington BD. C Wilson Hampton Roads Cary T. Grayson Grayson League of Nations Potomac White House Edge New Jersey Norris Nebraska Cummins Iowa Calderi New Yorke

Higher Fares To Prevent Street Car Tie Up In Chicago

Chicago July 21 The state public utilities commission opened talks on allowing street car and elevated lines to raise fares to fund wage hikes for workers A recent vote showed unions pressing for a jump from 48 cents to 50 cents an hour The commission signaled possible fare increases to cushion wage demands but warned against harming the public The panel will study living costs and previous wage scales to set a reasonable raise

Associated Presa Chicago State Public Utilities Commission Commission Public Utilities Commission Thomas Kk. Dempsey Dewpey

Ten Thousand Packing Plant Workers Return To Work

Ten thousand employees of the five major packers returned to work after compliance with a demand by the men for higher wages. They agreed to abide by the decision of Federal Judge Samuel Alschuler, who is acting as arbitrator. The wage increase sought is to be determined, affecting eighty thousand stockyards workers in several cities including Kansas City, St. Joseph, St. Louis, Omaha, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Denver.

Associated Press Chicago

Comptroller Williams Denies McFadden Charges Before Senate

Washington July 21 Comptroller John Skelton Williams denied before the senate banking committee charges by Representative McFadden of Pennsylvania that he received a fee in the Arlington hotel site sale to the government. Williams urged McFadden be summoned, cautioning against acting as a licensed slanderer under congressional cover while a member of Congress.

Washington, D. C State Department Senate Foreign Relations Committee King Utah Mexico Associated Press John Skelton’ Williams Currency Senate Banking Committee McFadden Pennsylvania Arlington Hotel Williams Senate Committee Mclean Mel Wadden Congress House Senate

Phone Girls In West Ordered Back To Work

Seven thousand striking telephone operators and electrical workers on the Pacific coast are ordered back to work pending a decision by the federal wire control board on the retroactive clause in the wages agreement. Announcement today by John P Noonan vice president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Springfield Pacific Coast Federal Wire Control Board John P.noonan International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Mines Flooded as Pumpmen Strike in Yorkshire Fields

Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons that mines in Yorkshire are flooded or likely to fill with water within days due to the pumpmen’s strike. Some mines will be ruined, while the government sends fleet men to assist pumping operations. Surface workers in South Wales also strike for shorter hours and weekend pay.

Agsyclaten Press London Thias Yorkshire Lloyd George House of Commons Evening News Sheffield South Wales

Little Folks Lead Ice Fund Drive in Waterloo

A Waterloo community feature highlights young helpers in Red Cross work and a Baby Fund carnival. Juvenile actors from Kern and Reed streets raised 4.24 dollars via penny donations and a three cent three-back, with proceeds aimed to buy an ice book for babies in need.

Qider Tolks Kern and Reed Streets Althe Red Cross Red Cro Cropper Robert Jenkins Rex Smith Waterloo John Jenkins Edgar Coburn Melvin Merrian Hanley White Lulu Trown Genevieve Holman Waerloo

Pomerene backs League in urging swift ratification

Senator Pomerene of Ohio pressed prompt ratification of the peace treaty with the League, arguing it would reduce future war risk and stabilize postwar nations. He warned against delaying changes and urged unity to preserve peace and the Monroe doctrine through the League.

Pamerone Lodge Knox Pennsylvania Root Hays Republican National Pomerene League Europe Germany Poland Czecho-Slovakia Jugo-Slovakia Austria Bulgaria Turky United States Teague

Baruch Expected as U S Reparations Commission Envoy

President Wilson asks Senate Foreign Relations Committee to approve provisional appointment of a U S representative to the reparations commission under the peace treaty. Bernard M Baruch, former War Industries Board head, is expected to be named after committee debates and procedural votes.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Wilson Laday Foreign Relations Committee Senate United States Williams Misassaippi Lodge Knox Pennsylvania Harding Ohio Norris White House Sterling South Dakotta Page Vermont McLean Connecticut Chairrman Lodge Committee On Foreign Relations Woodrow Wilson Baruch Wilson Bernard M. Baruch New York War Industries Board Paris Fall de Ielarn Congress

Forest fires threaten Manistique on three sides

Manistique Michigan July 21 dense smoke from fires on three sides covers the city and nearby grazing tracts. Efforts to check the blazes prove futile as smoke drifts over the area and residents bear the danger and disruption.

Manistique, Mich Manistique Mich

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