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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1923

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Victim John Erdman Drowns at Cedar River Barge Site

John Erdman 22 dies in Cedar River near private woods and a sand bar used for bathing. Russell and Meyer with lifeguards and firemen attempt rescue. Erdman believed to have been inexperienced. Funeral planned in Waverly Iowa with services and burial set for Monday.

Wes Ry Municipal Doc” O'Connor Cedar River Park John Erdman Park Board Erdman Paul Davis Charles Russell Albert Meyer Russell Martin Burke Frank Bluff Street Waverly Watertown Wis August Erdman Edward O’keefe & Towne Decedent

France Presses for Ruhr Talks as US and UK Align

The article describes France resisting moves to let others decide German payments and notes that the United States and Great Britain share a similar stance on Ruhr occupation. It explains Ambassador Jusserand's upcoming Paris conference to relay American policy and clarify positions ahead of any reparations dialogue. Jusserand will meet Secretary Hughes before departing Washington to obtain the latest administration views.

Germany Hugries United States Great Britain Ruhr Jusserand Europe Altho Paris Poincare Baldwin Hughes Washington

Motorists See Fair Weekend Weather Forecast

Weather officials in Des Moines predict warm, fair weather for the weekend with only a brief rain threat this morning. With the sun returning, low clouds vanish and travel remains favorable. Large crowds are expected at picnics and league baseball games as people take to shaded spots and woods. Temperature readings show a high near 95 degrees and a drop to around 5 degrees above zero last night.

State Bureau Des Moines Ralph B. Suppy

Jail Boy Preacher for House Robbery

Harry R. Pine a 17 year old Camden County High School graduate is held on charges of involvement in several house robberies. The youth, headed for the ministry, comes from a wealthy family and recently filled the pulpit at Union Methodist Episcopal Church in Camden while the pastor was away.

Harry R. Pine Camden N. J Union Methodist Episcopal Church

Harding Will Not Call Congress In Advance Session

On board the U S S Henderson with President Harding July 21 he has no intention of summoning Congress before its regular December meeting. Associates say he will not heed Senator Brookhart's demand for an extra session and believe the country benefits from the current recess. Advisers favor gradual farmer relief and fear further legislation now might hinder recovery.

Associated Press U. S. S. Henderson Harding Congress Alaska Brookhart Towa Kasey Hutchinson Kan

Villa assassins hunted after state rancher murder

Mexico City reports federal troops scoured the hills near Santa Barbara at dawn in a broad search for seven gunmen who killed Pancho Villa as he rode with an escort toward Parral. Villa died at the wheel, and three others were wounded. authorities tightened security around Parral and Villa’s Camiliio ranch.

United Press Mexico City Santa Barbara Pancho Villa Robin Head Parral Villa Mexico Parran Trillo Hipolite Hea Chihuahua City Camtilio Obregon Thora Eugenio Martinez Chihuahua de la ‘Anerta As-Sassins Thiaf Francisco Herrera Miguel Trillo

Asphalt Man Talks at Contractors Meet in Mason City

Mason City July 21 J arrows president of the Des Moines Asphalt Paving company addressed the 15 contractors gathered for the annual meeting of the Association of General Contractors. The group toured local industrial plants Friday and enjoyed a country club outing. Attending officials included J Harding membership secretary R C Marshall national association Washington D C and W C Allison Northwestern rep from Minneapolis.

Mason City Jarrows Des Moines Des Moines Asphalt Paving Company Association of General Contractors Townsea Ion Clear Lake Country Club Washington, D. C W. C. Allison Minneapolis Northwestern

Keokuk Gas Plant Explodes and Burns, Gas City Faces Shortage

In Keokuk Iowa on July 21 spontaneous combustion in the Fort Madison Gas plant coal and coke room caused a fire and an explosion. Flames engulfed the room melting supply pipes and forcing gas shut off. A single tank was in use but will exhaust soon leaving the city without gas for lighting and fuel until this afternoon. Estimated property damage ranges from three thousand to two hundred ten thousand dollars.

Keokuk Fort Madison Gas Company

Farmer Ends Life After Girl Leaves Lamont Ta

Noah Green a farmer south of Lamont Ta killed himself after Edna Johnson a 16 year old orphan left the farm Friday afternoon with his brother William Green Green who is married with three children reportedly told his wife that if the girl ever left their home he would take his own life the suicide occurred today as reported from Lamont Ta

Lamont, Ta Noah Green Green Edna Johnson Willam Green Troy

Rioting in Breslau Triggers Siege Edict

A state of siege was proclaimed in Breslau after an all-night outbreak of violence leaving six dead and over twenty wounded. Quiet was restored and hundreds were arrested as lawless bands sacked stores and fired indiscriminately, terrorizing the city.

Breslau Germany

Writ Holds Charter for Mader's Local

A temporary order in Chicago restrains the legislative council of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers from taking the charter from Local No. 381 of the union. Fred Mader, a labor leader, is named as resident. The action was filed in the U.S. district court.

Chicago Legislative Council The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Fred Mader United States District

Buckley Thomas L. Dies in Waterloo Funeral Held

Funeral services for Thomas L. Buckley were held at O Kefe & Towna chapel after his death yesterday at 4 p m The body was sent to Columbus Ohio for burial Buckley formerly worked as a chef at Hotel Russell Lamson and owned four Chicago cafeterias He was born November 1 1878 in New York City and married May 14 1909 His widow survives He belonged to Waterloo lodge BPOE and members accompanied the funeral procession to the train

Thomas L. Buckley O'Keefe & Towna Columbus Buckley Hotel Russell-Lamson Chicago Waterloo New York City Decedent Waterloo Lodge

Lady Rosehill Pleads for Public Patience Amid Royal Tie

Jessica Brown, chorus girl turned Countess of Northesk, asks the public to view her marriage as normal and wholesome. She defends her union with Dave, an earl, noting hard work and financial prudence over glamorous debutante notions. The couple promise a simple domestic life despite the 250-year title.

United Press Chicago Jessica Brown Giri Northesk Altho Dave Earl Scotland Rosehill Northesi Jesaica Seateh

Farmers Storing Wheat in Bonded Bins in Iowa

Des Moines July 21 United Press reports Iowa has a new warehousing law to support the American Farm Bureau Federation plan to withdraw 200,000,000 bushels of wheat from the market. The law lets farmers seal grain and obtain state certificates to borrow money, with town farmers receiving state sanction to hold wheat off the market. Certificates and regulations have been prepared by Secretary Cassady and Farm Bureau officials.

Lowa United Press Des Moines American Wann Bureau Federation R. W. Cassady C.W. Hunt State Farm Bureau Hunt Iowa Federation O. E. Bradtute Farm Bureau Cassady

Two Badly Injured When Engine Backs and Crushes Truck

Lovatt White and W S Johnson were badly hurt when a Rock Island freight engine backed into their oil truck at a crossing near Muscatine and West Liberty. The crash at 6:30 p m dragged the truck 250 feet with White trapped beneath it. White suffered a broken arm a broken jaw multiple cuts and possible internal injuries. Johnson escaped with bruises and cuts and no broken bones.

Muscatine Lovatt White W. S. Johnson West Liberty Here Rock Island Johnson White Town City

Dead Girl Hiker Suspected Gem Thief in Wisconsin

Milwaukee police seek to identify a dying hiker found along a road near hare last night named Miss J. C. Doyle. The La Crosse girl had previously vanished from a Waukesha hotel after diamonds and jewels valued at 5000 dollars disappeared, owned by the hotel proprietor’s wife. Authorities compare descriptions and plan to examine the corpse at the morgue to confirm identity. two pennies were found on the Doyle girl.

Milwaukee Wis Polia Hare J. C. Doyle la Crosse Waukesha Doyle

Munn Company To Entertain at Rotary Luncheon

M. D. Munn of Chicago will furnish the entertainment for a joint luncheon of Rotarians Kiwanis and Lions hosted by the National Dairy Council. The 40-person troupe includes 23 women. The noon meetings of the three clubs are cancelled for the coming week.

M. D. Munn Chicago National Dairy Council Russell-Lamson Mr. Munn

Retired Farmer Is Killed Under Car Near La Crosse

Louis Helm a retired farmer of Hokeh Minnesota was killed when his car turned over on an embankment two miles north of Brownsville across the river from La Crosse Wisconsin One son escaped injury.

la Cross Wis Louis Helm Hokeh Minn Brownsville LaCrosse Ig Son

Bootlegger Ivener bound over on federal and state charges

Sioux City dispatch reports Ben Ivener, tied to a bootlegging operation found near Sioux City, was bound over to a federal grand jury with $1,500 bond after a morning arrest. He faced a state liquor nuisance charge with $1,000 bond and was later moved to LaMars for another violation hearing. Earlier, in late October 1922, Ivener pled guilty to possession of liquor, with a fine and vehicle confiscation.

International News Wire Sioux City Ben Ivvener Tvener Ivenor United States Audrey W. Johnson Ivener Federal Grand Jury Justice of Peace Carl W H

Five Dollar Rail Fare Sought by Three Lines

Three railroads the Great Northern Northern Pacific and Minneapolis Saint Paul and Sault Ste Marie ask the interstate commerce commission for a flat five dollar fare from Sioux City Duluth and Superior to harvest fields in Minnesota and North Dakota. The plan, discussed with North Dakota Governor Nestos and state farm and industrial officials, would apply from Duluth and Superior to Minnesota on July 30 and 31 and from five points August 1 to 15 to Minnesota or North Dakota destinations.

St. Paul Mitnn Sioux City Superior Wis Duluth Minneapolis R. A. Nestos North Dakota J. S. Jones Minneapolis Farm Bureau Federation J. D. Williams Minnesota Industrial Commission Minnesota

Typhoid Death Rate Cuts to One Fourth of 1911

Control of typhoid fever has shown progress with 1922 death rate at 6.6 per 100,000, based on one seventh of US and Canadian population. In 1911 the rate was 22.3. The figures cheer the American Child Health association active against typhoid and diseases affecting children and mothers.

New York Metropolitan Life Insurance Company United States Canada American Child Health Association

Rooster's Death Sparks Murder Charge in S D

Siour Falls South Dakota July 21 Charles L Ferguson held for trial in circuit court on a charge of slaying Eugene Griffin a neighbor last Wednesday after Griffin killed Ferguson's rooster. The bird's crowing provoked the fatal confrontation and Ferguson faces murder proceedings.

Siour Falls S. D Charles L. Ferguson Eugene Griffin Griffin Ferguson

State Briefs across Iowa reflect varied local news

Ginton Dubuque county police seek two Mexicans, George Grago alias George Fronjo. Des Moines resignations as state mine camp instructor and a new private secretary appointed. Rev Dr Albert N Gage to speak at Iowa Baptist assembly in Iowa Falls. Winneshiek county hog cholera in ten townships. rest of county precautions. Iowa City voters approve 25 year water franchise. low turnout. Lake View residents petition for a new railroad station. Appanoose county bootleggers report dull season. Fort Dodge predicts four-way race with Harding leading GOP ticket. Dickinson claims re election with four tickets.

Ginton Clinton hoHling George Grago George Fronjo Dubuque County Iowa Dubuque Des Moines Yiazel H. Ott Winogene Hobbs Gibson Mae E. Francis Iowa Falls Albert N. ‘Gage Chicago Iowa Baptist Sunday School Tiecormh Winneshiek County Iowa City Harding Underwood Ralston LaFollette Farmer- Labor Henry Ford L. J. Dickinson Dickinson

Panama Canal Open Report Sparks Rumor of Closure

Reports from July 21 claim the Panama Canal was closed by landslides or obstructions. Radio messages from tankers in transit and officials in Washington offered no confirmation, with officials suggesting the talk referred to Gaillard Cut slides or dredging impacts.

Associated Arena Panama City United States Panama Canal Canal Zone Los Angeles Cal Deroche Imlay Los Angeles Harbor Los Angeles Examiner Hera Salina Cruz Slide In ‘Canal Washington, D. C War Department Gaillard Cut Linéra United Press San Francisco Federal Telegraph Company Ecuador Venezuela Pacific Harding Canal Washington Ra -Pacific Mail

Naughty Language on Radio Shocks Des Moines Hearers

July 21 Des Moines reports a radio broadcast delivered shocking language. Local enthusiasts phoned Vernon Seeburger, Polk County Attorney, claiming the speaker used highly descriptive words. Investigators note possible criminal action depends on further facts and sources speculate the broadcast originated from Chicago.

Manyi Des Moines Des Moines Polk County Vernon Seeburger

Marine Corps Hero Appointed Aide to Corps Commander

Brig Gen Logan Feland, famed for Belleau Wood and other French battles, is named aide to Maj Gen John A Lejeune, succeeding Maj Gen W C Neville. Feland, a Marine veteran since 1899, served in France and earned the D S M the D B G and the French Legion of Honor rank.

Logan Feland United States Marine Corps Belleau Wood France John A. Lejeune Feland Corps W. C. Neville Dng Marines

Cedar River Park hosts summer factory nines series

Playground supervisors held a meeting in municipal court room and approved Cedar River baseball diamond use by Rath Packing Repass Auto Stuart Manufacturing Nauman and Waterloo Gasoline Engine teams for remainder of summer. Rath’s squad plays there next Wednesday amid lantern parade plans and upcoming athletic tests. Attendance and age data were reviewed and merit certificates and badges expected for top performers.

Rath Packing Company Repass Auto Company Stuart Manufacturing Company Nauman Company Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company Cedar River Municipal Court Room Rath Grant Fiske Pat‘’s Pond Lowell Edison Pat's Pond

Flames from Blazing Tank Car Wreckage Roast Carr in Field

Five cars derailed on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line near Ferguson Iowa late yesterday. Three fuel tanks and one kerosene car caught fire from a hot box, burning overnight with flames reaching up to 50 feet. Corn in an adjoining field suffered damage, telegraph wires melted, and ties burned for 500 feet as traffic detoured.

Marshalltown Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ferguson

Waterloo People at Mason City Meeting

Waterloo will be well represented at the twenty fourth Iowa state conference on social work at Mason City, four days starting tomorrow. Mrs Dorothy Taylor presides opening session at the Methodist church tomorrow evening. Florence A Pfeffer, stenographer at Black Hawk county probation office, also goes. Dr J G McAlvin speaks on medical care of the sick and poor. Stella Ball Shepley will speak at the dinner meeting of the Iowa Association of Probation Officers. A number of welfare board members plan to attend. Judge G W Wood likely will attend. Mrs H O Steed will drive several board members to Mason City Tuesday.

Waterloo Mason City Dorothy Taylor Clear Lake Florence A. Pfeffer Black Hawk Stella Ball Shepley The Jews Children’s Home Society Iowa Association of Probation Officers G. W. Wood Owill

Plans World Flight on 280-Hour Basis

Lisbon July 21 Colonel Saccadoro Cabral Portuguese aviator who flew Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro outlines a three leg world flight plan. Lisbon to Japan 8,870 miles Japan to Newfoundland 7,580 miles Newfoundland to Lisbon via Fayal and Punta Delgado 2,140 miles. At 79 miles an hour the total air time would be about 280 hours.

Lisbon Saccadoro Cabral Rio de Janeiro Japan Newfoundland Fayal Punta Delgado

Episcopal Boys to Start Camp Monday

Russell Lamson and Eugene Hull will lead a St. Mark's Episcopal party to the Brotherhood of St. Andrews 10 day recreational conference at Morris Isle starting Monday. Participants include Leo Ferris Robert Marshall Charles Busby Harold Bagwell George Dickinson Marion Hull Robert Stevenson Wallace Sieg and William Pett with George Chaney Russell Wesemeyer as camp leaders Rev T N Mackenzie of Cedar Rapids as chaplain and Bob Young of Vinton as bate guard swimming instructor and bugler.

Russell Lamson Eugene Hull St. Mark's Episcopal Church Thea Brotherhood St. Andrews Morris Isle Leo Ferris Robert Marshall Charles Busby Harold Bagwell George Dickinson Marion Hull Robert Stevenson Wallace Sieg William Pett George Chaney Russell Wesemeyer Davenport T. N

Edward Grady Waeher Death Imminent Reported

Edward M. Grady continues to decline gradually with small changes noted in his condition today. Doctors say his strength is waning, and his family remains at his bedside as the expected outcome nears.

ED Grady Waaker Edward M. Grady

Heat Wave Charms Iowa Coast and Cities

A third heat wave swept Iowa with Davenport topping 96 degrees while Des Moines Dubuque and Keokuk reached 94. Sioux City Charles City and Omaha hit 92 as fair weather and scattered thunderstorms were forecast for Sunday, offering no relief from the heat.

Des Moines Iowa Weather Bureau Davenport Dubuque Keokuk Sioux City Charles City Omaha

Mystery Develops In Case Of Stolen Auto

Elmer Heiser of 629 Dawson reported his car stolen from Electric Park on Wednesday night. A tip claimed the Waterloo car could be at a farm near Chester. The Sauls denied knowledge of the call, but atelephone operator confirmed the message. The Chester sheriff mentioned a man named Saul in jail on automobile theft suspicion. Further investigation promised.

Elmer Heiser Dawson Cheater P. E. Walker Electric Park Chief Walker James Chester Waterloo Heiser Walker Sauls Saul

Three Members of Last Man's Club at 38th Dinner

Stillwater Minn July 214 Three aged men survivors of Company B First Minnesota Infantry who fought at Bull Run held the thirty ninth banquet of the Last Man club. A bottle of rare old wine stood at the table but a toast to departing comrades was drunk in water. By 1886 agreement the long survivor will drink the wine when all the rest of the 34 have died.

Stillwater Minn First Minnesota Infantry Bull Run

Veteran Express Head to Be Buried in Iowa

Dixon S. Elliott, vice president of the American Railway Express and former president of the Northern Express, died in New York. Funeral services are held, then his body travels to Sioux City, Iowa, for burial. Born at Kewanee, he began in 1864 with the American Express company and later served Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, and New York.

New York Dixon S. Elliott American’Railway Express Comany Theorthern Express Company Sioux City Kewanee Willett American, Exprésy Company Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Missouri Minnesota

Reannounce Rule of Tax Exempt Profits

Washington D C July 21 The treasury re announced the ruling promulgated in May but afterward revoked which held that profits received by a corporation from earnings accumulated by another corporation prior to March 19, 1918, were tax exempt. The original decision was withdrawn days after it was announced to submit the question to Attorney General Daugherty for an opinion.

Washington, D.C Treasury Daugherty

Daugherty Summoned As Morse Witness

Columbus July 21 A subpoena served on Attorney General Harry M Daugherty requires his appearance in federal court in Washington DC at 1 a m Monday as a witness in the United States case against Charles W Morse on ship fraud charges He will travel to Washington tonight or tomorrow and made no comment.

Columbus Geneeral Harry M. Daugherty Federal Court of the District of Columbia l United States Sys Charles W. Morse Washington Daugherty

Peoria Runaways Are Caught in Burlington

Burlington police picked up three Peoria youths Jimmy Bennett 13 William Whitby 13 and Henry Walker 20 who were runaway companions after being lured away. The boys say Walker induced them to leave and that they had been bumming for three days before being returned to Peoria Illinois.

Burlington Jimmy Bennett William John-Whitby Henry Walker Peoria Ill Peoris Walker

Chicago Car Strike Averted by Raise

A Chicago street car strike was averted by a compromise wage agreement granting workers a three cent hourly increase. An arbitration committee effected the agreement and plans for a further two cent rise next year. The previous wage stood at 70 cents per hour.

Chicago

Mason City Woman Seeks $75,000 Alimony in Divorce Suit

Mrs. W. H. Hubbard of Mason City sues for divorce from Hubbard Grain Co. president citing July 21 charges of cruelty and infidelity. She seeks $75,000 alimony and an injunction to stop disposal of stock.

Mason City Criel W. H. Hubbard Hubbard Hubbard Grain Company

Klan Signs Ordered Removed From Poles in Cedar Rapids

July 21 Cedar Rapids police ordered removal of Ku Klux Klan pageant posters from telephone, trolley, and electric light poles. Chief Benesh cited that posting bills on poles violates city ordinance and directed swift action to prevent public display.

Cedar Rapids Benesh Doles

Booze Seized After Bootleggers Attack Inspectors

New York July 21 several thousand dollars worth of contraband whisky was seized today on the freighter W M Tupper at Pier 44 North River after a battle during which a band of bootleggers tried to shoot or drown four United States customs inspectors.

New York W.M. Tupper Pier 44 North River

Six Killed by Autos in Chicago in 24 Hours

Chicago reports six fatalities from automobile accidents in the last 24 hours raising the yearly toll to twelve for Cook County and eighty total since January.

Chicago Cook County

Dr. Jacobs Freed in San Diego Murder Trial

In San Diego a superior court jury found Dr. L. L. Jacobs not guilty of the murder of dancer Fritz Mann. This was his second trial after the first jury disagreed.

DR. Jacobs Freed San Diego Cal L. L. Jacobs Fritzt Mann Jacobs

Visitors in Waterloo Visit M H Kelly Home

Misses Josephine and Lucilla Kelly of Forest City are visiting for a few days at the home of their uncle M. H. Kelly. Josephine has been attending summer school at Coe college.

Waterloo Josephine Lucilla Kelly Forest City M. H. Kelly Coe College

Fire Sweeps Inverness Threatens Town

Fire is sweeping Inverness Nova Scotia and threatens destruction of the town. Telephone messages report the blaze has already damaged the town hall and the Grand Central hotel.

Inverness Sydney N. S Grand Central Hotel

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