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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1922
Page
1
The Associated Press reports widespread disruption as rail and shop strikes threaten public services and fuel supplies. Chicago coal prices rise while steel and other industry plants face possible closures if impasses persist into August.
Washington July 25 The government will launch its emergency coal control program within 48 hours as Hoover announced. It targets all coal producers and may order prioritization of coal car shipments through the Interstate Commerce Commission. Hoover said arbitration failed to end the strike and the focus now is fair distribution to prevent price hikes while warning against anyone attempting to rob the public. The central committee to supervise the plan was to be discussed with President Harding, with possible legislative needs only for extended funding.
Chicago reports sensational testimony by Henry Hanson a Chicago labor figure describing raids of up to 50 armed men on jobs with Landis award workers. He named Fred Mader Joseph McCarthy and others, detailing intimidation arson and extortion attempts tied to a deadly conspiracy.
Washington July 25 The long standing Treasury dispute between Assistant Secretary Dover Secretary Mellon and Commissioner Blair ended with the White House accepting Dover's resignation effective today. No successor named. Dover clashed with Mellon and Platt over ousting Democrats and replacing them with Republicans in the department.
Vai Walters, 36, was held today on a murder diary following a confession that he choked his wife Florence to death last night after she refused to surrender money she was saving to buy him a new suit. Mrs Walters’ body was found in their apartment by their 12 year old son Bruce.
August Delloff Jr a son-in-law was found responsible by two coroner juries for the ax attack that killed John Wagner and gravely wounded his wife at their Grand Meadow Minnesota home. Delloff was arrested at Austin after bloodhounds traced a trail from the scene to his house and witnesses identified shoe marks. Formal charges expected today as Delloff feigned insanity during custody attempts.
United Press report from Cincinnati notes Carl Schuett claims a Kentucky moonshine chief abducted six women over six months. He alleges his wife Anne Mae, 27, was forced to poison herself. Schuett vows to seek Governor Morrow's help and expose a 75-strong moonshiner clan ruling the area.
News arrives from Progreso Vera Cruz where Manuel Marquez the soldier linked to Carranza’s death was killed by rebels. Termito Herero a Carranza loyalist commander’s brother also fell. Rebels said to be sons of Francisco Murguía, last general faithful to Carranza. Also reports: Mrs Eula McEwan survived a 51 foot plunge from a Rock Island viaduct while traveling. Sioux City receives over an inch of rain aiding crops amid dry conditions.
A fragmentary poetic notice praises autumn scenes and urban beauty with bright petals, sunbeams, and a forsaken tree. The piece references Douglas Irvine and The New Wes, capturing a reflective mood on city streets and hidden places.
Patrfield Fra. July 25 Sheriff Harris Jefferson county. Frank Emonin charged with complicity in the murderous attack on Louis Palm and Palm's mother and sister last Friday night eight miles southeast of Fairfield. He is brother of Emil Emonin Jr who was arrested Saturday night. The brothers are nephews of Tout Palm. Both held in county jail pending a preliminary hearing today. DROWNS IN BIG STOUX Sioux Falls S D July 25 Miss Stelen Conklin 18 of Cherokee Ia drowned late Monday while bathing in Big Sioux river. The body recovered
London and Dublin dispatches report Eamonn De Valera leading rebel retreat into Tipperary and establishing Cashel HQ. Irish regulars attack rebels near Cork, with prisoner train ambushed in Wexford. two soldiers killed and two arrests. Parliament postponed as fighting continues and Mayo is cleared of irregulars. A bomb near Belfast ministry hints at transport strike tensions.
Iowa briefs report Mrs Ethel Belfirona recovering after alleged poisoning following a quarrel with her husband and a farewell note. Epworth Leaguers of Iowa travel by special trains for a convocation in Cher Lake. Col W Brook eort Clyde Herring and Gov Kendall to speak at the Old Settlers Picnic in Nevada. Bessie Smith an alleged forger to be extradited from St Paul to Mason City. Mrs Jennie Parish dies from injuries after a fall at her Clorinda home. Centerville hospital to shut down due to coal shortage.
The editorial discusses whether a cash payment from Britain on its debts could unlock passage of a bonus bill. It notes a potential first installment from Britain might satisfy a president’s “good faith” condition, while warning the actual cash risk remains uncertain. It also reports that Britain is expected to pay in full, possibly transforming overdue notes into long term bonds, with the immediate cash impact likely small. A second item quotes Dean Frank T Breene asserting women are better suited for dental work.
Lansing July 25 Algx. J. Groesbeck left for Saginaw to confer with T. Leo Jones head of the Michigan coal miners on a proposal that mines in the Saginaw district be opened under state supervision and union miners work as employees of the state pending settlement of the national coal strike.
Northwestern Bell linemen near Waterloo were puzzled by a nest where a turkey and pheasant eggs hatched together. G. E. Bicklay says a farmer asked the crew to delay digging until the birds hatched. The brood of 16 included nine turkeys and six pheasant chicks, leaving which was the intruder unclear.
The article reports a national emergency declaration affecting rail freight routing to expedite movement east of the Mississippi. It details orders directing carriers to use fastest routes, ignore usual traffic and rate differences, and repurpose coal cars for coal service while a mine operates. Railroads not coal miners must deliver empty coal cars promptly to coal loadings. Public utilities and essential services are designated coal suppliers after rail fuel needs.
Jersey City reports Michael Schiavone a junk dealer bought the bankrupt New York and Nassau Traction Co for 16000. Its 1910 value was 1650000. Delphos farmers complain low flying planes threaten milk supply causing cow hysteria. Fritz denies he is missing after Courier report. Deputy Sheriff Robinson said Fritz’s former soft drink place at 615 Water Street was locked. contempt proceedings begun. Fritz appeared in district court and refused to give a current address.
Yeges tried to crack the Standard Oil filling station safe at Falls and Mullan in the early morning. Nitro glycerine damaged the lock but jammed the door. safeman J E Miner opened it in two minutes. Over $100 remained untouched as intruder tools were left behind. A prior Thursday night attempt with a heavy club was thwarted when the clerk shut the door and the intruder fled.
A strong protest from St Louis to Miss Landis and Ban Johnson objects to the New York Yankees purchase of infielder Joe Dugan and outfielder Elmer Smith from Boston. Flow AL Vesper, president of the St Louis Chamber of Commerce, says midseason star sales show pocketbook power driving baseball decisions over clubs and players.
Saginaw Michigan July 25 John Crooks and Nick Lanzo striking railway shopmen are held here today on a charge of inciting a mob. They were arrested last night during disorder at the Pere Marquette round house in which 2600 strikers and their families participated. Nobody was seriously hurt. The situation had again quieted today. The trouble was precipitated by the arrival of 35 strikebreakers from Detroit.
John G. Shedd and wife Mary R. Shedd, with Marshall Field & Co., announced a $50,000 cash gift to the Art Institute of Chicago. The gift was unrestricted, leaving the institute free to use the money as it sees fit.
Washington nominates Me dahon of West Virginia for solicitor of the treasury. Francis Dennison, 14, missing in a box car bound for Casper Wyoming. Roosevelt stadium for aliens to study Americanism to be built in New York City. Eskimos in Siberia blamed for alcohol production causing chaos from Anadyr to the Arctic. Harry Weiner, 67, has youth renewal operation by Dr Breakstone. A proposal to hold the next international Boy Scouts congress in the United States.
Berlin officials stated Germany is ready to thwart any Bavarian secession. They expressed no real danger of civil war but warned that if Bavaria attempts secession, the German people will see all means used to extinguish the venture.
A Chicago fire caused damage estimated between 15 000 and 100 000 dollars to a Hebard Storage company warehouse. The blaze gutted the storage facility, with crews battling flames for hours. No injuries were reported.
Iron Mountain Michigan and Xenia Ohio women report relief from monthly pains after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Garland and Mrs Dale describe improved comfort, regular cycles, and renewed energy enabling full day work. The letter encourages others with similar symptoms to try the remedy.
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