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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1921

Page

7

Norris Plan To Relieve Farmer Sectors In Crisis

Washington July 27. The administration weighs farmer relief but may bypass the Norris bill. It envisions a government backed corporation with 106 million capital to issue 100 million in bonds, funded by the public, risking higher interest and inflation. Critics warn of price fixing and government ownership of crops, urging expansion of War Finance Corporation powers instead. Political fears loom over farmer distress and party gains in upcoming elections.

Mark Sullivan Washington, D. C Treasury Norris War Finance Corporation Washington United States Tom Watson Georgia Federal Reserve Board Federal Ressive Board Senator Watson John Shelton Williams Virginia

U S Demands Release Of Americans Held In Soviet Jails

The United States formally demanded the release of all American prisoners held in Soviet Russia. Secretary Hughes sent the note via Consul Albrecht to Soviet officials in Reval, urging immediate release as a condition for any improvement in U S Soviet relations. More than 80 Americans were listed as prisoners, including journalists Royal Keeley and Emmet Kilpatrick, engineer William Flick, and photographer Weston Estes, among others.

U.S Washington, D. C Russia Hushes State Department Reval Albrecht United States Red Riga Hughes Leonid Stark Bolsevik Nanzen America Soviet Russia Margaret Harrison Baltimore Emmet Rilpatrick Uniontown Ala Red Cross Royal © Keeley William Flick Brooklyn Weston B. Estes X. B. Kalamatiano Racine Wis

Sioux City Auto Man Murdered by Masked Thief

Walter A. Lapham president of a Sioux City auto firm was shot to death by a masked bandit in his office as he and partner O J Hartman were robbed of diamonds. The suspect is at large with several thousand dollars offered for the killer’s capture.

Sioux City United Press Walter A. Lapham Lapham O. J. Hartman

Government to Keep Abandoned Cantonment Land

The War Department moves to abandon seven wartime cantonments and redeploy units toward a 150000 enlisted strength by July 31. Land and utilities will be retained for future civilian military training and most buildings salvaged, with plans to place many units on inactive status.

Associated Press Washington, D. C War Department Weeks

German Ships Trade Shots with Russian Forts on Coast

The German mine sweeping fleet in the Kola bight near the northern Russian coast fired on Russian land forts. The Germans returned fire with no damage reported on either side. They left Wilhelmshaven a week ago under Versailles provisions and have retreated to Vardee to await further developments.

Praasy Berlin Kola Bight Vardee Norway Wilhelmshaven Valdee

Farley Again Votes Down School Bonds

Farley voters defeated a 20006 bond for a new schoolhouse to replace the one destroyed by fire in a special election. This is the fourth defeat of a school bond in Farley with proposed bonds of 540,000 545,000 522,500 and 520,000 previously rejected. Citizens are split with opponents insisting on cost limits and supporters unsure how to proceed.

Associated Press Dubuque Farley

Northcliffe Urges More Sport News

Lord Northcliffe, in New York during a trip toward the Far East, urged that newspapers exchange abundant sport news to foster fellowship between nations. He said sport coverage should be plentiful and shared among papers.

Northcliffe Associated Press New York Lord Northcliffe Far East

Economic distress tests national steadiness and virtue

A reflection on leading a nation through economic hardship requires intelligence and character to avoid financial extremism. The piece frames prudent policy as essential to steering a country safely, especially during turbulent times.

New York Ting Post, Inc

San Miguel Volcano Threatens Eruption After 75 Years

The San Miguel volcano near San Miguel, Mexico, shows signs of activity with vapors and smoke rising from the crater for two weeks and a day of boiling water. The last eruption was in 1846, destroying two small towns.

Associated Press San Antonio Tex San Miguel Mexico City Sant Miguel

Japan May Protest Turlock Deportation

Tokio July 27 Nichi Nichi reports the cabinet will send a protest to the United States government over the deportation of Japanese workers from harvest fields in Turlock California. The foreign office said it had no information on the decision.

Associated Press Tokio The Nichi Nichi United States Turlock Cal Foreign Office

Mustapha Seeks End to Graeco Turkish Hostilities

Telegram from Mustapha Kemal Pasha, head of the Turkish National government, requests central government intervention to obtain cessation of Graeco Turkish hostilities. Dispatches from Constantinople to the Exchange Telegraph report the plea as relayed to the allies.

Associated Press London Mustapha Kemal Pasha Constantinople Exschange Telegraph Company

Queen of Golden Spenders Coming to Exploit Dollar

Nottingham, July 27. Mrs. Edward Henry Smith Wilkinson plans to educate the United States in the ways of wealth and high fashion. She boasts of $3,400,000 in jewels and $128,000 in gowns, with $64,000 hats and a $60,000 sable coat. Her husband helps embroider a Dorothy bag as the pair leverage wartime investments and resort control.

United Press Nottingham Eng Edward Henry Smith-Wilkenson United States New York Staith- Wilkenson

Senate Senate Talks Tax Bill Delay Tariff Path

Washington July 27 definite program for congress outlined after White House talks. Senate to pass administration substitute for Norris Bill aiding farmers to hold surpluses until markets open. Anti medicinal beer bill and Capper Tinder grain bill to pass. House to pass tax bill with priority over tariff. Recess planned mid August if tax bill ready. finance committee to handle both tax and tariff during recess.

United Washington, D. C Congress Senate White House Harding House Senate Finance Committee Treasury Mellon Finance Committee Associated Press Washington, D.C

Suspected Slayer Jailed at Greeley from Fear of Mob

William Riles Hill, arrested in Sioux City, was brought to Greeley Colorado and jailed in Weld County after rumors of mob violence. He was seized from a train near Fort Morgan and rushed here under heavy guard. The 10 year old stepdaughter Helen Maxine Short was found in a ditch near a Fa o, weighted with iron, and believed to have been alive when thrown in.

Associated Press Greeley Colo William Riles Hill Sioux City Sear Eno Helen Maxine Short Weld County Hill Fort Morgan Denver Fao

Courier delivers before 5 20 o'clock as usual

Notice instructs subscribers to report missed delivery by 5 20 and to call 3350 for a replacement copy, with calls accepted before 6 30 p m.

Japan Accepts Conference Invite With Conditions

Tokyo July 27 Japan's reply to President Harding's Pacific discussions proposal is understood to be an acceptance but with qualifications. The message sent to Edward Bell at the American embassy in Tokyo was not released to the public pending details. London reports confirm Japan's conditional acceptance awaiting an agenda agreed in advance.

Wasitington Japan Tadar Harding Edward Bell Tokioast State Department Tokio Associated Press London

American Fliers Killed in Coblenz

Lieut. Carl Ganther and Corp. C. Rogers of the American army of occupation were killed near Coblenz today when their airplane crashed. Ganther hailed from Frankfort Indiana and Rogers from Hillsboro Texas.

Coblenz United Press Goblenz Carl Ganther

Withdraw Immunity of Socialist Senator in Sedition Charges

Buenos Aires reports that after days of debate the senate withdrew the parliamentary immunity of Senator B. del Valle Ticheriucae Socialist thereby permitting his trial over alleged seditious utterances at Bahia Blanca during the Socialist congress. The charges allege he urged adherence to the Third International in Moscow during his speech.

Associated Press Buenos Aires Senate B. del Valle Ticheriucae Bahia Bianca Moscow

Hotels Lose $50,000 Yearly From Thefts In City

New York hotels average losses of over 50000 annually due to theft of silverware and linens, stated by H. 2. Hull manager of the Place. The remark followed the arrest of Ramiro Vasquez, a hotel employee, whose dome yielded a quantity of hotel stamped silverware and linens.

Associated Press New York H. 2 Hull Ramiro Vasquez

Sioux City Police Chief Kicked Out

Sioux City Iowa July 27 Chief of Police Earl E Morgan was removed from office by a city council vote over corruption charges presented by Mayor W ML Short. Seven officers have been dismissed from the force in the past two weeks.

Associated Press Sioux City Earl E. Morgan W. ML Short Morgan

Body of Migoing Professor Found on Mountain Side

Dr. W. E. Stone, president of Purdue University, Lafay ette, Ind., missing since July 15, was found in a deep crevice near Banff, Alberta. His wife Mrs Stone was found alive at the crevice foot and moved to Camp Assiniboine for care. nurses and telegrams were arranged.

Associatea Press Banff. Alberts W. E. Stone Purdue University Lafayette Ind Dr. Stone

Governor Len Small Faces Arrest Bid Amid Outrageover Refusal

Chicago reports Gov Len Small plans to surrender or avoid arrest as Sheriff Henry Mester refuses to travel to Chicago. A habeas corpus writ may be sought to void indictments. Brundage and Fink coordinate defense while Small and allies stay hidden. Writs issued in Springfield target embezzlement and conspiracy charges.

Chicago Henry Mester Sangamon County Len Small Springfield Albert Fink Small Charles Fitzmorris Charles Peters Cook County Mester Brundage Wik Wait

Landis Resolves Chicago Building Trades Deadlock

Formal acceptance of Judge Landis's conditions by unions and contractors is expected at this afternoon's meeting to end Chicago's building trades stalemate dating from May. A preliminary conference showed both sides willing to adopt his working conditions principles, with contracts worth millions held up by the dispute.

Associated Press Chicago Judge &K. M Landis

Highways and Agriculture Department Weather Report July 27 1922

A partial territorial list covers towns including Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Mason City and New Hampton with locations such as Algona Postville Waterloo and others. The report notes improved weather conditions in Iowa and Minnesota with rainfall improving waterways and forecasts for tonight and tomorrow.

G. & Department of Agriculture Eather Rean Charles € la Bert Juca Minn Algona Charles de Cedar

Dempsey Denies Marriage Rumor as “the bank”

William Dempsey, heavyweight champion, denied rumors of marriage to Sylvia Troce lyn calling them untrue and insisting he is not engaged. Jocelyn's mother in Hollywood also denied the report, saying the stories are false.

United Press Los Angeles Cal William Harrison Dempsey Sylvia Trocelyn Dempsey Jocelyn Hollywood Lpiso

Trucks Carry Huge Quantities of Hooc

Washington DC July 27 Prohibition Commissioner Haynes warns that trucks carry huge quantities of liquor between towns as dry law enforcement faces a growing challenge. He notes a network of cross country routes complicates efforts to halt liquor shipments and calls for alert measures to curb the traffic.

Associated Press Washington Haynes

American Brass O pays lower dividend

New York July 27 American Brass company today declared a quarterly dividend of 2 percent, down from 3 percent last quarter. Previously the company paid regular 2 percent and an extra 1.5 percent.

American Brass Associated Press New York The American Brass Company Today

Weaver and Felsch Face Not Guilty Direction Amid Trial

Judge Hugo Friend signaled plan to urge a not guilty verdict for Buck Weaver Heppy Felsch and art Zerk unless more evidence emerges as state rests after Maharg corroborates Burns Atte ll narrative of 1919 World Series fix meetings and money transfers through Cincinnati New York and Des Moines with Zelzer identified as Bennett. Levis cases dropped while Jackson and Zelzer overruled. defense seeks dismissal of Zork case.

Associated Press Chicago Hugo Friend Buck Weaver Heppy” Felsch White Sox Art Zerk St. Louis Ben Louis Levi Kokomo Joe Jackson Sox David Zelzer Doa Moines Billy Maharg Philadelphia Bill Burns Chicago White Sox Maharg Burns Abe Atte Eddie Cicotte Chick Gandil New York Cincinnati Atte Des Moines Bennett Friend Lowity Ben Levi Indy Carl Zork St.Louis Zork Weaver Felsch George Horman Bro Sullivan Warner Altho Levis Faber Schalk White Ansonia Cicotte Gandil Rossie Arnold Rothstein Rothstein Hinton Ihotel iAttel Attel A. R Ramet Davia

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