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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1920

Page

7

Czizek is nominated for Congress in Third District race

Dubuque city solicitor H Czizek, 50, nominated by Democrats of the Third District to run against incumbent Burt Sweet on a beer and light wine platform. The campaign centers on amending the Volstead Act with Czizek pledging total abstinence and opposition to whisky and open saloons. Czizek, a three term city solicitor, is expected to lead a vigorous countywide drive in November.

M. H. Czizek Jubuque Burton Sweet Czizek Maurice A. Connolly Washngton Ozizek Thill Dubuque Cox Roosevelt I. A. O'Connor United States Northern Iowa W. A. Read Waerloo Iowa Treas Heer San Francisco

Italy to abandon Avlona to Albanians claims AP

Rome reports Italy will abandon Avlona to Albania with a near agreement. The plan includes immediate ceasefire, prisoner exchange, Italy’s garrison of key Avlona defense points if attacked by sea, and recognition of Albanian independence per 1913 London conference borders.

Associated Press Rome Italy Avalona Avlona Albania London

Deny New Trial for A C Townley and Joseph Gilbert

A C Townley president of the National Nonpartisan League and Joseph Gilbert former league organizer were denied new trials on charges of conspiring to encourage disloyalty during the war. They remain under jail sentences after their Jackson County convictions a year ago following a three week trial.

Associated Press Fairmont Minn A. C. Townley National Nonpartisan League Joseph Gilbert League E. C. Dean Town- Jey Gilbert Jackson Fawkson County Yieir

Woman Jumped From Window to Escape Husband Threats

Mrs W H Angie fled from a second story window to escape what she called a planned murder suicide by her husband. She told police she would not prosecute on an assault charge. Anna had not lived with him for two years and was held on $5,000 bond.

iRy Associated Press T Davennort Mra W. H Angie Wimon Asault Anna

Woman Fatally Injured In Auto Collision Near Reinbeck

Mrs Marion Williams of Reinbeck died at Presbyterian Hospital at 1 p m after an auto collision Sunday night. She suffered a fractured skull and jaw when the car overturned while attempting to pass a truck. Her six year old daughter was badly bruised but recovering and to be taken home. The family had just visited Waterloo and was returning home when the crash occurred.

Marion Williams Reinbeck Presbyterian Hospital Waterloo

Enduring Bolchevist Threat Warned by Ludendorff

Gen. Eric Ludendorff asserts in an unpublished memorandum that Soviet victory in Poland would trigger Bolshevism across Europe and threaten worldwide civilization. He warns that Poland’s fall could topple Germany and Czecho Slovakia, with Italy, France and England at risk. He notes Bolshevism advances east to west and focuses on clashes with Britain and Japan, urging action to resist the menace.

Washington, D Russia Poland Europe Eric Ludendorff Germany Czecho-Slovakia Ludendorff Italy France England Greece Rome Midland Atlantic Ocean Berlin Prague Lithuania Soviet Russia East Prussia Czecho- Slovakia Lenina China Afghanistan Persia India Japan Lake Baikal Semenoff

Flour Drops as Wheat Prices Fall in Mills

Flour prices slid at major Minneapolis mills with drops up to 70 cents a barrel. Quotations ranged from 12.50 to 13.55 for large carloads and 98-pound sacks for family patent.

Associated Fress Minneapolis, Minn

Much Rejoicing in Mexico Surrender of Villa Announced

Francisco Villa surrendered unconditionally after an all night conference with Gen Eugenio Martinez. Villa will return to private life. Rejoicing across Mexico followed and Carl Haegiin an American brewery president held by Villa’s forces was released.

Preas Wagle Pass Tex Francisco Villa Eugenio Martinez Torrens Villa Muehk Mexico Carl Haegiin Sabinas Villst

Harding Hearts Coolidge Speech In Message For Live Copy

Senator Harding telegraphed Gov. Coolidge today praising his acceptance speech as it adds to confidence in the Republican program. He said Coolidge will be asked to render official service fitting the vice presidency in a government aimed at repossessing the people.

Marlon Senator Harding Calvin Coolidge All America Re- Dayton Bram Cox Ats League of Nations Povernor

Bolshevik Armies Threaten Armenia in Transcaspian Advance

Report from Constantinople states a Bolshevik force advances from Haku through Arbienia taking Conurha near Bikeo and approaching Coucha a key wagon route town. They train a large Armenian communist army to topple the Armenian republic while British ships at Trebisond unload Bolshevik arms for the nationalists.

Constantinople Haku Arbienia Conurha Bikeo Wall

Judge Ames Resigns Administration Post

Judge C. B. Ames will retire August 31 as first assistant to the attorney general and resume his law practice in Oklahoma City after submitting his resignation to President Wilson.

Byshe Associated Press Washington, D. C C. B. Ames Wilson Ollahoma City

Debs Release Effort Paused Awaiting Gov Cox Response

Parley P. Christensen urges Gov Cox to join in pressing for Eugene V. Debs release from Atlanta prison. He reports Harding’s unfavorable reply and notes plans are held in abeyance until Cox agrees to cooperate on what he calls a fair play gesture preserving free speech and political criticism.

Associated Press Salt Lak City Utah Eugene V. Debs Gov. Cox Towhether Parley P. Christensen Farmer-Labor Ohio Christensen Denver Debs Senator Harding Atlanta Harding Socialist Party

Promises Congress Will Help Soldiers

Aurora Illinois July 28 Congressman T Copely Republican Ways and Means Committee said soldier relief legislation will be enacted by the next Congress regardless of fall election. Fire Endangers Mat Armour Beef House Firemen overcome as five story Armour Stockyards building nearly destroyed. threats a million dollars of beef in storage plants.

Aurora Ill T. €. Copely American Legion Copely Ways, and Means House Mat Chicago Armour & Company Yplanta

Winter Wheat Outlook From Iowa Reports Strong Southern Yields

Des Moines July 28 Crop prospects across Iowa are generally good with corn over two thirds above normal. Winter wheat in the southern counties yields 26 to 43 bushels an acre, testing 61 to 62 pounds per bushel and grading No 2 or higher. Timothy seed output is below average and clover seed is fair. Potatoes in north central regions show good yields, with prices around one dollar per bushel in Des Moines and Marshalltown, higher further south.

Des Moines United States Weather Bureau Henry Marsiailton

Commission to arrange steel industry parleys

Washington reports a recommendation to appoint a special commission to convene an immediate conference between steel industry employers and employees. The Interchurch world movement's inquiry warns that without key changes a renewed steel strike seems likely and details long standing grievances and proposed remedies.

Uage Commission Washington, D. C Wilson Intershared World

Mother and Infant Found Dead in Burlington Home

Alfred Mollor age 27 and his year old son were found dead in their Burlington home. The bus was turned on for heat and signs of a struggle appeared. The mother’s hands and feet were bound with coins. Mr Mollor found them shortly after 8 am after returning from work. Both lay in a bedroom in a wild scene with the child atop the mother.

Associated Press Burlington Alfred Mollor Meltor

Crazy Fisherman Holds Companion Hostage In Iowa River Fight

Omula Nebraska July 28 H Vincent 68 of Crescent Iowa was badly injured in a quarrel over religion on a Missouri River island north of Omaha. His son in law Delbert Cook is held prisoner by Fred Sillick, Vincent's partner, after Sillick stabbed Vincent seven times and attacked the rescue party. Women were forced to row to Iowa, Cook remaining captive. State officials head to the island as Sillick holds off officers armed with a rifle.

Associated Press Omula Neb W. H.vincent Isherman Crescent Missouri River Omaha Delbert Cook Fred Sillick Vincent Sillick Cook Lowa

HERRING HARMONY DIRECTOR AT DEM STATE CONVENTION

The Democratic state convention in Rapids, Iowa, opens with aims to adopt a platform elect a central committee and hold a jubilee. Harmony is fragile as factions push wet plank agendas county by county while Clyde Herring writes a business administration platform. John Hughes of Cedar Rapids will deliver the keynote.

Associated Pressed Rapids Democratic J San Francisco Marsh Cox McAdoo Meredith Clyde L. Herring Des Moines Herring Lowden Illinois Compton Iowa Department of Agriculture J. Reynolds Creston Jane C. B. Murtagh Aligona John Hughes Cedar Rapids

Armstrong Chaloner claims sane status in lunacy case

Tobn Armstrong Chaloner who calls himself the Astor heir says he fought 20 years to be ruled sane by New York courts. He registered as J.A. Chilton Compton Ja and telegraphed that he will release a big Star today at 2 PM. One year ago he announced a seven year war against the lunacy trust and hinted at further revelations.

New York Commission of Inquiry Interchurch World United States Steel Corporation Daniel A. Poting Thera Poting Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Tobn “Armstrong Chaloner John Jacob Astor J.A. Chilton Compton A. ‘Big Star Lunacy Trust

San Sebastian Prepares for League Council Meeting

San Sebastian Spain July 27 Preparations are complete for the eighth meeting of the League of Nations Council opening July 30. Attendees are arriving or scheduled to arrive today and tomorrow.

San Sebastian Spain League of Nations

Highways Weather Summary From July 1920 Report

The report notes no new precipitation up to 7 p m and no road problems in the listed Iowa and Wisconsin towns. Highways remain dusty and rough with fair weather expected for the next four hours.

Charles Ci Department of Agriculture Weather Bane Charley City Albert Lea Minn Algona Charles May Cedar Rapids Davenport Desa Moines Dubudus Paribault Mian la Iross Wis Mason City Postville Waterloo Waverly

Chicago pacifist dies after knockout in Detroit boxing match

Jack Foltine, 23, of Chicago, died in Detroit after an early morning knockout blow during a boxing bout last night. Foltine fell and struck his head on the mat following the punch, authorities said.

Detroit Mich Jaly Jack Foltine Chicago Total Fighter Foltine

Courier delivery note with late paper policy

The notice states home delivery before 5 80 o clock and offers a reprint if late. Call 3830 to request a replacement copy and read the office hours before 6 80 p m for phone inquiries.

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