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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1922
Page
1
Berlin reports Britain France and German leaders weighing steps as premier Poincare demands a clearing process on allied control. The allied committee works on recommendations as the mark plunges to new lows, triggering chaos in trade and daily life.
Rev. W A Sunday led his annual at home sermon in Hood River Oregon saying a flapper's clothes are enough to topple a kite and moral blowout for any man who looks. Riverside church was crowded with local residents and visiting motorists from other states.
Norfolk Neb July 31 Flood waters covered Pierce county Saturday night and reached Norfolk Sunday noon. The North Fork river went out of its banks overflowing the State league baseball park and the city tourist park. A small section in the northwestern part of town was flooded. The Elkhorn river water, of which the North Fork is a tributary, was receding this morning.
Marion Pa July 31 Nonunion miners on strike at Emmons Coal company mines have returned to work after winning their demands. The men had been working on the 2917 scale and operations have been resumed on the 1921 scene.
At the National Hairdressers association three day convention in St. Louis delegates predict a Grecian maiden look to replace the flapper. Hair must suit flowing sleeves and evening wear with bobbed styles fading. wigs may return. Entrancing examples include a key fashioned from auburn hair.
A probe describes strikebreakers used against shopmen, noting most hired men lied about names, had little rail work experience, and rode trips as long as three days for pay. Witnesses reveal nonunion workers embraced a “hobo de luxe” life, earning meals and passes while holidaying and drifting between shops and lines.
International News Wire reports a potential walkout by Chicago streetcar and elevated line workers on the eve of a major transportation disruption. Alderman Schwartz pressed for a last minute conference to avert the strike, but unions are set to order a mass meeting and likely begin walkouts. Wages disputes and company reductions sparked repeated failed compromises.
Perry Belden first secretary to the American embassy in Paris was injured when his closed car skidded off a road into Shark River Belden faced a reckless driving warrant served while he lay in the hospital. The incident occurred early yesterday near Belmar New Jersey.
The prolonged textile strike in Lawrence enters its nineteenth week as mill owners and workers refuse concessions. About 18,000 workers remain idle due to the stoppage and the Arlington mill closure, signaling a grueling endurance test with no signs of breaking.
United Press dispatch from Dublin reports two ambushes near Maryboro killing and wounding high officers and soldiers. A mine exploded a motorcar injuring Capt Powell Brigadier Grey and others. a second ambush killed Divisional Commandant McCurtain and Commandant Collison. Reinforcements faced further fighting as Free State troops advance toward Cork.
Ohio miners face a work stoppage as Lee Hall, president of the Ohio United Mine Workers, declares no coal will be mined until a wage scale agreement is reached with operators. He refutes gov Davis’s claim of authorized mines and notes miscommunications with Jackson and Perry county subdistricts. A four stake contract is demanded before any return to work. A separate item notes Mrs A E Perry’s birthday surprise at 1404 Lafayette Street with twelve guests.
Secretary Hoover announced in Washington that American relief work in soviet Russia will continue for three or four months at least. The program focuses on sanitation to protect global health and addresses about 1,000,000 displaced children under care of the American relief administration.
In the Connellsville coal region amid renewed efforts for a miners strike settlement, nonunion miners face sniping and dynamiting. State police were sent to the Dearth mine near Uniontown after hill snipers fired on the mine. one nonunion miner, John Cilla, was attacked at Buckeye while en route to arrange his dead child’s funeral.
Cedar Rapids July report notes quiet strike conditions as federal injunctions hold. Motive power is breaking down with trains delayed. Chicago Northwestern runs a single switch engine while a Rock Island engine is used in yards. Two Rock Island coach loads of workers were moved to Manly shops last night via a special train and fed from a commissary car.
Oskaloosa Iowa July 31 The city faces a serious electric light and power crisis as the main plant will shut down Thursday August 3 unless coal is obtained now Manager James Porter reports there is no coal on hand to extend operation Hundreds of local institutions and hundreds of workers will be affected The ice plant and water works also risk shutdown Coal shortages ripple to New Sharon Barnes City and Montezuma reliant on Oskaloosa power.
Costa Vane aged 51 was surprised operating a moonshine still in a rear attic residence at 109 Onalda Street during the noon hour when P. F. Walker and city detectives burst in. A complete still three gallons of finished moonshine and 20 gallons of mash were seized. The pot made from a washboiler was piping hot. Vane was arrested and jailed on a charge of illegal manufacture of maguor.
In Des Moines Iowa coal operators plan a Wednesday meeting to consider resuming mining after miners chief Joe Morris refused negotiation. Shenandoah and Shenandoah: Mrs Pearl Trullinger and Frank Trullinger divorce after one year of marriage. Creston: estate sues for 25000 for a boy struck by a car. Marshalltown: Ivan Davis, 10, survives fall from hay chute with serious injuries.
Reports from industrial centers show sharp coal price rises and widening shortages as the government prepares to implement its fuel distribution plan in 48 hours. Northwest stocks are low with seven million tons short. New England faces acute shortages with pea coal priced at 12 a ton.
New York July 31 International News Wire Mrs Kathryn Amey of Chicago arrives in New York to pursue a breach of promise suit against William J. Jackson secretary of Ajax Rubber and director of other firms. Allegations claim Jackson is married with four children and engaged to be married to Amey. Exhibits include a wartime service poster and a tainted romance narrative. Also, Benner Tea Co sues former agent I Butter for $293.23 with attachment sought on Butler county property.
Officials proved the influx of modern Germany coins can unlock subway gates. Hawkers near stations sold five pfennig pieces at five cents each, causing hundreds of dollars in losses to the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company, police were told.
An explosion at Twenty-fifth and Throop streets in Chicago injured more than twenty people, damaged a dozen houses, and sent flames into docks and lumber yards. A tank owned by Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co. contained about 4.2 million cubic feet of gas before the blast. The fire department brought the flames under control. cause unknown.
A small cyclone near Colwell Iowa yesterday damaged a farm and nearby buildings. The twister passed about five pm destroying an orchard and breaking windows in several houses as telephone lines remained down and information limited.
The body of William Burke, 30, a striking coal miner, was found today near his Hartshorne home. He was allegedly murdered sometime yesterday, a report to the sheriff’s office said.
A probate petition asks an administrator be appointed for the estate of Dennis John and William McLaughlin declared dead, alleging disappearance in 1892 with no word since. James Patrick and Charles McLaughlin seek a decree of death before February 21, 1917, and confirmation of title to lots in North Waterloo addition under Elizabeth McLaughlin's will.
The final game of the series here with Marshalltown was called off at 2 p m today due to wet grounds. The Hawks left for Waverly for an exhibition with the Waverly club of the Bremer county league. Boyle's team headed to Dubuque to face the Climbers in a series of games, while Rock Island visits Tuesday for three games.
The Woman's shop, once in the Syndicate building, now occupies 514 Fourth street east. Mrs Alta Grandy Chapin, manager, announces special inducements for customers to celebrate the move. The shop is one of Waterloo's oldest parlors, with a reputation for reliable beauty work and a Marcel artist on staff.
Waterloo Welle company relocates from 217 Fifth Street West to the corner of Fifth and Washington, occupying a 60 by 80 foot building. A large showroom opens on Fifth and Washington while offices and a repair department fill the rest. The lighting system is unique, drawing all illumination from hidden ceiling receptacles.
Police commission and city officials plan a department wide inquiry beginning at 3 p m today. All third shift officers report to the municipal court room for questioning about beat conditions and service, with later hearings for first and second shifts. Commissioners Walter P. Jensen Dr J H Brinkman and E H McCoy will be on hand to listen and collect grievances.
Charles City defeated Mason City 6 to 5 in a United States American Legion tilt. Babcock at short produced key plays while Duncan and Lam teamed as the battery. Mason City pitcher Hilliard struggled with signals from Wigginhop. Tomorrow Oelwein, bolstered by imported stars, will face Adams, Minnesota, at the fair grounds.
Washington July 31 The railroad Labor board will propose a revision of the Esch Cummins railroad supervision law to Congress this week to avoid further strike ills. Chairman Ben W Hooper announced after a White House conference with President Harding. Final details of the Harding compromises plan for solution of the rail strike were discussed.
The Republican tariff bloc scored another victory as the Senate approved sharply higher duties on woolen blankets after rejecting Lenroot’s amendment. The panel's higher rates were adopted by a 24 to 23 vote following a 30 to 27 initial rejection.
Uniontown reports United States Senator William H. Crow near death after a relapse following months of ill health. The notice cites a serious condition and immediate concern for the senator’s prognosis.
British coal shipments totaling more than one million tons are to arrive in New York in August via 43 ships chartered to the shipping board. Coal dealers confirmed the plan on July 31, detailing the large import expected to bolster supply.
Weather report covers Iowa towns including Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Des Moines Dubuque Mason City and Waverly. Notes dirt roads muddy and showers in central town areas with soft roads and occasional rain. Fragmented text references July weather patterns and regional conditions.
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