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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1921

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Tulsa Race Riot Envelops City With Rioters

Rioting crowds shoot railway workers and burn houses as dawn reveals about 15 dead and 2,000 negroes gathered at a convention hall under guard. White residents defend the area while deputies remove Dick Rowland and seek speedy trials amid national guard calls.

Carl D. Lotpeisch Randall Kan F.M. Baker Haviland Convention Hall Dick Rowland Rowland Sheriffc Clough’s Ofice Bartlesville Obla Jung Tulsa Katl Thompsons Union Station Owasso Here Partlesville Thompson Gaston Tenferente Laval Muskogee

New York Bankers Hold Installment of Germans War Debt

The first installment of Germanys reparations to the Allies was delivered through the United States and placed in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. German deposits were made by Hallgarten & Co Equitable Trust Sperer & Co and the Guaranty Trust Company in the form of banking credits rather than cash. Financial figures show a large dollar credit created in New York to meet the payments amid a recent drop in exchange rates. The weekly total of such credit was estimated between 10 million and 20 million dollars.

Associated Press New York Germany United States Federal Reserve Bank of New York Germent Hallgarten & Co Equitable Trust Company Sperer & Co Guaranty Trust Company

Paper Mill Strikers Allow Officials In Amid Continued Picket Line

In Green Bay Wisconsin June 1 strike pickets prevent workers from entering the Northern Paper mill while officials allowed entry. A conference between mill and city officials discussed averting state troops with officials declining to comment on outcome.

Associated Press Green Bay Wis Aulet Thruon

Superintendent of Air Mail Services Under Suspension

Eugene Majors head of the Omaha Cleveland air mail division and five others were suspended after postal inspector Charles Cle rah an probe into charges of faulty planes and careless ground crews. Five pilots have died in the division in the last four months. Majors denied the charges and said he would be reinstated.

United Press Chicago Eugene Majors Omaha-Cleveland Air Mail Servive Charles Clarahan Majors

Latin American Revolt Against League Membership Looms

Washington reports predict withdrawal by Latin American republics from the League of Nations as diplomats cite Ambassador Harvey and President Harding as factors. Uruguay's Varela confirms congress debates exit. Argentina echoes reservations. Nicaragua contemplates resigning. Costa Rica and El Salvador weigh action. Mexico not yet admitted.

United Press Washington DD. C League of Nations Booth Jacobo Varela League Argentina Peuyrredon Genéva Felipe Espil Nicaragua League Assembly Costa Rica Salvador Mexico Asi

Congress approves sweeping probe into farmer conditions

Washington June 1 UPI report: Senate action launches a broad investigation into agricultural woes. A joint committee will study low prices high labor costs and costly farm inputs to guide policy. Senator Lenroot leads the probe while Norris floats a farmer export finance corporation.

Lenroot Wisconsin Congress Norris Farmer Export Finance Corporation

Seattle Publisher Named by Harding Governor of Alaska

Scott C. Bone a former Seattle publisher and 1920 Republican publicity chief was nominated by President Harding to be governor of Alaska. The same day nominations sent to the Senate included several internal revenue collectors and other federal posts for districts across Connecticut Wyoming Utah Colorado California.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Scott C. Bone Seattle Republican National Committee Harding Alaska Senate Connecticut North Haven Wyoming Marshall S. Reynolds Kemmerer District of Maing Frank J. Ham Charles M. Morris United States Utah Galen C. Pond Montrose Colo Michael J. Daily Oakland Cal San Francisco

Harding to Be Judge in Case of the Owls

Nashington June 1 President Harding agreed to act as judge in a case titled the Owls Tried by Boys Club of the Forester School. The John Burroughs club asked for his ruling after a forest protection week and debate on birds that prey on other birds. A jury was formed to study the issue and report in two weeks.

Harding the Owls Boys’ Club Associated P'ress Nashington D. C American Forestry Association John Burroughs Club Forne School Cits White House Wit Mr. Harding

Reindictment Resumes for Mrs Orthwein in Zeisler Case

Chicago June 1 Mrs Cora Orthwein is reindicted on murder charge in the Zeisler Goodyear executive killing. She will stand trial tomorrow after an abrupt manslaughter verdict ended yesterday’s proceedings.

United Press Chicago Cora ¢_ Orthwein Herbert P.zeisler Goodyear Tire & Rubber' Co Orthwein Heth

Amendments Offered by Nations to League Covenant

Washington June 1 The commission on amendments to the covenant of the league of nations reports that 31 nations have offered amendments affecting 10 articles. Two concern Article 21. China would limit such agreements to the Monroe doctrine. Czecho Slovakia would favor regional conferences as a supplement to universal agreements. The Canadian move to delete Article 10 awaits Viviani’s report to the French government.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Commission League of Nations Council of the League of Geneva Assembly of the League China Asia Czecho-Slovakia M. Viviani

Omaha Bonding Co. Receiver Petition Filed in Des Moines

Des Moines June 1 The Attorney General filed a petition in district court seeking the appointment of a receiver for the Lien Bonding and Surety Co. after A V Savage a former commissioner reported the company insolvent The Nebraska based firm with home office in Omaha has operated for years in Iowa

Associated Prose Des Moines Lien Bonding & Surety Co Bev J. Gibson A. V. Savage Towning Nebraska Omaha Inwea

Abstracters Report Good Business Year in Iowa

Six delegates at the eighteenth annual Iowa Association of Title Men convention in Des Moines report an exceptionally good year for abstracters. Plans for the national convention of the American Association of Title Men in Des Moines September 15 to 17 were also discussed.

United Press Des Moines Iowa Association of Title Men American Association of Title Men Dez Moines

Telegraph briefs from Washington Paris Chicago Kalamazoo Annaberg and London

Senate appropriations panel raises deficiency bill by 53 million pounds over House figure with major rise for the shipping board. Briand wins confidence vote in Senate while reparations pact is not sent to a commission. Ford Newberry election hearings set for June. Aerial mail service officials suspended in Chicago after probe. Michigan strawberry prices slump from 7 to 4 50 per date amid ample supply. Annaberg battle leaves Poles and Germans dead. Annapolis to enroll 260 recruits in 1921 class. Imperial premiers and Indian reps convene for a key conference on Anglo Indian treaty.

Associated Press Washington D. C Senate Appropriations Committee House Shipping Board Paris Briand Senate London Chicago E.W. Majors Tendent Aerial Mail Service Christensen Kalamazoo Mich Michigan Annaherg Silesia

Poles threaten terror as dynamite plans loom in Silesia

Polish insurgents, after repulsing a German assault near Kalianov, threaten terror using dynamite against public buildings and homes in retaliation for British reinforcements. A fierce battle at Kalisnov left about 60 Poles and 15 Germans dead. Polish force estimated at 700–800 men.

Carl BD. Groat Catted Press Stair Oppeli Upper Silesia Kalianov Ace Silesia Kalisnov Annaberg

Rainbow Veterans of Iowa to Meet in Creston June 7-8

One thousand former members of the One Hundred Sixty-eighth Infantry are expected for the second annual Rainbow Veterans of Iowa reunion in Creston. Delegations from Des Moines Sioux City Council Bluffs Ottumwa and other Iowa cities plus some from Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania and Nebraska will attend. Events include a business session a lunch an army chow clambake and entertainments with two noted army chaplains W E Robb and Father Strickland. Delegates will elect officers plan next year and a women’s auxiliary session is planned for day one.

Associated Tress Creston One Hundred Sixty-eighth Infantry Iowa Rainbow Veterans’ Soviets Des Moines Sioux City Council Bluffs Ottumwa Walerioa Ames Iowa City Dubuque Red Oak Shenandoah Keokuk Glenwood Corning Winterset Centervile Humeston Willisca Oskaloosa Webster City Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Nebraska W. E. Robb Polk Father Strickland Pennsyippia

Rains Damage Crops in North Iowa Hot Weather and Flooding Report

A weekly weather and crop bulletin by meteorologist Charles D. Reed notes severe storms and tornadoes across Cerro Gordo Mitchell Paccahostas Plym outh Worth and other Iowa counties causing crop damage Though overall crop loss is limited by several heavy rain spells. The report records excessive rainfall in the north and drier conditions in the south along with vigorous growth of oats and heading of winter wheat. Corn replanting required in Floyd county and sweetcorn acreage expected to shrink with few sugar factories running this season.

Associated Press Des Moines Cerro Gordo Mitchell Paccahostas Plymouth Worth Iowa Charles D. Reed Te' Dory Floyd County Irector Reed

Blond vs Brimet and Split Shifts Cause Wife Trade

In Anderson Indiana June 1, two couples Gorman Huffman and Babe Huffman plus Bill Muncey and Glee Muncey seek divorces. A neighboring arrangement followed work shifts causing cross affections between Gorman and Glee and Bill and Babe. A family conference led to legal planning with Judge William A. Kittinger, pending divorces required for any marriage swap.

Blond Brimet Waited Press Anderson Ind Gorman Huffman Bebe Bill Muncey Glee William A. Kittinger Bill Babe Gorman Huffmans Munsgeys Althe Huffman Muncey Huffman Sammie Kittinger New Comerstown Ed Tucker Repir

Drink-Crazed Woman Attacks Neighbors With Knife

Helen Johnson, described as a large colored woman, went on a knife attack at 1 pm injuring three people and herself on Manson Street. Police took all participants to the station. county attorney to investigate. The alleged husband did not appear. several residents were intoxicated.

Helen Johnson Manson Helen

Bartenders vow fight for drink rights in Bronx club

In a dim upstairs room over Tommy's Slabon in the Bronx the Fighting Fifty-Six swore to hold out for repeal of prohibition. Fifty-Six loyal Bartenders’ Union locals No 29 renew their resolve to keep up the struggle as only 56 remain from the 570 who once tended bar. They pledge to stay and wait for booze to return, claiming the old timers will not be counted out.

United Press New York Bronx Woolstead

Last American Woman Defeated in British Golf at Turnberry

Turnberry June 1 Sarah Fownes of Pittsburgh was eliminated in the British ladies open by Mrs. Cautley of Thanet by one and five to play. Ada MacKenzie of Toronto fell to Doris E. Chambers of Wirral at the twentieth hole. Mrs H B Barlow of Philadelphia lost to Joyce Wethered of Worplesdon 1 up and 4 to play. Joyce Winn defeated Edith Cummings. Janet Jackson defeated Mrs. Feilner 7 to 1. Cecil Leitch beat Jean McCulloch 2 up and 1 to play.

Associated Press Turnberry Sarah Fownes Pittsurgh Cautley Thanet Ada MacKenzie Toronto Doris E. Chambers Wirral H. B. Barlow Philadelphia Joyce Wethered Worplesdon Joy Winn Aldeburgh Edith Cummings Chicago Janet Jackson Island Malahide Q. F. Feilner Long Island Cecil Leitch

Stillman Divorce Hearings Postponed

Secret hearings in the Stillman divorce case were postponed until Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday of next week after arguments by Mrs Stillman's attorneys. Referee Daniel J Gleason approved the delay as Chief Counsel John B Stanchfeld could not attend due to another case in New York.

United Press Poughkeepsie, N Stillman Daniel J. Gleason

Christmas Toys Go in Warehouse Fire Des Moines

A three story warehouse of Butler Brothers Brokerage in Des Moines burned, gutting the building and destroying a large portion of a $10,000 stock. Several thousand dollars worth of wooden toys held for the Christmas trade were destroyed in the blaze.

Associated Press Des Moines Butler Brother

Kiwanis Celebrate First Anniversary at Bleck Tearoom

Siwaais club marked its first anniversary with a 6 p m dinner in Bleck's tearoom. About 85 members attended as C A Trunker William Lane Rev F J Clark and B L Holden spoke on history principles service and future plans. Next meeting will feature physicians and a demonstration on operations.

Siwaais Club Bleck C. A. Trunker William Lane F. J. Clark B. L. Holden

Alkali in Shampoos Bad for Washing Hair

An old advertisement warns that most soaps and shampoos contain too much alkali, drying the scalp and making hair brittle. It promotes Mulsified Cocoanut shampoo as pure grease free, affordable, and effective for cleansing, leaving hair soft, fluffy, and easy to handle.

Rockefeller Recalls Early Money Making In Moravia Visit

John D. Rockefeller spoke to his sidechildren at his boyhood home near Moravia about earning his first dollar in 1848. He described raising turkeys and selling them as his enterprise, accompanying J. B. Van Duyne. On departure he rewarded the Van Duyne sisters with buffalo nickels.

Auburn Sidehildren van Arsdale Place Moravia John D Rockefeller John D. Jr Mr. Rockefeller J. B. van Duyne van Duyne

Drys Lose in Supreme Court Over Prohibition Laws

The Supreme Court ruled that old internal revenue laws regulating liquor manufacture and sale were repealed by the Volstead Act, setting aside scores of convictions. Assistant Attorney General Mrs. Annette Abbott Adams noted the decision after the opinion was read, marking Prohibitionists' first defeat since enforcement began.

United Press Washington Supreme Court Annette Abbott Adams Internal Revenue

Lumbermen Fail to Escape Injunction in Antitrust Suits

The Supreme Court refused the American Hardwood Manufacturing Association's request for a stay against an injunction. The government had barred members from exchanging price information in antitrust actions. The decision preserves the injunction and upholds government controls on pricing data sharing.

The Associated Press Washington, D. C Supreme Court Today American Hardwood Manufacturing Association

Farmers Grain Store Opens for Business in Chicago

June 4 report states the United States Grain Growers' Corporation opened to organize farmers groups for marketing grain. Goal is to eliminate speculation and cut miditeman profits, with brokers barred and only farmers eligible to join.

Associated Press Chicago United States Grain Grooyers' Corporation Toay Miditeman

House Passes Bill to Consolidate Telephone Systems

The Graham bill authorizing consolidation of telephone systems was passed by the house after brief debate. It allows competing interstate phone companies to merge, eliminating the dual system and promising substantial savings for firms and users.

United Press Washington DD. C House

Studebaker Cuts Price Across Car Line

South Bend Ind June 1 The Studebaker company today announced reductions of from 115 to 159 dollars on each model of automobile made by the company.

South Bend Ind Studebaker Company

Supreme Court Rules on Railroads Under Federal Control

The Supreme Court held that penalties under state laws do not apply to railroads under federal operation. A road is not liable if it is not operating its line and the director general cannot be penalized by state law during federal control.

United Press Washington, D. C Supreme Court

Americans Dominate Early World Series Hard Court Tennis

Americans continued to win in the world hard court championships today taking three matches mostly in straight sets. In mixed doubles Arnold Jones and Miss Sigourney defeated Mme Des Ne say and J Borotra 6 3 2 6 and . Mrs Molla Mallory defeated Mme Vaussard and William Tilden beat a Russian Radzian ko in straight sets.

United Press St. Cloud France Arnold Jones Miss Sigourney Mme Des Nesays J. Borotra Molla Biurstedt Mallory Mme. Vaussard William Tilden Radzian‘ko

Elgin Printers Strike Halts Local Papers

Elgin Illinois June 3 no papers were published as printers from the two city publishing firms walked out demanding higher wages and shorter hours, halting newspaper production in the town.

Elgin Associated Press Wlgin Pblishing

Garage Owners See Protection in Bill

Washington D C June 1 Garage owners and others renting automobiles would be protected if their property was used by bootleggers without the renter's knowledge under a bill reported by the senate judiciary committee. The measure aims to relieve a situation created by a recent Supreme Court decision allowing confiscation of cars used in illegal traffic regardless of owner innocence.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Judiciary Committee Supreme Court

Senate Approves Navy Increase to 120000 Men

The Senate voted 38 to 24 to reaffirm the navy appropriation bill, boosting manpower to 120,000 sailors rather than 100,000 as the House had approved.

Senate Associated Press Washington, D. C House

Famous Divine Speaks At G W A Luncheon

An audience of business men heard Dr. Preston Bradley, eminent Chicago divine, discuss the present economic situation at the G W A clubrooms at noon. Bradley will deliver the graduating address to West High graduates at First M church tonight.

Preston Bradiey Chicago F. W. Gunsaulug People’s Church G. W. Ca Bradley West High

Man Injured in Grant Highway Crash Near Jesup

J. E B. Cook of 226 Kingsley Avenue sustained a fractured leg when his car collided with a vehicle driven by W. A. Merrill of Owasa Ir at Grant Highway near Jesup yesterday. Cook was taken to a nearby residence and Mrs. Cook notified police headquarters.

J. E B. Cook Kingsley Avenue Grant Highway Jesup W. A. Merrill Owasa Mr. Golok Cook

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