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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
1
Reports from Tulsa recount a chaotic sequence ending in gunfire as white rioters attacked near the courthouse while armed Black residents defended quarters. National Guardsmen arrested thirteen White men amid looting tied to a large scale disturbances affecting trains, shelters, and local families.
Des Moines June 2 Hearings on a petition for sequestration of Lion Bonding and Surety Co a Nebraska organized firm with Omaha home office were set for today before Judge J D Wallingford The petition was filed by Iowa attorney general B J Gibson following a report by state insurance commissioner A C Savage declaring the company insolvent Savage noted an examination of finances conducted with Nebraska Kansas Missouri and other states authorities The company has long conducted business in Iowa
Chicago June 2 How to obtain 1 000 000 000 annually necessary to finance the electric power faces demanded by the public was declared to be the greatest problem confronting electric power companies in a report to the National Electric Light association today. The problem of finance was asserted to be handicapping the electric light industry, and unless large investments are made and greater earnings obtained the report said the production of cheap efficient power would be greatly retarded.
John Cotasky a 65 year old deaf man was killed instantly while mowing a lawn near Wilson avenue in Dubuque when a large driverless ice truck parked on a hill slipped its brakes and rolled down striking him. Pedestrians screamed warnings but he did not hear them. The truck halted at a clay embankment.
An advertisement promotes Zeal Phosphath Drink for relief of drain, nerves, and physical exhaustion. It claims to restore health and tone. The copy targets general well being and vitality with promising results.
United Press reports railroads can slash freight charges and seek faster rate reductions. With annual costs lowered by 400 million from wage orders and 100 million from coat-purchase cuts, roads may file new schedules with the ICC and implement lower rates in 30 days, or five days with shipper agreement and ICC special dispensation.
The John Hoberg Paper mill and Green Bay Paper & Fiber Co. remained shut as more than 500 strikers picketed the plants in protest of a 16 to 23 percent wage reduction. Frank H. Hoberg said no operation would resume until labor troubles are settled. No new developments were reported from the Northern Paper mill strike zone.
Des Moines reports estimate about 12 600 square miles of Iowa farm lands benefited by yesterday s rain. The wet spell extended from Cornelia Bluffs to east of Des Moines and from Spencer to 380 miles south. Rainfall varied greatly with deluges in some areas and light showers in others, greatest between Spencer and Herndon. Authorities say the moisture comes at a crucial time for farmers, per A R Corey state secretary of agriculture.
Constantinople June 2 The supreme council sent a message to the Turkish Nationalist government in Angora asking release of British prisoners and warning of British measures to blockade Anatolian ports and support the Eleventh Greek Division at Ismid. The Angora government plans a new mission to Paris to seek a Franco Turkish treaty if France agrees.
Paris june 2 Monsignor Cerretti the new papal nuncio in Paris is expected to arrive to assume his post about the beginning of July He will according to Vienna terms become dean of the diplomatic corps replacing the ambassador of his own country Count Bonin-Longare in precedence over other diplomats
Two Iowans were killed by a lightning strike in separate incidents in Cass and Tama counties. Ed ward F. Carson, a lumberman, was instantly killed on Twain Street in Des Moines. Joseph Ludvicek, near Traer, Tama County, died while working in his garden.
New York June. Columbia University yesterday conferred the honorary Doctor of Sciences on Madame Marie Curie, co discoverer of radium, recognizing her scientific achievements.
In Knox Indiana a seven year old boy Cecil Burkett faces murder charges in a sensational trial with his siblings present. His mother aids the prosecution while his older siblings testify about the shooting of Bennie Slavin. The defense says Bennie shot himself. the jury will decide. The prosecutor seeks a conviction or confinement in a home for children, amid divided local sentiment.
Belfast June reports state King George is expected to visit Belfast to open the Ulster parliament in state on June 21. The Irish press could not confirm the report. London sources noted the lack of official confirmation.
Leipzig court sentences Sergt. Newmann for ill treating British prisoners to six months imprisonment. Associated Press report from June 2 notes the high court tried Germans for wartime offenses and handed the six month term to the accused sergeant.
In Wausau Wisconsin on June 2, Lyle Durkee a 22 year old from Schofield attempted to rescue his cat perched atop a telegraph pole. He was electrocuted by 22 000 volts as the cat fell 39 feet with his body. the cat ran away unharmed.
Springfield deliberations delay the Lantz antipit bill with the house postponing action to next Tuesday at least. Leaders on both sides expect a close vote on the measure creating state department of agriculture control for grain exchanges, aimed at the Chicago board of trade.
United Press reports from Mexico City say American Buchanan was killed by bandits north of Talmpico and another American injured. Officials ordered a search for the assailants and pledged severe punishment. Buchanan worked on ranch lands owned by A. M. Berkeley.
Intimations from Paris suggested reparations talks would reopen on German ships seized in the war. Officials stated payments to the reparations commission are a United States matter, since Congress authorized seizure and U S ownership. The unratified Wilson Lloyd George accord supposedly set aside funds for the pool, but since the treaty wasn’t ratified, that arrangement stands unsettled.
Peking reports the antibolshevik revolt in eastern Siberia expanding from Vladivostok and nearby towns to Blagovestchensk, Amur province. Soviet officers at Irkutsk on Lake Baikal urge defense against counter revolution as the new socialist government in Vladivostok continues to operate.
In Minneapolis two men were named in indictments after a bank robbery that netted $16,000 in cash from Millers and Traders messengers. Fred McKay, 40, and Tom Powers, 33, were charged by a grand jury five hours after police arrested them nearby. An additional suspect was taken in St Paul earlier today.
In Hannibal Missouri on June 2 an unknown girl about 12 years old leapt from the Wabash bridge into the Mississippi River after alighting from a westbound Wabash train. Attendants saw her tear paper and jump into the water. her body had not yet been recovered.
Associated Press report from Montreat states Lord Byng of Vimy has been offered the governor generalship of Canada to succeed the Duke of Devonshire. Contingent on acceptance, an official announcement may come within days.
Topeka June 2 Employers of Kansas plan to challenge the industrial court law. John S. Dean Topeka attorney filed a brief in the supreme court in the Wolff Packing company appeal. Dean represents the Associated Industries of Kansas about 700 firms.
Riga June 2 A crisis in Letvia's government followed the constituent assembly's failure to vote confidence in the cabinet over its method of distributing estates of old Baltic barons. A new cabinet rotation is underway.
Sioux City selected as the 1922 meeting place at the Iowa Abstractors association convention closing session. Almer Stein is named the new president of the organization.
The cabinet of Dr. Michael Marer foreign minister formed Nov 3 resigned. In Wisconsin uproars nine residents named in grand jury indictment for transporting stolen cars across state lines. President Harding signs order transferring naval oil reserves from interior to navy. Fed reserve May report says little immediate improvement expected.
Washington treasury officials announced a May debt reduction of 42,823,184 dollars, lowering the gross public debt to 23,995,564,776 dollars from 23,952,741,592 dollars at month end. The drop largely reflects redemption of treasury certificates of indebtedness.
El Kaaba temple Mystic Shrine in Oskaloosa Iowa initiated 393 candidates in a single ceremony, believed to be the largest class in Iowa. Several thousand shriners attended the ceremonial Friday night.
Des Moines June 2 J T Hamilton of Cedar Rapids was elected president of the Iowa Seed Dealers association at its convention yesterday H M Talbott of Osceola was elected vice president T T Hessler of Nora Springs treasurer and A M Eldridge of Shenandoah secretary
The Senate Education and Labor Committee moved toward an inquiry into the men’s clothing trade in Washington. Employers and workers from New York pressed to delay action on the Beran resolution, while Borah was left unacted upon. A report is awaited on settlement terms of a New York strike and whether members can travel to conduct the inquiry.
United Press president W. W. Hawkins and Portland Journal publisher Philip Jackson met Premier Lloyd George at 106 Downing Street for lunch. The Savoy luncheon hosted by Viscount Burnham included Lord Northcliffe, Lord Riddell, and editors from major British papers, with London correspondents present.
Chicago reports extortion charges against Edward Zappan former clerk in Cook county circuit court for fixing naturalization papers at 25 dollars per case. A warrant is out for Herman Bartels with four others sought as part of a yearslong alleged conspiracy. Local court clerks face graft allegations in relation to citizenship document processing.
St Cloud France June 2 William T Tilden of Philadelphia world grass court champion defeated M Danel of France in a semifinal style match 6 2 6 1 5 7 1 0 The same day Tilden and Arnold Jones of Providence beat Feret and Courtens of France in the men's doubles headcourt champions 3 4 6 0.
The Senate passed Senator Curtis of Kansas and Republican leadership measure to loan up to 50 million dollars to federal farm loan banks to distribute among farmers at not more than 5.5 percent interest. Secretary Mellon and the federal farm loan board recommended passage with early house approval. Senator Kenyon of Iowa urged swift action and agricultural groups endorsed the bill.
Secretary Hughes voiced formal endorsement of a Central American confederation at a lunch in Washington hosted by Nicaraguan foreign minister Maximo H. Zepheda. He said if all concerned acquiesce, the proposal would be a happy result for the government.
Hannibal Mo June 2 Firemen responding to a call found a large moonshine still in a northern city building as a stove explosion sparked the blaze.
Ottumwa June 2 The firtieth annual meeting of the Des Moines Valley Medical association is under way with about 200 surgeons and physicians from southern Iowa in attendance. Morning clinics, afternoon lectures, and a banquet with 500 invitations. Lafe Young of the Des Moines Capital to speak. Gov Kendall represented by Senator C W Whitmore. Society founded in Ottumwa January 7, 1873.
Washington witnesses debate over Tinder Dill to regulate future grain trading. Samuel W. Tainter for Farm Bureau argues federal legislation would curb evils in exchanges. Crosby of Minneapolis and Templeton of Milwaukee oppose broad discretionary powers for the secretary of agriculture.
Committees representing master builders and union carpenters agreed on a wage settlement framework last evening awaiting a special carpenters union meeting on Friday. A return to work is expected Monday where carpenters are needed, with a reported base rate cut to five and a half cents per hour from seven and a quarter.
New York June 2 The Sun reports quiet morning trading with a firm price zone and mixed notes in the afternoon as call loans rise to 8 percent for the first time since February. Sugar refiners push sugar shares lower while several strong issues hold. Government war bonds liquidate, Liberty bonds fall to 31 25, then recover.
Des Moines police wire a description of Robert Don Carlos to Kansas City authorities as he and accomplice John Stillman fled Fort Madison. The pair escaped after eluding guards during a coal unload, Don Carlos serving 14 years for the Iowa State Bank robbery on March 25, 1919, in Des Moines.
State Water Commissioner Norviel accepted for filing the Southern California Edison Company application to develop hydro electric energy from the Colorado River. Promoters say the project would cost about 800,000,000, twice the sum spent on the Panama Canal.
Gen Horace Porter’s last requests for a simple funeral were carried out at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York with a word and two songs led by Rev Dr John Kelman. The hymns Lead Kindly Light and There Is a Land Beyond the Setting Sun were sung and taps played as the body proceeded to interment in Birmingham, N F.
Louis Geismar, Waterloo’s longtime clothing merchant, will depart after 50 years in town. He moved here in 1871, built a gents clothing and furnishings business, recalls Cedar River ferries and the old Fourth Street bridge, and plans to relocate to Buffalo, New York after selling his shop. Also lists marriage licenses for William Albert Jr and Anita Bakewell among others.
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