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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1921

Page

8

Shipping Board Policy Divides on National vs Sectional View

The article discusses the postwar Shipping Board fate in Washington on June 2 1921. It argues the board should operate from a national perspective rather than sectional interests, proposing ships surplus be donated to seacoast cities to foster local shipping initiatives while the government provides vessels and local groups manage operations.

Mark Sullivan Washington, D. C Congress The Shipping Board North Pacific Coast South Pacific Coast East South Atlantic North Atlantic Creat Lakes Interior New Shipping Board Krere Pilam Amber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Leven Aetter Alarding Anex America New York Evening Post. Inc

Owen Moore Accuses Maid of Stealing Diamond Ring

Mineola June 2 Owen Moore husband of Mary Pickford accuses hotel maid Ethel Weber of stealing a $2000 diamond ring from his room. Weber was jailed in default of bail after police said she admitted taking the ring.

Sites Press Mineola Owen Moore Arora Mary J Jckford Ethel Weber

Cousin Harding to Seek Landis Mercy with Guilty Plea

Everett Harding, self styled cousin of the president, pleaded guilty to impersonating a federal officer to have a judge, Kenesaw M Landis, render the verdict instead of a jury. His lawyers said bias would affect a jury.

Associated Press Chicato Everett Harding Kenesaw M. Landis Harding Landis

Senate Passes Phone Consolidation Bill

The Senate approved a bill authorizing the consolidation of telephone companies to improve service and reduce costs. The measure, already passed by the House, places such consolidations under Interstate Commerce Commission supervision and targets states like Illinois and Ohio where consolidations are sought.

United Press Washington, D. C Senate House Interstate Commerce Commission

Publisher Named Governor of Hawaii by Harding

Wallace R. Farrington of Honolulu publisher of the Honolulu Star Bulletin was nominated by President Harding to govern Hawaii succeeding the resigned George J. McGarthy Viatos Wesley Thompson of Haliva Hawaii was reappointed judge of the circuit court third circuit territory of Hawaii

Associated Press Washington, D.C Wallace R. Farrington Honolulu Hawaii Honolulu Star Bulletin Harding George J.mcgarthy Viatoes Wesley Thompson Hailva Third Circuit Territory

Mrs. Ethel Nott Sentenced for Murder Aid

Mrs. Ethel Nott was given life imprisonment for aiding her paramour Elwood B Wade in the murder of her husband. Wade had been executed in the state prison two weeks earlier.

Ethel Nott United Press Bridgeport Conn Elwood B. Wade Wade

Weather and highway report for Iowa and surrounding areas

Weather bulletin lists towns Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribay Crosse Mason City New Hampton Postville Waterloo and more. Notes cloudy conditions with light to heavy rains across east central counties in the last 34 hours and roads in fair condition. forecast calls for more cloudy weather and showers.

Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Charlies City Albert Lea Minn Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribay Crosse Wis Mason City Mars New Hampton Postville Water Rane Summset Charles Guy Clondy Clondys Mazon City Waterloo Elgady East Central

Wife Swappers Balked by Court in Anderson Divorces Refused

In Anderson Indiana Judge William A. Kittinger refused two divorce petitions from Glee Muncey and Babe Huffman, blocking wife swapping plans. He invoked fundamental laws and the Ten Commandments noting thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, ruling no divorces would be granted.

United Press Anderson Ind William A. Kittinger Glee Muncey Bill Babe Huffman Gorman Blackstone Kittinger

Haugen Packer-Control Bill Clears House for Senate

Washington June 2 The Haugen packer control bill passed the house and goes to the senate. It would place packing houses and stockyards under Agriculture Secretary oversight with required accounting records showing profits and ownership. Opposition centered on greater government interference while agricultural committee members said packers favored the provisions.

Haugen Packer-Control Senate Associated Press Washington, D. C House Secretary At Agriculture Agricultural Committee

Tornado Hits Akron Area Killing Livestock in Colorado

An Akron Colorado tornado struck the northern Washington county late yesterday injuring at least one person and leveling farm buildings. Hundreds of horses and cattle were killed, miles of fence were blown down, and crops worth thousands of dollars were destroyed. Ray Culbertson’s oldest daughter was knocked unconscious and her dog was carried two miles before being dropped unharmed.

Associated Press Akron Colo Washington County Ray Culbertson Culbertson

Ontario to float 22 million loan for hydro power

Toronto June 2 A loan of about 22 000 000 is expected to be floated for the province of Ontario in about two or three weeks. Peter Smith provincial treasurer announced today. He indicated some funds might be secured in New York to obtain at least part of the loan. The bulk of the funds will be used for hydro electric power commission purposes.

Associated Press Toronto Ontario Peter Smith

Pleads Guilty in Bond Theft Cases Toledo

Toledo man Pleads Guilty to 10 counts in an indictment charging conspiracy to dispose of bonds stolen in a $1,000,090 post office robbery. Stuart Bolin, special prosecutor, announced at noon today.

Associated Press Harry Fisher Toledo Stuart Bolin

Treasury may cut Progressive rediscount rate

Washington, June 2. Progressive rediscount rates in the St. Louis and Kansas City districts, once described as penalizing, are likely to be removed by the Federal Reserve Board. Treasury officials say removing the rates would ease credit conditions, especially for agriculture, aligning with a general rate reduction expected this summer due to improved reserves and a better national financial situation.

Associated Press Washington, D. C St. Louis Kansas City Harding Federal Reserve Board Treasury Reserve Board

Denby Urges Officers Morality Over Snobbery

Secretary Denby, addressing Naval Academy graduates in Annapolis, warns officers to combine professional skill with respect for enlisted sailors. He urges pride in uniform, urges officers to be “every inch a man” and not carried by vanity of rank, while stressing duty and humane leadership. President Harding expresses hope the nation won’t need to fire a gun unless justified by conscience.

Associated Press Annapolis Naval Academy Denby Marine Corps Sten Harding

Merckens Resigns as Auto License Head

Des Moines reports W R C Merckens of the state automobile department resigns from delinquent collections to become assistant secretary to the state executive council. Irving D Long leaves for Manchester. George Halt to succeed Merckens as head of the Spanish American War Veterans association in Des Moines.

Des Moines W. R. C. Merckens State Automobile Department State Executive Council Irving D. Long Long Manchester George Halt

World Circles to War Again is Not Stopped-fieddes

British ambassador Geddes told a Charlottesville audience the world must unite to end wars and seek lasting peace. He warned that ignorance and suspicion hinder cooperation, noting war memories fade as people long for peace while science amplifies battlefield horror.

Fieddes Associated Jews Charlottesville Lane Geddes

League Seeks Closer Ties With Latin American Nations

Geneva reports the special commission on the league’s working organization discussed closer contact with Latin American countries. It recommended establishing a Latin American section to keep the league in touch, inviting governments to create organizations, and employing more Latin-Americans in the secretariat.

Associated Press Geneva League of Nations Special Commission League Jeague The

Bribe Claim In Mexican Election Case Surfaces

President Obregon disclosed letters alleging a huge bribe to an American army officer to back Alfredo Robles Dominguez for president. The letters from Domingues offered Col. Robert M. Campbell two and a half million dollars to secure U S government support for Dominguez as successor to Gen Carranza. Dominguez, in Washington opposing Obregon, was Obregon’s rival in the race.

United Press Mexico City United States Alfredo Robles Dominguez Obregon Domingues Robert M. Campbell Campbell Carranza Dominguez Washington

Army Officers on Trial for Treason in Ex-King Plot

Eleven former army officers including Maj. Gen. Joseph Hummel faced a special court in Vienna on treason charges. They allegedly organized legionary troops to restore the Habsburg dynasty and serve Hungary under a plan linked to former Emperor Charles’s bid to regain the throne.

Associated Press Vienna

Beuthen and Silesia Battle In Polish Tensions

Oppeln June 2 Allied reports say French garrison in Beuthen faces 3,000 German attackers aided by tanks while Polish insurgents clash on the outskirts. Germans mine Gleiwitz and threaten to wreck the town as Polish forces push toward Beuthen. In Kattowitz, Polish mobs raid French trains. French guards fire, several lives lost as unrest grows among Polish factions and German harassment continues.

Associated Press I Oppeln Beuthen Silesia Gleiwitz Black Watch Stubendorf Grogs-Strehlitz Gross-Strehtitz Upper Silesia Myslowitz Carl D, Groat United Press Star Oppeln Kattowitz Poland

Wisconsin Assembly Backs Dry Bill Veto

The Wisconsin Assembly voted 34 to 54 against passage of the Matheson prohibition enforcement bill over Gov Blaine's veto. Drys offered little organized opposition to the governor's stance, leaving the next move to Blaine who seeks a new enforcement bill. Mark Catlin, opposition leader, signaled strong opposition to the governor's proposal.

Dressy Madison Wisne Assembly Blaine Drys Mark Catlin

Woman Minister Phebe Hanaford Dies at 92 in Rochester

Rev Phebe A Hanaford aged 92 prominent social reformer and first woman minister to serve in the Connecticut legislature died in Rochester today. Her long career as a church leader and advocacy figure marked a milestone for women in public service and religion.

Rochester Associated Press Phebe A. Hanaford Firs Connecticut

Delivery Night Courier Notice For Late Papers

The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5 30. If the carrier or another error causes you to miss the paper, call 330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.

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Seven Cent Streetcar Fare In Sioux City Today

Sioux City news reports a seven cent streetcar fare going into effect today. Passengers receive rebate certificates for a possible refund of one cent if final action is taken against the company.

Sioux City Associated Press

Bill would make president defend aliens in courts

In a June 2 report from Washington the bill by Senator Kellogg GOP Minnesota would authorize the president to uphold aliens rights through federal courts and treaty law, using army or navy and marshals to enforce rulings. The attorney general could take over defense of suits against aliens and transfer the case to federal courts if the president disapproves state actions. The measure cites possible cases from statutes like California antialiens land law.

Associated Press Washington United States Kellogg Republican Minnesota Foreign Relations Committee

Bluebeardess on Way to Trial Without Husband

In Honolulu on June 2 Paul Vincent Southard, husband of Mrs Undja Southard, remained behind as she and Deputy Sheriff W. H. Ormsby and Mrs. Ormsby departed on the Matsonia to San Francisco then Twin Falls to face trial for alleged poisoning of four husbands and a brother in law. Southard was later found in Honolulu after an apparent absence. She is due in Twin Falls and will be transported promptly. he remains aboard the Monterey.

United Press Honolulu T. H Paul’ Vincent Southard Undja Southard Bluebeard Southard Sherif W. H. Ormsby Twin Falls Ida Ormsby San Francisco Navy Department U.S. S. Monterer

Soviet Changes Rule Against Individuals Trading in Products

Riga reports M. Rykoff former president of the supreme economic council of soviet Russia has been named first assistant to Premier Levine and will oversee new policies. A Moscow decree legalizes trading in agricultural products by individuals in markets bazaars streets shops and, in exceptional cases, commission business.

Associated Press Riga

Inspector and Three Dublin Police Slain in Sinn Fein Ambush

Four Dublin police officers were killed and three wounded in an ambush at Clonmore County Kerry yesterday. The dead include Inspector MacCarthy a sergeant and two constables. The three injured are constables.

Dublin Sinn Fein Associated Press Clonmore County Kerry MacCaughry

President to Talk for New Citizens in Brooklyn

President Harding has signified his willingness to address a mass meeting soon to be held in Brooklyn for newly admitted citizens of the United States. Federal Judge Gervin announced the plan today.

Associated Press New York Harding Brooklyn United States Gervin

Reduction in Linen Collar Prices Sought by Clothiers

Chicago June 2 directors of the National Retail Clothiers association asked the Collar Makers association of Troy New York for a conference to discuss and secure a reduction in linen collar prices. The move aims to stabilize costs for retailers and potential savings for consumers.

Associated Press Chicago National Retail Clothiers' Association Collar Makers’ Association of Troy

Tulsa Race Riots Quiet Amid Destruction and Arrests

Tulsa under martial rule began stocktaking of deaths and property loss after race clashes. Nine whites and 15 blacks identified dead, with estimates up to 44 blacks killed. About 240 wounded, 1.59 million dollar property loss, hundreds homeless as guards enforce curfew and begin relief planning.

Tulsa Ohio Fair Tulsa County Roorgues Adj Barrett J.B Robertson iMany Ia Negro Church Red Cross Old Negro Quarter Sines Martin Law Wae Aanlene

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