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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1923

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Germany Proposes Reparations Plan Amid Conference

Brussels June 6 Germany offers 1.5 billion gold marks annually in reparations as Franco Belgian talks open Premier Poincare arrives with key ministers to discuss Ruhr control consortiums and measures to force German miners back to work Belgium and France push for an international conference with Britain and Italy to study the note and a unified Allied reply.

Frank E. Mason Brussels Germany Premier Poincare Paris Finance de Lastyrie Gen de Goulle M.’ Virard Rhineland Belgium France Rome London England Italy Poincare Englansi League of Nations Saar Basin Cuna Hkalance Evite Press Herlin Guno Cuno

Failure of Big Curb Brokerage Firm Starts Concerted Drive

The collapse of Jones & Baker, a New York curb brokerage with branches in seven major cities, triggered a widespread bankruptcy and consternation in the sector. Led by William H. Jones and Jac Sells, it linked to notable figures including Charles A. Stoneham and Judee McQuade, amid investigations into affairs and a 35 million dollar exposure.

and Capital New York Curb New York Accoun

Bathhouse Attacks Enforcement Law

Alderman John Coughlin known as Bath House John aims to present a resolution to Chicago officials this afternoon. The measure defects the Vol stead law as violating the Eleventh Amendment while asserting states rights under the Fifth and Eighteenth. It urges Congress to legalize intoxicants and repeal the Winds search and seizure statute.

Chicago John Coughlis Bath House Coughlin Congress

Miss Collett Wins Evanston National Title

Miss Glenna Collett of Providence won the eastern fall championship at Whitemarsh delivering a 248 total over 64 holes in the 18 hole rounds to claim the national title. Two men died in a powder explosion at United States Hardware plant Candington near Delaware Ohio.

Philadelphia Glenna Collett Providence Whitemarsh Delaware. O United States Hardware Company Candington Here R. N. Hartwell Pearl Akron

Hold Dry Raiderson Murder Charge

Six men tied to a dry blockade murder are charged after the Friday killing of Jeno Smith and his nephew J B Smith during a raid near Crawfordsville. Warrants name Prohibition Agent J I Gastley and others including W J Sturdivant Ed Howell and L J Loverjoy. Authorities say the victims were unarmed.

Gastley W. J. Sturdivant J.S. Galloway

President Harding to join Tall Cedars of Lebanon

President Harding will leave Washington at 9 a.m. Saturday for Milford Delaware to be initiated in the Tall Cedars of Lebanon. He will attend a luncheon hosted by the Young Men's Republican club in Wilmington Milford. He returns to Washington Sunday aboard the yacht Mayflower.

Washington DE. C Harding Milford Det Tall Cedars

Police Seek Whitfield in Slaying of Cleveland Officer

Indianapolis police continued a nationwide alert for John Whitfield a wanted mulatto suspect in the slaying of Cleveland policeman Dennis Griffin. A report said a man matching Whitfield passed through Anderson Indiana while traveling in a car with Wisconsin license L 235213 a fire passenger automobile.

Indianapolis Ind John Whitfield Dennis Griffin Cleveland Whitfield Anderson Wisconsin

Innkeeper Near Millionaire by Race Winnings

A Plymouth hotelkeeper, hailed as Britain’s obsession of fortune, backed three derby sweepstakes before the Epsom Derby. He drew Papyrus in all pools and is expected to win enough to near millionaire status.

Plymouth Eng

Watson Says Senate Will Have to Tinker World Court Plan

Senator James I Watson Republican Indiana predicted the senate would not ratify President Harding's international world court proposal without reservations. He spoke after a White House meeting, saying Republican differences would be resolved and the party would back the plan with advisable reservations.

Watson Senate Washington, D. C United States Senate Marding International ‘Court James I. Watson Indiana Harding White House Party United

Record Freight Car Load Surpasses Million In May Week

Washington reports the car service division of the American Railway Association says the week of May 26 saw 1,014,029 freight cars loaded with merchandise. It marks a new seasonal record, exceeded only by two later weeks during the autumn crop movement period.

Washington, D. C Car Service Division American Railway Association Totel

Ice cost surges from factory to Chicago homes

Ice in Chicago shows large markup from producer to consumer with costs ranging 30 to 70 cents per 100 pounds as of today. Joseph Nushkowitz, secretary of the council of living costs, reports the steep rise.

Chicago Joseph Nushkowitz Council of Living Costs

Willie Day Leads Rockford Band in High School Contest

The Chicago high school band contest draws 409 schools as Willie Day of Rockford High performs on a massive basso clarinet. Report highlights his skill, humor, and the event’s demanding conditions amid rain and dust with Captain W H Santelmann to announce the top band selections.

Willie Day Chicago Willie Gay Rockford Willie Mr. Day Altho Wilkie W. HH. Santelmann United States Marine Corps Band

Gompers appeals labor to back world court program

Samuel Gompers of the AFL urges organized labor to support President Harding’s world court plan predicting it would bring a drawing close to the League of Nations. He says unity is needed and urges Congress to authorize U S adherence by unanimous vote at the earliest moment.

International News Wire Washington, D. C Organized Labor Harding Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor League of Nations League Gompers Tneaps Gomypers Congress America United States

Leeper Returns to Jail As Bondmen Withdraw

Leeper, convicted of murdering his father-in-law Roy Wortz in town, is back in Johnson county Jail after bondsmen withdrew fearing liability. Bond set at 45000 dollars, with double liability if he fails to appear for a June 14 sentencing following a jury verdict recommending life imprisonment.

Town City Robert Leeper Roy, Wortz Johnson County Leeper Edward L. O'Connor Lecal

Cedar Rapids Man Named Chief Ranger of Foresters

J W Hinerwadel of Cedar Rapids was elected grand chief ranger for the Minnesota district of the Foresters of America at the convention. He succeeds A E Groundwater. Don C Slughes was named grand sub chief ranger with officers including George Duckforth Casper Stolz W D Worcept Pagsenheim Ales Robertson and C F Myers.

Cedar Rapids J. W. Hinerwadel Minnesota the Foresters of América A. E. Groundwater Don C. Slughes George Duckforth Center- Ville Grand Financial Casper Stolz Mystic. Ta Grand W. D. Worcept Grand Recording Pagsenheim Minneapolis Ales Robertson Ottumwa C. FL Myers Centerville A.F. Groundwater W. J. Wells

Sheffield Bankers Under Indictment

After more than five weeks of investigation the Franklin county grand jury indicted C. J. Levakey of Sheffield cashier and manager of the defunct Farmers & Merchants bank. Two indictments were returned against C. C. Storck as assistant cashier and one joint indictment against both for alleged illegal and fraudulent acts in managing the Sheffield bank, which closed last February.

Hampton Belon Franklin County Grand Jury C. J. Levakey Sheffield Farmers & Merchants Bank of C. C. Storck

Bigamous Ruralist Sentenced in Sioux City Case

Sioux City Iowa June 6 Ray and DP Burton 21 a farmer faces a ten year sentence for bigamy. Burton married his second wife when she was 14 and she sued after learning his first wife had deserted him and no divorce was finalized.

Sioux City Ray DP. Burton Burton Burton No. 1

Cedar Falls High Coach Resigns to Join Local Firm

Cedar Falls June 6 Special Frank T. Lynch who was assistant coach last year and elected chief coach for next resigned at noon today to join Spahn Rose Tamber company at Marton indicating a new career move and transition for Cedar Falls High School athletics The move ends Lynch tenure as head coach and moves him toward a business role with the Marton firm

Cedar Falls Frank T. Lynch Spahn-Rose Tamber Company Marton

Ex-Wife of Valentino Engaged to Marquis De Bazany

Jean Acker former wife of Rodolph Valentino is reported engaged to Marquis Luis De Bazany a Spanish nobleman. The announcement follows her arrival in Los Angeles after meeting him in the east.

Los Angeles Jean Acker Rodolph Valenting Luis de Bazany

Defense Witness Jailed for Perjury in Williams Trial

Harriett Martin, aChariton, Iowa, defense witness in Joe Williams slaying case, jailed on perjury charges after admitting during cross examination that her testimony conflicted with her prior trial statements regarding a ring Williams allegedly gave her. Prosecution seeks to link the ring to Miss Sara Thorsdale at the time of her death on June 2, 1921.

Des Moines Harriet Martin Chariton Joe Williams Sara Barbara ‘Thoredale Williams Martin Miss Thorsdale Willams Miss Thoersdale

Webster City Fire Destroys Boston Shoe Co Stock

A Monday night blaze in Webster City Iowa destroyed the Boston Shoe and Clothing Co stock valued around 16000 with about 12000 covered by insurance. The fire started about 11 PM in the 500 block of Second Street and damaged the building owned by Mrs Ada Hoyt and Mrs Ward Carson's apartment above.

Webster City Boston Shoe & Clothing Co Ada Hoyt Ward Carson Second Street Boyne

Wertz and Leeper Could Face Perjury Indictments

Johnson county grand jury may issue new indictments for perjury and conspiracy against Mrs. Mima Wertz and Mrs. Beryl Leeper. County Attorney Ed O'Connor stressed the case stems from their testimony in the trial and conviction of Robert Leeper for killing Roy Wertz, Wertz’s husband. He said the state will not abandon the case despite the earlier conviction.

Iowa City Johnson County Mima Wertz Beryl Leeper Atorney Ed O’connor Fey Robert Leeper Roy Wertz Leeper

Convention for Red Cross Opens in Des Moines

Des Moines hosts a Red Cross convention to form a Iowa state council uniting chapters. Speakers include Taft Hunt from Washington DC representing Judge Barton Payne and central committee chair, Walter Davidson central division manager, A E Kepford former Illinois chairman, and Judge Hubert Utterback Des Moines district chair. The group aims to mobilize leaders from all communities to aid in disasters and state emergencies.

Des Moines Spee State Council of Redross Iowa Taft Hunt Washington, D. C Barton Payne Central Committee American Red Cross Walter Davidson A. E. Kepford Ilona Hubert Utterback Red Cross

Hundred Women Students Work Way Through Iowa University

In Iowa City on June 6, about 20 percent of the 2,047 women students at the University of Iowa earned all or part of their way through the last school year. Adelaide L. Burge, acting dean of women, reports co-eds held jobs from office work to housekeeping including washing fishes, caring for children, giving music lessons, and more. More than 100 worked in homes for board and room, with half of this group freshmen.

Iowa City University of Iowa Adelaide L. Burge

Columbia Jubilee Nears Final Night at College Event

The golden jubilee celebration of Columbia College closes tonight with a barbecue. A memorial mass this morning honored by Bishop M. C. Lenihan of Great Falls Montana featured a sermon from Bishop Edmond Heelan of Sioux City Iowa, attended by fifty Catholic prelates and many alumni.

Dubuque Columbia College Columbia M. C. Lenihan Great Falls Mont Edmond Heelan Sioux City

Boy Killed in Auto Crash Near Grinnell

Emil Bales, 15, was killed and three others injured when the car carrying five boys collided with another vehicle near Grinnell Iowa while returning from a lake swimming party. The injured are expected to recover.

Grinnell Emil Bales

Des Moines Sets Decency Rule for Bathing Suits

Des Moines park department announces a flexible rule for the coming season allowing one piece bathing suits of any size as long as they are deemed decent by officials. The guidance emphasizes general propriety in public swim attire.

Des Moines

Lawn City Physician in Serious Condition

Cedar Falls reports a Chicago specialist operated on Dr. & 5. Thierman at Sartor hospital. Eight physicians and surgeons attended the operation, the left hip operation described as very serious.

Lawn City Cedar Falls Chicago Thierman Sartor Hospital

Veteran Receives Cedar Falls Bonus Check First

Gerhard Anderson becomes the first Cedar Falls veteran to get a mail carrier bonus check. His warrant for the $350 limit was delivered this morning by Al Severin. Other veterans Kirk Oleson and Reuben Miller had their checks delivered to their boxes in the post office.

Cedar Falls Gerhard Anderson al Severin Kirk Oleson Reuben Miller

Iowa Tax Burden Likely to Rise in 1922 Despite Slump

Des Moines reports from the Internal Revenue Bureau show Iowa's total net income for 1921 at 313.8 million and an average return of 2814, down from 8444 in 1920. Despite the drop, officials expect 1922 figures to surpass 1920 and 1921 as prosperity returns. Leading counties include Black Hawk Clinton Dubuque Linn Polk Woodbury with 3739 0756 4076 4464 12526 7547.

Des Moines Internal Revenue Bureau Iowa Black Hawk Clinton Dubuque Linn Polk Woodbury

Heavy Registration At T C For Summer Classes

Cedar Falls reports heavy interest in the summer term at Iowa State Teachers College. Prospective students formed a long line at 6 30 a m and by noon more than 1 600 had been interviewed and enrolled. Registrars plan extended hours to 10 p m to handle demand. Officials expect a larger enrollment than last summer with over 2 500 conference numbers issued this morning.

Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College Loday

Lewis to Address State Bar Meeting in Iowa

Former U S Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Chicago will deliver the closing address at the Iowa State Bar association’s twenty-ninth annual meeting in Mason City on June 21 and 22. Other speakers include R L Saner of Dallas Burton E Sweet of Waverly and James A Dernit of Okalosa. Judge J J Clark of Mason City will give the welcome address.

Mason City U. S James Hamilton Lewis Chicago Iowa State Bar Association R. &. L. Saner Dallas Tex Burton E. Sweet Waverly James A. Dernit O3kaloosa Bar Association J. J. Clark

Boone Train Victim May Be Brighton Boy

The body of a young man was found in the Chicago and Northwestern yards last night. He had been run over by a train. Papers in his pocket indicate he may be W. H. Thompson, 23, son of Mrs. Mary Thompson, New Brighton, Pa.

Boone, Sr Chicago & Northwestern W. H. Thompson Mary Thompson New Brighton

State Briefs Bes Moines and Iowa Items

State bar exam candidates in Des Moines include two women among sixty applicants taking June tests in the capitol house chamber. Iowa City and Knoxville will host sixty two more exam takers next week. Chris Van Niewenhuisten, formerly of Pella, returned from Pasadena to face Pella car theft charges. Waldo Merrill in Council Bluffs cashed a first bonus check to settle debts. Drake University trustees approved plans to improve and enlarge the campus including a new women’s dormitory and re elected D. H. Buxton as chair. W. W. Waymack of Des Moines named a Morning side college trustee. Mrs. Ruby Nebor died after surgery. High winds near Lake Manawa caused nursery greenhouse glass loss about seventy five thousand dollars. Henry Kling of Cedar Rapids elected president of the Iowa Seedmen’s association as today’s convention focused on organization and seed issues.

Bes Moines Iowa Bar State Bar Examining Board House Capitol Iowa City Knoxville Chris van Niewenhuisen Pella Pasadena Cal J. Clark Council Bluffs Waldo Merrill Des Moines Drake University D. H. Buxton Sioux City Tass Moines Henry Kling Cedar Rapids Iowa Seedmen’s Association

Prince Seeks Tiny Flat and Real Estate Start

Prince Michael Cantacuzène grandson of President Grant and potter Palmer relative begins real estate career with Ross & Co. in Chicago seeking a modest apartment and steady job. He says he hopes for happiness and money, living temporarily in the Potter Palmer mansion while starting out.

United Press Chicago Prince Michael Cantacuzéne President Grant Grandmaphew Potter Palmer Ross & Co Cantacuzene Potter- Palmer Goldi Coast Prince Cantaczene Julia Kranz Mike Harvard Prince Michael Clarissa P. Curtiss Boston Warvard College New York

Miners Freed After 79 Hour Entombment

Three coal miners Joe Bernardi Frank Maberto and James Bernllrd were released from a mine shaft near Bicknell Indiana after being entombed for more than 79 hours following a cave in last Saturday. They were reportedly resting in their issued today.

Bicknell Ind Here Joe Bernardi Frank Maberto James Bernllrd

Flivver Plane Smashed in Flight Near Philadelphia

Georges Barbot, French aviator, left Roosevelt field at 8 46 am in a air filover for Washington but was forced down in New Jersey below Philadelphia. He was not injured though the craft was smashed. Bluffton teacher Emma Loser claims marathon teaching record with 43 years, 62 rulers worn, 3 268 pupils taught. rival Joseph Wall of Huntington County has 42 years. Fire nearly devastates the Black Sea port of Chile at Constantinople.

Mineola L. J Georges Barbot Roosevelt Washington New Jersey Philadelphia Barbot Repert Bluffton Ind Emma Loser Joseph Wall Huntington County Miss Loser

Digest of News Since Yesterday

A round up listing several disparate items including a fuel investigation at Consolidated Stock Exchange, heat casualties in June, a Mys tic Shrine parade in Washington, a Knights Templar wreck toll, Fer nshay acquiring control of an electric utilities firm, Japan-Austria talks via envoy Joffe, sugar storage in Chicago, Horace Dodge estate value, 1924 London convention for advertising clubs, Jean Acker engagement to a Spanish noble, and 1921 income tax figures showing few declarations above 1.9 million dollars.

New York Consolidated Stock Exchange Washington, D. C Durand Mich Minneapolis Minn W. B. Fernshay Iawa South Dakota Nebraska Tokio Toeudmit A. A Joffe Japan Chicago Joseph Ruskewicz Petroit, Mich Horace E. Dodge Atlantic City N. J Associated Advertising Clubs of the World London Los Angeles Cal the Examiner Jean Acker Rodolph Valentino Marquis Luis de Bazon Sandoval Spain

County Treasurer Reports Five Month Receipts and Surplus

County Treasurer Ed Madi gan releases figures for the first five months showing receipts around 42 006 000 with disbursements near 11 500 000. The county fund is the only overdraft at 5 410.01 and a hypothetical Tuck bill would halt payments if cash was unavailable.

Ed. Madigan

Engineer Killed in Birthday Wreck Near Sheridan

Chicago June 6. C L Mooney an engineer on Burlington train No. 85 was killed when the train derailed near Sheridan Illinois Nine cars left the rails and two persons were slightly hurt An open switch was blamed for the wreck Mooney had just left his forty fifth birthday party with his wife and children in Aurora Illinois

Chicago C. L. Mooney Burlington Sheridan Mooney Aurora

Niles Children Require Guardian After Parents’ Deaths

Five Niles children, aged 17 to two weeks, lose both parents within months. W. E. Goutermont seeks J. H. Rickert as administrator of Jessie Katheryn Niles estate, valued around 3500 dollars. Goutermont, brother of the late Mrs. Niles, is named guardian for the fatherless children.

W.E. Goutermont J. H. Rickert Jessie Katheryn Niles

Congratulatory Messages Pile Up After Building Opening

A continued stream of good wishes reached the Courier over the past two days from those unable to attend the opening on Monday. Letters telegraphs and flowers arrived from outside the city with the International News Service sending six dozen Beatty roses in a basket creating a pretty tableau. Train delay delayed their arrival this morning.

Funeral for Paul Mueller Held at First Lutheran

Funeral services for Paul Luverne Mueller, son of Rev. and Mrs. Henry Mueller, were held at 2:30 p m Friday at First Lutheran church with Rev E H Rausch presiding. Burial followed at Fairview. He died at his parents home after a brain tumor diagnosed by Mayo specialists in Rochester. Born October 2 1919 in Waterloo, he had been ill since March and had left Hawthorne school. He is survived by his parents a brother Carl 7 and a sister Ruth 9, with grandmother Mrs John Mueller of Nordheim Texas unable to travel.

Paul Luverne Mueller Henry Mueller First Lutheran Church High-street Rochester Minn Mayo Waterloo Hawthorne School Carl Ruth John Mueller Nordheim Tex First Lutheran ‘S Church Waverly Fairview

French troops seize three Krupp plant facilities

Neuwied Germany June 6 French troops today occupied three large Krupp works plants. The move followed employee protests and mass walkouts as workers quit in protest. New shipments and notices were posted at nearby locations as authorities secured the sites.

Neuwied Germany Krupp Woods

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