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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1923

Page

8

Attitude on Port Wine Ration Sparks Wide Latitude Debate

Paris reports the French ministry weighing U S tolerance for enforcing liquor controls inside the three mile limit. Officials consider wine rations for French crews in American waters and await cabinet discussion on American stance.

United Press Paris Ministry of Marine United States France Washington, D. C Secretary of the Treasury Merlon Blair Haynes New York Grayton M. J. Linnell Glayton Linnell Ralph J. Carolinal Malone Ottawa International Conference of Maritime Nations World Court Spain Supreme Court Haseen

Paper Delivery Timetable and Troubleshooting

The notice explains home delivery before 5 20 and offers a remedy if the paper arrives late due to carrier error. Readers are asked to call 5100 to request a copy and to ensure the office receives requests before 6 30 p m.

Says No Boy Who Vibrates Soprano Will Steal Much

Chicago columnist quotes Miss Martha Scott at a national merchants convention arguing character can be changed by voice pitch. She claims higher vibrational tones reflect finer emotions and can transform a bad boy into good.

Chicago Martha Scott National Merchants’ Convention Scott Tate

Britain replies to French appeal reviving Entente

London June 6 Prime Minister Baldwin's gesture to restore the entente with France is a gracious response to French wishes not a Britain request. Belgium’s changing stance on Ruhr events and rising coal prices worsen Franco German tensions while Britain and France seek mutual border guarantees under League oversight.

Mark Sullivan London Baldwin France Britain Belgium Ruhr Germany Rhine Ruhhr Metz Europe League of Nations New York Tribune

River Boat Connects St Louis and St Paul

Establishment of a passenger service on the upper Mississippi river set for tonight with the steamer Harry G. Drees departing for its first trip to St Paul. Officials say round trip of 1458 miles in eight days with regular trips every nine days through the summer.

St. Louis Mississippi River Harry G. Drees St. Paul Minn

Capper to Speak at National Wheat Conference

Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas announced he will speak at the National Wheat Conference in Chicago on June 19 and 20 on The Public and Agricultural Problems. Governor Davis named 60 Kansas delegates to attend.

Topeka Kan Arthur Capper Kansas Senate Agricultural Bloc Chicago Davis

Oil Promoters Sentence Draws Heavy Penalties

Fort Worth June 6 The government adjourns the oil promoter case with H H Schwarz and Charles Sherwin given 27 years and 15 000 in fines while Gen Robert A Lea faces six years and 6 000 in fines The judge said the defendants taunted the dead and called Lee a dupe but punished all three for their fraudulent scheme.

Associated Truss Fort Worth Tex H. H. Schwarz Charles Sherwin Robert A. Lea Leavenworth Sherwin Schwarz Lee Bledsoe Robert E. Lea Sherwin and Schwarz David Cassil United States Lea

Jap Commission to Seek Solution for American Problem

Tokyo June 6 The Japanese American relations committee urged appointment of a high commission to investigate and recommend a solution to the treatment of Japanese in America. The committee includes Viscount Shibusawa and other government officials and prominent Japanese in civil life. The recommendations were adopted at a Tuesday meeting. Attendees argued that unfair treatment threatens friendly relations between Americans and Japanese.

Jap Commission Tokio High Commission America Viscount Shibusawa

Grace C Dollar Captain Honored for Rescue at Sea

Captain W H Thomas of the British steamer Grace C Dollar learned on arrival in Los Angeles that the Chinese government plans to decorate him and his officers for rescuing 610 passengers from the burning steamer Hsin Pao Hua in the China Sea two months earlier. Before leaving Shanghai, Capt Thomas and his officers were presented with a silver shield by the Chusan guild in appreciation of the rescue.

Los Angeles Cal W. H.thomas Grace C. Dollar China Sea Shanghai Thomas Chusan

Globe Stockholders to Get $127 a Share

Globe National Fire Insurance company liquidation approved at a meeting in Sioux City Iowa assets total 1 315 000 and stockholders will receive about 127 a share with stockholders in several midwestern states involved.

Sioux City Globe National Fire Insurance Company

New York Woman Wins 50000 Damages in Breach Suit

Misa Violet Johnstone a New York secretary for Dr Karl Connell was awarded a 50000 verdict in a breach of promise suit in Omaha after a 55 minute jury deliberation She called the ruling vindication and spoke of years of suffering while urging caution to others about trust and marriage.

International News Wire Omaha Neb New York Misa Violet Johnstone Karl Connell Presbyterian Miss Johnston Jr. Connell

Packers Criticize Government Spending On Business

Armour & Co. president I Edson White told the Chicago Chamber of Commerce that government focus harms big business by aiding bureaucracies and limiting distribution progress. He urged officials to help packers solve distribution problems and boost public service.

Associated Press Chicago I. Edson White Armour & Co Chisago Association of Commerce Department of

Father Witness Against Gamblers Defended by Son

In an unsteady Monday session in a Des Moines court a son, attorney Clarence Newell, failed to defend his father and other defendants accused of operating a gambling resort. Assistant Chief A. Newell testified against the four men, whose raids were led by Osleor Newall. the testimony focused on evidence gathered during the raids, undermining the defense raised by the son.

Ies Moines Clarence Newell Ted Littony A. Newell Osleor Newall Phfase

Thirteen Men Arrested in Booze Swindle Raid

Thirteen men were arrested in New York as Secret Service agents seized millions of bogus government revenue stamps, counterfeit labels for whiskey and champagne, and printing plates. Officials said the group operated with several others to fake liquor products and misuse prescriptions and withdrawal permits to steal from bonded warehouses and drugstores.

New York Prosa Duny United States Secret Service Chie Seeray Service Joseph A. Pula Vresses Washington D D. C Jung Moran Servieu Ehigs

Girl Bandit Slays Man in Chicago Home Robbery

A teenage looking girl robbed and killed Itehard C. Tesmer, 46, an insurance adjuster, and wounded his wife during a midnight home invasion in Chicago. A dancer companion was detained and police searched affluent areas for the pair amid warnings of a spree of similar robberies.

United Chicago Itehard C. Tester Luadredu Paline Wesmar Winthrop Avenue Tesmer Pullee Himm Bald Coast Cain Shore Momes Atane

Unclear local wedding dispute ends in Washington court action

A fragmented report describes a complex romance and a civil suit involving William Foeller and Catherine Littauer, a Slovak industrialist's daughter. The narrative references New York announcements, Paris travels, family doubts about wealth, and a court action stemming from a past venture, all within a troubled town context.

United Pressy Calimpbus Ind Fung B All Howe Aulimniathan William Is. Foeller Bea Brunmeloof Calumbis Catherine Louisa Littaver Washington Doetler Miss Caltaver New York Piya Miss Littaver Voaeller Miss Lithaver Paris Poeller Littauer Rowance Dorker's Avory Ak Untslow Ilo Missittauer

Iowa Plant Growth Generally Has Ideal Weather Past Week

Des Moines reports ideal conditions for plant growth across most of Iowa in the past week. Average temperature 74 degrees, 7 above normal. Nearly half the state needs rain, with drought in the northeast. Corn planting 95 percent complete June 1. crop 86 percent in good condition, 6 percent below 10 year average. Winter wheat good, oats fair, spring wheat and barley fair. hay crop shortened by deficient rainfall. Homegrown strawberries already on southern Iowa markets with an abundant crop expected.

Des Moines Bulletin Iowa

State Fair Cash Prizes for Iowa Paintings Drawings

The Iowa state fair announces a special competition with 662 in cash prizes for paintings and drawings by Iowa artists to boost state art. Prizes total 550 for adults and 112 for juniors under 18, with entries limited to Iowa artists. Secretary A St Corey notes many national and foreign masterpieces will be shown.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa State Fair Management A. St. Corey

Fight Devotees at Shelby Will Not Go Thirsty

Shelby mayor James A. Johnson promised abundant water for July 4 boxing event featuring Tom Gibbons challenging Jack Dempsey. He said 1,000,000 gallons would be available so fight fans can drink as much as they want.

Shelby Seattle Tom Gibbons Jack Dempsey James A. Johnson Johnston

Use of Electricity by Farmers Just Begun

Bradfute declares at the National Electric Light association convention that farmers are just beginning to use electricity. He cites home use of modern electrical equipment as leveling farmers with city life and links future farm applications to broader efficiency.

Bradfute New York Q. E. Bradfute American Farm Bureau Federation National Electric Light Association

Supreme Court Blocks Ramsey County Primary Injunction

Minnesota Supreme Court issues an absolute writ of prohibition stopping any district court action in Ramsey County injunctions to restrain the special primary and election to fill the late Senator Knute Nelson seat. The court rules the district court has no jurisdiction and the election is an executive matter.

St. Paul Mion Minnesota State Supreme Court United States Knute Nelson District Court Ramsey County Supreme Court

Rail wage talks involve 17 railroads and key gains

Wage negotiations cover 17 railroads with the Chesapeake Ohio board granting a two cent per hour raise to shopmen. Clerks and freight handlers seek minimum monthly pay for inexperienced clerks at 77.50 and experienced at 87.50 on Illinois Central and Yazoo & Mississippi Valley lines. Kansas City, Mexico & Orient requests a return to May 1 1920 levels as holder warns of junking the system. Negotiations continue among shop crafts and several lines including Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Chicago North Western and Southern.

Kansasity Mexico & Orient Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Chisago & Northwestern Southern Railway

Shriners Meet in Kansas City Among Controversies

Washington TX dispatch reports on the Ancient Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine imperial council deciding the 1924 convention site as Kansas City with dates June 2 3 and 4. Peoria man Clifford Ireland wins a contest placing with three other candidates. Shrine visitors injured at an electric car event are noted with limited details.

Clifford Ireland International Washington Ancient Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Kansas City

Storm Ravages Riverside and Capitol Heat Wave Sparks Damage

A collision of two electric trains at Riverside Va during a Shriners convention injures several, with two seriously hurt. Passengers include visitors to Mount Vernon. Affected locals are treated in Alexandria. Separate Des Moines storm brings heavy rain after record heat, causing property damage.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Riverside Washington Shriners Washington Mount Vernon Alexandria Ww. I. Purl Cleveland Tenn J. W. Dodd Parks Wiliam Wallace Chicago Fred Sauer Army and Navy Shrinera Worden Reid Reuben James Potomac River the Worden Bolling Field Washington Monument Marine Potomac Quantic Des Moines Sioux City

Escaped Jail Inmate Linked To Thefts Near Algona

Mason In. June 1 1 arl Parmer a young man from St Louis who had been jailed here on auto theft charges escaped last night by sawing bars and dropping from the second story this morning. Sheriff Marsh went to Algona to identify a stranger removed from a freight train there. Parmer admitted auto theft but denied involvement in other burglaries.

Mason Arl Parmer St. Louis Iurige Omm Metals Lawns Marsh Algona Farmeret

Forty five Spanish Soldiers Killed in Moor Battle

Madrid reports forty five Spanish soldiers killed and 210 wounded in a clash with Moors near Tiziazza in northern Moracca. The Spanish column of 10,000, aided by air squadrons, moved to the area yesterday and faced about 7,000 Moor forces with bayonet charges and aerial bombing. Hundreds of Moors were slain.

United Press Madrid Tve Tiaiazza Moracca Tiziazza

Masaryk to Receive Honorary Degree at Coe College

President Thomas G Masaryk of Czecho Slovak a will receive his first American degree tomorrow when an honorary L L degree is conferred by Coe College The honor will be received for the president by Minister Chvan kovsky in Cedar Rapids Iowa

Cedar Rapids Thomas G. Masaryk Czecho-Slovakia L. IL. T Coe Ceqllege Chvankovsky

Weather and parade notes mark tense heat relief

The Weather Bureau forecast only slight relief from extreme heat and humidity that caused many spectators and marchers to seek care. Of 60 hospital-treated cases, nearly all were discharged with none serious. President Harding attended parade events in Washington and was cheered by crowds. Clifford Ireland of Peoria won election as imperial outer guard in the Mystic Shrine, with a path to imperial potentate in eight years. Conrad Drukeman of Brooklyn was named imperial potentate.

Weather Bureau Harding Pennsylvanian Avenue James 5 Candless Imperial Council Aladdin Temple Co. Tumlus Ireland United Press Washington, D. C Clifford Ireland Peoria Mystic Shrine

First Woman Mayor of South Dakota Resigns

Miss Mattie Pickles, South Dakota's first woman mayor, resigns to become a Springfield village schoolteacher. She taught eighth grade locally and won election by 72 to 65 amid strong support from women’s clubs before stepping down amid political reaction.

Clark S& D Mattie Pickles South Dakota Springfield Pickles

Hawks Ansons Game Prevented by Rain

Rain halted the Waterloo Marshalltown series, delaying the second game this afternoon. A doubleheader is scheduled for tomorrow with both teams set to resume play.

Hawks Ansons Marshalltown

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