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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1921

Page

9

G A R Camp Breaks in Blaze of Glory at Encampment

The forty seventh annual Iowa Grand Army of the Republic encampment adjourned in Waterloo after a spirited four ballots for department commander. J B Harsh of Creston elected to lead with T F Shannon and W A Abbott installed as senior and junior vice commanders. Ketcham, chief commander, visited and announced 1922 encampment in Iowa City.

J. B. Harsh Creston Thomas F. Shannon Waterloo Deve R. L. Chase Comnander Indianapolis Ind Grand Army Ketcham Pennsylvania Owa J. .W. Willet Col. Palmer J. G. Harsh T. F. Shennon W. A. Abbott Des Moines J. B. Boyce Washington K. Coats J. B. Benson L. J. Korn Stewart Sewart Harsh Nwo Chaplain Coats Benson Iowa Ohio One Hundred Forty-eighth Tllingis Infantry Ways and Matt Parrott Robert Anderson Grand Army Dramcorps

Courier delivery policy with late paper remedy

The notice states home delivery by 35 30 o clock and offers a replacement if the paper is late due to carrier error. Readers are instructed to call 3330 for a duplicate copy, with calls to reach the office before 8 80 p m for service.

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Orthwein Attorney Seeks Quiet Jury in Murder Trial

Chicago court scene on day two of the Orthwein murder trial as jurors are seated. Prosecutor Heth seeks middle aged, cabaret-averse jurors while defense lawyer Short favors convivial jurors. Defendant Mrs. Cora Orthwein claims self defense in the Zeigler homicide sparked by jealousy over Charlotte Lewinsky.

United Press Chicago Orthwein Cora C. Orthwein Herbert P. Zeigler Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Lloyd Heth Ben Short Ben Short, Attorney For Mrs. Orthwein

Mexico Bans All Foreign Currency Imports

Mexico City June 9. President Obregon issues a decree prohibiting importation into Mexico of any foreign money except gold and its circulation within the country after July 1. Violators face a fine double the value of the foreign money used.

Associated Press Mexico City Mex Mexico Obregon

Western Bankers to Confer with Mellon

United Press reports Secretary Mellon and likely Secretary Wallace will meet with western bankers at the White House in about a week. Invitations to the conference will be sent within a day or two.

United Press Washington, D.C Mellon Wallace White House

Untermeyer considers anti-trust prosecution aid from Daugherty

At a New York hearing Samuel Untermeyer said he would ask Attorney General Daugherty if the justice department could spare men and funds to prosecute anti-trust violators. The committee received evidence of legal combinations by builders and dealers in several Iowa cities and asked Phillips to probe the Prudential Insurance company for potential private holdings and employments of its president.

Associated Press New York Samuel Untermeyer Tom Anuttee Daugherty Ation Altho Albert Jes Minn Algons Charlen City Cedar Rapids Davenport Moines Dubuque Crosses Wits Mason Cceville Waren Untermyer State Insurance Phillips Prudential Insurance Company Worest Dryden

New Tarife Bill Poised To Surpass Payne Measure

Washington dispatch reports Ways and Means plans for a new tariff bill far higher than the Payne Aldrich act. The first proposal was rejected by the Republican caucus for constitutional doubts, though secrecy hides exact rates. Leadership weakness and Penrose's absence threaten passage.

Mark Sullivan Washington, D. C Ways and Means Committee Lowers America Congress Ways and Means George M. Young North Dakota House Senate Ways and Meats Committee Congressman Young James R. Mann Washington Penrose Pennsylvania McCumber New Fork Evening Post Ene

Col William Hester Dies at Brooklyn Eagle Publisher Firm

Associated Press reports in New York on June 9 that Col William Hester, 66, longtime president of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle company, died today at his home in Brooklyn after entering the Eagle office as a boy and rising through the ranks.

Associated Press New York William Hester Brooklyn Daily Eagle Company Brooklyn Eagle

Heavy rains batter extreme northeast Iowa amid mud

Severe rainfall in the last 24 hours drenched extreme northeast Iowa causing mud and flooding concerns. Showers are forecast to move into eastern and southern Iowa this afternoon or tonight, with lighter activity elsewhere. Dutch Masters Harvester La Avora Reynaldo 4 great ten cent ads.

Ccal Iowa Harvester la Avora Reynaldo

Army Air Service Chief Moves to Remove Brig. Gen. Mitchell

Maj. Gen. Menoher requests Brig. Gen. Mitchell be relieved from his post as assistant chief of the Army Air Service. The move follows Mitchells calls for a unified air service and remarks on capital naval ships versus airplanes. Secretary Weeks will investigate conditions before acting, while praising Mitchells overall work.

Associated Dress Washington, D. C Mitchell Air Service C. T Menoher Army Air Service Secretary of War Harding Congress War Department Gen. Mitchell Weeks Gen

Mail Order Sleuth Makes Bad Arrests

Shelbyville June 9 William Mack and Weldon Wells two African Americans held as suspects in the wrecking of the Alton limited near Bloomington have been released. Ervin Sphar, who caused their arrest, had been taking a correspondence course in detective work and this case was his first after graduation.

Associated Press Shelbyville. I William Mack Weldon Wells Alton Limited Bloomington Ervin Sphar

Evangelical Bishop Marries at Age 75 in Allentown

Rev. W. M. Stamford, 75, bishop of the Evangelical Association, married Mrs. Amelia Kiehline, 53, of Allentown. After the ceremony they left for Kearney, Nebraska, where Stamford will dedicate a church.

Associated Press Allentown W. M. Stamford Harrisburg The Evangelical Association Amelia Kiehline Kearney Neb Stamford

Sinn Feiners and 2 Constables Killed in ambush near Newry

A police patrol near Newry was ambushed last night. one constable was killed and another wounded. Two Republicans in the attacking party were killed. In Carrick-on-Suir a constable was shot dead.

Associated Press Belfast Newry Carrick-on-Suir

Labor Meet Delegate Is Found Dead in Denver Hotel

Milton Smellings national president of the Steam and Operating Engineers union and delegate to the AFL convention in Denver was found dead in a local hotel bed this morning. He was from Washington DC. The death occurred as the labor meeting continued in the city.

Labor Meet Associated Press Denver Colo Milton Smellings Washington, D. C The Steam && Operating Engineers’ Union American Federation of Labor

437 Names on List of Pueblo Missing

Puelo, Colorado, June 9. The local Red Cross relief chapter issued a list of missing persons for the flood district containing 437 names.

Associated Press Puelo Colo The Red Cross Pueblo

Polish Insurgents Routed Near Rosenberg by British Forces

Five thousand Polish insurgents retreating south after being driven from Rosenberg by British troops. Poles resisted but were not disarmed as British move south to assume control of Upper Silesia industrial districts. Germany apologizes for attack on French troops in Silesia, saying it was a mistaken identity.

City of Rosenberg Associated Press Oppein Upper Silesia Germany Paris Mayer Foreign Office Silesia von Hoefer

Admiral Sims Faces Navy Fallout Over Anti Sinn Fein Speech

Washington June 9 The Senate ordered investigation into Admiral William S Sims anti Sinn Fein remarks made in London and his stance on the quote. Denby cable sent to verify quotes. Sims may face action if the reports prove accurate.

Associated Press Washington, D. C London William §. Sims Senate Harrison Mississippi Wiliam S. Sims U.S. N The Press Association Today McCormick Sims Denby Naval Department Admiral Sims United Press William S. Sims United States Hhis Harding America Guildhall Real Britain Secretary of the Navy G Jong Daniels Sinn Feina

American Legion Commander Dead in Auto Smashup

Milton J. Foreman of Chicago and Henry J. Ryan of Indianapolis were killed or severely hurt in a car crash. Two companions were injured, one perhaps seriously, in the fatal auto smashup.

American Legion

Peace Vote Anticipated After Legion Leaders Die

Indianapolis reports the automobile crash killed F. W. Galbraith Jr. national commander of the American Legion and injured Henry J. Ryan and Milton J. Foreman. The trio were en route to Chicago from the country club to attend meetings and potential legislative efforts. The collision occurred at a steep embankment after a steering failure led to loss of control. Galbraith died en route to hospital. Foreman remains seriously injured.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind F. W. Galbraith, Jr American Legion Henry J. Ryan Legion Americanism Commission Milton J. Foreman Chicago Illinois Galbraith Ryan Paul F. Robinson Union Station Country Club Foreman William Q. Settlife Departments of Cincinnati Iete Washington, D. C National House Gaboraita Emery Grand . Rapids Mitel Thomas Goldingay Newark Cladius G. Pendiil Racine Serngham Carson City E. Jackson Winslett

Fighting Colonel Opposes U S Disarmament Stand

Col. Galbraith's final statement urges simultaneous disarmament by all world powers and warns against U S disarmament alone. He says the American Legion will not back unilateral moves and plans a nationwide campaign promoting world peace in cooperation with veterans groups abroad.

United Press Indianapolis Ind Galbraith American Legion United States Col. Galbraith

Operator Swindler From Boone Arrested

Des Moines reports G. R. Simmons, once a Boone Iowa telegraph operator, held in Kansas City for arrest on three bank fraud charges. He allegedly used telegraphic sight orders and payment instructions to obtain $300 without identification, in a unique confidence game.

Associated Press Des Moines G. R. Simmons Boone Kansas City Simmons

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