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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1921

Page

11

Lasker to head Shipping Board signals new policy drive

Albert D. Lasker of Chicago elected head of the Shipping Board, promising a broad distribution policy to dispose of surplus American production abroad. He brings expertise in national distribution and advertising, with a track record in automobile industry marketing and wide-scale merchandising. The board aims to shift focus from ship management to international markets, though past leadership was unstable and costly. Copyright 1981 New York Evening Post, Inc.

Marah Sullivan Washington, D. C Albert D. Lasker Chicago The Shipping Board Lasker Hinor Lave Mr. Lasker United States Tce Hiram Johnson Johnson Harding New York Evening Post, Inc

France to Build Light Vessels and Aircraft for Defense

Paris reports Deputy Paul Denise urged France to abandon battleship programs and boost submarines torpedo boats light cruisers and aircraft carriers. The plan includes six light cruisers two destroyers twelve torpedo boats and six submarines at about 1.416 billion francs, aimed at coast defense rather than offensive warships.

Associated Press Paris France Paul Denise Navy Commission Chamber of Deputies Denise Pacific

Denby Urges Missions in Haiti Through Church Council

Secretary Denby advocates Christian missions in Haiti in a letter to the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. He promises Navy cooperation and notes no U.S. missionaries were seen on his Haiti trip, urging U.S. church presence to aid Haitians and foster goodwill toward the United States.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Haiti Denby Federal Council of Churches of Christ Amer Fea Council New York Washington Mrr United States

Farmer Held After Wife is Found Buried in Cornfield

Aberdeen, June 10. Dan Wampler, 43, a farmer, was arrested for questioning after the body of his wife Mary Wampler, 37, was found buried in a cornfield near Neola. Her head had been crushed. Neighbors noted her absence for weeks. A searching party found the body early today. Wampler said his wife vanished three weeks ago and he knew nothing of her whereabouts. Her disappearance was reported yesterday.

Associated Press Aberdeen Dan Wampler Mary Wampler Neola

Berkel y Chief Elected IACP President at Convention

In St Louis on June 10, Berkeley California police chief was elected president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police at the convention's close. Samuel J. Dickman of Toronto was chosen fifth vice president.

Associated Press St. Louis Augaster Berkeley Cal International Association of Chiefs of Police San Francisco Samuel J. Dickman Toronto Can

General Foreman Hurt in Fatal Galbraith Crash

By United Press Indianapolis June 10 Mil ton J Foreman a general in the Minnesota national guard and Chicagoan was seriously injured when an automobile crash killed Frederick W Galbraith national commander of the American Legion He and Henry Ryan director of Americanization work of the Legion were also injured and reported improving by his physician

United Press Indianaplis Ind Milton J. Foreman Minais National Guard

Labor groups urge US aid for Ireland and arbitration ruling

Imm ediate recognition of the Irish republic and British troop withdrawal are urged in a draft resolution for the American Federation of Labor convention in Denver. The draft also seeks U S repayment of a 9 million loan and protests British warfare in Ireland. The convention debates jurisdictional strikes and favors arbitration awards, with a clash between the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and sheet metal workers over building fixture work.

Associated Press Denver Colo Irish Republic Ireland Great Britain United States American Federation of Labor Federation Harding Congress Building Trades Department of the National Board of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners William L. Hutchison Carpenters and Joiners

136 Lives Lost When Greek Packet Sinks

The Greek steamer Bouboulina sank after striking a rock off Smyrna with 138 people aboard. Only two were saved, and the ship carried many soldiers and civilian passengers. The incident is reported by United Press from Athens dated June 10.

United Press Athens Smyrna

Civil War Veteran Buried In Indianapolis Grave

The body of W. H. Hoover, Civil War veteran of the Nineteenth infantry, was buried in Indianapolis under a tombstone erected over 50 years ago. Reported killed at the Battle of Keneefe or Reggae during Sherman's march, a body may be his, shipped by the war department for burial with ceremony. Relatives and sweetheart mourned as Hoover, who visited his grave annually, was laid to rest today from the soldiers' home at Dayton, Ohio.

United Press Indianapolis Ind W. H. Hoover Hoover Nineteenth Infantry Re'gacaé Sherman War Department Dayton,c

Flood Warnings Issued For Wichita As Platte Recedes

Wichita area forecasters warned that flood conditions could worsen beyond early expectations as the Arkansas River was forecast to overflow in a few Wichita areas within the next 24 hours. Meanwhile the South Platte floodwaters continued retreating, leaving mud and slime in flooded yards and properties along the stream.

Associated Press Wichita Kan S. P. Peterson Arkansas South Platte Denver Colo

Should Prepare for Floods Cannot Stop Them

Washington June 10 Dr George Otis Smith head of the United States geological survey warned that repetition of the Colorado flood disaster is likely at many points in the United States Preparations against flood damage and not prevention are needed He named Pueblo Darton and Hamilton as heavily settled flood danger areas and urged a substantial parkway between districts and river channels

United Press Washington, D. C Colorado United States George Otis Smith United States Geological Survey Smith Sai Pueblo Darton Hamilton

World Committee of Y M C A in Session Opens

London report states a plenary meeting of the world committee of the Y M C A opened today in Utrecht Holland to survey the organization's international work. The session, which runs until June 17, will discuss relations with the Roman Catholic church emigration work the international badge and the Red Triangle. Delegates from many nations attend.

Associated Press London Utrecht Holland M.C. A

Wife confesses to hiring men to frighten husband to kindness

In Lakewood Ohio two years ago Dan F. Kaber was slain after Eva Catherine Kaber admitted to hiring two men to pose as ghosts and attack him to change his attitude. She denies intent to kill and says her daughter Marion McArdle was not implicated.

Associated Press Hudson N. J Eva Kaber Lakewood Christensen Raber McArdie Cleveland Kaber New York Dan F. Kaber Kaner New York Evening World Today Eva Catherine Kaber Marion McArdle Cleveland News Arthur Carer du Téeau Eva Catherine Keber

Intimate of Big Tim Sullivan Shot by Masked Mob

Daytona Florida June 10. The death of Lorillara Reynoulds a long time intimate associate of New York politician Big Tim Sullivan was expected after a mob of masked men beat and shot him at Sea Breeze a fashionable beach resort near the city. A bullet in the left breast narrowly missed his heart.

Associated Press Daytona Fla Lorillara Reynoulds Tim’ Sullivan New York Sea Breeze Reynoulds

George M. Cohan quits producing end of theater era

George M. Cohan announces retirement as a theatrical producer in New York. He has called in his road companies and will not start any new productions in the fall. He cites friction with the Actors' Equity association, which enforces the Equity shop rule from Sept. 1, affecting fourteen hundred actors.

Associated Press New York George M. Cohan Actors‘ Equity Association Equity Shop

Col Frederick W Galbraith to be buried in Arlington

Cincinnati on June 10 reports Col Frederick W Galbraith Jr commander of the American Legion killed in an Indianapolis auto crash will be laid to rest in Music Hall Saturday afternoon with a large funeral procession. The Robert J Bentley post arranged the service and Arlington burial is expected. Rev John F Hergel former 147th Division chaplain will preside with participation from One Hundred Forty-seventh Infantry Fort Thomas troops and civic groups. Civilians and soldiers alike paid respects at the station as the body lay in state, later moved to Memorial Hall and then to Arlington via Spring Grove vault for interment.

Assaciated Press Cincinnati Frederick W. Galbraith, Jr American Legion Indianapolis Music Hall Robert J. Bentley Galbraith Arlington Cemetery Washington, D John F. Hergel One Hundred Forty-seventh Division United States Infantry Fort Thomas Col. Galbraith Reds Rotary Club Cincinnati Businessmen's Club Chamber of Commerce Memorial Hall iMayor John Galvin O Ts Coli

Legion Post Backs Carpentier For Dempsey Fight

Utica New York June 10 The Utica post of the American Legion telegraphed Georges Carpentier expressing support urging him to challenge Dempsey and to make him fight now The message quotes We are for you and He didn't fight then make him fight now.

United Press Utica The American Legion Today Georges Carpentier

Oklahoma City Grain Elevator Fire Destroys Peleeham

A June 10 report states a January fire of unknown origin destroyed the Langenberg Brothers grain elevator in Oklahoma City, causing an estimated loss of 46,000 dollars. The structure was partly filled with wheat at the time of the blaze.

Unshed Oklahoma City Okla Langenberg Brothers Plevehan

Bankers Urged to Boost New Markets for American Trade

Senator Medill McCormick told Illinois bankers that American business stability hinges on expanding purchasing power in Latin America and the Orient. He urged closer cooperation with government agencies to develop new markets, reduce European debt effects, and promote an agriculture revival in Germany and Central Europe.

Associated Press Chicago Latin America The Orient Medill McCormick Illinois Bankers Melvin A. Trayior First Trust & Savings Ibank McCormick America Europe Germany Poland

Penrose Predicts Early Passage of B Plan Bonus Bill

Washington June 10 Senator Penrose predicts early enactment of the soldiers adjusted compensation bill with five plans to reimburse World War veterans. The bill, in largely its original form, would not delay beyond July 1, 1922 for initial cash payments. Provisions include adjusted service pay, insurance, vocational training aid, farm or home aid, and public land preference.

United Press Washington, D. C McCumber North Dakota Senate Penrose Senate Finance Committee United States Bis Tis

Orthwein Jury May Be Completed Today

Chicago June 10 The jury to try Mrs. Gera Orthwein, accused of killing Herbert P. Zeigler, was expected to be completed today. Testimony was not to begin until Monday, an official statement from prosecutor Lloyd Heth said.

United Press Chicago Gera Orthwein Herbert P. Zeigler Lloyd Heth

Canadian Railroads Cut Worker Wages Beginning July

Montreal report says Canadian railroads will reduce wages by 12 percent starting July 1 and will revise working conditions after the cut. The Associated Press notes the move as part of broader cost-cutting in the industry.

Associated Press Montreal

Weather summary for Iowa towns and surrounding states

Weather Bureau report lists towns including Albert Lea and Mason City with conditions mainly cloudy or partly cloudy, temperatures ranging from mid 30s to mid 60s, with slippery and muddy roads. Showers affected Iowa and southern Minnesota and Wisconsin. highways generally fair with some muddy sections and a forecast clearing Saturday afternoon and night.

Charles City la Crosse Clonday Marshalltown Mason City Waterloo Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin

Delivery time notice for Courier newspaper

The Courier will be delivered to homes before 5 30. If the paper is late due to error by the carrier or other cause, call S330 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.

Ohio Editor named national prohibition commissioner

Washington June 10 formal renouncement of Roy Haynes Hillsboro editor as national prohibition commissioner made at the White House. He succeeds John F. Kramer and will take office after arranging personal affairs. Appointment does not require senate confirmation. Haynes helped Harding nomination and has long been active in Ohio Republican politics. Everson E Hunt Mitchell South Dakota named supervising federal prohibition agent for Northwestern department. John D Apple Oklahoma City named supervising prohibition agent for the Southwestern department, succeeding David A Gates with Little Rock headquarters. Hunt succeeds Paul D Keller at Minneapolis. Hunt has been state superintendent of the Antisaloon League for two years, earlier assistant state superintendent.

Associated Press Washington, D D. C Roy Haynes HiHsboro White House Waynes John F. Kramer Senate Hillsboro Dispatch Ohio Harding Church and Temperanre Everson E. Hunt Mitchell Northwestern Minnesota Town Nebraska North South Dakota John D. Appleby Oklahoma City Okla Southwestern Department Internal Revenue Blair Appleby David A. Gates Little Rock Ark Hunt Paul D. Keller Minneapolis Ntisaloon League Mar. Mitchell S. C Emerson E. Hunt Northwestern Department Antisaloon League

600 Miners in Peril From Fire at Mark Mine

Fern Illinois June 10 six hundred miners trapped in the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad mine at Mark ten miles south of here were believed to have escaped through emergency shafts as a fire burned half a mile from the shaft. State rescue crews sealed the burning tunnel while superintendent James Steel said the final count depends on payroll lists. A rescue attempt failed to reach within half a mile of the blaze.

Fern Mark Here James Steel

Woman Falls From Thirteenth Floor Building

Miss Alice R. Murphy died when she plunged from the Stock Exchange building thirteenth floor. She crashed through a skylight into a fourth‑floor office. Police could not determine if the fall was accidental or a suicide.

United Press Chicago Alice R. Murphy Stock Exchange

Boston Batteries-Dav e Myers and Ruel At Washington

Detroit Washington Batteries-Inu Courtney and Ghi.

Boston Dave Myers Ruel Washington Detroit Inu Courtney Ghi

Bandit Taken for Hold Up Shot by Deputy Sheriff

A raid on a Shoe Shine Shop led to three men being rounded up on extortion and concealed weapons charges. Peter Takos and Paul Takos faced a fake private detective raid by four men, including Cecil Halley and Orville Mapes, who demanded hush money and threatened arrest. Deputy Joseph Holker and Chicago railroad agent Stephen Sullivan exchanged gunfire. Sullivan was wounded but survived. Halley, a Rainbow veteran, and others are linked to prior law violations and a passing connection to a 1919 overseas unit. The scene occurred at 449 Cutler Street, Cowes Island, as officers attempted to leverage hush money from the proprietors.

Orville Mapes Cecil Halley George Sasse H. T. Wagner Peter Takes Cowes Island Ilinois Central Railroad Joseph Holker Mapes Sullivan Holker Ore Hlinvis Central Chicago Halley Rainbow Manes Wagner Iago Eran Gen. Pershing Chateau Thierie Lng Rainbow Division Fred Hailey Cecil Panl Takos Takos Peter Takos Peter Paul

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