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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1921

Page

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Blaine denounces prohibition act invasion of home

Gov. Blaine denounces the Olson amendment to the enforcement bill as intolerable espionage on the home. He vows to veto his own bill unless the assembly restores the original form, arguing the measure intrudes on private residence and wastes public funds pursuing noncriminal home-brew cases. He says state authorities will not invade homes to prosecute private home use.

Associated Press Madison Wis Blaine Senate Assembly

Rotarians Seek World Peace at Edinburgh Convention

In Edinburgh Scotland on June 13 Rotarians opened their world convention with the Battle Hymn of the Republic echoing through a packed hall. Amendments to the Rotary constitution aim to promote international peace and goodwill through business and professional fellowship. The eighteenth district proposal suggests studying labor issues to aid in reaching agreements as a path to amity. Messages arrived including greetings from Lincoln Nebraska noting Gen Pershing as a signatory. Proceedings began with opening by President T D Hunter and invocation by Rev Wallace Williamson. International President Snedd of Portland delivered the annual address before adjournment.

United Preas Edinburgh Scotland Rotary International Board of Directors United States Baltes N. S Lincoln Neb Cnt Grestings Gen. Pershing

Ban on Cream Substitutes Proposed in House

Washington June 13 representatives of milk producers urged the House agricultural committee to bar interstate import of fats or coconut oil used as substitutes for cream. Dr E V McCullum Johns Hopkins said substitutes fail to aid child growth. Support came from Robert W Baidenston Philadelphia secretary of Interstate Milk Producers Assn A J Grover Fort Atkinson Wisconsin Dairy Protective Assn Seward A Miller Utica assistant counsel for the Dairymen's League E J Engals New York for Borden Condensed Milk Co and other farm groups.

Associated Press Washington, D. C House Agricultural Committee EV. McCullum Johns Hopkins University Robert W. Baidenston Philadelhia Interstate Milk Producers Association A. J. Grover Fort Atkinson Wisconsin Dairy Protective Association Seward A. Miller Utica N. Y Dairymen's League E. J. Engals New York Borden Condensed Mill Company

School Garden Schedule Amid Vacation Adjustments

The school garden supervisor Mrs C Cadwallader and assistants arranged a staggered schedule to gather pupils. Lafayette garden Tuesday Logan Wednesday Belmont Thursday Grant Saturday at 8 am. In the Galloway district Mrs Beside will meet gardeners Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning. Beaguerens place classes Thursday at 6 pm under Mrs F E Adams.

C. Cadwallader Lafayette Garden Logan Belmont Grant Galloway Beaguerens Place F. E., Adams

I Shot Him Cry of Mrs Orthwein Prosecutor Says

Mrs Cora C Orthwein sobbed in court as Prosecutor Lloyd Heth accused her of shooting Herbert P Ziegler in the back. Heth described evidence from March raid and said Ziegler was a Goodyear Tire executive living with her for five years. Orthwein shouted she killed him and claimed jealousy over Charlotte Lewinsky sparked the crime.

United Preas Chicago Cora C. Orthwein Lloyd Heth Herbert P. Ziegler Heth Ziegler Orthwein Herb Hetb Hetb Charged Mrs. Orthwein Charlotte Lewinsky

Socialists to Vote on Endorsing Soviets Question

Detroit June 13 The Socialist national convention set for June 25 will decide whether socialism keeps its present program or aligns with Sovietism or communism. The agenda system allows tentative motions to be circulated among members, with no automatic endorsement by the convention committee.

Preas Detroit Mich Socialist National Convention Socialist Party of the United States Communist International Socialist Party of the United States Socialist Society American Socialist Party Socialist Party

Wrestler Dies After Full Nelson Hold Breaks Neck

Sioux City report says John Vaitkunas 39 suffered a broken neck during a friendly match when opponent Joseph Dalinda applied a full Nelson hold. He died later. survived by a widow and two children.

Associated Press Sioux City White John Vaitkunas Joseph Dalinda Vaitkanas

Labor Triumphs and Tension at AFL Denver Meet

At the forty first AFL convention in Denver the banner themes were labor unity and democratic ideals while debate intensified over the carpenters union. The council urged wider membership though layoffs reduced dues paying members and tensions rose over jurisdictional disputes and the carpenters' stance on federation decisions.

American Federation of Labor Kansas Associated Press Denver Colo Jlabor Jans Gompets Joey Building Trades Department Federation

Mary Reese Town Swept A Disastrous Blaze

United Press reports Wilmington Delaware June 13 fire threats Rising Sun Maryland two hotels four stores and a row of dwellings destroyed firemen from Newark Delaware aided by others prepare for picnic tri county officials select Elk Run site for Black Hawk Tama and Grundy counties gathering next Friday afternoon

United Press Wilmington Del Rising Sun Newark Elk Run Black Hawk Tama Grundy

Minnesota Republicans Protest Tariff on Lumber

Minnesota Republican congressmen met with President Harding at 2 p m to urge rejection of the proposed 25 percent ad valorem duty on finished lumber. Representative Newton said no delegation member wants a lumber duty and will oppose action. Donald D Conn of the Northwestern Lumber Dealers Association noted protests from farmers and various businesses. Representative Young of North Dakota, a Ways and Means member, signaled opposition to some tariff rates.

United Preas Washington, D. C Harding Minnesota Destres Newton Donald D. Conn Northwestern Lumber Dealers’ Association Farmer Organizations Young North Dakota Ways Any Means Committee

Pueblo Appeals for Relief Aid for Flood Victims

Pueblo seeks broader help from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to fund flood relief. Governor Shoup and local leaders urge subscriptions, citing 1500+ families amounting to around 7000 people in need, with damages estimated at 15 to 35 million dollars. The Red Cross has 195 thousand dollars set aside. more funds are required now to restore homes and productivity.

Associated Press Pueblo Colo United States Chamber of Commerce Gov. Shoup James L. Lovern City Council of G. L. L. Gann Pueblo Commercial Club J. F. Keating American Red Cross W. Frank Persons Washington Red Cross

Madman Slays Son. Father Critical After Shooting

Des Moines report says R. M. West thirty five fifty five shot and killed his 18 year old son Myron in a fit of insanity. He remains in a padded jail cell in a semi stupor as physicians fear for his life. First degree murder charges were filed and a judge indicated likely commitment to an asylum.

United Fress Des Moines R. M. West Myron West Bonner

Governor announces special election for Fifth district

Des Moines June 13 Special Gov Kendall will issue a proclamation calling a special election in the Fifth congressional district to fill the seat of James W. Good Cedar Rapids who resigned. The resignation takes effect June 15 and the election will be held within 30 days. Candidates will be nominated at a convention to be held soon.

Des Moines Kendall Fifth Congressional Disttrict Jamesw. Good Cedar Rapids Jin E. A. Leighton Speciail Illinois Central C. A. Lowell Dubuque Martin B. Burke Rochester Minn Manchester Leighton J. Wenner Fra

Congress Receives Elevator Profit Figures From FTC

Washington June 13 The Federal Trade Commission submitted extensive tabulations of profits for terminal and country grain elevators to Congress as part of debate on regulating the grain trade. The report shows returns on total investment from 0 to 20 percent in some years, with excluding borrowed funds generally 22 to 28 percent, and profit per bushel from two cents for the company group.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Congress Federal Trade Commission Kansas City Omaha Duluth

City in Brief Highlights Weekend Trips and Local News

Mrs M Scane and children will head for Chicago Thursday for the weekend. Mrs J Larington and Jack depart for Iowa City Wednesday returning Friday. Local events include a Satan Sandy Jay Empel baron U deague meeting tonight. George Johnson 200 First Street west was taken to detention hospital today. Car thefts and missing luggage incidents are reported as police investigate several cases. Western Union manager W M Fallon heads to Des Moines for Shrine conclave duties. The Crystal Ice & Fuel Co repairs coal storage sheds. Summer term starts at Gates Waterloo business college with out of town enrollees listed. Several minor burglaries and arrests noted with routine police actions.

Mra. M. Scane Hess Chicago Mra. J. Laringaton Jack Iowa City Wednesey Sandy Jay Empel U Deague George Johnson First Street West Wena J Eare Cortlandt William Atkinson Western Lyceum Bureau Webster City Alice Olson Iowa State College Ames Corthia Schmidt Chesisrut Street St.Francia Hospital J. J. Hall Clarence Bruns Denver Pokerama Lake Pine City Minn Margaret Ruth Fitzgerald Colorado Springs Colo Doris Edna West Edna McVey Greene W. M. Fallon Western Union Telegraph Company Waterloo Des Moines Oes Crystal Ice & Fuel Co Gates Waterloo Business College Gertrude Halley Ireton Florence Troutner Nashua Lillian Smith Elizabeth Richardson

Congress Deliberates Postal Roads and Peace Resolution

Today in Congress the committees consider a bill on pacier regulation and the postal and post roads issues. The roads committee weighs a highways plan while debate continues on Porter peace resolution.

United Press Kenyon Pacier Post Office and Post Roads Committee

Delegates Chosen For National Convention In Detroit

A party convention in Iowa and Nebraska will select 163 delegates with seven chosen to attend the national convention in Detroit, Michigan, in July. The process outlines state delegation specifics and the path toward the national gathering.

Ference Iowa Nebraska Detroit Mich

Woman halts attack of moron on girls near Black Hawk creek

An unidentified man, likely 22 to 24 with whiskers and a simple appearance, fled into brush after a noon incident in which a woman from 502 Black Hawk road tried to stop him from attacking two young girls at a garage. Police chased on foot and by car but the man escaped. bullets fired but hit nothing. The girls were not harmed.

Black Hawk Creek Black Hawk Road Sanday Eve Charles Edges Edge

Atlantic City Fined For Cutout Law Violations May Be Afloat

Major Arthur K. Coomes receives an unsigned letter with a sewn in $5 bill from a supposed Christian urging right action. The writer claims he and his son passed through Atlantic where a car cutout was left open. The $5 bill is real and was deposited to the city treasury.

Atlantic Arthur K. Coomes Burnea Coomes Council Bluffs

Masons Visit Rotary Club During Iowa Grand Lodge Meet

Masons from the seventy eighth annual Iowa Grand Lodge communication were guests at the Rotary Club luncheon at Black's Tearoom. Judge Hutchinson of Toledo spoke briefly. Superintendent BD Lee urged medical exams for boys going to the annual Boy Scout camp. New members St Harter Hull, J C Williams, and C A Johnson were welcomed.

Grand Lodge of Iowa Rotary Club Black’s Tearoom Judge Hutchinson Toledo al . BD. Lee West Schools St Harter B- Hull J. C. Williams C. A. Johnson

Victim of Auto Mishap Dies in Ottumwa

Ottumwa Iowa June 13 Thomas Frost 35 died from injuries after an auto crash near the city early Sunday. He was treated at home where injuries seemed slight but internal complications developed late yesterday. The three other passengers in the car were injured but not seriously.

Associated Press Ottumwa Thomas Frost

Flu Victim Ends Life After Fear of Insanity

William Wells, a wealthy farmer living near Centerville, reportedly feared influenza had driven him mad. He cut his throat with a razor and was found dead by his son a few hours later. The incident occurred near Centerville on a June day.

United Press Centerville William Wells

Britain to stay neutral in Greek Turkish conflict

London June 13 The British stance on the Greek Turkish Nationalist clash will be strict neutrality. Austen Chamberlain, government leader in the House of Commons, announced in the session.

Britaly Associated Press London Great Britain Austen Chamberlain Hoase of Commons Tolay

Glasser Divorce Ends Brief Two Day Marriage

John Glasser and Elizabeth Glasser wed in 1919 in Dubuque Indiana. After two days of happiness Elizabeth left, prompting John Glasser to file for divorce. Judge J W Kintzinger granted the divorce last Saturday.

Dubuque John Glasser Elizabeth Glasser J. W. Kintzinger Glasser

Returning Ladies From Chicago Visit

Miss Marguerite Saul and Miss Martha Thompson returned Sunday night from Chicago where they had been visiting for several days.

Marguerite Saul Martha Thompson Chicago

Borah Free Tolls Resolution Advances in Senate

The senate committee on inter-oceanic canals reported favorably a tolls measure for American ships through the canal. The vote was unanimous with Senators Borah Johnson of California McKinley of Illinois, Walsh Montana and Trammell of Florida among those voting for it.

Washington Borat Senate Committee On

Two Men Mistaken for Bandits Shot at Anita Ia

A. E. Gould owner of a taxicab line and Earl Alexander telegraph operator were mistaken for robbers by a citizen posse near Anita and shot as they returned from Valisy Junction. Gould was hit in the right side and leg, Alexander wounded, after Gould urged speed to escape.

Atleote A. E. Gould Earl Alexander Anita Arion Gould Alexander Valisy Junction Lem

Street Car Collides With Auto No One Injured

Grant Baldwin drove a car struck by a streetcar at Fourth and Franklin at noon. Baldwin's car was dragged a considerable distance and damaged though no injuries reported. Another minor collision occurred at Cedar River Park between H. M. Reed and Clifford Bulmer with slight damage and no injuries.

Grant Baldwin Fourth Franklin Streets Baldwin H. M. Reed Third Street Clifford Bulmer Cutler Street Ceadar River Park

British troops commander takes charge in Upper Silesia

Berlin dispatch reports General Menniker has assumed responsibility for clearing insurgents in Upper Silesia while Washington notes President Harding urges every capable young man to attend a citizens' military training camp.

Associated Press Berlin Menniker Upper Silesia Washington, D. C Harding

Notes at Sumner Indiana Describe Moron Note Drops

A Sumner Indiana report details a mysterious man dropping vulgar epistles on streets to lure girls, linked to a Thaw case. The notes promise easy money and advise going to a “right place,” indicating a perverted motive. Local authorities warn residents to caution youths.

Bamber Sumner

Baruch urges plan to finance farmers with warehouse certificates

Bernard M Baruch urged adoption of warehouse certificates to help farmers finance themselves. He outlined the idea at a conf between Secretary Hoover Secretary Wallace and farm groups. Baruch said warehouse products are secure and that a $100000 farmer finance corporation aimed at extending credit and aiding foreign markets was a key topic.

United Press Washington, D. C Bernard M. Baruch Commerce Hoover Culture Wallace Baruch

Boy Scouts Prepare First Flag Day Rally at Cedar River Park

After many practices the city Scout troops are ready for the first annual Flag Day rally tomorrow at 3 pm on the ballgrounds of Cedar River park. Admission tickets are distributed to each troop and scouts fire them free to friends and interested in scouting. The exhibition is free to the public.

Cedar River Park

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