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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1921

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Feely Faces Ouster Move As City Council Hires Prosecution

The city council engaged the Pike Sias Zimmer man & Frank firm to prosecute ouster proceedings against City Attorney Elmer F Feely after a demand for his resignation. Feely offered a brief apology to Mayor Frisbie but remained noncommittal about his removal. If charges proceed, a district court will determine action. salary obligations continue until removal. No suit was served by 2 p m and action may wait for a special council session Saturday afternoon.

Pike, Sias, Zimmerman & Frank Elmer F. Feely Frisbie Feely Har Fealy Althe C. L. McDermont A. BE. Gnagy Black Hawk County

Bloc Voting in Congress Stirs Tariff Debate

The piece surveys a growing "bloc" voting pattern in Congress amid tariff debates. It discusses party leaders influence, regional and economic factors, and the potential for logrolling to yield historically high tariffs, noting continued discussion beyond page one.

Geo Eee Tari Lng Teta New York Evening Post, Inc

Senator Fer mold On Bathing In Reform Attack

In a senate attack on the packet control bill Senator Fer mold Republican Maize deplored reform efforts. He noted a letter asking how often he bathed and if he brushed his teeth persistently. He said reformers and uplift organizations have grown, while government price regulation efforts have failed to lower prices.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Fermold Hall of Congressional

No Prospects for Cheaper Bread Warns Baker

A. P. report from St Louis on June 25 quotes C. J. Kreyer of Milwaukee and J. C. Lewis of Minneapolis saying pure food laws aid bakers rather than hinder. They foresee no immediate drop in bakery prices though some ingredient costs have eased. Overhead expenses remain largely steady and many housewives continue baking at home.

Associated Press St. Louis C. J. Kreyer Milwaukee Wis

Open shop plan gains in St. Louis printing trades

United Press reports that fifty eight of the largest printing houses in St. Louis have signed an agreement to operate under an open shop plan for five years. The move shows broad industry commitment to nonunion hiring practices in the local printing sector.

United Press St. Louis

Denby Warns War Could Boost Weight Loss Record

Washington June 18 The Associated Press reports Secretary of the Navy Denby warned that demand for war could rival his weight loss. He quipped that every time we go to war I lose 20 to 40 pounds while peace lets him regain it. He noted cutting due to training as a buck private and joked about the potential for an engineered war.

Associated Prasad Washington, D. C United States Denby Marine Corps Corps

Cityy in Brief notes from Waterloo and surroundings

Mrs A F Klaus underwent an operation at St Francis hospital. Joel Miller ill with smallpox moved to county detention hospital. Miss Thelma Barth left for Des Moines to visit friends. Miss Carmen Rivera back to Western Union after two weeks’ vacation. Mrs M Strom left for Milwaukee for a month with relatives. C W Imlay arrived from Goodwin Ark to stay for summer. Mrs A Van Norstrand and daughter Jane visiting Spokane relatives. G D Rathburn visiting Fayette during Iowa Masons’ grand lodge events. Miss Marjorie Guyer returned from Presbyterian hospital after serious operation. Mrs Gus Roupke to Chicago to visit son two weeks. Miss Mary Cascaden and Miss Mary Leavitt expect home from Grinnell. Mr and Mrs Foink J Stillman returned from East trip to Brandon VT. J P Eves attends farm picnic near Marion today and farm bureau meeting at Dubuque tomorrow. Mrs Grate A Messer reappointed probation officer for current year. Mrs Adelaide Gilchrist and sister Tressa Berend, designers for Waterloo Skirt & Garment Co., on business trip. J F Chesney stranded after collision on Rainbow drive. no injuries. Free Methodist Sunday school picnic at Cedar River park. Storm disrupts gathering after lunch. A 16-year-old girl missing with another girl and two men last seen at amusement park. D W Brink recovers stolen auto at Electric Park but finds it stripped of many parts. Mr and Mrs William Hassan and Mrs Elizabeth Cooke visiting Best family leave for Clarville. Trial of T W Lester on horse keeping charges postponed pending report.

C. W. Imlay Goodwin Ark A. van Norstrand Jane Spokane Wash F. EB. Stewart G.D. Rathburn Fayette L. W. Slocum Rand Lodge of Iowa Masons Marjorie Guyer Grant Avenue Presbyterian Hospital Gus Roupke Utica Street Chicago Charles Bailey J. P. Eves Weterloo Stads Galry Romph Marion Farm Bureau Dubuque Grate A. Messer Adelaide Gilchrist Sis Tressa Berend Free Methodist Sunday School Cedar River Park T. J. Fuller la Porte City D. W. Brink Cedar Rapids Electric Park William Hassan Centerburs Elizabeth Cooke Wichita Kay J. W. Best William Avenue Clarville Hassan Mrs. Cooke Mr. Best

Des Moines Newspapers Halted by Power Mishap

A Des Moines Des Moines June 15 power system accident halted work in numerous factories and plants. By noon the current remained low and newspapers could not publish regular editions.

Des Moines Associated Press

Tariff to Keep Congress Busy Until October

Washington June 15 United Press reports that tax and tariff legislation will stretch through the extra session with possible action by October or December. Senator Penrose warns politics may delay the tariff while aiming to revise the tax bill promptly. He notes two tariff schools of thought protecting tariffs and revenue.

United Press Washington, D. C Congress Herding House Senate Penrose Senate Finance Committee Harling Deas

President Cancels War Contracts With Harness Concern

President Harding on Attorney General Dougherty’s recommendation voids war department contracts with United States Harness company for surplus harness worth millions. Assistant War Secretary Wainwright notes a conspiracy by former temporary officers to secure contracts for their own gain. Weeks announces the action as Dougherty launches war contracts profilers prosecutions.

United Press Washington, D. C Harding Daugherty War Department War Baker United States Harness Company Baugherty

M Beck Appointed Solicitor General

Washington June 15 President Harding sent to the senate the nomination of James M Beck New Jersey to be solicitor general Beck a lawyer and former assistant attorney general during the Roosevelt administrations will be the technical legal official in the department of justice representing the government in its important cases

United Press Washington, D. C Harding Senate James M. Beck New Jersey Beck Roosevelt Department of Justice

Miss Ella Todd to Spend Summer Abroad

Miss Ella M Todd of Sioux City sails from Montreal on June 17 for an extended Europe tour. She will spend two weeks in Paris one week in Rome and one week in London visiting art centers and battlefields. She travels with a sightseeing group from Morningside College and will be away until September 2. She formerly worked as a bookkeeper for Wangler Bros.

M. H. Kelly Ella M. Todd Sioux City Montreal Ont Europe Paris Rome London Miss Todd Morningside College Wangler Bros

Mortuary notices for Michael Alvin Maher and Mary Jacobson

Michael Alvin Maher aged 15 of 624 Ne well street died after a short illness. Survived by parents, three brothers, a sister. funeral arrangements pending with O’Keefe & Towne. services likely at St Mary’s Church. burial at Calvary. Carrie M Jacobson died at Riverview home. service at O’Keefe & Towne with Rev W A Peterson officiating. burial at Elmwood. born in Denmark. six children survive including Hanna Vaughn. son Lawrence Jacobson, Minneapolis, arrived today.

Michael Maruisa Michael Alvin M. J. Maher Newell Street Lincoln School O’keefe & Towne Mortally Pendits St. Mary's Catholic’ Church Bur ‘Jal Calvari Carrie M Mary Jacobson O'Keefe & Towne W. A. Peterson Elmwood Jacobson Riverview Addition Denmark Hanna Vaughn Lawrence Jacobson Minneapolis

Charles funeral services at Kistner's chapel

Charles Anaries J. Hoffman will be at Kistner's chapel tomorrow at 2 30 p m with Rev W A Peterson pastor of Union Congregational church in charge Burial will be in Waterloo cemetery Friends may view the remains today and tomorrow Mrs Louis Schirmer funeral services conducted in St Josean at 10 16 a m Toomey in charge Body taken tonight to old Beatie Kan home

Anaries J. Hoffman Kistner W. A. Peterson Union’ Congregational Church Waterloo Cementary Louis Schirmer St Josean Toomey Beatie Kan

Ontario Man Chosen World Rotary Chief

Crawford McCullough of Fort Williams Main Ontario was elected international president of Rotary clubs at the world convention in Edinburgh by acclamation. Officers named include Rufus Chapin as treasurer and George Harris as sergeant at arms among others. three vice presidents to be elected Thursday by the international board.

United Presse Edinburgh Scotland Crawford McCullough Fort Wt Main Ont Rotary Clubs McCullough Rufus Chapin Chicago Sergeant Abarius George Harris Washington Dick” Aspinall Buchanan W. Va Ralph Cummings Lancaster Everett Hill

Miners Bear Brunt of Unemployment Wave Says Breen

Denver June 15 delegates at the AFL convention heard that bituminous coal miners suffer most from the unemployment wave. William Green UMWA secretary described sharp cut in demand for coal and many miners in camps struggle to feed families while numerous mines were closed and workers locked out in West Virginia.

United Press Denver Celo American Federation of Labor William Green United Mine Workers of America Green Mingo County West Virginia John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of América Senate

Mrs Orthwein Says She Killed Ziegler In Fit Of Jealousy

Chicago June 15 Detective John Burns testified that Mrs Cora Orthwein told him she shot and killed Herbert P Ziegler because he was not true to her. Burns described her as hysterical and noted he was among the first officers at her apartment after the shooting. He was the state’s first witness in the murder trial.

BF United Press Chicago John Burns Cora Orthwein Herbert P. Ziegler Burns Ziegler Orthwein

Detroit Lets Five Cent Fare With Penny Transfers

Detroit Michigan June 15 The city and Detroit United railways reached an agreement in a fare dispute. The company accepted a five cent fare with one cent transfers. The new rate takes effect today. The current rate was 9 tickets for 50 cents or six cents cash. A wage cut prompted the demand for a fare reduction.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Detroit United Railways

Two men executed by Irish Republicans near Listowel

Dublin June 15 reports say James Kane a 2 police pensioner and an inspector were shot by the Irish Republican Army as a spy near Listowel county Kerry A farmer named Borle was shot dead near Kiesir county Tippervary The body was labeled tried and sentenced to be shot by the wish Republican army

Associated Press Dublin James Kane Irish Republican Army Listowel County Kerry Borle Kiesir Tippervary Wish Republican Army

King Peter I of Serbia Reported Dying at Belgrade Palace

Belgrade on June 15 reports King Peter I of Serbia near death in the palace. Prince Regent Alexander, called from a French health resort, is at the king's bedside.

United Press Belgrade Peter I of Serbia Alexander

Bandits Blow Safe in Hamilton Hardware Store

Keokuk June 15 bandits dynamited the Hamilton Hardware Co store safe. They took 66 in cash and checks totaling over 200. the checks were later recovered. The robbers fled in an automobile. Also listed are marriage licenses Maurice A Kellogg and Augusta Olmstead both of Waterloo and Irwin Parrish Waterloo plus ladies C Gensirt Waterloo.

Keokuk Hamilton Hardware Company Hamilton Maurice A. Kellogg Washburn Augusta Olmstead Waterloo Erwin R. Parrish Ladys C. Gensirt

New Ship Board Undertaking to Liquidate U S Vessels

Washington June 1 United States shipboard board under Albert D Lasker takes initial liquidation step by debiting 2 250 000 000 and outlining 750 000 000 for disposal The board aims to stop taxpayer leakage as upkeep costs run over 2 000 000 weekly Purchasers sought among lines and shipowners to keep vessels under American flag Wooden ships 33 000 000 venture seen as a loss Junking expected for unsold ocean bottoms.

United Preas Washington, D. C United States Albert D. Lasker United States Mercantile Marine Lasker Harding

Expressmen Wage Cut Appealed to Rail Labor Board

Chicago, June 15. The American Railway Express Co. seeks a wage cut for about 80,000 employees. Hearing before the United States Railroad Labor Board is set for next Friday after failed company employee talks. The firm proposed a 25 percent reduction matching a prior board grant, which employees refused to consider.

Expressmen Rail Labor Board Associated Press Chicago American Railway Express Co United States Railroad Labor Board Labor Board

British Society at Ascot Heath Races and Royal Cavalcade

The Ascot Heath meeting drew elite society with Tiunminetor owned by E Short winning the Hunt cup after a run of twenty horses. Glanmerin and Beauregard followed, while King George and Queen Mary attended the semi state cavalcade, the Royal Hurt cup valued at 250 sovereigns with heavy stakes. Traffic arrangements remained smooth under direction of the airship R-26.

Associated Press Ascot Heath Enig Tiunminetor E. Short Lord Londonderry S. Glanmerin F.’ Hardy Beauregard King George Queen Mary Windsor

Wheel Your Own Ice Is Dubuque Rule in Strike

Residents of Dubuque City own baby cabs have been disqualified as beneficiaries under the relief plan to deliver ice during the city ice drivers strike. The plan allows deliveries to those unable to obtain ice themselves while ice stations service other areas. It is common to see households hauling ice in baby buggies, carts, or cars.

Associated Press Dubuque

Britain Plans to Spend Ten Million for Navy

London June 35 The total expenditure proposed for this year on capital ships for the British navy is 2,000,000 pounds. Lieut Col Amery parliamentary and financial secretary to the Admiralty stated in the House of Commons today.

Associated Press London Col Amery House of Commons

Greeks on Eve of New Campaign in Asia Minor

Constantinople reports imminent Greek offensive against Turkish Nationalists in Asia Minor. British reserves aid the Eleventh division at Ismid and move toward Ushak near Smyrna. Also notes Hudson Iowa band plans first open air concert at 3 p.m. with A Lal Schmolt directing.

Asia Minor Constantinople Asia Minor Ismid Sea of Marmora Ushak Begdad Smyrna Hudson A. Lal Schmolt

Madame Curie Declines Lake Michigan Swim Honor

Chicago June 15 Madame Curie seeks to swim in Lake Michigan after Northwestern University awarded her an honorary Doctor of Science but friends discourage due to illness and cold water. Her daughters Irene and Eve joined co-eds for a 45 minute plunge.

Chicago Madame Curie Lake Michigan Northwestern University Jake Irene Eve

Sleuths Pursue Motive in Kaber Murder Case

Cleveland June 15 detectives focus on tracing the trio of hired killers who murdered Daniel F. Kaber wealthy Lakewood publisher on July 18 1919 They expect to recover Kaber's diamond ring and watch from the conspirators Mrs Smunia Colavito claims Mrs Kaber gave the items as partial payment for the crime Mrs Kaber and her daughter Marian McArdle face first degree murder trials set for June 28 also charged are Mrs Mary Bricket grandmother to Mrs Kaber and other associates in the case

United Press Cleveland Daniel F. Kaber Lakewood Kaber Smunia’ Colavito

Mexican Oil Not Exhausted Says New York Executive

E L Doheny president of the Mexico Petroleum company asserts oil development and production in Mexico will continue for years. He disputes a Washington report cited by Chairman Porter alleging declining Mexican oil output, saying the study stemmed from a brief, earlier field visit.

New York Associated Press Mexico E. L. Doheny Mexico Petroleum Company Washington Porter House Foreign Affairs Committee Doheny J. A. Phelan Shipping Board Benson

Muzzle on Sims Porters Demand Muzzle on Sims

Washington June 15 United Press reports Chairman Porter of the house foreign affairs committee urged Secretary Denby to order Admiral Sims to stop giving further speeches on the Irish question. Porter said Sims had already harmed foreign relations and urged discipline to curb his remarks.

United Press Washington, D. C Sims Denby Porter Pennsylvania Ae House Foreign Affairs Committee Admiral Sims

Des Moines Building Trades Council Faces Split

Des Moines on June 15 reports threaten abolition of the Des Moines Building Trades Council as unions and master builders review recently signed contracts. A committee’s finding on contract provisions could force dissolution of the central body, following a heated Monday night meeting that ended with the business agent’s position being abolished.

Des Moines Des Moines Building Trades | Council Building Trades Fone

Student damages car dodging collision near Waterloo

John H. Ray, a Cedar Falls student at a Waterloo commercial college, drove onto Rainbow drive early this morning to avoid a side-lane car. The crash, about three and a half miles from Waterloo, crushed the car body, shattered glass, bent a spindle, and crushed the radiator. Ray escaped with several scratches.

John H. Ray Cedar Falls Waterloo Commercial College Rainbow Drive Waterloo

Prisoner Saws Way Free of Jail at Boone

Joe Roman a 28 year old Romanian held on three indictments for assault with intent to kill robbery and carrying a dangerous weapon escaped from the Boone County jail Tuesday night by sawing through three sets of bars. He was arrested weeks ago at Madrid.

United Press Boone Joe Roman Madrid

Northey Addresses Kiwanians On Manufacturing Methods

Fred Northey spoke to the Kiwaniangs at Black's tearoom about efficient advertising and sales methods. He addressed manufacturing perspectives with tips useful to retailers, jobbers, and professionals in adjusting to current business conditions.

Riwaneans Northey Fred Northey Kiwaniang Club Black's Tearoom Altho

Webster Webster divorce ends with custody, court censures both sides

Judge G W Wood censures conduct in the Marcena A Webster versus Vernon M Webster divorce while granting custody of a minor to the mother and ordering maintenance of the child at five dollars weekly. Similar rulings include Edith Wagner in Cedar Falls with custody to wife and three children and denial of custody to Mrs Lucille Thompson, with custody to grandparents.

G. W. Wood Marcena A. Webster Vernon M. Webster Altho Judge Wood Wood Lucille Thompson Thompson Mits Thompson Clarence Bewey George Jay

Kansas Repeats Call for Harvest Hands

The Kansas wheat harvest is underway a week early and the labor division reports a shortage of harvest hands. An estimated thirty thousand extra workers are needed. Urgent calls for help came from Hutchinson and other central and southern Kansas points as harvest labor demand rises.

Associated Press Tooeeka Kan Kansas Labor Division The Kansas Industrial Court Hutchin- 300

Bankers Talk Loan To Western Cattlemen

Chicago June 15 bankers in Chicago and the middlewest conferred on a proposed loan fund of 25 000 000 sought to finance western stock raisers under Secretary Mellon and John R. Mitchell of the federal reserve board. Banks can not gamble said David R. Forgan head of the National City Bank noting collateral offered by cattlemen was usually not good.

Associated Press Chicago Middlewest Mellon John R. Mitchell Federal Reserve Boaré David R. Forgan National City Bank

Miss Lela Trager Leads Iowa Tour of Europe in 1921

Aplington Iowa June 15 1921 Miss Lela Trager niece of Mrs J A Drever sails with 18 from Iowa City on a three month tour visiting France Switzerland Italy Belgium Straits of Gibraltar Cairo the Nile Jerusalem Nazareth Sea of Galilee Damascus London Liverpool and other points returning around Sept 11. Hotel and rail rates prompt travel cost reductions as industry leaders debate travel expenses. A Fargo police report states 18 year old Marie Vick of Grygia Minn murdered last week and night clerk William Gummer held on murder charge.

Aplington Lela Trager J. A. Drever Iowa City France Switzerland Italy Belgium Straits of Gibraltar Zyot Cairo Nile Jerusalem Nazareth Sea of Galilee Damascus British Isles London Liverpool Pointes United States Pragad Fargo N. D William Gummer Iotel Marie Vick Grygia Minn

Harding Follows Hoover’s Advice Sparks Patronage Row

Washington reports a fresh patronage dispute involving President Harding Secretary Hoover and Senator Lodge of Massachusetts. Julius Klein’s Boston appointment as director of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce alarmed Lodge who had urged delay. Charles H. Nants Toledo internal revenue nomination drew Willis Ohio opposition after a White House visit.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding Hoover Senator Lodge Massachusetts Julius Klein Boston Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Klein Senate Commerce Committee White House Charles H. Nants Toledo Internal Revenue Senate Willis Ohio Nants Walter F. Brown

Mingo Outbreak Quelled After 37 Arrests

In Williamson West Virginia on June 15 authorities quelled a renewed Mingo county outbreak. Miner Alexander Breedlove was killed and James Bowles, a star policeman, was seriously wounded in the fighting sparked by an automobile party near the colony. Vigilantes and reserve police supported by machine guns forced a return to order. 37 men were arrested for violating martial law.

United Press Williamson W. Va Mingo County Alexander Breedlove James Bowles Thomas Davis Advent

Victim of Sleeping Sickness Dies in Chicago Hospital

Miss Gertrude Curtice, 20, daughter of Mr and Mrs M L Curtice, formerly of Marshalltown Iowa, died Monday night in a Chicago hospital from sleeping sickness she had suffered since June 2. Her father Mr Curtice had just returned from Chicago.

Marshalltown Gertrude Curtice M. L. Gurties Chicago

Regular Army Takes Over Pueblo Cleanup

Pueblo Colorado June 15 Reclamation of Pueblo water works streams and sanitary conditions was to be turned over to regular army supervision by state troops and city officials under Lieut Col G Caples of the eighth corps United States Engineers The federal allotment of 100000 will be spent by regular army experts and distributed by regular army accountants A company of engineers is expected to arrive tomorrow from Fort Bliss Texas to assist in the work Meanwhile reclamation experts study levee reconstruction problems in Pueblo.

Associated Press Pueblo Colo Gol Patrick J. Hamrock Colorado Col. G. Caples Eighth Caples Fort Bliss Tex

Man Sues for 3500 After Truck Collision

Co. R. Paul a Des Moines commercial traveler filed suit against C. H Gruener for 2500 in a January 12 1921 truck collision at Fourth and Lafayette Streets. He alleges being struck by Gruener's truck driven by agent R E Zenter and claims a foot bone was crushed.

R. Paul Des Moines C. H Gruener Fourth Street Plaintff Fourth Lafayette Streets Gruener R. E. Zenter Mr. Paul

Johnson to press Mingo inquiry demand in Senate

Senator Johnson California will press to adopt his resolution for an investigation of the West Virginia mine war. He cites a telegram from Frank Morrison AFL secretary presenting a Denver federation convention resolution in support of the probe. Also notes Merys couple returning from Chicago business trip and visitors.

Ani Press Washington, D. C Johnson California Senate West Virginia Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor Federation Denver

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Duster A. F. Klaus Wing Street St Francis Hospital Joel Miller Thelma Barth Clay Street Carmen Rivera Western Union M. Strom Ricker Street Mary Cascaden Mary Leavitt Grinnell Iowa College Foink J. Stillman Locust Street Brandon T. W. Lester O. B. Courtright Municipal Court Harness Concern M. Beck Ella Todd Charles Ontario Rotary Breen A. F Ting Peter the Associates Press NEW Ship Board Eng Britain ME Curie Kraber DES Moines Building Trades Council Boone, JA Webster Cworge National Implement & Vehicle Associatey J. Coverdale American Farm Bureau Federation Sen. Lodge MINGO H. J. Meyers B. Palmer Palmer Rives Moyers Mr. Palmer Wile Street Company Chicas
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