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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1921
Page
8
Washington June 15 1929 analysis argues party leaders are weak enough to spawn blocs that split votes on tariff policy. It recalls Lorimer La Follette Lodge and Aldrich era contrasts. The piece notes Mondell and Lodge leadership styles failing to discipline members, signaling rising cross party voting due to weak central leadership.
The Courier will be delivered to homes before 5 30. If a delivery is late due to carrier error or other cause, call 3330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls should reach the office before 6 30 p m.
An electric storm and gale in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois killed farmer Mose Lace, 60, near Boonville. A garage collapsed at St Clair, homes were damaged and crops flattened. Telegraph lines were knocked out in southeast Missouri. A barn worth 10000 dollars burned at Anna, Illinois due to lightning.
St Louis June 15 Senator James A Reed denounced government control of business as a socialist oligarchy amid a packet control bill before Congress. He warned of centralizing power in Washington threatening civil rights and warned it would bring inevitable government overreach and economic subjugation. In a separate dispatch, Vladivostok reports that Far Eastern republic joins soviet Russia as anti Bolsheviks burn bridges and communists bombard villages along the Amur.
Denver June 15 President Harding and Congress urged to lead in world disarmament, with a call for a conference of powers to curb naval armaments and save taxpayers’ money. Labor universities and farmer labor cooperation proposals also featured in AF L convention actions and resolutions.
Chicago reports labor leader Big Tim Murphy deserted by friends and jailed on $100,000 bond amid charges of involvement in the Dearborn station mail robbery. Vincenzo Cosmano held. Tommy OConnor sought. police probe links to Quinnois Central station robbery, Dennis Tierney killing, and a Pullman mail theft with Getrun and Cosmano named in the wider case.
Belfast disturbances escalate with police notified of whistles, gunfire, and cries of murder at 1:40 a.m. Shelters of sandbags form as Irish Republican soldiers take rooftops in Falls district. Barricades collapse but reinforcements surge, while Sinn Fein supporters vow self defense per Irish News report.
Rear Admiral William S. Sims departed from Waterloo station amid a bonfire of floral tributes as he headed to Southampton to board the Olympic for New York. Fans cheered, hats and handkerchiefs waved, and Sims paused to greet friends before a lavish sendoff. He told reporters he had nothing to retract about his stance on American by Phenates and joked about a threatening letter signed Erin-Go-Bragh. He forgot his Senate tickets in the rush and left them at his hotel while ship officials pledged to assist.
Weather Bureau bulletin cites widespread showers across Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin. Roads described as slippery and locally muddy with several towns listed including Charles City Albert Lea Algona Des Moines La Crosse St Paul Waverly and Marshalltown. Showers expected tonight and Thursday with continued poor travel conditions.
Secretary of State Charles E. Hughes told Brown University alumni that America should aid humanity and preserve liberty without pursuing imperial aims. He warned world issues remain unsettled and urged equal economic opportunities, not exclusive advantages, for U S interests in postwar settlements.
Washington reports beer relief for the sick stalled by delays in Palmer rulings and internal revenue matters. A dispute among dry lawmakers and the new prohibition chief over beer as medicine delays regulations, while Representative Volstead pushes to tighten the bill with amendments.
Judge Sherman D. Smalley of Cuba City sat in Lancaster Wisconsin as defendant in a corrupt practices act case brought by 500 supporters of ex Judge Levi H Bancroft Richland Center who he defeated last April A jury was chosen to decide if Smalley will be unseated The case alleges circulation of false statements about Bancroft and Smalley failing to place his name on campaign material First such judge case under the act in 11 years of its effect
New York on June 15 saw refined sugar fall under six cents for the first time in over five years as the Federal Stear Refining company quoted fine granulated sugar at 5.75 a pound.
Washington June 15 Pacific coast fruit growers will ship to the eastern seaboard through the Panama canal. C S Whitcomb president of the Pacific Producers association and California Fruit Growers exchange said he will seek refrigerating space with steamship officials in New York. He called the plan a response to freight rate reductions proposed by railroad officials and expects Pacific coast growers to market profits through canal transit.
Agriculture panel holds hearings on cold storage legislation while Naval affairs committee reviews general naval measures. Porter peace resolution likely sent to conference with the Senate to resolve Knox differences. Senate session at 11 am to debate packer bill as Army conferees continue talks on the army bill and navy items amid interruptions.
Gov Kendall issued a proclamation setting July 19 as the date for a special election in Iowa's fifth district to choose a successor to Congressman J W Good who resigned to devote full time to his Chicago law practice. Good, once chair of the house appropriations committee, was from Cedar Rapids. Des Moines dispatch from United Press.
At St Louis gathering of nobles a new book of laws is promulgated while charity efforts mingle with ceremonial duties. Delegates from Saint Louis and Boston participate as Orschres Neill addresses attendees and outlines philanthropy driven reforms.
Washington reports William Mil ner Collier president of George Washington university is considered for a diplomatic post in Tokyo while Des Moines hosts imperial council sessions. Ernest A. Cutts of Savannah succeeds E. L. Garretson as imperial potentate with Houston elected outer guard and a broad agenda including a new hospital plan for crippled children and temple charters.
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