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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1923

Page

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Fleeing Premier Stamboulisky Dies in Bulgaria Shootout

Alexander Stamboulisky, Bulgaria's fugitive premier, surrendered to peasant forces after fleeing Sofia. He was killed by his own followers during a rescue attempt near Blagovitsa, as troops recaptured him. The Bulgarian government later claimed a secret Bulgarian Russia treaty and found 500 million lev perfumes in a local building.

United Press London Judas Jesus Alexander Stamboulisky Bulgaria Stamboulisky Vulgaria Boris Sofia Golak Stamboultsky Profankof Zankof Stampoultsky Blavovitsa Russia

Clear Woodyard of One Murder Charge

Baltimore authorities cleared Samuel L. Woodyard alias Thomas J. Murphy of Des Moines today of one murder charge in the John Jones case, a Salvation Army watchman. An inmate at Wilmington identified him as Murphy, but Boston police said Woodyard has a complete alibi. He remains scheduled for trial on the Jones murder June 26.

Baltimore Samuel L. Woodyard Thomas J. Murphy Des Moines John Jones Salvation Army Bos An Woodyard Wilmington Del Murphy Bost Bolice Washington, D. C Vancouver B. C Alaska Harding W. C. Nichol

Bandit Gang Robs Circleville Bank in Topeka Area

Town terrorized by a bank raid as an armed gang held Circleville residents at bay for about an hour early today. The Farmers State Bank safe was blown open and robbers fled in an automobile with $2,600 in cash and $2,500 in bearer bonds.

Topeka Kan Circleville Farmears State Bank of Circlevile

Suit Award Overturned in Retrial of Mrs Stocker Case

Lincoln Neb June 15 Mrs usaie El Stocker was granted a ten thousand ten dollar verdict in the retrial of her suit against her mother in law she had charged with alienating her husbands affections The original award of thirty three thousand nine and nine dollars was declared excessive and overturned for a new trial.

Lincoln, Neb Usaie el. Stocker Ashe Wag

Ford presidency talk sparks third party hints in Michigan

Henry Ford is unforthcoming about seeking the presidency yet signals ambition. Senator Woodbridge and WN Ferris of Michigan discuss Ford as a potential third party leader if he cannot head the Democratic ticket. Ferris asserts Ford wants the White House and claims to have information backing the conviction.

Henry Ford United States Altho Woodbridge Ferris Michigan Ford White House

Doctor Wires Four People In Mount Affair Case

International News Wire reports Dr. B J Rouw of Cuflen Arizona telegraphed Chicago that he witnessed a death or burial connected to Leighton Mount, the Northwestern student who disappeared after a 1921 class rush. He claims he can identify at least four involved and offers assistance with funds for transport if needed.

International News Wire Chicago B. J. Rouw Cuflen Ariz Ilale Laighton Aouit Northwestern University Evanston Rouw Leighton Mount Case Sherif Evanston Pier Wira Transportation and Mount Case Clifton

Reporter Blamed as Coward or Liar by McCain

Atlantic City June 16 The reporter exposed by George McCain of Philadelphia Evening Ledger attacks the type who blames it on the reporter describing such men as moral cowards and liars. He calls reporters the wheelhorse of newspapers noting editors managers and circulators rely on them.

McCain Atlantic City N. F George McCain Philadelphia Evening Ledger Pennsylvania State Witorial Association

Require Receipts for Special Delivery Mail

Washington announces a new rule effective July 1 requiring personal receivers for all mail with special delivery stamps. Postmaster General New enforces the individual receipt law to curb petty theft, with an estimated 100,096,000 receipts to be issued annually.

Washington, D. C Postoffice Department Postmajer General New

Bride Sees Husband Perish in Flames

Chicago report details Norman Rue, 27, killed when his auto was crushed between street cars on an avenue in Chicago. His wife Florence Nora Rue, married five weeks, was injured as the gasoline tank exploded and the car burst into flames. Passengers panicked amid the wreck and fire.

Chicago Ill Norman Rue Florence Nora Rue Chicago Avenue Rue

Debt talks in Washington resume next week officials say

Washington officials said conferences over the final wording of the British American debt agreement probably will be resumed next week. The statement came from officials of the American commission in Washington on June 16.

Washington, D.C American Commission Caid

HAILSTONES FIVE BIG AS BASEBALLS HIT COLORADO CATTLE

A Denver dispatch reports property damage around 25000 dollars and livestock losses from a tornado and hailstorm at Colorado Springs. Large baseball sized hail smashed roofs and buildings, flooding and wrecking ranch structures in western Colorado.

Colorado International News Wire Denver Colo Colorado Springs Fort Collins Tto Greeley Livermore Buckhorn Loveland Platte River Lincoln Neh South Platts Ogellala Neb Keith County Nebraska Norfolk Oklahoma Oklahoma City Okla Arkansas Kansas Fort Smith Litle Rock

Scott Urges Hazing Bans and Class Rushes at Northwestern U

Walter Dill Scott today urged the Northwestern trustees to ban class rushes and hazing. Expulsion would follow participation. He also proposed a dean of men and support for interclass athletics as the university moves to address the Leighton Mount case.

Scott Northwestern U’ Go Chicago Walter Dill Scott Northwestern University Leighton Mount Mount

President Eberts Daughter Weds German Clerk

Fraulein Amalie Ebert daughter of President Ebert married Dr Wilhelm Jaenecke an attache of the German foreign office. Civil rites occurred at the registry office and a religious ceremony followed at the executive mansion. She has one year of practical work in the Berlin state library and plans to study at Charlottenburg municipal library after the honeymoon.

Berlin Frailein Amalie Ebert Ebert Wilhelm Jaenecke Foreign Office Fraulein Ebert Charlotten

Loss of 3 000 Lives in Quake Confirmed

Constantinople June 16 The Persian embassy confirms reports of a powerful earthquake in Korasan district killing 3 000 people and destroying four large villages. May 20 twenty three small villages partly destroyed with losses running into the millions. Michigan Alumni Banquet Waterloo. Michigan University alumni meet in Black's Tearoom Waterloo Tuesday June 19. H H Strayer president J M Batley secretary treasurer. Measles disappearing reports show only one city case at 1 PM today and three yesterday.

Constantinople Korassan Michigan Michigan University Waterloo Black Eters m H. H. Strayer Waterloo Association J. M. Batley

Civilization to Go Up in Smoke and Dust in Next War Prediction

London reports H G Wells, famed writer, warned the next war could end civilization in dust and smoke. He said air defenses are futile, urging retaliation instead, and predicted widespread destruction with no survivors from future aerial bombing and gas warfare. He also foresaw aviation as future transport.

H. G. Wells London Apinion Welts England Wells Eith

Iowa's Largest Individual Income Tax Reported

Dubuque reports last year's Iowa income tax shows a top personal payment of 276 420 34 dollars with total collections of 17 046 762 88. Women filed just over 12 percent of 111 483 returns. about 5 000 delinquents paid over 211 000 in fines. Average income filed was 2 814 dollars while the average Iowa man over 21 earned 1 450 dollars.

Dubuque Iowa Internal Revenue Revenue Office

Burglars Take $100 in Garments from Reinbeck Store

Burglars entered Reinbeck Community store by climbing from the Sanitary Meat Market to a window and stole men’s and women’s garments. The loss was around $100, discovered by manager Theo Bucka upon opening the business.

Reinbeck Theeinbeck Comunity Store Sanitary Meat Market Theo Bucka

Daughton Promises to Contest Election in Iowa

In Des Moines the final count for Iowa's Eighth district shows Republican Judge Hi K Evans leading Democrat J P Daughton by 1433 votes to replace Horace Turner. Daughton says he will contest the result before the national House and plans to run again next term whether seated or not.

Des Moines Iowa Hi. K. Evans J. P. Daughton Horace Towner Congress Daughton National House of Representatives

Babe Dies in Flames Started by Brothers

Charles City Iowa, June 16. Fire set by two elder brothers under five years old caused the death of the two year old son of Mr and Mrs Harteupp living five miles north of here. The aunt rescued two of the children but the youngest perished in the haymow fire as the parents were away. The children were believed to be playing with matches.

Charles City Harteupp Here

Old Soldiers Fight State Payroll Cut

Capitol police at the state house and caretakers at the historical building retain Judge McHenry to represent them before the retrenchment and reform committee. They contend salary reductions amount to class legislation and ask the committee to override the Fortieth general assembly in the appropriation bill cutting pay.

Des Moines Oldoldiers Capitol State House State Historical Building Judge McHenry Fortieth General Assembly

Bear Escapes from Corral At Grand View Park

Amusement crowds at Grand View park watched a black bear roam freely for two hours after escaping his corral. The bear eluded capture by handlers until veteran trainer B. W. Gray finally tranquilized and captured him, drawing cheers from spectators разных Des Moines crowd.

Des Moines Grand View Park B. W. Gray

Tragic Ames Express Wagon Crash Claims Driver

In Des Moines an American Express wagon was struck by a streetcar, overturning John McKinney, its driver, was pinned beneath the wreckage and killed. A small safe reportedly fell on him.

Miss Dolliver to Wed Dr Walter Anneberg in Fort Dodge

Miss Margaret Dolliver daughter of Mrs J P Dolliver and the late Senator Dolliver will wed Dr Walter Allen Anneberg son of Mr and Mrs A G C Anneberg Carroll Ia at First Methodist church Sunday. Dr Anneberg recently finished medical college at the University of Iowa and will begin internship at the Christian hospital next year. Miss Dolliver is a state university graduate and has taught at Iowa City high school this past year.

Fort Dodge Ila First Methodist Margaret Dolliver J. P. Dolliver Senator Dolliver Walter Allen Anneberg A. GC Anneberg Carroll University of Iowa Christian Hospital Miss Dalliver The State University Iowa City

Lodge Organizer Arrested for Desertion in Waterloo Split

Hewitt Rosenkrans former state organizer for the Ben Hur lodge was arrested in Council Bluffs on a warrant charging wife desertion. He told officers he and his wife had not lived together for three years and had an understanding on separation. He blamed her for job losses and said a third person was behind his prosecution.

Council Bluffs, Ja Hewitt Rosenkrans Ben Hur Lodge Waterloo Rosenkrans

Leeper’s Motion for New Trial Set for Monday

In Iowa City Judge Ralph Otto will hear Leeper’s motion for a new trial after his conviction for the murder of his father in law Roy Wertz. Attorneys claim more than 60 errors occurred in the trial and in the jury instructions.

Iowa City Robert Leeper Ralph Otto Leeper State Penitentiary Roy Wertz

Creston Light Rates Cut 20 Percent

Creston, Iowa, gains a voluntary 20 percent reduction in electricity rates announced by the Iowa Southern Utilities Company. The cut applies to the public at the Creston plant and neighboring cities under a sliding state policy, lowering the price for all consumers.

Creston Iowa Southern Utilities Company

Mandate in Olander Case Reaches Clerk

Des Moines June 16 Gov Ken dall notified by B W Garrett clerk of the state supreme court that the U S Supreme Court mandate on the writ of error in the murder case of William Olander has been received. The writ was dismissed for want of jurisdiction May 22. It is reported further action by the defense is unlikely.

Des Moines Gov. Kendall B. W. Garrett State Supreme Court Supreme Court of the United States William Olander High Court

Girl with Broken Back Runs Away to Marry Sweetheart

San Francisco reports 19 year old Jean Strang, long confined by a broken back, eloped with George C. Franklin. After an automobile ride two hours away, the couple married last night at Redwood City, with the bride in a wooden brace carried to the altar by her fiancé.

Miss Strang George C. Franklin Rebecca Strange

Rearing Will Get Second 100000 and Fight 15 SURE

Montana boxing promoter Dan Tracey governs the Dempsey Gibbons fight fund as backers pledge about 160000 in Great Falls. Cash taken near 125000 with 130000 in ticket sales awaiting payment and 650000 on consignment. Kearns Stanton and Lou Malumby face push to secure remaining funds to avoid cancellation.

Rearing Davis J. Walsh International News Great Falls Mont Jack Kearns Dempsey-Gibbons Great Salls Bankers’ Committee Jim Johnson Shelby Mike Collins Lou Malumby Dan Tracey

Reward Offered for Return of Wilma Hughes

Peoria Illinois June 16 a $500 reward is posted for information leading to the return of Wilma Hughes the 14 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Hughes Pater Gorayeb alias Peta Peters held on $2000 bond for the abduction. No new clues on her whereabouts since yesterday.

Peoria Ill Wilma Henry Hughes Pater Gorayeb Peta Peters Shell Justice of the Peace Board

Monster bombing plane nearly ready for flight

Dayton June 16 THE largest airplane ever built with a 120 foot wingspan will fly this month at McCook field under Walter H. Barling. Six Liberty engines power a tri plane design with a 20 000 pound weight and a payload of several tons of explosives. The craft aims to deliver devastation to naval ships and city centers in war use only.

Associated Press Dayton Army Air Service McCookfeild Army Air Station Walter H. Bartling Barling Royal Flying Corps

Board of Health to Settle Ripe Olive Claims Out of Court

Tong Beach California June 16 Nearly two years after the alleged seizure of thousands of dollars worth of goods during the ripe olive scare the Curtis corporations 1 000 000 damage suit against Detroit board of health will likely be settled out of court The board has paid in full thousands of dollars worth of claims and the suit may be dismissed due to the settlement effort announced today by Curtis officials

Tong Beach Cal Curtis Detroit Board of Health Board of Health

Democratic leader says no party can win presidency on net standards

West Baden Indiana Democratic leader Thomas Taggart argued no party could win the presidency by raising the net standard as an issue. The report notes motion pictures transmitted by radio as demonstrated by inventor FL Jenking and government officials.

West Baden Ind Thomas Taggart Indiana Washington Jenking

China faces potential foreign intervention amid uprisings

Warnings of a general anti foreign uprising spread from the Yangtze valley as Li Yuan Hung appeals from Tianjin seeking aid, while Tsao Kun consolidates power from the Great Wall to the Yangtze. The Shanghai American Association urges protective action and foreign diplomats reiterate non interference.

Peking Yangtze River Hupeh Hunan China Tsie Hun Shanghai American Association and Chamber of Commerce Washington Tsao Kun Chihli Great Wall Tiantsin Li Yuan Hung

Master Horseshoers hold 16th annual state convention in Waterloo

Sixty members of the Master Horseshoers National Protective Association gathered in Waterloo for the 16th state convention at Hotel Russell Lamson. George Edwards opened proceedings from Chicago with A A Duba named temporary chairman. Delegates heard that the horse is returning to prominence and elected officers with Dubuque bidding to host the 1924 meeting.

National Protective Waterloo Russell-Lamson George Edwards Chicago A. A. Duba A. H L. Gnagy John A. Sly Greater Waterloo William E. Murphy Philadelphia National Association United States Edwards Paul Grace Caple Horseshoe Nail Company Dubuque

Fort Worth Oil Man Jailed in New York

Joseph Ball head of Ball Securities in Fort Worth was arraigned in New York on charges of fugitive from justice and defrauding investors in the Texas-Mexia drilling Syndicate stock. Court held him in 10000 dollars bond for examination next Wednesday.

Fort Worth New York Joseph Ball Ball Securities Company Tex Col. B. M. Hatfield

Death notices: John Weise Reinbeck Iowa and Will Simmons Waterloo Iowa

John Weise veteran of World War I died at Presbyterian hospital after a long illness. He belonged to the American Legion at Reinbeck and is survived by his mother three brothers and seven sisters. Body at O Keefe and Towne funeral home. Becker Chapman's post to accord military honors. Will Simmons 50 died at his home in Independence Iowa early today. Survived by his widow and two sons Herbert and William. Body brought to Waterloo and to be taken to Kistner mortuary pending arrangements.

John Weise Reinbeck Presbyterian Hospital American Legion O'Keefe & Towne Becker-Chapmano Post Herbert William Simmons Waterloo Kistner Mortuary

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clear Woodyard Burbank Immigration N.Y Curran New York City Ellis Taland Station Robert E. Tod Urglars Babe American Express John McKinney McKinney Fremont WS. Utterback O. F. Corwin Keokuk Andrew J. Dimond Keoku Redfield Harry Evans State Educational Board of Examiners Central Holiness University Holiness Park Oskaloosa Dolliver San Francisco Pat Jean Strang Montana New Man Tracey Mississippi George H. Stanton Falls Hanker Shelby National Bank J. S. Beck Great Northern Railway Ianother Messia Stanton Kearns Johnson Jey J. Molumby Jearns Jack Promatera Great Fallg Wilds Simmons Will Simmons Independences Iowa Securities Phoss
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