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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1921
Page
1
Terrific floods sweep large areas of Japan with hundreds drowned. In Hita district water reaches 15 feet, thousands flee, and 23 villages submerged. Kyusha loses 600 houses as bridges collapse. Near Fukuoka, vast damage noted in a city of about 808,808 people.
At a New York luncheon, Richard Washburn Child, newly appointed ambassador to Italy, stated that industrial Italy offers American capital ample opportunity and a permanent shipping link between the two nations. He praised Italy's skilled engineering and resources, saying America will help develop markets and act as a middleman for U S goods. He urged that Americas heart and conscience remain under its own management.
The AFL contest between Samuel Gompers and John L. Lewis intensifies as election day nears with both camps pushing fast while disputes flare in hotel lobbies and delegates lines. Gompers, a cautious veteran, contrasts with Lewis’s aggressive, quick-action style drawing support from machinists carpenters and miners.
Peking dispatch reports Antibolshevik forces led by Gen Baron von Wagern Sternberg defeated by Far Eastern Republic army in southern Siberia. Yrobher bands annihilated. survivors flee into Mongolia.
The Olympic with Admiral Sims is due to dock tomorrow at New York piers. Officials close the White Star docks to the public to avoid protests amid fears of Irish sympathy demonstrations. Prominent backers will greet him by boat while Sinn Fein advocates plan to display placards bearing names of 1,000 Irish Americans who died in the war.
James B. Foley, prominent Des Moines druggist, began a six month jail sentence for liquor injunction violation. Court records were misfiled two years ago, delaying his imprisonment despite prior orders and a Supreme Court affirmation. Sheriff Robb located the lost orders during a raid on wholesale drug houses and enforced the sentence.
New York reports Clarence Gardal, 21, celebrating summer and recovering from spring fever after a subway ticket incident declares war on Policeman Mike Connell y. Zion City sees police chief comment on first day of summer and scant outfits. Chicago wedding ends in riot as magician Louis Siedenberg performs tricks with guests reacting, ending with an arrest request and torn clothes.
A Waterloo report notes a woman who shot a man alleges he had threatened her. Details recall previous local violence including a 1919 death of the couple’s youngest son and a city murder, tied to a July shooting during a police attempt. Funeral services for the deceased are set for Thursday.
Jock Hutchinson of Chicago and Jim Barnes of Pelham club New York set new qualifying records at St Andrews in the British open. Hutchinson shot 69 on the Eden course beating the 70 record, while Barnes carded 70 on the Old course to surpass the 71 record. Hutchinson led with 146 after two days.
Rosamond Dove testified that Herbert Ziegler, the man charged with Mrs. Cora Orthwein's murder, threatened to kill her if she did not return with him after a march with an automobile party. Dove, a surprise witness for the defense, described seeing Orthwein crying on a lonely road and being restrained by Ziegler's car. Jack Clifford, Orthwein's brother, testified he never saw Ziegler living in Orthwein's apartment.
W A Stewart, a Goose Creek jitney driver, was abducted near Goose Creek and whipped and tarred by about 14 men. He was ordered to leave town before sunset. Stewart did not identify any assailants and the motive remains unknown. Nine cities bid for the December convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation, with Chicago hosting the executive committee meeting.
London reports Premier Lloyd George set a key tone in addressing dominion welfare while premiers await British officials reports on colonial affairs. Observers note strong interest in his remarks on the Japanese alliance and disarmament talks, with the Anglo Japanese treaty nearing expiry and seapower called essential to Britain’s life.
Osaka unrest follows rejection of collective bargaining requests by workers. Police clash injure several employees amid broader worker agitation in Osaka. Marriage licenses listed include Dave Brooks and Rosa Taylor in Waterloo and Reuben Miller in Cedar Falls. Hazelle Riedell appears in Cedar Falls listings.
United Press report from Cleveland on June 21 quotes Roger W. Babson predicting that Harvey’s May speech in London weakened the stock market and could trigger a recall by President Harding. Babson notes financiers hoped for a League of Nations backing and that Harvey’s remarks lowered market confidence.
The $1,500,900 art collection of the late W. W. Kimball is left to the Chicago Art Institute by widow Evaline M. Kimball as filed in probate. The will establishes a $100,000 trust for the Newsboys and Bootblacks Association and $100,000 for Children’s Memorial Hospital and the Visiting Nurses Association.
Des Moines reports the Iowa supreme court affirmed life imprisonment for James Davis for second degree murder linked to Officer Britton's death in 1919. It also upheld a 15 year sentence for Thomas E. Howard for the murder of Terrance Welch at the Page county fairgrounds near Clarinda in 1919.
Representatives of 14 500 camps of Modern Woodmen of America gather in St Louis for the nineteenth quadrennial head camp. Gov Arthur Hyde and Mayor Kiel welcome attendees as about 5 000 members fill the sessions. Initiation of over 1 500 new members and competitive drills among foresters teams mark the opening day ahead of a business oriented week through Friday.
Washington June 21 Fifteen hundred additional beds at seven rehabilitation centers will be provided former soldiers by a program of new construction and extension approved yesterday by Secretary of the Treasury Mellon. The total cost was estimated at more than 5 000 000.
Chicago June 21 Miss Jeanette Hoy is suing for 25000 damages after shooting her girlfriend Miss Katherine Davis on a downtown elevated platform a few weeks ago after being rejected in love An indictment is pending against Hoy and the suit was filed today against her as a result of the incident
Mrs. Fred A. Kohs 223 Gable Street died at noon today at Presbyterian Hospital after an illness described as dropsy since Christmas. Her husband and daughter Mrs. Jose Wilson of near Des Moines survive. Remains sent to Whistner's Funeral Home for burial arrangements.
Windstorm and heavy rain west of Medora cause three deaths and massive losses. Dozens of barns blown or burned, livestock drowned, bridges and culverts washed away, and roads impassable across the north half of Golden Valley. Wires prostrated. road bed washed out, repairs expected to take days.
Transportation officials report that traffic restoration hinges on new Wifty bridges ordered by the Northern Pacific. The bridges are planned for the line between Sentinel Butte and Medora to resume service after disruptions.
An overheated electric flash caused a small fire at Scane clothing store 220 Fourth Street East at 7 29 pm today. Fire department response was quick and only slight damage resulted. A false alarm from box No 14 caused a departmental run to Eonite and South streets last night.
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