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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1921
Page
7
Denver June 21 United Press reports a fierce AFL convention showdown between Samuel Gompers and John L Lewis. Early votes favored Gompers for cautious action while Lewis supporters push for rapid moves. Both sides claim strong backing, with tallying ongoing and possible realignments across rival unions.
Chicago dispatch reports Edward C. Petit of Aurora and his wife united their family by twins. A moment before Mrs Petit’s divorce hearing began, she gave birth to twins in court, prompting Petit to rush from the courtroom as the suit was dismissed an hour later.
Washington discloses five ships disappeared off Cape Hatteras in recent months besides the Deering wreck. Missing vessels Hewitt Albyn Yute are unconfirmed by authorities with two names withheld. The Deering crew faced possible foul play. theories include piracy, foreign attack, or illicit cargo schemes.
Chicago police women, armed with tape measures and thread, adjusted last season’s bathing suits to fit this year’s rules. Capt. McCarthy reported 2,500 vamps on Sheridan Road and knots of girls causing traffic halts as buses arrived. Police, aided by a mobile force of smiling officers, dressed in civics and traveling in touring cars, intervened to rescue business men. the force plans to vamp the vamps in a counterattack.
President Harding selects Chicago banker Charles G Dawes to head a new budget system aimed at placing government finances on a business footing. The reform starts July 1 and seeks to save millions by coordinating spending and appropriations across agencies.
Judge Hugo Friend ruled no further delay in the trial of 18 indicted baseball players and gamblers charged with throwing the 1919 World Series. The case is set for Monday. Des Moines men Ben Levi Louis Levi and David Zelger are abroad but to be contacted to return. they are cited as principals in the conspiracy to fix the series.
Edward Morgan slated for New York City postmaster role by President Harding in recognition of a long postal career. He has 44 years in service and 10 years as New York postmaster with broad business endorsements and calls for reappointment from merchants and city leaders.
Sulgrave Manor in Northamptonshire was re dedicated with lavish ceremonies costing about 50,000 pounds. Attendees included town officials and the Marquis of Cambridge. George Harvey, U S ambassador, did not attend due to official duties. A bronze bust was presented by the American donors and letters from U S leaders were read. A separate dedication honored Washington’s arms near the manor doorway.
David A. Baxter of Boston Massachusetts surrendered to police chief Baxt ers and signed an affidavit confessing to robbing a New York restaurant company of 3275. He says a friend, a trusted employee, aided the crime and is now in Sing Sing. The friend is said to have helped get Baxter released from Leavenworth.
James Francis Bernard fourth earl of Bandon was kidnapped from Bantry County Cork by armed men. Castle Bernard was set ablaze and largely destroyed. He is a 74 year old landowner with extensive holdings. In London King George and Queen Mary faced heavy guard as they left for Belfast to open the Ulster parliament. In Dublin, Knockroghery village near Roscommon was burned by armed men and most houses were destroyed.
Chicago June 21 The United States railroad labor board ruled that the Pullman Car Company must deal with accredited representatives of rail unions. A wage cut accepted by a company formed employe organization was invalid as most workers belonged to AF of L and railway brotherhoods. The ruling ends the company union’s bargaining status for 10 660 workers.
The American steamer East Side, held for days at Newport News after nearly 500 machine guns were seized in New York, sailed at night as the Department of Justice completed its examination of Capt. Johnson and the crew. The master, claiming no knowledge of the guns, convinced authorities. East Side had loaded coal here for Dublin.
Washington D C June 21 The house rules committee nearly killed the Volstead supplemental prohibition bill in its present form Campbell Kansas said the measure won’t be rushed through and opposition will be heard Pou NC urged that rich liquor be made illegal for all or none arguing that rich drinkers should face stricter penalties He hinted at legislation to curb private stock and favored broad enforcement H ouse action on anti beer bill delayed and Willis Ohio measure offered to speed passage Homebrew defeated in Wisconsin senate 17 to 6 with assembly amendment restoration blocked
Chicago June 21 Associated Press reports Judge Marcus Kavanagh dismissed the petition for writ of mandamus to compel jury commissioners to place women's names on the jury list. Margaret L Fay attorney for the petitioners said she would appeal to the Supreme Court. The judge held that the right to vote does not guarantee jury service and that non voters can still be called for juror duty.
Clinton Texas scouts presented a greeting card to Mayor N W Frisbie during their stay en route to Yellowstone Park. The mayor signed the engrossed school portrait and the group’s picture was taken for the permanent record of the Scouts memorable trip. The scouts will deliver greetings to mayors and chiefs executives in each city visited.
Weather Bureau bulletin from Charles City reports included towns Albert Tea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Waterford Ravenport and others. Forecast notes a few light showers not affecting road conditions tonight and tomorrow with varying cloud cover and cooler temps.
Washington June 21 Naval seaplane NC7 fell from 150 feet during a practice flight at Hampton Roads. All crew survive though one man drank salt water and gasoline. Bombers succeeded in sinking U-117 off Cape Charles in the opening phase of government bombing tests. An Army plane piloted by Lieut Col Culver crashed nearby. rescuers saved all aboard. Next phase set for June 28 off Cape Charles to Cape Henlopen with radio controlled battleship Iowa as target.
Des Moines June 21 The Iowa supreme court weighs whether the consolidated Hopeville school district was legally organized The district is under a receiver in a case unique to the state’s education system The dispute began November 10 1920 when J W Coon et al petitioned Clarke county district court contending lack of proper organization The supreme court will hear the case de novo or as a new proceeding
The 1st international Kiwanis convention opens in Cleveland Ohio with the Kiwanis international glee club from Houston performing and leaders giving talks on the business outlook including Roger W. Babson of Boston and T F Atwood of Chicago.
Riverside Cal June 01 A sergeant James Jones of Washington D C was instantly killed and private Lester J Overton slightly injured when an army airplane fell from an altitude of 300 feet at March field this morning.
Associated Press dispatch from Pana Illinois June 21 reports the Foster family including three babies were jailed after Robert G Foster 32 and his wife were arrested on charges of attempting to murder their neighbor Mrs Ora Craig. Mrs Craig testified jealousy sparked the attack, with a shot fired through a cellar window.
A Reuters report from Berlin notes 68 men killed and 74 injured when firedamp exploded at the Mont Cenis mine near Teeries ee vortinalls, destroying much of the mine while workers were inside. The blast caused extensive damage and disrupted operations.
Washington reports the superdreadnought Maryland, deemed the most powerful fighting machine afloat, sailed from Newport News, Virginia, to begin sea tests. Upon commissioning it will join the Pacific fleet near the coast, alongside its sister ship California, for assignment to the navy.
Des Moines reports Russell N. Schroeder a painter at the Ford plant leaped from a third story window in the heat of the day. He landed on a green plot, narrowly missing two men, and was alive and unconscious at a hospital with internal injuries but no broken bones. He reportedly became temporarily insane in the paint shop before the fall.
Mayor Thomas E. Welsh of Janesville Wisconsin was fined ten dollars and costs for speeding. The judge noted the office held by the mayor influenced the decision but upheld the penalty.
Mrs. Ethel Bryant, 26, colored, confessed to shooting Brown after he threatened her life during a Saturday night encounter near Highland addition. She says she grabbed Brown's gun and fired as he pursued her. Brown died at St Francis hospital. inquest expected tonight. Bryant alleges unwritten law as justification. Brown had earlier threatened to kill her amid prior marital troubles.
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