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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1923

Page

8

Britain Faces 3 or 12 Mile Coastline Limit Debate

London commentary on Secretary Hughes's plan for a 12 mile limit to curb rum runners. The Manchester Guardian backs a flexible approach and warns British interests loom large in any treaty. Experts note practical hurdles including trade routes and Russia-related tensions.

Mark Sullivan London Hughes America Manchester Guardian England Marine League Hquer Britain Russia Seven Seas India Gibraltar France Ceylon

River Boat Drees to Dock at St Paul After Sandbar Clearance

River boat Drees, on its second trip of the season from St Louis, is expected to dock at St Paul late today after government engineers announced sandbars blocking the approach have been removed. The vessel previously halted at Hastings, 15 miles away, due to the bars.

St. Paul Minn Harry G. Drees St. Louis Mississippi River Navigation Drees T. Paul Hastings

600000 More Jobs Than Men Now

United States employment service reports a labor shortage of 600000 men as industrial and agricultural demand rises. Clerks and farm workers show tight markets with a need for 100000 agricultural hands and 300000 common laborers across industrial states.

U.S Employment Service International News Wire Washington, D. C United States Employment Service International News Service Francis Jones Bureau Maine California Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois New York Oklahoma Kansas Texas

Genro Supports No Russo Japanese Recognition Accord

Following a conference between Foreign Minister Uchida and Karen Lafour the elder Genro member, it was rejected that the Genro favors a successful conclusion of the Russo Japanese talks over recognizing the Soviet government.

Japan Russia Nikolaivsk Uchida Tokio Karen Lafour Genro

Paper delivery instruction and contact times

The Courier informs subscribers to expect delivery before 5 30 and to call 5100 if not received by then. If a delivery error occurs contact must be made before 6 30 p m to obtain a copy.

Amherst Faculty Resignations Rise After Meikeljohn Pressure

Amherst Massachusetts June 21. Professors Walter Agard and John Gaus resign under pressure from President Alexander Meikeljohn as more resignations are anticipated. Meikeljohn defended his actions in a farewell speech to alumni noting a future liberal education should be faculty run. Vice President Calvin Coolidge attended the trustees meeting.

Amherst Mass Walter KK. Agard John M. Gaus Alexander Meikeljohn Amherst College Meikeljohn United States Calvin Coolidge College of Liberal Education College of the Future Meikeijehn Bald

Tenement Fire Kills and Injures in Chicago Black Belt

A three story tenement in the Black Belt district burned destroying a large number of lives and leaving 11 injured while 10 were killed. The fire started at a ground floor second hand store leading to a citywide panic as residents fled into the streets and ladders were disrupted by rushing crowds. Police and taxi drivers formed protection squares to quell the mob as firemen battled the blaze.

City United Press Chicago Nice Twenty-second Federal Tah Pad

Criticism of Dress at Breakfast Table Sparks Melee

Disputed dressing at a Des Moines breakfast table led to violence. Mrs. Jenkins accused her stepdaughter Anna Mae Allen of immodesty. the husband intervened, Mrs. Jenkins was hurled over a table, Allen suffered skull wounds and was hospitalized, while Jenkins was jailed.

Des Moines H. D. Jenkins

Heat wave across eastern U.S. worsens death toll

As a brutal heat wave grips the East, New York reports seven deaths and dozens prostrated. Missouri Ohio Michigan Illinois New York Massachusetts and Pennsylvania record surge in heat casualties. The Weather Bureau foresees relief tonight with the longest day of the year bringing continued high temps elsewhere. States from New England to Chicago and Washington endure extreme heat as beaches fill and parks open to aid sun-struck residents.

Washington, D.C United States Weather Bureau Declancas New York Weather Bureau United States Missouri Ohio Michigan Ilinois Massachusetts Pennsylvania East Middlewest Atlantic Coast Ruth Kansas City Rosa Chandler Cleveland New England Boston Mercury Chicago Middle West Birielde Detroit Mich Jas Philadelphia Washington D. C

Student Stabs Man for Alleged Insult at Party

Denver youth Thomas B. Glyn, 20, University of Colorado student, stabbed Fred Lewis, rooming house proprietor, with a butcher knife after an alleged insult to his wife at a late night party. Police found empty bottles and drained glasses in the kitchen.

Denver Colo Thomas B. Glyn University of

Plan Manhunting Force to Patrol U S Borders

Washington June 20 officials discuss creating an American border patrol of 10 000 men with federal police powers to seal the borders against smugglers along the Canadian frontier and arid Mexico regions. The plan, urged by immigration officials and backed by Secretary of Labor Davis, would supplement existing revenue and immigration agents if approved by Treasury and Congress.

International News Wire Washington, D. C Mexico Davis Treasury Department Congress Revenue Prohibition

Widow Sues Bank Over Missing Deposit Claim

In Lancaster Wisconsin June 21 a Grant county jury awarded Mrs Barbara Stephens Montfort aged 91 a verdict against the defunct Montfort State bank over a missing $35000 deposit. The ledger showed a balance of 2200 against 37387.37 in the passbook with withdrawals leaving 2300. The money allegedly taken by Clyde Stephens cashier who vanished after the bank failed a year ago. The plaintiff and former cashier are not related.

Lancaster Wis Grantt County Barbara Stephens Montfort Montfort State Bank Clyde Stephens Stephens He i

Tells Lawyers to Save Constitution

Mason City Iowa June 21 The constitution of the United States must be protected from insidious forces said R B Bee Saner Dallas Texas chairman of the citizenship committee of the American Bar association at the opening session of the Iowa State Bar association convention He urged lawyers to educate the public to restore the country to the constitution Buell McCash Bloomfield was elected president of the State Association Walter J Barngrover Cedar Rapids was chosen vice president and J W Cory Jr Spencer was secretary treasurer

Mason City United States R. BE. B&b. Saner Dallas Tex American Bar Association Towa State Bar Association Buell McCash. Bloomfield Association State Association Walter J. Barngrover Cedar Rapids J. W. Cory, Jr Spencer

Coopers Seek New Trial Hearing June 28

William and Austin Cooper file for a new trial in Dubuque on charges of defrauding the government of thousands through false income and excess profit tax returns. Judge Scott will hear the motion a week from today, claiming alleged judicial conduct stressed during the original trial.

Dubuque William and Austin Cooper Scott

Japanese Christians Prepare Bible Gift for Crown Prince Couple

Tokio report says 260000 Japanese Christians will present a beautiful expensive bible to the prince regent and his bride at their future marriage. The gift, announced today, accompanies the Emperor Bible proposal amid ceremonial plans.

Tokio

Storm Lake Hosts Lawmakers and State Officials Picnic

Storm Lake Iowa welcomes state officials and lawmakers for a day of leisure activities. Gov Kendall misses the event due to illness while Secretary of State Ramsay Auditor Haynes and State Treasurer Burbank attend. Attorney General Ben Gibbon and former U.S. Senator Charles A Rawson join Lafayette Young Jr. for auto boat trips golf baseball and a fish dinner on the lake shore.

Storm Lake Thiis City Kendall Ramsay Haynes Burbank Ben Gibbon Jg State Bar Association Mason

Seizure Orders Target Liquor Aboard Ocean Liners

United States customs will seize all liquor aboard the liners Olympic and Berengaria except amounts for medical use. Treasury Assistant Secretary Moss said sealed or unsealed liquor will be seized regardless of British seals as a test of the Supreme Court decision. The Berengaria sails for New York with British seals and the Olympic is due next week at Southampton.

United Press Washington, D. C United States Customs Treasury Department Olympic Berengaria Moss New York Southampton

Lone Man Plans Nonstop San Diego to New York Flight

A single pilot intends a nonstop San Diego to New York flight in July or August using a high speed plane. The craft will be pressurized for high altitude travel above 20,000 feet to ride favorable west to east winds. Army air officers hope the 2,000 mile journey can be completed in under 20 hours.

San Diego Cal New

Curb Market Expels One and Suspends Another

In New York on June 21 the New York Curb Market expelled Benjamin Alexander, linked to J. Schneck, and suspended A B Morley of A B Morley & Co for acts inconsistent with exchange principles and detrimental to its best interests.

New York Wall Street A. B. Morley A. B. Morley & Co Benjamin Alexander Moreley Exchange Alexander J. Schneck

Judge Frees Woman Slayer Made Safe by God

Laura Johnson 26 faced trial for stabbing William A Branel to death. Judge Kersten dismissed the case saying God has meted out punishment and the woman is freed. The account notes Johnson has become stone blind.

God Chicago Laura Johnson Willam A. Branel Kersten

Young lovers elope disrupted by cold feet and scandal

In Omaha June 2 a Waterloo Iowa couple Dorothy Atherton aged 14 and John Stohr fled by train to elope but Stohr left the train at Council Bluffs. Dorothy was taken by juvenile authorities. Both to return home today. The Stohr family disputed the tale amid conflicting reports on Dorothy’s whereabouts and identity.

United Press Omaha Neb Dorothy Atherton John Stohr Waterloo Stohr Council Bluffs Dorothy John Ben Stohr Riehl Atherton Edwards Arthur A. Atherton Baltimore Street Telephone and M. L. Gurrent Current Miss Atherton Nention Courier

Floods in Japan Take Heavy Toll of Lives

Tokio reports indicate a rising death toll from floods sweeping Japan with eight killed in a Moji landslide. Mainland railroad service to Kyushu suspended. about 1500 homes inundated at Shimonoseki and 500 at Takamatsu amid torrential downpours.

Japan Tokio Moji Kyushu Shimonoshi Takamatsu

Pittsburgh Batteries Edge Boston in National Match

National sports brief notes an event at Pittsburgh where Barnes Adams and Schmid powered a Pittsburgh victory over Boston. Key players and teams unnamed in fragment suggest a close contest with standout contributions from the Pittsburgh side.

National Pittsburgh Boston Pittsburgh Batteries Barnes Adams Schmid

President Harding Heads West on Southern Route Tour

President Harding moves from Parkersburg through West Virginia Ohio Indiana and Illinois on the way to St Louis for his first westward address. He greets crowds from the observation platform and jokes with callers as Mrs Harding distributes candy to children.

Associated Press Harding Parkersburg W. Va Bardia West Ohio Indiana Illinois St. Louis Tonigh Maryland West Virginia Pacific Coast Alaska Panama Porto Rico Washington Coliseum Rotary Clubs Grafton United States Wea Seymour Jefferson Barracks Arthur M. Hyde Missouri Henry Kiel Kansas City

Bulgarian government seeks extradition of ex-ministers

Sofia report says the revolutionary government asks for the extradition of M. Daska loff, former minister to Czecho Slovakia, and M. Oroff, ex-member of Alexander Stam boulisky's cabinet, both in Bowmania. They are charged with anti government agitation and await trial.

Sofia M. Daskaloff Czecho-Slovakia M. Oroff Alexander Stamboulisky Bowmania

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