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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1921
Page
7
International Reform bureau presses to stop the Dempsey Carpentier bout in Jersey City alleging prizefight aims, ticket conspiracy, and morals harm. Judges defer injunctions, with plans to pursue action in other New Jersey courts.
Exclusion by Referee Gleason of most testimony in the Stillman divorce case on the legitimacy of two-year-old Guy Stillman revived efforts for a out-of-court settlement. Mrs. Stillman will leave for Poughkeepsie where secret hearings resume tomorrow. Stillman was reported in Canada but expected to appear for cross examination as the plaintiff's case closes before adjournment.
Evacuation of Upper Silesia territory occupied by German and Polish insurgents under Adalbert Korfanty begins today under an interallied commission plan. Warsaw says movement should finish by July 6 as published by the Polish bureau of Information.
New York June 2 A Calvary Baptist pastor Rev Dr John Roath Straton writes a poem in second public edition mocking summer styles. He quips about Mary’s skirt length while asserting concern for modesty and sanitation.
The British coal strike ends as miners accept government terms. Pits to resume immediately after nearly three months idle. Officials say a subsidy will guarantee wages and guard colliery owners against losses, with unofficial word that nationalization was dropped. Fringe talks anticipated Parliament approval and a lively debate.
Washington on June 28 the federal horticultural board decided to exclude shipments from southern Ontario of certain vegetable products likely to carry the European cornborer into the United States. Officials will seek Canadian cooperation to curb spread while Canada lacks sufficient field agents for surveying infested areas in its corn belt.
St Paul Minn delegates from Minnesota South Dakota Illinois Iowa Nebraska and Wisconsin opened a three day session of the Mutual Automobile Association. Topics include a federal registration law to curb interstate theft car identification and garage registry plus discussion of the Townsend Bill for federal aid to better roads. Secretary Freq Lambert said theft losses from Sept 1 1926 to June 1 1921 totaled about 10 million dollars.
Sen Antonio Tex reports Linn A. Gale an alleged draft deserter left here under guard yesterday for Governor's Island New York after orders shifted his case from Eighth to Second corps area for trial. Gale was deported from Mexico by President Gobrong in April as an undesirable alien tied to a radical magazine he edited. He was sent to Fort McIntosh and then Fort Sam Houston where desertion charges and a martial court trial were ordered.
Washington June 28 The war department has canceled 349 leases since March 4 under the economy policy saving $31,531 monthly in rentals Secretary Weeks announced today The policy of reducing expenses would be continued further to trim government spending in wartime measures
Grand Forks ND June 28 Smokers will not enjoy cigars cigarettes or pipes in public eating houses after Thursday at midnight A law prohibiting smoking in dining rooms restaurants and cafes becomes effective Friday enforcement begins across the state
In Chicago a burglar leaped from a second story window to reach an adjacent roof and fell to cement, dying at the scene after entering a dwelling and waking occupants. A separate Des Moines crash claim ends with Miss Mary Reed, 22, dying and her sister Elizabeth killed.
Governor Morgan reaffirmed martial law in Mingo county and ordered the sheriff to draft 190 men or accept 130 volunteers to be mustered for 60 days. The assesor and all persons liable under the law for military duty are to enforce orders issued by the governor.
Baltimore Md June 2 Charles A Bonaparte attorney general during the Roosevelt administration died at Belle Vista his country home near here today He had been in poor health for about a year suffering from an affection which became complicated with kidney trouble He was 70 years old His widow who has been in invalid for many years survives.
Madison Wisconsin June 28 1921 girls under twenty one are barred from hotel service as bellhops under a law that took effect today. Heavy penalties are provided for hotel keepers who violate provisions of the act.
Chicago June 28 Joseph Lington an automobile mechanic was sentenced from one year to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to recklessly driving an automobile that killed Mrs Eugenia Cooty on April 3 last.
Cleveland June 28 Mrs Eva Catherine Kaber charged with plotting the death of her husband Daniel F Kaber wealthy Lakewood publisher formally placed on trial this morning under a first degree murder indictment carrying the death penalty.
Chicago aldermen endorse the largest corporate budget in city history totaling 46.66 million dollars with an increase of about 3.3 million over last year. The plan faces salary demands from 18 000 city employees including policemen and firemen seeking raises.
Detroit June 2 The Supreme object of the disabled American veterans of the world war Organization is to inspire members to return home and become self supporting citizens Judge Robert J S Marx told the opening session of the first april convention He urged action on more than 14000 suit s for beds and care for tubercular mental and nervous cases and called for prompt first aid stations and promises from cities to aid wounded soldiers The American Farm Bureau federation endorsed the Legion program urging speedy enactment of bills aiding disabled soldiers sailors and marines.
In Columbus Kansas on June 28 the jury to try Alexander Howat and August Dorchy, leaders of the Kansas Miners union, for violating the Kansas Industrial law by calling a strike, is expected to be formed in district court today. Prospective jurors were secluded after yesterday’s adjournment by Judge Boss. Few union labor men attended the labor holiday demonstration called by W F Free man. nearly all who came were miners.
The Loyal Order of Moose meets in Toledo for its thirty third annual gathering. After electing officers yesterday the group plans a brief business session then leisure activities. Today includes steamer excursions to Put-in-Bay and ladies’ ritual and drill contests.
Oliver C Coombs, 76, longtime Atlantic resident and father of Mayor Arthur K. Coombs, was killed when his car left the road and overturned near Atlantic. His wife, also riding, suffered three broken ribs. Coombs authored several Western life novels.
Poland will join in the celebration of July as a national holiday to show gratitude to the United States. The announcement came in an advisory received today in New York.
Indianola report says Ed Danes, a lineman for the Hight company, died after slipping from a pole he was working on. He fell near the top and did not survive the mishap yesterday.
United Press reports Cyrenus Cole of Cedar Rapids was nominated by the Fifth district Republicans to serve in Congress, succeeding James Wood who resigned. The July 19 special election will feature a campaign led by a committee. the resolution praised Harding, lamented Good’s retirement, and endorsed Cole.
London dispatch reports Britain seeks a three month delay in renewing the Japan alliance as premiers’ conference opens. Britain desires a decision before any new treaty and no position on the American stance was released.
Republican conferees reached full agreement on the form of the peace resolution to be sent to both houses. They plan to invite Democratic conferees later for a formal vote on the conference report. Democratic conferees will be caucused Wednesday and any objections will be noted before the vote.
Chicago June 28 The Knights of Columbus will celebrate the seven hundredth anniversary of Dante Alighieri's birth with a nationwide program. In September and October a series of free lectures on Dante will be conducted in communities across the country.
Fargo N D June 28 With exhibits of leading power farming machinery factories the National Tractor show opened today and will run through Thursday The grounds were dotted with exhibitor tents resembling a gigantic circus local passenger fares in Hingisondh Chicago North Shore Milwaukee railway interurban line were ordered raised to interstate level Sept 1 by the interstate commerce commission.
Detroit June 28 The Socialist national convention by 23 to 2 vote rejected the Thirteenth ward Chicago motion to expel all members supporting or endorsing the third international. Secretary Otto Pranstetter reports the party 21000 in debt and a campaign to raise 20000 authorized. Plans consider policies on chamber of commerce bans and directives to Socialist congressmen on military appropriations.
Chicago June 28 United Press reports rail shop employees nationwide voted 45000 to 25000 against a 12 percent wage cut ordered by the railroad board. Union leaders caution a strike remains possible but unlikely, with four major brotherhoods awaiting Friday talks before a membership vote.
Fort Bliss Tex June 28 Dayla R Lewis and Eric Springer aviators forced by engine trouble to land here late yesterday on a Riverside Calif to Mineola Long Island trans continental flight resumed at 5 am toward Dallas where a stop might occur if further engine trouble arose Springer said before leaving this morning they would attempt to reach New York without stopping aiming for about 22 hours total flight time
Washington June 28 The bill to prohibit beer as medicine will be sent to President Harding before the Fourth of July. Senator Sterling of South Dakota chairs the judiciary subcommittee handling the measure. The House passed it yesterday. today it reached the Senate and was referred to Sterling for a prompt report.
Four million dollar, 21 story skyscraper to rise on Fort Dearborn block facing the plaza at the end of the Michigan avenue bridge. The building has been leased for five years at 230000 dollars per year. Construction to start soon.
In Wheeling West Virginia on June 28 the Hilton children suffered seven violent deaths over 15 years. The latest was 18 year old John Hilton drowning in the Ohio River yesterday.
In Milwaukee on June 28 Miss Frances Perkins told 2000 National Social conference delegates she and colleagues cured a hysterical blindness case by releasing the man from his lawful wife and allowing him to stay with the wife he wed in bigamy. The board learned the man was blind with intact reflexes and suffering from neurosis. He had abandoned his first wife who was unkind.
R L Richardson 39 saved the girl he taught to swim in the Des Moines river but drowned after reaching shore. He waded out to help Donna Risher then sank as friends in a boat tried to reach him. The incident occurred late yesterday in Des Moines.
Des Moines authorities denied claims that William Hoop was held as a suspect in the Sara Thursdale murder. They said Hoop is being held as a witness for the hearing of Tom Lewis, who has been in custody since the crime was discovered.
At Old Point Comfort on June 28 a planned aerial bombing test against the radio controlled battleship Iowa was called off because of fog. The test aimed to evaluate air strikes on the vessel but could not proceed due to low visibility.
Washington June 28 William P. Eagan a former clerk in the legal department of the prohibition bureau was arrested today on a bribery charge. Officials declined to discuss the case but indicated evidence against other former members of the unit. Worker is stricken B S Chandler an Illinois Central shops employee suffered a violent illness at work this morning. He was taken home at 1019 Beech Street with symptoms suggesting poisoning or acute indigestion.
Frank Herceldsheimer Jr., 15, bedridden by rheumatism for two months, became a town hero when his six year old sister fell into a cistern. He leaped from bed and dived in after her, pulling her above water until help arrived.
Hundred first termers in the House urge immediate action during a call for a conference tomorrow night. Representatives Ansorge and about 100 new Republicans seek to cut red tape and substitute action for delay, criticizing stalled objectives like tax reform tariffs and a peace resolution. Others signing include Clarke New York Gernerd Pennsylvania Knight Ohio Hogan New York Arentz Nevada Bock Maine Beedy Connecticut Rank Illinois Lineberger California.
Chicago shows the temper of prima donnas may cost extra as a resolution from the National Association of Concert Managers requires a prima donna to pay postponement or cancellation costs if pneumonia strikes two hours before a concert.
Wallace is slated to speak at the Wheat Millers gathering in Chicago as part of a three day session organized by the Millers National federation. The Western Corn Millers and Corn Millers Federation convene this week with millers from across the country attending.
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