Battle fleet to practice Panama canal war games
Aboard the Henderson, a Navy inspection party led by Secretary Denby sails from the lower Chesapeake to Haiti and Colon en route to Panama for Atlantic Pacific maneuvers. The mission includes 84 aboard, with 8 senators, 354 representatives, and 29 correspondents to observe war games, target practice, and the mock attack on the battleship Iowa as part of a two-group plan to defend and attack the canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Panama
Maren
Navy
Denby
Chesapeake Bay
Panamia
Ig Cray
Atlantic
R. E. Coontz
Zaines
Port-au-Prince
Haiti
Colon
Panama Canal
Balboa
Iowa
Mississippi
Uncle Sam
Guantanamo, Bay
San Domingo
United States
Insular
Virin Islands
Washington Navy Yard
Panama Bay
Navy Department
Board of Strategy
Canal
Conviction and Sentence Upheld in Waterloo Nuisance Trials
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the convictions and sentences of Charles Gentle and Barton Thomas for maintaining a liquor nuisance and David Fairweather for maintaining a gambling nuisance. Gentic was fined 1000 dollars, Thomas 3500, and Fairweather ordered to pay costs and serve nine months in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgharles Gentle
Barton Thom
Lower Birth Rate Higher Death Rate First Part of 1922
Provisional birth and death statistics for the first nine months of 1922 show a lower birth rate than the same period in 1921. Across states the birth rate averaged 22.8 versus 28 per 1000, with North Carolina highest at 30 and Washington lowest at 11.35. Death rates rose to 11.7 from 11.6, with Michigan highest at 14.3 and Idaho lowest at 7.8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
North Carolina
Washington
Malas
Idaho
Gorky Seeks Quiet Based on Health in Berlin Sanitarium
London reports Russian writer Maxim Gorky is resting in a Berlin area sanitarium, blaming overexposure for his fatigue. He says he will move to Prague if Germany erupts in revolution and hopes to edit a world review devoted to science and art, distancing from politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Maxim
Gorky
Berlin
Germany
Prague
World Review
Iolk
Upsets reshape Muscatine City Council in election
In Muscatine Iowa on March 6 Democrats gained control of the city council for the first time in 19 years, holding five seats to secure a two vote majority. An upset defeated Poine Chief S G Brenner Democrat by F G Bilkey Republican. J H W Selden Republican lost to H H Fitzgerald Democrat, shifting the balance of power with one Republican, a Socialist and an independent remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
G. Brenner
F. G. Bilkey
Cly
J. H W. Selden
H. H. Fitzgerald
Seek Lower Bonds and Release Order for Both Leepers
Proceedings by the defense seek to reduce bail for Mrs. Robert Leeper to 26000 and to secure bail for her husband Robert Leeper. Both are jailed with Mrs. Roy Wertz for alleged murder of Roy Wertz. Hearing set for tomorrow morning before Judge Faville of the state Supreme court. Wertz released yesterday by her father S I Reed and others. Robert Leeper had been held without bail since the Dec shooting. Wertz and Leeper indicted for first degree murder by the grand jury last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jews City
March
Robert Leeper
Roy Werts
Roy Wertz
F. &. Faville
State Supreme Court
Think Mine Tunnels Causing Hospital to Crack and Bulge Out
Des Moines authorities move to investigate if Broomfield Coal mine tunnels under the county hospital caused cracks and bulging walls. The board seeks a district court injunction to inspect underground workings, alleging $65,000 in damages from six months of deterioration and hospital instability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Board of Supervisors
Broomfield Coal Company
Ant
District ‘Court
Board Ren Yestitatives
Court Rules Control of an Auto Means Ability to Stop
Iowa Supreme Court defines driving control as the power to bring a moving vehicle to a stop with reasonable speed, not the ability to halt in all situations. In Carruthers v Campbell, Justice Werver notes the driver must have machinery and power under control to stop reasonably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Staines
Iowa Supreme Court
Jusice Werver
T. B. Carruthers
John Campbell
F. A. Hunter
van Buren County
Boys Crushed While Riding Freight Car Near Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids March 6 Saymond Brepnan and Hal Price of Chicago are dying and Fredi Rutherford of Delta Ta is in critical condition at a local hospital after injuries from riding a freight car. The three boys, all over 18, were crushed under steel rails piled in a box car they rode to reach a western ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Saymond Brepnan
Hal Price
Chicago
Fredi
Rutherford
Delta
Howe
Sterling
Begin Selection of Jury in Eberle Case
Oskaloosa March 6 The trial of Mrs Paul Wherle charged with the murder of her husband began with jury selection. Eberle pleaded not guilty yesterday before District Judge Henry Wagner. She is in a local hospital under nurse care. Due to widespread acquaintance, securing a jury may prove difficult. Eberle, a Des Moines broker, was shot near here while driving from Des Moines to Oskaloosa. his wife claims self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Paul Wherle
Des Moines
Oska
Logia
Ilis
Fall from Window Fatal to Brookyn Child
Five year old Maxine Woods daughter of P A Woods of Brookyn died in Grinswell hospital after a fall from a second story window. She was playing with her sister when she overbalanced and fell. Her skull was fractured and she was taken to the hospital where she died. Her father P A Woods survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyin
Maxine Woods
P. A. Woods
Brooklyn
Grinswell
Babe Fatally Hurt in Crossing Accident
Davenport Iowa May Hintze two year old daughter of Emil Hintze farmer near Walcott suffered fatal injuries when an automobile driven by her father was struck by a CRT & Pest Senger train near Walcott Station last evening. The child's mother and younger brother also suffered minor injuries Hintze was uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
May Hintze
Emil Hintze
Walcott
Chili
Hintze
Marshalltown Switches Back to City Council System
Marshalltown Iowa voters chose to abandon the commission form of government and return to the ward based city council structure. Voter turnout was light with about 40 percent of eligible ballots cast. The measure won by a margin of 834 to ? The city had operated under the commission plan for twelve years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa Supreme Court Rules Banks Must Tax Liberty Bonds
Des Moines March 6. The Iowa Supreme Court ruled banks in Albia Monroe County must pay taxes on liberty bonds used as capital stock. The ruling targets widespread evasion by small state banks purchasing tax free securities. It will raise several millions in state taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa State Supreme Court
Albia
Monroe County
Ty Guthrie County
Mrs. Nancy Arthur Dies at Raymond Age 91
Nancy M. Arthur died at her home in Raymond Ja after a two week illness. Born in Inalae she moved to Raymond ninety years ago and had lived in Iowa 72 years. Funeral arrangements not made. Survived by five sons John Cherokee Ed La Porte City George and David Raymond Dr Flow Nevada and daughter Mrs Mary Baker Sioux City. One grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Specelal
Nancy M. Arthur
Il Ness
Inalae
Iowa
John
la Porte City
George
David
Flow
Nevada
Mary Baker
Sioux City
Cherokee County Plans Gravel Road Expansion 1923
Cherokee county proposes to travel 21 miles of roads in 1923 14 miles from primary No 5 and eight miles north via Larrabee to a bridge project. The bridge program may include 50 items with a 40 foot span, reflecting the county’s gravel road expansion efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee, Ja
Cherokee County
Larrabee
Brien Jing
Cherokee
State Briefs Roundup of Iowa News Items
Brooklyn mixed woods 5 dies from injuries after a fall from a second story window. Trubuque George Pettibone 65 convicted of horae ereating sentenced to five years at Fort Madison. McGregor Alexander Pendax and Mike Ryan jailed in La Crosse Wisconsin charged with theft of 25000 dollars worth of goods from box cars. Railroad detectives claim robber ring hid loot in houseboats near here. Oelwein Fayette county teachers conclude institute with lectures by state educational leaders. Monticello Monticello high schoolbeats Mason City in debate on shall town paved roads negative wins. Des Moines 250000 bond for art gallery approved 2 to 1. councilman MacVicar opposed long term bonds maturing 1966. Des Moines coal company employee Charles Evans critically injured by coal unloading machine. Missouri Valley nine cathartic pills cause death of two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Sprott. Williams County Attorney E L Prince urged as candidate to fill state senate vacancy after D C Chase death. Dubuque funeral services tomorrow for Mon Signor Terrence G Brady vicar general of Dubuque archdiocese. Brady died Monday in La Crosse hospital. Keokuk Italian fruit paddler Joe Carmel found at home with head crushed likely robbery motive. one suspect held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Mixing Woods
Trubuque
George Pettibone
Horae
Fort Madison
McGregor
Alexander Pendax
Mike Ryan
la Crosse
Wis
Oelwein
Fayette County
Monticello
Monticello High School
Mason City High School
Des Moines
John MacVicar
Charles Evans
Missouri Valley
Willam Sprott
Williams
EL. P. Prince
D. C. Chase
Dubuque
Middlewest
Terrence G. Brady
Vicrr
Brady
Keokuk
Joe Carmel
Isi
Moonshine Raids in Atlanta Shift Local Liquor Market
Prohibition officials raid Atlanta premises uncover a shift from northern to local distilling in the Beorota Mountains. The discovery shows moonshine flooding the city and causing a decline in retail liquor prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Beorota Mountains
Huff of Eldora Being Groomed for Senate Seat
Deg Moines March 6 Friends of Herbert A Hur Eldora are suggesting his name as a candidate for the senatorial vacancy in the Thirty seventh district including Hardin Hamilton and Wright counties caused by the death of Senator D C Chase Webster City. Hut would have withdrawn from the race leaving Chase and Rath in the contest. Hardin county workers blot out that their county has not had a state senator for years. Rath may re enter Rice may run and others may come forward in Wright or Hamilton. Gov Kendall will name the date for the special election within a few days and con fers with district workers on the best date. Delegates will caucus to select party candidates. The winner will serve in the special session and in the Forty first general assembly. No word has been received from Congressman Towner about resignation. The governor cannot call the special election until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deg Moines
Herbert A. Hur
Eldora
Ara
Hardin
Hamilton
Wright
D. C. Chase
Webster City
Hutt
Aurles Last Jung
P. Rath Ackley
Hut
Chase
Rath
Wight
Rice
Belp
Erther
Kendall
Senator Chase
General Assembly
Towner
Comereasaian
Fatal $100 Stunt Ends in Human Fly’s Death
New York on March 6 reports Harry Young, the “human fly,” died after falling from the front wall of the Hotel Marquette. He reportedly agreed to a fee not exceeding $100, or possibly $50, with no advance payment. Witnesses in the congested Greeley Square area described the fatal fall during the noon rush as moisture laden air made the wall slippery. Young had only three inch footholds and handholds as he climbed, racing the wall with no safety apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry
Young
Greeley Square
Mayfield Denies All Peddy Charges in Senate Fight
Senator Earle B Mayfield of Mayfield Texas denies that his election to the senate last November involved excessive spending or illegal acts. George Peddy who challenged the seat filed a contest with the senate. Mayfield swept aside the charges but did not address Peddy's Ku Klux Klan allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Earle
Mayfield
Texas
Senate
George Peddy
Paddy
Peddy
Seine Flood Threat Aims at Paris as River Rises
The Seine river continues to rise threatening Paris with flood. Authorities doubt it will match the 1910 deluge when a large city area was inundated. Precautions are in place and disinfectants stocked to prevent epidemics once the waters recede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marcel
Seine
Palmer School of Chiropractice Concert Schedule Card
Davenport Iowa station lists a March 7 program with time signals weather market updates and concerts at 11:00 am and 7:09 pm plus an educational talk on Americanism by W E Stockley and a later artist program featuring Rhyn Swindell and Arvid Samuelson in a community radio schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer School of Chiropractice
Davenport
Jeanesday
Chandler
Sandman
Pipo Orzan
Walter C. Steel
Mando
Man Who Invented Lie Detector May Use It for Himself
Washington March 2 William M Marston who claims to be the inventor of the lie detector to aid in criminal investigations will have an opportunity by legal process to show whether it will really work. He was arrested under an indictment returned in Boston charging an attempted mail fraud and released on 2000 bond and will have to appear March 16 before U S Commissioner MacDonald
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mareh
William M. Marston
Boston
Marston
U. S
MacDonald
Wins Girl in 9 Year 35000 Mile Chase Ends in Marriage
London engineer and actor James Jolley finally wins Miss Jeanette Sherwin after a nine year courtship spanning 45000 miles and multiple proposals in England, South Africa, India, and during tours in China and Japan. Jolley arrived on Cedric in New York as Miss Sherwin, daughter of Amy Sherwin, prepares for marriage after career success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Trees
New York
James Jolley
London
Will Ugtry
Jéanette Sherwin
Jolley
England
Miss Sherwin
Mme
Amy Sherwin
Mat Joliey
South Africa
Johannesburg
India
Delhi
China
Japan
Jollay
Urs
Report Urges Indiana Rates Alignment With Illinois
An Interstate Commerce Commission examiner urged reducing Indiana freight rates to Kansas City Omaha Sioux City and Sioux Falls. The Indiana public service commission and Indiana Chamber of Commerce filed complaints. The examiner recommended Indiana rates be brought in line with Illinois rates for similar distances. If upheld, railroads would be required to cut Indiana rates to match Illinois levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Indiana
Kansas City
Omaha
Sioux City
Sioux
Illinois
Interstate Commerce Commission
Theublic Service Commission of
Former Taft Secretary Charles D Norton Dies in New York
Charles D Norton banker and former secretary to President Taft dies at his New York home. The report notes Norton’s prominent role in early 20th century finance and government service, reflecting on his public career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
New York
Charles D. Norton
Slander suit filed as term ends in Oklahoma
In Washington, secretary for Miss Alice Robertson of Oklahoma filed a $10,000 slander suit against her as the house term expired Sunday. In Philadelphia, a U S Senator says a movement grows to limit field for Alibustering in the Senate. Indiana reports a soldiers bonus bill passing 27 to 19. A Chicago death notes a 62 year old man dying minutes after marrying a 24 year old woman. Prohibition agents seize liquor valued over a half million at a Philadelphia brewery. Provisional census figures show births down and deaths up in 1922. Corfu visit by Princess Hermine aims to inspect Wilhem’s property. Norfolk reports increased American coal exports to Germany after Ruhr seizure. In Houston a hearing date is set for BE Clarke in a Ku Klux Klan case. A Southern Pacific freight train incident near Angeles results in a stockman’s shooting and a conductor’s beating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Benjamin E. Cook
Alice Robertson
Oklahoma
House
Philadelphia
U. S
Papper
Pennsylvania
Senate
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Senate
Chicago
Herman A. Swanson
Eleanor McCarthy
Joan Fred
Stick Bs
Washington, D. C
Swondon
Reuters
al Doom
Corfu
Hermine
Rioting defendants named in Illinois mine massacre trial
A surviving witness identified three defendants as participants in the killing of Joe Shoemaker at a Brurer mine riot. He said Fontanetta killed Shoemaker as guards fired from outside the barbed wire. Hugh White was named by the witness as connected to the incident amid continued shooting through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cairns
Marka
Joe Shoemaker
Ans
Phillip Fontanetta
Shoemaker
Cairns
Hugh White
Ullnois Trin§18
Caiima
Willis
Albert Storme
William McCowan
Knights of Columbus to Guard Churches
The Knights of Columbus in Quebec offered to guard church properties amid recent church burnings blamed on the Ku Klux Klan. Officials in Atlanta denied involvement as the province considers protection measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Montreal
Que
Quebec Knights of Columbus
At Ania
City in Brief Remarrying Allowed for Green Pair
Permission granted for either Calvin Green or Florence Green, recently divorced, to remarry at any time. Miss Alice Olson resumes studies at Edison school after a lapse due to influenza. Airedale puppy run over on South street injures owner’s heart. little girl distraught. Miss Edina Elder visiting Kansas now staying with Misa Blanche Muthaler before returning to Huron. Albert Sweltzer attends Iowa State Retail Shoe Dealers convention in Des Moines. Maude Bunker visits from Cambridge to attend funeral in Epworth. Mabel Lubpiann, deputy county superintendent, moved from hospital to home. H C Moeiler substitutes. Hugo Evers of Minneapolis consults on Walnut Court apartments. concrete slab for fourth floor poured. Charles Karr moves to Waterloo with store purchase. mother Nettie Karr to live with them. Ernest Ackerman seeks executor appointment for A J Ackerman estate, valued around $8,000. Mrs. S. W. Hicok improves after paralysis. lives with Hugh B. Hicok for easier medical access. Notice: Howa Tire Sales Co. moves to new address. Be advised to see Buck’s Booterie and local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Green
Florence Green
Alice Olson
Jefferson Street
Edison School
South Street
Edina Elder
Kansas
Misa Blanche Muthaler
Denver
Huron
Albert Sweltzer
Wilson
Commerceial Street
Waterloo
Epworth
Herron
Mabel Lubpiann
St. Francis Hospital
Vine Street
H C. Moeiler
Hugo Evers
Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minn
Walnut Court
Evers
Charles Karr
Panda
M. Sydell
Nettie Karr
PB. W. Jenkins
Harrison Street
Ernest Ackerman
Waterloo Savings ‘Bank
A. J. Ackerman
Ernnest
Philadelphia
Woman Charged in Attempted Hotel Defraud Case
A young woman from Garvin Street was fined 25 pounds in municipal court for attempting to defraud a Waterloo hotel proprietor by leaving without paying a 16 50 bill. She claimed a check had been sent. The fine was suspended after arrangements to pay. Also, Lloyd Griffin was found guilty of wife desertion and must post 300 bond or face jail to support his family. Frank Smith, 309 1 2 Commercial Street, was bound over to keep the peace on a $200 bond amid counterclaims of marital strife and a large number of children. Police notes: one drunk, two traffic violators, and three unlicensed motor car operators in Morning session. Usual fines and costs were imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garvin, Se
Coats
Waterloo
Lloyd Griffin
O. B. Courtright
Pease
Frank Smith
Commercelal Street
Smith
Olice Grist
Tha Uspal
KIWANIANS HEAR PLIGHT OF VETS AT HOTEL RUSSELL-SAMSON
R J Horsefield of the veterans' bureau urges Kiwanis members to hire disabled ex-soldiers after cost to equip each veteran averages 1289 dollars. He notes 300000 disabled soldiers need retraining for civilian life and urges local employers to open doors in two years as 75 percent complete training. Miss Cade Finch and Carman sang with George Bickford accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Horsefield
St. Louis
Ninth District
Veterans’ Bureau
Russell-Samson
Margaret Cade
Frances Finch
Ruth Carman
Chicago
Frank
Waterloo Theatre
George D. Bickford
Waterloo
Clash of Serbs and Bulgars in Macedonia Leaves 30 Dead
Severe fighting between Bulgarians and Serbians in Macedonia reported by Athena on March 6. Military advices say 27 Bulgarian irregulars and three Serbians were killed in one engagement. The combat involves irregulars rather than regular army units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Macedonia
Cold Weather Ahead As Spring Nears In Iowa
Weather outlook for Iowa shows a cold start to spring with chilly conditions and fluctuating temperatures. Officials note a 34 degree high yesterday and a 24 degree reading last night, with southeastern areas lacking clear skies while western regions warm slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ralph B. Suppy
Francis 70 Probe Nto Status of Omo up Schools
The Associated Press reports state superintendent Miss May Francis will send a questionnaire to consolidated school officials to gauge opinions and issues. It asks about use of buildings as community centers, bus service, agricultural plots, tax levies, and housing for teachers, with inspectors also preparing reports on the system. Transportation and winter road conditions emerged as major concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prean
Miss May Francia
Department of Public Instruction
Iowa
Songo
Miss Francis
Kureundinger
Miss Ida Beguelin Weds Carl Peek in Barnville ceremony
Announcement today records the marriage of Miss Ida Beguelin deputy clerk of municipal court to Carl T Peek deputy bailiff. The ceremony occurred Saturday Feb 27 at Barnville with Mr and Mrs Herschel Smith as attendants and Rev George Mc Conkey officiating. The bride is a Greene county native daughter of Mrs A Beguelin. The groom son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Peek will reside at 337 Vine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Beguelin
Carl T. Peek
Barnville
Herschel Smith
Smith
George McConkey
Hartville M. 8
Peek
A. Beguelin
Greene
Waterloo Business College
Theodore Peek
Vine Street
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U.S. S. Henderson
Sec’y Denby
Upreme
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Vice
Eberle
Babe
Liberty Bond
Nancy Arthur
Cherokee Co
Huff
Cady” Chase
RADIO
Wwoe
Missy Sherwin
Jolsey
Suez
I. C
Pittsburgh
Angeles
Southern
Associated Press
Marion
Ill
Antonio Guikovitch
Erle
Nob
Buchanan's
Bldg
S. W. Hicok
Riverview
Hugh B. Hicok
Smith Street
Ilowa Tire Sales Co
W Ltd
Buck
West Fourth Street
J. Horsefield
Veterans' Bureau
Francis
Probento
Omoup
Carl. T., Peek
Meier
Joseph J. Meier
Barclay Township
St- Francis Hespital
Barclay
Boby
O’keefs & Towns
Star Postoffice
Peru
Durengo City
Mert
Clinton Bridge
Clinton, Iowa
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