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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1923

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Lady Astor Moves Bill To Protect Youth From Drink

In the Commons Lady Astor opens the second reading of a bill prohibiting sale of intoxicants to youths under eighteen on premises by consent. She argues the aim is to shield adolescents health and self control, aligning with medical authorities and schools, and denounces sex discrimination while urging passage for the sake of guiding promising youth.

London Lady Astor House At Commons Bryce Yousnen Lord Bryce America Lady Aster Astor

Councilman Oath Sparks Park Bond Fight in Des Moines

Des Moines city records were kept secret as officials probe whether Councilman J G Sounds was sworn in and if Councilman MacVicar’s charges about improper oath filings jeopardize the $2.5 million park bonds. Rounds says he was sworn in by the mayor, but records may be missing.

Bes Moines J. G. Sounds MacVicar Uiat Rounds Oflige Harry Kase Garver MacVicar Rous

Butler County Farmer Dies at Cedar Falls Hospital

Robert McGregor a farmer near Shell Rock Butler County died at Lorri Memorial hospital Cedar Falls after influenza and meningitis. Survived by widow formerly Alka Evenson of Shell Rock seven children. He was 45. Body to sister Mrs Charles Mickle Shell Rock. Mother Mrs James McGregor and sister Mrs Rachel Reaugh also survive. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Clarksville Marel Dam Robert McGregor Surlori Memorial Hospital Cedar Falls Alka Evenson Shell Rock McGgregor Charles Mickle James McGregor Mickle Rachel Reaugh Virginle George Minnesota

Des Moines Druggist Shot by Bandits Has Little Chance to Live

Dez Moines March. Harrison W. Huevle, 68, a druggist on the east side, was shot by bandits who tried to rob his store last evening. He survived initial hours in hospital but doctors say recovery is unlikely. A bullet struck his lung and another his nb Jonon after he resisted the robbery. the bandits fled with money.

Des Moines Dez Moines Harrison W. Huevle East Side Bankets Kluegie Imindits

Judge Backs Six Month Jail Term for Legging Offense

In Carnell Bluffa on March 4, Judge Martin Waile sentenced Ralph Fisher Co to six months in jail and a $6,000 fine after a liquor violation arraignment. The judge rebuked the defendant for contempt of society rules and ordered confinement and payment.

Carnell Bluffa Martin Oj. Waile Ralph Fisher Co Red Oak

Students Win Cash in Judge's Contest Upon Constitution

Des Moines March 9 Special Students from seventh and eighth grades in various Iowa schools won cash prizes in a judge's contest on the meaning of the constitution. Winners include Peterson Sheldon Cedar Rapids $60 Mary Mason City Rocestonwell Oskaloosa $225 Iowa City Steplich Oelwein Charles B Nut- 25 Catherine. Nielsen and Fred Syndergaard Cedar Falls were married this afternoon at 4 o clock in the church here.

Des Moines Priza Wade Ha Peterson Sheldon Lidal Fredsiigle Netisville Russ Viola Nielsen Fred Syndergaard Cedar Falls Stockholm Offie

Throst Hanged for Brutal Death of Schoolteacher

The condemned man Throst confessed to murder and was executed at Killers’ Hill after a governor denial of a plea for life. Details describe capture at Postville, confession in Atlamckee county jail, and a final supper with four other condemned inmates before the hangings.

Postrifle Postville Atlamckee Throst Taylor Supreme Court Roxbury Waukon Gov. Kendall THES International News Wire Fort Madison Mareth Karl Nourdur William Oiander Joe Williams Roy Maupin Archie Burris Ware Pont Toa di

London Women Embrace Serpents as Pets in March

London readers report a growing trend of women adopting snakes as pets. Importers note steady demand for snakes of four to nine feet, sold quickly. The piece adds stray references to millinery stock and antique chemistry terms, appearing garbled from OCR.

British settlement contract to be signed tomorrow

The American commission drafted the final contract for the British war debt settlement in Washington D C. A meeting is planned for tomorrow to obtain final signatures. Britain will deliver loans to cover its 34.6 billion debt as part of the settlement, with details outlined by Secretary Mellan.

Washington, D. C American Commission Winnish Wadlerteken Great Britain United States Secretary of the Treasury Mellan

Former Manager of Virginia Rappe Dies

Los Angeles March 9 The former manager of Virginia Rappe died today after a period of illness. He rose to prominence managing Rappe during a party in September 1921. He passed away in his late years in his home. He is survived by his mother a brother and three sons.

Los Angeles Cal Virginia Rappe Rascoe Arbuckte Sepember Roearth

Film Czar Hays Targeted by Reform Bureau

Washington March 9. The International Reform bureau directed until recently by the late Dr. Wilbur F Crafts turned its guns on Will Hays and the motion picture makers and distributors of America. Dr. Robert Watson, president of the bureau, told Hays that there is no hope of any betterment of motion pictures through Hays or the organization.

Washington, T. C International Reform Bureau Wilbur F. Crafts Will Lo Hays Motion Picture Makers and Distributors of America Robert Watson Bureau Hays

Married man shot by woman in hotel in Cleveland

Cilbert N. Redwine, 30, proprietor of the Linndale hotel, was shot and probably fatally wounded in his hotel at dawn. A woman, who police say admitted the shooting, is held. Redwine had come from Annapolis six months ago. he was married and father of two children.

Cleveland, O Cilbert N. Redwine Linndale Redwine Anapolis

Bondholders Pay Mortgage on Cedar Valley Fair Ground

Cedar Pass March 9 Special Twenty seven bondholders of Cedar Valley Fair association yesterday paid the mortgage of 38000 held by Mrs. Clara Sawyer Kuenan on the grounds here. With interest the total was 10491.02.

Cedar Pass Cedar Valley Fair Association Clara Sawyer Kuenan

State Briefs Keoseugna and Des Moines Reports

State briefs note a dog bite leading to Pastani treatment for a man and two children, with the animal’s head sent to Iowa City for rabies testing. In Des Moines, officers elect Fred Loomis as president of the Iowa Wholesale Egg Butter and Produces association with J D Minium and Oscar Laka as officers. A man fined $40 for assault on his wife must surrender all firearms. Independence reports a bus line employee fatally crushed between a moving truck and a trailer. Dubuque sees Carl Lindenberg chosen as exalted ruler of the Elks. Edward Baumpower re elected secretary. a young people’s church conference led by Royal Montgomery and pastor Montgomery is planned for March 11-18. Damages of $29,000 are sought in a suit by Albert Taylor against Lake Laundry Co for injuries while employed. Iowa City notes John Cox, an alleged bootlegger, shot in the thigh during arrest. Council Bluffs reports the death of 74-year-old recluse Mrs Silas Davis, found scared to death with no bruises or poison trace, living under fear of attack.

Iown City Dwi Moines Iowa Fred Loomis Port Dodge J. D. Minium Oscar Laka A. Hapensick Des Moines Livenport Robert Rebern John Gosse Dubuque Carl Lindenberg Elks Edward Baumpower John Burketiler Liknder Royal Montgomery Grinnell Muarch Montgomery Marion Albert Taylor Lake Laundry Company Taylor Iowa City John Cox Cox Council Rhaifls Silas Davis

Cook Who Invented Porterhouse Steak Dies at Milford

Milford N F March 10 Mrs Anna F Remich inventor of the porterhouse steak died here yesterday. Shortly after the Civil War she became known at the Porter House in North Cambridge Mass where the tender cent s she served gained the hotel name. She was 87 years old.

Milford N. F Mareh O Anna F. Remich Porter House Cambridge Mass

Digest of News Since Yesterday

Digest of News Since Yesterday reports varied items from cities worldwide. It notes International Harvester’s optimistic 1924 outlook with no ferry machinery profit in 1922. Other items include Britain’s Baldwin opposing preferential US imports, French budget bonds, a Mexican lawsuit against Sinclair Petroleum, Van Der Waals’ death, Pennsylvania Line freight embargo lift west of Mansfield, Obe Tucheff losing US entry rights, and Minnesota’s proposed official language in schools.

Chdcago International Harvester Company London Stanley Baldwin House of Commons England Baris Chamber of Deputies Lasteyric Treasury New York International Petroleum Company Sinclair Petroleum Company Vera Cruz Amsterdam Prof van der Waals Chicago Pennsylvania Lines Mansfield Columbus Constantine Obe- Tucheff United States Banlrys St. Paul Minn Minnesota

Chinese Cabinet Resigns Amid Repeated Changes

A Shanghai dispatch reports the Chinese cabinet has resigned, marking the eighth government change in a year. The turmoil reflects ongoing political instability as leadership shifts occur amid mounting domestic pressures.

London Hag Shanghai

Women Will Aid Near East Relief in Easter Appeal

New York March 9 Mrs Percy V Pennybacker of Austin Texas former president of the General Federation of Women s Clubs was today chosen chairman of a newly formed committee representing the largest combination of women s organizations in the United States It is composed of presidents of more than 25 leading women s clubs with societies representing not fewer than 41000000 organized American women The committee formed with Near East Relief officials to meet the emergency facing the relief society It aims to save orphan children and aid 2000000 refugees from Asia Minor now homeless There will be a Special Easter Appeal to 110006000 members of various women s organizations Contributions will go to Near East Relief to care for 20000 orphans and the sick needy."

New York Percy V. Pennybacker Austin Tex United States Hear Exst Relief Kaiser's Corfu Athens America Near East Relief Pennybacker Carrie Chapman Call National Women’s Suffrage Association Philip North Moore Thomas G. Winter General Federation of Women’s Clubs Anna Gordon W.C. PA George Maynard Minor D. A, FL Marie L. Basham Nationl Women's Relief Corps Hose Brenner Council of Jacy Robert B. Speer Y_wW. A Michael B. Gavin National Council of Catholic Women

Isadora Duncan Loses U S Citizenship In World View

Washington March 9 Isadora Duncan the temperamental dancer who outraged American institutions is said by the Labor Department to have lost her American citizenship though born in the United States. Her marriage to Serge Essenine on April 1 1922 gave her Russian citizenship and she may have difficulty regaining U S citizenship if she wishes.

April Fool Isadora U. S Washington, D. C Isadora Duncan America Labor Davis al Tho Ums Labor Department

Diplomatic Crisis Seen Over China Demands on Japan

Tokio March 3 Belief grows that China will demand abrogation or revision of the 20 demands in documents to be carried by a Chinese courier to the Japanese foreign office. The issue centers on Liaotung peninsula interests including Port Arthur, which Japan has long vowed to defend in conflict.

Tokio Ats Liaotung Peninsula Port Arthur Japan

Millionaire on White Slave Charge Held in D C

Patrick J. Cilford a Scranton millionaire was arrested in Washington on white slavery charges. Wessie L Brennan a 24 year old Salvation Army Home for Girls resident testified that Cilford took her in his car into Maryland and attacked her with a gun. He was released on a 3000 dollar bond.

Washington, D. C Patrick J. Cilford Scranton Wessie L. Brennan Salvation Army Home For Miss Brennan Pi Schureh Clifford Maryland

Postpone Hearing on Sacco Trial Motion

Dedham Mass March 9 At the request of defense attorney J McAnarney she tearing on the mo tion for a new trial for Nicola Sacco and Bartholomew Vanzetti convicted of murder and robbery was today positioned for one week McAnarney's request came immediately after court went into se ssion.

Dedham Mass J. ¥. McAnarney Nicola Sacco Bartholomew Vanzetti McAnarney Seasion

Postal Receipts Rise in February in 14 Cities

Washington March 9 Postal receipts viewed as business barometer rose in February in 14 leading industrial cities by more than 20 percent from the same month last year the post office department announced today in a cautious note on national trade signals.

Washington, D. C Post Office Department

Labor MPs to Dine with King at Buckingham Palace

Labor Members of Parliament including John R. Clynes Ramsay MacDonald Philip Snowden and J H Thomas will dine with King George and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace next Thursday. This marks the first time labor leaders have been thus entertained. An afternoon party at the palace will follow Friday with other party members.

London Qlabor John R. Clynes Ramsay McDonald Philip Snowden J. H. Thomas King George Queen Mary Buckingham Palace the Palace

Ford Reimburses Lincoln Creditors

Ford reimbursed Lincoln Motor Car creditors in full after purchasing the company at a receivers sale. About 900 merchandise creditors received checks and seven former directors who endorsed bank paper were paid. Ford paid 8 million for Lincoln. the government claim was reduced from over 3 million to 1.55 million.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Lincoln Motor Car Company Henry’ Ford Ford Lincoln Company Henry B Wilfred C. Leland

Herrin Riot Trial Delayed to Monday by Ill Juror’s Wife

Marion Illinois March judge D W Hartwell ordered a recess in the Herrin riots trial due to the illness of Mrs Nathan Barnes wife of a juror called to bedside yesterday Her condition improved but trial not resumed until Monday morning, keeping the case in recess.

Marion Ill D. W. Hartwell Herrin Nathan Barnes Sho

Mrs Saludes Reports Improvement in Personal Crisis Mania

New York March 9 Mrs Paulette Saludes who attempted suicide after being convicted of murdering broker Oscar Martetliere was reported better yet still very weak and under heavy guard She remains under a suicidal mania per Dr Lichtenstein of the Tombs prison

New York Paulette Saludes Oscar Martetliere Dr. Lichtenstein Tombs Prison

Death notices and funeral updates from Waterloo area

Murtuarit Sassaman 14 died at home after four weeks with chronic ear trouble. He attended Litheran school and would have been confirmed at Easter. Survived by parents Ralph and Martha Sassaman, three younger brothers, grandparents Mr and Mrs S L Sassaman and Mrs Mary Hackbarth. Funeral plans pending. A Rex, J A Reh, former Waterloo resident, died in Omaha of pneumonia after a short illness. Sisters Mrs W A Reed and Mrs J A Robinson in Waterloo. Burial in Dubuque Sunday afternoon. Joseph Lesser funeral at Petersen Bros chapel with Mrs Gertrude Perkins in charge. Burial in Elmwood.

Robert Sassaman Robert Sassaman Ralph Martha Sassaman Almond Street Litheran School S. Ll. Sassaman Mary Hackbarth A. Rex J. A. Reh Waterloo Omaha W. A. Reed J. A Robinson Dubuque Joseph Lesser Joseph Leser Petersen Bros Gertrude Perkins Elmwood

Man Who Was Found Wounded in Burning House Admits He Shot Companion

Woodbury New Jersey March 9 Prosecutor Joseph Summerville announced he obtained a confession from Harry Moll Philadelphia to the murder of Mrs Viola Staley 21 also of Philadelphia whose body was found near a burning shack on Mantua creek Feb 26 Moll wounded in the head was found nearby Moll said he and the woman had a love nest in the shack Both were married He had earlier said Mrs Staley shot herself while he was away and that he returned to find the shack in flames He said he then shot himself fearing suspicion of the deed.

Woodbury N. J Joseph Summerville Harry Moll Philadelphia Viola Staley Mantua Creek Moll

France Presses Ruhr Struggle Amid Entente Strain

Reports from Duesseldorf say France seeks economic gains in the Ruhr and will continue the fight to the end. German officials claim French nationalism and militancy defend democracy and Europe’s peace, despite calls for restraint. A Belgian court martial jailed 14 for offenses against occupying forces, and Dr. Schwebel was sentenced to five years and a 15 million mark fine.

Crefeld Schwebel Sarre Boundary Commission Meisenheim Bea Metz Europe Duesseldorf March de Goutte Reichsraz Cuno France Ruhr

Hospital Chief to Quit May 1 in Iowa City

Iowa City March 4 Dr Arthur J Thomas superintendent of the university hospital tendered his resignation to President Walter A Jes s Up today to accept a position as director of the University of Maryland hospital in Baltimore He will leave Iowa City May 1

Iowa City Arthur J. Thomas University Hospital Walter A. Jesss University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore

Sails to South Seas in Home Built Ship

William Roland engineer and explorer sailed the Neptune, a 22 foot makeshift sloop built over three years, from Los Angeles toward the South seas with aims to circumnavigate. He plans to seal hatches and submarine through rough water if needed, a voyage echoing Stevenson and London. Roland previously voyaged 22 years ago toward a world circling trip from Fernandina Florida but was shipwrecked on a river near Madagascar where natives believed him a god and he ruled for three years.

Los Angeles Cal Robert Louis Stevenson Jack London William Roland Neptune Roland South Seas Globe Ralani Fernandia Fla Madagascar

Mystery Witness Emerges In Bastrop Grand Jury Case

At the Bastrop Louisiana grand jury investigation into hooded mob murders in Morehouse parish a surprise witness, Eugene Vaughn of Mer Rouge, testified under guarded terms. Harold Teegerstrom, a Southern Carbon plant timekeeper, was recalled to resume testimony as jurors hear conflicting alibi claims and await possible indictments.

Bastrop Morehouse Parish Eugene Vaughn Mer Rouge Vaughn Ku Klux Klan Lake la Fourche Daniel Richards Harolld L. Teegerstrom Teegerstrom T. Jeff Burnett Burnett Feegerstrom Southern Carbon Company Harold Teegerstrom Spyker Timony Coco

Motors Move East as Palestine Traffic Grows

Massachusetts registry seeks guidance on forming motor traffic in Palestine due to rising American automobiles. Capt J W Boyer Jr notes acute auto situation from Jerusalem to Gaza with growing tourist traffic and asks for establishment of a bureau, fees, and general regulatory measures.

Boston Mass the Registry of Motor Vehicles of Massachusetts Palestine Dan Beersheba Jerusalem Samaria Gaza Registrar of Biotor Vehicles Goodwin J. W. Boyer, Jr Boyer Director of Public Works For

Caruso Auction Sale Nets Estate 151148

New York on March 9 reports that auction buyers secured the tenor Enrico Caruso collection of paintings caricatures vases bronzes costumes statues and books. The sale brought in 151148 for the Caruso estate.

New York Enrico Caruso Caruso

Dementor Tir and town council vacancy noted

The notice mentions March events in Dunkerton with names such as John Carlton Newsome and Mrs B F, listing relatives visiting southern Kansas and a town council vacancy filled by Frank Barlow. It notes illnesses including pneumonia and a funeral with interment in Danketton cemetery, and references a football game hosted at Maude Lamb’s home.

Dunkerton Dementor Tir March John Carlton Robert Newsome Wansas Frank Barlow B. F Shimp Erippe Fairbank Maude Lamb Manset Guyer Pneumoni Robert Keary Jean Mia Ben Ellis DankKetton

Armour Morris merger arbitration set for stock price

Chicago March 9 The Armour Morris merger will clos e within a week with stock price fixed by arbitration. Arbitrators named are Albert H. Wiggin and James B. Forgan. details withheld until price is agreed. Daniel Morris is in Florida with Forgan as talks continue.

Associated Press Chicago Armour & Co Morris &Co Armour & Co. S Morrish Albert H. Wiggin Chase Securities Corporation New York James B. Forgan First National Bank Wallace Department of Agriculture

Wisconsin May Get State Cement Plant

Madison Wis March 9 a state owned cement plant for Wis consix came within the realm of Possibility today when the state affairs committee of the assembly with the sanction of Gay J J Blaine determined to draw a bill appropriating 18 000 for a more investigation of the practicability of such an establishment

Madison Wis Wisconsix State Affairs Committee Assembly Gay J. J. Blaine

Danderine Hair Tonic Promises Lush Growth and Shine

An advertisement extols Danderine as a beauty tonic that cleanses dust and oil, smooths hair, and reduces dandruff. It claims the product strengthens the scalp, stops itching, and curbs hair loss while promoting long, thick, glossy locks, all for 35 cents.

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