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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1923
Page
8
Washington chatter weighs McAdoo as future Democratic standard bearer while Underwood forms a formal bid. Henry Ford looms as a major but indeterminate factor in the race. Rail workers back McAdoo for past wartime rail leadership, offering a crucial organized bloc.
The Courier should be delivered before 5 30. If the carrier error or other cause prevents delivery by then, call Phone 510 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
In Chicago and Washington reports, Senator Lenroot urges obedience to law as civilization’s cornerstone and condemns deliberate violators as enemies worthy of citizenship. A separate briefing outlines the Sleeping Sickness outbreak, with Dr. McCoy noting the disease is contagious, uncheckable by science so far, and needing close public health monitoring.
Paris March 10 The allies suggested that 241000 dollars spent by the United States on army and occupation costs might be reimbursed when Germany resumes reparations payments. The hint was to be sent to Washington by Eliott Wadsworth who represents the United States in the talks over army expenses. Delegates from France Britain Belgium and Italy supported the suggestion.
Charges against Pearl Paden and Seth Donaldson for the slaying of Frank Johnson in Marshalltown were dropped in township court at the district attorney's request. The men had gone to the Whittley home to chastise C. F. Wagoman, a former sweetheart of Mrs. Paden. Wagoman refused to meet them, and Whitley shot Johnson defending his home.
President Harding and Mrs. Harding with their party arrived at Palm Beach aboard the houseboat Pioneer after a 25 mile river voyage. They altered plans to skip Hobe Sound and continued to the famed winter resort with a brief stop at the sound.
An appeal to police seeks help locating Rev. Father John A. Branick pastor of Sacred Heart church Virden Illinois missing since Monday afternoon. Officials fear foul play after Branick left Virden by car saying he would return that night and later contacted Virden officials from St. Louis.
Danville Ill March 10 Uncle Joe Cannon 80 returns home from Washington after long public career to rest. He appears tired pale and relies on a friend for support as Danville declines a grand welcome. Locals plan a celebratory display once he rests.
Indiana officials announced twenty three indictments against manufacturing plants for polluting streams during the summer and fall of 1922. Some cases are pending while others have plants entering court and pleading guilty, agreeing to install proper waste disposal equipment in the future.
Twenty Italians with counsel went to police headquarters to report Vincenso Tisho, head of a Mott Street bank, missing since Thursday night. The group was referred to the district attorney. A policeman said Tisho was among the missing as an excited crowd gathered at the bank, largely patronized by Italians.
Champaign Illinois March 10. Dr Gertrude Moulton University of Illinois women's health advisor reports many university women prefer foot trouble and temporary disability to wearing shoes that do not look right. She cites toe nail growth and damage as a reason for shoe choice and fashion over comfort.
Weather outlook week beginning Monday for the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri Valleys calls for fair conditions with rain or snow likely midweek. Temperatures expected to be normal or above across the period. advertisement mentions San Felice Cigars and Harvesters Great Shade Cigars.
Des Moines reports intense legislative action as Iowa lawmakers push bills to shield primary road funds from general county use. Key measures would cash out warrants and potentially drain funds, prompting amendments to exempt road money and avoid collapse of summer road work.
President Harding has approved the terms of the Tacna Arica dispute arbitration between Chile and Peru. Secretary of State Hughes announced the decision in Washington.
South Bend Ind Marehbo Frank McNally 44 husband of Mrs Jinge McNally faces a freakish murder hearing at Jamimoud last fall. He claims his wife bore twins who were killed. she denounces the birth as a hoax and says the babies were sawdust dummies. The case was adjourned.
Des Moines reports a senate inquiry into state treasury practices after talks between Attorney General Gibson Gov Kendall and State Treasurer W W Burbank. No misappropriation alleged, but assertions that daily balances on state funds are not kept per law.
Chicago, March 10. The petition for a rehearing on the wage order of last December was denied by the United States Labor Board. The ruling affects eight large Midwestern roads and increases the number of carriers covered to about 11,000 employees. The December decision set new wage rates for agents and operators and was reaffirmed.
John Barton Payne chairman of the American Red Cross rests in the Miami hotel under Dr J T Boone care after illness forced him from Senator Freylinghausen's guest. Payne traveled ahead of the presidential party of which Daugherty is a member and is reported to be improving.
Circuit Judge W. Whate denied the defense motion in the trial of 22 alleged radicals seeking a venue change. He ruled that public conduct in Berrien County would not prevent a fair and impartial trial.
Albany officials join a cross state search for Leopold Minkin three, son of City Judge Leopold Minkin. Gov. A E Smith urged help from New York City and neighboring states after a $1000 reward was offered. Detectives pursue a nursemaid Mary Conklin after the boy vanished while being walked from Albany to Troy on a streetcar.
Osage controlled the game from start to finish, defeating Mason City 19 to 8 as part of the Gage tournament. Osage held Mason City to six field goals and benefited from McFronnell’s eight points for Mason City, while Osage’s balanced attack kept the lead secure throughout the contest.
Reported in New York port a temperance group urged U S destroyers to spearhead a so called whisky fleet. The church faction pressed for action to compel liquor ships to dock and unload, framing it as a demonstration protest amid prohibition tensions.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor is ill in Lenox Hill Hospital New York with influenza and bronchial pneumonia. Doctors report rapid improvement but convalescence is retarded by age and lingering weakness.
Earthquakes were registered at the national observatory yesterday, reported from San Jose and Mareh 10.1, 900 miles distant, on the Pacific coast.
Chicago March 10 The Packers plan to finalize a merger after demurring to an illegal combination complaint filed by Secretary of Agriculture. Armour & Co Morris & Co and another top meat packer await a formal statement to take effect. Valuation of Armour & Co stock cleared in a prior conference at Ocean Park Florida with Nelson Morris and others.
The Waterloo Y M C A has closed talks to buy additional frontage on Bridge Street and Park Avenue for a possible memorial or community building. The Cedar Valley Hydrant Plant area and East Bank grounds are discussed as a central, accessible site for a future city hall, with the mill district seen as pivotal to Waterloo’s civic life.
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