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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1921

Page

17

Man Wanted for Kentucky Murder Arrested Here

Iva Davis, colored, wanted for murder in Owensburg Kentucky, was arrested in Waterloo at 12:30 pm and held in county jail awaiting officers. Police chief H Young and Capt Tom Morris led the effort after a telegram directed the search, locating the six foot two detainee who attempted an upstairs ruse to escape.

Iva Davis Owensburg Waterloo Kentucky H. Young Tom Morris Vihity Lice Department Jef Young Davis Morris Stanley

Fall Expects Mineral Leases to Boost Revenue

Washington March 11 Secretary of the Interior Fall says the mineral leasing act has increased work at the General Land Office and the location service and will raise yearly income. Back royalties on leases plus new oil gas coal and phosphate receipts are expected to swell revenue, with much of it funding additional projects. The General Land Office faces about 7,000 applications for mining claims under the act, many likely to prove pay propositions.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Secretary of the Interior General Land Office Fiead

Monona Iowa Fire Hits $100000 in Business District

The Monona business district suffered about 100000 in damage after a 130 fire at 30 oclock damaged Frank Howard general store Forug store Carl Lubbers restaurant Englehart Earnhardt machine shop and Joe Jaeger home were destroyed. Many neighboring store windows were ruined and the Monona hotel was lightly damaged. Firefighters saved the hotel after heroic efforts. Origin of the fire unknown and losses said to be insured.

Associated Press Monona Hich Harry Fox Frank Howard Forrug Carl Lubber Englehart & Earnhardt Joe Jaeger Tonona 8Ana

Waterloo players stage two leads in Here's Your Baby

George D. Miller will portray Jorkins Jobson in Pieres Your Baby at Majestic theatre under Sacred Heart church auspices on March 17. Leslie R. Lewis appears as Dan in Here's Your Baby, steering set design and acting prowess. The Ames and Waterloo troupe showcases their talent with era costumes and staging.

George D. Miller Jorkins Jobson Waterloo Players Piere Sacred Heart Church Majestic Theatre Mr. Miller Leslie R. Lewis Poet Ames Mr. Lewis Dan

Helmer Myre Defeats Edwards for Heavyweight Wrestling Win

Forest City Iowa March 11 Associated Press Helmer Myre of Mason City claimed the world’s next heavyweight crown by defeating Billy Edwards of Nebraska City in 1 55 00 Edwards yielded after a head scissors and wristlock as Myre tightened the hold late in the match.

Associated Preess Forest City Helmer Myre Mason City Billy Edwards Nebraska City Nab Edwards Myre Edward

Y M C A Reports Active February

The February report shows strong Y M C A activity in Waterloo. Membership rose to 911 in good standing with 396 in the boys department and 516 in the senior division. Bible classes had 250 attendees, and the laymen gospel teams reached 1,100 people with four conversions.

Waterloo

Californians to Explain Japanese Land Issue in East

A California group will travel east to present the facts of the Japanese land situation to the nation. Wallace Irwin stated that understanding in California hinges on hard facts rather than sentiment, warning that delaying a solution only increases danger.

New York United States Wallace Irwin California Irwin Hugolan

California Delegation Seeks East Coast Visit for Better Ties

Irwin notes a general sense of organization in the country while faulting Americans for inaction. He stresses that planned eastern travel by the California delegation is not yet finalized, but anticipates the trip will foster a clearer understanding of the situation and improve relations between nations.

Irwin California

Farmers Burn Wood Worth 345 Millions

Farmers burned 68,244,000 cords of wood valued at 345.866 million dollars for fuel last year, with an average of 10.6 cords per farm, according to department of agriculture figures.

Associated Prep Washington, D. C Departments of Agricultural

Boxing draw in Denver ends eight-month layoff

Bud Clancy of Detroit and Young Fitz Stamons of Oklahoma City fought 12 rounds to a draw last night in Denver. The bout marked the first here in eight months. Promoters John F. Corbett and Jack Kanner planned further action today.

United Press Denver Colo Bud Clancy Detroit Young Fitzstamons Oklahoma City Middlewelchly John F. Corbett Jack Kanner

Case to test statute on fighting for money says DA

District Attorney Van Close states a test case will probe the affair to determine the legality of the money fighting statute. The action aims to clarify how such offenses are treated under current law.

Colorado van Clse

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