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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1920

Page

11

Finishing Touch to Frigbie Ticket in Waterloo Rally

The Frisbie ticket backed by organized labor foes Waterloo to endorse at Eagles hall tonight. Mayor W Frisbie heads a slate including Auditor Beni Nayen Solicitor Himer Feely Treasurer John Beeler Assessor G W Hazlett Engineer Ralph Slippy Park Commissioner Albert Sherwood and ward officials.

SRE W. Frisbie Aaditor Beni. S. Nayen Himer F. Feely John Boeller G. W. ‘Hazlett Ralph B. Slippy aAlbert Sherwood H. A. Smucker Adolph Feisner James Register Loom Link Frisbie Waterloo Eagles’ Hall Riverfront Labor M. Frisbie Yabor John Beeler Samed Glenn Tibitts East Hsti Sporle Naven

Indicted in 125 Inmine Plot by U S Grand Jury

One hundred twenty five coal operators and miners from Indiana Ohio and western Pennsylvania were indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury for conspiracy under the Lever Act and federal code. Identities remain secret until capiases are served. bond set at 5 000 to 10 000. penalties up to 10 000 fine and up to two years in prison.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania United States A. R. Anderson Anderson United Ing Soo

Shell blast injures two in Chicago auto shop

In Chicago yesterday afternoon Adlbert Blumberg died when a three inch shell exploded in an auto accessory store owned by William Hemergreen. Hemergreen was seriously burned and wounded. an inquest was ordered for Blumberg with Hemergreen to be examined at Wesley Memorial Hospital.

Chicago Adlbert Blumberg Claremont Avenue William Hemergreen Clare Mont Avenue Hemergreen South Western Avenue Blumberg

Missing $25,000 sparks Chicago manhunt

Chicago police seek C. J. Duncan former president of a Cedar Rapids bonding firm and agent for Chicago Bonding Company in Cedar Rapids tied to a $25,000 missing sum. Duncan, once head of a $2 million company, is suspected to be C. J. O'Donnell of Duluth pursued for forgery as relatives allegedly helped cover a cash shortage.

Associated Press Chicago J. Duncan National’ Bonding Company Cedar Rapids Chicago Bonding Company Duncan Lin Odo C. J. O'Donnell Duluth Minn O'Donnell Dulth

German Note Demands Allied Arrests Cease War Crimes

Berlin reports a German note to Lloyd George requests cessation of Allied arrests in occupied territories for war crime charges. It demands Germans arrested be tried by German courts and warns that normal relations between nationalities depend on this. The note pledges impartial inquiry by the imperial court and threatens expiation for Allied acts.

d’Presay Berlin London Lloyd George Imperial Court

Wood Urges Domestic Trade Focus At Indiana Luncheon

Maj. Gen. Wood spoke to Indiana Republican leaders at the Columbia Club urging cultivation of consular training and sales of shipping under the American flag to strengthen world commerce. He pressed a courteous foreign policy and backing for the peace treaty and league covenant as part of a broader trade strategy. In London, Earl Curzon blamed the United States for delays in settling the Turkish problem and urged U.S. help for Armenia.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Wood Indiana Columbia Club United States London Earl Curzon House of Lords America Lord Curzon Asia Minor Armenia

Balaban Steamship Destroyed by Fire in Port Said

The Balaban, an American steamship owned by United States Shipping Board, was destroyed by fire early today at Port Said after discharging cargo and awaiting orders. The vessel was located near the shipboard area as flames engulfed the hull. No further details on casualties or causes were provided.

Ship Board Said Trinidad United States Shipming Board

Population growth in 1920 cities Louisville St Joseph Chambersburg Alexandria

Washington March 12 The census bureau announced 1920 population figures and increases for several cities. Louisville Kentucky 234 891 up 1 965 or 4 9 percent St Joseph Missouri 77 735 up 822 or 0 4 percent Chambersburg Pennsylvania 13 171 up 1 371 or 11 6 percent Alexandria Virginia 18 060 up 2 721 or 17 8 percent

Washington D. C Census Bureau Louisville St. Joseph Chambersburg Alexantria

Paper Delivery Timetable and Error Hotline

The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30. If the carrier or other error prevents delivery the paper, call 30 to request a replacement. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.

Meredith Plead Against Graft in Capital as Topic

New York March 12 Meredith urged the Merchants Association to support larger appropriations for the Agriculture Department emphasizing service over waste. He called the department an agent for the people and urged doubling customers while noting high farm output and extensive invested capital. He criticized graft talk and urged higher standards and efficiency.

Meredith Associated Press New York Merchants’ Association of New York Today Department of Agriculture America Washington Department” of Agriculture Wear France

Student boxer arraigned in opponent's death at class smoker

Andrew Lockett a Columbia University student was arraigned on homicide charges over Milton Sternfeld of Albany who died after a boxing bout at a class smoker. Lockett was held on bail of 2600 with a hearing scheduled for March 18.

Associate New York Andrew Lockett Columbia University Milton Sternfeld Albany Lockett

Six masked men confront Black man in Montgomery

A Black former soldier, Wilbur Smith, was struck by six masked men near Legrand in Montgomery County after being arrested by farmer Frank Robinson on a charge involving a six year old white girl.

Associated Tress Montgomery Ala Wilbur Smith Legrand Montgomery County Frank Robinson

Return of 50 000 American WWI dead to U.S.

Secretary Baker told Senate Military Committee chairman Wadsworth that about 50,800 American dead in France will be returned to the United States with 20,000 to 26,000 to be buried overseas. He cited a $26 million cost for repatriation and cemeteries upkeep, noting transport congestion and coffins shortages hinder progress. Some bodies in Archangel and northern Russia remain, while England evac ation progresses and Italy has all bodies concentrated for shipment.

Cesoly Washington, D. C France United States Baker Wadsworth Senate Military Committee Senate Archangel Russia England Italy

Tornado Toll Reported in Missouri Flood Threatens More

A tornado in Branson and heavy rains in southern Missouri raised fears of further loss of life and extensive property damage. Red Cross official Edward B. Orr moved from Branson to oversee relief efforts as flood danger grows with continuing precipitation.

Associated Press Branson Raney County Red Cross St. Louis Edward B. Orr Southwestern Division American Red Cross Missouri

Britain Plans Cotton Growth in Colonies for World Market

The Manchester Guardian reports a House of Lords meeting approved a plan for commercial cotton growing in colonies. Lancashire capitalists may invest about £15.6 million for development, to be used in select colonies with colonial road and rail facilities.

Britain London House of Lords Manchester Guardian

Will of Capt Clifford Bleyer Leaves Estate to Widow and Children

Chicago march 12 the will of Capt Clifford Bleyer who with Mrs Ruth Randall was found shot to death in her apartment leaves all property to his widow and two children experts assess the estate at 560000 the widow also gets 75000 in insurance whether she receives a 48000 accident policy depends on the coroner jury verdict on Breger death dogs hunt convicts bloodhounds search four escapees from a North Dakota prison by tunneling through a prison wall

Chicago Clifford Bleyer Ruth Randall Breger Randall

Sims Convoy Policy Clash Highlighted by Navy Rebuff

Admiral Sims described Navy Department disregard of his convoy recommendations as more serious than prior inefficiency claims. He said the United States began protecting shipping with convoys in May 1917, but cooperation only came after June and then fully accepted the plan for troop and later supply ships after Allied pressure.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Navy Department Admiral Sims Daniels Sims Alles United States Daniela Rea Admiralty Admiral Stns Washington Atlantic Department

Bolshevik Forces Clear Yelsk Peninsula Occupy Yesk

Soviet communique from Moscow reports Bolshevik troops have cleared hostile forces from the Yelsk peninsula on the Sea of Azov and occupied the town of Yesk. It notes ongoing fighting on the Polish front in the Mobleiv Podolsk region with advances east and south of Novaya Usiitsa.

Associated Press London Yelsk Sea Asov Moscow Yesk Mohbilev-Podolsk Novaya Usiitsa Podolia

Old Reservation in New Words Hint of Lodge

The Associated Press reports Senator Lodge introduced a substitute reservation to article 10 of the peace treaty in the senate. Republicans split over its support while leaders inch toward a possible vote, as Frelinghuysen objects to any change from the original text. Senator La Follette heads to Washington to watch a Saturday vote and then return to Rochester for gallstone surgery.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Senator Lodge Frelinghuysen New Jersey Lodge United States League Congress TaFoyette Madison Wis Robert M. la ¥Ollette Washington Rochester Minn

Shin Sale Injunction Dissolution Plea Heard Week Hence

Hearing on the shipping board's bid to dissolve the temporary injunction against the sale of 29 former German ships was continued to next Friday in the District of Columbia supreme court. The court will also hear arguments on a motion to dismiss the bill as well as the board's claim that the suit is against the United States, arguing lack of individual board interest and jurisdiction.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Shipping Board Justice Bailey District of Columbia Supreme Court Shiping Board W. R.wearst United States District Supreme Court

Hungarian peace pact agreed. terms unchanged

London March 12 A new Hungarian peace treaty has been definitely agreed on and sent to a drafting committee in Paris. It is expected to be completed within two weeks. Hungary retains its protested territorial terms while certain concessions are granted to unspecified parties.

London Paris Hungary

Wilson Aims to Reconcile 10 Differences in Miner Award

President Wilson plans to compose the ten differences between the majority and minority on the coal strike commission. John White the miners’ representative seeks wage increases and a seven hour day while officials weigh wage boosts and unchanged hours. Lewis and Green push toward an amicable agreement as White remains terse and the White House studies the reports.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Onginls John 2. White Washington, D.C Wilson White House Green Hopey Green Gaide White John P. White Ais Commission Henry M. Robinson Rembrandt Peale

Shipwrecked crew saved as liner burns distressed schooner

Capt Hays and five men of the Maid of La have arrived aboard the Adriatic after the White Star liner rescued the six from a distress signal about 750 miles east of Sandy Hook. The schooner, sailing from St Johns to Bahia with a fish cargo, was set on fire after the rescue.

Associated Press New York Hays White Star Line Scouthampton Sandy Hook St. Johns N. F Bahia

French Vatican Link in Measure for Reestablishing Ties

Paris March 12 National in detests of France justify her in working in closer accord with the Vatican says the preamble of the bill providing for re establishment of relations with the Holy See presented today in the chamber of deputies. A number of instances where France needs a diplomatic representative at the Vatican are cited by the preamble.

Paris W National France Vatican Chamber of Ideputies

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