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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1923
Page
9
Washington observers see Chicago's upcoming mayoral election as a test of national sentiment, signaling whether Democrats gain another swing in support. Leaders discuss potential national maneuvers, including reviving Will Hays or leveraging Col. Harvey in a broader campaign strategy as Europe’s economic outlook looms over voter confidence.
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Fort Lauderdale March 18. Possibility of Britain lifting its rubber embargo to ease U S rubber supply and lower tire prices may be discussed with President Harding. Harvey Firestone invited the presidential party to Miami to relay the tire situation to the president.
Shanghai reports 22 dead and 45 more possibly ill after a supper at the First Provincial Normal School in Hangchow Chekiang province. Poisoned rice served. cause yet undetermined. Five cooks jailed as inquiry continues. Earlier messages put illness at 250 among students and teachers.
St Louis March 13 Virtually no hope was held out by physicians today for the recovery of Right Rev Daniel S Tuttle aged 86 president bishop of the Episcopal church in the United States who is suffering at his residence here with a severe attack of la grippe stricken a week ago The prelate head of the diocese of Missouri was reported resting easily this morning after a strenuous day yesterday He presided at the general convention of the Episcopal church in Portland Ore last year
The Prince of Wales was thrown from his horse during a steeplechase at Larkhill today but appears not to be injured.
The Federal farm loan board prepared to issue charters for 12 government financed intermediate credit banks to start the ten nine month loan plan. Commissioner Lobdell said initial loans would be nine months and renewal possible with proper security. The treasury would transfer one million dollars to each bank at charter issuance, with up to 60 million more as needed, aiming to have the system in full operation within a few weeks.
Washington March 13 reports mortgages on U S farms reached 7.84 billion in 1920 with Iowa leading at 1.009 billion and a second state totaling 302.56 million. The agriculture census bureau figures indicate a nationwide mortgage total of several billions, underscoring farm credit demand and regional disparities.
Escanaba Michigan reports Evelyn Lyons, once billed as the girl with the record fever of 118 degrees, is now seriously ill after a medical hoax. She allegedly faked extreme temperatures by touching a thermometer to a hot water bottle, provoking national messages and excitement before the deception was revealed. Her condition has deteriorated to hysteria with a real fever around 104, raising concerns she may die.
The United States will launch a triple inquiry into foreign control of rubber nitrates and fiber imports, announced by Secretary Hoover. The study aims to recommend protective legislation for American consumers and assess whether production should move to the United States or its possessions. Authorities note foreign dominance in these key commodities.
A spectacular blaze in Lincoln Nebraska gutted a four story apartment building causing about a $200,000 loss and damaging the Victoria hotel. Twenty two families fled in nightclothes as fire swept from the Van Sickle paint and glass office to upper floors aided by a strong north wind. Fire Chief Hansen arrived.
Examiners announced that 400000 dollars are needed to reestablish the Logan Square Trust and Savings bank on a sound basis. Doors were closed after president Fred W. Popp killed himself, leaving panic and a halt to operations.
A Washington plea by senators congressmen and farm leaders urged continued War Finance Corporation aid for farm production and marketing. They met with Frank Mondell to press for a liberal policy, questioned timing of farm credit bills, and sought clarity on loan security and cooperative financing amid export concerns.
Des Moines March 23 senate expected to pass a reorganization bill for the state department of agriculture. It creates a new elected secretary of agriculture with duties across all farm bureaus and inspection services, absorbing the animal health, dairy, weights and measures units, and several minor divisions into a unified department. The governor will appoint a secretary to take office July 1, with statewide election in 1925 for future terms.
Letters and telegrams poured into Gov. Hardings offices urging commutation for George and Ralph Baker, ages 14 and 15, sentenced to hang in Rome for the murder of Deputy Sheriff J. W. Norton in Durham. Norton was shot during a scuffle with the elder Baker.
In the legislative scene, efforts to resolve county back debts continue with a majority of the senate likely to assent. While talks proceed, the bill sits on the chief clerk's desk after passage in both chambers.
At a Brussels conference the Allies discussed Ruhr occupation and a staged withdrawal as Germany pays. Belgium pressed for joint allied oversight, security, and strict adherence to Versailles terms, with Poincare and Thiers confirming limits while signaling broader participation.
Berlin dispatch outlines Germany reparations plan with a commission to set limits and a series of international loans to fund payments. The ceiling is about 30 billion marks, rejecting France's harsher yearly demands as unrealistic.
Reported from Geneva on March 1 describes Abyssinian slave prices ranging from six to twenty four dollars, with male slaves six to twenty four, female slaves six down, and children treated as a drag on the market. The League of Nations plans to address abolition at its next assembly, though Abyssinia’s nonmember status limits enforcement. France Italy and England seek to exert influence in surrounding Mandates to curb the trade.
New York March 13 A new high record for the past three years was set in the local raw sugar market Locrey with Cuba selling at 63 cents cost and freight. About 200000 bags were sold to local refiners who showed a willingness to cover part of their requirements amid renewed European competition for supplies in Cuba.
Kansas City March 12 W E Stewart was sentenced to five years in prison and a 1600 dollar fine by Federal Judge Van Valkenberg after a February 28 jury conviction on charges of using males to defraud in land sales in Hidalgo County Texas.
Des Moines police booze squad sees only three of seven men remaining after affidavits charging misconduct and protection money. Four members, including Sergeant William Dorman, and Patrolmen Gordon Iseminger Charles Pickett and Glenn Appleby, resigned yesterday amid the accusations.
A Reuters dispatch from Helsingfors reports Premier Lenin of Soviet Russia suffered an apoplectic stroke yesterday. The condition is described as critical or dangerous, with warnings of significant risk to his health and leadership.
Harvey McIntosh 80 and Thomas 27 disappeared after a six foot water and ice wall hit a Mondamin sandbar while duck hunting near Sioux City Iowa. Rescue attempts by Preston and Henry McIntosh failed as floodwaters tossed boats and ice cakes. Crews heard cries through darkness and pressed to reach them into the night.
Albany N Y March 13 After hours of debate the long heralded record vote on prohibition was taken and the wets lost The vote on removing Wills from consideration of repeal of the nation gate enforcement statutes failed 14 to 7 8 Defeat signaled the end of repeal efforts for the year as wets leaders admitted defeat
The Duchess of Brunswick, the former emperor's only daughter, gave birth to a son early today in Vienna. Ex Kaiser's family lineage extends as he becomes a grandfather for the first time.
Cleveland March 13 Prosecutor Henry Beal Omaha and a detective left for Omaha with William Rich who confessed to staying C Seifkin and his son Robert 16 in an attempted railway station robbery in Omaha last May Rich offered to plead guilty to the double murder for a life sentence Beal said Rich made a new statement corroborating later arrests and admissions including three robberies in Chicago three in Omaha and five in Cleveland since the Ontaria slayings He was indicted on robbery charges by the county grand jury here yesterday If not convicted in Omaha he will be brought back for trial
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the validity of the state bonus for World War I veterans, ruling the payment a constitutional primary debt rather than a mere gratuity. It held the bonus funding proper under required voter approval and two thirds legislative support, with payment expected to begin in April as bonds are sold.
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