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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1921

Page

9

Republicans Uncertain What We Needed in Tariff Tax Debate

Washington dispatch reports Republican readers feel unsure about tariff legislation and its countrywide impact. Longworth and Fordney clash over sequencing of tariff and tax reform while leaders fear political unpopularity over repealing gross profits tax. Penrose and Mellon influence hinted as centrals in shaping a courageous course amid fiscal tension.

Mark Sullivan Washington, DC Busic BS Ee i Longworth Fordney White Longworth Penrose Washgton Reed White House Senate House

Unawax Car Kills Denver Attorney in Dragging Runaway

Denver attorney allicotte was killed when struck by a runaway touring car that rammed through the steep downtown district. Pedestrians narrowly escaped injury as the driverless vehicle dashed along, prompting shock in the busy area.

United Press Denver Colo Allicotte

Weather Outlook for Week from AP in Washington DC

AP forecasts for the week starting Monday in the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Generally fair conditions are expected with temperatures considerably lower than the previous week.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Mississippi Missouri

South Sea Islanders Strike for Shorter Hours

San Francisco March 19 native laborers at South Sea Island ports struck for higher wages and shorter hours delaying the cargo of the schooner Tanawa by two weeks. Captain O Jensen reported liquor given to chiefs helped secure necessary labor to load the vessel.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal South Sea Island O. Jensen Jepsen

Baby Girl Hurt in Auto Mishap

Two year old Elinor Louise Coie suffered three facial gashes requiring seven stitches after a collision on Williston avenue involving Percy Mc Laren and a second vehicle. Her mother, Mrs B F Coie, aged injured with a badly bruised leg, was driving and squeezed between the steering and seat. Both cars sustained damage.

Elinor Louise

Allied Occupation Nets Menaces Essen

Berlin reports Allied plans target Essen Krupp works as next objective in Germany. Army circles say advancement extends along the Duisburg Essen railway with troops within three miles of Essen and over 15 miles east of the Rhine. Towns entered include Mulheim Oberhausen Wedau Speldorf. British warships anchor in German ports causing Reichstag concern.

Berlin Essen Krupp Germany Duisberg-Essen Entente Rhine Mulheim Oberhausen Wedau Speldore Reichstag

Russian General Is Arrested in Poland

Warsaw dispatch reports Gen. Nicoli Peremkin commander of the third Russian antibolshevik army, two staff officers, and Countess Jeanne Zammojska arrested by Polish army intelligence. They are accused of plotting against Boris Sayinkoff, war minister in the 1917 Kerensky government, and leaders of Russian social revolutionaries in Poland. They are held in the military prison.

Associated Press Warsaw Nicoli Peremkin Antibolshevik Jeanne Zammojska Boris Sayinkoff Kerensky Petrograd Poland

Gas Discovery Triggers Stampede in Saskatchewan Foothills

In the Pas area, reports say a flow of gas near the Pasaua river Sask is attracting attention 100 miles west of The Pas. Dozens of small syndicates form and large land blocks are taken amid difficult access. Indigenous visitors appear cautious while using the site for canoe cementing bark repairs.

Associated Press Pas Manitoba Pasaua River Sask Bnown

Relics Stolen From Bologna Museum

Valuable historical artifacts of Joachim Murat king of Naples are reported stolen from the Rennaissance museum in Bologna. The items include Murat s grand collar and iron cross cordon and a sword given by Napoleon Bonaparte. The relics belonged to Marquis Pepoli, Murat s grandson.

Associated Press Bologna Italy Joachim Murat Naples Rennaissance Museum Order of the Two Sicilies Iron Cross Murat Napoleon Bonaparte Pepoli

Record Receiving Wireless Sets World Best Pace

New York March 19 World record for receiving radio messages was set here last night by BOG Seutter an operator for the New York Times. Seutter won a receiving test at the second district amateur radio convention surpassing the former record of 7 words a minute held by Tony Gerhart of San Francisco.

Associated Press New York Bog Seutter New York Times Amateur Radio Tony Gerhart San Francisco

Weather bulletin lists towns across Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin

A March 19 1921 weather bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau at Charles City Iowa includes a subjoined report with towns Albert Lea Minnesota Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault Minnesota La Crosse Wisconsin Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Water 1100 pea Waverley remaining: condition wood pusetted showsty weather forecurt joaigns and Sanday.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Charles City Albert Lea Minn Algona Cedar Rapids Davenport Des ‘Moines Dubuque Faribault la Grosse Wis Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Pea Waverley

Bert Leston Taylor Dies of Pneumonia in Chicago

Chicago humorist Bert Leston Taylor known as B L T and originator of the Chicago Tribune column A Line o Type or Two died at his home after a two week illness. He was 1866 born Goshen Massachusetts and began in Duluth before moving to Chicago in 1899. Survived by widow Emma Bonar Providence R I and two daughters Alva and Barbara Taylor.

Associated Press Chicago Bert Leston Taylor Chicago Tribune Emma Bonar Providence R. L Alva Barbara Taylor Taylor Goshen Mass Plainsfield N. H Duluth, Minn News-Tribune Chicago Journal The Tribune Puck New York Sun New York B. IL. T Reonferee

Insurance Man Hounded to Death by Creditors

Chicago report states George J. Kuebler president of International Macual Fire Insurance was driven to suicide by relentless creditors. He leaped from a tenth floor window. a discharged cartridge lay in his pocket. Recently divorced, he planned to marry Mrs. Della Crowder Miller of Salem Oregon, a noted writer and musician.

United Press Chicago George J. Kuebler International Macual Fire Insurance Company Jin Della Crowder Miller Kuebler Miller Salem Ore Kuebier

Livestock Men Urge White House Relief For Cattle

Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas and a delegation of livestock men met at the White House seeking immediate relief for the cattle industry. They urged lower freight rates and measures to cut imports of foreign meat.

United Press Washington, D. C Arthur Capper Kansas White House

No Agreement Reached At Oelwein Wage Conference

In March 19 special report, Chicago Great Western officials and employees failed to reach a wage reduction agreement at the first conference. The two sides adjourned after 1 hour 12 minutes in the private car of General Manager C. L. Hinkie. Both sides expect no decision today and may submit the matter to the railway labor board.

Qelwein Chicago Great Western Railway George Wright C. G. W. System Federation of Railway Railway Employes Department of American Federation of Labor C. L. Hinkie Railway Labor Board J. E. Walker United Brotherhood of Maintenance Way Hinkle

Cuyler Testifies on Opposed Wage Agreements

Chicago March 19 Thomas DeWitt Cuyler chairman of the Association of Railroad Managers testified before the U S labor board on how railroad executives moved to abrogate national agreements Walsh questioned the shift from majority support to opposition among the labor committee Cuyler said he opposed all national rules and working agreements and that the road committee consisted of lawyers bankers and retired capitalists He indicated the Pennsylvanias role and noted New York Central would have backed the report if its stance had remained favorable

United Press Chicago United States Labor Board Thomas DeWitt Cuyler Association of Railroad Managers Frank P. Walsh Cuyler The Executives’ Association W.W. Atterbury Pennsylvania New York Philadelphia Labor Committee Atterbury Carl Gray Union Pacific Walsh

Railroads face push for disarmament talks Easter Sunday

Washington March 19 a series of disarmament conferences will be held Easter Sunday with attention to needless waste. Emma World Disarmament committee chairwoman said witnesses denied having money for wars. The hearing cited railroads and a publicity campaign against national agreements. Frank Walsh accused railroads of seeking to smash unions through paid publicity. Cuyler denied Lee was his press agent, noting past mine publicity and Rockefeller foundation ties. (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)

United Press Washington, D Miss_ Emma Walsh Packers Wana Railroads Union Lear Cuyler Ivy Lee Wash Rockefeller Colorado Associated Press Chicago Railroad Labor Board Frank Walsh R. M. Barton T. Dewitt Cuyler Association of Railroad Executives Mr. Lee Mrs. Walsh Barton Mr. Cuyler Lee Mr. Walsh Rockefeller Foundation

Attorneys Seek Stay To Bar Stillman Testimony In Divorce

New York. Attorneys for James A. Stillman obtained a stay of proceedings to delay his testimony in his divorce suit against Mrs. Fifi Potter. The move aims to block questions on income and personal life. Mrs. Leeds, linked to Stillman, reportedly hid in Miami with her infant son while his yacht Modesty remained offshore. Financial circles foresee Stillman possibly resigning as National City Bank president, a post paying $100000 yearly.

United Press New York James A. Stillman Fifi” Potter Stillman Florence Leeds

Oelwein Woman Loses Arm in Tree Felling Accident

Oelwein Iowa March 19. Mrs George Shirk aiding her husband severed her right arm when an ax struck while the tree was felled toward telephone wires. She blocked the strike but the blow still severed the limb and surgeons hope infection can be prevented to save the arm.

Qelwein, Ja George Shirk

Scott Salary Boost Bill Passes Senate

United Press reports in Des Moines that the Scott Bill to raise municipal court judge salaries passed the Senate and moves to the House. The plan sets annual pay at 3000 for under 80000 population, 3400 for 30000 to 75000, and 2600 for over 75000, with increases for clerks bailiffs and deputies.

Scott Senate cBy United Press Des Moines Iowa House

Viviani Sails Today With League Appeal

Havre dispatch reports Rene Viviani former French premier sails from Havre aboard the Hiner Lor raine bound for New York to seek President Harritz’s view on the league of nations. He will proceed to Washington upon arrival in the United States.

Mellon Melon Congress Aldrich New York Evening Fest Inc United Press Havre Rene Viviani France New York Harritz League of Nations Washington United States

White Deer to Lead Fight for Squaw Votes in Election

By United Press New York March 19 Princess White Deer Mohawk Indian interpretative dancer and Broadway star says a real red faction will push for voting rights for squaws at the next presidential election. She warns taxation fears block ballots and urges action now while land fears fade. Smoke La Azora, Girard, Harvester, Dutch Master noted in ad.

United Press New York Susan B. Anthony The American Indian Today White Deer

Open Shop Behind Controversy Divides Carpenters

Carpenters reject a master builders compromise to return at 80 cents per hour until a permanent wage scale is fixed by June 1 1923. The plan would base pay on averaging Iowa city wage scales and include back pay if a higher rate is later adopted, while work resumes Monday only if a final settlement is reached.

Carpenters’ Union Iowa Courier Fisi Unio Waterloo Union Tim Udice Lismed AJL Sherrill H L. Errichson A. Morse B. & Morgan Tor Tractors Mendar Des Moines Davenport Cedar Rapids Clinton Dubuque Sioux City Burt Dodge Marshalltown Mason City Burlington Ito

Liberal Moonshiner Dupe of Deputies in Raid on Home Still

Des Moines reports a rural sheriff’s raid led to the discovery of a large operating still at the Ginsberg residence. Deputy Barron allegedly accepted a contract from the moonshiner to be paid 200 dollars monthly with 30 days notice before stopping production, amid broader union negotiations and a disputed wage proposal affecting Waterloo area carpenters.

O'Keefe, Barron McAtree Ginsberg Ptary Ynen Ginsberg Tata Barron

Michigan Senator Pinched in Juarez for Picture Plot

El Paso March 19 Senator B Scully of Michigan was arrested in Juarez for taking photographs of Mexican beggars. Upon learning his identity police released him, promising he will be more careful with his kodak.

el Paso Tex B. Scully Michigan Juarez

Mixed Identity Murder Confession Details in Indiana Case

Kosciusko county officials pursue motives behind Virgil Decker's attack on his friend Leroy Lovett at a cottage by the Tippecanoe river. Decker admits striking Lovett, moving body to a buggy and rail crossing, then fleeing as a train approached. He denies prior plans to claim insurance and says he found solace in religion during confinement.

Associated Press Warsaw Ind Kosciusko County Virgil Decker Atwood Leroy Lovatt Hikhart Decker Tippecanoe River Lovett Sherif Moon Guy Tie Fred Decker Leroy Deckey Oo Lavett Nai Ato Wes Mar~ion Lovett Lad George Walker Nappanee Jesus Virgil Mrs. Moon

Merger of Roads Would Eliminate Sums of 2 Rates

The Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie railway asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve a $3,339,500 purchase of the Wisconsin North ern railway, a 333% mile short line in a high traffic district. The filing argues current local rate sums hinder market access and deter investment.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Minneapolis, St. Paul

Des Moines Tenants Prepare to Battle Rent Increases

Des Moines tenants rally against rent hikes amid reports of large flat owners boosting rents on April 2 and May 1. Landlords blame tax increases and housing shortages for the rises, while tenants threaten court action. Portland population figures for 1920 show whites at 252,961 with Chinese 31,846 and other groups listed.

United Press Des Moines Portland Associated Press Washington, D. C Ore

Cabinet Members of in League Aid to Foreign Trade

United Press reports that several Harding cabinet members favor boosting American foreign trade to lift business mood. They call for U S voice in any league of nations, ahead of Viviani's visit. suggestion includes buying foreign securities and investing in utilities to distribute wealth like Britain once did as a creditor nation.

IN League United Press Washington, D. C Harding America Association of Nations Washington Viviani France

Publisher of American Boy Magazine Dies in Detroit

Detroit report notes Jacob Cotner 61 publisher of the American Boy magazine and secretary treasurer of Sprague Publishing Core died here yesterday in mid March.

United Press Detroit Jacob ,Cotner Bor Sprague Publishing

Courier Delivery Notice for Evening Paper

The Courier will be delivered to your home before 5 30. If you do not receive your paper by then, call 3330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.

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