Prohibition Battle Heats Up Across Government Branches
Washington reports the renewed struggle over the prohibition issue. The Supreme Court hears arguments on the Palmer beer ruling and constitutionality of Section 3. Congress debates tougher Volstead provisions while medicine regulation seeks tighter controls.
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Tntind Press
Washington
Ficht
Judicial
Supreme
Harding
Palmer
Er Kramer
St.Louis
Charles Cornell
George J. Ghio
New Type Seaplane For Air Ministry Reported
London March 22 Details of a wholly new seaplane type that can fly and cruise is being developed for the air ministry. The craft resemble small ships with wings, are larger and stronger than prior seaplanes, and carry seven crew with five machine guns. Hulls are seaworthy for rough seas and designed to cooperate with others in manoeuvres. Range up to 1500 miles, with water taxi capability when not flying.
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Associated Press
London
Air Ministry
Othe Wavy
Bud Waer
Tenants Battle Over Rentals Commission Bill In Illinois
Chicago leaders of the Tenants Protective League head to Springfield to argue against a city rentals commission bill as Chicago Real Estate Board members prepare to present opposing points. A parade and demonstration by tenants preceded the hearings, with bankers and mortgage lenders warning the bill could worsen rents.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Springfield
Chicago Real Estate Board
Messenger Bil
Honduras to Adopt American Currency Policy
Charged Affairs Spencer in Tegucigalpa says Honduras will use American currency as its monetary basis. Import of silver coinage is banned except for United States coins, as Honduras shifts to sound monetary conditions.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Honduras
Spencer
Tegucigalpa
Department of Commerce
United States
Denial of Pacific fortifications from Japan diplomat
Baron Shidehara denied reports that Japan is fortifying Pacific mandate islands north of the equator. He called such claims pernicious and absolutely false. War-weary Washington dispatch notes weeks denial of doubled Hawaii forces and small Panama canal zone increases.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Japan
Pacific
Hermandate
Baron Shidehara
Bassador
Shidehara
Pacific Islands
Equator
Hawaii
Calfornia
Panama Canal Zone
Demurrage Clash Onboard Benjamin Van Brunt In Harbor
Port officials towed the American schooner Benjamin Van Brunt to the dock after its captain refused to unload and pay alleged demurrage of 214099 with 390 for machinery deterioration. The crew faced a shark monkey attack as a protest grew with the captain signaling distress by inverted flag while his wife boarded the Minnesota. Cuban authorities consulted the American consul general and authorized the tow, with records showing legal action.
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Associated Press
Hanaya
Benjamin van Brunt
Minnesota
Benjamin van Brant
Addie Ades Adventures and the Royal Canary Scheme
Addie Ades adventures unfold as Ma reads from a library memory tale about the empire and a memory pose. Dad laughs as the king’s worries fade with talk of canaries bought via a Courier Wanted ad. Copyright 1921 Basil Smith Waterloo.
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Dad
Lewghier
Addie
Tonizhe
Basil, Smith
Waterloo
Atterbury Proves Elusive Witness At Wage Hearing
Brig. Gen. W. W. Atterbury, vice president of the Pennsylvania Lines, testifies at the railroad labor board hearing led by Frank P. Walsh. He cross examines Walsh on wage standards, arguing boards cannot set national standards and that negotiations must apply per road. A large crowd fills the board room as questions focus on working conditions and basic rules of the national agreement.
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Associated Press
Chicago
W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Lines
Frank P. Walsh
Railroad Labor Board
Walsh
Pennsylvania
Labor Board
Atterbury
Waisi
Gen. Atterbury
Penneyivania
Washington
Germany Rejects Entente Demand for One Billion Gold Marks
Berlin reports that Germany will refuse the Entente's demand to pay one billion marks in gold by March 23 to cover reparations. The official response is being drafted and expected within 48 hours as the deadline nears, with a negative stance stated unofficially today.
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Germany
Associated Press
Berlin
Entente
Old Brokerage Firm Denies Quitting Rumor
Counselman & Co. of Chicago issued a statement denying reports it would dissolve due to poor business. The firm said it was cutting its workforce and trimming overhead but would not shut down.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Counselman & Co
Tod
Wartime and political notes from the era across regions
A digest of brief AP items cites Esch’s recess appointment to the inter state commerce commission, a Newburger ruling permitting an exhibit statue The Pagan, land concessions revoked in Mexico, Spain wine shipments rising during prohibition, tax take of about 600 million, judges overturning a closure order, a Kerry ambush train disaster, 1921 tax valuations, Clara Warton film deal, Atlantic coastal warmth, and Clemenceau’s return from India.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Esch
Wisconsin
Inter‘state Commerce Commission
LaFollette
New York
Supreme Court
Newburger
Arebitectural League
C.C. Rumsey
Mexico City
Diaz
Luis ‘Terrazas
Obregom
Malega
Spain
Chicago
Baker and Alschuier
Landis
Dublin
County Kerry
George C. Dale
Revenue Committee
Ardmore
Okla
Clara Warton
Lion
France
Clemenceau
India
Fights Drug Ring Flooding U S With Dope from Europe
New York reports the opening of a campaign to curb an international drug ring said to be led by German, Japanese, and British businessmen. Dr Carleton Simons says six steamships are under surveillance as raids are planned and leaders have been identified but blocked by laws abroad. An international bureau of criminal records will share data to pursue leads across cities and nations.
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Associated Press
York
Maren
Japan
Rae Fae
Shidehara
Japager
Harding
New York
Germany
England
Carleton Simons
Mediterranean
South American
Simons
Switzerland
America
China
Italy
Italy, Dr. Simons
United States
Altho
Simon
Antwerp
London
Paris
Brussels
New Orleans
Madelon of Great Lakes Station Shot by Own Action
Mrs Beulah Upton Howard known as Madelon at Great Lakes training station was murdered in Rockford Illinois then her husband Corporal Charles Howard Camp Grant killed himself Police believe jealousy fuelled the tragedy Her home was Berkeley Virginia and the romance began during wartime service
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Madelon
Great Lakes Station
United Press
Rockford, Tl
Great Lakes
Toay
Beulah Upton Howard
Charles Howard
Kiwanis Club Hosts Dental Talk and Delegation Plans
Kiwanians at the noon meeting at Black's tea room heard dentists Dr. J. G. Murphy Dr. C. N. Shave and Dr. L. C. Hemsworth speak on extractions N ray dentistry and mouth hygiene. Roy Shoemaker Rotary president attended and delegates were named for upcoming Kiwanis district and international conventions. The Waterloo group plans to see the Becker Chapman musical comedy All Aboard at the Waterloo theatre tonight.
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Black's Tearoom
J. G. Murphy
C. N. Shave
L. C. Hemsworth
Murphy
Chase
Hemsworth
Roy Shoemaker
Rotary Club
C. R. Rhode
Waterloo Kiswvanians
Kiwanis Club
Omaha
Neb
International Kiwanis Club
Cleveland
Waterloo Club
Waterloo Theatre
Garland Flour dade to Make Good Advertisement
Garland Flour company announces a promise to fix or replace quality issues in goods advertised under its name. The notice emphasizes customer satisfaction and outlines steps for redress and contact points for claims.
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Dade
Waterloo NAACP Branch Plans Membership Drive
Mrs. C. D. CG. Ashford was elected chairman of the press committee of the Waterloo branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at a committee meeting held at Mrs. William R. Laster’s home. Myrtle Lasley was elected secretary. Miss L. C. Leavitt donated trees for planting on association property. A mass meeting is set for April 1 at the African Methodist church and a membership drive starts March 28.
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C. D. CG. Ashford
Waterloo
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
William R. Laster
Franklin Street
Myrtle Lasley
L. C. Leavitt
Afrijean M. . Church
Mortuary Notice for Harriet Stephens at Cuba City
Mrs Harriett Stephens age 73 died suddenly at 6 a m today at the home of Mrs W F Jeffrey 302 Third street east Cuba City Wis She had been visiting here the past three weeks Death was unexpected The remains were removed to O'Keefe and Towne funeral home preparatory to taking to Cuba City where funeral services and burial will be Thursday afternoon
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Harriett Stephens
Cuba
City
Wis
W. F. Jeffrey
Third Street
Iowa Senate defeats Holdoexel bill on parole board reform
Des Moines reports the Iowa Senate rejected the Holdoexel measure to abolish the parole board and redefine its duties by a 22 to 27 vote. Senator Holdel trimmed the bill to drop a four member board with a woman, before the final tally.
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Associated Press
Jes Moines
Senate
Iowa
Holdoexel Billj
Board of Parole
Holdel
United Press
Des Moines
Down
Assembly
Senate Elections Committee
Nomiees
Motorist Foils Suspected Suitcase Hold Up on Grant Highway
Paul Townsley of Blue Line Motor express spotted a roadside suitcase trick on the Grant highway about eight miles out and suspected bandits. Deputies searched the area but found nothing. a stalled truck crewed by men near Cedaralis tried to free it, owner identified as C. H. Wise.
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Paul Townsley
Blue Line Motor Express
Grant Highway
C. H. Wise
Cedaralis
Blake bill boosts pay for county school superintendents
The Blake bill to raise county school superintendent salaries passed the house today. It allows boards electing superintendents to set pay, with the current maximum salaries becoming the new minimum.
Mrs. Loyer Granted Divorce and Alimony in Cedar Falls
In the district court Blanche Soyer v O F Loyer the court granted a divorce to the plaintiff and ordered alimony of 100 dollars weekly for 10 weeks. Defendant must pay court costs and attorney fees up to 59 dollars. Loyer, a Cedar Falls jeweler, claimed 25 000 dollars in property. wife sought 300 temporary alimony plus 30 monthly. House bills to Feb 26 covered. No children from the current marriage. two from prior marriages each side. Property division signed waiving claims to each other’s estates.
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Blanche Soyer
O.F. Loyer
Cedar Falls
Plebiscite in Upper Silesia Sparks Polish Boundary Talk
Paris newspapers comment on Sunday's Upper Silesia plebiscite voting to determine its future status. They note potential transfer of western and southern mining districts to Poland and predict France's satisfaction with the poll verdict.
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Associated Press
Pars
Upper Silesia
Poland
Al-Les
France
Canadian Pacific Declares Holiday in Angus Shops
More than 5,000 workers at the Angus shops in Montreal were notified that work will be suspended tomorrow and resume on April 4. Officials said the holiday is a necessary expense reduction measure.
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Associated Press
Montreal
Canadian Pacific
New Millinery Store Opens in Waterloo by Miss Sophie Frifeldt
Miss Sophie Frifeldt opens a millinery shop at 508 Fourth Street West Waterloo after two years as a trimmer in a local store. Previously a designer for the Harris Amery company in Des Moines the phrase Made to Make Good accompanies the notice.
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Sophie Frifeldt
Fourth Street
Miss Frifeldt
Waterloo
Harris- Amery Company
Des Moines
Five Men Wanted for Wall Street Bomb Plot
New Orleans authorities announced the capture of five men linked to a Wall Street bomb plot. The group, claiming German or Rugpee nationality, arrived from Rio de Janeiro aboard the Rushville and are held on the parish prison register. Names listed include Philip Bender Chief, Lionel Kuebreezrit, Frudelpt Dorsh, Hans Randin, and Henrik Lipan.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Wall Street
Rio de Janeiro
Shipping Board
Rushville
Pats
Philip Bender
Lionel _Kuebreezrit
Frudelpt Dorsh
Hans Randin
Henrik Lipan
Randin
South Street
New York City
City of Alton
J. H. B. van Weeldern
New York
Cuba
Hart Won't Marry Will Quit Movies
William Hart denies rumors of marriage to Jane Novak as he prepares to retire from films after seven years of continuous work. He plans a year off to rest and may not return to motion pictures, saying there is no truth to the marriage reports.
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United Press
Angeles
Cal
William
Bill Hart
Jane Novak
Hart
Hollywood
Marriage Licenses Granted to Local Couples
Nicholas M. Alexeo of Waterloo and Clara D. Sawyer of Cedar Falls wed young, while Mark Loveland of Janesville and Marjorie McKare of Northwood also secured licenses.
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Nicholas M. Alexeo
Waterloo
Clara D. Sawyer
Cedar Falls
Mark Loveland
Janesville
Marjorie McKare
Northwood
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