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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1921
Page
1
Reporters describe ongoing clashes near Eisleben with refugees fleeing toward scattered towns. Politically charged scenes include armed workers marching toward Eisleben and police retaking areas as red flags appear in Munich and Breslau.
Ex-Russian politician Nicholas Tchaikovsky, once a governor in northern Russia, says Bolshevik government relies on "paper prestige" and cites lack of food, transport, and industrial output as barriers to trade. He notes Russia signs agreements but cannot deliver goods and warns Lenin may abandon communism as pressures rise.
Senator Smoot Republican Utah unveils a bill for the reclassification of federal salaries. The plan aims to stop lump sum remployment scales set by bureau chiefs and restore a wartime system. Adjustments consider cost of living and private sector wages to fix disparities among similar jobs.
Casper Didia, 14, told police he helped his mother and brother kill Joseph Stalbius after a quarrel. He said they struck with ax and shovel, then moved the body in a wagon to Taili road yards. All three children were taken into custody after the discovery.
Rotarians will vote in a primary at Black's Tearoom on Monday to select club officers. Election is set for April 11 with new officers taking office May 1. A discussion on this summer's Rotary International convention in Edinburgh, Scotland will follow.
Advertisement text fragment shows characters Addie Ade and Dag in a serialized tale set in Centerville. It hints at a plot about departures and emotional tension as Addie contemplates leaving with a plan to lure someone away, while Ma advises patience and timing.
Atlanta report details alleged negro peonage at a large Georgia plantation. Clyde Manning and John Williams are jailed after three bodies were found in the Yellow River. Manning claimed Williams kept workers as slaves with cruel discipline and guards at facilities. Williams faces grand jury review in Covington with April 4 information filing.
The Waterloo meeting of the National Education Association urged keeping education out of politics. Resolutions call for national association membership, higher teaching standards, more normal schools, higher teacher pay, increased salary differentials, and an appointive state superintendent position, with ongoing retirement efforts for teachers.
Secretary Hughes outlined U S prerequisites for resuming trade with Soviet Russia after a cabinet discussion. Key demands include safety of human life property rights free labor and contracts sanctity. Only with reforms could Russia revive foreign trade and economic rehabilitation be possible.
The piece notes Republican plans to back President Harding yet warns of a growing rift as some senators refuse to support the Colombian treaty. It argues Harding’s sway is waning as patronage fades and factional divides deepen ahead of the April vote.
Madison Wis March 25 Senator Robert M La Follette denounced the war policy and funding methods in a People Reconstruction league address to a crowded Wisconsin legislature chamber. He insisted he would not trade his anti war record for any man and argued wealth should be drafted to pay for the war.
Cedar Rapids Iowa March 26 After two years as superintendent Dr J M McConnell is to retire at end of the current school year. Rumors say a board majority led by Mrs Murray and Mrs Foster will seek his removal to rewrite staffing. The teachers committee would then hire staff aligned with their policy.
An advisory census bureau committee drafts a scientific reapportionment plan to be submitted to congressional chairmen after the next session. Led by Dr Huntington of Harvard, the panel will study the 1926 census to propose equalizing house membership among states while leaving representation basis to Congress for decision.
Telegraph briefs report a Russian liberals league appeal in New York. Fire damages ships and yards in Los Angeles estimated at 500000 dollars. Mar tin Luther stamp first day cover sent to President Harding in Washington. Missouri grants veterans ten dollar per month bonus in Jefferson City. Sir enforcement at Trip cites cattle shipment disruptions. Silesia plebiscite pols 52 percent in Versa. German aluminum alloy formula found in Philadelphia.
The Congress hotel filed suit in Chicago for 15 690 dollars and related charges against Maj General Leonard Wood campaign committee covering April June 1920 rent and expenses. Named defendants include William Cooper Procter A A Sprague J J McGraw and Fred Stanley with totals showing 22 465 45 in charges and 12 465 43 balance. Col Procter head of the committee leads to related 110 000 note suit against Maj Sprague this week.
James A Stillman president of National City Bank fights a sensational divorce against Miss Potter Stillman. The defense faces sworn witnesses pledged to testify for Stillman and questions arise over nurse Isabel Armstrong who vanished after being tied to the case. Settlement rumors surface as Justice Morschauser weighs increased alimony and counsel fees while documents are moved for filing in Putnam county.
Cedar Falls gears up for Easter worship with choirs from St Luke's Episcopal and First Presbyterian presenting an array of canatas anthems and hymns. The community schedules morning and evening services, Sunday school programs, and a school prayer and proclamation amid plans for city election preparations and local civic events.
In Warsaw Indiana on March 26 an Elkhart county grand jury reopened the probe into Leroy Lovett's death. Officials say many witnesses remain to be called and the inquest, conducted behind closed doors, is expected to continue into the next week. Virgil Decker, charged with Lovett's murder, has not yet testified.
Attorneys will be honored at the Helmet Judge Knights of Pythias meeting in the K of P hall. The Esquire rank will be conferred on several candidates during a night dedicated to the lodge’s legal members.
A March 26 1923 reader letter from Allison Ta reports a rumor that Woodrow Wilson was born in England. The editor cites the Encyclopedia Americana 1920 edition stating Wilson was born in Staunton Virginia on December 28 1858 to Scotch Irish parents, with paternal grandfather James Wilson emigrating from Ireland in 1807.
Washington March 26 Advices indicate Great Britain will shape its negotiating approach with the Harding administration after Rene Viviani the former French premier visits. Sir Auckland Geddes is likely to lead the British mission and London may push for an arms disarmament conference while retaining most of the league covenant except Article X. England plans to observe France's mission before sending envoys.
Christ Episcopal church resumes services after a three week interior remodel. Walls imitate cut stone to match the stone exterior with purplish and gold accents. Dark walnut seats floor repolished new carpets and palms enhance the Easter celebration.
Illinois Central's daylight Chicago train No 28 now departs at 9 20 a m five minutes earlier to avoid late arrivals at the depot Travelers should note the new departure time The arrival time in Chicago remains 5 45 p m New Haven Conn James R Angell to be inaugurated Yale president June 22
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