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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1921
Page
8
Republican leaders mobilize for the coming session to meet country expectations and overcome a poor last session. Senator Lodge leads a reorganized steering group while Penrose assists, aiming for compact, speedy action on tariffs and taxation amid a 22 vote majority.
The note states the Coursier will be delivered to homes before 5 30 oclock and if late due to carrier error or other cause, readers should phone 3320 before 6 30 p m for a replacement copy.
Budapest reports Stephen Nemeth, a clerk starving on small wages, appeals to his American brother George in Chicago who sends a photo. Stephen burns the photo after months pass, then finds a note claiming a hidden $5,000 bill between the sheets. The message prompts renewed hope from a long-lost sibling.
Pensacola Florida March 26. Lt W Reed a meteorology instructor at the naval station here reports a theory on the missing naval balloon left here Tuesday with five men aboard The balloon could not have drifted to sea with southerly winds as last reported A naval dirigible with two days’ supplies and a double crew left to search West Florida forests while sea planes and ships scour the coast A carrier pigeon message said the balloon was 20 miles at sea off St Andrews Bay Wednesday night the bag sinking and then about 100 feet above the water Reed believes if the basket had been cut away the bag would have risen and wind would have blown it inland He warns a possible landfall could bring it down on a tree injuring or dislodging the crew.
Five bandits opened fire in Chicago killing Hjalmar Johnson messenger for a catr express firm and seized $5,000 payroll. Earlier four bandits held up a paymaster at an engineering firm taking $15,000. Three other robbers stopped broker Harry Rubenstein taking jewelry worth $6,500 and fled in a touring car.
Delaware county supervisors offer a 250 dollar reward for the capture of Lloyd Schuler the confessed slayer of William Matusch at Maztush farm near Greeley Iowa last Sunday night Schuler remains at large and officials report no new developments today
Louisville March 26 Irving Shrewbury Cobb known as Trying Cobb, humorist and former colonel on Governor Stanley’s staff, has been renominated for a commission at his former rank. Governor Morrow said Cobb will be called back into service and commissioned a colonel when he arrives April 2.
Cel. J. J. Morrow was appointed governor general of the Canal Zone today, announced at the White House. He had been acting governor general and succeeds Chester Harding in the post.
Weather predictions for the week beginning Monday cover the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Generally fair with a chance of rain midweek. A warm spell shown at the start of the week but normal conditions return afterward.
In Kansas City federal court a habeas corpus challenge by Erwin Bergdoll questions if a mailed postcard satisfied summons notice under the selective draft act. Bergdoll seeks release from Leavenworth prison while the defense argues the court martial was invalid absent proof he received notice. The outcome could affect thousands of alleged slackers.
United Press reports former President Wilson showing improvement after an indigestion attack yesterday. Doctors Grayson and Ruffin attended him at his home as relatives recall past strokes and monitor his condition with him resting and quiet for several days.
Bremen March 26 Second Officer McGowan who was alleged to have shot and killed Captain Moller on the American steamer Deranes during an altercation will probably be tried by a German court. The widow of the slain captain has arrived to claim the body which will be taken to England.
Chicago residents report a stolen car recovered at the owner’s home after three weeks. Two men rang the doorbell, tossed a set of keys to the wife, and left a note reading Much obliged we have a better now.
Chicago adopts summer daylight saving time starting tomorrow with clocks moved ahead one hour. Central standard time will lag Chicago time by one hour as trains adjust to the change.
George Trainor prominent farmer and stockbuyer died in Winthrop Iowa when the automobile he rode in with three others was struck by a switch engine in the yards. Car stopped for the engine but the collision occurred as both moved. Trainor, 44, suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries. One passenger escaped unhurt. widow and six children survive.
W. W. agitator Henry Bennett was questioned by Sheriff Wagner after union members said he urged violent means to win the Rath plant strike. Bennett denied charges, admitted J W W membership and jokingly claimed the bomb remark, then agreed to leave town and was released. He gave Chicago as his address with a Kansas City link.
James G. C. Davis of Iowa, previously general counsel for the Chicago and Northwestern and now with the Railway Administration, is understood to have been selected by President Harding for the post of director general of railroads. He would succeed John Barton Payne, who held the office while also serving as interior secretary under Wilson.
Ex Algona organist 60 year old L T Benjamin serving 50 years for wife killing with a hammer in January plays cornet in the prison band. He writes he has a nice steam heated room and is happy in Fort Madison penitentiary.
John Burroughs, 84, on his way from Pasadena to West Park New Jersey to celebrate his birthday April 3. He recently left a Pasadena hospital after a minor operation.
A Weather Bureau notice from Charles City dated March 26 1921 lists towns in its territory including Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault La Crosse Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterloo and Waverly as part of the subjoined report.
Natchez M iss March 26 Lieut Coney the transcontinental flyer remains in grave condition in a Natchez hospital after his plane crashed near Crowville Louisiana. He suffered fractures of the lumbar spine and possible internal injuries. His mother travels to be with him as doctors say he has little chance of recovery yet he remains hopeful about finishing the flight from Jacksonville to San Diego.
Viscount Uchida told the house of peers Japan would take any action necessary to preserve rights in Kamchatka. Tokyo protests the cession of Kamchatka to the Soviet government and has made five territorial demands, receiving no reply from the Far East republic.
Mrs Helen J Cobb filed for divorce from Norvel H Cobb alleging he demanded 200 dollars a month plus a 1069 dollar annual bonus as the price of living with him. She earns 12000 dollars yearly as a department store buyer.
President Harding calls Charles H. Dawes of Chicago into talks in Washington on veterans questions from World War I. The discussions focus on compensation and care for wounded veterans, with Dawes aiding in policy considerations and proposals.
Fort Dodge reports John Carling a Mexican was found guilty of killing Emilio Gusman another Mexican. The jury verdict leaves the death penalty request by the state rejected and sentences Carling to life in prison.
WOFG announces April 1 fare reductions for Waterloo Cedar Falls interurban lines. Coupon books price 18 cents per trip with transfer to local lines. Cedar Heights books 14 cents per trip. Waterloo Cedar Falls 22 tickets $4. Cedar Heights 30 tickets $4.50. A 54 trip book good between Waterloo Riverview or Cedar Heights costs $5. These tickets are non transferable and valid only in the issuing month.
Prof Macy Campbell of Cedar Falls heads the Northeastern Division as delegates adopt resolutions to depoliticize the state superintendent’s office, oppose re districting, and push for fair teacher pay. The conference in Waterloohighlights pension legislation and high school teacher prep requirements. 1270 attendees, $2600 treasury balance, and a pageant at East High marked the event.
Washington March 21 Unfavorable weather was forecast for Easter fashion parades. A fast moving storm from the plains disrupted forecasts with rain and snow expected in the Great Lakes and Mississippi Valley. East of the Mississippi unsettled weather and showers were forecast for Sunday while Florida remained fair.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts will join the Republican steering committee, succeeding Senator McCumber of North Dakota as head of the unofficial group. Senator La Follette of Wisconsin becomes a new member, while McCumber shifts to the committee on committees.
Des Moines reports Iowa lawmakers favor a garnishee measure after years of work. The Beeman bill set exemptions at 30 percent and 10 percent of a married man's salary, with a later Doolittle amendment letting creditors seize all earnings above 20 dollars a week. Senate defeats Blake bill affecting school board bounty pay dampened superintendent hopes.
Union coal miners were warned by international representative Van L. Bittner that they must immediately secure work or lose union benefits after the week ending April 9. The statement was issued in Birmingham, Alabama on March 26 by Associated Press.
Frank Thompson, believed to be from Davenport Iowa, shot himself in a Omaha hotel today and died hours later at a hospital. He registered at the hotel several days ago with Davenport as his address.
Stockholm reports an antisoviet outbreak in Kazan on the Volga with communist headquarters burned and several in the extraordinary commission believed killed. Western Russia also sees clashes as White Russian peasants join deserters from the red guard and 20 soviets in the Minsk region are driven out.
Riot and counterclaims sweep Eisleben and Berlin as communists allege government plots to crush workers while police report foiled plots to dynamite public buildings. Heavy fighting leaves dozens dead or wounded, with Eisleben city hall attacked and unrest spreading to Hettstedt and Mansfeld.
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