Easter Baptisms and Membership Reaches Record at Waterloo Churches
Waterloo Protestant churches welcomed between 500 and 600 new members during Easter season with 310 joined at First M E Church where Dr F W Court also baptized 105. Westminster and Central Christian reports high Sunday school attendance and large Easter services as revival efforts bear fruit across multiple congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Euster
M. E
F. W. Court
Court
Emimanuel Lutheran
Oal
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
United Presbyterian Church
First Congregational Church
First Baptist
Central Christian Church
United Brethren Church
J."h. Patterson
Ohio
Patterson
Vinton
Jein
Westminster
Westminster Presbyterian Church
A. C. Preston
Nelson
First Presbyterian
George Moody
Oliver Stevenson
Florence Lowe
Emily Larborn
Carrie McFarlane
A. Boatman
Roy Gilfillan
D. E. Purser
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Marshalltown
First Baptist Church
Clinton P. Smith
First Evangelical Church
Dumont
St. Paul’s M. BE
Charles G. Crabtree
Robert Anderson Post
Waterloo West
McCombe-Close Evangelistic Campaign of Four Weeks At First M. E. Church
Afc
Billy Sundar Taber
Ida B Wise Smith Threatened Over Prohibition Campaign
Des Moines March 28 Mrs Ida B Wise Smith Cedar Rapids state president of the W T U received an anonymous letter warning she must quit her campaign against legalized fate of cigarettes and boxing or she would not live till Wednesday She compared it to past fights against liquor and said she will continue the effort on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ida B. Wise Smith
Cedar Rapids
Church Service Scenes Show Broad Worship Attendance
A long period of instruction is described as an engraftment into church life. Yesterday large Catholic and Protestant congregations enjoyed inspiring musical programs across many churches.
Colorado Doctor Appointed Assistant Postmaster General
Hubert Work, president of the American Medical Association and former Colorado Republican national committeeman, received a presidential recess appointment as first assistant postmaster general. He led the American Medico Psychological Society and served on Colorado health boards and medical examiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Hubert Work
American Medical Association
Republican National
Colorado
Harding
Dr. Work
American Medico Psychological Society
Colorado State Board of Health and
Board of Medical Examiners
Medical Corps of
Army
Alexander McCabe
San Francisco
Viviani Arrives in New York on Courtesy Mission
Former French premier Rene Viviani arrives aboard the La Lorraine in New York on a mission of courtesy to President Harding. A customs cutter carrying Ambassador Jusserand and State Department representatives greets the ship at quarantine. Viviani says he comes to pay respect to the United States and cannot speak further until saluting the chief of state. He extends salutations to the American people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Rene
Viviani
France
la Lorraine
Harding
Jusserand
State Department
United States
Postpone Trial in East of Iowa Man for Clubman's Death
Philadelphia March 28 The Moss trial in Philadelphia criminal court was postponed. Joseph A Moss of Council Bluffs Iowa faces murder and accessory after the fact charges in the Pierce clubman case. State witnesses include already convicted Peter D. Treadway and Marie Boots Rogers who face trial on the same charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Philadelphia
Joseph A. Moss
Courtcil Bluffs
Henry T. Pierce
Peter D. Treadway
Pierce
Eastern Penitentiary
Moss
Treadway
Marie “Boots” Rogers
Laborers in England and France Seek America
Washington reports that many English and French workers want to emigrate to the United States but cannot save enough money and face unfavorable exchange rates. The issue was relayed to Secretary of Labor and reflects low wages in England and franc devaluation in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
England
France
United States
Rowland.b. Mahany
Europe
Wilson
International Commission On Immigration and Emigration
Harding
Charge Sinn Fein With Campaign to Burn Farm Houses
A nationwide arson campaign linked to Sinn Fein prompted Scotland Yard to mobilize vehicles to respond to fires. Detectives guarded government buildings including Downing Street as Bank of England took extra precautions amid reports of plots to destroy farm buildings near London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinn Fein
United Press
London
Scotland Yard
Evening Standard
No. 10
Downing Street
Lloyd George
Bank of England
England
Lino Fenners
Northumberland
Durham
Yorkshire
Italian Is Victim of Mysterious Murder
Des Moines police sought a clue to the identity of Dominic Barretta a 24 year old man shot through the heart with a sawed off shotgun as he neared his home last night A neighbor heard the shot and found the victim dead at his doorway The killer vanished Friends of the dead man said he had received no blackhand letters The victim's money and jewelry were untouched
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Des Moines
Dominic Barretta
Hearing Date Set for Q Stock Bond Plans
The interstate commerce commission will hear representatives of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways April 11 on plans for a $230,000,000 project to finance the lines using Chicago Burlington & Quincy stock holdings as collateral. Governors of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Railways
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
South Dakota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Herring Called in as Departments Probe Develops
Des Moines March 28 Clyde L. Herring Democratic candidate for governor last year was expected to appear before the joint executive committee on departmental affairs in connection with the investigation of state departments. The state executive council took over the charges against W B Barney state dairy and food commissioner. Verne Marshall Cedar Rapids Gazette managing editor testified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Clyde L. Herring
Joint Executive Committee
State Departments
State Executive Council
W. B. Barney
Istate Dairy and Food Commissioner
Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Barney
New Ambassadors Sent to Senate Early
Washington March 28. President Harding will send nominations to the senate shortly after the special session begins. Col. George Harvey is named as ambassador to Great Britain and is expected to be confirmed. Harding had considered a rapid reappointment but chose a measured pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Harding
Congress
George Harvey
Great Britain
O Callaghan Ignoring Deportation Order Plans Nationwide Speaking Tour
Lord Mayor O Callaghan of Cork said he will not obey Ireland deportation order and intends to tour the United States giving addresses for the next month. The report also notes the Denver & Rio Grande sale to Western Pacific for 5.6 million dollars to satisfy a judgment of the Equitable Trust Co. and that the March jury was summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey United Press
Providence
R. I
O'Callaghan
Cork
Ireland
Fulage
Washington
Associated Presa
Denver
Colo
Denver & Rio Granade
Western Pacific Railroad
Equitable Trust Company of
New York
Robert E. Levis
Reds Uprisings Quelled by Allied Police Across Central Germany
Communists uprising in Montabaur and across Halle Eisleben Sangerhausen Mansfeld was dispersed by American provost marshal federal artillery and police. Troops pressed operations through central Germany as uprisings faded by Sunday with several arrests and damaged property reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Halle
Germany
Prussian
Saxony
Eisleben
Sangerhausen
Reis
Carl D, Groat
United Press Staff
Islepet
Count Poninsky
Mansfeld
Mansfield
Hettstedt
Prominent Ottumwa Man Ends His Life by Suicidal Act
Ottumwa resident John J. Mahon president of the Samuel Mahon Company wholesale grocers shot himself at his home. The act occurred about 10 a m and he died at 8 p m after health declines tied to World War I Red Cross work and influenza. He left a widow and three children. The Mahon firm operates branches in Galesburg Creston Iowa City and Moline Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ottumwa. In
John J. Mahon
Samuel Mahon
Ottumwa
Red Cross
Fort Des Moines
Mahon
Lwidow
Galesburg
Til
Creston
Iowa City
Moline
Highways Report Notes Hard Freeze Impacts on Roads
Hard freezing after rains has made soft roads very difficult for motor traffic across towns including Albertlea Algona Charles City Cedarpis Davenport Des Moines Dydoque Faribault Fair Grosse Mason City Marshall town New Campton Postville Water lon and Waverly. Forecast calls for fair weather and rising temperatures tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Wweattier Bureau
Charles City
Albertlea
Minn
Algona
Cedarpis
Davenport
Des, Moines
Dydoque
Faribault
Fair Grosse
Wis
Mason City
Marshalltown
New Campton
Postville
Waterlon
Waverly
Midnight visit uncovers unidentified man under Chicago sidewalk
A well dressed woman purges a sidewalk embankment at midnight and a man’s body is found beneath the 106 foot elevated strip near a vacant lot. The deceased, about 35, 5 feet 8 inches, 200 pounds, wore clothing with a laundry mark 743 R. Police seek the woman while doctors weigh potential poisoning or natural causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Walter Jonas
Jonas
Anet
Michigan Avenue
Edward Hartigan
Hartigan
Income Tax Surtax Seen Across Major Trust Cases
Thousands of income tax disputes loom over the nation as profits from sale of trust fund assets become subject to taxation. The Sun Financial column notes a sweeping effect on large cases and unsettled profits.
Supreme Court Rules Capital Gains Taxable as Income
The U S Supreme Court ruled that gains from sale of capital assets are taxable as income under the revenue act of 1916. The decision, unanimous, affects trusts and estates and bars the prior subtractive method for pre March 1 1913 securities. The ruling limits tax on profits from asset sales and confirms taxation on realized gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Treasury
Eldorado Coal & Mining Co
Eldorado, Il
Merchants Loan & Trust Co
Chicago
Arthur Eyerson
David A. Caos
Asbo Press
B. F. Goodrich Company
Air- George Hishop
Brownsville
Staal
Mare
Shock Elton
Good Irich
Frederick Brewster
Connecticut
Goodrich
Associated Press
David M. Goodriey
Internal Revenue Bureau
CIA
Large Fine and Jail in Plumbing Trust Case
New York reports a $10000 fine on the W G Cornell company for anti trust act violations. Edward L Slesson, a firm member, is sentenced to Tombs prison. Both pleaded guilty to subscribing to a master plumbers code used in bids. The Cornell firm large plumbing concern with multiple city branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Building Trust
W. G. Cornell Company
Edward L. Slesson
Tombs
Slesson
Corporation
Cornell
United States
Nebraska to skip meals for relief in Europe and China
Lincoln Nebraska residents will be asked to do without one meal a week and donate the price of that meal to starving relief funds. The plan was announced by H Lute, secretary of the Nebraska Farm Bureau federation, as a statewide effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
H. Lute
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Drug Conviction Stands in Harrison Antinarcotics Case
The U.S. Supreme Court today allowed to stand the conviction of John Gilmore of El Paso Texas for violation of the Harrison antinarcotic law. The ruling confirms the earlier decision and ends appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
John Gilmore
el Paso
Tex
Supreme Court
Chicago Building Trust Inquiry Tightens With Subpoenas
In Chicago on March 28 the committee investigating the building situation issued subpoenas to compel testimony from witnesses named by secret informants. State officials plan to confer with State's Attorney Crowe to detain reluctant witnesses as the probe intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combine
Associated Press
Chicago
Legislative Committee
Crowe
Plang
Harold C. Kessinger
Indicted in Death of Married Lover in Gold Coast
Mrs Isa bella Cora Orthwein a divorcee stands indicted for murder in the death of Bert P Zeigler Goodyear district manager. A criminal court jury found she conspired to kill after Zeigler allegedly broke into her Gold Coast apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Isabella Cora
Orthwein
Herbert P. Zeigler
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Laughter
Zeigler
Gold Coast
Hold Drug Addicts for Robbing Safe of Des Moines Drug Co
Des Moines march 28. Wight al leged drug addicts held by police in connection with a daylight safe robbery at the Des Moines Drug company. Four masked bandits blew two strongboxes obtaining nearly 600 dollars in narcotics. Roy Judd and Isaac Wade employees bound and gagged. Nitroglycerine used to crack safes. One safe contained 1500 dollars worth of narcotics. Cash war stamps and liberty bonds totaling 2500 dollars taken. Bandits escaped in a waiting auto. police arrived 10 minutes after the heist following reports of a strange machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Wight
Roy Judd
Isaac Wade
Marine fliers plan Atlantic to Caribbean air voyage
American aviators from the Marine Corps will attempt a flight from Bolling Field Washington to Haiti Santo Domingo Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands. If weather permits four Marines will depart for Miami then Havana cross Cuba to Guantanamo Port au Prince Santo Domingo City San Juan and finish near St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
Haiti
Santo Domingo
Porto Rico
Virgin Islands
Marine Corps
Bollingfield
Washington
Miami
Fla
Havana
Cuba
Guantanamo Bay
Port Au Prince
San Juan
P.M
Daily Mail backs Hughes stance on Soviet trade
The Daily Mail in London supports Charles E. Hughes principles on trade with the Russian Bolshevik government. The piece contrasts Britain’s cautious stance with the United States under President Harding, which rejected Lenine’s overtures. It warns Britain may clash with Bolsheviks and urges disclosure of terms affecting Afghanistan and India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Charles E. Hughes
Daily Mail
Injo
Russia
America
Harding
Lenine
Great Britain
India
Afghanistan
Cold Wave Hits Midwest Fruit and Wheat Crops
A sweeping cold wave across the Mississippi River valleys causes damage to fruit trees in Missouri and Illinois and exposes winter wheat. Iowa reports low temperatures with limited damage outside the south. ports from Illinois and Nebraska note frost and sleet storms affecting fruit and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Mississippi
Ohio River
Middlewest
Missouri
Ilinois
Kansas-Oklahoma
Washington, D. C
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Seaboard
Weather Bureau
Lake
Mississippi Valley
New England
Tiddle Atlantic States
South Atlantic States
Gulf States
Charles City
Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Crow -Department of the Bureau
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Department of Agriculture
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Glenwood
Bart
Burlington
Mareh
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Ford Plant in Cork Closes Indefinitely
Cork Ireland March 28 The Ford plant here has closed down indefinitely the plant handles tractors and employs 15600 men Lack of business due to disturbed conditions was the reason assigned for the shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cork
Ireland
Ford
Newspaper delivery note for early arrival and redelivery
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5:30. If you do not receive the paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, call 3330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must read this office before 6:40 P.M.
Also Mentioned on This Page
First Methodist
Westminster Presbyterian
First Congregational
U. S
East of
Talian
Herring
Harvey
QO Callaghan
Jery
District Court
Smoke la Azora
Girard
Harvester
RMERS
Coblenz
BIG Sun
Pri
Builone
Hicago
Safe of Des Moines Drug Co
Condon Press
Star GN
Ausala
Mail
Illinois
State
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!