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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1920

Page

15

Stockyards Tie Up May Pull 60000 Off Chicago Jobs

Chicago’s livestock market, the nation’s largest, halted as 900 feeders strike, locking 50,000 packing house workers out. An embargo barred all animals from the yards, railroads diverted cattle and hogs to other markets, and no quotations were posted. Union leaders urged federal mediation after Judge Alschuler refused to intervene without workers resuming. Plants faced possible shutdowns within a week if the strike endures. Hog prices averaged 14.75 yesterday, down from 15.16 last week and 19.67 a year ago.

Associated Press Chicago Washington Alschuler Altho

Martens Faces Deportation After Federal Warrant

Ludwig C. A. K. Martens, Sovet ambassador to the United States, was turned over to the Labor Department on a deportation warrant sworn by the Justice Department. Former Senator Thomas W. Hardwick posted a personal bond for Martens’s preliminary hearing set for Wednesday at 11 AM. Martens, who had testified for over two months before the Moses subcommittee on Soviet propaganda, was released after a brief hearing and awaits formal surrender arrangements.

Washington, D. C Ludwig C. A. K. Martens United States Russia Department of Labor Department of Justice Thomas W. Hardwick Georgia Martens Moses Committee Louis Post Mr. Martens Moses Subcommittee Senate

Jeffersonville Census Shows City Shrinking Since Past Decade

Census figures list Jeffersonville Indiana at 70088 residents a drop of 314 or 3.0 percent from ten years ago Hannibal Missouri rises to 18950 up 609 3.8 percent Taylorville Illinois up 5806 up 266 6.6 percent Belleville Illinois up 3679 17.1 percent Frederick Maryland up 635 6.3 percent Clinton Indiana up 733 7.6 percent

Jeffersonville Ind Hannibal Taylorville Belleville Frederick Clinton, Ind

Grand Jury Opens Vice War Probing NY Police

New York March 30 The extraordinary grand jury opened fire in New York's vice war by calling Detective John J Gunson recently indicted on bribery and extortion charges as its first witness in the probe of Assistant District Attorney James E Smith Police Inspector Dominick Henry in the tenderloin district came under fire after six affidavits were made public alleging Smith sought police protection for gambling resorts.

Associated Press New York John J. Gunson James E. Smith Dominick Henry Smiith Henry Tenderloin

Gas Rate Hike Sought by Western United Gas in Illinois

The Western United Gas & Electric Co seeks rate increases from 90 cents to 1.25 per thousand cubic feet before the state utilities commission after testimony on higher material and labor costs. The company serves 64 Illinois cities and towns. Coal Products Manufacturing also raised gas costs from 18 to 43 cents per thousand feet. Towns served will present arguments this afternoon.

The Associates Press Chicago Western Uated Gas & Electric Company State Utilities Commission Ilinois Coal Products Manufacturing Company United Company United Gas Company

Harvard appoints Van derlip as lecturer at business school

Cambridge Mass March 30 The appointment of Frank A Van derlip former president of the National City Bank of New York as lecturer on business economics at Harvard graduate school of business administration was announced today He will serve from Sept 7 without salary.

Harvard Vanderlip Cambridge Mass Frank A. Vanderlip National City Bank of New York Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration

Speeding arrest tops city brief in Buchanan area

A speedster was taken into custody yesterday afternoon, fined five dollars. Other local notes include residents Newcomb, Vieling, and Dr. Ride tour at 400 Commercial Street, parish updates on Ben Hesser’s ongoing paralysis recovery, Edna Cass returning to Faribault Minnesota to resume school, and a Greek pageant at Cornell College featuring Clara Belle Wilson Marcel la Quick and Mildred Court. Gospel meetings at St Paul’s M E church draw crowds with Rev Luce presenting The Spirit With Me, plus Baptist evangelistic services at Walnut Street church led by Dr John B Smith with Rev C J Askins. Margaret Eldrich, a four-year-old girl living at 4011-2 Fourth Street West, was struck by W D Johnston’s car. she was taken to a physician for evaluation. For appointments, call Altman, master of dancing, at 62434 Commercial.

Newcomb Iowa City Vieling J. B. Ridetour Commercial Ben Hesser Edna Cass Faribault Minn Mullan Avenue Misa Clara Belle Wilson Marcella Quick Mildred Court Cornell College Charles W. Shirey Dearborn Construction Company Sandborn W. H. Shirey Commercial Street W. Baldwin Minneapolis St. Paul John B. Smith C. J. Askins First Baptist Church Margaret Eldrich Fourth Street W. D. Johnston Johnston Altman

Evangelist Ollie Sackett Shares Kid McCoy Life Tale

Ollie Sackett known as Young Kid McCoy spoke at Grace M. E. church in Waterloo recounting his life from town bully to boxing rise and conversion. The Fairfield evangelistic team aided a reception before about 500 attendees, with Gus Scott leading singing and whistling.

Ollie Sackett Kid McCoy Grace M. E.s Gus Scott Fairfield Evangelistic Company

Stomach trouble relief with Milks Emulsion tale

A Brazilian resident shares 38 years of stomach illness ending after six bottles of Milks Emulsion. The ad claims complete relief, even for bedfast winters, and promotes use for children with croup. It touts appetite improvement, bowel normalization, and strength, with a money back guarantee and prices 60c and 1.20. Sold by druggists. Terre Haute company.

W. G. Mershon Brazil Terre Haute Ind

Denmark Cabinet Row Threatens General Strike

Socialist and union leaders urge reinstatement of the Zahle ministry after its dismissal by King Christian. They demand a rigsdag meeting and return to constitutional government. Crowds cry for a republic while soldiers patrol public squares. The king rejects the ultimatum and resists restoring the Zahle cabinet.

Associatea Prosa Copenhagen Christian Denmark Zahie Zahle Rigsdag Berlingske Tidende

Death notices from Cedar Falls and surrounding area

Mortuara William O Short Cedar Falls March 20 William dra Short died this morning at the home of his son Co T Short 1321 Twenty second street west of infirmities due to his age Funeral arrangements are not completed. William H Lutzenhauser Cedar Falls March 39 William H Lutzenhauser age 55 a former resident died in Sheldon Iowa from injuries in an explosion five years ago Body to be brought for burial Harvey 71 Anderson Funeral services for Harvey 71 Anderson will be at 145 pm tomorrow at the home of his parents and at First Presbyterian church Burial in Fairview Body arrived from Oklahoma City and rests at O Keefe Towne mortuary Newton E Eldred Funeral services tomorrow at 3 pm at the home 620 Sixth street west with Rev Thomas Horton G A R post will accompany the body to the grave

William O. Short Cedar Falls William Dra Short Co. T. Short Twenty-second Street West WM. BR. Letzenhauser William H. Lutzenhauser Sheldon Harvey H. Anderson Harvey Anderson G. W. Anderson Fourth Street First Presbyterian Church Fairview Oklahoma City Okla O’keefe & Towne Mortuary Newton Sales Fein Pivid Insulin White Ermal Joel Newly Princi Interust Largan Chautauqua Park Hawthorne Ave Per Inc Lodge Psas Ah Puaver & Finigh Geo. Jenks Hagerman G. OL Janney Merchants Cafe

Calisthenics Disaster at School Revolt Talk Sparks Debate

An odd instructional day included misread symbols and a 10 30 calisthenics session ending with dismissal. A fat boy conducting the class caused incidents among older students in ill fitting alpaca gowns. The event aimed to spread good will but sparked talk of revolution and class conflict among newspapermen.

Chicago Radicals Ordered Deported by Secretary of Labor

Chicago March 30. Orders approved by Secretary of Labor Wilson for the deportation of 36 Chicago radicals were received today by Immigration Commissioner Barry M. Landis. Six alleged radicals, arrested in raids in the Chicago district, were ordered removed. the commissioner refused to disclose the names of the men whose orders had been approved.

Associated Press Chicago Labor Wilson Barry M. Landis

Ice Cream Cone Prices Fall To Five Cents This Summer

Chicago announces a price cut by a local ice cream cone supplier. Dealers can absorb the war tax and keep cones at five cents or offer more ice cream if the six cent price remains. Last year’s cones, $7.50 to $9 per thousand, will wholesale for $5 to $6 this season.

Chicago

Soviet Minister Tehitcherin Signals Poland Peace Talks

London dispatch reports Russian foreign minister George Schueherin notified Poland of willingness to open peace negotiations on April 10 as Poland proposed. Tehitcherin suggests the meeting occur somewhere in Estonia. Poles had asked for negotiations at Borisov by the Beresina river between Minsk and Smoleni.

Associated Press London George Schueherin Poland Moscow Sloday M. Tehitcherin Esthenia Borisov Beresina Minsk Smoleni

Revolution in France Not His Prediction Union Official Says

Paris March 30 M Bidegaray general secretary of the Federation of Railwaymen denied today that he told the congress of the General Federation of Labor here yesterday that the railroad must .

France Union Paris M. Bidegaray Federation of Railwaymen Congress General Federation of Labor

Rough Necks Parade Through Downtown Streets at West High

Two gallon hats frock coats linen dusters bandana handkerchiefs and gowns from every era of progress filled the Roughneck celebration at West High. A downtown parade resembled a Mardi Gras before the procession returned to the assembly room for honors and cheers.

West High School

Belgian Woman Finds Her Rome Remedy Here

A Belgian woman in Ogden touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for anemia and nerves, recounting five years of poor health and heart and head pains. She credits improved color, strength, sleep, and appetite to the pills, urging others to try them, with ads for the medicine and a flood of late, garbled classifieds following.

Cornelia ,Deleor la Lincoln Avenue Ogden Dean Dr. Williams Belgium Dr. Williams Medicine Co Selies Nectady

New York League of Women Voters Warns of Election Day Strike

The New York League of Women Voters warns that Republican women members may strike on election day or switch parties if welfare bills fail to pass. The message, sent to W. M. E. Hays, chair of the Republican national committee, urges action.

Agnoriated Press Albany N.Y

For Sale Items and Notices in Local Ad Bursts

Fragmented ad list showing a rug for sale, a garden seeder, a building for rent with basement, and miscellaneous notices. Includes partial phrases and faulty OCR with contact hints such as phone-like numbers and street references. No clear dates or full names.

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