Printers Strike as 44 Hour Week Sparks Labor Action
U P Cedar Rapids reports printers strike after 44 hour week demand is refused. Across cities from New York to Denver, unions call strikes and vote to limit work time while some shops sign 44 hour contracts. Officials weigh federal action as industry crews face layoffs and plant closings.
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United Press
Cedar Rapids
Rtrike
Associated Press
Chicago
Attepiance . Br
Altho
Loral
International Typographical Union
International
New York
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
International Topographics] Union of
New York City
New Orleans
St. Louis
Denver
International Topographical Union
Davis
Washington
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Albans
N. Y
Printers League
Typographical Union No. 6
Big Six
Davis’ Repo
Des Moines Sheriff Robb Collapses Under Strain
Des Moines May 2 Sheriff Robb's iron constitution collapsed after a three hour daily grind. He was admitted to Town Lutheran hospital with pleurisy and lung complications. Doctors say his test care will last at least a week. He had worked over 15 hours daily during four months in office and attended the police installation before his collapse.
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Des Moines
Troodle
Town Lutheran Hospital
Wilbur Conkling
Robb
Barton
Roscoe Saunders
Saunders
Polk County
Robbd
Sherif
Chanlain
Urjbandale Church
Addie Abe's Adventures in a Damaged Ad Scene
A fragmented OCR fragment shows an ad laden with garbled phrases about automotive sales and a judge date. It mentions Basil L. Smith Waterloo and references car buying, advertising text, and a blurred sale pitch. The piece reads like a stray classified ad section with inconsistent capitalization and stray quotes.
Congress Debates Appropriations and Trade Tariffs
House continues consideration of a proposed appropriation while committees tackle farm policy wiretapping concerns. Agriculture Secretary Wallace testifies tonight to oppose gambling in futures trading. Bergdoll inquiry reviews army inspector general report on Philadelphia slacker escape. Interstate Commerce subcommittee holds war risk insurance hearings. Ways and Means and related subcommittees draft permanent tariff schedules.
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HOUSE
Agriculture Committee
Legislaus
Wallace
Agriculure
Eyail
Bergdoll
Army
Gneral
Interstate Commerce
Appropriation
Flower Lover Protest Over Trailing Arbutus Misprint
Mabelvale Arkansas April 23. A letter to the editor rebuts a Courier April 25 claim that trailing arbutus grows near Waterloo. The writer, citing botany guides, says the flower is not local and condemns wildflower picking as harmful, urging preservation and caution about auto travel.
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Mabelvale
Ark
Courier
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Dame Spring
Sue
Dentist Killed by Wife in Blackmail Plot Police Claim
Chicago May 2 Discovery of a blackmail plot by Dr Thomas J Rowland caused his murder at home police say Detective Sergeant Edward Weber said at the scene Mrs Rowland barricaded herself in her room and the doctor died at a hospital The case centers on a $2500 blackmail demand and an $8500 payment rowland alleged improper relations and a plan to expose him with the wife suspected of firing the fatal shot
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Br. Conkling
jAdiurant
Gur A. Logan
the & Foot
United Press
Chicago
Thomas J. Rowland
Edward Weber
Rowland
Weber
Dr. Rowland
Masonic Temple
Soul Detective Agency
Edward Earls
Great Lakes shipping feared under LaFollette act
Shipping interests warn that the LaFollette act could destroy Great Lakes shipping unless amended. Representatives from chambers of commerce and shipping industries testified before the House Merchant Marine Committee in Cleveland Detroit Toledo Rochester and other ports that American vessels are shifting to Canadian registry to avoid full crew requirements.
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Great Lake
House Merchant Marine Committee
Chamber of Commerce and Shipping Industries
Cleveland
Detroit
Toledo
Rochester
Great Lakes
Young Gardeners to Work Plots in Waterloo Season
In Waterloo this season two hundred fifteen young gardeners will work plots under the supervision of Ches ter Cadwallader. The vacant plots invite names for enrollment with the feeder, seven students have been excused, and work may start this week at Mace annex under Major Walmsley. Mrs Cadwallader notes high enthusiasm among veterans, with keen visions of future harvests as seedlings push above ground.
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Rrs
Chester Cadwallad
Ais
Mace
Walmsley
Charce
Suerite Lowe
Enthu
Cadwallader
Cedar Falls Lines Ask for 10 Cent Fare
C D Cass general manager of Waterloo Cedar Palis and Northern railway requests a ten cent fare increase. The proposal comes as the railway seeks revenue adjustments amid service questions and local transportation needs.
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Cedar Falls
C. D. Cass
Waterloo
Cedar Palis & Northern Railway
Telegraph briefs on local revenue plans and Greece talks
Brief items note a city council adjournment to decide on revenue measures and a report that Premier Gounarie of Greece plans to visit London to discuss the abdication of King Constantine. Other items mention May Day celebrations reportedly orderly and a New York miner’s status.
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Associated Press
Tandon
Froodos
Archer l
Gounaria
Greece
Mellon Urges Immediate Tax Revision Ahead of Tariff
Washington May 2 Congress faces renewed debate over tax or tariff priority as Secretary Mellon urges immediate tax revision. He proposes a maximum combined normal tax and surtax of 40 percent for 1921, a 13 percent rate thereafter, and to raise annual collections to about 4 billion dollars. Repeal of nuisance taxes and retention of excises are recommended along with new taxes to reach revenue goals, while a general sales tax is rejected.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Secretary of Labor
Davis
Aig
Bevis
Hoover
Wal d
William S. Brown
Ensineers’ National Benevolence ‘Association
Andrew Wuruseth
International Seamers Union
Semmons
Davis and
Harding
Brown and Furuseth
Davis and Hooter
Interne
Edward and Phils
Mey
Ira Finch and
Prum Company
Union Bag & Paper Corporation
Huds Falls
Searoon River
Washington
Mellon
Congress
Ways and Means
Melon
Insurance Company Wins Tax Decision
The Supreme Court declined to review New York court rulings denying that dividends credited toward insurance premiums are income. Internal Revenue officials appealed from a decree favoring the New York Life Insurance Company.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
New York
Internal Revenue
New York Life Insurance Company
Sheriff Robb Shows Improvement
Des Moines May 2 The condition of Sheriff H. Robb who collapsed yesterday was reported considerably improved today at the hospital where he was treated for rest and recovery by the Associated Press report from Des Moines.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
HE. Robb
Reports Bill to Regulate Judges in Senate Favor
Washington May 2 The Dial bill requiring federal judges to devote their entire time to the duties of their offices was reported favorably today by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Judiciary Committee
American Wins Right to Meet British Champion in Tennis
London May 2 C S Cutting the American court tennis player today won the right to meet E M Barlein holder of the British court tennis championship for the title on Wednesday by defeating the Hon C N Bruce in the final round at the Queen's club Gutting won in three straight sets 6 3 6 4 6 4
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Associated Press
London
C. S. Cutting
E. M. Barlein
N. Bruce
Queen’s Club
Gutting
Fine man who struck lawn City principal Cedar Falls
J. W. Ford faced Judge S. Hratley in Cedar Falls on May 2 for striking L. H. Aslines the school principal after his son was chastized. Ford pleaded guilty and was fined 15 dollars plus 2 dollars costs for interfering with a school's progress.
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Cedar Falls
J. W. Ford
L. H. Aslines
S. Hratley
Dressmaker Seeks Writ Against Shop Employee
A writ of attachment was filed in district court by the dressmaker’s owner against employee Freda Weekinston for 122.92 dollars. The plaintiff accuses the defendant of disposing of wares worth that amount with no accounting.
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Freda Weekinston
Newberry Case Reversed Knocks Out Election Law
Senator Spencer said the senate committee would continue its investigation into the Newberry case excluding criminal test imony from the Michigan primary. United States Senator Truman H Newberry said the decision absolves all who stood with him. Judge Sessions will dismiss the second indictment, and Senator Johnson will push a constitutional amendment to place primary expenditures under Congress.
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Ford
Spencer
Senate Committee
Newberry
Michigan
Senate
Ix Thankful
Detroit
Mich
United States
Truman H. Newberry
Supreme Court
District Court
Iam
Grand Rapids
Clarence W. Sessions
U. S
United Press
Washington
D. C
Congress
Johnson
California
Score Hurt in Soo Line Smash 20 Miles From Minneapolis
Railroad officials opened an investigation into the wreck of Soo Line train No. 109 near Rockford, twenty miles west of Minneapolis, injuring more than 20 passengers. Sixteen were taken to a city hospital. four were seriously hurt. Names available include Chris Jorgensen and James Burdhart of St Paul. A broken rail is believed to have caused the derailment as the three rear cars overturned.
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Soo Line
Minneapolis
Associated’ Press
Minneapolis, Minn
Minneapolis, St
Chris Jorgensen
St. Paul
James Burdhart
Porter
Twin Cities
Winnipeg
G W A to Confer on Building Crisis
A 10 man committee from the Greater Waterloo association will meet Wednesday at the association rooms to craft letters inviting craft heads to join. H M Reed chairs the committee formed from a 50 member group seeking a solution to the city building stagnation.
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Greater
Waeterloo
Committee of 14
Committee of 30
Asquiths Invent Automobile Hose Support Device
S A Asquith of Waterloo has patented a unique garage device a motorist air and water hose attached to a hinged pipe. A weight keeps the hose out of the way when not in use and lowers it over the car when needed for radiator and tires. Asquith plans manufacturing in California while brother Frank handles their jewelry interests at home. Birthday party for Miss Carolyn Johnson marks twelfth year with dancing cake and gifts. guests, family, and arrangements detailed.
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S. A. Asquith
Waterloo
Mr. Asquith
California
Frank A. Asquith
Carolyn Johnson
Little Friends
W.©. Parley
A. E. Johnson
John Moore
Stanley Wood
Parker Urges Federal Waterway Push at MV Association
New Orleans May 2 Associated Press Parker governor of Louisiana opening the third annual Mississippi Valley Association session urged ceasing heavy taxation on inland waterways and demanded a substantial increase and uniform yearly funds to develop American waterways He contrasted Europe’s advances with America’s piecemeal approach and cited $750 million spent on inland waterways with Germany’s leadDelegates from 27 states and international participants attended.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
United States
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Mississippi Valley Association
Parker
Association
Europe
Aes
France
Germany
Latin
America
Asia
River Front Beach Project Delayed By Commission
River Front commission adjourned without action after bids by Ralph B. Slippy city engineer were reviewed. Members considered hiring Waterloo Dredging for four dikes and Jones Sand for sand pumping but deferred decisions to confer with city and civic authorities. Time is short to ready the beach for the coming season and costs align with engineer estimates.
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River Front Commission
Ralph B. Slippy
Slippy
Waterloo
Jones Sand Company
Two Girls Must Serve Year’s Term at Rockwell City
Della Sherwood and Bessie Riker will serve one year each in the women’s reformatory at Rockwell City. Judge E B Stiles revoked his February order and issued a mittimus committing them to prison under sentence from that date. They were arrested August 22 on a dry goods store’s complaint for obtaining money by passing a worthless check.
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Della Sherwood
Bessie Riker
Rockwell City
E. B. Stiles
Grace A. Messer
Rotary club honors retiring president with gold watch
Rotary club presented a gold watch to Roy Shoemaker, retiring president, at the noon meeting. R J Hox announced the gift after a luncheon, as C A Mortis became incoming president. Ray L Short introduced Robert Marer, a merit badge Boy Scout, who thanked the club for support. A record attendance of 120 attended this luncheon.
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Rotary Club
Roy Shoemaker
Rotary
R. J. Hox
Learonm
C. A. Mortis
Ray_L. Short
Scout
Robert Marer
Ilnehenn
John J. McGraw Cleared in Volstead Case
New York May 2 John J McGraw manager of the New York Giants was acquitted in federal district court of violating the Volstead act. The jurors retired four minutes and found him not guilty of possessing a bottle of whisky at the Lambs theater. He testified on crutches after injuring his ankle during yesterday's infield practice.
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United Press
New York
John J. McGraw
New York Giants
McGraw
The
Lambs
Panama Ordered to Turn Coto Territory Over to Costa Rica
In a formal note to Panama, Secretary Hughes warns Washington will compel transfer of jurisdiction over the disputed Coto territory to Costa Rica if Panama does not act within a reasonable time. The note, released by the State Department, states the United States will take measures to enforce the agreement.
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Panama
Coto
Costa Rica
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Hughes
State Department
Think Lad Hanged Self Over Fear of Punishment in Keokuk
Roy Watson Hubbard, 16, was found suspended from a rafter in an abandoned barn in Keokuk. Police report he hanged himself, believed to be driven by fear of parental punishment for a deed. The incident occurred after a period of distress, with authorities noting the tragedy as self-inflicted.
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Associated Press
Keokuk. In
Roy Watson Hubbard
U S Will Name No Rome Representative
Washington May 2 A White House statement says no Vatican ambassador nomination is under consideration. The president has not proposed such a step to Congress and will act only if Congress enacts law to provide for Vatican representation.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
White House
Vatican
Congress
Big Four Authorized to Buy Evansville Indianapolis Terre Haute
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Big Four Railroad to acquire the Evansville Indianapolis and Terre Haute line by purchasing its entire capital stock not exceeding 1 million dollars. The road spans 134.52 miles of main track and 31.75 miles of sidings and spurs, traversing a coal and agricultural region. The line has been operated by the Big Four since February 1, 1920 under an optional agreement.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Big Four Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Evansville,Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Big Four
Chicago Rent War Resumes With Court Onslaught
Chicago May 2 The spring offensive in the rent war was resumed today as landlords prepare to file several thousand eviction suits against tenants who refuse higher rents and to move. Tenants offer old rent, which is rejected. Report data from the Tenants Protective League notes some settlements have been reached.
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United Press
Chicago
Tenants’ Protective League
Drastic Cuts Made by Waterloo Library Board
Waterloo library board led by chairman H M Reed voted for deep cuts to save about 36000 from the annual expense account. The plan eliminates one year of book purchases, shortens hours, and removes two or three librarians. After school closes the libraries will not open in the morning to cut costs and relieve tax burden.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Library Board
H M. Teed
Tosuch
Reed
Oelwein Girl Weds Rainbow Division Hero
Miss Bertha Troyer of Oelwein becomes the bride of Hugh B. Hicok a veteran of the Rainbow division after a wartime courtship. The ceremony was at the groom’s parents home with Reverend Rex W A Peterson officiating. The couple plans to reside in Oelwein where Hicok will start a business. Navy- soldier Hicok served four years and was wounded five times in France. Other siblings also served, with one son remaining in the army on the Rhine.
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Bertha Troyer
Oelwein
Hugh B. Hicok
One Hundred and Sixty
Eighth Regiment
Rainbow Division
S. W. Hicaks
Riverview
Rex W. A. Peterson
Union Congregational Church
Hicak
Seo
Rainbow
France
Taree
Drozhars
Ray
Carl
Withur
Rhine
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