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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1921

Page

6

May Day Demonstrations Quiet Across United States

Columbus Ohio May 2 AP quiet observances of May Day across the United States signal a return to normal conditions. Attorney General Henry M Daugherty says reports from all regions show widespread calmness and that yesterday was a typical American Sunday. He declined a general public warning against demonstrations, believing warnings would invite rather than prevent agitation and noting ongoing patriotic efforts.

Associated Press Columbus United States America Henry M. Daugherty Department of Justice Daugherty Ess United States. Would Say, and We Have Reason ‘To Be Proud of Our Risecountry Department of “Justice Department Mmey Mr. Daugherty Washington

New Powerboat Head Succeeds Iowa Man

F G Ericson of Toronto was elected chairman of the International Powerboat union by 25 delegates meeting in Chicago. He succeeds Charles P Hanley of Muscatine Iowa as head of the organization.

New Powerboat Head Iowa United Press Chicago F. G. Ericson Toronto International Powerboat Union Charles P. Hanley Muscatine

Gold strike reported near Ottawa farmlands

Ottawa Ont March 2 The Associated Press reports gold discovered on a farm 45 miles north of Ottawa. Prospecting claims pushed by day break as 3,080 acres were staked in the first rush into this portion of Canada.

Ottawa Associated Press Ont Canada

Aged actor Samuel Edwards dies in Chicago stage role

Chicago May 2 Samuel Edwards aged 76 a noted character actor died of heart disease in Chicago while playing the father in Bab at the Blackstone Theatre. He had a long stage career and was known for his versatile character parts.

Chicago Samuel Edwards Blackstone

Wife 13 Year Old To Be Tried In Juvenile Court

Farmington Missouri May 2 The first instance in southeast Missouri where a married person will be tried in juvenile court will be May 19. Mrs John Parsons 13 years old is to go to trial on a murder charge in connection with the death March 11 of Lilly Parsons 6 year old her stepdaughter Her request to be tried in juvenile court instead of circuit court was granted today.

Associated Press Farmington, Mo Missouri John Parsons Lilly Parsons

Plan Light Cars on Cedar Falls Waterloo Line

Plans for replacing heavy interurbans with lighter streetcars on the Waterloo Cedar Falls line cite reduced motive power needs and economy. C D Cass says 20 new steel one man safety cars will be shipped after a government loan supports the $1 260 000 deal. Westinghouse Electric prepares plans to convert old cars and upgrade trucks for faster service with no rise in current speeds.

Waterloo Cedar Falls Trafic C. D. Cass Cass St. Louis Imo L. 8 Westinghouse H Electric «Manufacturing Company Westinghouse ‘Company

20 Killed in Jewish Arab Clash at Jaffa

In Jerusalem the toll from a Sunday clash between Jews and Arabs at Jaffa reached twenty dead and about 150 wounded. Troops restored order without firing on the fighting crowds.

Associated Press Jerusalem Jaffa

Weather summary of Minnesota and Iowa towns shows varied road conditions

The report from the U. S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau lists towns including Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids and Dubuque with notes on sky conditions temperatures and mud levels. Several towns report passable or muddy roads with varying degrees of slipperiness and wear. Continuous entries cover Mason City New Hampton Waterloo and Waverly among others with mixed clear muddy or impassable statuses.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Charles City Iim Albert Lea Minn Algona Cedar Rapids Davenport Dee Maines Dubuque Faribault Croste Wis Mason City New Hampton Postville Water Waverly le Cros Meson City Waterloo Pessibio Bionx City St. Paw Muday

Irish Home Rule Act Inauguration Meets Apathy In Dublin

Irish watchers report apathy as the home rule partition act takes effect and Lord Talbot assumes lord lieutenant duties. The Unionist Irish Times notes potential enthusiasm constrained by broader disinterest, while the act grants self government and ends Catholic disabilities in Ireland.

Tress Dublin Ireland Westminster Lord Talbot Irish Times

George Kelly Hits Seventh Home Run of Season

George Kelly of the New York Giants hit his seventh homer of the season off Watson of the Braves at the Polo Grounds, backing a four run first inning. Ruth, meanwhile, added his sixth homer in a separate Boston game as he clings to batting honors.

New York George Kelly New York Giants Babe Ruth Kelly Polo Grounds Watson Braves Giants Burns Bancroft Frisch Ruth Boston Mass Babs Ruth Wi Jones

Newberry Case Reversed and Election Law Voided

The Associated Press reports that the Newberry case reversal voids the Conviction of United States Senator and 17 associates under the Corrupt Practices Act. The opinion is held unconstitutional with two dissenting justices. The ruling comes from Washington D C on May 2.

Newberry Knoges Hut Associated Press Washington, D. C United States

Kendall Signs State Printing Bill to Form Board

Governor Kendall today signed the 1921 state printing bill, creating a state printing board and a state superintendent of printing. The five member board includes the secretary of state, auditor, attorney general, plus two appointees. W. R. Orchard of the Council Bluffs Nonpareil and Jamies Gillespie of the LeMars Sentinel were named as appointees. The board will appoint the superintendent.

Associated Press Des ‘Moineau Ni E. Kendall General Assembly Gov. Kendall W. R. Orchard Council Bluffs Nonpareil Jamies Gillespie The LeMars

Peace Resolution to Have Week of Rest

The Knox resolution declaring peace with Germany and Austria passed the senate 49 to 22 and was sent to the house. It is not expected to be called up for a week or more as it goes to the foreign affairs committee to consider amendments. The house will meanwhile continue debate on the army appropriation bill.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Knox Germany Austria Senate House Foreign Affairs Committee

Naselli Named Minister to Havana

Fess Rome May 2 reports Conoi Naselli former Italian consul in Philadelphia is appointed minister to Havana in a formal diplomatic posting. Naselli’s assignment expands Italian representation in Cuba as relations appear steady.

Uniter Fess Rome Conoi Naselli Philadelphia Havana

Supreme Court voids Corrupt Practices Act in Newberry case

The Supreme Court set aside Cruman v Newberry in Michigan federal courts, ruling Congress lacked power to regulate primaries under the corrupt practices act. Five defendants were affected as Justices McReynolds and McKenna issued opinions, White dissented on broader implications, and a remand for new trials or further proceedings followed. Senate actions on the Ford Newberry contest may shift with the ruling.

Cruman White Ifrom Congress McRernolds Whiter Pitney Brandeis Clarke Dillingham Senate Elections Committee Senate Newberry Detroit Spencer Ford-Newberry Supreme Court

Man commits suicide at St Patrick’s church doorway

In Kansas City a man, believed to be Charles Cooper of Houston, shot himself outside St Patrick’s church. He died soon after in the church lobby. Notes found tell of murdering his wife near Houston Heights and mention possible other killings. Houston police say the man killed himself and may be Santos Rapello, a suspect in two Houston murders, identified recently.

Associated Press Kansas City Aiman Charles Cooper Houston Tex St. Patrick's Church Flouston Heights Mary Lena New Orleans Houston Heights Nee Tn Houston Santos Rapello

Court declines Indian claim to Oklahoma land grant

The Supreme Court refused to hear John M. Taylor representing the Eastern Immigrant Cherokees in the Ned River oil land case. Taylor argued vast tracts in dispute belonged to his clients under a 14,000,000 acre grant made by President Van Buren.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Supreme Court John M. Taylor Ned River Taylor van Buren

Mooney in Court to Have Case Continued

Thomas Mooney, SF pretended to be a bomb defendant, appeared in court as Superior Judge Louderback granted a continuance until May 23. Mooney seeks a new trial under a writ of audita querela, with Milton U Ren opposing a demurrer to reopen the case.

United Press San Francisco Cal Thomas Mooney Louderback Mooney Audita Querela Milton U'Ren Aled San Quentin

Bonds of 8 I. W. W. Forfeited in Chicago Courts

Chicago May 2 Eight members of the Industrial Workers of the World had their bonds forfeited by the United States circuit court of appeals after failing to appear at Leavenworth prison per a Supreme Court mandate. The fate of William Big Bill Haywood was not decided as authorities expect he may yield from Moscow. Bonds forfeited totaled 86000. The group was convicted by Federal Judge Landis three years ago after a trial.

Associated Press Chicago Industrial Workers of the World United Sates Circuit Court of Appeals Leavenworth Prison United States Supreme Court Wiliam Big Bill Haywood Moscow Russia United States Clyne Heap Landis

Ford Is 600000 Loser By Decision In Supreme Court

The Supreme Court refused to review a New York verdict in favor of the Hotel Woodward against Ford Motor Co. The ruling sustains an $800,000 award with 11 percent interest for a 21 year lease dispute in New York City, totaling over $2,000,000.

Ford Supreme Court Tat Associated Press Washington, D. C Ford Motor Company New York Woodward Company Hater Ford Company New York City Portia

Strike of Marine Workers Spreads Across Coast

A widespread marine workers strike spreads across the Atlantic Pacific and Gulf coasts as talks with President Harding continue. The walkout aims to block 13 million tons of shipping and 125000 mariners from work, with losses estimated at about 1 million dollars daily.

United Press New York Atlantic Pacific Gulf Harding Althe International Seamen’s Union United States Shipping Board American Steamship Owners Washington Admiral Benson

Delivery time notice for Courier before 3 30

The Courier should be delivered at your home before 3 30 o'clock. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 3380 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.

Stockyards Strike Foretells War Across Chicago Unions

May 2 Chicago union strikes at Union stockyards threaten wider action in packing industry. Livestock Handlers' union president Patrick J. Griffin says 1,500 men are out and threatens broad escalation. Cattle roam streets near tracks as strike breakers attempt to quell disruption. Union officials give figures varying from 800 to 1,500 workers.

Associated Press Chicago Patrick J. Griffin Griffin Radueisiov O. I. Henkle Union Stockyards & Transit O

Hold Up Men Kill J C Scane Waterlooan Kin

J C Scane real estate man of Minneapolis was shot to death by two highwaymen while walking with his wife near midnight. He grappled with a robber and was killed. the suspects fled and have not been captured. Scane, about 59, had long operated in Minneapolis real estate and will be buried there.

F. M. Scans Third Street East Scane Minneapolis J. C. Scane Seane Noman F.M. Seane Associated Press

Bandits Rob Broker of 7500 in Oil Stock

Uniontown Pa May 2 two masked bandits raided an automobile carrying stock broker Robert B Graham and three others. They robbed Graham of 35000 in bonds and after selecting 7500 worth of oil stock returned the remainder to Graham.

Associated Press Uniontown Robert.b. Graham Graham

Army Transport to Bring 3,800 Bodies

The US army transport Wheaton sailed from Cherbourg with 2,800 American soldiers' bodies aboard for Antwerp where it will receive 27,000 more before sailing to New York.

Cherbourg France United States Army Wheaton Antwerp New York

War guilt trials slated to begin after reparations settled

Berlin officials and Justice Minister Heinze said German leaders charged with war guilt will face trial once reparations are resolved. Lawyers will travel to London to question British witnesses as part of an expedited process to clear up the matter quickly. The trials could start by mid May.

United Press Berlin London Heinze Reichstag Germany

Germany Gets Ten Days’ Respite Invasion News

Allied ministers draft a formal ultimatum to Germany on reparations, granting four days to learn terms and six days to answer. Paris reports mobilization plans for Ruhr occupation, with cavalry and infantry ready. Washington notes no official U.S. position and no new German note.

London Germany Elye Supreme Council Paris Ruhr Meaur Lyons Vincennes Barrisons Sador Hughes State Department United States Thes Council Berlin Sir Auckland Geddes States Department Mmet Egy

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