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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1922

Page

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Reed's a Marplot in Missouri Senate Race

In a Missouri primary battle former governor Woodrow Wilson urges Democrats to reject Reed as a marplot and to back a nominee deemed true to Democratic principles. Reed counters that Wilson is dragging Missouri into a harmful campaign. Wilson’s letters and Reed’s campaign openings frame the Aug. 1 primary contest between Reed and Breakenridge Long.

Associated Press St Louis United States James Reed Kent Wilson Lon V. Stephens Missouri Wilson Red End Breakenridge Long Stephens Cape Girardeau Reed Modern

Blizzard Trial Opens Third Week of Treason Case

In Charlestown West Virginia the William Blizzard treason trial enters its third week as 55 witnesses describe the armed march halted by battles along the Boone and Logan border. The trial centers on mine union officials moved from Logan and Kanawha to Jefferson county with Blizzard the sole defendant to date.

Charlestown W. Va Wiliam Blizzerd Boone 1Losah Logan Kanawhal Jefferson County

Dawes Vows to Finish Budget Work by July 1

General Dawes, head of the budget bureau, says he will pack up and return home by July 1 after delivering his final report to the president. He denies seeking any other offices such as secretary of the treasury or Federal Reserve chairman. He vows to stick to his program and complete the economic work in Chicago.

Washington, D. C Charles G. Dawes Budget Bureau Teddy the Treasury Federal Reserve Board Chicago Dawes Washington

Funeral draws 2000 for slain Iowa teacher Rebecca Nelson

Two thousand people crowded the Norwegian Lutheran church in Northwood Iowa for the funeral of Rebecca Nelson killed at her school. About 1500 waited outside as Ervin Bonker, the rejected suitor, is jailed in Mason City awaiting trial. The service honored Rebecca and her mother Mrs Nelson Loward, noted for Christian forgiveness toward Bonker’s family.

Associated Press Northwood Rebecca Nelson Ervin Bonker Mason City Wyn Vivasaker Nelson Loward Rebecca Borker Mrs. Bonker

Injunctions Sought to Keep Sunday Movies Open

Iowa Supreme Court heard ex parte arguments to restrain Ames Grinnell allies from enforcing Sunday movie bans. Ames theater manager Joe Gerbracht appeals two fines of 2 and 100 dollars from Des Moines district court. The court took the cases under advisement.

Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court Ames Grinnell Supreme Court Lwoi Joe Gerbracht Mr. Hlank iGerbrecht

Fort Dodge pugilist shot while fleeing arrest in Lehigh

Jack Fugit a Fort Dodge heavyweight boxer was shot in the right hip by Lehigh town marshal Robert Longstaff during an arrest for drunkenness. The bullet pierced the flesh as Fugit attempted to run away. he was hospitalized and reported resting easily with no serious injury. He was scheduled to headline a boxing card in Fort Dodge.

Fort Dodge Jack Fugit Robert Longstaff Lehigh Fugit Nic Longstaff St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital Pugit American Legion Athletic Club Martin Hawke Des. Moines

Boy Electrocuted Climbing Utility Pole

Ja Mays Albert E. Tharp, 8, of this city, was electrocuted last night when his body touched a high tension wire after he and other boys climbed a pole. Death was instantaneous and his body burned.

Sectour Rapids Ja. Mays Albert E. Tharp Frank Tharp

Moffatt Urges Big Flier Aid in Senate Request

Washington reports Admiral William Moffatt urged a 16 954 000 appropriation for naval aviation before the Senate Appropriations Committee. He cited a 4 000 566 increase over House totals to fund new planes expand air stations and advance research. Archbishop Keane of Dubuque returns from Europe via Lapland after Rome papal events and travel through Italy and France.

Washington DD. C R. S Naval Aviati Senate William Moffatt Naval Pureau of Aeronautics Moffatt House New York A. J. Keane Dubuque Lapland Italy France Rome Beneflict Pius III Iuwa

Two Killed in Raid in Ulster Province

A Ulster constabulary officer and a man believed to be a Republican were killed during a raid on a house at Castle Caulfield in County Tyrone Ulster province. Armed men carried out the assault.

Ulster Uister Constabulary Castle Caufield Tyrone

Weather Bulletin Predicts Muddy Surfaces After Showers

The Weather Bureau forecast showers tonight and Tuesday across towns including Albert City Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport and La Crosse with no large temperature change. Light rainfall may make roads muddy in the near term and officials warn of slick surfaces in affected areas.

U.S. Department of Agricultura Weather Bureau Harlesity Albert Jica Minn Algona Charles Pity Cedar Davenport Deg Moinexw Tabuqug Kbaal la Crosse Wis Mssen Marshal Town New Dampton Postville Waterlet Waverly MARRY Honda

Iowa News Briefs From Des Moines and Surrounding Areas

Police detained 59 intoxicated individuals on Des Moines streets over the weekend, raising total arrests to 44. In Glenwood a farmer died in a crash associated with a standoff of alchohol and disease claims. In other Iowa items a leather factory is proposed by local officials Chandler Keliarten and Irvin. New York notes gold mining gear ordered for gravel pits near Gisettinger. A Des Moines crash injured seven people when a vehicle struck a machine at WH Street corner. Capital City fair committee secretary discussed county event details.

Ats Moines Glenwood Wes Stevor Ouumwa WL Chandler Keilerten C. W. Irvin New York Gisettinger Alt. Vievne Bernard Smith Denver Tes Moines Tae City Coakies Fishay Vasadena Cal W.F. Weary Comanty Fair Oklahoma Ponca City Okla Jay Cerres Here Lexas Fort Worth Tex Po- Hee Weatherford

Davenport Pastor Resigns Prep for Olean Church

Davenport Calvary Baptist pastor A Frank Slauser resigns effective July 1 after three years in Davenport. Rev Notser, civic leader and former street car strike commissioner member, will lead at First Baptist Church in Olean New York.

Davenport Frank Slauser Calvary Baptist Cleveland Notser Governors Commission Olean N.Y

Town Gains 24000 Farm Loan Money

Washington May proval of 37 advances for agricultural and livestock purposes aggregating 1,785,000 was announced by the War Finance Corporation. Distribution included Indiana 44000, Town 24000, Wansas 24000, Minnesota 99800, Nebraska 336900, South Dakota 73000 and Wisconsin 72000.

Washington D. C War Finance Corporation Indiana Town Wansas Minnesota Nebraska South Dakota Wisconsin

Five Injured When Two Autos Collide In Suburbs

Sioux City Iowa May 8. One woman and four men were seriously injured Sunday when two autos collided on a military paved road in the suburbs of Sioux City. Cleo Leete, driver of one car, was arrested and charged with intoxication and reckless driving. All the injured will recover.

Sioux Citty Sioux City Cleo Leete

70000 Homeless in South Flood Areas Reported

New Orleans and Mississippi Louisiana relief bodies announce about 70000 homeless due to Mississippi River floods. Of the total 40000 are fed sheltered and clothed by Red Cross and other groups. 30000 remain outside refugee camps awaiting aid.

Associated Press New Orleans Mississippi Louisiana Red Crags

Urge Russians to Accept Terms and Not Break Parley

The Paris conference faces delays as French and Belgian observers expect evasive replies and a possible end to talks. A plenary session is planned to hear the economic commission report and speeches by Lloyd George and others amid pessimistic French sentiment about England's policies.

Economic Commission Lloyd George France Paris Wagfnand Phillippe Millet Petit Parisien Llnud George Matin England

Reynolds Optimistic on Trade Future

George M. Reynolds, president of Continental & Commercial National Bank, returns from California to say business is on the upswing due to an improved farmer situation. He notes farmers have new heart as prices rise, grain markets recover, and many loans are liquidated, stressing farmers account for about 40 percent of national buying power.

International News Wire Chicago California George M. Reynolds Continental & Commercial National Bank Reynolds

Sisters End Lives After Mother's Death in Padua

Countess Morrisini and her sister killed themselves in their Padua mansion, unable to live without their mother. Found in bed by servants, each sister held a revolver, and physicians ruled the shots were fired simultaneously.

London Countess Morrisini Padua Rome

Standard Oil Raises Gasoline Price by One Cent

Chicago May 8 Standard Oil of Indiana announced a one cent a gallon increase in gasoline prices bringing the average to 22 to 24 cents per gallon. The move follows a similar rise by Sinclair and officials expect a widespread one cent hike across other firms.

Chicago Standard Oil Company of Indiana Sinclair Company Standard Oil

School Children to Advertise Pageant

A Chicago report says school children from Iowa Illinois Kentucky Missouri Wisconsin Indiana Michigan will be asked to sign a petition to support a pageant advertisement program.

Chicago Iowa Illinois Kentucky Missouri Wisconsin Indiana Michigan

Cedar Rapids Gas Station Held Up by Bandit

Joseph Pachatek, owner of a Cedar Rapids oil station, was robbed at about 10 p m by a masked bandit who beat him with a revolver and escaped with more than $100 from the station safe. Pachatek gave police a description of the attacker.

Cedar Rapids. Ja Joseph Pachatek Pachatek

Des Moines Set for 25th State Medical Women Meeting

In Des Moines on May 3 the twenty-fifth annual meeting of the State Society of Town Medical Women will convene. Society president is Josephine Wetmore Rust of Mason City.

Ies Moines State Society of Town Medical Women Josephine Wetmore Rust Mason Cit

Glazier Nominated as Fort Madison Postmaster

President Harding names Dell P. Glazier for Fort Madison postmaster. Washington dispatch notes Glazier's nomination amid administrative moves in Iowa.

Glazier Fort Madison P.D Washington

Children Led on Futile Journey to White House

A group of child crusaders visited the White House in May to inform the president of their mission. They were told to relay their message to Mate Richards Oblare, who leads the band accompanying the visitors. He said they would continue daily visits on the president’s guidance.

Washington Agai the Children Crusaders Wiite House Mae Mate Richards White House Xeoxhem

Insurance of Davison Estate Tops $2 Million

New York report says financier Henry P Davison of J.P. Morgan & Co died after brain surgery. Estate valued at about $11 million carries $2 million in insurance. Public notice indicates the insurer and the amount, with details to be announced in forthcoming papers.

United Press York Jenry P. Davison P. Moregan &.Co Jett

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