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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1923

Page

9

European farmer outlook after European stabilization

Washington May 10. Mark Sulzavan argues that European farmers expanding production and adopting machinery will lessen Europe’s dependence on American foods after stabilization. He contrasts European progress with Britain’s slower modernization and notes potential gains for southern U.S. cotton producers when Europe returns to normal.

Mark Sulzavan Washington, D. C American Farm Bureau Federation Europe Mississippi Valley Russia Roumania Great Britain America New York -Tribune

Custody Battle Over 11 Year Old Girl Fights In Omaha

An 11 year old girl gifted in acting becomes the center of a custody suit in district court. The biological mother Iva Gannaway alleges foster mother Mary Kerrigan plans a movie career for Doris Kerrigan and that the child has suffered under Kerrigan care. Kerrigan refuses to return Doris, citing a decade of care and education.

United Press Omaha Nel Mary Kerrigan Iva Gannaway Doris Clooney Kerrigan Kerrigan Little Doris Grace Abbott Hollywood

Queen Refuses to Answer Questions in cult probe

In St Joseph Michigan on May 16 leaders and members of the House of David rallied under Queen Mary Purnell to defend their leader King Benjamin. Purnell testified before Judge Dingeman's one man grand jury, refused to reveal Benjamin's whereabouts and dodged many investigator questions. Other cult members were ordered to appear before the probe.

St. Joseph, Mich House of David Mary Purnell Benjamin

Prisoners Pry Bars Loose and Escape

Bloomington Til May 10 Three prisoners broke out of the county jail shortly after midnight by prying apart the bars with radiator metal. Henry Schrader, a youth and former Dixon escapee, was captured while John McLain awaiting automobile theft trial and William Watson of Chicago held to the grand jury on malicious mischief remained at large. Smoke San Felice Cigars 2 for 150 Harvesters Great Shade Cigars 10e.

Bloomington Til Henry Schrader Dixon John McLain William Watson Chicago

Soviet Grants Jap Fishermen Rights

In Tokio on May 10 an extra edition of the Asahi reported that the Soviet Union granted permission for Japanese fishermen to operate in Siberian waters, reversing a prior denial. Moscow acceded to a personal appeal by A. A. Joffe, the Soviet envoy in Tokyo, and passports of Japanese fishermen will be issued for Siberia.

Tokio Japan Asahi Moscow A. A. Joffe Siberia

Mrs Hayes Forgery Case Postponed and Bail Kept

New York May 30 Mrs Hayes real estate promoter charged with forging the name of Charles M Schwab to a 25000 note asked for a one week adjournment of formal pleading at her counsel's request Judge Nott granted the request Bail set at 10000 was continued The Detroit Fidelity and Surety Co gave bond for Mrs Hayes Her attorney indicated a plea of not guilty and she remained calm smiling while newspapers sought an interview.

New York Mrs. Hayes Sue

Ruhr Rail Disaster Claims 29 Dead Travelers Say

Berlin May 10 reports from travelers at the scene describe a French trained train plunging into the Rhine near St Goar with 29 dead. The Deutsch Allgemeine West Baden correspondent cites recovered bodies, while travelers allege French have cut off all communication with the disaster zone.

Berlin Rhine St. Goar Deutsch Allgemeine

American Locomotive Co Declares Higher Dividend

New York May 10 directors of the American Locomotive Company declared a quarterly dividend of $2.50 a share on common stock, up $1 from the previous quarter, and recommended converting the stock to a nonpar basis while issuing two shares of every $100 share outstanding.

New York American Locomotive Company

British Ministry Faces Stormy Time Over Two Questions

London May 10 The government confronts Russia dispute and Art O Brien habeas corpus case as Labour Liberal and some Conservative critics predict a stormy House of Commons debate if ministers fail to win followership. Lord Curzon’s note to Moscow draws Liberal condemnation. O Brien appeal complicates government stance and may force Bridgeman to deliver him to English courts or justify why not.

Associated Press London Russia Art O'Brien House of Commons Lord Curzon Moscow O’brien Hose of Lords Home Bridgeman

Mussolini weighs women suffrage in municipal polls

Premier Mussolini states he is not against women suffrage in principle but warns universal vote is an experiment. He suggests municipal ballots for women first, with possible future expansion. He stresses working women must be included and supports equal pay, noting women voter behavior and governance roles.

Hsteer Lombardo Vita Hemiminire Rome Musso Italy Fascisti Iat International Woman Suffrate Alliance Motte International News

Michigan Peach Crop Damaged by Freezer

East Lansing officials estimate the Michigan fruit crop loss at nearly 1,000,000 dollars due to yesterday's blizzard and cold weather. Freezing conditions across the state last night are expected to reduce peach cherry plum and pear production by 20 to 30 percent.

East Lansing Mich Michigan Farm Bureau

38 Marriages Go Up in 90 Minutes in Iowa Court

In Moines Iowa yesterday a divorce case saw 38 marriages questioned as 34 wives and 4 husbands stood as plaintiffs. Defendants defaulted in each instance as the court heard the proceedings in a rapid session lasting about an hour and a half.

Fies Moines Trieir

Student's Eye Torn Out by Splinter

Cedar Walls May 10 Special Joseph Roeder pitcher on Teachers college baseball team had his eye torn from the socket by a splinter flying from a board he was working on in the vocational education building. He was immediately taken to the hospital where doctors reported favorable signs for quick recovery. Roeder, a regular member of the college team, had been praised for careful work and had pitched in preseason games for Waterloo Valley league players.

Cedar Walls Joseph Roeder Teachers College Fie Roeder Fig Lis Regtar Waterloo

Yankees Hope Shrinking in British Amateur Golf

Francis Ouimet of Brookline Mass is the last American left in the British Amateur Championship after advancing to the sixth round by winning two matches. He trailed at the turn but surged back to defeat J F Nevills and Bretherton, keeping alive a slim U S hope alongside Douglas Grant and Cyril Tolley.

United Press Deal Francis Ouimet Brookline Mass England Ouimet Itt J.F Nevilla San Francisco Bretherton O. P. Willing Portland Ore Roger Wethered Wethered Willing Francis Quimet Douglas Grant London D. H E. B. Soulby Port Marnock Cyril Tolley Lord Charles Hope George ¥. Moran Houston Tex

Dalmatia Earthquake Report From Thome Dispatch

A violent earthquake struck Dalmatia, destroying houses and forcing residents to flee, according to a Central News dispatch from Thome. Dalmatia lies on the Adriatic coast.

London inDalmatia Thome Dalmatia Adriatic Sea

Hearing on Rail Wages Keeps Board Busy

International News Wire reports in Chicago that Denver and Rio Grande maintenance of way workers filed for wage raises of 5 to 14 cents an hour with the railroad labor board. Shop and roundhouse workers seek 13 cents more per hour. No hearing date set. The filing signals another major wage hearing this summer as telegraphers, expressmen, and clerks also dispute raises. Chairman Ben Hooper noted no official word on New York Central shop crafts claims.

International News Wire Chicago Denver & Rilo Grande Railway Today Railway Labor Board Ben Hooper Hooper Denver & Rio Grande United States Railroad Labor Board New York Central Whooper

British warship sent to protect fishing vessels near Murmansk coast

London reports the British warship Harebell ordered to the Murmansk coast to deter Soviet interference with English trawlers and to protect vessels beyond three miles. The defense ministry accused Moscow of seizing the Lord Astor crew, while Moscow papers argued Britain seeks a wider clash over fishing rights and strategic leverage.

London Harebell Murinan Three Mile Aise House of Vanunons Ronnie McNeil Caid Cramanii Bord Astor Fshing Murman Moscow Lord Astor Tle McNeil George Lansbury Poplar Ministarii Sili New York Americ Tavista Jngland Russia Great Britain United Press Britain Murmansk

Kendall Names 12 for Hall of Fame in Iowa

Des Moines May 10 Gov Kendall nominates twelve Iowans for a mythical Hall of Fame. Named are Charles Mason Samuel Miller Samuel J Kirkwood James Grimes James Harlan Grenville Dodge William Larrabee Jim Wilson William R Allison David B Henderson Henry Wallace and Jonathan Polttyer, all praised for public service and state welfare.

Associated Press Des Moines Towa Gov. Kendall Iowa Magazine William R. Allison Congress United States David B. Henderson House of Representatives Henry Wallace Airbtic’st Philanthronist Jonathan Polttyer

Miss Aldrich recounts bandit captivity in Shantung raid

Miss Alta Aldrich sister in law of John D Rockefeller Jr reports she and companion Minnie McFadden were captured by bandits during a nighttime raid at Shantung. She says captors treated prisoners kindly and she hid jewelry in a slipper to keep it safe. They paraded loot and forced a burro ride before release.

International News Wire Weking Taicy Altmet John LD. Rockefeller, Jr Misa Aldrich Aldrich Tsinanelu Gowan Ll Q Stonday Miss Aldrich Minnie McFadden Bind Themen Jtish Story Mountain

Courier Delivery Timing and Reprint Policy Notice

The Courier will be delivered to your home before 3 20 this afternoon. If you do not receive your paper by then due to carrier error or other cause, call 6100 for a replacement copy. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.

Hoy 6100

Chinese Soldiers Lift Pursuit of Bandits in Shantung

Four American captives report they are well and to be released soon. Two elder sons of Maj. Roland Pinger and Maj. Robert Allen have been freed, while others remain with the bandits in the Shantung hills. Chinese authorities ordered a pause in military actions to protect prisoners amid growing international pressure.

Lincheng Dbcy U.S Peking Shantung Thoro Marshal Tsao Kun United Press Roland Pinger Maj Robert Allen Shantung Hills China Feking Tientsin

Radical's Audience Besmeared with Eggs

An eggshell assault disrupted a May visit by William M. Foster, trade union advocate, at Columbia University. Eggs were thrown from the rear as Foster spoke on syndicalism in a nearby cafeteria after being denied permission to address students on campus. He continued his address unscathed.

New York William Foster Columbia University Personel

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