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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1923

Page

11

Balkan War Clouds Loom Over Europe Amid Turkish Greek Tensions

Balkan conflict risks a wider European war as Greece threatens to push into Turkish lands near the Maritza. Britain considers evacuating Constantinople while Russia-Turkey frictions grow over Batum. French Syria border fortifications rise as Jugo-Slav clashes unfold. Belgium faces rail strikes and Ruhr tensions persist.

United Press Lausanne Serbia Greece Bulzatla Turkey Athens Maritza Dikela Constantinople Russia Batum International London Stanley Baldwin House of Commons Great Britain Soviet Russia Near East Britain Caucasus Syria Angora Balkan Europe Marshal Foch Lord Cavan Poland

Alva Adams Named Colorado's New U.S. Senator

Alva B. Adams of Pueblo was appointed by Gov. Sweet to succeed the late Samuel B. Nicholson. Adams, a Democrat, is a conservative attorney and Yale and Columbia Law School alumnus born in Colorado. He is the son of former three-time Colorado governor Alva Adams.

Denver Colo Alva B. Adams Pueblo Colorado United States Sweet Adams Samuel B. Nicholson Yale Columbia’ Law School Alva Adams Woodrow Wilson William G. McAdoo W. J. Bryan

Dozen Killed in Mexican Oil Explosion at Tupam

Dozens perished and several injured in an oil explosion at Tupam on Mexico's west coast during a dancing and celebration. A drunken man dropped a lit match into a container of essence, scattering flammable liquid over the crowd and igniting clothing. Seven burned to death and five others drowned after jumping into a river to escape flames. A large gathering marked the return of community lands amid speeches and song.

Engenada Lower Cal Tupam Mexico

Startled Washington Society By Postponed Altar Wedding

Washington society reels as Miss Nancy Hoyt delays her marriage to Lieut Wiseman Clarke of the British navy just hours before the ceremony amid family press scrutiny. Her sister Mrs Eli nor Hoyt Hichborn Wylie sparked society frictions in 1910 with an elopement and later divorce, followed by a tragic suicide crisis.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Washington Society Nancy Hoyt Elinor Hoyt Hichborn Wylie Distant 'S Hoyt Miss Hoyt Jlete New York Kng Jana Wylie Miss Hart Horace Wylie

Britain to Match France in Air Power Amid Tense relations

London reports Britain plans to spend about 106 million dollars to build up Britain's air service to equal France's, amid friction over France's growing military strength. The piece notes France aims for the world’s largest army and warns against a renewed arms race as Britain aligns with French policy.

Wranece Britain France Lord Balfour Washington Prance Germany New York Tribuney

Commercial arbitration urged to cut court losses in trade

Washington reports that business groups propose international commercial treaties for arbitration of disputes with Latin and world markets. Secretary Hughes may back arbitration clauses in contracts to reduce costly litigation, with widespread support from the Commerce Department and major chambers.

International Newswire Washington B. G United States Suite Hughes Secretary of Commerce Sloever Offic Slatignies Thig Fiyover Bio Consignee Department of Commercce United States Chamber of Commerce New York State Chamber of Commerce American Bar Association Commercial Arbitration Movement

Newspaper Delivery Notice at Dole Office

The notice instructs subscribers that the paper should be delivered to their home before 6 30. If a delivery error occurs or the paper is not received by that time, call 6100 to request a free copy. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.

Hagen and Sarazen Tie For Yorkshire Open Progress

Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen, top U S and British open title holders, won their first Yorkshire News tournament matches at Woodcote Park Leeps England. Sarazen beat Mark Seymour 6 up 3 to play. Hagen edged Ben Barber after a late rally and won 3 further holes to reach the second round.

International News Wire Leefs Eng Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen Yorkshire News Harry Vardon Joe Kirkwood Sarazen Mark Seymour Rochester Tia' Ben T. Barber Mutch Hagen Jan Barber Gell Witt Kench Woodcote Park Primye Kmirtwood Warden George Duncan Tingham Gadd

Fire destroys Weston town, big loss in Ta. area

A fire at the Farmers Cash store in Weston Ta destroyed nine buildings and a lumber yard, with the Scott lunch room and Francis carpenter shop also ruined. Three homes were burnt. No lives were lost and injuries were not reported. Estimated total damage may exceed 510000 dollars.

Council Mayits Farmers Cash Weston Here Scott Francis Carpenter

France Ready to Save America from Gold Threat

Paris May 1. Louis Leuenhauer former minister said the United States has only one more chance to avoid ruin from a gold crisis. He claimed the US needs rescue measures but did not confirm an invitation to join.

Paris Louis Leunhenur

Twelve Guilty in Mail Fraud Trial Across Multiple Defendants

A federal jury found twelve defendants guilty in the Guaranty Securities Coal and Lumber mail fraud case after a 26 hour deliberation. Sentences range from fines of 1,000 dollars to five years in prison with various counts including conspiracy. Several defendants, including Wopel Gettier and Harris L. Fuller, await sentencing in Lincoln and Omaha.

United Press Omaha Neb Lhe Guaranty Securities & Calenial Coal & Lintber Wopel Gettier Moreston W. Willis Williard VV. Mathews Onaha Nimker Sete Tenead Leavenworth Thomas J. Matters Walter I. Stickel Kearney Call LG Ralph Sunderland Tiomer Moulyneaux Denver George Roach Lerbert D. Eykelboom John F. Mecox Haroki R. Coziler Omatie Hbanker Charles H. Ree Lincoln Lucien B. Fuller Kansas City Harris L. Puller Linecoln Neh Lev Charles I. Rogers Filler Harrix Fuller Lincely

King David Pur​nell Immorality Probe Reaches Canada

The St Joseph Michigan article reports Judge Harry Dingeman leading a one man grand jury inquiry into immorality in a strange cult. Benjamin Purnell known as the man who would be king was seen near Ontario as authorities seek witnesses from Shiloh palace.

St. Joseph Mich Benjamin Purnell House of David Canada Harry Dingeman Benjamin Ontario Purnell Shiloh

Dead Man at Throttle In Lima Train Crash

A passenger train collided with a freight near Lima Ohio injuring 12. Engineer George Bassler died of heart trouble shortly before impact while fireman P O BarLy said Bassler ignored a warning to stop as the Oakland switch was approached.

United Press Lima Round Lake Bassler Oakland Orly

Dr Knittle Dies of Sudden Heart Trouble in Waterloo

Dr. Knittle a prominent eye ear and nose specialist in Waterloo died suddenly at his home 287 Prospect Avenue after a heart reflux attack as he prepared to retire from a Waterloo Medical Society meeting. Born in Maquoketa Iowa in 1874 he practiced 12 years in Waterloo with office at 509 First National Bank Building. He leaves a widow and daughter Mannie Watering, plus his mother two sisters and a brother. He was a member of several fraternal and medical societies.

Diulgar Tf Kolttie Waterloo Toa Prospect Avenue Waterloo Medical Society Flo Ming Knitthe Thhe City First National Bank Greater Waterloo Beneid Rochester Miam Benedict Hileman & Gindt Undertaking Lowa Knittle Maquoketa A. B. Bowen Towa State University Keittle Huth Nelan Onslow Mainie Watering Marie Knittle Mary Grace Knittle Byron I. Janittie Chicago First V Presbyterian Church The Knights Templar Shriners and No. Rgr State and Westerloo

Cop Not Musically Inclined Loses Job for Snubbing Drum

In Cheng the police band faced upheaval as Vandurbrouck was removed after snubbing the bass drum. Protests followed as a resignation led to charges and further turmoil over band discipline and future leadership.

Cheng Vandarvrocek Polfen Ballee Callink Oder Riad Bauder Vandurbrouck Aalsttein Wass Dru Vanderbroerk

Coast Celebrates for Plant Wizard

In Santa Rosa today crowds celebrate Luther Burbank, famed horticulturist, inventor of many plant varieties. The carnival honors his career from carpenter to experimental grower with nurseries and labs at Sebastopol and beyond. Burbank laments little time for all planned projects as he continues hundreds of ongoing experiments.

Santi Res Cal Sant Tos Luther Warbank California Massachusetts Santa Rosa Carnivat Drass Hilrtani Bleself Burbank Taek Masstehus Wity Sebastopal Luther Burbank Canmjplaint

Zeigfeld Sr. Dies At Chicago Home

Florenz Zeigfeld Sr. lies gravely ill at his Chicago home as relatives and medical staff keep vigil. The elder Zeigfeld, president emeritus of the Chicago College of Music, is attended by family members and doctors during his illness.

Florenz Zeigfeld, Sr Chicago Florenz Zeiefeld Florenz Zeigfeld New York Zeigfeld Chicago College of Music

Peking Government Struggles to Free Foreign Captives

Chinese general Ho Mung Yu says captives remain safe as bandits retreat into Shantung mountains. Foreign officials warn against delay, noting renewed threats and ongoing difficulties contacting captives amid unrest and censorship in Peking and Tsaochwang.

Associated Press Shanghai Ho Mung Yu Districuc Brinaida Ginn Shanghai-Pehking Peking Shantung Hills Ward Tientsin Paotzaku Tzaochwang China Lincheng Tsaochwang Tincheng Tuchun Shantung Province Pedzuku Henan Giptomari

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