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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1919

Page

7

Missing Navy Fliers Safe After Atlantic Flight

The NC-3 seaplane, commanded by Commander Towers, was found to be seven miles from land near Ponta Delgada under its own power after more than 50 hours adrift. Navy vessels hunted the area as crews in the NC-3 and NC-1 endure fog and rough seas. reports from Azores and Lisbon conditions hinder search and rescue efforts continue.

Washington, D. C J. H. Towers mid-Atlantic Navy Department Fonta Delgada Jackson Ponta Delgada Ponts Delgada Washington Commuanfie Towers Admiral Jackson Towers Azores NC-1 Bayy Department Ponta. Delgada Lisbon Plymouth D. C Altho London United States NC-3 Thei Trepassey Bay Hort

Rantzau Returns From Spa With German Delegation

Versailles reports Count von Brockdorff Rantzau head of the German peace mission returned to Versailles this morning after visiting Spa with Landsberg Geisberts and about 49 others. Paris says he aims to obtain Germanys counter proposals and confer with Berlin experts on financial clauses of the treaty.

Associated Press Versailles Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau Spa Herr Landsberg Herr Geisberts Berlin von Secht Paris Count von Brockdorff- Rantzau Germany Deisberts

Life Term for Kaiser Henry Van Dyke’s Idea

Dr. Henry Van Dyke urged that William Hohenzollern and his “murderous clique” receive life imprisonment rather than death, arguing the sentence should allow justice to impress on the culprits remaining conscience, in a Sunday Evening Club address.

Associated Press Chicago Henry van Dyke Holland William Hohenzollern Germany Sunday Evening Club

Bond Theft Suspect Nabbed by Detective in Chicago

Chicago May 19 Federal agents say Thomas Westover formerly an inspector at a West Virginia explosive plant is tied to the January theft of 250000 in liberty bonds from Studebaker South Bend Ind Secret Service operative Ted Julius Robertson traced Westover and two others after a train meeting in Chicago Robertson found Westover in a downtown hotel and reported that one man suggested returning the bonds to Studebaker president E R Erskine who refused a reward Westover will be held pending word from the company

Associated Press Chicago Thomas Westover West Virginia Studebaker Corporation South Bend Ted Julius Robertson Secret Service Westover Robertson E. R. Erskine

Bolsheviks Reject Food Aid Plan Amid Border Invasion Fear

Paris reports that M. Tchitcherin's reply to Dr. Fritjof Nansen's food proposal is seen as a refusal to halt attempts to invade neighboring territory. Allies doubt support for Bolsheviks and any aid to Russia given ongoing incursions. The food plan aimed to end border fighting and avert famine for Russians.

Associated Press Paris M. Tchitcherin Russia Fritjof Nansen Bolshe Viks

Brief Austrian Envoys Allies Meeting at St Germain

In St Germain en Laye the allied powers and Austrian peace delegates exchanged credentials at 1 3 20 this afternoon. The session lasted four minutes. In Paris observers expect the Austria peace treaty to be ready next week as drafting takes longer than anticipated.

Associated Press St. Germain-en-Laye Paris Austria

Spellbinders for Good Roads Drive Prepare for Work

Preparatory to meetings across the county, 40 speakers will gather at Over land Hanson garage at 7 30 p m to receive instructions for tasks. County engineer C M Fisher and others will summarize the new road law. Meetings run May 9 to May 21 with aims to back June 3 election for hard surfacing and bond flotation under Black Hawk County Good Roads association.

Overland-Hanson C. M. Fisher Black Hawk County

Presbyterian Committee Urges Equal Roles for Women in Church

In St Louis on May 19 recommendations to grant women full equality in church affairs and allow them to become ministers and elders were prepared for the 131st General Assembly. The information department report urged all Presbyterian churches to engage in paid newspaper advertising to promote the cause of Christ worldwide.

Associated Press St. Louis Congress 13St General Assembly Presbyterian Church United States of America Department of Information

German Note and Peace Talks Dominate Paris Meeting

High German sources reiterate refusal to sign terms while council of four considers religious missions Bulgarian and Turkish issues. Rantzau returns to Versailles with other mission members, keeping German delegation whole as Austrian credentials due. Paderewski may retain Polish premier post. tensions rise over Ukraine truce and Petrolysis shift.

iBy Associated Press Paris Council of Four Germany Ebert Berlin Rantzau Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau Spa Gert- Mahy Versailles Werr Landsberg Herr Geisberts Bulgaria Turkey M. Tehiteherin Russia Paderewski Poland M. Paderewski Ukraine Thei Simon Petlura Bolsheviki

Open shop policy endorsed by Waterloo employers debate

In Waterloo a 750 strong gathering of employers at the Elis hotel voted unanimously to support open shops and oppose closed shops, urging that business capital dictate shop policy. Employers plan an organization to coordinate future labor disputes and push for open shop practices across the city while awaiting a formal report.

Labor Temple Waterloo Elis Hotel Teamsters Rmen Wa~terloo

Germany Will Sign Treaty to A Scrap of Paper

Paris May 15. Germans likely to sign after protracted talks though some expect a show of refusal to test Entente unity. Observers note German tactics feeble and destined to sign. any substantial changes to terms appear unlikely as Allied forces stand ready along the Rhine. Germany seeks relief from long term financial clauses, but Allies insist on estimating actual resources for fair payment.

Germany Frank H. Sdionds McClura Newspaper Syndicate the Courier Paris Marshal Foch Ertzberger Bismarck France Brockdorff-Rantzau Rhine

Alleged Bootlegger Shoots Policeman at Marshalltown

Marshalltown May 19 Frank Campbell of the local police was shot and wounded yesterday afternoon when he attempted to arrest an alleged bootlegger named Garfield Garfield fired four shots three hitting Campbell in the side The fourth struck Swift a Minneapolis and St Louis railway conductor in the leg The incident occurred at Marshalltown Ta

Marshalltown Frank Campbell Garfield Campbell Swift Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway

Russia and Roumania War Declared After Evacuation Refusal

In London a wireless Moscow dispatch says war exists between Russia and Roumania over Bessarabia after the Russian soviet demand failure. Bolshevik troops crossed the Dniester and defeated Romanian forces, occupying Tcheerutchi and Bender in the Tiraspol district, near Odessa.

London Owin Roumania Bessarabia Russia Moscow Dniester Tiraspol Tcheerutchi Bender

Ford Files Contest in Newberry Election

Associated Press reports in Washington May 19 that Henry Ford has filed a contest against Truman H. Newberry in Michigan's Senate race. Ford seeks a recount and an investigation into campaign expenditures and alleged improper use of large sums of money and voter intimidation.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Truman H. Newberry Michi-gan Senate Henry Ford Ford Senate Elections Committee Newberry

Boy Dies After Farm Machinery Accident

Horace Henry Witt nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Albert Witt of Reinbeck died at Presbyterian Hospital from injuries suffered Saturday afternoon when a manure spreader in a yard was started and the child playing nearby was struck and badly hurt. The body was taken to O Keeffe and Towne mortuary and then home for funeral services tomorrow. Child welfare experts from multiple nations attended a Chicago session on improving welfare standards amid war impacts. San Felice Cigars 2 for 2c advertisement.

Horace Henry Witt Albert Witt Renbeck Presbyterian Hospital O'Keefe & ‘Towne Reinbeck Chicago Belgium France England Italy Japan Serbia Spain United States

Berger in House Denied Seat or Chance to Talk

Victor Berger of Wisconsin was called by the House as new members were sworn. Rep Dallinger of Massachusetts challenged his right to be seated after a wartime espionage conviction. Speaker Gillett directed Berger to stand aside and refused to recognize him when he attempted to speak.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Victor Berger Wisconsin Representative Dallinger Massachusetts Elections Committee Berkers Gillett Berger

Ten Thousand Reds Taken On Volga in UK Telegram

London reports Gen Denikine leading anti Bolshevik forces against Tsarstein on the Volga claiming 10 000 Bolshevik prisoners and 28 guns captured. The telegram came from the British military mission chief at Exater nodar.

Volga London Denikine Tsarstein Exaternodar

32nd Division Guards Return Home to Detroit Welcome

Michigan’s 32nd division National Guard troops known as Les Terribles arrived in Detroit amid a massive crowd of 4 000 to 5 000 well wishers. The unit, battle scarred and bronzed, wore the charred red arrow emblem as tanks rolled past and crowds cheered their homecoming.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Michigan 32Nd Division National Guard Les Terribles

Registration Opens Ahead of Black Hawk Road Election

The attorney general H. M. Hayner rules that registration must be offered to all who might desire it before the June 3 road question vote in Black Hawk county. Registration will be at usual places Thursday Friday and the Saturday before the election, per county attorney E. J. Wenner.

Black Hawk H. M. Hayner E. J. Wenner

Michiganders on Battleship Rhode Island Troop Transfer

Boston May 19 Former members of the Michigan national guard formed the bulk of 1220 troops landed from Brest today aboard the battleship Rhode Island. The item notes the transfer and mentions an advertisement tag urging to stick to Cinco.

Associated Press Boston Michigan National Guard Brest Rhode Island

Miss Jane Addams Addresses Peace Conference In Zurich

In Zurich on May 18 Miss Jane Addams read a reply to President Wilson concerning modification of the peace treaty terms. Wilson replied noting the appeal stirs intellect and heart but practical diffrentities loom large. Addams rejected British calls for her to join the league council, saying pacifists are detested in America today.

Associated Press Zurich Jane Addams Chicago Women’s International Conference For Permanent Peace Wilson Paris Altho Council of the League of Nations Miss Addams America

Congress Section Plunges Into Reorganization Fight

Washington, May 19. Republicans moved quickly to organize both houses as the reconvened congress opened. Senate elected Pittman president pro tempore. House chose Gillett speaker. Democrats abstained from some votes. the session focuses on party line organization and immediate appropriation business. President Wilson's message to be read in both chambers tomorrow.

Washington D. C Congress House Senate Ice Marshall South Trin Wilson Massachusetts Cupanz Sanat Key Pittman Vada Frederick H. Gillett Shamp Clark Missouri Lodge Cummings Martin Pittman Cummns Ator Calder New York Gerry Rhode Island Overman North Lina Burnett Alegama Reconstruction Washington, D.C Reconstruction” Congress Paris Secon

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