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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1921

Page

11

Entanglements in the Politics of Europe and U. S. Policy

Mark Sullivan analyzes Washington facing a new policy trend in 1921. He notes America's noninterference abroad except economic matters and the Harding administration's restraint in sending troops, outlining a shift toward state rather than federal action in crises.

America Supreme Council Europe Polig Rman Poland Timany Ameri Hm Germany Germany Pola Witison Friends of the Gue of Nations Harding West Vir West Virnia West Tginia West Virginia Kentucky New York Evening Post Inn

Women of America Present Mme Curie for Radium Gift

Mme Curie arrives in Washington from New York to receive the gram of radium purchased by Women of America. The ceremony at the White House is set for 4 p.m. with Mrs Harding and other dignitaries assisting. She is hosted at the home of the third assistant secretary of state and departs Monday for New York.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Mme. Curie Washington New_York Harding Women of America White House Hughes Mme. Jusserand Princess Lubomirski Union Station Mme. Curle Robert Woods Bliss Marshell Field James W. Wadsworth, Jr New York Nicholas Longworth Charles D. Wolcott Vernon

Telegraph Companies Ordered to Increase Liability for Errors

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered telegraph firms to raise liability for transmission errors or nondelivery. By July 13 they must set rules. liability ranges from 500 to 5000 dollars per message, replacing the previous maximum of 59 dollars unless a message is specially valued.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission

Mysterious Bullet Wounds Infant at Table

Irving Foht infant son of Andrew Foht was seated at a supper table in Pubaque Indiana when a bullet pierced his right hand. The bullet lodged in the wood paneling and no source or shooter has been identified. The injury is not deemed serious by physicians.

Associated Press Pubaque Irving Andrew Foht

No Lower Traffic Rates Until Out of Running Drops

The article details Ernie Johnson of Rockford Alabama awaiting a hearing on failure to report for military service after a prior arrest and a separate note from Washington on railway operating expenses. It notes expected slow freight rate cuts until late summer or fall and railroads running about 700 million dollars short of a guaranteed 6 percent net income.

Associated Press Rockford Grant Haring Ernie Johnn Atmp Grant Johnson Berger Peterson Chicago H Isband Peterao Kford Peterson Sterday United Press Washington DD. C Interstate Commerce Commission Parmélee Bureau of Railway Economics Parmelee

Hoover Seeks Homes as Experts Map Shelter Plan

Secretary of Commerce Hoover announced progress in solving the housing problem. Seven engineering experts have been assigned to the task and already drafted a program aimed at providing homes for the nation before homelessness forces tents and nomadic living.

Hoover United Press Washington, D. C Secretary of Commerce Department of Commerce

Harding to Address Labor and Trade Issues in New York

President Harding plans a New York speech at a dinner for publishers and businessmen to press cooperation between employers and employees. He will urge limits on federal remedies for labor disputes and comment on prices not returning to prewar levels. He sails Mayflower from Washington to New York for a one day visit, with Mrs. Harding and Senator Knox aboard.

United Press Washington, D. C Harding New York City New York White House USF le Associatcu Mayiower Washington Metropolis New York Commercial One Hundred and Sixth Infantry Brooklyn Academy of Sciences Knox Pennsylvania

Bomb Wagon Driver Set for Arraignment in New York

Guiseppe de Filippo, identified by five witnesses as the man who drove the explosive laden wagon that caused the Wall Street disaster, was slated for arraignment before U S Commissioner Emery in Newark. A removal warrant will be sought to bring him to New York.

Associated Press New York Guiseppe de Filippo Department of Justice Wall Street United States Emery Newark

Soldiers Quell Belfast Riot During Election Clash

Regiments moved into Belfast to suppress rioting that spilled from election fights after Sinn Fein sympathizers disrupted Unionist campaign meetings. Police in armored cars forced crowds back with revolvers, leaving several wounded.

United Press Belfast Sinn Fein

Indian Girl Walks 40 Miles for a Husband

Navajo girl sets out on foot with a goat leading to wed John Miller. She travels 40 miles to reach the La Plata river and swims the flooded water to reach him. The couple plan marriage tomorrow.

United Press Durango Colo John Miller la Plata

Marshall Reelected Head of Osteopaths Association Iowa

Des Moines May 20 Dr H J Marshall was reelected president and Dr Ray Gilmour chosen to succeed himself as secretary of the Osteopaths Association of Iowa. Clinics on various subjects were held during the day. The 1922 meeting will be at St Joseph Missouri. The convention closes tonight.

United Press Des Moines H. J. Marshall Ray Gilmour Osteopaths’ Association of Iowa St. Joseph

Editors Gather for Milwaukee Meeting

Milwaukee reporters and editors from across the country arrive in Milwaukee for the International Editorial Association convention. Business sessions start at 10 a.m. tomorrow with informal gatherings for early arrivals today.

Associated Press Milwaukee Wis International Editorial Association

Presbyterian vote denies women seats in church government

In Winona Lake Indiana on May 20 1920 the Presbyterian assembly reported a plebiscite showing women will not sit as commissioners. Debates feature Dr S Hall Young and Dr Henry Swearingen as candidates for clerical posts while others seek to delay decisions. Attacks on Ambassador Harvey’s wartime claims prompt calls for peace sermons and disarmament. The assembly defers deciding on uniting the five Presbyterian creeds for another year.

Carl Victor Little Winona Lake Ind Presbyterian Church General Assembly S. Hall Young New York Henry C. Swearingen St. Paul Hugh B. MacCauley Paterson N. J Benjamin Gemmill Philadelphia Presbyterian Circle George Harvey London Pilgrims Club Harvey America Europe BR. A. Atkinson World Alliance Atkinson Palmer Columbus Germany St. Louis Sixty-First General Assembly The Southern Presbyterian Church

Gov't Probes Fire Cause On Panhandle State Liner

The United States Shipping Board liner Panhandle State caught fire after a struck oil fuel tank ignited. Fire was extinguished and the vessel, valued at $5,000,000, was towed from North River piers and beached near Ellis Island to prevent total destruction. An official investigation began as 300 strikebreakers boarded after the regular crew deserted to join a marine walkout.

United Press New York United States Shipping Board Panhandle State North River Ellis Island Marine Walkout

Ambushing Party Routed in Galway as Police Repel Attack

In Galway on May 20 a 60-man ambush by a district faction and 20 policemen failed. One constable died and another wounded, four attackers killed and six wounded. Police assaulted the entrenched position, routing the defenders who fled across the countryside as arms and bombs were seized.

Associated Press Galway Ireland Westort

Triple Rites for Last Sioux Chief Killed in France

Albert J Grass 21 last chief of the Dakota Sioux will be buried today at Holy Hill with Indian and American Legion rites. His body arrived from France where he fell in 1918 with the American Expeditionary Forces, as White Horse riders lead chants and a military funeral follows.

N. D Albert J Grass American Legion France Holy Hill White Horse Legion

Biggest Men in Des Moines to Work on Street Car Tangles

Des Moines May 20 United Press reports three leading Des Moines figures B F Kauffman J R Hanna and C Worth were named to a Last Hope committee to salvage the city traction system. The group aims to draft a workable franchise and resolve the finance knot besetting the Des Moines City Railway. General Electric meanwhile filed in federal court saying it does not now want the $92000 due and advised the city to mind its own business in this private dispute.

United Presse Des Moines B. F. Kauffman J. R. Hanna C. 5. Worth Chamber of Commerce General Electric Company Des Moines City Railway Company General Electric

Secretary Davis Pursues Strike Wage Settlement Talks

Secretary Davis resumed talks in Washington with marine engineers and radio operators as efforts to settle the wage dispute continued. Conferences adjourned last night with no report of progress, and the secretary planned further discussions today to end the controversy.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Davis Marine Engineers Wwich

Burglars Flushed From Moravia Bank by Citizens

Centerville Iowa May 20 officers said three alleged burglars were driven off Moravia State Bank when alerted by passing citizens. Marshal M B Harris was held at bay by one intruder as others tried to break the bank strongbox. an automobile escape to the north followed.

United Press Centerville Moravia Harris

Miller Named Des Moines Corporation Counsel

Judge William E. Miller was appointed city corporation counsel by Mayor H. H. Barton. A former jurist of Taylor county, Miller will succeed C. W. Lyons who resigned Wednesday and his appointment was promptly confirmed by the city council.

United Presse Des Moines William E. Miller H. H. Barton Miller Taylor County C. W. Lyons

Five Day Old Gride Escapes Murder Trial

Farmington Missouri May 20 The murder charge against Lena Parsons the baby bride of the Ozarks was dismissed. The 13 year old wife of her stepfather Lily remains in custody and will face a fourth degree manslaughter charge in juvenile court where a reform school sentence is the maximum. Trial will be in juvenile court and death was not possible.

United Press Farmington Lena Parsons Ozarks Yor Ising Lily Houck Eir Cuit

Harvey Speech Sparks Debate Over U S League Policy

London May 20 Newspapers report US Ambassador George Harvey called at a Pilgrim dinner and said Washington would not join the League of Nations. Senator Hitchcock called the remarks a discreditable performance and criticized Harvey for intruding US foreign policy.

Associated Press London George Harvey United States Great Britain Harvey State Department Washington America Supreme Council League of Nations Daily News League Wilson Streaight Harding The Daily Express the Express Europe Washington, D. C Hitchcock Nebraska Senate Gol Col. Harvey Wilson Fis Britannia Columbia

Marriage of Princess Troubetzky Annulled

Green Bay Wisconsin May 204 An annulment of the marriage of Princess Nadeka Troubetzky once famed as The most beautiful Red Cross nurse in Europe and Captain Wallace Schutz Milwaukee and Green Bay engineer and clubman was ordered today by Circuit Judge Graas. The princess was found to have another husband Captain Vicbor Turin of the French army living in Boston at the time of her marriage in Washington.

Bynited Press Green Bay Wis Nadeka Troubetzky Red Cross Europa Wallace Shutz Milwaukee Graas Vicbor Turin Boston Schutz Washington Do. c

Lewis Bans Red Flags in Labor Union Rally

Burlindon Iowa May 20 J O Lewis Des Moines newly elected president of the Iowa State Federation of Labor declares against the one big union movement and bans the red flag in the federation urging allegiance to the American flag He supports organizing wives of wage earners to push for fairer laws and blames unorganization for the women minimum wage bill defeat A resolution condemns the open shop and elections remain by convention not referendum as the convention closes today

Associated Press Burlindon J. O. Lewis Des Moines Iowa State Federation of Labor Peech Labor Federation Lewis Senate

Beer link to obesity adduced by Dr Wiley in Volstead hearings

Dr. Harvey W. Wiley testified before the house judiciary committee that beer has no medical properties and is only a beverage. He warned that excessive beer drinking can lead to obesity and urged beer be produced scientifically if allowed. He dismissed home brew and noted a Harvard professor’s arrest for making illegal liquor.

Washington, D. C Harvey W. Wiley House Judiciary Committee Dr. Wiley Chairman Wollstead Harvard

Baseball Battery Matchups Across Baseball Cities Today

Baseball results list batteries for eight major league venues. Chicago matches Mays Werr and Schalk, Cleveland pairs Hart Mails and O Neill, Detroit notes Roel and Khmkoe, St Louis lists Davis and Se, New York pairing Jo1 Toney and Saydi, Brooklyn shows Cadore and Tay, Boston hosts Cincinnati with McQuillan and B.

Chicago New York Mays Werr and Schalk Cleveland Philadelphia Hart Mails O'Neill Detroit Boston Detroit Batteries Roel Khmkoe St Louis St. Louis Toney Saydi Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cadore Tay

Very Simple Funeral Service for Late Justice White

Washington dispatch reports a simple funeral plan for Chief Justice White. Friends of all walks, including officials, gathered at his Baltimore residence with messages of condolence flooding in from across the country and abroad. The ceremony at St Matthew's Church will be a low key service with no official rites, government offices to close, and interment at Oak Hill Cemetery Georgetown.

Associated Press Washington, D. C White Supreme Court Capitol St. Matthew's Catholic Church Thomas

Burglar Sentenced to Serve 40 Years

New York May 20 Carl Wehner Toledo Ohio one of three men who robbed guests at the Astor hotel in December with $2000 in jewelry was sentenced to 40 years in state prison Lewis Sawthorne also involved received from 30 to 60 years in January

Associated Press New York Carl Wehner Toledo Hotel Astor Lewis Sawthorne

Chicago bomb plotters end reign with arrests

Six men tied to a labor union bombing ring were arrested in Chicago after a voluntary confession to James Sweeney identified as master bomber. Andrew Kerr named a dozen suspects including Albert Peterson Harry Bartlett and Cornelius O Shea as organizers and instigators linked to blasts at political meetings and race tensions.

United Press Chicago Charles Fitamorris James Sweeney James Fitzmorris Andrew Kerr Jocal 402 The Engineers' Union Sweeney Kerr Albert Peterson Engineers’ Union Harry Bartlett Thomas J. Corcoran C. H. Gibson Cornelius O’shea

Courier Delivery Instructions and Contact

The Courier should be delivered at your home before 35 30 o clock. If you do not receive your paper by that time call 8330 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6 80 p m.

Railroadman killed in Automobile Crash

North Branch Minnesota May 20 Frank M Rugg general agent of the Burlington railroad passenger department was killed today when his car plunged from the roadway into a ditch His two daughters Ruth J and Priscilla escaped with slight injuries He was 53 and from St Paul Minnesota

Associated Press North Branch Minn Frank M. Rugg Burlington Railroad Ruth J Priscilla Mr. Rugg St. Paul

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