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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1921

Page

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Drowning Tragedy Claims 10YearOld Maynard Puterbaugh

Maynard Puterbaugh aged 10 drowns in Black Hawk creek near Euclid avenue while swimming with friends. Fire crews recover the body within minutes as efforts to revive him fail. he is a student of Whittier school and son of Mr and Mrs Ev Puterbaugh of 419 Bayard street. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2:13 p.m. at the church with Rev W Court officiating.

Maynard Puterbaugh Ev KR. Puterbaugh Bayard Street Black Hawk Creek Altho Euclid Avenue Maynard Comppany Puterbaush Petersen Bros Huntley Maynard Peterbaugh Waterloo First M. G. Sunday School Whittier School Sters Claire Eliz Younger Abeth Mars Funeral Services Ehurch W. Court Elmwood

Sioux City Carmen to Consider Strike at Meeting Tonight

Sioux City laborers with the Sioux City Traction Company plan to vote on a strike at a meeting tonight and Sunday amid wage cuts for the first half of May and stalled pay raises. The dispute centers on a proposed fare increase from five to six cents and ongoing requests for seven cents. The company previously authorized a special fare rise but wages were not restored as promised.

Sioux City Carmen United Tress Siouxity Traction Company E Traction Company Ena' Pioyes

Noted Dancer to Enter Sunnyside Country Club Opening

Elizabeth Werbiosky, a Des Moines solo dancer, will perform at Sunnyside Country Club’s opening on June 3. She will present three dances including Bird and Oriental offerings, In Old Madrish, and a Rose character piece with pictorial elements, amid carnival lighting and a gala atmosphere. Tennis golf and other amusements will be available with dinner and supper dances in the evening.

Elizabeth Werbiosky Des Moines Sunnyside Country Club Miss Werbiosky

Colored bellboy killed by hotel elevator accident

Sherman Smith a 24 year old colored bellboy at the Padaar hotel was killed when his head was caught between a gate and the mezzanine floor base. His body was found hanging from the elevator by four guard lines, and he had been dead about a half hour according to physicians.

Presat Meser Sherman Smith Padaar Smith

Funeral rites mark death of Chief Justice Edward Doug

In Washington May 21 the body of Edward Doug, late chief justice of the Supreme Court, was laid to rest at St Mathew's Church with ceremonies led by officials from Washington and Congress. Honorary pallbearers included eight remaining justices. The casket lay under flowers before a church shrine.

United Press Washington, D. C Edward Doug Lates Supreme Court Washington Iegk Army and Navy Cabinet Gcyatic Corps Congress St. Mathew’s Roman Catholic Church Yarding Tee Gil Te Supreme Court Phemus E. Lae I Wisser Taft Jehief

British Forces Clash in Egypt Cites Cairo Alexandria Fighting

Dispatch reports British troops engaged Egyptian forces in Cairo and Alexandria with heavy casualties. Casualties described as significant though details remain scant. renewed outbreaks expected today as operations continue.

Egyptia Ins Cairo Alexandria Pavpuan Petson

Hotelmen Held for Robbing Iowa Man

Associated Press report from May 21 states Tynatz Buch vinder and his son Dred, who run a small district hotel, are held for a robbery involving $16,590 in checks $8,150 in war savings stamps and $150 in liberty bonds taken from Walter of Booneville Iowa.

Associated Press Vncaro Tynatz Buchvinder Dred Los District Duttus Walter Booneville Agucci

Christian Life Report Sees War Strains and Moral Gains

The Presbyterian general assembly receives a report from Rev. MacGauley and colleagues on Christian life. It notes war-driven temptations, divorce, crime, and weakened church attendance yet records rising converts and renewed unity efforts. It urges home worship, church unity, and cautious film scrutiny to heal open wounds of society.

Winona Lake Ind Presbyterian General Assembly Hugh B. MacGauley D. I. Paterson America

Presidential Party Sails for New York on Mayflower

President and Mrs. Harding depart Washington at 5 pm aboard the Fateh Mayflower with a party of friends headed to New York for Monday addresses. The vessel is due in New York harbor shortly after daybreak Monday and will return late that night. The party includes Cabinet members and notable figures such as Brig. Gen. Sawne and Mrs. Knox, Senator Edge, and other officials.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding Washington New York York Harbor Sawne E Steretsty Knox Pennsylvania Cal Edge New A. Thompson United States Treas- Serser Sheland Furer

West High juniors and seniors host annual banquet

West High juniors and seniors hosted their annual banquet at the Galloway Club. Richard Kaplan served as toastmaster and welcomed guests after a dinner served by sophomores under Frank Court. Merald Hoes spoke for the seniors. program included readings and a dance. Decorations featured blue and white. Milwaukee, divorce case noted for Mae Crag.

West High Ban‘quet Galloway Club Jelays Frank Court Richard Kaplan Merald Hoes Alfred Sweiger Shs Sonne Seifert D. Lee Ang Els High

Hawkeye merger adds business talent and 111 population to Waterloo

The Hawkeye Oil company consolidates with Consumers Service Stations and Iowa Consumers to form a merged enterprise. Seventy workers, 27 with families, relocate to Waterloo bringing the total to 111 new residents. Additional field staff will follow as the operation expands. Working quarters are set up in a warehouse on Miles street near the Waterloo Gasoline Engine plant.

Hawkeye Greater Hawkeye Oil Company Waterloo Consolidated Oil Companies M. Wharff Consumers Service Stations, Inc Iowa Consumers, Company Beebe New York McHinley Interests Consolidated Enterprises Hawkeye Oil Company Consumers’ Service Stations, Inc Iowa Consumers’ Company Rock Island Miles Street Big Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company

Editorial debates on Harvys address in London papers

London newspapers publish two diplomatic editorials on George Harveys Allied stance and the League of Nations. The Morning Post questions the sole security role of the League, while the Daily Telegraph notes skepticism about U S membership. The Daily News supports the League and debates Americas future in world peace.

Associated Press London George Harvey United States Great Britain Morning Post League of Nations Daily Telegraph Post Lloyd George Harding Harvey

Antisaloon League Leader Indicted in Wisconsin Election Case

Milwaukee May 21 R P Hutton superintendent of the Wisconsin Antisaloon League surrendered to detectives after a warrant sworn by a Leoner. He was arraigned on a charge of state Rutherford practi cal fraud in an election and received a June 3 continuance under bail of 2000.

Associated Press Milwaukee Wis R. P. Hutton Siuse Isconsin’ Antisaloon League

Tiny Lad Struck by Auto and Badly Bruised

Alfred Lowell four year old son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Rabiner of 1211 Third Avenue West was knocked over on the pavement and bruised Thursday noon near Third Avenue and Baltimore Street. Mrs Hanna driving slowly stopped her car instantly after the collision. No bones broken.

Alfred Lowell Samuel Rabiner Third Avenue West Mra Third Avenue Paltimore’ Street Hanna

Leaders Show Strain from Fatigue in Peace Era Reflections

The piece argues that Woodrow Wilson’s later years reflected severe nervous exhaustion and fatigue affecting judgment and duties. It contrasts Wilson’s 1918 vigor with 1936 weariness, notes Harding’s post office vision of unity, and highlights Weeks’ concern over Panama Canal staffing and costs as cabinet focus.

Woodrow Wilson Wilson Hays Harding Will Hays Hay United States Weeks Panama Canal Alask New York Evening Post Ina

Leader and Bomber for Unions Confess

Two new men linked to Chicago labor bombing cases confessed to police on Friday. James Sweeney, named alleged union leader, and Andrew Barnett, accused chief bomber, provided statements matching the gang’s earlier confession by Andrew Kory.

United Press Ao Chicago Police Viday James Sweeney Andrew Barnett Charios Amorris Sw Poney Tharilait Ware Andrew Kory

Continual Honors Planned for Sims Visit in London

Rear Admiral William S. Sims former commander of American naval forces in the war arrives by the liner Caridrick to receive a Cambridge doctor of laws degree and will be feted with extensive official events from May 22 to June 11 as numerous friends vie to entertain him.

Associated Press London William S. Sims England Cadrick Cambridge University Admiralty Admiral Sims

Democrats Plan to Keep Ford Newberry Probe Alive

Democratic leaders vow to continue the Ford Newberry investigation amid Senate elections committee debate. George White urges committee members to press on as Ford presses for the panel to start, asserting Newberry’s seat was bought with large funds.

United Press Washington, D. C Ford-Newberry Senate Elections’ Committee George White Democratic National Committee Pomerone Ohio Ford Newberry

Mexico Hopes for Peace after Chamber Disruption

In Mexico City on May 21 the Associated Press reports hope that the clash between radicals and Liberal-Constitutionalist deputies can be resolved without a split. After more than a week of disruptions by alleged bolsheviks, there is belief a truce may be declared or differences toned down as temper eases.

Associated Press Mexico City Chamber of Deputies

Smiles and Kinks From Today’s Wires

A jumble of brief items reports an ambulance call and a big accident in New York City where Samuel Floht is mentioned. Brooklyn notes a tailor nursing a bruised finger. The Flush ing Garden club buys insurance for its flower show against rain. St Louis items mention crooks and a police convention with 1,000 chiefs expected June 6 to 1p.

United Fress New York Samuel Floht Brooklyn Flushing Garden Club St. Louis

New York Trader Faces US Price Fixing Probe

An investigation shows a building trader in New York used gless in the United States. The case involves product control by the National Glag tion and price fixing alleged against nearly all Distributers association of Chicago.

New York United States Distributers Association of Chicago

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