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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1923

Page

9

Premier Baldwin Will Not Change Britain's Policy

London dispatch outlines Stanley Baldwin as new premier whose approach mixes energy with patience. He will avoid embarrassing France in the Ruhr while backing Paris until its plan ends, and Britain faces a long period of hard times awaiting reparations settlement and revived world trade.

Mark Sulimavan London Great Britain Bonar Law Scanley Baldwin Mr. Baldwin France Ruhr Britain Stanley Baldwin Marquis Curzon Baldwin Rudyard Kipling Burne-Jones Curzon New York Tribune

Fireman Killed in Wreck on C B and Q

Denver May 23 One trainman was killed and two slightly injured when the locomotive of the Colorado and Southern? No 2 passenger train derailed near McCook Colorado. The fireman Tanner was killed and the brakeman was injured according to meager reports received by the Rocky Mountain News.

Denver Colo McCook Novaday Rocky Mountain News S Tanner Rand

Japanet with Reds Nearing Breakdown

Opposition of the foreign office threatens to break down unofficial talks toward a trade relief conference between Japan and Soviet Russia. A cabinet meeting Friday is expected to set the government's attitude, with the public read in dressing an advertisement style note.

Tablo Foreign Office Japan Soviet Russia

Courier Service Notice for Early Daily Delivery

The Courier should deliver daily at your home before 5 50 o clock. If due to an error by the carrier or other cause you fail to receive your paper by that time, please phone 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 40 p m.

Cartier

Asbestos King’s Clairvoyant Bet Costs Him 25000

New York May 23 Charles B Manville five year old asbestos maker faces Supreme Court Justice Burr in a $321000 suit from Dr A L Austin. He testifies about Beulah Thompson alleged clairvoyant who he says influenced him to wake in costly investitures totaling $25000.

International Newe Wire New York cCharles B. Manville Supreme Court Burr AL E. Austin Beulah Thompson

Denies Parmelee Boy Given Up by Mother

Dallas report states Mrs Esther Black Parmelee renounced claims to her son. Charles Parmelee, now in Mexico City, is cited by W F Black as stating the matter. The couple have pursued custody battles across Los Angeles and Mexico City, with the mother's Mexican actions dismissed.

Dallas Tex Esther Black -Parmelee Charles Parmelee Mexico City W. F. ‘Black Parmelees Brad Los Angeles

Explosion Kills Four At Apache Powder Plant Site

May 23 reports say four men died when an explosion destroyed three mixing houses of the Apache Powder company six miles south of Benson. The blast toppled telephone and telegraph lines and shook distant areas. The dead had not yet been identified. Meanwhile in Phoenix police guarded Als Selah Crandal in a hospital after she shot and killed W. E. Remington, a former Arizona legislator, at a local hotel and tried to take her own life.

Benson Aziz Apache Powder Company Phoenix Als Selah Crandal W. E. Remington Arizona Legislature Ife

Turkish mobilization sparks Greek clash Threats in Thrace

Overseas dispatch reports seven thousand Turkish soldiers in civilian dress have entered Thrace and shifted to uniforms amid grave Turko Greek frontier tensions. Allies prepare to preserve order as Karitia troops may be recalled if fighting erupts. French envoy warns Athens on potential offensive moves against Turkey. Greek leaders seek early formal talks on indemnity with the Near East peace conference, denying Karageteh surrender rumors.

Constantinople Thrace Karitua Paris Athens Foreign Office Turkey Associated Press Lausanne Venizelos Alexandris Greece Pelle Financial Commission Orienta‘lion Karageteh Adrianople

Tiger Woman Planned to Be Fast Lady of Honduras

Clara Phillips known as the hammer slayer fled Los Angeles for Mexico then Honduras, aiming to seize power with Jesse Carson as dictator. Carson confessed involvement in a conspiracy to overthrow the Honduran government, claiming funds and arms moved from Vera Cruz to bolster an uprising. Phillips and Carson described perilous escapes, detentions, and a bid to reach safety in Honduras before extradition proceedings.

Tiger Woman Honduras United Press Tegucigalpa Clara Phillips Jesse Carson Philips Mexico Los Angeles Curson Land California Alberta Meadows Carsen Veracruz Phillips Etta May Jackson Mexico City Carsén Tepucigalpa Carson Vera Cruz Mex Ward Gaye Yexucigalpa Casino Espanol Sharp Guatemala Mrs. Phillips Clara

Peasant Children Stampede At Sight Of Movie Show

London May 23 A Daily press correspondent reports the first movie shown to Peasant children at St Kilda caused a stampede from the schoolroom where the flag was displayed as the children fled to the wild hillsides seeking safety. St Kilda lies west of Scotland and is isolated for months by the Atlantic storms.

London Dstrsidor St. Kilda Daily Press Scotland St. Nilda

Morgenthau Warns of Long War Ahead

Grinnell college audience hears Henry Morgenthau Jr. warn that planes target Krupp munitions and chemical plants in Germany. He predicts Germany could restore Krupp output in four months and says France seeks to secure borders by surrounding Germany with friendly powers. He argues America must act to avert decades of global conflict.

Grinnell Germany Krupp Henry Morventhau Turkey United States Grinnell College Yesterda Mennes France Poland Jugo-Slovakia Sturge Russia Forse America

Ex-City Employee and Five Others Indicted for Graft

Chicago May 23 George KE Carlson commissioner of gas and electricity under Thompson administration and five others were indicted on charges of conspiracy to defraud the city of about 400 000. Indicted are Arthur B Henderson president of Electrical Materials company Anthony L Harth bookkeeper Fred A Doggett assistant superintendent of construction and Fred Rehm stoolkeeper. Grand jury evidence showed large supplies ordered from Mendersons company but only part delivered.

Chicago George KE. Carlson William Hale Thompson Arthur B. Henderson The Electrical Materials Company Anthony L. Harth Fred A. Doggett Carlson Fred Rehm Menderson

Woman Kidnapped in Own Car Robbed of Jewels

Chicago May 23 Forest Garfield Smith was kidnapped in her own car by two men who robbed her of 30000 dollars in gems and furs and dumped her on a prairie on the city outskirts. She was found wandering hysterically and her fingers showed injuries from the struggle.

Chicago Forest Garfield Smith Alice

Chinese Brigands Threat Fails To Carry Out Executions

Washington awaits word from Schurman in Peking as negotiators press for release of American and other foreign captives held by bandits near Tsaochwang. Messengers report the hostages are alive and being moved toward a summit stronghold, with one Italian lawyer singled out as ill or detained.

Shanghai Tsaoehwang Fuchow Ligulosi Sinor Musso Shanghais Buen Paotzaku Tsaochwang Bkmdits Sumit Schurman Washington D. C Peking Hughes Ac Iion White ‘House B. Joy di Picea Varanual News Therl

Gun Used to Kill Wertz Shut Out in Leeper Trial Evidence

UPI report: In May 23 court proceedings in Town City, Robert Leeper’s murder trial over Roy Wertz’s death saw the state fail to admit the revolver believed to have killed Wertz as evidence after repeated objections. Other items like a nightshirt and unexploded cartridge were not recorded as evidence. witnesses described the fatal bullet path and conflicting statements about when Leeper saw the weapon.

Wertz Robert Leeper United Press Town City Roy Wertz Leeper Ralph Otto Eviti Wertz A. W. Bennett A. ©. Harmon Johnson County Arrall Iowa Clery Claude M. Miller Carroll Miller Mirer Merervolver

Bill Reopens Small and Brundage Fight in Senate

Springfield May 23 The legislature begins a new chapter in the dispute between Gov Small and Attorney General Krindare as the appropriations committee favors Seanatayr Hyher's bill granting 875,000 to the attorney general. The measure moves to first reading on the calendar.

Springfield Til Small Krindare Senate Witornes Keneral

Miners Killed in Duesseldorf Riot

May 24 reports from French headquarters say rioting in Dortmund district left several miners dead and many wounded. Police fired on demonstrators near Scharnhorst mine, with crowds attacking officers. The strikes, led by communist agitators demanding higher wages, threaten a broader general strike impacting 269000 workers in the Dortmund area.

Dortmund Accoullick Scharnhorst Ainers

Elevated Strike Looms Over Chicago Transit

Chicago May 3 reports warn of an elevated railway workers strike and walling construction walkout threat. John J. Bruce, president of the elevated trainmen union, issued an unconditional ultimatum to the company on wages and conditions as talks stalled. A general construction strike could follow if demands are not met.

Chicago John J. Bruce Tainmen's Union

Connecticut Wants Lash Law Repealed

Hartford, Conn. March 22 The legislature is urged to repeal a law authorizing the warden at the state prison to administer moderate whipping not exceeding 10 stripes for any single offense The proposal is backed by Col. N G Osborn president of the prison board of directors

Hartford Conn Cot. N. G. Osborn State Prison

Legion Would Keep Debs from Talking in Davenport

The American Legion and patriotic societies plan steps to bar Socialist leader Eugene V. Debs from speaking in Davenport. Debs has accepted an invitation to address local Socialists for a Fourth of July gathering at Forest Park.

Davenport Lea American Legion Eugene V. Debs Forest Park

Wichita Tornado Injures Scores and Disrupts Railways

A Wichita windstorm tornado injured a score of people and devastated the surrounding area. Homes, barns, and refinery tanks were leveled while communications lines were knocked out. One child was reported killed at Greensburg amid widespread damage and disruption.

Wichita Kan Greensburg

La Follette Attacks World Court Ideas

Madison Wis May 23 In an attack upon the world court Senator La Follette argues in La Follette's Magazine that the Wilson administration has done more to promote war than any arbitration device could offset. He claims concessions and gains in the Far East incited war and criticizes current policy. Gov Praus announced he will file tomorrow as a candidate for the U S Senate to succeed Kate Nelson after addressing an event in Cauby Minn tonight.

Miadison Wis World Court Hobert la Follette St. Paul Minn Praus United States Senate Kate Nelson Cauby

Iowa Clubwomen Welcome National Federation Leader

Mrs Rose S Berry addresses Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs in Des Moines session on music literature and art. Delegates chosen from ten districts proceed toward the general federation biennial in Los Angeles. Grace M E auditorium hosts a speech by Dr Charles F Aked and musical acts highlight the program.

Lowa Federation of Women's Clubs General Federation Los Angeles Swift Seaston Henry Taylor Bloomfield, Jr Federation Winter Thomas G. Winter General Federation of Women's Clubs Jowsa Grace M. E. Church Y. H. Robinson Cedar Falls C. Hemsworth Waterloo Henry Graepler Dows Henry W. Grout Martha McClure Mount Pleasant McLaughlin Washington McClure H.C. Put' Imam Ge 'B. Stewart Fort Madison A. M. Price DeWitt Francis B. Myatt Maduoke Mire J. J. Lambert Jows. City W. HS Snider Davenport William Larrabee Glinton Flora Schlick Charles City Eric Richmond Riceville Frank Mason City D. M. Strawman Anamogsa Jennie I. Berry Cedar Rapids A. L. Ames Buckingham Mary English Marion Ames Eugene Henley Grinnell A. M. Evans New Sharon Virginia Knight Logan Iown Nate Rendall 3. C. Cummins Homer Miller Des Moines J. A. Blanchard James. Winterset Lydia Hollinger Sheridan Prank Payne Centerville E. W. Sheldon Percival Ralph Duff J. M. Junkin Red Oak Bauer Guthrie Center Sieffen Fitch Wansom Tie Frederick Frisbie Sheldon J. W. Wilkinson Alta Miss Alives Spaulding Sioux Charles F. Aked Kansas City Berry Anna Gertrude Childs A. J. Barkley Boone Henry Ness Chavin Oliver Stevenson A. G. Greecy

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