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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1920
Page
7
Three local industrial leaders and a university president addressed unrest in the United States at the First Congregational Church in Waterloo. They argued for production, patriotism, and education, blaming mismanagement and urging faith, careful teaching, and strong leadership for economic stability and national character.
Henry Bond, a colored resident of Washington D C, operated a home still at 713 Twentieth Street NW. Revenue agents raided the bonding operation and seized a functional still. Bond is free on bond totaling 1000 dollars awaiting trial on prohibition violations.
Chicago May 24 Detectives chase a rifle attack on Francis Hayne 15 year old near the Hayne home as Maclay Hoyne the state’s attorney presses prosecutions in the Moss Enright murder case. Hoyne notes threats increase as seven murder sentences are handed down and 87 more trials loom.
Budapest May 21 publication of Hungary’s answer to the peace conference and its pledge to sign the peace treaty has been withheld until Monday night. The public remains ignorant of the government’s intent as newspapers were asked not to print the news to avoid dampening Whitsuntide festivities. Editorials argue Hungary faces compulsion from the major powers and cannot oppose them.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania 173000 coal workers convened to decide wage talks. John L. Lewis presided as two options faced the delegates: a tentative Wilson plan granting a small raise and union recognition, or submitting the dispute to a three person commission appointed by Wilson.
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5 30. If you do not receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, call 3330 and a copy will be mailed. Calls must reach the office before 6 80 p.m.
Frederick Strauss of New York warns the Interstate Commerce Commission that without higher freight rates the railroads cannot move traffic, arguing government ownership would follow guaranty and urging faster movement through price increases. Howard Elliott cites regional returns and asserts railroads need earnings to cover obligations and credit.
Government report on wartime railroad control shows a gross loss of 900 million dollars. Of this total 677.5 million dollars were due to excess operating expenses over revenue for the class one roads. Smaller lines sleeping car firms and inland waterways contributed 45.46 million dollars.
Mr Elliott states railroads seek timely rate adjustments under the new law to keep lines self supporting and reduce federal subsidies. He notes transport costs rose less than production costs while wages for millions of workers should be fairly adjusted, and calls for large additions to facilities in key northern states to match population and industry growth.
Paris reports allege King Alexander of Greece wed Morganatic Manos, daughter of an ex aide de camp. Greek legation denies confirmation. The couple stayed at a Paris hotel and visited Versailles gardens amid rumors of political pressure from Prime Minister Venizelos. Ceremony allegedly conducted by a Greek priest. no Athens metropolitan record.
The joint committee on closer relations of the Southern and Northern Presbyterian churches proposed a plan of union and was adopted without a dissenting vote at the Southern assembly session. The measure was introduced as unfinished business and passed without debate.
In Jackson Michigan a convict identified as Louis Sorenson superintendent of the prison brick plant needed a blood transfusion. Another inmate, designated as Number 4, volunteered to donate blood. The report states the transfusion was successful and offered hope for the official’s recovery.
State Republican and Democratic committees met in San Antonio and Dallas to draft plans for their conventions. Republicans consider a non ticketed state slate for Texas while Democrats prepare delegates for the San Francisco convention. 20 women urged to sit in the GOP delegation amid 52 total delegates. Wichita Falls votes for Governor Lowden on first ballot. No clear action on presidential candidates from Democrats.
Honolulu May 24 The mikado of Japan H I M Yoshihito suffered a physical and mental collapse around April 1 according to the Honolulu Pacific Commercial Advertiser quoting an unofficial but authentic source He reportedly had locomotor ataxia or a similar illness and was said to be affected mentally The regency plans were dropped to avoid revealing his health The Nippu Jiji also reported on April 1 that the emperor was ill at a winter villa in Hajima near Yokohama
Tokyo May 24. The far east situation remains unsettled, preventing withdrawal of Japanese forces from Siberia. The imperial address read by the empress at the Japanese Red Cross annual meeting cited world conditions and urged the society to redouble efforts to meet the times, due to the emperor’s illness.
Walter Damrosch, director of the New York Symphony Orchestra visiting Rome, was decorated with the Order of the Crown of Italy, receiving the rank of Knight. The medal was conferred by the minister of instruction by order of King Victor Emmanuel for his masterly gifts as a conductor.
President Deschanel fell from a moving train near Montargis while traveling to Montbrison to dedicate a monument. He landed in a sand bed, walked to a signal station, and was found to be bruised but not seriously injured, wearing pajamas and barefoot after the incident.
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