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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1920

Page

11

Waterloo Memorial Day Observance Plans Noted

Waterloo will honor soldiers Monday with a large memorial program led by G A R veterans. A parade formation, cemetery ceremonies, river flower strewing, and Waterloo theatre exercises follow a city holiday with offices closed.

Waterloo Waterloo Theatre N. W. Frisbie Memorial Hall Lincoln Circle G.A.R Sons of Veterans and Auxiliary L. J. Tunis Memorial Wing Hall Charles G. Crabtree Col C. W Cotton George Weilein Pitt Ferseas Greater Waterloo ‘Band Co. M. National Guards Drum and Bugle Corps Sons of Veterans Grand Army of Republic American Legion Marines Women’s Relief Corps Helen Gould Auxiliary Sons of Veterans Auxiliary West High Rifle Boy Jericp Jefferson Fourth Bridge Franklin Frankling Park Avenue Lincoln Park Waterloo Theatre Program Thomas Shaney Robert Anerpost Byron Leighton Fl Flas Smith Knude G. WY. A Clinton Smith Georgia G. Tar Er Jichix Henry Thitngs Jarry McCowan Charles Felsing Walter Lincoln Tamson Henry Recbers Willig N. Birdsall World War Bugle Catls Catherine Fixnn Smith St of the Cedar Cedar River Mrd Eliza

Attempt to Pass Resolution Over Veto Voted Down

Washington May 28 An effort to override President Wilsons peace resolution vote failed in the house The roll was 220 in favor of overriding to 152 against or 29 short of the two thirds The vote saw two Republicans Kelly of Michigan and Fuller of Massachusetts siding with the president while 17 Democrats joined the GOP to attempt the override

Washington, D. C Wilson House Kelly Michigan Fuller Massachusetts

Clothing Profits Take Big Fine in U.S. Profiteering Case

Weeds, Inc. and Binghamton Clothiers were found guilty on eight counts of profiteering in a federal court with Judge Manton. The firm was fined 31,900, with six counts tied to specific overcharges such as a $20 suit sold for 40 and a $23.28 suit sold for 60, amid disputed cost claims and a notable Justice Department statement on the case significance.

Associated Press Syracuse N. Y Manton United States Department of Justice Petal

McAdoo Campaign Probed Over Northern State Links

Senate inquiry widens to possible McAdoo boom and Liberty Loan ties. North Carolina's Angus W. McLean testifies he had no formal McAdoo headquarters, but discusses state sentiment and a New York dinner rumor. Lang cites a $5 million fund plan and Wallis hints at Baruch financing.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Kenyon Angus W. McLean North Carolina War Finance Corporation McAdoo Reed Missouri McLean Washington Pennsylvania New York Roper McLean Lsata Internal Revenue Liberty Joan Publicity Senator Read Kddeg B. M. Baruch Mcl Adoo Simmons Louis J. Lang New York American San Francisco Democratic National Committee Lang National Committee Frederick A. Wallis Baruch Atlantic City National Coumittee Harding Harry M. Daugherty Repiblican Ohio MeAdoo

French Mothers' Sympathy for American Women

Paris May 28. A message from the Society of French Homes expresses sisterly sympathy for American women whose husbands sons brothers or sweethearts died in the war. The note offers comfort and aid as they travel to lay their loved ones to rest in France.

Associated Press Paris America France

Courier Delivery Pledge and Redelivery Policy

The Courier promises home delivery before 3 30. If you do not receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, call 3330 to arrange a redelivery. Phone calls should be made to the office before 6 30 p m.

Agat

Kentucky Whisky in Demand For Medical Use

One million gallons of whisky have been withdrawn from Kentucky bonded warehouses since January. Federal court testimony challenges the validity of a Kentucky law taxing liquor at 50 cents a gallon, requiring withdrawals for medical purposes only. Kentucky warehouses last December held about 39 million gallons.

Youleville Kentucky

Deputies Oppose Fixed Sum Plan on Indemnities

Paris May 28 Deputies classed the Hythe conference between Premiers Millerand and Lloyd George as crucial. Many representatives from devastated regions argued the fixed sum plan defies Versailles and demanded guarantees including priority of reparations and a united Allied front on Germany payments. Some deputies warned that exchange fluctuation could undermine the fixed sum.

Associated Press Paris Chamber of Deputies Hythe Millerand Lloyd George Germany

Bolshevik Advance in Kiev Region Reported by Soviet

The Moscow wireless statement says bolshevik forces push along the second fortified line 10 miles north of Brovari, with hard fighting in the Shlobin Mozir area near the Beresina and Dvina fronts. It notes villages captured northeast of Motodetchino and Molodetchina as part of the push.

Associated Press London Kiev Moscow Brovari Kiar Shlobin-Mozir Beresina Motodetchino Etsk Molodetchina Dvina Brisov Zembinvilla

Baby Chick Pecks Child to Death in Chicago

Four year old Elmer Woracek died after a baby chick pecked him on the cheek causing Teckjaw according to the coroner's jury. The incident occurred while the child played with the chick.

Chicago Elmer Woracek

Memorial Day Honors in France For American Doughboy

In Paris on May 27 President Wilson orders a Memorial Day wreath for the statue The American Doughboy at Suresnes cemetery to be laid by Ambassador C Wallace. The ceremony at Picpus will honor Lafayettes memory with Col Drake presiding and Marquis Chambrun replying. A Harbord message to Reed Seeger and Allan Seagers memorial poem will be read at American cemeteries. Gaston Vidals circular urges German track and field rivals to honor the dead while competing for Antwerp Olympic spots.

Associated Press Paris Wilson Suresnes Ambassador C. Wallace Picpys Lafayette Col. Drake Memorial Day Committee Marquis Chambrun James G. Harbord Bellenau Wood Reed Seeger American Legion France Allan Seager French Foreign Legion Frank Parker Poissy Gaston Vidal Union Sporting Federation America Antwerp

Head Calls For Fair Arbitration Boards In Rail Labor Dispute

L I Sheppard president of the Order of Railway Conductors told Chicago’s City Club that public representatives on arbitration boards lack knowledge of railroad labor problems and that the railroads suffer because they cannot hire enough workers. He warned against broad strikes while conservative labor leaders remain in control and urged informed, fair arbitration involving the public.

Wey Associated Press Chicago L. I. Sheppard Order of Railway Conductors City Club Sheppard

Substitute for Irish Resolution Adopted

Washington May 28 the house foreign affairs committee reported a substitute for an Irish resolution with sympathy for Irish aspirations and support for self government by an 11 to 7 vote. Rep Mason Illinois Republican offered the substitute for a resolution proposing virtual recognition of the provisional Irish republic.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Ireland House Foreign Affairs Mason Ilinois

World News Late Bulletins Chronicle Global Events May 28

May 28 reports cover export quotas and oils, with a Russian Japanese armistice center dispatch from Vindivostok dated Wednesday. U S Presbyterian assembly supports ratification of peace treaty and league of nations. Liquor sale limits for physicians prescriptions set by commissioner Williams. Missouri delegates prep for GOP convention probe into $38,000 fund. Water power bill clears Senate and heads to president. Des Moines eyes sugar purchase for cost sale. city finance chief Elliott leads inquiry.

London Mberla Vindivostok Anse Marbar Oorsk Philadelphia United States League of Nations General Assembly of Wee Presbyterian Church U.S. A Des Moines Ela Eliott City Finance Department

Terms of Turkish peace outlined by Venizelos in Athens

Greek Premier Venizelos presented to the Greek Chamber a summary of the peace with Turkey. The treaty grants local autonomy potentially leading to independence while limiting Turkish forces to 700 men in Constantinople and a 35 000 man European organized militia. Allied powers may modify terms if violated.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Chamber of Deputies Athens Venizelos State Department Turkey Europe Constantinople Inter-Allied Commission

Protests Over Turkish Mistreated by French Governor

Angora reports Moslems and Mustafa Kemal Pasha received protests against M Turdieu French governor of Adana and Armenians in the district since occupation began. Accusations include massacres and theft at Kazan. hundreds signed by religious leaders doctors lawyers merchants. Paris says no disorders. claims impartial policy and protection efforts caused inconveniences.

Angora Asia Minor M. Turdieu Adana Mustapha Kemal Pasha Kazan Paris Foreign Office

Sugar Embaro Bill Advances to Senate Vote

The senate agriculture committee, by 6 to 4, ordered a favorable report on the McNary bill for a sugar export embargo. Support came from McNary, Capper, Kenyon, Norris, Harrison, Kendrick, and several others, with an amendment excluding sugar refined for foreign countries. Early Senate consideration is planned by Senator McNary.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Agriculture Committee McNary Oregon Capper Kansas Kenyon Iowa Norris Nebraska Harrison Mississippi Kendrick Wyoming Smith Georgia South Carolina Ransdeli Louisiana United States Senate

Anthracite Miners Accept Commission Offer

Anthracite coal operators accept President Wilson’s wage settlement commission plan. Secretary Wilson says the joint wage scale committee will meet here again next Tuesday. The Wilkes-Barre miners convention voted yesterday to accept the invitation.

Assocated Washington, D. C Wilson Wilkesbarre

False reports spark corn price tumble in Chicago trade

Reports claiming the switch man's strike was settled caused a sharp drop in corn prices in Chicago today. July delivery slipped to 1.62 a bushel with a 1-4 cent drop from yesterday's close as selling ran heavy for a time.

Associated Press Chicago

Differences of I. C. and Its Employes To Be Arbitrated

The Illinois Central railroad and its white shop and yard workers in Waterloo will submit disputes over employing negro labor to an arbitration committee meeting in Chicago soon. About half the colored workers brought to Waterloo are at work. others left town. White employees are represented by city unions and the company says white help is unavailable, so business must run with any available workers.

Illinois Central Railroad Waterloo Chicago Illinois Central

Admiral Sims Urges Navy Reform in Senate Hearing

Rear Admiral Sims urged legislation to reorganize the navy department and appoint a civilian military advisor. He testified before the Senate Naval Investigating Committee, blaming wartime failures on current organization and accusing Secretary Daniels of glossing over faults.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Navy Department Senate Naval Investigating Committee Sims Daniels Navy

Employers Backward About Obtaining Rights

New York reads Albert H. Gary of United States Steel at Iron & Steel Institute warns that employers, employees, and the public must unite to sustain the ship of state. He denounces agitators, stresses personal rights, loyalty to the nation, and warns against class warfare and strikes as threats to democracy.

Associated Press New York America Albert H. Gary United States Steel Corporation Iron & Steal Institute Gary United States Kennedy

Italy Seeks True Reconstruction From New Cabinet

Former Premier Giolitti tells the Tribune that Italy faces two dangers under the new cabinet discredit of parliament and dire financial conditions. He spoke in an interview published today in Rome.

Associated Press Rome Italy Giolitti the Tribune

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