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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1921

Page

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Congress Driets With Leaders In Hesitant Moods

Washington May 25 report shows Congress in a hesitant mood with leaders and ranks alike unsure how to meet campaign promises. Republicans face tax-cut goals while tariff talks seem unlikely to immediately reduce taxes. Disarmament and international relations loom as President Harding weighs slower, cautious steps amid mounting domestic and naval budget pressures.

Mark Sullivan Washington, D Congress Wilson Father Low Harding Vather Pri Pweder Hellithin Menger Arding Near Futire Isex Nz Po New York Eve Inc

Believe Blue Pants Are Conestoga Clue

A Navy report notes navy blue trousers found near Guadalupe Island may belong to the missing tug Conestoga. Trousers marked H J Patterson lack corroborating fleet records, while a search by 44 vessels and 32 planes continues since the vessel sailed from Mare Island for Pearl Harbor on March 25.

Associated Press Washington, D Rodwan Cor Mimandine Pacific Reef Guadalupe Island Navy Department H. J. Patterson Mare Island Pearl Harbor

Dozen Search Lake for Bodies of Storm Victims

A dozen men in boats resumed search for the bodies of Bod Abel, marshal at Gamer, and Gust Mignuson, drowned during a storm on Clear Lake. An all day search yielded nothing. Several injured including Mrs. Art Dobel, whose life is at risk per physicians. Property damage widespread across Cerro Gordo Worth and Hanenek counties with eight farms demolished and many more affected.

Associated Press Mason City Bod Abel Viiy Marshal Gamer Gust Mignuson Clear Lake Art Dobel Oje Mohn Kenset Cerro Gordo Worth Hanenek Topeka Kan

Shipping board head reaches wage deal with marine engineers

Washington May 28 Chairman Benson of the shipping board and marine engineers reach a year long wage and working conditions agreement likely cutting wages by 13 percent. Owners association in New York opposes any agreement and pledges 15 percent cuts and no pact with seagoing unions. Secretary Davis to press owners to participate amid ongoing strike. Winthrop Marvin notes no comment until terms are reviewed. A general meeting of the association is set for Tuesday afternoon.

Asartified Washington, D. C Shipping Board Marine Engineers Davis American Associated Press New York American Steamship Owners’ Association Pede Today Als Washington Benson Seritary of Winthrop LI. Marvin

Landlady blocked from moving by University students

Minneapolis May report states Oscar W. Schey and Elmer Hige students at the University of Minnesota secured a temporary injunction in district court restraining Mrs L M Phelphs from moving furniture from rooms used by students. They claim loss of access could irreparably injure their exam prospects and a hearing on a permanent injunction is set for June 6.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn Oscar W. Schey Elmer H.ige University of Minnnesota L. M.phelphs

U S Star Women Lose to French Pair in Open Round

American women doubles team led by Mrs Molla Mallory and Miss Edith journey were defeated in the first round by French stars Mile Lenglen and Mile Golding. The match opened the Paris championships with a close but decisive loss for the U S contenders.

United Press Paris America Stat Molla Mallory Rdith Bet Mile Lenglen Mile Golding

Man Burned to Death in Fort Worth Hotel Fire

Fort Worth Texas March fire destroyed the two story Penamet hotel. Frank Brown of Fort Worth was burned to death and four others injured in the blaze. United Press reports the tragic incident occurred today as investigators assess the cause of the fire.

Fort Worth United Press Tex, Mar BE Frank Brown

Girls Should Pay Their Way Says Woman Speaker

Chicago May 28 Mrs Helen Paulsen lecturer and psychologist told 300 business leaders that girls should always pay their own way from dating onward to curb wildness and preserve purity. She blamed fathers for lax guidance and urged training in high school and college to foster independence and better wives.

Associated Preas Chicago Helen B. Paul Sen Haa

City in brief: Memorial day plans and local notes

Mrs laure Bousiog ate her job in the Vox el apartments. Mr and Mrs EL Ransier will spend Memorial day in Independence at their old home with Mrs Minnie Welker. Thorton La visiting her uncle and aunt L A Seaman. Lola Boggs to visit relatives at Waverly and Plainfield Sunday and Monday. Sherman T Mears will spend Memorial day with his mother in Porte City. Redlop and blue grass seed sown at Sunnyside Country club. A week ago today was up yesterday, record for seed germination. Mrs T E McCoy returned from a three week visit to Lockport NY for aunt’s illness. Fannie C Glaus filed for divorce from Chalter A Giants, custody of two minor children, cruelty alleged. F A Clark collided with a interurban. Mrs Frank Curtey cut by flying glass. Bill Christman sought by relatives in Marshalltown. J R Meekins asks H H Young to locate missing man. Mrs James Dewar and two children visiting parents A A Eisenhart. Dewar to Los Angeles after. James Apul Bois refuses automobile for Ulster County Gazette paper. E R McKeen responds with copy inherited from great grandmother, genuine per family claim.

Laure Bousiog EL Ransier Independence Minnie Welker Thorton L A. Seaman Lola Boggs Waverly Plainfield Sherman T. Mears Hir Porte City Sunnyside Country Club T. E. McCoy Madison Lockport N. Y Fannie C. Glaus Chalter A. Giants

New Streetcar Topples Over on Corner Turn

A steel streetcar on the Center to Broadway line toppled while turning a corner at 3 p.m. causing light injuries to six aboard. Motorman Gordon G. Buckley controlled the car with air brakes, and its all steel construction prevented serious damage or wood splinter injuries.

Broadway Gordon G. Buckley Yesterlar

Iowa Congressmen Bid Farewell After Car Crash

Eight passengers aboard a streetcar tipped over injuring four women and four men. John S Paul of 226 Lamson street suffered a sprained shoulder and back wrench. others had minor cuts or sprains. No one hospitalized. The car was righted and moved to the car shops. Representative Good of Iowa’s Fifth District hosted a farewell dinner amid news of the retirement. The accident report notes speed misjudgment is common with the new car design. Also cited are 341,284 Unionist votes, 105,528 Sinn Feiner votes, and 60,762 Nationalist votes in Belfast parliament sessions.

John. S WCFL D. Williams Elm Street R. D. Frey Marian Nauman Chautauqua Park Catherine Bristol Broadway John S. Paui Lamson Street Louis Ribero Powerhouse Associated Press Washington, D. C Iowa Congress Good Jwho House V. Su

China Faces Heavy Debt to Japan In Financial Straits

By Associated Press Tokio reports China’s debt to Japan raises alarm as loans during Terauchi era total about 125 million yen. Interest unpaid climbs to several million yen. Industrial Bank President Ono travels to Peking to seek a solution, Japan may provide more aid to ease the crisis.

Associated Press Tokio China Japan Terauchi Ono Industrial Bank Peking

Rickenbacker Flies On In Transcontinental Legion Flight

Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker departed from Checkerboard field at 7 a.m. today for Dayton in a transcontinental air flight supporting the American Legion. He travels with Lieut. A J Woodbridge, assigned to complete the route by Gen. Poe Mitchell, head of the air corps.

United Presat Hicago Eddie ‘Rickenbacker Dayton American Legion Rickenbacker A.J. Woodbridge Poe Mitchell Air Bet ¥ Ce

Editor Quinn dismissed for mocking army officers in magazine

Washington May 28 Secretary Weeks dismissed Robert J. Quinn from the ad jutant general’s office for publishing in the Reclassificationist a social story that mocked Maj. Gen. Peter C. Harris and Capt. Frederick W. Lewis. Harris ordered refunds for a commemorative booklet cost, ruling use of government typesetting improper. Quinn denied malice and claimed Harris failed to create a personnel bureau as directed. Weeks dropped the other charges as trivial.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Weeks Robert J. Quinn Adjutant General's Office Peter C. Harris Frederick W. Lewis Quinn Elizabeth N. Barr Maj Inkinpen Capt Bearshorse Maj. Inkizpen Peter C. Harris Maw Army Rearehorse Harris Congress Stelfs Charles D.harris Gen. Harris Treasury France War Department Erialiny

Britain to Double Fighting Force in Ireland Rumor

London reports semi official word that Britain plans to reinforce Ireland with thousands more troops soon. The total may exceed the current 50,000, with many new forces deployed as mobile units shifting between areas as conditions require. Crown forces battled rioting in Dublin as casualties mounted and troops raided the Mansion House area to seize what they called the Republicans headquarters.

Britain Ireland Ci- Hian Associated Press Dublin Crown Dublin Mansion House

Baby Graham Infant Dies. Funeral Set

An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Graham, born at Presbyterian Hospital yesterday, died this morning. Funeral services will be at Vileman and Gindt chapel at 2 p.m. tomorrow with interment in Fairview. Mr. Graham is secretary of the Railroad Y.M.C.A.

Roy Graham Presbyterian Hospital Vileman & Gindt Chapel Fairview Graham Railroad

Tariff and War Entry Debate Echoes in Press

The piece argues the tariff issue ties to national entry into the war, citing Ambassador Harvey’s remarks as a solid basis for current claims. Opponents who resist the notion of a patriotism-driven war are urged to accept their share of war costs. Copyright 1821 New York Eve-Mag Post, Inc.

Ambassador Harvey Tdemocracy New York Eve- Mag Post, Inc

Antisaloon League Forms Statewide Speakers Bureau

The Iowa Antisaloon league announces a statewide speakers bureau to push anti bootlegger efforts. Members include Dr Samuel Wier dean Town Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant Will L King Des Moines Mrs E Patterson Sioux City Rev Gen Wareham Storm Lake Prof Nicholas Knight Mr Vernon and Prof S G Pattison Cedar Rapids with additional speakers from local and national leagues.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa X. Hoisaple Iowa Antisaloon League Samuel Wier Town Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Will L. King E. Patterson Sioux City Wareham Storm Lake Nicholas Knight Vernon G. Pattison Cedar Rapids

California Wins College Track Meet Cup

In Cambridge on May 28 the University of California captured the college track and field cup with a final margin of one half point. California totaled 274 points, Harvard was second with 273.

Associated Press Harvard Stadium Cambridge Mass University of California California Harvard

Bomb at Sofia Ceremony Kills Two and Injures Ten

Two men died and ten were wounded when a bomb was thrown during King Boris's Metropolitan church ceremony in Sofia marking Saints Cyril and Methodius day. The king was unharmed as government and church officials attended. Demonstrators greeted him with protests, and a bomb thrower fled the scene while police struggled to quell unrest.

iBy United Press Sofia Boris Cyrilus and Methodius

Rail Wage Slash for All Employes Secret Til June 1

The United States railroad labor board completed a wage reduction plan totaling 4000000000 dollars to be announced next Wednesday at 9 30 am. The cuts will vary by class of labor with some reductions near 20 percent and others around 12 percent, applying to both skilled and unskilled railroad workers.

United Press Chicago United States Railroad Labor Board

Shell Rock Couple Wed In This City

A Shell Rock wedding joined Harl D. Johnson and Miss Lillian Lynch at 6 last evening in the home of Mr and Mrs B C Johnson. Rev Fort of the Methodist Episcopal church in Shell Rock conducted the ceremony. Mrs Johnson came from Pawnee Nebraska after training at C I T and taught in public schools. The groom now manages a general merchandise store in Shell Rock.

B.C. Johnson Harl D. Johnson Lillian Lynch Shell Rock Mr. Fort Methodist Episcopal Church

North Dakota aims to prove bread can cost five cents

North Dakota farmers back a 5 cent loaf based on wheat prices. Bank of North Dakota plans a $7,000,000 bond issue and a Grand Forks flour mill to demonstrate lower-cost bread. An experimental mill at the state college shows lower grade wheat can yield high grade flour, reducing margins for middlemen and millers.

United Press New York North Dakota Widrace A. Davis Brookline Mass Bank of North Dakota Grand Forks Davis Marshall North Dakota State Agricultural College

Annual Ute Indian War Is Out Again in Utah

Salt Lake City May 28 Fear of a Ute uprising after an Indian died in a clash with peace officers was reported to United States Marshal Aquila Nebeker by Geo Adams former Utah legislator from San Juan county. The message said one Indian was killed when County Attorney Keller and Sheriff Hyde moved to arrest Utes for cattle theft. Sheriff sought help with a posse leaving Monticello and Blanding, and wires were cut between Bluff and Blanding.

Associated Press Salt Lake City Utah United States Aquila Nebeker Geo. Adams San Juan County Keller Hyde Monticello Blanding Bluff Bianding

Denver Tourists Try to Seize Freight Train

Twenty seven alleged I W and hoboes were jailed after attempting to commandeer a Union Pacific freight train from Cheyenne to Denver. The raid failed but they rode into Denver where they were met by twenty police. They claimed to be tourists seeking a Colorado summer.

United Press Denver Colo I. W Union Pacific Cheyenne Wyo Colorado

Blair and Kramer discuss beer policy in Washington

In Washington on May 28 Associated Press reports David H. Blair began as commissioner of internal revenue with a meeting with Prohibition Commissioner Kramer. They reportedly discussed reorganization of enforcement and tentative medical beer regulations while Blair mulls his successor.

Associated Press Washington, D. C David H. Blair Internal Revenue Kramer Blair

Electrig Park to Open Tonight at Waterloo

Electric park resumes the 1921 season after painting refurnishing and new devices. Gates opened for inspection last weekend. All attractions in full swing tonight with a Ragabands dance orchestra. The theatre gains a new musical instrument for motion pictures. Greater Waterloo band to perform Sundays. R E Peterson takes full management replacing Herbert Parker. Picnic grounds updated with more tables to boost public enjoyment and entertainment.

Electric Park Greater Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress R. E. Peterson Herbert Parker Peterson Bigher

Two Principals in Shooting Affray Lodged in Prison

Georgia Anderson victim and Lillian Mabon alleged shooter are lodged in jail under $500 bonds each. Mabon’s hearing was continued twice. after testimony, counsel waived further hearing and Mabon bound to district court for assault with intent to commit great bodily injury. Shooting stemmed from a quarrel over moonshine liquor.

Georgia Anderson Lillian Mabon Mabon Miss Anderson Chris Frank Miss Mabon Moon‘shine Georgia Anderson Frank W. R. French

Child Bride Slayer Won’t Be Tried In Custody Education Plan

Letta Parsons a 13 year old bride is freed from trial on manslaughter in the killing of her stepchild. State probation officers will educate and train her. Alienists cite her immaturity and suggest mental incapacity. She will not return to her Iron Mountain log cabin home or live with her wood chopper husband.

United Press Farmington, Mo Letta Parsons Peter Houck Letta Iron Mountain

Mrs Bergdoll Seeks Harding Help Over Sons Pressures

Philadelphia May 28 Additional funds of Grover C Bergdoll the convicted draft dodger in Germany were seized today by alien property custodian agents. The amount was not disclosed while yesterday the custodian seized all Bergdoll property in the city totaling about 332000. Erwin R Bergdoll serving time in Leavenworth prison left for his Delaware county country home. Before leaving Mrs Bergdoll said she would appeal to President Harding to stop government harassment of her sons.

Cigied Press Philadelphia Grover. C. Bergdoll Germany Bergdoll. Wether Erwin R. Bergdoll Leavenworth Erwin Delaware County Here Bergdoll Harding

Beautiful tribute to war dead by window displays

A Paul Davis Dry Goods window shows four poppy beds in Flanders field with a Red Cross nurse and a background of stars and stripes and Civil War muskets. Earl Sterling conceived the display blending old and new war themes. Thomas Eaton created the memorial window at Black Dry Goods with a blue curtain and eagle-topped shield bearing In Memoriam Civil, Spanish American, and World War eras.

Flandersfield Paul Davis Dry Goods Company Red Cross Earl Sterling Black Dry Goods Company Thomas Eaton Eaton Abr. Eaton France

Sacred Heart girls stage five act drama Adrian's Sacrifice

A large crowd witnessed Sacred Heart school presenting Adrian's Sacrifice an old Brabant castle court drama. Students in costume performed stately court scenes with music and dance. standout numbers included Come Away sung by Margaret Gleason and The Magnificat featuring Marsella Hughes. Ticket proceeds boosted the school treasury for supplies.

Adrian Sacred Heart School Brabant Margaret Gleason Marsella Hughes

Jugoslav Minister to France Dies in Paris

Paris May 28. Dr. Milenkosh Vesnith former Yugoslav premier and foreign minister and recently Yugoslav minister to France died in Paris today. He held key posts in the government and served as ambassador in various capacities. The cause of death was not disclosed in the brief report.

Jugoslav France Paris Praga Milenkosh Vesnith Tuga-Slav Ately Jugo-Slav

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