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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1921
Page
1
Extracts from letters by American, English, and Russian residents recount survival under famine in 1930s Russia. They plead for food, sweets, and candles, noting extreme shortages, high prices, and scarce electricity while recalling better days before the revolution.
London newspapers gave prominence to George Harvey's address before the Pilgrims' Society. They praised his call to reduce naval construction and endorsed hopes for progress at the Washington conference on arms, with editors highlighting sincerity and support for disarmament efforts. Local notes mention Robuk river and Alaska reindeer.
Two planes plunged 2000 feet southeast of the marine base after an airman attempted to save his brother. Lieut. Winthrop Blackwell and Lieut. Daniel Tomlinson were aboard. One aircraft tried to shield the other as they fell, then both crashed in a deadly descent.
Gen Pershing addresses the American Legion praising its ideals and urging continued work for a citizen army ready in future wars. He lauds Allied leaders Gen Diaz Gen Jacques Admiral Beatty and calls for veteran relief and arms conference progress in Washington.
United Press reports from Chicago and Indianapolis that mine operators plan to strike in protest of Judge A B Anderson injunction limiting checkoff of union dues. Foremen prepared shutdowns, while miners' leaders meet to decide action, with fear of widespread union collapse. Athens Ohio reports 300 workers walk out over the injunction. Indiana district weighs a statewide stoppage in response to the court order.
The Senate ordered a special committee to investigate Senator Watson's charges that American soldiers in France were hanged without court martial or trial. Watson showed a photograph and urged proof while Borah doubted the evidence. The committee will be led by Prendergast with members from both parties.
Marshal Foch lauds the American army after Meuse and Argonne campaigns. He notes this mighty force carried the fight from St Mihiel to the final surrender, counting 75,000 American dead honored in France, and credits divisions with key Allied breakthroughs and the liberation of territories.
Louis Pardue, a convict gambler, ends required church attendance after a judge rescinds the order. Pardue drove to Denver from Nebraska to confront Judge George W. Duan and obtain sentencing in his own car. He had been ordered to pay a $400 fine and serve six months, with six months of church attendance. he claimed to attend every Sunday during his absence and presented a preacher’s affidavit. The district attorney challenged the judge’s power to suspend sentence, leading to the resentence removal of the church requirement.
Fargo North Dakota November 1 The Associated Press reports continuation of the State Bank of North Dakota a Nonpartisan League fostered institution under the independent administration chosen in Friday's reelection indicated by returns today to defeat the proposed law for liquidation The independent candidates for governor attorney general and commissioner of agriculture and labor won by margins from about four thousand to seven thousand as shown in returns committed by independent newspapers but these returns indicate defeat of all proposed amendments and laws at independent tabulation headquarters
Editorial argues U S toll refunds infringe no treaty rights and contends canal work could finish within years. Author claims revenues exceed operating costs and bonds could fund expansion, proposing sea level waterway with dredges and minimal treasury use.
The body of Father Arthur Belknap slain at Lead South Dakota arrived in Dubuque Iowa on Monday and was taken to the home of his brother in law A L Bott. Attending were four Knights of Columbus Black Hills council his parents Mr and Mrs EB M Belknap and brother George. Funeral services are set for Thursday at St Patrick's church at 10 30 AM with the office of the dead and a solemn high mass. burial will follow in Mount Olivet cemetery.
Miss Celeste Schwestka 21 died at her West Union home after a day of teaching and a long walk to her boarding place. She fell ill with diabetic coma before midnight and died within 48 hours. The family has 16 children, with the youngest 18, and no prior serious illnesses.
A resolutions committee circulated a proposed measure condemning President Harding for his World War I bonus stance. The resolution protests a perceived lack of sympathy for ex service members as reflected in congressional action, presented on the convention floor.
The American delegation to the armament conference announces a 21 member advisory committee led by former Senator George Sutherland as chairman. Four women are included among the members along with cabinet figures like Herbert Hoover General Pershing and Samuel Gompers. Notables span Gov. Parker Wainwright Roosevelt and union leaders William Boyce Thompson and John L. Lewis with reformers and club presidents among the roster.
Los Angeles November 1 attorneys for Arthur C. Burch filed affidavits to support a plea of insanity in his murder trial of John Belton Kennedy. The move surprised prosecutors who expected Burch to deny involvement and establish an alibi.
Bakersfield Cal November 1 delegates of the California oil field workers union council unanimously recommend strikers return to work at once after seven weeks out. Adviser W J Yarrow says the move follows a telegram from Secretary of Labor Davis requesting the strike be called off without prejudice, noting government guidance is heeded. (advertisement)
The American consulate in Lisbon was bombed in a protest over the Sacco Vanzetti case. Consul Hollis escaped injury as the building suffered heavy damage and a note claimed responsibility. U.S. officials opened a probe into communist ties behind the attack and other overseas incidents.
Des Moines case of Carandola a scissors grinder who sought work through Associated Charities. He admitted he would not wage work unless married and was jailed. Investigations showed no US passport and uncertain earlier service, with travels from Italy to Philadelphia before reaching the Midwest.
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