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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1923

Page

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Ford and Couzens clash over presidential bid and policies

Detroit November 1. United States Senator James Couzens criticizes Henry Ford's presidential prospects and aims. He says Ford lacks experience and pursued Muscle Shoals nitrate plans for political aims, while praising their past friendship and denying Ford’s integrity.

Ford Couzens Nebraska Henry Ford United States Couzen Gorgas War Weeks Courens Thruout Conzens

Pinchot Clash Over Wet Politics Sparks Senate Role Debate

Congressional debate centers on patronage and state senatorial influence in appointments amid Pinchot's push for strict prohibition enforcement. The piece contrasts Pinchot and Mellon temperaments, noting Pinchot's zeal and the demand for drastic action from prohibitionists. The Washington administration is portrayed as “less dry” in the public eye, while Pinchot is seen as likely to win the current controversy.

Elise Ping Mr. Bellon Gov. Pinchot Mr. Mellon Mr. Fpinchot Mr. Mell Tie. Mellon Pinchot Mr. Melion Washington Administration Copsright New York Tribuney

Waterloo switches to electric street lighting replacing gas

Waterloos city lights changeover completed with electricity on November 1. Citizens Gas and Electric Co. chief Austin Burt informed Mayor A. El Gnagy that gas lamps would be dismantled by Wellsbach Street Lighting Company crews. About 10 miles of poles and 87 miles of wires were installed at a total cost near $60,000. Crews worked nine hours daily with overtime to finish the transition.

Austin Burt Citizens Gas & Electric Co Tia A. EL Gnagy Waterloo Welsbach Street Lighting Company of America Burt Atates Sirze

Klan insurgents denied injunction and receivership

Taige John HU Humphries denied the petition by David M. Rittenhouse and others for the appointment of a receiver for the Ku Klux Klan. He also denied a injunction to halt distribution of funds until the next conclave, ruling no immediate act to enjoin. Atlanta, Ga. November 1.

Atlanta Taige John HU Humphries David M. Rittenhouge Ku Klux Klan

Marshall County Paving Compromise Denied in Court

Marshalltown Iowa witnesses report that paving bond opponents faced a court ruling by Judge Witley requiring all names on the farmers petition for a new election to be refiled in court. The decision narrows the case to a single issue and forces advocates to choose between continuing the challenge or dropping the bid for another vote.

Marshalltown Marshall County Jude Witlet

Reichert Recovering From Auto Injuries

William H. Reichert of Waterloo a custodian connected with KK building is recovering after an auto collision near Des Moines last Saturday. He and J. A. Lamb of Waterloo were passengers when their car was rammed by a truck. Reichert was hurled through the windshield, injuring his right eye and head. others escaped serious harm. He received care in Des Moines then returned to Waterloo by train. The automobile suffered only minor damage. The party was bound for the U O K K celebration at Des Moines.

William HH Seichert P. Building Taikhap Moines J. A. Lamb Waterloo Reichert Des Moines

Radiology Replaces Knife in Tumor Treatment At Convention

Des Moines reports that radium and X rays are replacing surgical knives in tumor therapy. Crile clinic specialists cited cures rising from 10.4 percent to about 40 percent with radiotherapy. Dr. Ray Wilbur urged universal public education and equal medical benefit distribution at the Tri-State Medical Association gathering.

Drees Moines Staty Crile Etinis Cleveland Pertmann George Woo Tr. I KH. Jones Crile Elinic Agnoviated Press Des Moines United States Ray Jayman Welbur American Medical Association Leland Stanfords University California Sristate Doctora Lfe Wilbur University of Minnesota School of Medicine Maro

Grand Masters Meet on Forming National Supreme Lodge

Masonry leaders from several state grand lodges gather in Washington D C for a historic general conference to discuss creating a national supreme grand lodge of master Masons. They will also attend the Georges Washington memorial temple cornerstone service in Alexandria Virginia. No formal action is expected now, but a later conference may organize a nationwide or international supreme grand lodge.

Washington, D. C Alexandria Georges Wash-ingian Lig Tha

Treaty to Extend Search Limit and Make Ports Damp

The foreign office works on an Anglo American treaty to allow U S search of suspected smuggling ships beyond the three mile limit while avoiding a fixed twelve mile line. Britain resists a specific 12 mile limit to prevent incidents with Russia and others, with the U S upholding three mile principles under international practice.

Lonten Foreign Office United States Foreign Officce State Hughes Washington Eagland Uderstood Britain Great Britain Russia

Cedar Rapids Man Drowns in Cistern

Michael Schultz a 70 year old Cedar Rapids resident drowned this forenoon after falling into a cistern at his daughter's home. Coroner Vorpahl ruled no inquest will be held. The item also notes a separate robbery near Run bridge in Waterloo where Lewis Hewitt was assaulted by three men in an automobile last Thursday night. he recovered later with help from passing motorists in Independence.

Cedar Rapids Michael Schultz R.J. Haye Vor- Pahl NEA Waterloo Raymond Lewis Hewitt Fred Hewitt Th Runbridge Independence P.M. Philley F. M. Philley Waterlow Rom Rackford Hileman & Gindt

Farmer Tricked by Blue eyed Woman Files to Get Money Back

Ken Foreday a 62 year old farmer from Oelwein Iowa reports to Minneapolis police he was swindled out of $15 000 by a young woman described as pretty and blue eyed He returns to Iowa with attorney W B Ingersol to seek recovery The scheme involved two men posing as US marshals and a pledge of $10 100 cash and securities in a safety deposit vault as a marriage promissory note The episode unfolded after a six day courtship ending with Foreday parting with large sums and the woman disappearing.

Oelwein Ken Foreday Minneapolis Twin Cities W. B. Ingersol Che Minneana Jis Davenport Fareday Hore Hin United States Ins Tha

Elks Talent Delights Lions Club at Luncheon

Lions club members heard advance sketches from the Elks Jollies of 1923 at Black's tearooms. Mesdames Althouse Shores and Ralph Martin sang. Paul Lightney Fr L Schaver Merbert Parker were introduced. The club plans a six o'clock dinner next Thursday and a Plaza theatre outing with Alexander Krank.

Lions Club Elks Plaza Theatre Alexander Krank

Buttermakers of Iowa elect Ladage president at meeting

Ladage of Tripoli was elected president of the Iowa Butter makers association at a directors meeting held after a joint session with the Iowa Creamery Secretaries and Managers association at Hotel Russell Lamson this morning. J. J. Heed of Manchester is vice president and C. R. Conway of Garner was re elected secretary with M. P. Christiansen of Algona continuing as treasurer. Additional appointments were announced for next year’s convention and a four city bid for the 1924 gathering is noted, with Waterloo Mason City and Dubuque among invited locales. Prof Mortensen Ames and O. D. Munn National Dairy council spoke on brand protection and rising dairy profits. The sessions adjourned for noon with creamery secretaries and managers closing the convention later.

Ladage Tripoli Iowa Buttermakers’ Association Iowa Creamery Secretaries’ and Managers’ Association Hotel Russell- Lamson J. J. Heed Manchester Nowice C. R. Conway Garner M. P. Christiansen Algona J. Jensen Hartley C. J. Whoock Northwood C. W. Rouse Hopkinton Bd. R. Reed C. R. Petersen Extra A. W. Rudnick Ames Laduge National Cuttermakers’ Association Iowa Jacob Levingston Waterloo Howard Reynolds Mason City Cedar Stupids Exp G. H. Telfer Dubuque Peter H. McCarthy Mortensen Town State College O. D. Munn National Dairy Council

Casebeer Sells Restaurant to Racine Man

Jack Casebeer sells Casebeer’s restaurant at Fourth and Bluff near Union Depot Racine to George Gorjombus. Casebeer introduced European plan and first lunch counter in city starting 1886. He will develop Casebeer Heights on Cedar below Waterloo. brother Harry undecided. Columbus to keep the Casebeer name.

Casesbeer Wahl Casebeer Jack Harry Casebeer’s

Tattooing Outfit Theft Ties to Hammond Case

Merrill Hammond a 19 year old from Dubuque was bound over on a charge of carrying concerted weapons after ar ra signed on bond. an electric tattooing outfit found with him was allegedly stolen at Ackley Iowa and traced to H D Shaffer who reported the loss. A separate court matter dismissed bootlegging charges against Jim Subas after he pleaded guilty in district court.

Merrill Hammond Dubuque Arra Hammond Ackley la H. D. Shafer Ophrein Shaffer Barber Ackley Jim Subas

Methodist Women Pledge Global Peace Federation

Des Moines reports the Women's Fortegn Missionary Society at First Methodist church adopted a resolution to foster an international federation of women for world peace. Delegates from Korea, Bulgaria, South America, Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands, Indies, Mexico, Guna India, Japan, Italy, Hawaii attended. East Orange, N J chosen for next meeting.

Des Moines Fortegn Missionary Society First Methodist Church Rilss Helen Kim Korea Bulgaria South America Switzerland Austria Netherlands Indies Mexico Guna India Japan Italy Hawaii East Orange N. J Cyrus D. Foss Philadelphia Thomas Nicholson Chicago Frederick Lindsay Minneapolis F. J. McConnell Pittsburg W. F. McDowell Washington D. C O. N. Townsend Zanesville, D Charles Spaeth Madison, N. J Florence Hooper Baltimore

Walton Denied Time to Enter Plea in Impeachment Case

Oklahoma City reports Gov. Walton, suspended from office, was ordered to plead to impeachment charges by 2 30 p m today after his counsel requested a 10 day extension. The senate court of impeachment recessed as managers pressed for an immediate plea and the defense moved to quash all charges.

Oklahoma City Okla J. C Walton House Senate Gov. Walton

Hawley Tapping Of Michigan Speaks To Grads

Hawley Tapping university alumnus and secretary will address the University of Michigan club of Black Hawk county and guests at Black's tea room. He highlights Ann Arbor educational advances and the Glene Library of Americana valued at 800000, plus a 5 million dollar lawyers club and dormitories donation. He predicts Michigan will defeat Iowa by two touchdowns.

Hawley Tapping University of Michigan Black Hawk County Black’s Tesroom Ann Arbor William L. Glene Michigan Iowa Tapping

30 000 Masons Honor Washington in Ceremonial

In Alexandria Virginia on November 1 George Washington honored as Master Mason and first president in the eyes of his 29th successor President Coolidge and thousands of Masons from around the globe. The cornerstone of Masonry's greatest shrine on Shooter's Hill was laid. A vast gathering with every grand master or rep present and about 20,000 Masons joining the president in paying tribute.

Alexandria George Washington United States President Coolidge Washington Shooter’s Hill Tony

Halloween prowlers tame in city with few damages

Halloween night saw numerous prowlers reported yet little damage. Police quickly responded to 76 calls, dispersing marauders and delivering lectures at the station. Windows were vandalized with soap and chalk but most offenses avoided trials. Robberies and property damage included a stolen car, a broken garage door, and a damaged bicycle. Fire department responded to one false alarm and a near blaze from a burning wood shed. George Keilor of Scotland visits his son Harry Keillor and plans to visit friends in the east.

Hallowe’en Frank P. Ailen Clay Street Masonic Temple L. L. Tenn Lincoln Vandale A. R. Mead Gak Avenue Sullivan Avenue Home Park Boulevard Scotland George Keilor Harry Keillor Vancouver

Iowa stock seller held on fraud charge in Columbus

O M Gassner of Des Moines was held in Columbus on November 1 by Des Moines police. He faces charges related to an alleged fake stock scheme.

Iowa Columbus O. M. Gassner Des Moines Gassner

Booze Found on Train Ends With Fines

Two Des Moines men face jail and a fine after a joke on the C G W line led to them being jailed for intoxication in Waterloo. They told Judge the offender left liquor in a seat at Marshalltown, and they were fined 16 dollars plus costs each. A second defendant in the docket was fined for speeding.

Des Moines Waterloo Marshalltown

I C Gets 3 Moguls for Passenger Work Waterloo to Freeport

Three new passenger engines arrived for the Minnesota division of the Illinois Central railway between Waterloo and Freeport. Numbers 2400 2401 and 2402 are mountain type with four drivers and automatic stokers. They are smaller than freight moguls but can pull heavier loads than old passenger engines.

Minnesota Illinois Central Railway Waterloo Freeport

Plain Fare to Stress Plight of Orphans

Waterloo public school authorities received letters from Miss May E. Francis urging Waterloo children to share the Near East Relief orphans’ daily menu on Golden Rule Sunday December 2. The move follows a national educational advisory request to enlist schoolchildren in Near East relief work and to highlight the vast contrast between their own meals and those of Near East orphans.

Waterloo Public School May E. Francis Public Instructiion Waterloo National Educational Advisory Committee Fchildren

Halloween celebrant dies in 50 foot flagstaff fall

Derseyville November 1. Hal ly Hayes 16 a Grafton high pupil died instantly after attempting to use a wagon wheel to reach the top of the flagstaff. The iron pole broke at the base under his weight. He fell about 50 feet to the ground during a Halloween prank.

Derseyvillé Grafton High School Hallowe'en Hally Hayes

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