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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1920
Page
23
Germany's treasury may default on about 79 billion marks as expenditures reach 100 billion while receipts total 30 billion. Dr Wirth says cabinet will seek a one billion mark credit for cereals and a Sacrifice tax to ease the crisis.
Chauncer M. Depew, at Briarcliff judge in his eighty seventh year, defends women’s luxurious attire, saying fashion has always matched means and men share blame for extravagance. He links attire to admiration and industry, then criticizes Prohibition enforcement as failing to curb drink, noting strong desire persists.
E. J. Costello Chicago managing editor of the Federationress protested to the state department after being expelled from England for alleged radical associations. He requested an official expression of US attitude toward cases where American newspapermen abroad are arrested and deported without hearing or charges, arguing reporters must contact diverse political views.
Gov. Henry J. Allen says Kansas election gave the Gompers leadership its greatest blow as he reports re election by a large plurality. He notes Republicans faced money speakers and organizers but carried all but three counties. He says breaking the solid South improves the Democrats and diminishes the GOP strategy.
The will of James M. Pierce publisher of the Jews Homesinna filed for probate in Des Moines district court. It provides 51 percent of the publication's stock to his son Dante Pierce with the remainder to be divided according to law.
Walthall L. Moore a restaurant waiter and the first Black member elected to Missouri's legislature since reconstruction had not paid taxes in St Louis since 1915 records show. This may disqualify him from seating. Moore was elected Republican. Incomplete returns indicate the legislature will include Republicans and 48 Democrats.
Western division agents and representatives of the Illinois Central rail road hold a one day session at the Russell Lamson hotel to discuss improving service. Banquet to close the meeting. P hiois Central officials also discuss freight loss, claims and related topics with talks by C G Richmond J L Breidenstein P C Mitchell T T Kelcher W M Callahan W Sievers J F Dignan L B McCade and T H Sullivan from Chicago Freeport Dubuque Fort Dodge and other locales.
Washington dispatch says a formal protest over Mexico’s planned seizure of Coahuila coal mines was eased by word from the American embassy that Mexico did not intend to confiscate the properties. Mines owned by American French and British firms would be temporarily operated to protect national interests without jeopardizing other rights.
The Hague November 5 The commission proposing constitutional revisions suggests Holland may become a republic if adopted. It would end royal rule unless Princess Juliana bears a son approved as consort. The plan allows a male succession from the last king and provides a public vote if no direct male successor exists.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, called the election results a plunge toward reaction but said democracy will right itself. He asserted that the new Congress will include more members who hold union cards and that those with perfect records in the House were pre elected.
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied the Kansas Court of Industrial Relations request for a hearing on proposed interstate rates. The court argued western territory railroads would earn about 182 million dollars above a 6 percent return under the new rates. BELGIAN STRIKE SPREADS. Brussels reports coal miners in Charleroi have joined a broader stoppage now affecting La Louviere area and involving about 65,000 miners.
Chicago voters chose to retain one alderman for 50 wards, a decision exposing Bathhouse John Coughlin and Hinky Dink Kenna as long rising First ward bosses. Speculation swirls on which icon will retire before the next election as the pair remain close allies.
Constantinople Nov 4 The steamer Zenabe flying the red flag and carrying ammunition for Turkish nationalists at Trebizond was sunk in the Black Sea by a French destroyer at 30 oclock Wednesday night. Twenty two crew members were taken prisoners after a tremendous explosion aboard the vessel.
Bandits robbed a Hyde Park State Bank messenger in Chicago taking $41000 in liberty bonds and coupons plus $270100 in non negotiable checks. The messenger and a bystander were shot and beaten during the robbery as four men fled in a waiting automobile.
The Chicago Burlington & Quincy railroad applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to raise capital stock by 60 million dollars and to issue 6 percent first and refunding mortgage bonds totaling 103 million dollars. The filing was made in Washington on November 5.
The Dutch government proposed to Parliament a reduction of Holland's army by nearly half. The executive branch is believed to support the plan and is likely to adopt it.
Kalamazoo Michigan November 5 Walter Miller released on bail after being arrested for stealing eighty five dollars from Miss Beatrice Holderman. He was freed to earn funds to hire legal counsel. The court set bail at the highest amount he believed he could raise.
The Prince of Wales toured the United States and British dominions collecting a varied set of animals. In Bermuda the prized curios included an eight studies long creature named Horace a lizard like toad with dew absorbing traits. Aboard were about 500 canaries 500 parrots four laughing jackasses and a small kangaroo destined for London Zoo.
Mrs. Isadore Adams awoke as a burglar placed a hand under her pillow and another attacker grabbed her left hand. The assailant reportedly bit the third finger to seize the ring while the husband woke and chased the intruder who fled through a front door and out a dining room window.
A descriptive piece depicts Omaha Indians at Fort Omaha during Ak-Sar-Ben festivities. It notes lavish wealth from buffalo hunts and crops, the thrifty habits of leaders like Big Elk, and the contrast with white society while describing the camp life, marriages, war service heroes, and interactions with visitors amid the Pilgrim anniversary atmosphere.
Bangor report details game warden Robert Low of York County New Brunswick freeing a tangled bull moose from a rail fence near Pokirk stream. The moose charged Low before Indians arrived to drive it away, while an aging Micmac squaw expressed hostile intent and muttered a crude expletive.
A London Diamond Syndicate cablegram to the Jewelers' Circular states the policy to hold prices steady. The group controls about 90 percent of world diamond output including De Beers. Breitmeier confirms there is no plan to change this policy and to use the information as needed.
In a Richmond story a cataleptic Mrs. Lee was pronounced dead before Gen. Robert E. Lee was born. After a three day burial, a farm sexton heard a voice from a coffin, opened it, and found Mrs. Lee alive. Her health then improved markedly.
A Bath tippper notices a hen named Griselda that lays an egg in her owner's apron. The bird formerly served at Bath War Hospital and used to deposit eggs in patients' lockers, causing a notable fuss when asked to sit.
A large turnout from Gilbertville attended a mission at Raymond this week. Miss Milda Weber was surprised at home Wednesday evening by friends for her nineteenth birthday. Miss Marcella Thegler from Dyserville visits with sister Mrs Lea Schmitz. Kathryn Delagardelle and Water Log were guests over the weekend at the Flom Kurtenp home.
Local notes report Mrs Wilburt Miller’s relatives moving to the EML farm once owned by Wannle Miller. Funeral attendances include J Grady and Anna Shatter’s family. many residents and visitors are named from Stowstation Davidsville Worthington and Morrill. Reports of deaths, visits and travel appear amid election and school updates.
Flower Phillips of Central City Ta visited J S Moore last week. J M Heifer completed a new home. Malnix of Douglass Minnesota visited friends nearby. Mrs Ellsworth Howe will host the Washington Chapel cemetery association at R A Howe home Cedar Heights November 12. Harvey and Bernard Gibbs of Elk River Minnesota are husking corn for 60. 5 Miller.
Nov 4 reports show large women voters at Janesville polls with several social events noted. Lola Thompson hosted a combined birthday Halloween party for Emo George Rickand Jr at the hotel. other locals mark anniversaries and visits, while post office staff and bank workers resume duties.
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