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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1921
Page
7
Washington reporter assesses H G Wells as a prophetic influence at the Washington conference. The piece contrasts Wells ideas with official plans, arguing Wells could shape a spiritually unified world, while noting differences with Hughes Harding Root and delegates.
Federal Commissioner Haines hailed prohibition agents as men of character and calibre driven by patriotism. He described the liquor traffic as run by unscrupulous, wealthy men and crooks, and published a list noting five agents killed and two narrowly escaped deaths in recent operations.
Mrs Lyda M Southard was found guilty of second degree murder after a 244 hour deliberation. The jury returned the verdict at 33 50 p m on Friday. She faced charges of poisoning her fourth husband Bowe Mey by arsenic soaked from flypaper. The sentence range is 10 years to life imprisonment with date set for Monday November 7.
In Des Moines a solemn mass was held for Sister Mary Rosalia and Sister Mary Virgins at St Ambrose Cathedral. Students from St Joseph's Academy attended. Burial planned at St Ambrose cemetery. Police say clues point to the driver. over 100 people questioned.
The first municipal astronomical observatory in the United States was dedicated in Des Moines during Drake University homecoming. Des Moines funded the building while Drake supplied the instruments. Dean D W Moore of Drake spoke as Dr F B Moulton of Chicago praised the project.
Indianapolis Nov 5 John T Clarkson former Iowa state senator has been retained by the United Mine Workers to test the constitutionality of the Kansas industrial court law. He is active as labor attorney in Iowa, previously county attorney of Monroe, and six years a state senator.
Premier Craig of Ulster met with Lloyd George in London to plan a peace conference on Ireland. He declared Ulster will have all representatives attend once their interests are protected. Sir Robert Horne and Austen Chamberlain joined the talks. In Belfast, armed men raided Kes police barracks, locking in constables and seizing rifles ammunition and bombs.
Des Moines November 5 Iowa teachers urged legislation to compel attendance up to 18. L B Minkle urged the association to back the measure and coordinate political action. Judge Favill urged character education and citizenship. The three day convention drew 7300 attendees and approved a plan to raise 15000 for annuities for long serving teachers.
Marshal Foch arrived in Chicago with Gen Pershing for a packed schedule. Governors officials and military saluted him as he toured the city, wreaths were laid at Lincoln statue, and Knights of Columbus prepared a large parade. A Holy Name Cathedral mass, a banquet, and the dedication of Edward Hines Jr Memorial Hospital capped the events.
The El Paso and Southwestern railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to gain control of the Arizona and New Mexico railway by stock purchase and other means. It also sought permission to issue 3.509 million dollars in short term notes to fund stock and bond purchases of the line.
Unpaved highways remain in poor motoring condition. Fair weather tonight with possible unsettled conditions in the east on Sunday. The Courier delivery before 5:30 pm. if late due to carrier error, call 3330 for a replacement copy. Areas covered include Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault Mason City Marshall Town Postville Waters.
Washington November 5 A bill appropriating 250000 to refund losses by liberty loan subscribers due to bank failures was passed by the house and sent to the senate. The five banks involved were in Pennsylvania California Ohio Minnesota and North Dakota.
Casper Wyo Nov 5 Orange Keller garage owner died from injuries after a tire rim exploded while he was inflating it. The rim struck him on the head fracturing his skull. Keller's parents live in Oklahoma City.
Mrs. Anna S. Redhead aged 85 an Iowa pioneer who moved from Kentucky to Des Moines in 1856 died at her home. She arrived during the territorial era and lived through the citys early development.
Weather predictions for the week starting Monday cover the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri Valleys. Generally fair skies expected with temperatures near normal for Washington DC and surrounding areas.
Several robberies and hold ups are reported across cities. In Dubuque a hotel clerk, 30 year old Ely Ryan, was shot and killed during a failed holdup at the Paris hotel as he attempted to reach a gun beneath the counter. The robber fled. Other incidents include a real estate office hold up in Chicago where Antone Base tic, 35, was killed resisting robbers, a mail car robbery near Carbondale, Illinois, a Santa Fe train clerks hold up in Kansas City, a $4000 payroll robbery from a St. Louis company, and a $3500 payroll theft at the Diamond Coal & Coke Co. in Detroit.
Dedham Massachusetts November 5 The hearing before Judge Webster Thayer of the superior court on a new trial for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti was continued at the courthouse today. The defense for the men convicted of first degree murder for a payroll robbery at South Braintree in April 1920 resumed. An extra guard of state constabulary and state county and local police was on duty. Armed officers with repeating rifles patrolled the courthouse vicinity and searched all entrants.
Iowa defeats Minnesota in a cross country meet held in Minneapolis with a 27 to 2 score. Captain Clarence Ristine led the team by finishing first in the half mile race, as a Navy caption details unclear.
United Press reports in Pittsburg Kansas that striking miners in southern Kansas were ordered by acting district president George Peck to return to work within ten days or be expelled from the United Mine Workers. About 9,000 miners continue the strike and operate a rump union in protest of Alexander Howat’s jailing for violating the industrial court law.
Mayor N W Frisbie says he is anxious to learn who received protection money for vice operations in Waterloo. He declines to publish statements but says specific charges will be considered by proper authorities. Police chief also declines comment amid rumors of lax enforcement and raids restricted by superiors. Grand jury or ouster proceedings under Cosson act possible.
Secretary Weeks rebutted charges against Army nurses and alleged executions without court martial as stated by Senator Watson of Georgia. Weeks said no decent man would make such charges and he will measure his words. Washington reports from the Senate scene in Washington D C dated November 5.
Washington notices the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace releasing a new book in its series on armament limits and eastern problems. The volume titled Outer Mongolia, Treaties and Agreements compiles official material from a two volume state department work led by John V. A. MacMurray.
Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin demanded the retirement of Secretary Mellon as the government’s fiscal head in the Senate on November 3. He accused Mellon of openly declaring that wealth could not bear its share of government burden and criticized the treasury head’s stance on taxation of wealth.
Alien Property Custodian Miller announced after a White House conference with President Harding that he will tour the Pacific coast to complete a survey of war seized property and items not held by the government. The trip is seen as the final step before a formal policy is set.
Omaha nebraska nov 3 commercial airplanes of various types prepared to fly a eight lap 40 mile course over the d mile route from omaha to loveland indiana calhoun and back for prizes of 6000 in the Larsen race the event named for john m lam furman? name is johm m larson new york aviation activist eight trips with at least 400 pounds deadweight will decide winner by domni score including gasoline used time and load carried the closing flying activities of the first annual national aero congress tonight.
The Tokyo scene swirls with speculation on a successor after Premier Hara’s stabbing. Nakaoka, identified as the killer, cites newspaper criticism as his motive while Uchida acts as temporary premier amid security boosts for the disarmament talks.
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