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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1921
Page
4
Waterloo relief and employment commission extends the drive to November 12 with a one percent monthly income donation. The drive reports many firms submitting full returns and plans follow ups via four minute speakers led by W J Keefe to encourage contributions and public lists of contributors.
James Hamilton, 23, of Mexico Missouri, is dying in a local hospital after being shot by Officer A F West at the Marshalltown police station. Hamilton pulled a gun during a search after being moved from a passenger train, while a 17 year old companion, Robert Shanklin, said to live in Muskogee Oklahoma, accompanied him. Waterloo police deny knowing either man amid a note on hobo lodging at the city jail with fictitious names common.
James Biker, 75, deformed and mentally deficient, is held for the coroner’s jury on murder charges in the shooting death of Frank Trokos at a farm six miles south of Cedar Rapids. He later changes story admitting family present and firing shots to frighten the intruder.
Adults learned Tenderfoot methods and semaphore signaling at the second meeting of the scout leaders training course. The next class is November 14, with first aid and bandaging to be studied, as fall roundup activities loom at Lincoln Park.
Cedar Falls hosts the annual Cedar Valley Pair association meeting announced today for Monday evening. Local members and guests are expected to attend to discuss upcoming events and cooperative efforts in the region.
A fire in the basement of Wiler and Mauser furniture store in Waverly Iowa caused about $5,000 in damage to building and stock. The fire started in kindling and was contained to the lower floors with water and smoke impacts. O N Manger reported the blaze at 9 30 am and city engine assisted with its first use at a major fire today.
W J Keefe was named chairman of the Welfare League purchasing committee by league president J Bragdon. Other members include H D Simon Burr Lichty Jake Levingston J A Young T E Dolan and Mrs W H Langlas. The panel will secure supplies for those named by the investigating committee. The league board meets tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Greater Waterloo Association to plan future activities.
Early today a car crashed into a freight train injuring three people. Involved were M Bessie Rinehart Tyan Locke and Herbert Lynch. Locke is in serious condition Rinehart has severe cuts and bruises while Lynch has minor injuries. The car was wrecked beyond repair. Also reported William Simmons a colored man faced arrest on a charge of stealing coal from Illinois Central with coal valued at 1.
New York reports United States gold holdings surged to a record near 3.5 billion dollars, about 35 to 40 percent of world visible supply. Federal reserve banks hold roughly 930 million, much stored in local vaults. Gold from postwar influx continues at about 75 million monthly, with bars shipped to Philadelphia Mint for coinage.
The article notes that York’s clearing house and numerous private money changers and coin dealers likely hold between $1 billion and $1.25 billion in coin and bullion at present.
Western group managers met in Chicago and ordered immediate posting of 10 percent wage cuts across all departments. The Santa Fe Chicago Great Western Rock Island Northwestern Union Pacific Northern Pacific and Great Northern were represented. Committees will draft notices for submission to the labor board.
Readable lines tout discounts on kitchen items and home goods with slogans about value. The message lists Pyrex casseroles ironing boards water pitchers and gas plates with dollar off offers, emphasizing practicality and celebratory savings.
Bargains await at the Golden Rule Gift Shop on Fourth Street offering pictures, art goods, books, dolls and toys. Frames available to order, with prices described as right for shoppers.
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