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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1920

Page

9

Harding plans fishing and golf outing in Texas trip

President-elect Harding begins a quiet vacation in Mexico, planning a fishing expedition and a round of golf at Brownsville Country Club, with Seclusion and outdoor life as his aims. He may cruise along the coast on Gov. Hobby’s launch and consider a Rio Grande trip before a Panama voyage set for Nov. 18. Mexico’s Obregon says meeting Harding is impossible before inauguration due to timing and planning needs.

Associated Press Point Isabel Tex Harding Brownsville Country Club Virginia New Orleans The-Catal Zone Matorway Mexico City Va. Impossible For Gen. Divara Obrego, Or Ent Mexico W. G. Harding Gen. Obregon

Ireland Commission expands membership and hearings set

The Commission on Ireland announced an enlarged membership and extended inquiry scope due to rising Ireland tensions. Hearings begin November 17 from five to seven. New witnesses include retired James H. W. Cotter Ironton Ohio Luke Bart St Louis Francis Trackett New York Thomas Fogarty and Capt B L MacNaghtes among others.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Commission On Ireland Ireland Raymond _Robins Chicago Alexander P Moore Publis Pittsburgh Commissionu James HW. Cotter Ironton Luke Bart St Louis Supreme Board of Directors The Knights of Columbus Francis Trackett New York Ian Thomas ©. Fogarty New Capt B. L MacNaghtes

Duchess of Marlborough Divorced After Short Hearing

The Duchess Consuelo Vanderbilt wins a divorce from the Duke of Marlborough in London. Allegations of desertion and misconduct cited. the case lasted 25 minutes with two witnesses and a clerk. The duke was reportedly seen with a young woman in Paris.

Associated Press London Duchess of Marlborough Consuelo Vanderbilt W. Kk. Vanderbilt Duke of Marlborough Paris Edward Carson Sir Montis

Gasoline prices fall in Britain due to U S overproduction

British oil firms blame U S overproduction for a six cent drop in gasoline prices in Great Britain after a 24 cent rise in August. American officials and Standard Oil tie the decline to Russian imports widening the European market, signaling further price cuts and possible cuts in American oil exports.

U.S Washington, D. C United States Great Britain American Chamber of Commerce London Department of Commerce Chicago Standard Oil Company

Senator Cummins Heads South for Health This Winter

Senator Cummins plans to reach Washington soon then travel south for health reasons for two to three weeks and possibly most of the winter. He has received many letters from farmers and woolmen urging support for pure fabrics legislation, which his committee may address. Representative and Mrs Towner arrive in Washington this week. Judge Towner will focus on a department of education bill and the proposed department of public welfare.

Washington Cummins Towner Judge Towner Committee On Education Department of Education Department of Public Welfare

Italy Demands Fiume and Julian Alps Transfer

The Associated Press reports Italy seeks control of Fiume and the Julian Alps as preconditions in talks with Yugoslavia over the Adriatic frontier. Italian Foreign Minister Count Sforza warns talks can’t proceed without these terms, while Yugoslav Premier Vesnić resists ceding contested Slav populations. The cargo cruiser Cleveland runs aground in Cartagena, with damage minimal and salvage efforts underway. Mare Island yard is asked to dispatch tugs.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Cleveland Cartagena Colombia Navy Department Mare Island San Francisco) Navy Yard Rapelito Titaly Jugo-Slavia Julian Alps Fiume Count Sforza Jugo-Slav Villa i Spinola Terday Dalmatian Vesniteh Santa Margherita

Negro Albert Green Sentenced to Fifty Years in Fort Madison

Albert Green, a Black man, received a 50 year term for the murder of Charles Peter, a taxi driver, after pleading guilty to second degree murder. Steve Emery, a white man, awaits further action on his involvement in the killing.

Associated Presa Tex Moines Albert Green Fort Madison Charles Peter Green Guilcy Steve Emery

Late bulletins and spot reports from across the world

Secretaries Daniels and Colby discussed Colbys planned South American trip and the use of a warship. A Chicago hunter was killed near Havana during a hunt. Turin unofficially reports Socialist win in municipal elections. Los Angeles housing aid request for 5000 army tents not yet approved. Marble tablet plans approved to honor David Lubin in Rome. Idaho seeks standard mountain time rejected by ICC. Moscow Reds expelled by Social-Democrats in Vienna. Vera Cruz trains disrupted by general strike. Continental Motors Muskegon plant resumes operations with redeployment of about 3000 workers.

Washington, D. C Los Angeles

Clearing house run for stolen bonds uncovered in Midwest

U S secret service agents posing as buyers cracked a clearing house for stolen bonds, estimating over 400000 dollars in bonds passed through. Clyde A Smith and Mrs Cin Bearse of Minneapolis jailed after arrests in Rochester Minnesota and Minneapolis. Bonds traced to several banks across Minnesota Iowa South Dakota North Dakota Wisconsin. Smith operated an apparent detective agency from a Minneapolis office. A Liberty bond later led to the inquiry and Smith confessed.

St. Paul Minn United, States Secret Service Clyde A. Smith Cin Bearse Minneapolis Smith Rochester Mimu Bearse Skssan Minnesota Sully Jasper County Iowa Thei Beckham S. D Farmers State Bank North Dakota Wisconsin

River Barge Fleets On Way to St. Louis

River fleets on the Upper Mississippi move toward St. Louis for next season. Twelve steel barges from Dubuque and Stillwater head south in two tows, Eleanor and Ellen, with expected passes near Davenport and a three day gap between groups.

St. Louis Associated Pressi Dubuque

Few Physicians Renew Booze Permit Reflection

New York nov 9 only 300 of over 3700 physicians with prescriptions to prescribe whisky applied for renewals after two months since approval Dr Charles R Connor federal prohibition director for York said physicians prefer other medicines and liquor not seen as effective. ROW IN PERUVIAN SENATE Lima peru nov 9 disorder broke out in senate during budget discussion president suspended meeting encounter between senators miguel grau and roger lujan rivol sparked incident.

Asso- Tae Press New York Charles R.connor Prohibition York Lima Peru Miguel Grau Roger Lujan Rivol

Cold Wave Warnings Extend Across Midwest and Great Lakes

Central weather bureau issued cold wave warnings for Illinois Missouri Wisconsin and other central west states with much colder weather forecast for tomorrow across eastern states. The disturbance centered over Lake Huron drives the pattern and storm warnings remain active on all Great Lakes.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Navy News Illinois Missouri Wisconsin Weather Bureau Lake Huron Great Lakes

Spinola Heir Born in Quincy France and Rome Ties

A stork with heraldry announced the birth of a son to Marquis Hugo Pietro Spinola of Rome and his wife, the former Quincy girl. The marquise had earlier divorce and war work in France, later marrying the Italian count in Paris. The Spinola family plans arrival as the marquis heads to America.

Associated Press Quincy Til France Campbell Paris Marquise Spinola Quincey America Ileg

Minister-Slayer to Escape Prosecution in Ontario Raid

Windsor Ont Nov 9 Crown Attorney says Rev J I L Spracklin prohibition officer who during a raid early last Saturday shot and killed Beverly Trumble a innkeeper will not be prosecuted in criminal courts.

Associated Press Windsor Ont J. I. L. Spracklin Prohibition Enforcement Beverly Trumble John H. Radd

Banks Form 230 Million Livestock Credit Pool

Bankers from New York Boston and St Louis meet to form a national credit pool of 230 million dollars to aid financing of livestock producers. Banks will subscribe capital pro rata and supply maximum loan support to firms facing loss of immature stock.

Ssociated Press Tofay New York Boston St. Louis

New York Police Picked for Financial District Guard

Twenty-two additional patrolmen chosen by Chief Inspector Lahey were assigned across the financial district to guard the subtreasury stock exchange land banks and brokerage houses. The permanent detail will also protect Wall Street figures and monitor messengers with securities, amid alleged radical threats. Aimed to recall the “death wagon” used in last September’s Wall Street bombing, police gave no statement on links to last night's Fifth Avenue bomb warning at a mansion housing Edith Vanderbilt and Elihu Root associates.

Associated Press New York Lahey Financial District Cye J Wall Street Fifth Avenue Edith Vanderbilt Elihu Root

Prices for Milk Flour Sugar and Tomatoes Drop

Prices across staples fell with milk in St Louis reducing to 16 cents per quart and flour hitting four year lows in Minneapolis. Raw sugar slipped to 6 cents per pound in New York while canned tomatoes sold for 7 cents a can in Chicago department stores compared with higher prices a year earlier.

New York Chicago

Christy Mathewson Gains Strength for Recovery

A Saranac Lake dispatch reports Christy Mathewson, former major league star, is recovering from tuberculosis contracted in France. He gains strength with doctors noting a favorable balance of prognosis though still confined to a darkened room. Gas treatments improve the right lung as fever subsides and weight returns.

Associated Press New York Saranac’ Lake Christy Mathewson Iajor Jeaguer France Altho Mathewser Packard

Ballots in Sewer and Voided Ballots Reported

District Attorney Edward Swann ordered a raid before the grand jury on alleged election frauds. Among the findings were 26 ballots marked for Democratic candidates in a sewer near a polling place and Republican ballots declared void in the thirteenth election district of the first assembly district despite protests by election official Nora Stanton Barner.

Associated Press New York Edward Swann Nora Stanton Barner First Assembly

Ovation for Hays on Return to Home Town

Will Hays chairman of the Republican national committee received a warm homecoming in Sullivan Indiana as local residents and delegations from nearby towns gathered to honor him on a short rest after the campaign.

Hays Associated Press Sullivan Ind Will H. Hays Republican National Committee Terre Haute

Italians Fight Duel In Rome Over Personal Quarrel

In Rome, Dr. Francisco Orlando, son of the former Italian premier, wounded Lient Costamagna twice in a duel caused by a personal quarrel between the two men. The incident underscores ongoing tensions linked to political pedigree and offhand provocations.

Rome Francisco Orlando Lient Costamagna

Underground Railroad reports reach Holland to curb bolshevik agents

Germany to Amsterdam frontier defenses fail to stop bolshevik agents crossing into Holland. Police trace alleged missionaries to the United States while Washington tightens passport controls amid suspected Soviet agitation.

Germany Amsterdam Presuy Rotterdam Holland Canada Russia America Unite States

Republicans Gain 3 Tennessee Members

An official canvass in Tennessee's Eighth district shows Low Scott, Republican, winning by 6238 votes over Gordon Browning. The count fixes the delegation at five Republicans and five Democrats, a net gain of three for Republicans. In the Fourth district, WF Clouse defeated Democratic incumbent Cordell Hall by 394 votes.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn Eighth Gordon Browning Tennessee House of Representatives Corde! Hall WF. Clouse Clouse

Return 9000 Bodies To United States From France

Nearly 9 000 bodies of American soldiers killed in France have been forwarded to the United States and given to their nearest kin with 1 300 more awaiting transport at French ports. The grave registration service expects removal work to finish by next summer and about 60 percent of fallen officers and enlisted men will be returned. Some families have chosen France as the final resting place after seeing cemeteries and care.

Associated Pr Paris France United States Jand

Federal Eye On Railroads Prediction At Convention

Chairman Clark of the interstate commerce commission told the thirty second annual meeting of the National Association of Railway and Public Utilities Commissions that federal regulation will remain required for rate control and discrimination questions even if government ownership occurs. He noted wartime use of railroads justified costs and urged state and federal cooperation under the Transportation Act.

Associated Press Washington, DD America Chaiman Clark Interstate Commerce Commission National Association of Railway Andublic Uilities Ers Mr. Clark Clark

Second Division at Camp Travis to Be Made Full Strength

Telegraphic orders directed army recruiting stations to raise the Second division to full strength at once. The War Department explained that under the national defense act one division must stay at full strength and Camp Travis Texas remains 6,000 short. Recruits will come from any part of the country, previously drawn mainly from Texas and Oklahoma. Major General James G. Harboard, Pershing’s former chief of staff in France, commands the division.

Associated Press Army War Department General Staff Camp Travis Tex Texas Oklahoma James G. Harboard Pershing Apart France

Lawyers Fight Over $30,000,000 Bequests of Wealthy Recluse

Boston nov 9 the supreme court has been appealed to in the contest for the 30 000 000 estate of Edward F Leames wealthy recluse of methuen and new york. Counsel for the will left Arthur T Walker of New York the bulk of the estate has appealed from the Essex county probate decree allowing jury trial on all issues. Albert V Searles a Boston artist and nephew alleged fraud undue influence and unsound mind at the time of the will. Searles was given 250 000 under the will with forfeit clause if he contested the instrument.

Associated Press Boston Supreme Court Edward F. Leames Methuen New York Arthur T. Walker Essex County Probate Court Albert. V. Searles Albert V. Searles

Washington Studies Tripartite Pact Involving Britain France Italy

Washington officials at the state department said the United States is examining the tripartite agreement among Great Britain France and Italy to support each other in spheres of influence in Turkey. A formal protest ground has not been determined. The secret treaty signed in Sev res last Aug 10 had not been officially transmitted to the United States.

Washington, D. C State Department Europe United States Department Washington America Associated Press Great Britain France Italy Turkey Offic ‘Tals Sevres

Armenian Boundary Report Near Completion

The final report on the Armenian boundary question by the state department special commission is nearly finished and will be presented to President Wilson. The allied powers have urged fixes to Armenian boundaries, with the commission preparing the report for this information.

Associated Freess Washington, D. C Special Commission State Department Wil On

Courier delivery notice for timely newspaper arrival

The Courier delivers to homes before 3 30. If a copy is missed due to carrier error or other cause call 3330 and a paper will be sent. Phone calls should reach the office before 6 30 p m.

Baseball War Over New League Plan Divides Minor Leagues

Kansas City reports show minor league presidents meeting to vote on the Lasker plan for reorganizing baseball under a 21 club framework. Officials argue major leagues must not control minor affairs, insisting minors can govern themselves and resist external meddling.

Kansas City Chicago Fanribtiial Garry Herrmann Barney, Dreyfuss Charles H. Ebbets Riners National Board of Control Lasker Vllim Thomas J. Iuesey American Association David. Ts. Fultz International League A .R. Tearner Mousix Hickey Sexton John EH Farrell Burn Association M! Sexton Roth Island Aeeh National Association Ofice Auburn Fuitz Fultz M. Fr. Sexton National Association of Winer Fem ‘Gues

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