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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1922
Page
1
Eyewitnesses recount a cross state trip from Iowa City to Cedar Rapids with a stalled caravan on a rain soaked highway. Mothers with infants, Minnesota travelers and families faced hours of mud and cold as tires failed and batteries flooded, with many left camping along the road overnight.
The high court's ruling addresses riverbed rights for aquatic life amid disputed beach and watershed ownership. The decision, reported from Washington, clarifies path for mollusk movement and related environmental considerations in civil cases.
A chaotic scene as stranded motorists, including Walter Dat sen and Shirley Moore, faced mud and ice along roads near Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. Police and townsfolk aided by boosting cars and directing traffic while hotels, farms, and barns along 60 miles housed marooned travelers. The storm forced delays for the Minnesota football game and caused widespread disruptions across North Liberty to Cedar Rapids corridors.
Wisconsin Senator Robert La Follette Jr faces a tough campaign as he seeks a progressive coalition in the race described. The piece notes his focus on tax reform, income tax publicity, labor dispute limits, and curbing Supreme Court power while courting western voters and emphasizing antiwar profiteering themes.
Widespread devastation in Chile follows a massive earthquake and tidal wave. Reports detail ruined towns along the Pacific coast, hundreds of corpses, displaced families, and international relief efforts beginning with supply deliveries to Coquimbo. Scientists consider possible quake causes as communities seek shelter and recover.
Washington Tharp longtime resident of Shell Rock dies at home between 6 and 7 today from a heart condition. He was born in Indiana October 24 1835, served as private and later commissary sergeant with the Iowa Eighth Cavalry, was captured at Newnan and held at Andersonville, discharged in Clinton June 16 1865. He settled in Shell Rock township in 1866, owned land, and left a widow Mary Jane and five children Frank Ray Versalius Leta E Whitehead Ray.
Report from Grune and other points describe dead fish found along the shallows and above the air, smothered by a sticky film from sugar plant refuse. Observers say the discharge from the Masaitity sugar plant polluted the river, harming wildlife as warden patrols increase and efforts to repair the streams continue.
State Senator White of Vinton was re elected to the upper house amid regional returns. Early reports claimed Republican opponent Barrows defeated White, but Benton County tallies show White leading Barrows with 3 042 to 2 etc.
The twenty seventh annual meeting opens at Washington with talks by UW president Susilo and University of Iowa officials. A round table discussion on state university administrator problems follows the opening program.
The Iowa supreme court will convene at the state capitol for the third period of the September term. Four justices Vans Arthur Stevens and Fayille will hear oral arguments. Friday the bench will hear Grane Varell Horn versus the city of Des Moines challenging the spring election and street railway franchise with a one-cent fare.
Keokuk announces a merger between the National Oats company and The Riciy Brothers Cereal, forming a single firm with plants in Cedar Rapids, Muscatine, Peoria, and other locations. The announcement notes capitalization changes and ongoing operations across multiple facilities.
Disaster reports from Chile describe a powerful quake shaking cities including Valparaiso and towns along the coast. Waves swept harbors and docks, destroying ships and vessels. tens of thousands left homeless as relief forces mobilize and casualties are feared to reach into the thousands with massive property losses.
Brunswick reports a sensational testimony in the Edward W. Hall murder case. Nellie Lowe Russell claims Mrs. Gibson witnessed the crime from her house on Sepe 14 the night of the murder. Mrs Gibson denies involvement and officials plan to present additional affidavits and witness lists to the grand jury.
The Cedar Rapids Lumber & Fuel Co yard was wrecked by a Saturday night fire causing about 100000 dollars in damage. Across the street the Cedar Rapids Gage company tank also burned, with officials estimating 2000 dollars for its loss. Fire crews battled the flames amid driving rain and crowds watched as water streams were kept on the tank for hours. One person was injured in the chaos. Separately in Chicago, farm bureau lawyers sought to intervene in a grain futures case, asking to join government interests as the court weighs whether to send the Board of Trade dispute to the Supreme Court for immediate action.
Police halted three men found with nitroglycerin and burglar tools at the Vanor shoe store in Des Moines. Officers recovered about 14,000 dollars from the scene and detained suspects including George Roper and Hilselle with ties to Omaha and Brandon.
Sioux City police arrested a woman Saturday night for liquor running. She is reported as the first woman arrested on that charge. Police halted her auto on a main street doing 40 miles an hour. two gallons of alcohol were found under the rear seat. Fifteen others were arrested in the same raid.
Reports from Des Moines and Davenport cover a fatal shooting case connected to a stepfather, a preliminary hearing, and grand jury submission. Other items note moonshining efforts in Grimes, a tax sale loan, and an alleged theft of merchandise with suspects at large.
The report describes extensive property damage and service outages caused by huge waves. Overland and undersea pipelines and gates were affected, with facilities knocked out of operation as authorities assess the catastrophe.
The movement of coal to the northwest via the Great Lakes now guarantees ample supplies before the elat navigation. Leonard Barnes, president of the National Chamber of Commerce, asserts the adequacy of coal shipments to the northwest. Local commerce officials corroborate the improved coal flow and readiness for navigation periods.
A Mississippi court affirms an eight million dollar penalty against an insurance company for violating antitrust laws. The decision by the Hinds County court upholds penalties for operating in the state while misusing antitrust provisions. The case centers on fire insurance operations and regulatory breaches.
A fragmented clipping recounts Sir Thomas Lipton discussing Americans amid a controversy. He references readers’ questions about Americans influencing a contest and notes a counterpoint about reliance and deception in a sporting context.
Two cars of cattle en route to the Chicago Stockyards were destroyed by fire after a collision with a milk train. The wreck derailed two cattle cars and the caboose, with the blaze starting from the caboose stove. Distinct entities include Chicago Stockyards and the milk train. event details remain unclear due to damaged text.
Indianapolis November 13 Albert J Beveridge defeated candidate for United States senator from Indiana has begun work on his latest book Life of Abraham Lincoln a companion piece in the Life of John Marshall. John A Baird 61 of Louisville is believed drowned while skating in the Ohio river here.
Dr. George Tl. Cone spoke at a Rotary meeting about coal tar derivatives and their wide range of modules. He traced how dye moved from a waste product to a valuable material and noted reduced German dominance in dyes. The talk covered coal tar’s explosive properties and its value, urging daily calls and highlighting city facilities for youth care and experiences of returning residents.
The Red Cross campaign starts November 19 in Waterloo with Mrs. G B War secretary noting efforts to place Waterloo high in membership percentages. About 30 women will canvass homes and 30 more will work in the business district with Becker Chayman Auxiliary and American Legion assisting.
Salvation Army reports Tag Day totals of 285.56 with 8.50 extra from Saturday. Commander Edward La Plount notes a single requester missing meals since Saturday and plans to distribute 25 food baskets on Thanksgiving alongside Christmas dinners funded by separate drives.
Seven men including Sam Hawkins and six companions were held after a raid on an alleged disorderly house. Alice Williams faced extended proceedings as owner, with defense unsuccessfully challenging signatures on the information. Judge Courtright overruled the motion. P E Walker signed the informations as complainant. Three Sunday drunks and three traffic violators received fines and potential jail time for nonpayment.
Stormy conditions and darkness caused multiple crashes late Saturday and Sunday as cars parked on Wilton streets without lights were struck. Police report many collisions involved unlit vehicles amid slippery pavements. 16 injured and several cars badly damaged.
Obituary notices from Waterloo Iowa recount the deaths of Mrs Peter Jacoby 61 after a long illness and Edward Garretts wife Charlotte Hallill, plus funeral details forMrs Hannah N Warnes, infant Glenn Blambin and Mrs No Swethizer with service times and burial plans noted.
A questionnaire from Charles MacKay city elect shows Northwestern Bell exchange based rates differ with town size. Sixteen replies before council session note Des Moines and Sioux City higher than Waterloo while Cedar Rapids Dubuque Davenport align. Ames Fort Dodge Boone Ma rfield Tart Madison Cedar Rapids lower than Waterloo. Free suburban service mostly none with exceptions Dubuque East Dubuque and Davenport limited cross county service. Waterloo had free service to Waterloo up to November.
Mrs Teeter aged 90 a long time Blicklawk count resident near La Porte City and Waterloo died at Cedar Heights residence of her daughter at 9 40 p m today Surviving are ten sons two daughters with several relatives present including CL Teeter of Mound City Kan Nan jey Franklin of Wichita Kan and Dr M H Teeter Monticello Ia Funeral plans pending
The Waterloo Elks lodge will stage a minstrel show at the theatre for three nights starting tonight. Proceeds benefit the Elks charity fund. Rehearsals have run for two weeks and organizers expect a high standard like past lodge performances.
JA Mack Jhawk township won the banner for the largest percentage increase in women's votes at the general election over the primary. The increase was 31.3 percent. Grange township and Waterloo township followed, with Waterloo hampered by a heavy female vote at the primary. Judges were F. W. Esher, Lore Alford and Mrs. Fred S. Pettit. The banner will be hung in the consolidated school at Hudson.
The Waterloo Real Estate board will meet in La Porte on November 20. About 24 members plan to attend the state convention December 5 to 7. Reports aim to benefit state and national associations and the Waterloo community. W. E. Werren proposes a prize for the best paper on Iowa advantages for investors and manufacturers.
Hilemans and Jay Wileman returned from a one day hunting trip in the Black Hills of North Dakota traveling by auto through forty five miles of the region. Ducks were plentiful and all birds showed by law. Big game was timid and kept outside Runs range. On the return trip a collision with another automobile badly damaged the Uleman car and injured its occupants.
Tr and Mrs R OT Van Metro of Fremont Neb arrived from Iowa City after attending the homecoming on Saturday to visit Dr Van Metro’s mother and sister at 709 Third Avenue West. County board of supervisors met to start canvassing last Tuesday’s election results with no dog a results. officials expect a formal count.
Providence Rhode Island November 13. Mother McCaw wife of Sam Meta Bristol grocer stands trial for killing her crippled two year old stepdaughter Elsie McCaw. Authorities allege death caused by rat poison mixed in head.
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