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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1921
Page
6
Washington shows a calm, reverent mood during the Armistice Day events and the Paris peace talks. The public admires President Wilson's endurance and notes Harding's restrained etiquette as overseas delegates arrive and the conference atmosphere takes form.
The notice requests delivery before 5 30 p m with a contact phone 3330 for a copy if delivery is late. It also mentions another deadline before 6 30 p m and provides instruction to reach the office. The fragmented text indicates distribution timing requirements for Courier deliveries.
Roscoe Arbuckle shows a boyish smile as the trial for manslaughter in the death of actress Virginia Rappe begins in San Francisco. Witnesses include nurse Grace Halstead and Dr. Arthur Beardslee as medical testimony opens the case and public interest rises with a large female crowd attending.
Secretary of Labor Davis received a California man's appeal asking deportation of his wife. He called it ingenuous but said it is not a function of the Labor Department and hinted the request is not his line or a divorce matter.
A. H. Hopkins of the Committee of 48 told a public ownership conference that private railroad ownership profits at public expense. He argued land grants and alignments with big firms give roads control of fuel and power, enabling independence from government. Hopkins cited Washington and Adams advocating public or national ownership of transportation.
Chicago November 19 A vote by workers in the big five packers Swift Armour and Wilson backed a wage reduction. The 8 percent cut for piece workers and 3 to 74 cents an hour for others was approved by representatives of about 40 000 employees. No changes to overtime or eight hour arrangements. The cut takes effect November 28 and could affect up to 125 000 workers nationwide.
Peoria Illinois November 19 Major Otto Hirst Manitou Illinois was shot and probably fatally wounded at 1 0 clock this morning by Sonze Memmen a rural mail carrier of Manitou according to telephone advices Memmen shot Hirst and fled posses are seeking the assailant The men were said to have quarreled recently over domestic trouble Hirst is a well known figure in central Illinois and a member of the Mohammed Shrine
Berlin Nov 19 Hugo Stinnes the German industrial magnate left for London at the invitation of Prime Minister Lloyd George. The Lokal Anzeiger says the visit is in connection with German reparations.
Three robbers entered the Gittleson Jewelry Co store at night overpowered manager Harry Weisman forced him to open the safe and shut off the alarm then fled with jewels valued at 100000 according to police.
Weather Bureau forecast warns of freezing conditions across the region tonight and Sunday. Towns listed include Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterloo and surrounding routes.
The British Labor Party issued a manifesto pledging full support for the United States naval arms reduction proposals and urging extension of the plan to all forms of armament. It welcomes the U S program and commits to measures to ensure these reductions are effective for Britain.
Fifteen gunmen fought a thrilling battle in Belfast streets early today. It was the third shooting affray of the week. An armored motor car swooped in on the fight and scattered the contending parties after one man was wounded.
Mitchell county farmers gather to push radical reforms including placing county business on cash basis, abolishing county nurse, hiring on a fee basis for the engineer, suspending farm agent support, and cutting salaries and road work deemed unnecessary. Officials cite fixed salaries by statute as a barrier to some cuts. In Iowa, Benton county deputies and clerks face a 5 percent wage reduction with Jan 1 effective date, and long-time overseer of the poor ML Athey resigns with Mrs. Monroe Hoffman replacing.
Chicago reports fatal crash as a funeral car is struck by the California Limited at an unguarded crossing near Lyons. Driver blinded by heavy snow, no gates or watchman. Deaths include John Petteoske, John Zimianim family members, and four more. others injured.
City authorities including the board of education and health, along with city physicians and nurses, adopt measures to stamp out a diphtheria outbreak in public schools after a stormy session. Nearly 200 Taylor school children sent home in a week and several deaths reported. outbreak confined so far to one school.
An elephant named Floto attacked after being offered a chew of tobacco instead of a peanut. He was killed the next morning after a nightlong chase. One man hospitalized with severe injuries as part of the Sells Floto circus was wrecked and Orange residents left shaken.
Des Moines faces a court bid to block a November 28 special election on a new street car franchise. Grant Van Worn and the North Des Moines Improvement league allege illegal council action and seek a temporary injunction. Judge James C. Humer set November 23 to hear objections. Opponents and supporters mobilize for the poll.
Two men named Willem McCauley and Nathan Epstein were arrested in Chicago for attempting to withdraw over 2 million dollars worth of whisky from warehouses for wealthy New York and Chicago men. They allegedly offered a 50000 pound bribe to government inspector A. W. Renshaw and assistant U S attorney Harry Brin, and were trapped by a hotel dictograph.
Washington November 19 Major details of Henry Ford's offer to buy the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant were agreed upon at a bedside conference with Secretary of War Weeks. Ford plans further talks with Edison in New York and a final cost estimate via Thomas A. Edison Jr. Enison. Government estimates on finishing the dam range from 15 million to 45 million dollars. Ford contends completion could fall below 26 million with his engineers. A lease option for 50 years was discussed but Ford rejected it.
The piece reports William Jennings Bryan urging silent prayers in shipyards during a naval budget debate. It contrasts Britain and the United States on submarine and offensive armament limits and recalls Arlington cemetery ceremonies while urging peace and restraint in defense buildup.
Former Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary and his wife Zita arrived here this morning aboard the British battle cruiser Car gin their life of creed by the allied council of ambassadors.
Weather predictions note a cold start to the week for the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with considerable cloudiness and occasional snow as a forecast from Washington DC issued in November.
In Montpelier Indiana a nighttime post office robbery attempt ends with Officer Jerry Engle shooting an unidentified bandit. Engle, wounded in the stomach, returns fire and the robber is killed. two other men flee in a car. Engle is seriously wounded but expected to recover.
In Walsenburg Colorado on November 19 the coal strike involving the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company enters its third day with no change in the situation. Both sides report satisfaction and martial law remains in effect in Huerfano county.
The conference report outlines a 2 percent corporate tax and a 2.2 dollar per proof gallon levy on alcohol with 4.2 dollars on whisky. It keeps the 2 thousand dollar personal exemption for small net income corporations and excludes larger changes from earlier Senate amendments. Elimination of a proposed graduated gift tax is also noted.
The article reports on the Washington naval arms talks where China advocates its ten points and the United States signals a firm naval stance. Secretary Hughes and France’s Briand discuss naval limits while Dr. Willington Koo briefs officials on China's position. Japan seeks greater tonnage, arguing for expansion beyond the Hughes plan.
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