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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1921
Page
8
Washington reports focus on German reparations, international debts, and exchange stabilization. The piece argues Britain and France bear initial blame for unachievable reparations, with U.S. leadership urged to tackle the core economic burdens hindering global recovery.
Notice advising subscribers that Courier will be delivered before 5 30 PM. If the paper is not received by that time, call 3330 and a replacement will be sent. Calls should reach the office before 6 30 PM.
Dispatches from Riga and Saratov report 389000 starving in the Saratov region with families feeding on carrion, cats, and grass as winter nears. Moscow says 1.2 million children will receive regular American relief food by January with costs totaling about 12 million dollars.
Moscow warns a new war in the Far East is inevitable unless the Allies reach a speedy accord on an oriental program. M. Leo Kameneff, head of famine relief, says it may come next spring or perhaps not until next year. He urges immediate agreement among America England Russia and Japan.
Chicago news notes a three man egg pool controls the city eye supply and earns about 30000 in profit each day. Rus sell J Poole city food expert urges a housewives boycott to drive prices down based on a two week investigation. Fresh eggs quoted at 50 to 53 cents previously stored since March at 19 12 cents per two dozen.
Pasadena reports the death of Dr. Augustus Hopkins Strong aged 85. He was president emeritus of the Baptist Theological College of Rochester New York and a leading Baptist theologian and educator. Death followed a blood transfusion in preparation for an operation yesterday.
Chicago reports final actions on a nationwide strike by Packers employees as the Amalga mated Brotherhood of Meat Cutters & Butcher Workmen prepares to issue a strike order. The executive committee meets at headquarters with Cornelius J. Hayes and Patrick Gorman among attendees delayed by speaking tours. Mass meetings at packing centers and multiple votes affirm the employees demand a strike due to wage cuts.
Berlin reports Germany will dispatch a mission of industrialists bankers and agriculturists to the United States and Britain to discuss economic problems. Chancellor Wirth will name the delegation which may visit Moscow and London. London discusses a potential moratorium on reparations as Rathenau visits Britain and exchanges improve on the mark.
The interstate commerce commission ruled passenger fares of 10 cents between New Albany Indiana and Louisville Kentucky unreasonable. It fixed nine cents as the proper charge and notified New Albany authorities to resume proceedings if Louisville and Northern Railroad and Lighting Co fails to comply.
Chicago officials warn hog raisers cholera may spread if hogs are not inoculated. T. P. White, assistant chief of hog cholera control for the U S bureau of animal industry, urged continuous fight against the disease at the United States Livestock Sanitary association meeting.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin November 30 United Press reports a circuit court jury awarded Mrs W G Smither 3500 damages in a suit against saloonkeeper H G Brunkhorst saying liquor sold by the saloon ruined her husband’s morals.
London reports widespread unrest in Portugal with attacks in Alentejo and threats to foreign diplomats. The Times cites potential international intervention to quell bolshevik revival, notes tension as foreign ships in Lisbon and cabinet appointments face difficulties.
Des Moines council approves a resolution barring motor busses from streets served by street cars. Receiver Frank C. Chambers pledges 30 extra cars to begin operation. The new franchise, approved by voters, eliminates buses though legality must be settled by the supreme court. Summer saw 10 buses. recently about 60 buses competed with street cars.
Most Rev M J Surley former bishop of St Augustine Fla was installed archbishop of Baltimore at the city cathedral succeeding the late James Cardinal Gibbons. Pallium ceremony to follow in January. Surley is the tenth archbishop of Baltimore.
Senator Oscar Underwood presented to President Harding the daily report of the American arms conference delegation in Washington D C on November 30. The Democratic leader met with Harding after an early morning conference that has become customary for the delegation to brief the president.
August Belmont and fellow Interborough directors declined to testify at a state transit commission hearing into 1917 and 1938 financial dealings. James I. Quackenbush cited the directors' decision as a setback, while chairman George McAneny issued seven subpoenas for tomorrow to compel attendance of Belmont Berwind Vanderbilt Reid Sullivan DeWitt Cuyler and O'Brien.
Washington reports a stalled naval arms debate as Japanese and American experts clash over fleet proportions. The big three subcommittee adjourned with no vote, while France and Italy complicate plans. Officials expect a fuller meeting next week as talks drift toward broader conference decisions.
W B Barney state dairy and food commissioner resigns effective April 1 1922 to Gov Kendall and state executive council after Cedar Rapids paper alleged he tolerated adulterated milk. Council finds evidence insufficient to sustain charges including efficiency oath violation and distaste of tubercular cattle. Verne Marshall had filed the charges more than a year earlier.
Harry Davis, 50, killed himself to avoid prison while a sheriff's posse pursued him near Mahomet Illinois. Suspected in the Lodge store robbery and the 19 year old Benny Howe murder he fled along the Sangamon river before wading a lake and shooting himself in the chest.
Felix Palmicini representing the Mexican federal government and Chinese Minister Guang Kitzen are drafting a new Mexico China treaty to take effect January 1. The current treaty expires at year start and Mexico plans a stricter immigration policy in the new instrument.
C D West of New York told the National Association of Credit Men in St Louis the prohibition era fueled more commercial fraud. He spoke at the two day conference closing last night.
London officials say Irish conference to break down soon over the oath of allegiance to the crown. Sinn Fein objects to the plan and will not assent to the allegiance proviso, foreshadowing a resumption of armed hostilities. Breach is feared to center on the allegiance issue.
West Union Ohio Nov 20 during a noon recess Mrs Ashbaugh's daughter sat with her mother marking a first in Fayette county court a woman acting as bailiff. Defense counsel D D Murphy argued the death was natural and arsenic evidence resulted from long term health treatment. The case centered on alleged long affair with Cahoe and suspicions sparked by gossip.
Weather Bureau report coversNov 30 1922 noting towns Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Des Moines Dubuque La Crosse Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterloo and Waverly. Roads described as dirt filled and conditions forecast for tonight and tomorrow with rough travel likely.
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