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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1919

Page

12

Foster Parlor Bolshevik Called Dangerous Domestic Enemy

Philadelphia, Oct. 1. Judge Buffington denounces William Foster, leader of the striking steel workers, as a dangerous domestic enemy. He warns citizens that foreign born agitators and a native born foe of government threaten American institutions. Foster is described as a parlor Bolshevik who preaches unrest and urges readers to leave the country if they dislike the government.

Philadelphia William Febuson Foster Driking Steel Joseph Buffington United States Tudge Buffington Morris Wilmington Del Riralization Court Foster Buffington Pittsburgh William Z.roster Wester

Gardiner Tubby Unprotected Hearing of Domestic Pleas

Chicago reports the death of John L Gardner, 325 South Ashland Boulevard, longtime chief of the plaint department in the municipal court and a former Illinois state legislator. Died after several months illness at age 37. Gardner, born in Chicago in 1882, was known for efficiency in both the legislature and court work. He once remarked on laws regarding support and desertion, reflecting on gender roles and human frailty.

Chicago Tohn L Garder South Ashland Bouleard N Plaint State Prislature Illinois Gardner Warman Loveman Mr. Gardner

Lowell Replies to Borah Insinuation on Washington

Harvard President Lowell issues a statement in Boston reacting to Senator Borah who suggested Lowell disapproved of Washington's Farewell Address. Lowell defends Washington's legacy, rejects using the address for party politics, and praises Washington's pragmatic leadership 150 years after his era.

Lowell Borah G. Washington Boston Mass Ownell Harvard University Senate Monkay Washington Ashington

French Chamber Ballot-Box Stuffing Against Clemenceau

Paris officials revealed ballot stuffing after an unofficial 401 to 262 vote against Clemenceau’s government. The official tally showed 188 votes against, narrowing the government’s majority, as six weeks of treaty debate continued and many session notes went unused.

Associated Press Paris Jemier Clemenceau Ie Chamber of Deputies Ben Prommient Oratora

Preventive Battles Against Typhoid and Malaria

A health official argues that disease prevention saves lives and money. He cites typhoid, malaria, tetanus and yellow fever control in past wars, vaccines and inoculations, canal sanitation, and medical advances that reduced deaths and preserved earning power across military and civilian populations.

Bakers Plead Guilty to Bread Price Fixing in Columbus

Four Columbus baking firms including Columbus Bread, Brenneman Baking, Reynolds Baking, and Occident Baking admitted guilt for conspiring to fix bread prices in violation of the Valentine anti trust law. They were fined 1000 dollars each, ordered to pay 60 dollars daily penalties from indictment, and to roll back prices to pre conspiracy levels. The court set retail bread at 12 cents for small loaves and 32 cents for large loaves, with consumers paying 10 and 15 cents respectively per stated quantities. Indictments against company officials were to be pursued.

Columbus, O Columbus Baking Companies

Russia Alone Outlaw Under New War Trade Rules

Washington October 1 Russia stands alone as an outlawed nation for American trade under new War Trade Board rules. Trading with Turkey Hungary Bulgaria and Austria may occur without individual export licenses while arms and munitions exports to China require a license. Wheat exports remain controlled by the wheat director and old restrictions under the War Trade Act are nearly lifted.

Washington, D. C Russia War Trade Board State Department Turkey Hungary Bulgaria Austria China

Waterloo Man Idle in Serious Trouble

A Waterloo man out of work after the machinists strike fled to Cedar Rapids and stalled family prospects. He stole a watch from a room in a Cedar Rapids lodging house and pawned it for $1.50. Despite pleas, officials urged a penitentiary term, but the complainant relented. He remains jailed in Marion County while his wife and children cope with rising costs and meager savings.

Waterloo Focal Cedar Rapids Marion Hisine

Finns Break Bolshevik Line in Finland War Action

Copenhagen dispatch reports Finnish general Balakevlich’s troops break Bolshevik defenses at Bulata. Novo Rossiya says whole Bolshevik divisions surrendered after the engagement, reflecting a major strategic advance.

Copenhagen Bulata Balakevlich Novo Rossiya Helsingfors

City in Brief 2 Crooked glasses and rain notes

Local items record Abe Buchanan’s ad for glasses, residents returning to duties and travels. Mrs. McNulty resumes mayoral duties after Chicago vacation, others visit Cedar Rapids and Rolfe for talks and church events. Rain totals reach 1.75 inches from thundershowers. drainage district No. 5 established between Black Hawk and Buchanan counties at Jesup.

R. E. Brown Paria JL JB. ¥. Brown Clara McNulty Chicago, Il L. N. Tillotson Cedar Rapids L. W. Miller Baltimore Street Fred S. Pettit Rolfe Ile. Presbyterian Church Barclay Township Buchanan County Black Hawk Buchanan Counties Jesup M. J. Magee William Humphrey Blanch Wizig Bonna Commercial Street Colorado Springs Colo Humphrey Earl B. Cone Roy F. Myers California Kearney Cone South Barclay Street

Berkman and Goldman Leave Prison Await Deportation

Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman completed their terms in the Atlanta federal penitentiary and planned to go to New York to face deportation charges. Both had deposited $15,000 in liberty bonds as pending disposition of the case. Berkman, Russian-born, had prior involvement in the draft conspiracy and an earlier Pittsburgh shooting.

Associated Press Atlanta Alexander Berkman Smma Goldman H. C. Frick Pittsburgh New York Terkman Russia Miss Goldman Jefferson City Berkman

Vigilants Battle Robbers in Hammond Shootout

In Hammond Indiana October 1 vigilantes led by Hob Law a former gunman and champion marksman clashed with robbers who had mounted 50 highway holdups Gary to Hammond. Schmal and Law were wounded as the robbers escaped after a tense confrontation near an auto highway checkpoint. The ambushed party included Dan Lier Chester Dickersman and Bill Young.

Hammond. Ind Hob Law Hammond Gary- Hammond MD Schmal Wiu Law

Purcell Poisoned by Rare Drug in 19 Tests

Police report ex pert chemists under the coroner ruled wealthy publisher E H Purcell died of a rare poison found in his stomach after 19 tests for other poisons. The body was found tied in a chair, the house ransacked, furnishings scattered, and an unfinished breakfast left on a table.

Associated Press Chicago E. H. Purcell Mr. Purcell

Italy Ratification by Royal Decree May Precede O K

Peace conference circles say Italy may ratify the ies and Saint Germain treaty by royal decree without waiting for a new parliament. Article five of the Vatican constitution allows measures to become effective by decree presented to parliament for approval.

Ttaly Solons’ O. K Theies and St. Germain Treati Jin

Obituary notices for Mrs Mary Brisbin and Nora Lorene Padden

Urgent obituary notices indicate Mrs Mary Brisbin Hind last week in Santa Monica California will arrive in Viterlo tonight with son Frank Brigbin. Body at Deete Towne mortuary awaiting funeral arrangements. Nora Lorene Padden four died following brief illness at 10 PM yesterday, burial planned in Frankville. she was daughter of Mr and Mrs H M Padden of 809 Conger Street.

Mary Brisbin Mary Huisbie Santa Monica Cal Viterlo Frank Brigbin Deete & Towne Sora Lorene Paddien Nora Lorene Padden H. MM Padden Conger Street Frankville

Savings Banks Grow 46.96 Per Cent in Five Years

Savings banks in the United States increased total deposits by 46.96 percent over five years ending January 1, 1919, according to Victor A. Leven er of Brooklyn speaking at the American Bankers Association convention. Leisner is president of the savings bank section of the association. Two jury trials were held in municipal court today with a $230 claim over a used automobile and a Continue of the Wood vs Myers and Summers estate case. Strikers fined for assault and battery related to factory picketing, and a YMCA basketball practice featured, with notes on labor and mining discussions and a proposal for cold storage at terminals to ease perishable goods moves.

St. Louis, Moe Carling United States Victor A. Levener Brooklyn American Bankers’ Association Leisner Seelian EURY Joseph Wahl Charley Leaghy G.W. W Wood Wahl Uuseble Paulsen Wood Myers Summers Estate Bidge End Jury G. W. Wool Thomas Swyres Fred Hall Chauncey D. Williams Charenca Massera Oliver Oliver Iron Mining Company Washington, D. C States Steel Corporation Pioneer Sibley Bureau of Markets

Woman lands job directing men’s employment task

Washington October 1 Miss Theresha Haley named federal director for Michigan by the United States Employment Service. She is said to be the first woman entrusted by the bureau with the job of finding jobs for men.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Theresha Haley Michigan United States Amployment Service Bureau

Spalato Returns to Normal After Fighting Between Italians and D Annunzio Troops

Normal conditions restored at Spalato after clashes between Italian forces and troops led by Gabriele d Annunzio. Army strength reported around 15,000 officers and men, as sympathy for d Annunzio grows among regular Italian troops and money and supplies continue to flow into Fiume.

Associated Press Fiume Spalato Traliana Carl Gabriels Annaunzio Wisity Havas Gabriele d'Annunzio Finme

Woman Telegrapher Minnie Thompson Dies in Chicago

Miss Minnie D. Thompson, 58, a renowned U.S. telegrapher and long time Western Union employee in Chicago, died today from a complication of diseases. Born in Skeeter, Wisconsin, she came to Chicago to work as an operator and was serving as timekeeper and information clerk in the Western Union general operating room at her death.

Associated Press Chicago Minnie D. Thompson United States Western Union Telegraph Company Skeeter, WI Western Union Western Union General Operating Room

Town Crops Above Average Says Bureau Report

Des Moines reports Iowa crops for the season were generally above average. The weather bulletin notes a heavy corn crop, while grains and potatoes suffered from less favorable conditions. Trap and beans show mixed results, with good yields where well cared for.

Bureau Des Moines Iowa United States Weather Bureau

Richmond Ship of Farragut to Be Burned for Metal

The famous wooden warship Richmond, part of Admiral Farragut's fleet, will be towed from Philadelphia to be burned to recover metal from its construction. The sloop of war served through three wars and earned a storied place in naval lore.

Boston Richmond Farragut Philadelphia

Josephine By Mildred White and Millicent's Romantic Dilemma

David Craythorne asks Millicent to marry him but Josephine's heart must be won first. Millicent plans a visit to Josephine to gain her trust, while Josephine's willful nature and the looming boarding school decree test the couple's hopes for a quiet union. The page ends with Millicent and Josephine departing together at sunset, to confront the fragile family balance.

David Crayborne Josephine Josig Millicent David Craythorne Tharesi Ione David

Family resolves estate dispute and forms new blending bonds

In a garden scene David Craythorne witnesses reconciliation as Josephine and Millicent mend rifts. Millicent accepts Josephine, promising trust over a minor disobedience. The trio discuss shared happiness and a future of mutual support as a purposeful stepmother bonds with her stepdaughter.

Man admits stealing son's coaster wagon in court

Kansas City. William T. Julian a street railway track laborer pleaded guilty in North Side court to stealing his year old son's coaster wagon and selling it for $2 to another boy. The boy testified, and the judge asked if the father took the wagon. The son nodded. Julian was fined $100.

Kansas City William T. Julian The Street Railway Company North Side Court Sheppard Julian

Pocket Razor Strop Saves 3 Soldiers Life

Casper Wyo a pocket razor strop, a cherished souvenir from the great war, is on display with J A Sheffner the owner. His son Camden recently returned from France as Leon Sheliner recalls the strop saved his life at the battle of the Aisne near Prismes, deflecting a bullet to leave only a slight wound.

Casper Wryo J. A. Sheffner Camden Sheffiner Ffrom France Leon Sheliner Strop The Aisne Prismes

Neary Blinded by Exploding Coffee Pot in Bedford

In Bedford Indiana John Gasaway narrowly escaped losing sight in both eyes when a gasoline stove coffee pot exploded as he prepared a meal. Henry Glendening assisted. the pot’s strainer apparently clogged causing scalding heat and burning grounds to spray his face and eyes.

Bedford Ind John Gasaway Gasaway Henry Glendening

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