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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1921
Page
9
A large gathering of farmers focused on Hina’s issues, pressing for national integrity. Discussion covered foreign policy stance and an opposition to Japan, with calls for an open door approach in policy. The event highlighted concerns over economic and political stability.
New York clinches the AL pennant with a 5 to 3 victory over Philadelphia. The win seals their place atop the circuit with seconds to spare as the season nears its end.
Gen Leonard Wood and W Cameron Forbes arrived in Tokio as guests of the government for a week long program of entertainment. They are investigators of conditions in the Philippines arriving from Peking. An extensive program for the American guests has been arranged by officials.
Mrs. Jane Hunt was sent to a psychiatric hospital after rushing into a police station claiming the world was bent on taking her life. Police found a razor and a bankbook showing $3,000 on deposit at Michigan Avenue Trust company. President Warren C. Spurgin fled to Mexico. Walter Chambers, another depositor who lost $200,000, killed himself last month.
Geneva October 1 representatives of Armenia Azerbaijan Northern Caucasus and Georgia urged the league of nations to aid in evacuating their territories from Soviet domination They said they had formed a political and economic union and asked foreign troops be used to secure evacuation and release from Bolshevik control.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 o clock. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other causes, please call 430 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
United Press reports the New York Yankees secured the American League pennant by defeating the Philadelphia Athletics in the first game of a doubleheader at the Polo Grounds. Carl Mays pitched a tough, underhand win as Elmer Miller made a key catch in center, and the Yankees benefited from Sullivan’s pitching struggles to clinch the series lead and the pennant.
Washington Oct 1 subcommittees of the Jobs conference prepared to resume sessions to frame recommendations for a permanent unemployment policy and return to normal in business and industry. The conference will reconvene in 10 days for adoption of a permanent policy. Delegates debated the unemployment estimate of about four million based on payroll, leading to a compromise figure between 500000 and 5200.
Des Moines reports beds and meals at eight to ten cents each for unemployed men and war veterans this winter. Sheriff W. E. Robb, former chaplain of the 168th infantry, leads the effort via Iowa American Legion headquarters. A home with cots blankets and showers will be set up and veterans admitted with cards from the American Legion or local trades and labor assembly. American Legion posts will cover expenses for unemployed veterans lacking funds.
A five member committee was appointed by F Ernest Cramer to prepare arguments for Congress and cabinet members urging continued government control and development of the Mississippi barge line. The group aims to counter reports the War Department planned to dispose of the barge line to private interests.
Chicago witnesses a renewed push on sixty one million dollars worth of building work as the Building Trades council reaffirms wage decisions by Judge K M Landis. The ruling follows Landis threatening to deny rehearing petitions until all union members return to work. Carpenters and plumbers’ workers concurred, while hoisting engineers were expelled from the council, ending months of stalled construction.
United Press reports a national vote by packer employees on whether to quit if the union fails to win recognition. Open shop policy declared Sept. 15 after the Alschuler agreement. union claims wide support, employers insist only a minority belong to the union.
New York on October 1 1914 marked a thaw in German relations as the steamer Bayern with 564 passengers from Hamburg reached an American port. A welcoming committee appointed by Mayor Hylan greeted the Corre ction which conveyed the sentiment of renewed friendship as the Bayern waited at quarantine before proceeding.
Federal Judge Arba S. Van Valkenburch ordered the Hendrix hotel closed and barred its owners and operators from any use, declaring it a cloak for liquor sales. The ruling invokes the national prohibition act and marks the first such order issued by federal officials.
Weather bulletin lists areas including Albert Lea Alcorta Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault Le Sueur Mason City Hampton Postville Waterville and Wayzata with eastern roads described as dried rough locally. Forecast calls for showers Sunday in west and central regions and tonight in western portions. Includes scattered advertisements.
Colonial Beach Virginia October 1 a coroner jury charged Roger D Eastlake husband Navy petty officer and Miss Sarah Knox with the murder of Mrs Eastlake mother of four. The body was found in her home with a hatchet and bloodstained revolver nearby. Knox and Eastlake detained at Montrose awaiting grand jury action.
Fort Dodge Iowa October 1 Friends of Judge F F Faville of the Iowa supreme bench today started an active campaign to obtain his appointment as federal judge for the northern Iowa district to succeed Judge Reed Cicero who yesterday resigned to President Harding Faville is Fort Dodge resident former member of Healy Faville Breen law firm and was elected to the state bench last fall.
Indianapolis October 1 The American Legion plans Armistice day observance with reverence per national commander John C Emery He notes the unknown soldier burial at Arlington cemetery on Armistice day heightens the solemnity of the commemorations announced by Legion leaders
Moving day found 100000 families changing abodes in New York, about 40 percent of last year’s total. Many conflicts occurred as two families claimed one apartment and tenants refused to vacate, with furniture piled on sidewalks awaiting entry.
The Chicago Board of Trade halted put and call trading as of yesterday. Traders expect the Capper-Trade bill to end grain futures trading when it becomes effective, reducing futures volume by about 20 percent.
Vienna expects allies to block former emperors from using West Hungary as a base for a comeback. Austria filed a Paris council note accusing West Hungary of declaring independence and fearing Karl’s followers could crown him there, while Budapest denies any link to the declaration.
Le Conley, 24, of Mason City, found dead in a car by a theatre driveway. Autopsy indicates acute alcohol poisoning after a moonshine party of six associates from Mason City and Waterloo. Investigating officers report bruises but no lethal injury. six men held for questioning.
Iowa Holstein herd defeats Minnesota and Kentucky in the state herd contest at the cattle show. Ed H Cunningham, Iowa farm bureau secretary, speaks on bureau work and funding. Attendance soars with over 100,000 watching the event as a huge livestock parade and vaudeville program entertain spectators.
Weather predictions for the week start Monday covering the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Cool and generally fair with local rain possible in the southern portions on Monday and again midweek.
In Twin Falls Idaho Lyda Scanthard's father Billy Trueblood declares he and his wife will stand by their daughter amid her trial for poisoning her four husbands. The couple spoke as the case begins its second week, offering support despite public scrutiny and the sensational label bluebeard.
Des Moines reports Attorney General Ben J. Gibson will decide whether evidence held by the state executive council warrants filing a specific charge against W. B Barney state dairy and food commissioner. Gibson announced he would soon report to the executive council.
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