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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1923

Page

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Rhenish independence plan outlined by Matthes with gun drawn

International wire describes Matthes detailing a planned Rhine republic with 15 million people, border claims from the north to the Bavarian Palatinate, a provisional 26 member government, and Opel reparations policy, while a revolver is visible in his hand and he is described as a former prize fighter.

Mark Denny Eerhiuin Pas Chrisgas Enid Multhos Nfe Ute Bavarian Palatinate Palatinate Dortmund Elberfeld Barmen Lower Main River Stelgigin Nanburg Bremen Rhenish France Ruhr Rhine Prussia Truss Ursal F Matthes

Children Save Woman from Death After Unconscious Find

In Muscentine Iowa two children, Lucille and Glen, found their neighbor Mrs. Newton Rice unconscious in a room filled with sas. Neighbors were summoned and Rice survived two June. Rice had sent the children to a show earlier and had filed for divorce. her husband is jailed on assault charges, but the relief has not yet been granted.

Newton Rice Lucille Glen

Four More Chicago Police Captains Out

Chicago reports another wave of resignations as Major Willi Dever's team acts to clean up the police department and enforce licensing laws. Despite chaotic figures, authorities announce ongoing efforts to reduce corruption and restore order in the force.

Chicago Police Chicago Willi Dever

Funeral notices for Wattsenn and Ross family members

Services for George Wattsenn were conducted by Bert N. Mallonell amid a funeral at Tom Hoe Tyke. Mrs. Oss, mother of Mrs. Williams, died inux Falls last week. burial set at Yeats. W.I. Bryant Jr. private services at 2 p.m. Sunday. Sunnyride County plans a memorial in memory of Mr. Bevent, an organizer and officer.

George Wattsen George Wattsenn Chigneca Ovi. F Bert N. Maalionell Tofay Mar Oss Ni Ross Williams Washington Street Ux Falls Alen Yeats Miss Jessie Ross James Sits Rugs Ontario Canada AL Bryant Wl Oa Bry Jant, Jr They Family Fame Mt. Sunde Inesterday Sunnyride Tountey Ehh My. Bevent

Preacher Plans to Officiate at Sixth Wedding of a Son

Toneka Kansas October 6 Rev John Cook 90 Harveyville plans to officiate at the sixth and youngest son Paul H Cook 31 and Miss Fayeke Ekecker 21 in a marriage to be performed tomorrow Cook has already united five of his children in marriage in recent years in the town of Toneka and the surrounding area.

Toneka Kan John Cook Harveyville Hopsa Paul H. Cook Fayekk Ekecker Cook

Hooch Raid at Lighthouse Inn Prompts Arrests

United Press report from Des Moines details a midnight raid by Sheriff Puck Findley and deputies on Lighthouse Inn eight miles west of the city. Liquor from several tables was confiscated as guests were warned to hide their hooch, and inn managers Carl Mooreter and Marian Weldt were arraigned on maintaining a nuisance. They posted bond and were released.

United Presses Moines Wailers Puck Findley Lighthouse Inn Hhe Wisa Carl Mooreter Mairian Weldt Otis

Two Iowa City Lots for University Use Cost State 25500

Iowa City Oct 6 Enhancing property values from the state university will compel Iowa to pay 25400 for two lots to be used for university purposes. The damages were fixed plus land value by a court in condemnat ion hearings conducted yesterday. One house was on the lot and the Dehann Dental Company of Des Moines leased land for 11 years, a lease voided if the state claimed the property. Attorney General Neil Ga conducted the proceedings.

Iowa City State University State of Iowa Byron W. Preston Yesterda Bath Lo Dehann Dental Company Dea Moines Irs Asant Neil Ga

Oklahoma lawmakers prepare second extraordinary session

Oklahoma legislators gather in Oklahoma City for a second extraordinary session to consider impeachment charges against Gov Walton. A call issued by W. Thi MeBor heads a majority of lower house members as speculation grows on governor’s response to the assembly.

Oklahoma Cay Okt Oklahoma Jf . Walton Oklahoma City Assembly W. Thi MeBor Stephens County Walon

Magnus Johnson to Speak at Lawn City's Jubilee

Magnus Johnson, candidate for the United States Senate from Minnesota, will address Lawn City's annual jubilee on October 13 at 11 a.m. Expect a large crowd. The program includes five bands, a colored glee club, pavement dancing, and a football game between Cabucet University and Teachers College with admission charged. Luncheon at noon will be free.

Cedar Falls Magnus Johnson United States Senate Minnesota Johnson

Farming Land Not Taxable by Cities Dex Moines

The attorney general advised Black Hawks county authorities that in cities over 5,000 population, agricultural land on tracts of 1 acre or more within extended city limits is exempt from city taxes, but not within the original plat. The opinion stems from ambiguity in statute amendments. The land has always been exempt.

Dex Moines Black’ Haws T W. A. Hutt Gener

Thief Grabs Purse and $12,000 in Gems

Police today held several suspects in a theft at a shop where Mrs Charles W Klinetop, wife of a pianist, had a purse containing 12 000 in jewelry examined. The thief snatched the purse from the counter yesterday. Also listed are marriage licenses for Margaret Litvina Osborn and others in Waterloo.

Mhivaga Charles W. Klinetop Pi Ian Jheop Fiere

Craterville Man Dies Crossing Freight Train

Lemuel Worthem 65 of Davis County was struck and killed crossing a rail line when a freight train hit his wagon. Deafness suspected to have prevented hearing the approach.

Craterville Lemuel Worthem Davis County Worthem Mulcaine Munday American Legion Beri Halifa Davenport Vorest City Delavan Willis Tolay

President Conlidge opposes debt cancellation demand

Washington reports that President Conlidge remains unalterably opposed to canceling debts owed to the United States by European nations. In London, Marquis Curzon outlines Britain’s Ruhr policy with France expected to propose renewed allied cooperation. In Washington, the appointment of an American ambassador to Mexico awaits ratification of treaties enabling formal recognition.

Washington BP. C Conlidge United States White House London Marquis Curzon Ruhr France Washington, D. C Mexico

Jersey Man After Iowa Homesteads 60 Years Too Late

A New Jersey man writing to Iowa State Department of Agriculture shows interest in acquiring government land for homesteads. Secretary Cassady notes the inquiry reveals a misunderstanding of Iowa land availability as most homesteads were claimed long before World War I. The letter references state fair exhibits and asks which land types qualify, where to find them, and how to obtain them, prompting a pointed explanation that few lands remain.

Iowa Cassady Department Triton Lowa

Methodist delegates chosen for 1924 Springfield conference

In Marion Indiana Rev F P W Court Duvanpoort elected ministerial delegate from Upper Town conference to the 1924 general conference at Springfield Massachusetts. Delegates on ballots include Rev Rouadiman Wayette Rex Blis Town City and Rev Keeler Mount Vernon. Lay delegates named include G Armstrong Cedar Rapids Will Muse Mason City S W Mercer Iowa City J W Arbuckle Waterloo and Mrs L Gould Anamosa. Alternates include Hugh Mossman Vinton and L W Moulton Osage. Proposals urge group insurance for ministers and speeches feature P A Canfield Cedar Rapids and Rev J J Pettis Fort Dodge on economic policy. Tonight Clarence True Wilson to speak on temperance.

Asociated Press Marion W. Court. Duvanpoort Upper Town Springfield Mass Rouadiman Wayette Rex Co. Keeler Mount Vernon P. A. Canfield Cedar Rapids United States Arbitration Board J. J. Pettis Fort Dodger Clarence True Wilson Methodist Church Board of Temperance and Public Morals United States Homer C. Stunts Omaha Flw Court Firstchurch Aterloo Frank Cote van Horn Upper Iowa University

Leader of Revolt in Peru Placed in Jail

Lima Peru October six arrest of Haya de la Torre a student revolutionary leader led to a female strike here. Senator Lujan and Deputy Encinas and several army and navy officials have been detained charged with complicity in a revolutionary plot.

Lima Peru Haya de la Torre Lujan Encinas Navy

Vocational Board Secretary Confers With Mrs Taylor

Miss Mable Elwood of the state vocational board in Des Moines is in the city conferring with Mrs Dorothy Taylor superintendent of Waterloo Social Welfare league. Elwood works with Iowa citys blind cripple and handicapped residents and seeks cooperation of welfare and relief groups to improve the board's work.

Mable Elwood State Vocational Board Des Moines Dorothy Taylor Waterloo Social Welfare League Miss Elwood Iowa

SHECKLER FAMILY RELOCATES TO WATERLOO ADDRESS

Reverend T. H. Sheckler and Mrs. Sheckler will reside at 227 Denver Street in Waterloo after purchasing the home from C. I. Mares. The pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Raymond for the past two years formerly lived there.

T. H. Sheckler Waterlowyd HH. Sheckler Raymond Denver Mares Sheckler Methodist Episcopal Church of

Red Resolutions Doomed At AFL Convention

The American Federation of Labor faces a rejection of red propaganda at its Portland convention. Delegates expect the open shop, soviet, and amalgamation resolutions to be defeated next week. Carpenters likely stay independent as building trades debate continues with no report on reaffiliation.

International News Wire Portland Ore Jabor Wmam 2 Woster Red Samuel Gouipers John Bl. Lewis Frank Duffy Executive Council Building ‘Trades Union Committee Carpenters’ Union Building Trades John Donlin Chicago Donlin Building Trades Committee Carpenters Building ‘Trades San Francisco Frank Morrison Thore

Firemen to Show How Flames Are Fought Tuesday

Waterloo fire department will demonstrate fire fighting techniques for city school children at Sycamore and Third streets Tuesday at 4 p m. The demonstration, tied to Fire Prevention week, will cover alarm to extinguishment, with street closure and police protection. Additional equipment and reserve units will be stationed, and teachers will incorporate fire prevention prompts.

Waterloo Sycamore Third Streets Third Street Wilt Haye Cluts Oflelais Alarn Arial Strakhe

Scientist Envisions City of 2023. Present Day Is Slow by Comparison

London Oct 6 Professor A M Low writes for International News Services on life in 2023. He foresees faster travel, reduced sleep, new communications, electric clothes, controlled traffic, underground garages, moving stairways, and enclosed cars. He predicts changes in work, leisure, nutrition, and warfare with a more centralized government role.

London Joel Londo Trafic Channel Tunnel United States A. M. Low

Mrs Beiter Dies in Carroll at 33

Mrs. Grover Beiter, 33, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Sibert of Waterloo, died at 8 p m at her Carroll Iowa home from shock following an operation. Born in Reinbeck Iowa, she lived in Waterloo before 1914 moving with her husband to Carroll. Surviving: husband, parents, a brother Harold and sister Mabel Sibert Waterloo. Funeral Tuesday. body to Waterloo Sunday evening and burial in Reinbeck.

Grover Beiter George I. Sihart Third Avenue West Carroll Wort Reinbeck Boiler Waterloo West High Gates Thusiness College St Waterloo Methadist Episcopal Church Cedar Rapids Tiurial

Two Killed When Auto Crashes Into Telegraph Pole

Corry Pennsylvania October 6 two people were killed and four others slightly injured when the automobile carrying them struck a telegraph pole near Wheelocks early today The dead are Edmund Colliner 22 Philadelphia a chanteur and Mrs Eva Turner 22 of Corry

Corry Wheelocks Abe Edmund Colliner Philadelphia Eva Turner

Reunion of G. A. R. Veterans in Memorial Hall

Black Hawk County Veterans association with Grand Army of the Republic Woman's Relief corps and Ladies of the G A R holds its fourteenth annual all day reunion in Memorial Hall on Wednesday October 1. Assembly at 9 40 a m with registration greetings. dinner noon by Waterloo auxiliaries. transportation offered by Sons of Veterans. Afternoon program starts 1 15 p m with speeches songs and addresses by mayor past department commanders and local clubs. evening program features music and reminiscences concluding with The Star Spangled Banner.

Black Hawk County Veterans Association Grand Army of the Republic Woman's Relief Corps Ladies of the G. A. R Memorial Hall O. V Antos Waterloo Sons of Veterans Col A. H. Wheat T. Shannan America Wy. Bothwell C. MH. Purmort A. EL Gnagyesponse J. Ll. Farrington Phil GC Hanna Song Kiwanis Club Lillian Carey Pas Batiste Ladies of the G. A Stone Paul Davis Estella Plopper Wanjan Freeman Fira D. C Georgia Audienes St. Hurihurty Seoul Pex Ridge Ark A. G. Leally Miss Willler John Boeller U.S. Wo Rodner W Milayson Roev MacDonald Walnut Street- Baptiste

Piano Sold Over Debt At Public Auction

John N Sweltner municipal court bailiff conducted the sale of a piano to satisfy a debt of 7.50 with total execution costs reaching 37.20 after court charges and transport. The piano, stored by a family who moved from the city, sold for 140 to the highest bidder though valued at about 250, with 94.84 balance garnished by another creditor.

John N. Sweltner City Hall Plano

Wen and Woman Caught With Jugs of Booze in Car

Following a sheriff raid on a booze joint near New Hampton two men and a woman fled in a car. Officers arrested Lee Henderson and Lee Mesler in Waterloo for illegal transportation and turned the vehicle over to the Chickasaw sheriff who plans to press more charges. The raid yielded a still and whisky at the scene.

Chickasaw County Waterloo New Hampton Lee Henderson Lee Meskler Chickasaw

Iowa Divorcee Seeks 30000 Alimony in Court Ruling

Des Moines Oct 6 Mrs Marie Richeson wife of George C Richeson a wealthy Marshall County landowner was granted a district court divorce by Judge Lester J Thompson late yesterday The court planned to rule Tuesday on her request for 30000 alimony when the decree is signed

Des Moines Marie Richeson George C. Richeson Marshall County Lester J. Thompson

World encircling party halts in Waterloo until Sunday

Traveling coverage notes that stops in towns during a stage are not counted toward the total. Distance is verified by recorded speedometer readings at intervals as added proof. The world encircling party will stay in Waterloo through Sunday.

Waterloo

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