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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1920
Page
8
Mark Sullivan analyzes why Tennessee Missouri and other border states sway toward or away from Republicans in the 1920 campaign. He notes white vote mobilization color issues and party splits influence on Tennessee and Missouri while stressing the west remains solidly Republican.
Chicago reports six months of private railroad operation cost taxpayers more than two thirds of the two years and two months of federal control. Inter state Commerce Commissioner Woolley cited $202,000,000 for federal control and about $634,000,000 for six months of private operation. He noted freight and passenger fare increases starting Sept 1 would add roughly $1,600,000,000 annually.
Armed farmers in Scott county kept a continuous vigil over farms and grain stacks after a fire set by an alleged escaped lunatic. Deputies led hundreds in patrolling the countryside while bloodhounds scoured the area for the arsonist. A $1,400 reward was posted for the firebug's capture as villagers remain on alert, noting the suspect’s weeks of prowling the Arp home prior to the blaze.
Jacob Millison a 45 year old second engineer at the city water plant died of heart disease while returning from a fishing trip yesterday afternoon. His body was found near the city electric plant about 45 minutes from Cedar Falls Ort. Mrs Millison, his widow, and four small children survive.
Atlantic City October 13. Judge Horace Stein of Philadelphia told the council of Jewish women that if laws required it a wife would be divorced for not reading newspapers. He praised newspapers as a breakfast table staple and spoke on suffrage and the woman at their first gathering of the year.
On October 13 manager Trig Speaker of the world champion Cleveland Indians received a telegram of congratulations from President Wilson. The message read May I not congratulate you upon the success of your honest and sincere efforts. Woodrow Wilson.
The Belgian premier M Delacroix visits London for the fifth anniversary of Edith Cavell’s execution and the Thames embankment memorial unveiling by Princess Clementine, honoring Belgian refugees aided by Britain during the war.
Corporal William Dunham of the quartermasters corps at Camp Dodge died from injuries after a collision between an army truck and an automobile between Des Moines and Camp Dodge. Three people were hospitalized in serious condition and seven others were only lightly injured.
Ames IA Oct 13 Kenneth Graham a 19 year old student at Iowa State College was electrocuted early today while delivering newspapers he touched a loose electric light wire. Investigators say a fallen wire caused the fatal accident and work crews were dispatched to the scene.
Governor James P. Goodrich of Indiana charged that many operating coal company accounts are padded to dodge federal income tax. Speaking at a good roads meeting near Cannelion, he warned mine operators that if they refuse to comply with orders of the coal and food commission, all facts in the commission's possession will be made public. He cited increased pay for mine managers from prewar salaries of 5 000 to 10 000 to 20 000 and 40 000, and said the Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators association had no wish to reveal inside facts to the people.
Charles M. Alexander, famed evangelist born in Maryville Tennessee, died suddenly at his Birmingham home on October 13. He directed large chorus choirs, toured with R A Torrey from 1900 to 1902, and again with his wife Helen Cadbury in 1906 and 1907. He compiled a volume of hymns.
The Assasigned Press notes Chicago's 893,841 registered voters, 336,838 women, and 216,?47 women registered yesterday while 264,935 men registered yesterday. Ward figures point to heavy registration in districts previously aligned with Republicans.
London bulletin says Terence MacSwiney lord mayor of Cork grew weaker at Brixton prison the hunger strike enters its sixty second day. His private chaplain quotes him saying I feel I am about played out. Extradition papers signed in Salem Oregon for Glen T Aldrich former navy supply corps officer charged with passing worthless checks in Chicago.
The item notes a joint report by the Highways Department of Agriculture and Weather Bureau for towns including Atherton, Algona, Charles City, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Mazon City, New Hampton, Postville, Waterloo, and Waverly. It states an unsettled forecast with a likely smooth period within the next 36 hours.
The piece reports Republican figures Coolidge Lowden and Morrell with Job Hedges planning a border region tour starting Oct 27 from Washington, ending Oct 24 at Baltimore, with governors Murrow of Kentucky and Lowden of Illinois and others. Daniels criticizes the league of nations saying victory in 1918 came from home front support and asserts soldiers will back a coven ant of peace. He argues internationalism is inevitable and peace depends on league support. Further notes cover Wilsonian compromise on the league and McAdoo's Pennsylvania tour stance that compromises can preserve the league’s peace aim.
Associated Press reports Tennessee Republicans organized a southern speaking tour for Senator Warren G Harding at Chattanooga. The group planned an auto trip to Civil War landmarks Missionary Ridge Lookout Mountain and Chickamauga with a picnic luncheon at Signal Mountain as his campaign opener.
Gov. Cox of Ohio the Democratic presidential nominee blazed a league trail through Indiana on Oct 13. He planned talks on railroad and labor questions at Lafayette and at Wabash Huntington Fort Wayne towns. He spoke at Lafayette last night emphasizing charges against Senator Harding on the league issue.
Henry W Lex of Fort Dodge and Bo Herlan of Indianola filed for a receiver in Polk County District Court for Selway Steel Post and Fence Co a $2 million corporation. In Texas a state minimum wage law faced its last appeal before the state court of appeals as the industrial welfare commission was challenged.
Brigadier General George Barnett summarizes a Navy report on the U S occupation of Haiti from 1915 to 1920. He says about 3250 Haitians were killed by marines or gendarmerie personnel, with 13 marines killed and 38 wounded, while many more Haitians were wounded in bush warfare and bandit attacks.
Federal agents investigate a wholesale whisky ring in Chicago involving distillery heads saloon keepers railroad workers and federal officials. H A Sadler former New York stockbroker testified that he paid 45000 to a Chicago deputy revenue agent to influence forged permits for liquor runs from Louisville to Chicago. Indictments expected. ringleader to be arrested in days.
A report to the agricultural conference warns general bankruptcy and ruin for farmers unless immediate relief to price levels is found. It blames the Federal Reserve for suppressing farm prices and calls for lower discount rates and restraint on statements influencing markets.
London reports say the Geneva conference on war reparations will not be held. The decision cites successful negotiations by Premier Delacroix of Belgium in London and alleged plans for a Brussels meeting of reparation commissioners. Experts will report results to their governments for future action.
Fifty women students at the Three Art college in Chicago argued for voting rights as judges ruled they were not self supporting. Mrs Lil Yan Hollis, manager of the college, announced the decision and said the club serves as the home of college girl art students.
Associated Press dispatch from Omaha reports Wroyd Wick confessed to shooting Clyde Patterson, a wealthy Bas sett rancher, after Patterson’s body was found in a basement passage. Wick claimed self defense. Patterson had been missing since August as Bassett officials investigate.
Agnes Williamson Wilson, wife of Secretary of Labor Wilson, died at the Wilson home in Washington at age 61 after a paralytic stroke about a year ago. She leaves nine children in addition to her husband. Funeral services will be Thursday with burial in Bloss, Pa.
Shanghai reports Tsao-Lin, governor of Feng-Tien, has reportedly overthrown the Peking government and proclaimed a monarchy. The rumor, unconfirmed, stirs Chinese officials. Gen. Chang Tsui-Lin named as a strong military figure in recent Chi Li Antu disputes.
Chicago records show soft coal prices in Illinois townships fall by 2 to 3.50 a ton, with Illinois bituminous hardest hit. Dealers report hundreds of order cancellations as prices ease, while production climbs by 51,006,000 tons year to date. District Attorney Clyne declines to intervene in dealers’ efforts to reshape the governor’s coal price committee.
Holland, Oct. 13. The Netherlands relaxed travel rules for foreign visitors from western Europe, removing compulsory police registration for Americans, British, French, Italians and others, while continuing it for Germans, Russians and some eastern nationals due to Bolshevik fears. The move aims to boost tourism after a quiet summer, with ads noting a local product promotion.
The notice states papers should arrive before 5 30 and if not due to carrier error or other causes readers should call 8336. A copy will be sent, provided the call reaches the office before 3 20 p m.
Warsaw dispatch reports Polish leader Zellgouski proposing a plebiscite to define the frontier between northern and central Lithuania as the Vilna situation is deemed grave. The note indicates a new state would avoid conflict with Lithuania, while authorities in Kovno and Brussels discuss future assembly and actions.
Boston reports President Coolidge declined to join a League Nations Day proclamation. The Harvard president led a committee urging governors to proclaim the day, but Coolidge said inviting the public would intrude on worship and that he would not undertake to influence children’s beliefs.
The Associated Press reports Bolsheviki reoccupied Mariupol and Berdiansk on the Sea of Azov. The move marks a setback for General Wrangel's anti Bolshevik forces in south Russia.
Five masked men cut wires in Winkler Manitoba then blew open the Union Bank safe and fled with 19000 dollars. The town bell ringer W.G. Graefer was shot in the leg while attempting to ring the bell. The Associated Press report notes the incident as part of a string of bank robberies across Canada.
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