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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1921

Page

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Choir members hurt in collision near Van Horn

A Kansas driver struck a sedan carrying six members of the First Evangelical church choir near Van Horn. Beatrice Rait Emma Schmidt and Mrs Carl Gruener suffered the worst injuries. Altstadt and Graenes also hurt. The Kansas driver, uninjured, faced reports of excessive speed. no liquor evidence found.

First Evangelical Church Kansas van Lon Waterloo Alistad Clairsiess Beatrice Rait Glen Sreond Street Carl Gruener Emmia Schmidt Independence Avenue Alr Altstadt Carl Graenes Letha Hostetler Vollisi -Altstadt Dny Kan Wiss Thames Blairstown van Horn Stadt

Anil Heads Meet To Decide On New Wage Reductions

Chicago October 13 United Press Employers head workers in two leading industries face a potential strike. Railroad workers and packinghouse employees show strong opposition with a two million labor force. Conference aims include wage cuts and possible reshaping of labor boards and dispute law. The plan calls for a U S railroad labor board reduction and possible shifts to interstate commerce commission authority.

ANIL United Press Chicago United States Cup Brotherhoods Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers’ Union United States Railroad Nabor Board Interstate Commerce Con Congress United States Railroad Labor Board Interstate’ Commerce, Commission

Gum ban in Zion church prompts expulsions and escorts

Zion Illinois October 13 AP report notes Wilbur Glenn Voliva warns choir members will be expelled for chewing gum at Shiloh Tabernacle and women in the audience will be escorted out. Gum and slot-machine gum sales are forbidden in Zion. Also lists marriage licenses: Kyle Kieffer and Georgia Miller. Frank H. Wight and Onelee Payne.

Associated Press Zion Nely City Wilbur Glenn Voliva Jony Shiloh Tabernnacle Aion Kyle Kieffer Waterioo Koby Georgia Miller Oelwein Rank H. Wight Omaha Onelee Payne Waterloo

W C T U Intercedes for Hooch Brewer with Large Family

In Waunakee Illinois on October 13 the W C T U of Gurnee appealed for clemency for Kasper Oty who was found guilty of manufacturing liquor. Authorities found a still and corn mash in his home. The W M V committee noted his large family. Otto received a $240 fine plus costs to be served on roads at $1.50 per day.

Associated Press Waunkegan, Lll Gurnee Kasper Oty W.d Otto

Howat Loses Control as Kansas Miners Suspend Union

The Kansas district of the United Mine Workers District 14 is suspended by International President John J. Lewis. Alexander Howat and all district officers are removed. George L. Peck becomes acting president with Thomas Harvey as provisional secretary treasurer. About 12,000 members idle after Howat refused to order miners back to work at Dean and Reliance mines.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Kan Kansas United Mine Workers of America John J. Lewis International Alexander Howat George L. Peck International Board Atriot Peck Thomas Harvey Kansas District Harvey Howat Kansas Union August Dorby Columbus Kansas Industrial Court Lewis Dean and Reliance International Organization International Woard District 14 Peek Sauar Fleming Roy Hell San Francisco Ameria Marshal Fayolle America Marshal Foch Fayolle Marshal Fayvolle Boston Col Francis Drake Paris American Legion

Foch Invited by U S States for 24 000 Mile US Visit

Paris reports Marshal Foch would travel over 24000 miles if he accepted all invitations from the United States. Governors mayors public bodies and private citizens have extended welcomes as the marshal contemplates a Atlantic crossing this fall. He said he would like to visit every state in the union.

Associated Press Paris Marshal Foch American Union United States Atlantic Union

Foreign exchange barrier cited as major trade issue

William Black of Louisville declares foreign exchange readjustment the greatest problem for current trade at the National Implement and Vehicle Dealers' association meeting. He notes the dollar premium diverts trade as Argentina’s peso buys more in Germany than in the United States and calls for lower freight rates to boost farmer profits.

Associated Press Chicago William Black Louisville National Implement and Vehicle Dealers' Association Germany Black

Man Drops Dead at Golden Wedding Celebration

In Chicago on October 12 Hans C. Jergenson of Englewood collapsed just before a 4th feast for 500 guests at his Golden Wedding. He and wife had seen six children present a framed photo of their wedding home. He pointed to a window saying “Mother, right in that very room 50 years ago” before collapsing.

Associated Press Chicago Hans C. Jergenson Englewood Ergenson Jorgensson

Telegraph Briefs From Across Cities On War Crimes and Armaments

Reports from Rome Washington London and other cities note protests about death sentences in Massachusetts. Government actions include extending the emergency tariff law and a farm loan program. Stadium work for Illinois and Silesian questions at the League of Nations are also reported.

Associated Press Rome Nicolo Succo Bartholomew van Zetti Washi D. C Detroit Michelman F. Rademacher Washington, D. C Federal Farm Joan Board Chicago University of Illinois Geneva Council of the League of Nations Cambridge Mass William C. Boyden Harvard London Viscount Grey Washington Sofia Constantinople Turkey Red Cross Mobile Glasgow

Arbuckle Pleads Not Guilty Trial Set for Nov 7

San Francisco color star Roscoe C Fatty Arbuckle pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the Virginia Rappe death case. The trial was scheduled for November 7.

Arbuckle Associated Press San Francisco Cal Roscoe C Fatty Virginia Rapne

Welfare League inquiry to review Waterloo relief work

A Waterloo Relief commission committee will meet to assess the Social Welfare league's ability to handle welfare tasks. The committee includes B Cropper Rev J M Mollor TD Cass J C Hartman and W A Reed. About 25 men were placed in jobs yesterday and some will be noted for refusing work to inform future charity actions. Embroidery club organized with Mrs Fred Cole as president and Mrs Wallace Chesley to host next meeting in two weeks.

Waterloo Relief Commission Social Welfare League Waterloo B. Cropper J. M. Mollor TD. Cass J. C. Hartman W. A. Reed Greater Commission Fred Cole Wallace Chesley Earl Sterling

Nurse Miss Alta Vaughan Contracts Diphtheria

Miss Alta M. Vaughan a nurse living at 314 Irving Street is reported to have diphtheria. The city health department was notified today and her home placed under quarantine.

Alta M. Vaughan Irving Street

Nehf Leads Giants to Championship Glory

Passersby in front of Paul Davis Drygoods admire a unique window display after noon. The display, featuring three bedroom figures and a child, showcases the latest corset style praised for beauty and tasteful boldness.

Paul Davis Drygoods Company

Lydia E Pinkham Offers Free Private Text Book

A free private text book titled Ailments Peculiar to Women will be sent to those who request it from The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts. The booklet promises valuable information for readers.

Afton Tenn Lydia E. Pinkham A. Keller Mary Lister Adrian Mich Lydia B. Pinkham Frank Street Lydia E., Pinkham

Welfare League Active in Addressing Unemployment

Welfare League reports at the regular meeting on unemployment relief and notes balance of the Good Fellows fund given to provide clothing and school supplies for children. Miss Blanche Stewart urges timely reports on deserving cases to prevent children from missing school due to lack of attire. An annual meeting is scheduled for October 26 in the G W A assembly room with director elections and a program outline. The league to cooperate with citizens committees to handle the current crisis and endorses work of the child labor commission, soon to be organized locally.

Social Welfare League Good Fellows Fund Missi Blanche Stewart Lave Child Labor Commission

Wage Reduction Question Splits Jobs Conference

The national unemployment conference divided over wage cuts with employers insisting wages must fall with prices. A clash seemed likely but the session adjourned, to reconvene on Secretary Hoover’s call, avoiding a direct labor versus employer clash.

Hoover

Frances Hagie Recovers at Home After Throat Surgery

Frances Hagie daughter of Mrs. Julia D. Eagle 514 Almond Street is recovering at home after a recent throat operation.

Frances Hagie Julia D. Eagle Almond Street

Waterloo students pledged to Hesperia Literary at UIowa

Winson Crary and Annabel Thompson of Waterloo are pledged to the Hesperia Literary society at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

Winson Crary Annabel Thompson Waterloo Hesperia Literary’ Society University of Iowa, Iowa City

Northcott speaks to shopmen on prayer music feature

W N Northcott state secretary of the M M A speaks to 404 shopmen of Illinois den shops as part of the chautauqua series under Railroad M C A auspices. Waterloo quartet performs before the address and musical numbers fill the program tomorrow. Rev G D Serritt speaks on Mind Your Own Business Saturday noon.

W.N. Northcott Waterloo H. T Wagner Charles Felsing Harry McCowan Henry Iblings

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