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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
9
Colorado politics grow tangled as the Nonpartisan League wins a Democratic primary entry while Senator Thomas mounts an independent bid. Republicans split after a close primary, with potential independent runs looming, altering the 1920 race dynamic across the state.
Washington October 14 Secretary Houston told agricultural representatives that the treasury will not withhold commodities to keep prices high. Delegates criticized his view prices had receded, while Houston defended his position. A heated exchange with Senator Smith centered on German bonds and Germany’s market access.
Six wives of manufacturers and business leaders were held up early today by two young men who boarded their taxi after a social function in Chicago. The bandits robbed the women of jewels valued at about 4500 and some cash, then fled to a secluded spot. Five victims managed to hide some jewelry, with an estimated total savings of about 30000 in valuables.
Robert Owen a Black lawyer announced his bid to represent Missouri's twelfth district in Congress on the Farmer Labour ticket. The district currently has a higher Black vote than white by about 2,000, while the Republican incumbent C. Drer seeks re election.
Cuba has appealed to the American government for help in its current financial difficulties and officials are considering whether any assistance plan can be worked out.
John Wanamaker of Philadelphia was chosen president of the World's Sunday School Association at the organization's session in Tokio on October 14. The election marks his leadership of the association for the coming term.
In Christiania on October 14 a Swedish economy league formed to boost currency value. Members including the king and queen vow to reduce imports and cut travel for one year to support the effort.
London reports a looming industrial crisis as UK coal miners set Saturday as the effective strike date after rejecting a two shilling per shift wage rise. With 181 428 in favor and 635 093 against, leaders including Robert Smillie urge government action while Cleveland workers prepare to idle iron and steel works.
Paris reports abandonment of the reparations commission set by Versailles as the main point of the compromis adopted at the conference between Premiers Belacroix and Lloyd George of Belgium and Britain. The commission was to fix German indemnity and payment terms. Lloyd George believes Germans will more willingly honor an agreement they helped shape.
London reports a LiberalFebruary wave denouncing Irish policy gains steam with Viscount Grey Asquith Morley and now Lord Cecil joining in. A letter to the press urges an investigation by a constitutional tribunal into government responsibility for reprisals amid alleged arson, killings, and coercion across districts.
Chicago editors report Emil Reding and Herschel McMahon of Evanston have been listed dead by the War Department but now claim to be alive and at home. In New Jersey Gov Edwards ousts four state public utility board members for misconduct and calls a special senate session to appoint a mixed party replacement.
London October 14 Terence MacSwiney lord mayor of Cork spent a fairly good night but was reported by his doctor this morning as extremely weak, according to a bulletin issued at noon by the Irish Self Determination League. This marks the sixty third day of his hunger strike.
President Wilson, in a letter read at the opening session of a conference in Washington, urges the federal board for vocational education and state boards to stress rehabilitation for disabled soldiers as an essential effort.
Justice Keogh declares the Mount Vernon New York ordinance unconstitutional after Socialist speakers are arrested for street talks without permits. The ruling is hailed by the American Civil Liberties Union as a major early victory in its free speech campaign.
Washington D C October 14 The District of Columbia supreme court postponed for one week hearing on the proposal of the big five packing companies to dispose of their stockyard holdings to F H Prince Co Boston Objections had been raised weeks earlier and the delay gives packers time to consider amendment of the original plan.
Seven killed, five wounded and two missing after a blast at a Tintern house in Wexford county. Officials say those involved were likely experimenting with bombs. In Cork a warder’s wife reports her husband is alive and well treated as captors indicate a release in a few days.
Des Moines Oct 14 Judge BE McCall ordered liquidation of The Associated Packing Company assets in Polk county district court. The judge called the fraud “stupendous” and said the firm was organized to sell stock, with John Cavanagh named receiver to marshal and distribute assets after the seven week receivership.
The White House received a cable from Peking President Hsu Shin Chang replying to U S congratulations on China’s national anniversary. He thanks the president and the American people for their goodwill and health wishes, denying war rumors and expressing gratitude for support of human projects associated with the U S leader.
Des Moines Gas company petitions the US district court for a rate of 1.63 dollars per thousand cubic feet, up from the current 1.25. The city ordinance fixes 1.05 but has been enjoined from enforcement for months.
Athens dispatch says King Alexander remains in critical condition following the Oct 2 monkey bite. Dr. Vidal, the French physician, arrived and examined the king stating the case is critical but not hopeless.
Wilson halts execution of Josephine Perry, a young woman sentenced for murder, commuting her sentence to life imprisonment. Dorothy Bow died after being struck unconscious near her home. the attack occurred in Washington District, with details from Associated Press dispatches Нью.
Greenville Alabama Oct 14 Select Reid a negro was lynched by a mob near Greenville today after an alleged attack on A H Ar Tington superintendent of the Southern Cotton Oil company plant. The event follows reports of an assault on the official at the oil plant prompting mob action.
Gallatin Missouri reports Tarwater found guilty of second degree murder in the death of Westey L. Robertson, publisher in 1919. He receives a 35 year term in state prison. Also noted Simon O Donnell resigns from Chicago Building and Trades council after long leadership in labor ranks.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 8 30. If you do not receive your paper by that time due to error by the carrier or other reason call 330 before 6 70 p m for a copy to be sent.
Gov Cox launches a three day campaign in his home state denouncing Republicans for challenging the league of nations. He cites Senator Harding and Taft supporters as aiming to repudiate the referendum and vows the will of the people will stand. Harding tours Tennessee and Kentucky on the same day promoting national unity and equal policy for all regions.
New York reports the death of Mrs Odgen Mills in Paris on Tuesday after a prolonged illness from pleurisy and heart disease. She was a longtime social figure in New York Newport and Paris and widow of Ogden Mills II.
Washington Oct 14 confidential letter by General Barnett to Col Russell reveals that killing of Haitian natives by marines was going on for some time. The letter urged a full investigation and cited testimony from a court martial of two privates. NAACP called for a nonpartisan inquiry and gradual US withdrawal with reparations report.
Washington Oct 14 Jouett Shouse assistant secretary of the treasury has resigned and his resignation has been accepted by President Wilson effective Nov. He wrote Oct 7 desiring to quit to attend to personal affairs. The president replied with deep regret and appreciation for his intelligent and effective service.
Canvass of more than 36 000 votes cast in the Klagenfurt plebiscite shows a working majority for Austria. At dispatch time the tally stood 21 000 for Austria and 15 000 for Jugoslavia.
The Chicago AP report notes two inmates John Henry Reese and Frank Campione were hanged at Cook County Jail after legal delays. Reese admitted murdering his wife with a hatchet. Campione faced charges tied to the Cardinelli murders. The executions followed last minute stays and reprieves amid a broader case of escape indictments and contestations.
The League of Nations council invited the United States to appoint a representative to the league commission to settle the dispute between Finland and Sweden over the Aland Islands, announced today by the State Department.
Highways Department bulletin lists towns including Charles City Albert Les Minn Algona Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Water Too and Waverly. Forecasts indicate occasional showers across district highways with light to moderate rain expected.
Chicago October 14 director of public works announced bids will be opened for Illinois section of the Great Lakes to Gulf waterway Marsailles and Starved Rock sections to open the channel mouth of the Kankakee rivers four dams in the big ditch project were included in the general plans and have bids to be opened
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