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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1921
Page
11
Washington dispatch argues the Republican stance on a sales tax is driven by expediency and fear of direct taxes on essentials. Senator Smoot champions the sales tax, hoping to lead a wartime budget revision while others hesitate amid political risk and campaign concerns.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 3 30. If the carrier fails to reach you by that time call 23390 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls not reaching the office before 6 30 p.m. will be addressed by staff.
The Senate delayed taking up peace treaties until after the funeral of Senator Knox. In the House, discussion on congressional reorganization with changes to government oversight continued.
Burglars broke into the Delaware Savings Bank early this morning and took contents of safety deposit boxes but did not seize cash or securities. Fingerprints were found and will be analyzed. loss cited as damage to building and boxes, with actual value from the deposits not yet determined.
Des Moines reports the state arms limitation conference will be held October 28 instead of November 2 to accommodate American Legion members who would otherwise attend the Kansas City convention. The move aims to maximize attendance and coordination with veteran groups.
New York on October 14 reports a bootlegger siege as 2 dozen gunmen chase the slaver known as Diamond Joe Peppe after his death in Little Italy following a running revolver battle. Peppe’s enemies claim he squealed and they pursued him with Harlem underworld support.
The average cost of treating and returning a wounded World War soldier was about $6,000, per Lieut Hulbert who spoke to the Association of Military Surgeons of Illinois. He proposed a combined expeditionary force with immediate removal to permanent hospitals and faster homeward care for the seriously wounded.
Japanese ambassador Shidehara has formally asked Secretary Hughes for U S mediation in the Shantung question and may press for President Harding to act as mediator. Officials say Tokyo seeks a peaceful settlement before the Washington arms conference and Pacific questions.
President Harding abandons effort to grant Secretary Mellon sole power to fix repayment terms for Almer Klein billion dollars of war loans. He favors formation of a commission to negotiate with the allies with Mellon as ex officio head if Congress passes the bill.
Highways 8 and surrounding routes are reported in good motoring condition. The weather forecast predicts tonight and Saturday will be clear with cooler temperatures across the region including Albert Lea, Atoona, Meda Rapids, Hampton, and Waserhy.
Imperial Wizard William J. Simmons of the Ku Klux Klan was unable to appear before a House committee due to illness. He collapsed after a five hour statement and was placed under medical care with a diagnosis of acute bronchitis exhaustion. Proceedings were postponed to Monday as Dr. Manning advised continued rest.
The New York Times reports Miss Fried and President Harding exchanged views on a world disarmament conference. London Times hails Harding as a practical statesman while Senator Borah calls his stance a dampener on global disarmament hopes.
Marshal Ferdinand Foch will be the principal speaker at the cornerstone laying for a world war memorial building in Indianapolis on November 4. The building will serve as national headquarters for the American Legion. the cornerstone stone came from a Marne bridge at Jeaux Thierry for the project. Funds are being raised by taxes.
In Berne Switzerland the Swiss government will extend hospitality to former Emperor Charles of Austria despite earlier failed negotiations with Spain over his continued residence. The decision follows ongoing discussions about his stay and related concerns.
President Harding cannot attend the International Livestock Exhibition in Chicago due to his schedule. The invitation was extended by Senator Cummins, but White House constraints likely prevent attendance.
Revenue officers traced a large illicit distillery found near Chattanooga Tennessee after a possum failed to retreat straight, allowing agents to follow a scent lead. The still was built on a concrete boat and had a capacity of 350 gallons.
Reports indicate ample coal reserves nationwide through winter despite disrupted production. Government figures show total soft coal output for 1921 around 291.8 million tons versus 516.9 million last year. stock levels vary by region with Kansas and nearby states lowest. Prices mostly steady or falling, with some areas reporting a 30 to 45 day supply and high shipping speeds anticipated.
The Delwein Hop plans a Monday morning opening after workers pause over pay rates. The ultimatum from management hinges on wage and hours as executives confer with division officers and local heads to resolve the labor dispute.
Subcommittees will do preliminary work as the conference in Dublin advances toward an Irish truce. Delegates from Sinn Fein and other parties held brief talks at 10 Downing Street, with aims to fix violations and reinforce the pact. Officials said progress is made toward understanding line violations while prisoner releases remain a sticking point. The next session is scheduled for Monday afternoon, with preliminary discussions expected to clarify issues by early next week.
The Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics will inflate a nonrigid airship named Celiss with helium at Hampton Roads after shipment from Fort Worth. The test aims to study buoyancy valve control and fabric permeability to guide future lighter-than-air craft developments. The experiment follows army and navy regulations governing helium use.
A. Farber of the Iowa Pure Livestock association reports Mexico City expo success and plans to market 2000000 corn pushers of Iowa seed as business for seed. He notes the field for To wa products grows and the association aims to push further sales in Mexico.
A Cedar Rapids farmer seeking labor to husk 54 bushels daily offered 3 to 12 cents per hour and 14 miles' travel. Despite eight hundred thirty unemployed men at city bureaus, none would take the 14 mile farm job as of October 14.
A man tied to a $360000 swindle ring targeting Iowa farmers was captured in Denver. T. A. Ward was jailed in Mount Union awaiting sheriff instructions. A second associate, A. J. Theysa, was detained in Iowa. Authorities say a third member is being sought across the western states.
Col Edward M House, longtime confidant of President Wilson during the peace talks at Paris, called at the Wilson residence in Washington to leave his card. The two had not spoken publicly for over two years amid reported rifts, though recent notes hinted differences might be resolved.
Rear Admiral Sims has declined an invitation to speak at the Armistice Day dinner of the New York chapter of the Military Order of the World War. Chapter officers attributed the refusal to reprisals over his England remarks about Sinn Fein. One quote shows he wrote to the chapter that a year from now he may say what he will and then be glad to talk.
William Hightower pleaded not guilty and claimed innocence after a jury acquitted him in the homicide of Reverend Father Patrick Haslin. He stated he believed he would be convicted, and announced plans for his sentencing the following day.
Milwaukee reports fewer unemployed than last month with about 40 000 idle. The Milwaukee Association of Commerce says public works and new building projects provided work for 5 000 men in the past month. A survey shows overall improvement except for metal trades and expects further gains in two to three months.
Report on the number of idle freight cars for October lists 375 370 idle units. The data attributed to an executive group in Washington shows a rail car idle rate with a focus on maintenance and restocking needs. The item notes association involvement and references a September 25 date in its context.
Chicago dispatch reports mounting rail crisis with unions threatening a strike tied to wage cuts and lower rates. Ten strike groups would target key routes, with senior officials from the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers Conductors and Firemen directing staged walkouts.
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