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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1923

Page

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Three Bodies Still Held After Utah Mine Disaster

Rescue teams freed Norden and Ratalaza after 58 hours in the Utah Apex mine rock cave. They survived while three other miners perished under heavy timbers in stop No 20 as debris and darkness trapped them. Funeral plans pending.

Associated Press Bingham Utah Swo Ien Whro Joseph Norden Natalaza Norden Ratahiza Rock I'Rison Ratalaza Rutalaza

Governors Draft Plea to Coolidge on Dry Law Oversight

Governors urge President Coolidge to keep dry laws under national and state oversight. Blaine notes railroad valuation issues while Gov Groves beck accuses the Washington conference of futility and distrats farmers. Governors head to Washington aboard a Pennsylvania train with most states represented.

Coolidge Page m Blaine Grovsbeck Michigan Washington Gov. Hyde Missouri Governors Smith New York Ruccle Maryland Srgan Neotraska Serugham Nevada Denahex Ohio White House

Zev Victim of Epidemic in Papyrus Race Tale

The article notes Zev suffering illness affecting the Papyrus race with Zev described as in poor health while Wes Bulebeard remains in perfect condition. General Pershing declined to attend the race and will be represented by Major Belmont. Belmont admits Zev faces illness though specifics are not disclosed.

Zev Papyrus Wes Bulebeard Boe Gen. Pershing August Belmont

Dead Man Found Near Belle Plaine in Straw Stack

Belle Plaine, Iowa October 18. Police investigate a decomposed Italian laborer found in a straw stack near town. Authorities believe he was killed by companions in a freight yard and his body hidden in the stack. The skull was fractured and the saw bone broken. a tattered prayer book and torn handkerchief aided nationality identification.

Belle Plaine

Prohibitionists Offer Ford Nomination for President

The Prohibition national committee says Henry Ford would receive the party’s 1924 presidential nomination if he desires it. Ford previously considered 1920 nomination, but followed Woodrow Wilson supporters’ advice to stay out. Hinshaw announced another conference with party leaders and a December Washington meeting to discuss enforcement and a national convention plan.

Associated Dress Los Angeles Prohibition Party Henry Ford Prohibition National Committee Ford Woodrow Wilson Hinshaw Fra Washingon Na‘tional Committee Washington

Famo Budapest Palace Sale In Budapest Headlines

Budapest reports Frankfort General Insurance Co paid 50 Tour villars for Count Batthany palace once used as a red government department. The sale followed Bolshevik requisition and later ownership by the count, with debt settled as the mark weakened. A pet parrot tale from Kinston closes the item.

Budapest Villars Frankfort General Insartunes Company Count Batthany Bern Red Government Bolzhevik Palucn

Funeral services for Emilo Romero in Rome

Funeral services for Emilo Romero, who died from injuries after a pile of railroad ties toppled on him at Turnvic Central yards, will be at St. Joseph's church tomorrow at 9 a.m. Rev. Edward Stattery will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary. Illinois Central officials sought relatives but found none. Romero had come from Mexico about two years ago.

Emilo. Romelo Emilo Romero Turnvic Central St. Joseph's Church Edward Stattery Calvary Illinois Central Mexico

Soviet arms wait signal 10 in Europe warned by senator

Senator William King,Utah Democrat, warned of a massed Soviet force ready to invade Germany from along the Polish border. He cited talks with Trotzky and Tchichering and urged an international conference to settle German reparations to avert a spread of Soviet influence in Europe.

International Washington, D. C Ger Wiliam H. King Utah Europe Poland Germany France Trotzky German Republic United States Ruhr Frances

Roosevelt Scrapbooks Spotlight Career at Memorial

New York a memorial dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt will display scrapbooks tracing his rise from assemblyman candidate to president. The volumes begin with TR's father and include notes in Cal Roosevelt's handwriting and Harvard letters. The collection also features a Brazilian riding outfit given to Cal Roosevelt and the cradle once used for TR.

New York Theodore Roosevelt T. R Cal. Roosevelt Harvard Cal

Wakened in Night, Accepts Long Distance Proposal

Pretty Miss Wleanor Levy of New York, a School of Applied Art graduate, plans to wed Charles Ginsberg, a wealthy innkeeper. Her father Harold A. Levy, a rich cigar importer, accompanies her from Albany, Georgia, where a dawn call awakened her at 3 30 in the morning and led to an engagement.

Miss Wleanor Levy New York City School of Applied Art New York Albany

Hardin Supervisors Protest Motorbus Lines in Hardin County

The Hardin county board of supervisors filed a protest with the Iowa railroad commission against motorbus operation in Hardin county. They argue damage to primary gravel road No 1 from heavy buses endangers traffic beyond tax receipts and license fees. The Red Ball Transportation Company and the Jefferson Highway Company, operating buses between Mason City and Minneapolis, were named in the petition.

Des Moines Hardin County Iowa Railroad Commission Hardin County Board of Supervisors al- Taeady Phay Red Ball Transportation Company Jefferson Highway Company Mason City Minneapolis

Elks Lodge Moves to Expel Ku Klux Klan Members

Atlantic City lodge of Elks 276 adopts a resolution to expel Klan members marking a first such act for a fraternal group. Exalted Ruler Eugene G Schwinghammer says the Klan ideals conflict with Elks principles as a national campaign begins. McFarland voices cautious stance saying grand lodge officers do not yet approve.

Atlantic City

Harold Farr Sends Word from Chicago

Harold Farr, a 16 year old boy last heard from Wednesday evening, sent a telegram to his parents in Chicago saying he is there and has work. He had been employed at the Western Union telegraph office for four weeks and left home hoping to find better pay at the Rusgett Lamson hotel.

John T. Farr Harold Chicsago Western Union Telegraph Office Rusgett- Lamson Hotel Chicago

Family of Six Killed at Michigan Grade Crossing

In Sarinaw Michigan on October 19 a Pere Marquette passenger train struck an automobile, killing six members of the Howard Peale family from Flint. The father and mother and two children Helen and Carl died instantly while Boring and Irvin died aboard the train en route to a hospital.

Sarinaw, Mich Howard Peale Flint Mich Here Helen Carl Boring Irvin

Waterloo Gideons Launch Membership Drive

Waterloo Gideons will meet at F Willis Jenks 404 Trammond avenue Sunday to launch a membership drive. Members will attend church services in the morning then convene at the Jenks home for dinner followed by an afternoon session to map plans and conduct business.

Waterloo Gideons F. Willis Jenks Trammond Avenue

Gov Bryans State Coal Agency Expands To Help Nebraskans

Gov Charles W Bryan reports his coal department at the Nebraska state capital now serves 7 9 towns with more joining daily. He expects savings of about 15 million dollars this winter as coal shipments rise to 23 car loads per day and prices drop from 12 14 dollars to 8 50 per ton for consumers. He plans to visit Chicago to arrange broader selling through agents to keep coal at cost for Nebraskans.

United Press Lincoln Neb Charles W. Bryan Chicago Agensiea Nebraska Bryan

Negress Coaching Witness Ejected in Stokes Divorce Case

In New York on October 19 Mrs Helene Elwood Stokes, wife of W E D Stokes, had her witness coacher Mrs Tattle Johnson ejected from the Supreme Court chamber after defense counsel charged she was coaching witnesses by nodding. An affidavit accusing Stokes of trickery in gathering evidence was introduced by Isador Schapiro for Mrs. Stokes.

New York Thattle Johnson W. E. D. Stokes Helen Elwood Stokes Supreme Court Mahoney Samuel Untermeyer Isador Schapiro Stokes

Roads Around Iowa City Impassable For Football Crowd

Frank LaTier, traffic agent for W. F. & N., received word from Cedar Rapids president of the Red Bull Highway Association that dirt roads to Iowa City are practically impassable. Special Cedar Rapids and Iowa City interurban trains are arranged to handle crowds, and W. C. F. & N. should connect with these trains.

Frank LaTier Robert N. Carson Cedar Rapids Red Bull Highway Association Iowa City

State Starts Probe Into North American Fire Insurance Co

Des Moines reports a formal inquiry into the North American National Insurance Co a $1 500 000 firm. State Insurance Commissioner W R C Kendrick began the probe at the request of Attorney General Gibson and District Judge W C Bonner granted a continuance of the receivership hearing to November 6.

State of North American Fire Insurance Co Des Moines North American National Insurance Company Polk County W. R. C. Kendrick Atty Gen. Gibson W. C. Bonner

Auto Tourist Jailed Following Shooting of Iowa City Man

In Towa City Iowa on October 19 Wray Owen 32 of Iowa City is in a local hospital and James Mecum is jailed after an unexplained shooting Mecum from Des Moines says he acted in self defense after Owen threatened his life. The Mecums were lodging in a school house during an automobile tour and Owen alleged he was held up and robbed.

Towa City Wray Owen Iowa City James Mecum Tiffin Mecum Des Moines Owen Mecums Carrington

Three New Homes Planned After Permits Issued

Building permits issued since yesterday noon show three residences to be built by Anna Kreuger at 408 Newell worth 3790, Dana Leonard at 1230 Sixth Street West worth 3800, and Anna Overton at 1342 Newell worth 1400. Also listed are private grantors C G County 204 Oaklawn 3150 S T Mears 420 Dane and Dr C A Boatman 917 Kingsley with small sums. Libert y Bell Lost in Chicago seeks missing ton bell from 1893 World’s Fair relics, reserved for 30th anniversary display October 1–6 by the Chicago Historical Society.

Anna Kreuger Newell Dana Leonard Sixth Street Anna Overton C. G County Oaklawn S. T. Mears Dane Chicago United States Chicago Historical Society Historical Society

Five Names Before Legion Convention

The American Legion's final business session began with national officer elections in San Francisco. Nominees included Gen Wilder Metcalf of Kansas and Gen James A Crain of Washington DC, with strong shows for John R Quinn and Clarence R Edwards and William B Healey as others.

International News Wire San Francisco Cal American Legion Wilder Metcalf Lawrence Kan Middlewest Metcalf Buckner Liichigan Aaron Shapiro John R. Quinn California Clarence KR Edwards Massachusetts New England DB. J. Markey Beltimore James A. Crain Washington, D. C William B. Healey Pennsylvanus

Judge Lindsey Allows Denver Man to Keep Two Wives

In Beaver Colorado Judge Ben Lindsey dismissed the case charging W A Bevan with contributing to the delinquency of a minor after Bevan agreed to live with his two wives Mrs Bevan and Mrs Edith Wren. Bevan admitted spending alternate nights with each wife and with his 12 year old daughter sent to live with her grandmother the court found no grounds to intervene in the family arrangement and released the case.

Beaver Colo Ben Lindsey W. A. Bevan Bevan Edith Wren Ethel

Committee Hastens Impeachment Case Against Gov Walton

Oklahoma City report on Gov J C Walton impeachment inquiry shows the house investigating committee rushing to finalize a report by Monday. Chairman W S Disney says new evidence delays completion. at least 12 charges will be included as grounds for impeachment.

Oklahoma City Okla House J. C. Walton Disney Muskogee

Keokuk Welcomes Harcourt Pastor as New Local Leader

Rev. V. I. Westling, pastor at Harcourt Iowa and statistician of the Iowa Lutheran synod, has accepted the call to lead the First Lutheran church in Keokuk. He will assume duties January 1, succeeding Rev. T. L. Rydbeck who left for Kansas.

Keokuk, Ta V. I. Westling Lutheran Church Harcourt Iowa Lutheran Synod First Lutheran Church T. L.rydbeck Kansas

Auto Collisions Reported Across City Night

Numerous automobile collisions were logged with police between 4 p m and midnight yesterday. Several cars were damaged but no injuries were reported.

Berlin Severs Bavaria Saxony Ties In Crisis

Berlin reports diplomatic break with Bavaria and Saxony as the Reichstag grants dictatorial powers to the Stresemann cabinet amid mark depreciation and regional tensions. Earthquakes shake Hendersonville and Saluda without damage. Near Coney Island the Halcyon sinks in a north easter. captain and engineer drown.

Berlin Bavaria Saxony Stresemann Reichstag Asheville N. G Hendersonville Saluda

Will of Annie Hillman leaves most to son Worth Hillman

Probate filings reveal Mrs. Annie J Hillman bequeaths to her son Worth Hillman the residuary estate including the Highland home. Other gifts include $5000 to Charles W Illingworth and $500 to several relatives and friends. Irma Hillman receives jewelry and furs. executor named without bond.

Annie J. Hithman B.S. Hillman W. L. Illisgworth J. W. Thomatson van Whe Worth Hillman Highland Charles W. Illingworth Los Angeles Emma J. Croft Waterloo Mabe EB. Croft Jennie Hunt Waterlow Mary Grow Mary Farrell Louisa Vaughn Hubert J. Vaughn Pearl Sills Zillah Haister Jennie Keyes Ermil Hail Jeanie Keyes Nashua Mary Hill Rochester N. C Otter Cape Susie Zwillting State Center Anna Eprieson Minneapolis Lefeverleaf Pearl Pin Mabel Good Waterto

Elihu Root Stricken by Kidney Trouble in New York

Elihu Root is confined to bed in New York with kidney trouble. Doctors report a stone in the kidney and hope to remove it without surgery, according to his secretary.

New York Elihu Root

Ex Premier Pleads for Lincoln Policy

Springfield Illinois October 19 David Lloyd George praised Lincoln as one of the world s greatest think ers and wrote a card at Lincoln s desk in the Lincoln home. He called Lin coln s doctrine reconciled vanquished and urged confidence in the common people and ultimate justice.

Springfield Ill David Lloyd George Lincoln Yesteray

Service Football Game Iowa City Schedule Notice

Train departures from Waterloo to Iowa City for a football game on Saturday October 20 with multiple morning departures and extra coaches. Special trains return from Iowa City shortly after the game, stopping in Cedar Rapids for supper, with brief layovers en route.

Iowa City Waterloo Waterton Statium Gedar Rapids GH & NR

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