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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1922

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Dr Lyman Abbott Dies After Long Illness

Noted editor and Congregational minister Dr Lyman Abbott died at home after months of illness. Born 1839, he was a friend of Theodora Roosevelt and led Plymouth Church Brooklyn after Beecher. He authored religious works and collaborated on early novels with his brother.

York Henry Ward Pigments Congregational Church Abbott Theodora Roosevelt Clyse United States University of the City of New York Fin Brothers Benjamin V Austin Abbott Congregational Church Farmington, Nielm Terre Haute Ind The Christian Union Outlook Henry Ward Beecher Beecher Plymouth Church Brooklyn America Scc American Red Cross Society Iim God Dr. Abbott Roxbury Biase Abby Frances Hamlin Babloma

Bonar Law Forms Conservative Government Premiership

Bonar Law takes up leadership of a Conservative government as premier amid calls for coalition support and temperance faction discussions. Officials note Scottish temperance voters could influence about 600,000 ballots, depending on party stance in the looming election.

Bonar Law Gov't Liord George United Kingdom Alliance Alands Tts Antilicense Vale

Submarine R-4 Fire Extinguished at San Pedro Base

A fire broke out on the submarine R-4 at the San Pedro base today. The vessel was elevated for inspection when discovered, but flames were contained without injuries. Property loss was estimated at 276,990 dollars after examination.

Soa Ancejes Cal San Pedro Nifdeerht

English Lord to Wed Washington Woman

London announces the engagement of Sir George Rhodes of England to Mia K Morgan Hil Washington D C. The couple plan marriage with formal details to follow in Washington.

Washington London Sir George Rhodes England Mia K. Morgan Washington, D. C

Iowa Finds Oil Pockets Not Commercially Viable

Des Moines reports the Iowa Geological Survey released a pamphlet stating isolated oil pockets exist within Iowa but none offer commercial value. Led by Jesse W. Jowell, the survey also notes gypsum deposits in Iowa are valuable and the findings will appear in the annual report and a printed pamphlet.

Des Moines Iowa State Geological Survey Lowa Jesse W. Jowell University of Iowa Oklahoma Geological Survey James Lees Towa

Police Chief Testsifies to Efficiency in Des Moines

Des Moines October 3 Chief John B Hammond presented rebuttal evidence to the city council over charges of inefficiency by Austin P Haines editor of the Des Moines News The paper had been pressuring to expose vice in Des Moines Hammond introduced affidavits from former state officials policemen deputy sheriffs and Ida 5 Wee Smith president of the W C F US praising his strict law enforcement record

Des Moines John B. Hammond

Paved Roadway Now Runs Clear Across Hancock County

Garner Iowa Oct 23 Work has been completed on the stretch of paving in Hancock county that runs across the county without a break or detour. Roads between Brilt and Hutchins and from Garnet past to the Cerro Gordo line were paved last year and the remaining stretches finished. A total of 14.51 miles have been paved this season. The contract was set May 2 and pouring of concrete began May 29.

Garner Hancock County County Board of Supervisors Brilt Hutchins Garnet Cerro Gordo

Fraternal Congress Opens in Des Moines for 23rd Year

Des Moines Oct 23 The twenty third annual Iowa Fraternal congress convenes here tomorrow with Gov Kendall delivering the welcome address. Carl F Kuehnls of Denison Ia presents a response before routine business. The convention runs two days with about 150 members expected.

Des Moines Iowa Fraternal Congress Kendall Carl F. Kuehnls Denison Congress

Man 68 Killed When Auto Skids in Chariton

Chariton Ia Oct 23 Patrick H O'Brien 68 year old father of James E O'Brien assistant county attorney Polk county was killed yesterday when the automobile in which he rode skidded and he was thrown from the car striking an iron fire hydrant. The man was a resident at Nes Maines.

Chariton Patrick H. O'Brien James E. O'Brian Polk Country Nes Maines

Train collision injures two in Omaha suburb crossing

In Sioux City a 36 year old Hollia Owens and 30 year old Preston Daniels raced a train to a crossing in the suburbs. They reached the crossing as the Omaha train arrived. Owens is dead in a local morgue and Daniels is hospitalized in critical condition.

Sioux City Hollia Owens Preston Daniels Omaha R Rn Lundy Owens Bods Daniely

Night Auto Crash Kills George Livingston in Des Moines

George Livingston, 22, of Des Moines, died when his car skidded on Merle Hay road and struck a telephone pole. A companion was injured in the night collision near the hyperton area. Livingston was a municipal court employee. the crash occurred Oct 23. Further details state the vehicle left the road in a nighttime ride and the exact cause remains under investigation.

Det Monnee George Livingston James KL. Livingston Ted Early Merle Hay Road

Farmhand killed in Muscatine railroad yards

Walter Saubure, 44, a kindly farmhand, was found dead in the Muscatine railroad yards. Authorities believe a switch engine from the Muscatine Burlington and Southern railroad caused the fatality. The accident occurred last night and an inquest is set for today.

Muscatine. Io Walter Saubure Uindly Farmhead

Eastern Star Opens State Convention in Des Moines

The State Convention of the Order of the Eastern Star opened this morning in Des Moines with delegates from all parts of the state in attendance. Keokuk bonds burned at a public bonfire. $13,060 fire cost raises the Keokuk school debt from $95,000 to $62,000 as bonds are redeemed from the sinking fund.

Iss Moines the Order of the Eastern Star Keokuk Browns Keokuk Keokuk High

Skunk Shot With Rifle Wounds Lad Likely to Die

Adelbert Skuk aged 14, son of farmer A Fricke, attempted to kill a wounded skunk with the butt end of a .22 rifle. The weapon discharged, the slug pierced his stomach and ruptured the small intestine, likely causing his death. The incident occurred in Marshalltown, Iowa, on Friday afternoon.

Marshalltown Adelbert Skuk A. Fricke State Center Peatarslay

Great Western and Rock Island Tax Appeal Heard

Federal court opened today on an appeal by Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and Chicago Great Western railways against state tax levies. The roads seek no fixed reduction but contest executive taxation, challenging valuations set last July by the state executive council for per mile assessments.

Dus Moles Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Chi Cago Great Western Railways Rock Island Great Western Federal Executive Council State Executive Council

Dope Peddler Held at Des Moines Says He's from Waterloo

Des Moines police raided Louis Brown of Waterloo Ta. seizing 3300 in drugs and a quantity of dope needles from Brown and his alleged den. A small morphine amount was found on Brown. He was held by Waterloo police days earlier for investigation and released. It is unclear if he resides in Des Moines permanently.

Des Moines Waterloo Louis Brown

One Woman Killed in Auto Accident near Muscatine

Mrs Abel Jackson Joy Til, of this city, was killed when a wheel came off her car near Muscatine last Saturday. Mrs Henrietta Groters, also of this city, is believed fatally hurt after her car went over a steep embankment while trying to avoid a runaway truck or other vehicle.

Muscatine Abel Jackson Joy Til Henrietta Groters Jackson Groters

Thieves Loot Bank Safe Deposit Boxes in Maurice Heist

Thieves looted the Sioux County Savings bank safety deposit boxes last night, believed to have taken about $1,000 in cash, bonds, and savings stamps. They cut all telephone and telegraph wires, rifled two hundred boxes, failed to enter the bank safe, and escaped in an automobile.

Maurice, Ta Sioux County

Librarians Gather for Iowa Library Association Meeting

More than 200 librarians from cities across Iowa convene in Cedar Rapids for the thirty-second annual Iowa Library Association convention. Sessions extend three days with welcome remarks by Luther A. Mrewer, former Republican editor and local library board president, and a round of planned entertainment for visitors.

Cedar Wapida Iowa Iowa Library Association Luther A. Mrewer Republican

Des Moines and Nearby Briefs Highlight Local Crime and Education

In Des Moines a wounding at a drug store left Dr. B. Lawrence with a severe scalp wound after thwarting a late-night robbery. Sheriff Winfred Roob faces community distrust amid church tensions. Audubon reports a woman grief over a drowning baby linked to a suspect, while Des Moines identifies a man found dead on a sidewalk as Henry G. Moore. Amherst College physicist Arthur L. Kimball, a faculty member since 1901, died at his home aged 68.

Dee Moines Chiteches Trust Winfred Roob Audubon D. Weaver Bane Clarinda Hospital Des Moines Henry G. Moore Kallspell Mont Ellis Club Amherst Anherst Mass Arthur L. Kimball Amherst College

Boston Report Lists Hospitals Approved for Owa Show

The American College of Surgeons fourth annual survey shows marked progress in hospital service to the public with many Iowa and Nebraska facilities receiving approval. Notable hospitals include Mercy in Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Sioux City St Joseph’s in multiple cities and University Hospital Iowa City. the report credits scientific care efforts and visits by medical evaluators.

Boston Mass Surgeona Goboda United States Canada Minley Houpital Dubuque Towns Des St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital Dungue St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Fort Dodgeri Mason City St. Joseph's Mare Hospital Sloux City St. Joseph’s Maerey Hospital Waverly St. Vincent's Hospital Sioux City Samaritan Hospital Sioux City University Hospital Iowa City Franklin H. Martin American College of Surgeons

Lord Trying to Cut Down Gov't Expenses Thru Budget Bureau

Washington reports the federal budget bureau aims to reduce next year’s expenditures to three billion dollars, about 760 million below the current year. With interest receipts near 260.6 million, this could permit substantial tax cuts in the coming year as Gen H M Lord enforces tighter requests from federal bureaus. The budget for the year starting July 1, 1923, will go to Congress when it reconvenes in December.

Lord Washington, D. C Federal Budget Bureau Congress H. M. Lord Dawes

Greek Peanut Seller Shoots 3 Kills One in St. Louis

St. Louis report of a Greek peanut vendor spree ending with three shot, one dead. George Octipas opened fire on the Greek colony. Daniel Liveris, Monte Carlo pool room proprietor, died. Two others seriously wounded. Octipos held on murder charges.

St. Louis George

Mrs McNally to Seek Divorce from Elderly Husband

Mrs Hazel McNally, acquitted last Friday of murdering her “doll children” in Hammond Indiana, will file for divorce from her elderly husband Frank McNally as soon as her residence is legally established. Attorney Samuel P. Schwartz announced from South Bend.

South Bend Ind Hazel McNally Nammond Frank McNally Samuel P. Schwartz

Smiles and Kinks Off Today's Wires

In New Durban New Jersey Anna Fettron 14 dressed in boys clothing was arrested yesterday in a raid and told police she played every Sunday to cover expenses. In Valparaiso Indiana Deborah Gay 72 filed for divorce after celebrating her golden wedding anniversary alleging cruel and inhumane treatment. In Denver a local American Legion event has ordered an act featuring a playful animal spectacle for a jamboree titled Slippery Calich.

New Durban N. J Anna Fettron Valparaiso Ind Deborah Gay Mit Denver Weiners American Legion

State Called Into Probe Of Hall Mills Murder

At Justice Parker’s request the attorney general's department assumes charge of the Hall Mills murder investigation in Trenton New Jersey. Wilbur A. Mott of Essex County is named deputy attorney general in charge. The move follows a joint request from Middlesex and Somerset prosecutors.

Associated Crows Trenton N. J Justice Parker Supreme Court Attorney General’s Department Hall-Mills McCran Wilbur A. Mott Kewex County Mott Parke Stricker Beekman Middlesex Somerset Attorney General Somerset County Essex

Confess Perjury to Acquit Union Leader on Trial for Murder

Two men, Martin Byrne and John P. Merton, confessed to perjury conspiracy that led to the acquittal of labor leader Thomas Walsh in the Adolph George murder case. They claimed a $10,000 bribe was offered and admitted they knew Walsh was not the killer. Indictments of others tied to Walsh's defense were anticipated.

Chicago Thomas Walsh Adolph George Galvon Martin Bryne John P. Merton George Walsh Byrne Morten

Homebrew Explosion Sparks Rock Island Police Panic

In Rock Island on October 23 police and officers were startled when a bale gallon of confiscated home brew in a city prison cell exploded near midnight. The blast sent glass and brew scattering and caused a near panic among officers and night lodgers, though no injuries were reported.

Rock Island Brew Glass

Charge Big Brokers in Stolen Bond Plot

Minneapolis, Minn Oct 23 Prominent New York and Chicago brokers are to be arrested after postal inspectors review the disposition of bonds stolen in two large mail robberies. F A Reidy of New York announced here as he left to direct new developments. Other developments include the arrest of two more of the 26 indicted by the grand jury for alleged complicity in the plot to dispose of the stolen securities.

Minneapolis Minn New York Chicago F. A Reidy Securitias

Preventing Damages Discussed by railroad chiefs

A meeting of superintendents, train masters, agents and master mechanics from Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin addressed methods to reduce damages. W. S. Williams praised crews for cutting freight damages and increasing net tonnage 63 percent while claims against western Central lines were among the lowest nationwide. C. G. Richmond cited over 60 thousand dollars saved in early 1922 on prevention efforts. The session closed with renewed aims for quick unloading and reloading and higher safety standards.

Minnesota Low Wisconsin Central Railroad Hussein Lamson Witkkans Presider Willams Western Lines Mr. Williams Waterlon Dubuque Hilmastery C. G. Richmond

California Jury Frees Slayer of Unfaithful Wife

Iresno California October 28 A coroner jury found justifiable homicide in the death of Minera Harlan nineteen whose husband George A Harlow twenty an electrician admitted clubbing her with a shotgun when he discovered she with a youth The woman and her visitor fled and Harlow pursued firing a shot that went wide then beating her skull with blows He returned home and waited with neighbors until the sheriff arrived The youth was later taken into custody at his parents home in Northfork

Associated Press Iresno Cal Min Era Harlan George A. Harlow Harlow

Tariff Not Raising Prices Calmed by Fordney

Chicago October 23 Congressman Joseph W Fordney spoke at a Illinois Manufacturers association luncheon denying merchants claims that the new tariff raises prices. He called such statements dishonest and untruthful, insisting the tariff is based on a sound protection policy and will bring broad prosperity.

Chicago Joseph AV. Fordney Fordney Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Klingaman Seeks Unity for Community Chest Drive

At a Rotary Kiwanis joint meeting in Hotel Russell Lamgon Prof O B Klingaman from State University of Iaws ext department urged business like methods to aid the poor. He warned against duplicating aid and praised a single annual community chest funded drive to cover agency needs. He cited Des Moines success and noted Illinois Central officials attending to discuss car shortages.

Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs Hotel Russell Lamgon O. B. Klingaman State University of Jaws Des Moines Illinois Central

Youth Jewel Bandit Slims Cuffs On Fourth Escape

Richard A. Palmer, a youthful jewel thief, escaped custody for the fourth time while being transported from New York toward Lamar Rawlings and Green River Wy. He eluded a guard, forced his handcuffs, shed leg irons, and leaped from a train at Rawlings Wyoming. Authorities at Lamar Rawlings and Green River are enlisting aid in the search under Warden James Johnson at San Quentin.

San Quentin Lamar Rawlings Green River Wyo James Johnson San Quentin Penitentiary Richardy A. Palmer New York Tle Jeg Irons Rawings

Soo Ste. Marie Road Takes Strikers Back

Minneapolis, Oct. 22. Shopmen of the Minneapolis St. Paul Sault Ste Marie railway ended a strike by accepting the railroad board approved reduction in pay while retaining seniority rights. They voted to return to work tomorrow as officials announced a separate settlement but withheld terms.

Minneapolis, Minn Aining United States Iabor Board Minneapolis, St. Paul

Dragnet Farm Fight Heats Neighbor in Ten Year Feud

Timothy Doyle a farmer was held for jail in Havana on a charge of shooting neighbor Frank Hubbard fatally and wounding Hubbard's father and uncle in a feud traced back more than ten years. The incident follows a long running family dispute with local authorities reporting the case. Also noted Shell Rock woman dies after long illness at Mercy hospital in Waverly with operation and burial planned for Colchester Illinois. Surviving husband two sisters and a brother.

Havana Fil Timothy Doyle Frank Hubbard Y Hubbard Shell Rock Shell Hock Krieg Mercy Hospital Waverly Colchester

Telegraph Briefs New York Fire Kills Fourteen Children

From telegraph reports a tenement fire in New York killed fourteen people many of them children and was believed started by a pyromaniac in Moscow the American cruiser Sacramento reached Vladivostok and towns reported deaths and injuries in a railway collision near Windlay Michigan a Bucharest report said thirty killed and fifty five injured Admiral Sir Algernon de Horsey died in London Theodore Heissing a University of Michigan student was shot by a village night watchman in Carey Michigan after arrests of students celebrating a football victory former Emperor Wilhelm lost an action case over a Bramalck drama in Berlin Gallimore Newton Kansas a 6 year old conducted church services in St Paul Indiana a couple killed in a train collision near Decatur and Diamond Ind Navy designated October 27 Theodore Roosevelt's birthday as Navy Day Des Moines Iowa chosen as 1923 convention city for English Yeutharan churches synod

Kondon Bucharest London Algernondt Horsey Windlay Theodore Heissing Rapids Mich University of Michigan Andrew Greer Carey Reissing Michigan Ohio State Berlin Wilhelm Mt. Paul Ming Des Moines Aus. Uostana Synod

J F Moss Hurt In Motorcycle Car Collision

J F Moss at 226 Edwards street received two dangerous wounds in the hand and other injuries when his motorcycle collided with a car driven by J B Barker at the intersection of Mullan Avenue and Commercial Street in Cedar Rapids Iowa at 12:30 pm today. Moss was thrown to the pavement and cut above the left ear. Barker was approaching from the bridge when Moss suddenly rode from Olling station near the crossing. The motorcycle wrecked and the car damaged. Moss was taken home. a physician said the injuries are not fatal as the skull is not fractured.

J. W. Moss Edwards Street J. B. Barker Cedar Rapids Mullan Avennue Commercial Street Moss Barker Olling

Motorists Escape Injury Sunday on Rainbow Drive Mishaps

Two accidents on Rainbow drive outside Waterloo led to miraculous escapes. A man and a woman in a light car drove over a 10 foot embankment but suffered no injuries and left before witnesses could identify them. A second driver veered off to avoid a collision and also escaped unharmed.

2 Light Corpe Waterloo

Tries to Beat Train Injures Watchman in Muncie

Aaron Clark watchman in Muncie Indiana was struck early today by a car driven by Tipton Shields who allegedly tried to beat a passenger train at a crossing Shields was arrested on a technical charge as the watchman’s injuries determine his fate

Muncie Ind Aaron Clark Tipton Shields Shields

Fire Alarms Trigger County Road Plans and Bid Call

Sparks on a resort roof blamed on F A Bradford and county board action may authorize a bid call for grading and drainage work. The project covers 27 miles from Red Ball routs through Black Hawk to Cedar Falls, with planned route changes to remove railroad crossings. Paving plans include Grant highway and Waterloo Hudson road, with seven of 17 miles paved so far on the Grant highway. The county’s financial status will determine when Red Ball is paved. Changes south of Washburn reduce culverts and add a bridge over Milfer's creek.

Hence F. A. Bradford County Board of Oneida Streat Black Hawk Swswep le Porte City Waterloo Cedar Falls Bremer County Rock Island Road Washburn Leland Farm John Gordes H. C. Wilbur Grant Highway Red Ball Waterloo-Hudson Milfer’s Creek Ox Township

Greek Revolution Acclaimed at Athens Mass Meeting

Athens reports a mass meeting hailed the Greek Revolution with citizens and revolutionary committee members urging unity and criticizing officials. Col Plastiras denounced crimes by officials, while a Greek relief delegation thanked the United States. famine and pestilence threaten Greek Armenian refugees at Thracian ports with dire shortages of food medicine and shelter.

Associated Press Athens Place de la Constitution Revolutionary Committee Col. Plastiras Axia Minor Legation America Greece George Jefferson Caffery United States Entente Ciernzuonn New Wire Thracian

Divine Sarah Bernhardt Sees 77th Birthday With Hope of 100

Paris Oct 24 Mme Sarah Bernhardt known as the Divine Sarah observed her seventy seventh birthday in good health and voiced optimism she may live to reach one hundred She thanked well wishers and sent a message through the International News Service asking American friends to visit each year for the next twenty years to wish her well Despite losing a leg in a past accident she remains active in her dramatic art and in strong health

Paris Mme Sarah Bernhardt Sarah Mme. Bernhardt

Grand Jury Probes Rosenbluth in Blackmail Charge

New York October 23 Investigations by a federal grand jury into statements by former Captain Robert Rosenbluth linked to his murder indictment near Tacoma were to begin. Rosenbluth remained free on a 40000 dollar bond as hearings neared. The probe also examined allegations that Justice Department associates suggested contributions to stop the indictment rather than go to trial.

New York Federal Grand Jury Robert Rosenbluth Tacoma Army Liberty Jonah J. Goldstein Rosenbluth Department of Justice

City in Brief items on architects and construction

Clinton P Shockley flies to Chicago for the American Institute of Architects convention. Arthur Gonnolly and son Fran cis head to Gentph Ontario for about ten days. Mr and Mrs A B Cleveland depart for Chicago to attend the Iowa chapter meeting of the American Institute of Architects of which he is president. John A Bown starts building two houses at 1119 and 1207 Bertch Avenue, cost 3500 each, under contractor Bike Bertch. Krets Cafe advertises a special 9 a day lawyer promo from 9 to 6.

Clinton P. Shockley Chicago A. B. Cleveland Iowa The American Institute of Architects Cleveland John A. Bown Bertch Avenue Suervision Bike Birtch Contracor Krets Cafe To & O

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Lyman Abbott Famus Churchman Fraternal Congress Man Eastern Star Skunk Lad Great Western and OWA News Briffs OWA College of Surgeons Mrs. McNally Singer California Yordney Klingaman Soo Ste. Marie Road Moscow Sacramento Vladivostek J. F. Moss Train Watchman Piny Safe Bronson Comrador Divine Buchanan, ¥. M. CO A. Bide Arthur Gonnolly Francis Fifth Street Gentph Ontario Beart
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