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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1921
Page
8
President Harding maintains restraint as the railroad strike nears a pivotal moment. The administration strengthens the Railroad Labor Board to enforce its powers, signaling potential actions if the strike continues. Adamson Law and union leverage loom as key factors shaping future government involvement.
United Press report notes Senate agents weighing a 10x Mingo mine war investigation. House Naval Affairs Committee reviews state marine schools. Banking and Currency Committee considers minor bills.
Three day exhibition in Duluth Minnesota showcases the largest potato producing regions of the United States and Canada with diverse displays. John Hacker, a local farmer, earned $12,000 from 10 acres of white clover seed that cost him $100.
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Lead South Dakota October 26 Father E Belknap parish priest of St Patrick s church Lead was lured from his home by a man posing to summon him for a sick call He walked with the caller to a garage failed to start his car and then went on foot Three shots were fired in Poor Man Gulch road area and Belknap was found dead His body showed three bullets with one in the head Authorities sent bloodhounds from Nebraska There is no known motive He was ordained in 1917 and was popular in Lead Cedar Rapids Iowa October 26 Rev Father F B Belknap nephew of Rev Father P J Carroll of Cedar Rapids native of Dubuque He had led Lead for about three years and was a graduate of Dubuque College and a Baltimore Catholic school He was about years old and well known throughout Iowa.
Des Moines Oct 26 Convictions and a sentence to hang will be demanded for Joe Williams by County Attorney G Rippey in the trial for the murder of Sara Barbara Thursdale. The case will go to the jury late today or tomorrow after both sides completed their arguments and the state finished cross examination.
United Press reports suit filed in Chicago federal court seeks to bar government officials from interfering with grain futures trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. The case names Secretary Wallace District Attorney Clyne and IRS Collector Cannon and lists Judge Landis to hear arguments on November 7.
Washington Oct 26. Fort Worth and Denver City railway filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission to extend the payment time of 28 176 000 dollars of 6 percent first mortgage bonds. Bonds mature this December 1 and the plan defers payments for 40 years with a proposed new interest rate of 5 percent.
Gen Pershing will visit St Louis on November 3 with Marshal Foch. The invitation came from United States Senator Spencer on behalf of the local Chamber of Commerce in Washington and was communicated to St Louis officials.
The Weather Bureau report lists towns including Algona Charles City Mason City Marshalltown and Des Moines with rainfall totalling 0.18 inches in Des Moines. Showers occurred in western and central counties but were light and road impact minimal. Motoring generally good with unsettled weather forecast to night and Thursday.
President Harding pressed a race policy rejecting social equality while urging equal educational opportunities and recognizing social and racial divergence. He argued for political and economic rights for Black citizens and cautioned against racial amalgamation, calling for partnership with distinct paths.
Fort Dodge Iowa October 26 Bill Olander sentenced to death is expected to testify as the star witness in the murder trial of Elmer Sweeney and Otis Goble tied to the March 12 killing of Berthold Walfpap Fort Dodge pioneer grocer Olander says he fired the shot and that Goble and Sweeney were involved The state seeks the death penalty for both defendants while the defense challenges their involvement and plans to present doubt about their roles.
Madam Kan Yajima of the W C T U Japan and Miss Azuma Morris depart New York after visiting national headquarters. They take a peace message with 10 234 signers urging the Washington conference to advance world peace.
Mrs. Jacob Garretson, wife of a local farmer near Ireton Louisiana, was found dying in a cornfield where she worked alone. Authorities believe a runaway team and wagon caused the accident. She died before a doctor arrived, leaving three young children motherless.
Philadelphia Oct 26 The government will take immediate possession of the Bergdoll mansion if Emma Bergdell does not vacate by November 1. The Bergdoll castle, part of the Bergdoll property seized under the trading with the enemy act, has notice served to Mrs. Bergdell.
Three storms, one off Florida, another in Nebraska, and a third in the north Pacific states, were reported by the weather bureau. The Florida tropical storm moves northeastward as strong Atlantic winds reach to the Virginia capes and rains spread across the South Atlantic states.
Foreign trade figures from the commerce department show September exports to Europe down about 331000 from August. Imports rose by around 4000000 in the month, while South American imports climbed by about 6000000 even as exports stayed nearly the same.
The Prince of Wales will depart London for Portsmouth to board the Renown for a 25000 mile voyage to India. King George and Queen Mary will accompany the heir at Victoria station as he begins the imperial journey.
Large number of ministers and lay members gather for the Iowa Baptist convention in Keokuk with opening sessions at Walnut Street Baptist Church. Highlights include Rev J Frederick Catlin on survey methods and Rev Moore promoting church advertising to boost attendance and membership.
Mrs Marion Miller testified before Judge Sabath that her husband’s kisses from the other woman “vibrate with the very essence of life” while her own are mechanical. The court granted Miller a divorce citing the affair with Florence Taylor as co respondent.
New York authorities estimate the loot from Monday night’s mailtruck holdup may exceed two million dollars after partial checks of five stolen pouches. Wall Street security firm officials say seven million dollars in securities were sent by registered mail the same night, with no confirmation those items were among the stolen pouches.
Fairfield Iowa October 26 A Burlington freight train killed Mr John ONeill and his wife as they tried to beat the crossing returning from services at a catholic church Both about 60 years old ONeill died saving his wife who stumbled on the tracks near the depot and was struck as he lifted her to safety.
Lloyd Burlingham American consul at Salina Cruz Mexico was attacked and stabbed by two unknown assailants at the consulate on Oct 24. Two wounds in his left arm were reported not serious. State department said no evidence link to communist protests.
Paris October 26. Deputy Flandrin accused Socialist deputies of selling themselves to a foreign government. The chamber erupted in an unprecedented uproar, forcing a suspension as debate on a vote of confidence for Premier Briand was to conclude, then resumed after galleries were cleared.
The fight in Illinois courts over Secretary Mellon’s order allowing beer sales on prescription is seen as a test of the state prohibition. Attorney General Brundege pledges strict enforcement while Scont McBrige, head of the Antisaloon League of Illinois, criticizes the order as an attempt to revive liquor sales.
Washington October 26 United Press Senator Cummins Iowa told the senate interstate commerce committee that consolidating railroads into a smaller number of systems is the only practical solution to the railroad problem. He argued consolidation would yield equitable fair and scientific treatment and deliver better public service.
At Coliseum Chicago government panel questions Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen leaders about a strike tied to a 12 percent wage cut ordered by the labor board. W G Lee testifies on strike vote and authority to call off action as hearings expected to finish by Thursday.
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