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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1920
Page
8
A New York Evening Post summary notes a shift in campaign momentum after Harding’s Des Moines address. Cox’s cross Mississippi tour yields limited gains while Johnson’s remarks deepen Western doubts. The piece cites Utah Smoot, Salt Lake City events, and broader Republican headwinds across several states.
Assaciand Press reports Greece will inform Prince Paul that his accession requires guarantees. Abdication by Constantine, renunciation by Prince George of Sparte, and recognition of the Saloniki change are demanded before proclamation. Constantine remains a factor. Queen Sophia mourns King Alexander.
In Cork a general mood of excitement grips Ireland as soldiers and police with rifles rush into the General Post Office to post military mails. An incident near the entrance sees a mail bag snatched from a departing soldier, and the bar remains unrecovered.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Illinois Central railroad to issue 15 year equipment trust gold certificates totaling 8,175,000 dollars and to dispose of them at no less than 97.26 percent of face value.
An Associated Press dispatch from Kovno reports Polish troops attacked Lithuanian forces along the railroad near Oran. After a five hour fight the Lithuanians retreated about two miles. In Rotterdam a Dutch Communist Party convention adjourned after three unsettled days without a decision on affiliating with the Moscow led Third Internationale.
London reports from the Tangier dispatch detail savage attacks on Spanish troops near Sheshuan led by Gen. Bersnguer, with a second column under Gen. Barrera said to have endured severe losses. Also noted is a separate item on waterway debates before the international joint waterways commission in Minneapolis seeking support or opposition to the Great Lakes to St Lawrence river tidewater project. In Alabama, 43 alleged night riders have been arrested across Cullman, Marshall, and Blount counties per state officials.
The notice states The Courier will be delivered to homes before 5 30 p m If the paper is late due to carrier error or other causes call 3330 to have a copy sent Also calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m
Chicago reports J David Larson of Omaha warns at the National Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries convention that factory bonuses to attract industry are a bubble and largely abandoned. He cites cash land and tax exemptions as costly failures that drew firms to ill suited cities and led to lasting losses, noting Canadian cities also abandoned the plan.
Washington oct 27 the naval court of inquiry opened and heard Brigadier General Barnett testify that a clerical addition error reduced the total native deaths in Haiti during the five year American occupation from 3 250 to 2 250 Major Edmund B McClellan noted only a few natives killed did not die in action with marines confirming the casualty count revision and outlining the manner of reporting errors
Frederick Wit Whitehead, chief boatswain's mate on the submarine S-5, retrieved near Cape Henlopen, receives news he is a father. Wireless telegram from Brooklyn relayed to him via his diver's suit confirms the birth as he helps salvage the sunken vessel.
Chicago testimony centers on Carl Wanderer charged with murdering his wife alleged to be a ragged stranger. Closing arguments by defense were awaited as jurors were expected to begin deliberations tonight. Prosecution had wrapped its case. defense pleads insanity and claims the confession was obtained by force or third degree methods.
By Associated Press Mexico City Oct 27 Governor Carlos Green of Tabasco was ordered to explain incidents at the state chamber of deputies on Monday. Two deputies Skiing and four persons were boarded by soldiers under orders said to be from Green.
Cork mourns for the late mayor as a hunger strike situation in Cork Jail prompts news of death and appeals. A posted notice claims the mayor was murdered by the British government and urges restraint, while raids and bank searches disrupt the city. Joseph Murphy, hunger striker, dies. funeral planned for tomorrow. Doctors fear for Kenny and Donovan but hope for release.
Marion Ohio October 27 Senator Harding will campaign through Ohio focusing on four issues the league of nations tariff protection Americanism and constitutional government He plans to summarize his detailed platform in a final Ohio address in Columbus and Cleveland before a Columbus speech then Akron and Gray's Armory in Cleveland both nights Midwest vote outlook boosts Harding in tough states with sizable majorities projected in Minnesota Nebraska Iowa Wisconsin Indiana Michigan and North and South Dakota while Cox’s ticket is dismissed as hopeless by party leaders in St Louis and across the nation
Des Moines reports Republican governor candidate Kendall filed with the secretary of state an expense statement showing 1131 spent through October. He notes 51 of that total went to the Republican state committee, though Iowa law does not require a filing.
Students rapidly enroll in YMCA educational courses. In two days seventeen sign up for various classes chosen by B E Grant of the International Y M C A. Six select shipbuilding, six advertising, five public speaking. Free scholarships aid ex service men with funds provided from postwar gifts. $5,000,000 spent in 1919 1920, $3,000 recently appropriated to continue through July 4 1920. Grant notes ex service men deserve this aid. Farmers urged to strike from markets due to price shifts as Iowa farm bureau secretary E C Cunningham cites market changes.
London October 27 A member of the miners executive body told delegates that terms for ending the coal strike were likely to be agreed tonight Leaders of the miners reportedly accepted government terms and will submit them to a delegates conference The mine owners were said to have agreed to the proposals A parliamentary rumor said Premier Lloyd George would reveal settlement in the House of Commons late today
J A Francis county auditor reports 167 absent ballot applications with 101 records in Black Hawk County. Of 157 voters who used this method, 97 were women and 48 men. Ballots sent to residents across the county and Waterloo precincts while others vote at the auditor's office. Francis notes a steady stream of voters, with women predominating, and about four times as many absentee ballots compared to four years ago.
Democratic national headquarters issued a challenge to Republican national headquarters for a debate on the league of nations. The event would be held in Chicago next Sunday with Congressman Frank E. Doremus, Midwest Democratic chairman, sending the challenge to Harry S. New, head of the Republican speakers bureau.
The report states resignation to the Lithuanian government and the establishment of a pro Bolshevik regime in Riga. Central News dispatchs from Riga indicate Bolshevik control amid political upheaval.
Chicago reports a nearly yard square ballot for upcoming elections, plus two smaller sheets for municipal judge candidates and city propositions. Forty six trucks will deliver ballots to precincts as voters prepare for a record turnout.
Nine saloonkeepers were arrested by federal agents in Chicago after noon in a series of raids on a whisky ring involving forged permits and bribe schemes. Heitler, linked to a $100,000 liquor theft, was detained awaiting further action as officials name police, mayors, and deputies in the sprawling operation. Major A V Dalrymple resigns as federal prohibition chief in the central states district, amid calls for his successor.
Weather Bureau reports cloudy Davenport with 22 and slick dirt roads while Kampton records 16 with slippery conditions. General rains affect the region including Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Des Moines and nearby towns.
In Hiroshima on October 2 the Kensei-Kai opposition adopted resolutions denouncing Premier and cabinet as ineffective in diplomacy with China, Russia, and America. They cited the California question and financial normalization as failures, blaming the ministry for the labor problem and pressing for a change in government.
At Washington on October 27 the Women’s Missionary society presented resolutions urging the United Lutheran church to grant full voting privileges to women on all boards. The resolutions were referred to the executive board for examination. Mrs. J. G. Traver of New York noted women’s 80,000 member strength and compared their struggle to taxation without representation.
Chicago police officer Louis Woek was shot while stopping an illicit liquor house robbery. Suspects fled after driving away a truckload of liquor worth several thousand dollars and leaving about 100 cases in the rear. Woek’s condition was reported as grave.
Gov. Cox of Ohio campaigned in Middletown born and raised here, then Dayton, urging league of nations and other platform points. Large reception committees and bands greeted him, with a three hour stay and events at Trails End Memorial Hall and Eagles club. He accused opponents of arousing racial hatred and warned against promises to African American groups.
President Wilson, frail after a long illness, meets with Republicans at the White House and urges full support for the League of Nations. He reads a prepared reply on the covenant and stresses the need to make peace sacred by making war’s breach unthinkable. The delegation says the moment is a solemn, emotional appeal.
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