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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1921

Page

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Union Strike Rules Target All Rights Losses

The U.S. labor board ruled after hearings that disputes must go to the board before action, traffic disruptions threaten public welfare, and any union striking forfeits existing contract rights and member benefits. Meanwhile, International & Great Northern Railroad strikers meet in Houston to coordinate, with checks marked discharged used during strikes and freight service gradually normalizing.

Associated Press Chicago United States Labor Board Today Big Four Brotherhoods Switchmen's Union Transportation Sect Lt. & GN Houston Tex International & Great Northern J. D. Frame International &Great Northern Brotherhood of Railroad Chicago Labor Board Sheppard Palestine Nellis D. C International & Great Northern Railroad Company

Baptists Endorse Prohibition and Seek Disarmament

A Baptist convention closes with plans to promote prohibition and missionary work in pagan strongholds. Evangelist Dr. A. T. Robertson is to conduct a revival for two weeks, with sermons by Rev. Carman and speeches by B. P. U. leaders. A Sunday meeting at Walnut Street Church features H B Reif and Wesson Banson as presenters before the evangelistic service concludes the gathering.

Fage One Pagan Jsm W.G. Jones A. T. Robertson Revi-G Vk. Carman Banson Des Moines Tomurrey Dr. Robertson

Intelligence of People Averages with 13 Year Old

The Associated Press reports Prof Robert H Gault of Northwestern University told a psychology class that the average intelligence of the general public is about that of a 13 year old. He contrasted this with Edison and Ridison claims and questioned the extent of public comprehension.

Associated Press Chicago Robert H. Gault Northwestern University Thomas A. Edison Edison Ridison

Soviets plan Irkutsk armament conference parallel to Washington

A Tokyo dispatch reports the Russian soviet government has called an international conference at Irkutsk to parallel the Washington arms limitation talks. The conference opens Nov 11 and invites China Korea Siam and India. Delegates from Korea and Shaan g province China are already en route.

United Press Honolulu Irkutsk Sberia Washington Tokio Jiji China Korea Siam India Shaang Iryatek

Arms Conference Seeks Rapid Economic Armaments Law

The article discusses the looming arms conference with emphasis on producing a concrete reduction formula. It notes President Harding bears chief responsibility and that failure would invite blame on a delegating nation. It outlines difficulty in drafting enforceable measures for armies and navies, using Germany as a baseline and contrasting naval needs by geography and wealth.

Harding Germany United States France Great Britain

The Staggering Burden of War Costs and Debts

A commission report details direct and indirect war costs from 1914 to 1918 totaling 355.29 billion and global debts by nation. United States Britain France and others show multibillion figures, with death and birth rate impacts noted.

United States Great Britain France

Armament Limitation Faces Detail Challenges

The article discusses proposed formulas for limiting armaments, noting that fixed monetary spending by Britain, Japan, and the United States would still produce unequal navy sizes due to labor costs. It highlights that despite genuine good faith, detailed difficulties threaten conference success, while broad aims remain hopeful.

Great Britain Japan United States The New York Evening Post, Inc

Commander Emery Ill at Kansas City

John G. Emery national commander of the American Legion is ill and confined to his room in Kansas City during the convention. Officials said all engagements for today have been canceled and visitors and calls are restricted, but the illness is not serious.

United Press Kansas City John G. Emery The American Legion Legion Altho Standard Oil Company

Punish Girls Who Contribute to Boys Delinquency

Chicago October 29 A.P. report quotes Anna L. Davern a longtime juvenile court officer telling the West End Woman's club she favors punishing girls for contributing to boys delinquency She cites short skirts flimsy waists flamboyant sex appeal and men pursuing girls as factors increasing juvenile court cases

Associated Press Chicago Anna L. Davern West End Woman’s Club

North Dakota Independents Hold Leading in Recall Vote

Fargo N D Oct 29 R A Nestos Independent led Gov Lynn J Frazier Nonpartisan by about 25 000 in unofficial returns from 1 453 of 2 094 precincts in yesterday recall election. Unofficial figures showed a rising tide threatening to end Nonpartisan League supremacy in its birth state as league leaders acknowledged the vote margins.

Associated Press Fargo N. D R. A. Nestos Independent Lynn J. Frazier Frazier Nonpartisan League League

Sinn Fein Fencing with Lloyd George

London Oct 29 Sinn Fein replies to the questionnaire on recognition of British sovereignty stressing Ulster unity with Ireland for a plebiscite to fix new boundaries and more.

United Press London Sinn Fein Lloyd ‘George Ulster Ireland

Starts Quiz on Aspirants for Postmaster Job

The civil service commission orders an exam for the Waterloo postmaster vacancy stirring rumors of rival camps inside and outside the Waterloo post office. A Washington representative weighs in on whether to pick from within or outside, with two-year residence rules and a May 1921 age limit shaping who may qualify.

Civil Service Commission Waterloo Washington Postoffice Bose Commission U. S. Civil Service Commission

Postmaster Examination Certification Reveals Eligibles

The commission has certified examination results to the postmaster general, who will inform the president of the three highest coal workers eligible for appointment, implying more behind the process than mere pencil work.

Secret executions alleged at Mexicali amid Cantu rumor

The Mexicali area reports hour secret executions within 36 hours. Soldiers accused of spreading Cantu propaganda or court martial guilt were said to be the victims. Cantu, once governor of Lower California, was deposed months ago. Dawn firing squads and a night shooting were mentioned as the methods.

United Press Mexicali Lower California Garri Cantu

Sweeney and Grable Found Guilty of First Degree Murder

Fort Dodge Iowa Oct 29 A jury convicted Wimmer Sweeney and Otis Grable of first degree murder for Berthold Halfpap's death on March 12. The verdict came at 1:30 am after eight hours deliberation. sentence fixed at life imprisonment.

The Associated Press Fort Dodge Wimner Sweeney Otis Grable Berthold Halfpap Grocer

Deputies Took Hooc Sheriff Robb Claims

Des Moines dispatch reports Sheriff W E B Robb threatening charges against three deputies over an alleged high jack of liquor cases. Deputies allegedly obtained liquor with a search warrant and planned to dump it into a river. One deputy reportedly admitted the liquor was not dumped but used personally.

Associated Press Des Moines W. EB. Robb

Big Four Mailtruck Bandit Threatens Philadelphia Raid

A letter warning of another Big Four mailtruck robbery circulated in New York and Philadelphia. The letter claims the New York haul was 5,000,000, far above official estimates, and predicts more holdups. In Mason City Iowa a bandit bound a night agent and looted a mail sack, with loot size unclear and no arrests yet.

Philadelphia Br Caited Press New York Morgan Associated Frois Mason City James Meagher

Family Wiped Out on Grade Crossing

Associated Press report from Aurora Illinois dated October 29 recounts a fatal crash near Bristol when a Burlington train struck the car of Willis Danielson 35 a wealthy farmer. The deceased include Willis Danielson his wife 32 mother in law Mrs George Gosey 65 and six month old Danielson child.

Associated Press Aurora Ill Bristol Burlington Willis Danielson Leland Danielson Charles Gosey

Brewers with Real Beer May Sell it Now

Washington D C October 29 The treasury department ruled that brewers with stock of real beer may dispose of it to druggists holding liquor permits under medicinal beer regulations. The decision confirms brewers have the right to sell the large inventories now on hand to permitted outlets.

United Press Washington, D.C Treasury Department

Money order sales end after 6 pm at Waterloo Post Office

Postmaster Mr. Kelly announces no money orders will be sold at Waterloo after 6 p m beginning November 1. Previously money orders could be purchased from 6 p m to 8 p m through the general delivery window or after the money order window closed. The change aims to better distribute office workload.

Waterloo Kelly

DICK PLACE IMPROVES AFTER STROKE CARE

Slight improvement was noted today in the condition of Dorrance Place who suffered a paralytic stroke a week ago. He is at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Place at 21 High Street.

Dick" Place Dorrance NM Place Mr. Place T. M. Place High Street

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