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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1921
Page
8
Washington host Mark Sullivan surveys public mood on the looming arms conference. He weighs optimistic and pessimistic views, argues major war unlikely, and notes the United States often leads in restraint while Japan and Britain face heavier tax burdens for armament. The piece warns that failure would require a dangerous stance by any republic.
Melbourne reports Premier Hughes proposes that three shillings per bushel be advanced to farmers at railway sidings on all voluntarily pooled wheat and the measure has been adopted by the house of representatives. Senate probe on West Virginia coal violence ends. report expected in about two months. Vocational student Walter B. Lewis dies in class. Guatemala floods claim 18 lives as heavy rains hit western regions. Russia agrees to debt recognition if peace terms are settled. Bolshevik news agency Rostа confirms. Des Moines jurors in Thorsdale murder case long session with no verdict yet. Senate tax bill passage unlikely this week. quorum for night session doubtful. Des Moines streetcar-bus crash injures four. two seriously. Danville post office safe robbed. $1,300 taken. Milwaukee bread price cut about 10 percent due to flour prices. Advertisement for San Felice cigars and Courier home delivery timing.
The bodies of 19 year old Sunday school teacher Miss Louies Doyle and 26 year old father of three John W. Newman were found in an abandoned Portsmouth cottage after a weeklong search. Police theorize a jealous rival killed them during a ride, leaving valuables untouched as the car was abandoned on a country road.
Redham Mass October 29 deputies sheriffs local police reinforced by Boston police stood guard at Norfolk county court to prevent demonstrations during hearings on motions in the Sacco and Vanzetti murder case. A large force of state constabulary armed with riot guns arrived from Braningham.
Paris reports the Allied Council warning the Little Entente nations to cease warlike preparations against Hungary. The ambassadors also noted they had not decided on the fate of former Emperor Karl and his wife Zita, who remain prisoners in Hungary amid Little Entente pressure.
United Press reports a 37 member French delegation led by Premier Briand boarded a train for Washington to attend an arms conference. Among them were 12 journalists, with Briand declaring they would not bring liquor to America except a little per his orders. Ambassador Herrick greeted the cheerful party as they sailed from Havre aboard the Lafayette, to be escorted by destroyers.
Des Moines reports state appeals to the U S Supreme Court after federal court enjoined the executive council and county officials from the raised tax schedule. Masters in hearing evidence named, railroads awarded temporary tax cuts but many lines must pay the full 1920-1926 assessments. discrimination against seven roads found.
Mingo war investigation and appeal of a copper bill discussed by the interstate commerce committee as experts testify on transport act implications. The hearing continues with no session currently in progress in Houston.
Des Moines reports the War Finance Corporation began with a $34,350 advance to Security Savings Bank Perry Ia as the first state loan under agricultural credits act. Officials say about $3 million will follow in two weeks and $100 million in three quarters of a year to ease farmers’ hardships. Iowa's loan committee notes rapid action pace compared with other states.
A sheriff's posse and railroad detectives hunted wreckers who ripped up rails on the Grand Trunk near Lapeer Michigan. No. 5 passenger train derailed after midnight injuring three. The engineer reported rails torn and brakes jammed open space. engine overturned three times while cars mostly left the rails.
Madrid Oct 29 Moroccani tribes repulsed by Spanish forces at Gomiara with heavy losses, war minister Cierva told the chamber. Rebels surrounded Spanish troops at one point, armed with artillery and machine guns and ample ammunition.
Nearly all mines in the anthracite region closed today in tribute to John Mitchell former president of the United Mine Workers of America. The day named Mitchell Day featured services held at his grave in Scranton Pennsylvania.
Veterans converge on Kansas City for the American Legion convention with top military and political figures among the guests. Marshal Foch Pershing Diaz Beatty Coolidge headlined arrivals as planners mapped a seven mile parade with 40 000 marchers and military police on duty. Delegations from Minnesota New Mexico and Washington state arrived early.
Marshal Foch arrives in Washington for a busy official schedule after alighting from his train. President Harding and Ambassador Jusserand greet him at the White House as crowds cheer along the grounds. He later meets Vice President Coolidge and intends to visit former President Wilson, who is reportedly indisposed.
Vancouver reports a cloudburst last night flood swept Brittania Beach British Columbia cutting the town in two. Many feared dead and scores injured as physicians and nurses were sent by special steamer to the disaster site. Britannia Beach, a mining town of about 1,500, lies on Howe Sound 18 miles from Vancouver.
The Associated Press reports a week long outlook for the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri Valleys with generally fair skies and normal temperatures. The outlook notes conditions beginning Monday and covers regional expectations for the coming days.
Marshal Foch met President Harding in the White House Blue Room and exchanged greetings with Ambassador Jusserand interpreting. He then visited Vice President Coolidge, saluting Washington’s portrait before leaving for the capital.
Washington October 29 Eugene V Debs socialist leader will be released from federal prison soon after the peace with Germany is proclaimed. The doors of the Atlanta prison will swing open within a short time. Harding weighing clemency for about 100 other political prisoners, with decisions likely favorable. The White House plans to announce a whole handling plan within a week to ten days after the proclamation.
Wire less telephone stations will be installed in all volunteer engine company houses in Allegheny county and in the city fire department. Fire Marshal Thomas L. Pfarr announced after a station was set up in his private office and its usefulness demonstrated. He said he would also equip his automobile with wireless apparatus to be informed of fires in any part of his district during inspection tours.
Clinton Ta Oct 29 Firemen Edward Walsh and William Walsh were cut by flying glass as an explosion shattered the garage windows during a line of hose charged with electricity from burned insulation. The Smith Motor Sales garage interior on the first story was gutted and several cars badly damaged. loss around 5000 dollars.
Heavy rains in central and eastern Iowa and western Wisconsin created slick and muddy unpaved roads. Reports show varying conditions from cloudy to rainy with surface mud and several towns listed. Forecasts predict continued precipitation tonight into Sunday, with travel warnings across the region.
Delegates at the Iowa State Baptist convention urged disarmament and strict Volstead enforcement while debating standardization of the ministry and a push for Des Moines University. Proposals on seminary recognition and a split over centralized authority dominated sessions, with women and men hosting banquets and addressing disarmament, education, and missionary work.
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