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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1922
Page
1
A dissension within the labor board challenges the majority’s living wage stance. The dissent argues the panel distorted figures, misrepresented costs, and fails to account for decency and stability for workers, including minorities, while urging an unbiased inquiry into wage impacts and living conditions.
Funeral services for August J Westendorf who died at his Waterloo area farm will be at Bileman Giant chapel Thursday at 1 50 pm then at First Lutheran Church at 2 pm Rev Henry Munster officiating. He was born in Germany January 10 1856 and emigrated to the United States. He lived in Waterloo then moved to the farm about 20 years ago. He was married July 4 1889 and survived by a widow and three children Bertha Westendorf Mrs Estina Bosvots Henry Westendorf and a daughter Freita died last March and another daughter Louisa died years ago A brother John Westendorf lives in Lenore Kansas. Burial in Fairyton.
An explosion at a filling station killed three men and injured others. Authorities reported several workers were affected as responders and investigators secured the scene.
The 22 year old widow Mrs Sehernmercorn intends to take an offered sum of 5000 from a Chicago bank clerk named George Rogers to finance medical treatment for paralysis. She claims Rogers promised a chance to regain use of paralyzed nerves after being shot by her husband three years ago. Police reports and newspaper advertisements are noted as part of the case.
Lenox College Hopkinton may merge with Coe College because of its small endowment. Trustees and Presbyterian synod officials met to discuss affiliation. Lenox, founded 1866, is the oldest Presbyterian school in the state and has endured downgrading to junior college status.
Henry J. Prentiss city editor of the Cedar Rapids Republican died after a fall down the office stairs. He broke his neck and passed away at Kaw State Medical Hospital. He leaves a young widow, his father, a brother, three sisters, and was educated in Iowa City public schools then graduated from the University of Iowa last June.
Marsha Wade aged 87 a Civil War nurse died from inhaling gas fumes at her home in Valley Junction Des Moines Her service began at Jefferson Barracks Missouri where she served three years and six months she was discharged after the war Funeral services will be held at her Clinton home on Sunday.
A large fire in Waterville, Iowa, reached from a restaurant to multiple businesses including two stores and a bank. Waukon fire department dispatched aid as flames spread to yards and nearby buildings, threatening homes and other establishments.
Des Moines judiciary rejects railroads Chicago Great Western and others efforts to halt state actions on road valuations. Judges Stones Wade and Munger deny injunction barring value assessment. July valuation stands pending higher court review. Evidence shows no increase in car valuations for seven years and July figure set as precedent.
Iowa public school teachers and county superintendents arrive in Des Moines for group meetings ahead of the annual State Teachers Association convention. The educational council chaired by State Superintendent P. E. McClanahan will hear remarks on the status and future of music in public schools by Mrs. Louis Bernard Schmidt.
Mascntine Ta Oct Sir-J. C. Miner 25, home Newton Fa, employed on a farm near here, attempted to end his life by poison last evening. Found on the street by a room employee, prompt treatment saved him. Miner said he was tired of life due to troubles and had been divorced from his wife at Newton two years ago.
Sioux City police search for Richard P. John, 30, described as feeble minded, who vanished from a local sanitarium on October 23. Miss Anna Johnson, his sister, believes he wandered away and may be harmed. He was recently brought from a Yankton institution.
In Des Moines a chaotic scene unfolded as chiropractic advocates planned a meeting while a woman, Mrs. Barnes Rosenthal, faced cuffs after allegedly defying parking rules. Judge Gaitz sentenced her to 19 hours in jail following a shop tour misstep amid the protest.
A 1k-year-old Sioux County girl named Wild Emma triggered a chaotic chase as townsfolk, the sheriff, and a crowd pursued her from a courthouse steps to the Missouri River. She fought guards and fled with a companion before being cornered and recaptured after a dramatic pursuit through underbrush.
Notice of the death in Sheldon of Mrs. Carl Nehls received here. Nehls and family had married at Sheldon in June and resided there for months before returning. Surviving relatives include her parents and a husband. Nell’s father is reported seriously ill nearby.
Ida Grover notes chemical reactions between hooch and a head pipe of silk led to a fatal poisoning of Alfred Sass, with two other men also poisoned. In Muscatine, two bandits beat and tortured Chris Kaufotan to force him to reveal a hiding place for valuables, ransacking the house and seizing about $440.
In a public appeal Charlotte Mills, daughter of Mars. Jabarner Mills, pleads New Jersey officials to arrest those suspected in her mother’s murder on Sept. 14. She cites bungled investigations, urges Gov. Halwards and Deputy Atty. Gen. Wilbur Mott to act, and vows not to tolerate delay in delivering justice.
The report notes races in Ohio and New York tightening with Democrats gaining momentum as Republicans face possible losses. It highlights the risk to several Republican congressmen and signals Democratic prospects improving nationwide, spurred by campaign energizers from Kellogg and La Follette figures in Minnesota and broader Farm Labor alignment.
Mel Jane Gibson, a farmer and eyewitness, reported that a woman named Mrs James Mills fired a shotgun at photographers outside a residence in Hamswith on October 11. The plaintiff attempted to defend herself and claimed the photographers persisted in taking her photo against her wishes. The incident occurred during a disturbance linked to the murder of Rev. Dr. ial ward SY. Tall gant.
Analysis notes that the electorate is uneasy and not strongly aligned with either major party. It suggests farmer labor and radical candidates spark discontent, while absence of such candidates leads to anti Republican sentiment. If Democrats mobilize, Ohio and New York could swing, signaling a rebuke to Republicans in headlines.
Four people died and several were injured when the Sunset Express rear-ended the Wortham Carnival train en route from New Orleans to New Iberia. The collision near Aden Line, Louisiana, left three dead, four seriously hurt, and two slightly injured among circus personnel. passengers aboard the train escaped harm. Immediate aid was dispatched from nearby towns as medical personnel rushed to Patterson, Louisiana, to treat the injured and recover victims.
Local notes list residents visiting relatives in Missouri and neighboring towns. Mrs Alica Miller seeks repairs for glasses near Buchasan. Miss Sadie Clanger hosted a cousin. George and Sim Goefets spent Sunday near New Hampton. Geoves E Lishiy returned from Paxcelsior Springs. Johnson family from Microchester visited Clyde and BL Clermont in May. Various residents travel for funerals, schooling, and stores openings, including Miss Glendola Knowles returning from Denver and Miss Samuel Want taking a trip to Cleveland for business.
Spurred by reports from probation and social welfare officials in Black Hawk County a federation session discussed juvenile detention as required by state law. Miss Louise Gottrell Iowa City urged counties to provide humane detention with professional social work. Local officers spoke on problems of placement and the need for a county detention home to avoid state institutions. A committee was named to study action and a telephone voter turnout campaign was planned for women voters.
Council members observed a new 15 foot signal post at Walls avenue and McKin Joy street. The device features a gong and a hooded disk that reveals stop when trains Approach, flashing red lights like a wigwag. Rock Island officials plan to install five devices at Falls avenue and McKinley streets.
Fire alarms tripped at the Town Warehouse on Batryiew avenue, prompting a quick response from the fire station. Investigators from Aprance Agency and Bronson Im. were on scene, with no injuries reported and the cause under review.
Waigle spoke before about 65 members of Klwatts club at their noonday Juncheon on Community Cooperation. He urged laying aside petty jealousies along the river to make one strong city of Waterloo. He stressed cooperation as essential to progress and noted Waterloo’s need due to frequent local differences. On Tuesday, Nov 14, the Riana Is club will host a ladies interchance at Watel Russell-Lata with a pow. Howard Burr da thatrman of the program eominit hea.
Local notice announces closing of tax collection at city hall tonight with a last chance for payments before penalties. It warns adults aged 21 to 45 to settle their tax and related charges, lists Mackay and Clark as officials, and notes extended hours to accommodate late payers.
Greater Waterloo association teams with Dan bk Weigle to tour Waterloo schools, distributing questionnaires to pupils to gather suggestions for boosting civic pride and guiding city growth. Weigle spoke at junior high today and will address West High. a prize awaits the best answer.
About 74 members of the Water and Welfare council, employees of city government mail service, met in the Federal building court room for an evening of short talks on improving post office service. Postmaster Ray C. Egeert was the principal speaker, endorsing the welfare council and outlining plans to enhance service. Others included UT Man Yohn, Barlow, and Marron Whitney.
John C. McGlade superintendent SM Wallace principal West High and about nine teachers will leave Thursday to attend the State Teachers association meeting in Des Moines on November 2 3 and 4. Substitutes will be provided for teachers attending. All who go from Waterlon will return Saturday or Sunday.
Gasoline prices fell another cent a gallon in the Chicago district effective today. Tank wagon deliveries are 18 cents per gallon and service stations 20 cents. The note follows a two-cent drop two weeks earlier. Also listed are numerous marriage licenses with names and cities such as Cedar Rapids Waterloo Marshalltown and Des Moines.
A vintage health ad warns readers that excess meat harms kidneys and causes aches dizziness and fatigue. It prescribes drinking Jad Salts, a lithia based effervescent drink, to flush kidneys and purify the blood, claiming it neutralizes urine acids and prevents bladder weakness. The ad touts affordability and safety for general use.
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