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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1921

Page

8

America to Aid Russia Alone Or With Allied Help

Washington dispatch analyzes US relief to Russia, noting France and Britain favor joint control but America may act alone to maximize humanitarian aid and avoid risking commercial gains. Russia's distrust of allies and past joint actions in Russia shape cautious, independent policy.

Mark Sullivan Washington D. C America France Britain Great Britain Uay Russia Tom China América Copsright New York Evel “Ping

Escaping Soldiers Shot in Rio Grande

By United Press Brownsville Texas Sept 1 Van Jones a soldier was shot and believed killed in midstream of the Rio Grande last night Daniel Morgan another soldier was recaptured after escaping from the guard house at Fort Brown near here Also visible are several cigarette advertisements and ad fragments for Dutch Masters Harvester and La Aztora cigars.

United Press Brownsville Tex van Jones Rio Grande Daniel Morgan Fort Brown

Courier Delivery by 5 30 P M Notice

The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 o clock. If due to carrier error or other causes you do not receive your paper by that time, call 3330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls not reach this office before 6 30 p m.

Pleans

South African Premier Smuts Seeks Peace Endorses Go Slow

Gen Jan C Smuts premier of the Union of South Africa spoke at a luncheon and returned from England where he attended the imperial conference. He was a factor in Anglo Irish peace talks and urged slow progress toward peace between Great Britain and Ireland while warning about the Silesian issue and naval rivalry between America and Japan.

Associated Press Capetown South Africa Jan C. Smuts Union of South Africa England Algo London Great Britain Ireland America Japan

Arts and Law Prove Claims of Parenthood

The case in San Francisco centers on Julius B. Sorine claimed father of his divorced wife s third child. Medical tests by Dr. Albert Abrams and a facial expression test by sculptor Haig Patigian backed Sorine, but Judge Thomas F. Graham ruled the law presumes the child legitimate, keeping custody with the mother.

Associated Press San Francisco Julius B. Sorine Albert Abrams Sorine Arl Thomas F. Graham Haig Patigian England Patigian Tara Graham Altho Sorime

May Never Be Time says armed forces may vanish

New York report notes a predicted era when armed forces will be unnecessary. The statement by President Harding to Army College officers frames a vision of global disarmament amid ongoing military debates.

Harding Army College

Indict Safe Deposit Guards for Larceny in Loot Case

Chicago newspapers report grand jury indictments against Milton Jonas and Ernest Weber eight guards at Security Trust and Deposit vaults after a $200000 robbery by four bandits Sunday evening. Indictments allege the guards accepted two $1000 bonds and $23000 in cash from the loot.

Associated Press Chicago Milton Jonas Ernest Weber Security Trust & Deposit Vaults Jonas Weber

Four Powers to Settle Silesian Question at League

Geneva September 1 The League of Nations council voted to refer the Silesian dispute to four permanent members Paul Hymans Belgium V K Wellington Koo Shina Count Quinon de Lon Spain and Dr Gaston Da Cunha Brazil for settlement David Jayne Hill former US ambassador to Germany serves as observer for President Harding at the upcoming league assembly meeting

Associated Press Geneva Council of the League of Nations Mnven Council For Settlement Paul Hymans Belgium V. K. Wellington Koo Shina Count Quinon de Lon Spain Gaston da Cunha Brazil David Jayne Hill United States Germany League of Nations League Harding Assembly of the League

Italy Accepts Invitation to Washington Armament Conference

Italy formally accepts President Harding's invitation to join the Washington conference on armament reduction and the Pacific and Far Eastern questions. The acceptance completes the guest list, with Great Britain France China and Japan already responding favorably.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding Great Britain France China Japan

Senate Finance Panel Rewrites Tax Bill to Bundle Laws

Washington D C Sept 1 The senate finance committee decided to rewrite the house tax bill to include in a single document every internal revenue law in force.

The Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Finance

Miners War News From West Virginia and Ohio

Eleven coaches and a baggage car were sent from Camp Sherman to transport troops into West Virginia trouble zones. Orders called for a federal infantry unit to stand ready to entrain for the mine regions at noon. Coal River trains were halted with no mails moved, while 130 former service men headed for Logan to join Sheriff Chafin. Federal airstrips were alerted as fighting persisted near Blair Mountain.

The Associated Press Chillicothe, O Norfolk & Western Railroad Camp Sherman West Virginia United Press United States West Vigil

Harding urges limited arms while warning world may need force

President Harding told Army War College officers that armed forces may always be necessary, yet he pledged officers would not be forced into unwanted service. He urged reducing armament burdens, criticized West Virginia coal field strife, and lamented too many theoreticians ignoring realities as America prides itself on closer to civilized warfare.

Associated Presse Washington, D. C Harding Itay Army War College West Virginia America Nerer

England Ends Dora Rules as Peace Dawned

London reports official peace with all nations except Turkey and the Defense of the Realm act. Wartime rationing, curfews, and police queues were lifted at midnight by an order in council, banning Dora era restrictions Americans faced in England.

United Press London Dora England Turkey

Visitor Dies After Trip Through Waterloo to Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Lucretia Johnson of Gloversville New York died of heart disease within an hour after reaching the home of her nephew O H Fowler in Cedar Rapids Iowa. She had been returning from Long Beach and Waterloo and Vinton Iowa where she visited relatives. Body was shipped to New York this afternoon.

United Press Cedar Rapids O. H. Fowler Lucretia Johnson Gloversville Johnson Long Beach Cal Waterloo Vinton New York

Live Wire Kills Vinton Factory Head in His Backyard

Tohn F. McElroy president of the Vinton Track and Manufacturing Co was electrocuted in his backyard when a live wire fell across a guy wire and a clothes line. Death was instantaneous.

Live Wire Vinton Factory United Press Vinton Ita Tohn F. McElroy Vinton Track & Manufacturing Co

Red Flag Runs Up in Limerick

In Bruree County Limerick a group of transport workers seized a mill and a bakery and proclaimed a Bruree soviet after dismissals. Placards declared the mills now belonged to Bruree soviet workers with the slogan We make bread, not profits.

United Press Dublin Ireland Bruree County Limerick

Legion Men Sing We’ll Hang Chafin to Sour Apple Tree

In Charleston West Virginia on September 1 efforts to recruit veterans for a defense group failed as a meeting near the Governor Morgan’s executive mansion drew catcalls. Speakers supported outlawing violence and the crowd sang We’ll Hang Chafin to a Sour Apple Tree, naming Don Chafin as the Toran county sheriff leading forces against miners.

Legion United Press Charleston W. Va Logan County American Legion Gov. Morgan Don Chafin Chafin Toran County

Des Moines Vote On Street Car Franchise Fight

Des Moines plans a fast city council review of a proposed street car franchise amid a looming shutdown. If approved at the polls, a 5 cent fare and service restoration are tied to debt payoff. rejection could seed foreclosure in federal court. City officials defer stance, testing legality before public vote.

Associated Press Des Moines Barton Wade

Threat letter to U S district attorney over Klan probe

Chicago dispatch reports Acting U S District Attorney John V. Clin nin received a threatening letter urging him to raise life insurance before continuing investigations into the Ku Klux Klan. The missive signed as "An American citizen" claimed pride or lack thereof. DOJ agents had been investigating the invisible empire on orders from Clin nin.

Chicago Sept L—A Jetter John V. Clinnin United States Clouin Department of Justice Clinnin

Poles to Supervise Vilna District Admin

The Poland Lithuania dispute over Vilna was settled this morning by representatives of both nations. They agreed on two Lithuanian districts, one at Kovno to be independent, and Vilna to be supervised by Poles for administration.

Associated Press Geneva Poland Lithuania Vilna Lithuanias Kovno

Eleven Miners Killed in Harco Mine Explosion Near Harrisburg

Eleven miners died and seven were injured in a Harco company mine explosion near Harrisburg Illinois. More than 400 workers were in the mine at the time and a state inquiry into the blast was underway.

United Press Harrisburg Ill Harco Company

Manistee Street Railway Suspends Operations

Jackson Mich Sept 1 C J Holmes president of the Manistee Street Railway company announced the railway ceased operations today the system had been run at a loss for four years Holmes said

Associated Press Jackson, Mich C. J. Holmes Manistee Street Railway Cota Manistee Mich Holmes

Weather and highway report for multiple towns in 1921 territory

The U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau notes drying weather in the past 24 hours improved road conditions to fair or good. Local temperatures include 22.6 yesterday and 6.2.55 the prior day with forecasts of continued moderate conditions affecting Albert Lez Algona Charles City Cedar Hapide Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault La Crosse Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterloo Wayers in the area.

U. S. Department_of Agriculture Weather Bureau

Belfast Riots Subside After 16 Die as Troops Move In

International dispatch reports Belfast violence easing after a day of heavy fighting that left 16 dead and over 100 hospitalized. Soldiers patrol key streets, barricades remain, and curfew measures keep order amid sectarian tension in the city. London notes a cautious approach as Dail Eireann’s reply to Britain’s note is delivered.

United Press Ublin Dail Eireann Lloyd George Dail Scotland Belfast No Man’s Land York Street Springfield Road Associated Press Grove Street Springfield ‘Road Falls District Marckie Brown Square Old Lodge Road Nelson Street Carters London King George Canterbury

Rail shopmen to strike for Sundays pay

Chicago Sept 1 Railroad shop workers threaten to strike rather than accept Sunday overtime pay now in force for 20 years. RB M Jewell of the American Federation of Labor notes a walkout if settlements fail. Also listed are planned games with teams and players in Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh and St Louis.

United Press Chicago RB. M. Jewell Thesicen Roed Department The Amed Declar’ ' Ag Jewell

Armies Reach Scene As Miners Mass Near Logan

U S troops wait word to move as miners reinforce near Logan county West Virginia. Reports from air scouts say three pilots were killed in Crooked Fork and Blair Mountain battles while reinforcements surge toward the front. Sheriff Chafin fears a ruse and officials rush to ready forces as federal troops loom.

Tinited Logan W. Va Blair Mountain Bette Zone Teday John Kihel Jiohp Holden Jim Munsie Ethel Depu iBy Tinsted Press Madison Logan County Philip Murray International United Mine America Williamson Vai Lozan Boone County Don Chafin Advil Chafin Vancon Gabin Scion Chesapeake & Orioz Batt Soa Anow Harding Llair Mountain Associated Presalogan W.va Toon Sheriif Chain Sherif Hatfeld McDowell County I$pruca Fork Ridge State Po Brockus Mingo

September Morn Startles Milkman in Regulation Attire

September Morn arrived on schedule wearing a market basket. Milkman J. F. Staeble observed her on front porches as she walked by, tripping lightly and ignoring glances. Staeble alerted police, and she was taken to headquarters. She refused to give her name and appeared dazed.

United Press Ginelanatl J. FP. Staeble Staehte Appitrenthy

Open Fight to Permit Sale of Medicinal Beer

United Press reports pressure on the Harding administration to issue regulations permitting medicinal beer sales. A coalition of senators and federal groups drives the push, while Senator Groussard calls the regulations agile and legally withheld. The antimedical beer bill remains pending in the Senate as Congress weighs the issue.

United Press Washington Hes Harding 1 Eral Groussard Lowlyiana Aid 1 Mellon Senate Congress Broussard

Washingtons New Superdreadnought Launch Marks Naval Milestone

The superdreadnought Washington, among the four largest U S battleships, was launched at Gloucester plant of the New York Ship Building company in Camden New Jersey. Miss Jean Summers ten year old daughter of Representative J W Summers of Walla Walla Washington christened the ship by breaking a water bottle over its prow.

Associated

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