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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1923

Page

7

America and the League of Nations in Italian Greek crisis

Washington observers weigh the Italian Greek tension and its implications for U S engagement with the League of Nations. Some practical leaders urge entry or creation of an equivalent instrument, arguing self interest requires action even as others favor independence and isolation. The piece notes potential economic and political effects at home and in the coming presidential campaign.

Mark Sullivan Washington, D. C America League of Nations League Evry Japan Europe Ruhr Hughes Wilson New York Tribune

Omaha Man Named Grand De Molay Lecturer

Kansas City Mo Sept 5 A appointment of Dr Zoro D Clark Omaha Neb as grand lecturer for the order of De Molay was announced here today Dr Clark an authority on boys work and a thirty third degree Mason will lecture to De Molay chapters turn out the country

Kansas City Zoro D. Clark Omaha Order of de Molay Clark

Courier Delivery Deadline and Customer Service Note

The Courier will be delivered to your home before 5 30 PM. If you do not receive the paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 20 PM.

Whistles Softer in Columbus Sleep for Residents

In Columbus Nebraska residents long troubled by nighttime locomotive whistles may soon get more sleep. After a city council protest by those along the railroad right of way, railroad officials ordered train crews to curb night whistling and soften steam whistle signals to reduce disturbance.

Omaha Neb Columbus

Farmer Killed as Train Hits Auto Near Mt Auburn

Herman Nass, 40, a farmer living three miles west of La Pomme City, died instantly when his automobile was struck by Rock Island train No 62 at a crossing half a mile south of Mt Auburn. He was alone in the car. The wrecked auto and mangled body were described as terrible. The train, reportedly nine hours late, was said to be moving at high speed. Nass is survived by his wife and two children.

Herman Nass la Pome City Rock Island Mt. Auburn Tein Yokohama Webb Martin Nason Leo D. Sturgeon Sam Wardell Viet Paul B. Jenks Kirjassoff Kobe FH. B. Vhitehcock Nagasaki Kiriassof Jenkz Babbitt F Hlitehcock Tokio

Six year old boy struck by car near Whittier School

On the first day back to school Roger Harmon, age six, son of Mr and Mrs H B Harmon of 1923 Third Avenue West, was hit by a wheaby touring car driven by W D Dundee of Keswick Iowa. He suffered a broken left leg above the knee and other possible injuries. He was taken to a physician and remained in the operating room around 3 pm. The accident occurred at Third and Sullivan avenues as he crossed near Whittier School. Dundee assisted and notified police.

Roger H. B. Harmon Third Avenue West Whittier School Third and Sullivan Avenues W. D. Dundee Keswick Dundee

Coolidge Urges Clerks to Build Nation in First Talk

President Coolidge, in his first public address since becoming chief executive, told 500 members of the United National Association of Post Office Clerks at the White House to render to their country everything an American citizen should desire. He urged building up the nation's resources and strengthening character for themselves and colleagues.

Washington, D. C Coolidge United National Association of Post Office Clerks Whit House

Blame Baby Bandits for Jewelry Theft in Des Moines

Des Moines police say a gang of youthful bandits stole $300 in jewelry from James Huston’s home. Huston, a former deputy sheriff, is among those who suspect the youths are connected to several robberies in the past month.

Des Moines James Huston Huston

McAdoo or Ford Seen as Next President by Herring

Des Moines reports Democratic leader Clyde L. Herring backs either William G. McAdoo or Henry Ford as the next U S president following a Chicago conference. Herring suggests Ford could win on an independent ticket, buoying Iowa’s political gains including a Democratic governor and senator if he runs.

Associated Press Des Moines William 4. McAdoo Henry Ford United States Clyde L. Herring Deas Moines Chicago T. Meré&dith Agriculture Herring McAdoo Ford Iowa Brookhart

Pacific Ocean Is Acting Strangely

The Pacific Ocean is agitated by unusual currents and giant waves after Japanese earthquakes. Harbor damage at San Pedro totals about fifty thousand dollars as ships break moorings and one vessel reports being carried 26 miles off course. Seamen warn that four tidal waves may signal a larger surge, though no such event is confirmed at sea.

United Press San Francisco Pacific Ocean San Pedro California Japan

Horner Struck by Rock Island Engine at Bluff Street

W B Horner of 908 First Street West suffered a fractured left leg when a Rock Island freight engine struck him at Bluff Street crossing shortly before 2 p m He was taken to Presbyterian hospital A farmer named T White drove a loan into town with furniture to mend when frightened horses caused a dash down Bluff Street Horner reportedly jumped from a wagon into the engine's path.

W. B. Horner First Street Rock Island Bluff Street Presbyterian Hospital Hornér White Horner

Coolidge Brown Emerges as Milady Color for Autumn

Des Moines fashion notes indicate Coolidge Brown with a rose shade dominates fall hats and gowns. Eastern modistes report shipments of the new shade for buyers in the East. Mrs. Coolidge has long favored brown and will wear predominantly brown gowns as Washington society opens. Designers anticipate simple, elegant wardrobes mirroring the first lady’s style.

Des Maines Coolidge Brown Des Moines

Pinchot Tries to Settle Hard Coal Strike in Parleys

Harrisburg Pa Sept 5 Gov Pinchot led committees of anthracite mine operators and miners union officials into conference to seek a settlement to end the suspension of mining operations. Executives met after 2 PM to discuss the governor's peace proposals with no change in attitude evident.

Pinchot Harrisburg

Meredith Statement Says He Intends to Stay Out of Politics

Des Moines Sept H T Meredith former secretary of agriculture will not be a candidate next year for the United States senate from Iowa, stating he has no doubt of entering politics again. He says any link of his name to Iowa senatorial politics is unfounded and denies opposing Senator Brogkhart. Old guard Republicans seek a strong candidate to challenge the Junior senator.

Des Moines Sept H. T. Meredith United States Senate Iowa Ossip Meredith Washin Dispatches Brogkhart

Red Light on Ditch Causes Man's Death

Thede, 26, died yesterday from injuries when an auto he rode in veered into a ditch. He was thrown through the windshield and his spinal vein was severed by glass. Three other occupants were injured. The driver mistook the red ditch light for a tail-light. Dubuque, Ia. Sept. 5.

Thede Dubuque

Resignation of Mrs Towner from Iowa library board

Acting Governor John Hammill received the resignation of Mrs Horace M Towner formerly of Corning Iowa as a member of the state library board She now accompanies her husband who is governor of Puerto Rico and a former congressman from Town Harvester ad appears with price details for two for one offers.

Nes Moines John Hammill Horace M. Towner Corning State Library Towner Porto Rico

Italy and Greece clash over league role in Corfu crisis

Italy rejects League of Nations intervention as unjustified and urges ambassadors to handle the Greco Italian dispute. Greece defends responsibility and proposes neutral commissions, while Britain and France push for quick council action as discussions resume with no fixed date.

Geneva Taly Saigutiye M. Salandra Council of the League of Nations Italy League Satandra Greece Corfus Tellini Ody England N. Politis Lord Robert Cecil Europe Council of the League League Future Mente United Press Geneva Mussolini Council League Council of Ambassadors Paris Tealian France

Fourth Victim of Black Typhoid in One Family Dead

In Stotx City Indiana a family of John Kievtiving Hear Neptune, Sept fi, suffers a rapid typhoid outbreak described as black analaria typhoid fever. Adolph Kiliew and twelve other family members fall ill. seven are in danger. Mrs Ilenry Riley died Aug 15. the father died four days later. the remaining son John Wiley Aug. 23. the source notes the illness as the probable cause of the epidemic.

Stotx City John Kiev Neptune Adolph Kiliew Ilenry Riley John Wiley Victor

Dentist Arrested as Whipping Boss in Macon

By the Associated Press Miton Ga Sept 7 police arrest Dr A Yarbrough a Macon dentist described as a “whipping boss” in a Klan faction with two associates charged with assault and battery aiding rioting. Officials say the raid targets the recent flogging ring and plan trials, Yarbrough denies the charges and claims surprise.

Associated Press Miton CL A Yarbrough Patrick Court W. F Lelmar Ralesiman Wolrgitias Macon Polica Kur Kiux Klan

Courier telegraph service noted by subscriber

A subscriber praises the Courier for its exclusive United Press Osaka dispatch on the Japanese disaster, noting Chicago Tribune carried the same story on its front page. They compare presentation and timing between papers, highlighting Courier’s prompt and thorough news coverage for Waterloo readers.

Courier United Press

Shattered Romance Triggers Advice Reversal on Marriage

Chicago reports Mrs. Pegey Coward Crusher, who advised girls not to marry older men, reframed her guidance after a March departure from Judge J. J. Coward of Port Chester. She now urges never to marry. Mrs. Drushel sues for separation from J. DO. Drushel, alleging deceit about wealth and an attempt to extract money, and claims he posed as a Louisville bachelor.

Chicago Pegey Coward Crusher J. J. Coward Port Chester Drushel J. DO. Drushel Louisville Peggy Nye

Mean Man Forgets Nothing Friend Wife Ever Pitched at Him

Chicago September Harry G Saul known as Silkstocking Saal faced a divorce petition by Mrs Violet Fields Saal. He alleged during marriage she hurled items including a carving knife monkey wrench horsewhip scissors mirror shoes a picture frame wear each and a pipe of iron and seven phonograph records. Saul called himself a passive victim of fiendish cruelty and said she urged him to drink carbolic acid.

Chicago Harry G Saal Ocllionaire Violet Fields Saal Cain Saul

Liner Carrying 500 Americans To Japan Reported Safe

A liner named Tayo Maru, carrying 500 Americans to Yokohama, was reported safe after distress messages last night. The ship, en route from San Francisco, was in contact with Japanese naval radio at Chosi, per RCA radio.

Japan San Francisco Cal Radio Corporation of America Chosi Yokohama Americas

McCray Crash Takes Grain Firm Into Liquidation

Chicago Sept 5 Sawers Grain company tied to Gov Warren T McCray Indiana announced retirement from business and requested traders close all open contracts as McCray revealed inability to meet personal financial liabilities and pursue liquidation plans.

Chicago Sawers Grain Company Warren T. McCray Indiana Chicago Board of Trade McCray

Man Kills Himself After Wife Refuses Dance

Alliance NebraskaSept 5 Warry P Marratt Wyn killed himself after his wife refused to go to a dance. His body was found this morning. Police found a note to his wife quoting the song I’m Done Shedding Tears Over You and stating I did this because I loved you and you didn’t love me.

Quake Toll Soars as Tokyo Yokohama Suffer Vast Damage

A dramatic wire report details massive casualties from a Japanese earthquake. Estimates range up to hundreds of thousands dead across Tokyo and Yokohama with 5,000 refugees burned in a factory yard. Foreign staff in Yokohama reported safe, while consular losses include Kirjassoff and others, as Tokyo’s destruction spreads.

Japanese Bonds in New York Market Again Show Losses

Japanese bonds opened lower in New York with 4s down about one point and others slipping, marking continued pressure after yesterday's losses. The market also noted new low currency records as Britain and Germany weakened. Sterling quoted near 4.50 5-8 dollars amid speculation of Tokyo disaster impact. German marks fell to around 494 cents per million.

New York Tokio Sterling London

Philadelphia New York Batteries Set For Hoops Match

In Philadelphia today Hoyt Hulgery and Terki Al Moston lead the Washington contingent against Mog rity Mecguson and Boston in a series of scheduled games.

Philadelphia New York Philadelphia Batteries Hoyt Hulgery Terki AL Moston Washington Boston Batteries Mogrity Mecguson

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