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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1923

Page

7

American Aid to Japan and Dollar Flows Abroad

Washington of Sept 6 The piece argues U S relief to Japan can shape enduring goodwill and alliance dynamics by prompt generous co operation. It notes the need to avoid force and emphasizes international cooperation as a long term foundation. It also mentions Americans sending dollar bills to Europe via envelopes and a decline in traditional remittance methods.

Mark Sullivan Washington, D. C Washington Japan America Russia American Relief Europe

Delivery deadline notice for Courier newspaper

The Courier will be delivered to your home before 5 30 o clock. If you do not receive by that time due to an error by the newspaper boy or other cause, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone callers must reach the office before 6 30 p m.

Yokohama Quake Ravages City Amid Vast Destruction

Eyewitness recounts the Yokohama disaster where three bluff hotels tumbled into the sea cliff and perished occupants. The Oriental Palace vanished as fires broke out, leaving many homeless. Prince Hirohito’s brother among those reported dead.

United Press Peking Bluff Residence Yokohama Roderick O. Matheson Chicago Tribune Kobe Bluff Oriental Palace Matheson Tokio Hroko Kianh-In

Beard Throws Off Prison Escape in Lady Disguise

Otto Cole, an inmate at Nebraska state prison, attempted to flee yesterday by blending with visitors at the state fair in Lincoln. Dressed as a woman, he walked out with a crowd before Deputy Warden Kavanaugh spotted the beard under face powder and ordered guards to remove the disguise.

Lincoln Neb

Indorse: Merger of Southern Iowa M E Church Conferences

Newton Sept 6 Merger of the Iowa and Des Moines conferences of the Methodist Episcopal church was endorsed by the Iowa diocese conference. By 58 to 48 vote they asked the general conference for an enabling act to unite the bodies. Last year the proposal failed. The Iowa conference covers Southeastern Iowa and Des Moines covers the southwest. Opponents include Iowa Wesleyan College at Mount Pleasant fearing impact on the school.

Newton Iowa Des Moines Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant

Mondell Predicts Rise in Wheat Prices Before long

Spokane report states Frank W. Mondell director of the War Finance Corporation urged farmers not to hold wheat for another season. He predicted prices would rise above a dollar per bushel as world supply and demand set the price. Mondell met with Washington and Idaho committee members and rejected a fixed price plan.

Spokane Wash Frank W. Mondell War Finance Corporation Mondell Washington and Idaho

Republican convention to center on domestic issues

United Press reports from Chicago that the Republican campaign will stress domestic questions and the record of the last Democratic administration. Fred W. Upham, RNC treasurer, says Calvin Coolidge will be the polo horse of the race and anticipates a Coolidge Johnson contest with Chicago as likely convention site. Upham notes an American commission could gauge Germany’s reparations as a factor in France debt decisions.

United Press Chicago Repuhcan Fred W. Upham Republican National Committee Europe New York Upham Calvin “Coolidge Coolidge Hiram Johnson X Upham Germany France United States

Puts Daughter in Jail to Cure Her of Flapperism

Chicago reports Henry Fennerstein orders his 23 year old daughter Chrystal held in jail on a criminal charge to stop her alleged flapper behavior. She confessed involvement with a man cashing forged checks as about 4000 dollars of her savings was given to him, with her case to be heard in Englewood police court.

Chicago Henry Fennerstein Chrystal Miss Fennerstein Fennersteins Englewood Fennerstein

Military Attache at Embassy Safe

San Francisco dispatch reports Maj. William C. Crane Jr and Col. Reber among U S officials considered safe after a Tokyo embassy incident. The Radio Corporation of America relay confirmed Crane and his wife are safe via a Tomioke Japan radio message received in San Francisco on Sept 6.

San Francisco Cal William C. Crane, Jr Tomioke Japan Radio Corporation of America Major Crane United States Tokyo Col. Reber Amerian Radia, Corporation

Insurance Assigned by Financier Death by His Own Action

Council Bluffs Ia Sept 6 Lital insurance policies totaling 45000 were assigned to the Council Bluffs Savings Bank by Robert B Wallace local financier a few days before he killed himself Creditors of the Wallace estate are to meet within a few days to decide upon action for liquidating the estate said to be extensively involved

Council Bluffs, Ja Council Bluffs

Devil's Backbone to Host Band Concerts This Fall

Arlington plans a concert series at Devil's Backbone park with the Fawn Bend band to perform Sunday afternoons. The first concert occurred Sunday August 28 with the Lamont band. Visitors totaled 73,000 motoring guests from 29 counties and six states attended.

Devil's Backbone Park Fawn Bend of

Preacher Claims Reds Saved Russia From Chaos

Rev Karl Borders a missionary among Russians told Chicago listeners that Bolshevism kept Russia from utter disorder. He spoke at the international convention of the Disciples of Christ where ministers' old age care and benevolence were discussed. The program noted a future meeting place and potential bids from Oklahoma City Cleveland and Jacksonville Fla with W C Pearce addressing.

Colorado Springs Colo Russia Karl Borders Chicago Disciples of Christ E. A. Hill Ministry of Mercy Committee On Alahoma City Cleveland Sacksonville Fla W. C. Pearce New York City World Sunday School Association

Continue Conference in Attempt to End Anthracite Strike

Harrisburg Pa Sept. mine operators and miners union officials resumed talks with Gov Pinchot over possible settlement terms. The meeting adjourned at 1250 AM until 220 PM with little change in positions. Afterward Gov Fincket said discussions focused on narrowing individual settlement points.

Harrisburg Miners’ Union Gov. Pinchot

G A R Commanders Pension Boost Proposed at Encampment

Milwaukee is hosting the G A R annual encampment where James W Willett urges Congress to set civil war veteran pensions at 72 dollars monthly and 50 dollars for widows. The resolution, supported by 16 000 attendees, is to be adopted. Willett notes twenty thousand Civil War veterans died this year. Officers for the coming year will be elected later. Boston and Pasadena bid for the 1924 encampment.

Milwaukee Wis James W. WiHhett Congress Willett Boston Pasadena

Red Gall Group Ordered Off Clear Lake Route

The Red Gall Group is ordered to discontinue its motor bus service between Mason City and Clear Lake by state railroad and public utilities commissioners. The ruling cites the route was not operated in good faith on April 14 when the new motor vehicle law took effect, though a Mason City Algona line remains through Clear Lake. Chairman Woodruff dissented on the hearing necessity.

United Presses Moines RedlBati Nust Mason City Clear Lake State Board of Railroad Eoodfaith Webster Lewis Woodruff Algona

League Council Deliberates as Italy Presses Claim

Geneva report says the League of Nations avoided a break with Italy after private talks. It recommended ambassadors seek a basis for Italy's reparations claim over Janina and did not rule on Italy's occupation of Corfu. Pessimism grows as Italy expands by seizing Paxos and Antipaxos amid tense Greek relations.

US United Press Geneva League of Nations Council Italy Paris Janina League Council Corfu London Corti Greece Paxos Antipaxos Iramenes Britain Mussolini Rome Great Britain Balkans Plymouth Crates Union League of Nations

Harding Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Copenhagen reports that President Harding is among 30 nominees for the Nobel Prize this year per Aften Posten. Also named are Secretary of State Hughes, Jane James of Chicago, Robert Ceci a key League of Nations supporter, Joan M. Kearnes the British economist, and former Italian Premier Nitti.

Copenhagen Harding Aften Posten Hughes Janes Jams Chicago Robert Ceci League of Nations Joan M. Kearnes Nitti Italy

Oil production sees weekly rise across United States

The American Petroleum Institute reports a 19 400 barrel per day jump in US crude output for the week ending September 1 reaching 2 261 800 barrels daily The Rocky Mountains show a similar 19 400 barrel increase pushing daily production up to 1 291 800 barrels indicating regional gains for the period New York remains the reporting center for the data.

New York United States American Petroleum Institute Rocky Mountains

Man Blown to Bits by Nitroglycerine at Cal Plant

Pinole California September 1 A ton of nitroglycerine exploded at the Hercules Tower company plant blowing one man to atoms and injuring ten others. The dead man is believed to be William Haggerty. The blast shattered windows within five miles of the plant.

Pinole Cal Hercules Tower Company Sran William Haggerty

Million Raised in New York District for Red Cross Fund

New York reports over a million dollars raised in the metropolitan district for the United States Red Cross relief fund of 26 million for Japanese aid. Major gifts include John D. Rockefeller Jr and the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Foundation contributing about 100 thousand each, with the United States Steel Corporation and subsidiaries giving 260 thousand to 300 thousand.

New York District Red Cross New York Uns National Red Cross John DD. Rockefeller Laura Spellsman Rockefeller Foundation Boesociation of America Ebert United States Steel Cove

Pony Express Now Racing Through Nevada Feats

Associated Press reports Pony Express riders push mail through Nevada as Wendover dispatches the bag at 11 30 p m after a five hour Great Salt Lake desert ride. The relay includes Miss Myrtle Gardner and Miss Nina McCauley delivering the final miles into Grantsville and Salt Lake City amid cheers.

Associated Press Wendover, Wah Nevada Pony Express Utah Great Salt Lake Desert Will Callister Desert Golden Gate St. Joseph Myrtle Gardner Salt Lake City

Missionaries Safe Say Cable Messages to Mission Boards

Cable reports from Washington and Nashville state all Methodist and Southern Presbyterian missionaries in Japan are safe after the quake. The Methodist board notes the wording likely referred to its faith followers, while confirming safety of Southern Presbyterian workers in the affected earthquake region.

Washington, D. C Japan Board of Foreign Missions The Methodist Episcopal Church Nashville Tenn Willis Church Mission Board Southern Presbyterian Church

Fire at C. G. W. Roundhouse in Fort Dodge

Fire early today on the roof of the Chicago Great Western roundhouse in Fort Dodge destroyed a six stall building. Nineteen engines were inside and were badly damaged, with total losses estimated around 47000 dollars. Only the outer wall remained standing after the blaze.

Fort Dodge Chicago

President's Widow Returns to Marion Newspaper Item

Mrs Florence of President arrived at Marion today escorted by Brig Gen. Aries Eb Sawyer and Mrs Sawyer. Details of pin ceremonies not released. The will of the late president is expected to be filed soon. Marion Ohio article notes ongoing president funeral context.

Epl Flordow Pres Marion Oday Aries Eb, Sawyer Sawyer Efarddia

Local Red Cross fund aims to aid Japan relief

Waterloo chapter seeks $5,000 as part of a national drive to raise $5 million for Japanese relief. Community donations are urged with two other Black Hawk county chapters also involved. The appeal stresses swift, generous giving and directs funds to national Red Cross headquarters. Also reports millions already raised nationwide and aid plans from Manila and Washington for ships, hospitals, and supplies.

American Red Cross Japan Waterloo H. 8 Cropper Walter Davidson Lleage Central Davidson Gropper Tri Cross America American Rea Crags Service League Crapper Watterlee Black Hawk County Cedar Falla la Porte City Waterton Exgenlog Courier al Inndy National Red Grass Washington, D. C Enthusi Aslie International News Washington Dbd Woodtrahles State Department Takio Cople Manila United States Shipping Board Skabs Columbia Pacific W. O'Rowa Kobe Yokohama Philippine Red Cross Merrit American Chamber of Incommerce

Premier Listed With Missing In Great Quake

The disaster at Tokio claims sixty two foreigners dead with many more injured. American deaths include W. McWilliam Blume of GE, A J G Pereira of Chartered Bank Yokohama, Dr W S Worden, Dr Glymore Smith, L Gembsch, amid reports of Americans among refugees and a large toll in Yokohama and Tokyo with ongoing casualty tallies and relief appeals.

International Manila P. I Sippan Yamamoto Navy Club Reof Yamanouchi Pakarabe Navy Hiranuma Marquis Mathukata Tokio Asakusa Ushigome Koishigawa Azabu Fukagawa Odawra Kamakura Chiba Kizaizu Shanghai China Japan Yokohama Kobe President Jefferson United States Shipping Board Trans-Pacific Andre Lebon Tadas W. McWilliam OT. Blume General Electric Company A. J._G. PEREIRA Chartered Bank W. S. Worden Glymore Smith L. Gembsch

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