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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1922
Page
1
News desks report both sides silent on peace plans amid a nationwide railway shop craft strike. Judges and executives gather as secret talks loom on Monday to discuss possible settlements and return-to-work terms while protests and arrests ripple across cities.
In New Buffalo, a Black man confessed to planning a robbery incident targeting the Reighard family while en route to Minnesota. He admitted two accomplices, one already in custody, and that he intended to strike during the break in, with a professor relative connected to the case. The suspect and a second accomplice face charges.
Dean Marston of Town State College is nominated as vice president of the American Society of Civil Engineers to succeed Edward F. Wall of St. Louis, with no other nominees, to assume office in January 1925. Burglars stole $360 worth of blouses and the reserve stock from Miss Emily Mannatt's store, totaling about $2,400.
Marion Sept 9 Attorneys for union miners prepared to move to release the 58 men indicted in the Hare massacre riot case. Of the group 37 face murder charges and 21 conspiracy or riot counts. State officials vow to resist bond-free releases while miners plan a $250000 pledge to support legal action.
TODAY'S IOWA NEWS reports C. B. Robbins elected yester day as state commander of the American Legion. His long military career spans the Spanish American War, Philippine insurrection, Mexican border service, World War I, and overseas campaigns with the 67th brigade and 69th infantry brigade. Robbins later served as judge of the Cedar Rapids municipal court and as president of the Cedar Rapids Life Insurance Co.
The annual meeting of the German Methodist association, held in connection with the Louis Germih conference, elected new leaders. George Brose Marlington was named president with Adeselieg and Ohl as vice presidents, Albert F Maw as treasurer, and George J Risto as secretary.
Three men detained in Perry Iowa were released after authorities failed to prove a connection to the dynamiting incident on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad. Officials continue to search for the dynamiters as the case remains unsolved.
Des Moines reports the Board of Control opened bids for coal supply for winter use. Officials stated price ranges and delivery terms, with bidders named and bids reviewed for potential contracts. The action aims to secure coal for state operations amid anticipated demand and price considerations.
Republican W. Brookhart and Democrat Clyde B. Harring plan to continue their Senate campaign debate in Fremont County this afternoon. They have met in joint debates several times recently, highlighting a budding contest between the two candidates.
Marshalltown Iowa reports that Mrs. Anna Coppock aged 52 died from complications linked to a cosmetic facial procedure performed in Chicago three weeks earlier. Physicians say the operation was to remove wrinkles and that death was superinduced by the reconstructions.
Two autos loaded with 210 gallons of alcohol valued at 21,700 were seized by Clinton police as they approached a Mississippi River bridge. J K Barns of Dubuque and Roy Tobart of LaCrosse, drivers, claimed they were en route from Chicago to Dubuque. Vehicles and cargo faced federal seizure. suspects jailed for preliminary hearings on illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor.
Cedar Rapids Tennessee reports state aviator Charles Baker and passenger Tapry Wisk were seriously injured when their airplane crashed at the Central City. Baker suffers a broken tibia and other injuries. Wisk has a fractured ankle and internal hurts. Details filed at noon today indicate Baker is in critical condition.
Obituary notes the death of a well known lodgeman in Sioux City Iowa. He belonged to Elks Masons and several other orders and was active in local fraternal life with services to be conducted today.
Mason City readies for two conventions with a two day local gathering and a state advertising club session beginning Tuesday. A prairie fire in South Dakota, sparked by lightning, claimed a life as firefighters found the victim amid miles of burned prairie and destroyed hay fittings.
The House of Bishops and House of Deputies at the triennial Protestant Episcopal convention in Portland discuss revisions to the prayer book. Debates focus on the new president’s prayer and removal of certain versicles, with deputies approving one version while bishops consider final actions. Morning session planned. delegates may tour landmarks and attend diocesan receptions at the hotel headquarters.
Atlantic City N Z Sept 9 organized labor eyes focus on Atlantic City as the executive council of the American Federation of Labor begins sessions to map the program for the coming year. Samuel Gompers presides with Frank Morrison Daniel J Tobin and eight vice presidents present. Heads of national labor organizations attend without voice to monitor developments for their constituencies.
In Peoria Illinois last night D Q Risinger bus operator Bartonville shot Carmen Crouse in an argument over property. Risinger fled in a automobile after firing about a dozen shots causing Crouse to die from brain wounds as he walked from his store witnesses say.
A Senate resolution from Republican Senator Sheffield of Oklahoma requests a federal inquiry into state road funds. It alleges political influence and favoritism in road laying methods that determine sharing in federal aid, focusing especially on Oklahoma conditions.
Washington report states railroads are the sole constraint on soft coal delivery to consumers. By Sept 2 some mines ran at only a fraction of capacity due to transport troubles, the United States ecological survey said, calling transportation the limiting factor in coal supply.
Two typhoid cases were reported to the city health department. William Burgery and his 12 year old son Burton Burgery of 1LR Wellington Street West were admitted to St Francis Hospital. Ralph, infant son of Mr and Mrs Ray Arthur of 900 Reichstrent, is named as a scarlet fever patient. A quarantine was ordered by the health department for the lone victim.
A freight train and a passenger interurban collided near the Town river bridge at Conalls shortly before 10 a m injuring twelve people, three seriously. The passenger coach toppled into a ditch but all were rescued with no deaths. Conductor John B. Stephens was badly hurt and several named passengers from Cedar Rapids Chicago Minneapolis and other cities were treated. cause under investigation, possible misrouted orders.
Washington dispatch reports Mrs. Harding, wife of the president, was resting easily at times but remained in critical condition with recurring complications. Secretary Weeks noted her temperature near normal then rose. George Christian described grave anxiety as the illness persisted through the night.
Senator Harreld of Oklahoma introduced a bill to advance 500000 dollars in 1925 to farmers in poor crop areas to buy seed grain. Loans to individual farmers are limited to 300 dollars under the measure.
J 2 Dempsey of Tapton Street collapsed during a Les Societa des 40 hommes and Cheveaun meeting at the Majestic theatre this afternoon at 8.15 and was carried home in a serious condition.
Dublin Sept 5. De Valera commander of Irish Republican irregulars failed to attend the Dail opening. Hayes elected speaker, Cosgrave named president of the Dail, succeeding Griffith. Ginnell caused a scene, was ruled out of order and later swce ten. Absence noted and Irregulars ordered not to recognize the first provisional government.
A chaotic street parade featured initiates in comical outfits with painted faces and improvised gallows, as veterans from the 49 and 8 society watched. Crowds gathered at 2 p.m. while a Dox Car Society ball and a Majestic theatre session followed the day’s events. Leaders urged balance between fun and constructive service to the American Legion, noting the order now claims 2380 local units across 46 states. Officers for the coming year were elected, naming F. F. Mitchell as chief, with Frank Ghilds and others assuming key roles.
In Brookline Massachusetts at Country Club on September 9 Jesse Sweetser the metropolitan titleholder won the American amateur golf championship defeating Chick Evans of Chicago three up with two to play.
Petition for rebate of Sara F Rice estate filed by brother Robert F Rice in Gray Colorado stating the estate worth 10000 with Cedar Falls Trust Company named as administrator. Also reports a plane accident at Selfridge field where Sgt Tracy W Johnson severely burned and Cpl George Horning unhurt after a 75 foot landing attempt.
Washington D C Sept 9 An agreement on the valuation and oxbble tariff provisions of the Republican tariff bill was reported today to have been reached by the senate and house Republican conferees under which the principal provisions of the senate would be retained with their basis of foreign instead of American valuation for calculating duties The valuation agreement was said to be a compromise with the house managers yielding the larger part of the American valuation plan as carried in the house bill The basic plan in that bill was said to be adoption of the senate Man for assessment of duties upon foreign valuation.
In Atlantic City the Miss America diadem passed to 17 year old Margaret Gorman of Washington DC after midnight on a pier during the closing of the annual beauty carnival. A tearful contestant from Columbus, Mary C Campbell, 16, watched as the crown was transferred amid thousands of spectators.
Lightning struck the Alien Memorial hospital last evening at the corner of the fourth floor near reinforced walls. The hit caused minor damage estimated at 150 dollars and recalled a previous fatal fall by Clyde Monroe on a Tuesday evening, with debris passing through the ceiling.
Rich Johnson, consul to China under President Grant, was found dead in the yard of Alexandros hospital. aged about 80. He occupied the second floor room and was formerly circuit attorney of St. Louis. He was a brother of the late Charles P. Johnson, former lieutenant governor of Missouri.
Michael Hendrick American consul at Windsor Ontario died today from a complication of diseases at age 75 He had served 30 years in the consular service with postings in New Brunswick Germany Norway and New York His body will be removed to Rochester for burial
A Washington analysis argues the Harding administration has kept a policy of avoiding entanglements with Europe and the League of Nations since the Washington Conference. It notes silence from official sources on cooperation with Europe and suggests any shift is unlikely, even as Hoover's potential European role is casually considered.
The article argues that public opinion and official policy favor avoiding entanglements with Europe. It notes Republicans' stance and the Treaty failures, especially France, shaping a cautious, slow approach. It surveys many Americans’ views on joins or cooperation, predicting future shifts tied to European economic problems and a potential move toward collective action or courts.
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