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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1921

Page

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Tax form unlikely to change this year in tax revision notes

Washington notes predict no drastic tax form change this year with possible fundamental shifts next year. Key steps include refunding liberty loans for longer maturities, refunding 10 million owed by European governments, and possible cutbacks in armament and other appropriations contingent on a forthcoming armament conference.

Sy Mark Sullivan Washington, D. C Smoot Mellon Treasury Department House United States Melton Senate

Baby Hunter's Hazardous Kite Trips From Bronx Homes

Martin Herman, six, of the Bronx, has fallen sixteen stories in total and survived. He tumbled six stories yesterday while flying a kite from the top of an apartment house and landed in a baby carriage with minor injuries. A few months earlier he fell from a fourth story window and escaped serious harm after landing on a clothesline.

The Associated Press New York Martin Herman Bronx Martin

Twelve Annual Cattle Congress Opens September Twenty Six

The twelfth Dairy Cattle Congress and International Belgian Horse show opens September 26. Waterloo aims to display its industrial versatility with a new exhibit showing 2.7 samples of factory products. Organizers expect 100,000 visitors and emphasize cooperation from Waterloo Industrial and Greater Waterloo groups to present a permanent feature at the exposition.

Waterloo Greater Waterloo B.S. Estes

Fort Dodge couple found shot to death in St Paul

Fort Dodge residents Wilson Grimes and Lydia Stolbock were found dead in a St Paul apartment last night. A girl friend of Stolbock’s was present. Grimes appeared to shoot her and then kill himself. An automatic pistol lay beside the bodies.

Fort Dodge St. Paul Associated Press St. Paul, Minp Wilson Grimes Lydia Stolbock Miss Stolbock Grimes

Bank Robbers Blow Open Draper Bank Vault

Pulaski Va September 10 Bank of Draper vault blown open bonds valued at 20900 and an undetermined amount of money stolen as robbers took everything of value in the bank in the small town of Draper four miles from here.

Associated Fresc Pulaski Bank of Draper Draper

Steel orders on U.S. Steel drop in August report

New York Sept 10 The monthly tonnage report of the United States Steel corporation shows 4,531,920 tons of washed orders on hand Aug 31, down from 4,830,327 tons on July 31. The decrease indicates a reduction in orders filled.

Associated Press New York United States — Steel Corporation

Weather forecast for Upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys

Predictions for the week begin Monday across the valleys. Fair and much cooler at start with frosts then generally fair and normal temperatures thereafter.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Upper Mississippi Missouri

Second body found in Church home links double murder

Chicago authorities identify a buried body as Carl Asmus automobile salesman missing with Bernard Daugherty. Church arrested in Wisconsin on related death, bloodstained clothes and rope wounds tied to the case. Police suspect multiple suspects and end of disappearance mystery.

Associated Press Chicago H. W. Church Carl Asmus Richard R. Asmus Bernard J. Daugherty Des Plaines River Fulton Street Church Adams Wis Daugherty Asmus M. J. Sommers Sommers River Forest Maywood Edward Skleba Altho Case Puzzies Richard R. Astmus Bloomington Tank Corps

Gypsum Firms Cited by FTC in Unfair Competition Case

The Gypsum Industries association and seven officers with 24 members across many states face FTC complaints. The group, described as a voluntary unincorporated body of gypsum manufacturers, allegedly coordinated to curb mail order competition by restricting dealers and dividing territories. Members include American Cement Flas ter, Cardiff Gypsum Plaster, Centerville Ypsyn, Colorado Portland Cement, Dakota Plaster Rapid City, Alabastine Grand Rapids, Plymouth Gypsum Fort Dodge, United States Gypsum Chicago, Wasem Plaster Fort Dodge and others in the east and Pacific northwest.

Associated Dress Washington, D. C Gypsum Industries Association Chicago Federal Trade Commission American Cement Flas

State Officials Open Probe of Mine War in Flour Spar Region

The Associated Press report from Elizabethtown Illinois notes Gov Len Small ordered a probe into unrest in Hardin county Flour Spar mine region. Adjutant General Frank S Dickson Labor Director George B Arnold Mines Director Robert M Medill lead the inquiry as armed groups reportedly move on Rosiclare and nearby towns. The officials hope to restore order without state troops and may stay several days as witnesses are heard.

Associated Press Elizabethtown Ill Frank S. Dickson George B. Arnold Robert M. Medill Hardin County Len Small

Morrill to Apply Packer Control Act

Washington reports Chester Morrill in the bureau of markets has been named assistant secretary of agriculture to administer the packer control act. Secretary Wallace announced the move noting the grain exchange control law may be assigned to Morrill once a suitable appropriation funds the act’s provisions.

Washington Chester Morrill Bureau of Markets Wallace Morrill

Tokio Denies Asking O K for Chinese Note

Tokyo denies seeking approval from the American secretary of state before sending a proposal to China on the Shantung settlement. The note reportedly received only a state department nod to keep the United States informed of Japan’s propositions.

Tokio O.K Associated Press China Shantung Charles E. Hughes Foreign Office Japan America

Big Storm Destroys Island Cotton Crop

A cyclone hit St. Vincent's sea island on Thursday, nearly wiping out the 1921 cotton crop. Sugar fields lay flat and many coconut trees were uprooted or stripped by the storm.

Associated Press St. Vincent St. Edward Island St. Vincent's Sea Island Windward Islands

Explosion at Birkenhead sinks German submarine Deutschland

Liverpool reports a massive explosion aboard the former German submarine Deutschland at Birkenhead while being dismantled. Three men died and three were injured, with fears many others may have perished. Cause unknown, engine room damage cited.

Associated Press Liverpool Birkenhead Mercy

Weather report for Iowa towns in 1921 monitor

Weather Bureau bulletin lists conditions in Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines and other cities. Reports show rain muddy roads cloudy skies and generally poor to passable driving conditions with showers likely this afternoon or tonight and Sunday partly cloudy.

U. S. Department of Agricultura Weather Bureau Charles City Albert Lea Minn Algona Charlies City Cedar Rapids Davenport K. Maines Dubuque Mason Es Des Moines DuvEgue la Crosse Marshalltown Waterloo

Courier Delivery Note With Paper Replacement Policy

The notice states home delivery by 5 30 and offers replacements if late due to carrier error. Call 3330 to request copies and contact the office before 620 p m to arrange.

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Fatty Arbuckle Held in Custody After Rappe Death

San Francisco police investigate the death of actress Virginia Rappe after a party at Roscoe Arbuckle's St Francis hotel suite. Arbuckle, and attorney Frank Dominguez, left Los Angeles for the city as detectives query party guests and doctors. The coroner orders a stomach examination. autopsy concerns are raised about medical staff.

Associated Press San Francisco Cali Roscoe Fatty’) Arbuckle Virginis Rappe Arbuckle St. Francis Hotel Michael Griffith United Press Cal Roscoe Arbuckle Frank Dominguez Los Angeles Virginia Rappe Miss Rappe Miss Rapper Miss. Rappe M. Rumpwell Will Hamovine Boyle Tew

Premier Witos and Polish Cabinet Quit Warsaw Government

The Polish cabinet led by Vincent Witos resigned in Warsaw today. Witos had become premier on July 24, 1939, after a prior resignation to President Pilsudski over Upper Silesia. The president had urged him to withdraw and continue rebuilding the cabinet.

Witos Warsaw Associated Press Sept. Il Vincent Witos Pilsudski Upper Silesia

Delta Upsilon Pins Not for Women Debate at Convention

Pittsburgh on September 10 reports Delta Upsilon fraternity leaders frown on women wearing frat pins. The seventh annual convention discussed policy during sessions in the city.

Delta Upsilon Associated Press Pittsburgh Delta Epsilon Fraternity

Nurse winner of prize farm in Torrington drawing

Miss Jennie Fuller of Gresham Nebraska, ex-nurse in the army, won a prize farm at the Goshen Hole drawing for ex-service men and women near Torrington Wyoming. About 5,000 applications were filed, and heavy exodus trains carried applicants home as the event drew to night. The irrigable land was opened for former service members, with plans for a sugar beet factory, a newspaper plant, and a post office nearby.

Omaha Neb Jennie GB. Fuller Gresham Goshen Hole Torrington Wyo Florence Wheeler Council Bluffs

Straddle Wage Rule By Landis Clash In Chicago

Chicago workers and builders spar over Judge K M Landis wage award in a dayslong dispute. The Chicago Building Trades Council votes unanimously on the ruling while demand for a rehearing signals acceptance under protest and threatens a setback to a $50 million building program and thousands of jobs.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Building Trades Council Landis K. M. Landis

Railroad valuation fixed for Chicago Rock Island train line

Washington D C September The Interstate Commerce Commission set the tentative valuation of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific railroad at 222277596 for rate making purposes.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission

St Louis Batteries Coach Neill Shocker in First Game

In a surprising opener, St Louis batteries led by Col Neill delivered a shocker. The outcome unsettled Cleveland and highlighted new safety ad themes tied to the game.

St St. Louis Cleveland St. Louis Batteries Col. Neill

San Antonio Flood Devastates City as Hundreds Dead

San Antonio faces devastation after a cloudburst floods the Olmos valley and rivers. Two thousand homeless, 42 bodies recovered, and property losses estimated up to 2 million dollars. Hotels flooded, power and telephone services down, streets cut by rising waters. Military and rescue crews assist as the Alamo area escapes major damage. San Marcos also reports flooding with minor damage.

Associated Press San Antonio Tex Olmos Alazan San Pedro Houston St. Mary’s St. Anthony Travis Street Stealler Alamo Texas Liberty Texas Mexico Fort Sam Houston Porter Federal Building Alamo Plaza J San Antonio Meahuns Romes Rene At & Am Peaiee

Storms Kill, Wreck Towns Span Nebraska Iowa

Tornado near Sioux Falls South Dakota killed two, destroyed farm buildings, with towns Ollis Hartford and Stays Falls reported damaged. Nebraska Meantown Avoca and Creedmoor areas faced heavy rain and wind with injuries. A freight wreck occurred on the Chicago Rock Island line near Audubon after washouts from Meadow Nebraska.

Associated Press Sioux Falls S. D West Sioux Falls Swux Falls Ollis Hartford Stays Falls Avoca Iei Missouri Paci Fone Sastin Austin Percy Enuta Creedmoor Neb Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Meadow

Storm damages Cameron and halts Texas rail lines

Reports from Cameron say the central Texas storm caused about 1 million dollars in damage, with hundreds of cattle drowned and more than 12 inches of rain by noon. Rail tracks of the International and Great Northern and Missouri Kansas and Texas were washed out for hundreds of feet, suspending service between Austin and San Antonio as streams overflowed after heavy rains.

International & Great Northern Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railways Austin San Antonio Cameron Wao Tex Here Texas

Four Bandits Rob Postoffice in Los Angeles

Four bandits robbed the post office station C at Fifth and Los Angeles streets, seizing thousands of dollars in registered mail. An auto chase began at 5 20 am as bullets flew. bystander Henry D Hileman was shot in the neck. Eight clerks and letter carriers were held at gunpoint while bandits opened mail sacks and took letters.

United Press Los Angeles Postoffice Station Fifth Henry D. Hileman Sixth Street

German Marks Sell Under 1 Cent in New York Market

German marks traded in New York today dipping under one cent. They opened at 0.99 cents, rose to one cent, marking an overnight drop of 0.0235 cents. By close, the currency slipped further to 0.28 cents.

Associated Press New York

Cotton Futures Soar After Texas Storm Reports

Reports that Texas was swept by storms and floods sparked a surge in cotton futures. Opening trading showed firm gains, with near futures up about 5 to 62 points during the first hour and a half.

Brmalls Press Texas

Mellon Calls for Exchange Parleys

Secretary Mellon as chairman of the inter American high commission has addressed a call to the ministers of finance of all the Latin American countries for a series of meetings here and in other capitals to discuss the international exchange situation.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Mellon inter-Amerian High Commission

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