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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1920
Page
9
Primary elections in Colorado Washington and New York shape the battle for control of the Senate. Republicans and Democrats claim possible gains as Charles S. Thomas and Wesley Siodnes face retirement and new nominees contend for open seats. Strong third party efforts in Colorado add to the contest.
The Connecticut Senate and House ratified the federal woman suffrage amendment this afternoon, making Connecticut the thirty eighth state to do so. TheHouse vote was 216 to 21 in favor with no opposition in the Senate, though Senator Brooks questioned legality. The governor had called a special session for Tuesday to act on ratification.
Six former American soldiers arrested in Constantinople for thefts from the American Committee for Relief in the Near East have virtually confessed and seek leniency. The losses are said to run into hundreds of thousands of dollars. Charles Allen, the American consul, leads the examination with Julian Gilpsey, a Dallas lawyer, serving as counsel. The thefts allegedly spanned over a year and a half and involved other charity groups. the prisoners argue it would be unfair if larger officials escape accountability.
A.P. dispatch from St. Louis reports resolutions planned for the Twenty second national encampment of the United Spanish War veterans. The measures urge cooperation among ex service men societies to push favorable legislation and denounce radicalism while praising army vocational training schools.
Viscount Uchida said to reporters that efforts for a peaceful and satisfactory settlement of the Japanese problem in California are under way. The remarks attribute the talks to Roland Mestis U S ambassador and Bainbridge Colby secretary of state in Tokyo.
The Cudahy Packing company set its quarterly dividend for common stock to be payable October 5, marking the first dividend passed since the company’s reorganization. Officials announced the decision in a letter to the stock exchange.
New York September 14 directors of the national Cloak and Suit Co decided to omit the October dividend on the companys common stock. The board said sales were satisfactory but conserving cash and building working capital was prudent.
National Republican leaders monitor the New York primary as Senator Wadsworth seeks to win another term. The scene draws broad attention with supporters and party figures weighing his chances and the impact on the broader race.
Raiders cut telephone cables and lit up the village in a frontal effort to loot the Franklin Grove bank. They set a wire barricade and fired nitroglycerin. only the vault walls burned before locals armed with rifles repelled the attack and the bandits fled in a touring car.
American entrants from the Antwerp Olympic team dominated in Christiania defeating Norwegian rivals. J. W. Scholz of the University of Missouri tied the world record in the 100 metre dash at 10.6 seconds and won the 260 metre race in 22.2 seconds. Jose Ray of Illinois A. C. captured the 860 metre race in 1 58.7, but lost the 1500 metre to a Norwegian. Walker Smith of Chicago A. C. won the 130 metre finals in 15.6 seconds.
Paris dispatch reports actor Mary Pickford will sail aboard the Mauretania with a few friends to return Olive Thomas's body to America. Thomas, an American actress, died here after an autopsy cited acute nephritis from bichloride of mercury exposure as the cause.
Des Moines reports Judge Thomas Arthur Logan named to fill a vacancy on the Iowa supreme court bench after Justice Frank Gaynor’s death. Gov. Hardine authorized the announcement. Arthur, a Republican, will serve until a successor is elected and qualified.
Senator Borah will speak in Darton Ohio on the campaign trail as Gov Cox defends the league of nations in Boise Idaho. The addresses mark early clashes over the league with attention on Borah’s constructively opposed stance and possible ties to Harding positions. Senator Johnson of California also plans a first campaign speech this week.
Harding argues for limited immigration to the Pacific coast and warns against racial conflict. He also urges a protective tariff to aid American farmers and attacks Democratic charges of a Senate oligarchy, pledging unity across regions. Gov. Stephens notes coastal interests on tariff and oriental questions.
The notice states home delivery before 3 30 p m and asks recipients to call 0 to report late delivery so a copy can be sent. Calls must reach the office before 3 30 p m.
The Lawson Airline Co. of Chicago won three air mail routes costing $685000 annually. Beginning in November, the contracts include passenger service as well as mail, starting with a Pittsburgh to Indianapolis line via Columbus and Cincinnati.
Fort Dodge Fort Dodge Ta Sept 14 Mrs M A Rush 75 years old was instantly killed last evening when struck by an automobile driven by B J Price a prominent lawyer of Fort Dodge The accident occurred in front of Mrs Rush s home
Des Moines, Sept. 14 Proposed change of name of the Improved Order of Redmen to Sons of Liberty is under consideration at the annual meeting in Des Moines. The great council began session yesterday with delegates from across the nation and officer elections including two contested races on today’s agenda.
Chicago September 14 Admitting the walkout ended John Grunan leader of the striking railroad men in the Chicago switching district announced the strike was over. At eight meetings majorities favored returning to former positions. Road officials reported more applications from former workers as the men resume work.
Rome reports Italy has passed the crisis of the metal workers movement per Giornale d Italia. The paper notes the danger of bolshevism diminished since last Saturday and that workers now herald the need to increase production and may urge followers to act.
Cedar Falls Sept 14 special report says Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern Railway will collect higher fares on all local lines with the city left to permit or challenge. The company cites a Supreme Court decision and past arbitration in Waterloo as justification claiming loss making lines in Cedar Falls require the raise. The city may contest but no decision was available as the mayor was away. Gas rate questions also remain unsettled with a three member committee to study and report soon.
Reports from Moscow via Exchange Telegraph say Soviet forces are advancing on Lemberg and pushing back Polish and Ukrainian troops along the Brody area. Kabul and Simla dispatches claim Afghan troops rush to defend the frontier as Bolshevik pressure grows. In Riga, Bolshevik peace delegates say Minsk terms were never answered and urge Polish counterparts to present treaty proposals. Petrograd rumors allege anti Bolshevik unrest in Petrograd with several Bolshevik commissioners drowned or forced to flee Neva banks.
Tokio Sept 13 Lieut Hamada and four crew members died when a shell for a heavy gun on the Japanese battle cruiser Haruna exploded prematurely off Hokodao. One petty officer and nine sailors were fatally injured two more wounded. Vice Admiral Prince Fushimi aboard the ship escaped injury.
Sept. 12 report says the Czecho-Slovak cabinet will resign after coalition tensions deepen the rift among the social democrats moderates and radicals. President Masaryk is reportedly rushing to the capital from his country home.
Homer S. Cummings Democratic national Committeeman said he will not seek renomination for United States Senator at the Democratic state Convention. He cited health advised that a hard campaign would be unwise for him.
Montgomery report says Alto Windham a white man was lashed near Hartford Alabama for remarks he allegedly made to a white woman last night. The incident underscores vigilante actions tied to alleged insults in the region.
The U S Department of Agriculture weather section reports on highways within a territory including Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Deg Do min es Dubuque Faribault La Crosse Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterloo and Enver Scarhenry. The document is dated September 14, 1920 and focuses on the conditions and status of routes across these communities.
Maine voters gave a record total to the Republican ticket with Fredrik Parkhurst elected governor by about 63 000 over Democrat Bertrand MacIntire amid a large statewide turnout. Four Republicans were elected to Congress and the Senate will be Republican. Women voted heavily for the G O P. Democrats held 15 seats in the new House amid mixed results. Senator Barding sent congratulations to Parkhurst.
London reports a weakened Terence MacSwiney due to hunger strike while in Brixton prison. The Irish Self Determination League bulletin said he had a very bad night yet remained conscious and mentally alert. home office physicians saw virtually no change and noted a restful night.
Gov James M Cox Democratic presidential candidate touring eastern Oregon and Idaho said Maine’s result shows no victory yet noting the augmented vote. He cited Hays and early campaign plans as factors and predicted outcomes will be decided outside Maine. Cox spoke at Boise Ontario and other stops while his voice recovers.
Illinois voters face a bitter Republican split over governor and senator nominations as Len Small and John G. Oglesby lead the fight. Democratic contenders include James Hamilton Lewis and Barratt O’Hara. In New York, Wadsworth and Lunn contend for the Senate with Walker and Miller in Democratic and Republican races. Colorado and Louisiana also hold primaries amid fraud and party power battles.
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