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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1922

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Big Four Unions Sign New Wage Agreement

United Press reports two of the nation’s top railroad unions and 12 carriers near a wage accord to renew current contracts. The plan maintains present pay for conductors and yard workers while preserving working conditions rules, with signings expected later today. Engineers and firemen may seek separate agreements or board-set terms.

United Press New York W. G. Lea Brotherhood of Railway Leo J. Bo Shepyard Order of Railway Id Oseeralanes Rai A. H. Smith New York Central Isut T.¢e Lee Ror United States Railroad Labor Board Labor Board Lee Mississippi United States Railroad Labor Board Michigan Central Cleveland Winnati Chicago & St. Louis Boston & Albans Pittsburgh & Lake Vie Toledo & Ohio Cuvinnati Northern San Michigan Lake Erie & Eastern Rutland Railroad Vermont Indiana Warrior Belt Evansville Indianapolis & Terre Haury, Lee and Sichenport

Chicago Woman Loses to Memphis Player in Golf Match

Chicago golfer Mrs Melsin Jones, western women's champion, falls to Memphis rival Mrs Dave Gant 4 up with 3 to play at Glenesho Countrys club as a slumping Chicago contingent suffers more defeats. Gant led 3 up at the turn and won on the fifteenth hole with steady play.

St. Louis Melsin Jones Chicago Glenesho Cluch Dave Gant Memphis Cardis Sohl Columbus Harwood Olympia Fields Miriam Burns Miss Hadfield Virgvnia Pep Lewis le We Aida Chicaxa Ea Ner Anke Amik I Pep

Amundsen Abandons Pole Flight This Year

Reports from Alaska indicate Roald Amundsen will not attempt the Norge flight to the Pole this year. He is said to spend the winter at Wainwright near Point Barrow after news from Copenhagen and Oslo confirms no plans for the Greenland crossing.

Amundsen Bill Name Alaska Roald Amundsen Noruhy Ross Pole Greenland Copenhagen Wainwright Point Barrow

Harold Otis Skinner Dies at 24 in Cal After Fire

Harold Otis Skinner, a film actor and nephew of famed actor Gils Skinner, died yesterday in California after a fire incident. Charles Montgomery Skinner, noted editorial writer on the NiNoak Wo Eagle, contributed a memorial line to the Wind of.

Sabriesto Cal Sepold Otis Skinner Skinner Gils Skinner Charles Montgomery Skinner Morea

Coal price probe moves to state capitalization and costs

Iowa officials confirm no fixed coal price exists but investigate profiteering in the coal industry. Gov Kendall ordered the inquiry after a strike and losses to operators. Fletcher, leading the study, says slow, comprehensive work will cover capitalization output and production costs across the state.

Theoass Nes Moines Brron Ima Bute John Pleteter Assistiums Maine Fletcher Dysignerss Poe Orl Kendall M. Havaoer Mr. Fletcher Newdall

Two Men Who Shot Merchant in Holdup

Denison Iowa Sept 14 Pleas of Bullty when arraigned today on charges of shooting Kruea Rogers of Nenlson in an attempted holdup of a game Sunday were expected from Tluber Smith 22 Manila Ta and Alfred Boeck 17 Denison according to Shaun Greene of Crawford county Rogers was shot in a shack and died Both Smith and Boeck confessed to the sheriff said Boeck is son of a Crawford County youth beer vis or Smith confessed loss of his money in a dice game Saturday night and planned the holdup to recover his losses Rogers was killed in the struggle State Agent Wackus Des Moines said all participants had been indicted and would be arrested today

Denison Kruea Rogers Nenlson Tluber Smith Manila Alfred Boeck Shaun Greene Crawford County Rogers Smith W Rock Hli Boeck Crawford Smith Boeck Tata Rogery Wi Yackus Des Moines

Girl and boy fail in elopement across states

Sioux City police stopped Edna Wentigan, 12, of Sioux City, and Hiv toh Tee, 17, of Des Moines, after they were taken from the Illinois Central train at Fort Dodge. The youths, said to be in love, planned to elope while the girl’s parent pursued her. Edna wore best clothes and carried $14. the girl’s mother went to West Dodge to fetch her daughter home.

Sioux Cite Edna Wentigan Sioux City Toh Tee Des Moines Illinois Cental Fort Dodge Tice Hen- Tinga Edy West Dodge

Engineers Endorse Coal Heat Unit idea

In Maines on Sept 14 the National Association of Stationery Engineers adopted a resolution urging Congress to require coal operators to disclose the heat value per ton at the mines. The Wisconsin delegation had introduced the resolution yesterday, and it was adopted. Cities including Mobile Alabama Dayton Ohio and Buffalo New York seek next year’s convention. Tomorrow officers will be elected and the convention city chosen.

Maines National Association of Stationery Engineers Wisconsin Mobile Ala Dayton Buffalo N.Y

Dubuque Man Head of Retail Merchants

Burlington Iowa September 14 officers of the Town Retail Merchants association were rejected at the twenty first convention closing here today President J J Lodescher Dubuque vice president M Bernstein Davenport treasurer J B Hinericks Davenport new board members Leon K Knight Necorah and J F McParlan West Chester board names the secretary

Burlington Town Retail Merchants Association Tod J. J. Lodescher Dubbuque View M. Berntstein Couneil Blois J. 3. Hinericks Davenport Leon K. Knight Necorah J. F. McParlan West Chester Secren

Labor Meeting Endorses Brookhart for Senate

At the annual convention of carpenters and joiners local union, delegates passed resolutions endorsing Brookhart for the Senate. The vote followed praise of Brookhart and his candidacy while noting party alignment and state influence. Hoover to visit Iowa planned a stop in October, with Miss Tarack Valleerloosreut visiting California in November.

Carpenters and Joiners Stith W. Brookhart Senate Brooke “Hart

Iowa News Briefs From Fragmented Local Clippings

A jumble of garbled lines reports on local Iowa figures, incidents, and court actions. Names and places are partially legible, mentioning Des Moines area events and individuals linked to legal matters, with unclear details and several garbled phrases.

Arrest Wife of Man Found Slain in Bed Farm Hand Sought

Burlington Iowa September 145 Mrs Catherine Shorts wife of John V Shartly Des Moines county Farmey found slain in bed Wednesday morning was formally picked for arrest today on recommendation of the coroner s jury A letter for written inquiry Roy seen to Alys Sharia intimating that a murder weight be committed was introduced in evidence and a warrant issued for Spees arrest Spees a former farm hand in Sharts employ was seen about the place last Monday Authorities believe the motive for the deed may have been to secure Shured life insane mane Mrs Sharty and Werseal son were sleeping in Chesii Yoom with Shurtz but neither of them heard the gunshot from which Shurtz God

Burlington Catherine Shorts John V. Shartly Des Moines Tarmey Roy Spees Shariz Sharty Wersealson Shurtz Whiel

Ex-Fiancee Sued For 1060 In Court

A district court suit in Sandusky seeks 1060 from Mrs. Bernier Murphy. The plaintiff claims this amount covers cash given and money spent on clothes and gifts during two years of engagement. He seeks reimbursement through the courts after the engagement ended.

Sandusky 5 Bernier Murphy Sioux Ci

Davenport Picked as Next Ad Club Meeting Host

Mason City ia Davenport was selected as the next meeting place for the ninth district of the World Ad club association at the closing session. Davenport won the Register trophy for best service in the past year. Officers named include Asmes H. King Mason City vice president J R Wriedke Lincoln Neb president Edward Voss Davenport secretary treasurer Davenport Langford Davenport vice president of the world organization automatically becomes Ninth district president.

Mason City Davenport World Ad Club Association Des Moines Register Hotel Hanford Asmes H. King J. R. Wriedke Lincoln

Flour Mills Protest High Coal Prices in Midwest

Forty four flour mills in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and South Dakota protested coal prices charged by operators and wholesalers. The Southern Minnesota Mills Association adopted a resolution noting miners are back at the wage scales at strike time, yet coal, especially screening coal, is four times the price from when the strike began, as conveyed to Herbert Hoover, secretary of commerce.

Minneapolis Minnesota Wisconsin Iawa South Dakota Herbert Hoover Southern Minnesota, Mills Association Altho

Carpenters Council Opens Three Day Convention in Iowa City

The Iowa state council of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners opened its three day convention in Iowa City with all delegates in attendance. William N. Griebling of Mason City was elected president.

Iowa Cite Iowa State Council The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Fathers of American William N. Griebling Mason City

Counpry Club Members to Have Fortunes

Entertainment of a pulque chay atier selected by the tourna tree to supplement the regular war dancing party at Sunnyside County Friday evening. Two palmiste fortune tellers have been engaged to give readings. Attendance promises to reveal futures of several distinguished residents according to Quod authority.

Tournai Sunnyside

Miss Plynn Engagement to Katharine Willard

A brief notice announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Katharine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard of Dubuie, to Miss Plynn. The wedding is planned for Tuesday October 16 in Dubuie, with details limited by the legible text.

Miss Plynn Sto Willard No Firth Dubuaie Hichter Katharine

Miss Toraring Enters Duniar Race at Towa College

entries indicate Miss Toraring from Wratherwar district competes in the 14 furlong duniar at Grinaeil Towa College, with URS Praspeed Aves listed among participants.

Jontow Miss Toraring Wreatherwox Davetter Meg Wratherwar Urs Praspeed iMighland Othe Duniar Towa College Grinaeil

De Valera vows to continue fight against Free State

Aish Rebel Chief declares he will persist in opposing the Free State and the Anglo Irish treaty after an interview tied to Gen Mulcahy’s speech. The irregul ar rebels clash in Dublin and other areas with police, capturing holdings, burning buildings, and seizing prisoners as tensions rise amid the political campaign. Prisoners and rebels reported in Kenmare and Kepmore, with raids on homes in Killarney and broader strike fears spreading. Erskine Childers involved as aide to De Valera.

Aish Free State Iternnational Luwton Bent Hameny de Valera Frigh Aieftain Rentry Richard Mulcahy Gpecch Migatne Dublin Iby Hallina Chirmacks Clara County Roe Killarney Erskine Childers Eamonn de Valera

Americans prevail as Til den tops Shime in tennis match

In Germantown Philadelphia on Sept 14 William Tilden the American champion defeated Zenzo Shime the Japanese star in straight sets 8-2 1-2 6-1 in the fifth round of the national singles championship. William Johnston beat Manuel Alonzo 6-0 6-2 7- America opened with Paterson the Australian defeating Richard N. Williams 6-? 6-3 6-4.

Germantown Philadelphia William T. Tilden Zenzo Shime Idva America Tilden

Burial Service Votes to Allow Decent Funeral Rites

In Portland Oregon on September 14 the Protestant Episcopal general convention voted to permit a decent and religious burial service for suicides unbaptized adults and excommunicated individuals. A close 47 to 43 motion struck from the rubric prohibiting clergymen from using the regular service.

Portland. Ore Episcopal Church

Evangeline Booth to Quit as Salvation Army Commander

Evangeline Booth, commander of the Salvation Army in America, received a message from Branwell Booth, commander in chief, announcing her retirement as commander. The retirement takes effect at a date to be announced.

New York Evangeline Tooth Salvation Army America Branowwell Booth Par Oryganization

Prayer drive backs Ford lease of Muscle Shoals plant

Acting Chairman Melenaie of the House military committee filed in the Congressional Record a prayer signed by 220000 southern citizens urging swift congressional action on Henry Ford's offer for the lease of the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant in Washington.

Washington DBD Melenaie House Military Committee Congressional Congress Henry Ford Muscle Shoals

Strikers Guilty as Fines Remitted in Fort Madison Case

In Fort Madison federal court yesterday Edward Flass Atul Louise Rhode were found guilty of intimidating Santa Py shop workers. They were fined 200 each but the fines were remitted.

Nes Moines Edward Flaas Louis Rhode Fort Madison Waas Rhode

Bonus Step Nearer Fate in White House

Fragmentary text reports steps toward a decision at the White House. Mentions conference with soldiers and measures towers, with final action to be sent to President Yarding.

White House Washington Ponus Bi Meashres Towers Wsemaia President Yarding

Eugene Weeks Faces Gallows After Fort Madison Visit

Des Moines man Eugene Weeks, condemned for the Fosdick murder, endures the death row ordeal with nerve as he anticipates tomorrow’s noose. Warden Hollowell notes his calm, while wife Mae Weeks reconciles with him after arriving in Fort Madison. The looming execution, to be followed by Orrie Cross’s later hanging, draws heavy local interest. Weeks has penned a poem about courage and will, reflecting on his fate.

Jenny Orl Madison Werves Eugene Weeks George Fosdick Des Moines Thane Ira Pavey Weeks T. P. Wollowell Murderers' Row Pavey Molloowe Hollowell Cross Orrlé Cross Fosdick Fort Madison Winfred J E. Troth Polk County Robb Hartford Conn

Strikers Settle on Wage Board Pay Across Major Rlys

Official statements indicate key railroads including New York Central Michigan Central Big Four Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Chicago Northwestern Baltimore Ohio Seaboard Airline Southern Railway Chesapeake Ohio accepted the shopcrafts settlement. A large list of lines declined to sign while others indicated readiness to end the strike under the accord. Advices from Chicago suggest 64 percent of mileage signaled intent to end the walkout based on the agreement.

Laday Roads Shart New York Central Lines Michigan Central Big Four Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Chicago & Northwestern Baltimore & Ohio Seaboard Airline Southern Railway Chesapeake & Ohio International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Helpers of America International Association of Machinists International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Iran Shi Builders and Helpers of America Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers International Alliance Brotherhood of Electrical Engineers, Broatherood Trailway Carmen of America Associated Presa Chicago Associated Press Couaty Shepcrafts Atlantic Coast Line Central of Georgia Delaware Judson Delaware, Lackawanna Showcraft General Polices Committee

Railroads Ordered to Halt Hiring and Cancel Agreements

Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul officials received a telegram from S M Wilcox general master mechanic directing cessation of hiring and cancellation of contracts with labor agencies. Souther seeks peace in Washington with direct talks to end the shop men strike on the railway starting with a conference in which shopcrafts general policy committee’s agreement will be used as the basis.

Cal Chicago Milwaukee Souther Washington D. C Southern Railway

Tariff Bill Back From Conference Seen Friday

Washington Sept 14 prediction that the tariff bill amended in conference would be out by tomorrow was made by Fordney chairman of the house Managers. Republicans expected passage in the house despite anticipated opposition on the final conference report. Senate foes warned against the embargo section and a Senate clash looms over the flexible tariff granting the president power over rates and American valuation.

Washington DD. C House Fordney Altho Senate

Bell Will Leaves All Property to Widow Bell

Washington Sept 14 Mrs Mabel Gardiner Bell widow of Alexander Graham Bell inventor of the telephone was named sole beneficiary in his will filed for probate today The will dated June 22 1898 named Mrs Bell and Charles J Bell a cousin as executors The estate value was not stated

Washington, Dbd. G Mabel Gardiner Bell Alexander Graham Bell

Refugees Seek Relief From League of Nations

Geneva Sept 14 The league of nations was asked today to aid 200000 Christian refugees who fled from Thrace to nearby islands after the Smyrna disaster. The appeal, stating refugees lack food and shelter, was sent to the league council by the patriarch of the Greek Catholic Church.

Geneva League of Nations Ald Thrace Smyrna Council of the League Greek Catholic Church

Capper Tincher Bill Sent to Conference

Washington Sept 14 the senate after a brief 18 minute debate and without a record vote passed and sent to conference the Capper Tincher bill designed to meet the Supreme Court ruling holding certain sections of the grain futures law inoperative.

Washington, D. C Senate Supreme Court

Senate Votes Aid to Land Reclamation

Washington D C Sept 14 The Borah amendment to the Liberal Iran Bill appropriating 20000000 to speed irrigation projects in the west was adopted by the Senate today 26 to 22 Morrison, Jawa City Th after 4 ten days visit at the home of Mr and Mrs D G McDowell 435 Locust street will leave for Brookings S D to take a teaching post at the State Agricultural and Mechanical Arts college of South Dakota Mr Morrison received his Ph D degree at the University of Iowa last June.

Washington, D. C Senate Morrison Jawa City D. G._McDowell Locust Street Brookings State Agricultural and Mechanical Arts College of South Dakota University of Iowa

Rail Labor Board Back to Strike Causes in Settlement

The Associated Press reports Chicago sentry notes that the settlement of the shopmen strike sustains the Transportation Act. If strike questions return to the U S labor board the board will grant fullest fair consideration. A 13 member commission will handle disputed questions, effectively an adjustment board in line with the act. Seniority remains unsettled, referred to a joint representation commission. This settlement mirrors Harding’s prior recommendation.

iBy Associated Press Chicago United States Labor Rail Board Ben.v. Hooper Labor Board Hooper A.commission Harding

Impeachment Hearing Set Against Daugherty by Judiciary Committee

The House Judiciary Committee was summoned to meet on Saturday to consider Representative Keller's impeachment charges against Attorney General Daugherty. Keller is to be asked to appear before the committee, announced Representative Volstead Shaiman.

Washington House Judiciary Committee Econsider Keller Daugherty Volstead Shaiman

Scout Executives Hear Speeches at Third Day Session

Blue Ridge North Carolina September 14. Boy Scout executives from across the United States and foreign territories gathered for the third day’s program. Lectures focused on problems facing an executive and salesmanship as a key topic presented by EH Stelma Lewis, national advertising executive.

Blue Ridge N. Ci United States France Great Britain Canada Hawaii Stelma Lewis

Britain to Pay Even if Germany Does Not

Washington D C Sept 14 The British government will proceed with a settlement of the British 5 000 000 000 debt to the United States regardless of any action by Germany in the reparations controversy with the allies official advices to the Panestean debt funding commission today

Washington, D. C United States Germany

WANTS HOSPITAL FOR VETERANS INVESTIGATED

Representative Rossdale of New York introduced in the house a resolution calling for an investigation into intolerable conditions at the Veterans Hospital No. 81 in the Bronx. The Republican congressman seeks inquiry into hospital operations and care.

Washington, D. C Veterans' Hospital Bronx New York Rossdale House

Daugherty Plans Fight to Finish Injunction Case

Chicago Sept 14 Despite a partial railway shopmen settlement the injunction fight in Judge Wilkersons court over Attorney General Daughertys bid for a preliminary restraining order against rail strikers continued. Government spokesmen said settlements would not deter the governments determination to finish its case as evidence was offered to show intimidation and coercion connected with the strike.

GV Lhe ‘Associated Presay Chicago James i. Wilkerson Gen. Daugherty Ence Widespreadi Jamoynr

Old Folks Home Inmate Caught Making Wine

An 81-year-old inmate at the county old folks home in Muskogee Oklahoma was found with a complete winemaking setup hidden under her bed along with several quarts of finished wine. Authorities said she had stolen grapes from the county farm to use in the process.

Muskogee Okla Thes County Meluls

County Bond Sale Sets Record in Iowa Auction

Ed Madigan county treasurer announced the sale of 85000 funding bonds bearing 4 44 percent interest payable semi annually for 10 years. Waterloo Savings Bank and Hall Trust & Savings Bank of China purchased for 387255 with a 52 premium. Bonds fund warrants from the early year county expenses and court and poor funds. Banks held warrants at 8 percent interest and expect a near three quarters of one percent profit from reduced interest. One bond man claimed a 434 percent rate for a South Dakota issue not matching today’s premium.

Iowa Madigan Waterloo Savings Bank Halls Trust & Savings Bank China Thy County South Dakoela Brael Hawk County

Episcopal Convention Calendar Is Clogged with New Business

Portland Ore Sept 14 Waes day the general convention of the Protestant Episcopal edured in session here faces introduction o f mass of new matters of genern public interest and progress will its calendar has become so difficul that night sessions are in prosp ect in order to take care of the ever increasing accumulation. Continued consideration offs revision of the hook of coimunnal prayer was in order today in both houses the bishops being engage in consideration of recommenda tions of the joint commission o prayer book revision as to the rise of burial. the house of denuties after spending all yesterday afternoon ir debating proposed ehanyzes in the baptismal office was to continu with that work today. Confirma tion and the marriage service were then to be taken up.

Portland Ore General Convention Protestant Episcopal Edured House of Denuties Ehanyzes

Davenport Docket Sees 439 Prohibition Cases Listed

Davenport Ta Sept 1 1921 The federal court docket lists 439 defendants charged with violation of the Prohibition law. They will face Judge Martin J Wade when the court convenes on October 3 This unprecedented docket marks the largest batch of dry law cases since national prohibition took effect.

Davenport Martin J. Wade United States Federal Court Nera

Col Thompson Heads Union Veterans Legion Encampment

Col Norman R. Thompson of Jamestown New York was elected National Commander of the Union Veterans region at its thirty seventh encampment in Piulsburgen Pennsylvania. The next meeting will be held in Pi.

Piulsburgen Norman R. Thompson Jamestown N. Y Union Veterans’ Region

King of Italy Recovers From Pneumonia as Naples Fair Cancelled

Victor Emmanuel of Italy, once in crisis from pneumonia, is reported recovering. His engagement to open the Naples fair has been cancelled.

Italy Victor Emmanuel Monia Naples

Roadhouse proprietor slain near Pineako. women held

Chicago dispatch reports Felix Rachbauer owner of the Dells roadhouse near Pineako shot and killed. May Pearl Pain, business associate, and her sister Maude Shirk were held by police in connection with the slaying. Authorities pursued leads and questioned witnesses as the investigation continued.

Chicago Felix Rachbauer Rs. May Pearl Pain Rachbauer and Her & Ter Maude Shirk Lice

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