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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1923

Page

9

Italy to Evacuate Corfu If Killings Unsolved

Rome reports Premier Mussolini pledged to begin Corfu evacuation on September 27 for European peace. If killers are not found by then, Greece must pay Italy 50 million lire. Italy would renounce claims to the permanent court of justice and seek reimbursement of expenses. Allied council warns of possible further penalties.

Rome Benito Mussolini Paris Corfu Italy Europe Greece Hague Major Beaud Investigation Commission Associated Press Interallied Council Issi Whith de -Tanina Larders Albania Larders Rynivea Commission of Inquiry Cat Neil Foreign Office Athens Poincare Phaleron Bay Allied Commission Janina Council of Ambassadors Conference Ambassadorial Council National Bank of Switzerland

Tulsa Tribune Squeezed by Gov Walton Martial Rule

Governor Walton orders military censorship of the Tulsa Tribune as he pressures city officials to resign. He warns troops will remain, aiming to end what he calls a reign of terror, amid clashes with the paper and local leaders. The editor intends to seek a federal injunction to protect publication. The story outlines Walton’s bold, controversial bid to reshape Tulsa governance and curtail crime.

United Press Tulsa Okla Seni Tulsa Tribune J. C. Walton Tula America The Tribune Richard Floyd Jones Walton the Tribune Oklahoma City Tre Clfu Klux Klan Aldrich Blake Jones

Delivery deadline and paper replacement notice

The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 20. If due to carrier error you do not receive the paper by that time, please call before 6 30 p m and a copy will be sent.

Iowa Girl Bride Missing in Chicago Listed by Police

Chicago Sept 14 Mrs Gladys Wiltse 18 and beautiful of Greenville Iowa was added to the list of missing persons here her husband Milton Wiltse 21 reported she left their North Side apartment yesterday morning and did not return the couple came to Chicago from Greenville a few days ago He could give no reason for her failure to return and her safety is feared

Chicago Gladys , Wiltse Green ‘Ville Milton Wiltse Greenville Willie

Des Moines Chief Moves to Deport 15 Foreign Convicts

Des Moines police head Johan Hammond initiated deportation proceedings against 15 foreigners convicted of liquor-law violations. He argues such violations render them undesirable citizens and has sent the report to the immigration commissioner in St Louis seeking immediate warrants. If successful, Hammond plans similar actions against more persistent violators.

Des Moines Johan Hammond St. Louis Cief

Plunges 15 Stories in New York After Tokyo Disaster

New York on September 4 reports Tokunoshue Ilgoulye, an accountant for Mitsui & Co., jumped from the fifteenth floor of 65 Broadway after fearing his family was killed in the Tokyo disaster. Hundreds of pedestrians witnessed the fall.

New York Tokunoshue Ilgoulye Mitsui & Co Broadway Inoulye

Petroleum dividends declared by Pan Am and Mexican Petroleum

New York Sept 14 Pan American Petroleum declares a quarterly dividend of 2 on A and B stocks payable Oct 20 to holders of record Sept 29. Mexican Petroleum declares 4 on common and 2 on preferred payable Oct 20 to record holders Sept 29. Trime Gas pays 2 and Prairie Gil & Gas Co. 3 per share payable Oct 31 to records Sept 29.

New York Pan American Petroleum Company Mexican Petroleum Company Trime Gas Independence Kan Prairie Gil & Gas Co

Prince Speeding to Ranch at High River

Montreal dispatch reports the Prince of Wales traveling by special train toward High River Alberta to spend three weeks recuperating after years of royal duties. The train paused briefly at Outremont as hundreds gathered in the cold to glimpse the heir.

Prince Montreal Prince of Wales Ontario High River Alberta Quebec Outremont Prines

Jury May Get Macon Kluxer Case Today

Maven Ga September 14 The case of Mr CG A Yarbrough alleged leader of a band of Moggers in Bibb county was to be in the hands of the jury late today The defense rested with Yarbrough a prominent dentist denying the charges that he was the whipping boss The prosecution presented rebuttal evidence after which the defense will be heard and arguments to the jury

Maven CG. A. Yarbrough Bibb County Yarbrough

Work of Selecting Ward Jury Slows Up

White Plains N Y Sept 14 Hope of questioning witnesses in the Walter S Wart trial adjourned over the weekend was abandoned as only one talesman of the last 44 proved acceptable for the tentative jury of seven. Thirty eight talesmen remained to be examined by prosecutors and defense today and an additional panel was drawn for Monday.

White Plains N. Y Walter S. Wart

Iowan President of Okla Aggies School

Bradford Knapp, longtime Iowa State College faculty leader and former dean of agriculture at Kansas, is appointed president of the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College at Stillwater. He is a son of the former Iowa State president and brother of Werman Knapp, treasurer of the institution.

Ames Bradford Knapp Iowa Jek College Diversity of Kansas Oklahoma Agrentment & Mechanical College Stillwater, Ri Knapp Jowa Te In Tss Sesman Knapp Towa State College Werman Kinanp Instit Ntion

Methodists Push Law for Bible in Public Schools

At the Des Moines Methodist conference Dr Fleming argues for legislative action to allow Bible teaching in public schools. He says moral and religious instruction should be pursued via an Iowa legislature extra session. Five delegates named to Spring field conference. one more to be chosen.

United Bross Ames Fleming Ational Reform Association Des Moines Iowa Springfield Mass John L. Hillman Simpson College L. P. Goodman Red Oak Shipman Das! Moines M. Evans Das Moines Harvey Council Bluffs

Mysterious man in Iowa mortgage swindle ring arrest

Des Moines police seek to verify a Newark suspect found in women's dress carrying hundreds of thousands in cash and Iowa mortgage securities valued at over 600000. The man, calling himself Emily A Gruth, is said to be 50 and from Iowa, with knowledge of Iowa counties and farm property. Newark police weigh forgery or theft and possible de mented or disguise motives while linking to regional bank robberies.

Associated Press Des Moines Emily A. Gruth Towa New York Newark Severa Wertiale Grimid Minn

Ex-Chancellor Cine Here Says Germany Limits Reparations

New York report states ex-chancellor Cine asserts Germans can pay no more than thirty billion gold marks in reparations. Beran’s last proposal is cited as the basis. Dr Cine, once chancellor, arrives amid questions on US ties and shipping interests.

New York Beran Carl Joseph Wilchel Cine Germany Cube Council of the Hamburg American Ring United States Hamburg-American and W. Harriman Shipping

Spanish War Vets Face Chattanooga Encampment Arrival

Antonio J. Enlesa of San Francisco leads United Spanish War veterans with 200 delegates en route to the twenty fifth national encampment in Chattanooga Tennessee September 16 to 20. The party, joined by 300 delegates from Illinois, departs by train Saturday night. Harvester Cigar 10¢ and 35c advertising insert.

Chicago Antonio J. Enlesa San Francisco United Chattanooga Tenn

Courier's Fight Night Promises Real Knockout in NYC

The Evening Courier plans live coverage of the Virpo Dempsey championship fight in New York City. Promoter Tex Rickard eases the start time to 7:30 Eastern, with ringside wire and near-instant bulletins for crowds on the sidewalks.

Evening Courier New York City Waterloo Tex Rickard

Bare-Headed Year Bet On Fight In LaCrosse

Fiske O Hara betting Allan Reid the bare headed bard of the corn belt to go bare headed for a year if Jack Dempsey does not win ten rounds over Luis Angel Firpa in their fight tonight. If Dempsey wins in ten rounds Reid will wear a hat for one year.

LaCrossy Wis Fiske O'Hara Anger Allan Reid O'hara Jack Dempsey Fucs Angel Firpa Dowpsey Port

Mother Loses Her Fight for Child

In Omaha Nebraska on September 14 a district court awarded Mrs Mary Kerriganie custody of her five year old daughter Puria from Mrs Gannaway, the adoptive foster mother. Judge Day cited the child preference and the mother’s alleged unfitness, ending a lengthy custody battle and prompting plans to appeal to the state supreme court.

Omaha Oimahy Ural Be.b. Day Mary Kerriganie Puria Va Gannoway Doris Nerrigan Mrn. Gannaway Aled Suil Will Apiwal

Prohibition Repeal Impossible, Asserts Dr Garrington

In Columbus on September 14 Dr Ernest Garrington, secretary of the World League Against Alcoholism, declared repeal of prohibition in America an impossibility. He said the attack on the eighteenth amendment and Volstead law strikes at free government. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention closed and decided to meet in Chicago in 1924.

Columbus America Ernest Garrington World League Against Alcoholism Women's Christian Temperance Union Chicago

Sioux City Booze Scandal Shapes Police Chief Shakeup

Acting chief James O Keeffe takes helm in Sioux City pending a permanent pick after James W Shanley resigns amid charges tied to missing confiscated liquor. Woodbury grand jury probes Shanley and council theft allegations as investigation proceeds.

Sioux City Sepe James O’keefe

Gro Independents Fear Price Cuts By Otandare

Des Moines reports war between local independents and Standard Oil of Indiana over a two cent price cut to 41 1/2 cents. Independents claim the move aims to crowd out smaller dealers. Standard Oil cites secret price-centering by independents. A emergency meeting of dealers yielded no statement.

International News Wire Des Moines Standard Oil Company Indiana Standard H. J. Bemis

Spain Faces Revolutionary Shift as King Forms New Government

Reports from Madrid on Sept 14 describe King Alfonso altering the cabinet after a military revolt begun in Barcelona. Premier de Alhucemas resigns as the king plans a new government aimed at a vigorous anti Moorish campaign, suppression of separatist movements, and unity under the crown amid Barcelona and Aragon garrison support.

United Press Madrid Barcelona Revolue Monary Primo de Riveira Inittary Campfien Morocco Catalonia Galieia Iisecaya Fie Nalfon Alfonso Marquis da Albucemas Lina Spain Barcelona Marit Marquis de Athucemis Espiral de Alhuceimas Barcvlopa Rugossa de Alhucemas Primo de Lueira Revert Baylin Mussolini Aragon New Castille de Thucemas

Fight Night Sparks Billing for Firpo bout in New York

International news wire reports a Sept 14 New York card featuring heavyweight Luis Angel Firpo defending or contending for a title at Polo Grounds. Preliminary bouts include Rich Reed and Mike Bure with promoter Tex Kik and an undecided referee, gate and attendance details unclear.

International Newa Wire New York City Utah Chapion Luis Angelo Firpo Atintion Elallinger Pluso Polo Grounds WisGinee Tuttven Wachi SBI Macelors Eibow Pups Ehiare Robva Mike Bure Tex Kic Migside

Frost Grips North Eastern Iowa as Cool Front Hits

The Associated Press reports low temperatures across several northeastern Iowa counties with frost causing damage to some crops. Decorah recorded 28 degrees, while Waterloo Iowa Falls Iowa City Fort Dodge and Estherville saw around 2 or 4 degrees. Snow fell in parts of Illinois and Wisconsin as Great Lakes region braces for winter, though the Weather Bureau foresees warming temps after tonight.

Associates Press Des Moines Weather Bureau Crypp aMeliuis Decorah Waterloo Iowa Falls Iowa City Fort Dodge Oone Purest City Estherville Ulingis Chicago Great Lakes Tihi- 191S Dixon Sterling Fox River Skokie

Railroad Revenues Show Big Increase

Washington D C Sept 14 Net operating income of the Class 1 steam railroads totaling about six per cent of total receipts amounted to 84514945 for July as reported by the Interstate Commerce Commission. For the same month the net income year to date was 698. Total operating revenue for the month stood at 535 184616 against 443840164 for July 1922.

Washington D. C Inilane United States Interstate Commerce Commission Commission

Two Injured When Auto Hit by Train in Des Moines

Des Moines residents Harold 3 and Carrig were admitted to Iowa Methodist Hospital with a fractured skull and serious internal injuries after an auto they rode was struck by a Wabash freight train at a crossing near downtown at 2 last night. Forest Platt was also injured in the incident.

Des Moines Harold Carrig Iowa Methodist Hospital Forest Platt

Dempsey and Firpo Weigh In For Heavyweight Clash

International report from New York notes Dempsey at 302 12 pounds and Firpo at six feet two inches with 77 inch reach. Both show strong conditioning as weigh in and medical exams confirm fitness for tonight’s bout.

International News Wita New York Tuls Fire Po Chealloneer Jack Dempsey Bwva New York State Boxing Commission Dempsey Firpo Trevassey Altho Vomission Firpa Kine Specinen Virpa Tinchenbaum Hyman McQuffey Walker Mirpo Virpo William Muldoon The Boxing Commission Nemmpsey Muldoon Polo Grounds Jack Kearns Mike Trant Widner Guitier- MO Flatiron Commission

Navy prohibition enforcement blocked without Congress approval

Washington D C September 14 the attorney general ruled that the navy cannot be used to enforce prohibition without Congress authorization. The opinion, submitted by Attorney General Harry M Daugherty, answers the question posed by President Harding last spring in the negative.

Washington, D. C Navy Congress Gene Daugherty Harding

Mayor Hylan In Critical Condition In New York

Saratoga Springs N Y Sept 14 John F Hylan mayor of New York is reported in critical condition by his doctors this afternoon Relatives say he is suffering from pneumonia with complications The admission marks the first time doctors have described his condition as critical and is causing widespread concern in the city

Saratoga Springs N. Y John F. Hylan New York

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