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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1921

Page

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Bolivian Move Delays Chile Discussion In League Assembly

Bolivia refuses to press Chile agenda in League of Nations assembly as experts assess the body's competency to tackle treaty revision and vote procedures. A conference committee was named to resolve deadlock between the council and assembly on the election of deputy judges and a third man may be chosen as a compromise.

Chile League of Mations League la Paz van Karnebeek Vittorio Sciatialo Italy Uel Peralta Costa Rica Senor Urita Colombia Council of the League of Nations Assembly of the League International Court of Justice Toder Assembly Council Max Huper Switzerland Alejandro Alvarez Didrick Seltrop Giedee Nyhalm Denmark Baron Descamps Belgium Nyt Huber Dr. Alvarez Nyholm Baron Dex Camps Baron Bestamps

Government Tax Payments Today May Settle Up Bills

Washington Sept 15 taxpayers paid 525 million dollars as the third income and profits tax installment. Secretary Mellon hopes the payments will ease the treasury deficit of 116 million and enable refinancing of 535 million in treasury certificates. He also set aside 345 million for semiannual interest on the third liberty loan as public debt expenditures rise further next month.

United Press Washington, D. C Mellon Gay Treasury Publi

Bodies of American ZR 2 Victims Coming

The British cruiser Bauntless bearing the bodies of American naval officers and men killed in the ZR-2 explosion is due to arrive at the Brooklyn Navy Yard tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 o clock. The bodies will lie under guard of honor until Saturday when special services will be held.

United Press New York Bauntless England Brooklyn Navy Yard Baty Yard

Police Kill Train Bandits After Tip-Off Near Fort Worth

Federal agents, warned by a tip, trapped and killed two would‑be bandits who attempted to rob a Texas & Pacific passenger train about 14 miles west of Fort Worth. A heavy security guard had been placed on the train as a followup after the tip. Includes marriage licenses for Leon Sewright and Ella Mowilson and other local notices.

the Associates Press Fort Worth Tex Texas & Pac

City in Brief notes on regional movements

Earl Clayton travels to Du Luque to pursue studies at Co luistia college while Glenn Miller heads to Iowa City for Wels comng Iowa. Theodore Stuckart returns to Omaha after visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Carver of Albany Wisconsin visit Cowgill home. Mrs. Waldorf and Mrs. Esher of La Porte City guests at Hileman residence.

Earl Clayton du Luque Coluistia College Glenn Miller Iowa City Wels Iowa Theodore Stuckart Omaha Neb Creighton University T. M. Carver Albany Wis W.A Cowgill H. B. Waldorf Edward Esher la Porte City J. M. Hile Wellington Street B. ©. Snyder Ravens‘wood 0. J. Valentine Tates California Yesteriay

Burial of Ausmus 1 Church Garage Battle Tomorrow

Chirson Sepili Farvey W Church, confessed slayer of Bern ard Daugherty and Carl Ausmus, automobile salesmen, was brought face to face with his mother in the state attorney's office and repeated details of the two crimes. He indicated he planned and executed the murders without help, doubting any accomplices. Mrs Church collapsed earlier after his first confession and later questioned why Ausmus was buried in the garage instead of a vacant lot nearby.

Associated Press Chirson Farvey W Church Bernard Daugherty Carl Ausmus Clarence Wilder Milton Walker Church Leon Parks Parks Harvey

House Takes Tax Bill Toward Ready for Presentation

Washington September 15. The house tax bill nears final action as the ways and means committee resumes revision. Inheritance tax is the main remaining item along with a treasury drop in income surtax brackets to 32 percent for relief to those earning 68000 or less. Committee also weighs manufacturers’ tax on items now subject to luxury taxes and other final features. After clearing the excise levy section yesterday, the panel aims to finish tomorrow so three days are available for experts to prepare the measure for senate presentation Wednesday.

Kregs Washington, D. C Sevatanance Committee Treasury Senate

Union Leaders Warn Rail Strike Risk From Rule Ignorance

In Cleveland on September 15 union leaders warned a railway strike could loom as executives refuse to follow the labor board rulings favorable to workers. James G. Sause of Fort Wayne, representing the AFL railroad department, said railroads especially the Pennsylvania Coal are not carrying out rules aiding the men. He added workers remain faithful to labor board decisions, risking greater conflict.

United Press Cleveland Railway Labor Board Pennsylvania James G.sause Fort Warne Ind Railroad Department American Federation of Labor

Babe Ruth Sets New Home Run Record This Season

In New York on September 15 Babe Ruth hit his 55th homer of the year with one man on base in the fourth inning, breaking his 1929 record. The report also notes Sheriff Taylor in Toledo remarking on powder puff usage among criminals and a lighter note about cosmetic “weapons” found with suspects.

United Press Toledo Sherrff Taylor Taylor Jad Galted Prose New York Babe Ruth Wallop Innins

Title Men Gather for 15th Annual Convention in Des Moines

In Des Moines on September 15, executives from leading abstract and insurance companies attend the opening of the American Association of Title Men fifteenth annual convention. President Warra Wilson of Seattle presided as the first session began with reports from various company executives.

Associated Press Des Moines American Association of Title Men Warra Wilson Seattle Wash

Grave Mystery In Tombstone Thefts At Wanderer's Rest

Two men Arthur Bacon and Fred Ward were arrested in Wanderer's Rest cemetery while attempting to steal a 160 pound tombstone. They offered no explanation for their action, leaving investigators puzzled by the motive and method of the grave marker theft.

Tombstone Chicago Arthur Bacon Fred Ward Wanderer’s Rest

Women preachers urged to draw men to churches in Chicago

Ming M Madeline Southard, president of the International Association of Women Preachers, urged at the Chicago convention that more women take pulpit roles to attract men. She blamed male church feminization and quoted Frances Willard on centuries of male preaching with female converts, suggesting shared preaching power could shift the balance toward men.

Associated Press Chicago Ming M. Madeline. Southard International Association of Women Preachers Miss Southard Frances Willard

Union Builders Return To Job In Chicago

Hundreds of union men in Chicago’s building trade returned to work pending Judge Landis rehearing on wage issues. Local employers plan to hire nonunion workers to fill vacancies. A federal grand jury resumed probe of 60 building material dealers. Daily executive commission also reassembled to hear graft charges in the industry.

Associated Press Chicago K. M. Landis Federal Grand Jury Daily Executive Commission

Arbuckle doubt remains on screen return say Woods

Frank B. Woods of Famous Players-Lasky and president of the Screen Writers' guild told a city council committee in Los Angeles that Fatty Arbuckle probably will not appear in films again even if acquitted. Arbuckle has a two year contract with the studio, and Woods said producers would not retry his career without complete vindication.

United Press Los Angeles Frank B. Woods Famous Players-Lasky Corporation Screen Writers’ Guild Fatty Arbuckie Woods Roscoe Arbuckle Arbuckle Famous Players-Lasky Company

Arbuckle Party Member Seeks Divorce

Los Angeles dated Sept 15 United Press report says a Semmacher, manager for Virginia Rappe and part of the Arbuckle group linked to her death, files for divorce from Lucille Semmacher. He alleges a cold and unwifeful manner and notes a Memphis marriage 17 years prior. Fleming is accused of usurping husbandly duties like winding clocks and locking doors.

United Press Los Angeles Cal Sbermacher Virginia Rappe Lucille Semmacher C. D. Fleming

Police Matron Takes Custody Of Six Year Old Girl

Geraldine Markham, six, is placed in the custody of Mrs. Myrtle Barr, police matron, by Judge G W Wood. The child will be cared for at a boarding place and sent to school until further court order. The judge rejected placing her with either parent due to noncompliance with prior orders. SUIT FOR DAMAGES filed: J Norris seeks 5500 damages for personal injury after being struck by an automobile driven by H W Flint in Council Bluffs Ta on June 30. Norris injuries include ankle and wrist fractures, impeding carpentry work. Case of scarlet fever: David Jaeger, son of Mr and Mrs L A Jaeger, ill and isolated at home with the disease. quarantine ordered by health department.

Mason City F. B. Church C. A. Dean Waterloo Michael Stobus Vaughan Street G. W. Wood Walter OR. French Austin Burt Citizens Gas & Electric Co Geraldine Markham Myrtle Barr J. Norris Today H. W. Flint Council Bluffs Scarlet Faver David Jaeger L. A. Jaeger Park Avenue West

Zionist Congress Concludes After Two Weeks of Debate

The world Zionist Congress ended after more than two weeks of sessions. Leaders Weizmann and Ben Gurion remained, no move to shift HQ. Delegations were approved to Washington London Geneva and Palestine to negotiate safeguarding Zionist interests with governments and the League. A budget of 1,590,000 pounds for next year was adopted, funding investment in Palestine, immigration, education, and land and irrigation projects.

Chayim Weizmap Nasu Iguviv Welesereeiucu World Organization London Palestine Switzerland Congress Washington Geneva League of Nations Chajes Austria Budget Commission Rabbi Chajes Shroarja Levin New York David Yallin Jewish Community of Jerusalem Hebrew Post H. N. Bialik

Rock Island Man Elected Commander of Spanish War Vets

Oscar B. Carlstrom of Rock Island was elected national commander-in-chief of the United Spanish War Veterans at the annual Minneapolis convention. A former Illinois department commander, he served in the Spanish-American War and World War I as a captain, leaving the Mercer County States Attorney post to join the military. He was a member of the Minnesota constitutional convention and was named to the state's new tax commission by Gov. Small.

Toe Amspejsted Presa Minneapolis Minn Oscar BE. Carlstrom Rock Island United Spanish War Veterans Carlstrom Illinois Department Mercer Countrois America Gov. Small New Tax Commission

Chaplin Is Funny at Expense of Mrs Smith Wilkinson

London reports Mrs Henry Smith Wilkinson, famed for a Paris display of nearly six million dollars in couture, visiting Charlie Chaplin at his hotel while he slept. He half awoke, calling her the best dressed woman in England, then joked he is the most undressed man.

Chaplin United Press London Henry Smith-Wilkinson Paris Charlie Chaplin Charlie England

Clergymen Seek Permits for Homemade Wine

Hartford Contg Sept 15 The internal revenue bureau reports more than 5000 letters from the public seeking permits to make homemade wines or nonintoxicating fruit juices. Among the responders are at least a dozen clergymen as the bureau notes the rule allowing heads of families to produce 200 gallons of wine yearly with a single permit.

Associated Press Hartford Contg Internal Revenue Bureau

Youth arrested after year burglar suspect

About a year after Shaw Bros grocery at 453 Parker Street was entered for robbery, police traced it to youths. Walter Kenneth Davis, once missing, was recognized and arrested by Detectives Walker and Davis. County attorney French filed information. Davis held to answer. Deputy clerk Beatrice Walker named temporarily at municipal court, possibly permanent, replacing Ruth Robinson.

Shaw Bros.rocery Parker Street Walter Kenneth Davis Walker Davis R. French Tae Beatrice Walker New Hartford Ruth Robinson New Hartford Telephone Eschange

Mrs Augusta Kroll Dies Eleven Days After Husband

Mrs Augusta Kroll, 83, died at noon today at 127 Jefferson Street, eleven days after her husband Ludwig Kroll died September 4. The couple, born in Germany, had been confined to bed. she expressed longing to join him as her condition worsened this morning.

Ferdinand Augusta Kroll Jefferson Street

Diamond Dyes promise fadeless color for worn garments

For fifty one years millions of women have used Diamond Dyes to restore color to skirts waists coats stockings and more. Buy Diamond Dyes and your material will come out right guaranteed not to streak spot fade or run. Tell your grocer whether the material is wool silk linen cotton or mixed.

Allenrho Promises Quick Rheumatism Cure

An advertisement claims deep seated uric acid deposits dissolve and rheumatic pain ends within twenty four hours. Druggists in the county urged to offer two bottles of Allenrho with a money back guarantee if it fails to conquer rheumatism. Inventor James H. Allen assures payment only if notable relief is not achieved. Henderson Drug Co and Hansen & Hansen are listed as guarantors.

James H. Allen Alienrho Henderson Drug Co Hansen & Hansen and Co J. Miller

Easy for Thin People to Put on Flesh and Gains

A health remedy offers Evans' Triple Phosphates as a ten day treatment to add solid flesh and vigor for undernourished individuals. It claims rapid weight gain of five to ten pounds in a month and is backed by Henderson Drug Co. and Hansen & Hansen with a money back guarantee.

Herderson Drug Co Hansen & Hansen

Waterloo woman obituary mentions four children and remarriage

A Waterloo resident who left three children and later married Ferdinand, brother of Ludwig, produced four more. Surviving are Ami Davenport George and iwuls of Chicago Mrs J Knudson Mrs F W Wetland and Fred C Kroll of Waterloo. Services set for 2:30 p m Saturday at O Keefe Powe funeral home in Waterloo.

Ferdinand Ludwig Carl Ami Davenport George Iwuls Chicago J. Knudson F. W. Wetland Fred C. Kroll Waterloo O'Keefe Powe Funeral Home Briel Ail Elmwood

Insurance policy for wedding weather vows issued

An insurance policy for 500 dollars against unfavorable wedding weather was issued in Hartford. Two Boston men arranged the policy through a local insurance company to cover their nuptial plans. The bride and groom reportedly hoped to avoid extra costs if rain marred the wedding day. The policy was considered a prudent risk as the couple planned their marriage and left for their honeymoon.

Amocigted Press Hartford Conn Boston Niana Han Reymeon

Chicago Woman Credits Vegetable Compound After Surgery Advised

A Chicago reader recounts being told an operation was needed for female trouble. After taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, she recovered and resumed daily work in a six room flat. The piece cites testimonials from Burlington Vermont and Apple Tree Point Farm, noting many women avoid surgery with the product. The ad urges requests for a private text book on ailments peculiar to women.

Chicago Tole Lydia Syor BS F Haypace St. Lawrence Ave Vermont Lydia B. Pinkham Burlington H.R. Sharon Apple Tree Point Farm Lydia E. Pinkham

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