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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
9
Police and private guards saturate major cities after a massive district explosion in New York. Authorities report 36 dead and over 200 injured as federal and local agents probe for radical plots amid warnings and scattered debris.
Reports from Justice Department officials and William Flynn confirm the New York Wall Street explosion was caused by a bomb. Police seek a wagon driver linked to the blast as federal agents heighten the investigation amid warnings of anarchist activity.
Paris reports a successor to Paul Deschanel as French president will be elected Friday September 24 with Alexandre Millerand the leading candidate. Deschanel has submitted his resignation which will be placed before the cabinet and parliament in extraordinary session next Tuesday.
London reports Terence MacSwiney, Cork lord mayor, on day thirty six of hunger strike, slept a little and remained conscious. A Brixton prison doctor noted gradual deterioration but no acute danger, per an Irish Self Determination League bulletin.
Francis and Fannie States of Irwin Ta announced at the Des Moines conference meeting that they add a further 20000 to the Methodist Episcopal church. The couple previously donated 40100 to the church a year earlier.
Chicago reports show McKinley ahead of Frank L. Smith for the U.S. Senate after a clerical error in Chicago tallies shifts about 4,000 votes. With 5,078 of 5,737 precincts in Illinois counted, McKinley leads 321,884 to 317, etc. downstate counts narrow the gap. Governor race swings with Len Small leading John G. Oglesby in the Republican primary after adjusted city totals.
Cleveland Sept 17 The paid up membership of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, the largest transport union, stood at 179 550 last report. It fell from 199 877 in April before yardmen strike to 175 265 after expulsions and resignations, then rose again. Insurance fund was 3 325 076 Aug 1 with total funds near 5 681 223.
U S Department of Agriculture weather report lists towns including Albert Lea and Cedar Rapids with forecast to 22 hours ahead. Summary notes highways in good to fair condition amid fading fall weather in Iowa and Wisconsin regions.
Moscow responds to Colby note on Armenia Poland and Finland arguing his claims reflect faulty data and reveal pro capitalists aims. Tehitcherin says Colby seeks to curb Soviet independence and align Russia with North American financial dominants, contrasting Soviet policy with capitalist interests.
A new novelty film titled Who's Who in Waterloo will be shown at the United theatre. Producer George Rarmind will consult with manager Frederick on the showing while viewers are invited to list the men pictured. The method shows subjects with back views then face to face, with prizes for the closest guesses.
Mrs. Nancy Cravens, 41, a prominent St. Louis society figure, killed herself at home. Her husband Rutherford A. Cravens, a stock and bond broker, said she had suffered health issues for months.
Marion Sept 17 Senator Harding denounces the league of nations covenant as irreconcilable with the American Constitution. He accuses the administration of usurping Congress in dealing with Haiti and Santo Domingo, condemns Roosevelt and the Versailles covenant, and warns Congress must control war powers and treaty supremacy.
Des Moines Sept 17 Alleged mothers and actions of salesmen of capital stock of the Associated Packing company were described today in the receivership hearing. W. B. Schulte of Warne county testified he subscribed for 2000 dollars worth of stock later found to be 2500 dollars, saying the salesman promised to appeal to state officials to recover money invested years earlier. F. L. Shutts of Warne county also testified about representations made to him.
Washington Sept. 17 The plan by the big five packers to sell stockyard interests to F H Prince and Co of Boston will not separate stockyards from packers says the federal trade commission in a report to Attorney General Palmer.
The Cedar Falls council considers raising local street car fares after W C P N Railway Co plans rate increases. Officials discuss costs in Waterloo and Cedar Falls with 7 or 8 cent proposed local fares, urging expert investigation to reach an equitable rate and weighing court settlement costs.
The Montana Wool Growers Association, at its annual convention in Helena on September 17, decided to lower prices on all blanket goods. Contracts have been agreed with independent mills, enabling implementation of the plans with financial backing from the growers.
The Courier will be delivered to your home before 5 30. If you do not receive your paper by that time due to error or other cause, call 3339 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls should reach the office before 1 40 p m.
The Greater Waterloo association moves to establish headquarters and clubrooms in the Syndicate building on Bridge Street. A six day referendum will be held with postcards sent to each member. Remodeling estimated at 10000 dollars is to be paid by the association.
Madrid Sept 17 the royal decree ordered the dissolution of the maritime traffic commission that controlled vessel requisition for foodstuffs and raw materials imports. A liquidation board from finance Navy and public works will settle its financial obligations.
Newton D. Baker secretary of war visited Waterloo for a 6 pm reception at Hotel Russell Lamson. He shuttled from Illinois Central station to the hotel and held a nonpolitical mission while commenting that Cox is gaining in strength as the Democratic campaign grows warmer. He discussed army education programs and the league of nations in response to questions.
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