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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1922

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Strikebreakers Say They Were Let Out When Men Returned

Five shop workers hired during the North Western strike went to the federal building to complain of discharge after men returned to work. They said they were promised steady jobs but were told they had no warning and had not been paid for last week. The marshal said he could do nothing. the local agent denied discharge, claiming the men quit when strikers returned.

Cedar Rapids USN Northwestern Federal Ndoo Ite

Americans Seek Report on Smyrna Massacre

United Press report from Washington states the state department seeks details on the fate of 14 naturalized Americans reported missing in Smyrna, the extent of damage to American property, and the number and identities of Americans still in distress after the Turkish assault and city fire. Eyewitness accounts describe massacre by Turkish troops, civilians fleeing to the harbor, and American sailors rescuing refugees during the disaster.

United Presas Washington, D. C Asia Minor Bristol Constantinople State Department I. Bristol Smyron Smyrna Greece Saloniki Athens Admiral Bristol Associated Press Uiatesty Twife John B. W Rhodes Litchfield Periof Darson Imbo Spixtma

Street car crashes into freight train injuring five

Five hurt when a city bound street car collided with a WL FL Nis freight train near Avon street. Motorman A F Wil won of 21 Parker street released from Presbyterian Hospital after facial and head injuries. Passengers Mrs Rathbone and son Nathaniel plus Mrs Huss and Mrs Hines suffered cuts and bruises. Vestibule wrecked. seven aboard the car. Morse motorman and Johnson conductor in charge of the freight.

Presbyterian Hospital A. FL Wilwon Parker Street FL & N S P.m Vietlins Wilson Heir G. (. Rathbone Park Drive Nathaniel A. Fo Huss Burton Avenue Phoebe Hines Leonard Street Rathbone Avon Street FL & Nis

Delia Hollister dies at 75 in Lincoln circle community

Mrs Delia L Hollister aged 75 a longtime figure in Lincoln circle and Grace Methodist church died last evening at 41002 Rich Street home of Mrs C J Cavanaugh. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 p m in Grace church Outlook circle with Rev E J Lockwood officiating Lincoln circle members to attend. Body at home for viewing. Born Delia Lucinda Spalding June 6 1847 in Kalamazoo County Michigan moved with parents to Galesburg Michigan as a girl married to Ed Nister in 1867 later to Fenton and then Knoxville Tennessee where she was widowed in 1910 and moved to Waterloo where she resided since survived by several children and sisters.

MHS Delia Sn Grace Church E. J. Lockwood Lincoln Circle Delia Lucinda Spalding Kalamazoo County Mich Galesburg Edn Nister Fensten Knoxy Tenn Hollister Waterloo Stella Grinds Field Knoxville Tenn Anaugh Melissa Gale Eva Beattice Helena Goetz

Overland Price Cuts Set New Historic Low

The Overland company announces immediate price reductions on all Overland and Willys-Wright models. The touring car is now $525 and the Willys-Knight touring car $1,235. The firm notes record business in July and August and that 1922 output exceeded annual estimates.

Overland Company Overland Willys-Wright Willys-Knight

Herrin Massacre Probe Resumes Incidents Report

The special investigation into the Herrin Massacre resumes with details of the 22 reported incidents and June 21 timelines. Authorities cite a ten day review period and ongoing inquiries into the events connected to the case.

Macron

26 Ducks Bagged by Waterloo Pair

Thebes hunters Walter Roy French county attorney and Burr C Towne a lawyer bagged 26 ducks Saturday and Sunday near Packard Butler county. Their quarry included nine mallards five pinfeathers nine teal two spoonbills and one baldpate. A 4 pound smallmouth bass was also caught. Weather and dry ponds reduced wildfowl.

Walter Roy French Burr C. Towne Shelly Rock Packard Butler County Brench Washburn

Files Too Busy to Hunt Ducks Governor Candidate

Rey Files, Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, abandons his annual duck hunting trip to Minnesota and South Dakota. He cites campaign duties as the reason for not joining the usual northward pilgrimage with friends.

Fort Dodge Say Rey Files Iowa Minnesota South Dakota Files

Lake Sailors Set to Strike for Hours on Great Lakes

In Washington DC the Sailors on the Great Lakes are planning a two a day strike after a conciliation advisory from Oscar F. Nelson of Chicago. The labor department was informed today of the proposed action and its tentative timing.

Washington, D. C Great Lakes Oscar F. Nelson Art Chicago Labor Department

Shell Shock Defense in Murder Charge

A veteran, Maj. Ure son, defends himself as his wife dies after he allegedly shot her during a quarrel. Witnesses recount how she claimed Bryson pursued her to a second door and fired a revolver. The dying testimony named the assailant and a coroner’s jury attributed the death to a gunshot by the husband.

Attarn Hrygon Bruce Ames Washington Bryveon Bryson

Will Quiz Widow Ind widower on Ipple Tree crime

The third day of inquiry into the mystery at a New Brunswick church follows deaths of Rev Edward Ward and Mrs. Mills. Investigators focus on Aloysia Hall and brother Willie as potential witnesses while details of the night’s events and staged bodies are meticulously examined.

Will Brimawick N. J Ward Wall Broads Ailis Hail Wille Altho Hall

Nonunion Workers Quit in Rail Shops in Mason City

Nonunion workers quit at Northwestern and Milwaukee railroad shops. In Mason City on Sept 18 union shopmen planned a 7 am return to work after a union meeting. Milwaukee workers began returning Saturday afternoon and are largely back today. Nonunion workers have deserted both shops.

Mason City Milwaukee Northwestern

IOWA NEWS BRIEFS DES MOINES AND ACROSS IA

Des Moines: Chicago and Northwestern would not take back all strikers at once and kept strikebreakers, 55 shopmen who walked out July 1 refused to return. Decorah: Road No 11 between Decorah and Calmar will be straightened, shortening the route by a mile, despite farmer protests. Mount Vernon: Prof C H Smith of Cornell College to China for a year to reorganize premedical science programs in government and private universities. Sidney: Beehive roving bees landed in misfaced autos, drivers and passengers spent the afternoon ejecting bees from vehicles. Des Moines: Fred A Sullivan, brother of NY cartoonist George B Sullivan, died in hospital from injuries after falling from a scaffold while working on the Old Colony building.

Des Moines Chicago & Northwestern Decorah Caluar Board of Supervisors Mount Vernon C. H. ‘Smith Cornell College China Sidney Fred A Sullivan George B. Sullivan New York Am Hospital Sullivan Old Colony

Runaway Girl Married in Hospital Near Des Moines

Maurine Egoff, 18, Crete Nebraska, found today in a city hospital with her husband Howard Wittle. Both were near death days but expected to recover. Detectives traced her after a letter from her father Henry Meo prompted action, revealing she had run away last summer to join a carnival company.

Nes Moines Sem Maurine Egoff Crete Neb Howard Wittle Bhut Henry Meo Ego Wittie Jdistovers

Weather Report Across Iowa Cities This Week

Central southwest and west central Iowa report moderate to heavy rain and slippery roads. Charles City Des Moines Algona Waverly and other towns show rain or cloudy skies with soft or slippery road conditions. Officials warn of continuing showers today and tonight with a mix of fog and damp roads Tuesday.

Charles City Algona

Four Dancers Shot and Killed Near Morrison Ark

Morrison Ark Sept 18 Two members of a party of six returning from a dance at Jenid 16 miles northwest of here are being sought today. Four others are dead from shotgun wounds inflicted by unknown persons. The four dead victims were shot at close range each in the back of the head.

Fanlernsoal News Wir Morrison, Ark Jenid Here

Cornerstone Laying for Detroit Masonic Temple Largest in World

Detroit hosts ceremonies for the cornerstone of the world’s largest Masonic Temple. Secretary of the Navy Edwin Denby, a Detroiter, delivered the main address. President Harding was unable to attend. A Washington-Alexandrian lodge delegation supplied Washington’s trowel. A silver replica and a gold gift were presented. The temple costs about 5 million dollars and seats 17 000.

Detroit Mich Edwin Denby Wendy Alago Harding George Washington National Capitol Washington-Alexandrian Lodge Virginia Denby Mammoth Temple

War Veterans Bureau managers meet on rehabilitation plan

A four day conference of district managers from war veterans bureau offices nationwide opened in Washington to develop improved hospitalization and rehabilitation plans for service men. Director Forbes cited 60 to 70 percent ambulant disabled cases and suggested about 46 percent could be discharged to homes with supportive environments. He noted only 600,000 of 4.5 million former insured remain on the rolls and announced decentralizing compensation disability payments through field offices to cut delays. training allowance payments will be made by district offices after October.

Washington, DD Forbes

Keokuk Methodists Announce Annual Appointments

The seventy-ninth Iowa conference session closed at Keokuk with year ahead pastorate assignments. Rev. M. E. B. Notherent moves to Bloomfield. Rev. J. W. Poole succeeds in Keokuk. Additional appointments include Oskaloosa, Turbeyville, Ottumwa First, Burlington First, Mount Pleasant, and others. A. S. Smith was re elected president of the Iowa Wesleyan College.

Keokuk Iowa The Methodist Episcopal Church M. EB. Notherent Bloomfield J. W. Poole Oskaloosa Turbeyville Ottumwa L. AL Swir Main A. A. Heath Willard A. H. Barker Albis H. E. Shoals Burlington J. H. Cudlipp Grace E. W.stoghill Mount Pleasant W. R. Kelsey J. A. Wilson A.S. Smith Iowa Wesleyan College

Nolan Runs as Independent in Des Moines State Race

Des Moines reports Martin J. Nolan Perry Jr. filed as an independent candidate for state representative after being forced off the Democratic ticket for not meeting the 10 percent gubernatorial vote threshold. This action follows party ballot requirements and positions Nolan among nonparty contenders in the race.

Des Moines Barrad Martin J. Nolan Perry, Jr Secretary of

Waterloo Girl Hurt in Overturn of Car

Marie Hanson 45 is injured in a car overturn southwest of Cedar Rapids while three men were in the vehicle. Leo J. O Flannigan, who hired the car, is held by Cedar Rapids police for investigation. Only Marie is hurt. the auto is a total wreck and the family declined to discuss details.

Marie Hanson Frank Hanson Denver Street West High School Cedar Rapids Leo J. O'Flannigan Drive Yourself Hanson

Seven Hurt as Auto Overturns in Ditch

Cedar Rapids Iowa September 15 Seven persons were seriously injured yesterday afternoon when the auto carrying them overturned at the city limits and buried the occupants. The car traveled at a moderate speed before suddenly lurching to the roadside and overturning. Injured include J P Bleeker and wife with their sons George and Joseph, Mrs Bleeker s parents Mr and Mrs George Shrant, and a boy named Lewis.

Cedar Rapids J. P. Bleeker George Joseph Bleekers George Shrant Lewis

Ex-Kaiser Engaged Officially Announced

Berlin reports former Kaiser Wilhelm engaged to Princess Schonmach with wedding planned for November. Official confirmation released by United Press notes the betrothal and upcoming ceremony details.

United Press Berlin Kaiser Willsim Princess Schonmach

Final Bonus Appeal Aims to Stop Harding Veto

Washington Sept 18 The drive to persuade President Harding not to veto the soldiers bonus bill intensified as Hanford MacNider met with the White House at 2 30 pm to urge a sign in behalf of four million ex service men. Senate vote counting showed both sides claiming enough support to override a veto though not all lawmakers were present in Washington.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate International News Wire Washington DB. C Sept. l Harding Hanford MacNider American Legion White House Congress McCumbber North Dakota Antibonus Probonus

Delays Impeachment Case Until December By Strict Party Vote

Washington Dispatch reports the impeachment hearing of Attorney General Daugherty, brought by Representative Keller, was postponed by the House Judiciary Committee until December, a move passed on a strict party line with three Democrats opposing. Samuel Unfemyer named to represent Keller in the proceedings.

Washington, D. C Representative Keller Minnesota Daugherty House Sumner Texas Thomas Tillman Volstead Congress Samuel Unfemyer Keller

Big Battle Fleet backs up moral suasion on Turk

Cabinet met to decide action after London inviting all British dominions to send contingents to the Near East. Premier King in North York, Ont., held talks with ministers. Monash says Australia can send a brigade to the Dardanelles within a fortnight. 600 to 700 already volunteered in Sydney. League to intercede urged by Nansen. UK to run 24 hour arms production. Hughes pushes League action. Britain to modify near east policy. France offers cooperation to defend Turkish Straits. Serbia to aid Greece and press for Turkish restraint in Thrace.

London Near East King Thom North York Ont Sydney N.S. W Australia Dardanelles Jonn Monash League Geneva League of Nations Fridtiog Nansen Council Norway Speed Amani Paris United Kingdom Hughes Melbourne Australian Commonwealth Joseph Cook Britain International Great Britain War Office Evening News Greece United Press Greene Turkey Thrace Belgrade

Big Army Balloon Traverses Ozark Storm on Pacific Run

The G-2 big army dirigible crew overhauled at Brooks Field after a 860 mile flight from Scott Field, Belleville, AL, arriving 1 45 Sunday. The voyage to the Pacific coast resumed late Tuesday night. The flight, lasting 16 hours and 2 minutes, faced a rainstorm over the Ozarks at 3500 feet Saturday night and continued through Sunday rain, deemed the roughest weather yet. Maj. HA Trauss led the ship, noting the coast-to-coast segment is now past.

San Antonio Tex Pacific Coast Brooks Field Scottfield Belleville HA. Trauss Ozark Mountains

Tariff Bill Clears Last Senate Hurdle

Washington Sept 18 The new Republican tariff bill cleared its final Senate hurdle as Cummins ruling overruled a Democratic point of order. Simmons led opposition but ruling sustained 44 to 21 with three Democrats voting with Republicans. Democrats vowed to aid in final passage.

International News Washington, D. C Cummins Iowa Senate Simmons

Negotiate to Halt Strike in Waterloo

J P Harris says no change in the Waterloo railway shopmen strike status and the Illinois Central system. Negotiations proceed toward ending the strike on a Baltimore agreement basis. Illinois Central officials report no policy change and note 120 more workers in shops.

Sinois Central J. P. Harris Federation of Shopcrafts Machinists’ Union Waterloo Harris Illinois Central Company Sedt Baltimore

Renewed Efforts to End Southern Stroke Strike

Washington D C Sept 18 Negotiations to end the shopmen strike on the Southern railway based on the Warfield Willard Jewell agreement were resumed late today at a conference between officials of the railroad and general chairmen of the shopcraft union.

Washington, D. C Southern Railway Toad Showcraft Union

Car Company Filed Involuntary Bankruptcy

New York, Sept. 18. An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in a federal court today against the Haller Car & Locomotive Corporation. Alleged liabilities amount to 1,000 dollars. Assets were not stated.

New York Haller Car & Locomotive Corporation

Next Episcopal Meet Chooses New Orleans for Triennial

Portland reports the Episcopal convention named New Orleans as the site for its next triennial general convention. The session in Portland, Oregon, concluded with the vote setting the venue for the next gathering.

Portland Ore New Orleans Episcopal Church

President Plays His First Golf Since Mrs. Harding Became Ill

Washington dispatch says Mrs. Harding showed marked improvement at the White House and the president left the grounds for exercise for the first time in ten days. He then visited his golf course for a round before resuming duties including the soldiers bonus matter.

President Washington, D. C Harding White House

Denver Slayer Not Interested in Trial

Orville J. Turley, self confessed murderer of Mrs Emma G Wise, was to face trial in Denver Colo on Sept 18. Turley showed no concern, maintaining a stoic demeanor since confessing the brutal crime. He is defended by his brother C P Turley and prosecutors John B Ebert and Naomi Fleming among other listed individuals.

Denver Colo Orville J. Turley Emma G. Wise Turley C. P. Turley Carter County Missouri

Widow of Sarles May Get Six Thousand In Prize Money

Kansas City report says widow of Rosen Sarles, Los Angeles driver killed in the 300 mile race, may receive excess prize money of 6000. Milton and other finishers met to decide disposition as prizes totaling 30000 were not fully claimed. Finishing drivers claimed 10000 to 1750 for others. Hospital doctors noted improvements among the injured. Speedway receipts projected around 175006 with 56 percent to Kansas and Missouri American Legion departments.

Associated Press Kansas City Rosen Sarles Los Angeles Tommy Milton Milton Othe Harry Hartz Frank Elliot Ralph ‘.Mulford Jerry Wonderlich Benne Hill Speedway American Legion Kansas Missouri Legion

Negress Fined for Liquor Possession in Municipal Court

Dorothy Sanders pleaded guilty to illegal possession of intoxicating liquor in municipal court. County attorney Walter R. French led the arraignment. Sanders was fined $100 plus $30 costs after arrest last night for possessing hooch intended for delivery to a customer.

Dorothy Sanders Walter R. French

Four Year Old Girl Killed by Automobile

Des Moines report describes the death of four year old Margaret Rhoades after being struck by an automobile driven by C Hauser. She died from injuries sustained Saturday night with the incident prompting an investigation and remembrance from local residents.

Des Moines Margaret Rhoades C. Hauser

Waterloo hotels urged to add rooms for peak demand

Waterloo hotels pledge their standard high level of service at full capacity but warn the need for more rooms as demand rises. The appeal calls for additional lodging to accommodate visitors during a busy period.

Waterloo

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