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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1923

Page

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County Board Considers Testing Area for Black Shank Cattle

About forty cattle breeders urged the county board to designate Black Shank county as a tuberculosis testing area. Attorneys differed on whether petition eligibility requires checking petitioner names against assessor lists. County agent A A Burger projected 1334 petitioners, enough if duplications are ignored. debate on proper method continued as final action was postponed for T D Teeter’s arrival.

Black Shank County A. A. Burger Carleton Sias Creeders John Fletcher Raymond Cassaday AG. Reid Reid F. R. Decker Teeter C. A. Hollis House Senate Sias

Coolidge Aims for Far-Reaching Aid to Farmers

An article discusses President Coolidge’s approach to helping farmers, weighing tariff cuts, freight-rate reductions, and curbing tenant farming. It notes the administration will avoid false cures and emphasizes the political stakes for the Republicans if farm problems persist into next year.

Coolidge Mississippi Valley Seaboard Tandford Republican Party New York Tribune

Cavalry Division to Concentrate in Texas for Maneuvers

The First Cavalry Division will concentrate at Marfa Texas on September 23 for maneuvers under Maj Gen Robert L Howse. Exercises run through October 3 with a division review to follow likely attended by Gen Pershing and other top officials including the secretaries of war and navy.

el Paso Tex United States Marfa Robert L. Howse Fort Bliss Fort Clerk Pershing War and Navy Gen. Pershing Holbrook Cavalry Han E. Ely War College H. A. Smith Leavenworth Edward J. King Fort Riley Kan Army

League Delays Action on Italy Greco Italo Dispute

Geneva dispatch says the League of Nations council did not take definite action on Italy’s repudiation of league intervention in the Greco Italo dispute. It will study covenant interpretation with jurists behind closed doors while observers note Italy’s Salandra opposed such discussion. In Belgrade, Yugoslavia, the cabinet defers Fiume talks awaiting Mussolini proposals for negotiations, easing the immediate danger to peace.

Associated Press Geneva Council of the League of Nations Italy League Inters Lvene Ieague Salanera Setii Jugosliys Belgrade Jugoslav Fiume Mussolini

Oklahoma governor bids remove Ku Klux Klan crosses

Oklahoma Governor Walton orders county officers to dismantle Ku Klux Klan crosses in public places and warns legislators against unlawful meetings as a special session to impeach him is urged. Witnesses queued as a military inquiry continues. a giant cross in Sapulpa was dynamited.

Senate United States Tulsa Ku Klux Klan Ipelstatre Hashid House of Representatives Invisible Empire Kloan Walton Pagor Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma J.C. Walton Sapulpa Ku Kluv Klan Waltons

Wellon Prophesies Continued Prosperity

Secretary Mellon sees no reason the wave of business prosperity will be slackened for long despite recent industry setbacks. He notes seasonal and temporary reductions in small lines are expected this time of year.

Washington, PD. C Seretary Mellon

Resistance Must End Completely in Belgium Minister Talks

Bertin reports Sept 10 interview with Count De La Fille noting Belgian and French demand for full abolition of passive resistance before any Ruhr talks. Government claims refusal risks collapse. Germany faces soaring costs and dwindling support as workers return home and general strike ends.

Iesa Bertin Count de la Fille Treletum France Germany Iresistanen Stresamann Belgium Ruhr Rhine Rohr Herr Sollmis Stuhr Reinentag Associated Press Berlin Ruhr Snd Rhingland Duden

Tokio Refugees Housed as Relief Efforts Continue

Refugees from the earthquake are housed in temporary barracks in city parks. Hospitals are established across Tokio to treat the injured. Over $5,000,000 in relief has arrived from abroad. Admiral A. A. Anderson, commander of the Asiatic fleet, bade farewell to Premier Yamamoto and other officials as American warships end their mercy mission.

Associated Press Tokio Adi A. E. Anderson Yamamoto Mineron of Mercy

Aged Man Is Killed When Struck by Auto

Rockford Tennessee September 20. C Hawkins 60 years old a pioneer resident of Owens Grove was struck by a car driven by C Turner and died five minutes after being rushed to a physician. He became confused while crossing the street and stepped into the path of the auto.

Rockford C! Hawkins Hawkins Owens Grove C. W.turner

Young Czech Aviator Weds Emmy Destinn

Emmy Destinn the renowned opera singer married Captain Halsbach an aviator in a small village ceremony in Prague on September 20. The groom will retire from service and is described as much younger than his bride in a quiet event attended by a few friends.

Prague Czechoslovakia Emmy Destinn Srand Halsbach Ile

Officer Manes Thriltang Rescue Ends in Collapse

Chicago fire mayday report tells of Patrolman Elbridge Curran forcing entry at a burning tenement and guiding eight children to safety before collapsing from the effort.

Manes Phen Chicago Patroasman Elbridge Curran

Collapse of the mark threat to end German prohibition fight

Des Moines reports say the collapse of the mark endangers the German dry movement as an appeal for aid arrives from the antisaloon league via the Wehtr templers, a youth group pledged to the cause. Cedar Falls notes the record timber and physical education classes at Iowa State Teachers College. Des Moines lists officers for Simpson College freshman class with Farris Mackintosh as president and Alice Springer as vice president. Sioux City reports cheaper credit and a duck-hunt note in the South Dakota governor’s address, with renewed discussion of price fixing and hunting limits.

Des Moines Germany Wehtrtemplers Cedar Falls Towa State Teachers College Intianota Simpson Sollege Farris G. Mackintosh Alice Springars Omaha Ee Ae Frances Smith Spah Glenn Slocum Indianola Trease Robert Parrott Ateh McFarrer Jane Sioux City South Dakota John Frammill Weir Indone

Dubuque Man Fined Twice in Three Minutes

Dubuque Indiana municipal court records show T Schartinger fined 8 for disorderly conduct then arrested again and fined 25 for alleged threats against the witness in the first case.

Dubuque Dubuque, In T. Schartinger Schartinger

Relief Sought for Berkeley Fire Victims

Berkeley professor W W Campbell said 25000 will be needed for relief among students and professors who lost homes in the North Berkeley fire. About 300 students and 81 university executives were reported to have lost everything, with 150 students still studying amid the upheaval. Forest fires in Marin county intensified by winds threatened towns like Forest Knoll and San Geronimo, while Santa Barbara’s three month old national forest fire neared extinguishment per officials.

Berkeley Cal Cragmant Euclid Avenue North Berkeley University of California W. W.campbell Southern California Pires Mrisco Gy United Press San Francisco Marin County Lay Forest Knoll San Geronimo la Gunitas Sonor Napa Solopa

Henry Ford Quizzed on 1924 Presidential Plans

Henry Ford faces questions about a possible independent progressive bid in 1924 as Roy Harrop seeks interviews to discuss nomination and petition circulation. Ford insists he is not running and remains nonaligned, saying both major parties are alike.

Ontario Neb Henry Ford Detroit Roy MM. Harrop Omaha American Economic League Ford United States Harrop Progressive Montreal Elenry Ford Montreal Herald Today Rame Seal Harbor Silber Party

Salinger Junior Freed in Chicago Then Rearrested

Ben I. Salinger Jr of Sioux City Iowa was indicted on a charge of using malls to defraud. He was released after a U S Commissioner quashed a removal warrant and then rearrested under another removal warrant issued by Federal Judge Jamies H. Wickerson.

Chicago den J. Salinger, Jr Sioux City United States James R. Glass Servic Salinger Jamies H. Wickerson

Legless Soldier Sues U S Doctor for Malpractice

Washington court reconvenes as Major George W. Cook faces trial over alleged medical negligence in Pendleton case. Private Gay Pendleton, legless since August 1922 motorcycle injury, alleges improper treatment and two leg amputations. Over 60 witnesses slated. nurse from Fort Sam Houston testified.

International News Service Washington, D. C George W. Cook Gay Pendleton Cook Post Hospital Fort Eustis Humphrey Diddle Jay Pendleton Fort Sam Houston Texas

Heavy fighting in Bulgaria as government battles rebels

Reports from Sofia describe heavy clashes between Bulgarian communists and troops with large casualties and arrests. Rebels claimed gains at Radiomir Karlov Dupnitza Satkova while govt forces retook zones and martial law expanded. Sofia says revolt is broken as insurgents seek refuge in a club in Sofia.

International News London Daily Chronicle Sofia Vienna Legation Belgrade Bulgaria Radiomir Karlov Dupnitza Satkova Zankoff Macedonia Commission Dalkay

Nude Cabaret Singer Found Dead in Los Angeles

Police investigate a hammer murder after the nude body of Mrs. James W. Cass, 25, a cabaret performer formerly from Buffalo, is found in her North Toluca street apartment. Her two year old son Bobby cried nearby as investigators note blood on the hammer and washing of hands. A letter from the daughter mentions a Buffalo mother and plans to return home.

International News Wire Los Angeles Cal James W. Cass Buffalo N. Y Toluca Street Bobby L. R. Chamberlin Summer Street

Gas Explodes at Bureau of Standards Killing One

A gasoline tank exploded in the airplane testing lab at the Bureau of Standards in Washington D C injuring ten and killing one man named L I Lowry. Nine victims were taken to hospitals with several in critical condition as officials investigate if others were trapped. The blast occurred during an airplane motor test.

Washington, D. C Bureau of Standards L. I. Lowry Bureau

Knee Sisters Perform for Lions Club in Waterloo

Misses Lucilé and Gwrneth Knee daughters of Frank Knee former travelling salesman now in Indianapolis entertained Lions at Black's tearoom with violin and piano. Judge Gwynne spoke on the Constitution. Jacob H Rubin to address Lions tomorrow night. barometer readings noted rain and cooler weather forecast.

Lucilé Gwrneth Knee Frank Knee Waterloo Indianapolis Ind Lions Club Black's Tearoom J. W. Gwynne United States Stephen D. Brown Greater Waterloo Association Jacob H. Rubin Association Rooms

American Woman Seeks Husband After Japan Earthquake

Frances Osato, a former Chicago and Omaha social figure, plans to return to Japan to find her husband Shaji Osato and their son Teru, believing them likely dead or alive. She recalled Yokohama’s quake devastation, living on potatoes and water, and being rescued to Kobe aboard ships before reaching London.

United Press Omaha Frances Pity Patrick Osato Chicago Iittle Yokohama Thara Athletic Club Osato Kobe Jefferson

Golf Course Will Be Frisco's Tribute to Dead President

San Francisco plans a memorial to the late President Harding with two new municipal golf courses at Merced Lake and a clubhouse to cost 100000 dollars. The Harding memorial committee has approved the project and the park commission is collecting subscriptions for the clubhouse construction.

Frisco San Francisco Cal Harding Merced Lake The Park Commission

Highteen counties name grain seal warehouses in Iowa

Des Moines reports that counties including O'Brien and Buchanan set up warehousing boards under the new grain sealing law, though no certificates have been issued. Officials say the system will take time to value, with financing tied to the warehousing mechanism and farmer cooperation seen as essential to leverage savings and control markets. Marriage licenses issued at Cedar Falls list J L Jensen and Petra A Petersen.

United Press Des Moines Iowa O'Brien Buchanan Raymond W. Cassady State Department of Agriculture

Stores to Rise Along Upper Fort Street by Alford Firm

Six brick one story and basement store buildings, each 20 feet wide, will be built on upper Fort street by Dr. E. T. and Lorn Alford. Bids opened at 1:20 p m in Howard Burr’s office. contract awarded to Mikel Blitsch for 16100. Seven bidders submitted. three stores leased. site sits beside the large garage under construction between Almons and Argyle streets.

Dr. E. T Lorn Alford Howard Burr Mikel Blitsch E Alford Brothera Almons Argyle Peter Oleson Charles Smith Weatherall & Co Long W.H. Buxton Mauger & Fell Cu D Forney

Water at Dam Looks Beautiful in Fails

The new dam features an even water jetty cascade and a clear riverbed through Fourth Street bridge. Laborers leveled the riverbed and raised gates to seven feet, creating a placid lake above the dam before heavy rains later churned the water muddy. Citizens Gas and Electric Co. receives commendation for clearing debris.

Fourth Street Bridge Citizens Gas and Iectric Co

Appoint Receiver for Robt. B. Wallace Co

Council Bluffs Iowa September. Frank Binder a local real estate man has been named temporary receiver for the Robert B. Wallace company. Wallace once headed the Iowa State Chamber of Commerce and was widely known in the state. Creditors filed a petition alleging irregularities in the firm’s finances.

Council Bluffs, Ia Frank Binder Council Bluffs Robert B. Wallace Company Wallace Iowa State Chamber of Commerce Iowa

Also Mentioned on This Page

ACTIN OF County Board T. B T. D. Teeter Cavalry Division Salandra Wellon Yank Fleet Santa Barbara Hyde Associated Press Santa Barbara National Forest Chester A. Jordan Ben I. Salinger, Jr. Freed U.S Yankoff Knee Sisters Give Lions Reli Eved St. Bartholomew's Hospital J. L. Jensen Petra A. Petersen Alford Mike Blitsch Fourth Street East Robt B. Wallace Co
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