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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1922
Page
9
Washington dispatch notes strong interest in a tariff bill's time sensitive rate changes. Supporters liken it to a Federal Reserve style flexibility, while critics warn of political pressure and heavier presidential burden. Observers cite fatigue risks for decision quality and reference Paris peace conference weariness as context.
Col. James A. Moss, a renowned military author and veteran of over 32 years in the United States Army, has filed for retirement. He wrote 35 works on military topics, including the widely read Manual of Military Training, with more than 300,000 copies sold during World War I.
Waterloo Medical association adopts plan for a malnourished children clinic next week at the Dairy Cattle Congress grounds. Dr. Sigworth leads the effort with Drs. Klingaman Prentice and Johnston from University of Town to examine babies and underweight children and offer diet advice. Mothers must register children at headquarters or with local nurses. clinic runs daily 9 am to 1 pm with two rooms provided by fair management.
Washington Sept 21 under President Harding orders Col. Charles R Forbes director of the veterans bureau to report on charges that wounded veterans are wrongfully confined in state insane hospitals by petty office orders rather than through due legal processes.
Washington D C September 21 The soldiers bonus bill failed to pass the two thirds Senate vote required to override President Harding as 44 Republicans and Democrats opposed the measure while 26 supported it The House had previously overridden the veto 258 to 54 guaranteeing no bonus legislation until the next session of Congress in December The dispute promises to shape campaign politics as supporters vow to renew the fight in the coming months The lengthy roll call lists many named senators and party lines highlighting the Senate rejection of the Fordney McCumber plan.
President Harding issued a proclamation calling observance of Monday October 9 as Fire Prevention Day to curb fire waste. He urged schools and industrial workers to stress precautionary measures in the fight against costly fires and cited US fire losses as historically burdensome.
William Hopkins of Dartmouth argues that higher education should be limited to an elite of capable students to elevate democracy to a quality product. He contends many enroll merely join social circles, not pursue genuine learning, making education a privilege not a universal right.
Washington Sept 21 President Harting signed the tariff bill of 1922 putting the new rates into effect at midnight tonight. The action marks a broad shift in trade policy with immediate impact on imports and prices across industries.
Versailles Sept 21 Sadi Le Conte the French aviator set a new world airplane speed record flying at 213.75 miles an hour and said he would attempt a faster mark this evening.
Paris dispatch reports Miss Mary Len don Baker leaving Paris for Venice on Sept 21. Her marriage to Al Mister McCormick has again been postponed and the couple were to wed in England this month.
Territory includes Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Oelwein Mason City and Waverly. Dirt roads remain rough from repeated activity with no rains reported. conditions now tagged in the subjoined report.
Enos A Mills 52 noted naturalist and author died at Long Peak Inn near Estes Park Colorado after injuries from a New York subway accident last January. Born in Fort Scott Kansas he moved to Colorado at 14 spent life in the mountains and authored works on Rocky Mountain wildlife. Survived by wife Esther Burnett and a three year old daughter. Burial will be near his lifelong work without formal funeral services.
A Washington telegram reports Congressman Burton H. Sweet recommended Ray C. Eggert for Waterloo postmaster ending a nine month delay. Competitors include Frank M. Shores and M. H. Kelly. Eggert, a salesman for Martin Bros., stands amid civil service selection rules for the city.
Washington Sept 21 The deficiency appropriations bill moving through the senate committee amounts to nearly 500000 for the coal strike costs. Items include 200000 for the Borah commission 150000 for a new federal coal distributor and 700000 for a commission bringing the total to 450000. The full bill totals 2346542 up 1785000 from the Cleveland figure. New York City was chosen as host for the next conclave of the supreme council thirty third degree Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Northern Masonic jurisdiction. date to be announced.
Marion Illinois September 21 The special grand jury probing the Herrin mine killings speeds up with a fresh batch of witnesses expected to recount firsthand events. Authorities hope to finish the probe by Saturday night and proceed to prosecutions, while trials for 58 indicted men are not anticipated before November due to remaining preliminary work.
J H Clarke American paymaster for the Aguila Oil company was robbed of 42000 by Mexican bandits near Tampico. An American airplane piloted by a Mexican, Toribio Almaguer, was shot dead during the hold up while Clarke was wounded in the right arm. The robbery occurred last Thursday.
Four bandits in smart attire robbed the Packer's State Bank in Kansas City Kansas just before noon, escaping with 1400 dollars after firing three shots at Frances Griffin a 22 year old employer who tried to trigger the burglar alarm.
President Harding signed the tariff bill of 1922 shortly after 11 PM in the White House, with Senate Finance Chair McCumber and House Ways and Means Chair Fordney present. Fordney presented the pen as a souvenir, noting the act aims to unleash elastic tariff provisions seen as a major progress in tariff making.
Delegates at the national funeral directors convention report changing funeral attire. Living models display varying skirt lengths and fur coats while shrouds are shown as a fading option. The event, held in Calo, highlights evolving fashion in casket wear with models presenting in different heights of casket value.
Dr. John M. Ladd, alienist for the District of Columbia, is expected to testify on Merbert J. Dyson s insanity in the murder case against him for Helen Irene Haines. The defense aims to show shell shock insanity to claim the doctor was not responsible.
State officials will investigate alleged land frauds tied to Dr. A. L. R. Bailey formerly of Denver. A letter from an alleged “sucker” in Cedar Rapids claims Bailey quit claimed vast government land in Colorado and sold it at high prices. Hundreds of complaints have come in, many from school teachers who bought tracts, per James Duce, state oil inspector.
Chicago Sept 21 J James H Wilkerson deferred decision on the government bill for a temporary injunction against railroad strikers until Saturday He continued the restraining order in effect into that time.
A fragmented recap mentions Cincinnati and Boston batteries in early play with Sugar, Waleon, ONeil, Wargrave, and HA Bo noted among players. Details are unclear, with incomplete phrases about money, second game, and specific actions. The piece reads as a brief sports update on intercity teams.
Amid reports Britain may declare war over Turkish plans, Kemal Pasha’s forces concentrate at Ismid and Chanak. British defenses strengthen along the Dardanelles and Bosphorus as calls for a peace conference fade and preparations for possible invasion escalate.
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