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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1920

Page

9

Democrats Face Fund Shortage Hampering Cox Campaign

A New York Evening Journal report from September 22 details the Democratic national headquarters struggling with funds. It notes talks of closing the HQ, shifting burden to independent leagues, and Gov. Cox carrying much of the campaign. It cites White, Cantrell, and the post nomination changes as factors.

Mark Sullivan New York Evening Waterloo Evening Courier New York Democratic National National Finance Committee League of Nations Irving Fisher League of Independent, Voters Friends of the League of Nations Democratic” Campaign Gov. Cox Cox White George White Congressman Cantrell Kentucky Chairman White Vance McCormick William F. McCoombs National Committee Narty San Francisco Homer S.cummings

Former President Endorses Merger of Waterloo Clubs

H B Lichty, former Waterloo Commercial club president and Waterloo Construction Machinery head, sends a telegram endorsing the merger into the Greater Waterloo Association. Voters vote this week as ballots go out with a six day return window, backing a unified headquarters at the Syndicate Building.

Greater Waterloo Association H. B. Lichty Waterloo Construction Machinery Company Waterloo Commercial Club Lichty Association

New Hartford Harness Shop Fire Causes 35000 Damage

A blaze at the O. N. Klodt shop in New Hartford Iowa yesterday afternoon destroyed the building and harness stock valued at 5000 with similar loss to the building and club equipment. Volunteers with water lines fought the fire until aid arrived from nearby cities. One resident, G B Luck, escaped loss as his nearby home was protected.

New Hartford O. N. Klodt Eberhart Billiard and Pool Hall Dike Cedar Falls Waterloo G. B. Luck Grst Vinton Cedar Rapids

Manufacturers Drop Cotton Goods Prices in New Hampshire

Amoskeag Manufacturing Co. of Manchester NH cuts prices on cotton goods by 3 1 3 percent. The firm employs 10 000 workers and points to unsettled cotton markets and cancellation orders as the reason for the reduction, noting current weekly production around 4 million yards.

Associated Press Manchester N. H Amoskeag Manufacturing Co

Prison for Japs Who Stole U.S. Documents

Two Japanese men arrested while attempting to sell American documents stolen from Yokosuka naval station were sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in Tokio on September 22, according to Associated Press reports.

Associated Press Tokio Yokosun Naval Station

Clemenceau to Hunt in the Himalayas

Paris dispatch reports former premier Clemenceau leaving for Marseilles to sail for India where he will spend several weeks hunting in the Himalayas and related regions.

Clemenceau Himalayas Associated Press Paris M. Clemenceau Margailles India

Revive Theory of Accidental Blast on Wall Street

New York headlines recount four workmen in the Wall Street district saying a driver of a death wagon claimed his vehicle detonated after he telephoned his employer. The tale reopens a theory that the jet street explosion may have been caused by a collision between an automobile and a wagon loaded with explosives rather than a bomb plot.

New York Municipal Lman Wall Street Wall Broad

Nebraska Votes on Industrial Court Amendment

Nebraska voters in Omaha statewide returns from 108 precincts show 2875 in favor and 1627 against an amendment to empower the legislature to create an industrial commission to settle disputes in public interest trades. The same returns indicate support for a women’s suffrage amendment with 1454 in favor and 845 against.

Associated Press Omaha Neb Nebraska

France to Pay Huge Gold Loan When Due

Paris announces France will pay the full $250 million due October 15, completing its share of the $560 million Anglo French loan floated in the United States during the war. Finance Minister Francois Marsal told the cabinet today.

Associated Press Paris France New York M. Francois-Marsai United States

Robbers steal $600 in Osage clothes shop goods

In Osage Indiana on Monday night silk shirts overcoats and other merchandise valued at 600 dollars were stolen from Lenuthold and Evens store after a recent relocation. Thieves left no clues.

Osage Osage, In Lenuthold & Evens

El Vizzaya Bandit Killed Near Cordova Spain

Notorious fugitive El Vizzaya who escaped from jail was slain today by a man who had attempted to capture him near Cordova Spain. The region had endured years of terror under his raids. Smoke La Agora. Girard. Harvester Dutch Master Best at 10c-15c.

Cordova Spain el Vizzaya

Cox Favors Western Growth Amid National Strife

Gov. Cox touring the West urged food development here and praised western spirit in a Los Angeles Times interview. Senator Walsh assails Harding on league stance, noting the Senate judiciary committee found no constitutional objection to the treaty. Big Phoenix crowds greet Cox as he plans multiple speeches with Arizona figures present.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Cox Democraticresidential J California Arizona Phoenix Los Angeles Times the Times Gov. Cox Harding Chicago United States Thomas J. Walsh Montana League Walsh Senate Judiciary Big Crow Ariz Ohio White House Wilson White Col E. M. House Europe

Cholera Killing Koreans Reported From Seoul

Fifteen hundred new cholera cases in Korea raise total victims to over 20 thousand with more than 9.6 thousand dead, Seoul officials announce. Washington reports D C Wills of Cleveland named to the Federal Reserve Board by President Wilson, former chairman of the Cleveland Fed.

Associated Press Tokio Korea Seoul Federal Reserve Board The Washington, D. C C. Wills Cleveland Wilson Wills Federal Reserve Bank At

Highways and Weather Update for Iowa Minnesota Cities

The report lists towns including Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault Owatonna La Grange Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterloo Waverly and others. Showers are forecast tonight and Thursday with generally good highway conditions anticipated.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Charles City Albert Léa Minn Algona Charle City Cedar Rapids Davenport de Moines Dubuque Faribault Mint la Grasse Wis Mason City Marshallstown New Hampton Postville Watertow Waverly

Harding to Speak in Des Moines and Midwestern Cities

Senator Harding plans two October campaign swings. The first run begins October 6 with forenoon in Des Moines and evening addresses in Omaha Kansas City Oklahoma City. He departs Marion October 12 for Chattanooga Louisville Indianapolis and St Louis through October 16.

Marion Harding Chattanooga Tenn Middlewest Kansas City Omaha Des Moines Neb Oklahoma City Okla Louisville Indianapolis Ind St. Louis

Italians Refuse to Evacuate Factories Seized by Workmen

Italian workers who occupied factories in Turin and Florence last month refuse to evacuate the plants under a settlement with employers after government intervention. In Turin three more works were occupied today and many plants remain shut unless guaranteed against reprisals and wages for the active occupation period. In Florence some works show barricaded entrances as the men resist returning ownership to the masters.

Associated Press Rome Ietal Turin Florence Giornale d'Italia Hey

Discussion on beer and wine at international alcoholism congress

At the fifteenth International Congress against Alcoholism in Washington D C on Sept 22 the beer and light wines phase of the liquor question was debated. Delegates from abroad described antialcohol protests in Europe while American churches push for prohibition. The evening session will focus on the role of American churches in the movement.

Washington, D.C United States Europe

British Party Comes for Pilgrim Program

A British delegation from Sulgrave and the Anglo American society arrived in New York aboard the Carmania to join Pilgrim landing celebrations at Jamestown. Led by Lord and Lady Rathcreedan, they were greeted by Sulgrave representatives amid a cautious crowd, with police restraining anti British sentiment. In Mexico City, Bertie Johnson, held by bandits in Jalisco since August 1, was freed per official word.

New York Sulgrave Institution Anglo- American Society Jamestown Lord and Lady Rathcreedan Royal Canadian Lancers Mexico City Bertie Johnson Jalisco

Iowa corn crop makes rapid progress toward maturity

Des Moines reports about half the corn in Iowa safe from frost as the weekly crop bulleting notes warm dry weather through Sept 21. Each warm day increases crop value while silo filling fodder cutting continue statewide and winter wheat seeding advances with earliest shoots up and green.

Des Moines Iowa United States Weather Bureau Today

Albany Assembly Expels Socialist Delegation Again

In Albany New York on September 24 the assembly voted 90 to 45 to unseat five Socialist members including Claessens Waldman and Solomon for the second time while Orr and DeWitt resigned after a reconsideration motion failed Republican and some Democratic support saved them. Socialist leaders denounced the move as a brazen assault on constitutional rights and Charles Hughes condemned the act as incredible folly amid ongoing efforts to regain representation.

Associated Press Albany N. J Claessens Manhattan Louis Waldman Charles Solomon Kings Samuel Orr Samuel DeWitt Bronx Waldman Solomon Orr DeWitt Chamber Martin G. McCue New York Orrand DeWitt DeWitt and Assembly McCue Hughhes New York Assembly Charles B.hughes Bar Association ‘Committee Hughes Socialist Party

Harding on Holiday After Work Is Done

Marion Sept 22 Senator Harding finished campaign work and planned a half day holiday with a ride after completing duties. He did not give front porch speeches and kept a brisk pace before leisure time.

Harding Assegmiel Freseo Marion

Courier delivery deadline notice

The Courier should be delivered at your home before 3 20 o clock. If through error of the carrier boy or other cause you fail to receive your paper by that time please phone 83390 and a copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.

Millerand Nominated by French Assembly for Presidency

Paris Sept 22 Premier Alexander Millerand won a joint senate and chamber caucus vote to become the official candidate to succeed Deschanel. Millerand received 628 votes while Bourgeois and Peret were listed on ballots but not running. Bourgeois and Peret announced their declines to run.

Paris Alexander Millerand Deschanel Republic Senate Chamber of Deputies Senate Chamber Premiser Millerand Raoul Peret Tueon Bourgeois Millerand M. Bourgeois M. Percet Paul Deschanel Tien Leon Bourgeois Waoul Peret M. Peret

MacSwiney Sleeps Well During Hunger Strike Day

London report says Terence Mac Swiney, Cork lord mayor, enters day forty one of hunger strike at Brixton prison with improved strength and no nourishment update. Brixton physicians note no nourishment acceptance or refusal and morning bulletin from the Irish Self Determination league claims sleep and refreshed condition after a day of prostration.

Associated Press London Terence MacSwiney Cork Brixton Prison Home Office Trish Self Determination League

Iowa Miners Accept Wage Schedule Report

Des Moines sept 22 decision to accept the wage agreement between operators and miners committees was reached today by the representatives of the men in session here after two days of discussion and a tested vote showing support only with tonnage increases.

Des Moines Iowa

Police Probe Death of Oriental Woman

Kansas City police investigated the death of a young Oriental woman, possibly Japanese or Chinese, whose body was found beneath a viaduct late last night. Authorities said they could not determine the cause or identity at this time.

Kansas City

Painter Falls to Death as Ladder Splits in Rock Island

Frank Mielhke, 41, was fatally injured when a painting scaffold broke in the downtown district causing him to fall five stories to the sidewalk. Fellow worker Fred Kurtz saved himself by holding the rope and ladder until rescue crews arrived.

Rock Island Frank Mielhke Mielhke Fred Kurtz

Travellingmen Seek Reduced Rail Rates at Convention

At the International Fellow of Commercial Traveli convention in Atlantic City plans were outlined for a two and three quarter mile rate, replacing the current three and six tenths. An amendment to the Esch-Cummings net would require railroads to record mileage at the lower rate.

Atlantic City International Fellow of Commercial Traveli Organizations

Arnstein's Appeal to Supreme Court Fails

Washington D C Sept 22 Associate Justice Brandeis declined to order the release on a writ of habeas corpus of Jules W Arnstein alleged by New York police to be the mastermind in the New York bond thefts. Brandeis refused to act until Arnstein's counsel exhausted all federal district court avenues in New York.

Washington, D. C Brandeis Jules W Nick Arnstein New York Federal District Court

Paralyzed by Hazing at College of Emporia

Emporia Kan Sept 22 Andy McCoy of Wichita a freshman at the College of Emporia is paralyzed below the waist, attributed to hazing by upperclassmen. He was struck with a paddle during an initiation incident.

Emporia Kan Andy] McCoy Wichita College of Emporia

Liquor Interests Probed in Senate Campaign Inquiry

The Senate committee reopened hearings in Washington with seven witnesses to probe liquor influence in the current campaign. Gerard testified that 2,000,000 dollars could suffice for the Democratic effort, while noting attempts to form local finance committees and questioning limits on single donors.

James W. Gerard Germany

Fierce Fighting Reported at Grodno Front

London reports an official Moscow statement saying Polish forces have advanced along a 33 mile front near Grodno on the northeast Polish front. The statement notes large numbers of troops engaged and describes fierce fighting in the area.

Associated Press London Grodno Moscow

Sinn Feiner Shot in Dublin Hotel Apartment

Dublin September 22. County Councillor Lynch a Sinn Feiner was shot dead in his hotel apartment at 3 o clock by armed men alleged to be Black and Tan police. The murder occurred as assailants entered the hotel and went to the victim’s room.

Associated Press Dublin Lynch The Press Association

Red Warning Letter Threatens Boston Mayor Peters

A red ink letter warning Mayor Peters of Boston that medicine would be sent to him arrived yesterday. He treated it as a joke but said he would file it with the police. It is the third threatening letter received by the mayor this year.

Associated Press Boston Mass Peters

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McAdoo Commercial Club Sycamore Street Azsch Secy Greater Waterlog Assn Mays Great Waterloo Association Serge HS Licuy U.S Sen. Harding Assemblymen MacSwiney Painter Supreme Court Hazers Washington Gerard William Boyce Thompson Ways and Means Republican National Committee William Barnes George T. Carroll Elizabeth National Retail Liquor Dealers' Association Vdu Mairy Benator Kenyon Ken~yon Robert Scripps Cleveland, D Georg B. Lockwood Republcan Washington, B. C Liferman Treasur Stars and, Stripes Talbot Democratic’ New Sinn Feiner
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