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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1921

Page

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Rift in United Mine Workers Brews Tension at Lewis Lead

Indianapolis Sept. 22 Delegates at the United Mine Workers convention prepared to study wage proposal from officers while factions aligned with and against John L. Lewis prepared to press issues. Supporters of Farrington Hlow er and Harlin planned to seize opportunity to challenge Lewis over alleged financial irregularities as international and district rifts widen. West Virginia delegates signaled unity behind Lewis as debate looms over administration versus dissidents and a rebuke for cited irregular statements.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind United Mine Workers of America Frank Farrington Alexander Hlower Robert Harlin John L. Lewis Lewis

Investors Seek Safe Drainage Bonds At National Congress

The Associated Press reports in St Paul that investors in drainage bonds seek safety and steady income. Prominent engineers attended a three day National Drainage congress where Coffin urged prompt bond payments, competent advice, prudent contracts, and robust drainage laws to protect farmers and ensure funds are used efficiently.

Associated Press St. Paul Minn Percival Brooks Coffin Chicago Coffin

Smiles And Kinks From Today’s Wires

New York Stephen swam from Blackwell’s Manhattan. He couldn't climb the view so he swam back and told police they could stop dragging the river for his body. Los Angeles Andrew L Smith bugged his wife Nancy. 50 he broke two ribs in testimony in Judge Hanon’s divorce court. Omaha Grace Hans failed to bail out two sons, Fred 22 and Albert 23, one jailed. Hennessy suspended for discourteous conduct.

Sy United Press New York Stephen Blackwell Manhattan Los Angeles Cal Andrew L. Smith Nancy Omaha Grace Hans Fred Albert

Pantages Vaudeville Heads to Waterloo

Waterloo faces a rare vaudeville event as Pantages planned to bring top acts to Bard’s Waterloo theatre a week from Sunday. J P Lannan confirms Waterloo becomes a turning point on the coast tour, with many major managers eager to see the high class variety in this city.

Minneapolis Kansas City Waterloo Bard Pantage’s Sirenit Chez J. P. Lannan

Independence Woman Dies After Long Illness

Independence Iowa Sept 32 4 Mrs W G Berger died Sunday evening after a long illness at age 76 She was born in the county in 1868 daughter of the late M M Bain and spent most of her life here She married W G Berger in 1885 and two children were born one daughter died in infancy Irene survives with her husband and one sister Frances Bain a schoolteacher in Mayengo The funeral is set for Wednesday at noon from the home with Rev A L Fe Brook of St James Episcopal Church officiating Burial will be in Mt Hope Cemetery

Independence W.G. Berger Epi Fotal M. M. Bain W. G. Berger Irene Frances Bain Mavengo AL Fe Brook St. James Episcopal Offeratine Mt. Hope Comers

First Breath of Boreas Brings Hunger to Waterloo Family

A Waterloo family of seven children faces extreme hardship as the father has been out of work for 12 weeks and there is no food or coal in the home. The mother is in poor health and there is no milk for the baby. The Courier invites interested readers to help and will share the family's name upon request.

Waterloo

Pleasant Outlook In Party Affair Pleases Harding

Washington dispatch reports a brighter mood in Republican ranks as tensions ease over New Mexico Senate race and opposition to German pact concerns. Senator Underwood’s support for administration on disarmament and potential tax reform action contribute to optimism. Harding will stay in Washington to focus on governance after criticism of congressional inactivity.

Washington DP. Uy Harding Iran New Mexico Germany Austria Hungary Underwood Senate Congress

Iowa colleges report big gains in fall enrollment

About 33,000 students enroll across 25 Iowa colleges and universities in preliminary figures. The University of Iowa expects around 4,500 this autumn, Iowa State College about 4,000, and Drake 2,000 plus. Other schools project higher totals than last year as dormitories fill and class space becomes scarce.

Ies Drake University Holmes Grinnell Cornell Coe Hisworth Morningside Simpson Iowa State Teachers Iowa Wesleyan Lenox Parsons Tabor Penn Luther Coleges Upper Iowa University University of Dubuque

Baseball Series for World Title to Start Oct 5

The world series will start Oct 4 with the first game at the National league team’s home grounds. If Pittsburgh or Cleveland leads, two games move to the NL city and two to the Americas league town, with a third in the other. Prices range from 1 to 6 dollars depending on seating and location.

Associated Press Chicago Pittsburgh Cleveland New York Reland Owins

New Mexico Moves to Bar Alien Land Owners

In Albuquerque on September 22 Associated Press reports New Mexico has likely adopted an amendment to the state constitution banning land ownership or leases by aliens ineligible for citizenship. Incomplete returns show the amendment carried, submitted by the last legislature AMERIN HOSPITAL. iy Gru Center, Ia. Sept. 22- Specials-Park 8. T, who cp writes about four miles from www, was taken to Sartort Memorial hospital Cedar Falls today for treatment for carbuncies. He has a pean fit about two weeks. While his condition is regarded as serious, it is not trifical. CHILD HAS PARALYSIS, Rachel, 14-month-old daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Irving L. Baumgartner. 1421 Fourth street east. is very ill of infantile paralysis. Mee child was stricken six days ago and its jefe leg now is seriously affected by the dread disease

Associated Press Albuquerque New Mexico Amerin Hospital Iy Gru Sartort Memorial Hospital Cedar Falls Rachel Irving L. Baumgartner Fourth Street East

Tribune asks dismissal of 10 million suit

Chicago September 22 The Tribune faces a 10 million libel suit filed by the city. Counsel seeks a general demurrer asserting freedom of the press as grounds for dismissal if evidence is insufficient. The case centers on whether a paper may be sued for libel to wipe out business and, if won, curb press activity. The city alleges Tribune editorials during the last election criticized finances and damaged bond credit.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Tribune The Tribune Mionner

Caleb C Chesterman 93 Dies at Son's Home in Waterloo

Caleb C Chesterman aged 93 dies of apoplexy at 320 a.m. at his son Cornelius C Chesterman’s home 206 Campbell Ave Waterloo where he had lived since moving from Dyersville 11 years ago. Born Birdford England August 18 1825. Immigrated to US at 18. Funeral at Kistner then burial in Dyersville. Survived by son Verne daughters Carrie Badall Cedar Rapids and Mrs W Gem McFadden Sioux City brother Cla Chesterman Sioux City.

Galsb C. Chesterman Cornelius C. Chesterman Campbell Avenue Waterloo Dyersville Kistner Mr. Chesterman Birdford England

Hear Talk on Shoes Postpones Rip to Vinton

At the Aeon luncheon of the Lions club in Black's tearoom waiter Bass gave a detailed talk on shoe manufacturing. He described materials such as dyes and imported leathers, noting their high costs keep shoe prices up. A planned trip to Vinton was postponed to a later date.

Bass T the Lions Club Black's Tearoom Mr. Bass

Orry In Brief Advertises In Local Notes

Orry in brief republication notes fall within a town column. The item lists residents traveling to Iowa City Chicago and waterloo for studies, visits, and business. It mentions Mrs de Parr recovering, Red Cross inquiries for Herbert Roegner, and trips by Mr and Mrs Goodman to eastern and southern cities.

Parliament Urged to Reconvene Over Unemployment

Labour MPs sent a letter to the Speaker urging immediate reconvening of Parliament to confront England's serious unemployment. A telegram to Lloyd George accompanied the appeal. The premier agreed to meet a 15 member Labour and mayor delegation at Galway as cabinet members discuss the Irish question.

United London Labor Ot Commons England Lloyd George Gairlach Trish

Govt Advances 15 Million to Farmers

The War Finance Corporation announced advances totaling 15 million dollars to the Cooperative Grain Growers of Minnesota to aid in marketing 1921 crops. Also noted was the death of Father Peter Paul Keanders, founder of Venice, Illinois, at Cranite City, New Jersey, linked to overwork.

Associated Washington D. C Co-operative Grain -Growers Minnesota War Finance Corporation Illinois Venice

Telegraph Briefs Across Cities Highlight Postwar Tensions

Chicago reports Gov Benny J Allen called the emergency tariff bill a political bank in an Association of Commerce address. Washington hints at weapons conference agenda and implications. St Louis notes three murdered men found near each other in Southern Illinois. Washington announces consolidation of agricultural extension bureaus in the south north and west. Muskogee barber C C Anderson whisked by masked men and told to leave town after alleged relations. Milwaukee reports yacht Cambria boiler explosion killed one and injured six off Wisconsin shores. Indianapolis cites United Mine Workers talks about wage increases and looming coal miners strike risk.

Associated Press Chicago Benny J. Allen Kansas Association of Commerce Washington, D. C Hughes St. Louis Ilinois Missouri Pacific Washington, D Wisconsin Lake Michigan Indianapolis Ind United Mine Workers of America

Dangers of Narcotics for Children in Early Medicine

An early medical bulletin warns that opiates and narcotics harm infants and children, altering cell growth and causing immaturity, mental issues, and future cravings. It condemns giving opiates in any dose for more than a day without a physician, urging pharmacists and parents to avoid narcotic administrations and to rely on physician care. Castoria is claimed to contain no narcotics when properly labeled with Fletcher signature.

Castoria Chas. H. Fletcher

Webster County Old Feud Killing At Center Of Trial

Fort Dodge Iowa September 22 as lawyers argued in the Webster county murder trial of John Butler the farmer charged with killing George Sullivan six years ago in a feud between adjoining families. Butler once deemed insane at trial and committed to a state hospital has been brought back to stand trial again with defense claiming insanity. The case draws much attention as the packed courtroom hears testimony and reads the extensive transcript from the first trial.

Associated Press Fort Dodge John Butler Webster County George Sullivan Butler State Hospital D. M. Kelleher Richard F. Mitchell Robert Healy Gabrielson Dan Sullivan Sullivan

Alkali in Shampoos Hurts Washing Hour Hair

Ad claims common soaps and shampoos contain alkali that dries scalp and makes hair brittle. Promotes Malsified coconut oil shampoo as pure grease-free, cheap, and effective. Instructions say moisten hair, rub in a teaspoon, produce rich lather, rinse easily, leaving hair soft, bright, fluffy, and easy to manage.

School Days and Colds Ad About Safe Remedy

An ad riffs on an old song to urge parents not to send coughing children to school. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe family remedy that eases coughs and colds and soothes irritated membranes, with Solé ev erywhere as the advertised distributor.

Foley

Evans Triple Phosphates Promise Quick Flesh Gain

An ad touts Evans Triple Phosphates as a cure for thin, nervous people. It promises several pounds gained in a month and improved vigor by correcting faulty digestion and strengthening nerves, with a money back guarantee from Henderson Graz Co and leading druggists.

Ian Evans Henderson Graz Co Hanger & Hansen Iuggists

Arbuckle Trial Features Silent Screen Stars Testimony

District Attorney Brady locates actor Lowell Sherman and serves a subpoena for questioning in the Arbuckle case. Sherman willing to return to San Francisco for trial. Court to hear dramatic testimony as 18 society women reserve seats in a packed courtroom.

Fred Fish Jpeck Arbuckle Brady Sherman New York Sherusu Associated Press District Attorney's Office Lowell Sherman San Francisco United Press Roscoe Fatty Cal I D. M.j San i Francisco Frey Roscoe C Lazarus Vigilance Committee al Semnacher Virginia Rappe Labor Day Semnacher Los Angeles Virginia Rappe Semnecher

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