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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1921

Page

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Machine Gunfire Fails to Prevent Belfast Battle

Rioting erupts in Belfast as crown forces clash with Catholic and Protestant mobs. Armored cars fire on crowds. sporadic fighting continues through the night and into the day. Weekend toll lists eight dead and 79 wounded, including two girls and a boy injured by life-fire.

Unhedé Prese Belfast Fresa Vrown Lnd York Street Cnusing Crown Forces Ariv

Harding Urges Uniting on Job Plan at Conference

President calls for national unity on employment policy as Hoover-led conference aims to map unemployment relief. Key figures listed include Schwab, Wool, Lindsey, Mon Woolf, and Ledoux as observer, with committees to report on organization and program.

Hoover Enry S. Robinson Los Angeles Charles M. Schwab New York Jatin Barnes Duluth James Cauzen Detroit C. H. Markham Chicago TF. W. O'Connor Shipping Board Jada. M. Tarbell Samuel MI. Lindsey Clarence Mon Woolies Matthew Woll American Federation of Labor Urbain Ledoux Boston Ariveq Washington

Iowa Man Speaker at Advertising Meet Opens Four Day Session

A four day advertising meet opened today with speakers including John , ties at New ers for the ¢un Earl livan, Se gion of Petts ck. The event features the National Advertising Special ties and regional delegates from Iowa and surrounding areas.

Iowa Advertising John Livan Segion Pettsck

Police Seek Efficient Maid in Chisag Case

Police in Chisag seek a very efficient maid linked to a recent incident. A woman identified as Marearét Jeffri, said to have been engaged last Wednesday by Adal Sehavidt, is described in court notes. The investigation notes jewelry and valuables found near a garden area.

Omale Press Chisag Jeffri Adal Hind USA

City in Brief Highlights Local Social and Travel Updates

Mrs Rivka Gigl facing smallpox concerns. Dean leaves for Ames to study architecture at State College. Residents attend Dairy Cattle Congress events in Palestine and Nashua while others visit Wilkin Oklahoma and Long Beach. Notables include Miss Mabel Wilson returning to work after surgery and a 1,000 mile salesmen trip. Aiming for a Harvest Picnic, committee formed for by Byrnes Park in October.

Rivka Gigl Ames Lows State College F. Willis Je Winifred Davis Cooper-Wells & Co St. Joseph Mich Chicago Wilson Jenks Town College F. W. Esher Spring Creek Township Florence BE. Barber New England Concord N. H Boston Rochester N. Y Iowa Barber Saya June Whitney Waterloo Bank & Trust Co Yeast High St. Paul University of Minnesota Bome Whitney 4.E. Whitney

Death notices and obituaries from local page

Charles H. Clough age 17 died at his father in law's home after months with Brights disease. Widow and two children survive along with mother and siblings. burial pending in Charles City. Mrs. George E. Carr died at home on Lane Street. service held at O Reefe Towne. burial Elmwood Ohio born. survivors listed. Carrington family notices and a Shoemak interment announced with local timing and location details.

Charles H. Clough William Bird Elm Street Bright Mr. Clough Charles City Kenneth Virginia Helen Clough O'Reefe & Towne George E. Carr Lane Street Pursermi O'Reef & Towne Elmwood Carr Ohio George J Frank Ada Saunders Waterlye

Woman 80 Dies Suddenly at Home Near Fredericksburg

An 80 year old woman, Mrs Dunlap, residing near her son’s home south of Fredericksburg Iowa, died suddenly yesterday morning from what coroner’s inquest ruled a cerebral hemorrhage. The inquest returned a verdict of death caused by cerebral hemorrhage.

Fredericksburg

Petition drive aims to close Sunday motion picture shows

Waterloo ministers present a petition to city council calling for Sunday closing of motion picture theaters and stricter controls on films. The petition, drafted by the Waterloo Ministerial Association, cites morality and home life concerns and seeks legal action to curb Sunday entertainment.

J. Lockwood Grace Methodist Episcopal Church W. A. Peterson Union Congregational Church AL J Asuins First Baptist Church Tg City Corner Waterloo Ministerial Association Waterloo Association Watearoo

Four Thousand Friends Honor Lawyer Who Saved Teddy Roosevelt

The body of Henry F. Cochems Milwaukee attorney who stopped Theodore Roosevelt’s would be assassin’s second shot was sent through Chicago on the way to Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin for burial. He died Friday in Colorado. Four thousand rosebuds marked each personal friend as the casket was covered.

Associated Press Chicago Henry F. Cochems Milwaukee Theodore Roosevelt Sturgeon Bay Wis Colorado

Farm Bureau and Grain Growers Meet in Minnesota

Officials from the Minnesota Farm Bureau federation and the U S Grain Growers Inc gather in St Paul Minnesota on September 26 to discuss cooperation in marketing plans. The federation had disapproved of the grain growers plan, and the conference aims to reconcile differences amid spring grain belt emergency.

Associated Press St. Paul, Minn Minnesota Marin Bureau Federation U.S. Grain Growers, Inc

Hold Second Man in Taxi Driver's Death

Centerville Indiana man Hicks aged 29 was brought from Falls City Nebraska and charged with complicity in the murder of taxi-cab driver William Gripl Hamilton killed August 20. Hicks and Bruce Henry aged 19 have been indicted by the grand jury Henry confined to the Oo fumwa jail to prevent communications with Hicks.

Associated Press Centerville Vey Hicks Falls City Neb William Gripl Hamilton Hicks Bruce Henry Henry Oo Fumwa

Highway Assessment Triggers Dozens of Suits in Town

The City of Newton faces more than a dozen property owner lawsuits over a river to river land assessment. Objectors protest the taxing scheme as unjust and excessive, arguing it erodes property values and burdens residents.

Associated Press City Newton

Memorial pastor Rev S Guay returns to Graves Memorial U B Church

The Des Moines conference restored Rev S Guay as pastor at Graves Memorial United Brethren Church. Brethren in Lincoln township filed objections to Drainage District No 12 before the county board, with Sherman We Wolf and Reinboe D. ML among representatives.

Smich Graves Memorial United Brethren’ Church Des Moines Manu Brethren Ceds Lincoln Township County Board Sherman Wee- Wolf Reinboe Ompertiunit Riet

Missing William Briggs Seen In Waterloo Inquiry

Authorities seek William Briggs in connection with a case. The police chief and investigators ask the public to report any sighting or information, urging cooperation with the department.

Telegraphers Seek Phonograph for Rest Room

Four hundred telegraphers in Chicago petition Western Union for a phonograph in their rest room arguing music boosts work by helping hens lay and cows milk. They note that a rhythmic tune can speed message handling and efficiency. Officials indicated the request would be granted.

Associated Press Chicago Western Union Telegraph Company

Big Show Opens With Auspicious Start At Cattle Congress

The Waterloo band headlines a bustling Exhibition hall as the cattle judging contest begins. Twenty four students from eight agricultural colleges work through rings of cattle with Will Forbes judging and results due tomorrow. States represented include Iowa Minnesota Indiana Wisconsin Michigan Nebraska Kansas Missouri.

Agno Lovd Cultural Towa Waterloo Enmiproo

Canadian Exhibit At Hawkeye Fair Draws Crowd In 40 Foot Booth

A large Canada exhibit fills a 40 foot booth at Lxhivition Hall with grain and grass seed displays valued at 15000 dollars. W A Wentworth of the Iowa Dairy council showcases an educational booth on drinking more milk. Cattle judging for Ayrshire and Brown-Swiss is held in the hippodrome with a full program of circus acts and concerts to follow. Judging in Belgian classes shows high competition, with several stallions and horses highlighted as top entries. Cattle judging was postponed to tomorrow morning.

Canada W. A al) Wentworth Iowa Dairy Council

Tulsa Negro Sues for Insurance on Property in Riot

J B Stratford a Tulsa African American sues American Central Insurance of St Louis for 65000 policy on property valued at 150000 damaged in Tulsa race riots. He fears Ku Klux Klan jurors and plans further suits against Tulsa officials.

Tulsa Associated Press Chicago Ku Kinux Klan Oxl Stratford American Central Insurance Company of St. Louis

Boy's body pinned to horn of overturned car

Salt Lake City Utah Sept 26 A car carrying several youths overturned near the canyon last night The driver was pinned under the steering wheel and the horn sounded attracting rescuers from over a half mile away The boy beneath the car was saved None of the other passengers was seriously hurt MISSING MAN RETURNS Percy Tate colored I C baggage man who vanished last Saturday night has returned to the city No details given on his departure or return

Associated Press Salt Lake City Utah Percy Tate I. C. Baggageman

Governor Calls Conference on Rates and Jobs

Lincoln Neb Sept 26 A proposed conference of governors from Michigan Wisconsin Illinois Missouri Nebraska Colorado North Dakota South Dakota to discuss freight rate issues and unemployment was urged by Gov McKelvie in reply to Gov Kendall of Iowa. The Des Moines gathering would be convened at the convenience of all executives and at a time that suits the governors affected.

Associated Press Lincoln Neb Michigan Wisconsin Ilinois Missouri Nebraska Colorado North Dakota South Dakota McKelvie Kendall Iowa Des Moines

Death Threat Sent to Chicago League Leader

A plain post card threat was received by Arthur Burrage Farwell president of the Chicago Law and Order league. Signed Keagle K K K the note said You are a pest and one day will dangle from a lamp post.

Associated Press Chicago Keagle Arthur Burrage Farwell Chicago Law and Order League

Waterloo to Install Fingerprint Identification System

Waterloo police will install a modern fingerprint apparatus and filing cabinet in cooperation with the state and federal investigative bureaus. Imprints will be taken only for felons or those charged or suspected of felony and sent to the bureaus for identification. The system will help locate criminals wanted elsewhere and keep records of noted criminals locally. Sergeant Mark Rechtfertig will manage the index cabinet.

Waterloo Police Department H. H. Young State Bureau of Investigation Des Moines Federal Bureau Fort Leavenworth Kan Outfit Sergt Mark Rechtfertig

Grace M. E. Church Reports Prosperous Year Under Pastor

Pastor Dr. B. J. Lockwood reviews the year at Grace M. E. Church noting 136 new members and a Sunday school average up 52. Total giving reached 38 6a with 15 704 spent on expenses and evangelistic work. Debt stood at 11 000. centenary 7 313. other benevolences 1 987. Women’s foreign society leads district with 1 926 raised.

B. J. Lockwood Grace M. E. Church Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Societies Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Grace Church

Y M C A Board To Host Waterloo Ministers Luncheon

The Y M C A Board of Directors hosts Waterloo ministers for a 6:30 p m luncheon in the association building dining room. H M Gage president Coe College will be the Twain speaker. Short toasts by Rev C J Askins and A J Edwards, with two minute toasts from each minister and Will Lane as toast master. Friday evening a fall roundup will feature President Burt of the Y M C A college speaking.

Ministers of Waterloo Association H. M. Gage Coe College Twain C. J. Askins Waterloo Ministerial Association A. J. Edwards A.lane Board of Burt Y. M. C. A. College

Waterloo Ministerial Association Welcomes Three New Members

The Waterloo Ministerial Association held its first meeting of the summer at the YMCA clubrooms with Rev. William Dring delivering the main address recounting his 21 years as a missionary in Assam. Three new members were received: Roy Graham secretary of the Railroad Y M C A Rev. Leland H. Lesher pastor of St Luke s English Lutheran church and Rev. Mr Wasby pastor of Antioch Baptist church.

Waterloo Ministerial Association William Dring Assam Roy Graham Leland H. Lesher St. Luke’s English Lutheran Church Mr. Wasby Antioch Baptist Church

Remodeling of residence begins at 218 Irving Street

W A Brown commissions Andrew Striegel to convert the large double house at 218 Irving Street into four apartments with an estimated cost of 5000 dollars. Separately Chitard Hutton starts work on a one story bungalow at 1027 Dawson Street under his supervision, with a projected cost of 3000 dollars.

W. A. Brown Andrew Striegel Irving Street Chitard Hutton Dawson Street

PIG CLUB SALE AT CITY PIG MARKET

Cedar Fale reports a pig sale by the Black Hawk County Boys and Girls clubs held Saturday in Dubuque. City Manager Carr of Dubuque announced he could speak on October city manager plan of government and was invited to appear October 5 at 7 30 p. m. in association rooms. Prices ranged from $11.77 to $30 per pig with potatoes offered at $2 a bushel.

PIG Club Poe Black “Hawk Dubuque Carr Terloo Association

Marriage Licenses for Jasper Burk and Joseph Kerr

Public records show Jasper Burk of Waterloo and cleaner Justice of Waterloo along with Joseph C Kerr of Hudson and Lillian Rodamar of Waterloo obtaining marriage licenses.

Jasper Burk Waterloo Cleaner Justice Joseph C Kerr Hudson Lillian Rodamar

Woman Who Killed Miss Hanan Did Not Shoot Self

Brooklyn district attorney announced Mrs. Gray Laws did not kill herself after shooting Miss Mildra Kanab. Miss Hanan died Sunday. A second witness with John Boland was present. the DA will have Laws’ body examined to verify the cause of the mouth wound. An investigation into the entire case will continue.

Miss Hanan United Press New York Distri Lewis Brooklyn Gray Laws Mildra Kanab John Boland Hanan

Preacher Hired Him to Shoot Widow in Arkansas

In Hot Springs Arkansas Raymond Cole confessed he was hired by Rev. Harding Hughes a superannuated minister to shoot wealthy widow Mrs Anna McKennon last March Police say Hughes was arrested soon after and implicated Cole Both men were indicted for murder with Hughes slated for trial in October Hughes denied hiring Cole Researchers note valuable mineral land owned by Mrs McKennon sparked the crime

Associated Press Hot Springs Ark Raymond Cole Kansag Anna McKennon Last Mar Haring Hughes Hughes Cole Moury Ida

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