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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1923

Page

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Outlook for tax reduction contested by Green

Rep Green of Iowa said the outlook for a tax cut next session is unfavourable. He predicts little change to the tax law, but supports an excess profits tax and argues current corporate taxation enables tax avoidance. He cited Henry Ford’s untaxed indirect gains and urged inheritance, securities, and gift taxes to curb avoidance.

Green Iowa National Tex’ Association Thage Ford Henry Ford Ford Company Broteteer

Fore ign Notables Visit Cattle Congress Preparations

Foreign notables tour Sherman nurseries and dairying facilities as a pre congress excursion before the world dairy congress in Washington Philadelphia and Syracuse. The party, including A P Wilson of Dublin and James Donnap of Edinburgh, studies American dairy methods and milk handling with keen interest. The group plans further tours to Ames and Chicago then to Washington and Syracuse for 24 sessions and exhibits.

Elisah W. W. Marsh A. P. Wilson Dublin James Donnap Edinburgh Sherman Altro Jersey Fohrman Washington Philadelphia Syracuse Chicago Orange Township Ames Br Rail Chicana Penaral Aft National Dairy Come BE. Kiester Daikr Cattle Congress Water- Too

Island of Corfu Returns to Greek Authorities

Athens reports that Corfu is returned to Greek authorities this morning after Italian disruption, with dispatches confirming the handover on September 27. The report notes the island’s status change and ongoing regional tensions as Greece regains control.

Island of Corfu Greece Associated Press Athens Italy Authori Ues

Calf Club Exhibit Draws Interest in Belgians and Jerseys

The Calf Club show featured Belgian judging with Bononfe's two year old sprite facing Muench's for grand championship. Jerseys and Holsteins dominated yesterday's judging amid late-night grooming as breeders anticipate funds from scarce feed.

Page Onis Idolas Jean Bononfe J. G. Rutehto Stratford Guernseys Thesao

Bavarian Coup Spurs Fears of Revolution and Ruhr Strife

Berlin imposes a curfew and constitutional curbs under Dr. Kahr's dictatorial powers to blunt a Bavarian coup. Hitler followers plan mass meetings while Berlin cedes control to the military. Ruhr miners strike in protest of passive resistance and French exploitation amid tense occupation.

Dr. von Kahr Bavaria Adolph Titer Hitler Munich Paris Foreign Office Berlin Ruhr Ebert Duesseldorf Gelsenkerchin Recklinghausen Wanne

Repeal of Dry Law Urged at Bank Meet

Waldo Newcomer president of the national bank division urged repeal of prohibition before the American Hawkers Association in Atlantic City. He argued the constitution was not a criminal code and warned that too many laws invite unenforceability and contempt for the law. He cautioned against rushing changes to the Bach Cummins railroad bill and favored pressing to avert a catastrophe.

Associated Preas Atlantic City MN. J American Hawkers Association Waldo Newcomer National Bank Division United States Newcomer Ball Bill Oo. K New York City Congress

Mortuary Brinker Dies After Operation

President Ud Brinker age 64 died today at a Presbrisran hospital following an operation after two years of poor health. He left his Iowa home to a farm in East Waterloo Township and later settled in Waterloo. Survived by brothers H A and William, and several sisters, funeral plans pending.

Fred AS Brinker Ud. Brinker Presbrisran Hos Tital H. A. Brinker Riehlstrane Brinker van Barn East Waterloo Waterloo H. A. William Haly S FE. Hoitman C. C. Funk Charles Witenes & Gindt

School Head Killed by Interurban Car

Arthur M. Hull superintendent of schools in Mount Vernon Iowa was killed when his car collided with an interurban near the Cornell college campus. Mrs Hull was injured but survived as she rode in the rear seat. The accident occurred as Hull attempted to pass a car at the curb and may have been blinded by the interurban headlight.

Mount Vernon Arthur M. Hull Cornell College

New York Pressmen Readied to Return to Work

New York morning dailies resume publication as union members of the International Pressmen and Assistants Union vote to reinstate strikers. About 1,000 in the walkout proscribed coalitions discussed, with 2,200 expected to decide tomorrow night. Advertising up and editorials appear.

New York New York Morning Web Focal International Pressmen's & Assistants’ Union

Two Killed in Bayonne Oil Plant Explosion

A Baker Fuel Oil plant explosion in Bayonne New Jersey left two workers dead and six injured. Fire spread to nearby tanks prompting Bayonne’s entire firefighting force to respond as the building collapsed partially and damage was estimated at 200000 dollars. The victims were Theophile Tepetit and John Zelathids.

Bayonne N. J Baker Fuel Oil Company Theophile Tepetit John Zelathids

Adel Farmhand Sentenced for Killing Over Four Dollar Debt

Harold Gillespie, a farmhand, began an eight year term at Anamosa reformatory for the manslaughter of Homer Davidson after a district court found him guilty. The fatal blows followed a quarrel over a four dollar debt. Gillespie said he acted in self defense.

Adel Harold Gillespie Anamosa Reformatory Homer Davidson Gillespie Davidson

Weather Plays Part In Congress Success

Weather conditions during Dairy Cattle Congress week have been favorable with summerlike heat and light rainfall. Yesterday reached 105 degrees in the afternoon, then dropped to about 101 at night. Rain measured 0.03 inches.

Congress Durne Dairy Cattle Congress Uie

Danish Lutheran Ladies Aid Gifts to Relief Fund

The Ladies' Aid society of the Danish Lutheran church subscribed 35 to the Japanese relief fund. Local totals rise as Ray Cross reports collections reaching 3,56a.49 dollars.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Danish Lutheran Church Ray Cross

Rock Island Engineer Killed in Oklahoma Collision

John Greener, engineer on a Chicago Rock Island Pacific freight train, was killed near Concho Oklahoma when his train collided with the passenger No 31 Fire Fly southbound for Dallas. Several others were injured in the wreck.

Oklshoma City Okla John Greener Rock Island & Pacific Concho Dallas

Danish Baptists Report Growth and Mission Giving

The Danish Baptist Association reports $49,500 invested in first farm mortgages as financial stability. Rev QO M Freedmund notes $187,211.94 given to home and foreign missions by 2,895 members in the last Mennial Period. The association covers 44 churches in 10 states with 306 delegates expected.

Cedar Danish Baptist Association of America Society Andrew Lund Cedar Walls National Assembly QO. M. Freedmund Fryberg Naional W. Warren Clark

Democrats to Send Congressman From Washington District

Spokane WA Sept 27 The Fifth Washington district long leaning Republican will elect a Democratic congressman next December Judge Sam B Gill of Waterville led State Senator Charles E Myers by more than 600 votes with 3 percent of precincts reported Analysts expect official tallies to show Gill with a substantial plurality likely over 3000 a political shift noted by observers

Spokane Wash Washington Sam B. Gill Waterville Charles E. Myers Gill

Miss Eliza Miller Returns from India Missionary News

Miss Eliza B. Miller, veteran Church of the Brethren missionary in India for about 34 years, arrives home after a long voyage via London and Montreal. She begins her third furlough and will visit relatives in Orange township and Waterloo, including sister Mrs. Maust and Mrs. Miller.

Eliza B. Miller Church of the Brethren In India London Montreal Pigin Ele Miss Miller Arthur Sadie W. HH. Maust UF. C. Miller Wilbert Walter Lloyd Orange Township Waterloo

Parole Revocation Sentences Mike Schilling to Life

Judge BR Stiles revoked Michael Schilling's parole for stealing a car and fleeing. Schilling had been sentenced to life on a statutory charge after a prior plea and mercy parole. Walter R. French, county attorney, requested the parole revoke. Schilling will be taken to Anamosa immediately.

Michael Schilling BR. Stiles Schilling Anamosa Walter R. French

Mason City Doubles Building Program

Mason City la Sep 27 Mason Citys building program for August and September will more than double last years figures says the building commissioner. August spending reached 143716 dollars and September totals 88360 so far compared with 68776 and 44185 from the prior year. the report notes continued higher activity.

Mason City

City in Brief Notices and Local Events

Local notes report visits by families including Mr and Mrs Carter of Osian Ia and Mrs Charles Stokes of Franklin Street. Des Moines trip by Mayor Gnagy and wife. Catherine Bates to Chicago art institute. Divorce suit by Thel Spray against Isom Spray. Regional visitors to H Zeising home. Building permits issued for bungalow and garage. A newborn in Los Angeles to E B Mueller’s wife, former Aileen Daniels. Marriage of John Helsh Jr and Linda Fischer in Waterloo. Politax payment drive and Willing Workers fund drive for Town Children's Home. Black Hawk county auto registrations total 11 506. Tax day activity heavy. clerk’s office open Saturday.

M. J. Carter Ossian I. W. Carter Charles Stokes Franklin Street Mitchell, Osage Charles City A. L. Taylor Waverly Oo. J. Valentine A. BE. Gnagy Thel Spray Isom Spray Forest City Herman Terneel GR. Long Dubuque Lena Kahler Tracr H. O Zeising Seventh. Street E. F. Feely F.C. McClinton Sixth Street West Ralph Alexander South Street Peter Doyle E. EB. Mueller Los Angeles Cal Mueller Aileen Daniels Waterloo Doyle John Helsh, Jr Linda Fischer Dysart John W. Gwynne Municipal Court T. GC. Hullman Tripoli Hulsman Politax Women of Westminster Church Town Children’s Home Society Black Hawk County Joly L. L. Orth Counry

Homebreaker Sued for $10,000 Damages

Sioux City Iowa September 27 17 WL Seidel sues Frank Crawford for 10000 damages for alleged alienation of his wife’s affection to be heard in district court tomorrow. He claims Crawford took Mrs Seidel on rides gave gifts met clandestinely debauched her and broken up their home. Seidel was granted a divorce last week. Crawford is a cattle salesman at the Local stockyards.

Sioux City Seidel Frank Crawford Crawford Loval “Stocke

Legion Man Protests German Tongue at Lutheran Sessions

Marshalltown Iowa September 27 learning German language sessions of the German Lutheran church delegates of the Missouri Synod Cedar Rapids circuit were held local American Legion post commander C E Beall visited and urged English usage at least part time moderator promised compliance. The meeting pledged support for a 4 million dollar building program to move Concordia Seminary St Louis near Forest Park. East district schools began savings program as innovation.

Marshalltown German Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids Iowa Missouri Synod C. E. Bdeall American Legion H. Steger. Newhall Concordia Seminary eSt. Louis Forest Park

State Attorneys to Probe Midwest Gasoline Prices

Des Moines reports gasoline selling at 14 1/2 cents as the Midwest seeks a coordinated study. Ben Gibson, Iowa attorney general, will join with other justice department heads to meet in Chicago October 1 7 for a conference with Nebraska Wisconsin Minnesota and Kansas officials. The group aims to uncover conditions in the Baseline business and explain price drops after South Dakota’s threat to regulate retail costs.

Des Moines Ben Gibson Department of Justice Middlewss Chicago Nebraska Wisconsin Minnesota Kansas South Dakota

Clyde Wegand Seeks Bankruptcy in Butler County

Clyde Hardman Wegand a farmer of Butler County filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition with J B Jordan refires. He lists secured claims totaling 314 655 and unsecured claims of 134 000 mostly cattle notes. He explains all secured claims have been foreclosed and assets sold leaving no nonexempt assets.

Altha Clyde Hardman Wegand Butler County J. B. Jordan Wegand

Iowa Insurance Men in Conference Here

Fifty agents from Northwest Iowa of the Western Life Insurance company meet at Hotel Russell Lamson for an all day conference. Des Moines officers J H Jamison president Harry D St John vice president and A D Struther secretary and treasurer attend with evening events at Inncear al and the Dairy Castle Congress.

Northwest Ijowa Western Life Insurance Company Russell-Lamson

Indicted wives and local notes from Des Moines to Keokuk

Des Moines reports 21 wife deserters indicted on 43 counts by the Polk County grand jury. Maquoketa notes the death of Minnie Milter former president of the Women’s Relief Corps. Spencer hosts Acting Gov John Ham Mitl and lawmakers at the Spencer fair. Acnes mentions Smith Brookhart Jr son of Senator. Washington ISU welcomes a freshman in animal husbandry. Keokuk school board sells bonds of 623000 to White Phillips at par plus premium. bonds pay 4 3 4 percent interest.

Des Moines Polk County Grand Jury Maquckecta Minnie Milter Women’s Relief Corps Iowa Spencer John Ham Mitl Acnes Smith Brookhart, Jr Smith Brookhart Washington Iowa State College Keokuk White Phillips Company Davenport

Train Schedules through Waterloo and Des Moines Area

Local and intercity trains serve Waterloo, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Sioux City, Omaha, Des Moines, Kansas City, Minneapolis, and St Paul with daily and Sunday operations. Timetables show arrival and departure times from Union Depot and Syc St depot, routes via Chicago, Cedar Rapids, and Mankato, and connections to North Dakota and St Louis.

Illifois Oleteal Leavas Chicago Dubuque Fort Dodge Omaha Sioux City Borth Albert Lea Twin Cities Albert Lee Albert Lee & Pm Union Depot St. Depot Delwoin Twin Colwelh Syre South Souna Sy. St DM & KC Joseph Des Moines Kansas City Sye McIntire Mcinttre BREF St Louie

First day deposits show record savings drive results

Depositors showed strong uptake on the first day with 185 accounts counted this morning. Total deposits reached $73,908, led by a largest single amount of $10 and a minimum of 10 cents, as the savings campaign proceeds.

Ita Ton East High

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