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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1922
Page
8
Washington dispatch notes that tariffs dominate the 1922 campaign discourse as the key issue. It observes labor and farmers show dissatisfaction with current administration, while business leaders fret over rising costs, wage pressures, and uncertain profits, shaping campaign funding and political alignments.
The Courier will be delivered to homes before 6 30 PM. If the carrier error or other cause prevents receipt of the paper by 6 30, please call 33 and request a copy with the Bent. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 PM.
An unconfirmed report from the Hungarian News Agency in Paris states that a revolution occurred in Belgrade and that King Alexander of Yugoslavia has been assassinated. The agency releases the report “under all reserve.”
Report says the ex Kaiser wrote real memoirs revealing secrets of the great war and the Hohenzollerns but will not be published until after his death. They are said to be locked in Doorn to be opened only when he dies.
Cedar Falls Sept 30 The body of a middle aged man found hanging in Isisod park around 2 p m today was partially identified at 3 p m as Kirk Hansen who disappeared about two weeks ago Decomposition hindered positive ID but C Weisbard, Hansen's former employer, says he is certain it is Hansen who quit work abruptly and was not known to be drinking or despondent.
Clear Lake Ia Sept 30 delegates to the Upper Iowa conference of the Methodist Episcopal church staged a Sea of Galilee sermon re enactment on a sailboat near the shore Bishop Ernest G Richardson delivered The Coming of the Kingdom as storm clouds lit the lake and a rainbow framed the scene A sunlit finale followed with a children story telling contest ranking Ruth Jayne Lila Day Ruth Babcock Versa Nichols and Hays Miller top entries
Julius F P Batansifer of 714 Riverside Drive was seriously injured in a fall into an elevator shaft at the G W freight base yesterday morning. He remained unconscious with head and arm bruises, suffering a restless night and hospital reports indicated the severity of his injuries was still being determined.
Conductor A R Scheel, a World War veteran and Becker-Chapman American Legion member, was killed when extra train 291 crashed into a standing caboose near Doris about 20 miles east of Waterloo. Engineer and other crew escaped injury. wrecking crews and investigation followed.
Juarez is seized by rebels led by Cant Valverde after the garrison revolted at 2:00 AM releasing prisoners and seizing arms. Ten killed and about twenty wounded in clashes within the city. U.S. troops reinforced at the border as Juarez residents sought safety in El Paso.
Clara Phillips says Peggy Caffey lied about her partner in the Alberta Meadows murder case. An eight week sealed statement involves Caffey, who testified she witnessed Phillips hammer to death the widow on Montecito Drive last July 12. The state pins its murder case on Caffey’s eye witness account as Phillips faces trial October 20.
Four shocks were felt in Mexico City on Friday afternoon with the third tremor being severe and perceptible across the federal district. The quakes lasted about three minutes with no reported damage in Vera Cruz per El Heraldo.
Pressmen and Assistants Union met in Tenn and adjourned after endorsing no political party while directing probes into a new labor party. A memorial shaft for fallen members to be placed at the union home grounds. Uncle Joe Cannon plans a final motor journey to Illinois after March 4, reflecting on youth, aging, and a storied career in Congress.
Cherbourg and Havre ports report terrific gales affecting many transatlantic liners. Most ships sustained damage as they docked for repairs today.
Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau report covers Charles City Algona Mason City and other towns. It notes rain and dirt roads becoming slippery with varying conditions across the region. Forecast indicates continuing rain in some areas while others dry out later.
More than 4000 sailors on Lake Carriers vessels strike effective at midnight following union demands for an eight hour day or three watch system. K B Nolan of the Lake Seamen's Union in Chicago announced the action, with officials confirming the stoppage in Cleveland Ohio.
Weather forecast from the Associated Press for Washington D C notes a week starting Monday with fair skies and normal temperatures. Local gains are probable in the latter part of the week across the Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys.
The Supreme Court reconvenes to decide whether a dry Navy may search and seize vessels flying foreign flags outside the three mile zone. Government officials expect a ruling within two months, as Britain seeks release of seized ships and cabinet tensions prompt tighter enforcement this summer.
Constantinople and London report the Chanak situation turning critical as Turkish forces press near the British in the neutral zone. British and Turkish troops remain in close contact while ultimatums fly, with Kemal demanding evacuation of Asia Minor and Thrace and Britain insisting on withdrawal before any limited retreat.
M Venizelos telegraphed Athens accepting the revolutionary committee invitation to defend Greece's interests in Allied capitals. He left for London to meet British foreign secretary Viscount Curzon and thanked the committee for its confidence, agreeing to uphold the political program of the current Greek government. Belgrade Denies Revolt Reports
Richmond Indiana September 36 Police found a pint of whisky on Jones I Pace Democratic candidate for Wayne County prosecuting attorney and Pace says the arrest was not a frame-up He promised disclosures at Monday’s hearing as the case moves forward with charges of violating the prohibition amendment.
The Iowa Dairy Cattle Congress and Belgian Horse show drew crowd estimates near 110000 as weather improved. Iowa's Holstein herd won top honors with Wisconsin second and Minnesota third. Attendees saw livestock judging, machinery exhibits, and ticket sales reaching about 8000 in one shift, with counties and states from across the U.S. represented.
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