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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1924
Page
9
Waterloo's administration endorses the Waterloo Playground Association for three years of voluntary work. Six thousand four hundred five citizens voted to make them a municipal enterprise, while two thousand six hundred twenty opposed. Distribution of supporters and opponents outlined.
City auditors and treasurers are raised to 3000 and 1400 respectively. The ordinance sets elective officials salaries for the coming administration, with mayor at 3600, engineer at 3200, solicitor 2400, and councilmen at 2850. Appointive salaries were not considered.
George W. Burk, a Bennington township delegate, walked eight miles to Waterlaw to vote for county superintendent. Muddy roads blocked carriage travel. he left home at Goa om and reached the Denver road by Logan avenue, where the surface was graveled.
New York federal Judge Garvin Joay vacated the bench warrants issued yesterday for Gaston I Means and his secretary Elmer We Jarwelke after they failed to appear for trial on indictments for conspiracy to withhold Volstemine. The court remitted the $5,000 bond forfeited under a Washington Senate subpoena.
President Coolidge and his cabinet discussed a vacant attorney general post and current business conditions. They debated tax reduction prospects, noting congressional delay and the administration's need to address rising interest concerns amid economic challenges.
Rome April 1 A violent explosion rocked Stromboli on Sicily's coast as reported by the Royal Meteorological Bureau. The blast shattered windows in nearby areas and injured fifteen people, according to a communique released today.
Senator Cummins of Iowa urged quick Senate consideration of the Vegorary-Hangen agriculture bill as part of a broader tax and revenue agenda. The President’s stance was not disclosed, leaving the outcome uncertain.
Washington district court records show Harry Sinclair pleading not guilty to charges in a contravention of federal law. He furnished bonds totaling $5,000 as part of the proceeding.
In Des Moines on April 1 the town supreme court confirmed Joe Williams as slaver of Barbara Thoredale a Des Melius school teacher. Williams received life imprisonment in Polit county and two other convictions with previous hang sentences remanded for a new trial.
Des Moines reports a Fage Court approves a woman's nonreformatory five year sentence for performing a Vegas operation. The high court cites fairness and lack of prejudice in her trial as the basis for today’s ruling.
Peoria April 1 Mel Russell, 67, a businessman of Mentha, jr., Med, died suddenly today at his nephew E. St. Nelson's home while stopping in Menlo on a trip from Gilman, TH, where he had attended the funeral of John Giles, a brother-in-law.
Mary Eleanor Seasttord, daughter of Mr Prospect Avenue, underwent a mastoid operation at St Franety Hospital at 8 p.m. yesterday. She had a restful night and at 2 p.m. today was reported satisfactory by staff.
Paris April 1 Researchers Gen Terie Mo Aounst and Ma Mesny report transforming light into audible sound. They amplified photoelectric current from selenium and obtained signals from star Capella using a four electrode lamp, then extended to hearing through telephonic head pieces.
Telegraph briefs report Gen Emilio Aguinaldo accepting leadership of an independence mission. In Philadelphia James J. Britt urged amending the national prohibition act to allow seizure of 25 million gallons of liquor for sale by the government. San Salvador notes 100 Honduran soldiers killed in a clash with revolutionary troops led by Gregorio Ferrera. New York reports a man claiming to be Austrian archduke Johann Salvator who disappeared in issues.
The stork visit to Manhattan aims to memorialize with a bronze tablet naming the newborn Jen Yipes and his mother Arfantje Cuvilin Vinge. Discrepancies linger over the exact date of the visit. some recall April, others dispute it. The Vingo home once stood on a stand farm near where Wally and Mears now cross.
In London on April 1 the VoORUe af Quyng in Vin lylly 11 contries notes a new airplane profession is emerging with surgeons joining pilots. Frank Metis has adopted the trade as he competes in the King's Cup air race held that year, highlighting the shift toward aviation careers.
The article notes a surge in diamond demand in the first ten weeks of the year with much selling to American cutters. It reports $1,250,000 worth of rough stones traded and cheap to medium grade diamonds in strong demand. Necklaces and pearl ropes feature among high value sales. dairy cows are also mentioned in the period.
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