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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1924

Page

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La Follette Leads Coolidge in Wisconsin Races

From Milwaukee reports early today show La Follette ahead of Coolidge for Wisconsin delegates at the Cleveland convention with 366 of 2874 precincts reporting. McAdoo leads Reed for Democratic presidential preference, while Smith leads in the Democratic delegate race. Hoan leads Rose in Milwaukee mayoral race with 166 precincts reported. Theodore Roosevelt elected as Republican delegate from Long Island. Johnson supporters file in New Jersey with Coolidge and Johnson also on Republican ballot. Democrats favor Gov. Silzer.

Associated Press Milwaukee Wis Cleveland LaFollette Coolidge Matein Tatallette Wisconsin William G. McAdoo James A. Reed Missouri Reed Smithson McAdoo Smith Hoan Rose Secretary of the Treasury Wisetien Daniel W. Hearn David Rose Roosevelt New York Theodora Roosevelt Long Island Repubdican National Convention Westchester County Augustus Thomas Oscar Leroy Warren Thomas Tammany Hall N. J. Trenton N. J United States Johnson California George Silzer

Reinstatement Push for Black Hawk War Vets

U S Veterans Bureau officials L E Keese and J J Murphy lead a three day campaign in the Cedar Rapids sub-district to reinstate government war insurance for ex service men. The drive opens Monday with support from Davenport Burlington and other Iowa cities. An educational advertising campaign is planned to inform veterans of the benefits and how to reinstate policies with back premiums and health criteria.

L_E_ Keese J. J. Murphy Cadar Rapids U. S. Veterans Bureau Keese Heese Unitates Veterans Bureau Copeti Chamber of Comme Greater Baritington Associat Congress

Fire devastates hotel leaving four dead and many hurt

International wire report from Grand Rapids notes at least four dead, six missing, and a dozen hospitalized after a blaze destroyed the Civicerton hotel last night. Firefighters toiled overnight as several guests were rescued from upper floors with ladders and rope. Damages estimated between 225000 and 300000 dollars amid ongoing search for missing guests.

International News Wire Grand Rapids Mich Civingetan Hotel Hara J Bessie Martens Reed City Grerett FF Sargent Broker Interior Decoraor

Bartley and Patterson Death Notices in Waterloo

Obituary notices for Isabella Anna Bartley of Princeton Ill and Enoch Patterson of Waterloo Ill detail recent deaths and funeral plans. Also listed are notices for Benice Ayers Lois Loreen Windolf and Edward Billings with birth dates, residences, and burial arrangements.

Lunatics Starved as Donegal Asylum Strike Hits

Belfast April 2 The 790 inmates of the Donegal lunatic asylum have been without food for 12 hours as attendants strike. A man cook was kidnapped on duty, a woman caretaker remains. Some dangerous patients have escaped and are pursued outside. Free State soldiers have seized the asylum while authorities seek aid from farmers and workers.

Associated Press Belfast Donegal Auty Huiting Free State Dublin

Doheny Campaign Contributions Questioned in Oil Inquiry

Washington April 2 with George White former DNC chair in the witness chair the oil committee renewed its wrangling over relevance of testimony on campaign contributions Senator Spencer asked White about 1920 payments by E L Doneasy and Mary F Sinclair White declined to rule but said the testimony was irrelevant Sinclair gave nothing Doheny testified he gave 39900 to the campaign and 25000 afterward to wipe a deficit White said Doheny later claimed 75000 though he was mistaken Session lasted 15 minutes adjourned until Monday due to absent witnesses

Associated Press Washington, D. C George White Democratic National Committee Oil Committee Spencer Repubican Missouri White Democratic Fund E. L. Doneasy F. Sinclair Welsh Sinclair Doheny Dohenys

Sudden Death Notices Reported In Des Moines Area

Longley died suddenly with her father present in Des Moines, where Stamp, formerly of Waterloo, worked for Dearborn Construction during residence here. Infant daughter of Theodore Weber died at home. services at Raymond on Thursday. Infant of Mr and Mrs Whimrey to be buried in Charles City after death at St Francis Hospital.

MES Bartley Isabella Anna J. S. Darnley Min Puneral Rat Pereabsternat J. R. Mccartney Buria Princeton Filleman & Gindt Barclay York Shettel Mary Nelman Shettel Ill J. S. Bartley J. N. Bishop Rowley Georgia Bartley Watertown S. D D. C. 'Bradley Terry Mont Jack Bartley Waterloo Russell Hartley University of Illinale Hdna J. Shettel Mra FL Matson Stamp Nes Moines Woo Dearborn Construction Company Biles Werer. Bhilen Theodore Weber Poyner Raymond Bary Berimerey Anushter EL Whiimrey Lime Street Charles City St. Francis Hospital

Senate Passes Pension Bill for Civil and Spanish War Veterans

The Senate approved a bill boosting pensions for Civil War and Spanish War veterans. If enacted, Civil War pension minimum rises to 72 dollars per month and Spanish War pensions to 12 dollars monthly for disability, with the bill moving to the House of Representatives.

Senate United States Burson John Roviter House of ‘Representatives

City in Brief Residents, Businesses, and Local Notices

Local brief records visits of residents to Colby Parker Transfer moves to 227 1-2 Sixth. Shattuck students return to Minnesota. Bryant Paving pays license on 40 trucks. Navy enlistments for Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, funeral in Decorah, teachers vacationing, roads hindering school buses. Royal Masters meet. two new residences permitted. garbage collection resumes citywide. Community news includes church notes and local business changes.

Wallaton Alford Alfred Par- Totti Shattuck Fericault Minn Bryant Paving Company George Laird Almond Reclaim Department of Uitnoia Central Railroad I. C Joan W. Landeau Waterloo Don C. Davis Cedar Rapids Andy Sam Navy Great Lakes Ed Stack St. Paul Paul Stack Decorah Independence JL Bunn Gilman Tey Tt. N. MacDonald Walnut Street Baptist Church Timois Central Railroad Y. M. C. A Crescent Council Royal J Masonic Temple P. L. Newell Rejber Avenue Fred Bronsema Mulberry Street Mildred Bunn

Waterloo to Install New City Government for Two-Year Term

The Waterloo government will be sworn in Monday at the city hall, with A. Earl Gnagy to become mayor for a consecutive term. Old council members retire, new officials elected take seats, and James Robinson, John G. Miller, Howard Pfmarlane, and Frank C. Ish hear to City Hall.

Waterloo City Hall Wille Sim Iple Earl Gnagy C. B. Howard Jacob Levingston Jones Register James Robinson John G. Miller Paward Mchfarlane Frank C.ish Gnagy Polka P. B. Walker Walker Police Department Civil Service Tragg IOF Guagy Thompson Rector Fristie Leon A. Link Link Waterloo West Beem C. Boem O. B. i Courtright Eleciion General Assembly

Peter Nielsen Dies at Cedar Falls Home at 78

Cedar Falls April 2 Special Peter Nielsen 78 died at his home 324 Twelfth street east at 9 am today of heart disease. He came to Cedar Falls in 1917 from St James Minn. His wife died Feb 15 1923. Surviving are three sons Nels and Anton St James James Madasto Cal and a daughter Anba at home.

Enoch Patterson Robert Anderson Grand Army of the Republic Knoll Javenir New Jersey Farmer City Ell Pat Co. 1 R Illinois Infantry Cedar Falls Peter Nielsen Twelfth Street East St. James, Minn Nels Anton St. James James Madasto Cal Anba

Evangelical church insurance and appointments noted

Sumner Iowa April 2 Special insurance for sixty five thousand dollars was written on church property in Des Moines and Iowa conferences, reported at the annual meeting. Rev. W Lang Cedar Falls presid ed. claims paid totaled 3 35. Rev H J Faust Cedar Falls elected president with Rev L W Bock as vice president. Mission Society met and heard Faust on his Findlay Ohio missions board trip. Aredale elected delegate to general mission meeting in Milwaukee with Faust as alternate. Evening program to cover Christian Endeavor work with talks by Clinton F Smith Waterloo and R F Kerner La Porte City.

Cedar Falls L. W. Bock Mission Society Conference Missionary Society Mr. Faust Board of Missions Findley L. N. Day Aredale Milwaukee Faust Christian Endeavor Clinton F_. Smith Waterloo Evangelical Young People Iowa Leagued For Christian Endeavor FB. Kerner la Porte City First General Convention of

Second Man Slain in Cicero Gun Fight Aftermath

One man, taxi driver Philip Smith, was killed when gunmen rode into Cicero Illinois to avenge another shooting. Police report he accompanied three taxi loads of gunmen. he was off duty driving his own car. A second man was slugged in the violence. Chicago police also reported the death of gang member Rank Gapont from the Torrio gang.

Cicero Til Ancther Philip Smith Smith Chicago Rank Gapont Torrlo

Slayer Eva King Loses Appeal in Supreme Court

Des Moines April 2 The Supreme Court affirms the sentence in the 1921 murder of railroad special agent Robert Murray near Council Bluffs Iowa. Eva King is sentenced to Rockwell City women's reformatory after juries find she had opportunity to conceal the weapon. The raid at the Snyder place ended with King and others firing on officers. Murray died and King was killed in the clash.

Des Moines Laws Supreme Court Eva King Robert Murray Railroad Special l Get Council Bluffy Poteawettamis County Murray Knox Jane Council Bluffs Morgan Jones Snyder Place King Althora Rockwell City

Paving Contract Let for 49 Street Blocks in Oelwein

Oelwein Iowa April 2. The Fred Carlson Paving company Decorah Ia won the contract to pave about 43 blocks of concrete road this summer. Bids from ten firms. Seven inch pavement at 2.57 per square yard and six inch at 2.21. Work to start June 1 and end September 1. Total estimate 198 280 dollars. A storm sewer contract was awarded to Bryant company Waterloo at 2 070 dollars.

Oelwein Ila Snecia Fred Carlson Paving Company Decorah Bryant Company of Waterloo

High Court Upholds Warrant Necessity for Booze Seizures

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that citizens may require a warrant before police seize property. In Winneshiek county, Ben Henderson and his family were arrested, liquor seized from their automobile, Henderson fined 350, car confiscated, and eight months jail sentence. The high court reversed the district court ruling.

Des Moines Iowa Towa Supreme Court Ben Henderson Winneshiek County Henderson High Court W. J. Springer District Court

European Club Plans Spring Indian Operetta at Town State

The European Club of Teachers College presents an Indian operetta titled Sewana tomorrow at 8 in the Town State Teachers College auditorium. Lead role Sewana is played by Dorothy Wyth, with Marie Louise Park as Neagua who betrays her friend Alva Hackett while Ogineaqua the judge resolves matters in Iroquois fashion.

Town State ‘Teachers College

Large unemployment hits New York chorus girls

New York on April 2 reports at least 3 400 chorus girls out of work with experts estimating the total could reach 5 800 as road shows end. The causes cited include bad business high railroad rates and actor manager disputes. La Follette gains strength in Washington as he recovers and may return to work this month. Eaton couple buy and plan to redecorate and expand the C A Draper grocery in Cairo Illinois. An earthquake tremor shakes Cairo at 6 38 am causing minor damage. Grundy Center Iowa reports no divorces on the docket as Judge Wadworth prepares to open court on April 7.

Srevieks Waterloo Theatre Aimee Lions Imps Orchestra Tieb Sibert Joe Vanderveer Gorden Green Arthur Myatway Cedar Falls Howard Russell Waverly Max Ryan Dantes Leo Daley T. J.tarrison Cedar Heights Lightnin Lightnin'," Mrs. J. G. Beinkerhoff E. R. Shoemaker Bill Jones A. Ferguson Grace McCullough Chester Stilson H. C. Moeller David Stevenson Cecil Moon Thomas Eaton Harry Dealy Ll. Munger Playlard Mae Keller Elks, Lions, Kiwanis Woman's Club B Natural Music Club Cedar Heights Players Paul Davis Company Russell DeGon The Niwanis Cind the Elks Boysen West High Gail Wilbur Marian King Ross LaVonne Foster Harriette Dudleigh Ross James Subefi Elna Christensen Lorna Rodney W. M. Sheldon Jack Campbell Campbell Gracé Miriam Boysen Mre. c. A. Waterbury Liberty New York Grundy Center George Wad Fwitl

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