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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1924
Page
9
Iowa Senate passes exception to the Tuck law for counties failing to fund election needs and 25 counties plan to use the exemption. Debate centers on county finances and whether to loosen general fund rules while Ethell sponsor argues for relief and Tuck law compliance amid a looming election.
Washington reports the new tax bill with Mellon rates written in was favorably reported by the senate finance committee after a month of discussion. The measure, a full revision, faces a sharp floor fight and possible broad changes by progressives and Democrats. Major provisions include a 3 percent normal tax under 4060, 8 percent above 4000, 23 percent max on over 100000, 25 percent on inheritances over 10000000, 10 percent on jewelry over 25, and a 14 percent fiat corporate tax. Some exemptions widen on autos while telegraph and tobacco taxes stay, and many consumer and luxury taxes are wiped out.
Manila reports the Filipino independence mission left for the United States amid a large farewell crowd. In Covington Kentucky Congressman Langley faces federal grand jury indictments on whisky related charges. In Constantinople Turkish police shut French and Italian schools over emblems per Angora assembly orders. A merger of Goldwyn Pictures Metro Pictures and Louis B Mayer unit announced.
Maj Frederick L Martin commander of the army air squadron preparing repairs on his cruiser the Seattle after damage on landing Sunday from a 50 mile jump from Seattle. He plans to depart Thursday morning with cruisers Chicago New Orleans and Boston on a 200 mile hop to Sitka Alaska.
Flooded piers along the Hudson in Albany as swelling waters from melted snow and rains rise through the night. Police warn merchants that water is reaching street level. In Schenectady the Mohawk overflows caused partial work suspension at the American locomotive plant.
London April 8 Premier MacDonald announced in the Commons the government will not introduce a new rent bill but will seek to amend the liberals rent bill which passed second reading last night. The Labourites rent bill defeat weakens the government and could lead to a general election after the budget and reparations reports are digested.
James Cavender became acting police chief in Des Moines after the city council appointed him pending a formal agreement with safety superintendent John Jenney. The council declined Jenney’s recommendation of Sherman Delmege as chief due to alleged Ku Klux Klan membership.
Kiev trial of 18 for counter revolutionary activity and espionage names Henry Ford. Prosecutor says Ford supplied the acting center of a Paris counterrevolutionary network with funds years ago, enabling its work against Soviet Russia.
Petersburg Florida April. One hundred sixty passengers, mostly winter tourists from the north, are stranded aboard the steamer Jess BE. BR. Adams after it ran aground late last night on a reef 13 miles out of Sarasota. Officials say the vessel is undamaged and not in danger, with high tide expected to lift it aided by tugs that have moved to assist.
New York April 8 Barbers in Brooklyn operate at an estimated 2000 haircuts per day as Easter demand rises. In a single department store 19 barbers are kept busy morning and night to handle the rush. The Courier delivery details and contact numbers are provided for newspaper delivery issues.
Washington April 8 Inquiries into prohibition enforcement reveal accusations of official protection and pressure. Prohibition agent Brice Armstrong testifies of seized beer and prosectution drops, with alleged $4,000 settlements and instances of non prosecution by federal authorities. Armstrong cites delays, pressure from Chicago officials, and repeated removal threats while noting many arrests led to small fines.
James Woodstottus sold his one third undivided interest in the James Black store building on Fourth Street East to brothers Charles and John for 70000 in a deal covering the property where Fal an Fleming and Metropolitan stores now operate. The building spans 120 feet of frontage valued at 216000 total or 1750 per front foot.
Butte Mont April F Willison Herry the marrying soldier held here for Tacoma Wash authorities Barre escaped from western Washington hospital In that city He is 02 years old and is said to have married women in Tacoma Denver New York St Paul and Butte all the marriages having take place before he became a patient in the Tacoma hospital City voting Kansas City ballots cast in mayoral race Albert J Beach Republican and Frank H Cromwell Democrat incumbent led tickets L28 submarine aground near Needles was undamaged and was refloated per admiralty notice
Prince of Wales reportedly promised to curb dangerous riding after a serious talk with his father. The paper cites the incident where he was kicked in the face during a recent event and says he will confine his riding to safer paths in the future.
Trustees announce the Deaconess Society of the Evangelical church will accept responsibility for managing the new Allen Memorial Hospital. Conditions require a finished building fully equipped with grounds and driveways. A fund of about $75,000 must be secured. Henry S. Alten's gift of $200,000 supports the project, aiming for local ownership and a modern facility.
Customs officials probe a Chicago woman named in reports as owner of an emerald necklace valued at 1.508 million dollars imported with alleged unpaid duty. Insurance firms reportedly discussed coverage for the stones, which were said to have been reset after purchase from a New York and Paris firm three years ago.
Forty people died and eighty were injured when the Mexico City United States express collided with a freight train on a down grade near Bernal Queretaro. Several Americans were aboard but none among the casualties. all fatalities and injuries occurred in second and third class cars behind the engine. The train had left the city yesterday.
Columbus April Warren G Harding for a roar of Ohio. This proposal was made today by R A Mack Gallipolis politician who declared the widow of the late president could carry the state if she were nominated on the Republican ticket. Dead bodies littering streets of Tegucigalpa
Vail April 8 J. Brogan was repairing a belt on an engine pulley when his hand was caught in the flywheel and torn from the wrist. First aid was given by bystanders who reportedly saved his life, doctors said.
In Mound City Kansas prior to a trial starting April 22 Arlene Scott an 18 year old schoolteacher and her uncle John Scott face charges of murdering Johns wife Authorities say the two grew closer after her affair with Arlene and are tied to the case as the investigation proceeds
In Velcott Michigan Alvin Capthyre and Calvin won sweeping victories as returns from 2006 of 2890 precincts show Ford and Coolidge leading in the Republican presidential preference race. Johnson trails in Michigan while Ford carries Detroit and Wayne County amid mixed results. Democratic side shows Ford ahead of Ferris in pre ferment. Nebraska and Chicago precincts report tension and arrests as polling issues surface.
Los Angeles April 8 Culbert a former evangelist was sentenced today to three months in Orange County Jail for using the mails to defraud. He sold Bibles by mail for 8.75 dollars each to widows, tracing customers through a newspaper death column and mailing to those listed. He admitted exploiting widows, saying they were vulnerable.
In Tirana April shops closed as Americans Robert Lewis Coleman and George B. NeLone were slain by bandits on the road between Scutari and the capital Sunday. The body transport was saluted by a crowd of notables. the national assembly paused five minutes in respect and a large sympathy demonstration followed two days after.
In April, the Turkish national assembly voted to abolish prohibition on the manufacture of alcohol and related activities, citing enforcement issues and the need to balance the budget. The move ends the dry era with implications for taxation and public revenue.
Dawes report outlines a mortgage on German industries and a growing annual payment schedule to fund reparations. The plan proposes a rail transfer, a 59 year railroad transfer, and the creation of bonds and a special supervision bureau to stabilize currency and markets while gradual payments rise through year five and beyond.
Mebert Shi le won re election as national commissioner at the Republican territorial convention defeating Qarence Cooke who spoke at the convention. In Kerlin the German State Opera dismissed without notice a large strike action involving 109 workers demanding higher salaries and better benefits.
In San Francisco on April 2, a man found in Golden Gate Park is identified as Lieut. Ervine Brown a U S Navy paymaster who vanished with 212000 in government funds from Mobile Alabama on March 10 He was held in custody with 1200 in his pockets and showed incoherent behavior forcing restraint and transfer to a hospital detention ward
Ed Brott 64 died at his Cedar Falls residence in the afternoon. He was a lifelong county resident and part of the Brott family, with three brothers and three sisters surviving. His son and daughter-in-law listed among survivors, and the family had long ties to Waterloo and the Cedar Falls area.
Rivers across New England surged past banks after hours of rain and snowmelt. One person died and many were injured as floodwaters caused extensive property damage estimated at 2 million dollars.
Washington April 8. A record world sugar crop is forecast by the agriculture department. Production is put at 21,606,000 short tons this year up from 20,400,000 last year. The previous record was 19,?14.
Negotiators for 31 western railroads and two unions report a near five percent wage rise with concessions and compensations under discussion. About 30,000 workers would benefit as payroll could rise by around five million dollars annually, though unions warn small overtime adjustments may offset gains.
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