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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1924

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MacDonald Warns Russian Visitors To Talk With Care

London April 14 The Anglo Russian conference opened with Prime Minister MacDonald warning Soviet delegates against Bolshevik propaganda in England during ongoing agitations. He said Britain would not tolerate propaganda from any political mission and threatened to halt talks at first indication, while Rakovsky pressed for disarmament and closer peace relations and said Russia seeks close general and commercial ties with Britain.

Associated Press London MaccDonald England Mars M. Rekovsky MacDonald Gettyr M. Rakovsky Rakovsky Europe Russia

Senators Cite Coolidge Rebukes On Mellon Tax and Prohibition

The Washington view centers on three points. Mellon’s income tax administration earns mixed praise amid wartime chaos. Congress and the Mellon team share responsibility for the tax muddle, while prohibition enforcement is seen as a broader political issue and best handled by the Justice Department. Public opinion favors lawful, effective investigations regardless of who leads them.

Congress Washington Income Tax Department Mellon McNon Department of Justice Melon Washington Opinion Neww York Tribune

Antibonus League Founder Files Libel Suits in New York

Edward t L Allen founder of the Antibonus League files twenty two libel suits in New York on April 14 claiming false statements in a March 28 detachment note. The suits charge Dellean bonus and antibonus factions with detai and Wirel alleged to have uttered falsehoods about the organization’s affairs.

New York Sno '09 Edward T L. Allen Antibonus League Dellean Bonus Deta Wirel E Antibonus League Ai Ons

East High Seniors Present Three Wise Fools Play

East High senior class will stage the three act play Three Wise Fools on Monday June 9 as part of commencement week. Miss Carol on We Far lane announced it. tryouts began today and continue through the week. The 13 member cast includes 11 boys and 2 girls with final cast to be announced later.

East High Carol We Farlane Samuel French

Waterloo Elks to Vote on Home Building Proposition

Waterloo lodge No. 390 H P O Elks seeks a building project at Park Avenue and Mulberry. A resolution to form an Elks building corporation will be voted on Wednesday, enabling construction without member donations and without stock sales.

Waterloo Waterloo Lodge H. P.O. Elks Elks' Building Corporation Elks Park Avenue and Mulberry Walter HL. Bass Biks Julien Richards Hass

Sunday's Warm Spring Weather Delights Waterloo

Waterloo residents enjoyed the warmest spring day yet with a official high of 76 degrees. Streets were filled with pedestrians and autos as roads and motoring season approach, despite earlier forecasts of rain.

Waterloo Iowa Wall

Sunnyside Course Opens With Record Opening Crowd

Golf enthusiasts enjoyed perfect weather as Sunnyside course saw its largest opening day crowd in history. About a dozen women joined the action at Sunnyside with temporary greens in use for a week or two while most holes along with nine and 18 were active. C K Cropper and W W Chandler completed rounds around 80 for the nine holes twice. Public nosky action occurred near Byrnes park as park commissioners expect a formal opening in a few days if dry weather continues.

San WW. R. Chandler Gosine Byrnes Park The Park Commission Washington Park Cedar Falls S.C. Corey Sunnysid Country Club

Napoleon's Nephew Dyes Dies in Paris

Prince Roland Bonaparte son of Lucien Bonaparte and nephew of Napoleon died in Paris today. The noted geographer and member of the Academy of Science was mourned by the scientific community and Paris society.

Napoleon Dyes Paris Roland Bonaparte Lucian Bonaparte Flewag Geographican Lie Academy of Science

Seismograph Records Prolonged Earthquake Shock

A heavy earthquake tremor was recorded today on Georgetown University’s seismograph in Washington. The quake lasted for an extended duration and was detected across campus observatories.

Washington Georgetown University

Requiem for Mrs. Mary Dunnwald Held in Waterloo

Mrs. Mary Josephine Dunnwald former Waterloo resident died April 13 1924 at her Oak avenue home age 80. Solemn requiem at St Josephs Church Tuesday at 9 am officiating priest. burial Calvary. Rosary society to meet at 408 Oak avenue at 7:30 pm. Surviving children listed with six daughters and Louis Dunnwald plus sons J John H and others. Also notes Pettit family tragedy in Pendleton Oregon. References to coroner verdict and local deaths in Waterloo figures.

Mary J. Dunnwald Mary Josephine Dunnwald St. Joseph's Cathedre Edward Stactery Calvary St. Joseph's Rosary Society Oak Avenue Dunnwald Waterloo Henry J. Dunnwald Commercial Street Decedent Prussia Germany Mr. Dunnwald Freeport HBO Kate Dunnwald F. A. Ward St. Paul Mary Paulus Chicago Mary Marinian Rock Island Mary Ottilia Davenport Louis F. Duanwald J. 7 John H Margaret Cordes Gertrude Barbara Frances John Schwab Winds Central Shool First Baptist Church Seattle Wash Bram Tt. M. Lewis Lewis Schwab Masonic Fraternity

Lehigh Miners Go On Sympathy Strike Across District

Jususford, Pa. April 14. More than 7,500 miners of the Lehigh Coal & Navigation company struck in sympathy with 400 men at Lansford No 1F colliery who have been on strike since Friday after 11 men were laid off. The walkout closes all the company collieries in the Panther Creek field. District officials of the United Mine Workers will arrange a conference.

Jususford Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company Lansford Panther Creek United Mine Workers

Management changes at Keasler hotel Greene Ia

Mr and Mrs V C Hawks of Clarion took possession of Keasler hotel today confirming a change in management. Hyer couple has not announced future plans. In Elkader Julian B Schmidt 24 died after contact with a live wire on top of the powerhouse while making red bats. he was son of Robert Schmidt.

Elkader Julian B. Schmidt Tve Robert Schmidt

Senate Charts Legislative Seal Amid Conflicts

Washington April 14 Republicans meet in party conference to chart a course on the Japanese exclusion amendment and probe of the internal revenue bureau. The session also weighs soldier bonus precedence and farm relief as calendar pressures mount. Leaders clash with the White House over investigations and calls for counsel as the probe expands.

Washington, D. C Republicans Senate Coolidge Iniginal Ravenna Bureau Whh White House Watson Indiana Republcan Wheel Horse Internal Revenue Bureau Ivan Noticn Couzens Reepublican Michigan Francis J. Heney California

Radio Programs for Tuesday April 15

Listing of radio stations across the United States with scheduled programs on Tuesday April 15. Includes WGR Buffalo WGN Chicago KYW Chicago WDAP Chicago WLW Cincinnati WBAYV Columbus WEAA Dallas KRAF Denver WCX Detroit WTAS Elgin WRA Fort Worth WBDArR Kansas City Star LA Los Angeles WJZ New York KGO Oakland WA New York WIP Philadelphia KGW Portland GY Schenectady WBZ Springfield WRC Washington WOT Ames WHAA Lamont KEY Lamont and other stations. Programs feature music talk orchestra lectures and special performances with times and brief descriptions.

Rate Digest WGR Buffalo Thusic Naws W31aq Chicago Daitt Niewer Leature WGN Chicago Tribune A .m Imusic WEAA Dallas News Kraf Denver Detroit Elgin Guyon Wrafl Fort Worth Star-Telegram ATE Wbdarr Kansas City Star Cals Nighthawks Los Angeles Draentre Louisville Journal Medford Hillside Bip Brother Clun YMC Memphis Commercial Appeal Sea Club Treille S.ulag Minneapolis St.Paul Calas WRAH CRAC Montreal Orchestra Omaha SFI Philadelphia

Fire Damages Residence Roof at Fowler Street

Fire damaged the roof of the R. nD. Lammers residence at 715 Fowler to the tune of 25 dollars at 11 a.m. yesterday caused by naval fixing sparks. Sunday afternoon firemen from station No. 4 battled a blaze for a half hour at the west end of Mullan avenue bridge.

R. Nd. Lammers Fowler Naval

Uses and Worth of Farm Machinery Told Graphically

A historical excerpt discusses the farm implement industry’s impact on national prosperity. It notes a shift from rural labor to urban living, highlights educational posters from the National Association of Farm Equipment Manufacturers, and mentions Waterloo’s involvement in promoting farm machinery awareness and affordability for farmers.

Watton National Association of Herm Waterloo Gasoine Regine Company Waterloo National Association

Hoxie Elected Waterloo Rotary President for Year

R J Hoxie was elected president of the Waterloo Rotary Club for the ensuing year succeeding Fred D Adams. Other officers named include Bruce Gates vice president George Shoemaker secretary W V Rechtfertig treasurer and several directors. Glenn Haynes discussed Iowa state finances noting no bonded indebtedness beyond the soldiers bonus and a 14 mill levy the highest in state history.

At. J. Hoxie Waterloo Rotary Club Fred D. Adams Bruce Gates George 5. Shoemaker WV. J. Rechtfertig MM. Henderson Arme Fred Adams W.h.everstock W. E. Ogle C.D. Cass W.H. Langlas W. H. Beachler

Merchandise Exports Surpass Imports in March Totals

Washington reports March imports at 219.0 million dollars and exports at 341.0 million. For the nine months ending March 31 imports reach 2.651 billion while exports total 3.334 billion. Cola exports in March are 17.374 million against 34.322 million imported. Exports of silver for March amount to 8.355 million with imports of 6.221 million.

Washington, D. C

Mapmaking Instruction at Scout Leadership School

Ralph B. Slippy, city engineer, will instruct in mapmaking tonight at the scout leadership training school at headquarters in the Suffern building. Rev John Clinton of Waverly will teach semaphore signaling. A large Kiwanis overnight hike gathered a big crowd at the cabin last week with Troops 7 10 13 T and 16 represented. Scouts left headquarters at 8 30 am Saturday on a treasure hunt and will test accurate measurements and compass directions for a 1514 foot course. Boys to bring vegetables and a hunter s stew will be prepared for camp. A later Saturday hike will trail a three mile course along the river. Court of honor moved to Friday night April 18 at headquarters. Applications due by 5 pm Thursday.

Ralph B. Slippy Scout Leadership Suffern John Clinton Waverly Kiwanis Elk Run Creek Court of Honor

Wreck Ties Up Grinnell Rail Traffic and Obits

Grinnell traffic along the M and St. L was restored after the Twin Cities express wreck one mile north yesterday injuring two Albia mail clerks C A McGilvary and Lee Rowe. Funeral services for T Fred Henry were held in Des Moines with a string quartet and marching band. Charles Tucker died in Washington County hospital from burns while using kerosene. Esther Larue, 16, eloped with Harold Bennett of Omaha and says they married. Robert Loughlin, 55, a tobacco businessman, drowned himself in McKinney Park Lake amid financial worries.

Washington Charles Tuckler County Burns Council Bluffs Esther Larue Harold Bennett Omaha Shea Creston Robert Loughlin McKinney Park Lake Loughlin

Francis Demand Full Inquiry Into Iowa School Chief

Des Moines April 14 Milo Francis demands a thorough inquiry into charges against Iowa Superintendent of Public Instruction Migy May Francia. She says a complete brief will be released and that the house did not act on the resolution as adjournment followed amid absence of members. Francia suspects political factions in the Iowa State Teachers Association inspired the attack and vows to uncover origins while urging speedy consideration. The resolution seeks investigation of alleged rulings on teacher qualifications and school accreditation, with potential impacts on state aid and students. The matter is to be referred to the judiciary committee for subpoena power and documentary evidence as needed.

Internacional Neive Wire Des Moines House Iowa Migy May Francia International Eas Joseph Anderson Francis Iowa State Teachers Association Miss Francis P. B. McClanahan Friguad McClenahan Ut Superintendent of Public Instruction Lsala House of Representatives Judiciary Committee Yenner Johnson Ifaid Plymouth Gallagher Lowa Bradley Poweshiek Healy Hancock

Hawkeye Oil Confab For Sales Managers

Approximately 35 Hawkeye Oil district sales managers and territory salesmen met at Hotel Russell Lamson to discuss 1924 policies. The event, presided by FLL Mur Til of Waterloo, featured talks by W B Coward and Henry Wurster, with tours of offices and warehouses and a banquet and dancing party planned at local venues.

Hawkeye Oil Company Russell-Lamson FLL Mur Til Waterloo W_ B_ Coward Henry Wurster Steal Company Hawkeye Dart Truck Company

U. P. Conference Tightens Immigration Quotas

Washington April 14 a Republican conference vote favored setting one percent of the 1890 quota for the new immigration law. This would halve Reed bill limits and end at two percent of the 1890 census for the house bill. CAR DAMAGED BY FIRE John Sechiel 227 Franklin street reported his new car ignited by gasoline dripping into a flame at 12 28 pm the fire department used chemicals to extinguish the blaze causing about 100 dollars in damage.

Washington, D. C Republican Conference John Sechiel Franklin Street

Army World Fliers Dodge Disaster by Few Feet to Seward

Four U S Army planes set out from Sitka for Chignik and Seward facing perilous weather and near whiteout. Lieutenant Wade piloting the Boston banks to regain ocean sight while Maj Martin leads the formation amid snow squalls and low visibility. Two others dipped to maintain spacing, then resumed a steady course toward shore.

Army World Seward United States Army Chignik Alaska Peninsula Sitka Alaska Santa Monica Cal Pacific Ocean Maleaping Lieut Leigh Wade Gulf Howard Aterka Banks Wade Avyne Maj. Martin Wede Bowell H. Smith Chicago E.R. Nelson New Orleans Maj Martin Smith Nelson Wada

Weed Cutting Back on Former Basis as Conference Result

Des Moines April 14 report from the second conference committee on weed destruction in Iowa counties and towns. The report restores supervision to boards of supervisors township trustees and city officials eliminating a weed secretary and weed commissioner.

Des Moines Ctty Iowa Senate House Secretary of Agriculture

Secretaries Meet on National Outdoor Life Policy

Members of the national policy committee on outdoor life appointed yesterday by President Coolidge were summoned today by Secretary Weeks, who will chair. The committee includes Secretaries Work, Wallace, Hoover, and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt, tasked with drafting a national policy to coordinate under federal guidance all outdoor recreation activities. Weeks said he believes something worthwhile will be accomplished.

Washington, D. C National Policy Committee Coolidge Weeks Work Wallace Hoover Roosevelt

Langley Prohibition Conspiracy Trial Set for April 28

Washington April 14 The trial of Representative Lang ley Kentucky Republican indicted for conspiracy to violate the prohibition laws was set for April 28. An early hearing was granted as the congressman's attorney argued his client's political future honor and liberty are at stake. Langley will appear at Lovington Kentucky tomorrow to swear an indictment against him there.

Washington Lb. G Langley Kentucky Jon Lovington Hital

Federal Force Sails for Progresso Campaign

Fenio Martinez sailed with 3,000 troops yesterday for Progresso to launch a campaign against rebels in the southeastern states. The force is transported by the gunboat Bravo and the steam ships Jalisco Montezuma and Fritz. Government info says few rebels operate in Yucatan. Vera Cruz, April 14. Gen n08.

Fenio Martinez Progresso Bravo Yucatan Vera Cruz

Germany Formally Accepts Dawes Plan

Berlin April 14 the German government formally accepted in principle the reports of the expert committee on departure. Announcement came after a meeting of the state premiers and the cabinet. Burns Prove Fatal. Washington April 11 Charley Tucker 45 a laborer died at the county hospital from burns after trying to start a kitchen fire with kerosene. His wife survives.

Berlin Experte Washington,Il Charley Tucker

Vandals Destroy Greenhouse Blooms

Harlan Jr reports police seek vandals who entered the George Gregory greenhouse and cut blossoms from thousands of plants. Damage tops $3,000 as marauders used sickles to sever tops, many grown for faster trade. bloodhounds are used to track the culprits.

Harlan, Jr George Gregory Gregor

American Hops Might Reach German Beer Markets

Washington report says American hops, barred from U S uses, could enter German beer due to fertilizer shortages. Consul Cornelius Ferris in Stettin notes Bavarian and Bohemian crops fall short of German needs, urging German market for American-grown hops.

Washington, D. C United States Cornelius Ferris Stettin Germany Commerce Department

British World Flier Gets Engine Repairs

Corfu April 14 Maj Stuart MacLaren says Brilgin's around the world amphibian will rejoin the race Tuesday or Wednesday after a month delay. A new motor arrives today and will be installed once. The aviators will fly from Corfu to Athens.

Corfu Brilgin Stuart MacLaren MacLaren Athens

Law Fixing Bread Weight Declared Invalid by Nebraska Supreme Court

Nebraska's law setting maximum and minimum bread loaf weights was struck down by the state supreme court. The ruling upheld states' power to fix minimum loaf weight but voided Nebraska's maximum weight provision amid challenges from the Jay Burns Baking Company and others.

Washington, D. CG Nebraska Supreme Court Jay Burns Baking Company

Five Die and Dozen Injured in Weekend Auto Crashes

Five persons were killed and more than 20 injured in weekend automobile accidents in Chicago. Among the dead were two children. Virginia Pearson eight, daughter of Ray Pearson, a local newspaper sports writer.

Chicago Virginia Pearson Ray Pearson

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