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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1925
Page
11
In the spotlight the Balkans show turmoil with Bulgaria under martial law after assassinations and cathedral bombing. Other items cover Borglum Lukeman split on Stone Mountain carving, R 33 dirigible safe return, France's Painiere cabinet formation, Iowa tuition debate, and tax-collection critique by Representative Green.
Paris announces a 11 member radical socialist cabinet led by Paul Painleve with Caillaux Briand Calliaux de Monzie Laval and others. The group vows no capital tax and aims to restore finances while presenting to the chamber on Tuesday.
London reports a Maharajah of Jodhpur arriving with a large retinue including four wives and 30 slaves. Wealth fuels lavish lifestyle in Wimbledon mansions while stories of riches and guarded privacy spark sensational chatter.
Des Moines reports state horticulturist R. S. Herrick says present indications show a bumper fruit crop this year. Growers need not fear a light frost, which he says could benefit fruit buds by slowing growth and aiding cross pollination. First spray of the year should be applied now.
In Raleigh North Carolina Ansil Stewart 47 Charles W Stewart 51 and Elmer Stewart 23 were executed in the electric chair for the murder of Eam Lily a US deputy marshal and Deputy Sheriff Lon George during a crackdown on prohibition violators. The father faced three shocks and the son required two shocks to die.
Des Moines April 17 recount of November votes for United States senators Smith W W Brookhart and Daniel Steck showed no radical changes according to Col. E P Thayer US Senate representative. Thayer expects completion by noon and then to travel to Story County.
In Mason City Louisiana on April 17 a trace of rain measured .20 inches fell easing a dry spell. The light rainfall provided some relief for soil needs though overall moisture remains limited in the region.
Washington April 17 reports say tour promoters are turning President Coolidge's habit of shaking hands at the White House into a selling point. aides object as crowds swell. the president says he enjoys it and has not curbed the practice, with thousands greeting him during spring visits.
An April 17 report from Washington quotes Dr. A. C. Baker on a discovery that starvation can indefinitely prolong life in lower life forms. He says humans cannot yet apply this to the body due to human complexity and potential mental impacts observed in shell shocked soldiers studied by J. S. Huxley and Prof. C. M. Child.
The Byki village fire destroyed 257 houses and left 649 families homeless. In memory of painter John Singer Sargent, memorial services are planned at Westminster Abbey on April 24. Funeral arrangements for the artist will include only relatives and close friends. In Rome, the Countess Calvi expects another baby. London reports Godfrey Esaacs, head of British Marconi, died today from a blood clot.
A Iowa convention in Des Moines elected M. A. Reed of Woodbine as president of the Town Independent Telephone association. F. G. Moore of Washington became vice president and C. C. Deering of Des Moines was re elected secretary treasurer. About four hundred members attended, with H. H. Wheeler of Lincoln Neb addressing the closing session.
J J O'Brien vice president of the Iowa Federation of Labor died Wednesday night of a heart attack. Funeral for him will be at 3 p m Saturday from his Muscatine home with the local typographical union in charge. Prominent labor leaders from this state and others are expected.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30. If the carrier or any other cause prevents delivery by that time, call 5100 to have a copy sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 20 p m.
The British airship R-33, torn from Pulham Moorings, returned to port after a 24 to 28 hour gale assault over the North Sea. Lieut. F. N. Booth led the ship safely to its mooring as crowds cheered in Pulham and Lowestoft. Crew member Spencer Keeley kept constant radio contact with shore stations.
Mrs. Kate Marsh long prosecuted for liquor law violations was released from Des Moines county jail on a 3000 dollar bond. She has three prior liquor law convictions and an appeal pending in the supreme court.
Los Angeles April 17 Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion issued a signed statement denying retirement and said he and his manager Jack Kearns were completing a motion picture venture together rather than splitting up before his departure for New York to continue film work.
Joseph Caillaux, exiled for treason during the war, is chosen as finance minister in the new Paintevée cabinet and is expected to seek the premiership when the ministry falls. Politicians predict the fall will come soon.
The State Board of Education announced faculty changes at the State University of Iowa after a two day session in Des Moines. Prof. D O McGovney resigns to join the University of California. Dr W T Root becomes history department head replacing A M Schlesinger. Alexander Elliott named assistant professor of physics. Henry C Shull Jr of Sioux City added to faculty committees.
Robert and Byron Dunn were found guilty by a jury in Lake Charles of murdering Deputy Sheriff Sam E. Cohen and Prohibition Agent W. E. Collins. The officers were shot while reading a search warrant on March 6. their bodies were later found in an abandoned car in a nearby cemetery. A third Dunn brother faces trial.
Le Mars high school girls glee club won the northwest Iowa musical contest in Le Mars with 17 schools competing. Sheldon girls and Hawarden girls took seconds and thirds. Hawarden boys and Sheldon boys placed in the top groups. Hawarden won the orchestra contest and Sheldon led the band and chorus.
Paris April 17 The new premier M Painleve presented his ministry to President Doumergue at the Elysee Palace at noon. The ministry will meet tomorrow at 11 to draft the declaration for submission to parliament next Tuesday.
In Sofia Bulgaria an infernal machine exploded during Gen Georgheff funeral killing 140 people including 200 women and 10 children with about 2000 wounded. Martial law curfew and government upheaval followed as officials reported.
Babe Ruth underwent a successful operation for intestinal abscesses at St Vincent's hospital. The operation lasted about 20 minutes, with Dr. George D Stewart and Dr. Edward King assisting. Ruth rested well, spoke with his wife, and doctors said he would need about two weeks before leaving the hospital.
The Muscatine Burlington and Southern Railroad once under receivership and abandoned with ICC consent was sold at sheriff's sale for 235100 to BE L Tobie of Monmouth Wisconsin through John M Kemble of Muscatine. The court set a 1500 minimum bid. Wheat futures rose seven cents with May delivery up to 1.51 3 4.
The Seattle sails toward Hawaii at 15 knots after a minor engine gasket fault. Strong winds and rough seas unsettle editors and war correspondents aboard while a blackout and drills continue, the ship near 100 miles southwest of San Francisco as plans for the coming battle unfold.
Rev. George DeMing Wright a 76 year old hospital priest and member of the Sons of the Revolution collapsed while commenting on vice during an April 17 event and died an hour later. The university student Robert Preston was mentioned as the subject of discussion in the remarks.
Los Angeles pugilist Harry Simons was rushed to a hospital with a fractured skull after a four round bout with Kid Alten in San Bernardino last night. His condition was reported as critical.
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