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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1924
Page
8
Washington column argues John W. Davis must seize center stage over three months to shape public discussion and build momentum toward November 4. It notes his unknown status, needed imagination, endurance, and persuasive clarity to win broad support from about 13 million voters.
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A granite and bronze monument will be dedicated at Sand Point field near Seattle to honor the April 1 world flight from that site. The memorial features a SE Washington granite shaft with a bronze globe and wings, using Alaska copper for the bronze. The four American planes began the journey and three are expected to return this month.
Former secretary of war Newton D. Baker was briefly dazed but unharmed in a Cleveland street car collision. Five people were seriously injured and many others cut or bruised as a Moréland circle car and a Shaker Heights two car train collided. Baker stood beside the motorman during the impact and sustained only slight bruising.
Omaha August 2 The Nebraska Progressive Party central committee accepted Gov Charles W Bryan’s resignation as the party nominee for governor and named Dan Butler Omaha city commissioner to fill the vacancy. It also urged Democratic senatorial candidate J J Thomas and other Democrats who held Progressive nominations to declare support for Robert M La Follette or withdraw from the Progressive ticket. The resolution says La Follette movement in Nebraska must be under party control.
Lieut Lowell Smith and Lieut Leigh Wade fail to reach Hornafjord Iceland due to heavy fog while Lieut Eric Nelson and Lieut John Harding Jr. press toward Iceland. The group left Honiton Bay aboard the Chicago and Heston after fog kept them grounded two days.
Miss Marian Eden, 20, from Cedar Rapids, pleaded guilty in district court to 30 check forgeries totaling about $200 in cash and goods. She received a 15 year sentence, the stiffest for a woman in years, and was sent to Rockwell City reformatory.
The Iowa National Guard unit, numbering several hundred, moved into Camp Dodge to ready the facility for a two week encampment hosting nearly 3,000 officers and men starting Monday. Units include the 133rd Infantry Fairfield the 168th Infantry Council Bluffs and the 113th Cavalry Ottumwa Brig Gen Matt Tinley Council Bluffs will command.
Ambassador Charles Beecher Warren said US Mexican relations are more satisfactory now than since the Diaz era. He plans to resign Monday as ambassador to Mexico City and predicted a quick appointment for his successor as President Coolidge wants to appoint him before the American Mexican claims commission meets in Mexico City to adjudicate the claims of both governments.
Washington Aug 2 A tripled World War veteran Henry P Whitzell and two sailors from the presidential yacht Mayflower John A Shepherd and Frank Moore were arrested and held for investigation Whitzell alleged the sailors beat him into unconsciousness and robbed him of 36 dollars at the scene
The Waterloo Mills Company forms with T. W. Glenny as president and Glenn C. Bawn as secretary and manager. The new firm will run a wholesale flour and feed business and a retail store in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, continuing only the cereal mill in Cedar Falls. The old Waterloo & Cedar Falls Union Mill Co will dissolve, with assets sold off, while workers from the former firm transition to the new venture.
Washington Aug 3 President Coolidge completes his first year in office remaining at his desk most of the day He recalls Harding’s death a year ago and contemplates speeches He skips the Mayflower trip for a second weekend and expects to finish his address soon Marion Ohio marks the death anniversary of Warren G Harding wreaths without pomp are placed at his tomb. in San Francisco the bell tolls hourly during the day also noting the one year since his death Waterloo Mills announces plans to open next week.
Washington Aug 2 flags at the White House were lowered to half mast in memory of President Harding who died a year ago today. Officials said the gesture, though unusual for mourning, fits within the period of Harding’s original term as President Coolidge deemed it appropriate.
Athens reports Bulgaria has called 4 000 volunteers to the colors sparking fears of mobilization. Sofia officials say troops are being massed to combat communism. Bulgarian comitaduis have raided into Greek Macedonia causing tension with Greece.
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday in Washington DC calls for generally fair conditions with possible showers Monday and later in the week. Local showers probable after midweek with temperatures near normal.
Atlantic City Aug 2 Samuel Gompers weakened by illness leads a major push for a national labor government in the United States. The American Federation of Labor council unanimously backs La Follette with formal action expected this afternoon.
Frank A Harrison of Nebraska is named regional manager for the La Follette Wheeler campaign covering Nebraska Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and related states. He will coordinate the campaign effort from Lincoln and report to national manager John M Nelson. Harrison arrives from Washington for talks and begins duties next week. Dorman of Helena Montana is named regional manager for Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Montana.
Chicago court hears cross examination of Dr William A White head of the Government Hospital for the Insane as prosecutor Crowe seeks an original report to challenge insanity findings. White testifies that Leopold and Loeb were morally lacking but legally sane or insane remains disputed.
Secretary Hughes places a wreath on the tomb of the Belgian unknown soldier and meets the King and Queen before Berlin. London reports weekend talks may win Ulster a boundary commission seat. Dublin notes the Julien games open amid municipal worker strikes. Argentine aviator Zanni arrives in Bunudérabbas while Victoria’s governor Stradbrooke is found safe after a disappearance rumor.
Albert Rehardson of Clarion completes a 20 year plan dividing seven farms among his seven children. Each child receives an improved 166 acre farm valued at not less than 200 dollars per acre. The final three deeds were recorded recently as the widower plans to travel.
The US cruiser Trenton, at Naples, will sail to Bushire Persia to recover Major Robert M. Imbrie’s body and return it to the United States. Captain Kalbfus will supervise ceremonies for Imbrie and his widow and report travel expenses to the Persian government.
Allied agreement to settle reparations spurs sharp opening in markets. Demand for sterling climbs to 4.43 14 dollars, marking a new yearly high. French francs gain about 40 points as traders react to the Dawes Plan.
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