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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1924

Page

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Crowe presses Hulbert testimony in Franks hearing

Chicago records show the state pressing cross examination of Dr. H S Hulbert on endocrine theory linked to the Leopold Loeb Franks case. Defense plans further testimony from Allan and Jacob Loeb as relatives render prior statements and documents.

Associated Press Chicago H. S. Hulbert Rollin T. Woodyatt Robert KE Crowe Renewels Fils H. 8. Hulrt Nathan F. Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb Thhem Bobby Hulbert Leopold Crown America Kearly Thru Franks John R. Caverly H. 5 Crowe Cress Br. Hulbert Robert E. Crowe Robert Wr. Crowe Allan Jacob Loeb Drother Richard Rother Nathan, Jr Clarence & Darrow Cauel Hobby Franka Jacob M. Loeb Ofichard Loeb Allan Loeb Membr Nathan F. Leopold William Healy

Davis Nomination Sparks Party Fight and Rulings

The nomination battle ended in a bitter committee session. Clem Shaver upheld a ruling on vice chairmen. Bremmer was stripped of his seat amid parliamentary maneuvers by Smith supporters and McAdoo foes.

Clem Shaver Shaver Phisy Kremmer Wame Mc Adoo Haene Emily Newell Bee Samuel Amidon Kansas

Clarksburg Crowd Braves Rain to Hear John Davis Nomination

In Clarksburg West Virginia on August 12 John W Davis accepted the Democratic nomination for president amid a fierce downpour. Thousands stayed despite rain as Davis spoke from a drenched speaker’s stand while supporters urged him to continue. Winds and crowd fidelity marked the event despite the weather and an earlier oil scandal mention.

Clarksburg John Fey Tats Press Larksburg W. Va John Wil Yavis Iain Supreme Post Thea Commerce Sal Club Davis Fiedkin John W. Davis Goft Plar Bavig Cole Clem Shaver Democratic National Committees Shaver Senator Walsh Montana

Tiger Forgives Former Premier in Peace Conference Incident

The "Tiger of France" Georges Clemen seau forgave a former premier after a failed assassination attempt during a peace conference. Emile Mortin remained jailed with possible transfer to an insane asylum.

Georges Clemenseau Tiger France Ute Emile Mortin Cottin

Five Non-Union Miners Shot Down in Oklahoma War

Five non-union miners were shot in an ambush near Hughes Oklahoma, one seriously wounded, as they returned from the Nine Hill mine. The attack, involving 15 to 20 buckshot shots, follows tensions after a prior clash a month earlier that drove workers from the county. Authorities investigate identities of the ambush party while guards remain at Latimer County Court House. The mine employs about 50 non-union workers.

Yourton Oklo Hughes Austin Park Hetween Latimer County Court House

Governor Names Committee to Plan Town Defense Day

Des Moines reports Gov Kendall appoints a committee to organize observance of National Defense Day. Appointees include Adj. Gen. Louis G. Lasher as governor's representative, Gen. Cay E. Logan, Cal Harry H. Polk, James Barton of the Iowa American Legion, and Miss May Francis, state superintendent of public instruction.

Des Moines Kendall Louis G. Lasher Town Wll National Defense Adj Lasher Cay E. Logan Cal Harry H. Polk James Barton Iowa American Legion May &. Francis

Pickle Warehouse Fire Sends Four to Sioux City Hospital

Four Sioux City residents were hospitalized after smoke exposure in a fire at the pickle storage plant of the Cudahy Packing Company. Officials say all are expected to recover. investigators have not determined the cause or size of the blaze.

Sioux City Cudahy Packing, Company

International Institute of Co operation organized in Cleveland

The Associated Press reports in Cleveland on August 12 that 15 national and international co operative groups back the formation of a permanent International Institute of Co Operation. A four week yearly session is planned to train in group buying and selling. Seven universities seek formal affiliation. Major co operatives assisting include American Association of Commissioners and Secretaries of Agriculture, National Grange, Farm Bureau Federation, Farmers Educational and Co operative Union, Farmers National Grain Dealers, and Sun Maid Raisin Growers among others.

Associated Pros Cleveland International Institute of Co State College American Association of Commissioners Departments of Agriculture National Grange American “Parm Bureau Federation Farmers] Educational and Co-operative Union of America Farmers’ National Grain Dealers Aassociation National Co-operative Brilk Producers’ Association National Board of Farm Organizations The Nations Association of State Marketing Officials Sun Maid Raisin Growers American Wheat Growers, Associated

Woolwine's Condition Continues Favorable for Home Sail

Attending physicians said Thomas Lea Woolwine, former district attorney of Los Angeles County, California, remains in favorable condition and plans to sail homeward next Saturday from Waris on his recovery.

Waris Thomas Lea Woodvine Los Angeles California

Obituary notices from Cedar Falls and surrounding areas

Obituaries and funeral notices detail Jeppe J Schultz of Dike, age 45, died at Presbyterian hospital. Born in Germany March 3 1878, he immigrated in 1890 and settled in Cedar Falls. Survived by widow Tillie Tobias and siblings in Canada and British Columbia. funeral arrangements at Petersen-Dros slaper. Also noted are services for George Padget of Lohrville, 69, with 23 years in the area, and Rosie Simmons and William A Warder funeral services in Waterloo area, listing churches and cemeteries.

Jeppe J. Schultz Oar J. Schultz Dike Presbyterian Hospital Mr. Schultz Germany Johan Schultz Cedar Falls Tillie Tobias Waterloo Schultz Dike Farmers’ Savings Bank Cedar Rapids Walter Johnnie Strathmore Canada Nis J Wayne Alberts Jennie Holm Campbell River British Columbia Thorvald Petersen Petersen Drosslaper Lohrville George Padget Black Hawk County Wiliam Richard Garton

Evangel Sessions Begin Thursday at Riverview Park

The Evangelical association and United Evangelical church merge to form a large assembly at Riverview Park Cedar Falls opening Thursday August 44 with a ministerial convention expected to host about 450 clergy and multiple auxiliary sessions.

Evang Riverview Park

Jones Finishes Air Contest First But Loses On Handicap

London Aug 12 Lieut H W Jones finished first in the 951 mile round Britain air race for the king's cup with an average speed of 125 miles an hour and a time of seven hours 34 minutes 12 seconds. Jones was a scratch man flying an Armstrong Whitworth machine. Alan Cobham won the contest with handicap adjusted net time of five years and 59 minutes.

London H. W. Jones Tofay Britain Jones Armstrong-Whitworth Alan Cobham

First SD Wheat Crop Brings Higher Minneapolis Prices

The first South Dakota wheat of this year sold on the Minneapolis market at about 25 percent above last year. A large consignment sold at 1.42 to 1.452 a bushel. average 1.260 a bushel. Arrivals show uniform high quality with low impurities. Production is expected to exceed recent years, signaling good profits for farmers amid strong war demand.

United Press Minneapolis Minn Aus South Dakota Esters Warthness

Press Comment on Nominee Speech From United Preva Thy World

A collection of press comments on John W. Davis speech praising his personal qualities while critiquing policy and fitness for office. The New York Times lauds the candidate’s character. The Baltimore Sun calls him admirable. The Washington Post notes lack of familiarity with current programs. The Chicago Tribune Republican counters with strong opposition.

United Preva Thy World Democrat New York John W. Davis Harding-Coolidge John W Davis Davis Canner Harding -Coolidge New York Times Democratic Haltimore Sun Davis Independent Republican Washington Chicago Tribune Republican

Three Couples Wed at Rev Smith Residence

Three out of town couples united in marriage by Rev Clinton F Smith at his residence last week. John Baker of Vinton wed Amy Avery of Vinton on Aug 7 with Mrs Warl Powers as witness. Mary Fucss of Riceville and Roy Bohnstengel of Traer were married the same day, escorted by Mr and Mrs George Schmidt of Traer, who will settle near Traer. Leodta Sezer and John Pelton of Cherokee were married Friday afternoon Aug 3, accompanied by Mr and Mrs Max ihert of Oelwein, and will reside in Cherokee where Pelton runs a dairy.

Iowa Des Mother Evangelical Association United Evangelical Church Riverview Park Cedar Woman’s Missionary Evangelical League of Christian School of Wil Mereside S. C. Breyfogel Reading AL BL Hangen Cleveland The Evangelical Messenger W. C. Mallwachs Evangelical Endeavor 1. C. Ks B. Rf Wiener Naperville Lil Thomas Finktolner Perville Zuehl Mars Western Union College WH. Brunemeter China Walter Trutton Lowa N. Ramige Des Moines Finkbeiner Xnaperville Eesson Geliver Or. Hangen H. 3 Waust Cedar Pals W. M Little Heralda L. N. Day Aredate Brunemeter Missionary Society Assembly Clinton F. Smith First Evangelical Church Beatrice Reichert Waterloo Mr. Hallwach John Baker Vinton Amy Avery Warl Powers Ha Groom Mary Fucss Riceville Roy Bohnstengel Traer George Schmidt Leodta’ | Sezer John Pelton Cherokee Maxihert Oelwein Pelton Gairy

Storm of the Century Hits Council Bluffs Town

A fierce late afternoon storm in Council Bluffs Iowa produced darkness hail and heavy rain causing widespread damage and street flooding. Telephones buzzed with inquiries about relatives as residents assessed the wreckage and awaited damage estimates. Epworth League alumni plan a Brenes ark gathering at 6 20 p m and M Wilson leaves on vacation to visit friends in several towns.

Council Bluffs Wale

Prohibition and Klan Figures in Ohio Primaries

Columbus August 12 Ohio voters cast ballots to pick state and county nominees for November. A large turnout was forecast amid favorable weather and strong registration. The contest centers on prohibition and Klan influence with several candidates aligned or opposed, including a Cleveland negro candidate and a split in Democratic support. Governor Danahey seeks renomination as Democrats back the national ticket.

United Press Columbus Ohio Coolidge Vic Donahey Klan Prohibition Ku Klux Klan Joseph Sieber Akron Governmor James A. White Anti-Saipan League Homer Durand Coschocton Wet Harris John IF. Burke George LB. Harris John J. Cahe Henry Clay Smith Cleveland Danahey James C. B. Beatty East Liverpool

Foster and Gitlow Plan National Speaking Tour

National campaign tours planned for William Z Foster and Benjamin Gitlow as Workers Party candidates for president and vice president. Foster will make two eastern and two western trips. Gitlow to tour the country starting Aug 12, with kickoff in Youngstown and a Western leg from Minneapolis to the Pacific coast, ending in Chicago on Nov 2.

Chicago William Z. Foster Benjamin Gitlow Foster Gitlow Paterson Nu 'J Minneapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Youngstown Sioux City St. Joseph Omaha Kauses City St. Louis Springfield Ill New Jersey Philadelpnia Butte Mont Pacific Coast Detroit Girlow

Couple Married on Golf Course in Clinton Country Club

On August 12 at Clinton, Ta. a ceremony beside the second hole of the Clinton Country Club linked May Metzel and Joseph Bitson of Chicago. Municipal Judge Hower Smith officiated as cad witnesses and witnesses stood under a spreading shade tree.

Clinton, Ta Clinton Country Club

Fire destroys river farms barn used as hotel near Knight's Landing

A fire at a River Farms barn near Knight's Landing California swept the large storage barn hotel used by tea workers and others. At least 60 people were asleep inside when the blaze started and several are believed dead.

Knight’s Landing Cal River Farms Company

Shenandoah to Visit Sioux City on Blimp Route

A message from Washington, D. C., states the giant blimp Shenandoah will visit Sioux City on its east to Des Moines journey. The Navy department says the routing via Sioux City is very possible and under consideration.

Sioux City Ang Washington, D. C Shenandoah Des Moines Navy Department Sious City

Greeks Ordered Out of Bulgaria

London reports from Athens say Bulgaria has ordered all Greeks to leave within 20 days or face expulsion. The dispatch notes heightened tensions in the region amid the ongoing Balkan crisis and refugee concerns.

London Athens Bulgaria

Dancing Masters to Ban Extreme Dances at Convention

Plans from the International Association of Dancing Masters aim to eliminate extreme forms of dancing at its annual meeting. If approved, the wildcat whirl tiger twaddle and camel canter will be replaced by the whisper waltz and raggedy Anne a slow fox trot.

New York International Association of Dancing Masters

Eleven Forest Fires Roaring Across Western States

Eleven major forest fires raged through California Nevada Oregon and Washington. Along the Mercede river near El Portal in Yosemite country 200 civilians and 150 convicts fought a blaze that had consumed over 12000 acres including 4000 heavily timbered Sierra lands. In Riverside 160 firefighters battled a San Jacinto fire. Oregon reported five new fires in Whitman National Forest and nearby timber. Washington saw blazes in Whatcom Kittitas Rainier and Chelan forests. Lightning was blamed for the fires.

Francisco Cal California Nevada Oregon Washington Yosemite National Park Mercede el Portal Yosemite Valley Sierra National Forest Riverside San Jacinto Mountains Whitman National Forest Whatcom Kittilas Rainier Chelan

Madigan Urges Voting At Kiwanis Speech

En Manigan county treasurer urged every citizen to vote in the upcoming election at a Kiwanis luncheon. He noted only 40 percent voted last time and warned against criticism of elected officials while expressing optimism about Europe’s adjustment and U S prosperity.

Wiwanis Muereigns Rialto Theatre En Madigan United States Maniigan Europe

Former U.S. Marshal shoots man in Sidney Iowa

Charles Reynolds a former United States deputy marshal killed Al Weber at Reynolds home in Sidney Iowa. Reynolds told Sheriff Abshire the shooting was in self defense and the body was found with an empty whisky jug nearby. Reynolds and his son notified authorities in person.

Omaha Neb A_ social dispatch World Herald Sidney Charles Reynolds United States Abshire al Weber Reynolds Weber

Six Sick Cows Basis for Suit for Damages

P. S. Farrell and wife sue Arthur G. Young alleging the March 15 1922 cattle purchase included six cows infected with contagious abortion. They seek 600 dollars actual damages and 5000 dollars exemplary damages. Both parties run dairies. plaintiffs say their herd had no prior infection and the cows were worthless for dairy use.

P. S. Farrell Arthur G. Young

Ann Luthers Suit Against Jack White May Be Dismissed

In Los Angeles on August 12 Ann Luthers $100000 breach of contract suit against Jack White faced potential dismissal. White’s attorney Paul Schenck argued no definite agreement to star in films had been shown and the informal verbal contract cited by Luther is insufficient to uphold the suit.

Los Angeles Cal Ann Luther Jack White White Taday Ag Paul Schenck attor_ way Miss Euther

Alice McClintock Seeks Separate Maintenance In Suit

Mrs. Alice McClintock files for separate maintenance against George McClintock whom she married January 11 1907 at LeMars Iowa. She alleges adultery by her husband and asks four dozen dollars weekly for support while claiming he earns forty five dollars a week as an trading foreman.

Alice McClintock Teaay George McClintock LeMars

Jury Will Attend Scout Executives Estes Park Meeting

A. F. Jury, local scout executive, will drive to Estes Park Colorado for the national encampment of scout executives September 6 to 15. James E. West notes in a circular letter that the biennial conferences have grown, aiming for a 100 percent attendance and the greatest meeting yet.

Boy Scout A. F. Jury Focal Executive Estes Park Golo James E. West National Scout Executive Inter Rich &S Passea S A. W. Jury Boulder Colo

Y W C A Board to Decide Building Campaign Policy

A Wednesday evening meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association will set policy for the building campaign. President Mrs. W N Langias and officers will outline plans and carry out Miss Aimee Fagundus's duties posthumously. Miss Ethel Resor will stay at headquarters until Sept 1 or longer.

W. N Langias Young Women’s Christian Association Aimee Fagundus Langlas Ethel Resor U. W

Anderson Denied Writ for Bail in New York Case

Judge Benjamin N. Cardoza refused William Andersons request for a certificate of reasonable doubt to permit release on bail pending appeal. Anderson, former superintendent of the New York Anti-Saloon League, is serving a sentence for forgery in the third degree. Whitman represented Anderson. the order upheld the validity of the conviction.

New York Benjamin N- Cardoza William “Anderzson AntiSaloon League Anderson Sing Sing Charles §. Whitman C. B. Williams Whitman Felix C. Benegeenga Cardoza

Bremer County Fair Opens at Waverly

Waverly August 12 Bremer County Fair opens with about 2090 on the grounds. Poultry entries total 560 birds double last year. Beef and dairy judging began at 10 a.m. with champions named: Shorthorn Lloyd J Conan Hudson female Fred Myers Waverly. Hereford A J Minish Hudson male Keyser Kinzer Whitten Ta female. Jerseys Waterloo Jersey farm B T Davis Iowa City substitute for Harvey Hess Waterloo as beef judge. Swine champions: Poland China Arthur Burger Tripoli both. Chester White R A Michael Tripoli both.

Waverly Bremer Lloyd J.conan Hudson Fred Myers A.J. Minish Keyser & Kinzer Whitten Waterloo Jersey Farm B. T. Davis Iowa_City Harvey Hess Waterloo Poland China Arthur Burger Tripoli Chester White R. A. Michael

Doolittle Launches Non-Stop San Diego to Denver Flight

Lieut. James M. Doolittle and Lieut. Ewart Plant began a planned non-stop flight from Rockwell Field San Diego to Denver in a DeHavilland craft carrying 192 gallons of fuel. They hoped for a favorable tailwind and may divert to Grant Junction if fuel runs low. They paused at Grand Junction for lunch before resuming toward Denver.

San Diego Cal James M. Doolittle Army Air Service Rockwell Field Here Denver Colo Doolittle Lieut Ewart’ Plant DeHaviland Lieut. Doolittle Grant Junction Grand Junction James H. Doolittle Ewart Plant

Move for Separate Macedonian State Gains Ground

Geneva reports that the Macedonian nationalist committee has set up headquarters at Vienna to promote a separate Macedonian state in the Balkans, according to sources in Vienna today.

Geneva Macedonian Nationalist Committee Vienne Balkans Vienna

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Bremmer Georges Clemenchad Oklahoma Pickle Warehouse S. C. Hospital Int'l Institute OF Co-Operation Ames Woolwine Rosie Simmons Viola Clark Bates Street Kistner Funeral Home Antioch! Baptist Church Aneral Elmwood Cemetery WN TK. Worden William A. Warden Florence Street Walnut Street Chaves Mathews Wii Calaries Mathews Ontario Santa Clara Mr. Smith Epworth Picntc Epworth League Clear Lake Institute Brenesark M. Wusox M. Wilson Ireton Cheraker Sioux Falls Take Okepoi Gov. Donahey Foster and Gitlow Hobo Hotel Ordeper Clara Houghkirk Margaret Martin Ninth Street Heya R, Clare Heald Don’ Gary Colored Boys Y. M., A Morris Island Hileman Ingar Waterville Minn Raggedy Anne Madigan Kiwanis U. S Scout Executives Colorado Y. W Bremer County Fair
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