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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1924
Page
8
Readers observe Democratic and Republican leaders in Clarksburg West Virginia report mixed local signals ahead of November. Analysts cite Klan alignment fears Catholic and Jewish votes and potential congressional referral as factors shaping Davis Coolidge strategies and league of nations positions.
Fred Thompson, 1932 Olympic decathlon champion and film stunt man, sustained a compound fracture of the left leg in Los Angeles while filming a western thriller when he fell under the wheels of a heavy stage coach.
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5 30. If you do not receive the paper by then contact F100 by phone and a copy will be sent. Bills must reach this office before 6 30 p m.
Washington reports no change in U S policy toward Russia despite Britain recognizing the Soviet government. The Coolidge administration desires closer ties but will not engage diplomatically until Moscow acknowledges international obligations, including the 233 million debt, and Soviet enmity subsides.
Ten Egyptian soldiers were killed and nine wounded after Egyptian troops attacked British barracks at Atbara with bricks, triggering a British reinforcement by a battalion. The dispatch notes disturbances prior to the clash and confirms the British response.
Joliet police chief James Corcoran announced that peeping Toms in Joliet will not be jailed but will receive mental tests. Those with low ratings may be committed to asylums.
Charles Hirschfield, 63, of Tipton was killed in Atkins, Iowa, Saturday night. County Attorney Hamilton Tobin said arrests are near, citing clues including a two foot iron bar with blood and hair and photos belonging to Ollie Corum of Marion, who says he misplaced them near Atkins. Corum denies knowledge of their appearance at the shack.
Grace Hansen, mother of Nicholas Maharies, writes to Waterloo Iowa police chief urging full punishment for the stepmother Marie Maharies accused of drowning the child. She rejects an insanity defense and offers help to prosecute, noting her own plea for justice and seeking influence with the court.
Sioux City Iowa August reports attorney Thomas F Bevington arrested for insanity for the second time in two months. His wife testified he threatened her and a district judge after losing a divorce and 380000 alimony claim. Bevington seeks a new hearing. he was previously adjudged sane on June 22 by the county insanity commission.
Kansas City August 12 United States Senator James A Reed Democrat Missouri today denied reports he would withdraw support from the Democratic party. He said the rumors originated with malicious intent and pledged full support to the party's state and national tickets.
In Washington D C on August 12 an 80 year old grandmother, Mrs Emma Barnes Smith, sat for a hair bob after her daughter Dr Gera Smith King, 50, and granddaughter Miss Sylvia Smith King, 20, had theirs trimmed. The grandmother hesitated, then consented saying she would do it because her daughter and granddaughter urged the comfort of the experience.
Report from United Press indicates France and Belgium will not withdraw troops from the Ruhr before next summer. Negotiations among the big fourteen nations progress, with a date for evacuation possibly by May night. A final protocol may be signed Friday. Germany seeks banking support for a 3200 million loan.
Aug 12 Winneshiek county Iowa State Agent James Day arrested HL CG Conley as part of a group accused of a confidence game that swindled farmers out of thousands of dollars. He will be held for Decorah authorities with 12 other men alleged to have operated the scheme.
Des Moines reports say state department heads who will file with L Hogue, director of the budget, met to agree on a uniform system for setting forth needs. Departments may use discretion but will follow a common form to aid the budget department. further meetings planned.
Des Moines Aug 12 Gov Ken dall withholds the appointment of B R Bryson Town Malls to succeed Judge E M McCall who resigned until Bryson confers with the governor on when he can assume duties. The governor is not inclined to appoint a temporary replacement despite Bryson's request.
Des Moines reports a woman named Mrs. J. Finlan was pulled into the rollers of an electric washing machine wringer. Both hands were drawn through the machine and several bones crushed, with hospital staff describing serious injuries. Neighbors aided after her screams alerted them to the accident.
London reports favorable omens for a quick settlement of Ruhr evacuation terms. The conference aims to finish minor tasks this week and then conclude. The wording suggests Germany will receive a loan at about 93 with 7 percent interest.
Chisago August report says 17 year old Lapidus, son of Mr and Mrs Mary Lapidus of Omaha, was found penniless and ragged after running away from a Des Moines military training camp. He travelled from Des Moines to Burlington by train then to Chicago where an employment agency found him. An airplane hunt tracked him and he was identified by his parents after the search ended.
Secretary Weeks announced that Gen. John L. Hines, deputy chief of staff, would be appointed chief of staff by the president upon Pershing’s retirement on Sept. 13. Brig. Gen. Dennis Nolan will succeed Hines as deputy chief of staff in charge of supply.
A telegram from Henry Ford requesting the withdrawal of his name from the Republican slate for United States senator in Michigan. The telegram was received today by Secretary of State Charles I. Deland in Lansing.
Snow fell briefly at the University of Iowa campus with fine texture and melted quickly. Temperature dropped rapidly as a second storm appeared to approach, noted from Iowa City on August 12.
In Boston on August 12 the Grand Army of the Republic held its annual parade despite drizzle. Commander-in-Chief Gaylord M. Latzigaber led about four thousand veterans, with state and city officials reviewing the march and allied groups gathering afterward for meetings and a formal banquet.
In Greenland Angmagssalik a Danish supply ship Gertrud Rask arrived after escaping ice. Lieutenant Nelson plans to depart Reykjavik on the next leg by Thursday if weather allows, to moor aircraft and return Nelsons plane to water. relief plane Boston II started from Gastport toward Pictou to meet the aviators.
Washington April 12 invitations have been sent to Senator La Follette to speak at state fairs as an independent presidential candidate. It is unclear if he will accept any invite as he plans to focus on farm policy and his campaign route remains undecided.
Four bandits raided the Schuyler State tank at Pana Illinois today. One was shot by railroad fireman EB M Lueter. All 20 000 dollars stolen were recovered. The remaining three robbers were later believed surrounded by a posse in a cornfield.
Berlin August 12 Fat chauffeurs are out of demand as gasoline climbs to $2 per gallon. Wealthy owners cut running costs and prefer small runabout cars with compact drivers. Short chauffeurs are most desired to avoid crowding seating capacity. At least a portion of Berlin’s car owners hire licensed drivers.
Agnes Engaged Anes Ayres in Hollywood California. The announcement states engagement to St Manuel Reachi, with notes of Mexican date and San Francisco as context.
In Livingston Parish Louisiana two Mississippi nurses were fined 61 each for wearing knickers and kissing under the new commissioners order banning one piece swimsuits and trousers for women. The fines were paid as the law is asserted supreme, affecting tourist traffic and prompting warnings from automobile clubs.
An abortive attempt to spark a radical communist revolt in Lisbon last evening failed as a few bombs caused no damage and several people were arrested. Police and military control the city and conditions returned to normal.
Buenos Aires reports San Paulo rebels are retreating toward Parana under pressure from Brazilian federal forces. The advisory comes from Cuyaba and is quoted by the Santos correspondent of La Nacion.
President Coolidge plans to limit speaking engagements and is unlikely to travel from Washington during the campaign. He will speak only for the nomination notification and at the unveiling of a First Division memorial statue, with consideration of a Baltimore invitation to speak September 6 at the Lafayette statue unveiling.
Democratic nominee John W. Davis accepts the nomination pledging honesty in government and religious liberty while criticizing the Republican administration on corruption and tariff policy. He endorses the World Court, questions the League of Nations, and plans a nationwide campaign starting in Columbus.
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