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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1924

Page

8

Dawes Plan Backed as World Peace Step by Watson

Senator Watson of Indiana hailed Allied German acceptance of the Dawes plan as the Republican answer to John W. Davis. He called the arms conference and the Dawes plan the two longest steps toward world peace under a Republican administration. Watson praised Dawes for launching the budget system and for helping restore peace in Europe. He faulted the Democratic stance on the league of nations as cynical expediency. The report notes La Follette’s third party bid planning to campaign in the solid south.

Associated Press Chicegzo Watson Indiana Hamilton Club Chicago John W. Davis Worl United States League of Nations Dawes Republican Party Charles.g. Dawes Charles .G. Dawes Andi Europe Mys Davis Oy Davis America Harding Coolidge Follette International Newa Wire New York Robert M. la’ Poilette Solid South Ku Klux Klan

Paper Delivery Cutoff and Replacement Phone Note

The Courier should be delivered before 5 30. If the courier is late due to error or other cause contact the office at 3100 before 6 30 p.m. A replacement copy will be sent to you.

Corier 3100

Baroda Tragedy Witnessed by Crowds at Cora Raber Funeral

In Baroda near St Joseph Michigan a 2000-strong crowd attended the simple funeral of Cora Raber 25 with Indiana license cars and curiosity seekers. Emil Zupke 25 and Florence Meinney 19 fiancé prepare for murder trials in adjacent county jail as Berrien officials plan action.

United Press St. Joseph, Mich Emil “Ace” Zupke Florence Meinney Cora Raber Baroda Here Miss Raber Cora Minnister Berrien County Florence McKinney Emil Zupke Berrien 8 Little Home Church

Governor Announces World Tour Itinerary for 1925

Des Moines reports the governor and Mrs Kendall will undertake a world tour beginning January 20 aboard the steamer California. Stops include Bermuda Savana Isle of Pines Porto Rico Panama Colon Los Angeles Honolulu Philippines Japan Java Sumatra China Egypt Holy Lands Turkey Greece Italy France England and ends around July or August 1925. They plan to return to Iowa after the term ends January 1.

Des Moines Tak Kendall California Bermuda New York Insular Orient South Seas Europe British Isles Savana Isle of Pines Porto Rico Panama Colon Los Angeles Honolulu Philippines Japan Java Sumatr Shina Egypt Holy Lands Turkey Greece Italy France England Lows

Cedar Falls Flour Mills to Close Permanently Tonight

Cedar Falls flour mills, once run by the Overman family since 1856, to shut down permanently tonight after Cedar Valley Hydraulic Co took possession about ten days ago. The plant had been operated by three mills at one time, all under the Overman lineage.

Cedar Falls Cedar Valley Hydraulic Company Cedar Falls Company J. M. Overman Overman

Doubleheaders Carded Tomorrow After Ground Conditions

Wet grounds prevented Burlington Rock Island and Waterloo Mo line from playing today. Double headers are carded tomorrow with schedule adjustments reflecting the weather impact.

Burlington-Rock Island Waterloo-Moline

State fair opens tomorrow with record expected

The State Fair Jubilee Town opens tomorrow after months of prep with hopes to break American fair records. Clerks work through the night to clear thousands of entries across departments for Friday inspections. Unloading and installing over 7,000 head of champion livestock begins, drawing livestock from nearly every state and a large feed bill.

Friay Union

Crowd demands William Jennings at Lincoln party

William Jennings Bryan spoke after a crowd of 25 060 rose to demand his presence as Democratic vice presidential nominee near Lincoln Nebraska. Gov Charles Bryan closed his acceptance address and Pat Harrison introduced Bryan amid steady cheering and interruptions.

United Press Lincoln Neb Aug William J. Bren Charles Iy. Birvan Kyobtam Wes W. T William Jennings Pat Harrison Gov Charles Bryan Willian Jennings Ryan United States Gov. Bryan Emily Newell Blair National Committee Gov.Bryan

Wealthy ex brewer dies at Colorado resort

John Hl Giker, 85, a wealthy retired brewer from Warsaw Indiana, died of a heart attack at Starbuck Park near Beaver Colorado. He was being transported to Denver from Troutdale in-the-Pines resort when he collapsed.

Beaver Colo John Hl. Giker Warsaw Til Starbuck Park Denver Troutdale in-the-Pines

McCoy Insanity Report Ahead of Murder Indictment

Los Angeles and Ontario reports state ex-pugilist Kid McCoy, jailed for the death of Mrs Theresa Mors, showed signs of insanity though alienists say he is sane. District Attorney Keyes plans to seek a first degree murder indictment before the grand jury with his sister as key witness and jewelry theft allegations linked to Mrs Mors.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal McCoy Theresa W. Mors Cline Mors Asx Keyes County &Land Jury Mia International News Wire Hal Sane Asa Keyes Normen Belhy Kid McCoy Teresa Mors Tennis Thomas

Willard Jeffries Help McCoy Fund Drive

Jess Willard and James J. Jeffries joined the fundraising effort for McCoy in Los Angeles. Prominent figures in boxing, including Tex Rickard, were solicited as contributors to the Kid Menu defense funds. The appeal spread across the sport world as heavyweights urged support.

Los Angeles Ueki Tex Rickard New York Whihe Jacl Demypser Heavyywaight Eau Dian Wis Jess Wilelard James J. Deiteios Yulgsingganeney Ta Aki Tinemier Puxilist Iu Hla

Ladd Cuts Tax Rate of C G W and R L Ladd Cuts Tax Rate

A federal master report in Des Moines recommends reversing $8,000,000 in assessed value for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and Chicago Great Western railroads. Scott Mellett says the executive council overvalued railroad property versus farms. Ben J. Gibson to file a bill of exception to the Ladd report.

Des Moines Chicago Rock Sland & Paville Chicago Great Rock Island Great Western Gibson Ladd Executive Council Ben J. Gibson

Hudson Bridge Flood Submerges Village Lands West of Town

Aug 19 report from Mudson Iowa describes Black Hawk Creek flooding fields a mile wide west of Hudson. The river reached four to five feet deep over roads toward Cedar Falls while the village left bank flooded yet the bridge remained intact. Warnings by farmers and local residents helped save stock as others swam the stream to recover cattle. Watters & Bowen and Mascar Inst suffered large grain losses with about 200 acres affected.

Mudson Hudson Cedar Falls Armers W. F. Smith Helen Wisher Floml Watters & Bowen Mascar Lawrance Wassam Harlan Corbett Stickney Tipton Charley Janley Hanley Sugar Creek Shellsburg Bear Freek Rock Island Benston County Muscatine Hall

American Kidnaped and Held for Ransom by Mexican Bandits

The American manager of Crocky ard Lumber Co in Durango has been captured by Mexican bandits and is held for ransom. The embassy reports the notice from the Durango consul. No details on the capture or ransom amount are available. Counselor Schoenfeld has appealed to the foreign office for full information.

Mexico Durango Berrincan United States Schoenfeld Onef Tequestina

Courtesy Rules Mark Testimony in Leopold Loeb Case

Dr. William Krohn, state alienist, finished cross examination with courteous exchanges in Chicago as Leopold Jr and Loeb near verdict. Attorneys sought clarity on prior statements while Krohn noted no formal opinion since June and rejected exaggerated defense claims.

Loeb-Leopold Chicago William Oo. Krohn Nathan P. Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb Robert Franks Benjamin Bachrach Attary Nestor Bachrach Clarence S. Harrow

City Flood Sweeps Black Hawk Creek Packages Homes Buried

Heavy rains swelled Black Hawk Creek flooding sections along Falls Avenue. Blocks submerged and gardens washed out as chickens ducks and geese drowned. Homes on Third Street surrounded by water, with several residents evacuated or awaiting help. Bridges closed then reopened as the flood crested and subsided.

Falls Avenue Black Hawk Hremen Ruie Wealey Peverill Moir Street Peverill Third Street Joe T. W. Edelen Edelen Canada Charles Turner G. O. Jump Seovera Jump Lumber Yard Dunkelberg, Leeper & Cropper Co Rock Island Railroad

Two Lives Lost as Floods Hit Benton and Linn Counties

Severe floods from big rain swept across Benton and Linn counties causing two drownings near Bertram and widespread crop and property damage. Sugar Creek and Cedar River flooding submerged farms, roads, and livestock with towns like Shellsburg and Tipton reporting extensive losses and train and communication disruptions.

Benton Linn Associated Preps Des Moines Aug Ani Big Creek Im Benton Lian

Deaf Mute Elopes with Two Deaf Girls in Daly City

San Francisco youth crowd reports two 16 year old deaf mute twins LeBe and Adaiitz vanished from their Daly City home yesterday. Their aunt Martha Becker fears an elopement aided by Clyde Bowess a deaf mute from San Francisco who accompanied the girls. The aunt says Bowess had been attentive to both girls.

San Francisco Cal Lebe Adaiitz Daly City Martha Becker Clyde Bowess

World Fliers Delayed by Aircraft Repairs

Iceland August 1 The American world fliers cannot depart Tceland for Greenland for at least three days due to damage during attempted start. Heavy fuel load for a 300 mile hop to Frederickadal caused the planes to refuse lift from the water. Repairs await cruiser Richmond with parts. the ship is not due until tomorrow.

Reykjaviit Iceland Tceland Greenland Frederickadal Richmond Wirhpare

Davenport Woman Alleges Police Brutality

Davenport officials open an inquiry after Mrs. Mrdie Gorman claims she was beaten with a club by a 250 pound officer, lifted into a patrol wagon during a raid, and left injured in a helpless state.

Davenport, Ta Aub Pmrdie Gorman

Barber Stops Bob To Otab A Friend

In Chicago on August 19 Hanna Bernberg, 27, sat for a haircut when Michael Becker entered the shop and assaulted the barber. Becker demanded redress, struck the barber, and prompted a frantic escape by patrons. Police removed Becker to a hospital.

Barber Bob Otab

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Dawes Plan Davis Praises Dawes League Woodrow Wilson William Jennings Bryan Charles Hiztil Lincoln Party W. J Colorado Resort McOy Jess Willard Jim Jeffries R. L Thensis Krohn Wopsie Cedar Rivers Big Creek Bertram Vinton Fair M. Seley Dowland Barrett Berram Bie Mey Meade Vinton, Ta Lewn Waterloo Palo Alud Creek Mount Vernon Mount Verna Atlamosa Martin Invincble San Felive Anality 2 I ! Clann Advertimementa Ae Fears
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