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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1924

Page

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Dawes Campaign Focuses on Brass Tacks Message

Davis the Democratic candidate plans to formally open his Iowa campaign with a blunt issues driven approach. Dawes will speak extemporaneously in Augusta while campaign leaders outline itineraries and fund-raising plans as national figures prepare for Labor Day events and campaign activity.

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Marriage License Record for Kathleen Laster and Grace Lb

A marriage license was issued to Kathleen Laster and Grace Lb in Waterth in the TPS area. The record notes both parties’ names and the jurisdiction, with no additional names or dates clearly legible.

Marriagt Amiergog Water Iy Abitur Airet Kathleen Laster Graca

France Faces Clash Between Allies and Isolation

Berlin reports show Germany pressing toward Dawes plan terms with hopes of American investment and economic revival. The German government seeks France and the world’s support to fund loans, restructure state railways, and secure credit while honoring London protocol.

Seribinhe Reichstag Germany America Architeet United States Eustis Hye Associated Press Berlin London China Referstag Reich Weylaw Gelgian Paet Brussels Datment Thauing Flymans Ruhr Europe

Dawes Campaign Planned Like Minute Army Prep

The article portrays Dawes as methodical in campaign planning, likening his strategy to military precision. It notes Maine Republicans suppressing posters to avoid alienating women voters and describes Dawes’ disciplined budgeting and careful messaging as central to his effort.

Pagronpore Dawes United States Maine Tearman Dewes Fiebeeva Tobscen Persie

Americans Fly From Reykjavik Toward Greenland Coast

American airmen and Italian Lieut Locatelli departed Reykjavik heading toward Greenland's Cape Warewell after a dawn takeoff. Weather and ice conditions delayed plans and forced a longer route to Frederiksoal, with stops and navigational planning ongoing.

Lieut. Smith Lieut Nelson Greenland Hemling Prevertisdal Frederiksdal Cape Warewell Teenland JH Oisy Marseilles Frater Georges Peltetlar D'Oisy Paris Tokio Porthos Hag Bune Miette Mme. Flaishiares Pelletier D’oisy Liutrent Tynac Count Delaraux Aero Club of France Marco Ambroci Aero Clite Department

Moose Picnic on Monday at Vinton Promises Day of Fun

Everything ready for the Moose Picnic at Vinton Monday with a parade ball game races and a dance planned. Speakers include J Willis Pearson and Rodney H Brendon with a 60 piece Waterloo Moose band and a seven piece orchestra for the Crystal Garden dance. Members from Waterloo Vinton and Cedar Rapids urged to bring families and lunches and stay all day.

Crystal Garden Moose Waterloo Vinton Cedar Rapids

Deed to Real Estate Bears Notarial Seal of Irish Free State

A deed of three lots in Voorhies signed by 13 conveyors includes Elizabeth Cavanaugh of Dublin Ireland. The US consul acknowledges with the title Irish Free State, fee two dollars, red seal and ribbon. Purchasers are Wiward Duffy and wife. signatories reside in several states.

Irish Free State Voorhies Elizabet Cavanaugh Dublin Ireland United States Great Britain Wiward Duffy

Red Cross Active in Many U S Disasters

Central division reports five disasters in one month and a record half year for the American Red Cross. Thirty five localities struck by floods tornadoes explosions fires and epidemics prompt $200000 from the national treasury and more from local chapters. Forty trained workers covered the tornado area at Workin Ohio while Lorain saw wide destruction and a first aid kit is on sale for one dollar at national headquarters.

Fve American Red Cross H. B. Cropper Focal Red Cross Workin Lorain Aed Cross Washington, D.C

Canoeists Return from Cedar Trip After Dam Incident

G Ray Wilson and Tea Teenies returned last night from a four day canoe trip up Cedar. They were delayed when they got their canoe wedged on a spoke trying to crest a dam at Janesville and had to lay up for repairs. They completed the run from Janesville to Waterloo in two and a half hours.

G. Ray Wilson Fourth Street Tea” Teenies South Street Cedar Janesyville Janesville Waterloo

Des Moines Man Dies. Body to Return for Allison Funeral

W Ly Lincoln formerly of Allison Iowa died at his Des Moines home last night. His body will be taken to Allison for funeral and burial. Ars J D Weires a daughter and her husband Mrs Joe Lincoln and Edson Lincoln passed through Waterloo today en route to Allison. Lincoln had suffered heart disease for three years.

Des Moines W. Ly. Lincoln Allison Ars J.D. Weires Joe Lincoln Edson Lincoln Waterloo Lincoln

Jewelry Duty Probe Follows Slain Mrs Mors Case

The New York and federal authorities launch an investigation into jewels valued over 100000 tied to Mrs Theresa Mors murder. Customs officials seek to determine if duties were paid on the jewels once recovered from Jenny Thomas Me Cox's sister. The body of Mrs Mors was sent to New York for burial as her ex husband Albert Mors opposes cremation. Kid McCoy awaits trial in a cell as defense experts watch. The jewels include a diamond and emerald studded watch and a black pearl dinner ring.

International Nova Wirry Los Angeles Cal Theresa Mors New York City Albert A. Mors Claire Weinstein Arts Mors Sheet Newark Kid McCoy Jenny” Thomas Cox

Bank Clearings Weekly Totals for Waterloo In 1924

Waterloo bank clearings for the week show totals of 226 776 83 on Saturday 396 786 19 on Monday 206 623 99 on Thursday 221 799 69 on Wednesday and 215 418 64 on Thursday for a weekly total of 1 899 007 541. Record notes compare with corresponding week values from 1922 and 1852.

Waterloo Aus Waterloo Clearing House Associa Brides

Loebs Eyes Roll As Prosecutor Attacks Crime

Chicago August sessions unfold as the state’s attorney denounces the crime. Loeb’s eyes roll and mouth twitches while Darrow and the defense work to buoy him. Separately, a 13 year old named Fielding Smith confesses to extortion plots tied to the Franks murder case.

Loeb

Auxiliary Will Help Observe Defense Day in Waterloo

The Waterloo women's auxiliary of the American Legion led by president Mrs. Rohlf will support the Defense Day program on September 12. A meeting in Memorial hall next Thursday will finalize arrangements with local patriotic groups. Two killed in storm reported at Hayti South Dakota with extensive property damage awaiting verification due to interrupted wire service.

Waterloo Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion FE. LL. Rohlf Memorial Hall Watertown S. D Hayti East East High Orm Isiriet County Institute Eastish

Obituary notices from Belmond and Concord area deaths

Mortuarty W T Buchanan longtime Hudson resident died August 13 in Belmond from a stroke. He was born March 1856 in Putnam County and lived in Black Hawk county as a youth. He married WW Wassum in 1893. three children survive along with a widow. Burial in Belmond cemetery. Mrs Plow Fifield Fifield 75 died at Concord home of her son Arthur C Fifield, funeral in Concord Monday, illness of wife prevents attendance. Osa Leroy Gilson one month 18 days died at home from pneumonia, burial Elmwood after services at Kistner’s chapel. Henry Worst notes funeral of Comrade Veary Wurst at First Presbyterian church, burial in Fairview beside Robert Anderson G A C.

Putnam County Black Hawk County Methodist Church Boing WW. OV. Wassum Wlord Cline Belmond W. Buchanan Gandell Plow Fifield Arthur C Concord N. W New York State Concard H. A. Palmer Meriden, Conn Osa Leroy Gilson Qsa Gilson Dearborn Street Kisther's Chapel Rev Co Harrop Elmwood Henry Worst Robert Andersonese G. A.cr Tt. Bothwell Vleary Wurst First Presbyterian Church Clinton F. Smith First Evangelical Ehutel

Human Gorilla Antonio Neroni Dies After Prison Beating

Antonio Neroni known as the Human Gorilla and serving a life term at Colorado state prison was found dead in his cell after a brutal beating by fellow inmate Robinson. Neroni, a large man convicted in 1907 for the murder of four people on his truck farm, was killed following an altercation in the insane ward.

Canon City Cola Antonio Neroni Colorado Neronit Robinson Neroni Marly

Flood Waters Sweep Black Hawk Creek Area

Residents report a widespread flood along Black Hawk Creek causing extensive property damage in the Tire Street area. Bridges were inspected and deemed safe while a temporary 12 inch main was laid to restore water supply to Westfield end. Horses found on a small island reduce livestock losses as clean up begins and game fish appeal to relocate stocked trout fingerlings back to waters.

Black Hawk Creek Izaak Walton League Nativity Tire Street Edelen Black Hawk Avalon Avenue Water Department Westfield Addition I. W. Parr Home Park Boulevard Third Street Wesley Poveril Mole Street

Hay Fever Overpowers Sufferers as Ragweed Flourishes

Hay fever season reaches peak as ragweed and goldenrod pollen rise, driving sufferers to seek cooler northern climates. The feature notes intense symptoms and widespread misery amid late August plant bloom.

Towa Toni

Leopold and Loeb Recalled in Courtroom Drama

Conternational News Wire reports Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb retracing their murder plot of Bobby Franks in Judge Cavert’s courtroom. Prosecutor Savage hammers them as cowards, detailing the culvert killing scene, the aftercare of clothes and car, and the families’ sorrow as both fathers sit in somber reflection.

Conternational News Wire Criminal Court Chicago Nathan Leopold Richard Iob Bobby Pranks Joseph P. Savage Franks Jacob Franks Bobby Savage Cawardieca Dicky Babe Actu Panhandle Trarnks Facob Franks Nathan FP Leonard

Man and Wife Die in Hours Before Reunion

A husband and wife died within a quarter hour of each other at Griswold Iowa on August 20 1913. FE Stewart and spouse were en route to the Southwestern Town G AR annual reunion when heat and excitement are blamed. A separate Des Moines report notes a court approved sale of the Des Moines and Keokuk railway to Rock Island for 1250600. A silk truck hijack on Madison Square captured attention as six armed men seized the truck and silk valued at 50000.

Atlantic FE. Stewart Griswold G. AR Des Moines Tudee Des Moines & Keokuk Rock Island New York Mani- Son Saquare

Linn County Mystery Body Found Near Marion

Coroner R A Vorphalill investigates a body found in a sack on the river bank near Marion at 5 am. The partially stripped corpse, missing head, may be a murder victim or a cadaver discarded by a physician. Flooded stream may have carried it from another city. no missing persons reported.

Conternations News Cedar Rapide R. A. Vorphalill Marion Vorplia

Waterloo man recalls Darrow dominated court in Franks case

Cohen, a Waterloo resident and University of Chicago alumnus, describes Clarence Darrow as a towering, dominant figure in the Chicago trial of Dick Loeb and Leopold. He explains the defendants’ presumed motives, predicts likely penalties, and notes Cohen’s friendship with Loeb and familiarity with the defense lawyers. He also recounts courtroom atmosphere and the ongoing legal proceedings in the fall trial.

San Dickie Loeb Sander Cohen Wellington Street Waterloo Criminal Court Chicago Cohen Davidson Company Francis Scane Third Street East Robert Sibert Loeb Bobby Franks Nathan Lespeld Criminal Court Building Ettelson Crowe Leo= jpold Darrow Carverly Clarence Darrow Dar' Tow University of Chicago Leopold the Courier Today Dinois Ben Walter Bachrach

Second Son Is Born to Princess Mary

Goldsborough Yorkshire Aug 21 Princess Mary daughter of King George and wife of Viscount Lascelles gives birth to her second child a son this morning at Goldsborough Hall The first son was born in London Feb 7 1923 christened George

Goldsborough Yorkshire Rug Mary King George Viccount Lascelles Goldsborough Hall Lascalles Viscount Lascelles Westminster Abbay Auna Tandon George

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