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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1924

Page

11

Fliers Reach Labrador Bay as Italian Ace Rescued

The Richmond cruiser carries Italian air ace Lieut Antonio Locatelli to Indian Harbor Labrador while U S fliers Lieut Lowell Smith and Lieut Erik Nelson prepare for the next leg from Ivigtut to Indian Harbor. Delays possible due to weather. faster flying expected with favorable winds.

Boston Ward Fiiers Louis R. Knighy Army Air Service Force Indian Harbor Labrador Lvyigluit Cartwright Hawkes Bay N. F Picton N. B Lieut. Smith Pitton St. John Knight Pictou St. Joseph Richmond Greenland International UG. S Antonio Locatelli Locatelli North Atlantic Lowell Smith Erik Nelson United States Army

Delivery notice for Courier paper customers

The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, call for a replacement copy. Please phone before 6 30 p m to reconcile the issue.

Native Iowan May Be Envoy to Mexico

James Rockwell Sheffield of New York has been declared acceptable as United States ambassador to Mexico succeeding Charles B. Warren. Sheffield, born in Dubuque Iowa in 1864, is a Yale and Harvard Law School graduate and a Republican political figure and club member active in state and national campaigns.

Breae Mexico City James Rockwell Shethern New York United States Mexico Charles B. Warren Sheffield Washington James Rockwell Sheffield United Press Charles Evans Hughes Dubuque, Ta Yale University Harvard Law School

Indiana youth abandons canoe trip after dam swim

Harold Federspiel, the Indiana youth who swam over the dam here Sunday, will not attempt the canoe trip Wednesday because the river stage is low. Federspiel had planned to go over the dam with Joe Eagle, a local expert canoeist.

Harold Federspiel Indiana Federspiel Joe Eagle

Old Soldiers Day at Iowa State Fair Draws Veterans

Survivors of the Boys in Blue and Cuban campaign veterans gather on opening morning of the seventieth Iowa state fair. Free admission honors service members with an afternoon Old Soldiers program and a packed schedule of livestock judging, team events, and race finals.

United Press Des Moines Boys In Blue Iowa Uncle Sam

French Senators Expected Ten to Approve Pact

Paris Aug 26 The French senate opened debate on the London Dawes plan pact with Premier Herriot aiming to vote tonight. Former premier Raymond Poincare mocked Herriot's reception yet defended the Ruhr occupation and signaled support for the agreement.

Associated Press Paris Herriot London Raymond Poincare Ruhr H. Lemery Davey Lemely Ruher Poincare Lwmery Dawes Senate M. Her Chamber of Deputies Poincara T Eclaire Herviot Marx Strese- Iwann America

Backfire Explosion Kills Officer on Submarine

Manila August 26 James E. Egan Omaha Neb a chief petty officer was killed today by backfire explosion aboard the submarine 5 2 at Cavite navy yard Seaman Moroski was slightly injured by the blast The submarine was undamaged A naval board of investigation has been named to conduct an inquiry.

Associated Press Manila James E. Egan Omaha Neb Cavite Navy Yard Moroski Naval Board of Investigation

John Clyde Admitted to Bar in California

Judge and Mrs J F Clyde learn their son John Clyde has been admitted to the bar in Oakland California after study at night while operating a linotype machine by day He spent his boyhood in Osage and later worked in the Waterloo Evening Courier composing room as an operator.

Osage J. F. Clyde John Oakland Cal John Clyde Waterloo Evening Courier

Smith seeks to rename his given name to Another

Henry Monroe Smith of San Francisco petitions the superior court to change his first name from Henry to Another He has long been referred to as one of the H M Smiths and states he is perfectly satisfied to be a Smith but seeks the alteration of his given name in the legal documents

San Francisco Cal Henry Monroe Smith H. IL

Businessmen Promote Dairy Cattle Congress and Show

Rotary Lions and Kiwanis members plan a Sept. 4 tour in about 30 autos to advertise the Dairy Cattle Congress and National Holstein Show Sept. 22-28. Towns within 100 miles of Waterloo will be covered, with co op promotion from creameries and bankers. Ayrshire herd plans from Canada and state herd entries from Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Ohio boost prospects. Entries close Sept 8. exhibitors urged to enter by Sept 8.

Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis Clubs Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo N. S. Estes Estes Toronto Can Canada Ayrshire Breeders’ Association of America Minnesota Wisconsin Iowan Ohio

Bar Klan in Democratic Primary

Austin Texas August 26 Two resolutions dep ­recating the activities of ministers and religious organizations in politics and seeking to bar Ku Klux Klan members from Democratic primaries in Texas will be presented to the state Democratic committee here next week. Sponsored by Albert S Burleson former postmaster general of the United States.

Austin Tex Ku Klux Klan Texas Satate Democratic Committee Albert S. Burleson United State Burleson

Claire Windsor and Eytell Still Friends in LA Reunion

Los Angeles report notes Claire Windsor and Dert Lytell were seen together after Windsor's arrival from New York. They stated they like each other but are not engaged. Lytell is divorcing Evelyn Vaughan, who is currently acting in New York.

Los Angeles Cal Claire Windsor Lytell Mies Windsor New York Windsor

Democratic Convention Attacks Ku Klux Klan Platform

Ohio Democrats adopt anti Klan plank at state convention echoing John W. Davis national stance. Davis visits Ohio to promote honesty in government as Coolidge meets Grange members on vacation tour in Plymouth Minnesota reports rain and flood damage near St. Paul and Farming ton with corn and hay losses.

Associated Press Columbus Party of Ohio Ku Klux Klan John W. Davis King Klan Mnust Davia Farmer Gor James M. Cox A. V. Donahey Coolidge Plymouth Michigan Grange Coolides Washington Congress White House Charles G. Dawes Dawes Minnesota Myrtle Barr St. Paul Farmington Minn Wowlands

Nasty Weather and Cold Summer Predicted for Martians

Rev Thomas Moreux of Bourges observatory reports Mars has a highly rarefied atmosphere unable to support Earthlike life. He notes haze obscuring features, predicts Martian weather will mirror Earth's cold, nasty summer with spring in full swing on the planet.

Bourges France Mars Earth Thomas Moreux Bourges Observatory Astronome

Raids on Kluxers in Dampster Under Military Orders

Brigadier General George Vanhorn Mosely orders arrest and detention of several Klux Klan members after a secret night ceremony on a reservation hill. Guardsmen warn of sweeps on any future Klan gatherings and threaten action at Canin Custer if meetings resume.

Dampster Mich Ku Klux Idan George Vanhorn Mosely Steen Ku Klux Linghouse Tractional Canin Custer Mosely

Town Lantern Pageant Lights Up Evening Parade

Lantern pageant tonight features 00 or more children from public playgrounds marching through town in a lights and colors parade led by the mayor and councilmen. McGlynn and Mrs. Dempster supervise lantern construction. Prizes funded by Courier and local theaters awarded for workmanship, originality, largest playground representation, and smallest entrant as the parade proceeds from Courier Square to Washington Park and Lincoln Park.

Courier Sunldine Courier Id. ' McGlynn Ruby Dempster Washington Park Washington Street Fourth Lincoln Park Strand, Plaza Alatta! Theatres

Girl Fatally Burned in Gasoline Flames

Ardis Seeger four year old daughter of Charles Seeger from Rowley died in a hospital after suffering severe burns at home. The father tried to douse the flames when gasoline ignited while he was cleaning his vehicle, burning the child's clothing and flesh.

Anamosa Ame Ardis Seeger Charles Seeger Rowley Seeger

Warship Brings Imbrie Body Home From Teheran

The U S S Trenton departed for the United States carrying the body of Vice Consul Robert W. Imbrie who was killed by a mob in Teheran last month. The casket arrived in Basra and was received with full honors by Persian authorities before its return at Persian government expense.

Bashire Persia Trenton United States Robert W. Imbrie Teheran Basra

Marnett Retains Title In State Casting Championship

Frank Marnett of Spirit Lake Iowa held onto the all around state casting crown at Riveraw Park Des Moines during the fly and ball casting tournament. Les Coon of Des Moines won the accuracy event and DP W. Davis of Coon Rapids captured the distance event with a 164 ft 3 in cast.

Des Moines Frank Marnett Spirit Lake Riveraw Park Les Coon DP. W. Davis Coon Raunds

Former Jurigt Defends Legion at Iowa Convention

Judge Laeadis, opening the Iowa State gathering in Ottumwa, hailed the American Legion as the only authorized spokesman for four million World War II veterans. He praised the Legion’s ideals and progress in the government hospitalization program and announced the Legion’s role in organizing a golf association.

Jurigt Ottumwa Legion Iowa State Associated Press Cluumwa da Aue American Legion Kenenaw Alotaitda Laeadis Liumdis Himadt Force of Law Meeiing of Law Judyke Landis Aressard Ons Ats Judge Landis The Wakoo Grand Island Neb Bert Luulligan Ig. A. Carmen Grinnell Halligan Landis the Legion American Legion Golf Association of Iowa Arthur Bartlett G. Decker French Davenport Dr. Bush Ames Volney Miltz Des Moines Don Mel Lain Iowa City K. W. Having Deans Iowa Legion Caucus Bert L. Halligan Robert Murphy B. Taylor O. B. Nelson A. Hoffman

Troubles of Packer Stop Cattle Buying

Stagnation in the cattle market followed Wilson & Co. withdrawal from buying, with Chicago Kansas City and Oklahoma City markets affected. Brown of the Chicago Livestock Exchange urged shippers to hold cattle 1200 pounds upward after Labor Day as Wilson & Co. reportedly planned to resume buying with ample funds. The move sparked speculation of temporary market halt and potential future recovery as major packers paused bids and creditors sought court action in New York and Trenton.

Fig Ute Associated Press Citicargo Livestock Exchange Wilson & Co Iverett C. Brown Chicago Livestock Exchange Brown Commission Wilson Kansas City Oklahoma City Chicago New York Thomas Wilson Wil- Soy Trenton N. J

Chicagoans Must Battle Mosquitos Till Frost Comes

Chicago August 23 relief from the swarm of man eating mosquitos cannot be expected before the first frost, says Dr Herman Bundeson city commissioner of health. Residents, especially in outlying districts, have flooded the office with advice requests more than 408 calls received yesterday alone. Resort keepers are hard hit and beaches picnic grounds and golf links see sparse use due to bites and swarms.

United Press Chicago Herman Bundeson Canoily

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U.S Ivigtut Indiana Harbor Associated Preas Washington, D. C Army World Filers Air Service Tyrgtut Fxan Milwaukee Patrick Thomas Magruder Giovanni Braccini Tullio Crosto Bruno Farcimelli Gan Felice Martin Invincible T Harmeval Atlantic City O. J. Hammell Atlantic County League of Women Voters New Jersey R. Sheffield Dubuque Dispatches Free Gate California Henry M. Smith Eytell Ns Democratic Convention KLAN State Party Davis Fairgrounds Newark Town Tonight Imbrie Packer Iown Hatters Fourth Street West Zarafis Mnek Ute Bundeson
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