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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1924

Page

8

Old Timiness of Coolidge and New England Roots

Plymouth Wisconsin writer Sy Mark Sullivan describes Coolidge’s New England heritage and the simple, orderly life observed in his home district. He notes locals’ thrift, self‑reliance, and neat farms, contrasting urban satire with the genuine charm of rural virtue and a public figure’s rest and reflection. Poland conscription law sets two year active service for all males at 21, with cavalry may serve 24 months. in war ages 19 to 50 drafted.

Mark Sullivan Plymouth Coolidge Nepublican I Duspret Middle West West Denman Thompson Florence Cilley Mecca Ays Mason and Dixon Wevn England Maolidge Heralt-Tribuns News Serica Poland Warsaw Artilery

Ace of Postal Sleuth Confesses in $2 Million Rondout Holdup

Chicago authorities state postal inspector William Fahy confessed partial involvement in the Rondout mail train robbery. Chief Inspector Clarahan says evidence against Fahy is strong and hints Fahy framed Tim Murphy in the Union Station heist while hints of higher allegiance emerge as investigators pursue bonds and secret agents.

Clarahan Fahy Post Office Sama Pahy Big Tim Murphy Leavenworth Murphy James Murray Murray

Last battleship West Virginia begins two week trial tests

Rockland Me Aug 27 The Superdreadnought West Virginia the last capital ship that can be completed for ten years under the limitation agreements began trial tests in Penobscot Bay today. The tests will last two weeks and will be the most extensive ever given an American warship.

Rockland West Virginia America Penobscot Bay

Rebels in Honduras Defeat Gov t Force

The Associated Press reports both sides claim progress in Honduras and El Salvador. Government troops prepare for a decisive挑 attack on Ferrera’s revolt led by Gen. Paguaza who travels with 1506 volunteers. Rebels under Gen. Darias win a clash in Intibuca as Adolfo Fiallo joins the rebellion in Marcala.

Associated Press Tegucigalpa Honduras Gan Gregoria Ferrera Paguaza San Pedro Sula Agaist Ferrera Salvador Republic of Salvador Gregorio Ferrera Department of Intibuca Manuel Darias

Texas Republicans Seek Candidate to Oppose Mrs Ferguson

Houston August 27 Republicans seek a nominee to oppose Mrs Miriam Ferguson in the Texas governor race. Eight candidates are in the running to succeed T P Lee who declined the nomination after criticizing a telegram he sent congratulating Ferguson on her runoff win.

Houston Tex Govertor Miriam Ferguson Temple Republican State Executive Committee T. P. Lee Fort Worth Ferguson

Ghina Faces Civil War Between Big Political Leaders

International News Wire reports civil war for control of China threatened by rival political factions. Heavy troop movements cited between Nanking and Shanghai townships. Martial law declared in Kiangsu and Chekiang provinces. Foreign observers note standstill in business and appeals for protection from American firms. International fleet gathers at Canton to safeguard foreigners amid expected additional warships from multiple nations.

Shanghai China Naneking Say Chow Kiang Su Chekiang United States Canton Chinesa

Anderson to Direct G. O. P. Farm Bureau

Joseph M. Anderson, speaker of the Town House of representatives, was named director of the Republican National Committee Agricultural bureau. The bureau aims to give farmers an active role in the GOP campaign and will focus its work in the Midwest.

Chicago Joseph MM. Anderson

Lutherans Avoid Modernism Debate in Iowa Conference

Williamsburg August 27 Hampton was chosen as the 1925 meeting place of the Iowa district Missouri synod at the final conference of Lutheran ministers. Ray N. Pp. Uhng Cedar Rapids was chosen chairman of the committee to prepare the treasurer's report. The conference was marked by an absence of controversy over modernism and fundamentalism.

Williamsburg Hampton Iowa Missouri Synod Ray. N. Pp. Uhng Cedar Rapids

Drowned Boy's Body Floats Three Miles

Iowa City August report says the drowned boy, Clifford Wortman, was found drifting down the river by canoeists near the City Country Club house, three miles from Lover's Leap cliff and downstream of the Coralville dam where he fell.

Iowa City Clifford Wortman Towa City Country Club Lover's Leap Coratville Dam

Tony Locatelli Remains Noted Figure in Sioux City

Tony Locatelli the Italian aviator, recovered after a clash with round-the-world fliers from Greenland, is well known in Sioux City where he spent months in 1915 buying horses for the Italian army.

Tony Locatelli Sioux City Lisut Tony" Locatelli Amerrai Greenland

Sibley Editor Quits After 64 Years of Work

J H Bahne editor of the Osceola County Tribune resigns after 64 years in newspaper service. He sold his interests to M Vance of Des Moines and has spent 15 years publishing with his son J R Bahne in Osceola County.

Havng J. H. Bahne Osceola County Tribune

Delivery deadline notice for Courier newspaper

The Courier will be delivered to your home before 5 30 p m. If you do not receive the paper by then due to camera bay error or other cause, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.

Camrer Bay

Webster Leclson elected Iowa Legion commander in Muscatine chosen for 1926 convention

Kennett A. Webster of Mason City was elected state commander at the Iowa American Legion convention in Ottumwa. Muscatine was chosen as the 1926 meeting place. Other officers elected include Miller vice commander and Ryan, Wel, Barton, Allzeard among senior posts. The convention approved resolutions on education, flag civics, veterans' benefits, and national defense observances.

Ottumwa Kennett A. Webster Mason City Iowa American Legion Davenport Muscatine Legion Tranford MancNidor WT. HW Miler Waterlog Horace Wel Sioux City IL. M. Ryan Audubon James F. Barton Fort Dodge Marry Allzeard Abe Webster Sidney Frank J. Barry Great Liberty Volney Diltz Des Moining Legislativ Barkley Ekita Welfare Committee Iowa George Pritchard Iowa Legion Executive Committee Hanford MacNider Daniel Steck Ottumava National Legion CLB Robbins Cedar Rapids United States Pr Coolidge Gov Kendall

President Cal Coolidge Helps Neighbor With Hay Work

Plymouth Vermont August 27 President Mrs Coolidge and Cal Coolidge worked on a neighbor s hay crop during their Vermont vacation Cal donned overalls and used a rake as Gov Proctor dined with the president at Rutland The couple planned to visit Burlington before returning to Washington Friday morning

Parmer Cal Coolidge United States Plymouth Coolidge Cal Coolidge Jef Rutland Gov. Proctor Burlington Proctor Washington

Friends Disagree on Counsel in McCoy Murder Case

In Los Angeles on August 27 Kid McCoy faces a murder charge of Mrs Theresa Mors with four robbery counts and three counts of assault with intent to murder. He awaits a superior court appearance tomorrow to plead. One alleged attorney withdrew. Mercy urged supporters to back the remaining lawyer in the defense team amid disputes over counsel.

Los Angeles Cain Kid McCoy Ferner Theresa Mors Ita Superior Court Morrow Mercy Ote

Lausanne Treaty Ratified by French Senate

Paris August 27 The French senate ratified the Lausanne treaty with 20 votes against after a two hour debate. The ratification follows approval by the chamber on Monday and formalizes France’s adhesion to the pact signed July 24, 1923. France is the fourth power to ratify after Italy, Mali, and Japan.

Paris Lausanne Senate Near East France Maly Japan

Prince of Wales Dances Aboard Berengaria With St Louis Girl

On the Berengaria en route to New York Aug 27 the Prince of Wales charmed passengers by dancing at tea with Miss Manora Cahill of St. Louis. He earlier danced with Lady Mountbatten and Mrs. Richard Norton, dazzling the ship’s jazz scene and even wearing worn collars during the lively palm court session.

Tted Presa New York Prince of Wales H. R.H Palm Garden Manora Cahill St. Louis Wales Miss Cahill Palm Court Jady Mountbatten Richard Norton Mountbatten Cahill

Art Paintings Value Stolen Car Case Linking to Local Arrests

I Baker of St Louis reports two youths Frank and George Clayton arrested here after the 1922 Spork and del Hatek roadster was stolen from J Ehrhardt. They admitted involvement and said 300 dollars worth of paintings were in the car and were discarded. Police traced them to Granite City and they face county jail awaiting an officer from St Louis.

I. Baker St. Louis J. Ehrhardt George Clayton St Louis Baker Prat Edwardt Reathers Haker Claytons Miinais Beker Granite Cite St. Lois Witdshield

Stock Promoters in $306000 Damage Suit

Damages of 206460 24 were sought in a federal suit filed in Des Moines charging three town men with promoting a stock swindle. Defendants F W Fitch Boone county Robert S Sthelair Linne county and P Fey Arney Marshall county allegedly conspired to promote United Agency publishing books and magazines through a fraudulent operation.

Des Moines F. W. Fitch Boone County Robert S. Sthelair Linnecounty P. Fey Arney Marshall County Abs Davis John J. Wilson Baward C. Higgins Illinois Ogether United Agency Entinn

Dawes Plan Faces Hurdles as German and French Leaders React

Reports from Paris and Berlin describe Ebert and Marx preparing a decree to dissolve the Reichstag if the Dawes rail bill fails to gain two thirds support. Paris coverage notes Herriot’s senate approval of the London agreement and growing nationalist opposition, with France backing Dawes despite political tensions.

Associated Roslin Auk Ebert Marx Hereichstag Reichstag Cody Reishstaz London United Press Reichstaz Dawes Chamber of Deputies Senate Herriot Balgign Iisy United Press Paris Prence Echo de Paris Poincare Hecrot Leon Binu McDonald Trem Cheron Paliic Journal France Ftst Yersailles

Storm on Atlantic May Hold Fliers Up

Severe Atlantic storm threatens aviation as fliers bound for Labrador and Indian may be unable to take off from Crom Ivigtut Greenland due to drifting weather. Marine experts report the storm moving toward Labrador, hindering visibility and travel until conditions improve.

Atlantic Dressy St. Johns N. B Crom Ivigtut Greenland Labrador Tokio Pedro Zann Hanoi Indo-China Pacific Ocean Patrick Murphy Korea Japan Murphy Kurile Aleutia Islands

Democrats in Kansas Hit Klan with Plank in Platform

Topeka August 27 The Ku Klux Klan is named as an issue in the November election as Democrats in Kansas denounce the order in their platform. Republicans there also address the matter but largely endorse their party platform. Gov. Jo AL Davis urged adoption, while Atty Gen C J Griffith pressed for an anti Klan plank but failed to win a vote in committee.

Topeka Kan Ku ‘Lux Idan Kansas Kuanie Miereland Jo AL Davis Bpamocratic Council

Advertising Club Convention Hears of Farmer’s Needs

The National Farm Bureau federation secretary J W Coverdale told the Ninth district Advertising Club convention that improved marketing facilities are the era’s greatest farmer need. He described the Grain Marketing company, a farmers’ cooperative negotiating for business with major Chicago grain firms, as the convention nears its closing banquet.

Associated Press Washington, D. C J. W. Coverdale National Farm Bureau Federation Chicago Louie Law Burlington Alex Miller Washington Nolan Minneapolis

Hoke Smith to Marry Former Secretary Marl Crawford

Pelham Manor Aug 27 Former United States Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia and Miss Marl Crawford his former secretary will marry today. He is 69 and she is 28 in this quiet ceremony reported from Pelham Manor New York.

Pelham Manor United States Hoke Smith Georgia Marl Crawford

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