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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1925
Page
11
A mixed column of public tax publicity and local notices outlines a 60 000 name income tax list to be opened for public inspection Sept 1 with no inquiries answered. It also reports on a producer to consumer service trial route for rural produce, a Des Moines political faction critique, Moroccan air raids, a large US miners strike, and a naval brig incident involving soldiers disciplined aboard the presidential yacht.
Paris Aug 25 French Finance Minister Caillaux will not take the full debt commission to Washington when he sails Sept 1 to test the atmosphere there for negotiations. He will meet Secretary Mellon and discuss with the American debt panel before summoning the delegation if favorable. Britain uneasy as US hints at damper terms for France.
A crude report notes a large gathering at Thornton Park Illinois for a reunion of the Tan family led by Shay of the Pacific Coast branch. Messages of congratulations arrive from other Tan groups. The event marks Barbara Jean Ton born 27 days ago at the picnic site.
Swampsvote Massachusetts August 25 AP aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower prisoners Corporal Andrew Cantone Cleveland and Private Clareice Key Texas face court martial for allegedly sleeping on guard duty at the summer White House. Lieut Edgar Poe Jr denies any party or wine and says only a dinner for 16 guests occurred a month ago. Secrecy surrounds the punishment of a marine convicted of insubordination and dishonorable discharge.
A report that Lynng Pinkerton a 21 year old Trier youth connected with a fatal shooting near Bru von South Carolina had been captured by a posse could not be verified at the Tama County sheriff's office in Toledo. Deputies say they heard nothing from Sheriff Larrison or new developments. County Attorney Willatt questioned a girl described as Pinkerton's sweetheart. Sheriff Harrison has been in South Dakota since last Friday seeking the suspect, said to be implicated by Manley Thompson who is jailed in Toledo.
The sixteenth triennial convention of the association for the deaf closed in Council Bluffs with 1924 meeting cited as a past host. Officers elected include Dr J S Long of Council Bluffs as president John Robinson of Des Moines as first vice president Walter Poslusta of Mason City as second vice president C W Osterhe of Cedar Rapids as secretary and Mrs Evelyn Jung of Ford Lodge as treasurer Trustees named were Maat clUook, Herbert West, and Dotter Marty.
A Mason City banker, Mr. Minac Nider, predicts substantial prosperity from bumper crops. He says the coming period of prosperity has not been anticipated for years and believes current conditions justify optimism about the agricultural economy.
In Philadelphia Pennsylvania armed bandits masked and robbed a payroll, taking about 9144 dollars from one transit payroll before escaping. Authorities report the rest of the payroll and cash losses remain under investigation as no injuries are noted.
Fifty-two students received degrees at the Ames State College commencement exercises. President A. Pearson presided as main speaker. Fudge Inbert Witterback delivered the commencement address.
Centerville Ta August 28 INS reports a government experiment selecting CenterVille as a test carrier for farm produce to towns. Carriers will transport vegetables meats poultry and related goods from producers to buyers with stage charges and stamps affixed by the carrier. The service aims to connect sellers with buyers along the route.
Warren Vandervoort 11, son of Rev. Al Vandervoort of Parkersburg, acknowledges the grand jury schedule in an incident that left his father dead. His mother Mrs Deila Barber Vandervoort remains hospitalized following surgery and is reported to be improving though still in poor condition.
Governor Smith accuses Mayor Hylan of blind subservience to a super-boss and cites alleged connections with the Ku Klux Klan at the 1924 Democratic convention. He critics Hylan's leadership as he campaigns for State Senator Walker's mayoral designation.
The Des Moines Register reports federal officials may hear Norman Hf Baker's complaint against American Telephone & Telegraph Co for allegedly denying a radio broadcast license. The inquiry, led by Justice Department officials and Col. W J Donovan, centers on possible violations of antitrust and regulatory statutes, with senators and offices consulted.
A list of about 60 000 names showing income tax payments by Iowans will be open for public viewing from September 1 at the internal revenue collector’s office in the federal building. Visitors may copy from returns but no information will be released without visiting the office or providing a newspaper-published list.
Iowa Electric Operators re elected Sutherland as chair of the Davenport section after two days of business sessions at Clear Lake. The convention’s executive committee will select the text convention city, likely Omaha, as operators listened to talks on engineering features of their work amid leisure at the lake.
The northern Methodist Episcopal Church votes on unification with the Methodist Episcopal Church South at the thirty ninth annual conference. Dr Wade of the general conference reports results showing 5815 for and 292 against. The conference is scheduled for August and September.
A Tangier dispatch to the Daily News reports two Riffian raids on Spanish posts were repulsed. The first attack near Tethan caused heavy losses before tribesmen were driven back. a night assault near Quezzan was also beaten off.
Fire at the Louis Prusha farm one mile east of town in the afternoon destroyed a new barn and its contents. Twelve calves and three horses perished, with the total loss estimated at about 4,500 dollars, partly covered by insurance.
The notice instructs customers to call if the carrier fails to deliver before 6:80 p.m. A copy of the paper will be sent, and the office should be notified of delivery errors by phone. The message implies service remedies for late or missing deliveries.
Twila Hoyt society figure mourns the disappearance of her $25,000 diamond ring during a smart set event in New York. The ring was not insured and its loss remains unresolved.
A reader in Brainerd, Minnesota, describes a dual concrete road system with two 10-foot concrete strips and a central gravel parking lane. He argues the design improves safety, keeps roads open during repairs, and handles four traffic streams, suggesting a 24 to 22 foot total width with gravel in the center and concrete on the sides.
Aug. 33 Burlington News editor Trace Garrett of the Burlington Hawk-ve was battered by Bunk's Ryan while seated with Mrs. Garrett. Dazed by multiple blows, bystanders intervened. Ryan fled and is pursued by police. Ryan, linked to bootlegging, has been arrested several times.
An AP report describes burglars breaking into a Kenwood Park Fuel Co office in Cedar Rapids, failing to open a safe, leaving nitro residue, and scattering papers. A second break in damaged a nearby area, but only stamps and a small amount of money were taken from the safe.
An unruly bull escaped during the state fair injuring the keeper, Rolland Feesenor, as attendants attempted to subdue the animal. The incident occurred near Waukee, with Tes Maines noted as part of the event.
Governor John Hammill announced rewards totaling 1 450 for unsolved Iowa murders in six weeks. A $700 reward appeals for the shooter of Harry Jones and William Langeson in Sioux City on August 19. A $250 reward targets the killer of Charles Overturf in Ottumwa on July 15. A $500 reward seeks the person who shot Policeman Ollie Thomas in Des Moines on August 20.
Robert N MacDonald longtime pastor at Walnut Street Baptist in Waterloo has accepted a call to First Baptist church in Beloit Wisconsin. He preached his farewell here last Sunday after resigning Saturday afternoon following a district court injunction waiver by Judge George W Wood. MacDonald previously came to Waterloo from Chicago.
Robert L. Wise of Sedor Fails files for divorce from Viola M. Wise alleging desertion and cruel treatment. He claims the couple began living together as a common law marriage in November 1922 after assuming a decree had not been entered in Viola Wise's prior suit, with separation occurring in September 1924.
Des Moines August 28 AP. Iowa highways are reported excellent for travel by the Des Moines Automobile Club. Primary roads are dusty in spots and paving projects have temporarily halted travel between State Center and Aareballtown. Sections of the Lincoln Highway near Cedar Rapids remain closed for repairs.
Des Moines report from August 28 states 20 new infantile paralysis cases raise the total to 20 in the state health department records. Dr Don M Griswold, state health commissioner, announced the update and noted previously reported cases are distributed across Clay Clinton Moines Linn Lucas Polk and Winneshiek counties.
The air mail pouch reported stolen yesterday arrived in San Francisco on schedule, with post office inspectors stating it likely was misplaced at Salt Lake City. The pouch contained only incoming mail and no valuables. Billiard champion Willin Fippe and musical comedy star Dowsey Dawser were wed last night in New York.
Iowa Senate deliberations over contested ballots in the Brookhart Steck contest hinge on today’s recount progress. The tally shows Steck within a few thousand of Brookhart, with hundreds of contested ballots still unresolved, leaving the race uncertain as committees examine each challenge.
Philadelphia August 28 AP The anthracite operators and miners reached a maintenance men agreement for work in the mines during the September 1 suspension. Bituminous operators seek to enter the hard coal market with soft coal supplies, targeting New England to offset shortages. Chicago reports midwest coal stocks enough for four months, with a high shift to bituminous. potential substitutions if the strike lasts into January.
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