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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1924
Page
8
Washington report argues Democrats misread August sentiment as Coolidge gains. It tracks how Harding’s death and subsequent oil scandals altered voter expectations, noting Kent and other Dems see breaks helping Coolidge while predicting October could still swing votes.
Courier delivery promised before 5 30. If you fail to receive on time call 5100. A copy will be sent. Phone calls should be made before 6 80 PM to aid the office.
In a report from Peking on August 30, foreign diplomats said China is seeking to avert civil war. Mediators spoke with Chi Shish-Yuan and Lu Yung-Hsiang, with both leaders showing willingness to avoid hostilities. Reports of skirmishing near Quinsan prompted efforts to postpone a general outbreak. Four powers advised Beijing to safeguard foreign life and property in Shanghai, warning of consequences if protection is not provided.
Lincoln banker H. Burnham, who lent Charles C. Dawes $100 to wed, paid a second $100 out of friendship for the Republican VP candidate. The money was stolen from his pocket during Dawes reception at Burlington station yesterday.
Salt Lake City Utah Aug 30 Harry Bowles Littleton Cola a rodeo performer died at Holy Cross hospital from a bullet wound inflicted by Roy Kivett another rodeo performer. Kivett arrested and held in city jail. The shooting occurred in the arena Stables during the frontier day celebration in full view of hundreds of spectators. Police announce first degree murder charge will be filed.
Des Moines aug 30 the executive council appoints L F Morgans present secretary of the bonus board as director of the state census Morgans will direct the tabulations beginning the first of the year He will work under the executive committee and head all census tabulations Thomas D Wilson will succeed Morgans as secretary of the bonus board
Rochester relief trains moved more than 30 victims from the Savannah incident of the Detroiter and Lake Shore Limited crash. The injured include Leslie Peeple of San Francisco with a lacerated forehead, John Evan of Los Angeles with a fractured right ankle, J W Garay of Denver with a fractured left ankle, and Rev Michael Murray of Belmont School for Boys in San Francisco with head and chest injuries from flying glass.
McCloud California Aug 30 observers report the sudden stoppage of flow from Mount Shasta glacial mud behind Mud Gulch on an eight mile front four miles north of town. The dam may release with force that could widen the flood and threaten the town. Rail service to the north for 1500 hydroelectric workers has been restored.
Police and federal investigators opened two safety deposit boxes in the name of Kid McCoy and uncovered fine gems, gold and platinum jewelry, and antiques linked to Mrs Theresa Mors. The findings are deemed important to the murder and gem smuggling probe as McCoy faces murder, robbery, and assault charges in Superior Court next Tuesday.
Moscow reports the Russian Commissar for War denies a Daily Telegraph claim that general mobilization has been ordered due to tensions with Poland and Roumania. He says large troop concentrations along the Polish and Roumanian frontiers are for maneuvers, with the mobilization origin traced to Riga.
Army enlistments reopen to all classes after a brief pause. Recruits will be sent to five stations including Fort Benning Georgia Fort Bragg North Carolina Fort Lewis Washington and Fort Roosevelt Wyoming. Sergt Greenup notes high interest and rapid quota filling as orders arrive via Lafayette Building recruiting officer J C Green.
Edward Albert, Prince of Wales, arrived in Washington for informal luncheon with President Coolidge. He rode to the White House amid cheering crowds as Secretary Hughes greeted him, then prepared to depart by special train to Glen Cove.
William Jennings Bryan signs a statement from Beaumont Virginia Aug indicating strong opposition to the Klan in national political life. He backs Jonathan Darin’s Democratic presidential stance and warns against letting religious questions divert focus from key economic issues in the ongoing national campaign.
In Labrador on April 30 the American army announced that operations would be postponed from Ivigtut Greenland to Indian River Labrador due to unfavorable weather. The delay was confirmed aboard the U S S Richmond this morning.
Des Moines reports the death of Louise Williams aged 7 from the ammonia explosion that struck a Fort Des Moines grocery store, raising fatalities to six, all children. Several other victims remain in critical condition as investigations continue into the blast’s cause.
Riot on Herrin streets leaves six dead and several wounded amid tensions tied to the Shelton treason trial. Authorities mobilize as officials report unclear casualty counts and blocked morgues. Reports say troops may be called from Gov. Small’s springfield office.
Chicago August 30. Friends of Fahy plan to raise 260000 in real estate or 370000 cash bail to secure the release of William Fahy, a postal inspector under arrest in a 2,006 600 robbery case. Federal agents will ask for a higher bond before U S Commissioner Beitler while investigators probe Fahys links to a 150000 mail robbery and his connection to an earlier suspect. Fahy is said to have communicated with Mrs Ernest Vontania, wife of a man held as an alleged participant. Fahy also ordered the release of Byrneese Fentanza after an automatic pin pointed to him.
Postville, Aug 30. Frank Mahara of Chicago, a nationally prominent minstrel and veteran in the theatrical world, died from injuries after a car he was driving was struck by a Rock Island train at Ossian. Mahara’s wife and daughter, who arrived yesterday, are in Lag hospital prostrated with grief. He was a well known minister in the late 3h Tand and widely recognized across the counties.
Des Moines, Aug. 30 Preliminary hearing of Patrolman Jack Ellis charged with manslaughter in the shooting of Frank Coman, 41, Aug. 24, was continued in municipal court until Sept. 2. Ellis contends the shooting was accidental after a chase of several blocks during which he ordered Coman to halt.
A tropical hurricane passed over the Virgin Islands last night causing damage at Saint Thomas but no casualties were reported. Saint Thomas the capital suffered little damage, according to a navy dispatch. In other news, Paul O Leonard, a Milwaukee railroad shops fireman, heads to Yeading to join the air mail service from New York to San Francisco, with prior flying experience at Des Moines.
London August 20 diplomats signed the Dawes reparation pact amid ceremonial stillness. The document sequence lay in the foregn office waiting room overlooking St James Park as King Georges watched from frames above. Evacuation of Dortmund and Ruhr economic withdrawal began with plan for German railway bonds trustees and American transfer officials to oversee reparations funds.
New York stationmaster greeted the royal party as the Prince of Wintles passed through Pennsylvania Station. The Prince, in a long tailed coat with brass buttons, slept during the royal special arrival, leaving Egan disappointed.
Pittsburgh Aug 30 Two more victims died early today raising the total death toll from the 600 gallon gasoline tank explosion at the Peoples' Natural Gas company shunt yesterday to nine. Three are reported dying while eight others suffer burns as the tank burst during drainage into an underground receptacle.
Eighteen Des Moines firefighters were overcome by smoke while battling a blaze on the second floor of the Haneharg furniture store last night. Physicians said they would recover. Damages were estimated between 10,000 and 75,000 dollars.
New York, Aug. Reinhardt, actress and suffrage worker, died today at age 80 after nine months’ illness. She fell 25 feet stepping from the wrong theatre exit in El Paso while starring in The Auctioneer. Mrs. Julia Reinhardt is mourned.
Washington announces Stockley M. Morgan, U S barge d affaires at Tegucigalpa, has been instructed to use his good offices to broker a friendly agreement between rival Honduran revolutionary factions in the capital.
Four bandits robbed the Shewerman Woolen Mills office in Des Moines this morning, escaping with a payroll totaling $7,000. The heist occurred as H. Lb. Shewerman, treasurer, and Spainhewer, a banker, arrived with the money. The bandits seized the satchel and vanished within a minute, their car sprinting through an alley. Police traced a stolen plate bearing a Scott County number, but location of the getaway remains unknown.
The body of Prof. John A. Taylor, 40, of the University of North Dakota, was found floating in the Niagara River and will be shipped west today. He likely fell from a Toronto boat and was known in the West as a public speaker. His wife in Cincinnati has been notified.
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday covers the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Expect fair conditions early, with partly cloudy skies and local showers likely in the middle to latter part. Cool on Monday with temperatures near normal for the rest of the period.
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