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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1925
Page
9
The spotlight piece recalls the 66 year old Civil War surrender and the Grand Army of Union veterans touring Michigan for the 59th annual encampment in Grand Rapids. It notes hospitality and honor shown to survivors.
Washington dispatch analyzes the anthracite coal strike’s likely outcomes. If unresolved, prices may fall for consumers, with a potential wholesale shift in coal lands and workforce. Gov ernment action could temper price changes, while President Coolidge’s stance may set a lasting precedent. The piece weighs supply, distribution, and possible federal interventions as events unfold.
Description dispatches sent to state departments fail to locate 14 year old Lyle Allen Benvig of Logan avenue. He vanished while headed to his grandparents near Walker Iowa on August 1st.
Civil War veteran Henry Holman visits Waterton from Marshalltown to stay with Marion Ludden in Lincoln park. He recalls service with Co. D Forty-seventh low infantry and jokes about pension money and wood selling.
Harry B. Lichty president of Construction Machinery Corp was resting easy at St. Francis Hospital noon today after a fall down a cellar stairway at his San Souci home. Back bruised wrist sprain and no fractures found by X rays. He started down the subway at 5 am and mis stepped in the darkness tumbling most of the stairs.
Carl Bernard of Cilbertville remains in serious condition at St Francis hospital after a Friday night crash with a horse and buggy driven by Burr Abram near Gladiolus farm on Le Porte road. Bernard suffered a skull fracture along with cuts and bruises while Abrams, less hurt, left the hospital Saturday.
A group of Illinois Democrats opposed to the Brennan faction announced the creation of the Democracy of Illinois. They aim to restate party fundamentals and seek support from sympathetic party workers in other states. The plan includes abolishing the two thirds rule at future conventions and shifting liquor definitions and enforcement to the states.
Anthracite price holds at about 20 dollars in Waterloo while soft coal rises 50 cents to 1.50 and more due to the nationwide strike. Dealers report strong eastern demand for Virginia and Kentucky grades and note no hard coal use in Waterloo. Industrial plants rely on screenings from Kentucky and southern Illinois, with no immediate supply disruption expected.
Nackington DC Aug 1 Increased express rates on fruit and vegetables between mountain Pacific and eastern territories proposed by American Express were ordered held in abeyance by the Interstate Commerce Commission until Dec 30. The commission will investigate to determine if the increases are justified.
President Coolidge plans to attend the American Legion's national convention in Omaha during the first week of October. He disclosed this to Atton T. Roberts of Marquette Michigan who called at White Court today to relay the invitation extended by National Commander Rain of the Legion.
Reports from Philadelphia and Swampscott describe a Federal coal industry regulation push and a sweeping UMW strike. Northeastern Pennsylvania miners with 158,000 workers end two year contract at midnight, halting 828 mines across 10 counties and affecting up to 500,000 dependents.
More than nine thousand Waterloo students begin the 1925-26 school year with classes set after morning announcements. East and West High enrollments rise, junior high crowded and Hawthorne rooms repurposed, while St Johns St Marys St Josephs Ss Sacred Heart and German Evangelical also report larger enrollments.
Shenandoah Aug 31 commences weekly dedicatory program over radio station KMA to introduce the new station to the public. The feature aims to present the station’s capabilities and offerings to listeners.
The notice warns recipients the Courier is delivered before 4 30 and if the paper is late due to carrier error readers should call to request a copy. Calls should reach the offer before 6 30 p.m.
At Crissy Field and San Pablo Bay two PN-9 seaplanes prepare for a 2100 mile nonstop flight to Kahului Maui and Honolulu. The PB-1 could not be ready, so the mission becomes a two-plane start today at 2 p.m., weather permitting.
Three weeks after the murder of Frank W. Momtimer, Lynus Pinkerton 28, foster son of Dr. J. A. Pinkerton, remains at large. Tama county officials say no new developments as deputies and a federal agent scour South Dakota for leads. Detected in a complex web tied to Manlew Thompson and a vanity fail at Toledo.
Highlights of the U S navy Hawaiian flight state distance 2100 miles flying time about 26 hours and a maximum speed of 120 miles per hour. Planes carry 257 gallons of gasoline and two 100 horsepower motors. Each aircraft carries five crew members and a radio. Commanders are Capt Stanford Moses and Cmdr John Rodgers with Lieut R J Connell and Lieut Allen P Snoddy among the officers. Guard ships lie at 200 mile intervals with minesweepers submarines and long range planes awaiting in Hawaiian waters.
The Iowa Department of the Reserve Officers Association plans increased membership after the state convention. Delegates adopted resolutions backing full maintenance of act contemplated by the War Department under the National Defense Act of 1949. New officers include Lieut. Cal. Charles W. Dirkson Des Moines and Major W. Nestleton Sioux City with vice president and secretary treasurer named.
Rev. Aldrich of St. Brethren Church notes crime among young people has increased at an amazing rate over the last year in Des Moines. He cites rising prison figures and home life as key factors in addressing juvenile crime.
Carl Miller reported Samuel Detrick operating as United States Wes Series was under arrest for mail fraud. An ad offered wages for addressing envelopes prompting locals to buy fountain pens for 16.9 and invest, yielding no work. Miller, secretary of the Nevala Community club, forwarded evidence to the postal department.
Mrs Lena New and her six children face eviction under pauper laws in Polk County Aiding agencies propose taking them to Connecticut officials refuse to allow relocation without proper care assurances A wage labor leader files restraining order against eviction with a hearing set for Sept 2.
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