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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1924
Page
9
The article argues President Coolidge favors a moderate defense budget and debt collection, seeking an international balance with disparate powers. It notes Britain as friendly, Japan cautious, and endorses a nondefense arms stance while stressing the need to rely on shipyards for any future navy.
President Coolidge warns that federal subsidies to states, totaling about 109 million dollars, worsen both federal and state efficiency. He argues subsidies spur state spending and taxes, citing Maine and Massachusetts rejections and a pattern of increasing per capita local taxes.
An unretouched photograph of President Calvin Coolidge was transmitted wirelessly from Marconi House London to RCA in New York. The print took fifteen minutes to transmit and the sound was converted into light on two viewing cylinders.
New York Dec 3 Dwight F Davis assistant secretary of war spoke at the annual meeting of the America Society of Mechanical Engineers promising equal distribution of war burdens. He said if the nation is ever at war again there must be no slackers or profiteers and all sectors must contribute to national defense. He noted that calculating finished product requirements is only the first step.
Dozen senators were guests at President Coolidge's White House breakfast today. New members Butler of Massachusetts Metcalf of Rhode Island Means of Colorado joined the guest list along with Bursum of New Mexico Weller of Maryland Howell of Nebraska Shortridge of California Stanfield of Oregon Reed and Pepper of Pennsylvania Green of Vermont and Couzens of Michigan.
In Butte Montana, 21 year old Robert Peoples was almost killed today at the Hennessy department store offices. A bullet fired from a sun statue, knocked from a shelf, struck him as he slid a heavy ledger from a vault. He fell to the floor. He survived the incident. Police are investigating the accidental shooting.
Dublin reports describe a coming winter of misery in Ireland with deaths from starvation. Unemployed council occupies an old church in Dublin to feed about 3,500 per week using a makeshift stove and scant funds. Food consists of bread and tea with boiled meat when possible. passersby are urged to donate a penny to save lives. Galway and Mayo regions see widespread struggle as families scrape by and malnutrition cripples children.
Cable reports from Rome Tokyo Victoria and other cities describe recalls, passport measures, immigration debates, and political shifts. Notable items include General Dorna recalled to military service, Italian diplomacy protesting immigration, and Mussolini criticism. Minor earthquakes in Peru and labor strikes in Britain are noted along with telecommunication scenes in Madrid and royal duties in Spain.
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President Coolidge plans two speeches in Chicago on Thursday to address livestock producers and city business leaders. He travels by regular train to set a model of government economy, with White House staff and several officials accompanying him.
Good Fellows plan to help children by organizing Santa Claus fund donations. Mrs. flaahedte Kraner and others coordinate with Goo Rellow editor to collect toys and money for needy families, with care to ensure gifts reach children in time for Christmas.
An 18 year old known locally was fatally wounded during a robbery attempt at a city rail yard. Police record shows prior employment in another town. He allegedly conspired with another youth to rob proprietors, informed a associate, and was later jailed for prior offenses.
Chicago report indicates Koretz may plead guilty to charges tied to a 2 million dollar investment scheme run by associates. State’s Attorney Robert Crewe says Koretz intends to plead today, with hearings and related counts set for Friday, as prosecutors prepare for a potential penitentiary sentence.
Telegraphers on the Sanew Indianapolis and Western lines returned to work after wage boosts. Increases ranged to about one cent an hour on the Denver Rio Grande, with additional raises for Southern Pacific and Central Railroad of New Jersey telegraphers as ordered by the United States railroad labor board.
Two men raided a bank yesterday in a bold hold up near Omaha. Details describe a dramatic pursuit ending with an automobile escape and one bandit shot. Investigating officers pursue leads as the incident disrupts the local area.
In a federal fraud trial, Crump testified that contractor Thompson dictated bid terms for a veterans hospital project. Crump, secretary-treasurer of a defunct Pontiac firm, said Thompson ordered higher cost estimates and shorter completion times. The defense argues Forbes and Thompson conspired to defraud the government by steering contracts to Thompson’s firm.
President Coolidge urged adherence to world court and opposed League of Nations as he pressed for reparations plan and debt cancellations. He tied tax relief to budget discipline and favored reduced armament while awaiting European outcomes. Congress opened the session with the message read aloud in both houses amid focus on taxation and Muscle Shoals.
Secretary Maton counseled American business to be prepared for continued aid to Europe and to support economic recovery, in a personal statement written for a national audience. Ottawa reports Saudi statistics showing growing trade with the United States. Los Angeles: Ranchers proposed a settlement with the city over Owens Valley water rights.
The day in Washington features Senate and House sessions with President Coolidge sending a state of the union address. Legislators discuss interior department funding as a key aide to proceed, while an invited group of Republican senators plans breakfast with the president at the White House. International livestock matters loom with discussions expected tomorrow.
Reports say seven Reds were condemned to death after a court martial and carried out. The article notes a tense postwar climate with government side casualties and warnings, mentioning a sinking freight vessel in Lake Superior and port incidents near Cleveland and Shureean Bay.
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