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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1925
Page
11
A belated winter arrival brings a first major blizzard across Iowa yesterday, halting streetcar and rail transport via heavy drifting. Amid the snow, residents report taxis scarce and pedestrians trudging through drifts, with continued disruption through the night.
In the 1945 Senate balance, Republicans hold 55 seats with 39 Democrats and one Farmer-Labor vacancy. Independent and wavering Republicans like Borah, La Follette, Brookhart, Frazer, and Johnson threaten a solid majority, risking Democratic opportunities as the long session looms and party cohesion remains unsettled.
Fairfield Iowa December 5 BP Sheriff C D Butcher and deputies battle heavy snow to reach Louis Bruey a farmer and take him into custody for the killing of Fon Wan named McNees Bruey who surrendered by phone after calling the sheriff but could not reach town due to snow. The motive remains unclear though rumors tie the act to Bruey’s daughter.
In Iowa City, the body of John Murphy, 60, was found in East Town City after the Blizzard battered the area. He was last seen at 6 PM and a postmortem indicated exposure as the cause of death.
Chicago reports Pretty Kitty Gilhooley known as Dope Queen and her husband Willie face five to 30 years in federal prison after conviction on narcotic act charges. Police found $200,000 in drugs stored at their apartment, with Kitty described as the ring’s brains. Sentencing set for Monday. Stillwater Post Office burglars disable three vaults and steal about $20,000 in stamps and cash.
A blaze trapped inside the Waterloo Sash & Fixture plant at 513-522 Seventh Street last night, injuring three firemen and causing an estimated $30,000 loss. Wind-driven flames and a collapsed wall amid a blizzard hampered efforts, but crews saved the building and started plans to reset machinery as police probe origin.
Paris December 5 The inflation and taxation measure backed by Premier Briand became law after final senate action late last night The bill passed the Senate 205 to 26 with a currency inflation clause set at 7 5 billion francs approved 196 to 59 Former Premier Francois Marsal and former Minister Cheron argued the measure was necessary to save France.
The notice urges timely home delivery by 5 30 as well as a remedy if the paper does not arrive by that time. It directs readers to phone Gitky and request a copy, with calls to reach the office before 6 80 p.m.
Santa Claus arrived with a supply of Christmas snow for northern Iowa to aid the Waterloo Good Fellows fund. He spoke of providing warmth gear for needy children, overshoes and Good Fellows dues enrollment via the Evening Courier.
Waterloo Lodge No 290 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks completes a $200000 new home after years of planning and 12 months construction. Dedication events begin with memorial services tomorrow led by Rev J R Campbell, followed by a Monday formal dedication by Watertown official James G McFarland. Open house Wednesday and a grand hall event Friday close the week of ceremonies.
Des Moines reports expect rising corn prices with a goal of $1 per bushel in coming weeks. Export demand and credit plans emerge as Iowa anticipates a record harvest, with farmers and merchants optimistic about wide economic benefits from abundant corn.
Rep Cole of Iowa was a luncheon guest of President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge at the White House in Washington on December 4. Frank W Stearns of Boston and Mr Jim were the other invited guests.
Berlin reports President von Hindenburg will request Otto Luther to assemble a new cabinet after the leather cabinet’s resignation. It is believed the new regime will draw from Stressmann's party, the centrists and democrats, excluding the Nationalists and Socialists.
AP weather outlook for the week forecasts rain or snow through Monday and Tuesday then again later in the week. Frequent temperature changes expected across the region.
Widginston senator declines to attend caucus. Mayor Guaggy praises Waterloo fire department for stopping a factory fire at the Waterloo Sash & Fixture plant. Despite heat smoke and freezing cold, firefighters saved most of the property, keeping two thirds of a $100,000 value. Citizens urged to appreciate local fire service and morale.
In Cedar Rapids Iowa authorities postponed enforcing a week long ban on the Charleston and flea hop dances after a storm of protest. Officials tied the delay to plans for demonstrations of the dances and indicated the edict was not moral in motive but fear of structural danger if the dances caused hall damage.
A basement fire at the Park hotel in Menlo Indiana destroyed the building and damaged the adjoining structure with an estimated loss of ten thousand dollars. Local volunteers fought the blaze as a Stewart Indiana fire crew, delayed by a heavy snowstorm, failed to reach the hotel until it was already ruins. Several guests escaped unharmed.
Maryville Missouri December 5 AP One railway wrecker derailed near town while en route from Creston to Boiken after a freight train had already derailed. One trainman was killed and another probably fatally injured. Crews were scrambling to manage the scene.
Sioux City Iowa December 5. Grand champion Bully Orpington roaster named King Golden from the eighteenth annual Interstate Poultry Association show adds laurels as he is sold by James T. Bardsley Bronson to Max Shepherd Salina Kansas for 205 dollars.
Boston reports distress calls from the steamship Metagama, a Canadian Pacific liner with 500 passengers en route from Liverpool to St John, N B. The vessel was near New Brunswick coast and unable to be reached as radio broadcasts ceased and calls were garbled. Efforts to contact the ship were unsuccessful.
Washington reports insurgent Republicans clash with regulars over committee seats as La Follette weighs full Branch terms. Prohibition forces rally, Pope Pius appeal mocked. wet and dry factions prepare for the new session.
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