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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1924

Page

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Nervous Fifth Day in McCoy Murder Trial

Nervous for the first time as his trial enters its fifth day. McCoy appears worn while authorities plan to end the state’s case this Saturday. Emden is expected to testify that McCoy was extremely jealous of his position and contested Mrs Mors' business affairs.

Los Angeles Cal Dee Kid McCay M Theresa Murs Theresa McCos Vietor C. Emden Emden McCoy William Ross Ham Schapp Mors Sam Stearns George Kellar Porter Albert A. Mors

Duke to Found 40 Million Charitable Trust With Duke University

James Brodie Duke of Durham and New York City tobacco magnate announces a 40 million dollar trust for charitable and educational aims. Six million dollars will fund a seat of learning in North Carolina to be named Duke University. Trinity College in Durham may rename to reflect the gift.

James Brodie Duke Durham N. C New York City North Carolina Duke University Trinity College

Markham Vision on Roads and Prosperity in Rail Growth

A discussion on railway investment and required funding over the next decade. Leaders urge investor confidence to sustain expansion as prosperity grows, noting life insurance funds and policyholders have substantial rail stake. Public knows the needs for continued national expansion.

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Railroads Emphasize Public Confidence and Private Ownership

A speech urges railroads to balance service, dividends, wages, and low rates while securing future expansion through robust credit. It stresses private ownership, fair dealing, and earning public trust as keys to continued growth and investor confidence. The message links public confidence to lasting railroad success.

Junderstand

Gompers Crosses Boundary Winner in Race with Death

Gompers remains under medical care in San Antonio with serious but improving condition. He has regained some cheerfulness and can converse with aides but cannot eat solid food, relying on milk. His secretary asked Labor leaders in New York to join him as his counsel works to keep him there until recovery.

Gompers Mexico City American Federation New York San Antonio

Forbes Thompson fraud trial testimony in Chicago

John W Thompson and Col Charles Forbes face government graft allegations as Mortimerdetails place a 5000 loan disguised as a loan from Thompson and Black. Mortimer testifies he acted in a conspiracy to secure hospital contracts, with plans to reveal more on redirect.

Ainta Prencey Federal Chicago John W. ‘Thosipson Imilionaire St. Louis James W. Black Charles BR. Forbes Liey Mortimer Forbes-Thompson Forbes Thompson Randolph Laughtin Col. Forbes Laughlin Miack Joans Black John W. Crim Res Direct Randolph Laughlin John W. Thompson Crim United States Veterans' Bureau Senate A. M. McDonald Patterson-McDonald Ship Building Company Seattle Wash Senate Committee McDonald

London Note Denies Abandoning U S Reparations Claim

The note argues the United States, not a party to the Versailles treaty, retains separate rights to collect reparations under its German treaty. It cites Dawes and Wadsworth agreements, says U S claims are minimal, and confirms Britain does not challenge $225 million for the army of occupation.

Venient Lowo Ponts United States America Army of Occupation Great Britain

Waterloo Residents Head West For Warmer Climes

A group of Waterloo residents left last night via the Rock Island route bound for California escaping winter. The travelers include HG Holden Mrs A Walker Mrs EB McKee and several couples and their children as rail traffic to the Pacific coast surges.

California Rock Island Pacific Coast HG. Holden A. Bl. Walker EB. J. McKee John Colton

Tabor Urges Prompt Sidewalk Snow Removal Action

Street commissioner A. O. Tabor calls for immediate cleaning of snow and ice from sidewalks. Property owners must clear walks or face charges to cover winter removal costs. Downtown merchants urged to stop sweeping debris into gutters as street conditions worsen with compacted snow.

Tabor A. O. Tabor Duildines Tador

Community Teas and Talks At Black's Tearoom

A notice invites all insurance underwriters not members to attend a program at Black's tearoom. The event features talks by Meryle J. Brown, G. Carper, W. S. Dawson and E. F. Grey, providing a plan for the afternoon.

Black’s Meryle J. Brown G. Carper W. S. Dawson

Bandits take 35000 in gems from couple

Bandits believed to have trailed them from a Chicago inn to a cabaret and forced an auto occupied by Mrs Katherine Armstrong and Harry Zty to the curb. They robbed the pair of jewelry valued at 35000 dollars including diamond bracelets rings and shirt studs and took 200 in cash.

Chicago Ure Fyjar's Inn Katherine Armstrong Harry Zty

Funeral for Mrs. Susan Duffy Set in Decorah and Local Wake

Mass will be said for Mrs. Susan Duffy at St. Joseph's Church at 6 a m tomorrow. The body then goes to Decorah Indiana for funeral services and burial on Saturday. Mrs. Duffy died yesterday at 1 p m at 510 Dane street in Illinois.

Susan Dovefy Susan Duffy St. Joseph's Catholic Church Decorah

California Fig Syrup Touts Gentle Relief for Babies and Children

An old advertisement extols California Wig Syrup as a pleasant laxative for bilious fevers sickness or constipation in children. It claims to regulate tender bowels without cramping and to smooth the stomach and liver. The copy warns to ask for the genuine California Fig Syrup with printed directions for all ages to avoid imitation products.

California

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