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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1924
Page
7
A column blends tributes to Woodrow Wilson with notes on national spirit and future ideals. It reflects on his leadership, his absence at the peace table, and the pull of his enduring influence on America as a unifying magnet for a better society.
Debates over Muscle Shoals continue in the Senate as lawmakers clash over whether the site should serve fertilizer production or electric power. Senator Ladd advocates fertilizer and argues Henry Ford could develop the process, while Norris supports government control. The discussion notes nitrogen production is still experimental and Chilean imports remain cheaper.
Delivery announced before 5 30. If missed by carrier error call 5100 before 6 30 p m for a copy to be sent. The notice urges timely phone contact to ensure delivery and correction.
Albany dispatch reports Martin H. Glynn former governor of New York and noted orator died at his home after a Sunday heart attack. Glynn, famed for Irish affairs work, was praised by David Lloyd George for helping move Ireland England settlement and is linked to the establishment of the Irish Free State following talks with Lloyd George.
In Wilton Junction George Over Son and Vernon Ford faced Justice Dan Duncan on liquor charges and were fined five dollars each plus six months of mandatory church attendance. Only a doctor’s order can suspend this order.
Belgrade reports rapid Albanian insurrection progress with Catholic tribes joining and martial law proclaimed at Podgadets. Former Albanian premiers Ahmed Begsouga Elias Vrioni and Shefket Verlazi and former Minister Monfil Libinos were sentenced to death by default by a political tribunal in Tirana. Former Minister Arakitas got ten years in prison.
In Hanover Germany on December 15 the killer of 30 youths, Fritz Maar Mang, cannot follow the trial. He told the judge to charge it to him for one murder. Raarmann has admitted three more killings beyond the original 27.
Washington officials and private interests met in Washington on December 4 to tackle the 1923 road toll. More than 22,900 killed and 675,000 injured nationwide, with Hoover calling for a national plan to guide cities and roads. Labor and civic groups would cooperate to reduce accidents and congestion.
Graves Memorial United Brethren church at Fourth and Allen faces $5,000 to $10,000 in damage from a blaze that burned the interior and ruined the leaded dome. A recovery committee will seek bids for reconstruction while basement rooms will host services next Sunday. Local help includes offers from Westminster Presbyterian and support from the Waterloo fire department.
A California Limited passenger train struck the midsection of a sedan in which Jesse R Woolard of Olathe Kansas was riding. Woolard escaped uninjured after the crash halted south of Chothe yesterday. Cranston Lintecum, a salesman demonstrating the car, was thrown aside and suffered a broken leg. Debris stretched about 200 yards along the right of way.
A garbled list of brief items reports varied events: Ulster political figure Coote dies during a political meeting, Moscow commented on Trotsky’s public opposition, U S ambassador Sheffield plans a Cuernavaca trip amid illness, Italian quarry workers strike for high wage, anti Trotsky pamphlet in Helsinki, Keonbligue party in Dublin with Mary MacSwiney as assistant editor, a Brussels rumor ties Dolo Borodolf to czar’s assassins, and a prison outbreak on an island ends with deaths and a Portuguese gunboat response.
Waterloo firm traveling representative for Smith, Fischy & Willman Co. dies in Charles City hospital after pneumonia and meningitis developed post operation. He was stricken while on his route, taken from Rudd to Charles City. Survived by widow, four daughters and three sons.
Washington report outlines an administration drive to raise postal rates by 68 million dollars to fund wage increases for postal workers. Senator Sterling of South Dakota announced the plan which would be drafted to counter recommendations from Postmaster General New. The bill would affect newspapers magazines and other periodicals.
A group called Good Fellows and Bushness duet Processionil Woinealtelib plans a party for about 400 children at the YSML GAL building Saturday afternoon. High interest from Waterloo schools and local firms has raised more than $200, aiming to supply clothing and toys, with several institutions contributing to lessen toy needs. Miss Liln Marehim leads the committee, supported by Waterloo Playground and Several Presbyterian church groups, as they organize donations and activities.
Police hold two Chicago youths, Marion Wisher 23 and Anthony Waitekus 18, on charges of breaking and entering and arson after a garage fire destroyed J. Morrison’s property while they attempted to drain gasoline from a car. Wisher signed a confession. the suspects were captured near Wayland, south of Washington.
In New York Chinatown a stronger police presence was doubled after the slaying of Kin Song, a 40 year old Chinese American citizen, as he stood outside his home at night. Detectives missed the gunfire in the quiet street, and authorities fear renewed gang warfare between Hip Sings and On Leones. Police suspect the victim might have been mistaken for an informer.
In Chicago the hog market faced a flood of arrivals with 122000 head seen today. Prices dropped about 25 cents per hundredweight as corn costs rose and hog supply exceeded demand, leaving packers with a normal three day supply and unsold hogs mounting.
Paris December 15 Inter National News Service reports that Blackmer has not yet received official notification from Washington to testify in the Teapot Dome license case. He was located at the Hore Plaza Athenee in Paris and plans to stay about another week.
Washington news report on the joint Senate and House memorial for Woodrow Wilson. Virginia University President Dr. Alderman delivers the eulogy from the rostrum as officials, foreign dignitaries, and Wilson family members attend. The ceremony includes prayers, music, and a recess for the memorial adjournment in honor of Wilson.
Washington report notes skilled mechanics well employed in Town with gains in iron and steel plants. Increases also seen in feather goods, textile industries, and in food and kindred product manufacturing across the state.
In San Francisco on December 15 a new style holdup man bound Thomas R. Shaw, manager of a drugstore, after waiting behind the counter during a trade dispute. The assailant restrained the victim for about 80 minutes, then fled with approximately $400 after a clerk mistook him for an employee. Police search for the culprit continues.
A man and two others were injured when a motor vehicle struck a caboose at the end of a freight train on Mantan Street Hill in Hutte, Montana. The deceased is identified as Clark, 80, with other specifics still unclear.
The Associated Press reports the railroads of the country moved a record freight volume to October with 48,109,743,000 net ton miles, surpassing the prior peak by 248,000,000. The 10 month total of 1924 showed a decline of 7.7 percent versus 1923, with 356,389,671 net ton miles handled.
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