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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1924
Page
8
An American flag planted on the German embassy lawn vanished by morning amid mystery over a half mast tribute to Woodrow Wilson. Berlin papers largely condemn the dead president, contrasting his Fourteen Points with Lenin's methods, while pressure grows for a State Department response.
Boons Ia Feb 6 Standing directly in the middle of the track in an inexplicable attempt to signal the fast Pacific limited of the Milwaukee railway E A Charles 2u nekTo Weg crashed to an unrecognizable pulp when he failed to step out of the way of the train tearing along at 70 miles an hour The young negro's father witnessed the tragedy Every bone in the body was broken an examination by physicians disclosed Both father and son are from Perry The accident occurred near Bouton Ta southwest of here
Beloit Beloit F Batley and Son department store in Beloit burned Tuesday night, one of the worst fires in city history. The three story building was consumed except walls and first floor. Fire not under control until 1 am Wednesday. Origin undetermined. loss not estimated. Nearby buildings saved by fire department efforts.
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The Vera Cruz evacuation by de la Huerta insurrectionists against Obregon is reported complete and peaceful. U S naval forces under Admiral Magruder work to restore order as rebels depart in a panic. De la Huerta is believed en route to Merida Yucatan. the battle line in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec and Campeche area weakens, accelerating diminished resistance.
New York reports that upon ex President Wilson's entombment in Washington the Associated Press wired a nationwide taps signal. The rapid flute-like note was sent through all wires and the service then paused for two minutes of silence as the nation reflected.
Churches in Cedar Falls unite for a memorial service honoring Woodrow Wilson at 7:20 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church. Rev I Echlin hosts with music by the chair and organist, solo by Mrs L S Alexander, invocation by Rev A A Kildegaard, scripture by Rev H C Bossier, and prayer led by Dr Eugene Allen. Speakers include Hon J B Newman, Dr G W Walters, and Rev W C Deer. Benediction by Rev W L Mueller.
Chicago February 6 a federal grand jury inquiry was to open here today into the affairs of the United States veterans bureau under former Director Charles R Forbes. The panel will determine if criminal liability rests with those in charge and parallels the senate committee investigation. Indictments were predicted as a result of the inquiry.
Alahabad India Feb 6 Gandhi Indian nationalist leader released by the Indian government due to ill health. He had been sentenced to six years imprisonment on treason charges linked to the non cooperation movement from nearly two years ago.
Jack Speed and Jack Cope, pilots from Minneapolis and Chicago, were located near DalINe Ohio after getting lost in heavy snow and fog on a flight from Chicago. Cope reported both uninjured and safe. Speed had planned to move his plane to Ashburn field, Illinois, but bad weather forced a landing.
Nes Moines Feb 6 Iowa lawmakers paid tribute to former President Woodrow Wilson praised by Gov Kendall and Healy Fort Dodge as a champion of universal peace Healy called Wilson the eloquent spokesman of the oppressed urging international relations to prevent another war The Senate did not concur with a House amendment making part time schools mandatory in towns under 12 000 residents House work focused on highway maintenance legislation.
Melbourne report says the American bark Narwhal, long reported lost with about 250 adventurers, is believed safe with her crew at a remote South Seas port. Word says the Narwhal cleared Noumea and continues a cruise among islands described as savage lands to obtain motion pictures.
Washington D C Gov t moves to halt further oil extraction at Teapot Dome and Elk Hills pending the Walsh resolution after congress adopts it. Severn Court special counsel to press oil land lease cases as soon as President Coolidge signs the measure. In San Francisco bandits key Bank of Italy Eureka Valley Branch stealing about 6000 dollars in coins and currency before escaping by car.
Des Moines reports Iowa begins restoration of communication and traffic after a blizzard that raged Monday and Tuesday. The storm abated last night leaving clear cold weather with thermometers near three degrees above zero and higher in some areas.
In Palmetto Louisiana on February 6 Mrs Rowland Clark a mayoral candidate in the Palmetto primary was killed in a street shooting. Tincy Myer of the opposing faction was fatally wounded and Mrs Clark's son and daughter were wounded in the exchange. An Opelousas version says Mrs Clark and her daughter confronted Myer over alleged Texas votes. The balloting had reportedly tied before gunfire erupted.
The Milford manganese mine collapses when a lake floods the shaft area. Forty one miners are killed, seven survive. Pumps from Duluth remove water, aiming to empty the lake to recover bodies. The disaster, the worst in Minnesota iron ranges history, is linked to a subterranean passage and a sudden water surge.
A wild claim of a lioness mauling a cast member during the Quo Vadis filming arouses concern as rescue workers manage a mining disaster. The Miners’ accident leaves many widows and orphans. relief efforts are underway with Red Cross help.
Midwest areas recover from a deadly blizzard that left nearly two dozen dead and millions in damages. The storm weakens as it moves east, rail and telecoms slow to restore service while radio remains Chicago’s main link. Police lieutenant Herbert was arrested in a raid linked to the chaos, and disruptions cause rail, telegraph, and telephone outages across cities from Milwaukee to Alabama.
Federal Agent charges suppression of duplicate Liberty Bond issues in Washington DC. Brewer claims bonds were destroyed or kept secret, alleging bribery and corruption in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He submitted his report to Attorney General Daugherty and warned of treason and political interference.
Taft was absent from a funeral due to acute indigestion. Reports say Chief Justice was invited to pose for the pronouncement of the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice appeared despondent and indicated yielding to treatment.
Vernon GL Ukaeue, a Republican candidate for U S senator, recalled studying under Woodrow Wilson at Princeton. He described Wilson as intellectually magnetic and influential, noting Wilson remembered many students by first name and valued moral fiber as a leader and educator.
Bismarck ND Feb 6 nonpartisan leaguers convene to choose a slate of state office candidates and decide if running on Republican or third party tickets. Organizing matters will be discussed as committees convene with possible extended session as attendees and apportionments noted.
Cedar Rapids Iowa February 6. Stoddard United States commissioner freed Dr. Vorpahl county coroner from charges of violating his whisky prescription permit license. In a preliminary hearing Stoddard held Vorpahl to await federal grand jury action. His attorney urged a review of the evidence, which led to the decision that evidence was insufficient to hold him longer.
The New York Presbytery voted to accept the committee report supporting Rev. Harry Emerson Posdick’s view of evolution as compatible with scripture. The committee said it does not violate church tenets in its stance on creation of man.
President Coolidge designated O'Connor, also a member of the International Longshoremen's Union, to serve as chairman of the U.S. Shipping Board. The appointment was announced from Washington.
Chicago Feb 6 Senator Hiram Johnson charged that campaign headquarters escalated a report that his candidacy was practically abandoned. He denied the report and defended his bid.
In Dubuque Iowa on February 6 police investigated a reported shooting at Mrs. Arthur Davis wife of a city official. A shotgun blast ripped the door casing but buckshot missed her. The shot appeared to come from a nearby shed window. Davis had earlier received calls from a stranger and seen a man lurking in her yard.
Washington February 6 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge remained at his home during Woodrow Wilson funeral services because of a bad throat. The decision followed medical advice.
Marion Ta man BE Christie, inventor of a gyroscopic unicycle aiming for speeds around 250 mph, committed suicide in a Camden New Jersey hotel today.
Radios linked by news wire networks rescued coverage as storms disrupted communications. United Press coordinated with amateur operators and land lines to relay Crosby Minnesota and other disaster reports to coast offices and major cities including Des Moines Omaha Pittsburgh Atlanta San Francisco St Louis.
Washington mourned Woodrow Wilson as Congress and federal offices paused for his funeral. Crowds lined Massachusetts Avenue to Mount St. Alban’s, while Coolidge and cabinet attended a somber service. The day featured no bands, minimal display, and a nation standing in reverent silence.
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