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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1925
Page
11
Compilation of brief items noting post Midnight world survival, political maneuvering by Burnquist against Brookhart, Sammy Mandell’s lightweight title claim after defeating Sid Terris, and Floyd Collins cave rescue efforts. Includes notes on wheat grain preservation, Master Painters presidency, and bank credit protection legislation. Also mentions Muscle Shoals report and wrestling incident with Strangler Lewis.
Washington politics in early February envisions a possible conference between President Coolidge and Republican leaders to assess the future of the party. The piece argues the two-party system remains intact with little organized opposition, predicting the third party is effectively dead after the last election.
In Des Moines on February 7 the fog shrouded the city as Charley Endola, leader of a small religious sect awaiting Jehovah, woke and declared he is ready for the coming event and will not miss any sleep.
Greenberry Luck, early pony mail carrier in Butler County and first white man married there, died at 91 after pneumonia following an operation. Born in Missouri in 1833, he served on Cedar Rapids to Cedar Falls mail routes, leaving a large family including 10 children and many grandchildren.
Dr Frank W. Ellinet leads Palmer School of Chiropractic Davenport. Dr JElliett says WOC heard radio programs across the world arc now including New Zealand. WO recently installed a new superstation expanding global reach and audience.
A crash in the wheat market wiped out hundreds of small speculators who bought on margin after Julius Fleischmann's death triggered a huge estate liquidation. May and July wheat fell sharply from around 2.04 to 1.85 as prices varied across pits. Reports said government investment pressure and sensational gains earlier fed the decline.
Cave City Ky February 7. Guardsmen moved to divert two relatives from interfering as miners sink a new shaft toward Sand Cave where Floyd Collins entombed eight days. Progress rate about half a foot per hour with no solid rock reached. a Red Cross hospital and medical staff stand by for emergency service.
Two Colorado Homes for Blind and Deaf residents, Peter Morris aged 17 and Viola Emour aged 13, recently underwent eye operations and viewed the world for the first time. They toured Denver sights, marveling at bricks color and the blue sky, while asking many questions about the new sensations.
In Cedar Falls on February 7 a small group of Seventh Day Adventists gathered at Bert Batcher’s home for what they believed would be the final service of the current dispensation. With the expected leader absent, four men three women and two boys waited for further instructions amid disappointment but continued faith in Christ’s return.
Athens officials announce Greece will seek a peace settlement with Turkey through the League of Nations. The move follows days of tension after Turkey expelled the Ecumenical Patriarch in Constantinople.
Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion and Estelle Taylor secured a marriage license in San Diego. They plan to marry soon, with Dempsey noting they do not intend to wed until Monday night.
A Mason City driver pled guilty to using invalid tickets and was fined 3200 by Judge Wnon. Two other drivers faced charges of taking money from passengers without issuing tickets in the same case.
Des Moines verdict denies damages of 14000 pounds for alleged alienation of a daughter’s love. Fr. Davis refused the claim in district court. Defendants are Mr and Mrs EB Sheriff, with whom the girl has lived for years.
The Courier will be delivered to your name before 5 50. If you do not receive your paper by then due to carrier error or other cause call 5200 for a copy. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Weather forecast for Washington County and nearby valleys predicts cool start with possible rain. Temperatures stay above normal for most of the week, with a shift to cooler conditions later and chances of showers.
Senate leaders prepared to oppose House approved increases in postal rates citing impact on newspapers and magazines. Senator Oddie urged revival of second class rates and a three tier zone system, while House supporters pressed for a simpler three, six and nine cent structure.
The House aircraft investigating committee heard Capt. A. W. Johnson deny Gen. William Mitchell's charges and claim Mitchell unqualified to speak. Secretary of War Weeks issued a formal rebuke to Mitchell's criticisms while warning of possible personnel changes. The dispute pits Mitchell against Navy and War Department leaders over aircraft policy and past bombing tests off Virginia capes.
Paul Davis Dry Goods company will relocate to a new eight story building at Commercial and Fourth streets next Saturday night after business hours. The move follows public anticipation and will be followed by a period for stock arrangement and staff acclimation. A formal opening date and welcome to Waterloo and surrounding trade territory will be announced afterward.
Sheriffs’ posses from Fremont Montgomery and Mills counties converge to pursue two men and a suspect after a robbery at Collins oil station in Tramburg yesterday. Authorities believe the trio fled to Strahan, Iowa, as radio stations aired descriptions and local officers prepared to make arrests.
Two Ode belt high school students won first place in the county debating contest at Lake View last night. Participants included Chined serent plate from another local student. Winners Burdette Nelson Lilian Brockmin and Clarence Cornish will represent Ode belt in a county contest at Sac City next week.
Preston Ia Feb thieves loot auto of county attorney Elmer J Hunt four cars parked in front of a state college building last night parts and accessories removed from the vehicles.
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