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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1924

Page

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Iowa Budget Bill Proposes Dept Budget Reform

The Associated Press reports Iowa will not enact a full state budget law this session. A House committee proposal limits to department budgets, creating a director of budget and a budget board to coordinate estimates, appropriations, and purchases, with a plan to delay a comprehensive law until a regular session.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa House Assembly Hlehy Ciru Cnvenes House Committee Weld Agt Executive Council Moen Lyon County, & Taxation Eee

Gov't Opens Proceedings for Lease Recovery Case

Washington February impasse in Senate over open session in oil cases stalls nominations of Roberts and Pomerene as presidential counsel. Debate escalates between Lemacrais and Republican leaders with charges of partisan obstruction.

W. L. Connelly Ma Baser Mammoth Field Worth TS Les Washington Sinclair Teapo Pome Sunong Clayton Wyo Here United Presay Washington, DP. C Ashurst Arizona

Congressmen May Act to Make Late National Capital

A shooting near the mouth of Abey injured Senator Greene and killed a would be assailant as bootleggers were pursued by authorities. Prohibition agents Ola Fisher and other officers chased bootleggers after a hidden still was spotted on a truck. Fisher fired four shots. one hit the assailant. Police hunt the bootleggers who fled the scene.

Conti Greene Abey Mre Red Polies Prohibition Agere Fred Fisher Keene

Tax rate fights rock Mellon plan in House debate

Insurgent pressure shifts momentum as House leaders push to replace the Mellon income tax plan with a Democratic substitute. A 44 percent maximum surtax is under consideration alongside talks of 35 and 33 percent options as Republicans and Democrats rally for votes ahead of final passage. The battle continues into Monday with a full reading set for Tuesday.

International News Wira Washington, D. C House Longworth Mey Jill Thn Representative Garner Frear

Wormuth Found Alive in Council Bluffs Streets

Joe Wormuth 48, missing and grievously wounded after a self inflicted head injury, was found in Council Bluffs in a dazed state. Doctors planned surgery to remove a bullet near the brain. He was identified by Waterloo police and relatives, with his family hopeful and grateful for his return.

Wormuth Council Bluffs Silaco Jow Wormuth Couneil Bluits Terdicy Felends Couneil Blutts Lane St. Francis Hospital Coalction O'Keefe Council Blulty Fin Warmuth Waterloo Hassittte Dr. O'Keefe Commercinal Bank H.F. Wagner Percy A. Lain Son Pottawallamie Adams George Smith Michael Salfierc Winots Central Council J. Bluffs Waterloo Dolice Department Joe War Muth Russia Wormoth Jini

Armour Interests Take Over Omaha Stockyards

Omaha authorities report Armour backing interests in the union stockyards of South Omaha. The group led by W Farnam Srth Everett Buckingham and W J Coad completed the deal today, per the Omaha World Herald, with a figure exceeding 21.9 million dollars.

Omaha Armour Union South Omahs Jo Nen W. Farnam Srth Everett Buckingham W. J. Coad Omaha World-Herald

Death notices and obsequies for Jillson and Bloom

Mrs CG T Jillson died today at her son A O Dillzon 209 Summit Street and will be buried beside her husband in Charles City after viewing at Petersen Bros chapel. Phoebe A Collins born May 1 1846 in Shaftsbury VT lived here years, survived by son and daughter Mattle Kennedy and two sisters. Harry L Bloom funeral services by Moose lodge and Electrical Workers union at Keefe Towne funeral home with burial in Fairview, orders of the Masons recalled.

C. J. Jillson CG. T. Jillson Wito A. O. Dillzon Summit Street Charles C.ty King Band Petersen Bros Phoebe A. Collins Shaftsbury Mattle Kennedy Bennington Ella “Matsison John Rapids A. Bollinger Cedar Harry Ll. Bloom Moose Lodge and Electrical Workers’ Union Harry Lloom Keefe & Towne A. B. Curran Fairview Order of Manse O'Keefe & Towne

Dorothy Johnson Wins Humorous Schools Contest at Dunkerton

Dorothy Johnson of East High won the humorous division in the schools contest held in Dunkerton. East High entrants dominated, with Austin Marion taking second in oratorical, La Cile Cutler third in dramatic, and William Lynch of Teacher College High leading the vocal class. numerous contestants from Orange township and Dunkerton placed across divisions.

Dunkerton Ast Leh Orange Township Cohega High Wara Dorothy Jonson East High Dilly Austin Marion East High Dechiser la Cile Cutler Wiliam Lynch Texehurs College | High Qlies Sara Jane Nfegs William Lyne Teacher College High Austin Martow NS Uliders Roy Sto Wedoers Garcia Wendell Dunkerton Lakue Starkey Bisat Jane Tess Lance of Kanana Marjori¢ Short Teachers College High Swain Lucclly Cutler St High Ie Puttaton Hind Magee Dunkerio Moorgus Migs Holly Dorothy Jonagon East Aftich Tirse Amy Brad Big Lie Wem- Shyiluher Yesdors College High Secuont Spanie Fig Ng Sadler William Sleary Crace Fleming

Blaze at Midnight Destroys Quest & Smith Building

A basement fire at the Quest & Smith Plumbing Co building 411-18 Fifth Street injures no one but forces residents to flee in night attire. Fire Chief Ray Tiller estimates about 3400 in damage to structure and contents. Fire started in rubbish near the elevator shaft, with flames spreading to upper floors. occupants return after extinguishing, no damage to the plumbing office.

Quest & Smith Plumbing Co Stoga Miremen Ray Tiller Godis Quest & Smith

McAdoo Supporters Converge for Full Vote of Approval

Chicago February reports show McAdoo supporters rally with a holy crusade zeal to reaffirm his candidacy despite Teapot Dome links. A preconvention gathering aims to test his availability while delegations from 30 states and labor women leaders plan to attend.

Br United Procgsy Chicago William G. Mc Adoo McAdoo Teapot Dome Rockwell McAdons McAdon Washington Associated Fress Spokane Wash Bain Theal Democratic State Central Committee of Washington Wiliam G. McAdoo

Condition of Bishop Stuntaz Unchanged Today

Miami February 18 reports the condition of Bishop Flemer Co. Stunta, of the Methodist Episcopal church Chicago district, who suffered a paralytic stroke. Mon Jay remains unchanged as Mrs Stunta has arrived to be with her husband.

Miami Fla Flemer Co. Stunta Omaha Methodist Episcopal Church Chicago Mon Jay Stunts

Firpo Fight Postponed by Flooded Arena in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires February 16 reports the Luis Angel Firpo versus Far Mer Lodge boxing match delayed due to heavy rain flooding the arena. No replacement date announced yet.

Tuenos

Smiths and Millers Most Numerous in New Directory

Delivery of the 1994 city directory compiled by McCoy Directory Co began in Waterloo. It lists about 11 000 names including Grate Aagard nurse and Maude Zwisser. Smiths lead with 253 entries, followed by Millers 204, Johnsons 114, Browns 87, Wilsons and Jones families. Includes 106 grocers, 55 lawyers, 28 dentists, 44 physicians, 35 restaurants and 18 auto dealers.

McCoy Directory Company Waterloo Grate Aagard Third Maude Zwisser Lafayette Pbe-Smiths Millers Johnsons Wilsons BT Joneses

U S Consul at Angora Visiting at Vinton

Maynard B. Barnes United States representative at Angora Turkey arrived in Vinton Iowa for vacation with relatives and friends. At twenty six he led U S interests at Smyrna during the Turkish sack and was promoted from vice consul to consul with high praise from Washington. Barnes is a Iowan and Grinnell College graduate.

Vinton Maynard B. Barnes United States Angora Turkey Barnes Saiyrna Smyrna Department of State Washington Grinnell College

Bear Cat Buyers Discussed by Salesmen

Members of the International Association of Salesmen meeting at Greater Waterton association today debated approaches to bear cat buyers. They endorsed using tact when buyers interrupt busy periods and recalled a member kicking a salesman for misrepresentation. The group stressed tailoring sales methods to individual temperaments.

Assembly of International Association of Salesmen Greater Waterton Association

Committer to Rise Radio WUSIG Standard Fund Appeal

A New York report notes a committee plans a fundraiser to finance a radio thrust featuring top vocal and instrumental talent. The drive aims to support special presentations and attract high level artists for a regional audience. The article also briefly mentions real estate transfers in Wack Yawk County and various names and addresses.

New York Tudia Radio Thuste Tag

Publicity Fever Now Widespread in America

A humorous critique of the modern publicity craze notes every group from farmers to professionals chasing public attention through billboards and newspaper ads. The piece argues publicity agents are common, cites Allee Gates and Coxey as examples, and jokes about government and wartime influence on advertising practices.

Buddy Buddy Hut Statesman Allee Gates J. K. Emmet Duprez Benedict General Coxey

Gas price control proposed by Iowa legislature official

Des Moines reports a tentative amendment to code bill 211 to empower state and city councils to buy and resell commodities to curb high prices. It would allow subpoenas, require open records, and use state funds for purchases at cost plus handling. The measure mirrors South Dakota actions and faces committee delays in the Senate.

Associated Press Des Moines C.A. Ontjes Grundy County Sity South Dakota Executive Council Treasury Senate House

Furred fragmented obituary notes from Gresham area

Gresham Feb 14 funeral for Mrs George Schuler attended by Matilda Holdtman and found Buetner at Tument. Relatives and mourners traveled from Now Fame time to Dunkerton and Wuaverly for services. Local rumor mentions Joe Wyman assisting at Fred Feline Carn and Mrs. Grinnell’s rheumatism. Woman's Missionary Society met at Clarence Albright's home.

Gresham Matilda Holdtman Buetner Fairs Bank Tument George Schuler Elmer Rtachel Shanewise Sundstrom Amhizht Dunkerton Sader Louie Meir Joe Wyman Iz Fred Feline Jor Grinnell Vous Meter Bart Wilson Clarence Albright

Science Hall Burns at Mount Vernon

Fire gutted the Cornell college science building in Mount Vernon Ja after flames broke out in the third floor chemistry lab. Losses ranged from 85 000 to 125 600 with 39 000 insured. valuable biology specimens and years of research were destroyed. some equipment was saved. Endowment talks may fund a new science building.

United Press Mount Vernon Cornell College Science H. M. Kelly Jife Harry Lewis Marion Law Sei Ence Cornell

Finchford Mebs and Farms Change Hands in Finchford Area

A stream of local property moves listed includes John Silvers house occupancy by Finchford residents with Wednsday transfers. Jacob Decker farm near Finchford receives a new occupant, Gilber-Samelson farm switches hands, and Will Matdzahn takes the western Finchford site. Death notices mention a child born Sept. 12 in Thurmer county and dying of pneumonia after a short illness, with services planned and burial in Finchford. The needle production note cites 7,000,000 needles daily.

Finchford Finchford Phelps Noretons Corners John Silvers J. Briden Hoice Jacob Decker Finchford Finchford Consolidated School Creat Lenard Vorwin Lautieran Witernoon Fey Finchsford Vomtaters Ter Granville

High Court Defends Harsh Bootlegging Sentence in Des Moines

The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a six month bootlegging sentence in Cherokee county, praising the lower court's severity to deter lawbreaking. The opinion argues harsher penalties deter illicit liquor trade and urges courts to back law enforcement, framing bootlegging as a war between law abiding citizens and entrenched violators.

Associated Fess Nees Shanki Deter Byron Preston Arthur Evans and Faville

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