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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1925

Page

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Senate Minority To Help Ramimil Name Appointees

Des Moines reports the minority in the senate plans to block executive appointments by delaying confirmations. Senator Reed withdraws a bill to require a simple majority for appointments, forcing the governor to select eight officials likely acceptable to conservatives. Nominations include highway commissioner, three board of education members, a parole board member, central board, banking superintendent, and health commissioner. Robert L. Leach and Dr. Rodney P. Fagan are expected to continue in their posts.

Aseswlatedt Des Moines Seqiite Hammill Reed Senate Hamill State Board of Education Board of Parole Board of Central Robert L. Leach Rodney P. Fagan

Hammill Gas Tax Plan for Road Aid Abandoned

City officials consider abandoning Hammill proposed gas tax plan for road aid as legal and financial details surface. The discussion references bond requirements for operators, liability protections, and a Senate referral status, with earlier legislative steps noted and no Senate introduction yet.

Hammill

Clears Editor of Contempt Charge in Court Remarks

A historical court exchange recounts a judge’s contempt charge against an editor, with satire and theatrical imagery from records in the Selway Steel case. The dialogue includes ornate language about wisdom, rhetoric, and the law, plus references to dramatized opinions and stagey descriptions.

Clears District Court of Iowa U.S. A Hadji vAnd Selway Steel

Beads on Lovewrikts and Peerless Farmyard Stage Show

Fragmented OCR notes describe Bernice performing with animals on stage at Peerless Farmyard, including a boar and sow. A satirical aside quotes editor Haines in contempt of court, recounting a prairie encounter with a skunk and musings on animal behavior.

Herset Bernice Dante

Body of Collins to stay in cavern where death occurred

Autopsy planned by three physicians to determine cause of death and any poison trace. State and national guard representatives will view the body at the shaft top. Time of death uncertain. experts warn measurements may be two or three days old if kept longer.

F Page National Guard Denhardt Collins Manlett Song Calling Alf Sali TL Collins Benn Colliss Paseike Ctls Toy de Womins Hut

SISTA OF PAVE SPORT TIMEs PUBLISH HES SISTA OF PAVE

The text is garbled and unreadable. It does not yield coherent persons, places, or events to summarize into a credible news item. No distinct names or locations can be identified for a proper card.

SISTA Pave Sport Times HES

Ex Deputy Shorti to Be Brought Here on Theft Charge

Ex deputy Shorti to be brought here under theft charge with warrants for Jarceny against Ed Doug Lass and R H Young. They left by train for Chicago to bring back Loren Walker and Glen Carlton of La Porte City with the stolen sedan. Arrests followed Walker attempting to sell the car. Walker previously served as deputy sheriff in Black Hawk County and faced embezzlement charges last fall. Story ties to wartime service and sympathetic remarks about his Argonne experiences.

Jarceny Ed Douglass R. H. Young Lvary Chicago Loren Walker Glen Carlton la Portes City Alice Walker Black Hawk la Porte City Argonne

Mrs F J Clark to join husband in Eugene Oregon

Mrs F J Clark and children Anchel and Joseph plan a Western trip to join Dr Fred J Clark pastor of a new Congregational church in Eugene Oregon. They will stop at Yuma Colorado to visit her father and travel via Denver and Casper Wyoming to visit her brothers. They expect to stay in Eugene at least a year possibly longer.

Fred J. Clark Anchel Joseph Eugene Ore New Congregational Church Yuma Cola

St Paul Broker and Wife Found Dead in Hotel Apt

Thomas L. Wann sr a prominent St Paul broker and realtor and his wife were found dead in their hotel apartment. Police believe Wann shot his wife and killed himself amid heavy financial losses and personal despondency. Wann 65 had been in poor health and was once a leading Twin Cities real estate broker. Guards were posted at the Commodore apartment while the coroner was awaited.

St. Paul, Mian Thomas L. Wann St. Paul Wann Twin Cities Pallee Commodore

Stop Publication of Italian Newspapers

A storm of newspaper suppression hit Frasy with police clashing over anti editorials. Wounded by peppered policing, three Rome dailies faced abrupt publication cessation as editors ceased releases amid mounting pressure from authorities.

Bologti Caseisti Atticep Orue Resto del Carling Caseisti Polici Coriere Melle Ara Alin Wis Telys Rome Pape Iin

Burial of Dortimiund’s Dead Marked by Rtets

An inarticulate passage notes a burial with references to Rtets marking the ceremony and Dortimiund’s death. Fragments mention Gaerivagay, a farmer, and political chants amid chaotic lines. The garbled text references figures and factions without clear actions or dates.

Dortimiund

Obituary notices from Waterloo area deaths

Multiple obituaries and funeral notices list Civil War veteran Bratnober dying at home, Mrs. Charles F. Good, Mrs. Max Dawson, Mrs. Jake Tretter, Lenora Madigan of Waterloo, plus related survivors and funeral details. Names include Minnie Ruth, C A Bratnober, Charles Byrne, Joseph Morris, J R Owen, Anna Dawson, Max Dawson, Lenora Madigan, and others. locations Waterloo, Nashua, Pratt, St. Louis, Prince Albert, Denver Street, O'Keefe & Towne chapel, Fairview, and Ohi. Funeral arrangements and viewing details appear.

Co. X Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Madison Kentucky Waterloo Azo Pratt Kan C. A. Bratucber Charles Byrne Prince Albert Can Joseph Morris St. Louis Bmo J. R. Owen Minnie Ruth Tertog Max Dawson Anna Dawson Avalon Street Commercial National Bank St. Francis Hospital Anna Kettner Germany Alex Dawson Gladbrook Kya Maxine Robert Betty Donald Helen Harold LL. Baumgartner O'Keefe & Towne Fairview

Des Moines Man Sentenced to Seven Years in State Penitentiary

Des Moines city hall reported that Payrell Padder, a resident of Des Moines, has surrendered at the state peniten tiary to begin a seven year term. The process involved custody and commitment papers as the warden confirmed the transfer and sentence details.

Des Moines Payrell Madison Jota Barekanan Cauvieter

Eleven thousand gallons of alcohol seized in Illinois

Federal agents raided a Whiteside county farm uncovering eleven thousand rations of alcohol believed to be Edward Voespel property. The seizures, described as the region’s largest illicit liquor haul, included 50-gallon drums and a large burning boiler. Voespel and his son, Lyman, were jailed in Davenport after bond set at 31,000 each. Three Peoria men were also detained with a still, while E W Voelpel posted 1,000 bond for possession of six gallons.

Associated Press Clinton Edward Voespel Whiteside County Illinois Hergs Bielema Fulton Kelly Tampico Arimes James Kelley Voespel Heiley Voelpel Iowa Bodlling Company King of the Ring Uymin Voelpel Davenport Ill Lbeears United States Ush United States District Court Peoria Franklin A. Howe Andrew W. Headley James Guet Bush Voelpels E. W. Voelpel A. G. Bush Lyman Purcell &Purcell Father and Ser

Jury finds canned heat intoxicating in Iowa liquor case

A jury in a test case against J. J. Fox found canned heat intoxicating and guilty of operating a disorderly house after 19 hours of deliberation. The case, the first to rule on canned heat's intoxicating status, may be appealed to Iowa's supreme court.

Outumna J. J. Fox Supreme Court of Iowa

New Krauser Trial Provides Back of Yards Youth New Chance

Springfield, Al Feb 17 Walter Krauser and Bernard Grant were convicted of murdering a Chicago police officer. The Illinois Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling and ordered a new trial. Grant, a penniless Back of the Fields youth, might receive clemency as Gov. Small weighs the case, drawing national sympathy after Leopold and Loeb escaped with life in jail for a similar crime.

Springfield Walter Krauser Bernard Grant Chicago Uiiots State Supreme Court Krauser Grant Sen. Smail Ase Small Nathan Leopold Richard Loeb Robert Franks

Hodges Freed in Collicott Murder Case After Alibi

Davenport records show Suspect Milton Hodges to be released after a hearing before Justice Merle F. Wells. An alibi by C. F. Kettering is supported by an old notebook noting Hodges borrowed 12 dollars the night of the murder and repaid it the following Sunday. Mrs. F E Wilson of Cedar Rapids retracts prior accusation.

Kettering F. E. Wilson Cedar Rapids Sylvester Miller Fort Madison Hodges

Kiwanians Oppose State Income Tax

Kiwanis members voiced opposition to a proposed state income tax measure after a talk by attorney F. E. Farwell. Farwell warned the bill is unsound, shifts the burden, and could drive away business. Des Moines speaker R. H. Heartman urged defeat and plans included personal letters to Black Hawk county legislators.

F. E. Farwell Kiwanis George &. Pike Des Moines Black Hawk County Farwell R. H. Heartman Des _ Moines Equitable Life Insurance Company of New York Ikiwanians

Des Moines Raid Nabs Ten At Gambling Resort

Ten men were arrested during a police raid on an alleged gambling resort in Des Moines. The operation was reportedly run by Sam Cassidy and A. Cohen. Among those taken into custody were L. Hk. Robey of Fort Dodge and D. Hanson of Marshalltown.

Des Moines Sam Cassidy A. Cohen L. Hk. Robey Fort Dodge D. Hanson Marshalltown

Cheats Chair

United Press dispatch from Ossining New York reports William G. Ford a 42 year old former real estate broker hanged himself with a sheet in Sing Sing death house while awaiting execution for murder of six people in a 1923 Brooklyn fire. His conviction May 22 1924 was upheld on appeal three weeks earlier. He left 30 letters protesting his innocence.

United Pressy Ossining N. Y William GC. Ford New York Sing Sing Ford Brooklyn George Keim Keim

Canada Extends Ban on Indiana Live Poultry Imports

Washington February 17. Prohibition of importing live chickens turkeys and geese into Canada without a bureau of animal industry inspection certificate has been extended to Indiana joining New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Also notes visits by Dr S Callon Canton Ohio to half-brother F I Stanton and family and a fall injuring Mrs Viola Johnson fracturing her right hip at 424 Columbia Street Sunday evening.

Washington, Fh. C Canada Bureau of Animal Industry Indiana Department of Commerce New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Connecticut Viola Johnson Columbia Street

America Sees Complete Destruction of Capital Ships

Washington February 17. America has fulfilled its obligations under the five power naval treaty and completed the destruction of the capital ships doomed under that document. Formal notice was served on the secretary of state today by Secretary of the Navy Wil Aue. The treaty required destruction within a year and a half after ratification, with France ratifying a year and a half ago.

Washington,d. C America Secretary of State Secretary of the Navy Wil France

Successor to Upham Will Be Picked Soon

Chicago February 17 The selection of a successor to Robert W Upham Republican committee man from Illinois who is deceased will be made shortly after the funeral Prominent candidates include Col Smith Dwight chairman of the Republican state committee Deforant Kinney A len Moore Monticello and Clarence Buck Monmouth Gov Len Small declines to discuss the matter but is believed to back Col Smith according to local politicians

Chicago Robert W. Upham Illinois Lere Gol. Rank Smith Dwight Republican State Committee Upham Deforant Kinney Alen Moore Monticello Clarence Buck Monmouth Len Small Coll. Smith

West Union Man Finds Welcome At City Hall After Refusals

Edward Seydel of West Union Iowa was refused lodging at several hotels after intoxication. He and his companions drove to a station where he received a welcome, was booked for intoxication, and placed in a warm jail room. Marriage licenses issued include Mathias Bouefas and Teresa Wingert, Raymond Lee and Rachael Phillips.

West Union City Hall Edward Seydel Mathias F. Bouefas Jesup Teresa M. Wingert Raymond Roy F. Lee Dysarta Rachael Phillips da Porte Gity

Auto saved from blaze after backfire at noon

Firemen rescued Ed Mund Miller’s automobile at 129 Prospect Avenue when a backfire started the car in flames. Earlier, a chimney fire at the Metropolis Hotel at 9 p m caused alarms but caused no damage. An advertisement for Herman C. Miller offers Buy It, phone 2404.

Edmund Miller Prospect Avenue Metropolu Herman C. Miller

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