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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1925

Page

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Coolidge Inaugural Address Broadcast at Local Theatre

Waterloo residents will hear President Coolidge’s inaugural address broadcast from Washington D C via special radio equipment at the Plaza Theatre. Only 700 free tickets available from the Courier office starting Monday, with overflow outside the theater where a radio outfit will relay the speech. The event, timed from 10:30 to 12:30 Waterloo time, includes musical selections and a follow-up radio program by Maurice Franelli and others as part of a broader ceremonial observance.

Calvin Coolidge United States Washington, D. C Waterloo Bien Theeatre Evening Courier Alexander Frank Plaza Theatre Washington Courier Coolidge

Roosevelt recalls plots to kill Wilson and others

In New York, Roosevelt recounts claims of anarchist plots to assassinate Woodrow Wilson and others. He describes investigations, a government bureau, and warnings for several trips by Wilson, noting many plans were thwarted or proved false. He cites Schwab, Morgan, and Bernst ein related figures in the alleged plots.

News Wire Wilson Sid Jived Nerth United States Wiitel Franklin Td Teosevelt Sistuaie Daverattistr Matph Washington Ylaney West Avery Roosevelt Charles M. Schwab Ensley Cothl Et Wilson Woodrow Wilson J. MP. Morgan MM. Schwab T. Carcuimib TLS Garland Raiply al. Easley National Civic Federation Ty Easley Bot von Bernstorff von Papen Bay Wohl Kusley Ju Gov | Cymcaj mAmMong bBernsteif Jadee Wits Wilton Morzan Harley Schwerb Caleta Dee Poul Sorerigent Wasvinas Airy

Roosevelt's Vice Presidency: Platt Hanna Rivalry Shapes Path

A fragmented political narrative traces the fight over Roosevelt becoming vice president. It credits Senator Platt with steering Roosevelt from New York governorship to the national stage, opposing Hanna and the national Republican leadership. Roosevelt’s later reflections and steps toward law study precede his ascent to the presidency after McKinley’s death.

Roosevelt Platt New Yorki New York Hanna Fianna Washington Plate Roosevelt Himest Mate Firat Kinley Roosevelt Edward S. Martin Senate Alton B. Parker Roosevel Supreme Court Edward D. White Justi White White Adirondacks McKinley Rooseveltt Ameritas

Unclear obituary fragment from local page

Fragmentary text mentions the late Mr and Mrs with unclear names and relationships. References St Marys and a family with several siblings. Unable to determine full details due to damaged OCR.

May Be Candidate in Germany Election Turmoil

A likely candidate to replace the resigning prime minister of Prussia is projected on the right, amid a tense Aberdonish crisis. The constitutional reform is expected to establish a vice office in Berlin with President Febert’s death accelerating elections. Chancellor Luther is central to the unfolding political maneuvers.

Marx Prusezia Aberdentin Tle Alfice Berlin Rinau Alfie P Kient Febert Luther

Republicans Pick Longworth as Speaker of House

Washington February 28 Nicholas Longworth of Ohio will preside as Speaker of the House in the Ninety Ninth Congress and Job Tilson of Connecticut will be the Republican leader. The caucus vote on the first ballot was 140 to 10. Longworth’s selection is binding on the majority and will likely stand. Martin Madden of Illinois received 66 votes but offered to support Longworth. Other caucus choices included Hawley of Oregon as chair and Sweet of New York as secretary, Vestal of Indiana as Republican whip. Democrats will caucus tonight to choose their candidate for speaker with Garrett of Tennessee expected to be the leader and to continue as minority leader.

Washington, DE Lcholas Longworth Ohio Q. Tilson Connecticut Jélet House du Caucus Membuta Wiss Brent Martin Madden Sinois Langworth Onde Udaniinous Tilson Aechnamachioe Ciiens Uer Hawley Oregon She Ravens Live Sweet New York Secretay Vestal Indiana Republicame Ahip House Garrett Tennessee Ganizes Autuma

Man Dead as Train Strikes Sedan in Crossing Crash

Sora Lake Keb A W Amdtson of Storm Lake was instantly killed when an east bound passenger train struck his sedan at a crossing. His wife Patricia and their baby were badly injured and taken to a hospital. their exact condition could not be determined. The wreckage demolished the sedan and the train continued on its route.

Sora Lake Keb A. W. Amdtson Mitacer Storm Lake Patricia Wine Central Babs

Former Senator of New Jersey Dies in New Jersey

The death notice reports former United States Senator from New Jersey, serving from 19XX to 19XX, passing away in Washington. He was active in Senate proceedings, aided Democratic opposition to Woodrow Wilson appointments, and chaired state committee investigations into the West Virginia mine strike.

Woallngton Edigar West Virginia Investi- Bains

Sextet of Burglars Given 10 Years Each

Six burglars, three recently involved in robbing a general store at Trondav, were sentenced to ten years in state prison. Defendants include Franklin Frinklin, Newminger, George Shuani, Clyde Weeks, and George Weeks. the last two are brothers.

Madison Pastors Ban Paneing, Cards Fort Madison

Fragmentary notice from Fort Madison dated February 28 reports local pastors banning paneing and related religious revival efforts. Names and clear actions are obscured by OCR errors, but it indicates a church or community meeting and discussions of oaths and pledges linked to revival activities.

Fort Madison Tient Yantredes Jim Hawes Indus Thames

Four Children Die in Flames at Vallaton Home

A fire gutted a Vallaton residence killing four children. Investigators probe cause as volunteers battled the blaze and neighbors recalled the family's routine. The incident shocked the town, with local officials calling for safety reviews and support for relatives.

Posse in Pursuit of Missouri Bandits

Fragmentary text reports a posse in pursuit of bandits in Missouri. The garbled OCR mentions shots, a hand injury, and repeated alarms, with references to towns and names that are not clearly legible.

Missouri

President Ebert Dies After Peritonitis Attack in Germany

The historic report notes President Ebert succumbing to a peritonitis attack after the new Reichsregierung faced crisis over the peace treaty. It recalls his oath on freedom and law, the pro treaty government, and the Dawes era influences shaping Germany during upheaval and economic strain. It mentions internal unrest, spartacist and socialist threats, and Ebert’s leadership through postwar turmoil.

Reichstae Ebert Ferman P Dew Ebert Philipp Selaebigtte Scheidemann Vo “Pt Ebere Plhisa Visis Cit Ebert Delrenses Ozo Paris Nenany Kark Ale Germany Eber Paynes Conmnt Osteria Sterns Ilane Miah Guidine Amate Wittelin Jaeameke Preeloviel Ofa Pardens Vyon Hiv Ame Repubiie Uohenzollerns

Plenty of Spuds on Hand in Iowa Says Crop Bureau Head

Jes Moines Feb 28 With nearly three fourths of Iowa's 1924 potato crop still on hand there is little basis for reports of a potato shortage or for predictions of prices rising to 50 cents a peck. Charles D Reed director of the Iowa weather and crop bureau heard reports from G B Ludwig Kassuth county a large producer that wholesale prices have fallen with little demand.

Jes Moines Iowa Charles D. Reed Iowa Weather and Crop Bureau G. B. Ludwig Kossuth County Reed

Eberts Death Triggers Uncertain German Political Mood

Friedrich Ebert Germanys first president dies four months before the planned presidential election. He rose from a saddler apprentice to a labor leader and head of the Social Democratic Party, guiding Germany through postwar upheaval with steady work and loyalty to detail. President Coolidge sent condolences praising Eberts role in stabilizing the republic.

Frau Ebert Germany Isader Ebert Heidelberg Heidelberg University Altho AAS Republic Berlin Bremen-Bergerzeitung Whert Social Democratic Party Reichstag Uni Reichstags Aledge Washington, D. C Friedrich Ebert Coolidge Hans Luther Eberl United States

Cornel college wing fire tops old science hall legacy

Mount Vernon reports fire damages a wing of the old science hall at Cornell College. The building was the campus first structure erected in 1s Yes Moines Drake university, and investigators review liquor tied to Emma Biwler’s hone stay by a fraternity group that dined there.

Mount Vernon Cornell College Cornell Drake University Emma Biwler Des Moines The Workers’ Party J. Snyder Cedar Rapids William Klein- Lob Spring Valley Kleiniah Clarksville Frank Charles John Masonry West High School Knoke Savings Bank Alpers Brothers General St Fritz Fritz Nora K Fa Nffies

Man Held for Drunk Driving in County Jail

Harry Davis, held on charges of driving an automobile while intoxicated, could not post bail at 860 dollars. Committed by Municipal Court Judge J. C. Beem to answer to the grand jury on two drinking and driving counts after an Feb. 21 accident on the da Porta highway. Davis' two young daughters accompanied him to the county jail. Edgar Hall, 27, has bail set at 800 dollars after arraignment for breaking into the Cedar Valley Creamery building at Eighth and Sycamore streets. hearing scheduled for Monday with counsel to be secured. Police reported a would‑be entry party seen near the egg warehouse.

Harry Davis J. C. Beem Davis da Porta Highway Edgar Hall Sycamore Street Cedar Valley Creamery Company Eighth Sycamore Tall

Dawes Heads to Washington for Inauguration as Vice President

Gen Dawes leaves Chicago for Washington to take the oath as vice president next Wednesday. His party includes Mrs Dawes Virginia Dana and close friends from Lincoln Nebraska and the Central Trust company. Senator-elect Charles S Denean follows to serve the remaining term of Senator Medill McCormick and is expected to be sworn in on arrival.

Chicrgzo Charles G. Dawes Washington Medill McCormick Capitol

Eleven Boys Caught for Stealing Chickens

Kingsley Feb 28. Elevon boys ages 10 to 18 were rounded up by authorities on theft complaints. All confessed after a brief lecture by Justice Tom Shornborn and were released on good behavior.

Kingsley Elevon Tom Shornborn

Cardinal Gasparri Has Flu and Is Bedbound

Rome February 28 Cardinal Gasparri cancelled his diplomatic receptions and remained in bed with influenza. The illness delays work of Cardinal Ahmadin or Ahmadlein in preparing for the Eucharistic Congress next year as the American prelate counsels with Vatican authorities when his pilgrimage duties permit.

Rome Vasparri George Cardinal Ahmadelein Chicago Vatican

Milner to Have Court Hearing Next Monday

Fred E Milner is arraigned on an assault with intent to do great bodily harm to George Monroe night watchman at Artifical Sea & Fuel Co. He is recommitted to jail on $5000 bond with hearing set for Monday at 9 am. Milner allegedly held a gun in a struggle with Robert Gilson and fired, narrowly missing Monroe. He asked for more time to secure counsel. Also, five Waterloo dentists attended the University of Iowa College of Dentistry alumni meeting and returned home.

George Mohroe Sea & Fuel Co Fred L. Milner 3. G. Beem Milner Munp- Tee Robert Gilson Monroe Atttorney

Moore Named Upham's Committee Member from Illinois

Chicago Feb 28 Congress man Allen F Moore Monticello Th has been selected to the post of national Republican committee man from Illinois made vacant by the death of Fred Upham Moore who retires from congress March 4 had no opposition The anticipated opposition failed to develop at the committee meeting and the election was by acclamation

Chicago Allen F. Moore Monticello National Republican Ilinois Fred Upham Moore Congress

Iowa Guard Officers to Attend Cedar Rapids Meeting

Six Waterloo national guard officers will attend a Cedar Rapids meeting of the first battalion of the 133rd regiment Iowa National Guard on March 14. Attendees include Capt. Fred Clark Lieut. Jester L. Guyer Lieut. W. M. Shephard Capt. Clyde Davis Lieut. Ralph Denny and Lieut. Otto Kaberle of Companies D and LB. The gathering led by Major S. C. Wiles aims to prepare officers for the April annual inspection by regular army officers from Kansas posts. The regiment's top awards last year favored the first battalion with two of three, and the infantry unit has led the battalion for three straight years. Marriage licenses listed: George H. Shatzer and Leala Leeper, both of Waterloo.

Waterloo National Guard One Hundred Thirty-third Regiment Iowa S. C. Wiles Kansas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Courier and Plaza Maurice Franelli Franelli Tung Stardling Joeaders Yce Ellarding Harding Ing Prawi Sawyer Daugherty Mui Fall America Shipping Board American Mercantile Marine Albert Lasker Coolitge Mellon Treasury Alexander Graham Bell Tritine News Navy Prdonal Askautt Maurice Phy Ginder Erick Stubh Latte Judie Neopenve Gil Pelphanme Roose Murtinaru Toserptine Servier Pio Mies Egg Mr. and Arehancer Hov Theostasing Ma Praneisean St. Mary's Betty Jean Ashby Fatty Ninth Street Sonlay Hans Tuther Longworth Illinois New Jersey Madison Vallaton Aerts Carsen Tornham Crop Bureau Gen. Dawes V.P Cardinal Gasparri Fred E. Milner Upham Remier Artes Leggent & Co TAY Premier Coffee Too Iowa Guard George H. Shatzer Leala Leeper Walter Baker& Co.Ltd Dorchester Mass Montreal Es Bspost Sns SISO Postmaater Moncey Hack
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