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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1925
Page
9
Waterloans on bonds of former state treasurer W J Burbank face concern as an executive council ordered a 1 060 000 suit. The action targets funds in Des Moines banks in trouble, seeking to protect the state and prevent losses to Burbank and his sureties as his term ends.
The Senate faces a clash between bills to raise postal workers pay by 68 million dollars and a vetoed simple increase. A substitute measure aims to fund the raise by raising postal service charges, after extensive holiday hearings.
President Coolidge told the National Council of Farmers Co operative Marketing that co operative marketing can stabilize the agricultural market. He warned farmers to take the lion’s share, starting small and building upward, and to view the system as a principle, not a miracle.
Nellie Tayloe Ross is sworn in as Wyoming's governor, the first woman to hold such a high state executive post in the United States. She pledges to continue her late husband William B. Ross's programs with divine guidance, while receiving full support from state officials.
In a Washington ruling the Supreme Court said a totally disabled veteran with government life insurance may reclaim the full policy. DeWitt T. Law of Montana, who lost an arm and a leg, was previously denied payment by the Veterans Bureau.
Washington D C Jan 5 An emergency deficiency bill carrying 157111700 was reported by the house appropriations committee with plans to rush it to the senate within the week The funds include 150000000 for refund of illegally collected taxes 3500200 for continued work on dam No 2 at Muscle Shoals Alabama and 3000000 to purchase capital stock of the Inland Waterways corporation.
Washington D C Jan 1 members of the president s agricultural commission were called to the department of agriculture after a six week study. Relief for cattlemen was slated for first consideration and the panel planned to consider cooperative marketing help for farmers next.
Richmond Va Jan 6 Friends of Dr Lyon G Tyler president emeritus William and Mary college celebrate the birth of his 8 pound son yesterday The child’s father is 71 and the baby’s birth follows the 68 year old fathering of a previous son and a 70 year old daughter The mother is Dr Tyler’s second wife who is 34 years younger and the couple married two years ago
Washington announces that 189164 freight cars, about 8.2 percent online, needed repair as of December 1. This marks a drop of 36 cars since December 2, with 145241 in need of heavy repair, down 1045 from December 1.
The Supreme Court resumes after recess to decide major issues. It will rule on presidential pardon power in contempt of court, Congress witness summons, and Chicago's water withdrawal from Lake Michigan. A Chicago loss could force costly new water facilities while broad Great Lakes states warn of lowered lake levels and freight impact.
Thomas Kennedy of Hazelton was named secretary-treasurer of the international miners union, a choice presented by John L. Lewis and accepted without opposition. Kennedy succeeds William Green, who resigned after becoming president of the AFL to complete Samuel Gompers’s term.
Washington date Senate to meet at 3 o clock tomorrow night under unanimous consent to consider the $230 million interior department appropriation measure. The push aims to end the legislative jam that has held Congress since December.
Jan 5 report from Cedar Rapids describes burglars breaking into Ranney Scellars cigar store last night and stealing 198 from the safe while overlooking 400 in cash in one box and 1200 in cash and checks in another. The robbers escaped through a cellar door and are believed to have hidden in the store hall before closing time.
Columbus Ohio March reports that the famous Sheatsley furnace mystery tied to the death of Mrs Addie Sheatsley wife of a Lutheran pastor will be investigated by the county grand jury after county prosecutor John R King announced the move today Coroner Joseph Murphy had previously ruled a death by own act over twenty months ago.
In St. Joseph Michigan on January 5 Charley B Ruthenburg was convicted under the Michigan criminal syndicalism law. Circuit Judge Charles J White sentenced him to three to ten years at Jackson state prison and imposed a $5006 fine.
The Courier will be delivered to your name before 5 30. If you fail to receive your paper by that time call 5100 and copy GF. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m to arrange a redelivery.
Mrs. Anna R. Netley, 51, of 655 Summit avenue, was found dead in bed by her son Joseph Albert, 12, about 3 a.m. The boy slept with her and, calling without response, alerted his father. Death due to heart disease, life extant about three hours. She had undergone recent surgeries and remained active at home. Surviving husband Joe Netley, son, mother Rose Pizinger, brother Joe F Pizinger, and sister Mrs. Augusta Chesler. Body at Kistner mortuary pending funeral plans.
Chicago faces a heatless era as coal truck drivers at about 400 yards quit work, threatening fuel for hospitals and orphanages. Union leaders demand 31 a day plus work rules exempting loading and unloading. A city survey warns of hardship for private homes, hotels, and apartments if deliveries stall longer. In Des Moines, Dr John Patterson Hedrick was named to the veterinary examiners board.
Des Moines announces a state suit against former treasurer W. J. Burbank and his sureties for 1 060 000 in deposits placed with four banks that closed or lacked proper security. Gov Kendall backs aggressive action to recover funds, with Attorney General Dibsom to file suit immediately.
Hollywood, Cal is to see a new hospital specializing in plastic surgery within months. Plans disclosed by surgeon promoters, one who performed Jack Dempsey’s nose last year, reflect rising demand for cosmetic nasal procedures among celebrities and fans alike.
Washington D C January resignation of Associate Justice Joseph McKenna announced from the bench of the supreme court. As ranking associate justice after more than forty years of service he retires due to age. Chief Justice Taft said the resignation had been accepted by President Coolidge.
National Commander James A. Drain of the American Legion fell ill after an address in the Hotel Utah ballroom. Doctor C S Baldwin attended him and said treatment has greatly relieved him. his condition is not critical.
Fire investigators assess cause of the Chicago Packing Co plant fire in Chicago on Jan 4. Damage estimated at 34 million. Firefighters fought the blaze to prevent spread to adjacent property. Several firefighters overcome by smoke as the inferno released a foul odor from burning carcasses.
United Press reports Rev Te Aw Mills, longtime pastor of the New England Congregational Church in Chicago, defies calls to resign after inviting radicals and outsiders to attend services. Mills, a World War II veteran, distributed pamphlets welcoming all who seek rest, comfort, fellowship, righteousness, and the savior. A church council meeting tonight will decide if Mills stays or leaves, with supporters praising his duty to reach those in need.
Washington January 5. James M. Parsons counsel for Dan F Steck Democrat for senator against Smith W Brookhart conferred with senate privileges and election committees about a contest to unseat Brookhart. Parsons said he expected to file the contest before leaving Washington. The plan had been to defer until the new congress.
In Manila on January 5 the Dean Bocobo of the University of the Philippines college of law estimates one saloon for every 125 inhabitants in the islands the relation between John Barleycorn and Filipinos discussed as to whether the ratio is praiseworthy or not.
A federal warrant was issued for Gaston G. Means, formerly a department of issue official, for failing to appear on charges of conspiracy to bribe officials in the Glass Casket company case. Means sent a telegram claiming illness and an impending operation in Concord, North Carolina.
Vienna report says Ruth Fraz, a German Reichstag member, was sentenced to a fine of 130,000 crowns and deportation from Austria for using a false passport. The case highlights international pressure and political tensions surrounding eligibility and travel.
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