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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1925

Page

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McClintock Death Probe Expands to Gilson Case

Chicago authorities broaden the McClintock inquiry to include the death of Dr. Oscar Gilson, McClintock’s physician, after exhumation and autopsy findings cited by Judge Harry Olson. The coroner’s inquest is extended to January 10 as new witnesses may be subpoenaed.

Associated Press Jatt Illiam Nelfort McClintock Oscar Gilson Harry Olson Olson McClintock William D Shepherd Gison McC

Rent-Fixing Act Sparks Battle in Coolidge Era Debates

The piece argues the rent control act shifts power from wartime emergency to general police authority, prompting backlash among landlords who fear steep rises and profiteering. It notes Coolidge’s concern over rising rents if the May expiration occurs and the impact on government costs and taxation.

Coolidge Chicun Tac Conidge Washington Federel Governaent Contr Cym. Herald-Tribuns News Survion

First Gentile Governor Elected in Utah

The report notes Utah Governor elect George Born as the first Gentile chosen for the role. It adds that prior state executives were all Mormons or Jews, marking a religiously diverse precedent in Utah leadership.

George Born Utah

Des Moines Briefs Report on Agriculture and Economy

Iowa officials urge a sound business basis for farming to avert national economic disruption. Reports from several cities cover a range of local incidents including a suspected suicide, a grand jury probe, a reopened robbery case, milk bottling protests, forged checks, a lost dog’s return, and a boy’s accidental death by strangulation while gathering eggs.

Des Moines E. T. Meredith Formier Hinerlington T. W. Crater Libertyville Cetar Rapids Grand Jury Armstrong J. Schrader Kenwood Park Comncil Bluffs Rey Ted Snodderly Anamosa Cedar Rapids Shep Hinton John Rosburg Rosburg

Believe Robbers of Parcelpost Mail Car Had Duplicate Keys

Investigators held a theory that an organized band familiar with parcel post movements broke into a sealed car on Chicago & Northwestern train No. 12 Spine between Omeka and Chicago Monday night. The robbers, equipped with keys, used to lock the cars and their mail boxes, boarded at Omaha Monday morning, then left the train at a stop before Chicago. The amount stolen has not been determined. This was the third such robbery in several months, officials said.

Chicago Chicago & Northwestern Omeka Omaha

Indian Oil Scandal Probed by House Panel

Washington Tan 7 Charles H. Burke commissioner of Indian affairs and Hach L. Murphy former judge of Skmulbee county were called as witnesses by the house Indian affairs subcommittee to discuss charges of wilful misadministration of certain Indian oil bearing oils in Oklahoma.

Washington, D. C Tan Charles H. Burke Indian Affairs Hach L. Murphy Skmul- Bee County House Oklahoma Bur’e Murphy

Stationary Engineers Club Meeting Highlights Aviation Talk

Waterloo chapter of the National Association of Stationary Engineers held a one year anniversary gathering at which Mr. HAG, G. H. Ellen, and W. Holl spoke on aviation and fuel for industrial power plants. Refreshments followed as the group notes growing membership.

Waterloo Nationalation of Stationary Engineers G. Ellen Holl

University of Iowa Janitor Sentenced for Immoral Conduct

In Town City, ta, January 7, C F Russ, a janitor at the University of Iowa, was sentenced to 19 years in state prison for immoral conduct less than 14 hours after his arrest. Priest given 1500 dollars. Mallard, ta, January 7, donations to the Dohherstein fund reach about 1560 dollars toward a $2000 judgment.

Town City C.F. Russ University of Iowa Mallard Mick Father Dohherstein West Benth Haeper

Brewer files fraud charges over Iowa senate race

Luther A. Brewer files a contest of the November 4 1924 Iowa senatorial election alleging ballot fraud irregularities and improper counting to defeat Smith J Brookhart. The notice cites multiple grounds including ballot recounts erroneous ballot handling and public statements questioning the Soviet government.

Mildred O Connor and Vincent Wed Since Oct 26

Mildred O Connor and Thomas Vincent were married in the Presbyterian parsonage of Galena Alabama on Sunday afternoon Oct 28. The ceremony was kept secret until today. Mrs Vincent has been a bankkeeper at Waterloo Savings Bank and is a graduate of West High School. Mr Vincent, a Gatena High School graduate, works as a rate clerk for Illinois Central Railroad and is a member of Phi Sigma Chi. They will live at 303 Rath-Peek Building.

Mildred O'Connor Thomas Vincent Galuna Vincent Waterloo Savings Bank Wast High School Gatena High School Clinois Central Railroad PH Sigma Chi Fraternity Theincents Rath-Peek Building

Veterans Auxiliary Installs 1925 Officers

Miss Mary Woore was installed as president of Daughters of Veterans for 1925 in a ceremony led by Mrs. Elva Wannenmaker, state chief of staff, at Memorial Hall. Other officers include Ethel Snodgrass senior vice president, Gertrude Wright junior vice president, Staot Rodeskaver chaplain, Miatha Wrapp patriotic instructor, Alice Steward guide, Gore Wright press correspondent, Orpha Carpenter secretary, Grace Stallman May Walker council members, Ollie Knapp Estella inner members, Shirley color guards, May Bowser outer guard, Elizabeth Billings inner guard. Refreshments followed with committee members Martin Morgeson, Annadas, Addie McCormick. Visitors from Independence attended.

Mary Woore Daughters of Veterians Elva Wannenmaker Stafe Ethel Snodgrass Seniar Gertrude Wright Sunior View Staot Rodeskaver Miatha Wrapp Alice Steward Gore Trade Wright Orpha Carpenter Grace Stallman May Walker Ollie Knapp Estella Sieorge Carroll Ba Shirley May Bowser Elizabeth Billings Martin Morgeson Annadas Addie McCormick Independence

Banker Galliher Named Inaugural Committee Chairman

William T. Galliher of the Federal American National Bank in Washington D C has been appointed by President Coolidge to chair the inaugural committee for the March 4 event. He will oversee all arrangements for the president’s inauguration.

William T. Galliher Federal American National Bank Washington, D. C Coolidge

Senate Up Nights to Pass First of Dozen Appropriation Bills

The interior department appropriation bill cleared the state calendar the first of about a dozen supply bills. A night session was held to dispose of the interior bill with a Senate total of 238.8 million dollars, slightly above the House figure. An extra 500 000 dollars was added for the Spanish Springs project in Nevada after being previously struck by the House.

Senate Washington Dbd Interior Department House Muscin Shoals Interior Senate Aee Spanish Springs Wnev Congress

Dora White Willed Estate of Husband Probate

Dora A. White widow of Joseph J. White is named executrix without bond in his will read for probate. The will gives Mrs White life use of the estate with half to heirs at law at her death and half to sick persons or to be directed by her will. If she dies without a will the remaining half goes to her heirs at law. The testator specifies heirs and interests per law in force at his death. Mr White left a considerable estate.

Dora A. White Joseph J. White White

Coast Coast Capture Cross Word Bootlegger

Prohibition agents in San Francisco claim the first crossword bootlegger catch. They found Harry Cummings mid puzzle with 50 solved clues, two large stills, 200 gallons of mash, and a demijohn of finished product in his home. Cummings was arrested. the stills were seized while he kept the unfinished puzzles.

San Francisco Prohibitiong Harry Cummings

Cornerstone of Linden M E Church to be laid Sunday

The formal cornerstone ceremony for the Linden Methodist Church will be at 2 30 P M Sunday with Rev WW Harrep announcing the event Clergymen from city Methodist churches will participate and Dr E J Lockwood district superintendent will attend The church is the first unit of a planned $75000 structure to seat 500 in cream and brown brick

Linden Methodist Church WW. Harrep Clereymen Tome E. J. Lockwood

Tragic Train Accident Claims Sioux City Resident

A resident of Sioux City died today after being struck by a train in the local railroad yards. It is believed he was thrown beneath the locomotive while attempting to ride a train.

Sioux City

Court postpones lawsuit against surety companies

Des Moines Jan 7 A second postponement in the district court case by former state treasurer W J Burbank against sureties for 284000 of state funds tied to the defunct United State Bank was announced at court opening Judge Lester Thompson delaying ruling until Camorron Att for state banking receiver argued the new laws do not give preference to state money in bank liquidations The case links to a broader state effort against Burbank and several failed depositary bonds seeking about 1 million of state funds from four banks plus a solvent Center Trust company Burbank urged the bonding firms to pay promptly or lose their charters The four state depositories hold 1060687 42 that have not paid on his demand The bond companies are creatures of the state and operate in Iowa by law The ruling is expected soon and relates to a wider action against the sureties and Burbank

Associated Press Des Moines W. J. Burbank United State Lester Thompson Gibson Robert Leach de- Funet Bank Thompson Burbank Treasury Commercial Savings Mechanics Savings Banks Centra Trust Company Optica Iowa

Peter Funk Dies After Illness at 71 in Hudson

Peter J Funk 71 longtime Hudson resident died yesterday after two years of illness. Funeral set for Saturday 10 30 a m at Hudson with burial Blessing Cemetery. Born Kiel Germany April 19 1853 he came to America as an infant and lived in Chicago before moving to Hudson in 1889. He worked in furniture business with a brother before retiring four years ago. Survived by widow a daughter in Omaha and two sons Charles E Waterloo Ed C Wells Ming.

Peter J. Funk Peter J. Sunk Hudson Blessing Cemeery Kiel Germany Peter Funk America Chicago Ill Carrie Schneck Funk Charles E Waterloo Ming

Walther League Installs Officers at Immanuel Lutheran

Installation of officers for the Walther League of Immanuel Lutheran church last evening named Noer bert R. Rospe president Lorenz Steege vice president Vera Voalker secretary and Alma Kasphelreagurer treasurer. Committees for 1925 were named and a special committee appointed to map out a program of activities for the coming year.

Walther League of Immanuel Lutheran Church Bert R. Rospe Lorenz Steege Vera Voalker Alma Kasphe

Old Folks Made New

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