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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
9
Depositors pour money into Waterloo banks as reserves swell and withdrawals slow. The Chicago Federal Reserve Bank promised unlimited funds to local banks, signaling strong support. The item notes mixed commentary on Einstein, Michelson, and broader financial bravado of the era.
Des Moines dispatch reports Iowa lawmakers inching toward the speakership in the house and pro tem in the senate. Edson and Harrison claim strong support while Ed Campbell appears set for senate pro tem. Brookhart is absent, Hammill arrives to take office with a “do it now” policy and announcements on governor’s office appointments. The new governor also plans a wide highway program review. Clem Kimball expected tonight.
In Youngstown Ohio today four teenagers escaped from a burning Scotsland floor by safety nets stretched by firefighters. Authorities suspect incendiary origins as two men were seen fleeing moments before the blaze. Many jumpers were women and children while others carried youngsters to safety from windows.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 0 o'clock. If you fail to receive the paper by that time due to carrier errors or other causes, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6:30 p.m.
In January 1925 Leavitt and Johnson National Bank First National Bank Commercial National Bank Waterloo Lawn urge customers to contact them for assistance if Waterloo bank closings cause unease. They offer to ship currency in unlimited amounts, backed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Lincoln Neb Jan 9 Ray EB Eaton 58 postal employe with 31 years of service was found guilty after four hours by a federal jury of rifling the mails. He was charged with taking $8.75 from a letter last July. He will be sentenced Saturday. Judge Munger presided.
In Omaha Nebraska a five year old girl Lystra Thomsen remains in critical condition after a December 29 automobile collision fractured her skull. Doctors report gradual improvement as she regains color and shows signs of waking from a coma while almost all city churches plan special prayers on Sunday.
Des Moines reports on Gov. Kendall’s near retirement clemency for three murderers and one sex offense offender. L. W. Healy and Wugh Rothbard, released after 31 years for first degree murder of Theodore Frith and Henry Tilcott, were convicted in Dubuque in February 1894. Rothbard is 70, Healy 55, both maintain innocence.
An unidentified 22 year old patient from Cook County Hospital’s psychopathic ward will broadcast from WEBEH Chicago tonight seeking recognition of her voice. Known as "Charlotte" at the hospital, she suffers from amnesia after being picked up at Union Depot on November 19.
Butler Ga Jan 9 before the planned execution of Gervig Bloodworth and Willie Tones a temporary restraining order was issued to shield privacy under Taylor county sheriff arrangements preventing a public double hanging. Officers Have Party San Quentin Cal Jan 9 Walter Yeager hanged for murder of traffic officer Clarence Pickett. About 20 officers witnessed. Negro Is Hanged Florence Ariz Jan 9 Sam Flowers hanged for murder of his wife Sabina Flowers protesting self defense. Ohio Youth Dies in Chair Columbus O Jan Kane 21 of Youngstown electrocuted for murder in park Feb 28 1924. Two Pay Penalty Ossining N Y Jan John Rys 19 and John Emerito 21 Reading Pa executed for murder of Chinese laundryman in Port Jefferson N Y
A handsled carrying Jan children collided with a car in Burlington last night. Four left legs were broken, three from the same family, and all injuries were serious. The accident remains under investigation.
Josiah Kirby, once bankrupt and now head of the Cleveland Discount company, faces state and federal indictments over stock sales nationwide. The federal charge alleges mail fraud in a late financial statement. Kirby’s attorney said he would surrender to federal authorities.
The war department appropriation bill keeps priority in the House as the McFadden banking bill becomes the next order of business. Prolonged talks over National Guard provisions and reorganized reverses disrupted plans to advance the army measure, though supporters expect a vote before adjournment. Remaining to pass are a 346.4 million rivers and harbors item and non military programs of the War Department.
Chicago January 9 Charges of operating a confidence game have been filed in warrants for Thomas Carey a retired millionaire once prominent in Democratic politics and a former mayoral candidate now in Los Angeles. Investments by stockholders including Father M O Sullivan totaling 2000000 in a defective motorbus line were cited. The priest's losses were 6000. State's alternate charge. Attorneys for Carey said he would return immediately to face the charges.
In Shanghai on January 9 an international gang of forgers was broken up with six Italians two Palestinians and a Russian woman arrested. Authorities seized 320 counterfeit U.S. notes copper plates and related materials. The seizures conclude a period of widespread spurious notes in the region.
Galesburg Monmouth men Edward Rissick and Harold McKnight were killed when the bus went off the road in Vaditch today. Two others were injured in the crash near Galesburg Monmouth.
Francis E. B. Pope of Spokane testified for the defense in the Forbes Thompson veterans bureau case in Chicago. He denied being offered 1 million dollars by ship contractors to influence the sale of the government wooden fleet and denied discussing any bribe with former President Harding. Mortimer had testified the bribe offer existed.
Hiram Bingham of Connecticut takes the oath of office as senator and is assigned to the Military Affairs and Post Office and Post Roads committees in Washington.
Washington reports the Senate adopted the Underwood private operation bill as a substitute for the Norris government operation plan by 48 to 37. Leaders doubt this will be final in the Muscle Shoals dispute as several substitutes remain under discussion. Senator Wadsworth then proposed a presidential committee to decide Muscle Shoals.
George Atkinson died in Wessington Springs S D on Wednesday. Funeral services are at 2 30 p m Sunday in the M E church Clarksville Ia Burial will be in Lynwood Ai He is survived by his widow two daughters Lucille and Renelda who came with the body also two brothers W J Waterloo Lester Hibbing Minn Mrs Arthur Dawning McDonald Kan and Miss Mae Independence Ia.
Reported Berlin rumor of Premier Mussolini’s assassination was denied by the Italian embassy in Washington. Messages signed by Mussolini were received today refuting the claim. Italian officials dismissed the rumor as unfounded and without truth.
Waterloo banks recovered from fears of runs as large deposits and a Federal Reserve offer to ship currency eased panic. Authorities reported no further withdrawals beyond those closed banks, with Black Hawk optimistic for reopening and examiners arriving. The Courier pledged to publish only facts as confidence returned among farmers, firms, and savers.
Federal prohibition agents seized over 3000 stills and 2500 hydrometers in a series of raids around Chicago's Maxwell Street market. Four persons were arrested as officers removed stills and other devices from six shops along the market area.
Tokio was disturbed by a series of high severity earthquakes beginning at 6 am with the final tremor at 3 pm prompting residents to evacuate. Mount Aso, 600 miles southwest, has been erupting since last Tuesday, sending ashes and damaging farms at its base.
Dana Coolidge a 20 year old pupil from Downing Wisconsin died in Omaha after shooting himself Wednesday night. He had been rejected by his sweetheart and his father was en route from Downing. The incident occurred in Omaha and he was a pupil of a Minneapolis high school.
United Press reports Chicago crime commission finds police morale collapse over three months leads to a surge in crime. December records cited as the most rampant month with 25 murders, 234 holdups, and 211 burglaries, while crimes against women in the last two months show disorganization and poor cooperation.
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