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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1925

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Warren 10 Front As Candidate For Cabinet

Unclear senate opposition to Attorney General Stone delays a Supreme Court appointment. Charles B. Warren of Michigan emerges as a likely successor to the pending cabinet vacancy, with other names including James M. Beck, William J. Donovan, Gov Groesbeck, and Chief Justice Ruggs of Massachusetts. A New York Times/AP report notes added names and shifting discussions in Washington.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Stone Supreme Court Charles B. Warren Michigan Warren Greesbeck James M. Beck Pennsylvania William J. Donovan New York Groesbeck Rugs Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Stons J. Pierpont Morgan

Japan and Russia Nearing Agreement in Peking Talks

Tokyo reports confident that a Russo Japanese parley in progress in Peking is nearing a pivotal agreement. Terms allegedly grant Japan a substantial share of oil and coal output in Russia. Russia to apologize for the Nikolaievka affair and halt propaganda in Japan. Japan to withdraw troops when physical conditions permit. Debts and claims to be settled later.

Tokio Peking Japan Russia Nikolaievak

Legion Committees Meet Next Week in Indianapolis

National committees of the American Legion including the national executive committee will meet at national headquarters in Indianapolis between Saturday, January 12 and Thursday, January 16. The agenda includes appointing national committee members and fixing dates for the national convention at Omaha next fall.

Indianapolis Ind American Legion National Executive Committee Nation Russell Creviston Omaha

Police Hall Girl Headed for Chorus

Detectives arrested Evelyn Taylor 17 a Council Bluffs runaway and detained her in Des Moines jail pending transfer to Council Bluffs authorities. Arrival of Omaha officers expected to escort her home today.

Des Moines Evelyn Taylor Council Bluffs Miss Taylor Omaha

Klan Women Seek Charter in Nebraska Filed Articles of Incorporation

Lincoln Neb Jan 10 The Women of the Ku Klux Man, an Arkansas corporation, filed the original articles of incorporation with Secretary of State Charles W Poole to become a Nebraska corporation DEFENDS EDUCATED to Des Moines Jan 10 It will not unsex the woman Dr J W Million president of Des Moines university said the group of club women he Austinet Million declared

Lincoln Neb The Ku Klux Man Arkansas Charles W. Poole Nebraska Des Moines Ion J. W. Million Tes Moines Universiold Million

Suspicious judge probes McClintock deaths in Chicago

A Chicago investigation into the death of William Nelson McClintock expands as Chief Justice Harry Olson demands extending the probe to the deaths of his sister in law Emma Nelson McClintock and Dr Oscar Olson. Olson says his brother was seen with William shortly before the youth’s death.

William Nelson McClintock Caleage Windy City Harry Olson Municipal Court Emma Nelson McClintock Billy Oscar Olson Olson McClintock Shepherd William 20

Girl Seeks Damages for Motor Accident Injuries

Marjorie Grebein, a four year old, by her next friend H G Delon, sues Charles Tenébaum for 121.35 for injuries in a motor car crash on November 4 1924 at Washington street and Park avenue ne. The girl suffered facial cuts requiring stitches after Grebein in the other car claimed to be in the intersection first.

Marjorie Grebein H. Gre Delon Charles Tenébaum Washington Street Park Avene Grebein Tenebaum

County Assessors Confer Over Annual Census Enumerations

County assessors from 18 townships and eight cities met the county board to refine this year’s assessments and census enumeration. J W Hartman was named chairman and Albert Rasmussen secretary. I W Esher read state instructions. Waterloo will pay 50 cents an hour for assessors and census takers.

County Board J. W. Hartman East Water Noo Albert Rasmussen Cedar Falls I. W. Esher Waterloo Cedar Walls la Porte City Hudson Dunkerton Gilbertvilla Cedar Heights Castle Hill Barclay Bennington Big Creek Black Hawk Cedar Eagle Base Waterton Fox Lester Lincoln Mt. Ver Aen Orange Poyner Sprints Greek Union Washington

Detention Hospital Free of Patients After Three Months

Mr and Mrs C W Lyon who run the detention hospital report no patients today the first time in nearly three months Most patients recently were suffering from smallpox Three members of one family were patients W T Owings died his 80 year old mother and her grandson Everett were also ill Ev erett and his grandmother had a severe form of the disease

C. W. Lyon W. T. Owings Everett Ev Jerett

Waterloo Travelers Banquet At Katte of Pythias Hall

Members of Waterloo council No 201 United Commercial Travellers and their families will hold an annual banquet at Katte of Pythias Hall at 6 PM. The meal will be cooked entirely by the men. After a brief business session, cards and dancing will follow with Arch W. McFortane as master of ceremonies and a guest of honor.

Waterloo Council No United Commercial Triplers Katte of Pythias Arch W. Mcfnrtane Asi

Start First House of Year at Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls January reports the start of a new house project with foundations laid and initial framing underway. City officials including councilman Fish from the Fourth ward and Mrs. Ish plan a three week trip to Hot Springs for health benefits, while announcement notes a birth in Cedar Rapids to Harold J. Duke and Ruth Vosteler.

Hot Springs F. F. Fish Ciis Ish Nekes Hae Sos Aeo Wei Mine Harold J. Duke Cedar Rapids Reeddants Waterloo Vike Rurh Vosteler

State Briefs Davenport Poultry Show Closes Entrants Rise

Davenport reports the Iowa State Poultry Show concluded last night with about 1,600 exhibits. More than 1.4 percent of University of Iowa students have been vaccinated in the last four days. Des Moines court arguments on public funds case finished and the judge will rule later. Mitchellville fire truck skidded into a ditch injuring two men seriously. Sion City confirms the death of Elizabeth Wail four, daughter of State Checker Ben Hall, struck by a streetcar.

Davenport Iowa Des Moines Thompson Mitchellville Sion City Elizabeth Wail Ben Hall

Senate May Vote on Muscle Shoals Bill Before It Adjourns

Washington D C June 10 A vote on the Muscle Shoals question before adjournment grew likelier as Senator Curtis Republican leader voiced hope to keep the Senate in session until the issue is decided and Senator Norris Nebraska chief opponent of the Norris measure said he was ready for a final vote. Senator Underwood Democrat Alabama predicted a comfortable majority for his Underwood bill and Curtis noted the president favored that bill over Norris measure for government ownership.

Washington D. C Muscle Shoals Senate Curtis Kansas Repub Ean Norris Nebraska Underwood Alabama

Forged Christmas Checks Discovered in Iowa City Stores

Iowa City police received a dozen forged checks using the name of Lloyd M. Southwick, a Mayville Ix University student, cashed in local shops during the pre Christmas rush. Police report total recovered value under 100 dollars with believed further forgeries in merchants' hands.

Iowa City Lloyd M. Southwick Mayville Southwick

No One Hurt When Flier Really Does

Danville Indiana January 10 The engine and nine heavy cars of the Wabash flier from Kansas City to Detroit left the track when rain caused a six foot gap in the rails at Sydney 21 miles west of here today No one was injured.

Danville Wabash Kansas City Detroit Sydney Here

Bankers Committee to Meet in Ames January 16

The Iowa Bankers Association agricultural committee will meet in Ames on January 16. Irwin J. Green, the chairman, says D. H. Otis of the American Bankers Association, President Wohlenberg of the Iowa Bankers, and Secretary Frank Warner of the state association will lead the discussions.

Davenport Agricultural Committee Iowa Bankers’ Association Ames Irwin J. Green D. H. Otis American Bankers’ Association Wohlenberg The Iowa Bankers Frank Warner State Association

Mail Prat Lost in Fog Lands Two Hours Behind Schedule

Air Mail Pilot Hobson, en route from Iowa City to Chicago, became lost in fog early today. Officials at Maywood field worried for a short time, but he located himself and arrived safely two hours behind schedule.

Chicago Air Mail Hobson Iowa City Maywood Field

Luke Woodward 93 dies oldests Friends minister

Riehanoud Ind Jan 10 Luke Woodward 93 oldest Friends minister in the world died yesterday at his Fountain City home after two days illness from pneumonia from indigestion He once had a charge in Oskaloosa Ia. He was a noted religious figure in Indiana and had long served in Friends circles.

Riehanoud Ind Luke Woodward Fountain City Oskaloosa

Births Reported In Ren Winkien Township And Nearby Areas

Mr and Mrs William Toepke announce a daughter Monna born Jan 3 in Ren Winkien Township. Mr and Mrs Cieorga W Ashley of Kiehuh east report a daughter Wee it. Mr and Mrs Cliterd Tuts, 717 red 1 Hen, welcome a baby. The list includes multiple families noting daughters and twins, with names such as Elizabeth, Marjorie, Caroline, Grace and more, across local households.

William Toepke Ren- Winkien T Township Monna Cieorga W. Ashley Kiehuh East Wee Cliterd Tuts Watter Petersen Pulls el Sind Derown Gta Richard Thorpe Hlualta Chars Intte Marie Namal John Thadson Siehna Sen Dehn Anthan Linley Tel Ll. Elauchter Marjorie Waward T. Kasne Therneni Dee Glenn Tal Dee. It Gorvin Cui Penne Ly Tien Tl Everett Carl VL Baker Tithers Prev Fe Dawmter Corinne Sthryn Tene A. Lundgren West Ney Dauehter Grace

Representative Alan Moore Dominates Alpena Divorce Case

In Alpena Michigan a divorce suit involving Congressman Irrank D. Scott surfaces frequent mentions of Rep E Moore and Rep Alan F Moore from Tlinois. Mrs. Scott contends the legislators spent much time playing cards with her husband as the case unfolds.

Alan F. Moore Alpena, Mich Irrank D. Scott Scott

Edson says farm problems need unity in lawmaking

The new senate president Kimball outlined a plan to preserve existing leadership where possible, avoid duplications, and consolidate smaller committees to ease attendance. He named several key chairmanships likely to stay, including judiciary posts, banks and banking, cities and towns, and board of control, while retirement could leave other posts vacant.

Senate

Seymour Man Kills Wife and Himself

Vandorfy, 65, Seymour, la, shot his wife through the head and killed himself in the temple at the home of 4. H. Conrad, his son-in-law, here today. Both probably will die. The couple had been separated, but Vandorfy had visited his wife several times recently attempting reconciliation.

Rockford

Opera Singer Hires Chicago Bodyguard

Opera singer Cyreaz Van Gordon hires a Chicago bodyguard after receiving three threatening letters demanding 500 dollars each. A taxicab driver who delivered a missive today was arrested.

Chicago Jan

State's Ban on Raw Oysters in Illinois

Chicago report notes a precautionary ban on eating raw oysters in Illinois as a typhoid fever precaution. Director Isaac J. Rawlings of the Minnis department issued the order.

Illinois Chicago Isaac J. Rawlings Minnis Department

Freshman Harry Thiel Injured in Hunt for Memory

In Lincolns Neb Jan 10 Harry Thiel 18 Hanover a freshman at the University of Nebraska is in hospital after being struck by a fat ant on the road The injured student reports no pain Thiel is a member of the freshman basketball team.

LinesiIn Neb Llarhy Thiel Hanove An University of Nehra Sakk Thiel Iaateet Bali

Youths Sentenced to 20 Years for Robbery

Rockwell City Iowa January youths Jack and Jerry were transported to Anamosa yesterday to begin serving 19 year terms after being convicted on a robbery charge.

Rockwell City Jack and Jerry K Anamosa

Civil War Vet 55 Wins Kiwanis Medal in Sioux City

Civil War veteran, attorney, author and public figure, aged 55, was awarded the Kiwanis medal for first service to Sioux City. The ceremony highlighted his long service and leadership in the community.

PETAN Kiwanis Medal Sioux City Onstant &. Marks Eran Kiwanis Gale Medal Beynge

Klan Outlawed in Kansas by Supreme Court Decision

Topeka Kan Jan 10 The Kansas Supreme Court ousted the Ku Klux Klan from the state by ruling in the three year old suit brought by Attorney General R J Hopkins The court did not rule on Klan crimes but held that buying gear without a charter is illegal forcing lodges operating without state sanction to cease until chartered.

Topeka Kan Kansas State Supreme Court R. J. Hopkins

Post Office Pay and Rate Bill Seen Passing

M. T Finnan secretary of the National Association of Letter Carriers told White House reporters that the Moses postal pay and rate increase bill would be adopted by the senate. He said President Coolidge showed sympathy and that the measure would give postal employees wage increases matching those in the vetoed bill.

Senate White House M. Tfinnan National Association of Letter Carriers McKinley Republican Illinois Coolidge

Sentences Fourteen for Mail Swindle

Indianapolis Ind Jan 10 Motions for a new trial of the 14 defendants found guilty in the Hawkins mail fraud conspiracy were overruled by Federal Judge P A Geiger Milwaukee Six defendants were sentenced to two years on the conspiracy count and five years each on the remaining 15 counts in the indictment and fined 2000 each Four were sentenced to two years in prison and fined 1000 each The others received one year sentences.

Indianapolis Ind P. A. Geiger Milwaukee

Kidnaping Case of Kluxer Continued in Denver Court

A continuance until January 20 was granted for Dr. John Gaten Locke grand dragon of Colorado Ku Klux Klan to plead to charges of kidnaping and conspiracy in connection with an alleged forced marriage of Keith Boehm 15 to Miss Mae Nash in his Denver office last Tuesday night as Juvenile Court Judge Ben B Lindsey presided.

Denver Cala Tan Keith Boehm Mae Nash Grant John Gaten Locke Colorado Ben B. Lindsey

Real Estate Board Confident in Banks Support Meeting

The Waterloo Real Estate board held its first meeting of the year at Black's tearoom at noon ten days past, pledging moral support from local banks and urging the public to stand by these institutions. Committees for 192% were appointed.

Waterloo Real Estate Board Black's

Sioux City Schools Break Savings Record

Sioux City reporters note that local school savers totaled 5881.91 dollars, with 72 percent of pupils participating. The overall school savings on deposit across Sioux City banks stands at 107256.73 dollars.

Ioux City Sioux City Jam Siouxity

Pussyfoot Johnson to Speak in Des Moines Churches

Des Moines report says William Pussyfoot Johnson the famous dry sleuth will arrive tonight. He is set to address two church gatherings Sunday after recently returning from a tour of Europe and Asia.

Des Moines William

Fireman Pension Gift Noted by Local Citizen

J Adam Entz, proprietor of the ijutement market, contributed 10 to the firemen's pension fund. He enclosed the check in a letter to Ray Tiller, fire chief, praising the department for its efficient service during a recent house fire call.

J. Adam Entz Ijutement Market Cneck Ray Tiller

Maine Stands Against Federal Aid Says State Voices

A Maine article argues against federal aid for mothers and children, claiming it erodes state sovereignty and intrudes on internal affairs. It advocates continuing health work under state control and predicts a backlash against federal bureaus, urging citizens to defend state rights and reject federal interference.

Maine State of Corth Treinen Washington Jey State Department of Health

Coolidge’s Grip Tightens Over Congress in Early 1920s

Washington today shows President Coolidge widening control as Democrats drift, senate votes cross party lines on Muscle Shoals, and the House yields to his will. His veto of the postal pay bill stands after Senate support fell short. National officers praise the navy, while lawmakers adjust immigration and defense stances amid the White House influence.

Senate Britten Illinois Pacific Japan Robinson

Subsidy Debate Rages Over Federal Aid To States

Governors Coolidge Bingham and Ritchie denounce federal subsidies as a bribe to expand central control. The piece argues 50-50 road and education subsidies push state debt, raise local taxes, and erode state sovereignty, highlighting North Carolina and New York disparities and the broader burden on homeowners and farmers.

Coolidge Maine Goodridge Wartford Conn Connecticut Hiram Bingham United States Bingham Gov Ritchie Senator Bingham Baxter Maryland New York Gov. Ritchie Altho Democratic Party Hay Mitchie

Waterloo man H G Phinney 66 dies after stroke

H G Phinney 66 died at 11:30 am at his residence 725 Mullan Ave west Waterloo following his sixth stroke. Born Feb 12, 1859 in Wisconsin, he was a former farmer and retired 12 years ago to Waterloo. Survived by widow Nora a son Roy and two daughters Mrs Jenevia Foss and Mildred. Funeral arrangements pending.

J. G. Phinney Mullan Avenue West Wisconsin H. G. Phinney Nora Charles Summel la Porte City Waterloo Byrnes Park Tiret M. B. Church Roy Jenevia Foss Mildred

Roads in Poor to Fair Condition Across State

Des Moines January 10 report from the Automobile Club shows roads statewide in fair to poor condition. Lincoln Highway from Clinton to Council Bluffs is rough, Whiteway No 7 east is fair and west is poor, Jefferson Highway No 1 is good north and poor south. Primary No 50 north is in good condition.

Des Moines Jao Des Moines Automobile Club Lincoln Clinton Council Bluffs Jefferson

Corn Belt College Adds Public Speaking to Classes

Miss Margery Graham named instructor in public speaking at Corn Belt Business College. She comes from the dramatic department at Iowa State Teachers College and studied at Columbia College of Expression, Whitney Studio, and Sargent's American Academy.

Corn Belt Business College Margery Graham Dramatic Iowa State Teachers College Columbia College of Expression Chicago Whitney Studio of Boston Sargent American Academy of Dramatic Art New York City Lyceum Platform

Obituary notices from Waterloo area deaths and services

Obituaries and funeral notices for Mrs Lorg A Countryman Henry Haubert Mrs Jesse C Miller Edward Stiles infant son Clifford Tralcom and Simon Niasey are reported with service details and burial plans. Surviving relatives include extended family in Waterloo Norwich and Anoka. Burial at Petersen mortuary Elmwood Anoka and other local arrangements noted.

Jessh Mile Jesse C. Miller Wistner Chapel Gora D. Darling Westminster Presbyterian Church Elmwoot Henry A. Snyder J. GC. Hartman Mark Scroggy Joan G. Miller WH. L. Cornwell No O M. Bickley Naneen Davis Hubert Miller Jessie Chattanooga Tenn

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