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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1925

Page

8

Farm Legislation In Congress Now Aims Farreaching

The article surveys emerging farm legislation in Washington focused on aid to livestock producers, longer loan terms, and expanded grazing on public lands. It notes a shift toward treating farming as a business, calls for permanent federal help, and highlights pressure from Senator Borah and President Coolidge to push broad farm measures this session.

Mark Sullivan Washington, D. C Washington Coolidge Senator Borah Hoa Inda Coolidge Congress Art Lerst Borah Borat Cnlumn

Husband Threatened to Brand Wife in Divorce Case

Mrs. Emma Bennett, 27, was granted a divorce from Clyde Bennett, 25, in district court Judge James W. Willett. The court record mentions a threat by the husband to brand her face with a hot iron, noted by Vinion Ta Jan.

Vinion Ta Jan Clyde Bennett Emma Bennett James W. Willett

Courier Delivery Deadline and Apology Notice

The Courier promises delivery before 6 30. If the paper is late due to carrier error, call 190 for a replacement copy. Calls must reach Gil's office before 86 20 p.m.

Gils

Slemp to Quit Washington as White House Secretary

G B Bascom Slemp will retire March 4 as secretary to President Coolidge and be succeeded by Representative Everett Sanders who will review the house March 4 not seeking re election. Slemp leaves to join the Chicago Washington law firm Good Childs Bobb Westcatt.

Washington D. C G. B. Bascom Slemp Coolidge Everett Sanders Tada Sanders House Republican National Committee Slemp Law Firm of Good. Childs, Bobb & Westcatt Chicago Siemp

Wandering Boy for 40 Years Writes Home for Folk Details

E D Fruit a 60 year old described as a missing boy writes from Wardner Idaho to Alfred Jones postmaster seeking information about his family. Neighbors in Illinois and Iowa recall Mr and Mrs John Fruit while the parents long moved to Hay Springs Nebraska where they died leaving a daughter and three other sons unaccounted for. Fruit says he traveled aimlessly and avoided contact, blaming his scribe and rambler life.

Shenandoah E. D. Fruit Oue Hay Springs Neb Fruit

Murder Mystery Near Conan Doyle Home

A murder mystery near Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's home in Crow Borough Sussex confronts police. Victim believed to be Elsie Cameron, a stenographer, with suitor Norman Thorn under arrest. Dramatic case unfolds as investigators pursue leads.

International News Wire Crow Borough Sussex Eng Arthur Conan Doyle Elsie Cameron Norman Thorn

Eggs scarce as Chicago prices rise amid cold snap

Extreme cold weather trimmed farm egg supplies while Chicago retailers reported 80 cents a dozen and farmers were paid 48 cents for fresh eggs. Wholesalers quoted 68 to 70 cents as the market peaked, marking the highest retail level in four years.

Chicago

NOW WILL GO AFTER WAR DEBT COLLECTIONS

Washington officials say a Paris accord on Germany's payments clarifies the international climate and prompts renewed U S pressure for an early settlement of the 37 billion dollars in unfunded war debts. France faces demand for serious talks on discharging its four billion obligation under the Dawes plan.

Washington, D. C Paris Germany Armistics Administration America United States France

Farm Convention Supports Gas Tax Opposes Child Labor Law

Des Moines Iowa January 15 The sixth annual Iowa Farm Bureau Federation convention operatives set plans for afternoon committee reports officer elections and resolutions. Readings praised agriculture labor capital parity with industry, urged highway laws higher vehicle licenses and a two cent gas tax, while opposing child labor laws. The group backed banking reform, railroad valuation review, and favor early passage of agriculture friendly bills in Congress.

Federation Farm Bureau Raymond C. Cassady Agriculture Iowa Henry C. Wallace United States Department of Agriculture Cassady State Department Wallace Roosevelt of Interstate Commerce Commission Congress Coolidge Interstate Commerce Committee Middle West Agricultural Committee Federal Farm Loan Board Federal Land Bank Federal Land Banks Catherine Agricutu U. S. Department of Agriculture

McCormick Seeks Trust for Granddaughter Amid Family Elopement

Chicago January 17 Harold F L McCormick filed in Indianapolis to set aside 38 million dollars of Standard Oil stock claimed by his ex wife Edith Rockefeller McCormick. He asks the stock be used as a trust fund for his two months old granddaughter Anita ser McCormick.

Harold F. McCormick Anita Oser Anita Ittervills Chicago Harold FL McCormick Mathilde Max Oser Indianapolis Edith Rockefeller McCormick Twa Anitaser

Lonely Bachelors Lose Their Money in Love Lottery

Ernest Lb Swartz, promoter of Milriages, convicted in federal court yesterday for mail fraud. Loners said they sent money and railroad tickets for mail order wives who never appeared. Swartz used photos of motion picture stars with alluring notes to entice bachelors via St Paul matrimony journal, then kept the funds.

Los Angeles Jran Ernest Lb. Swartz Milriages Swaria Wrial St. Paul

Rome concert marks 23 years since Jan Padeczewski first heard

Telegraph briefs report Ignace Jan Padeczewski finally performed again after a 23 year absence at a Rome concert. New York notes Capt Benjamin Leavin of AN records broke deep lyaza, recovering a $300000 cargo of copper shet from a wrecked British frigate off Cape Morn near Chile. Washington reports the House passing the McFadden banking reform bill as DOJ blocks an acquisition plan by American Sugar Refining and National Sugar Refining.

Rome Ignace Jan Padeczewski New York Benjamin Leavin Philadelphia Cape Morn Chile American Sugar Refining Company National Sugar Refining Company Department of Justice Washington, DC House McFadden

Star withdraws million dollar suit against Vanderlip

Marion Ohio January Star owners announce the million dollar suit against Frank A. Vanderlip will be dismissed. Papers withdrawing charges by Louis H. Brush and Roy D. Moore that Vanderlip slandered them will be filed today or tomorrow in federal court in New York. A year ago Vanderlip told a Briarcliffe Rotary club that two local businessmen paid Harding an exorbitant price for the Star. Brush and Moore had sued Vanderlip for slander after the speech but withdraw the action following Vanderlip's retraction of that portion.

Marion, O Jan. la Marion Star Frank A. Vanderlip The Star Louis H. Brush Roy D. Moore Vanderlip Tomlorreyw Tower District New York Rotary Club Briarcliffe N.Y

Inauguration of Hammill as Iowa Governor

John Hammill was sworn in as Iowa governor with Glen Kimball as lieutenant governor in a full house ceremony in Des Moines. The inaugural address called for reduced costs, higher efficiency, and a tax reform agenda, opposing the road bond plan and urging alignment with federal standards for road funding. The event included a joint session, a reception, and a ball later tonight, with officials and prominent citizens attending.

Associated Press Des Moines John Cammill Briot Clem F. Kimball Hamill General Assembly Hammill Kimball Kendall Edson House Senate Campbell Ida County Lin Adj Louis G. Lasher Mathew A. Tinley Council Bluffs jChief Justice FF Faville Herbert Scott Scott Taville Paville Gov

Co operation and tax themes in Hammill's Address

The piece outlines views on marketing cooperation, road-use tax vs sales tax, education funding and independence from politics, abolishing the school treasurer, and selecting the state superintendent by the board of education. It argues child labor amendment ratification serves humanity and taxes tied to profits, plus the need for fiscal restraint and banking reform. It urges awaken public interest and government as the people's creation, with legislation reflecting the will of the people.

Hammill Kendall State Highway Commission Sirammill Commonwealth General Assembly Iowa Child Welfare Commission Schol Hama Qay Board of Education

Denver Police Seize 70 Cases of Scotch Whiskey

Denver officials said the operation was one of Colorado’s largest liquor raids, seizing 70 cases of Scotch whisky valued at about $15,000. Gilbert Greer and Russell E. Morris, Denver men tied to a brokerage firm, were questioned after the haul and then released.

Denver Colo Colorado Gilbert Greer G. A Russell E. Morris Royal

Quake in Georgia Destroys Five Villages

Earthquakes in the Ardahan district of Georgia report 140 dead and 33 injured with five villages destroyed and 44 partially ruined as of January 15.

Georgia Constantinople Ardahan

Blairstown Man Sent To Jail For Debt Sues Officials

Porter Kim files a $180 damage suit in Benton county district court claiming attorney Dan Hutton Justice of the Peace Creek and Constable Benton Wayehot, all from Blairstown, persecuted him and jailed him last fall after he refused to pay a $165 debt after judgment. He says he was confined in Ber fon county jail for two and a half months with no sentence, and a Benton county land jury later ordered his release when the facts were presented.

Vinton Dan Hutton Justice of the Heck Benton County

Girl, 16 Confesses Killing Her Mother in San Francisco

Dorothy Ellingson, 16, confessed to killing her mother Annie Ellingson in their San Francisco home after a two day search. She said the shooting occurred as her mother remonstrated with her about going out with men. The girl claimed she fired once through the back while her mother stooped to tie her shoes. The father and brother demanded no defense and said they want her hanged. Local police headquarters reported the statements today.

San Francisco Cal Dorothy Ellingso Annie Ellingson atteOlice

Frances Alda to Sing on Air Tonight

Frances Alda of the Metropolitan Opera will sing over the radio for the first time tonight at 10 o clock from station X RAF and will be relayed by seven other stations to an audience expected to approximate the one that heard John McCormack and Lucrezia Bori.

New York Frances Alda Metropolitan Opera Company Bono John McCormack Lucrezia Barion RAF

Lorenz Released From Yucatan Jail Report

MadisonWis Jan 15 Gov Winnie morning received a report from President Dallas that Tr W W F Lorenz president of the state board of control has been released from jail at Progresa. The Los Angeles naval airship conducted tests near Chessnoake Bay and Patoka anchored off Baltimore for mounting tests.

Madison Blaine Wisconsin Calles Republic of Mexico W. W. Lorenz Wisconsin Board of Control Progresso Rio Madison, Wis Winnie This Oarning Dallas Sea City F. Lorenz State Board of Control Progresa Los Angeles Nair Lakehurst N ~ Olan Chessnoake Bay United States Baltimore

Cold Wave Breaks Across State, Weather Upturn Seen

Des Moines reports the cold wave easing as the lowest reading reached 6 above at Sioux City. Forecasters promise somewhat warmer weather tomorrow, easing the frigid spell that plagued the state earlier in the week.

Des Moines Lo Lie Weather Bureau Sioux City

Muscle Shoals Leasing Battle Returns to House Floor

The Muscle Shoals dispute resurfaces in the House as the Senate has returned the leasing bill in a Ford proposal form. Lawmakers debate whether to send the measure to conference or send it to a committee, aiming to resolve the long-running issue this session.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Henry Ford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fourth Franklin Frank D. Tamson Waterloo Real Estate Board Tomson Eommany Woods Brothers Corporatot Lincoln Nedd Diogenes Mason City Wr. McLaughlin J. A.townsley Mcchaughlin Waterloo McLaughlin Pranklin Pratt Pranklin C Platt Dascom Siem Conan Doyle Farm Bureau Federation McCormick Supreme Court Glen F. Kimball Tohn Hammill Blairstown Justice of Peace and Constable Lorenz Yucatan Weatherman Muscle Auals Bill Ford
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