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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1925
Page
8
In a Weehawken booze trial Senator Edward I Edwards faced bootlegger accusations amid testimony from government agents claiming he joined a deal to buy Scotch whisky at a marked price. Edward H. Washington argues he is framed, warning the case could undermine his record regardless of conviction.
In Washington on January 20, 1924, Secretary Hughes defends that the United States is not committed to help enforce the Dawes reparations plan under the Kellogg Churchill Paris pact. The Senate irreconcilables push for full information, seeking clarity on any reservation by Ambassador Kellogg and whether the U S would help enforce the Dawes plan if defaults occurred. Senators Borah Johnson and Rees plan to speak once the State Department provides the requested details.
New York man beaten with his own jimmy fled but was followed by the 12 year old grandson of the homeowner to a physician's house where the suspect was arrested. The man claimed the name Michael Coralli, age 18.
Senator Edward Widward said he will travel to New Jersey to testify in a case where his name is mentioned. He described the evidence against him as a political frameup and said he is ready to appear on the witness stand whenever required.
Milwaukee Wis Jan 20 Arthur Haufschild to be arraigned in district court today on murder charge tied to the death of his 3 year old son Roy who died last week from poison. The boy was heir to about 15000 left in trust by his mother who died in 1993 and the estate would go to Arthur if the child died.
Albert IL Onians filed suit in Berkeley seeking 21,900 dollars for injuries from a gaslog explosion at Dorothy Damianakes home. He claims the blast delayed his UC entrance. His brother, now W E Oliver, married Dorothy’s sister Stefanie eleven months ago.
The American Institute of Banking executive council and officers meet in Des Moines for a two day session with nationwide attendance. Edwin V Krick of San Francisco presides. the council governs the institute and it is a section of the American Banking Association.
Thomas Edison outlined a method to raise gun elevation on U S battleships using a Paravane like lateral fin to tilt the vessel. He criticized the $6.5 million naval appropriation and claimed mercury could substitute the system. Edison urged Washington to employ civilian leadership to force Navy personnel to work.
Washington report details the final tally of federal wartime railroad operations costing more than 1.5 billion dollars. James G. Davis outlines three cost components, shows a 6 percent net loss to the government after settlements, and notes remaining suits and assets following postwar adjustments.
In Clinton Iowa at 10 o'clock this evening a super heterodyne and a neutrodyne radio receiver will be tuned side by side at the home of Dr I D Witlinger to pick up the concert from station KIIT Los Angeles by William Willinger for the benefit of his father W Willinger. The event also celebrates his seventieth birthday tonight at his brother Dr Hullinger's home as they listen to the music via radio.
Mrs. Miriam Amanda Ferguson was sworn in as Texas governor, becoming the second woman chief executive in the United States. She vows teamwork, invites women to join the administration, and seeks to restore her family name after her husband’s impeachment. The inaugural ceremony drew the largest crowd in state history.
A public notice aims to avoid confusion in slogan work by stating the second word of the cross word slogan is with. The remark refers to a contest item published yesterday and clarifies the advertisement placement.
In Des Moines on January 20, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear the appeal of the Exchange State Bank case. Attorney General Gibson argues against the preferential public funds claim in an insolvent bank and asks the court to rule for the state over Washington independent school district No. 2. The ruling will affect similar cases including the closed United State Bank in Des Moines and is expected within a month.
Des Moines January 20 Frank C Lowden former governor of Illinois will address Iowa legislators at Sinissippi farm tomorrow night on his pure bred herds and modern farming methods. He comes to Des Moines at the invitation of the Grant club and will speak at dinner. Senator William J Goodwin introduced in the senate today a concurrent resolution inviting the Illinois statesman and agriculturist to appear before a joint convention in the house chamber tomorrow at 2 oclock.
Minneapolis Jan 2 George D Rose president of the north western Lumbermen's association predicted a better business year for retail lumbermen of the northwest in an address at the forty fifth annual convention. Retail lumber dealers from Minnesota North and South Dakota Iowa and Nebraska attended the convention.
Government witnesses in the Weehawken conspiracy trial testify that Senator Edward T. Edwards of New Jersey acted as a link between bootleg buyers and William F. Griffin, master mind of the scheme. Agents say Edwards received 2800 dollars placed in escrow for Scotch whisky, but the deal collapsed when a suspect customer caused Griffin to become wary. The testimony ties the senator to the illicit operation and prosecutors weigh presenting evidence to a grand jury.
At Moline Illinois on January 20 four candidates for the Mississippi Valley league presidency were named Belden Hill Cedar Rapids Thomas Fairweather Des Moines Peter Inger son Moline and Waterloo are central figures. A four to four vote deadlock followed with Sexton refusing to cast deciding ballot. Reed of Waterloo urged by friends was an unwilling candidate. The league opens May 8 with 128 games set and northern clubs will travel.
A character analyst claims a poorly nourished nervous system underlies youth crime, arguing white bread and refined foods cause irritability and restlessness. He asserts most youths in the rising generation are starved emotionally and physically, with a truly well nourished nervous system nonexistent in jails.
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