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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1925
Page
9
A 1916-era summary discusses a proposed state income tax with 1 percent on the first 1000 dollars rising to 5 percent on higher incomes and a 3 percent business tax, aiming to shift tax burden from farmers. It also covers wheat prices at peak levels, Nu mi and Ras track chatter, world court debate, a Paris wedding involving Gloria Swanson, and dope extradition actions.
Walter Dickey, a Red Oak farmer aged 453, attempted suicide by cutting his throat and was later arrested on forgery charges. Authorities report the incident remains under investigation.
Washington January 28 Senator Hiram Johnson of California doubts the post office pay bill will pass, arguing a vetoed approach blocks action. Yet other sources expect passage this session with higher postal rates to fund a $69,000,000 raise, combining pay with rate increases under Coolidge’s principle.
Gloria Swanson, the American film star, married Marquis Henri de la Valais at noon in Paris city hall. She will be titled marchioness and plans to stay in France to complete filming Madame Sans Gene, with a honeymoon at Hotel Plaza in Paris. The couple described the union as love at first sight. he is son of the Olympic fencing champion and related to the Swiss ambassador.
The Associated Press reports May wheat climbed past $2 at the Chicago Board of Trade after an opening surge driven by commission houses and persistent buying. Early quotes ranged near $1.99 1/2 to $2, with gains extending as European bullishness and gains in Winnipeg and Buenos Aires supported the market. The May delivery touched about $2.02 1/4, near the highest point since 1585 records. Winnipeg and other centers echoed the strength with May at $2.16 3/4 and July at $2.13 1/2, marking a broad rally in futures.
The northwest blizzard dropped four inches of snow on Maryland and the District of Columbia and pressed temperatures near zero. The capital endured 6 below and recalled the 1928 Knickerbocker theater disaster that killed 198 people after a heavy snowfall.
Tokyo Japan's Navy Minister Hyn Takarate expressed strong gratitude for the cordial welcome shown to the Japanese training squadron during its San Francisco visit. He cited lasting friendship between Japan and the United States amid optimistic forecasts for future ties as the fleet, including Yakumo Asama and Tzu-Taio, prepares to depart for Vancouver after a stop in the Golden Gate port.
Senate moves to appoint conferees on the Muscle Shoals lease bill. Senator Norris of Nebraska chairs the agriculture panel and the conference will include Senators McNary of Oregon and Smith of South Carolina. The aim is to finalize action on the measure this session.
Des Moines Jan 28 A round robin in the senate shows support for a joint resolution to adjourn sine die February 28. Signatures enough to pass in the upper house were secured. house approval required. Supporters say all needed legislation can be completed in five weeks.
Attorney General Stone told the senate judiciary committee that a new case against Senator Wheeler of Montana would go to a grand jury in Washington. He described alleged conspiracy to defraud government tied to Campbell land permits and interior department validation, with connections to Montana proceedings.
Tom Gavin proprietor of the Globe hotels was arrested in a raid on his hotel. He is accused of holding Mrs. Francis Smith of Omaha prisoner in a room. Police stated Mann Act violation charges may be filed after investigations.
The notice states home delivery before 6 20 each day and asks readers who miss delivery to call 5100 for a copy. Calls should reach the office before 6 30 p m to arrange a replacement copy.
President Coolidge asked Congress to enact the agriculture committee recommendations into law at the earliest possible date. He expressed strong confidence in the personnel of the committee and conference and urged embracing their report in suitable legislation promptly. The message was notably brief for a presidential communication.
In Cleveland Ohio two men were found dead from freezing in a shack on January day. Victims identified as Harry Ten 2 and Larry Anderson of Roth were discovered in a town shack, reporting the cold conditions and fatal exposure.
The Princess Chevikiar's divorce suit dominates City interest as counter actions by Mme Sidi Chakir and the Suad Cha case unfold in the interval before next week's resumption. Sidi Worth Chakir, formerly Miss Worth of San Francisco, accused of stealing the princess's husband, denies statements attributed to him by a Chicago newspaper press correspondent.
Thirteen states rejected the proposed child labor amendment, blocking ratification by three fourths of the states. Some legislatures showed opposition or delayed action, while a handful favored the proposal. North and South Carolina Georgia and several others rejected it. Massachusetts voted down by referendum. Arkansas was among the few supportive states.
Mobsters imported from New York to avenge the shooting of John Tarrio, King of the beer runners, as doctors report infection spreading and poison bullets under study. Tarrio refuses to reveal his attackers while retainers vow punishment.
Iowa lawmakers introduced Patterson Johnson bill proposing a graduated income tax starting at ten dollars on five hundred dollars up to one hundred fifty dollars on thirty thousand with a three percent rate after initial exemptions for oil firms. The measure aims to cut property taxes by offsetting revenues and mirrors federal style taxation.
Rumors claim Raizuli, Robin Had of Moroccs, captured after attack on Taz rout. confirmation awaited. Geologists in Mexico City probe Popocatepetl activity to assess village impact. Shanghai-Chilia moves into its first modern strike as railway workers walkout and others join.
Topeka Kansas January 28 Gov Ben S Paulen directs Attorney General Charles Griffith to file against former Gov Jonathan M Davis and former Banking Commissioner Carl J Peterson in the Kansas pardon bribery scandal. Assistant AG William A Smith has prepared charges of conspiracy against Davis and conspiracy and soliciting a bribe against Peterson. Davis and his son Russell await trial on charges of conspiracy and accepting a bribe in connection with another pardon case.
The League of Nations invites nations to participate in an international port conference at Geneva. The aim is to abolish many present travel inconveniences and improve foreign travel procedures.
Omaha prices rose to 15 cents at Alling stations as Standard Oil of Indiana and the Sinesatr Oil company announced one cent increases. The move, stated as general across Nebraska, marks a winter high in line prices observed in Omaha on January 2.
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