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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1924
Page
9
Washington observers report the Fall scandal deeply wounds faith in government and big business, slowing tax reduction and immigration action. leaders fear erosion of public trust, urging stern corporate disapproval while Congress faces potential emergency measures before June 30.
Davenport Iowa January 31 district judge F Dickinson Letts who has served twelve years may oppose Congressman Harry Hult for the Republican nomination to the national position. The brief notice notes the possible candidacy and mentions the ongoing political maneuvering.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 p.m. If you do not receive your paper due to carrier error or other cause, call 5100. A copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 35 p.m.
United States warships including the Wichmond and Omaha, with six torpedo boat destroyers, stand guard off Vera Cruz and Tampico to deter rebel gun boats from harassing shipping. Reports say Obregon’s army may move toward Vera Cruz, prompting orders to Admiral Magruder. Old Villa loyalists back Huerta revolt in Chihuahua raid, looting a passenger train and killing guards.
Brussels reports Senator Henri La Fontine at the Belso American Chamber of Commerce dinner recounts that Belgian settlers bought Manhattan with a bottle of whisky and notes long standing ties with the United States. Ambassador Henry P. Pletcher quips prohibition might allow buying New York again with a house of liquor in the future. The anecdote, once told in the United States, drew applause in Belgium.
International News reports former Kaiser Wilhelm's health deteriorating rapidly at Doorn. Physicians reportedly think recovery possible, but constant worry over his dynasty and religious mania contribute to weakness. He walks, avoids wood sawing, and has fainting episodes, recently crashing to the floor during tea with his wife Hermine as help arrived.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports stage and screen star Theodore Roberts in a hotel for six weeks with a kidney ailment. His condition worsened in the last 24 hours and visitors were barred from his suite as doctors ordered a consultation.
Halton P. Siddall from Equality Illinois, a senior at Ohio Dental College, confessed to killing his friend and classmate John A. Mazzola during a car ride. He said a knife fight ensued and he shot Mazzola twice, disposing of the body by throwing it into a creek. The body, showing a bullet wound and cuts, was found yesterday.
Des Moines Jan 31 Mrs Ouida M Sands sues Eron Oscar J Sands for divorce alleging husband kicked pet dog a Japanese Spaniel and misused money from their August 1922 marriage in Los Angeles to fund rides with a former wife. She says he locked himself in a bathroom preventing her children from washing faces and being late for school.
Des Moines police raided an underground rendezvous and oath taking in blood tied to two boys, Elmer Collett and Lawrence Mann, 16 and 15. They were arrested in a cave with telephone gear and tools and held for investigation. Detectives will question them about a neighborhood gang. a third boy escaped. The youths will be turned over to juvenile authorities.
Constantinople fan 311 if you are four prospective bridegrooms you may not so wemmian with more than three friends at all times you may not send more than three carriages for your bride and her relations on the wedding day and if there is to be music at the wedding you must pay the town erier $2.50 to announce the fact day in advance. Such are some of the Marriser bylaws of Turkey issued by the municipal counsel of Ak-Cheshir Anatolia. it was formerly the custom for a bridegroom to celebrate his forth coming nuptials by visits to the baths with all his friends.
A sharp earthquake lasting about 40 minutes was recorded by Georgetown University seismograph in Washington. Father Tondorf, seismologist, reported the tremor began around 3:32 p.m. and peaked at 4:06 p.m., centering about 2,600 miles south of Washington.
Cork on January 31 elected a Republican mayor to replace Lord Mayor Donald O'Callaghan who resigned. Tre s. John Fretch, recently released from prison, received 23 city council votes while 22 votes opposed by Councillor Beans a supporter of the Irish Free Slate.
Dispatches from Mexico City report Frederick Wright of the Chicago Tribuna was wounded while with Obregon forces during the assault on Espana ra. After first aid he rejoined the federal advance troops marching toward the Cordoba passes.
Washington January 31 Postmaster General order halts sale of treasury savings certificates by postmasters in 17 midwestern and western states to ease financial stress on small banks. North Dakota to Montana including Texas and Utah are affected. previous advertising and subscription solicitations were halted. deposits remain accepted.
Seattle reports a milestone as four United States army airplanes in the world flight will land on foreign soil in Prince Rupert B C in April. Lieut Clayton Bissell in charge confirms arrangements and plans a route to Seward Alaska with stops in the Aleutians for refueling and repairs before returning to Seattle late next month.
Des Moines January 31 Fred H Hunter announced candidate for Des Moines mayor withdrew yesterday to become assistant to Addison Parker state manager of the Coolidge campaign. His election to Parker's staff followed his wife’s ties to local Republicans. His organizing work for Coolidge starts next week with H E Spangler Cedar Rapids to assist later. Mrs Frank Padson to head the women’s division. State headquarters to open tomorrow.
Eight schools display educational exhibits as nearly 6,000 ears of corn fill Greater Waterloo Assn rooms during the third Corn Congress. Roy Gissel of Independence leads with a blue ribbon, Leon Albert of Grundy Center wins in professional yellow entries, and Ames specialists place highly. Over 380 individuals entered corn. display tables stretch long. weathered judging may continue to tomorrow noon amid noting mold and immature kernels reducing potential prizes.
Cedar Falls report states that a mis understanding over the Storey amendment to the board of education caused the abolition of the practice teacher plan at Iowa State Teachers College. President H. Hi Seerley says districts do not fund student practice work, while the state pays faculty salaries for training and credits. He notes the change followed a mis understanding and was discussed with the state board finance committee.
The Senate passed the Walsh resolution declaring fraud and corruption in the Teapot Dome leases and directing actions to cancel leases held by Doheny and Sinclair. President Coolidge consulted leaders as the debate intensified, with Senate leaders pushing for injunctions and legal proceedings and Senator Robinson calling for Denby’s resignation, while Senator Lodge warned against impeachment as the only path to remove a cabinet member.
Arthur and Walter Cheney brothers were hunting when a stray shot struck Arthur in the breast and a subsequent shot hit Walter in the eye. The misfire prompted Arthur to fire his shotgun, wounding Walter. Both brothers are expected to recover.
Gen Dawes arrives in Berlin to lead the inquiry into German finances. Government data include a gold based budget, reparations payments, and railways details. Industrialists and financiers offer full cooperation to assist the experts’ budgetary and currency stabilization plans.
On January 21 at Chamonix France the British bobsled skipper Brown ing, an officer of the guards, suffered both legs broken when the sled jumped the turn at 40 degrees. Four crew members were injured as the chute was closed for repairs and reopened for practice. The American ski team will limit practice to the old jumps.
The steamship Lime Branch traveling from London to American forts was towed into port today following a mechanical failure. The captain faces a breach of law charge for not reporting 250 cases of bombs and other munitions aboard. Representants of Krupps arrived in Tarragona to arrange slits yards to build merchant skins. Unrest was reported in parts of Russia today.
At Indianapolis Jan 31 United Mine Workers convension met turmoil as Secretary Davis spoke amid calls for square deal and justice. John L Lewis struggled to control the hall while delegates shouted and clashed, with one man demanding a square deal and others interrupting proceedings. The scene ended with Lewis adjourning the session.
Washington Jan 31 Miss Esther Everett Lane general manager of the Bok peace plan award must answer questions on the Bok project as the senate investigating committee ruled. Lape had earlier refused to answer Tuesday causing a halt. The panel can compel witnesses or hold them in contempt and summoned Lape for next Monday with only Senator Caraway voting no. Moses Reed Shipstead and Green supported the decision.
Des Moines reports the Iowa House of Representatives near session end debated a Gallagher resolution condemning broad lobbying for laws on social matters. The spokesman urged the Christian home as the primary legislative force to curb excessive statutory pleas and restore rational order.
Berlin reports Corliss Hooven Griffis of Ohio has been freed from Mossbach jail after a sentence for the attempted kidnaping of Grover Bergdoll. He will sail from Hamburg tonight for America. Prince Cagarine and Perley Gates who aided Griffis in the draft dodger crossing were to be freed today.
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