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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1924

Page

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Japanese Exclusion Debate Echoes Across Tokyo and Washington

Tokyo reports say both houses of the diet condemned the U S immigration law urging measures. Premier Kato and Foreign Minister Shidehara addressed the chambers while peers supported government action. Washington notes the law bars Japanese and Orientals with expected strict enforcement and possible smuggling controls at Pacific ports.

Associated Press Tokio United States Kato Kijuro Shidehara House of Peers Iower House Governimat Japan America Washington, D. C Department of Labor Pacific Shidahara Tha Preas New York

Bryan Receives Telegram on Birth of First Great Grandson

At the convention in Florida Marcus A Bryan drew telegrams of admiration for his Saturday service promoting mutual good will. He traveled by Ford to counter liquor interests, speaking in nearly every county, and led his ticket in most returns, with 42,090 votes ahead of the runner up.

Ful Fuer Subper the Waldorf Bryan Miami Huth Dow Kluth Kittie William Meeker ONY. Herald-Trhiine News Service

John W. Davis Emerges as Leading McAdoo Challenger

The article portrays John W. Davis as the strongest outsider to defeat McAdoo, with Davis favored by many delegates and readers, while McAdoo’s backers refuse a Davis match. It notes Smith supporters and Davis’s managers shaping the anti McAdoo fight, yielding a dull tug of war with Davis as the clearest potential dark horse.

John W. Davis McAdoo New York Smith John W. Idavis Dark Horse John W. Davie Bryan Hero

Sky Riders Deliver Flowers by Mail Across Continent

Daily mail air service between New York and San Francisco starts with 20 planes in regular use. The route features three lighting systems and 10,000,000 candlepower searchlights to guide night flights across major cities from Chicago to Cheyenne. The 24 hour operation marks a shift from relay stops to continuous flight, aiding delegates to reach the Democratic national convention in Mitchell Field, New York, July 1.

New York San Chicago Iowa Ciy Omaha North Flatte Neb Cheyenne Wya Clevejland Roth Springs Wyo Klome Mitchell Pield NS. C Daily Mail San Francisco

Missouri Breaks with McAdoo on Twentieth Ballot

Report details Missouri shifting away from McAdoo on ballot twenty in the Democratic contest. Kentucky also moves against McAdoo as Davis gains and Bryan, Wood, and others engage in high level talks amid ongoing party strategy. Kentucky tally shows McAdoo 22, Underwood 2, two abstentions.

Vention Kentucky McAdoo Bryan Davis William Jennings Dryan Garden Laws eAdoo Underwood

Salt Lake Planning Honor for Maughan

Lieut. Russell Maughan arrived from San Francisco at 11 30 a m landing at the floral air mall field. He flew from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast in one day and between San Francisco and Salt Lake City in four hours flat. A celebration in his honor is planned for later today and departure is not expected until tomorrow.

Salt Lake City Utah Russell Maughan San Francisco Mounisio Floral Air Mall Field Atlantic Pacific Coast Teay

Lumber Watchman Beaten by Armed Thieves in Yard

George Be Rey & Son Lumber Co. watchman H. Cole man was beaten by four men with rifles in the yard last night. He lies in the city hospital with severe head lacerations after being found unconscious two hours later. Police think lumber thieves carried out the attack.

Irs Moines H. Coleman George Be Rey & Son Lumber Co Coleman

South Dakota Man Named Principal of Dubuque Center High

Hallman of Aberdeen South Dakota, former president of the South Dakota Principals Association and Aberdeen National Education Association unit, was elected principal of the center high school in Dubuque at a board of education session yesterday.

Dubuque Hallman Aberdeen S. D South Dakota Principals” Association National Education Association Center High School

oWitchman Fatally Injured by Train Wheels at Waterloo

Clark DeLaney 41 of Waterloo died at St. Francis hospital after being crushed beneath a freight car while coupling near Mobile crossing. Survived by widow at 761 Logan Ave and a wide circle including mother Mrs. Martha DeLaney and brothers, funeral set for Thursday at Petersen Bros. chapel with burial in Fairview.

Clark DeLaney Woot DeLaney Ik Wg Petersen Bros

Remarkable Atlanta Figure Attends National Convention

Jim Democrat, an 86 year old Atlanta resident who ran for the doctor during the night McAdoo was born in Marietta, attended the Democratic National Convention as a guest of the Georgia delegation, staying in a luxury hotel suite. He never attended school but reads and writes well and has educated his children highly.

Jim Democrat Atlanta William Gibbs McAdoo Marietta Georgia Jin

Lorain Buries Its Dead After Tornado Ravages City

Lorain Ohio struggles to tally casualties as 72 bodies confirmed and 17 unaccounted for after a deadly tornado. Wreckers pause repairs at the State theatre fearing a collapsing wall while 1500 Ohio National Guardsmen aid relief and searches.

Lorain Hig- Elay Culardsmen Ohio National Astern Insurance Company

McAdoo Gains in Ninth Ballot as Delegates Align

The report details the Democratic delegate votes with McAdoo leading at 474 after the nineteenth ballot, Davis increasing to 84.5 and Underwood steady at 39.4 while Smith remains at 11.4. West Virginia figure John W. Davis faces Bryan opposition and intra-party tensions over connections with Doheny.

West Bryan Davis Lhoa McAdoo Doheny Atiscourt Smith Underwood Wss

Davis of West Va Leads After 20 Ballots in Democratic Convention

Madison Square Garden July 1 reports resumed balloting with McAdoo still on top as New Hampshire splits for Smith and Brown. Davis gains modestly while Underwood and Robinson rise. Florida’s Florida votes hinge on unit rule amid contention.

Towa Kansas McAdoo Kentucky Wyoming Underwood Davis West Virginia Madison Square Garden New York New Hampshire Gov. Brown Smith Robinson John W. Davis

Baker Named Publicity Director for Republican Committee

George Barr Baker of California and New York was appointed director of publicity for the national Republican committee. The appointment was announced by Chairman William M. Butler.

Barge Lines Prosper Again on Mississippi

Cairo Illinois July 1 The Mississippi has revived as a trade artery with nearly one hundred barges and tow boats of the Federal Barge Line moving hundreds of thousands of tons monthly. The Mississippi Warrior service born to move war goods has grown into a major Midwest carrier with 80 barges and three self propelled units operating between St. Louis and New Orleans. Modern terminals are in St Louis Mast St Louis Cairo Memphis and New Orleans.

Cairo Ill Mississippi Federal Barge Line Mississippi Warrior Service Federal Barga Line Midwest Gulf New Orleans St. Louis Til Memphis Tenn Wicks, Bute. Miss

King George Praises American Railroader

London dispatch notes King George’s praise for Sir Henry Thornton head of the Canadian National railways. The king told Canadian premiers at Buckingham Palace he valued Thornton, born in Indiana, for his role in railways and the allied war effort since 1934.

New York London King George George Buckingham Palace Sir Henry Thornton Canadian National Railways England Indiana British Railways Canada Dominion National

Telegraph Briefs from Washington and Beyond

President Coolidge offers federal aid for storm relief. Prof Peter Kozloff claims discovery of ancient Chinese royal tombs near Urga Mongolia predating Tutankhamun. Navy announces final settlement of construction and ordinance claims from scrapped battleships under the treaty. American Jews have contributed 8.5 million dollars to rebuilding Zion in Palestine under the British mandate.

Washington D. C Coolfige Moscow Peter Kozloff Urga Mongolia Washington, D. C Navy Department Pittsburgh Jowteh Palestine

Negro Ex-Convict Sentenced for Forgery Chase

Charlie Curtis pleaded guilty to forgery in district court and drew a ten year term after leading police on a five mile chase. Lyle Salyers, twenty, received five years in the Anamosa reformatory after pleading guilty to statutory charges from parents of two girls ages 14 and 16.

Fort Madison Charlie Curtis iGurtis Stillwater Wis Lyle Salyers Anamosa Salyers

Little Girl Saved by Groceryman After Fireworks Incident

In Mason City Iowa on July 1 Dar lene Williamson, a child, was badly burned when her clothes caught fire while playing with fire crackers. Groceryman Jacob Kroman tackled the flames, tearing away her clothing and pulling her to safety, but he suffered deep burns to his hands in the rescue.

Mason City Darlene Williamson Jacob Kroman

Woman Run Down by Auto in Kirksville Incident

Mrs. Bell Shoop, 50, Kirksville Missouri, is hospitalized with both legs and both wrists broken and a possible skull fracture after being struck by a car that fled the scene. Police seek the driver. no witnesses identified.

Dés Moines Bell Shoop Kirksville

Taxi Driver Dies in Friendly Scuffle in Mason City

Mason City, July 1. Robert Qleson, 18, taxi driver, climbed into the rear seat after a scuffle with a friend and died. His brother died from the same trouble, acute dilation of the heart, while waiting on a grocery-store customer three years ago.

Mason City Robert Qleson Qleson

Kimball Printing Wins Largest Order for Walker Remedy

The Fred L. Kimball Company in Waterloo received the largest printing order to date for Walker Remedy, for about two and a half million copies of a 32 to 35 page booklet. Production will keep presses busy for months.

Waterloo Fred L. Kimball Company Walker Remedy Company Kimball

Dog Fight Sows First Evanston Dog Muzzling Case

An English bulldog owned by a Swede attacked a Chinese chow owned by a German in Evanston. A police officer, an Irish attorney, and an Austrian-born justice presided. The bulldog was fined five dollars after it was found not married. A Pennsylvania Dutch reporter chronicled the proceedings.

Evanston, Lil Evanston Luxemberg Bulldue

Broker Sets Odds on McAdoo Nomination at Convention

A New York brokerage offered bets on the 1932 Democratic convention. Five thousand dollars bets McAdoo would not reach 450 votes or 660 votes by the time of nomination. Odds against Al Smith lengthened after balloting, with dark horses Davis Underwood Cox Halstead and Ritchie at 3 1 2 to 1 against.

New York Ayew William G. McAdoo J. 8. Fried & Co McAdoo al Smith John W. Davis Underwood Cox Halston Ritchie

Illiterates to Vote in November Presidential Race

The illiteracy commission of the National Education Association says over 4.36 million illiterates will be eligible to vote in November for president and Congress. A poll of 8,000 teachers favors lengthening the school day. The commission estimates 4,931,905 acknowledged illiterates, mostly native born, may be undercounted.

Washington D. C United States Congress National Education Association Mia Cora W, Stuart Frankfort

Mystery in Shooting of Watchman at McCormick Estate

Joseph Carney a watchman at the McCormick town residence died in a city hospital from a bullet wound believed accidental. Police did not report the shooting until today after Carney was brought in by a chauffeur for Mrs Edith Rockefeller McCormick.

Chicaxo Joseph Carney Edith Rockefeller McCormick McCormick Carney

Death linked to brother's arrest in Prohibition case

Mrs Enuan Maples of Belle Plaine died by suicide at her home after believing she faced disgrace from her brother William Stout's arrest for liquor violation in Spencer Grove Benton county. She shut kitchen windows and used gas from the stove. She leaves a husband and family.

Cedar Rapids, Jr Enuan Maples Belle Plaine William Stout Spencer Grove Benton County Mapies

Lutherans Plan Union of All Synods Across United States

In Chicago on July 1 a federation and association meeting outlines a union of all Lutheran synods. Ministers and laymen argue the church has long been split into small groups and must unite. Rev. Dr. Simon Peter Long of Chicago speaks to the federation of Lutheran Brotherhoods.

Chicago Lutheran Church United States Simon Peter Long Chica- 0 Federation of Lutheran Brotherhoods

Independence Day Theme Highlighted by Jensen at Kiwanis

Walter P. Jensen urged Kiwanis members to honor Independence Day by valuing law and home and electing capable leaders. He warned the postwar period is the real danger for national indifference as he noted seven years of war since the Declaration. The Waterloo and Marshalltown baseball clubs attended as guests.

Walter P. Jensen Attormaney Lodey Waterloo Marshalltown

Former Waterloo Man Killed in Wisconsin

James H. Karney formerly of Waterloo was killed last night in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. Burial will be at Brodhead. He was a traveling representative for an air pump company and milking machine maker. He was active in U C T and his wife served in its auxiliary. Two sons survive.

James H. Karney Waterloo Chippewa Falls Wis Brodhead Karney Land of & Concern

Newtons Visiting Manchester Friends

Mr and Mrs Fred Newton of 111 Irving Street are spending the week in Manchester visiting friends.

Newtons Manchester Fred Newton Irving Street Trienda

Rock Island Detours Traffic After Iowa Storm

Des Moines reports say Iowa railroads largely recovered from weekend storm disruptions. The Rock Island detoured trains with main-line washouts near Grinnell and Marengo corrected. service expected to normalize by tomorrow. Passenger routes shifted via Cedar Rapids and Waterloo Falls as telegraph lines were damaged.

Des Moines Iowa Rook Island Burlington Hook Island Gringell Marengo Grinnelll Brooklyn Cedar Rapids Jews Falls Satunday Great Western Milwaukee Northwestern

Mason City Convict’s Bold Escape Attempt at Station

Georges Dwyer a Mason City convict en route to Fort Madison tried to break away at a union station. He asked for breakfast then bolted toward the lunch counter as the deputy tried to grab him. Four shots were fired but Dwyer escaped, later found in an automobile and locked up again.

Cedar Rapids Georges Dwyer Mason City Fort Madison Cerro Gorda County Union Station Dwyer Avenua

Smith Leads World Flight With Broken Rib

The American army world flight expedition reached Allahabad from Calcutta as Lieut. Lowell Smith, the flight commander, suffered a fractured floating rib in a fall near Calcutta yesterday. He said he would continue the mission despite the pain.

Associated Press Allahbad British India American Army World Flight Expedition Calcutta Lowell Smith

Husband Arrested Sparks Anamosa Divorce Petition

Three days after their Marshalltown wedding on Sept 22 1923 Gerald Carlson was arrested for a felony and is serving time in Anamosa reformatory. Margaret Carlson filed for divorce today seeking restoration of her maiden name Margaret Stimpson.

Gerald Carlson Anamosa Margaret Carlson Marshalltown Margaret Stimp

Mason City Women Protest Moonlight Dances

Women’s Missionary Union members in Mason City submit a petition to city and county authorities urging action against evils seen as harming youth. They condemn moonlight dances and the showing of immoral films, the sale of cigarettes, and public smoking in cabarets and similar venues.

Mason City Womene’ Mission Union of Mason Clus

Des Moines Jail Fire Prompt Rescue Saves Three

Jailer William Davis and Des Moines fire department rescued three prisoners when a smoke alarm started by inmate M A Clegg of Bordingham Missouri caused a padded cell door to swell and jam. The door was chopped down and the flames were quickly suppressed with chemicals.

Des Moines William Davis City Fire Department M. A. Clegg Brownington Clegg David

FIRST AIR MAIL LETTERS MAILED FROM W ATERLOO

A few letters were mailed in Waterloo to begin air mail service across the country. Western stamps should be dropped by 8 10 a m at the post office for Omaha at 10 15 on the Illinois Central, while east bound letters must be in by 1 30 p m for 2 16 departure to Chicago.

Waterloo Omaha Illinois Central San Francisco Chicago

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