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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1925

Page

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Army chiefs gather for July 4 defense master test

Washington July 3 The heads of all war department branches were called to a conference by Maj. Gen Wick J. Hines to plan a nationwide master test of defense machinery for July 4. Seventeen major generals joined 23 officers in preparing unit plans to expand national forces and ensure efficient wartime readiness.

Associated Press Washington, D. C War Department Wicku J. Hines Hines Washington Én. Hines

Santa Barbara Quake Shocks City Forenoon Tremor

The Santa Barbara tremor rattled the town with Bank of First National and Wardrobe building structures jolted. Residents on State Street crowded streets in fear while glass and dishes shattered. The Daily News office, touted as quake proof, shook as workers fled to safety. Red Cross reported a serious injury.

Temblor First National Bank Great Wardrobe Santa Barbara Berane State Street Isa Daily News Red Cross

Gunboats Deployed to Shield Foreigners in Canton China

AP dispatch reports gunboats moving to outer communities to protect foreigners amid anti foreign sentiment in China. In Canton residents of Shameen face danger visiting Chinese districts as business regains in native circles. British consul general awaits anticipated British demands on Canton government. Silk merchants and Chamber of Commerce seek to restore trade disrupted by strikes.

Associated Press Canton China Shameen Gergan C Rimues Chamber of Commerce

Hard Coal Miners Consider Sept. Work Suspension

Scranton July 3 Anthracite miners adopt union demands after a convention. A 1 cent wage increase checkoff and union recognition are included with a dollar daily raise for day laborers, faster grievances handling, and a two year working agreement. A September 1 suspension was foreseen. first operator meetings set for Atlantic City July 9. Cedar Falls budget for city schools totals 420000 with 88500 general fund and 20000 ethno-hoys and 15000 textbooks.

Scranton Andrew Ma Artlantic City Cedar Falls Trelan Loraine Trebow Glen Wood Street Tome Armatrong Manufacturing Fir Ace Holt

Trebon Letter Reveals Vow to Shoot for Vengeance

A Waterloo man Loraine Trebon writes from June 1925 detailing a plan to shoot Edgar K. Wilson, Armstrong Manufacturing superintendent, after being fired. He describes grievances over a layoff, claims of persecution for beliefs, and warns police to expect resistance.

Lorzine Trebon Armstrong Manufacturing Company Waterloo Chiat Puliree Halleighton Loraine Trebor Edgar KE. Wilson Trebor Mull Watson Yill Witerloo Town Armstrang Mfg Armstrong Foam Shim Jn Minny Jones Anitac Teason John Jan

Million Dollar Brokerage Gragh Quarts Street Receivership

A $30,006,000 brokerage firm Dean Onativia & Co. in Chicago's financial district was placed in receivership by Federal Judge Carpentier. Chester R. Davis of Chicago Trust Co. oversaw offices as allegations of bankruptcy surface. New York and Chicago exchanges suspended Dean Onativia after a bankruptcy petition cited liabilities around $25,000,000 with assets near $4,000,000.

Uinternational News Chicago Financial Distriet Fier Loy Dean Onativia & Co Chiea Hinomial Street Carpentier Chicago Line & Trust Co Sdut Chester R. Davis Chicago Titty & Trust Co Fsup Davis Altho Fim Lis Frm Charles J. Trottman Trottman Stidenis Board of Governors of Board of Trade At & A.m New York United Press Dean Onativia Company Stewart-Warner Company Yellow Cab Company Fivo

Worker Returns to Plant to Kill His Former Boys

A man named Loraine Trebow attacked family and co workers after a dispute over his job. Authorities report Trebow earlier displayed violent behavior and against his father, with a signed confession detailing a plan to shoot a supervisor. The incident follows prior instability and alleged influence of evolution theory on his mental state.

Plant Trebor Krasell Michael Trebon Loraine Harry O. Dall the Winds Central Trebow

Dayton Faces Possible Change in Scopes Trial Venue

Reports from New York indicate defense attorneys may seek to postpone the Dayton trial and move to federal court in Knoxville to challenge the anti evolution law. Key figures Bainbridge Colby Clarence Darrow and Arthur Hays attend meetings as they weigh venue strategy. Charles Darwin, in Dayton antievolutionist HQ, says evolution can be reconciled with Christianity and doubts juror understanding will affect the case.

Ie Associated Press New York Dayton Tenn John Scopes Knoxville Peter Jay U. S de Argentine Daytona South America Hield John R. Neal Defense Bainbridge Colby Clarence Darrow Field Malone Arthur Garfield Hays Darrow Judge Neal Colby Malone Darwin International News Wire 2Nd Army of Fundamentalists Charles Darwin Tennessee Antievolutionists Merichant John T. Scopes England

Man recounts plan to shoot boss after firing from job

A man describes weeks of anger after losing work and the intent to shoot his boss at Armstrong's, then deciding not to kill and later surrendering to detectives. He details his flight, a series of errands, and letters he mailed before capture. The piece notes a Legion fund gain from a court order and lists marriage licenses.

Armstrong’s Lucy Standard Paint & Glass Co Commercial National Bank Henry Thompson's Rhey Street Grant Avenue Handall Street Chestnut Street Logan Logan Avenue Hll West Eighth Rath Chilf Po- Nee Nebraska Elk Run Ark Elk Run

Dry Sleuths Raid Waterloo Hooch Nuisances

Waterloo police and state agents conducted raids on numerous lairs in Waterloo to disrupt bootlegging. Several arrests, plus seizures of kegs, bottles, and home brew, followed tips of ongoing liquor operations. County Attorney Cook said warrants targeted persistent violators, not casual home use. RISDEN: raids tipped off. four dozen residences searched. 44 houses investigated. 6 kegs of wine and 15 arrestees.

Pace One Theodore Young Linn Street Ralph Beck Lane Street Theodore Griggs Merriam Street Lewis Diekmann Saxon Street Diekmann William Smith Barclay Street Frank Putney Vaughan Street Jim Walker Glenwood Street Ed Troyer Ranktin Sleuths Casebeer's Heights Reese Cook Waterloo State Department of Justice Risden United Press Des Moines Waterlow James Risden Hootiegiger

Des Moines Carmen Plan Saturday Strike Over Demands

Des Moines Street Railway set to halt service at 1 15 a m tomorrow unless the company meets the carmen union demands. They seek discharge of a non union employee and recognition of the contract terms including the union dues check off from pay envelopes. Union leaders gave F C Chambers until 5 o'clock tonight to respond.

Des Moines Des Moines Street Railway Carmen's F. C. Chambers

Man's Body Found in Creek Sparks Murder Fears

In Imicevilig La vPluY special report, an inquest was to be held after Jay Schualthies of Riceville was found dead in a Cresco area creek. Relatives fear homicide. He was about 60 and a cattle buyer and feeder. His widow four children and his mother Mrs J G Schuithies of Sioux City survive.

Imicevilig

Hammond speaks on rain dangers at First Christian church

J. R. Hammond of Des Moines addressed a small audience at the First Christian church auditorium, warning about rain related hazards during a special talk titled Tam wlar Walls, Faly 3.

Hammond Tam

Abbie Hoofnagle Dies After Illness at 426 Rich Street

Abbie Hoofnagle 50 died after several weeks illness at home of her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Hoofnagle 426 Rich Street. Born Dunkirk May 21 1899 she came here with parents recently. Surviving: brothers Lloyd Hampton and Ralph Waterloo. Body at O Keefe Towne mortuary pending funeral arrangements.

Abbie, Hoopnagle Abbie Hoofnagte Frank Hoofnacle Rich] Street Dunkbfrt Lloyd Hampton Ralph Waterloo O'Keefe & Towne

Waterloo Independence Day Observed With Parades and Fireworks

Fourth of July will be a real holiday in Waterloo with banks, stores, and offices closing. A morning parade forms at Fourth and South, with veterans and citizens marching to Lincoln Park for a program including military maneuvers, flag drill, and speeches. A doubleheader baseball game Waterloo vs Ottumwa, special train rates, and fireworks conclude the festivities.

Waterloo Witerloo Morrow Roland G. Taylor U. S. Army W. Cotton F. R. Fisher Fourth Commercial Bridge Street Fourth Street Franklin Park Lincoln Park National Guard Ray J. M. Molloy Rev. B. W. Main Ottumwa Mann Electric Park

Patriotic Program At Gates College Today

Gates College students held an assembly program featuring songs and readings. Louis Vanboh presented a talk on the Signers of Independence while Wilbert Bebu, Leone Adair, Della Humphreys, Irene M. Kessler, and Mrs Fern Innes delivered talks on topics including the Declaration’s headin England and the Spirit of Valley Forge.

Gates Business College America Mrs. Fern Innes

Reston Visitor Heston Sees Florida Real Estate Boom

Art Heston former Palace theatre manager now Miami real estate broker stopped in Reston briefly after arranging a 3170,000 syndicate deal in Chicago. He warned that Florida real estate remains brisk through summer and touted Miami as a growing economic center while reflecting on postwar peace and international trust.

Reston Art” Heston Palace Theatre Miami Fla Chicago Art Florida Tomasi Pa America Washington Old World

Playground Mer Track Meet Winners at West High Grounds

Yesterday afternoon under playground activities auspices the meet yielded Thomas Callahan first in standing bread jump and running bread jump while Robert Kloster won the 10 yard dash and the half mile. "The Blues" claimed the quarter mile relay.

Playground Mer West High Grounds Playground Activities Thomas Callahan Robert Kloster

Firemen Receive Gift For Quick Fire Crew Action

Chief Ray Tiller of the TerTon Fire Department today received a $10 check from Dr. Cecil Bickley in appreciation of the department's swift work extinguishing a garage blaze at 606 Walput Street. The donation goes to the firemen's pension fund.

Ray Tiller Terton

Cherry picker fall leaves man with broken arm

Des Moines resident Frank Tauick, 43, was hospitalized after falling from a tree while cherry picking at his home. He sustained a broken arm and received treatment at the city hospital.

Des Moines Frank Tauick

Hudson Residents And Visitors Reach Out Of Town For Short Trips

Rudeon Tadaly Aly and William Crownover with I Blough left for Mine River Minnesota for several weeks. Paul Valmer visits grandparents in Mason City. A 0 Mueller of Denver helps Mrs Mueller and family celebrate birthday. Various locals visit relatives and attend events in Chicago Marshalltown Bookine and Boston. Government hires include chemists microbiologists and pathologists.

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