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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1925

Page

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Pilots Join Search for Killer Deserter Knapp

In a dramatic chase over the St Lawrence valley two Swift army division planes joined the pursuit of a deserter tied to the murder of Louis Panella. Lieuts Elliot and Sargent flew from Mitchell Field to aid the hunt as officers fear he may head for Canada or Albany. A separate taxi driver robbery closely matches the killer’s description, while highway checkpoints to Canada are tightened by military police and state troopers.

Freyend Plattsburg NS. OY Dhe St Lawrence Valley Swift Army Louis Panella Marion Elliot Walter H. Sargent Mitchell Firld Knapp Canada Alexandria Ulles de- Berter Broadecast Alby Mineola Albany Upper New York State Kroger Amsterdam Uttea Joseph Wurse, Jr Wurse Syracuse Panella Knnapp

Lecture on Creation Sparks Clash in Tennessee Trial

Defense led by Neal and Hays argued religious freedom at issue while the attorney general clashed with Darrow over court authority. The judge ordered the jury to retire as motions to quash the indictment were discussed and briefs were to be filed.

Neal Stewart Clarence Darrow Darrow Dudier Field Malone Arthur Garfield Hays Tennessee Arthur G. Hays Sion Hays R. G. Mckkenzie Rayiston Eoelenk

Caillaux Victory After Night of Parliamentary Battle

Paris July 14 Joseph Caillaux a veteran politician won as the chamber passed the finance minister's budget bill by 325 to 245 after a night of wrangling. Caillaux offered to resign but Briand and Painleve urged him to stay. Bastille Day celebrations filled the city as the finance vote and a by election victory solidified his position. Caillaux’s wife was injured in a car crash earlier. he also led a Sarthe by election securing 641 of 570 votes. Weather and heat records across multiple cities followed as a heat wave continued with several deaths reported.

Paris Joseph Caillaux Chamber Chamber of Deputies Caltfaux France Senate M. Caillaux Caillaux M. Briand M. Painleve Uut Frante Reft Premier Painleve Bastile Boudary Sarthe Cthamber Unoe Chamaaber M. Callaux Ones Motorial Angers Mme. Calllaux Charles E. Fulip Yee Helgerson Lincoln Ashland St. Paul Minn Twin Cities Howt Centerville International News Wire Harold G. Yost Southern Utilities Company Tubuque Associated Press Dubuque, Ta George Botzet Dubuque

Heat and Haste: City Faces Auto Death Toll and Storm Losses

The report notes six killed by heat and a 21 death count from an auto crash. A separate item covers a violent weekend storm across Indiana and Nebraska that toppled trees sparked fires and caused extensive property damage. In Omaha, two men died from heat effects over the weekend with a watchman found dead near a railroad yard.

Far West Eering Los Angeles Indiana United Press Indianapolis Ind Lndianapolis Othe Tang Wassez Omaha Nebraska Weckend John Treason Union Partie Railroad Joan

Seven Held for Crash of Club That Killed 44

Seven men were arraigned before Superior Court Judge Lummus on secret indictments related to the collapse of the Pietelit building on July 4 in which 44 persons died. Two indicted were employees of Reston city's building department.

Ofton Mass Superior Court Lummus

Start Work on Water Plant at Iowa Falls

Start work on a new water plant at Iowa Falls with plans for a dam to create a watercourse. The project aims to supply nearby regions, including the Central States area, with improved water resources despite wartime reconstruction constraints. The dam height and exact scope are described in early announcements.

Iowa Falls Tauly Tenkth

Minister-Author Slaten Called to New York Church

New York July 18 Dr A Wakefield Slaten former professor at William Teweleatlece who was dismissed in 1992 has accepted appointment as minister of the West Side Unitarian Church in New York His book What Hesis Taught gained prominence and led to the call.

New York A. Wakefield Slaten William Teweleatlece Liertys Ms.s West Side

Congregation Sits in Cars for Sermon

Members of the congregation gathered in their vehicles outside the church as Rev. Wl Wo Bean preached from a platform before the church. The event marked a notable service setup reflecting adaptive worship arrangements.

Elven Wardy satTv Wl Wo Bean Parieh

Witness Tells of Settlement Pact in Coward Divorce

George E. Pike testified in the Coward divorce case that a settlement required Mary Jean Coward, five, be removed from her mother’s custody to prevent a dangerous environment while allowing eventual custody return. He described prior understandings about documents, the property settlement, and a cash sum plus fees, with Walter Coward and Mrs. Mary Coward’s attorneys shaping the terms.

Matilda Coward Walter KB. Caward G. W. Wood George E. Pike W. B. Caward Pike Uni Mary Jean Cawards

National Guards Ready for State Encampment at Camp Dodge

Waterloo guardsmen prepare for the annual encampment at Camp Dodge Des Moines from August 1 to 2 and 16 this year. Home companies are short several men, launching recruiting drives to fill ranks. About 135 to 140 will attend the Waterloo ramp, traveling on a special train early Sunday August 2 and returning Sunday August 16.

Waterloo National Guardsmen Camp Dodge Des Moines Watterloo

Sore heads and street clashes mark Boyne jubilee in Glasgow

In Glasgow Irish celebrations for the 225th Boyne victory turned violent as Sinn Feiners and Orangemen clashed in the city routes. About 60 000 attended with Ulster and nearby crowds. Dozens injured including women. police arrested 50 as fighting continued overnight. Fire casualties tallied widely while hospitals treated around 100 patients.

Associated Press Glasgow Scotland Clyde Battle of the Boyne Ulster Sian Fenners Sinn

Telegraph Briefs Washington Direct loans rise to $9.42M

Washington reports direct loans on May by federal credit banks to farmers totaled 9,415,270 dollars, up about 65 percent from the prior month. In Mexico City, thirteen were wounded as spectators and police clashed after a bull fight was halted.

Washington, D. C Mexico City

Harrison to Head War Finance Body

Swampscott Mass July 13 Floyd R Harrison was appointed acting director of the War Finance Corporation succeeding Frank W Mondell who resigned Harrison has been assistant to Eugene Meyer Jr managing director of the corporation and served as secretary to former Secretaries Wallace and Houston of the department of agriculture

Swampscott Mass Floyd R. Harrison Itndiny The War Finance Corporation Frank W. Mondell Harrison Eugene Meyer,Jr Corporation Wallace and Houston Department of Agriculture

Des Moines Pastor Reported Improved

Des Moines July 13 reports Rev. Robert J. Craig pastor of First Baptist Des Moines seriously ill at Iowa Methodist hospital shows some improvement after collapsing Sunday morning post sermon and abdominal abscess operation.

Des Moines Robert J. Craig First Baptist Church of Iowa Methodist Hospital Craig Baptist Church

Child dies in gravel road car crash near Aurora Indiana

The 18 month old daughter of C. P. Sinter, superintendent of West Liberty, Iowa, was killed when the car she rode in overturned on a gravel road a mile east of Aurora, Indiana. The vehicle was driven by F. W. Jackson, the child’s grandfather.

Cherokee C. P. Sinter West Liberty Aurora F. W Jackson

Tries to Die When Scolded for Boozing

In Des Moines on July 3 Ralph Touch, 26, went home intoxicated after being scolded by his mother. He drank a quantity of medication in a bathroom attempt to end his life but was saved by a police surgeon who gave emergency treatment.

Des Moines Ralph Touch

Three Plead Guilty to Parcelpost Thefts in Creston

Creston Iowa July 13 Chartes Ryan Paul Hill and Lloyd Paschal Burlington railroad mail and baggage handlers pleaded guilty to charges of stealing parcel post packages. They were arrested by post office inspectors.

Creston Chartes Ryan Paul Hill Lloyd Paschal Burlington Railroad Mail Barr Igaxe Cha S.A. Phim Post Office

Quits Rum Drive on Atlantic Seaboard

Washington July 3. The coast guard today announced abandonment of the intensive rum drive on the Atlantic seaboard though the 206 ships engaged will continue the hunt for smugglers.

Washington, D. C Ehard Atlantic Seaboard Altho

Bernbrock to Build 7500 Dollar Addition on Fifth Street

I O Bernbrock of Waterloo Laundry today secured a building permit for a three story addition to a business block at 217 Fifth Street West. The project is estimated to cost 7500 dollars with John G. Miller as the contractor.

I. O. Bernbrock Waterloo Laundry Company Fifth Street John G. Miller

Fireless Method for 2500 Pounds I C Picnic Be

Ilinois Central Waterloo community picnic plans call for a 2500 pound beef barbecue at Cedar River and Electric Parks on July 25. Committeemen meet Wednesday to finalize the official program chaired by Frank Finn. Glascock brothers of West Union oversee the giant barbecue with California style fireless cooking using a ground heat method.

Ilinois Central-Waterloo Cedar River Electric Parks Frank Finn Iowa Western Lines Illinois Central Railroad Glascock Brothers West Union California

Police Ask Arrest Youth for Theft at Ferris Home

Leo Ferris of 1011 Sixth Street reports Eugene Bryant, 15, from Charles City, stole three shirts and two trousers from his home at 10 a.m. Bryant, recently staying at Ferris's house, is sought by police who also describe a man about 5 in height who short changed a Plaza Theatre cashier of $10 last night. Bryant drives a Maxwell coupe with a Wisconsin plate.

Leo Ferris Sixth Street Eugene Bryant Charles City Ferris Bryant Wisconsin Plaza Theatre

Ancient Bronze Statue Recovered From Sea

Fishermen in the Bay of Marathon have dragged up an ancient bronze statue four feet tall in near perfect preservation though several toes are missing. The piece, said to rival the Ephebes statue found at Antikythera, has been presented to the Archaeological Museum in Athens.

Athens Bay Marathon Antikythera Archaeological Museum

Custer Massacre Reenactment Planned at Chamberlain SD

Sioux Falls reports 49th anniversary notes a planned August reenactment of Custers last battle at Chamberlain on the Missouri River to coincide with a new state bridge opening. The event will feature moviemakers directing the portrayal with Sioux volunteers from nearby reservations expected to participate.

Sioux Falls Custer Chamberlain Missouri River South Dakota Little Big Horn River Montana Lower Brule Crowcreek

Jury Selected to Hear Woman's Suit Against Officials

A Cedar Falls municipal court jury was chosen to hear Mrs. Mertie A. Milnes's suit against Cedar Falls officials over a disputed arrest July 24, 1924. Damages sought total 1090. Milnes claims defamation of character from alleged false arrest caused by officials.

Mertie A. Milnes Cedar Falls Milnes Rey E. Murray A. H. Bangert Nathan Enjon J. 5. Stevens R.A Sates R. TH. Walters G. W . Fagan F. E. Birch Justice of the Peace Ray BE. Murray Lafayette

Mother of Anticigaret Crusader Dies at 93

Mrs Hen rietta Page Gaston mother of the late Luevo Page Gaston antitobacco crusader will be buried today She died in Evanston Saturday at the age of 95 An intimate friend of Frances Willard and G ar rie Nation She asked that friends send no flowers to the funeral but spend the money in the campaign against smoking

Chicago Henrietta Page Gaston Luevo Page Gaston Evanston Frances Willard Garrie Nation Gaston

Lawyer Charges Pedigo Coached State's Witness in Looney Conspiracy Case

In Rock Island DL duty court, SV C Alten representing John P Looney alleged the chief witness Lawrence had been coached by prosecutors and that some answers given by the witness were not his own. Alten challenged the legitimacy of the testimony as part of the state's gamble protection conspiracy case.

Rock Island, DL Lawrence John P. Looney SV. C. Alten Leoney

Rotarians Hear Report On Sand Ve Trip At Luncheon

At the noon luncheon in Russell Theater, Morria Pian bank secretary V. J. Reehtfertig and managers spoke about a trip to Sand Ve Kentucky. Guests included Lamson Cohen and Depinic, Plaza theater entertainers, who performed violin and accordion numbers courtesy of manager Alexander Frank.

V. J. Reehtfertig Morria Pian Bank Sandve Wotel Russell Lamson, Cohen

State Buys PvME Land Near Storm Lake and Eldora

Des Moines reports the state executive council approved purchases of park land totaling twenty one acres. Ten acres along the east shore of Storm Lake were acquired, ten more acres adjoin Oak Park at Trawarden, and one hectare adjacent to the Bors’ and school at Eldora.

STATE Pvme Des Moines Storm Lake Oak Park Trawarden Eldora

Ashes of Husband Her Only Friend

A gray haired, narcotic-addicted woman in Chicago claimed the ashes she clutched were her dead husband’s, kept close since his cremation. Detectives found the bottle contained human ashes, not opium, and the 40-year-old Mrs. Rose McConnell was held for federal authorities.

United Press Chicago Rose McConnell Tye Coaa Deelar Ashesara Federa’ In Authoritias

Grain Marketing Co Winding Up Affairs

Directors of the Grain Marketing company moved to dissolve the venture in Chicago as of July 13. They planned the disposal of receipts from stock sales as the principal issue and discussed a possible smaller reorganization, but officers offered no definite course.

Grain Marketing Co Chicago Abandloned Co-Operative Enterprise

Rural mail carriers to convene in Chariton

Chariton Iowa hosts the annual state convention of rural mail carriers on August 1 and 2. Organizers report plans are being arranged for entertainment and related activities during the gathering.

Chariton

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