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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1925
Page
8
A wartime era column reflects Bastille Day as a symbol, comparing it to Lexington and Concord, with calls to prevent repeated horrors. It notes a Western city telegram about evolving scenes for evolution and criticizes commercialism in politics. It covers federal enforcement shifts, grain marketing efforts, open hearings on rail rate increases, and sports notes including Charlie Brookins’ retirement and track records.
Prohibition officials race to curb high power beer sources under a new permit system. Under-Secretary Winston leads a defensive push amid political pressure for enforcement appointments. Andrews and Mrs. Willebrandt push tighter prosecutions and closer agency cooperation to curb violations and potential beer removal at breweries.
Creston Iowa July 14 A manslaughter charge was filed in justice court against H M Polen owner and driver of the auto in which Mrs Bessie C Evans of Afton was killed when the car struck a grain binder on a narrow bridge last Saturday forenoon A coroner s jury found the accident resulted from careless driving Polen was held to the grand jury in bond of 1000 on a charge of driving while intoxicated
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Pancho Villa world flyweight champion died at a San Francisco hospital after jaw infection worsened post surgery. He was rushed from his hotel and operated on but did not recover. Villa had fought Jimmy McLarnin at Oakland on July 4 despite medical advice. His manager Frank Churchill later said Villa was warned but insisted on fighting to avoid promoter losses.
Heat wave grips the nation with Phoenix hitting 132 degrees while midsoutheast and Rocky Mountain regions bake near 100s to 160s. The death toll from heat rises with 14 more fatalities, five lightning deaths, and three drownings. Storms bring some relief around Omaha and Sioux City as crop and fire threats loom in Kansas and Oregon.
July 14 announces the fair grounds pool will stay open all day and night due to oppressive heat. Bathers previously had to leave at midnight.
Norman Thompson 15 son of Mr and Mrs W A Thompson of 679 Seventh Street West fell through a trap door at the old West High building Sixth and Washington Street while exploring the vestry with neighborhood friends. He dropped about 24 feet to the attic floor, was unconscious, then recovered after removal to his home. He slept well and felt only painful bruises last night after reminders not to play in the belfry.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a special inquiry into Western agricultural and transport needs, hearing set for Sept. 1 in Chicago under Chairman Atchison. Petitions seek rate boosts to offset reductions, with state commissions aiding and public input invited.
Four additional defendants among over 250 furniture manufacturers indicted for Sherman Antitrust violations pleaded guilty in Chicago. They were fined a total of 9000 dollars, with individual fines ranging from 1000 to 5000 dollars. All belonged to the National Association of Chair Manufacturers. Fifty five officers and members of the group were indicted, and 49 defendants had pleaded guilty on June 15, with fines totaling 166000 dollars. With today’s fines, aggregate penalties reach 231000 dollars.
Contesting relatives of the late William N McClintock attacked the will offered for probate in Chicago today by William Darling Shepherd principal Benchiciare Shepherd who was recently acquitted of McClintock's murder receives the bulk of the millionaires 1 5 million estate
Dispatches from Monterey report a fatal gun clash between armed factions vying for control of the municipal government. One man was killed and three others were wounded in the exchange.
Dayton Tenn July 14 Judge Raulston overruled Clarence Darrow objections to opening the John T Scopes trial with prayer saying he is responsible for court conduct and would not turn the court into a meeting house. Darrow and Malone argued prayers were argumentative while the judge noted he regularly opens with prayer when a minister is available and adjourned to prepare his opinion on the motion to quash.
City Hearts Physician J R Thompson warns that heat increases danger from overeating. He advises Waterloo residents to eat as little as needed, stay hydrated, and keep activity light during torrid weather to protect health.
Dispatches from Seoul report heavy floods in central and southern Korea causing damage up to 40,000,000 yen about 20 million dollars. Sixteen thousand houses submerged and several casualties reported as railways are crippled.
Des Moines July 14 Mrs Susan Ina Carpenter was granted a divorce yesterday from Hal Carpenter secretary treasurer of the Federal Bridge company on grounds of cruelty. Alimony of 60000 today is due Mrs Carpenter under the terms of the decree.
In Shelbina Missouri three farmers Albert Couch Richard Spencer and Frbest Decker all married were struck by lightning while haying near Shelbina. Simultaneously in Paris President Doumergue and officials observed the Bastille Day ceremonies with Gen Gourand leading troops past the Arc de Triomphe in a grand national display.
Mayor A E Gnagy said the city may seek an option on the Union Mill property at the east end of Fouyih steel bridge, offered for 100000, as a site for a city hall and central fire station. No council action will occur until current city hall and fire station holdings are disposed of, and he insists the city should obtain the Fourth street riverfront site despite concerns of an eyesore.
Des Moines action reports the state executive council approved the conservation board plan to buy land for state parks at just under $260 per acre. The state pays half, with the remainder funded by Des Moines Polk County and Falley Junction. The deal covers a significant park expansion.
Rain forced the Waterloo-Ottumwa game to be postponed. Archie Kelsey was to pitch for the Hawks but will be reserved until tomorrow. Claude Willoughby will start the opener at Waterloo against Rock Island on Thursday. Cedar Rapids farmer Almond Chesmore, 74, died yesterday afternoon after a stroke brought on by heat while gardening.
Swampscott Massachusetts July 14 President Coolidge hopes conditions allow a near term conference on extra territorial rights in China and Chinese customs. United States seeks to have nine signatories of the Washington treaty participate and has not yet reached an agreement with Britain and Japan. Opposition to the proposal wanes, with MacMurray signaling that powers will likely back the conference. aim is formal talks in the fall.
Gasoline prices climbed one cent at Waterloo service stations today with consumers paying 21.42 cents per gallon for regular, exclusive of a two cent state tax. Tank wagon prices rose to 19.12 cents per gallon, exclusive of tax. Dealers attribute the hike to higher crude oil prices last Friday and expect another increase soon. The rise is reported as general across several midwestern states including Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Missouri Kansas North Dakota South Dakota and Iowa.
Charles G C Maxwell a 48 year old editor of the Chicago Evening American died suddenly in Rock Island Illinois while on vacation. He had been camping on Rock River with his wife for several weeks. Pneumonia was listed as the cause of death.
Waterloo Real Estate board members and families will gather at Byrnes park playground Wednesday afternoon for the annual association picnic. Realtors will close offices at 4 p.m. for games and athletic contests including a baseball game. Talks will be given by W. H. Howr, Lester Miller, P. W. Bellangee, F. M. Collard, and Leslie A. Schrubbe. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Chaney and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Allen assist with arrangements. Special events on the program are to come as a surprise with no announcements by the committee.
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