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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
8
A collage of today focused notes on Henry Ford embracing living in the present, a New York murder amid a dawn crime, a Chicago rodeo clash with bandits and public panic, Britain’s looming coal strike, safety pins and training, Mary Pickford trial attendance, and sensational gender apparel debates reflecting 1920s public discourse.
Washington correspondent notes Bryan died with a sense of personal triumph not embittered by defeats for the presidency. The piece compares Bryan to Clay, cites his early advocacy of reforms later adopted as government policy, and recalls his humorous insistence that opponents adopt his Prohibition program.
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Mrs. Osborne C. Wood of Brookwood Farm Greenville Delaware sues Osborne C. Wood son of Maj General Leonard Wood in superior court for divorce. Grounds not disclosed and Wood’s whereabouts are unknown though believed to be in Florida. Mrs. Wood, once Katherine Thompson, married Wood in 1922 while he was a lieutenant and aide to the governor general of the Philippines.
Peter Zarifis, co owner of a downtown shoe repair shop, notes tan shoes prevail over black in shine requests. He says his crew shines three tan pairs for every black, due to customer carelessness with grease and the high standards women demand for heel lifts and gloss. Men rarely complain as they leave quietly.
Luther Anton Richman of Missouri State Normal School Marysville will join the Teachers College music faculty on Sept 9 succeeding Lowell E. M. Welles who retires after 15 years. Welles will move to Syracuse University. Richman, graduate of Cincinnati Conservatory and Northwestern, has years of teaching experience.
The Interstate Commerce Commission postponed hearings in the freight rate investigation from September 1 to September in Chicago. No reason was given. The panel will also consider petitions from 74 western railroads seeking higher freight rates.
Dr A I Waterman of the American Institute of Homeopaths argued that the Coventry Lady Godiva’s bare attire, though criticized for morality, has health merits. He cited sunlight’s effects on the skin helping tuberculosis rickets and arterial issues as part of his defense of minimal clothing.
An earthquake lasting about 30 seconds rattled Amarillo Texas and nearby communities with noticeable tremors but no damage reported. The shaking reportedly extended into New Mexico and Oklahoma towns close to the Texas line.
Sioux River police traced a stolen car to a ravine where they found Tom Mitchell operating a 30-4 gallon still. He vowed to avoid future stills while jailed awaiting further action on the case.
Robert M. La Follette Jr. announced his candidacy for United States senator in the special election to fill the seat left vacant by his father’s death. He said a full statement would follow shortly to newspapers.
Savings deposits in Iowa banks rise in July with a 1 percent gain from June and 7 percent from July last year. The Federal Reserve reports total deposits across Iowa institutions at 107,722,754 dollars, reflecting growth in the midyear period.
Washington reports the Wittner evolution suit was withdrawn by attorney for Loren T Wittner the government clerk who filed it. A new complaint is expected likely naming another man with Wittner as a plaintiff.
Day Raider, private Iowa investigator Jon B. Hammond, files contempt petitions in district court ex rel State of Iowa against Ed Troyer Harry Maharris and Dave Stranahan for alleged violations of permanent injunctions tied to liquor raids. County attorney absent on vacation, proceedings rely on records from state and county agents and prior raids that led to arrests and bonds under $500.
Federal authorities drop their initial subpoena in a case involving George Cox, a New York society bootlegger arrested locally and returned to New York. Authorities suspect the man used a fictitious alias. Additional subpoenas linked to Pitrons of Fox are anticipated before his New York trial.
In Seattle today George W. Valley of Denver was chosen grandmaster of the Knights Templar at the grand encampment meeting. The selection followed the death of William H. Norris and advances the 1928 convention plans while Minneapolis and Detroit contend for hosting rights.
In Los Angeles on July 20, Mary Miles Minter and her mother Mrs. Charlotte Shelby show signs of reconciliation as an amended complaint in Minter’s suit seeks an accounting of large sums allegedly earned by the actress. The filing states investments turned over to Shelby were dud and asks the court to determine profits. Minter says her finances are too complex for simple equity.
Funeral plans for Edgar Addison Bancroft American ambassador to Japan who died Tuesday were delayed by a state holiday. No word from kin or the state department. The body likely rests at Karuizawa until Sunday and a memorial service drew hundreds of Siomer colony members with many speakers paying tribute.
Rev. Theodore L. Fritschel of Minneapolis was re-elected president of the Wartburg league at the annual conference. Officers named include Floyd Een as secretary, Rev. 0 A. Wierdler as pres. Walftner as recording secretary. Clara Helbig as treasurer. with Harry Sauer listed among delegates.
Negotiations to fund Belgium a 3480,000,000 war debt to the United States are to begin at the Treasury Department on August 8, announced by Treasury Secretary Winston. The Belgian mission led by M. Theunis, former prime minister, will travel to New York in August. Burglars robed a home on the west side, stealing rugs valued at 2000.
London reports a near certain miners strike at midnight with transport workers halting coal flow. Fascists and communists clash in Hyde Park as Baldwin contemplates emergency measures and a minimal wage compromise remains elusive.
Mason City Iowa July 36 CAP One of the gang that held up two hotels here early today was shot in the neck by Ed Escherich Hanlontown marshal as he tried to escape. Physicians call condition critical. The holdup netted ten dollars. Three others sought, they abandoned a sedan after a wreck while fleeing a police car.
Maria Peterson of Ames sits in jail awaiting grand jury after authorities arrest John Frantz and Jimmy Owens two soldiers in custody at Fort Des Moines on charges of grand larceny relating to the alleged theft of several automobile tires from government trucks in Ames.
Adair man R. O. Garher elected grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias at the Iowa grand lodge session. He succeeds R. Rhinehart of Anamosa. M. Tribbs of Marenge named grand vice chancellor. Nearly 1 600 delegates attend.
Four Dubuque baseball players Ryse Robertson Burrus and De Taney report losses totaling 45 dollars after a thief visited their room in a foggy vicinity. Two Chisaranns also had pockets rifled, totaling 60 dollars. The incident occurred during the night in Arlingtond, fa. AP file report.
Willliam J. Conners of the State Courier announces a new Connors Foundation with a six member board split evenly among Catholics Protestants and Jews. The foundation aims to raise up to five million dollars within the next one to two years and will be based in Martfalo New York.
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