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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1924

Page

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Fog delays Iceland flight as U S airmen await clear weather

fog held up the planned dawn departure of airmen aboard the Richmond bound for Iceland. amid fog over scapa flow the crew ate breakfast aboard the cruiser and prepared for a 500 mile leg past hog on the way to hornafjord. planners in seattle anticipate a grand welcome when the globe circle team returns mid august with a gold watch from seattle legion posts and navy week events.

United Press Richmond Seana Flow Orkney Islands Iceland United States Naval Flotilla Atlantic Scapa Flow Hog World Flight Harnafjord Altho Span Poland Orient Signal Hill Jellican Kirkwall High Seas Billingsley Faroes Raleige Hornafjord Seattle Chamber of Commerce American Legion Seattle Orville Wright Cher

Tariff Debate Signals Clash in Coming Campaign

A heated debate on tariff policy crops up as critics target the tariff board and its reports on sugar woolens and pottery. La Follette and Davis push reform while concerns over conflicts of interest surface, hinting at a major political clash in the upcoming campaign.

la Follette Fac Tariff Board Congress Davis la Folleche

Executive Council Sits on Tax Matters

The Executive Council resumed consideration of tax assessments on railroad, farm, and public utility property. Railroads submitted written arguments and representatives of other interests were to appear in person.

Tres Moines execUtive Council

Franklin Roosevelt to manage Davis presidential campaign

Franklin D Roosevelt former assistant secretary of the navy will serve as manager for John W Davis campaign in a Democratic bid. David Belasco noted theatrical manager suffers serious illness after breakdown in a New York City hotel. Princess Maria youngest daughter of the Italian monarchs battles fever in Rome. A plot to assassinate King Alexander of Serbia was thwarted in Belgrade.

Franklin 1. Roosevelt al Smith John W. Davis David Belasco New York City Princess Maria Italy Rome Alexander of Belgrade

Proposal to Link Iowa Sheriffs by Radio

Des Moines delegates at the county officials convention considered a plan to connect all Iowa sheriffs' offices by radio to broadcast crime information statewide. The meeting also condemned the motor bus tax as underpaying county road maintenance and urged opposition to the new budget law while praising collaboration among law enforcement officials.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa Wesley Johnson Webster County Devente ‘Ion Madigan Ed Madigan Numboroughes Gibson Mant Towa

France Faces May Hurdle in Dawes Parley Plan

In Paris and Dawes talks the French draft's intent is unclear and Paris seeks a decisive element or joker. Anglo American pressures Press the 15th deadline post Versailles as Herriot supports a European accord with limited French modifications amid the Dawes plan impasse. Germany's revised reparations total 8.4059 billion gold marks as of June 39 with unallocated credits mainly for cables ships and submarines.

PAG France Versailles Herriot U. S Paris Germany OaNe

Dublin City Workers Refuse Arbitration In Wage Strike

Dublin municipal employees who struck last Saturday over a six-shilling weekly wage cut reject arbitration and plan to continue the strike. The government moves to ensure public service continuity.

Dublin Associated Press City of Dublin

Death notices and obituaries in Waterloo area paper

William Klein of Seneca Kossuth county dies at 4 30 PM aged 76 born in Germany 1844 family immigrated to Iowa in 1868 buried Bancroft likely. Survived by wife Katherine Bear and 10 children. funeral pending. Horton of Clinton dies of heart disease at Cadillac Michigan summer home. services in Clinton Saturday. Myrtle B Thomas 33 widow of George Thomas dies at 1007 Mullan Waterloo. body at O Ketts Towne funeral home. burial plans await sons' arrival. Decedent born December 18 1870 in Webasha county Minnesota.

William Klein Waterloo Seneca Kossuth County Mr. Klein Germany Trtnoln Iowa Hagia Center Eagle Center Mr.ete Katherine Bear P. F C. Wi Sylvester P. T. Reimers Hugh Kellar Lake Arthur Jla John Engeiser Minnesota Phillip Beck William Trost Sam Kerr William John Theodore Kossuth Margaret Anna Bancroft C. C. Horton CG. G. Horton Clinton Take Levingston Russell Lamson Cadillac Mich Levingston Myr Thomas Myrtle B. Thomas Mullan Avenue George Thomas J. B Overland Cole Glenn White Lake Minn O'Ketts & Towne Decedent Lincoln Webasha County

Lodge Recovers at Charlesgate After Operation

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge spent a restful night at Charlesgate hospital where he is recuperating. Dr. John H. Cunningham’s bulletin reports a satisfactory condition and that Lodge slept seven and a half hours.

Cambridge Mass Henry Cabot Lodge Charlesgate Hospital John H. Cunningham

Seabright doubles trio claims dramatic win in dolbins tennis

Walter Wesbrook and Harvey Snodgrass of California upset intercollegiate champions L N White and Louis Thalheimer 6 0 in the third round at Seabright club. Robert Kinsey and Howard Kinsey beat J B Fenno and Lucien B Williams 6 2 in the same round. International trade notes show electrical apparatus exports up nearly 25 percent in January to April year over year.

Seabright Walter Wesbrook Harvey Snodgrass California Dolbins L. N. White Louis Thalheimer Robert Howard Kinsey J. B. Fenno Lucien B. Williams

Grain Marketing company under probe in three states

A new $86 million Grain Marketing firm formed by three Chicago grain merchants faces a sweeping inquiry by the Illinois Agricultural Association and possibly the Federal Trade Commission. Indiana and Minnesota officials warn farmers and prepare to scrutinize potential stock sales amid fears of monopoly and misuse of cooperative marketing efforts.

Illinois Agricultural Ass’n International News Wire Chicago Ling Chicago Ilinois Agricultural Association Federal Trade Commission Illinois Farm Bureau Goon Illinois Sgetsues Srobs Sach The Agricultural Association Federal Trata Commission Bob May Congress Commission Illinois Association United Press Indianapolis Ind Indiana Farm Bureau Association Hoosier Farm Bureaus Tthe Indiana Federation Indiana Indiana Federation American Farm Bureau Federation Minnesota Minneapolis Minn State Securities Commission Today Thornly 5. H. Haas Illinois Agriculural Association

Davis Named Moose Director for Life at World Meet

Secretary of Labor James J. Davis was elected director general of the Loyal Order of Moose for life. A gathering of 1,679 delegates from lodges worldwide approved the decision. William A. Marklie of Rochester was chosen supreme dictator for one year, succeeding Frank J. Monohan of San Francisco.

New York James J. Davis Loyal Order of Moose AEAR Order Wiliam A. Marakie Rochester Frank J. Monohan San Francisco

Marriage License Theft Suspect Arrested in California

San Francisco July 31 reports a marriage license thief case. William Turner is charged with stealing a license document after a robbery in which Jean Marlow, 14, allegedly erased names and inserted their own. Police say he faces multiple burglary accusations.

San Francisceo Cal Wiliam Tuner Jean Marlow

Oalwein Merchant Buried in Des Moines

Morris Loeb a 58 year old Oalwein merchant died at his Galwein home Monday Funeral services were held this morning at Woodlam cemetery in Des Moines with the Ancient Craft Masonic lodge in charge He is survived by his widow and one son Sidney of Des Moines.

Des Moines Iuty Morris Loeb Merchant Galwein Woodlam Loeb Ancient Craft Masonic Lodge Sidney

Darrow Sees Courts Admit Mind Deficiency Evidence

Judge Caverly hears debate on admissibility of alienist testimony as Clarence Darrow argues for limits while Thomas Marshall presses for broader use. Dr. William A. White testified long hours as prosecutors and defense clash over potential coercive or mitigatory impact amid crowded courtroom action.

Theo Thomas Marshall Robert B. Crowe Caverly Pennsylvania Clarence S. Darrow Marshall

New York Police Chief Matsell Faces Iowa Saga Story

Des Moines dispatch recounts George W. Matsell, once New York City police chief from 1845 to 1857, settling in Iowa. The piece details his estate near Viola, Oak Hall theatre, The Wapsia Ranger printing office, lavish hospitality, and a 1862 return to quell draft riots.

Des Moines George W. Matsill New York City Iowa B. L.” Wick Matsell Tammany New York United States Police Gazette Wapsipinndcon Viola Cbhief

Persia Agrees to U S Demands for Imbrie's Death

Washington July 31 A Persian government reply deemed satisfactory to the American note demanding redress for the murder of Robert M Imbrie American vice consul at Tehran was received and published by the state department. The reply agrees to all demands and warned that rupture of relations might follow failure to comply.

Washington, D. C Robert M. Imbrie Teheran State Department

Garters for Men Banned at Western University

Rainbow colored garters with sport insignia are being produced by an eastern company for university men to counter garterless fashion trends at colleges including the University of Washington where fraternities have adopted the look. The fad includes leaving lower buttons unfastened and wrinkled clothes, while a stray note references a desert trek with antelope and a train of events.

Es Attre Wash Uni Versitty University of Washington

Liffring Nominated for Democratic Judicial Ticket in Des Moines

Des Moines July 31 John Del Mar was named temporary chairman of the Democratic judicial convention to select nominees for the Iowa supreme court. Three candidates appear: Daniel Hamilton Grinnell EB Weber Fort Madison and John Liffring Waterloo. Liffring is discussed for the short term with Weber and Hamilton for the long term as more entrants are expected. The convention opens at 1 pm at the Hotel Fort Des Moines with a brief keynote and minimal formalities.

Des Moines John del Mar Iowa, Supreme Court Daniel Hamilton Grinnell EB. C. Weber Fort Madison John Liffeing Waterloo E. J. Fewting State Central

Maytag to Transfer Budget Office to Hogue Monday

Des Moines reports ex Senator Ernest L. Hogue will formally take over as budget director next Monday morning. The appointment followed a four day Senate deadlock after Gov Kendall nominated three men. Hogue has not yet made any political appointments and will study the situation first.

Des Moines Senaor F Maytag Ernest L. Hogue Hogue Wes N. B. Kendall State Senate Senate Homie Budget Office

Iowa City Invites World Fliers to Visit Town

International round the world fliers may stop in Iowa City on the final leg of their voyage. Bearetany Crum of the Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to Gen. N. M. Patrick outlining the invitation and benefits of a visit. The draft letter notes the town’s hospitality and aims to attract notable aviators to Portiers Bee aca ee and Smith lending field.

Towa City Iowa City Bearetany, D. . Crum Iowa City Chamber of Commerce N. M. Patrick Smith Lending Field Slexeien Aay

City invites fiters on westward journey to report

The passage notes the desire of the town to see fiters make a stop before heading west. If they decline the invitation Crum says the offer will be renewed when they return to Washington to report.

Washington Crum

Matron Beaten by Prowler Near Independence

Mrs. Marthe Hutchine, matron at Independence Hospital, was beaten by a prowler early Tuesday. Waterloo hounds tracked a suspect from the state hospital area toward Illnois Central and Rock Island tracks, with officers hopeful clues will lead to arrest. The attacker warned she must not report the crime, firing at others before fleeing.

Independence Waterloo State Hospital Illnotsentral Rock Island Marthe Hatching Mra. Hutchine

Distillery Sues to Halt Whisky Concentration

Gwinn Brook distillery filed suit in U S district court in Baltimore seeking an injunction to stop Treasury rules requiring concentration of 26 517 barrels of whisky valued at 21 060 000.

Baltimore Treasury Department United States District Court Gwynnbrook

Fireman Hurt in Net Leap During East Dubuque Fire

Lieut William Kinselial of the Dubuque fire department is hospitalized with a broken back after leaping from a building into a fire net during the firefighters’ journey in East Dubuque yesterday.

Dubuque William Kinselial

Burgess-Nash Faces Bankruptcy Suit In Omaha Court

Omaha July 31. Siegal Levy company and four New York concerns filed a petition in involuntary bankruptcy against Burgess Nash Co one of Omaha's largest department stores. The total claims amount to 8 056 dollars and the firm has 36 days to answer.

Omaha Siegal- Levy Company New York Burgess- Nash Company

Injured Boy’s Bicycle Recovered After Circus Accident

The Courier reports a bicycle found after a boy was knocked down while watching the circus. The finder had no intent to keep it and did not know the owner. A relative of Danforth may reclaim the wheel at 211 Second Street East.

the Courier Edforth Danforth Second Street

Salmon tagging project charts migrations to spawning grounds

In Juneau Alaska on July 31 officials announce a pioneering summer program tagging five thousand salmon from the North Pacific to track their spawning routes in southeastern Alaska. A 50 cent reward is offered for each tagged fish with return details, a higher rate than typical for fishermen and canneries. Tagged fish will be captured at Indian Island Cross Sound Kingsmill Port Chatham Strait Ruins Point Summer Strait Cape Chacon Prince of Wales Island Tree Point Revillagigeo Island.

Juneau Alaska North Pacific Ocean EB. M. Ball Indian Island Cross Sound Kingsmill Port Chatham Strait Ruins Point Sumner Strait Cape Chacon Chrence Strait Tree Point Revillagigedeo Island

Boy Dies From Brain Injury After Iowa Car Crash

Kenneth Gustin, son of Pearl Gustin of near Shanton City, Creston Iowa, died at a local hospital from brain concussion suffered in a Tuesday automobile accident near his home. His father, brother, and another relative were injured but not seriously.

Creston Kenneth Gustin Pearl Gustin Shanton City

Advertising Drives Progress and Access to New Goods

Advertisements push broad use and progress by bringing late improvements within reach. They lift outdated tools from the attic and help free users from old water buckets and soap kettles of slavedom. Read ads regularly to stay alert to new products and their value.

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