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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1924

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Engineer severely burned in Fort Delge shell accident

David A Kibbler 43 stationary engineer of New Ilinoss Central is badly scalded after a steam shovel overturned at Fort Delge. He was trapped under the vehicle as the cab and superstructure collapsed, suffering extensive burns to the head face arms and feet. Doctors at Fort Dodge hospital have little hope for recovery. Mrs Kibbler left for Fort Dodge after learning of his condition. Her first husband Paul J Delong died last November from a fall at the Lingis Central shops.

David A. Kibuiry New Ilinoss Tilinoig Central Fort Dodge

American and Briton Freed by Chinese Bandits

Dr H O Miller and a British companion captured in Kwangsi province during a supply mission were released to enable ransom negotiations. Advices from American consul Chamberlain report the pair freed while other members Rex Ray and Carne remained held in the pirates mountain stronghold.

Associated Press Peking H. O. Miller Jaffray Kwangsi Province Chamberlain Rex Ray Carne

Two Held for Thefts from Freight Cars

Cedar Rapids Iowa June 2 Jerry Schultz and Ludvik Spacek were arrested charged with stealing goods from Northwestern freight cars. Rail Torch detectives recovered over $2000 worth of household goods said to have been stolen by the men. One car robberies the property of C E Morsfold moving to Evanston Wisconsin. Upon arrival in Evanston most valuable articles were missing.

Cedar Rapids Jerry Schultz Ludvik Spacek Northwestern C. E. Morsfold Evanston

Ghouls Reported Active in Waterloo Cemeteries

Theft of American Legion grave markers and vandalism reported at all local cemeteries. Local post noted transfers of soldier markers to civilians and other mischief ahead of Decoration Day inspections.

American Legion Dremoria

Fire on Butler Farm Blamed on Locomotive Spark

A fire at the Sam Whitney farm near Clarksville destroyed a garage, an automobile, a machine shed and 500 bushels of grain. Sparks from a passing locomotive were blamed. Sam and August Storem alerted the family as firemen arrived from nearby, preventing further spread.

Clarksville. In Sam Whitney Sam August Storem Waverly George Coonan Ell Rock

Glenwood Judge Woodruff Dies After 16 Years on Bench

Eugene B. Woodruff, a prominent district judge widely known in Town and other states, died Saturday night. He served on the bench for 16 years before retiring several years ago.

Glenwood Eugene B. Woodruff Woodruff Pubuque Onberg Charles Waltz Correll & Pobber Co Shanandoah Page County Sudan United States John A. Ryan D. C Washington University of

Backers Confident as Democratic Primary Fields Form

Report outlines Democrats nominating Edward McDonald for attorney general and V. R. McGinois to seek Senate renomination, with several races including railroad commissioner and agriculture secretary contested. One woman candidate, Gertrude Briggs, may challenge for a Senate seat. weather favorable but turnout uncertain due to farming. Local bonds and building proposals also on the ballot.

PAGH Xudita EL Wilson Morn Me Sug J. V W. Lenley Jean Wiliam H. Nye Rockwell City Gor E. J. Likes Des Moines Leon W. Ainsworth State Senate Ray 8. Johnson Rouneil G. G. Wolfe Mount Vernon Fred P. Woodruff C. W. Felton Sioux City B. M. Richlardson Cedar Rapide Cassady B. B. Burchett Broomfield Raymond W. Cassady Whiting Republcan Firsr Senate

Wabash wreck at Williamsport claims ten lives

Ten people are dead and about thirty six injured after a Wabash freight and passenger wreck at Williamsport Indiana. The tenth victim was identified as BEP, a St Louis Wabash accountant. Harry Eiseman, prominent St Louis manufacturer, died later in Lafayette Indiana hospital.

Williamsport Dungan Z. T. Dungan Indiana St. Laws Ind BEP St. Louis E. Cotter Wabash Cotter St. Louts Harry Eiseman Wiliamsport Lafayette Inti

Crowe to Seek Quick Indictment for Two Slayers

A Chicago case involves Leopold and a university student who recounted chats about a kidnapping and slaying. The witness claimed Leopold joked about confessing the crime and claiming a $16,000 reward, signaling possible talks of a joke rather than a real plan.

University of Chicago Leopold Leh + & Post Hits

Roberts Weds Wahl at Clarksville Home Ceremony

Miss Susanne Marie Roberts and J. Burton Wahl were married at the bride's parents home in Clarksville with about 45 guests. The ceremony was read by Rev. D N Morgan of the Presbyterian church and music was provided by Mrs. Horace Field. The bride attended Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls and the groom plans to finish a program at the State University next year.

Clarksville Susanne Marie Roberts Burton Wat John D. N. Morgan Presbyterian Church Horace Field Wahi Iowa State Teachers College Cedar the State University Whitlam C. Lang Dubuque Viola Sohell Bes! Rioines Charles E. Hearst John Fearer Automoblla Tronto N. D John W. Barnes Cedar Fells Madison Wis Barnes Teachers College Mitton Dostiche Raymond Tostleba

Hight Hurt When Drill Hits Dynamite in Rail Tunnel

Eight men were injured in a Southern Pacific railroad tunnel near Summit California when a drill struck a stick of dynamite that had failed to explode in three previous blasts. Six men suffered serious injuries and emergency crews responded after the late night accident.

Reno Nov Southern Pacific Kain Summit Cal

Collect Police Court Fines Thru Civil Law Process

One hundred dollars was added to William Goodfellow's indebtedness to the city after he appeared before Judge J. C. Beem in police court this morning on drunkenness charges. The judge ordered collection by legal process, with no option to pay in full. Four other weekend entries included intoxication charges with fines of ten dollars and a forfeited bond of the same amount. Sunday speeders paid 15 and 5 dollars respectively. A motorist facing reckless driving left 25 dollars with the clerk for unpaid charges. Three other drivers fined five dollars for parking violations.

William Goodfellow J. C. Beem Goodichaw

Ideal Weekend Weather Dazzles Waterloo Area

Summer arrives with two pleasant days in Waterloo and vicinity. Temperatures hovered around 70 as Saturday reached 74 highs and 48 lows with mild, cloudy conditions and chances of showers forecast for Tuesday per the Iowa forecast.

Waterloo Mercury Temperaurea Towa

River level cut by a foot at dam for wall work

The river level above the dam will be lowered twelve inches at 5 a.m. tomorrow to aid workmen building the river wall on the east bank between Fifth and Sixth streets. Fishermen and others are urged to stay away from the dam vicinity when flashboards are lowered due to drowning danger.

Fifth Sixth Streets Austin Burt

Coe College Senior Funeral Held in Cap and Gown

The funeral of Theodore Wintz, a Coe college senior drowned in the Cedar River on Memorial Day, was held in Cedar Rapids. The Coe senior class attended in cap and gown with Wintz his pallbearer classmates. He was to graduate tomorrow.

Cedar Rapids Theodore Wintz Coe College Cedar River Coe Wintz

Official Count May Decide Printers Head

Indianapolis June 2 The official count of the vote for president of the International Typographical union may be necessary before it is definitely learned who has been chosen president. Charles P Howard incumbent said tailey on the basis of incomplete returns. Reports from 76 locals gave Howard 18284 and James M Lynch Syracuse 145576.

Indianapolis Ind International Typographical Union Charles P. Howard Tailey Howard James M. Lynch Syracuse

Back Dies in Elevator Shaft Crash

Des Moines man George Menzie age 35 employed by EStage was killed when his car backed into an elevator shaft on the building door and the machine fell to the basement pinning him beneath.

Des Moines George Menzie Vare&nt

Prizes awarded at Waterloo pet and hobby show

Pet and hobby show at V Moo. A. closed Saturday with first and second prizes in all divisions. Dog show winners Robert Stutzner and Orville Barber. rabbits Don Hinman and Lewis Partis. pups John Hurley and Charles Lewis. birds Wallace Henderson and John Akins. ponies Charles Pickett open class. Hobby show winners Francis Williams and Homer Miller. stamp collections Bernard Badding and Gilbert Penly. antiques Dawlins Mowbray and Fred Howe. hand work Jared Nauman and Everett Hansen. carpentry prizes awarded.

Waterloo Boys V. Moo. A H. L. Garfreee Frank Seehawk Paulayd Orville Barber Robert Stutzner Jamegy Cranston Kenneth Dooley Don Hinman Lewis’ Partis John Hurley Charles Lewis Wallace Henderson John Akins Charles Pickett Francis Williams Homer Miller Bernard Badding Gilbert Penly Dawlins Mowbray Fred Howe Jared Nauman Erett Hansen

Farmer Near Tipton Nead Found Dead In Barn

Earl Cessford a 30 year old farmer was found dead in a haymow on a Tipton area farm. Authorities believe he severed the veins in his left wrist and covered himself with hay awaiting death. He served in France during World War I and was unmarried. No definite cause of death could be given as self inflicted.

Tipton Earl Cessford Here Cessford France

Christian Aaderson Dies After Paralysis Stroke

Cedar Paris reports Christian Aaderson who ran a ghee repair shop for years died at Sartori Memorial hospital yesterday from a paralytic stroke ten days earlier. He leaves a widow and eight children. Funeral likely tomorrow afternoon.

Christian Anderson Cedar

Debs Recovering in Chicago After Heart Trouble

Eugene V. Debs, once a socialist presidential candidate, is rapidly recovering from heart trouble that led him to enter a sanitarium in Chicago. He is said to be able to leave within a few weeks.

Debs Chicago Eugene Vy

Dr Seerley Delivers Baccalaureate for Thirty Seventh Time

Cedar Falls notes a baccalaureate address by H Seer ley president of Teachers College for the thirty seventh year. The talk emphasized education as society’s progress engine and urged graduates to pursue public service with steadfast righteousness. Henry Harmon dies after a breakfast table collapse. He led a civic life and mentored by Masons, with services planned at 2:30 pm. Local notices cover a River Bluff park picnic, Shanger’s operation recovery, Veatch’s California posting, and upcoming Cedar Valley exposition plans.

Cedar Falls H. Seerley Teachers College Toround

Island park set to open June 8 for season

The town announces Island Park will open June 8 for the season weather permitting. Band concerts outdoors will begin, under the management of the musical organization. Several social events and entertainments are planned at St Marys School and La Salta hall with performances by students and visiting guests.

Island Park

Baptismal Ceremony Draws Large Crowd for 12 Converts

Nearly 400 people crowd Mt. Carmel area as Rev. Perkins of Des Moines baptizes 12 converts near Mullan Avenue Bridge Sunday. The Mt. Carmel Baptist parish, currently pastorless, plans to call a pastor soon. Rev. Nesby of Antioch Baptist announces a Walnut Street church service Thursday for prospective members to be baptized. Converts were evangelized at Antioch in April.

Mullan Avenue Bridge Mr. Perkins Des Moines Mt. Carmel Baptist Parish G. W. Nesby Antioch Baptist Church Col. Sats Walnut Street Church Antioch Church

Wall-Scaling Team of Scouts Chosen for Waverly Roundup

Members of the Boy Scouts of Waterley are selected to represent at the Waverly roundup June 18 to 20. The squad includes Donald McCavick Edgar Van Niman Harry Johnson Harold Dean Lewis Lowderman Elmer Erickson John Koch William Ashmore Floyd Teeter and repeating Harry Johnson. Local entrants will participate in the rescue race and Lewis Lowderman is the bugling entry. Wesco tryouts for pacing knot tying and fire by friction occur June 14 morning with wood chopping camp pitching and cooking that afternoon. No practices for the Waverly roundup will be held before Saturday evening due to other activities preparing for Wall Ga Zip.

Boy Scouts of Watterley Waverly Donald McCavick Edgar van Niman Harry Johnson Harold Dean Lewis Lowderman Elmer Erickson John Koch Wiliam Ashmore Floyd Teeter Wesco Mississippi Valley League Park

East Grade School Art and Sewing Display This Week

Exhibits from sewing and drawing departments of East Grade School will be shown at East High on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 5 p m in rooms 106 and 108. The sewing section features entries by girls in sixth and seventh grades. The art display covers work from all grades. Miss Lauretta Grat supervised sewing last year and Miss Jessie M Shirley oversaw drawing. Parents invited to inspect to appreciate the year s work.

East Grade East High Lauretta Grat Jessie M. Shirley

President Coolidge Faces Busy Week After Cruise

President Coolidge returns to Washington from a weekend Mayflower cruise to confront a likely busy week. Congress plans action on a tax bill as it nears session end, with multiple political decisions pending. He will consult with Secretary Hughes on a reply to Japan over the exclusion act.

Washington, D. C Coolidge Wallington Lave White House Hughes Altho

Waterloo People to Make European Tour

Mr. and Mrs. BE. F. Rath and daughter Miss Ruth, plus Misa Elsie Wilson, a Cherokee public schools teacher, prepare a European tour. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boi and Mrs. Anna Kuenstling depart via Illinois Central for New York. All sail June 7 except Mrs. Kuenstling who sails June 13. Rath to mix business as Rath Packing secretary-treasurer with travel.

BE. F. Rath Ruth Misa Elsie Ilson Cherokees Frank Boi Anna Kuenstling New York Kuenstling Europe

Tractor plunges through bridge. two survive leap to safety

In Peru Iowa two men escaped death when a 15 ton tractor breached a 70 foot bridge east of the Chicago Great Western tracks. Driver Lem Rheard and grader John Bosher leaped clear as the tractor, two graders and a water wagon plunged into the water. The bridge was demolished.

Peru Here Lem Rheard John Wbosher

General Federation of Women's Clubs Biennial Convention Opens

Thousands of delegates from across the United States arrive in Los Angeles for the seventeenth biennial convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. The event opens tomorrow night in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Cal United States General Federation of Women’s Clubs

Woman Indicted for Killing Seventh Husband in Richmond

Richmond Va June 2 Mrs Julia Stull of Houston Texas was indicted today for the murder of her seventh husband Raymond Sylvester Stull in Richmond several weeks ago.

Richmond Julia Stull Houston Tex Raymond Sylvester Stull

Death of Civil War Vet Aldnze P Sharp Held at Kistner's

Funeral services for Aldnze P Sharp, Civil War veteran of four years service with Co I Twelfth Illinois, will be held at Kistner's chapel at 10 a m Wednesday led by Rev M G Court of Northminster Presbyterian. He died about 1 a m yesterday after two years illness at 201 Witty street. Survived by his wife Martha C Sharp, a son W H of Waterloo and a daughter Mrs D H Conger of Marshalltown. He was born January 29 1843 in Dayton Ohio and moved to Waterloo 19 years ago from Marshalltown. He fought in Shiloh and Lae? s ferry and the march to the sea, wounded twice.

Alonzo PB Shs&rp Aldnze P. Sharp Kistner M. G. Court Northminster Presbyterian Church Mr. Sharp Witty Street Martha C. Sh W. H Waterloo Shiloh Laef's Ferry

Edna Mary Robb Rites Held at Walnut Street Baptist

Edna Mary Robb died at St Francis Hospital from pneumonia age 37. Funeral services conducted at Walnut Street Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 PM, with Rev. R N MacDonald in charge. Born Jan 19 1908 in Janesville, she moved to Waterloo with parents Joseph J Robb and wife. She leaves parents and two sisters, Mrs Carl Sorenson and Mrs Ray C Border. Body at Kistner's until funeral hour.

Walnut Street Baptist Church Edna Mary Robb St. Francis Hospital R. N. MacDonald Miss Robb Janesville Joseph J. Robb Cortlandt Street Waterloo Carl Sorenson Ray C. Border Kistner’s

Death Notice for Rick Jh Beilke at 204 Cottage Street

Rick Jh Beilke died at his home 204 Cottage street at 12:15 PM today from complications. Born in Germany October 1864, he immigrated to the United States as a young man. Survived by Otto, William, Harold, Mrs. Clare Worrell of Waterloo, and Fred of Wapello. Body at O Keefe and Towne pending funeral arrangements.

Cottage Street Germany United States Otto Wiliam Harold Clare Worrell Waterloo Fred Wapello O'Keefe & Towne Mermers

Amos C Nelson Dies in Sioux City Ill After Illness

Funeral services for Amos C Nelson aged 38 of 318 Walnut Court apartments will be held in St Paul Minnesota. He died at 2:20 am last Saturday after a sudden illness at the West hotel Sioux City Illinois. His wife left Wateriog Friday and relatives seek to inform her of the death.

Amos C. Nelson Amos C.nelson Walnut Court Apartments West Hotel Sioux City Ill 1St St. Paul, Minn Wateriog

Infant son of Gordon dies. funeral set

George Amos Gordon infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Gordon 1376 Broadway died Sunday June 1 at 745 am Funeral services from Antioch Baptist church Tuesday at 230 pm Friends may view at O K eeffe & Towne mortuary Burial in Fairview Also Mary Ham granddaughter of A E Ham died age 5 daughter of Harry Ham Chicago formerly Waterloo services in Waverly for burial

George A. Gordon George Amos Amos Gordon Broadway Antioch Baptist Church O'Keefe &Towne Mortuary Fairview Mary Haw A. E. Ham Independance Avenue Mary Harry Ham Chicago Waterloo Peath Waverly

Revenue Head Sole Arbiter in Questions of Booze

The U S Supreme Court ruled that questions involving the sale of liquor fall under the internal revenue commissioner and he holds sole authority to limit or omit liquor prescriptions issued by physicians. The California prohibition director case in S F Rutter was partially upheld with other cases pending on government power to cap physician issued liquor prescriptions.

Washington, D. C Commissioner of Internal Revenue United States Supreme Court S. F. Rutter Prohibition California Supreme Court If Internal Revenue

Eight Day Mission At St Marys Parisi Eight Day Mission

An eight day mission opened at St Marys Catholic Church with Fathers Titus Hugger and Peter Crumbly Francican preachers. Daily services include masses and 7 45 pm sermons explaining Catholic doctrine and welcoming visitors. Special talks target married women Tuesday, single women Wednesday, married men Thursday, and single men Friday.

Pease St. Mary's Catholic Shurch Titus Hugger Peter Crumbly Ermons

Auto Backed Into River Trapping Child In Cedar Rapids

In Cedar Rapids Virginia June 2 the 18 month old daughter of Charles Craft and Milo Marshall was nearly killed when the car they were in rolled backward into several feet of water. Craft freed his child and Marshall from the submerged auto, which remains buried in mud along the riverbank.

Cedar Rapids Charles Craft Milo Marshall Craft Marshall

Flag Its Presented Church by Klansmen at Sunday Services

Walnut Street Baptist Church was presented a large silk American flag by about 15 robed Klansmen during Sunday services. The ceremony included a short address by the Klansmen leader and the group exited quietly as the sermon continued with Rev. R. N. MacDonald, pastor.

Walnut Street Baptist Church Ku Klux Klan R. N. MacDonald

Tidal Wave Follows Quake in Philippines

A strong earthquake and subsequent tidal wave hit Agno in Pangasinan province. Official telegrams say the quake likely stemmed from a submarine volcano eruption. The populace is terror stricken and damage appears extensive.

Philippines Associated Press Manila Agno Pancasinan Agnd

Court Lets Canners Get in Packers Case

The D C Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling and upheld the right of a California cooperative canneries to intervene in the big furs Packers consent decree litigation, potentially reopening the broader case.

Washington, D. C District of Columbia Court of Appeals Court of Appeals California Co-Operative Cen

Officers Plan Strike of Garment Workers

Chicago June 2 Forty thousand garment workers may strike starting July 1, per ILGWU officers. The workforce is largely female and organizers aim to negotiate with employers on minimum wage scales and regulated hours. About fifteen thousand workers are in Chicago.

Chicago International Ladies’ Garment Workers' Union

Addition of Twenty Sixth Mail Carrier at Waterloo Office

Ray C. Eggert postmaster announced a new Teg Blar mail carrier allocated by government postal authorities to the Waterloo office. The extra staffing alleviates heavy workload on carriers in outlying districts and the twenty sixth Witt shift will handle much of the remaining duties. The new carrier begins his route in July.

ADP Ray C. Eggert Waterloo Witt

Memorial Services for Mrs Fannie Hileman Held

Memorial services for Mrs Fannie Hileman the year’s sole member to die were held yesterday afternoon in Memorial hall. Jane Kirkwood led the Daughters of Veterans as Rev Clinton Smith of First Evangelical Church spoke. Disabled American Veterans unit meets in Memorial hall at 8 p.m. today for business followed by a social hour and refreshments.

Fannie Hileman Jane Kirkwood Daughters of Veterans Clinton &. Smith First Evvangelical Church DLA Memorial Hall

Appointment of Receiver Sought for Middle States Oil Corp

In New York on June 2 a law equity action was filed in federal court seeking the appointment of a receiver for the Middle States Oil Corporation. The move follows allegations within the suit and aims to stabilize assets and operations pending further court orders.

ANK New York Middle Setates Oil Corporation

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