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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1925

Page

9

Antitrust Policy Seen As Big Issue In Next Campaign

The Milwaukee road in receivership will be reorganized under Kuhn, Loeb & Co and the National Cuy company. The plan funds long term bonds maturing within ten years and imposes assessments on preferred and common stock. The case ties antitrust theory to canal competition and a broader push for trust regulation in the upcoming political climate.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Kuhn, Loeb & Co National Cuy Company Milwaukee Panama Canal

Mellon Voices Skepticism on European Debt Recovery

Secretary of the Treasury Mellon said it may never be possible for France and other European nations to restore credit stabilize currency or return to the gold standard without funding their seven billion dollars of indebtedness as Britain has done with the United States. He spoke at the treasury during a discussion of the international financial situation and its impact on U S foreign debts.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Mellon France Ain

Women’s Clubs Back World Peace Effort in Indiana

West Baden Ind June 3 The biennial council of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs pledged full support toward preserving world peace The federation president Mrs John D Sherman Denver Colo declared the peace creed adopted by the council and urged Americans to share responsibility in preventing another war by pursuing peace rationally with understanding of each nation’s rights

West Baden Ind General Federation of Women’s Clubs Women of

Motorman Injured in Trolley Crash Near Beeton

Two trolley cars collided at high speed in Beeton last night. Motorman L. V. Johnson suffered severe head wounds, while passengers escaped with only a shakeup as both cars were badly shattered.

Town City Beaton L. V. Johnson

More Padlocks for Des Moines Buildings

District Judge John Fletcher today ordered padlocks for a year on five buildings alleged to have been used in illicit liquor traffic. He also assessed mill taxes totaling 6600 dollars against 11 persons.

Des Moines John Fletcher

War Department rushes plans for defense day test

War department officials work to perfect plans for a nationwide Defense Day on July 4. Telegrams went to state governors urging full cooperation while adjusting to a smaller scale than last year due to Coolidge’s disapproval of November 11. Acting Secretary Davis expects a large turnout with many national guard units in camp, affecting city celebrations and requiring reserve officers to report to Washington.

War Department International News Wire Washington, D. C Coolidge Dwight L. Davis National Guard Washington

Future for Farm to Be Pictured in Waterloo Party

Waterloo hosts a three day event June 25 26 and 27 featuring entertainers from major vaudeville circuits and an exhibit by Dr Q O R Sweeney Iowa State College Ames. The exhibit will show a new farming future with chemical processes turning corncobs and stalks into products for newsprint fuel and more. Sweeney will speak each afternoon making the program both educational and entertaining.

Waterloo Ieceas Altho Iowa R. Sweeney Iowa State College Ames Sweeney

Three in Kidnapping Plot Held for Grand Jury in LA

Los Angeles June 3. C Z Stephens Claude A Holcomb and Adrian J Wood charged with plotting to kidnap film star Mars Pickford will appear before the county grand jury Friday. Bail set at 50000 each. District Attorney Keyes to present evidence. habeas corpus hearing for Stephens affected by the move. Des Moines report: Federal Judge Martin J Wade in Iowa City improving at Mercy hospital after illness.

Los Angeles Cal C. Z. Stephens Claude A. Holcomb Adrian J. Wood Mars Pickford Los Angeles County Grand Jury Keyes 5. S. Hahn Stephens Fiudgh Wade Des Moines Martin J. Wade Iowa City Mercy Hospital

Growth of Stat Power Utilities Shown by Sterns

In Waterloo Iowa a three day joint convention of the National Electric Light Association Iowa section and Iowa Electric Railway Association opened with about 300 delegates, led by Von M Sterns who claimed Iowa electric stations will outpace Muscle Shoals in power. Mayor Gragg welcomed attendees and outlined the industry’s gains, tanisky.

Congress Muscle Shoals Iowa Electric Utilities von M. Sterns Humboldt Towa National Electric Light Association M Russell Iowa Electric Railway Association A. EB. Gragg Iowa Waterloo Sterns Witen Chicago Tows Lowa United States

Paper delivery timing notice from The Courier

The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5:80 o clock. If due to carrier error you do not receive your paper by that time, call 5100 for a replacement copy. Phone calls must reach the office before 6:30 p m.

Iowa section head Don M Sterns presides at Waterloo convention

Humboldt born Don M Sterns leads the Iowa section of the National Electric Light Association as its annual convention meets in Waterloo in conjunction with the Iowa Electric Railway association. He is vice president of Central Iowa Power and Light Co., which runs Waterloo public utilities and recently announced the purchase of Town Light Heat and Power Co., strengthening United Gas Improvement Co. and extending from Sioux City to east of Waterloo for a value of 75.6 million dollars.

Public Information Committee National Electric Light Association Isabell Davie Des Moines Electric Light and Electric Railway R. C. Chambers Iowa Electric Railway Association Henry George San Felice Don M. Sterns Humboldt Iowa Waterloo Sterns Central Iowa Power & Light Co Waterloo Public Utilities Citizens Gas & Electric Co Town Light, Heat & Power Co United Gas Improvement Company Philadelphia Sioux City

Doctors Say Weeks Has Even Chance of Recovery or Death

Secretary of War John W Weeks remained in a critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital after an operation. Attending physicians reported no improvement, with temperature and pulse at 160 and normal respiration. Mrs Weeks stayed at the bedside, with relief from her son, daughter, and daughter-in-law.

Boston John W. Weeks Phillips House Massachusetts General Hospital Weeks

Policeman kills armored car driver during holdup in Chicago

Wilbur Johnson, 35, armored car driver, was shot dead by Waldo Bastan, a colored officer guarding a south side oil station. Johnson entered with a revolver and demanded money. Bastan mistook him for a robber and fired once. Johnson died later at a hospital. He leaves a wife and two children.

Chicago Wilbur Johnson South Side Johnson Waldo Bastan

Needie Removed from Hip After 27 Years

Witside Neb June 3. J G Neily, pioneer physician, is relieved of a one and a half inch fragment of a surgeon's needle from his hip carried for 27 years following a wartime operation. The needle was never located after the break.

Witside, Neb R J. G. Neily

Storm toll climbs across Iowa Minnesota and Nebraska

Thirteen dead in last nights wind and electrical storms across middle western states with five fatalities in Minnesota and three in Iowa. Nebraska reports four deaths as tornadoes and floods injure and destroy buildings while lifting rains to aid crops. Des Moines and Chicago list drownings and farm losses amid extensive property damage and downed trees.

Adair Minneapolis Nebraska Iowa Associated Press Chicago Middlewestern A&chair Our North Bend Orchard Bozeman Mont Doleth Towa Des Moines Frank Hascher Muscatine Peter Brown Valley Junctior George C. Stephenson Fred Slaiema Sully Richard Pabst Dike John Harrig Raymond Weutbald Festina Edward Barton Barton Campion College Prairie.du Chien Mississippi River Pabst John Harris Casey Henry Bannister Nese Grenwood Smithland Ticonic Rodney United States’ Weather Bureau Omaha Neb Robert Scheer Lolt Ware Henry Benetker North Carver County Fair Park Christine Nelson Johnson Nelson

Mad Dog Warnings From Iowa Health Chief

Iowa state health commissioner Dr Rod ney P Fagen warns that Pasteur treatment prevents rabies and should be taken by all exposed persons He notes the department has averaged two treatments daily over the past month Last week two rabies cases traced to a cat bite were reported and rabid animals included hogs cows dogs cats squirrels horses and humans.

Dea Moines Pirevalente Rables Iowa Rodney P. Fagen Health Department Pagen

Marshall's Body Arrives in Indianapolis for Funeral

The body of Thomas R. Marshall, former vice president of the United States and Indiana’s former governor, arrived at Union Station from Washington at 1:74 a. m. Masonic funeral services will be held at 104 Avenue tomorrow.

Indianapolis Ind Thomas R. Marshall Indiana Union Station Washington

Heat Wave Claims Ten Lives in Ohio

Columbus reports extreme heat causing multiple deaths and many seriously ill as residents suffer in the Ohio heat wave. Prostrations are widespread with numerous cases noted across the state.

Ohio Columbus

Most Unusual Rain Hits Shrine Program

June 3 report from Los Angeles notes a rare downpour halted the Shrine program at the Coliseum despite wide smiles among visiting Nobles and local attendees describing the rain as most unusual. In Kingsley, Harry Huss, 60, died by self-inflicted gunshot in his basement after brief visitors left.

Los Angeles Cal Kingsley Harry Huss Huss

Edison Ford Burbank May Be Called to Prosecute Scopes

Dayton Tenn June 3 E T Stewart attorney general for the Eighteenth Tennessee judicial district may call Thomas A Edison Henry Ford and Luther Burbank against John T Scopes in the trial opening July 19 Stewart says all three are anti evolutionists He will be aided by Walter White of Rhea county schools in the prosecution They will meet William Jennings Bryan in Nashville for a conference on the case Bryan will go to Tallahassee Fla for a similar measure before the Florida legislature.

Mark, Sullivan Washington, D. C Supreme Court Michigan Oregon Nebraska Washington America A. PL Oa Iowa Tennessee Cement Manufacturers Association Standard Oil New Republic Edison Ford Burbank Walled Press Dayton Tenn E. T. Stewart John T. Scopes Thomas A. Eilison Henry Ford Luther Burbank Scopes Stewart Eighteenth Tennessee Judicial District Scones Walter White Rhea County William Jennings Bryan Nashville Bryan Lover Tallahassee Fla Florida

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