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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1924

Page

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Gift of Lilies for Leopold and Loeb Sent to Jail

A Chicago grand jury continues hearings on murder and kidnapping charges against Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb. Witnesses recount abduction and death of Robert Franks while the pair stay under guard in jail. Flowers sent to Leopold and Loeb were inspected to prevent self harm, and a note signed Jane suggested a crime for thrill remains.

fInternational Newe Chicago Nathan Leopold, Jr Richard A. I Barn W Rober Jackson Park Loeb Leopold Hofman Peison Taerely Jane Crine Laeb Vreeman J. Tracer Sdiversily

Normality Significance Marks Heavy Vote in State Contest

Across the Tae county fate, heavy support signals a return of normal politics as precincts report. Senator Brookhart gains, John Denison overturns the required 36 percent in Des Moines, while no governor nomination emerges in the Republican race. Hammill, Anderson, and Burbank are named contenders as vote splits widen.

Ray Johnson Muscatine Leon Ainsworth Des Slaines Johnson Iowa Stati Tech McClune G. 5S Getty Iam H. Ney O. FE. Wilson Tuck Fred P. Woodruff Altho B. M. Richardson Cedar Rapids Tate F. D. Letts Davenport Harry &. Wall Willigatsburg Letts Hall Short Dan William D. Boies Wallace M. Short Sioux Cir Boies Dowell A. H. Hoffman Des Moines Hoffman Lloyd Thurston Clark County John H. Dartah Chariton Charlies Hindley Centerville Evans Depesitrs Brookhart Dan Steck Oftumira John Denison Stees Deni Charles Es NASL John Hatmii W. J. Burbank Hammill Hl. Anderson Burbank

La Follette’s uphill race for the presidential nomination

La Follette faces a tough path as he enters the race, with labor unions radicals and progressives backing McAdoo in opposition. Analysts cite his limited national appeal and question who will organize his campaigning in states.

Bom la Follette McAdoo la Follette Follette Prohibition Party la Follete Herala-Tribune News Service

Marx Seeks to Implement Experts Plan in Germany

The chancellor pledged to wake experts plan as basis for foreign policy, stating Germany will focus on implementing the experts' report through his cabinet. He indicated a possible resume of office and subordination of internal issues to advance the ports plan and external priorities.

Herlin Marx Hereichstag Anu Cave Matic Germany

Henry Snyder Replaces Hukill On County Board Ballot

Henry A. Snyder will fill Hukill’s unexpired county board term from Waterloo west after friends wrote his name on the ballot. He was appointed after Hukill’s death and could serve only until November 2, 3924, with about 80 voters writing in Snyder. Nathan Northey was nominated for the new term starting January 1, 1828. No names appeared for the remaining two months of Hukill’s term. Mrs. Lettie E. Perry learns of nephew G. M. Palmer’s death in Niagara, Chemung County, New York.

Henry A. Snyder Waterloo West A.T. Hukill Nathan Northey Hukiil

Millerand Won’t Quit Except By Majority Vote

Paris reports President Millerand vows to stay in office unless a majority in open session of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies votes him out. A 122-member leftist resolution demands resignation, with plans to raise the issue in the chamber today. Painleve elected president of the chamber, with Herriot expected to be named premier if Millerand’s plan proceeds.

Praan Paris Jose Millerand Senate Chamber of Deputies Democrate Milierand Edouard Herriot Poincare Herriot Painleve International Paul Painleve Blysea Palace Rasimoend Poincare

Automobile Club Looks to Open Filling Station in Price War

Des Moines plans a club operated filling station if local oil firms fail to meet Minnesota and northern Iowa prices. A committee will study the issue as gasoline sells for 20 cents a gallon in Des Moines versus 17 cents elsewhere. The 1,500 member Des Moines Automobile Club would urge members to use the proposed station.

Des Moines Des Moines Automobile Club Minnesota Iowa

W. C. O. F. Plans Membership Drive Meeting

Miss Mary Coffey national deputy organizer for the Womens Catholic Order of Forrestera is in Waterloo to aid local courts in a drive for new members. She will speak at a union meeting of Sacred Heart Holy Name and Our Lady of Victory courts at Knights of Columbus hall Friday evening as plans for the drive are outlined.

Mary £. Coffey Clinton, Ta Woman’s Catholic Order of Forrestera Waterloo Stacred Heart Holy Name Our Lady of Victory Courts Knights of Columbus Hall Melchoir Lourt Trine Ben Hur Crawfordsville Ind Murtagh F. L.hickelberg Nellie. Hurley I. H. McCarty Jeremiah Rucker jPratate Florence McGlade Matty Margaret Chamberlain Grace Rucker Chamberlain Gladys Wilhite Minnie Rucker Anderson W. H. McGlade Henry W. Althouse Jeerson Street Commercial National Bank Althouse Order of Eagles J. J. Easton Leland Johnson Chicago Carolyn Johnson Asitead Vassarcadlere Poughkeepsie N.Y Louise Johnson Lewis E. Johnson James Easton New Haven Conn Yale Univerisity

Japanese Suicide Epidemic Reported by AP From Tokyo

Tokyo reporters for vernacular papers report four deaths by self harm in emulation of a Japanese man who killed himself near the American embassy on May 31 in protest of American exclusion of Japanese immigrants. In three cases motives of anti Americanism are unsubstantiated.

Associated Press Tokio

Gifts 170 Acre Iowa Land To University By Finkbines

W O and FE C Finkbine brothers donate 170 acres near Des Moines to the University of Iowa for 100000, among the largest gifts in the university’s history.

University of Iowa W.O FE. C. Finkbine Pres Moines Oskaloosa Crruz W. Tordan Justice of Peace Cwlar Falls Senate Gar Leslie M. Shaw Iowa State Teachers College Vubique James P. McMulien Cascade Maquoketa McMulien Fairfield Fred G. Bale Parsons Entiere Monmouth College Monmouth Hil

Naval Academy selects Midshipman Mathews as class president

Midshipman B. Mathews of Denver Colorado has been elected president of the graduating class at the United States Naval Academy Anoapolis Maryland. He played football and baseball and rowed on the winning crew.

B. ©. Mathews Denver Colo United States Naval Academy Anoapolis Ile

Ralston Discourages Presidential Boom Among Indians

Washington June 4 Senator Samuel Ralston today discouraged efforts of Indiana Democrats to nominate him for the presidency. He opposed moves to organize the state convention and said he is not a candidate for the Democratic nomination. He stressed no organization and no desire for delegates, leaving Indiana likely to go uninstructed but ready to back him if needed.

Washington, D. C Samuel Ralston Halston Indiana New York

Navy Eyes One Year Enlistments and Preparedness Day

The U S navy will accept one year enlistments in a limited service linked to the coast guard with preliminary training at Great Lakes before transfer to coast guard ships. The aim is to provide marine training for more youths. Capt J P Glandon, director of recruiting for the U S army in Iowa, announces plans for a national preparedness day on Sept 12 with states urged to designate it a holiday for civic groups to mobilize the citizen army in case of emergency.

U. S. Navy Coast Guard S. A. Watton Navy Great Lakes J. P. Glandon U.S. Army Iowa Des Moines Lafayette Block U.S Army Department

Police Notes on Drunkenness and Traffic Violations

Four intoxication cases and four traffic violation allegations were presented to Judge John W. Gwynde as police court opened. Three violators pleaded guilty and received the minimum fine of eight dollars and fifty cents plus costs. One arrestee was too intoxicated for a hearing. Fines for parking over one hour in restricted districts and parking after 1 a.m. on business streets were three dollars and fifty cents each.

John W. Gwynde

Daugherty Refuses to Testify Before Senate Inquiry

United States attorney general hearings reveal Daugherty denying any illegal profiteering and denouncing the inquiry as beyond constitutional authority. He cites lack of corroborating witnesses and accuses senators of attempting to smear his reputation with unreliable testimony.

Daugherty Senate PAG United States

Treason to Say Dry Act Unenforceable Baptist Meet-Told

Milwaukee June 4 Fred H Smith chairman of the Citizens Committee of 1000 for Law Enforcement condemned any claim that the Volstead act cannot be enforced. He assailed Dr Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University for arguing prohibition cannot be enforced. He warned the good name of the country is involved in the attack on the Eighteenth Amendment.

Milwaukee Wis Fred H. Smith New York City Citizens Committee Northern Baptist Convention Nicholas Murray. Butler Columbia University

Enroll 400 Hourly at T. C. Sets Record Pace

Cedar Falls June 4 1600 students enrolled at Teachers college as registrants lined up at 6 a m. by 7 a m the line stretched to Twenty-second street five blocks away with crowds arriving by auto train and streetcar. Officials expected a new record for summer term.

Cedar Falls Teachers College

Waterloo Educator Receives Honorary Degree at Coe College

Charles W. Kiting superintendent of schools in the east district was awarded the honorary LL D at Coe college commencement in Cedar Rapids. Three degrees were given, including DD to Frank W. Bible and Paul Arnold Paterson after extended deliberation. Dr H C Swearingen of St Paul delivered the address.

Charles W. Kiting East District Coe College Cedar Rapids Frank W. Bible Chicago Paul Arnold Paterson Lansing Kan Spt. Kline H.C. Swearingen St. Paul, Minn

City in Brief Notes and Local Appointments

Local items list visits, travel, and incidents across the area. Notable entries include building permit for a home at Fourth Street West valued at 700, several residents traveling to visit kin or attend events, a will filed for probate naming multiple heirs, and a revival campaign set to begin in New Hartford with Rev Buell addressing the crowd.

New Hartford Buell-Dahy Evangelistic Party St. Paul's M. E. Church Waterloo Shell Rock Thungsday Buell Kingdom of Heaven

Suits Against City Officers May Be Dismissed Rumor

Rumor says contempt hearings tied to a temporary injunction against Plaza theatre manager Alexander Frank and city officers may be dismissed. Mayor Gnagy, City Attorney Reed, and Police Matron Sage were cited for possible contempt for arresting Frank while the writ stood.

Alexander Frank Plaza Theatre Frank H. B. Bolas Eb, Gnagy Barry M. Reed Kate Sage Reed

Service Star Legion Convenes at Boone for Two-Day Session

The sixth annual Iowa Service Star Legion convention opens its two day session in Boone. State president Mrs Edward Short Cedar Falls leads the morning call to order. Mayor C W W Alexander delivers the city welcome with remarks from T J Mahoney of the chamber of commerce Mrs G M Weston local Legion and Commander Loomis C Black of the American Legion. Mrs Frank Harrington Dewitt offers the response. Business meetings and a banquet mark today with elections and installation planned for tomorrow.

Boone Iowa Service Star Legion Edward Short Cedar Falls M. W. Higbee C. W W. Alexander T. J. Mahoney Chamber of Commerce G. M. Weston Service Star Legion Loomi

House Committee Nears End on Beer Bills Hearing

Washington June 4 The House Judiciary Committee neared conclusion on 89 bills to modify the Volstead act to allow 2.75 per cent beer sales. More than 100 members who sought to speak were invited to testify as the panel planned executive session to finalize actions, with a report unlikely before adjournment.

Washington, D. C House Judiciary Committee Graham

Mennonites Journeying to Mexican Colony on Special Train

A party of 130 Mennonites from Hague Sask depart aboard a special train bound for Durango Mexico. The Old Colony group includes men women and children, each family carrying provisions for a year and some livestock plus farm machinery for the journey.

Saskatoon Sask Hague Dutengo Mex

Funeral notices roundup for Beilke Sharp and Henry

Funeral services announced for Frederick H Belke at First Lutheran Church with Rev Henry Mueller. Born October 8 1864 in Germany, he died June 2 at 304 Cottage Street Waterloo. Surviving widow six children and mother. Also civil war veteran Alonzo P Sharp buried Elmwood Cemetery with Honor Guards. J W Henry dies at 1:25 am in Waterloo. services Thursday at Kistner's chapel.

Fred BH. Beduke Frederick H. Belke Henry Mueller First Lutheran Church Germany Cottage Street Beilke Olga Ewald America Waterloo Ilinois Alcott School Otto Pi William Harold Fred Clara Worrell Harry Wapello Alonzo P. Sharp Kist- Ners Chapel M. G. Court Northminster Presbyterian Rehhurch Robert Angerson Post Sharp Women’s Relief Corps Lincoln Circle G. A. Tt Elmwood Cemetery Iring H.G. Burnham Lamar Linnard W. S. Crutchen Ray Snodgrass George Clark L. B. Taylor H Mr. Sharp

Jewish Order Fights Sacramental Wine Abuse

Chicago reports that the independent order of B N a i B r i t h launched a campaign against the large allowance of sacramental wine under Prohibition. President Adolph Kreutz said the 10 gallons per person annually is excessive and cited Salt Lake City data showing a 70 percent cut in sacramental wine when regulated by local authorities.

Chicago Independent Order of B’nai B'Rith Adolph Kreue Organizat Salt Lake City Olga

Gov't Weatherman Dies in Monticello Balloon Flight

Lincoln Nebraska June 4 Preparations are under way for the funeral of Dr C Leroy Meisinger government meteorologist whose body was found yesterday near Monticello Illinois where a free balloon he was charting air currents in fell The fatal flight from Scott AFB Belleville Illinois was the last in a series Meisinger had planned He had promised never to fly again Friends here said The body will be shipped here for burial Time of funeral to be announced later at his home

Lincoln Neb C. Leroy Meisinger Monticello Scott

Two Towns and Rail road Fight Bus Line Out of Monticello

The Iowa railroad commission met in Cedar Rapids to decide M R Landis Anamosa request to run a bus line among Cedar Rapids Marion Anamosa and Monticello. Cedar Rapids officials opposed for street damage and Marion for lack of need while railroads opposed loss of business. The commission widened the scope of the request during the session.

Monticello Cedar Rapids M. R. Landis Anamosa Marion Anamasa Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Rail‘road

Bishop Lowe to Lead Funeral of Bishop Stuntz

In Omaha on Friday funeral services for Bishop Homer C. Stuntz retired head of the Iowa and Nebraska Methodist Episcopal district will be led by Bishop Titus Lowe a close friend and Rev James E Wagner pastor of the First Methodist Church Omaha Burial will follow in Omaha Bishop Lowe from New York City will attend to represent the board of bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church along with Dr Clyde G Clesell superintendent of Omaha churches representing the board of foreign missions

Omaha, Neb Homer C. Stuntz Iowa and Nebraska Methodist Episcopal Church Titus Lowe James E. Wagner Methodist Chhurch Omaha Old Hriday Lowe New York City Board of Bishops Methodist*Episcopal Church Clyde G. Clesell Omaha Birches Board of Foreign Missions

Killing Ties Motorman Death to Car Conductor Shooting

Chicago report states police probe a link between the fatal shooting of William Oberst a 46 year old streetcar motorman and the likely fatal shoot ing of John McLaughlin a streetcar conductor today. Police theory holds Oberst resisted an attempted holdup and the assailant fled in a taxi.

Chicago William Oberst John McLaughlin Oberst

Kernel of Popcorn in Lungs Kills Baby

A 13 month old died after a kernel of popcorn became lodged in her windpipe during a family corn popping scene. An operation performed the prior night failed to save her, ending a week of suffering. The incident occurred in Fairfield and involved the family of Mr and Mrs James Hickenbottom.

Fairfield Kat James Hickenbottom Lockridge

Chandler Elevated to Imperial Potentate of Shrine

James E. Chandler of Ararat Temple in Kansas City today became imperial potentate of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine by action of the imperial council elevating him with other divan members. He succeeds Conrad V. Dykeman of Kismet Temple Brooklyn.

Kansas City James E. Chandler Ararat Temple Imperial Council Chandler Conrad V Dykeman Kismet Temple Brooklyn

Ford's Shoals Bid Deferred to December Session

Washington June 4 Supporters of Henry Ford plan for Muscle Shoals defer action until the December session Senate agriculture committee chairman Norris and Senate leaders agreed to hold the matter for the December session of Congress.

Washington, D. C Henry Ford Norris Senate Agriculture Committee Senate

Fairfieldman Found Dying in Town Park

Sam Davidson, 69, was found in Central Park with a gun nearby and a head wound. Rushed to Jefferson County Hospital, doctors reported a bullet passed through his head above the ears and held little hope for recovery. Authorities said despondency caused an attempted self harm.

Wairfield Sam Davidson Central Park Jefferson County

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Loee Buralars Automobile Reni Company Robert Franks Theee Thomas Doherty Edward Donker Derocanor Glenn C. Haynes Anderson J. C. Murtagh Daniel Unsicker Mabaska County Cleny Kimball Council Biaffe John M. Price Albia Henry Snyder Desti Lettie E. Perry G. %. Palmer Niuira Chemung County Automobile Club Harikari Waterloo Gun Club Byrnes Park Naval Graduates Ralston Cochran T. C Courier Charles W. Kline Buchenan, Bldg Margaret Young Vermont Street Lee QO. Peacock Tripoli H. W. Schultz H. B. Maynard Fourth Street J. W. Chapman H. D. Cowles H. M. Anderson Dubuque J. E. Ferguson C. J. Woolley Little Boy Lake Minn Mark Basford Robert Campbell Avenue Basford Roger Barr Mildred Court Campbell Dunkerton Miss Court Algona L. B. Powers Wellington Street Iowa City John Lewis Powers College of Dentistry Henry Mueller Linn Street A. E. Snyder Alvin Clayton N. M H. A. Snyder Mr. Snyder Excelsior Springs House Committee J. W. Henry OW. Tiere J.C. Beem First Street Clinton Robison Airs Beem John Henry Jersey City N. C M. Henry Los Angeles Cal C. C. Henry Chica Jfo L. Henry Burlington Pearle Blanchard St. "Paul Blanchard Kistner Gov't Weatherman Bishop Lowe Stuntz Ford’s Fairfieldman
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