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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1925

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Murphy Gage May Be In Jury Shas Before Weekend

United Press reports Cresco Iowa judges and prosecutors preparing to send Dennis J. Murphy to a jury as soon as the weekend. The sanity hearing has stretched weeks with testimony from psychiatrists and bank witnesses about forgery and embezzlement claims involving more than a million dollars.

Murphy Gage May United Press Cresco Dennis J. Murphy Wankon John Schaff Murphy J. D. Cooney Ealings Henry Bohrer Bohrer Urphy-Home R . ‘Elle Sarah Ren Willliam Aliamakee County John Eaton William Gneil George Shellhammer Jo- Beyh T. Walsh Sherman ‘Webster Allamakee Creed

Prosperity of United States Marks Year 1925

A continued 1925 note on American prosperity highlighting rising middle class wealth and improved living standards. It credits widespread adoption of automobiles, radios, telephones, and electric utilities to science-based production and distribution, with politics playing a lesser role in overall wealth growth. The piece ties Florida real estate gains to the richer national middle class and notes democratic participation in wealth increasing.

Frere Florida Ama Herald-Tribuno Remy Feiries

State Briefs From Wellman to Boone

Twenty one persons are undergoing serum treatment for rabies prevention after exposure to bites or disease. Bruce Cassay, among five suspects in the Cottage Grove State Bank robbery, confessed to the sheriff’s office. The Northwestern railroad was exonerated for a Bertram crossing accident in which three children were killed. Babies escaped injury in a collision when bystanders protected them with their arms as adults fell. A Des Moines toddler, Mayone McClelland, was hospitalized after drinking kerosene. The first Unitarian church will send 12 delegates to the Young People’s Institute in Humboldt June 21-26. Des Moines: Laura McClary Mack captains 24 Drake University, Des Moines University, Iowa State College and Grinnell College students heading to a YWCA camp near Cone.

Wellman Dex Moines Bruce Cassay Pindley Cottage Grove ‘State Bank Cedar Rapids Northwestern Railroad Bertram Des Moines Mayone McClelland City Stour City First Unitarian Church Young People’s Institute of Liberal Religion Humboldt Lix Iowa Unitarian Asseociation Laura McClary Mack Boone Drake University Des Moines University Iowa State College Gimpzon College Cone

Two Roof Fires on Commercial Street Within Minutes

Two roof fires erupted in the same block on Commercial Street within two minutes of each other shortly after 10 o clock this morning. At 10 12 a blaze started at 1314 Commercial Street when sparks from a burning out chimney caused roof damage about 35 dollars in value. Two minutes later a small blaze at 1328 Commercial Street from a burning out chimney caused minor damage.

Commercial Street Fremen No. 2 No. 4 G. A. Anderson Commercial Strait David Feldman Turner

Asks Harry Action in Stuart Bank Case in Des Moines

June 9. Attorney General Cibron sought advancement of consideration by Iowa Supreme Court for the petition for rehearing of the Stuart Exchange Bank case. About 4.5969 million dollars that could be paid to Iowa bank depositors is held up pending the decision. Gibson seeks to have the matter put before the full bench on June 16. if not heard then, likely delayed until December.

Des Moines Cibron Iowa Supreme Court Stuart Xchange Bank Iowa State Banking Department Gibson

Member Loses Suit Against Yeomen

Des Moines June 9 C M Woodward a Yeomen member lost his bid in district court for a temporary restraining order against the Brotherhood of American Yeomen He claimed officers and directors had entered into a contract for a gala and merger with another insurance company Judge Meyer found no evidence supporting his contention

Des Moines C. M. Woodward Brotherhood of American Yeomen Brotherhood Woodward Meyer

Kitcheners blamed for Jazz music craze in small apartments

Chicago article reports Matt J Kennedy of the National Association of Music Merchants saying jazz thrives in tiny kitchener apartments and modern life spurs the trend. The Music Trades convention, however, claims jazz is waning while classical music regains popularity.

Chicago Kitchener Matt J. Kennedy National Association of Music Merchants Thea Music Trades of America Kennedy Kitchanat

White man and Indian heiress flee after marriage in Omaha

Omaha police seek Earl E. Gordon a 27 year old white man and his 16 year old Indian heiress bride Miss Lee Mudd who wed with the mother's consent and left in a large automobile accompanied by Mrs Suzanne Bomberry and J Wilson. The heiress is said to be heir to 1200000 dollars. Police believe they returned to Oklahoma after failing to find them in Omaha and Council Bluffs hotels.

Omaha Neb Earl E. Gordon Oklahoma Suzanne Bomberry J. Wilson Gordon Ramarky Omaha Council Bluffs Lee Mudd Miami

Dorothy Ellingson Undergoes Operation

San Francisco June 9 Dorothy Ellingson a youthful mixtricide was operated on at St Francis hospital this morning. Dr T D Arcy Quinn county jail physician performed the operation. Her condition was reported as very satisfactory and how long she would remain in the hospital could not be learned.

San Francisco Cal Dorothy Ellingson St. Francis Hospital T. D'Arcy Quinn

Drouth Costs Indiana Farms Million a Day

Indianapolis reports drought losses to Indiana farms at about 1.9 million dollars daily. Federal statistician M. M. Justin said damage, concentrated in wheat oats and hay, will far exceed one million per day.

Indiana Indianapolis Ind M. MM Justin

Jap Cabinet OKs White Slave Pact

The Japanese cabinet votes to modify the League of Nations White Slave Protocol of 1921 with two reservations. The first excludes all mandate islands and territories from the protocol. The second lowers the age limit in the wavt to 19 years to conform with Japanese laws.

Tokio Jung Todal League of Nations Mandate Islands

OWA Federation of Labor Holds State Convention

The 1925 Iowa Federation of Labor convention opened in Dubuque with President Lewis saying it could be the most important in state history. Notables include Brookhart, Canfield, Mae Francis, Robbins, Owman, Patterson, Plood, and Dubuque delegates. Lawis arrived to headquarter the meeting as sessions begin and officers are elected Thursday morning.

Associated Press Dubuque Iowa Federation of Labor Organized Labor Iowa Lewis United States Smith W Brookhart Fred Canfield Department of Labor Washington Mae Francis John C. Lawis Des Moines Julien Dubuque J. Ben Wiley Clem Schadle Dubuque Trades and Labor Congress Bertram C. Jackson M. H. Gzie Thomas Conner Columbia College John A. Cundingham Schadie Lapis Federation

No Male Voice Good Enough to Win Prize

The National Federation of Music Clubs declined the annual best male voice prize as none met the required standard. William Beller of Chicago won the piano competition and Catherine Wade Smith won violin honors in the event held in Portland Oregon.

Portland Ore National Federation of Music Clubs William Beller Chicago Catherine Wade Smith

Start Wheat Harvest in Missouri Fields

Springfield Missouri June report notes the 1925 wheat crop being harvested as binders hum in Green and nearby counties. Farmers credit drought for unusually early ripening but expect a fair yield despite the 40 day dry spell.

Missouri Springfield Green

Ex Cop Denies He Was Bank Robber

Shaw, a black former policeman, denied all knowledge of the Cottage Grove bank robbery today after being implicated yesterday by Bruce Casady, the fourth gang member now in custody. He remained under arrest in Des Moines as investigators press the case.

Shaw Cottage Grove Bruce Casady TRBE Des Moines Eman

Street Car Union Re-Elects Wiley

The Iowa Association of Street Railway Employees met in Dubuque and elected officers. J. B. Wiley of Des Moines was named president, George S. Lord of Clinton vice president, and H. Denebrink of Ottumwa secretary.

Street Car Union Wiley Dubuque Iowa Association of Street Railway Employes State Federation of Labor J. B. Wiley Des Moines George Lord Clinton H. Denebrink Ottum- Wa

Boy Nearly Killed by Dynamite Cap Near Centerville

Chester Corst a five year old boy from Centerville Iowa sustained severe injuries when he struck a dynamite cap found at a coal mine near Numa. The incident occurred June 5 and left his right hand severely damaged his left hand mutilated and body burns extensive. Physicians say he will likely die.

Centerville Numa Chester Corst Date Corst

Lartiun Ambrose Leland 83 Former East Waterloo Settler Dies

Ambrose Leland 83 longtime Black Hawk county resident died early today of illnesses of advanced age. Born in New York July 8 1842 he came west at 11 with parents who settled on a farm in East Waterloo township and farmed most of life. Surviving are a son C. D F. O P.M and J. J. of Waterloo three daughters Mrs Grace Baker Mrs John L Chevalier Waterloo and Mrs Elizabeth Berry Kansas City Mo. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 40 p m from Heiman Gladt chapel conducted by Rev W C Bodell burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Ambrose Leland Black Hawk County Waterloo Township New York State C. D F. O P.M J. J Waterloo

California Widows Organize to Protect Members’ Finances

California widows formed the Widows Productive Association, filing articles of incorporation in Sacramento. The group aims to protect members’ financial interests and investments and to recover money fraudulently obtained from them.

Sacramento Cal California Widows’ Productive Association

Big Dirigible Los Angeles Heads West After Engine Repairs

The navy dirigible Los Angeles, crippled by engine trouble, is to restart its westward voyage from Lakehurst toward Minneapolis within 43 hours. Following Navy Secretary Wilbur's orders, repairs on the two engines are being rushed and the airship should be ready for the trip late tomorrow. The craft had aborted its prior run en route to the Norse American centennial in Minnesota.

Lakehurst Los Angeles Minneapolis Wilbur Twin Cities Minnesota

Iowa Guard Officers Ordered to Attend Instruction School

Officers of Cos B and C Waterloo units of the Iowa national guards were ordered by Gen. L C Lasher state adjutant to attend a school of instruction at Fort Des Moines from June 23 to 26. Seven officers are named in the order. Maj. Gen. Matt A Tintey will head the school for all Iowa commissioned officers, Brig. Gen. Lloyd D. Ross will serve as executive officer.

Watterloo Iowa National Guards L. C. Lasher Fort Des Moines Matt A. Tintey Iowa Lloyd D. Ross Sixty Seventh Infantry Brigade

Former Cedar Falls Man Drops Dead at Marshalltown Home

Louis C. Emmons formerly connected with Bancroft Greenhouse and Sherwood's Waterloo dropped dead in his Marshalltown home this morning after months of ill health. His widow and two sons Ralph Cedar Rapids and Rollo with the U S marries surge.

Cedar Falls Marshalltown Louis C. Emmons Bancroft Greenhouse Sherwood’s Waterloo Emmons Ralph Cedar Rapids Rollo U. S Surge

Historic Elm to Be Felled at Keokuk

Keokuk Iowa June 9 An elm tree nearly 100 years old in Keokuk once near Indian councils is to be cut down on a school grounds. Adjacent owners fear wind will blow it over and damage homes. One trunk slab will go to Keokuk High School for gavels used on historic occasions.

Keokuk Manual Training Department Keokuk High School

Harriman Interests Win Red Concession in Caucasus

Moscow reports a W A Harriman representative is expected to sign an agreement granting exclusive manganese mining rights in the Caucasus. The deal would require a $1,000,000 guarantee, $4,000,000 in improvements, and an additional $1,000,000 in advance royalties.

Moscow W. A. Harriman New York Harriman Caucasus

No U S Dirigible to Fly After Amundsen

Washington June 9 The secretary Wilbur has no intention of sending either of the dirigibles Los Angeles or Shenandoah in search of the missing Amundsen polar expedition. He refused a request by the Norwegian Aero club that one air ship be sent to the rescue, stating we are not going to send any wild goose chase to the polar regions. The navy department holds that such an expedition is not practicable.

Washington Wilbur Los Angeles Shenandoah Norwegian Aero Club Navy Department

Farm Federation to Aid Defense Muster

Washington June 9 Cooperation of the American Farm Bureau Federation with the war department in holding the defense day muster on July 4 has been offered by President O B E Bradfute of the federation and accepted by the department. Fourth of July picnics under the auspices of farm organizations were suggested as offering opportunities for muster tests.

Washington, DD. C American Farm Bureau Federation War Department O. B E. Bradfute Department

Radium Expert Dr Lemon Dies in New Jersey

East Orange New Jersey June. Dr Fawin E Lemon a radium rays researcher for 12 years died after weeks of weakness. He had labored to extract pure radium from ore and suffered blood decline due to prolonged exposure. Two transfusions failed as his condition worsened.

East Orange N. J Fawin E. Lemon

Scopes May Oop Darrow and Have Hughes Take Case

United Press reports Darrow may face off with the Scopes defense in Dayton Tennessee. A Chicago lawyer noted for Leopold and Loeb defense could be replaced by former Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes as chief counsel. The World quotes discussions about picking Hughes to direct the defense, with Scopes possibly consenting to a change to balance Chicago influence and a Bryan prosecution advantage.

United Press New York Clamance Darrow Chicago John.t. Scopes Dayton Tenn Associated Press New York World Today Charles Evans Hughes John Scopes Willi Lberal Clarence Darrow Scopes Darrow Nathan Leopold Richard Loeb Bobby Franks Hughes Darraw Tennessee William Jenkings Bryan

G A R Auxiliaries Open Sessions Ahead of Vet Convention

In Mason City on June 9, five auxiliary groups including the Womens Relief Corps and the Daughters of Veterans opened business sessions as Grand Army men arrive for the veterans convention. The Relief corps aided, G A R Ladies held council, and Sons of Veterans with Auxiliaries met jointly, with welcome by J T Laird and Mrs Emma Philips.

Mason City Grand Army Armory Wadman's Relief Corps Ladies of Daughters of Veterans, Sons of Veterans Sons of Veterans Relief Corps G.A. H Sons of Veterans and Auxiliary J. T. Laird Emma Philips Daughters of Veteranus

Porter Again Eyes Senate as Cummins Rival

Des Moines Capital reports that if Senator A. B. Cummins seeks re election as a Republican in Iowa next year he will face Claude R. Porter who opposed him in 1920 as the Democratic candidate. The paper cites good authority and notes similar chatter about Attorney General Gibson opposing Cummins in the Republican primaries.

Des Moines United States A. B. Cummmins Republicans of Iowa Claude R. Porter Gibson

Osto Believes Polar Expedition Heads for Cape Columbia

Reports from Osto indicate meteorologists at Spitzbergen now believe the Amundsen Illsworth party aims for Cape Columbia. Some Amundsen expedition members at Spitzbergen say Amundsen told them he would go to Cape Columbia if he did not return by air within 14 days or was forced to descend, enabling relief by ship.

Copenhagen Osto Spitzbergen Miers Ara Cape Columbia Amundsen Capes Columbia

Autos injure four in night at Des Moines

Des Moines reports five persons injured in separate automobile mishaps during the 12 hour period ending at 1 a.m. Oscar Peary and Anita McFarland, both 20 and 21, suffered cuts while their car plunged 30 feet onto Chicago Great Western tracks. Catherine Reeves, 21, was praised after a collision. Lowell Abbott, 11, was struck and lightly hurt. Charles Tauni, 22, unload groceries when hit by a passing car. Five men, including two former prohibition agents, are held in Chicago in a beer runner killing case involving Henry Hassmiller and Walter O Donnell.

Des Moines Oscar Peary Anita McFarland Chicago Great Western Catherine Reeves Lowell Abbott Charles Tauni Chicago Prohibition Sherrif P.M. Hofman Henry Hassmiller Walter O'Donheil O'Donnell

Braves Smallpox Kisses Bypass Quarantine

In Cedar Rapids Iowa on June 9 neighbors protest a couple split by quarantine as Katherine Woods and M E Dotcheman exchange kisses through an open window. The girl's brother has smallpox, the home is quarantined, and Dotcheman is warned by the police to stop breaking the rule or risk further action.

Cedar Rapids Katherine Woods M. E. Dotcheman Katherine Dotcherman

Waterloo Civil War Veteran Marches in Minnesota Parade

Levi L Jos, 208 First Street East, a Civil War veteran, marched in the Memorial Day parade at Browerville Minnesota Saturday with his son and grandson, both veterans of the Spanish American and World Wars. The three generations are Levi L, Al, and Earl, reflecting service years 1861 1898 and 1913, with the grandfather visiting his son and grandson in Cushing Minnesota.

Levi L. Jos First Street Browerville Minn Levi Earl Cushing, Minn

Weather report notes 74 degree afternoon in Waterloo

Water loo residents saw a 74 degree afternoon compared with 76 yesterday and a low of 57 last night. The moderation follows a week of intense heat with comfortable conditions building into Sunday night.

Waterloo

Des Moines Woman Purchases Grundy County Farm

Mrs Julia Stuart of Des Moines buys the 317 acre Edward Sweeney estate farm in Grant township Grundy county for about 40000 dollars at 125 dollars per acre. The sale was reported from Cedar Falls on June 9 special.

Cedar Falls Julia Stuart Des Moines Edward Sweeney Grant Township Grundy County

State Sends for Shepherd Witnesses

A jury was to be completed today in the William D. Shepherd murder trial. Eight jurors have been sworn. The State telegraphed expense money to witnesses C. A. Nordland Rudburn Neb Stella Cannon Linden Ia and Jerome Matillo Indianapolis to testify about relations between the Shepherds and McClintock and his mother.

Chicago William D. Shepherd William N. McClintock C. A. Nordland Rudburn Neb Stella Cannon Linden Jerome Matillo Indianapolis Shepherds McClintock

Nebraska grandmother claims world’s smallest mother title

Nebraska City report June 9 says Mrs. Coretta Buck 43 claimed to be the smallest mother in the world and today becomes a grandmother as her daughter Mrs. Robert B. Adams gives birth to a son. Buck stands 28 inches tall and weighs 27 pounds after three Caesarean operations. all three children weighed four pounds at birth and are described as normal.

Nebraska City Neb Coretta Buck Robert B. Adams

Duke Gives 2 More Million to School

Durham announces James B. Dukes donation brings the Duke University building fund to five million dollars. The gift was revealed at the annual alumni banquet in Durham North Carolina on June 9.

Duke Durham N. C James B. Duke Tobacco and Water Power King Duke University

Contempt Charge Hit Colorado KKK Leader in Tax Probe

Denver June 9 Dr. John Galen Locke grand dragon of the Colorado KKK was held in contempt of court by Federal Judge Foster Symes for failing to produce records of his financial affairs in an income tax investigation by internal revenue agents.

Denver Colo John Galen Locke The Colorado K. K. K Foster Symes Internal Revenue

Westward Tour Planned by Two Waterloo Couples

Mr and Mrs George He Quest and Mr and Mrs W McFarland will leave next Sunday for an extended westward tour. They will ride to Denver Seattle Vancouver and Portland. In Portland they will attend the National Plumbers association convention June 21 22. Quest will exhibit Q S Manufacturing products at the convention. They will then visit Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles Salt Lake City and Denver returning to Waterloo mid July.

West George He. Quest W. ¥. McFarland Denver Seattle Vancouver Portland National Plumbers’ Association Quest Q-S Manufacturing Company San Francisco Los Angeles Salt Lake City Waterloo

Building Permits Report From Local Town Office

Frank Snyder of 12331 Mulberry Street today obtained a building permit for a house at 1208 Williston Avenue costing 3000 dollars. Co R Marquand of 429 Vaughan Street secured a permit to build a residence at 1101 Evergreen Street for 2100 dollars. John Pearson plans to remodel a house at 1003 Franklin Street for 1000 dollars.

Frank Snyder Mulberry Street Williston Avenue Co. R Marquand Vaughan Street Evergreen Street John Pearson Franklin Street

Four Defendants arraigned in booze case in municipal court

Four defendants faced booze related charges in municipal court. Jim Wilson, bound over to district court on bootlegging with a $500 bond, failed to post bail. Charles Ratcliff fined $100 and costs with until Saturday to pay. Pete Hoffman's punishment was an automobile sale by the state. Ervy Kennison fined $160 and costs to be paid to the state by Tuesday, June 6. Trial set for Lee Neville and Edward Clabaugh for larceny of an automobile on Saturday morning. Clabaugh also to be tried for spreading venereal disease. Clyde Cronin bound over to district court with $500 bond, unable to furnish. Cronin also fined $10 and costs on a city charge for disturbing the public quiet by quarreling and profanity.

Jim Wilson Charles Ratcliff Pete Hoffman Ervy Kennison Lee’ Neville Edward Labaugh Laresuy Clabaugh Clyde- Gronin Mildred Charles Everett District Court Ador Cronin

High School Golf Semifinals Set at Sunnyside Country Club

High School golfers compete in the county tournament at Sunnyside Country Club. Herbert Smith beat Glenn Doyle two up with four to play, Harold Fockumsen defeated Charles Wall eight up with six to play, Ralph Lashe defeated Howard Wahl seven up with six to play, and Lawrence Kilgore beat Bill Collins five up with four to play. Smith rallied from two down after 18 holes and four down after six holes. Semifinals matchups were Smith vs. Jockumsen and Lashe vs. Kilgore. The 36 hole final is scheduled for Wednesday.

Sunnyside Country Club Herbert Smith Glenn Doyle Harold Fockumsen Charles Wall Ralph Lashe Howard Wahl Lawrence Kilgore Bill Collins Smith Jockumsen Lashe Kilgore

Conopus Members Hear Report From National Meeting

Waterloo club members heard how the 1926 Canopus national convention was secured in Minneapolis. President George Harris delivered a detailed two day report on national activities. Harry Shaw spoke on Waterloo and its trade possibilities. Martin Heyde performed two vocal numbers.

Waterloo Minneapols George Harris Harris Harry Shaw Martin Heyde

Sloan Again Heads Iowa State Barbers Association

Fred C. Sloan of Waterloo was reelected president of the Iowa State Barbers association at Dubuque. Harvey Marshall Des Moines and Co W Pickering Marshalltown named as officers. Resolutions urged endorsing a Sundry closing law licensing barbers and establishing a state old age pension. Army reserve officers are asked to meet at Hotel Russell Lamson at 7:30 p.m. for a conference with Col. Powell from Omaha hosted by Maj. R. G. Tayler.

Fred C. Sloan Waterloo Iowa State Barbers Association Dubuque Harvey Marshall Des Moines Co. W. Pickering Marshalltown State Federation of Labor Iowa U. S. Army Reserve Russell Lamson Coll. Powell Omaha R. G. Tayler

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