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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1924

Page

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Mondell Appeals for Dependable Party Leadership

In a text of the Republican convention, Mondell of Wyoming appeals for dependable party majorities in Congress. He praises Calvin Coolidge, lauds past leaders, and argues strong party discipline would avert fault in recent legislation amid insurgent Democrat cooperation. The address stresses unity, responsibility, and support for Republican candidates in November.

Cleveland Coli i Mondell Wyoming Congress Dame Blense Senate Mandell Republic American Peoplec Calvin Coolidge Patriovie Coolidge Calvin Conlidge Chicago Yanaoua Sion

Directs Issuance of Gov't Soldiers' Bonus Certificates

Major O. W. Clark, former head of the veterans bureau rehabilitation unit, directs issuance of adjusted compensation certificates under the soldier bonus provisions. The piece criticizes Democratic mismanagement and promotes a Republican majority as the cure, arguing past failures could have been avoided with dependable GOP control. The speech extols Republican history, leadership, and policy as proof of future reliability.

Gov’t O. W. Clark Veterans’ Bureau

Convention Waiting for Committee to Report on Platform

Page one reports divisions among delegates as objections block names including Lowden and Boran in a possible move to throw the convention into a deadlock and nominate Coolidge. The likelihood of presenting former Gury Lowden and Senator Boran from Idaho seems unlikely as factions push for a swift resolution and concerted action.

Ged Lowden Rorah Teliis Cnmp Coolidge Gury Boran Idaho

Wotan Receives 85,500 in Husband's Death Case

Mrs Rose was awarded 35,500 in a district court in a case filed after her husband died when a tire rim flew from a truck during inflation. Her suit claimed negligence and sought damages. the hearing referenced a separate 236 claim.

Rose Jacapengen Mesn Ski van Skike

Omaha Churchman Dies of Heart Attack

Rev. Willant J. Kearns 62, field secretary for Presbyterian churches in the middle west, died in Omaha after a skidding auto accident caused by a wet street. His death followed the incident and was due to a heart attack brought on by excitement.

Omaha Neb Willant J. Kearns Middle West

Leopold and Loeb Plead Not Guilty in High Profile Trial

Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, 19 year old graduates, pleaded not guilty to kidnaping and murder charges in Chicago. Judge Curely set August 4 as the trial date with July 21 for possible motions to quash. The case drew a large crowd and heavy media attention, with Clarence Darrow and Benjamin Dachrach defending the defendants.

United Press Chicago Nathan Leopold Itichard Loeb Codege Negoyuilty Robert Branks Joan St. Caverny Phere Geopold Loeb Aisin Clarence Darrow Benjamin Dachrach Nathan Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb Leopold Robert Pranks Looh Robert EB. Grows Cuverly Bachracht Doefansa Caeverly Allen Loeb Jacob Franks Crowe Darrow

Briefs from across the nation on politics and events

Telegraph notices from Cleveland and Nashville cite leaders praising economic cooperation and nominating prospects. Mexico City reports clashes between political factions with casualties. Tokio confirms a new cabinet after parliamentary elections. Marriage licenses listed for several individuals in Iowa and nearby states.

Cleveland William Jannings Bryant Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers America Mexico City San Juan del Rio Betwen Angel Fiores Labor Party P. Elias Calles Nashville Tenn James W. Gerard Germany al Smith New York Tokio

Train Kills Negro Vet In Front Of Freight

Davenport June 13. Lomorty Montgomery 23 a Negro veteran was instantly killed when he stepped in front of a fast freight train. Montgomery, shell shocked in the war, had not been quick normal since. Eden Hampton and Clayton Eden were married at Grace M. BE church today at noon by Dr A B Curran with witnesses Dayton Eden and Eva May Garmly.

Davenport

Illinois Supreme Court Bench May Have Blind Judge

Paul Farthing of East St. Louis DL, president of the Bar association, is a blind candidate said to assure election. Born blind, he graduated with highest honors from law school and has gained reputations as an attorney.

Il- Mnola Supréme Court Paul Farthing East St. Louis Bar Association Altho Fama

Two Attacks On GOP Platform Proposals

The article describes clashes over the Republican platform with emphasis on tax revision, veterans care, prohibition enforcement, and party loyalty. It notes Senator Gooding of Idaho and Senator Norbeck of South Dakota supporting farm-related efforts, while World Court plank approval followed heated debate.

Veterans Bureau Gooding Idaho Engine of Nations Association of Nations Watson Indiana Coolidge Congress

Porto Rico Seeks Self Government Planks for Statehood

Cleveland June 11 Nunn Soto the national committeeman from Porto Rico urged a plank calling for a simple form of self government for Porto Rico that would prepare that island for statehood before a party gathering.

Cleveland

Klansmen Arrested In Davenport For Posting Bond Forfeited

Davenport Iowa June 11 Some Klansmen from Burlington were arrested last night while trying to post Klan literature. They were charged with violating the bill posting ordinance and forfeited bond.

Davenport

Parmer with 6 razors couldn't cut expenses

Creager, a farmer, declares heavy debt despite no barber bills. He filed for bankruptcy listing six razors, two pairs of scissors, and two razor straps as his only high-value assets. The report notes the filing occurred in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 11 with Chartes.

Creager Farmer Cincinnati

Carey Funeral Held at Nashua Cemetery

Nashua La June 11 Services were at Greenwood cemetery Monday for Mrs George Carey former resident who died on Sunday Funeral details note location Nashua cemetery Greenwood and the deceased’s identity Mrs George Carey

Nashua Greenwood Cemetery George Carey

Weatherwalls Return From Grinnell Graduation

Mr and Mrs H E Weatherwalx have returned from Grinnell where they attended commencement. Their daughter Dorothy was graduated.

Grinnell H. E. Weatherwalx Dorothy

Funeral notices for Mrs L P Davis and Mrs C M Davis

Mrs L P Davis funeral set for Thursday at 2:50 PM at Walnut Street Baptist Church with burial at Fairview. Rev R N MacDonald in charge. Mrs C M Davis, 64, died at home from apoplexy. Born March 24 1860 in Johnson Vermont. Survived by husband and several children. Body at Hileman & Giant mortuary awaiting arrangements.

TL. PL Davis L. P. Davis Ricker Walnut Street Baptist Church R. NX. MacDonald Fairview C. M. Davis Burton Avenue Johnson Wenry i Milwaukee Mercer Ivan Eugene Mt Auburn Ja Mel Will Stoan Jola Davis Waterloo Hileman & Giant Mortuary

Science Not Rival to Religion Says Lowe View of Or

Dr John Smith Lowe D D of Boston MA speaking at the Universalist convention in Iowa City argues science and religion can cooperate. He warns education alone cannot save society and calls for harmony between scientific inquiry and religious moral training. Delegates elect officers in morning session and discuss next year’s assembly location.

John Smith Lowe D.D Boston Maass Lowe Universalist Neiller Lowe Universalist General Convention Iawa Universalist

Scouts Prepare for District Roundup at Waverly

Waterloo scouts head to Northwestern Town roundup in Waverly June 18 20 after a strenuous practice week. Kenneth Morse Floyd Robarts Melvin Glevin Dean McFarland George Bunn and many others compete in signaling pacing knot tying fire by friction and cooking tests at West High field and Kiwanis cabin with a large drill stunt and semaphore teams.

Waterloo Waverly Kenneth Morse Floyd Robarts Melvin Glevin Dean McFarland George Bunn William Perry William_Ashmore Edgar Barrett Franz Wille William Burbank John_ Berthh Laird Shoemaker John Cook Elmer Ericksen Edgar van Niman Robert Northey Hckls Hutchinson Lewis Low van Nimann Hutchinson Burbank Roberts Berth Dean Wille Cutler Street van Niman Johnson Lowderman Ashmore Cook Ericksen Kiwanis Cabin Noys

J. B. Burton Funeral Services Set for Waverly

Funeral arrangements for J B Burton announce services in an undertaker's chapel in Waverly at 2 40 p m tomorrow with burial at Harlington Cemetery. The body will be taken to Waverly at 1 a m tomorrow.

J. B. Burton Waverly Harlington

New Mexico Ruins Awe Researchers At Pueblo Bonito

Washington June 11 A National Geographic society expedition led by Neil M Judd departs Washington for a fourth year at Pueblo Bonito New Mexico The site features over 300 rooms and many kivas with debris cleared by four teams and a small railroad Indians perform most labor and recovered artifacts will be donated to the government The explorer notes no written inscriptions but life story and civic activities of the Bonitians are being reconstructed and comparisons to Maya and Egyptian cultures are discussed

Washington, D. C National Geographic Society Neil M. Judd Washington Pueblo Bonito N. M Chaco Canyon National Monument New Mexico United States Fueblo Bonito America National Geographical Society Cuicuilco Walter Mexico Judd Yucatan Guatemala Old World Nilé Egypt Karl Ruppert University of Arizona

Gasoline Prices Cut by Tank Wagons in Waterloo

Following a statewide tank price cut, Hawkeye Bartles-Shepherd and Standard Oil announce a one cent per gallon reduction for tank wagon fuel within Waterloo. Consumers have not yet seen the drop, but managers expect a sale to begin next week.

Hawkeye, Bartles-Shepherd Standard Oil Waterloo

Premier Kato Seeks Peace Policies for Japan

Tokyo June 11 The new Japanese cabinet led by Viscount Kato pledged world peace through friendly relations with all powers and promised domestic reforms. The ministry formed yesterday will assume office tomorrow.

Associated Press Tokyo Viscount Kato

Japanese Workman Threatens U S Consul General

A Japanese workman at Yokohama drew a dagger and threatened U S Consul General Kemper demanding help against enforcement of the Japanese exclusion measure. Police arrested the man Sunday after the incident at the consulate.

Tokio U. S Kemper Yokohama

Farmer Kills Daughters Then Ends His Life Near Denver

Denver, June 11. Believed to have gone insane, George Bath, a farmer near here, attacked his wife with a crowbar, inflicting serious injuries. He killed his daughter Lydia Li and left another daughter, Marie, 16, in critical condition before hanging himself. The wife is reported to be alive but in peril.

Denver Colo George Bath Here Lydia Marie Maria

Germany protests to league over French Ruhr troops

Geneva June 11. Germany protests to the league of nations against French troops in the Sarre valley the coal region where France obtained exclusive coal mine rights for 15 years under the Versailles treaty.

Germany Associated Press Geneva League of Nations Sarre Valley France

Brookhart Spent 37.84 In Bid For renomination

Des Moines June 11 Senator Smith W Brookhart spent only 37.84 in his campaign for renomination according to an accounting filed with Secretary Ramsay. J D Buser the only Republican candidate to file today showed expenses of 1022.45 and contributions to his campaign fund of 310. Eight candidates for nomination at the primary June 2 must file by August 8 Largest account was Judge F D Letts Davenport nearly 3006 spent in his contest with Harry Hall. Boies spent 679.99 and Steck 2125 in campaigns for congress and governor races with varied allocations.

Associated Press Des Moines Smith W. Brookhart Ramsay J. D. Buser Jbe F. D.letts Davenport Harry Hall Letts William D. Boise Congress Steck Wallace MM. Short Boies Daniel F. Steck Unsicker

Sliding Scale Fixed by Judge for Speeders

Des Moines June 11 Judge Herman F Zeuch fixed a sliding scale for speeders in a police drive against reckless driving. The scale offers four speed levels tied to monetary penalties with no discounts for cash or alibis. Speeds range from 30 mph at $25 to 48 mph and up at $100, subject to increases for intoxication or extreme recklessness.

Des Moines Herman F. Zeuce Zeuch

Child Killed After Being Struck by Auto in Iowa

Thelma Rose, seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs G B Clymer of Cornell Bluffs Iowa, died from internal injuries after being struck by an automobile yesterday. Driver John J Loop said the child walked into the path of the car and the accident was unavoidable.

Cornell Bluffs Thelma Rose G. B. Clymer John Ji. Loop

Storm Lake seeks rate hike clash with city council

A proposed monthly rate increase of one dollar after July 1 was announced by the local telephone company, but the city council says the franchise will not permit it. In Shenandoah, Rev. Cochran and family were escorted through town with goats to supply milk for a baby. In Omaha, three men pleaded guilty to the Buller Taylor store robbery on May 12 and received 16 year sentences.

Storm Lake Shenandoah L. Cochran Methodist Church Culbertson Neb Redford Warry Maybee EB. J. Ekart Omaha

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Hisjorites Thria Republican Party Wotan Franks Sheriff's Office Doy PF Faragher Eldora Margaret Buck Union Clayton M. Eden Ainsworth Lura FE Hampton West Branch Awrence C. Dugas Katherine J. Schubert la Port Mty Illinois Supreme Court Bench Porto Rico Flortuarit Universalists Boone L. V. Harper E. P. Prinea Webster City O. G. Colegrove Mitchellville J. EB. Heid Altoona A. Hitchcock Osage R. S. Galer L. Y. Harpal Colegrove George Woot Ilevewich American Telephone & Telegraph Co Abraham Baffin David M. Shapiro Samuel Rubin John R. Crews Theodore Roosevelt Navy Kato Japan Dirk U.S Brookhart Dan Steck Tsie West Waterloo Consult Lester W. Miller Iecavitt & Johnson Bank
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