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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1924

Page

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Cheap Dollar and Farmers Bank Discussion Spreads in Des Moines

Des Moines discusses cheap dollar and farm prices as secretary of Iowa agriculture warns that artificial conditions from laws like the Adamson act and high tariffs depress farmer buying power. He calls for unity among nine farm groups to push protections and equalize conditions for farmers and laborers nationwide.

Des Moines Iowa State Sesiment of Agriculture Des Moines Chamber Commerce Washington

Survivor of Turret Blast on Battleship Georgia

June 1907 in San Patro California. Reports say a turret explosion aboard the battleship Georgia killed and wounded many. Rhyne, a chief irreplaceable crew member, survived after being evacuated to the hospital ship Relief. He lay bandaged on a cot, moaning, one of the few survivors of the incident aboard the US ship.

San Patro Cal Georgia Tadhy Rhyne Reblef Ines Ie US Ipp

Republicans Pick Hoover In Turbulent Party Nominations

The report outlines a chaotic scramble among Republican leaders as Charles G. Dawes is praised as heaven sent and a sequence of potential nominees including Burton Kenyor and Hoover is debated. Butler's authority erodes as party factions clash over candidate strategy and Borah's reluctant acceptance is sought but not achieved.

Pagege Butler Theodore Burton Ohio Kanyon Hoover Tim Cooalidge Rarah Kenyor Burton Coolidge Tallis Potter Baste Aetna Butler Hart Herald-Tribune News Service

Louisiana Klan to Expel Great Titian

Baton Route Louisiana June 14 Paul J Perkins Great Titian of the Ku Klux klan in Louisiana J Stuart Wougins speaker of the house of representatives and other legislators are slated for expulsion for supporting antiklan legislation enacted into law by the assembly last week Mrs Mounsey here Mrs E R Mounsey returned from Rochester Minn where she visited relatives Her niece Phyl Ms V Phelps is here from Rochester for a visit.

Baton Route Paul J. Perkins Louisiana J. Stuart Wougins House of Representatives Assembly

Seven Women to Help G O P Campaign Announced

An executive committee of 28 members to run President Coolidge’s fall campaign was announced by William M. Butler of Massachusetts. Seven women are among the leaders, including national officers and 15 others. Butler will leave for Chicago to open headquarters. Frank J. Stearns remains in town planning to depart east.

International News Wire Cleveland Coolidge William M. Butler Massachusetts National Committee William Ms. Butler Charles D. Hilles New York Ralph E. Willams Oregon A. T. Hart Kentucky Roy O. West Illinois William V. Hodges Colorado John Gordon Battelle Byron E. Brooks Wyoming William H. Crocker Californa T. Coleman Dupont Delaware Virgil H. Highland West Virginia Jeanetta Hyde Utah Joseph B. Keating Indiana Charles A Uring East

Lutherans Seek Compromise on War Stand at De Kalb

De Kalb Illinois June 14 The Augustana synod enters day two as members seek a compromise on its war stance. Resolutions urge congregations to fund ministerial training and support qualified young men. Proposals call for higher professor and teacher salaries and a fall campaign to liquidate Augustana College debt of 225000 in Rock Island Illinois.

de Kalb Lutheran Augustana Synod Augustana College of Rock Island Ill

Court Order Sought to Bar McMaster From Oil Business

In Joplin Falls, SD a federal suit by Independent Home Oil seeks an injunction against Gov. W H McMaster and the South Dakota highway commission preventing sale of Loft gasoline. Judge J D Elliott set return date June 24 and the defendants are named as individuals, not state officials. A separate note reports Jena Robinson regaining use of her arm after a prior injury.

Joux Falls S. D W. H. McMaster Highway Commission of South Dakota Independent Home Oil Company J.D. Elliott McMaster The Highway Commission

Eggs Hatch Over Sunlit Dump Grows 41 Chicks At Home

Otto Bridgman, 14, found 41 freshly hatched chicks in a damp hatch under the sun near the Rath Packing plant city dump. He brought them to his home at 84 Dirham Place, believing someone dumped eggs in a stray incubator. The chicks thrive in the Bridgman backyard as the mystery of their origin unfolds.

George Bridgman Dirham Place Ottio Bridgman Rath Otto Old Sol

Grim details of turret disaster on Mississippi

The naval board of inquiry resumed its second session at San Pedro amid grim testimony about the turret No. 2 explosion on the battleship Mississippi. Gun crews, scientists, and officers described the sudden flash, the deadly fumes, and the brave actions of sailors who remained at their posts. Nearly 50 men were killed or injured, with funerals planned across Southern California next week.

Associated Press San Pedro Cal Mississippi Naval Board of Inquiry San Clemente Here F. G. Meinecke Reinecke W. D. Heatherton Iway No. 2 Withhn California

Government workers to receive July salary boost

President Coolidge ordered that the last congress grant increased salaries for about 480,000 government field service employees take effect on July 7. The act was delayed because the bill was not submitted for his signature by the presiding officers.

Washington, D. C Coolidge

Potace Notes on Court Appeals and Juvenile Cases

In municipal court this morning John Johnson of 1019 Randolph street gave notice of appeal to district court with a $200 bond after being found guilty of driving while intoxicated. He was arrested by two policemen at 12 30 a m. A 15 year old was arraigned for speeding at 38 miles per hour on Riehl street. Judge J C Heem continued the hearing to Monday to decide jurisdiction between police or juvenile court. Three plain drunks cost defendants $10 each as entries in the calendar.

John Johnson Randolph Street Johnson Riehl Street J. C. Heem

Russian churchmen denounce Patriarch Tikhon in Dublin talk

Telegraph briefs report Moscow churchmen label Patriarch Tikhon an political and religious adventurer and reject reconciliation with him Glasgow. In Scotland the American consulate failure to issue passports leaves nearly 7,000 emigrants unable to embark. In New York St. Mark's dance services causing episcopal ministering gaps at Bouweorie are discontinued due to funds. In Berlin German papers praise Dawes reparation plan as Brig. Gen. Charles G. Dawes risks vice presidency nomination.

Moscow Patri‘arch Tikhon Glasgow Scotland New York St. Mark's Bouweorie Rishon Manning Lerlin Dawes Republican Party Charles G. Dawes

Herriot Accepts Post of Premier

Paris reports Edouard Herriot radical socialist and leader of the left bloc accepted the premiership of France and will form a cabinet. He was summoned to the Elysee by President Doumergue and said he would also hold foreign affairs. He plans to meet Ramsay MacDonald in London next Saturday. A stop gap cabinet headed by Francois-Marsal resigned last night after five days in power.

International News Wire Paris Edouard Herriot Angetre Millarand France Herriot Elysee Palace Doumergue Andon Ramsay MacDonald England Frederic Francois-Marsal Teft Bloc Left Bloc

Unwed Mother Wins Writ For Her Child

In St Louis on June 14 Fannie Lockwood an 18-year-old unwed mother won a habeas corpus writ to claim a foundling she said was her son. Judge Erwin Ossing ruled the child was hers and rejected claims of unfitness by the city board of children's guardians and by the child's alleged father.

St. Louis Fannie Lockwood Erwin Ossing Fannie City Board of Children's Guardians Fannie Child

Gas price drops to 18 cents in Linzi and Cedar Counties

Westerm Oil Company cut price by a penny at dawn to 18 12 cents in Cedar Rapids area. Lon from Lislon reported all stations dropped to 18 cents. Mechanicsville Cedar County also selling at 19 cents, with surrounding towns following suit to reach the same figure.

Linzi Cedar Counties Cedar Rapids Westerm Oil Company Lislon Mechanicsville Cedar County

Initiation of 109 into Les Societe des 40 Hommes et Chavaux

Nearly 109 candidates were initiated yesterday into Les Societe des 40 Hommes et Chavaux at Bik Run. Robert Murphy led ceremonies with other ex service members present, followed by a banquet at Elk Rain hotel. Lynn Scott entertained with whistling numbers and Kathryn Wildes performed dances.

Les Societe Des 40 Hommes Et Chavaux Bik Run Robert Murphy Nora Springs W. A. Smith Wataroo FL AL Swartz Military Order of Servants Frank Miles Iowa Legionnaires B. Robbins Cedar Rapids Elk Rain Hotel Lynn Scott Alfreta Borden Kathryn Wildes Canmittas Mr. Scott Eveyaing

Longtime Iowa farmer Daniel Gallup dies at Cedar Heights

Daniel Gallup, born December 2, 1840 near Meadville Pennsylvania, died at 3 a.m. today at Cedar Heights, after over a year of illness. He spent most of his life on a Fairbank area farm later owned by his eldest son, and lived his last years in Cedar Heights and Waterloo. Married May 1, 1868 to Jane Bratten, she died May 20, 1922. Surviving children: G. E. Gallup of Fairbank, L. E. Gallup, W. W. Gallup of Waterloo, Mrs. G. F. Sanborn of Cedar Heights, Mrs. Hazel White, Mrs. Gertrude Gallup of Denver, and R. P. Gallup of Granite Falls. Funeral plans set for 1 p.m. Monday at O Keefe & Towne with Rev. R. F. Hurlburt.

Daniel Gallup G. F. Sanborn Cedar Heights Mr. Gallup Meadville Jonatins Fairbank Jane Bratten G. E. Gallup L. E W. W. Galinan Waterloo Gedar Heights Hazel White Gertrude Gallup Denver Colo R. P. Gall Rev. R. F. Hurlburt

Mrs Charles Higgins Recovers After Gas Incident

Mrs Charles Higgins after an accidental gas release was found unconscious and rescued from her husband’s room. She regained consciousness at midnight and is resting easily at St Francis hospital. Funeral services for Mr Higgins set for Sunday at 4 30 from Kistner chapel with G A R and Woman's Relief corps in attendance. Burial at Fairview.

Charles Higgins Higging St. Francis Hospital G.ia Baumegartner Fairview

Bear Steals Baby in Lyon Cabin Horror of 1845

The Lyon family of Clayton and Allamakee counties recounts an 1845 incident when a bear entered the cabin, seized six month old G. M. Lyon Jr., and was driven off as dogs and mother cried for help. The bear was killed nearby and the family later built a wool mill, with earnings from quail, sheep herding, and steers funding the new home. The narrative recalls frontier thrills from wildlife, floods, and early settler life, including hunting, honey gathering, and vast game in the woods and prairies.

E. B. Lyon Clayton Allamakee Iowa Lyon Clayton County G. M. Lyon New Marshalltown Turk Trip Brain Father Hoys G. M Michigan

Mrs Winter Hands Federation to Mrs Sherman as president

Mrs John D Sherman, newly elected president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, begins two-year plans with the federation board in Los Angeles after receiving the reins from retiring president Mrs Thomas G Winter at the biennial convention. Winter urged united support for international understanding and urged clubwomen to avoid partisan hatreds.

Los Angeles Cal John D. Sherman General Federation of Women’s Clubs Federation Board of Directors Sherman Thomas G. Winter Federation

Yankee Fliers Delayed in China by Damaged Motor

The American air crew is held in French Indo China awaiting a new motor for Lieut. Lowell Smith’s airplane forced down at Hue, sixty miles northwest of Turane. Lieuts Wade and Nelson reached Turane, with no word on when the mission can resume.

Yankee China Hongkong Indo-China Turano Pew Lieut Lowell Smith Hue Turane Lieuts Wade Nelison

Realtors to Gather for Cedar River Park Picnic

Waterloo real estate board schedules its annual picnic at Cedar River Park starting at 2 p.m. Monday. Afternoon amusements and a 2:34 p.m. picnic dinner are planned for attendees.

Cedar River Park Waterloo Real Estate Board

Red Oak Lawyer Appointed to Bench in Des Moines

Gov Kendall appoints Red Oak lawyer W T Ratcliff as judge of the Fifteenth judicial district to fill the vacancy from Judge E B Woodruff’s death. Ratcliff, a former state senator from Montgomery county, will serve until the next general election and begin duties Monday in Glenwood.

Des Moines W. T. Ratcliff Red Oak Kendall Fifteenth Judicial District E.B. Woodruff Glenwood Ratcliff Montgomery County

Man Who Organized Million Dollar Co. Sentenced to Noose

Chicago June 14 Russell Scott formerly of Detroit who organized a million dollar business that failed was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of Joseph Maurer a 19 year old drugstore clerk shot during a hold up by Scott and his brother Scott pleaded guilty and his attorney pleaded to change the plea when the sentence was pronounced he was referred to the state's attorney

Chicago Russell Scott Detroit Joseph Maurer Scott

Man resigns as minister to Persians

Washington June 14 Resignation of Joseph Saul Kornfeldt of Columbus Ohio as American minister to Persia has been accepted by President Coolidge, the state department announced today. E M Peterson and Perle Hickman, both of Manchester, noted under marriage licenses.

Washington, D. C Joseph Saul Kornfeldt Columbus Persia Coolidge State Department

Two Men Pay Record Fines for Out of Season Ducks

Cedar Rapids, June 14 Malcomb Cliner and James Gamble were fined $400 each in a justice court for hunting ducks out of season. They paid a $100 fine per duck, for eight ducks total. The incident represents the largest fine ever given to illegal hunters here.

Cedar Rapids Malcomb Cliner James Gamble

Balloons from seven nations in Bennett cup race

Brussels June 44 Eighteen balloons from seven nations will start tomorrow in the thirteenth annual James Gordon Bennett cup race at 4 PM unless bad weather. American entrants include May Norman W. Peek H E Honeywell and W T Weierman who won the San Antonio elimination race. Belgium’s M Demuyter has won the last two races and could keep the cup if successful. Other entrants: Spain Italy Switzerland France and England.

International News Wire Brussels United States San Antonio Tex Norman W. Peek H. E. Honeywell W. T. Weierman Upsoms M. Demuyter Belgium Hes Spain Italy Switzerland France England

Distillery Officers Are Sent to Prison in Whisky Conspiracy

Guckheimer & Brothers Co to pay 10000 fine. six officers and directors jailed or fined after conspiracy to withdraw whisky with forged permits. Louis Farkas and Louis Brown each receive 10000 fines and two years in Atlanta prison. Others get one year or less. corporation fined 10000. Joseph Tice awaiting sentencing June 23.

International News Wire Pitsburgh Guck»heimer & Brothers Co Distilers Freeport Schoonmaker Louis Farkas Atlanta Louis Brown E. G. Little George Beck William J. Ferris William Pickerman Allania Guckheimer Corporation Joseph Tice

Kendall Reappoints 3 to Optometry Board

Des Moines June 14 Gov Ken dell today reappointed three members of the state board of optometry examiners for one year terms. They are J M R Hanson Toledo Alfred 3 Meyer Davenport and James McDonald Washta.

Des Moines Kendell State Board of Optometry Examiners J. M. R.hanson Toledo Alfred 3. Meyer Davenport James McDonald Washta

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Bank OF Farmers Cassady Klan G.O.P Nat Wm. H. Butler Jena Robinson Rinto Wavy Board Asa L. Friedley Grant Friedley Butler Avenue Hileman & Uindt Chapel C. W. Harropp Linden M. D Friediey Bessie BE Bailey Platte, S. D Charles Arietea Floyd Ackerson Floyd Ackersam Kistner Chapel W. G. Kelford Hancroft Charles TY. Higgins Bear Babe Turkey River Holder Sissom Lothport Mrs. Winter Mrs. Sherman Red Oak Lawyer Tery R. Andrews M. J. Turney William Venable Alexander Frank J. W. Gwinne Psychology Club Universalist Church Million Dollar Co Man E. M. Peterson Manchester Perle Hickman Bennett Gap Guckenheimer Optometry Pink Geo. and Nick Wartey Fourth and Washington Streets Comfort Gabriel
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