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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1924

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La Follette Endorsed by Radicals Despite Protests

Independent candidate for president, Senator Robert M La Follette, is set to receive backing from radical groups at the upcoming third party convention in St Paul. Mahoney, editor of a St Paul labor paper, says the gathering will endorse La Follette while some farmers and communists participate cautiously. Leaders aim to form a permanent third party, uniting progressives across states.

Cbry St. Paul, Minn Communist Party Roberto la Bollotte Cape Munist T Her Paul H. Mallon United TAY St. Paul Minn Jane 11 Robert M. la Follette Wiliam Mahoner United Press Today la Follette Mahoney Washington United Press Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Warren S. Stone Brotherhoods la Pollatte Wisconsin Pnly William Z. Foster J. L. Beebe The People's Church Omaha Neb Burton RK. Wheeler Montana Huddieston Alabama

Government Offers Half Interest in Idle Vessels

Washington June 16 The Shipping Board advances a plan to save 375 idle ships from rust and decay by installing diesel internal combustion engines on 60 vessels and urging private industry to take over and equip the remainder on a 40 to 50 basis under congressional funding.

Washington TD. C Shipping Board Caneress

Window display prize for Bluebird Pearls wins by J B Lake

J B Lake a window decorator for Booth Joseph Co won second prize of 54 in a nationwide contest by Henshel Jewelry Co of New York. His entry features a good fairy holding a string of pearls amid a blue velvet background and a chorus of bluebirds symbolizing happiness.

J.B. Lake Booth-Joseph Jewelers Secord Bluebird Pearis Mr. Lake Henshel Jewelry Company New York

Chauffeur Testifies on Loeb and Leopold Driving Death Car

Carl Viving, the chauffeur, testifies he saw Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr driving the vehicle used in the Franks kidnapping murder. His grand jury statement positions him as a pivotal witness at the impending trial of the Chicago millionaires' sons.

Richard Loeb Carl Viving Nathan Leopold, Jr Robert Franks Sons of Chicago Milionaires

McAdoo Near Victory With 440 Delegates Across Contested Field

The article analyzes Franklin D. Roosevelt McAdoo's delegate strength of about 440 and the shifting dynamics at the Democratic convention. It discusses potential nominees like Smith Davis Glass and Ritchie, McAdoo's risk of overplaying his hand, party loyalties versus individual loyalties, and the powerful effect of a public comeback on delegates.

John W. Davis New York Senator Underwood Alabama Algo McAdoo Smith Senator Glass Gov. Ritchie Altho Ralston Deo Twe Coolidge Butler Cleveland MeAdoo S. Fo Herald-tribunl

Police seize parts of multi million mail car loot

Three women and seven men were held as suspects in a $4,000,000 railway mail robbery at Rondout Illinois. Police expect to recover the loot from a cache near the robbery site. Morgan Collins says the loss includes currency and negotiable securities. The heat wave also continued with temperatures reaching 81 and 59 at night.

Associated Press Chicago Aebt Rondout Here Geckinjy Morgan Collins Pollen Big Eastern Welletree Milwaukea & St. Paul Wayne James Murray Ercury

Fairbank Hosts B Y P C Rally and Officers Named

Cedar Falls June 16 special rally of Baptist Young Peoples unions of Cedar Valley district decided at last night’s meeting. New term officers include Cedar Falls president Ethel Mentzer, first vice Hazel Owens, second Agnes Thompson, third Gladys Aiken, fourth Leland Carey, secretary and treasurer.

Edar Falls Specialiy Palliant Baptist Young Peoples Unions Cedar Valley Ethel Mentzer Cedar Falls Hazel Owens Dunkerton Agnes Thompson Mason City Gladys Aiken Waterloo Margaret van Dorn Waverly Leland Carey

Ben Hur Plans Friday Gala Before Supreme Convention

State managers delegates and visiting Ben Hur lodge members en route to the supreme convention opening June 23 at Crawfordsville Indiana will stop over Friday night and be entertained by Melchoir court No in Ben Hur auditorium. There will be a program of dancing and refreshments for members only.

Ben Hur Lodge Supreme Convention of the Order Crawfordsville Ind Melchoir Court Ben Hur Auditorium

Ohio Oil cuts Wooster oil price by fifteen cents

Findlay Ohio June 16 The Ohio Oil company announced a price drop of 15 cents per barrel on Wooster oil The quotation stands at 2 dollars per barrel reflecting a market shift and company policy rather to hedge the change in supply.

Findlay Ohio O11 Wooster

Murphy star returns for vacation with sister in Coffeyville

James A. Murphy, who closed his first season with John B. Rogers Producing Co last week, visits for a few weeks with sister Mrs Ralph Martin. He produced Kathleen and All Aboard with notable success through winter and spring. Coffeyville Kan was his last engagement. he plans to continue with the company next season.

Tames A. Murphyy Janes A. Murphy John B. Rogers Ralph Martin Kathleen Coffeyville Kan

Mortuary notices for Emma M. Smith and others

Emma M. Smith 61 died at home after eight weeks illness. Survived by husband Oliver G. Smith, son Evere Waterloo, daughter Olive May Smith deceased in childhood, sister Allinda Victor, several siblings, and half-siblings. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kistner Chapel, burial in Janesville. George P. Crawford 71 died of age complications. Employed at Kilmefelter livery, survived by five brothers and two sisters. Services at Kistner Chapel 2 p.m. Burial in Vinton tomorrow. Funeral services for unidentified individual were well attended by patriotic groups. pallbearers listed. Byron Walker, former Black Hawk County teacher, died May 18 in Redlands. survived by five daughters and two sons. Edward Furry, 49, obituary with funeral 10 a.m. tomorrow at O’Keefe & Towne, burial in Bimywond. sister Mrs. G. W. Russie in Waterino.

Emma M. Smith Lime Street Mound City Oliver G. Smith Waterloo Plainfield Allinda Victor Grand Chain James Baker Ill Albert P_ Baker Cedar Falls Mary Perry Oregon Olive May Smith Kistner Bello F Hurlburt Janesville Kilmefelter James F. Klinefelter Jefferson Street Kistster Chapel I. C. Rankin Vinton Byron Walker Black Hawk County Redlands Mal F. Ch! Walker Edward Furry O'Keefe & Towne Bimywond Furry Indapendence Hel G. W. Russie Waterino

British Legation in Mexico Besieged and Expelled

Mexico City reports the British Legation isolated by police and secret service, with food and telephones cut. Minster Bermudiz seeks Cummins’s 48 hour exit amid Mexico’s stand, criticizing the expulsion as a breach of diplomatic courtesy. London presses concern as the Obregon government remains firm.

United Press Mexico City Bermudiz Chile Foreign Office M. GC. C. Cummins Ite Obregon Saenz Cummins Norman King Cumming Ed King Mexico Secret Poets London London Times H.C. C. Cumming

Minnesota picks choice in crowded primary field

In St Paul Minnesota the statewide primary features a crowded field across parties. Senator Magnus Johnson seeks renomination in the Farmer-Labor race with two opponents while Oscar Hallam and Ole Sageng Dal ton vie for Republicans. Congressional incumbent Thomas D Schall pledges strength. Gubernatorial race includes six Republicans and seven Farmer-Laborites. Gov Preus not seeking renomination. Democrats present an unopposed slate for senator and state offices.

St. Paul Mino Minnesota Magnus Johnson Oscar Hallam Supreme Court Ole Sageng Dalton Thomas D. Schall Excelsior Farmer-Laborites J. A. O. Preus Hjalmier Dantes Orr Satay Eel Perch

Reed Gives World Tour Talk at Rotary Club

Herbert M. Reed spoke at Havel Russell-Lamson Rotary on his world cruise. He praised Major General Leonard Wood for stabilizing Philippine finances and described ancient transport in eastern lands. Reed’s Manila visit, travel route via Gibraltar to New York, and note on Egypt under local rule with potential British intervention were shared.

Herbert M. Reed Rotary Club Havel Russell-Lamson Tle Philippine Islands Leonard Wood Reed Manila Madeira Gibraltar Algiers Naples Alexandria Tsong Kong Japan Honolulu San Francisco New York

Gasoline Prices in South Dakota Drop a Cent

Sioux Falls dealers excepted cut in the state price of gasoline today. J F H Cumberow of Sioux Falls, president of the South Dakota Independent Oil Dealers association, announced the one cent reduction to apply in every city in the state except Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls S. D Jfh. Cumberow Dakota Independent Oil Dealers’ Association

Italian Woman Held After Husband Shot In Bed

Chicago June 16 Mrs Frances Scarano 29 mother of three children was arrested after her husband Ray was found dead in bed with three bullet wounds in his head. She admitted a quarrel but claimed he killed himself. police remained skeptical.

Chicago Frances Scarano Ray

Foreign trade of 1924 shows immense growth

New York June reports that the United States posts rising exports and falling imports through May 1924. Manufacturing goods lead export gains while foodstuffs fall. overall exports likely exceed imports by about 700 million dollars, with prewar ratios showing large growth in the value of manufactured exports and a substantial surplus.

New York United States National City Bank of New York Europe Aaia Oceania Northland South America

Greece Envoy Secretary Fined $25 for Speeding

The secretary to the Greek charge d affaires in Washington, D C, was arrested and fined $25 for speeding and reckless driving, according to reports learned today.

Grhek Key Harbor City Giamantopowlor Greece Washington

Marital Woes Amicably Ends In Court Action

Rhoda Schulz filed for divorce from Albert Schulz seeking custody of a 17 year old daughter, a share of the 109 Argyle Street real estate, and an injunction to stop disposal of the house and furnishings. They wed June 28, 1904 in Burlington. An adopted son age 10 is listed.

Rhoda Schulz Albert Schulz Argyle Street Barrington, Til

Rely on Radio to Warn Woman of Threatening Death

Cedar Rapids news reports radio will be used today to reach Mr and Mrs John Tuttle of this city. They are traveling when Mrs Tuttle was bitten by a rabid squirrel at Coffeyville Kansas last week. The animal was killed and the head sent for pathology. Telegraph messages failed. a broadcast aims to reach the Tuttles and urge Pasteur treatment.

Cedar Rapids John Tuttle Tuttle Tuttles Coffeyville Kan Tutte Kuied Kansas State Pathologist

Millicent's Count Is Broke In Paris Scene

Berlin reports Count Ludwig Salim von Hoogenstraeten once rich by marriage to Millicent Rogers now is broke. Mile. Lyia de Putti, Hungarian actress, says the couple’s finances fail to support a US move. He had money upon arrival in Basel, but spent it, and stayed in Europe for tennis Olympic eliminations.

Berlin Ludwig Salim von Salni Mile. de Putti New York Europe

Maine Voters Pick Candidates for AU State Offices Today

Maine voters went to the polls in Portland to nominate Republican and Democratic candidates for governor, senators, state officers, and the legislature. Senator Bert M. Fernald faced renomination opposition from Frank B. Guernsey and Louis A. Jack. Fulton J. Redman was unopposed for the Democratic Senate nomination. Frank G. Farrington and Ralph O. Brewster sought the Republican governorship, with Brewster backed by the Ku Klux Klan which also supports a constitutional amendment to bar state funds from sectarian high schools. Farrington, president of the state senate, opposes the change.

Portland Maine Bert M. Fernald Frankb. Guernsey Louis A. Jack Fulton J. Redman Frank G. Farrington Ralph O. Brewster Ku Klux Klan Brewster Farrington State Senate

Launch Waves Tip Boat Drowns Man. Wife Rescued in Iowa

Sioux City Iowa, June 16. The first drowning of the season occurred when Peter Bygaard, 35, was killed when waves from a passing launch capsized their boat on the Ble Sioux River. His wife was saved by Charles Downs, an expert swimmer, but Bygaard sank before help could reach him and his body was recovered two hours later.

Sioux City Peter Bygaard Sioux River Bygaard Charles Downs Downs

Patent Suit Against J. J. Case Co Opens in Des Moines

Des Moines June 16. A patent suit against the J. J. Case Threshing Machine Co opens in federal court alleging infringement of Garden City Meeder patents. Band cutters and feeders patented in 1965 by Arthur C. Goweling are cited as the basis for the action.

Des Moines Smit J. J. Case Threshing Machine Company Garden City Meeder Company Palla Arthur CG. Houweling Garden City Phreshing Machine Company

Lynch Elected Head of Typographical Union

James M. Lynch of Syracuse New York has been elected president of the International Typographical Union succeeding Charles P. Howard of Detroit. Lynch won by about 2029 votes out of roughly 56000 cast in an unofficial count released today in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Ind James M. Lynch Syracuse N. Y International Typographical Union Charles PF. Howard Detroit Lynch

Robbers Take Diamonds From Temple Jewelry Salesman

Three automobile bandits robbed A. E. Zueman, a Temple Jewelry salesman from Chicago, on the Waukegan road between Lake Forest and Highland Park. They seized diamonds and jewelry valued at 350 000 dollars and fled. Police launched an investigation into the heist reported today.

Waukegan, I A. E. Zueman Temple Jewelry Company Chicago Waukegan Road Lake Forest Highland Park

Hawarden State Board Approves Oak Grove Park Purchase

The state board of conservation authorized Oak Grove near Hawarden for a state park. The 70 acre site lies on the lower Big Sioux river, Des Moines. A boy in Newton drinks acid, dies. parents puzzled by act as bus service expands in Newton outskirts due to rush hours with the Bushes operating two hours daily.

Hawarden State Board of Conservation Oak Grove Here Lown Big Sioux Des Moines Robert Coffman A. Coffman Newton

Italian Government Moves in Matteoutti Mystery

Rome reports the Fascist regime took energetic steps to deny involvement in the disappearance of Socialist Deputy Matteoutti who is believed kidnapped and killed. Premier Mussolini’s lieutenants faced resignations amid rumors of changes as Socialists planned a large strike thwarted by jailings and calls for calm. A manifesto praised Mussolini for action while noting the body has not been found.

Rome Matteoutti MugeoNni Mussolini

W. W. Made Attempt to Blow Up Turret Blast Morgue

San Pedro Cal June 16 Navy guards thwarted a pre dawn effort to dynamite the funeral parlors housing 48 bodies from the USS Mississippi explosion. A man was spotted climbing a fence with a large package near the rear of the mortuary and pursued by sailors, who lost him in the streets. Rumors of a protest at the parlors had circulated after a tar and feathering event for alleged IWW members.

San Pedro Cal Navy U.S. S Mississippi Navy Guard

Greer Goes to Trial for Shooting Dines Last New Year

Horace Greer faces trial in Los Angeles for shooting Denver financier Courtland S. Dines at Dines bachelor apartments during New Year celebrations. Film stars Mabel Normand and Edna Purviance were present. Normand and Dines vicinity witnesses expected to testify. Greer served as Normand’s chauffeur at the time. Dines arrived from Denver with his father critically ill.

Horace Greer Dines Los Angeles Cak Courtland S. Dines Denver Millfionaire Mabel Normandy Edna Purviance Greer Miss Normand Asa Keyes

Gov't Asks Court to Dismiss Suit To Halt Bonus

Washington June 16. The government asked the District of Columbia supreme court to dismiss the suit of Joseph Wheeler a New York attorney seeking to have the soldiers bonus law declared unconstitutional. The reply named Secretaries Meitlon Weeks Wilbur and Director Hines as defendants and argued Wheeters alleged no facts to prevent administration of the bonus law.

Washington, D. C District of Columbia Supreme Court Joseph Wheeless New York Meitlon Weeks the Navy Wilbur Hines Veterans’ Bureau

Wholesale Prices Downward Swing in May 1A

Figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a continued downward trend in wholesale prices through May. The weighted index for 144 commodities fell to 147, driven by declines in farm products and metals. the food group was flat. Overall, prices were about 6 percent below May of last year.

Washington, D. C Bureau of Labor Statistics Department of Labor Chureau

Woman's Suicide Attempt Ends in Death in Sioux City

Mrs. Minnie Olson, 35, died after slashing her throat several days earlier in a suicide attempt. Physicians said she severed her windpipe and cut the larynx with a razor, leaving her unable to speak. She had been despondent over her husband's death in a railroad accident.

Sioux City Minnie Olson

Town Cadets Help to Capture Burglar at Astor Hotel

In New York on June 16 two United States Military Academy cadets, John Rifte of Burlington, Ta, and Ralph Norton of Kansas, restrained an 11-year-old burglar named Edward Roberts in their hotel room at the Astor. The youth, armed with a blackjack, swung at the cadets but was overpowered and handed to police.

New York Weet Point Astor Hotel John Rifte Burlington Ralph Norton Kansas Edward Roberts

Hamilton Named to State Parole Board

Des Moines June 16 Gov Ken Gall announced Ernest C Hamilton of Winterset to join the state board of parole to succeed A R Murphy who resigned Hamilton is described as an ex convict

Des Moines Ken Gall Ernest C. Hamilton Winterset A. R. Murphy Grove Hamilton Cervica

Means on Trial in New York Court on Bootlegging Charge

New York June 16 Gaston B Means famous detective and former justice agent went on trial today on a bootlegging charge after efforts to remove Hiram C Todd as special prosecutor failed. Means attorney Thames M Felder moved to remove Todd saying he was prejudiced and unfair. Todd testified against Means before the senate committee investigation. Judge Wolverton overruled the motion. Elmer W Jarnecke Means secretary also on trial. They are charged with conspiracy to withdraw whisky illegally from government warehouses.

New York Gaston B. Means Department of Justice Hiram C. Todd Thames M. Felder Means Todd Wolverton Meana Senate Elmer W. Jarnecke

Poison Booze Orgies in Philadelphia Kill Two

Poison liquor orgies in Philadelphia caused two deaths and hundreds of arrests over the weekend. Police reported 22 rushed to hospitals and about 400 taken into custody for intoxication. The two unidentified men collapsed in the Tenderloin and died in the street as seven of the 23 ill remained in serious condition, including four women.

Philadelphia

Woods to Urge U S Reconsider Jap Exclusion Act

Seattle report states Cyrus Woods retiring ambassador to Japan arrived from Yokohama and will urge Washington to reconsider the exclusion act. He notes Japan does not want to force emigrants on the United States and believes a restriction treaty could be possible though the exclusion provision wounds national pride.

Seattle Wash Cyrus Woods Capays Yokohama Washington Hughes Woods Victoria B. C McKinley United States Japan

Leopold and Loeb Abnormal Opinion of Medical Experts

Chicago reports the first of multiple experts test Leopold and Loeb at the county jail. The preliminary opinion deems them abnormal and unfit for hanging, forming the defense groundwork. Dr Kari Bowman, Boston psychiatrist and ductless grand expert, is expected as the first defense witness to present test findings.

Chicago Richard Loeb Nathan Leopold, Jr Robert Franks Kari Bowman Boston

Collins Man Shot by Pursuing Officers in Wild Chase

Dr. W. H. Ashley a Collins veterinarian, wounded in a pistol fight with sheriffs' posses from Polk and Story counties after a high speed chase that ran through Maxwell Elwell Huxley to Slater near Des Moines. He reportedly drank in Maxwell earlier and displayed a revolver to Sunday crowds.

Collins Dea Moines W. H. Ashley Polk Story Slater Offeers Ashley Maxwell Elwell Huxley Des Moines Story County

Towa Bankers Open Mason City Meeting

Several hundred delegates arrived for the thirty eighth annual Iowa Bankers association convention in Mason City Iowa which will run through Wednesday Walter W Head Omaha president of the American Bankers association will deliver the principal address tomorrow Other speakers include Judge Kenesaw M Landis C H McNider H S Van Alstine Mai A P Simmonds H E Byram E H Lauer and Fred I Kent from New York.

Nason City Iowa Bankers’ Association Walter W. Head Omaha American Bankers’ Association Kenesaw M. Landis Chicago C. H. MecNider First National Bank Mason City H. S. van Alstine Gilmore City Mai A. P. Sim

I C Railroad Puts on Women's Smoker

Chicago June 16 Equal rights for women moved forward as the Tilmore Central railway added a lounge and smoking car for women to its St. Louis Chicago daylight special. Women may smoke there without intrusion from men, and the car will become a regular part of the train.

Chicago Tilmore Central Railway St. Louis

Lutheran Missionaries to Africa Get Synod Approval

DeKalb Illinois June 16 approval for the foreign missions budget totaling 212000 was asked by the Lutheran Augustana synod today Four missionaries to Africa will be commissioned tonight and all will depart for Tanganyika East Africa this fall

DeKalb Foreign Missions Lutheran Augustana Synod Africa Tanganyika East Africa

Pretty Schootteacher Helps Trap Bootlegger

Miss Norma Lucas a 22 year old teacher testified in Sioux Falls today about buying liquor from Mrs. Mattie G Hardingdon as part of a bootlegging case. The testimony places a young teacher at the center of the investigation with June jurisdiction noted.

Sioux Falls S. D Norma Lucas Mattie G. Hardingdon Scase

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