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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1925
Page
9
In a dramatic alert a Norwegian sealer Sjoeliv picked up Amundsen and his six exhausted crew members after they spent more than three weeks stranded, having fought ice and hunger. The rescue followed a dangerous hunt by the patrol, with Nils Wollan credited for bringing the explorer safely aboard.
Washington observers note Senator Borah Idaho votes and acts independently, aligning with President Coolidge on some key issues while opposing him on Warren's cabinet appointment. The piece discusses Borah as the most regular Republican in practice, despite being labeled irregular by party regulars.
Senator Ladd of North Dakota, aged sixty six, is seriously ill in a Baltimore hospital with neuritis and rheumatism, now developing kidney trouble. He entered the hospital quietly ten days ago and details have been withheld while attending physicians maintain silence. A hard working Republican senator and ally of La Follette, he once chaired the public lands committee during its tempered Pot Donic inquiry.
Chicago June 20 Western railroads filed a brief with the interstate commerce commission seeking a 220 percent increase in livestock rates. The case, brought by the American National Livestock association, argues against dismissal and cites the Hoch-Smith resolution to justify moving livestock rates in the West up 20 percent.
Chicago June 20 Sherman Charging Hawk a free Indian today. A police officer from Des Moines looked him over in the police station where he was lodged yesterday and said he was not Bo ward La Durie a Utah guide wanted in connection with the recent death of B. F. Thomas aged hotel clerk of Des Moines.
Wade T. Van Orman formally protested the Aero Club decision naming Belgian M. Veenstra the Gordon Bennett cup winner. The protest suspends the cup award pending the dispute.
New York June 20 The government victory in the Teapot Dome oil lease suit boosted Sinclair Oil securities by about 13 million dollars. Sinclair Consolidated Oil common stock rose 2 1 2 points to 243 8 and 6 percent bonds jumped 4 1 4 points. With 4 4 9 million shares outstanding the gain in value for the stock alone nears 11 million dollars. Edward L. Doheny also gains wealth on paper as his companies benefit from the outcome.
Delegates from 48 colleges urge war minister and foreign minister to sever relations with Great Britain and join strikes against British and Japanese interests. Moscow hosts peasants international appealing to Chinese women and peasants to overthrow imperial powers and form a central government. Shanghai shops plan to reopen while boycotting foreign goods amid ongoing anti foreign movement.
Waterloo prepares a three day water pageant featuring canoe and swimming events with world class divers and a barge show. Norman Ross and Algina Ortinit join exhibitions, while the Loyal Order of Moose plans a monster parade and a water carnival unfolds along the Cedar River between Mulllan and Fourth streets.
Notice to readers that The Courier will be delivered by 4 30. If a paper is missed due to carrier error call before 8 20 p m. and a copy will be sent. Phone S100.
Winchester Tenn June 20 The judge said the Tennessee antievolution law could be ruled unconstitutional in circuit court at Dayton if the Scopes lawyers request a decision on that point The trial of John T Scopes is set for July 10 and will be heard by Judge John T Ralston who will preside over the case next month He added he will hear arguments from both sides if a decision is requested
Washington June 20 A nationwide drive to stamp out moneylenders who offer Iwans to former service men using adjusted compensation certificates as security was started by Secretary Moran. San Antonio operatives seized 235 certificates held by a lender making about 190 percent on advances to veterans.
Berlin reports a landmark trade agreement signed in Luxemburg between German and French industrial groups. It allows 1,700,000 tons of halfercandy wares to be exported to Germany as a concession to tariff rates, with France providing iron to German industries at a higher domestic price. The pact aims to ease political tensions hindering a broader security agreement.
Weather outlook for Washington DC and region shows generally fair conditions with possible showers. Temperature expected above normal early week and near normal later, with unsettled spells across the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valley areas.
Chicago June 20 defense wins odd moment as Dr Frederick Tonney head of the city health department laboratory admits an employee could hand out germ cultures and that a former student of Charles C Faiman obtained typhoid germs from the lab. Tonney also says germs are kept under tight rules though violations occurred and that a record has existed since 1923.
Des Moines reports soda fountains and bathing beaches brace for the weekend rush as temperatures reach 90 degrees or higher statewide. Charles D. Reed of the weather bureau warns there is no relief in sight from the blistering heat.
Everett Libby a five year old boy was forgotten by his parents and found dead in the family car in the garage. The parents believed the other had taken him inside. The garage window fell on him as he tried to crawl out, breaking his neck.
France and Czechoslovakia told the United States they would soon be ready to open negotiations for funding their war fleets, an IBEA administration official said today. The statement signals a move toward formal talks on repayment terms and war debt handling with the Allied powers.
The procureur general prepares a complaint accusing Communist Deputies Dorian and Marty of intelligence with the enemy. The government plans to reveal alleged communist actions regarding Moroccan campaigning and transferring military documents to Abd-Firim, Rian. Proceedings will seek removal of immunity and initiation of charges by the chamber of deputies.
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