Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 35 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1925

Page

1

Lutheran Augustana Synod Adopts American Standard Bible

The Lutheran Augustana synod adopted the American Standard Version for gospel readings and worship in a new book of worship. A 670 hymn collection from Lutheran countries was approved, including the Common Service, signaling unity efforts across American Lutheran groups. The synod also revised its stance on hell and divorce and noted a growing pension fund for ministers. English adoption rises, with push to drop Swedish language in church names.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn Lutheran Augustana Synod Germany Sweden Norway Denmark Synod America United Lutheran Church Synodical Hell Synd

Startling public shift as Coolidge captures voter mood

The piece discusses how radio and public voice elevate President Coolidge, noting Arthur Brisbane and Kent sketches, with comparisons to Roosevelt and Bryan. It explores why the public feels drawn to Coolidge, emphasizing the power of a listenable voice and the potential impact of woman suffrage and radio. It warns that conclusions are speculative and seeks broader factors shaping sentiment.

Arthur Brisbane Mr.Kent Coolidge Bryan Evelt Roosevelt Dewey Kat

Caught on Coast Infraction Signals Broad U S Contentment

An editorial note argues that a recent coast incident reflects overall American well being and public satisfaction, suggesting only a content populace would display such calm animotion, as attributed to the New York Herald Tribune.

Coolidge United States Lkely Cappyright N.Y

State Briefs Dex Moines Robbers target two safes at Citizens loan company

Dex Moines reports robbers early today broke into two safes at Citizens Industrial Loan offices and are believed to have taken only a small amount, likely not more than several hundred dollars, per company officials. Other notes: Des Moines injuries in auto crash. Iowa City buys Kellogg building for campus expansion. Shenandoah census shows population decline. Red Oak pastor to travel to England.

Dex Shenandoah Page County Clarinda Iowa City The State University Kellogg School Iowa City School Board Des Moines Toay Rank Beers Charles Pierce Red Oak Carl A. Glover Montreal England

Shepherd Not to Sue Instigators of Trial

Shepherd not to sue after acquittal in the McClintock murder case. His attorney says we have grounds for libel actions but, exonerated by the jury, values avoiding further court action. He may still bring damages against Judge Harry Olson and others connected with the investigation.

Shepherd Chicago Darling Shepherd Billy McClintock Tattad Press William Scott Stewart Harry Olson McClintock

Rooftop Rescue Delivers Sheriff Clerk From Three-Story Grocery Building

Police and firemen rescued John Sidders, aritor at the county courthouse, from the roof of a three story wholesale grocery building after he climbed it yesterday. He was hospitalized for treatment and is said to be suffering urinary disorders.

Keokuk John Sidders Aritor

Women of three cities hold golf tourney at country club

Women from Waterloo Independence and Oelwein compete in a tri city golf meet at Sulingside Country High. Morning and afternoon nine hole matches are planned with team matches and scoring for low gross. Players from Oelwein and Independence number around five or six, with morning play at Stovyside Onks and blitzed by a joint program.

Waterloo Independance Oelwein Sulingside Country High Stovyside Nein Handicegp Kitternoon Gire Matehes Oetwein

Walton picnic speaker Jamies C Murtagh

Jamies C Murtagh was the Walton picnic speaker at Wall Lake near Blaieburg yesterday. The program featured fishing, trapshooting, baseball, and other events. Murtagh and Senator Flanaugh from Fort Padé were principal speakers. several Walton attendees from here joined the event.

Dames Murtagh Waterlan Wall Lake Blaieburg Tie Opitehine Yslin Murtagh Senator i Flanaugh Fort Pade

Chinese demand foreign gunboats be ordered away

A Chinese foreign office representative arrived in Shameen with five demands including apology from British and French consuls, replacement of officials, return of Shameen to China, compensation for deaths, and apologies from Italian officers. The French gunboat Marne landed reinforcements. 14 foreign gunboats remain in port. In Shanghai, soviet agent Dosser and wife Tyqing were arrested. documents allegedly link Moscow to Chinese disturbances. Feng Youhsiung pledged readiness to fight China’s enemies, a possible sign of severed ties with Britain over student deaths.

Pees Canton Foreign Office Shameen Iba Iva Marne Shanghai Soviet Russia China Zinovil Dosser Tyqing Hangkong Moscow Dosser Feng Peking Marsal Feng You Hsiung Great Britain Beltsin

Ten Past Rotary Presidents Attend Club's Noon Dinner

Ten former presidents of the Rotary club spoke at the noon luncheon as Bruce Gates James M. Graham and C. A. Morris reported on the Rotary convention in Cleveland. The attendees included Fred Northey W. Parrott Austin Burt John Simpson George Huntley Roy Shoemaker A. Morris Carleton Slas Fred Adams and Ralph J. Hoxie at the speaker's table.

Cleveland Club Caday Bruce Gates James M. Graham C. A. Morris Guatas Rotary Graham Morris Rotary International The Royal Club Fred Northey W. ¥. Parrott Austin Burt John Simpson George W. Huntley Roy Shoemaker A. Morris Carleton Slas Fred Adams Ralph J. Hoxie

Missing Salesman Frank Covell Sought By Police Aid

Police asked to aid search for missing salesman Frank Covell of a Chicago jobbing house. Covell reportedly last spoke from about 20 miles from Waterloo, stuck in mud ten days ago after leaving Sioux City on June 14 in an old touring car.

Frank Covell Chicago Covell Waterloo Sioux City

Mortuary notices for Elsie Larkin and others

Obituaries list Elsie Larkin 44 of 634 Baltimore Street Waterloo died at home at 1 18 am Sunday. Born January 8 1881 in Marshalltown Ind. Survived by husband Thomas F Larkin mother Anna Norman two sisters Sister Mary Nipiora and Sister Margaret Mary Ottumwa Ia. Funeral at Sacred Heart Waterloo Tuesday at 10 am Calvary burial. Also noted are J W Hasurovck 87 of 1002 South Street Waterloo died after weeks illness hemorrhage of brain. Survived by wife Pheta Gibbans two grandchildren Vincent Elvire Clark two brothers J W Bastrouck Edward Fasbrouck. Lovisa Jones died Sunday Walnut Street Baptist Church service 3 pm. Burial Minonk rural. Surviving five sons and various relatives.

MES. Emsig Laritdy Elsie Larkin Thomas Ff. Larkin Baltiore Street Waterloo Langfeldt Candy Company Decedent Marshalltown Anna Norman Mary Niplora Margaret Mary Ottumwa Sac- Tel Heart Catholic Church Calvary Waterloo Counci Knights of Columbus Ladas Ome Wf. Hasurovck J. A. Washrovek Tag Faa Sdence South Street Lovisa Jones Faneri Lauisa Jones Tsa Walnut Ray M. Mag¢tanald Petting Minonk Jones Aso Blow, Jones Lil Beealfert Onin Ras Snl Widav Cheeter Minneapolis Ras Pepe Artin Terex Tin

Runaway youth returns home after three weeks absence

Jesse Dickinson a 15 year old foster son of Mr and Mrs B B Dickinson of 742 Magnolia street returned home at 10 pm Sunday after being away since June 4. He said he went to Kansas to work on a ranch and then rode freight trains back to Waterloo arriving by freight last night. Police in several cities had searched for him.

Jesse Dickinson Foster Alagnolia Street Oat Jesse Kansas Vals Waterloo Tome Hauses Courier Missouri

Voss Sentenced to Ten Years Hard Labor

Sac City Ia June 29 Charles Voss former co owner of the Bank of Denison was convicted on forgery and sentenced to 10 years in Fort Madison state prison with hard labor. An appeal to the state supreme court was filed.

Associated Press Sac City Charles 4. Voss Bank of Denison Wrs Fort Madison 4 McCard State Supreme Court

Schurman Presents Credentials at Berlin

Dr. Jacob Gould Schurman, former American minister to Peklog and newly appointed ambassador to Germany, presented his credentials to President von Windenburg in Berlin on June 29. The talks stressed continuing cordial friendship between the two nations.

Berlin Jacob Gould Schurman Peklog Germany von Windenburg

Permits for Two Residences Issued

Permits for two residences and a private garage were issued today by Commissioner Charles Wasan. Fred H. Seger will build a one story house at 414 Williston Avenue costing 3000 dollars. E T Hauvitte will erect a bungalow at 605 Wyoming Street costing 1000 dollars. T J Witty obtained a permit for a private garage at 435 Almond Street.

Charles Was Fred H. Seger Williston Avenue E. T. Hauvitte Wyoming Street T. J. Witty Almond Street

Santa Barbara Quakes Leave City in Ruins and Torrents

A series of strong earthquakes shattered Santa Barbara, with hotels like the Arlington and Cabrillo reported destroyed or split. Water mains burst, flooding the city, while Los Angeles and Bakersfield felt heavy tremors. No lives were confirmed lost, but widespread damage and delayed communications followed as the center appeared north of the city.

Bakersfield Los Angeles Hollywood Santa Barbara Associated Oil Company Santa Maria Angeles Gibraltar Cabrillo el Centro Imperial Valley San Francisco Naples Cal Newhall Center Mojave Lancaster Antelope Valley Los Angeles Bureau of Power and Light System Oxnard Colton Southern Pacific

Waterloo Boy 10 Drowns Diving at Dubuque Lake

A 10 year old Waterloo boy, Robert Stantzner, died after diving in a lake three miles south of Dubuque. He fell from a boat, was recovered soon after, but resuscitation failed. Born May 7, 1916 in Waterloo, he is survived by his parents and siblings. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the home with burial in Fairview. Funeral from Meterson Bros. mortuary.

Robert Stantzner Ani Ars. A. L Stantzner Ninth Street West Stuntzner Joseph PF. Schuy Kingsley Avenue Dubuque G. A. McLaughlin Hrentress Lake Robert Waterloo J. Arthur Young First M. B. Church Fairview Meterson Bros.’ Mortuary Hig Head

Chaplin Welcomes Baby Son Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr

Los Angeles June 29 reports Mr and Mrs Charlie Chaplin welcomed a baby boy at Beverly Hills home. The infant weighed six pounds eight ounces and is named Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr. He has dark hair and blue eyes. Mrs Chaplin, formerly Lita Grey, was married to Chaplin at 17 in 1924 in Em Palme near Guaymas Mexico.

Empalme Guaymas Sonora Mexico

Montana Shaken As Tremors Hit Three Forks Manhattan

Earthquakes centered near Three Forks and Manhattan damaged most homes and flattened business blocks. A school collapsed in Manhattan after surviving ten shocks. Residents spent days in fields and vacant lots while trains faced panic and landslides blocked lines. Geysers, hot water, and fissures were reported with geologists warning years before another fault might occur.

Three Forks Manhattan Yellowstone National Park Butte Northern Pacific Milwaukee Road Lombard

Norsemen Have Given Country Much, Kvale Tells Meeting

Congressman O J Kvale of Minnesota told Chicago Norsemen that 300 years since the first extensive Norwegian pilgrimage to America Norse immigrants have contributed to the nation. He praised peaceful pursuits, a constructive domestic service, and noted Finns modesty in recognizing achievements.

Chicago America O. J. Kvale Minnesota United States

Fourteen Laborers Injured in Elevator Fall in Chicago

Fourteen laborers were injured when an elevator descending into Chicago’s sewer system broke loose from its cables and plunged about 44 feet. Workers panicked but were rescued and rushed to hospitals with non life threatening injuries.

Chicago Frial

Decorah Man Hurt in Highway Collision

Decorah resident Fred Shindelar was hospitalized with a broken collarbone and other injuries after a collision on the Decorah and Ridgeway road. He was attempting to pass another vehicle when the oncoming car veered and forced his car off the road.

Decorah Fred Shindelar Decorah Hospital Decorah and Ridgeway Shindelar Bhindelar

Group of Waterloo Scouts Is Given Honors

One of Waterloo's largest scout groups received merit badges and advancement at a court of honor held at the camp near Waverly yesterday afternoon. Forty three merit badges were awarded and several scouts advanced in rank including star scout designations. The second encampment of the season opened today with bunkhouses and other facilities completed and in use. Judge G W Wood presided, with assistance from Judge J W Gwynne and John Hanson.

Waterloo Boy Scout Council Waverly Flhge G. W. Wood Court of Honor J. W. Gwynne John Hanson Clifford Fox Robert Law Paul Werderson Billy Donovan Wendell Johnson Kenneth Morrison Grundy Center William Scully Ted Roberts Everett Hanson Eckels Hutchison Laird Shoemaker Robert Northey

Deaf Instructors Convene in Council Bluffs Iowa

The twenty fifth convention of the American Instructors of the Deaf opens at the Iowa school for the deaf in Council Bluffs. Supt Elbert A Gruver presides. Lieut Gov Clem Kinball will deliver an welcome address with a response by Dr N Walker president and Supt of the South Carolina school. Prof Howard W Drives of New York University will speak after the informal exercises.

Council Bluffs Iowa School

Army Officers Drafted for Dry Enforcement Work

Washington June 29 Army and navy officers eligible for such service will be drafted into prohibition enforcement under the new system Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrews announced. He said military training makes them excellent directors of enforcement and their independence of politics is an additional advantage.

Washington, D. C Army Navy Andrews

New Air Mail Routes Bid in Midwestern Area

Washington, D. C. June 29 bids for air mail service on sight routes to replace current trans continental service were opened. Midwestern routes include Manitowoc to St Louis via Spring Chicago to Birmingham via Indianapolis Louisville Nashville Chicago to Dallas via Moline St Joseph Kansas City Wichita and Oklahoma City. Feeder lines priced at five cents an ounce plus ten cents an ounce for each feeder 1 000 miles or less. Daily service planned between listed points.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Trans-Continental Pasmaster Senerel New Middlewest

Fifteen Drowned When Liner Rams Fishing Schooner

Wowmtan fishermen lost their lives when the schooner Rex was rammed by the Cunard liner Tuscania in thick fog off Quero bank. Captain David Bone of the Rex reported collision. nine were saved, 18 crew members and a 10 year old boy perished. Tuscania sails to port with survivors and passengers from Glasgow.

New York Rex Cunard Iner Fustania David Bone Quero Bank Bone Tuscania Gloucester Thomas Downey Lowell Mass Glasgow

Sir James Dunn’s Wife Granted Divorce

London June 29 Lady Gertrude Dunn was today granted a divorce from Sir James Dunn. The case was undefended. Sir James, a renowned Canadian lawyer and financier, has long conducted business in London. He was named a G5 correspondent when the Marquis of Queensbury began divorce proceedings against his marchioness, formerly Irene Richards, a London actress.

London Geartrude Dunn James Dunn James Marquis of Queensbury Irene Richards

Partnership Record Law in Iowa Takes Effect July 4

Des Moines June 29 Iowa’s new law requires all individuals or co partnerships in business to file statements of ownership with county recorders but does not apply to corporations Neil Garrett assistant attorney general said in an opinion to State Auditor J O MecClune The measure becomes effective July 4 and covers firms both existing and new

Des Moines IlIowa County Recorders Neil Garrett Office of State J. O. MecClune

Couple Held in Death of Wealthy Rancher

Parkstown June 28 John Brechtel and his wife are in custody awaiting the coroner's inquest into the death of George Welch wealthy landowner. Welch was fatally shot during an altercation with Brechtel over property occupied by the latter following an eviction notice served upon Brechtel.

Parkstown John Brechtel George Welch Rechtal Brechtol

Two Boys Near Death Shot by Same Bullet

Fairfax S D June 29 Clarence Baker and Louis Cobrist both 20 years old of Fairfax were near death after being fired on from ambush while returning from a baseball game. The same bullet struck both. it passed through Baker's neck and lodged in Cobrist. Cobrist formerly lived at Dubuque Iowa.

Fairfax S. D Clarence Baker Louis Cobrist Pairfax Baker Cobrist Dubuque

Jury Selection Begins for Looney Trial in Rock Island

A jury was selected to try John P. Looney, alleged farmer, on conspiracy to protect fumbling charges in Rock Island circuit court. Circuit Judge Nels A. Larson warned that no dilatory tactics would be permitted as the panel convened this morning.

Rock Island, I Letion John P. Looney Vice Jord Rock Island Nels A. Larson

Three Boys Injured in Cave Collapse Near Clinton

In Clinton, on a June afternoon, Jeroy Cleone 15 sustained serious injuries while Arnold Carlsen 11 and Raymond Nyberg 10 were less hurt when a cave they were digging in a hillside collapsed. Rescuers freed them and took all three to a nearby hospital. all remained conscious after removal.

Clinton Jeroy Cleone Arnold Carlsen Raymond Nyberg

Baby Dies of Burns After Auto Accident

In Creston Iowa June 2 James Henry Patt months old son of Mr and Mrs Claire Patt of Kanty died from burns suffered last Saturday when the automobile his mother was driving wrecked near her. the infant and Mrs Patt sustained burns, the latter not serious.

Associated Mess Creston James Henry Patt Claire Patt Kanty Burns

Also Mentioned on This Page

Augustana Synod Kent Jack Durand Scon Durand Jamies C. Murtagh Walton Atianlter Uuniels Student's Council of National Women’s Party Detroit Ates Voss Schurman Yeungstaen Wwe Cani Mont Montana Idaho Wyoming Washington Rocky Mountains Missouri River Peliet C. T. Clapp University of Montana Missoula Lake AT Dubuque Charley Chaplan Great Falls Kvale Kenneth B Morison Everalc Hansen Elmer Errichson Eveting Hiremwood Feleing Tewis Lowderman Eilis Wilhoughby Civics Willoughby Everett Hansen Willian Scully Echels Thutchison Schuming Eckela Hutchison Henry DaWulf Bliss Willoughbs Billy Bonovar Frederic Howe Kenneth Morrisan Peaderic Howe Henry Dewell Bliss Willoughby Eliner Byrichson New Sir James Dunn Looney Cave U. G. Kramer West 4Th St
Search Courier

Search the Waterloo Evening Courier Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Waterloo Evening Courier?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication