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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1925
Page
9
A collage of brief items from Paris debates on German disarmament to the end of the house aircraft committee investigation. Willie Hoppe’s slipping title chase in billiards, an aerial wedding attempt in Omaha, and Sarah Hepburn’s 100th birthday spark light relief before Germany’s March 29 presidential successor vote and US interest in a stable republic.
German politics and protests surge as officials fix March 29 for the presidential election to choose a successor to the late President Ebert. Berlin sees fascist clashes, a public outcry from communists, and a state funeral marked by wreaths from the American embassy and other dignitaries.
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Washington March 3 The leading question for the inaugural events centers on what Mrs Coolidge will wear when she appears with her husband on the inaugural day. White House aides say attire decisions await the day’s weather and cannot be finalized in advance.
Wreaths from foreign dignitaries and the American embassy were laid on the coffin. The office of S Parker Gilbert sent a wreath with roses. Attacks by enemies of the late president persisted as funeral plans proceeded. Rote Fahne, the red flag, the German communist organ, accused Ebert of being the agent of monarchists and the white generals who saved capitalist Germany from Bolshevism.
In Washington on March 2 the farm bloc pressed a protest against revised Republican farm relief plans. Senator Howell of Nebraska introduced the McNary-Jaegen bill to balance exportation of farm grains with tariff policy as an amendment to the naval bill, risking a late hour buster and prompting leaders to seek a compromise.
Washington March 3 A nomination for Brig Gen William Mitchell as assistant chief of the army air service will be sent to the senate by President Coolidge for confirmation at the special session. Secretary Weeks will decide a successor to Gen Mitchell tonight or tomorrow and declined to name candidates or reveal whether Mitchell would be named.
Des Moines report says Charles Sharp Madrid night marshal, 45, shot in the abdomen by one of three men he befriended near Madrid. Sharp hovered between life and death but doctors noted slight improvement. Mrs Sharp remained at his bedside at Lutheran hospital.
In Sioux City Iowa on March 3 a dispute over a stall loan led to knife wounds for F. W. Francis who remained in hospital. Francis Flannagan was jailed. Doctors hoped for recovery. The stabbing occurred on a downtown street with bystanders present. Police cited both men with drinking.
United Press reports near Onaka Nebraska that airman Pat Love landed after a sky wedding run in which the couple Miss Detla Decker and Fred Ellis faced a disruptive midflight. The preacher De Lang demanded a return to land while the bride’s nose began to bleed. Both groom and bride answered affirmatively and the party survived the voyage.
Senator Bruce of Maryland denounces prohibition on the senate floor as arbitrary and without moral sanction. He accuses some lawmakers and judges of hypocritical conduct, and insists that enforcement requires genuine moral backing. Caraway counters by urging Bruce to name the implicated officials. Bruce argues prohibition fails without broad social renunciation and cites rising arrests and alcohol-related deaths as contradiction.
Constantinople March 3 The Turkish cabinet led by Fethi Bey has resigned amid a Kurdistan rebellion led by Sheik Said. The insurgents seek autonomy and the restoration of the caliphate naming Prince Selim as king of Kurdistan. They issued appeals promising a Kurdish caliphate and challenging the Angora government. Fighting is reported as nationalists move to quell the uprising.
Ottawa March 28 The Canadian house of commons prohibited advertising printing publishing or selling information about tips selections bets or similar intelligence related to horse racing. The measure bars any disclosure connected with gambling or horse racing.
The Polk County League of Women Voters adopted a resolution urging President Coolidge to convene an extra session of the Sixty-ninth Congress to decide on U S membership in the world court. A copy was sent to Washington yesterday.
Free party will hear inaugural ceremonies in Washington tomorrow morning at 11 00 o clock Tickets are available at the Waterloo Evening Courier office and no more tickets will be issued than seats available.
Iowa Republican leaders filed with the senate a contest to Brookhart's seat alleging fraud in nomination petitions and party affiliation claims. Brookhart plans to return to Iowa after adjournment to speak against the challenge and defend his bid.
Leroy Wiltsey, seven, pulled a patent cup from a taken powder can and swallowed powder, nearly choking. Herman Wadsworth, six, swallowed a lead pencil fragment. both boys received emergency treatment and are expected to recover.
Forecasters predict possible rain for inauguration day in Washington with uncertain timing of showers and whether the capitol plaza ceremonies can finish before rain onset. The weather bureau refrains from precise timing or rainfall amounts.
Two Southern railway crew members from Somerset died when the northbound flier from St Petersburg ran onto a derail near Helenwood Tennessee and overturned on a side track. Engineer Bam J. Catchingson, 55, and fireman Thomas Harrison, 40, were killed.
William Andrews Clark, Montana senator and copper magnate, died at his Fifth Avenue mansion after a brief pneumonia attack. He was 65. Clark’s fortune was estimated from 40 million to 400 million dollars. Funeral services are set for Thursday. Clark Jr. and another Clark are traveling from Los Angeles.
In St Louis an inquest opens into the death of Frank Q. Anderson a 55 year old seamster allegedly choked by his son Arthur amid an alleged drunken frenzy. Authorities say the mother Mrs Anderson endured repeated brutalities and the family claims the boy acted to protect her in a brutal home life.
Gen. Dawes, president elect, arrived in Washington and called on President Coolidge for the customary preinaugural conference. Dawes and Coolidge met at the White House before proceeding to the executive offices for a lengthy discussion.
Marvin Novak indicted on manslaughter and abandoning an injured person has posted 5000 bail and been released pending trial. He paid 3000 on the manslaughter charge and 2000 on the other. Ralph Deming, 15, was struck and died from injuries in the accident in Town City Iowa.
Washington March 3 The inaugural plan advances a brief and simple ceremony with modest crowds as President Coolidge preps for noon tomorrow. Dawes visits the White House while Coolidge attends to daily duties and a small guest list gathers governors and officials for the subdued start of a new administration.
Cedar Rapids Iowa 5 Mrs Forrest Ball who was injured Sunday when Waterloo Interurban train struck an automobile in which she and her husband and three children were riding died in a hospital here this morning just 24 hours after the death of her husband. Enna six year old daughter was still in a critical condition and not much hope is held out for her recovery. Clayton another of the children is reported improved and it is believed he will recover. The family lived at Genier Point.
Washington March 3. A bill passed the House to permit intermediate credits banks to rediscount paper and to shift cattle raisers through agricultural credits associations. Designed to relieve cattlemen, it follows recommendations from President Coolidge's agricultural commission.
Marietta Ohio birthplace of Charles G Dawes plans to present him with a pipe shaped gavel made from a piano stool he used as a boy. The gift is arranged by Marietta post No 64 American Legion ahead of Dawes becoming vice president.
Des Moines reports Steve Dixon, described as Negro, returned from Dallas to stand trial for December 1922 robbery at O. Cohen's pawn shop. Cohen identified him as the pistol-wielding robber. jewelry valued at 320,000 disappeared. Larry Wharton and Henry Edwards are already serving time for involvement. In China, Sun Yat Sen’s dying Kwantung army reportedly wins a victory over rival Chen Chiung Ming near Waichow, with Waichow preparing to sail to aid Sun’s troops.
General Ramon de Santa Clara known as the Spanish prisoner, sought for 30 years for swindles against Americans, has been arrested in Madrid. He allegedly posed as bankrupt, claimed a hidden fortune of 380000 dollars, and promised large rewards to would be helpers, aided by a beautiful Spanish girl in the scheme.
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