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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1924

Page

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Cabinet approves Poincare plan for finance reform

Paris March 1. French cabinet approves Premier Poincare policy linking survival of the government to finance reform measures. Senate finance committee meets, may reject id decree powers. If rejected, Poincare may resign or seek confidence, with possible general assembly and constitutional revocation to bolster currency value.

Paris Premier Poincare Chamber Senate Poincare Millerand Theatens London Daily Mail Senate Finnogy Committee Miserand Th c Chamber Vararilles Nissalve Chamber Chamber of Deputies Poid¢are Senate Finance Committee

Merchants Prep Window Display Night for Spring

Local merchants plan window display night on Wednesday to showcase the newest spring fashions. The event, organized with Waterloo Retail Merchants' association, invites thousands to view the comprehensive lines available, fostering civic pride in retail progress. Curtains rise promptly at 7:30 p.m. with the waterworks whistle signaling start.

Waterloo Retail Merchants’ Association Waterloo Ytalga

Masonic Campaign Dinner Planned to Launch Drive

The Masonic Campaign Committee meets tonight at the Masonic temple in Oelock to launch a drive aimed at raising 100,004 dollars for the new temple's completion. About 244 members of the Masonic organization will attend as 23 teams receive solicitation cards and drive details. The campaign runs from tomorrow through next Monday evening led by General Chairman W. V. Sibert with executive committee members and chairmen for various Masonic bodies set to participate.

Masonic Temple Oelock Campbien P. A. Sperte Itis’ Potter R. Wwiam Grobe Leal A. A. Sohner Ing Mra Berry

Waterloo Women’s Club Meeting Advertised

Ea Johnson returned Sun night from Hes Motes visiting her daughter Mrs George Williams after attending the spri con tor ence of committees and hearing members of Town Federation with Women’s clubs. Johnson a Vie tay member of the hadQuarters committee was ue of the iustasns. tea wiven at the hue of Mrs Oliver Fay. Waterloo does not realize the re pilts of the state biennial canvage. Waterloos club here ten tinually on the lips of ehin. The clubhouse here has been the inspirations vor tab quarters In several cities the convention had not building a possibility.

Ea. Johnson Hes Motes George Williams Jchnson Vie Tay hadQuarters Oliver Fay Waterloo Johnson

Three Youths Held for Stripping Engine Brass

In Sioux City Iowa on March 1 James Dubel Wesley Donovan and Vincent Knight were bound over to the grand jury by Police Judge Carlos W Goltz on charges of malicious mischief after being arrested for stripping a locomotive engine belonging to the Leader Construction Company of Hulls. The judge offered them release if they enlisted in the army or waived their rights but their parents objected.

Sioux City Maret l R James Dubel Wesley Donovan Vincent Knight Carlos W. Goltz Leader Construction Company Hullss Ludge Goltz

Minnesota Congressman Knutson Held in Virginia Court

International News Wires report Knutson, Republican congressman from Minnesota's Sixth District, and companion Knutson Hull held in Arlington jail on a moral offense charge. Both pleaded not guilty as bail denied. authorities say arrest followed spotting a car on Alexandria road. Knutson, a former House whip, faced accusations of attempting bribery to suppress news about the case.

International Clarendon Starch Ansfold Mnntson Congress Minnesota Leroy JM. Hull Department of Justice Knutson Hull Thenns Eyl Burke and Wise Arlington County Constabulary Kautson Alexandria Road Kinesoi Washington Use Asso Charter Null Ruskin Neb Arlington County

Mason City Trial Ends with Hung Jury in BBCSO Case

After two days of deliberation the jury could not reach a verdict in the Mason City case involving Ivey Wisch. The panel was discharged by Judge Ketner after failing to agree on a ruling concerning six girls. Authorities plan a further session to pursue a resolution.

Mason City Martha Bush Mason Tudgee AL Ketter

Guthrie Center Goes Over $7000 For Church Service Fund

State briefs report Guthrie Center members raising over $7,000 for a church service fund as part of community activities. Davenport and Des Moines note elections with heavy votes on school board and school treasurer, while Oskaloosa plans Fourth of July events with invites to Gov Lowden and Judge Landis as principal speakers.

Guthrie Center Goar Pie Christan Church Hsarsimonis Ballies Davenport Vex Moines Charles] Grant Hush McGuire Oskaloosa Legion Post Gov FC Lowden Illinois Judge Landis

Exhibit of Autos Draws Large Crowds on Saturday

Math interest ran high at the Fourth and Franklin Automobile show as opening day attendance exceeded 1,000. The Harter B Hull display featured Dodge brothers Victoria models and all steel sedans. Hudson Essex Waterloo showcased the improved Hudson coach and the new Essex six. Overland Waterloo highlighted Willys Knight sedan and Overland Champion convertible. The three buildings lit with flowers and decorations, an orchestra played, and favors were given to attendees with expectations of larger crowds to come.

Franklin Automobile Motordam Harter B. Hull Dodge Brothers Hudson-Essex Waterloo Company Hudson Overland-Waterloo Company Willys-Knieht

Rankin to resign as Waterlog parish pastor

Rev J Rankin announced plans to leave Waterlog United Presbyterian church soon after arriving in January 1922. Elders and congregation seek a temporary replacement while Dr Kimmelshue and synod officials arrange a permanent pastor. Rankin and his wife have fostered harmony in church activities and community life.

J. Rankin United Presbyterian Church Mr. Rankin Erst Rankin Dr. Kimmelshue Synodical Superintendent

Mead Appointed Organizer for Revival Campaign

Walter J. Mead arrives as advance organizer for the Anderson Brangalistic party to hold revival meetings at Walnut Street Baptist church starting next Sunday. He has prior ties to Wateriog M. C. and once led the boys department, with a conference set for Sunday school teachers and church officials. Evangelist Harry O. Anderson leads the meetings, with Mead as organizer and young people’s worker. Edward Li is the soloist and song teacher. A note mentions anew wool for HALA bats being imported through Cuba.

Walter J. Mead Anderson Brangalistic Walnut Street Baptist Church Wateriog

Rector Files Papers to Lead Waterloo Ballot Ticket

Joly Rector former Waterloo mayor will lead a ticket for all municipal offices with a few changes in officials expected. He filed nomination papers for himself and running mates while not naming others yet. Incumbents remain confident and Waterloo election activity heats up with petitions for municipal court clerk and changes in the administrative lineup ahead of filing deadlines.

Joly R. Rector Waterloo Rector A. E. Gragy Charles W. Cotton Ernest Weepke

Bootlegging Charges Dismissed In Court

Arraignments in municipal court resulted in dismissal of bootlegging charges against Dorothy Saunders and Louis Kaledis, while the case against C. E. Wilson for issuing false cheeks was continued to March 37. Kaledis, manager of Columbia Theatre, was exonerated after the prosecution witness failed to appear. Saunders, described as a colored woman, home described as Tal ed Frequent, faced weak evidence including an alcoholic odor and a small amount of liquor from a kitchen sink.

Dorothy Saunders Louis Kaledis E. Wilson Saunders Jis Colunbia Theatre Wilson

Funeral services for Irving A. Edgerton

Irvin A. Edgerton died recently at his Waterloo home. Born June 16, 1858 in Dubuque Iowa he moved to Waterloo in 1877 with his parents. He married Macerie Kress June 4 1899 and leaves three children William John Florence all of Waterloo two sisters Miss Mary P. Edgerton Mrs EK Scott and Mrs Margaret Kingsbury and brothers Frank Edgerton in Seattle and another relative in St Paul Minnesota. Burial was at Fairview following chapel services conducted by Rev Otto S Raspe.

TA. Edgerton Irving A. Edgerton Hileman & Glodt Otto S. Raspe Fairview Mr. Edgerton Dubuque Oop. Co Tenth East Waterloo Macerie Kress William John Florence Mary P. Edgerton S. EK. Scott Margaret Kingsbury St. Paul Minn Frank Edgerton Seattle Wash

Huerta Rebels in Queretaro Claim Jalpan Captured

Report from Frontera Tabasco dated March 10 states revolutionary Gen Cavazo's 9009 troops seized Jalpan while Guad alupe Sanchez captured Plaza Medellin near Vera Cruz. Cavazos advances toward San Luis Potosi as federal forces occupy Puerto Mexico. Pacific port Acapulco evac and trains wreck details noted.

Associated Press Frontera Tabasco Citadlo Dallas News Queretara M. Cavazo Jal M. Cavazos Jal- Jafuerta Guadalupe Sanchez Plaza Medellin Vera Cruz Japan San Luis Potosi Tampico Cavazog Ilildalgo Ocean Addittion Yuratan Monte Leon Guadalajara Puerto Mexico City Mex Gey Juan Dominguez War Department Pacific Acapulco Seds Lind Pedro Gabay Mexico Marcial Cavazos San Luis Potaai

Cole of Iowa Seeks Higher Pay for AU Postal Employees

Washington March 16 Rep Cyrenius Cole of the Fifth Iowa district urged a general wage hike for postal workers with emphasis on rural carriers. He backed a self sustaining Post Office by raising postal charges on users to cover higher salaries, noting that parcel post has turned mail into a freight line. He urged increases for rural carriers and third and fourth class postmasters, pointing to overworked horses in Iowa winters and underfunded clerk hire in small towns.

Washington Lews Bureau Waterloo Cole Psident Canidge Congress Post Office Department Postal Service Parcel Post Iowa Mie

State Board of Education Wig Meet at Lawn Gerry

The State board of education will hold a session at Teachers college beginning at 9 a m Thursday in Civilar Falls. The item mentions the Dead Sea being 21 feet below sea level and cites Mt Everest as the world's highest mountain, illustrating a mix of local notice and unrelated geographical facts.

State Board OF Education Lawn Gery Civilar Falls Teachers College Dead Sea Mt. Everest

Seek Bodies of 175 Victims in Deathtrap Mine

Two early victims, Bob Dodd and Ben Thomas, died within an hour of entering the Deathtrap Mine as the search for 175 missing workers continued. Rescue efforts were hampered by smoke as Daniel Harrington of the U S Bureau of Mines directed escapeway operations, aiming to ventilate the mine and recover others.

Rome Gether Bob Dodd Ben Thomas Associated Press Daniel Harrington United States Bureau of Mines Harrington

High Court Upholds Conviction of Two Esposito Brothers

The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the district court ruling on Louis and Sebastino Esposito, Italian brothers found guilty of first degree murder in the 1922 death of Deputy U. S. Game Warden Edgar A. Lindgren in Council Bluffs. Lindgren was killed after demanding licenses, with authorities later tracing the shooters via a license clue. Lindgren died four days after the shooting, and the brothers face life in Fort Madison.

Associated Press Des Moines Supreme Court Louis Sebastino Esposito U. S Edgar A. Lindgren Council Bluffs District ‘Court Fort Madison Lindgren

Light Voters Cast for School Offices in East and West Districts

Voter turnout was low in the annual school elections with fewer than 100 ballots by noon. In the East District 69 voters had cast ballots by 1 20 p.m. for re electing Tr R Howard and Myra B T Howrey with Kisth Crowther and Walter A Wade as the vacant seat candidates. El H Wyant sought re election as treasurer. In the West District only about 30 ballots were tallied by noon, with George W Miller for re election and WE Maynes and Noble Little as candidates. by 2 p m 106 votes had been recorded at the West polls.

R. Howard Myra B.T. Howrey Kisth Crowther Walter AL Wade el. H. Wyant George W. Miller WE. Maynes Noble Little West

County Board Awards Several Contracts

County board of supervisors met at the courthouse and awarded contracts for bridges and drainage work. G. W. Barr of Manchester won the lumber contract for bridges at 4,244.65 dollars. Paul Berg of Waterloo secured the drainage contract from Dewar to the county line for about 2,319 dollars. Union Iron Products of East Chicago, Indiana, got the metal culvert contract for 6,69 dollars. Several bids were opened for culvert material, with no action taken yet by 1:30 p.m.

County Board of Supervisors G. W. Barr Manchester Dewar Readiyn Paul Berg Waterloo Union Iron Products Cam Jpeny East Chicago

Curling Iron Kills Woman in Bathtub in Pomeroy

Mrs. W. J. Julum of Pomeroy was found dead in her bathtub yesterday with an electric curling iron connected to a light socket hanging in the tub. Authorities believe she tied the device to the outlet while in the tub, water in the tub caused a short circuit and her electrocution.

Pomeroy, Ia W. J. Julum Pomeroy

Colorado Delegation Votes for Coolidge at National Convention

Denver dispatch reports Colorado’s First Congressional District Republican delegation named today and instructed to vote for President Coolidge at the Republican national convention. The march 10 note confirms continued support for the incumbent president by state party leaders and delegates.

Denver Colo Colorado Coolidge

Masquerade Party Delightful At La Porte City

A masquerade party hosted by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs on Sunday evening in La Porte City featured top costumes with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Gardner winning best outfits as Indians. Games, dancing, and a served supper provided entertainment for guests at the Beliphttil Hall.

la Porte City Maren Odd Fellows and Rebskahs Eugene Gardner

Drainage debate in Iowa House over 24 percent petition rule

Des Moines March 10 The Iowa House debated drainage legislation with Rep Oliver of Monona County criticizing drainage committee members for aiming to drain the state. An amendment requiring petitions from 24 percent of affected property owners passed, replacing the prior single owner trigger. The house also barred districts wholly within city units and failed to adopt an installment plan for assessments over 20 dollars. A separate bill would allow counties to hold elections legally under a modified funding rule similar to the puck law, affecting about 60 other counties’ expenditures.

Associated Press Des Moines Oliver Monona County Senate Elections Committee Appanoose

Beautiful Evanston Girl Near Death After Speeding Crash

Miss Eloise Lomas, 22, a noted Evanston beauty, lies near death in a hospital after a wild Sunday crash. Pallip A. May, 19, son of a local manufacturer, is under arrest pending her condition. Police say May’s car, with six Northwestern University students, was moving about 55 mph when it struck a car driven by Henry Enmark, who escaped death by leaping away. May reportedly showed liquor influence, confirmed by Dr Henry Kestner.

Chicago Eloise Lomas Evanston Pallip A. May May Northwestern University Henry Enmark Enmark Enry Kestner

Hany Are Religious and Don't Know It Speaker Claims

In Iowa City Rev. Charles W. Gilkey of Hyde Park Baptist Chicago argues many people are religious without realizing it. He cites acts done because they are simply decent as resembling the unrecognized faith, contrasting modern conduct with the judgment scene parable. Also noted marriages from Panama and local life stories.

U. of I Towa City Charles W. Gilkey Hyde Park Baptist Church of Chicago University of Iowa Gilkey Jesus

Turkish parliament to run caliphate duties global brief

Ponstandinopli Mustapha Kemal Pasha today sent a letter to Moslems in India stating the Turkish parliament will assume caliphate duties. Geneva hosts a seven day League of Nations session with Tuesday memorial for Woodrow Wilson. Madrid reports the prince consort of Holland, husband of the queen, was received by King Alfonso. Johannesburg locates a famous “lost main reef” near Krugersdorp, believed to be a new Rand rich in gold deposits. A miner’s body was found in a Bucharest salt mine amid a lamp and archaic relics.

International News Wire Ponstandinopli Mustapha Kemel Pasha India Geneva League of Nations Cannoia Woodrow Wilson Madrid Prince Consort Holland Alfonso Johannesburg South Africa Krugersdorph Bucharest Iaece

George Kay Speaks Before Rotarians on Earth's Change

Kay, dean of the liberal arts at the University of Iowa, addressed Rotarians on changes in the earth over millions of years and how science influences life. He argued that science inventions shape religion and noted life’s vast timescale, urging development and social progress as mankind rises to greater potential.

George Kay Liberality of Iowa Arts of the Universe Ife Garth Walike

Clarke Fined for Violating Mann White Slave Law

Clarke Young Clarke of Atlanta pleaded guilty in federal court in Houston to violating the Mann White Slave Act. He was fined 5000 dollars by Judge Hutchison. The case involved a Houston woman allegedly transported to New Orleans in February 1921.

Houston Tex Boward Young Clarke Atlants GC. Hutchison, Jr Clarke New Orleans

Salesman Held for Shooting Jealous Friend in Kentucky

In Toursville Kentucky police report the confession of William Gates a 47 year old salesman who shot and killed his former friend Richard Heaton 33 a member of Heaton and Fisher after Heaton held him prisoner two days in a redom while Gates prepared to perform an operation Frank Cordell a private detective from Indianapolis was jailed on kidnapping charges Insane jealousy over Heaton s wife is cited as the motive.

Toursville Paulice Todey William Gates Richard Heaton Heaton & Fisher Heaton Frank Cordell Indianapolis Gates

Edward Jackson Improving After Fall Injury

Edward Jackson an employee of Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway who injured his head in a fall Saturday had a piece of bone removed from his skull. He was reported very good this afternoon at Presbyterian Hospital.

Edward Jackson Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Presbyterian Hospital

Federated Clubs Banquet in Charles City

Federated Women's clubs of Charles City with over 200 members held their annual banquet and social at Central Church. Miss Alice Burton, P. E. O. chapter president, served as toastmistress. A program followed with a D. R. unit presentation of The Courtship of Miles Standish, readings, musical numbers, and dancing.

Charles City Central Alice Burton P. E. O_ chapter D. R Miles Standish Peterson Mine Imus Miss Boggs

Supreme Court Recess Set March 17 to April 7

The Supreme Court announced a recess from March 17 to April 7. The statement, issued in Washington, D. C., confirms the dates of the court's spring recess and outlines no further procedural changes.

Supreme Court Washington, D. C Supreme Court of the United States

Farewell Dinner for Jennings at The Players Club

Mrs and Mrs Fy Jennings were honored by The Players' club with a farewell dinner at their home before moving to Iowan City. J W Koch presented a club gift and high honors in bridge went to Mrs Jennings and Mr Koch. Mrs Joseph Lutgen will host a luncheon bridge at her home Thursday at 1:20.

Rs. Fy. Jennings Iowan City Players’ Club J. WW. Koch Jennings Koch Joseph Lutgen Thurssday

Cedar Heights Show Brings Peck’s Bad Bar and East Street

Cedar Heights entertainment course offers villagers two motion pictures tomorrow evening. Peck's Bad Bar features Jackie Coogan while East Street stars Charles Chaplin.

Cedar Heights Peck Jackie Coogan East Street Charles ‘Chaplin

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