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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1924

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Turn Air Cruisers Into Seaplanes As Army Fliers Rest

Four Army airmen in Seattle prepare for days of tests converting air cruisers into seaplanes at Sand Point. Maj. Frederick J. Martin leads with Lieutenants Smith Wade and Nelson. The squadron travels from Santa Monica on a 25000 jaunt and charity gifts including lucky charms and a bronze image are noted.

Wee Tress Seattle Wash Chensely Globe Frederick J, Martin Maj Martin Miers Vadcouver Barracks Lients Lowell Ji. Smith Leish J. Wade Erik J. Nelson Sand Point Aviation Field Curry Goodhick Maj. Martin Santa Monica Cal California Los Angeles Cal- Capo

Lifer Refuses to Testify in Pal's Murder Trial

Des Moines reports Cecil Mickle an accomplice in the killing of railroad detective Thomas Griffin refused to testify in district court. Gaskin, charged with first degree murder, faces trial as Mickle, held in Farradison for his role, declined to provide testimony, shifting blame to Gaskill.

Lifer Pal Des Moines Trfal Jack Spike) Gaskin Thomas Griffin Cecil Mickle Alickie Farradison Gnaris Mickle Dater Gaskill

Girl Finds Father Shot to Death in Burlington Home

In Burlington New Jersey on March 24 Wingate was found dead in his room by his 14 year old daughter Jeanette. His wife Mrs Wingate lay wounded near the heart with a revolver in his hand. Police say she accuses him of shooting her and then taking his own life. Her recovery is not expected.

Burlington N. J Wingate Jeanette

Two Trains Derailed Hit Auto. Driver Not Hurt

Chicago reports Edward A. Polka, furniture company official, escaped unharmed when his auto collided with two elevated trains near Austin Boulevard. Snow blinded him as he drove through gates. the eastbound train struck the car, burying it in the path of a westbound car. The car’s rear was left damaged, yet Polka was uninjured.

Chicago Edward A. Polka Hhis Austin Boulevard Polka

House Resolution Seeks Broad Probe of Prohibition Enforcement

Washington D C March resolution introduced by Representative Kendrick New York calls for a sweeping investigation of the federal Prohibition enforcement system. The measure directs a five member committee appointed by the speaker to probe the office of the federal prohibition commissioner amid allegations of mismanagement and neglect by high officials.

Washington, D. C Representative Kendrick New York Ave Rect

Fire burning in hold of Japanese liner Korea Maru

Fire rages in hold No 3 of the Japanese liner Korea Maru which departed Kobe March 17 for Hongkong. Word received by the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce states the blaze was reported early today. The ship left Kobe February 26. The exchange enjoined New York news. The National Stock Cotton & Grain Exchange Inc was enjoined by the Supreme Court with consent of the exchange and its president Joseph Cooper under the Martin Act.

San Francisco Kobe Hongkong Chamber of Commerce

Zealous Cop Pleads for Cash Smell Turns to Disinfectant

A Denver patrolman, tired of routine traffic duty, traces a suspicious cash delivery to a wagon. The driver confesses the cask holds only disinfectant, so potent it could fell a officer. The officer escorts the package, then apologizes after the mix up.

Denver Colo

Promoter of Drainage Project Takes Own Life

Theo dore Kerndt, 57, a promoter of the Bisposed Winne- Shiek bottoms drainage project, was found dead in Lansing Indiana after a self inflicted fatal wound. The project drew nationwide interest and spurred opposition from the Walton league over potential harm to plant and animal life in the district.

Lansing Theodore Kerndt Kerndt Tzank Walton League

Pittsburgh Man Minister to Greece

Washington March 27 Insin B Laughlin Pittshaven has been selected by President to be minister to Greece.

Pittsburgh Greece Washington, D. C Insin Laughlin Pittshaven Presidentauridge Creace

Vague City Briefs Highlight Crime and Local Incidents

In Davenuport and nearby towns, crime vigilance rises as reports spread of a former Des Moines operator迁 migrating here. A woman named Maria Lukashavac was found dead, and an accused hootlegeing suspect pled guilty and received six months in jail. Town events feature peculiar aunties performing, manhole-related mischief, and odd sightings. Local injuries include a horse kick in Lester Hudson, a gash in an unidentified Sioux City man, and a fatal illness rumor. Prominent obituaries note the deaths of attorney J. P. Connor and Martin Qlinpach, with Connor’s long service in law and banking referenced.

Davenuport Mucher Tellie Des Moines Poli Shenandoah Charles Lee McMahon Maria Lukashavac Cire Marshalsowe Cy- Ato Orvile Atgood Laura Wilson Omaha Vair Cherokee State Hospital Sioux City Kingsley Lester Hudson

Iowa Senate Debates Perpetuities Bill Amid Confusion

The Iowa State Senate spent an hour reading and debating a proposed modern perpetuities law aimed at allowing testators to bypass traditional restrictions. Senator Johnson and Senator Mitchell questioned the notation while others argued the bill mirrors laws in several states and England. The upper house planned further consideration at 4 pm as related measures progress. House adjourned to await committee work.

Oty Des Moines Marvelo Senate Johnson County Laird Pottayatlamie Michell Davis Massachusetts New York Michigan University of Iowa Lews Supreme Court Chiropractic Board of Examiners House Secretary of Agriculture

Bryan Blames Oil Scandal on Voters

Chicago remarks by W J Bryan place blame on the people for an oil scandal. He says no public official will be found guilty but adds the public bears responsibility until voters change how officials are chosen. He urges more careful selection of candidates to end scandal.

Chicago W. J. Bryan United States

Buxton and Arnold Deaths Highlight local obituaries

Martuari William Edward Buxton 53 died at his home in Waterloo after leakage in his rester. born July 1 1871 in Dubuque Iowa, married March 2 1898 to ya Harmon, survived by widow two daughters Lucy and Bernice and son Charles W Buxton, steps listed. Henry C Arnold 67 died at home of daughter Mrs Charles Palmer in Cedar Heights. born September 17 1836 in Pennsylvania. Burial plans pending at Petersen Bros chapel with Union Congregational Church pastor Rev Blancford leading service.

William Epward Buxton W. TH. Tod FE. Washi Buxton S. Lumbns Ton Street Mecedent Dubuque Black Hawk County Ya Harmon Whitten Yarm Wanterlon Dee Bernice E Lucille M Charles W. Buxton Roberts Wis H. Buxton Waterloo Agnes City Clarkston Wiash Bronson San Eliza Simpson Fort Henry A. Arnold Henry C. Arnold R. m Charles Palmer Cesar Heights Tle Mr. Palmer Pennsyvania O'Keefe & Yowne Funeral Home

Will Tear Church Built in 70 Down to Get First Dime

In Sissonville West Virginia a church built 54 years ago sits on Mount Zion. Its cornerstone contains a historic dime tied to Col Albert Humphrey known as a wealth operator. He plans to tear down Manne Zion church and replace it with a finer West Virginia church.

Sissonville W. Va Mount Zion Albert K. Humphrey America Manne Zion West Virginia

Sinclair Lawyer Challenges Right to Question Him

A heated exchange with Senator Walsh and Senator Littleton centered on forcing Sinclair to testify about matters he might have knowledge of from prior testimony. The dispute echoed concerns over privilege and the risk of public humiliation. Committees adjourned without ruling on whether Sinclair should be questioned.

Sinclair Walsh Littleton

Radio Programs on Saturday March 23 Highlights

Listing of radio stations across the country with evening schedules. Includes CHAC Montreal, KEKX Hastings, KGO Oakland, WBA Columbus, KYW Chicago, WEAF Kansas City, WRAP Chicago, WIP Philadelphia, WGY Schenectady, and more. Entries note program types such as concerts, talks, children shows, dinner concerts, and bedtime stories with times ranging from late afternoon to late night.

iBy Radio Digest Central Standard Time The Associated Press CHAC Montreal P.m DEA Pittsburgh Aianer KEKX Hastings Icdica APLZ Atlantic Keene Shenandoah KGO Oakland Piw Poxytland KUT Los Angeles Orchestra Kvo San Francisco Lance St. Louis Po. Dispatch Luvana Stu Wba Columbus Moale News Star-Telegram Kyw Chiciso Wwe Wittsburgh Anner Cones O Glen Olin Wen Detroit WEAF Kansas City Star Nighthawks Chicago Cart WDAR Philadelphia Faerie WRAP New York WHRAA Dallas News Mediual Hillside Buffalo WHAS Louisville Reading Kansas Oleyst Wam Cleveland WGY Schenectady Aedy WIAZ Calage News Teeratag Tiaa Memphis Concers WOAW Omana P. Ws WOC Davenport Sendmans Leolle WOO Philagophia Ge P.m Tau Tin Rae Wit Cit A.m Newirk Otis Ore Rlee Detroit News Gtvy Arehgstra

Reindeer Meat To Enter U S Market Soon

United Press reports Alaska authorities plan to ship reindeer meat to coastal packing houses for sale in the continental market. Slaughter will begin after major herds are moved toward the Alaska railroad. meat will be skinned and wrapped before shipment to the Pacific Northwest. Officials foresee domestication of caribou as a future expansion of Alaska’s herd industry.

United Press Anchorage Alaska Uncle Sam United States Biological Survey Dha Seward Peninsular Point Barrow Rejneer Loppi

Christianity Great Challenge to Youth Evangelist Speaks at West Street Baptist

A record congregation of two hundred heard Evangelist tarry C. zinderson preach at West Street Baptist on Religion of Enthusiasm. He warned that Christianity faces a great challenge for youth, citing Bryan Washington Wilson and urging religious education for the nation’s future. He urged young people to embrace faith, service, and the call to evangelize, promising the sermon titled Fishing for Men.

West Street Baptist Church Tar Tarry C. Zinderson United States Jesus Gor Tesh

Bruce Davis With Oberlin Quartet at First Presbyterian

Bruce Davis brother of Py Davis and a noted knee pipe organist will perform with a male quartet from Oberlin Conservatory in Waterloo on Friday evening April ¢ at First Presbyterian church. The Oberlin quartet tours briefly, coming to Waterloo largely due to Davis wide local connections, under the Presbyterian choir auspices.

Bruce Davis Py Davis Waterloo RCH Oberlin Conservatory Presbyterian Church Oberlin Davis Presbyterian Choir

Izaak Waltons to End Membership Campaign Meeting

Members of the local Izaak Walton league meet tonight at 8 p m in Greater Wyse loo association rooms for an informal chat and smoker. The campaign is to end with a substantial increase and secretary Eruas Nephé hopes for about 400 members this year.

Izaak Walton League Greater Wyseloo

Nephew of Former German Emperor Visits in America

Wolfgang, Prince von Hesse, nephew of the ex emperor, arrived in the United States aboard the liner America under the alias Wolfgang Wildhof. Son of Princess Margaret of Prussia and Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse, he formerly served as an officer in the Sixth Uhlans in World War I and refused to disclose his movements in America.

Wolfgang Prince von Hesse Germany America Wolfgang Wildhof Hamburg Margaret Prussia Frederick Charles of Hesse Sixth Uhlans

Irish Army Mutiny Runs Into Political Row

Dublin reports the attempted mutiny in the Free State army easing as deserters return and the government orders them back by 6 pm tomorrow. Political tensions linger though leaders Liam Tobin and Cs. Dallen may be reconciled amid the forthcoming election.

Dublin Free State Army Liam Tobin Cs. Dallen

Arrest Cedar Rapids Man as Murderer in Davenport HoldUp

Cedar Rapids man Prendergast is under arrest in Davenport for the murder of Ethel Collicott a wealthy automobile dealer. Police say he owned the gun used in the shooting at Collicott’s business and sold it to another man. Collicott died hours after being shot, and the killer took 7000 in diamonds and 1000 in cash.

Davenport Prendergast Cedar Rapids Ethel Collicott Cellicott

Lang Announcement Surprises Bavarians

Anton Lang's American announcement that he will not perform Christ in the Oberammergau passion play surprised Bavarians. Locals doubt his return due to age, noting he was the oldest man ever to play Christ at Cherammergan and was selected for the role in 1922 by a slim margin.

Oberammergau Bavaria Anton Lang America Christ Anton Cherammergan

County Engineer Indicted in Iowa County Case

Des Moines March 21 Co Pp McGrath Iowa county engineer is under indictment for alleged false pretenses. He is accused of fraudulent manipulation of his motor vehicle expense account with the county. The auditor's office has not advised a trial date.

Des Moines Pp McGrath Iowa County Sata McGrath

New Probe Asked of Gov't Bond Bureau

Washington D C March 21 A committee to investigate charges that millions of dollars worth of government bonds have been duplicated at an engraving and minting bureau was recommended today to the House by its rules committee.

Gov't Bond Bureau Washington, D. C House

Gen Allen Declines Lead U S Olympic Team for Paris

Gen Henry T Allen will not take the United States Olympic team to Paris as executive manager. Admiral Long will represent the navy and an Army officer will be named to join him. Allen remains on the American Olympic Committee and active in fundraising efforts.

Allen United Press Washington, D. C Henry T. Allen Paris Andrew Z. Long Navy Army France Ger. Allen Seree Gen Robert Thompson Amerigh Olympic Committee Tony United States Gan’ Allen Col.hampson Admiral Long Gen. Allen American Committee

Home of Recluse in Chautauqua Park Burns Third Time

Fire destroyed the emt home of G W Warner a recluse book agent at Riverside drive near Chautauqua park. Firemen from station No 3 quenched the blaze and saved much of Warner's belongings. Warner had been allowed by the park board to camp in the park for years. His shelter built from two by fours tar paper canvas and tin patches was largely destroyed though some framing remained. Firemen say Warner's place has burned three times previously.

Woost G. W. Warner Riverside Drive Chautauqua Park Pire Warner Park Board

Sacred Heart Play Repeats At Sacred Heart School Hall

The second performance of The trouble at Goodley's will be repeated next Monday evening at Sacred Heart school hall in Sponseto. Peg Molloy niece of Rev J M Molloy will again perform the folk dances that delighted the audience at the first show.

Sacred Heart Goodley’s Sacred Heart School Sponse Peg Molloy J. M. Molloy Ireland Waterloo

McAdoo Victory in Georgia Two to One

Atlanta March 21 Jam G McAdoo native son won a two to one victory over Senator Oscar Underwood in Georgia's presidential nominating primary. Practically complete returns show McAdoo with 49 047 votes to 322 county units to 54 for Underwood. County units decide delegates to the state convention.

Atlanta Jam G. McAdoo Oscar Underwood Alabama Georgia Rae Meao Underwood Meadbo

Annual Mother Son Banquet at YMGA Tonight

About 300 covers are planned for the annual mother and son banquet at the YMGA tonight at 6 30 p m. The event features a program with addresses by Rev Harry 0 Anderson and Mrs S BE Brown as past mistress. Music is by the United Brathan church 20 piece orchestra. A film titled To bing Ring and the Captain's Sword will be shown, depicting a Civil War true story.

Mother Ertson YM. G United Brathan Church Gmy Harry 0. Anderson BE. Brown Welcomoe G. A Morris Anderson Evangelistic Mother and Son

World in brief from many capitals

Cable briefs summarize disorder in Tehran Persia over republican questions and growing tensions in Parliament. Dispatches note Swarajist C. Sah questioned in India, and geopolitics touch Rome Paris and London as church, government, and labor issues ripple across Europe. Strike threats in London loom as 40,000 transport workers push for higher wages while governments seek to avert disruption.

Associated Press Teheran Persia London Calcutta Bolshey Rome Holy Sea Soviet Russia Papa Prue Consis Armenia Tiflis Patriach Ambrosia Orthodox Church of Georgia Cairo Egypt al Mostema Abdul Medjid Fuad Monggues Warsaw Wolfe Lindanfeld Wall Street United States Belfast Irish Transport Workers Union James Larkin International News Wire Arib Poincare Ramsay Macc Oald England France Foreign Office

Miss Henderlite draws crowd at Free Methodist sermon

Miss Amy Lee Henderlite Branch ed delivered last night at the Free Methodist church on the Promise of the Father urging believers to wait in prayer until empowered. She said the Bible’s promises remain true today and blamed modern busyness for reduced spiritual life and urged a season of prayer with the congregation gathered at the altar.

Amy Lee Henderlite Frea Methodiet Jerusalem Miss Henderlite Jesus

Bazaar and Bake Sale At 223 Fourth West Hosts Fundraiser

Generous citizens patronize the bazar and bake sale conducted by King-Marson chapter Disabled American Veterans and the women's unit at 223 Fourth West to aid relief for service members and families. Merchants donate hats, collars, mittens, toys, and baked goods. a telephone call 1123 triggers pickup of donations.

Fourth Wes King-Marson

South Dakota to Rally Behind La Follette in Preview Test

South Dakota will hold a second test between Hiram Johnson and Robert La Follette to gauge liberal leadership in the northwest. North Dakota results showed Coolidge ahead, La Follette second, Johnson trailing, with La Follette backers arguing that ballot votes prove his claim to liberal leadership. Johnson supporters vow to unite behind Johnson if La Follette falters.

South Dakota la Follette Hiram Johnson Associated Press Largo North Dakota Repblican Coolidge Johnson Lawrence Martin Canyright United Press Washington D. C Robert M. la Foillette Northwest la Follatte Lal Follette Ike John Son Cadge

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