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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1924

Page

7

Tenth Convention of Rotary Clubs Opens Tomorrow

The tenth annual conference of the eleventh district of Rotary International opens tomorrow in Waterloo with Rotarians and wives from across the state arriving. Registration starts 9 am at the Rep. Registration building. Banquet at Forum hall is planned with capacity for 1,200 and a gala social calendar.

Rotary Clubs Waterloo Rotary International Davenport R. J. Russell Russell Lamson Repass Automobile Company Park Avenue W. Beverstock Russell- Lamson East High School Carl Weeks Des Moines Weeks Des Moines Rotary Club Nayenport Convention Hatfield Cedar Falls Oelwein Chariton Grundy Center Uncheon Harry. Morehouse Gage Cog College Cedar Rapids FE. Elmo Lincoln Claveland Mason City Maynard Tournier Marsh Laboratories Chicago Aul Forum Forum Hall Harmony Kings Seattle Washs Waterlon K. of P Martin Invincible San Felice Cigars

Courier Delivery Timetable and Redelivery Policy

The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 4100. A copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.

Oil Committee May Ask Marsh About Doheny's Contribution to Democrats

In Washington the oil committee pressed for a probe linking Doheny donations to the Democratic national committee. Senator Spencer urged wider inquiry, noting Doheny's $75,000 contribution vs the $8,000 record. Marsh, former DNC treasurer, said records at the Democratic HQ will detail every penny and donor.

Oil Committee Marsh Doheny Washington, D. C Wien Senate Oil Spencer Democratic National Committee Republican National Committee Democratic ‘National Committee Fred Ww. Upham Republican Party E. Doheny Democratic National Fund Her Senate Walsh Will Hayst Frederick W. Upham Hays Wilbur W. Marsh Penty Washington Harold Vivian New York Times New York Will H. Hays Sinclair Vivian Joseph J. O'Neill O'Neil Martin J. Powers Philadelphia Teapot Dome Michael Circelli Powers Thompson Carmi A. Thompson Cleveland Coolidge Ohio Chicago Harding Harry F. Sinclair Republican Missouri Fred W. Upham B.L. Doheny

Russia Mobilizes Army Rumor and Japan Arms Pact Plan

A Japanese war minister dispatch claims the Soviet government threatens to mobilize its army. Japan is not retreating but would seek protest and support from other powers to uphold the Washington pact and protect Chinese territory amid tensions with Russia over a Realign agreement.

Don Russia Japan Central Lim Tokio China

Many Auto Crashes Reported for Week End in Des Moines

Des Moines reports a weekend surge of automobile crashes injuring several people. James Brody and Robert McDade suffered serious injuries when a vehicle struck pedestrians in Des Moines north area. McDade feared to have a fractured skull. Mrs J C Stock sustained a broken shoulder and possible internal injuries when her car overturned near Mitchellville. Mrs Bar Gearhart also injured. multiple minor accidents noted by police.

Des Moines James Brody Robert McDade McDade J. C. Stock Mitchellville Bar Gearhart

Wheeler Illness Delays Daugherty Probe Hearings

Senate investigation into Attorney General Daugherty faces a postponement until Wednesday due to Senator Wheeler's severe cold and conflicting duties. Other members are occupied with Rio Grande hand transactions inquiry and the committee aims to proceed with Roxie Stinson’s testimony despite Wheeler’s absence.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Daugherty Brookhart Wheeler Roxie Stinson Jesse Smith

Indicted Engineer Faces Graft Charge At Petty Auto

Clarence P. McGrath indicted by the Marengo county grand jury on three counts of cheating by false pretense for using county funds to repair private cars, erasing names on bills, and substituting town county items. He resigned as county engineer after an audit. trial set before Judge Ralph Gito starting April 3. The three indictments total 458.90 dollars and allege purchase of tires for a private car paid by county funds.

Marengo Clarence P. McGrath Lowa Ralph Gito McGrath Town County Board of Supervisors

Women's Ideas Used in League of Nations by Jane Addams

Jane Addams declares at a New York address that the Women's International League for Peace ideas helped shape Wilson's League of Nations. She notes Wilson valued the group's report and sought copies, while Addams asserts women's contributions aided the Paris effort. Ida Claude Clark criticizes press for focusing on women's physical changes over important achievements.

League of Nations Jane Addams New York Women International League For Peace Woodrow Wilson Paris Ida Claude Clark The Pictorial Review

Pani to Be Mexican Ambassador to U.S.

Albert J. Pani minister of finance in President Obregon's cabinet has been named ambassador to the United States. Leon Salinas will take his place as minister of finance in Mexico City according to word received today.

San Antonio Tex Albert J. Pani Obregon Amexico United States Mexico City Leon Salinas Pani

Northwood Bonds Sold to Schanke & Co in Refunding Sale

Northwood Iowa March 24 The board of education has sold $20,000 of 5 percent school refunding bonds to Schanke and Co Mason City at a premium of $180 The county board also sold a small issue of 5 percent drainage bonds to the same firm.

Northwood Board of Education Schanke & Co Mason City

American prelates elevated to cardinals in Rome consistory

Pope names two American archbishops Patrick Hayes of New York and George Mundelein of Chicago as cardinals in a secret Rome consistory. He lauds U S charity to Russia and other crises, noting American contributions to ongoing global relief efforts and upcoming planning for a Holy Year.

Associated Press Rome Patrick J. Hayes New York George W. Mundelein Chicago Cardinal Hayes American College Cardinal Mundelein College, of Propaganda U. S America United States of America Russia United States China

New Secretary of Navy Rolls Up His Sleeves for Work

Washington March 24 DL Wilbur Californus the new secretary of the navy arrived in the capital, rolled up his sleeves and went to work. He conferred an hour with President Coolidge at the White House then proceeded to the Navy Department to resume duties. He declined to discuss plans or policies but commented on a possible "big wave" plan as pretty good size.

Washington, D. C Wilbur Californus Navy Rapitel

Seek to Learn Fate of LI Missing Girls

New York March 24. The fate of ten missing girls from the Long Island Letchwork Home over two years is being probed by a plan for a special prosecutor. Dr Anna Hochfelder and Capt Grant Williams claim bones found in a Cheesecock mountain cave are Lillian White and allege she was murdered by a former employee. They seek formal state action amid disputed leads and funding concerns.

Hy United Press New York Smith Prans Anna W. Hochfelder Hochfelder Cheesecock Mountain Lillian White Grant Wil- Name Missing Persons Bureau Mary Weissner Letch Work Hoechfelder Letchwork Hachtelder Capt. Williams

British Transport Walkout Deepens AmidGoverment Gropes

London March 24 London faces a worsening transport strike with underground workers debating joining the walkout as electrical workers threaten night disruption. The labor government seeks a three fold solution to satisfy strikers private bus firms and the London County Council controlling municipal trams. Strikers demand eight shillings a week raise.

London London Iounty Council

Navy Chief Spends Sunday in Chicago Attending Church

Curtis D. Wilbur new secretary of the navy spent Sunday in Chicago en route from San Francisco to Washington. He attended church and said he would present naval suggestions to President Coolidge. He emphasized a strong efficient navy and prioritizing personnel.

Navy Chicago Curtis D. Wilbur Wilbur San Francisco Washingrton

Fore! Horton Teaches Golf for Courier Readers

Chester Horton, renowned golf coach, offers his first golf instruction for Courier readers. A daily lesson will be printed, brief and informative, well illustrated, catering to beginners and experienced golfers, men and women alike.

Chester Horton

House Passes Act Legalizing Proposed New Building at County Poor Farm

The Iowa legislature acts to legalize construction at the Black Hawk county poor farm and other sites. The house passes three legalizing acts including a Toledo school project and a St Anthony Savings bank. Amendments lower the petition threshold for memorial buildings from 15 to 10 percent of voters. Public hearings planned this afternoon on budget bills and a board of control measure.

County Poor Farm Associated Press State Senate State Health Department House Health Department Assembly Black Hawk County Toledo St. Anthony

Iowa Democrats battlefield over national committeeman

Delegates across Iowa arc divided between Wilbur W Marsh of Waterloo and Clyde L Herring of Des Moines for national committeeman. County results show Marsh strong in Woodbury Grundy and Cedar while Herring gains in several other districts. Davenport convention eyes instruction levels as Polk County reports scattered pledges amid a tight statewide contest.

Iessygea Atbar Jwo Nus National Democratic Des Moines Hin Davenport United States Clyde L Waterloo Washington Marah King Democratic Committee Daughton Marsh Woodbury County Plymouth County Gherokes Clay County Woodbury Herring fLinn County Cedar County Grundy Benton Marshall Tom Maloney Maloney Friend Joseph Campbell Campbell Cerro Gordo Floyd Allamakee Clayton Fayette County Cass County Independence Issup Clyde L. Herring Dubuque County Ripport Anna Associated Pro Iowa Wilbur W. Marst Clyde Polk County Coluran

Rescue Crews Save Marooned Tourists in California Snow

Rescue teams battled a severe storm in California as skiers and motorists became marooned. Snow and cold forced evacuations from mountain highways while ranchers reported millions in losses from yesterday’s downpour.

California Los Angeles Cal Randia Omlehe Mauriitio

Pastors Approve Barefoot Dancers at St Mark’s Dance

A group of clergy members served as an unofficial jury and approved a barefoot dance at St Mark's In the Bowery New York despite Bishop Manning’s opposition. Thousands were turned away as carded admission limits were enforced and public turnout surged. Dr William Norman Guthrie defended the dance saying Manning’s stance was autocratic and he would stand by the performance. Six dancers symbolized birth death pain pleasure and virgin earth spirit accompanied by Ingan melodies and a harp.

Associated Press New York St. Mark's - In -the-Bowerle Mancning William Norman Guthrie St. Marks Hishon Manning New York Episcopal Diocese Manning Guthria

Escape From Wapello Jail Shocks Iowa Town

Oquy Banks and Herschel Reynolds, held on forgery and robbery charges, escaped from the Louisa county jail in Wapello Saturday night. A hacksaw and tools were used to cut a hole in the floor and exit through a basement window. Sheriff Schwob learned of the break while in Burlington and returned at 0:40 p.m. to find the pair gone.

Muscatine Oquy Banks Herschel Reynolds Cary Columbus Junction Louis County Wapello Schwob Burlington

Tarbell Ill With Influenza In Pawhuska Oklahoma

Ida M. Tarbell noted magazine writer who has been in Pawhuska collecting material for a series of articles was ill with influenza today confined to her room in a hotel. condition not regarded as serious.

Pawhuska Okla Ida M. Tarbell

Epworth League Votes to Hear Conscientious Objector

In Chicago on March 23 the Epworth League of Evanston's first Methodist church voted 117 to 9 to hear Brent Dow Allinson, a conscientious objector imprisoned in Leavenworth during World War I, speak on the Youth Movement in Germany, despite protests from Evanston Post American Legion and Northwestern University Dean John Wigmore. Dean Wigmore noted Allinson's pro-German wartime activities, while Rev. Ernest Title claimed the panel lacked defense for Allinson.

Associated Press Chicago Evanston Post American Legion John , Wigmore Northwestern University Epworth League First Methodist Episcopal Church Evanston Brent Dow Allinson Leavenworth Youth Movement Germany Legion Allinson Dean Wigmore Ernest Title

Teapot Sinclair Held in Contempt by Senate Vote

The Senate certified Teapot Dome oil magnate Harry F. Sinclair for contempt for refusing to answer questions about the lease. If convicted, he faces up to five years and fines up to $1,000. Witnesses testified on other aspects of the inquiry as government lawyers planned grand jury action for April.

Senate International News Wire Washington, D United States Senate Vera Harry PF. Sinclair Teapot Dome Secretary of the Interior Congress Sinclair Senate Public Lands District of Columbia Singlair Associated Press Washington, D. C Oil Committee Harry F. Sinclair C. C. Chase el Paso Albert B. Fall Price McKinney Cleveland McKinney Chase Wro Carmin A. Thompson Coolidge Harding Oll Deal

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Frank K. Hatfeld Morreaw Evansville Ind Hatfeld Sunnyside Country Club Indiana Rotary International Board of Directors St. Louis Fred D. Adams Waterloo Rotary Verne Higbee Boone, Inc Frank H. Hatfield Convention Ete Activies D. C Fred A. Britten Hatnois Cuba Daily Mail Baltimore Hendrik Shipstead Minnesota Robert M. la Follette Haynes H. M. Lickert United States Steel Corporation Berlin Marx Elberfeld Daylight Post Way National Organization Department Phoenix Ariz Fred Upham Harry Sinclair Pasadena Congressional Investigating Committee Agkin Miss Stinson Petty Auto Repair U.S Northwood Bonds Schanke & Company Pope Phages American Charity Pope Pius Mundelein Hayes of Navy N. Y. State Home Potts Lea County Smith St. Mark’s Pawhuska, Okla Epworth Egion Carm Thompson
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