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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1925
Page
11
Eastern Iowa river towns face accusations of bootlegging and lax enforcement as McNaught of the anti alcohol league cites deplorable conditions. Monroes alleged investigations trigger denials and counterclaims as officials promise more evidence while broader tension rises over enforcement and reform.
Moscow dispatches say Leon Trotzky, former Russian war commissioner, has returned from exile under an agreement to be good. He remains loyal to the red government and is reported to have come back today.
Mrs Julia Shepherd released on own recognizance after surrendering to await grand jury action on $5000 bond. Judge Jacob Hopkins promised release pending further steps as she defends herself against being charged as accessory in the death of William McClintock. Husband William D Shepherd remains jailed awaiting trial set for May 18. The couple spoke together for 15 minutes urging faith and firmness while reporters watched.
Geneva May 7 The American delegation led by Representative Theodore J. Burton proposes a new article for the draft convention to prohibit the export of poisonous gases and similar liquids used in war. Burton notes president Coolidge supports a prohibition while experts study the measure amid questions of industrial impact.
Keokuk Iowa May 6 Census figures released by the assessor put the city's population at 14339 with a possibility of an additional hundred or more names added after final checks by census officials in charge of the count.
International wire reports from Warsaw say a student who failed an exam triggered a deadly attack at a Vilna school. A revolver sparked violence, a hand grenade killed two boys, and another student opened fire before an ensuing suicide.
An Iowa medical missionary, Dr. Wilhelmina Jongewaard of Orange City, died of cholera in Taxisla Punjab, India. She had just returned to India after a first furlough in the United States, with word reaching relatives.
Alleged user for a talking motion picture of President Coolidge in a New York stock selling campaign was ordered investigated by the department of justice. Orville Wright declared the original Wright flying machine would go to England despite the investigation. The Social Democratic party protested the validity of Field Marshal von Hindenburgs election amid irregularities. The Amsterdam lower house rejected funding for the 1928 Olympic Games, hitting the Olympic committee hard. Three British subjects escaped after three days captivity by Mexican bandits.
Prohibition forces led by Brig Gen Lincoln Andrews and Andrew Mellon push a renewed attack on rum ships along the coast. Wireless reports say several heavily laden vessels weighed anchor, heading north to avoid the blockade as coast guard craft trail the retreating runners. The blockade spans about 100 miles with many ships immobilized amid rough seas as enforcement expands inland with 60 plus patrol boats and 13 aircraft aiding seizure and destruction of contraband liquor and alcohol.
Paris reports French soldiers in isolated block houses besieged by Rif tribes received aid when military planes dropped cakes of ice to provide drinking water. The Foreign Office announced the airlift to relieve thirst and bolster the garrison amid the siege.
New York May 7 The late Newman Erb former railroad president leaves his entire estate to his widow Martha Trodden The value reported as over a substantial sum The will confirms a prenuptial agreement giving Mrs Erb all property in the New York residence and states trust funds have been provided for two daughters Fannie Ditternoheffer and Edna Mayer both of New York Died March 25 Erb had served as president of several railroads including St Louis Memphis and Southeastern Ann Arbor Des Moines and Fort Dodge Minneapolis and St Louis and Iowa Central
Postal receipts from 50 leading cities totaled 29 million in April, up from 26.9 million a year earlier. The Post Office Department reports an 8.4 percent rise and notes Dayton leads the gains with a 29.47 percent increase in April.
A blast at Pietro Sainelli's home in Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn killed one man and injured six others. The explosions damaged multiple houses within seven blocks and shattered windows as residents suffered shock.
Leon Trotzky, ex War Minister, arrives in Moscow from Sukhum after four months in isolation. He seeks any government post, likely foreign trade commissariat, following an absolution of political heresy and pledge to follow party discipline. His appearance shows marked aging and distress from his demotion.
In Martelle, Louisiana, on May 7 John Barner of Mount Vernon accidentally discharged a shotgun barrel as the Barners returned from a field, killing his wife who was hit in the back. Barner, a retired farmer, had taken the gun to shoot pigeons.
Jackson Miss May 7 W I Miller state revenue agent filed in the chancery court of Hinds county two suits against the Ford Motor company charging a criminal conspiracy to violate Mississippi anti thist laws and seeking penalties totaling 212 009 000
Coshocton Ohio May 7 physicians report four months old Irene Hawkins died after anaesthetic for a tooth extraction administered to her mother caused the infant’s death an hour later while the mother was anesthetized. Also reported Maj Benedict US Army aviator killed in Langley field accident at Newport News and Princess Yolanda of Italy’s newborn Giorgio dies days after birth.
Washington reports say Wayne B. Wheeler disputes Iowa anti-saloon league claims that enforcement is lax. He defends farmers as non bootleggers and cites Iowa and Illinois as exceptions. Des Moines notes call for tighter enforcement and possible law modification debates.
London May 7 Sir Doverton Sturdee admiral of the fleet who led British squadrons at the Falkland Islands in 1914 and at Jutland died today at his Camberley Surrey residence. He entered the navy in 1883 rose to rear admiral in 1918 and became vice admiral before the war began. He commanded the Anglo American force in the Samoan troubles in 1898 99 and was made a baronet in 1918.
Police say a plotted assassination of Denmark's premier Stanning and two cabinet members was blocked. A Swede and a Russian with criminal records were seized after meeting a Soviet emissary and seeking payment for the plan. They allegedly detailed arson of public buildings and killings of Stanning Justice Minister Steincke and Social Affairs Minister Borgbijergz.
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