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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1924

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Mystery Shooting Riot Lands Bootleg Suspects in Court

Police investigated a chaotic midnight shooting in the colored district near Salisbury street. Officers found a fire at 208 Salisbury and two men, Joe Cole and Kid Ray, arrested after threats. A wagon of eight jugs of liquor was intercepted, with Willie Coates arrested for bootlegging. The case spanned arrests for disturba nce to bootlegging, hearings set for Wednesday.

Meard Winots Central Yard Orth End Themandt Patsy Salistars Street Varly Willie Coates Salisbury I. C Lewis Freeman Salisbury Street J. B. Gilles Joe Cole Kid Ray Cole Gilles Moonshina Coates Edward Troyer Franklin Street Troyer AIT

Wanted for Jail Escape and Policeman's Murder

Howard Reavin, 29, sought nationwide after sensational escape from Ontario county jail in Canandaigua New York where he was held for the assassination of Policeman Andreas McDonnell in Geneva New York. He was visited by his wife and her sister Loretta Maloney. He threatened Deputy Sheriff Charles Smith with two pistols and fled. the sister was captured after fainting.

Howard Reavin Ontario Canandaigua N. Yeo Andreas McDonnell Geneva Reavin Loretta Maloney Keavin Muust Sherif Charles Smith Keavin

Senate Adopts Farm Product Rate Resolution

The senate today adopted a joint resolution declaring sericulture a basic industry and calling on the Interstate Commerce Commission to establish the lowest possible rates on sericultural products to promote their movement and foster the industry.

Washington, DC Senate United States

Senate Passes Tilt Remitting Indemnity

Washington op May 22 a house bill providing remission of further installments of the Chinese indemnity was passed to day by the senate without debate.

Senate Washington House

Mrs Virginia Close Dies At 2 A. M At Home

Mrs Virginia A Cisse Close died at 722 Franklin Street at 2 A M today She was born November 16 7 in Ohio and lived in Jennie town She married T J Close and leaves a son and daughter plus two brothers and a sister Funeral from Grace Episcopal Church Wednesday at 2 PM Rev Curran and Rev Keithord will officiate No flowers requested The mortuary is Wileman and Gindt

Virginia 4 Close Virginia A. Cisse Franklin Street St. Clai Vite Jennietson Thomas J. Close Tata Sham Oorn T. J. Close FaAwine Corrine Marrieal Lincoln Circle Daunghter Joseph Morrison Cadiz John Morrison Moarsistown Elizabeth Haines Pack Islam of Hae Dro AL BR Curran V. ¢ Keitord Cmy Wileman & Gindt Moretary

Flight crew rescued after Alaska crash and long trek

The report details Maj Martin and companion pilots forced down on a charted mountain near the Seringea peninsula. A destroyer rescue, swift towing to Kanatak, and repairs followed as weather delayed their return to Dutch Harbor. A separate Mother’s Day note tells of a sergeant’s safe status in Alaska and a long-awaited family reunion.

Seward Chignik Cle Seattie Portage Hay WWW iWo Omen Yul Alaskan Kanatak Caller Halda Nuteh Harbor Maj Martin Dutch Harbor Ward Coast Guard Cordova Seringiea Mare Tin Whi Associated Press Cleburne Tex Alva Frederick J. Martin Port Moleler United Press Connersvisia Ind wMrs Nancy Marn

Bishop Stuntz Granted Retirement Permit

Omaha May 12 The request of Bishop Homer C Stuntz to retire to heal in the Nebraska area before the general conference at the Methodist Episcopal church at Springfield Macatig meriting and the request granted according to advices reaching here No successor to bishop Stuntz was mentioned The bishop has been confined in bed since he suffered a paralytic stroke in Miami Fla several months ago.

Omaha Homer C. Stuntz Towa-Nebraska Methodist Episcopal

Love For Church Shapes Debt Owed To Motherhood

A sermon at First Presbyterian argues that society must honor motherhood through supporting home and church. Dr. W H Henchler says mothers bear the world’s burdens and deserve respect, with actions ranging from opposing vice to supporting the industrial system that keeps families intact. Miss Hazel Strayer and Miss Elizabeth Fightney perform a reading and song.

Wo. HL. Henchler Sretiien Iin Eleorts Hazel Strayer Elizabeth Fightney Mande Eady

Northeastern Iowa Library Trustees Meeting in Waterloo

About 35 librarians and trustees from northeastern Iowa will attend a Waterloo district meeting at the public library Friday. The event includes morning and afternoon sessions with topics on reference work, circulation, trustee responsibilities, salaries, hours, and library efficiency plus luncheon at Hotel Russell-Lamson.

Iowa Apting District Waterloo Public Library East Building Russell-Lamson Waterloo Mit I Berry Hampton Maria Brace Tuncheon Cedar Falls Waterian Librians Miss Eastman Nashua Joel Austin Burt Clidian

Scout Executives Plan 210 Million Endowment Fund

Lenis Ma May 12 The Scout Executives of the Bar Scouts of America announce plans for a 210,000,000 endowment fund to promote all bases of the Boy Scout Program nationwide. A bankers and professionals committee led by Clarence H. Howsvard of St. Louis will raise the funds. A national conference of scout executives and workers will meet in Estes Park, Colorado in September, expected to be the largest gathering of men engaged in boys work.

Lenis United States Bar Scouts of America Scout Estes Park Cofa Fap

Cedar Falls Principal to Remain for Another Year

Cedar Falls May 12 R J Tid man principal of city high school who resisted last week consented to remain for another year in exchange for a raise in salary.

Cedar Falls R. J. Tidman City High School Nra

D Oisy at Salgon summary of voyage note

D Oisy at Salgon reports Linge Pelierier Woisy flying from Paris to Takia arrived in Saigon Cochin China yesterday afternoon from Rang ROW.

Mother's Day Pot of Flowers Ends in Death and Wounding

In Chicago on May 12 a Mother's Day bouquet led to the deaths of Mia Harbara Ceronaka and a gunshot wound to her husband Anton Ceronaka. Police say the husband fired after a dispute with a man named Jerry Gorgan who had given the flowers to the son. the couple were found shot in the bathroom, the revolver recovered.

Associated Press Chicago Mia Harbara Ceronaka Anton Bridawell Hospital Sig Cervnaka Cervna ‘Ka Cerynaka Jarry Gorgan Yatterday Gurgean Jerry

Toledo Republicans Endorse Burton E Sweet for U S Senate

In Toledo Iowa a Republican caucus endorsed Burton E Sweet of Waverly for the U S Senate. W A Dexter presided as resolutions lauding Sweet’s congressional career were read and adopted urging support for his nomination at the June 2 primary.

Toledo Republican Caucus Indorses Burton E. Sweet Winant Moisly Waverly United States W. A. Dexster Tama Central Ueton Fo. Sweet Lin Congress Toledo City

Bullet Fired from Distance Shatters Door of Residence

A .38-caliber pistol bullet shattered the door of Michael Lorden at 601 Logan Avenue at 2 am today. The spent bullet rested outside the notch and was found by Mr. Larden. Police could not identify the shooter. Door damage estimated at $25.

Michael Lorden Logan Avenue Larden

Germans to issue new silver coins shortly

Gerlin May 10 Real hava cash will shortly be reintroduced in Germany. The German mints are preparing to issue about 50,900,900 gold marks worth of 1 2 andmark silver coins. An equivalent amount of papermark notes will be withdrawn from circulation to prevent fresh inflation or speculation. Prewar silver coins with time out of use.

Gerlin Germany

Aged colored man on trial for murder 43 years past

Quitman Georgia May term jurors hear trial of Green Postar an aged colored man charged with a murder committed forty three years ago Foster reportedly arrested in Florida and returned for the case the authorities claim misidentification in the proceedings

Quitman Green Postar Foster Florida

COUNT VON SALM DOMESTIC STATUS QUESTION RUMORS

The text reports rumors about Count von Salm and his wife Miss Millicent Rogers amid her estrangement from her husband. It notes the pair claim their relations are friendly while observers suggest tensions. He plans to join his wife in America after playing on an Austrian Davis Cup team. The piece mentions her pregnancy rumors and family views on separation, with conflicting statements from both sides and associates.

Paris Wherther Salm von Hoogstraden Millicent Rogera Vienna Gol EH. Rogers New York Count Salm America Switzerland Mario' J Westemly Cal. Rogers Lembevary

Dickinson of Iowa as Coolidge running mate likely

Des Moines reports from Washington say Iowa Congressman Dickinson is gaining favorable notice as a potential Republican vice presidential choice for Coolidge. Iowa Republicans already back Dickinson for the second spot, with other names like Lowden Kenyon and Dixon discussed. several majors have indicated they may refuse.

Associatedress Des Moines Middlewest Lowden Illinois Hyde Missouri Albert J. Beverage Indiana Dixon Montana William S. Kenyon Li. J. Lickinson Iowa Kenyon DeeUne Thikst Coolidge Lowsden Lingis Kenyon Fort Dodge Washington United States Wilson Marshall Harding Astreammer Calvin Coolidge Congress New York Cleveland Towa Dickinson

Bournemouth council bans farewell kissing to ease traffic

London, May 12. Bournemouth city authorities say too much goodbye kissing causes tram and bus delays. Traffic experts report prolonged farewells clog streets as passengers linger, prompting the council to appeal to the public to quit kissing while traffic waits.

London Bournemouth

Northampton Couple Remarry at 83 and 54 to See the World

In Northampton Massachusetts on May 12 Annie Newton, 54, and Benjamin Cook, 83, wed en route to a three month tour of the Mediterranean. They spoke of lifelong independence and renewing life after loss. The marriage follows the death of their previous spouses as they set out together for travel.

Northampton Mass Annie Newton Benjamin &. Cook Mediterranean

Birth of Ruth Eleanor to Charles LaBarre in Algona

Word reached Algona of the birth of a daughter, Ruth Eleanor, on April 13 to Mr and Mrs Charles LaBarre. LaBarre, once a Waterloo boy, has family ties at 227 Commercial St. His mother Mrs Mayme LaBarre resides nearby. The note also mentions Myers and Ward visiting and German elk hunting restrictions extended to end of 1925.

Ruth Eleanor Charles LaBarre Algona LaBarre Waterloo Mayme LaBarre Commercial Stvert

McAdoo Poised to Pick At Least Ten More Delegates

The article outlines McAdoo entering the convention with a larger instructed delegate lead over Alabama and notes the South and West favor him. It discusses Underwood's strategy in the McAdoo Smith fight, the possibility of southern delegates shifting to McAdoo, and ongoing private canvassing of 1,098 delegates for second-choice preferences including Glass, Davis, Ralston, and Robinson.

McAdoo Wood Alabama South West Underwood Smith MccAdoo Glass John W. Davis Ralston Robinson Herald-Tribune News Service

Mother's Day Talk at Rotary by Dr Shields in Toronto

Dr T T Shields of Toronto delivered a Mother's Day message to QMotarians at a noonday Rotary luncheon at Hotel Russell-Lamson. He called mothers the chief teachers of the nation and said schools are important but maternal instruction shapes life. He praised mothers as chief religious teachers and noted the central bond of family governs human relations.

T. T. Shields Toronto Can Hotel Russell-Lamson

City Council to Discuss Repairs for Paved Streets

The city council will likely decide tonight on paying for repairs to paved streets revealed as holes after melting snow. A proposal from Brant Paving Co. is to be presented at the regular session. City Attorney Harry M. Reed will introduce the boulevard traffic control ordinance as directed.

Brrant Paving Company Harry MM. Reed

Little Eva of Tom Show Dies in Chicago

Mrs. Katie Putnam Emery, famed actress and widow of Harry B. Emery, died in Chicago today at age 76. She originated the role of Little Eva in the original Uncle Tom's Cabin when nine, and spent the last twenty years living in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Chicago Katie Putnam Emery Harry B. Emery Utah

French fibers fear German wireless rays route change

Paris May 12 Suspecting engine wrecking rays from Germany the French air service to Roumania adopted a route through Strasbourg Basle Innsbruck Prague and Vienna to avoid German territory. Last year many French planes developed engine trouble over Germany and were forced to land with engines confiscated near Furth outside Nuremburg. Experts concluded Germans had found a system of wireless rays capable of disabling engines.

Paris Germany France Roumania Strasbourg Basle Innsbruck Prague Vienna Furth Nuremburg

Six year old boy breaks bone in wrestling play

Bobby Licks, six, son of Mr and Mrs G L Licks, was moved with his parents to a new home at 303 Denver street on Saturday. He joined a playmate in wrestling, was thrown, and suffered a broken collar bone in the fall.

Bobby G. L. Licks Denver Street Hicks Courier Office

Passing car kills Lake City man in Ty 110m city

Sioux City, May 12. Carl Maddern, 26, La City Ta, was fatally hurt Sunday when a passing car struck him as he stood beside his automobile examining the tires. The driver of the other car was not identified. Mrs Hubert Work services held at the White House attended by President Coolidge and officials. Building permits: Lynes secured permit for a two story house on Williston avenue at cost 35.60a. Cohn Bros permit to erect temporary shed 20 by 6 feet on the work site.

Sioux Ciy Carl Maddern la City Work Burien Washington, D. C Hubert Work Secretary of the Interior White House Coolidge Wallace Radcliffe The Presbyterian Church Lynes Williston Avenue Cohn Bros

Health teaching urged in schools to fight disease

Dr Charles H Keene urges making health education as vital as arithmetic by weaving it into all subjects. He argues schools must allot more time, link health to geography art and history, and integrate hygiene, physical education, and teacher training into a comprehensive program.

Aspociates Atlanta Charles H. Keene N Areau of Health Education State Department of Public Instruction Harrisburg National Tuberculosis Associilon Doctor Keene

High Court Recesses in Washington May 12

The Supreme Court of the United States recessed today in Washington DC until Monday May 26. Justices adjourned proceedings after a session noting calendar items and awaiting resumed arguments and filings.

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

Homeless Mail Parcels Fill Dead Letter Office

In Philadelphia each year two million pieces of mail never reach owners. The dead letter office in Washington handles about 7,500 unclaimed items weekly, including violins mah jong sets and dresses. Many items come from sentry addresses and end up in sales in New York.

Prigadsipty Pe Philadelphia Post Office Department Mauhington New York

Icy Caverns Found Southeast of Head in Oregon Desert

Bend Oregon May 12 local residents report lava caves southeast of Head in the desert containing winds so cold that water near the entrance freezes. People tried to throw a hat into the cave but the wind blew it back out repeatedly. Leaves inside are yet to be explored.

Pioneer Sayre Buried in Osage After Floyd Mitchell Ties

Osage Ta May 12 Sayre a pioneer of Floyd and Mitchell counties died Friday at his Osage home. Services were held today. Survived by widow and eight children including Drs. Louis and Sam, Clarence, Mrs. Cora Brush and Mrs. William Watson. Other survivors listed: H L Sayre of Copperstown North Dakota. Mrs Alma Anderson Lewistown Montana. Mrs C H Glassbock Finlay North Dakota.

Osage X. Sayre Floyd Mitchell Louis Sam Clarence Cora Brush William Watson H.l Sayre Copperstown N. D Alma Anderson Lewistown Mont C. H.glassbock Finlay

Krupp Gives Park In Essen For Workers And Families

Frau F A Krupp widow of the famous industrialist celebrated her seventieth birthday by giving acres of woodland to Essen for a city park. The area is prepared as a recreation ground for workers and their families. The news item notes the generosity and the intended public use.

Frau Krupp Essen Germany Frau F. A. Krupp Givin

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