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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1924

Page

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Prohibition Nullification Debate At State Bar Meeting

Dr Butler urged nullification in Prohibition disputes while quotes from Dean Inge and Shaw cited. The Ohio Bar Association heard debate on whether states may ignore federal prohibitions when laws seem ill conceived or premature, labeling recent remarks as aligning with nullification.

Arthur Intercelegiate Prohobliten Diserigin Open Deere Miede Seahin Baba Harte Eouristen Ohio Bar Association Hadley Shaw

Public Library May Close for Time Due to Funds Shortage

Library trustees warn two city buildings may shut temporarily to trim expenses after a budget cut from 12.4 to 4 mills. The shortage results from the tax-rate reduction by the city council and a board meeting is set for next Monday at 4 30 p m to decide further cuts and perhaps elect a librarian successor.

Board of Trustees East Lbrary Maria C. Brace

Dinosaur and Saur Sisters Star in New Movie for Museums

Washington May 13 delegates at the annual meeting of the American Association of Museums viewed moving pictures depicting prehistoric life. The film showed the habits of the bronia Saur and allosaur among other ancient birds and beasts to illustrate a lecture by Arthur B Coggeshall of Pittsburgh.

Washington, D. C West American Association of Museums Arthur Coggeshall Pittsburgh

Madison Student Shot by Policeman Near Home

Peter Poseppy, 21 two rivers Wis was shot and killed by Patrick H Powers a Madison policeman around 1130 near the officers home in the business district Poseppy a University of Wisconsin student was said to have been prowling near the police residence with authorities launching an investigation and noting Powers mistook him for a burglar.

Madison Wis Peter Poseppy Two Rivers University of Wisconsin Patrick H. Powers Powers Posepay

Robbed Salesman in Cedar Rapids Hotel

Cedar Rapids report states salesman George Brown of Minneapolis was robbed in his hotel room during the night. He had jewelry in his clothing when he retired. a maid found his door open and Brown awakened to the missing items. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Cedar Rapids George Brown Minneapolis Brown Minhi Neapolia Kats

Mt Morris Glee Singers Give Evening Performance

The Mt Morris college PIVETAM of a 1A-d pains when it anpes a way mrrty house at the evelass evening. Zover is director of the organ on. The audience tncludes] ors fran Waterloo, Cedar Fal ana oer neighboring cromsai unities.

Mt. Morris College Zover Fran Waterloo Cedar Falana Cromsai Unities

Iowa student Walter M Miller patents oil can with force feed pump

Walter M Miller an Iowa State Teachers College student has developed a new oil can with a force feed pump and demonstrated his patented device in Waterloo. He is part of the Willer family and has organized the Piston Valve Company Cedar Agus to market the invention to dealers.

Walter M. Miller Iowa State Teachers College Waterloo Matt Gostie Willer Cedar Agus

Canned Heat Stew Too Full to Drown in Lake Mystery

Mrs Mary Vitek reported sighting a man floating in shallow water near the shore. Police and the coroner retrieved the body and identified signs of drowning. James Glennon admitted he fell in while intoxicated and was fined ten pounds plus costs.

Raphela James Glennon Fin Ced Mary Vitek Glennan

Cedar Rapids Girl Defies Rare Disease After Blood Transfusion

Theresa Nase, 18, of Cedar Rapids contracted a rare oriental dysentery in September. Doctors at Flower hospital, aided by a blood transfusion from her mother, say she has a fighting chance though full recovery may take a year. The illness, linked to shiga strain, is almost unknown in the United States and noted among a Chinese community in Cedar Rapids. Antonio Nase, her father, runs a local merchant business.

Micely Cedar Rapids Aicha Orlando Bownewiz Plower Hospital Antonio Naso Cedar Stupids

Counsel in Mayfield Contest Furthers Subpoena Effort

Washington May 1. Lawyers for George E. B. Peddy contest Mayfield's senate seat before a senate investigative committee. They sought subpoenas to compel appearance of Fur ner, cashier of the imperial Ku Klux Klan palace, and J Lymn Hunter ex cashier in Austin. Hunter and J E McQuinn were not present. the request aimed to compel their testimony and locate Hunter in Smithville Texas and Furney in Rochester Minnesota.

Washington, D. C Furner Imperial Palace Ku Klux Klan J. Lymn Hunter Mayfield Texas George EB. BR. Peddy Senate Hunter J. E. McQuinn

Playday Draws 2250 Students At Vinton Event

May 14 Vinton Iowa 2250 school children took part in county playday at the fairgrounds postponed from Saturday due to weather. The drills and program involved 2256 children under direction of Teachers College extension specialists, following a first event at Estherville.

Vinton. la S.no Fairgrounds Teachers College Estherville

University Fund Drive Reaches Surprise Total in Dubuque

In Dubuque a jubilant gathering announced the universitys fund campaign surpassed expectations. Subscriptions reported at the meeting pushed the drive past the top goal with a windfall of 2193 000 and promotions soon expected to push the total beyond 11 000.

Dubuque, Ja al Iubiles Pubuqua Mubuque

Waterlooo engineer Stephenson dies after long service

Mortwariy KRALTH STERHE i Ralyts Stephenson a telegraph engineer and rebuilder at the Waterloo exchange died yesterday in a hospital near Twe tppendanes. He worked from 1885 to 1910 for the Inca Teleplane company and rose to district plant chief. He moved to Des Moines in 1910 to join the engineering department. He was a member of Pioneer ue iidge Knights Templar and the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. He was unmarried. Funeral Wednesday at Fairfield.

Kralth Sterhe i Ralyts Stephenson Waterloo Exchange Twetppendanes G. W. Rickles Heil Telephone Pa Hegson Tivedda Watadtao Heo Des Moines Jie Ue Iidge Knights Templar Ie Af Tes

East District to Get New Elementary School

The board of education considers a new Hawthorne area school to relieve crowding at Hawthorne and junior high. A site tour centered on East District needs with repairs planned for summer. Possible May discussion outlines additions to McKinley and Lincoln facilities, with one new school likely next year.

Sehant Chitedren Hawthorne Othe Board of Education Neevessity Uiom Hyred C.ow Kline Junior High Juntorigh East High Will Ugh McKinley School Lincoln School

Brakes and Reversible Motors On Zeppelin ZR-3

Lakehurst officials announce German built airship ZR-3 will use brakes and reverse motors to slow at mooring and in gusts. Captain Ernest Lehmann says the ship, capable of 86 mph, will carry 30 passengers plus baggage and transport 44 tons of food, aiming for commercial service within a year.

Lakehurst N. J United States Zeppelin Friederliehshafen Lakehurat Naval Ernest A. Lehmann Zeppelin Company

Street Department Report Details Two-Week Workload

City street department reports from April 28 to May 20 show extensive activity. Tasks include hauling cinders dirt debris and paving cuts, widening two blocks of alleys, cleaning and grading streets, sweeping blocks with a motor sweeper, and starting a major overhaul of the water valve system.

Tabor Bratnober Park Road Am’ Center Bratno Lorie Ban Avery Miles McHinney Falls Avenue Des Vieni Masada Waterion Rey

Pulitzer prize cartoonist honored for Tribune drawing

J. On Darling formerly of Towa and now a cartoonist for the New York Herald Tribune received the $500 Pulitzer prize for best cartoon. The work titled In the Good One, Is A was published in the Tribune May 1923. Criteria cited included clearness of ideas strong drawing pictorial clarity and public importance. A separate note reports a Cedar Falls prenuptial party May 13 for Esther Bruhn and George Gray with gifts and plans for their marriage service.

J. ON. Darling Towa New York Herald-Tribune the Tribune Cedar Falls Esther Bruhn George Gray Misaes Genevieve Maddigan Cora Bishop A. C. Kitdegaard Bethlehem Church

City in Brief Fishing Trip Plans and Local Meetings

Weekly Y Indue club plans a fishing trip for Saturday night at the Y M C A. Progressive Kelpvian chapter 1 meets at Greater Waterloo association tonight. various civic, religious, and military notices appear including a funeral, a divorce decree list, and a series of high school commencement talks through late May and early June.

Y-Indué Club Greater Waterloo Association Eickelberg

Bootleggers Sentenced In Municipal Court Case

In municipal court Wille Coates was bound over to the grand jury on bootlegging after a dawn seizure of moonshine with bond set at 500. Sam Jones claimed he acted as a hired driver. he pleaded guilty to illegal transportation. Ed Troyer faces multiple charges after a raid. Dorothy Saunders bound over to district court on bootlegging. other minor offenses linger with fines and continuances.

Wille Coates Coates Sam Jones Ilegal Transportation J. C. Beem Troverty Ed Troyer Troyer Troy Dorothy Saunders James Hoosman Henry Thompson Sycamore Street

Rotary Reserve suited for outdoor outings near Cedar Falls

Rotary Reserve a 90 acre Cedar River tract six miles northwest of Cedar Falls, acquired in 1922 by the Rotary club for outings. Rotarians and families have upgraded facilities, with cabins, kitchens, dining room, radio concerts, and planned summer additions. The site features water, ovens, a horseshoe court, bathing beach, and a yearly picnic for Rotarians and families in July, followed by a late May or early June breakfast. Edward Corrin, who turned 100 in January, is critically ill at his daughter’s home.

Rotary Reserve Cedar Falls Cedar River Rotary Club C. A. Morris Ralph Hoxie George Shormaker Miller John Ralston Roger Crawell Rov Sinnard A. G. Reid M. Shores Allan RL Hoxie G T. Wilson Roar Wilson John Hansen Frank Williard Court Waterion WOC Davenport Rotary lTown Tim Armstrong Crentenarian III Edward Corrin Mra. W. R. Wilson

Pope Would Shield America From Bad Foreign Propaganda

Cardinal Mundelein quoted Pope Pius XI calling for America to stay free of alien influence and foreign propaganda. He said the pope believed America decided World War I and, in peacetime, saved countless lives. Mundelein noted America now earns European respect for humanitarian aid after the war.

Pope America Chicago Pius XI Mundelein Pope Pius Europe

High Waters Hit Pittsburgh Riverfront Property

Flood waters from the Allegheny and Manonbahela rivers cause thousands in damage to riverfront property and lowlands at Pittsburgh. A stage of 22.3 feet was noted at Point Bridge with crest expected near 27 feet as rivers rise slowly.

Pittsburgh Allegheny Manon- Bahela Point Bridge Olio

Budget Director Salary Set at Five Thousand Dollars

The state executive council fixed the salary of Fred L. Mart as first director of the budget at 5000 dollars. Assistant salaries were deferred until the budget director is approved by the senate and his aides named.

Nes Moines State Executive Council Fred L. Mart Kendall Amartag Senate

Spectator at West High Publishes Scandal Sheet

The last issue printed in red ink on yellow paper reports graft and secret crimes at West High. Editors claim tales are for stir, not slander, and promise no official response while front page details a campus scandal and a rumored presidential inquiry into leases.

Ndal Bost Genetrating AML The Spectator West High Fire Department

Des Moines Grants Small Property Tax Reduction

Des Moines records the smallest personal property tax cut in city history as the board of review adjourned for the year, approving $334,194 in reductions from a total assessed valuation of $22,071,243. The action marks the first and only such cut at this scale in recent memory.

Des Moines Teview

Poincare Resigns as Premier and Cabinet's Farewell

Poincare quits as French premier with his cabinet as reformers hope to clear the path to a new international arms and reparations dialogue. American officials see his departure as removing obstacles to a second Washington conference on armament limits and European security.

Washington International News Wire D. C Poincare France Harding Coolidge New York Iran Europe England MacDonald Bonn United States Great Britain

Methodists Debate Theater Attendance Ban

The general conference of the Methodist church in Springfield Massachusetts voted on removing the ban that bans attendance at theatres. A bitter contest saw five ballots with no clear result as delegates argued over the judiciary committee report. Frank Gilmore of the Actors Equity urged removing the tenet saying it harms the theatrical profession and many Methodists attend movies and playhouses.

Springfield Mass General Conference of The Methodist Church Judiciary Committee Frank Gilmore Actors’ Equity Association

Pittsburgh Strike Ends After Walkers Return in Rain

Pittsburgh motorists and conductors back on the job after a 63 hour strike. A two year contract agreed with a seven cent hourly wage raise and concessions on uniforms. Normal service resumed today though full restoration followed the end of official action Monday. Thousands of residents walked in heavy rain.

Pittsburgh Tralley

Kiwanis Hears Russian Professor In Waterloo Meeting

Dr William Fetter spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting in Waterloo about Russia from a ministerial view and noted many Russians seek aid from America. He is a guest of Dr J T Shields leading a Waterloo Bible conference at First Presbyterian church. Martin Herde sang two solos with Albert Scholin.

William Fetter Russia Waterloo California Kiwanis Club Hotel_Russell-Lamson Fetter 7. T. Shields Toronto First Presbyterian Church Shields America Dr. Fetler Martin Herde Albert Scholin

Affidavits Filed in June Election Across Districts

Filing of candidacies for county supervisor and precinct committeemen in Waterloo area districts is reported. Republicans list multiple candidates in Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Seventh districts. Democrats file for party committeemen in Waterloo. several named incumbents and new contenders are noted amid waning political chatter with 20 days before the primary.

Democratic Party Waterloo West and Waterloo Lowinship C. E. Klingaman DG. Liehty R. C. Meek Nathan’ Northey Orange Eagle Black Hawk Lincoln W. A. Bell Jj Worden Miller Cedar Big Creek Spring Creek WH Bickel J. F. Gill TD. Tester Teeter Peter Martelis W. E. Ogie A. G. Reid J. A. Francis Po H’. Frank Walter P. Jeansen C. J. Spafford George D. Harrig W. c. Strickler Lore Alford Elisa L. Pilson J. R. Howard George B. Green Ith A. J. Edwards Clayton E. Bronson W. Dawson W. L. Belt

Wyoming Democrats Enter Sen Kendrick in Presidential Race

Casper May 13. The Wyoming Democratic convention named Senator John B Kendrick as the party’s candidate for the national nomination. The six delegates to the Democratic national convention are instructed to vote for Kendrick if he can be the convention’s choice for president.

Wyoming Sen Kendrick Casper Wyo Democratic Party John B. Kendrick

Wisconsin braces for heavy frost damage to crops

Madison forecast warns frost will cause millions of dollars in damage to Wisconsin fruit and grain crops unless weather changes by tomorrow morning. The weather bureau in Madison issued the warning as temperatures drop overnight.

Madison Wis Tate Frost Wisconsin Madison Weather Bureaus

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