This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1925
Page
11
A man claiming to be Arhur Frazier battles authorities as war department records split with Frazier’s friends and family. A Minneapolis jury must decide if the veteran is alive or dead, amid competing identifications and testimony from parents and former comrades.
Defense witnesses describe Ellsworth Kern and Harry Bell friendship of 19 years and recount how Kern, wounded in a shotgun attack, denied firing the gun. C C Bell, Arthur Kern, and Mrs Harry Beil testified to details of the tragedy and the men’s close relationship.
Cleanup mayor Mrs. Josephine Slater wins Cherry Valley IL office after a history of open image. She launches raids on dance halls and resorts immediately after taking office, pledging to clean up the city formerly led by male mayors.
The estate of Julius Fleischmann former Cincinnati mayor was valued at more than 20 million dollars according to his attorneys filing a property total in probate court. E H Fitz-Seraki of Cincinnati was re elected grand president of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks in Kansas City. The National Grange presented a demand for broad reductions in agricultural rates to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Lords debated monopoly by American firms in Britain and its colonies with no action taken. New York saw a bid of 100900 dollars for the first chemist to synthetically produce morphine or a structurally identical derivative.
Ronald Smith, deemed insane by police, was arrested guarding a bridge and blocking traffic. He claimed to be one of 700 men hired by Hoover to make the country wet and said they were paid 1,500,000 to import liquor. He boasted of a 15,600,000 railroad verdict and police suspect an escape from an institution.
Indianapolis May 15 Judge James A Collins overruled a motion to quash an indictment charging D C Stephenson former grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan with the murders of Madge Oberholtzer Earl Klinek and Early Gentry. Following the decision the three defendants waived arraignment and entered not guilty pleas. Trial set by agreement to begin June 2.
Des Moines May 15. All Iowa roads are in good condition according to the Des Moines Automobile Club weekly road bulletin issued today. A few detours are listed but also said to be in good shape.
Des Moines officials announce steps to curb Iowa gas tax evasion by motorists crossing into Illinois to buy fuel. Marshals will note vehicle numbers and report findings for potential Iowa tax collection on return. Rock Island reports a border gas war with Iowa marshals patrolling Illinois stations.
The Los Angeles dirigible set a six hour route from Lakehurst to Philadelphia Camden Trenton Easton Reading Wilmington and back with guests including E Z Stotesbury J P Morgan partner Samuel Vauclain and Irenee Du Pont aboard. Secretary of the Navy Wilbur heads the voyage with speeches planned and radio broadcasts arranged on 425 meter wavelength. A seven course dinner will be served from the ship's galley.
In Topeka the prosecution rested in the Gov. Jonathan M. Davis pardon plot trial. A.J. Oswald testified that Carl Peterson spoke of a $2,500 parole for Walter Grundy, with Mrs. Grundy confirming discussions about a reduction. State witnesses said they overheard the parole sum in a telephone conversation between Oswald and Peterson.
Gen Nelson A Miles legendary American soldier collapsed and died while attending a circus in Washington D C He was 86 years old and had appeared in good health moments before fainting on the third row of the stands Mrs Coolidge was present at the event The death ends a long public career and civic involvement in national affairs.
Des Moines reports that Mr. and Mrs. Sam Abruzzese, owners of a grocery, were robbed of 4500 in currency by two strangers who befriended them. One claimed to distribute 20000 to the poor and sought proof of trust, prompting Mrs. Abruzzese to withdraw 4500. A steel box supposedly contained 3100 but held only newspapers, and the strangers fled.
Mrs Hannifius faces public safety charges for contributing to the delinquency of minors. Officials say she bought liquor from two boys aged 12 and 13. Indicted yesterday by the grand jury, the case alleges she gave the youths 3.50 for three gallons of liquor they found.
Sioux City officials and enumerators press residents to list all inhabitants to meet 1920 totals. The effort, begun weeks ago with a goal of 36 000, now reports about 65 000 counted, with work nearing completion.
In Philadelphia on May 15 a group of 40 policemen including an acting captain are suspended and ordered before the police trial board for alleged conspiracy with brewers to permit illegal beer distribution. The shakeup under Gen Butler promises wide investigations across the force.
Centerville youths and several young women were arrested after being found picking flowers on a private lawn. They appeared before the mayor, received a stern lecture, and were released on promises to desist. The city has faced repeated vandalism with lawns denuded and potted plants taken.
A switch engine struck two buses at an unguarded crossing near Windsor Ontario killing a 42 year old woman and injuring 19 other women and two men. The bus carried a lodge initiation party returning from Kingsville. Mrs. W C Potter died at hospital and her daughter May is in serious condition. Authorities hold Amille J Beaudoin, the bus driver.
George W. Huntley of Water loo, Cutler Hardware president, is slated for president of the Travelers Protective Association of America at its national convention in Birmingham Alabama June 15 to 31 as Iowa division delegates gather at Hotel Russell Lamson. The Iowa group also names state officers and committees as it prepares for 24 national delegates.
Cable brief notes sol diers mutinied and killed officers after peasant disturbances in Simbursk Pensea and nearby provinces. The raids report soldiers allying with peasants as unrest spreads across Russia.
Word from Sioux Falls, South Dakota reports H. G. McMillan and G. V. McMillan father and son have been adjudged bankrupts in federal court. They formerly published the Farmer and Breeder in Sioux Falls and earlier operated in Sioux City and Des Moines. The elder McMillan once chaired Iowa’s Republican State central committee and served as United States attorney for the northern district.
The Navy ord ers the dirigible Los Angeles to report at Annapolis June 1 to assist training midshipmen in aviation. The mooring ship Patoka is also sent to the Naval Academy. Under Wilbur's orders all midshipmen must train in aviation before graduation. The Los Angeles will stay at the Academy for three days.
Paris May 15 Finance Minister Caillaux and Foreign Minister Briand were authorized by the cabinet to study the inter allied debt problem and seek an acceptable solution to restore French credit. Caillaux urged using Dawes plan receipts for this purpose. Briand’s views align debt talks with foreign policy and negotiations with the United States are expected to resume.
The notice instructs readers the Courier will be delivered before 5180 oclock and to call 3100 if the paper is late. It asks that phone calls reach the office before 6 30 p.m. to arrange a replacement copy of the paper.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.