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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1924

Page

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Iowas Candidacy Talk Heightens For Republican Ticket

Iowa politics focus on potential presidential and vice presidential nominees with Cummins Dickinson and Meredith named as possible figures. Delegations from middle western states urged support for Dickinson while Meredith’s name surfaces as a possible running mate or presidential candidate.

Askaro Vrejas Des Moines Iowa Elpt Meredth Sen Annéain Addison Parker Coolidge Cummins Middle West L. J. Dickins Parker Dickinson Midwest Cleveland Dicking Meredith New York McAdoo Vention Treasury MeAdoo Cumming

Weather Outlook and Local Notes

Forecast warns of rain or snow tonight with clearing by tomorrow. Describes today as cold with clouds and low high near zero. Reports last night’s descent to 11 below and Marek’s 15 inch precip last week. Saturday temps ranged from 73 to 80 with 0.2 inch rain. Local ad mentions a theatre venue downtown.

Bes Moines Hich MarTk Zereo

Obscure Nashua Obituary Mentions Local Figures

Nashua Iowa May 1新闻 fragment recalls Chartog Green longtime Cedar Rapids hotel manager who died Friday in a Minneapolis hotel and was buried in the family plot. Another item notes a Chaldean native Sheik Refel Emmanuel and a musician named Joe with a Kiwanis event in March.

Nashua Chartog Green Cedar Rapids Minneapolis Jin Cedar Rapeide Kpwants Sheik Refel Emmanuel Chaldea Elyd Tomarraxe Mar Noain Joe Will Sigg

Confederate Veteran Honored at Cedar Falls Funeral

Hillam David Tiller, forced to serve with Confederate forces, was honored at his funeral by 10 members of James Brownell post Grand Army of the Republic in Cedar Falls. Tiller, born 1845 in West Virginia, lived in Cedar Falls after a Blacksmith career and marriage to Elizabeth Whitaker. he died after a long Civil War veteran life.

North Cedar Falls Grand Army West Virgin Tierra Imaya Erate Excape Hiram Tiler Jerry Archer Miter Nome Vane Mr. Tiller Elizabeth C. Whitaker Gilea County Virginia Taman Tiller

Waterloo City Notes and Local Notices

Suffern trips to Minden La on business returning June 1. Mrs. William Oriofnen returns from Waverly visit. Miss Dorothy Seifert, Cedar Rapids instructor, was Weekend guest of Mrs. Mae Dodge. Mr. and Mrs. Cole and children return from Minneapolis. Mrs. Harold F. Cole and children visit in Minneapolis. Charles C. MacKay receives 26 cent rebate on unexpired policies. Miss Detha W. Work, W C A secretary from Spokane, visits Waterloo. Birth of grandson to Mr. and Mrs. George Williams of Des Moines. Lee Shillinglaw visits Waterloo. mother to move to California. Two new residences approved for construction. Zatha Burk buys residence of F. Stehmer. State convention programs set with Cedar Falls band leading Waterloo delegation. Elks to appear in formal white attire. Audit of county officers completed. reports sent to state officials. Amendment filed increasing share price of Associated Manufacturers Co. to 10 dollars. authorized capital 1.5 million.

Harold F. Cole Batty and Gordon Minneapolis A. Bell Aor Byron Taledo Tal Waterton Charles Burbank Bell Triennity Rebekah Waverly Inet boild|De Comissioner ALC Cole Campbell Avenue W. E. Clements Fist Ed Karvey Pawl Olson Betty Lou G. A. LaTier Zatha Burk W. If. Burk Stehmer Waterloo Burk I. S. Cass Washington BOP OO Cunion Cedar Falls Elks T. Meader Eldora Hlf Wats Sar City State Accounting Department Satuday Glenn C. Haynes County Auditor and County Board Associated Manufacturers Company County Recorder W. W W. Marsh Plumb

Pianist’s Divorce Names Drinkwater as Co-respondent

London May 19 The pianist Benna Molseiwitsel was granted a divorce from Daisy Kennedy. Violinist Joan Drinkwater was named co-respondent. Kennedy, Australian, debuted in Vienna in 1811 and in London at Queens Hall in the same year. John Drinkwater, leading London dramatist, was involved with Kennedy, ending his marriage. Drinkwater’s notable works include Abraham Lincoln Oliver Cromwell and Mary Stuart.

London Benna Molseiwitsel Daisy Kennedy Joan Drinkwater Miss Kennedy Vienna Queens Hall John Drink- Water

Council to Conclude Assessments Tonight

Marghera of the city council acting as board of review will conclude personal property assessments tonight after nine sessions. In about ten days a new session will let taxpayers whose assessments rose appear and protest the board's ruling. Notices will go to affected property owners from the city clerk.

Marghera Board of Review

Bets on Democratic next president spark Wall Street wagers

On May 19 in New York bets that the next U S president would be a Democrat ranged from one to eight to one. A betting commissioner reported only $2.00 at the odds. Judge Wood delivered addresses in Denver promoting Isaac Wetton Teague of America to a large Denver crowd and a 2 300 person city auditorium audience.

New York United States Wall Street Judge Woop G. W. Wood Denver Colo Itaak Wetton Teague America Judge Wood

Fire Alarm Tripped by Accident at Central Shops

Firemen responded to a large Sunday alarm at Illinois Central shops after the signal lever was accidentally triggered by a gasoline cleaning explosion. Minor damage occurred in the basement of R. Halt’s residence at 422 Denver Street. advertising line notes an insured man and a phone listing.

Illinois Central Averalia R. We Denver Atreat

Atkins Man Near Death After Auto Turnover

In Cedar Rapids Iowa region an auto overturn near the city limits injured F. E. Sullivan school superintendent of Atkin Indiana and others. Sullivan in serious condition with fractured skull. driver F. T. Krabling Arkiss and Mrs Jessica Cox both hurt. Several other local injuries reported and a separate crash near Weather yesterday afternoon left three men with cuts.

Cedar Rapids F. E.sullivan Atkin Is Focal Hospital FT. C. Krabling Arkiss Sullivan Phys Clanguard Krabling Center Point Osago Frank Brunson

Switchmen Confer End Expected After Elections in Denver

Denver delegates prepared to adjourn the Switchmen's Union of North America triennial convention after seven days of executive sessions. Election of the five member national board was the remaining business with resolutions under consideration. President T Cassen planned a two day meeting with grand lodge staff after the adjournment.

Denver Colo Switchmen’s Union of North America National Board of Directors T. ©. Cassen Prand Lodge

Conscience Stricken Thief Reveals Auto Location

An unknown person phoned John Bierie to disclose where his new automobile stolen from a garage Saturday night could be found. The car matched the description and was located a few hours later after police and the insurer acted on the tip.

John G. Bierie Oneida Street Imarning Bleke Hability Insurance Company

Woman jailed for causing man's death

Columbus Ohio May 1 Police arrest Grace Dolby 33 on charges of causing the death of George B Hackney 31 by throwing carbonite acid in his face at a Snockerbocker theatre motion picture show last night.

Columbus Miss Grace Dolby George B. Hackney

Cedar Falls teens face theft charge with shifting story

The Cedar Falls youths Raymond Thiesen and Le Roy Pansche were arrested on break in charges at Glasener Shocker factory. Thiesen alleged Lund Belfield and Rat Moore of Waterloo planned the robbery at Black Yankill station in Cedar Falls. Deputy Sheriff Roy Armstrong noted Thiesen has given several false statements. All defendants’ arrangements are set for tomorrow in Cedar Falls before Justice Frank Biren.

Raymond Thiesen LeRoy Pansche Cedar Falls Glasener Shocker Company Thiesen Richard Belfield Rat ® Moore Waterloo Black Yank Ll Company Cédar Falls Frank Biren Roy Armstrong Armstrong

Memory Loss Victim Nears Recovery in Rockford

Charles West of Rockford Illinois a sewing machine agent who was found here last week suffering amnesia has regained his memory but will not discuss how he traveled from Rockford to Waterloo. Attendants at St Francis hospital report his condition is favorable.

Charles West Rockford Ill Waterloo St. Francis Hospital

Hartford Man Named Schools Inspector

Des Moines May 19 RB Stone Iilay was named inspector of consolidated schools of Iowa by Miss May J E Francis superintendent of public instruction. Stone formerly supervised Hartford schools in Ta. He will assume duties at once. A Swedish chemical engineer develops frost protection by a two foot machine spreading smoke blankets over orchards gardens and fields.

Des Moines Stone Iilay Consolidated Schools of Iowan May J E. Francis Stone Hartford Washington A. W. McCall Wen

Sermon on Romans XIII Draws Crowd at Walnut Street

Rev. Robert N. MacDonald spoke on Romans twelve at Walnut Street Baptist Church drawing a large audience. He avoided naming any secret group while discussing religious, civic roles of organizations and urged Christians to use Bible teachings, referencing the fiery cross as a symbol and calling for unity under Christ.

Robert N. MacDonald Walnut Street Mr. MacDonald Altha

Burr A Brown Held Not Qualified for California Office

Burr A Brown former Waterloo city attorney was ruled ineligible to succeed himself as Long Beach city attorney. The California supreme court said he had not been admitted to practice in California until April 1921 after passing the bar in Iowa in 1917.

Burr A. Brown Waterloo Long Beach Cal State Supreme Court California Iowa

Trout Carload Arrives for Black Hawk Creek Restoration

A government hatchery shipment of rainbow trout will reach at 8 a m tomorrow from Manchester Iowa. Judge George W Wood of the Izaak Walton chapter announced the timely delivery and said local members will help transfer the trout into Black Hawk creek. The Waltons praised the swift action and will assist in placing the fish in the waters.

Black Hawk Creek Manchester George W. Wood Izaak Walton Chapter Waltons Ikes

Ministers Picnic at Y M C A Campground

Waterloo Ministerial association concludes year with annual picnic for members and families at Morris Isle Y M C A camp. Transportation and refreshment committees named with Rev. Robert N. MacDowal and others guiding plans. picnic runs from morning to late afternoon.

Waterloo Ministerial Association Morris Isle Robert N. MacDowal W. H. Beachler A.B. Curran R. B. Williamson Rav

Five Men Burned In Oil Warehouse Fire

St Paul Minnesota May 19 five men were burned or injured one probably fatally when a gaseous vapor from an oil tank exploded igniting a warehouse containing about thirty thousand dollars worth of highly inflammable oil products.

St. Paul Ming

Deaths and fires sweep Iowa finds Hastings event planned

A telegram reports Boone district superintendent A A Thompson died in Long Beach California and a memorial service set for Hastings Nebraska next Thursday. In Muscatine Samuel Stein 24, son of S G Stein, died from injuries after a car crash near West Liberty Thursday. Park Place home of Mrs J H Pickett a noted southeastern Iowa residence was destroyed by fire with damage around 50000. the blaze caged remains undetermined.

Boone A. A. Thompson Boone District Methodist Long Beach Cal Hastings Neb Muscatine Samuel Stein S. G. Stein West Liberty Oskaloosa Park Place J. H. Pickett Iowan

First M. E. Gathers 136 Members After Short Campaign

After a five day drive of personal evangelism the First Methodist Church welcomed 136 new members at the morning service on Sunday. Sixty six joined by profession of faith, forty by baptism, twenty nine children entered the preparatory class, and seventy transfers arrived from other churches. The event ended with the congregation greeting the newcomers in a single line around the auditorium. Dr. R. F. Hurlburt led the rites and the old members extended handshakes to the newcomers.

First M. E. Church R. F. Hurlburt Dr. Hurlburt

Ike Waltons Hold Meeting Tomorrow

Waterloo chapter of the Izaak Walton League plans a 7:30 p m meeting at the Greater Waterloo association to protest delays in a Washington bill to establish a Mississippi River fish and game preserve from Rock Island to Wabasha. Resolutions criticizing committees will be sent to senators and congressmen. The group vows to continue the fight until the preserve is established.

Dion't Waterloo Izaak ‘Walton League Greater Waterloo Association Washington Mississippi River District Rock Island Wabas

Chinese Student Addresses Rotarians on China

Peter Quam, a native of China and a student at Iowa State Teachers College, spoke to Rotarians about China’s political and social changes. He cited American influence as key to progress, noted foot binding ended after visits by Americans, and mentioned limited local electrics and cars in his hometown of 36 000. Max Noah performed two songs with accompaniment by Mrs. Irano Dumond.

Peter Quam China Iowa State Teachers College America Quam Max Noah Irano Dumond

Eddie Collins Placed in Command of White Sox

Eddie Collins is named acting manager of the White Sox succeeding John Evers who is recovering from an appendicitis operation. The appointment follows a conference with Lou Barber and a briefing to President Comiskey.

Eddie Collins White Sox International News Wire Chicago The C. 4. Comiskey John Evers Mads Lou Barber Comiskey Collins

Tributes paid to Charles G Crabtree veteran

Veterans of three wars honored Charles G Crabtree with funeral rites. Civil War and Spanish War veterans led ceremonies in First Methodist Church and Greene Iowa, followed by American Legion and G A R conduct at Greene. Pallbearers, firing squad, and floral tributes marked services in both cities.

Charles G. Crabtree Robert Anderson First Methodist Church R. F. Hurlburt Greene G. A. R. and American Legion Americans Legion

Initiation of 56 Men at St Marys Catholic Foresters Court

Initiation of 56 men into St Marys Court Catholic Order of Foresters took place after a 9 am high mass and a parish reunion. About 300 attended a dinner, with Monsignor Heer from Dubuque and Father Rohiman delivering remarks. National Chief Cannon sent congratulations by telegram. Continuous involvement by local officers and committees marks a new era for the court in Waterloo.

St. Mary's Court Order of Foresters St. Joseph's Thomas H. Cannon National Joe’ Carney E. M. Becker John Wolkes W. T., Bernard M. McCunnitz J. W. Koch

Allison Earns First Track Trophy For Half Mile Relay

Allison school wins first track trophy with victory in the half mile relay at the county meet held Saturday in In. Shelf Rock collects the trophy for most points and Greene finishes second in the standings.

Allison Allison School Shelf Rock Greene

Allison Physician Dies Unexpectedly

Dr. B. E. Hazlett, 56, an Allison physician of 26 years, was found dead in his room Saturday evening by his mother. He had suffered asthma for years but his illness was not thought serious. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the family home.

Ice Cream Coupons Distributed by Sanitary Dairy Department

Approximately 460 gallons of ice cream were distributed yesterday by the new ice cream Department of the Sanitary Dairy company to holders of coupons published in the Courier Saturday. A steady stream of patrons came to the plant throughout the day until the supply was exhausted.

Sanitary Dairy Company Courier

Harvey to Direct Post Editorial Policy

George Harvey former ambassador to England will become editorial director of the Washington Post on June 1 per Edward B McLean owner. Representatives of the district highway commission asked county supervisors for gravel maintenance on Logan Avenue road with an estimated cost of 1700 dollars to upgrade to first class condition.

Harvey Washington, D. C George Harvey England Washington Post Edward B. McLean Gravey Logan District Highway Commission County Board of Supervisors Logan Avenue

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Claim Health Boost

An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a simple way to gain weight and build strength in 30 days. It promotes a 66 tablet box for 60 cents with a money back guarantee and urges readers to buy from druggists or specific stores.

McCoy Wangler Bros Miller, Schune‘Man Drug Co McCoy's

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