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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1924

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Madam Pe-le Defies Volcano Rage at Kilauea

Reports from Hawaii describe Mount Kilauea's violent eruption with lava flows flinging boulders, a three mile high dust cloud, and ash over Hilo. Observers warn of imminent explosion. military camp relocated and several missing sabers feared dead as observers monitor the crater.

Cinternationn Wire Volcano Kilauea Thea Puna Hilo Hite Fangeprs Hosolulu Mount Kilauea Ro FE Pinch Finch Finck Edward Hinman Howard Simmons Sabers

District Session Draws 250 at HRN Convention

About 250 men attended the HRN convention in Traer May 21, filling the O. O. F. hall beyond capacity. Principal speakers were Anna Bair of Webster City and Mrs. Benton, with demonstrations of lodge work by visiting delegates. Tract Lodge provided entertainment and hospitality.

Traer HR. N Tl! O. O M Anna Bair Webster Rene Benton Weip Lndge Tract Lodge

Davenport State Briefs

A Harlan E Sweetfor Senator club formed in Scott county to back Sweet age in et Brook hart with Col G Watson Frere as chairman. In Sioux City about 6000 former service men in Woodbury county expect 34,000,000 in insurance after the bonus bill override of Coolidge veto. Third Infantry battalion from Fort Snelling to Fort Des Moines arrives Saturday. Riverton high school graduates seven girls none with bobbed hair. Elmer Fletcher, charged with drunken driving, sentenced to one year at Fort Madison prison. Guthrie Center graduates each received Ding’s Piliiger cartoon.

Davenport Harlan E. Sweet Scott County Sweetageinet Brook Hart G. Watson Frere Sioux City Woodbury County Coolidge Nevada Third Infantry Fort Snelling Minn Fort Des Moines Shenandoah Riverton High School Boebbert Clarinda Elmer Fletcher State Penitentiary Fort Madison Guthrie Center Ding L.A John F. Arnold

New Members Will Be Welcomed at St Pauls M E

St Pauls M E church hosts a social evening Friday to welcome 160 new members enrolled in six months. The event, with no admission, aims to promote church growth and neighborhood connection. Pastoral welcome by Mrs Williams, assembly singing led by Rev Dawson, and performances by local musicians are planned.

St. Pauls ME Churen Treords S. WV. Wiliams Whiiaay Dawson Ror Gian Stiga Margaret Gillian Alisses Blanche Sadie Vougias Geneva Parker Peat Sheewoest

Des Moines Tourist Gas Charge Sparks Ongoing Row

Des Moines may 2 civic dispute flares over a 5 cent per 50c rate for gas at Union Park tourist camp. Park Commissioner J G Rounds admits charging 65 cents for one party and 50 cents for each additional party, prompting Greater Des Moines committees and the Des Moines Automobile club to seek rate revisions.

Des Moines Civic Clity Union Park J. G. Rounds Rounds Greater Des Moines Des Moines Automobile Club

Hoover Indorses Cummins Rail Bill

Secretary Hoover endorsed Senator Cummins Iowa Republican bill to consolidate rail properties before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. The testimony occurred in Washington on May 21, signaling support for the proposed consolidation plan.

Hoover Indorses Cummins Washington, TD Repu Hean Iowa Hoover Senate Interstate Commerce Comittee

Rarer Boy Among First in Military Drill at Missgert University

Wallace McMilan Crystal, a freshman at the State University of Missouri at Columbia, won second honors in a drill contest among cadets in the university military regiment. Elmer Traylor, near the top in the same test, ranked highly as well.

Missgert University I Tracer Wallace McMilan Crystal University of Missouri Att Columbia Elmer Traylor

Clutter Council Buys New Water Tower for Fire Protection

Clutter town council closes deal with a Des Moines firm to install a 72 foot tall water tower with a 50,000 gallon tank. The project, including mains extension, costs about $6,000. The old tower will be torn down and the new structure placed a few feet north for improved fire protection.

Clutter Des Moines

Gale death in lake storm claims five lives at sea

International dispatches from Saint Marie Michigan report grim losses aboard the steamer Orinova which foundered near Montreal island after a brutal Lake Superior gale. Sixteen survivors described the wreck and the desperate struggle to reach Montreal island. Two bodies were recovered while seven Gargantua crew members aided survivors with food and clothing as the drifted barge Chieftain was secured.

Saint Ste. Marie Mich Lake Superior Orinova Montreal Island Gargantua Polat Aux Mines Adrifs Cam All Lawrence Cleveland Enjlins Tolinson Companuy Joseph Wurtz Bay N. Williams Spanish River Paper Company Sault Ste. Marie Ont

Campaign seeks 128000 for Waterloo YWCA building drive

Waterloo campaign aims to raise 128000 to build a debt free YWCA headquarters. The plan assigns four divisions with 168 workers under four division commanders and two women captains per division, led by lieutenant commander Mrs. J H Easley. Advance gifts head Harry Northey. general chair J O Prumbaur. Letters go out tomorrow to potential donors from the large local list. Campaign headquarters are in the First National Bank building room 710.

Trojan Young Women’s Christian Association Anilate Lebtenant Ail King Fred D. Adamas RL W. Waite Edmund Rausch Wirt VY Hoxie Tyro J. H. Easley Harry G. Northey J. O.prumbauer James M. Graham Ww. Chanman George W. Tuntiéy Lra Ww

Watson Arraigns Senate Probes as Destroying Force

Watson argues against Senate probes, urging balance between oversight and preserving industry. He warns against labeling investors and producers as public enemies, saying aggressive regulation could halt factories, rail lines, and American prosperity. The speech endorses correcting abuses while resisting demagogic calls to punish enterprise.

Watson Senate

Comedy for Actors Tragedy for Woman

Matilda McCormish, 40, was injured when she slipped on a soap smeared street while trying to cross, on the way to the hospital. The incident occurred during preparations for a motion picture comedy scene featuring skidding automobiles in Los Angeles, California, May 21.

Vos Angeles Cal Matilda McCormish

C L V A Juniors and Seniors In Banquet

Two new homes were added to the seasonal building list as permits were issued. Lester W. Miller secured a bungalow permit at 611 Campbell Avenue for 5000 dollars, Cleve G. Miller holds both contracts. Mrs C B Brown also received a 143 Williston Avenue bungalow permit for 5000 dollars. W E Schollian obtained a 400 dollar permit for a garage at 639 Franklin Street. Joseph Wahl was granted permission to move a house from Commercial and Security to 212 Tenth Street.

Lester W. Miller Campbell Avenue C. B.brown Williston Avenue Cleve G. Miller W. E. Schollian Franklin Street Joseph Wahl Wars Tenth Street

Editor Attends National Convention Tour of Oklahoma Trip

Typer, junior editor of the Star Copper, will attend the National Editors Association meeting in Oklahoma City with his wife. They plan a tour of inspection through Oklahoma, part of Texas, and old Mexico with the accompanying editors.

Typer Artry FE Taylor The Star Copper National Editorial Association Oklahoma City Oklahoma Texas Old Mexico

Lawyer at Glinton Dead in Gas Filled Room

Clinton May 21 William H. Childs former county attorney found dead in his office at 8 this morning. The room was fed with gas from an open vent. Childs had been suffering a long illness for months.

Clinton, Ta William,h. Childs Childs

Amity pastor resigns due to impaired health

Rev. H ab Gordon, pastor of Amity church in Grant township, retires from his ministerial post because of ill health. The congregation held two farewell receptions and assisted with packing and a generous monetary gift. The pastorate remains vacant.

Amity Traer, Ja H.ab. Gordon Amity Church Grant Township

Milk Inspector Finds Clean Dairies in Waterloo Area

Ames agent of the state department of agriculture reports a two week examination of all milk sources in Waterloo, including major dairies, shows most farms in excellent sanitation. Unsatisfactory conditions were corrected, with followup inspections planned for small herds. Public milk suppliers must hold a state license and sell only pasteurized milk. raw milk from cows is restricted.

McDermott A. L. Landik State Department of Agriculture Ames Waterloo Sandy

Student Injured in Rail Crossing Crash Unconscious

May 21 Des Moines Iowa report on college student Paul Reece Union Iowa who suffered a fractured skull and other injuries when a Rock Island train struck the automobile carrying him and two Des Moines University students. Reece remained unconscious at city hospital while Angaline Donoghue recovered. Driver James Hogge died. body to be moved to Hoyners Iowa for burial.

of Moines Paul Reece Union Rock Island Dea -Moines University City Hospital Msgs Angaline Donoghue James Hogge

Milwaukee Trade Delegation Arrives for Waterloo Visit

Approximately 190 Milwaukee manufacturers and jobbers, members of the Milwaukee Association of Commerce, arrive in Waterloo this evening from Cedar Rapids over the Why C. F. & N. Ry for a trade trip. The 25 piece band under Otto Kessler will give a concert in Lincoln Park tonight before the group moves on via Illinois Central to Independence.

Milwaukee Association of Commerce Waterloo Cedar Rapids Illinois Central Independence Otto Kessler Ivincolm Park John Sly Greater Waterloo Association George Huntley Burr Lichty Milwaukee Wisconsi Wiiness Iowa

McAdoo Seeks Bryan as Florida Delegate to Democratic Nomination

New York May 21 William Gibbs McAdoo expressed hope that William J Bryan be sent as a Florida delegate to the Democratic national convention in June. The statement was released by John Perry Florida publisher and cites McAdoo as the author and source of the appeal reached via inquiry. Perry notes McAdoo sent the message and asks Jacksonville and Pensacola supporters to back Bryan.

New York Wiliam Gibbs McAdoo William J. Bryan Targa Florida John Perry Perry McAdoo Bryan Jacksonville Pensacola Rint

Nine Poisoned at Extra School Dinner

Nine persons were poisoned yesterday at a teachers and parents dinner at Extra School in Audubon Indiana. Doctors worked for hours to counteract the poison effects and all are out of danger except Miss Cora Thompson.

Audubon, In Extra Tvery Cora Thompson

Rousing meeting backs conservation bill and events

Members of the Waterloo Izaak Walton League met last evening to back a proposed federal conservation bill setting aside Winneshiek bottoms and aiding fish and wildlife preservation. Judge G W Wood named a committee to urge congress for passage. a June picnic was planned at Casebeer's Heights.

Waterloo Izuck Walton League Congress G. W. Wood T. Monges Waterloo League and Families Casebeer’s Heights Elk Hunl Greater Waterlas G. Murtagh Izaak Walton League New York Denver A. ©. Wilford Burr Lichty Trank Walton Teague Hudson Black Hawks Creek

Permits Granted For Building Of Two Homes

Thirty three students and guests of Victory Academy were entertained at the junior senior banquet last evening at Black's. Glass colors of apple green and gold were carried in baskets of sunburst roses and candies. Rev. John McDonald of St. Joseph's Church gave the address. Edward Brennan acted as festmaster with participants Edward White Beatrice Masser Mark Butterfield Lonng Vollenwald Mary Kildee and Thelma Bradford. Clutier Band Concerts. Clutier Ia May 21 The town council contracted with the Chelsea band to furnish street concerts this summer. The band will have not less than 43 pieces and a director for a June start lasting 10 weeks.

Qure Llady Af Victory Academy Black's Teargam John McDonald St. Joseph's Church Edward Brennan Edward White Beatrice Masser Mark Butterfield Lonng Vollenwald Mary Kildee Thelma Bradford Clutier Band Clutier, Ja Clutier Chelsea Band

U S Business With So America Doubled Since 1921

Washington reports U S trade with Latin America rose sharply last year to 1 473 billion dollars, up 46 percent from 1921 as Europe failed to dislodge Americas foothold. The United States bought Latin goods valued at 1 190 billion, mainly raw materials and foods.

Washington, D. C Europe Latin America United States

D'Oisy Weighs Flight to Tokio in Chinese Plane

Shanghai May 21 Capt Pelle tier D'Oisy the French aviator who damaged his plane in landing here has recovered from his setback and is weighing an offer from Gen Ho Feng Ling military governor of Shanghai to use a Chinese plane to continue toward Tokio within a week. Stuart McLaren the British aviator on a world voyage arrived at Akbarab from Calcutta today, according to a dispatch received here.

Shanghai Pelletier D'Oisy Paris Tokio Ho Feng-Ling D'Olay McLaren Akarah Stuart McLaren Akarrab Calcutta

Des Moines Banker Warranted for Grand Larceny

James H. Stewart deputy state bank examiner swore out a warrant for the arrest of H. Fuller Des Moines vice president of the Iowa Loan Trust Co on grand larceny. Fuller allegedly took securities of the Branson bank totaling 35565 15 as further collateral after the bank was closed by the state banking department on May 4 with extradition to be sought.

Branson Bank State Banking Department

Foreign Relations Committee Delays World Court Plan

Washington May 21 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee spent two hours on world court proposals and adjourned without a decision. An attempt to gain immediate endorsement for Presidents Harding and Coolidge for membership with reservations failed. None of the members would promise action soon on any pending plans.

Washington, D. C Senate Foreign Relations Committee Harding Coolidge

Wan Whose Truck Killed Child Held for Manslaughter

Sidney May 21 Delbert Watkins Tabor in being held here on 2 manslaughter charges in connection with the death of Eunice Plenning 12 years old who was struck by a truck driven by Wolking and died of brain concussion. The Jittié girl and her sister were returning from school when the accident occurred. A coroner jury returned a verdict that the child was contributorially negligent and that Watkins did not take sufficient precautions to avert the tragedy.

Sidney Delbert Watkins Tabor Eunice Plenning Wolking Jittié Watkins

Third Party Choice Narrows to Shipstead Wheeler

In St Paul May 24 the third party caucus names Senators Kenrick Shipstead of Minnesota and B K Wheeler of Montana as possible presidential nominees with Shipstead or Wheeler likely to win the party’s nomination. William Mahoney, recently back from a tour of the East and South, is noted as temporary national convention chairman.

St. Paul Minn Robert M. la Fortette Kenrick Shipstead Minnesota B. K. Wheeler Montana William Mahoney Third Party Mahoney

Widow of 5 and 10 Store founder dies in New York

Mrs Jessie Woolworth, widow of the founder of the 5 and 10 chain, died today at her Long Island home at age 69. She is survived by two daughters, Eleanor Donohue and Jessica McCann, both directors of F. O. Wentworth Company, and by a granddaughter, Miss Barbara Hutton.

New York Jessie Woolworth Clew Cover Long Island Woolworth Eleanor Donohue Jessica McCann F. O. Wentworth Company Barbara Hutton

Committee votes against Ford bid in senate session

Washington May 21 The Senate Agriculture Committee rejected Henry Ford's bid for Muscle Shoals in executive session. The bill may still be brought up as a substitute on the floor of the Senate. Also from Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids reports: a farmer near Gladbrook, Tama County, died by his own hand, leaving a widow and a young son, stones valued at 8500. stones worth 400 were stolen from a collection intended for a flame project, per police findings.

Washington, D.C Henry Ford Muscle Shoals Senate Agriculture Committee Senate Parter Lipe Marshalltown Dale C. Cole Gladbrook Tama County Ife Cedar Rapids

W. C. F. & N. Settles Out of Court With Dr. McManus

A municipal court action for damages by Dr. T U McManus against W C F N Ry Co ended in a settlement before trial. McManus claimed a March 16 1923 collision occurred after a heavy snowfall when a snowplow blocked the Independence avenue track, delaying cars and causing his auto to be struck. Jurors had been summoned but were dismissed as lawyers announced settlement.

Ix. T.U. McManus W. CP & N. Railway comPaNy, &N McManus

Revised Bus Law to Save Roads Urged by County Supervisors

Boone Iowa May 21 County Supervisors from the tenth district favored revising state motorbus laws to relieve counties from highway maintenance costs. Speakers criticized excessive highway damage by bus lines and a committee was named to draft a resolution urging the upcoming state legislature to revise the bus law. J A Ames of the highway commission will speak at tonight's supervisors banquet.

Boone J. AJ Ames Estate Highway Commission

President Coolidge Seeks Delay in Jap Exclusion

Washington May 21 President Coolidge remains determined to delay the Japanese exclusion provision. He plans another push to circumvent the clause by returning the immigration bill to Congress with a note that the exclusion conflicts with existing treaties and should be corrected before he signs.

Washington, D. C Coolidge White House Congress

Holder of Altitude Record Auto Victim

Melbourne May 21 Capt Andrew Lang holder of the world altitude record was killed when an automobile he was driving crashed into a fence during a dense fog. Lang was driving in a 24 hour test. The widow is the Wag an nephew of Andrew Fang the English author.

Associated Presa Melbourne Australia Andrew Lang Lang Wagan Andrew Fang

U S Tractors to State Road Builders in Surplus Plan

Washington May 21 state road builders will receive 1500 tractors and 3500 trucks now surplus with war department under a bill passing the house today. The agriculture department will distribute the machinery to road projects nationwide.

Washington War Department Thegriculture Department

Dope Peddler Wanted in Washington Smuggling Case

Detective Bernard Thompson travels from Washington to Vancouver to arrest Thomas Hustis Severin, a 31 year old New York man alleged as an international drug peddler, wanted for jumping bail after a Washington arrest on smuggling charges of $40 000 in narcotics.

Washington DD. CG Bernard Thompson Vancouver D. C Thomas Hustis-Severin New York

Indicted attorney declared bankrupt in federal court

Des Moines May 21 Willard H Halverson attorney awaiting trial on pambezzlement charges tied to swindling schemes defrauding Iowans across multiple counties of about 150000 in bogus farm mortgages was adjudged bankrupt in federal court today.

Des Moines Willard H. Halverson Iowa

Lutheran Deaconesses Open Business Sessions

Milwaukee May 21 The conference of Evangelical Lutheran deaconess mother houses opened today with speakers including Emil G Chintund from Omaha. Separate items note strawberry growers in Gedar Falls reporting no frost damage, a possible new Iowa code priced at ten dollars, and a list of marriage licenses and a divorce case involving Tart L Lewis and Gladys Lewis.

Milwaukee Wis Conference of the Evangelies Emil G. Chintund Omaha Gedar Falls Charles Bley Herman Kaiser B. Brown A. A. Buriger

Thaw Learns There Are Fewer Saloons Now in New York

New York day 41. Harry Thaw, once seen as a spendthrift from Pittsburgh, notes there are fewer saloons in the city than before. He posted $10,000 bail on two indictments lingering for seven years in jail, then spent the night at a New Jersey country place.

Thaw New York Harry Thaw Pittsburgh Thawlet Town New Jersey

Board of Control Seeks New Prison Labor Contracts

Des Moines reports state board of control in talks with Salant & Salant and Reliance Manufacturing to prepare new prison labor contracts after July. Discussions cover a high scale for contracts running from July 1, 1824 to July 2, 1927 and the impending state-use diagram. Senator A M McColl chairs the board.

Board of Control Des Moines State Board of Control S. J. Wallash Salant & Salant Company New York Reliance Manufacturing Company Beant Fort Madigan A.M. McColl

Senate Committee Probes Klan Ties in Texas Election

Washington May 21 The senate committee investigating the Texan election decided to deepen its inquiry into Ku Klux Klan activities despite opposition from Senator Earle B Mayfield. The panel will hear from E Y Chrika former imperial wizard banished after a clash with his successor. Additional bank records will be brought to Washington under an agreed inspection plan.

Washington, D Earle B. Mayfield Senate George B. B. Peddy Mayfield E Y. Chrica We Ho Byans Washington

Brookhart Friends to Push Campaign in Iowa

Supporters from Cedar, Benton, Jones and Linn counties met in Cedar Rapids to back Senator Smith W. Brookhart. They adopted resolutions praising his Senate record and pledged strong support against Burton Sweet. A follow up meeting is set for May 26 to finalize campaign organization.

Cedar Rapids Smith W. Brookart Cedar Benton, Jones and LinneGunties Burton Sweet

Stokes Trial Again Delayed in Chicago

Chicago May 21 Trial of W E B Stokes millionaire hotel owner from New York charged with conspiring to injure his wife's reputation in his divorce case was postponed again as affidavits claim illness preventing his appearance. The case is set for September 5.

Chicago W. E. DB. Stokes New York Hera Stokes

Excursion Rates To Cedar Rapids Sunday

A round trip excursion rate to Cedar Rapids of 2 will be in force over the W C F NL next Sunday. Due to scores of fans wishing to see the Waterloo baseball team pay at the latter city the railway company announced reduced rates today good for any car to and from that city Sunday.

Cedar Rapids Waterloo

Students at Winfield on Record Against War

Students at Southwestern College Winfield Kansas adopt a chapel resolution condemning all war without exception and forward it to the Methodist Episcopal church general conference in Springfield Massachusetts seeking broader peace, expressed at a chapel meeting on May 21.

Winfield Kan Southwestern College General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church Springfield Mass

Poison Arsenic Incident At Dinner In Newton

In Newton Iowa on May 2 arsenic was sprinkled on meat served at dinner in error for flour, injuring about 60 people. Victims include Mrs. S. B. O’Bannon Eva and Robert Moffitt. none in serious condition per doctors. Also noted Farfield man Dennis C. Gollins 60 hanged himself in his basement as health decline motive. Ice cream manufacturers from northeast Iowa gathered at Hotel Russell-Lamgon for talks led by William Crowley and Dex Maines.

Newton S. B. O'Bannon Eva Robert Moffitt Farfield Fairfield Dennis C. Gollins Toes Towa

Infant Jeanne Foster Rites Held at O'Keefe Home

Services for Jeanne Foster infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Foster 1103 Mulberry street were held at the O Keefe and Towne General home at 9 am today conducted by Rev Edward Slattery pastor of St Josephs Catholic church Burial was in Calvary The child died Wednesday morning at St Francis hospital

Jeanne Foster Jeanne W. C. Foster Mulberry Street O'Keefe & Towne Edward Slattery St. Joseph's Catholic Church Calvary St. Francis Hostal

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