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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1924
Page
1
Waterloo Iowa mayor A S Gnagy proclaims May 25 as Straw Hat Day urging citizens to wear straw hats to lighten burdens of spring. The proclamation notes Panamas and shawls in fashion and dates the directive to May 29 1924 in city hall records.
An official notice proclaims the straw hat season starts Thursday with fashion houses touting hats from fedoras to beavers. The weather outlook predicts cooler tonight then warmer tomorrow after yesterday’s high of 58 and a low around 46.
The State Convention of Moose orders opens tomorrow with officers named from Waterloo to Ames and Des Moines. Delegates will register at Monge Hall, with programs including invocations, addresses, memorial services, and floor work demonstrations by Water loo and Davenport lodges. A city sightseeing trip follows the sessions as officials prepare for the 1925 convention.
Philipp Grossman a former Chicago station keeper held in contempt of court on order by Judges Carpenter and Wilkerson seeks release on bail while appealing. Despite a presidential commutation by Woolidge he requests Supreme Court relief noting ongoing proceedings and risk of custody.
A large Des Moines delegation including officers, band and patrol team is expected to attend the Mooseheart Legion gathering in Des Moines with a parade plus an open air concert at Lincoln Park. A souvenir program will be distributed, and more than 1,000 copies prepared through advertiser support. Deputy Grand Regent visiting Iowa official Mrs Josephine Ramsey arriver late today to attend the first annual staff convention, staying with Mrs Gva Weileie.
The piece outlines Beveridge aiming to place Coolidge before delegates with a waiting game. It notes Smith backers’ secondary vote efforts and identifies strong undercurrents of support from Wisconsin Michigan and other delegations. It contrasts McAdoo’s large vote potential with uncertain durability and Smith’s steadier hold.
West Virginia braces for a heavy state primary turnout with key contests for senator and governor. President Coolidge leads the Republican field with 19 delegates, while Democratic presidential preference has no candidates listed on the ballot.
West Hlistriers schools display posters designs paintings and color works on the third floor corridor of the VeAhool Lomperraw. Public viewing allowed with a selective display chosen by Miss Dorothy Miller art instructor in charge.
New York May 27 The Pancho Villa Franké Ash fight was to be held at the Brooklyn stadium of the Ostrand A C but was enjoined today by Supreme Court Justice Benedict. The match was indefinitely postponed as residents and nearby property owners sought an injunction claiming the arena to be a common nuisance.
President Ebert commissions Chancellor Marx to form a new cabinet after the prior group quit. Other leaders tried but could not take the post. Marx and his ministers resigned last night and may be asked to reform the old cabinet with changes. Reichstag opens with focus on electing its president as nationalists press a claim.
Honolulu May 27 AP reports a single violent eruption and about 50 minor eruptions at Kilauea in the 24 hours ending last midnight. Volcanologist Q IT Emerson outlined a crater mouth expansion nearly doubling in area from avalanches, with crater mud reaching a foot deep. No earthquake was recorded at 9 am yesterday.
F O Reichman former president of Peoples Savings bank Grand Mound now under receivership will be sent back to the state penitentiary at Fort Madison likely tomorrow Sheriff braces Ingwerson announced Reichman was a patient in Clinton hospital and is to be returned to the Prison hospital He came to testify in a civil action against the bank in Clinton county district court
Clarksville Ontario May 27 Special A six foot blue racer snake attacked Carl Poli while he operated a corn planter on his farm yesterday driving him from the machine twice. Poli procured a weapon and killed the reptile after a second assault. He first fled when threatened then retrieved a beard from a fence and returned before the second attack.
The Adventurers Club here postponed a May 27 banquet honoring Maj. Frederick J. Martin, commander of the army world flight, to Friday. The plan changed after Maj. Martin and his mechanic Sgt. Alva Harve left Seattle today and were to be met by a club committee in Oniage in a private car.
A Waterloo day event lists a pet and hobby show in the YMC A Boys Department. Prizes for first and second in each category, entry fee five cents, spectators pay same. Exhibits include dogs pottery birds cats rabbits ponies and hobbies like collections paintings drawings relics home made toys and carpentry. A pennant goes to the school with the most entrants.
Peter Blas was found guilty of driving while intoxicated in municipal court and fined 100 dollars plus costs. A drunk without trimmings was fined 10 dollars in police court. A defendant who parked near a theater paid 3 dollars for nonappearance. Police recorded theft of three bicycles last night.
New York May 27 Victor Herbert renowned composer of American light opera died of heart disease after collapsing on stairs en route to his doctor Emmanuel Baruch He was 64 and a leading figure in American light opera for years His funeral is set for 2 pm at his home with rites at St Thomas church and burial in Woodlawn Cemetery His widow Augusta Forster and two children survive In Cleveland Ohio Johan Beck also a local musician died suddenly of heart disease while discussing Herbert’s death with a acquaintance
Cedar Falls May 27. Lincoln Highway Transportation company of Minneapolis will establish a local headquarters as a result of purchasing H. A. Pomeroy s interest in the Motorbus company. Paul Ryberge retains a large share and the new concern plans to extend service through the region and place new equipment in operation as announced.
Benton County hosts booster tours led by soils specialist W. Warner on June 16 17 and 18 to inspect alfalfa fields and seedings with stated aims. Farmers and interested residents are invited to join at multiple township sites including Harrison Vinton Bruce and Monroe on Monday and follow-up stops Tuesday and Wednesday with local farmers and officials.
Fire at 319 Thompson Avenue East caused several hundred dollars’ damage in Maurice Welsh residence. Origin traced to a bedroom dresser from spontaneous combustion. Dresser contents including clothing jewelry destroyed. lace curtains bedding and furnishings ruined. Fire confined to one second floor room, dense smoke hindered access. chemicals used for suppression.
About 150 members witnessed the installation at the school building last evening. Mrs. W. W. White was named president with F. J. Rath as vice president and Miss Margaret Aten as secretary treasurer.
Davenport reports Robert H Wunder former cashier pleaded guilty to embezzling about 0 from the McCausland Savings Bank and a parole motion was begun. Thelma Eyre in Grove recovering from injuries after leaping 30 feet from a bridge to avoid a railway motor threat. she broke a shoulder. Creston notes record attendance at United Commercial Travelers three day show with local merchants. Mason City reports Cherry Cedar Rapids escape injury when auto skidded into a ditch. Cherry is grand master of Iowa Odd Fellows. Maxwell to vote June 23 on a $14 000 Liberty Memorial building for civic use. A new instrument Olea lemeter produced in bridges by trains or motor truths passing over the i is mentioned.
Des Moines May 27 Edna Kenney 22 of Delmar Jr wandered Des Moines with her three week old baby dead in her arms. Coroner says no murder charge will be filed. She had left Salvation Army maternity home seeking an adoptive home. Travelers Aid workers alerted police after learning the infant was dead. Her father was sent for to take her home to Delmar.
Milwaukee police held Delos Cate 7 of Dubuque Iowa and Suella Fagin 14 of Cascade Iowa on a statutory charge. The pair, living as husband and wife, were arrested at a local telegraph office awaiting money the girl had telegraphed for. Cate, a father of two, reportedly wooed the girl during a Dubuque visit earlier this month and then left on a honeymoon.
Miss Ethel Coffitt of Fulda Minnesota will announce her forthcoming marriage to Ewald Guenther of Waterloo at a dinner party for 22 guests this evening at Hlack's tearoom She teaches at Lincoln school The wedding is set for June 26 in Fulda A miniature broadcasting station will center the table with kewpie dolls The favors feature sweetpeas and galley lilies After dinner the bill of expenses will be discussed totaling 500
President Coolidge signs the Rogers bill reorganizing the diplomatic and consular services. Announcement comes from the White House in Washington D C as of May 27.
John Livingston, head of an aviation field in Monmouth Illinois, flew his plane to Cedar Falls yesterday covering about 300 miles in 12 hours. He is visiting his parents on Third Street West.
Cedar Rapids reporting on Washington High School graduation plans for June 14. Of 141 girls slated to graduate, 108 have bobbed hair while 28 of 47 coeds moving on to college this spring have chipped their tresses.
Cedar Falls May 27 Mrs Harry Ott formerly Hazat Hart has been named primary supervisor of schools in Madison DC after a year as a Columbia University student. She is a Teachers College graduate and will be paid 2300 dollars.
In Milwaukee on May 27 judge John J. Gregory set aside the jury verdict awarding Joe Jackson 316000 damages against the Chicago club of the American league. The judge dismissed the case after finding Jackson and witness Oscar Happy Felsch perjured themselves during the trial.
R. S. Meare, among the pioneer missionaries to the Chokwe tribe in Portuguese West Africa, will give an illustrated talk at Gospel Hall 7:45 p.m. today about seven years in the dark continent. Admission is free. all are welcome. He recently returned home on furlough and will go back next month, following the path of Loutiti and Maitland in translating the language. He runs a 1200 acre compound granted by the Portuguese government and works among natives teaching Christianity and aiding slaves.
International notes report King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helens visiting Westminster Abbey and honoring war dead in London. Poland rebukes Soviet complaints on treaty violations. Italian oil concessions discussed by Standard Oil interests. Paderewski and wife hosted at a state dinner in Brussels. Paris reports provisional departments urge President Millerand to resign backed by socialists. Earthquake shocks felt in Trentino. Italian torpedo boat explosion injures several near Vienna. J H Thomas improves from pleurisy in London. Unconfirmed report two Americans killed in Kweichou during local disturbance. rescue mission sent. Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford attract large crowds in Jona. police on duty.
Today in Washington the Senate and House meet as committees take actions. The Senate elections committee advances the Mayfield contest while the Senate agriculture committee meets in executive session to consider Muscle Shoals proposals. The Senate Daugherty investigating committee is exiled and the House shipping board probe is called.
Rev. O Hanson of Des Moines was elected president of the Lutheran Inner Mission at the annual Milwaukee conference on May 27. He succeeds Rev. Ambrose Hering of Pittsburgh as leader of the organization.
Residents oppose a proposed filling station at Fourth and Kimball in Prospect Place. City council granted a conditional permit to Frank Watkins, prompting Mayor A Goagy to summon councilmen for a special session to decide on issuing the permit. Watkins claimed written consent from 75 percent of nearby property owners, which objectors challenge.
Lincoln Ia May 27 Bethlem Evangelical church marked its twenty fifth anniversary with three services led by Rev J Ernst Bickner of Creston Rev C Jankowski of Geneva Va and Rev E Seyhold of Ackley secretary of the Iowa district Evangelical synod The pastor is Rev Walter R Wetzeler The church was organized in 1904 by Rev H Specht then of Gladbrook now principal of Robbin Son academy in Texas CREDIT MEN MEET Waterloo Association of Credit Men met last evening in Black's tearooms A dinner program included talks on training salesmen as collectors handling slow and collectible accounts fly by nights and obtaining results on collection correspondence plus notes on business conditions from R L Byington and others.
Mrs Magdeline Demuth died Sunday at her Gilbertville home. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church at 4 am with burial in the churchyard. Born in 1851 in Germany, she had long resided in Poyner township. A daughter, Mrs Henry Smith, lives in Waterloo.
George Hill, 21, an electrician, was killed near Greenfield Massachusetts this morning while working on a city power plant. Three thousand two hundred volts surged through his body as he worked atop a 40 foot pole. Death was almost instantaneous. A damage suit was filed in municipal court by J. Costas against Kyle Daugherty and Mamie Burnham for an April 24 automobile collision seeking $260.
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