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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1925
Page
8
A young man and woman narrowly escaped drowning when their canoe capsized in the Cedar River. They clung to the craft until a man in a motorboat rescued them, highlighting the dangers of spring and summer canoeing as warmer weather returns.
The Courier aims for home delivery before 5 30. If the carrier error prevents timely receipt, call 00 and a copy will be sent. Calls to reach the office before 6 30 p.m. are requested.
Miss Muriel Vanderbilt heiress of a great fortune and world famous family will marry Frederick Cameron Jr of Boston on July 25. The ceremony at the Vanderbilt mansion will be conducted with grand pomp befitting a generation’s most notable wedding event.
Telegraph Briefs report the League of Nations labor conference reacting to a Japanese suggestion to settle immigration questions with labor problems. Washington firms indicate interest in managing U S dealings under Fleet Corp leadership, per President Palmer.
In New York on May 29 a fire at the Mortern Tre & Cold Storage Co plant sent ammonia fumes through adjoining tenements. Sixty firefighters were overcome and residents, including orphans at St. Joseph's, were alerted as smoke forced evacuation of nearby houses. Every available Brooklyn department unit responded to the blaze.
President Coolidge will speak to the United States Naval Academy graduating class at Annapolis on Wednesday and will personally present diplomas. This marks the first presidential attendance at the academy’s graduation since 1921. In Worcester, the Maine express wreck killed fireman S. A. Williams and injured engineer John R. Early as the train derailed and overturned, scattering passengers from berths.
At Tsingtao May 29 Chinese troopers attacked several Japanese owned cotton mills held by strikers. Two Chinese were killed and 10 wounded as workers refused to evacuate. Japanese sailors reportedly landed and warships patrolled the harbor. The Japanese consul demanded order and the ousting of 57 strike leaders.
Chicago May 29 Two hundred sixty nine indictments were returned by the federal grand jury against manufacturers and individuals in the refrigeration, furniture, and case goods sectors. The cases span across Iowa firms Burlington Clinton and others with ties to dining room sets, radio cabinets, and clock cases. The offenses center on restraint of trade with stakes totaling tens of millions in annual business.
Lane City May 29 Denison banker C L Voss testified that Ira A Gillmor’s indebtedness to his bank rose steadily since 1906 with no liquidation effort. He cited about 96000 in 1921 and said funds were diverted to cover a Prudential loan, while defense contends forged names were used with consent and lacks proof of fraud.
Sanfoms North Carolina May 29 Thir dirm removed from shaft at the Carolina Coal com Rans s wine near here and all hope of rescuing alive the others trapped in the mine by Wednesday s explosion has been abandoned. Mine of Relalg believed probably 24 remains to be rescued. Work of retrieving the bonties and bringing them to the surface is progressing swiftly under the direction of the federal mine rescue experts from Thomas W Va Twelve bodies were brought up during the night and mine officials believe the others will be removed today.
In Los Angeles the federal court voided Elk Hills leases and related contracts with the Doheny interests. Secretary Wilbur announced the Navy would take charge of naval oil reserves, and Rear Admiral Roushueau will oversee operations under the secretary. The decision cited fraud in the $100,000 payment to Albert B. Fall and the 1921 transfer of reserve control.
Des Moines reports Judge John Fletcher, Polk county's new padlock court jurist, has heard 63 liquor injunction cases, granted 62 injunctions, padlocked many premises, and assessed motor taxes totaling 24 000. County Attorney Vernon Seeburger led prosecutions.
Waterloo's census tally rose to 96,602 by 1 40 p m with J H Steely directing. Several names may be added before night and books go to Des Moines tomorrow. The city shows a slight gain over 1920 as 36 602, up 372 since five years earlier, with some lost names due to unreachable addresses and winter departures.
A Courier feature outlines the Doings of the Duffs comic strip introducing the Duff family and their wholesome, clean adventures. Danny Daly is named as a popular Duff child, with the Duffs to be introduced to readers.
The Daily Mall says the Soviet embassy in London has been granted armed guard protection around the clock due to threats against officials. A Scotland Yard officer saw a guard posted at the entrance wielding a loaded cane as British authorities arranged protection.
Charles Laurie aged 24 of Oaklayn Avenue and Miss Emily Fogle aged 22 of Franklin Street were rescued after their canoe capsized near the dam between Mullan Avenue bridge and midstream. The pair clung to the overturned craft until Hans Jurgensen's motor boat plucked them from 10 foot-deep water. Both recovered, with Fogle returning to work at Northwestern Bell the next day.
Two Japanese airplanes on the Taklin Peking flight were forced to land in a heavy rainstorm at Shanhaikwan near the Great Wall, about 280 miles north of Peking. No injuries reported, fuel may allow another attempt this afternoon.
Washington May 29 Charles C Hart Portland Oregonian reporter was appointed today by President Coolidge as United States minister to Albania. Gary Ind May 22 James Moffett city fireman was killed by a falling wall while fighting a fire at the Boston store. The store and giore, largest of its kind in Gary, were destroyed with Joss of 250 009. Thirty families had homes above the store and three other firemen were seriously injured.
The body of Florence Kane of Brooklyn was found in a vacant lot by police. She appeared strangled with a cloth gag in her mouth, a red flannel strip binding the head, and gloves resembling those worn by trunkmen were found nearby as the sole clue.
Boston May 24 Secretary Weeks, treated yesterday at the Massachusetts metal hospital for gall stones, passed a comfortable night and was in good condition this morning. A bulletin issued by his secretary reports improvement and stable status in the ongoing care.
Weather forecast for the week beginning Sunday May 31 shows scattered showers and thunderstorms in the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Temperatures expected to be normal to above normal with periods of unsettled conditions through midweek.
Paris May 23 French chamber of deputies with all except Communists backing the governments Moroccan policy gave Premier Painleve and cabinet a vote of confidence 37 to 29. The defense of the Moroccan war and openness to peace overtures were cited. The government seeks 24,700,000 francs in war credits through June, while noting final costs are uncertain.
The Waterloo community marks Memorial Day with a full day of activities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. including grave decoration at cemeteries, wreaths, parades, and a 2:30 p.m. meeting at Waterloo theatre. Veterans groups, clergy, and civic organizations participate, with flags placed on graves and a river ceremony at Fifth Street Bridge.
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