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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1924

Page

2

Smith Tammany Mass Forc es 100 Late To Aid Davis

New York Democrats watch the fallacy of loyalty as Smith and Tammany fail to deliver a strong vote for Davis. La Follette and Coolidge siphon support, with a depleted Democratic base in New York and New Jersey. The split factions linger from the July convention, diminishing Davis chances nationwide.

Mark Sullivan New York Smi Tammany Smiteh Tammany Davis Ais Aivar Smith la Pollette Laj Follette Cxart la Follette Coolidge Butere Democratic Party al Smith New Jersey New England Teaders Smith and Tammany Frank League Seaders la Fallette Brian Conlidge New York State Coolidre Het Theodore Roose Roworshin Heral Tribune News Service

Beaver Valley Bank at Parkersburg Closed by State

Beaver Valley Bank at Parkersburg was closed by state authorities. The May 1 statements show deposits around 1.8 million dollars, with capital of 350 thousand and surplus of 75.9 thousand. Five percent interest has been paid to the savings department. The bank, organized 42 years ago, lists Henry Wilhelm as president and T. R. Cannon as cashier.

Parkersburg Valley State Bank Undi Savings Department Steckholdem Ang Tors Henry Iw Wilhelm T. R. Cannon Beauthis

Boys Held After Hallowe'en Smashup Killings

In Waukegan two motorcycle officers were killed when their bike and sidecar struck an obstruction placed by Halloween crowds. Ten boys were rounded up and may face charges. Victims were Patrolman Herbert Gillis aged 34 and Officer Charles Pelton. Pelton died at the scene. Gillis died later at the hospital.

Waukegan Hallowe'en Herbert Gillis Charles Pelton Penon Gills Fay

Political Classic Hurtles Toward Election Night Finish

Racers in a great political classic near the end shift focus to campaign totals and Tuesday returns. Republicans lead contributions near 24 million as all eyes on Wisconsin and the national contest. Independents and La Follette followers may shape the Senate balance with 34 Senate seats and governorships at stake. Alfred E. Smith and Theodore Roosevelt in New York stage a fierce battle.

Sccmis Lia Follette Wisconsin Senate House New York Alfred BH Smith Theodore Roosevelt

Steward of Story Charged with Abusing Ward at County Home

Nevada Illinois November 1 former steward McNew is in custody on an indictment charging him with statutory assault against Cork Handke, an incompetent ward at the county home. A grand jury probe followed McNew’s resignation and disappearance amid rumors of irregularities. Bonds set at 126060. additional larceny charge to be arraigned. Local officials aided by sheriff and board of supervisors.

Nevada Ill W. I. McNew Ilinois Nethergall iMcNew MecNew McNew Cork Handke Lome J Clock Buck Isiate Board of Supervisors Preenort Onon MeeNew Anes Oklahoma Hu Kx Klan J. C. Walton Des Moines la Follette Attorney General’s Department Coolidge John A. Cunningham la Vollette Dubuque Fieteker Dubuque County Jttorney

Wisconsin Voters Face Final Campaign Push

Milwaukee Nov 1 Republican leaders strive to keep Wisconsin steady in the regular column as La Follette-Mallette backers forecast a wide win for Robert M La Follette for president. Opponents claim gains in the final hours amid a heated national contest.

Wisconsin Milwaukee Wis Robert M. la Ballette Ira S. Lereng J.3 Follette

Farmer Burned Saving Machine as Barn Fire Spreads

Ir farm near here reports a large barn containing hay grain and farm machinery burned to the ground at 10 30 am. Fred Hausman was severely belted on arms and hands removing a cream separator and was under a physician s care. Loss about 10000 with some insurance. Cause unknown but suspected hay mow spontaneous combustion. No stock in the barn when flames began. Neighbors aided by wetting adjacent structures and stopping the spread.

Fred Hausman Hausman

Tongue-Tied Brother Cannot Name Slayer in Wallace Killing

In Lux City Ta on November 1 Hester F Wallace 42 was shot through the heart and killed by an unknown assailant. His brother, a witness, remains unable to describe the shooting while Lillian Wallace wife of the deceased is held by police. Authorities search for a group believed to have commandeered a car near the Wallace home following a brawl that may have sparked the incident.

Lux City Hester F. Wallace Lillian Wallace Wallace Run

California Mail to Iowa in Thirty Hours Mystery Letter Delivery

A postal item from San Francisco notes rapid transmission to Iowa within about 30 hours. The message, dated Oct 31, arrived at 6:30 pm and was received by Mrs Woodring at 1021 Randolph Street. The letter, linked to a birthday and a family keepsake, will be preserved as a memento by the family.

San Francisco Ai. Woodring Woodring Aitmall Randolph Street Woodrings

De Valera Given 30 Days in Prison

Belfast dispatch reports Eamonn De Valera, leader of the Irish Republican movement, sentenced to 30 days in prison for entering Ulster to give a speech after a warning. He was arrested at Newry, returned to Dublin, then went back to Ulster where he was jailed as a hearing was postponed until after the British election under the Public Safety Act.

Belfast Eamonn de Valera Init Belsh Ulster de Valer Newry Dubin

Speeders War Fights Reckless Drivers Under City Order

Mayor Dever directs police to target reckless driving after three fatal crashes. He abandons the jail for speeders and links deaths to careless driving, noting Cook County automobile fatalities now total 659 for the year, double homicides and poison deaths.

Chitagra, Wev. L Dever i Marsh Cook

New York Labor Officials Clash Over Davis Vote

Two leading officials from the Central Trades and Labor Council of New York City denounce as illegal and unwarranted the move by 11 of the council's 23 executive members to charge 706000 workers in New York to vote for John W. Davis over Senator Robert M. La Follette.

New York Central Trases and Labor Council of New York City John W. Davis Rober M. la Follette

Swanson Bound Over On Cheating Charge In Municipal Court

In municipal court this morning R Swanson was bound over to the district court in the sum of 100 for cheating after a sequence of charges related to the alleged passage of three bad checks. Dick Miller of Minneapolis was sentenced to six days in county jail for stealing an overcoat. Kenneth Eugene Jeffries, grandson of Mrs George Teteries, died in convulsions at Osage City after 20 minutes of ness. viscera to be examined at Iowa City to determine the cause. The League of Nations recommended adoption of Esperanto in telegraphic intercourse as an auxiliary international language.

Swanson Dick" Miller Minneapolis Osage Kenneth Eugene Jeffries George Teteries Iowa City The League of Nations

Spanish Lieutenant Tries to Kill Gen Rivera in Morocco Affair

An unconfirmed Barcelona report says Gen Primo de Rivera was wounded in the arm when Lieut Felie de Camps Casanova, a Foreign Legion officer, allegedly attempted assassination near Tetuan. The officer, said to be a marquis, allegedly fired after being rebuked for cowardice, and was seized before firing again.

Rivera International Paris Barcelona Primo de Rivera Spanish Directory Foreign Legion Avard Feliie de Camps Casaova Martial Arl

Rains General on Election Day for Much of Country

Rains were forecast across many regions on election day with fair conditions in the central and eastern areas. The weather outlook called for rain in the agricultural west, midweek fair weather elsewhere, and rain in the Ohio Valley Great Lakes and northern Rockies at various points.

Tinkell Press Washington, D. GC Novo Middlewest Mast North Middle Atlantic South Atlantic East Cule West Gulf States Ohio Valley Great Lakes Upper Mississippi Lower Missouri Valley Rocky Mountains Plateau

Mining Man Charged in $600000 Fraud Scheme

Salt Lake City November 1 Charles Peter a Salt Lake City mining man is indicted by the federal grand jury charged with misuse of the mills in an extensive scheme to defraud investors in the Mascot mine in the War Springs mining district near Hatley Idaho Peter allegedly obtained 800000 by stock sales

Sal Lake City Utah Charles Peter Salt Lake City Mascot War Springs Hatley Ida Peter

Woman’s disappearance blamed on threat letter

Cedar Rapids reports a threatening letter said to be written by the mother-in-law of Mrs. J. 1K. Kline may have driven her to vanish. Husband asserts the missing woman is mentally deranged and grieving her daughter's sudden death three months ago.

Cedar Rapids

Cable Briefs International Banquet Sparks Diplomatic Toasts

International brief notes a banquet at the Hovil Ritz with American ambassador Moore presiding in honor of printer Pablo Pine. Madrid reports General Berenguer and other officials attending as Republican speakers addressed attendees amid diplomatic exchanges.

Moore Hovil Ritz Pablo Pine Madrid Berenguer Moraco Sambia Beleanse

Vinton Girl Earns Medal for Saving Boy's Life

Miss I Viola Bryson a 19 year old student at Vinton Tennessee was awarded a bronze medal by the Carnegie Foundation for her bravery in saving 12 year old Orie Stevens on June 25 1921 at Dudgeon Creek near Vinton. Bryson swam 35 feet with the boy clinging to her using one arm to reach shallow water where two women aided them.

International News Pittsburgh Viola Bryson Vinton Carnegie Therafurd Commission Orie L. Stevenson Jak Dudgeon Creek Miss Bryson Orie Miss Brynson

Des Moines Wild Halloween Night In 1900s Des Moines

Des Moines witnessed its wildest hallowe en night with hundreds of youths involved. Between 10 and 15 years old were detained at police headquarters where they were lectured and released on promises of good behavior. The police answered 200 citizen complaints as juvenile mischief raised concerns.

Des Moines Cnet Cavender

Pleasant Sunday Weather Forecast From Local Sensor

A sketchy weather note predicts a pleasant Sunday with clear skies and mild temperatures. The forecast cites near calm conditions, slight cooling tonight and tomorrow, and a warm Friday reaching about 75 degrees before dipping to around 45 degrees.

Ansurg

La Follette to close with Cleveland address

Senator Robert M. La Follette returns to Ohio to wind up his presidential campaign with a final Cleveland speech at public hall. He accuses the Coolidge Dawes camp of slush funds and says the voters will decide next Tuesday between progress and reaction. He will then return to Madison to vote.

Associated Press Cleveland Robert M. la Follette Ohio Pittsburgh Mellon Calvin Coolidge White House la Falletti Tcannal Scranton Coolidge Dawes Senate la Follette Madison Wis Senator la Follette

Pepper Explains Coolidge Silence on Kluxers at Princeton

Senator Wharton Pepper, Republican of Pennsylvania, told Princeton University listeners that President Coolidge should enforce the law and not denounce citizens or groups. He argued a leader who acts by manifestos against any group before law is broken would be a lawbreaker, and urged not to worry about press pressure to enforce the law. The remarks responded to five questions posed by the John W. Davis club of Princeton University.

Princeton Navy Coolidge Lis Ku Klux Kian Wharton Pepper Republican Pennsylvania John W. Davis Club Princetonia University

Nelson says coercion used to influence voters in campaign

Chicago November 1 Senator John M Nelson national independent manager charged that criminal methods intimidate workers to vote for Coolidge in the La Follette campaign. He said reports show large employers are laying off men and telling them to return after the election if Coolidge wins.

Chicago Coolidge Arn Telny Cam-Paien la Follette John M. Nelson National Independent Coolidge Nelson

Zan ni May Face Loss of World Cruise Ambitions

Tokio reports Argentinian aviator Zan ni May must abandon plans to patrol the north Pacific as ships chartering for that far north becomes unavailable. The decision hinges on securing ships for patrol duties and is now considered definite.

Tokio Zanni North Pacific

Cy Melsham to be returned for Waterloo robbery report

Cy Melsham, linked to a $100 theft from Waterloo newsboys, will be brought from Columbus, Ohio, tonight by Capt. John Farrell. His companion Sam Kimmelman remains in Ohio reform school to serve an unexpired term. Waterloo authorities earlier requested custody.

Cy" Meltham Newsboy Street Columbus John Farrell Sam Kimmelman Wil Ohio Reform School Waterloo Lermied Kimmelman Reform School

Murtagh and Sullivan Speak Tonight in La Porte City

James C. Apietach and Joly G. Sullivan, nominees for governor and county attorney, will address a rally at 8 p.m. in La Porte City. The event, delayed from Thursday by bad weather, is the last Democratic rally before the campaign ends, with a final meeting planned Monday in Waterloo.

Murtagh Sullivan LA Porte City James C. Apietach Joly G. Sullivan Allorney Mat Strick Waterloo

Coolidge Defender Shot During Pro Coolidge Rally

Laredo Texas November 1 Durst James W collector of customs at Zapata 60 miles south of Laredo was shot in the chest and taken to a hospital in critical condition Fuller Fredericy a Democratic leader was arrested on assault to murder charges. Witnesses said Durst a Republican was defending President Coolidge when the gunfire occurred.

Laredo Tex Itg Coolidge James W. Durst Zapata Fredericy Fuller Za- Data Durst

Thieves Torture Victim and Mother in Home Robbery

William Woodward and his 83-year-old mother were bound and beaten during a $400 robbery at their Collins Iowa home. The assailants burned Woodward with matches to force disclosure of funds, leaving his hands and feet bound, his shoes removed, and him blindfolded. He freed himself, walked to a neighbor for aid. Woodward, 60, is unmarried. Officers seek four masked men. fingerprints found on the farm.

Associated Press Collins Story County Wiliam Woodward Woodward

Goolidge Ends Campaign With Radio Address

President Coolidge, with only a White House radio speech remaining, wraps up his campaign. He will urge citizen participation and voting while avoiding direct reference to opponents. Dawes travels to Indiana for a final rally and a South Bend speech after two months of campaigning.

Associated Press Washington BD. C White House Coolidge William Butler Republican National Committee Elayi Conlidge Chamber of Commerce of the United Slalcs Arse Dawes Indiana Chicago Charles G. Dawes Maine Vica Dawes Brook Rall George Ade South Bend

Registration Push Hits Final Day Before Election

Old siren like whistle signals mark registration day across 24 precincts. Voters urged to enroll as books open from 8 am to 5 pm with extended hours for those unregistered. Affidavits allowed for absentees not in city during registration period. otherwise voters must be on the rolls to vote.

Undue Influence Charged in Action to End Pact

The Rev. John C. Knox, pastor of the Tama Presbyterian church, is defendant in a suit by Luella Ashley, Dela Mae Kline, and Mildred Woodley of La Porte City to set aside a June 29 1922 contract with Ellen Marshall. An amended petition names Nichols Nichols & St Clair as counsel. The case alleges Knox induced Marshall an elderly woman to deed all her property to him under conditions of housing and care, with Marshall to turn over her estate at death estimated at 10000 to 12000. She died last April.

John C. Knox Presbyterian Church Tama Luella Ashley Dela Mae Kline Mildred Woodley la Porte City Ellen Marshall Nichols, Nichols & St. Clair Vinton Marshall Marsaall Waterlice Bank & Trust Co Waterloo Ifr. Kuex Remave

Shell Rock Coolidge Boosters Discourage La Follette Workers

Shell Rock Iowa November 1 Special The last of six La Follette Booster caravan cars rolled into town at about 12 15 pm bearing a Coolidge Dawes banner placed by a boy at a woman supporter’s request Coolidge enthusiasm was high when La Follette leaflets and campaigners attempted to distribute literature and conduct their activities the travelers halted briefly.

Shell Rock Coolidge-Dawes Coolidge

Waterloo Women Hurt When Auto overturns

Mrs. Ray Burton of 309% Fourth avenue east and Mrs. James Fiore of 1127 Logan Avenue are recovering at home after their automobile overturned yesterday five miles north of Town Falls, pinning them beneath. They were rescued by bystanders. Mrs. Fiore was bruised and Mrs. Burton suffered nervous shock. Dr. Orvefe Hoover and Dr. J. W. O Keefe returned from New York City where they attended the American College of Surgeons convention and the Tri-State Medical association meeting in Milwaukee.

Ray Burton Aftet James Fiorecoat Logan Avenue Town Falls Nagssersby Fivegnat Burton Orvefe Hoo O'Keefe New York City American College of Surgeons Tri-State Medical Association Milwaukee Wis

Cedar Heights Father Son Program At Community Church

A father and son event arranged for Tuesday night at Cedar Heights Community church hosted by Cedar Beightsmen in cooperation with FLB Rehmeier County Y MM C AL. Two programs feature talks by fathers about expectations for their sons and by sons about what they expect from their fathers. A veteran will give a talk on overseas experiences in observance of Armistice Day.

Cedar Heights Cedar Beightsmen FLB_ Rehmeier

Woman's Club Heads Christmas Seals Sale in Waterloo

Waterloo Woman's Club will direct the Christmas seals sale this year with a campaign starting around Dec 1. Seals will be placed in schools for student purchases and mailed to citizens. Proceeds go to Waterloo Social Welfare to fund a nurse salary and milk for children, aiding tuberculosis sufferers.

Waterloo Woman's Elf Dec. I Community Chest Organization Waterloo Social Welfare League Civic and Health Epi

Railroad Y M C A Drives For Members Continue Next Week

Railroad Y M C A officials announced the members ship campaign will extend beyond Monday, with drives planned through next week. The effort aims at renewing and adding members, reporting 39 new members and 8 renewals so far this week, as coordinators push to finish strong.

Railroad Thes Fkst

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