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Waterloo Evening Courier

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Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1923

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Bonar Law Ashes Laid Beside Unknown Soldier in Abbey

London reports solemn burial of Andrew Bonar Law in Westminster Abbey near the Unknown Warrior grave. Prince of Wales acted as king’s representative and chief pallbearer. eight coffin bearers included four Scots Guards and four RAF men. Two services preceded interment, at Saint Columbia Presbyterian and Westminster Abbey, with public mourning and police lineups.

London Andrew Bonar Law Britain Westminster Abbey England Prince of Wales Hheir George Royal Air Forces P Bower Law William Edward Blackstone Ent Gince Saint Columbia Presbyterian Church Bower Law Sires Saint Columbia Archibald Fleming Altho Sean Canterbury Dean Inge Westminister Abbey Westmins

Iowa Women Outdress Parisians Says Iowa Women

Sioux City November report quotes August Williges a Sioux City business man who just returned from Europe stating that the women of Iowa are better dressed than the women of Paris The piece also notes German and Russian movement dynamics with Rome as a focal point and mentions Williges ignorance about certain propaganda efforts.

Sioux City Iowa Paris Auguist Williges Sioux

Second Victim of Rail Crash Dying

Sibley Iowa November 5 Hidlo Rusk severely injured when car was struck by a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train is not expected to live hospital attendants say Rusk was riding with his father Rentji Rusk who was killed in the accident

Sibley, Ta Hidlo Rusk St. Paul Rusk Rentji Rusk

Johnson Backers Expect Candidacy Statement Soon

In Washington the moment is quiet yet confident for a Democratic presidential run. A key report by Eugene Meyer Jr. and Frank Mondell urges cooperative wheat selling, backed by private and government aid, to profit farmers. The plan suggests tariffs may help only a few, while broader schemes face doubt and likely failure. Discussions touch on possible German wheat purchases and cautious views on government buying of exportable surplus.

Washington Europe Heat Mission Connection Presidents Mission Eugane Meyer, Jr Frank Mondell Otle Coolidge West Congress Germany Epirot Great Britain Canada Aust York Tylbuna

Mortuary notices for Alice McDonald and Grace Taylor

Alice Kelly McDonald died at 8 a.m. at her Ryan Iowa home a week after giving birth to a daughter born last week. She was born in 1894 in Nebraska and lived in Waterloo. married Austin McDonald in Fresno three years ago. Funeral plans not set. Grace Warden Taylor died Saturday at 9 45 p.m. Brain fever after long illness. Funeral Tuesday at 8 a.m. from Hileman and Gindtchap. Rev. F. M. Smith officiating. Buried at Fairview. She was born July 1, 1902 on a farm near Dewar and survived by her parents and five sisters Imma Ressie Pearl Hazel and Elizabeth.

Alice M’donald Alice Kelly McDonald Ryan Frank E. Kelly Vinton Nebraska Waterloo Austin McDonald Fresno Cal Grace Wf. Taylor Grace Wwarnler Taylor Hileman & Gindtchap F. M. Smith Free Methodist Church Fairview Decedent James W. Taylor California Street Dewar Allathamie Imma Ressie Pearl Hazel Elizabeth

France Seeks Debt Revision Trade Hint At Hughes Talk

Ambassador Myron T. Herrick spoke for the U S government at a Paris monument unveiling. He said America, once again aiding Europe, would follow its path but officials stressed his views did not reflect policy. Italy demanded action, urging an immediate international reparations committee to avoid delays and damage to the United States.

Gov't Washington, D.C State Department Todas White House Fierrick Italy Ais United States

Revival to Be Held in South Bend Parish Church

Dr Beachler will conduct a three week revival in South Bend Indiana with the pulpit filled in his absence by interim speakers Miastella Rogers missionary returns from furlough will speak November 11 and Mrs Walter Nish Chicago general secretary of the National Women's Missionary Society preaches November 18 morning and evening Dr J Allen Miller of Ashland Ohio Brethren Seminary opens a week of lectures November 25

Withan Beachier First Brethren Church South Bend Ind Isatso Miastella Rogers Africa Walter Nish Chicago National Woman's Missionary Society

Mason City Driver Held in Fatal Injury Case

Mason City Iowa November 3 police hold a driver in a fatal injury case after failing to provide a credible alibi. The suspect, whose battered bumper suggests involvement, is believed to have struck Newton Pohlson, a news boy, and fled the scene. Police will not release the suspect’s name yet.

Mason City Newton Pohlson

Leonard Announces Box Match With Tendler in Mexico

Benny Leonard, lightweight champion, announced arrangements for a bout with Lew Tendler to be held this winter in Tia Juana, Mexico. This will be their third meeting after Leonard won the prior two on points. Leonard is appearing in a local vaudeville show in St Louis while final plans are completed.

St. Louis Benny Leonard Lew Tendler Lia Juana Mexico Leonard

Cedar Falls Pastor Addresses Ministry

Rev. Roy Hehtin, pastor at Cedar Falls, spoke to the Watertag Ministerial association at its biweekly meeting at Yo Mod A today on The Millennial Idea. The visiting speaker noted many leaders struggle to interpret Revelation chapter twenty. The association endorsed the Forget-Me-Not drive for next Saturday and the Community Chest campaign for the week of Nov 18. An older boys and girls conference later this month will receive the association’s support.

Roy Hehtin Prestocerian Cedar Falls Watertag Ministerial Association Community Chest Wll

Mrs. Lucy A. Lloyd Named Remsen Postmaster

In Remsen on November 5, Mrs. Lucy A. Lloyd was appointed postmaster to succeed John T. Schultz who recently resigned. Lloyd is the third family member to hold the post in Remsen.

Remsen Lucy A. Tdayd Washington John T. Schultz Lloyd

Shriner Meet Set in Kansas City June 3 4

The 1924 national Shriners conclave is slated for Kansas City Missouri on June 3 and 4 with hotel arrangements approved by the Shriner hotels committee after local discussion. Officials said the convention cannot proceed without hotel blocks and city approval.

Kansas City National Shriners Shriner Hotels Committee

Australian policemen strike ends amid riots in Melbourne

In Melbourne on November 5, order was restored after days of disorder during the policemen's strike. About 100 casualties were reported, including three killed. Milit ia guards public buildings and the government asserts control of the situation.

Melbourne Australia

Germans Golleget: Billions From Mark Collapse Investors

The New York Tribune reports American investors lost between 500 million and 750 million as the German mark collapsed. English and other nations also suffered, with Germany repudiating its debts yet profiting by about 2 billion. Small investors, including German Americans who bought marks at two cents, were harmed. Francis H. Sisson of Guaranty Trust questions if Germany can stabilize currency before reparations talks.

Associated Preax New York New York Tribune Germany Francis H. Sisson Guaranty Trust Company the Tribune

Justice Weaver of Iowa Supreme Bench Dying at Iowa Falls

Judge Silas M. Weaver, longtime Iowa Supreme Court member and former chief justice, lies gravely ill at his home in Iowa Falls. His age and frail health are cited by doctors as a general breakdown, with his extensive public service and early legal career noted, including a dramatic dry vote during a heated liquor fight.

Justice Weaver Iowa Supreme Bench Iowa Falls Iowne Falls Silas M. Weaver Supreme Court Iowa Weaver Hoe Laws Falls Hardin County Ater Des Moines

Wellesley College Expels Three For Staying Out Late

Wellesley Massachusetts November 5 three college girls were expelled and a fourth disciplined with a chaperone resigning after a late night at a Holliston summer camp. Named students include Jessie M Diack Tray New York Mary Mo Beckwith Chicago Eleanor Falk New York Rosemary Samuels La Jolla California. Samuels a freshman was not expelled but barred from leaving campus until Christmas.

Wellesley Mass Wellesley College Jessie M. Diack Tray N. Y Mary Mo Beckwith Chicago Eleanor: Falk New York Rosemary Samuels la Jolla Cal Samuels

Auto Driver Killed in Crash with Train

West Liberty, Iowa November 5 Ralph Smith, 21, of West Liberty was instantly killed when his automobile collided with a baggage car on a westbound Rock Island train at a town crossing. He failed to see the train or observe signals, authorities say.

West Liberty Ralph Smith Rock Island Smith

Smiles and Kinks Off Today's Wires

Brief news items from multiple cities report varied happenings. A minister proposes family changes to promote harmony. A jail cake surprise reveals tools hidden inside. A judge fines a coal miner for reckless living after a wild street dash. A Guthrie Oklahoma City high school football game is paused after an injury scene on the field.

Chicago C. M. Rauch Brokiine Presbyterian Church Waco Tox

Salvation Army Praised by Coolidge at Anniversary Address

President Coolidge lauded the Salvation Army during an informal address to delegates at the organization’s thirty eighth anniversary congress in Washington. He cited the slogan you may fall but you are never out and called the Army living proof of humanity’s enduring hope and spirit. He urged that the work shows people are capable of pursuing the right and improving the world through inspiration and betterment.

International Newa Wire Washington, . C The Salvation Army Coolidge Te Salvation Army Thors White House

Titles Commission Start Tour of Study of Torrens System

Des Moines November 5. The state commission on land titles left for Chicago and Minneapolis to study the Torrens system of land title registration. Originating in Australia, the system is used in several states. A prior Iowa bill to adopt it was defeated. Members include Chairman O. P. Meyers, S. Reeves, B. W. Vincent, N. Sawyer, T. A. Huff.

Des Moines State Commission On Land Titles Chicago Minneapolis Te Torrens Australia Iowa Commission On Land Titles O. P. Meyers Newton Reeves Hamburg B. W. Vinecent Guthrie Center N. Sawyer Keokuk T. A. Huff Atttorney General

Des Moines robberies hit two sites early morning

State Briefs Des Moines report thieves opened safes by beating combinations and escaped with nearly 100 dollars from two Standard Oil filling stations. Police found the break in during early rounds. Also in Des Moines thieves pried a coal chute door at Gibson Motor Company Saturday night, rifled a safe, and took over 200 dollars. the break was discovered yesterday.

Des Moines Hery Gibson Motor Company

Global News Digest From Yesterday in War Era

The report covers Herrick in France dedicating a monument to fallen Americans and states Americans align with other nations. It notes Lieut. Att hard I. Williams and Lieut. Harold J. Brow setting speed records on a three kilometer course, averaging 266.6 and 274.2 mph respectively. It mentions Harry F. Sinclair’s 1920 campaign fund contributions, Poincare’s stance on German reparations, and a Sofia Foreign Ministry apology to the Yugoslav legation after an attack on Military Attach Kras ich.

Navarin Farm Champusigne France Myron T. Herrick Mitchell Field Atthard I. Williams G. S.N Hull Sinclair Teapot Dome Paris Poincare Brive Sofias Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jugo-Slav Legation Krasich

Trials of alleged klansmen begin in Bastrop Louisiana

In Bastrop Louisiana on November 5 193? the trial of W G McIntosh for carrying firearms opens before Judge Wred M Odom. Defendants including Marvin Pickett Gud Pickett Sam Oldridge Sam Cox and Capt J W Skipwith face charges linked to hooded mob activity in Morehouse parish tied to the Watt Daniel and T F Richard disappearance near Mer Rouge.

Mytha Associated Press Marvin Pickett Gud Pickett Sam Oldridge Sam Cox J. W. Skipwith Alonzo Braddock Bastrop Carpenter Morehouse Parish Ku Klux Klan Watt Dane T. F. Richard Mer Rouge Skipwith G. McIntosh J. K. Skipwith Benton Pratt Caf Pickett Sam Eldridge Laurie Calheim T. Jeff McIntosh Calhem

Pisgah Bank Bandit Jailed in Nebraska After 2-Year Search

Pisgah bandit Giles Puryear, sought for the Pisgah Savings Bank robbery that netted about 15000, was arrested in Tilden Nebraska after a nationwide search. Iowa Agent Hi Yackey and Sheriff P A Lainson seized him with others amid a farm posse pursuit. Three accomplices, R G Betty, Al Pleri, and D Goodwin, received four year sentences.

Pisgah Bank Nebraska Council Bluffs Pacific Coast Yack Giles Puryear Pisgah Savings Aank Pisgah Tilden Neb Iowa Hi Yackey P. A. Lainson R. G. Beatty al Pleri D. Goodwin

Californian Host to Host of Relatives on 114th Birthday

Manuel Herrera Dominguez Jones, claimed to be 114, hosted a large Mexican dinner for cousins and relatives in Sana Barbara California. He says he was born in Mexico to a Mexican mother and an American adventurer. He remains active, well, and supported by wealthier relatives.

Sana Barbara Cal Navy California Manuel Herrera Dominguez Jones South Jones Mexico

Klan Emperor files new court bid in Evans feud

Atlanta Ga Nov. 5 Col Wilham Joseph Simmons Klan emperor appeared in Fulton superior court asking for an injunction to stop Hiram W Evans imperial wizard and the Ku Klux Klan women from organizing and developing a woman's division Simmons claims the women are using Klan secrets in violation of internal laws within the order

Atlanta Ku Klux Klan Col Wilham Joseph Simmons Fulton Superior Court Hiram W. Evans Simmens

Three Duck Hunters Drowned in Spooner Lake

A triple drowning occurred at Spooner lake near Spooner Wisconsin yesterday when Vernon La Page 26 Billie 12 and Harry Cudding 35 lost their lives when the duck boat capsized during a hunt on the lake.

Spooner, Wis Spooner Lake Here Vernon la Page Billie Harry Cudding

Autos Damaged When Hit by Streetcars in Two Incidents

Two streetcar collisions damaged autos today with minor injuries. Marvin Back of 413 First Street East was slightly hurt on Fourth Street near Cascaden Place at 12 20 pm. C L McElroy's car was struck on Fourth near Wangler Bros drug store, pushing Louis Wangler’s car. no injuries reported. Oxford is proud of Miss Anna Ochs who has graduated from the local high school with highest honors.

Marvin Back First Street Fourth Street Cascaden Place C. L. McElroy Wangler Bros Louis Wangler Oxford Anna Ochs

Iowa Aims to Host Next Republican Convention in Des Moines

Governor Kendall urged support for Des Moines as the site for the next Republican national convention arguing the city can handle large events after Shrine and Baptist gatherings. Congressman Dowell and former Senator Rawson would lead a Iowa delegation to lobby at the Washington subcommittee meeting on November 15 to select the venue. Senator Cummins travels to Washington to join the effort.

United Press Des Moines Iowa N. E. Kendall Shrine San Francisco Bey Moines International News Wire Cassius C. Dowell United States Dowell U. S Charles Rawson National Republican Committee Washington A. B. Cummins Jowans

Two Brothers Held After Car Kills Man on Sheffield Road

Mason City Iowa November 5 Orville Van Dusen Sheffield was killed at 5 30 am while walking on the pavement a half mile north of Sheffield A Halfwassen and H Halfwassen brothers of Chapin are held in the county jail charged with striking Van Dusen with the car they were riding and fleeing Fred Berry Gladbrook gave information leading to the arrest after obtaining the car number before the impact as he was crowded from the pavement by the Halfwassen vehicle

Mason City Orville van Dusen Sheffield A. Halfwassen H. Halfwassen Chapin van Dusen Fred Berry Gladbrook Halfwassen Boys Berry Halfwassenear

Decorah Norwegian Lutheran Church marks 74th founding anniversary

Decorah Iowa November 5 The Decorah congregation of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America celebrated yesterday the seventieth anniversary of its founding Ulrik Koren who started the church came from the University of Christiania by ox cart to Decorah and found work During his first Iowa winter he lived with two other families in a 20 by 14 foot cabin The celebration included addresses by the church pastor Rev I Bo Torrison and eight former parishioners now clergy men

Decorah Norwegian Lutheran Church of America Ulrik Koren Atlantic University of Christiania Iowa I. Bo Torrison

W. C. T. U. backs liquor laws in Iowa code revision

Des Moines reports the W C T U will actively oppose any weakening of liquor laws during the December code revision session. A state committee is reviewing the Iowa statutes to ensure they remain as currently written, with officials noting Iowa laws are stronger than the Volstead act.

Des Moines Iowa

Woman Forger Gets 10 Years in Prison

Cedar Rapids sees Lillian Annadel of Milwaukee sentenced to not more than 10 years in Rockwell City for forgery after forging multiple local checks. She pleaded tearfully for leniency due to two small children. her husband, a Milwaukee businessman, did not assist.

Cedar Rapids Lillian Annadel Milwaukee Women’s Reformatory Rockwell City Annabel

Waterloo Woman's Club to Host Community Christmas Tree

The Waterloo Woman's Club plans a community Christmas tree on the clubhouse lawn with city aid, bright lighting, and carol singing led by club members. Mayor Gnagy will greet attendees as fifteen new members are welcomed and officials approve event details.

Woman's Club Waterloo Woman's Club A. E. Gnagy Civic Department For Walter Jensen

Help Kids to Form Ideals Rotarians' Speaker Advises

Charles Miller president of Albia Indiana Rotary spoke to Rotarians on The Neighbor's Kids urging members to guide the younger generation. He warned against avoiding responsibility and said children will inherit current leaders' positions in business and government. He emphasized kindness, respect, and old fashioned love as essential guidance from adults. Forrest L. Murrill was initiated as associate of Walter Caward.

Charles Miller Albia Rotary Club Tien Forrest L. Murrill Walter 3. Caward

Withdrawals Hit Des Moines Fraternal Council in Politics

Several new fraternal groups pulled out of the Des Moines council within the last week accusing the body of being steered for political purposes. The move followed a speech by Congressman L C Dyer of Missouri last week urging his audience not to trust race affairs to politicians.

Des Moines Sro

Klan Loses Appeal to Block Publicity Editors

New York November 5 The U S circuit court of appeals upheld a federal judge’s ruling denying the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan an injunction against Hearst's International magazine. The decision allows publication of articles by Norman Harwood about the Klan suppressing further legal action.

New York U. S. Fircut Court of Appeals Today Winslow Knights Ku Klux Klan Toe International Magazine Company Hearst's International Norman Haprood

Des Moines Legion Invites Alvin York for Armistice Day

Des Moines, Nov 3. Sergeant Alvin York, famed World War I hero from Pall Mall Tennessee, has been invited to be the guest of the Argonne post of the American Legion in Des Moines for Armistice Day, announced by W A Stevens commander of the post.

Des Moines Alvin York Patl Mall Tenn Argonne American Legion W. A. Stevens

Ducks scarce on Mississippi hunt near Prairie du Chien

Y C Menges, after a day at Prairie du Chien, notes thousands of wild ducks were reported nearby but now rest on the Mississippi out of reach of hunters and few are being bagged.

Y. C. Menges Prairie du Chien Mississippi

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