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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1925

Page

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Committee Lops 200 Millions Off Income Tax Load

Washington reports on Ways and Means action cutting federal income tax burden by more than 200 million dollars. Proposals include lowering maximum surtax to 20 percent, raising personal exemptions to 1500 for singles and 2500 for married, and retaining 25 percent earned income credit. The panel notes harmony across party lines, but keeps estate tax repeal doubtful.

Washington Navy White Green Mellon Treasury Alboit Mallon Garner Texcranking Aifer Tate

Increased Power of Cities Is Seen in Tuesday's Vote

The election signals stronger municipal influence and a shift toward local control. It strengthens Governor Smith as a national figure and boosts Democratic leader Hague in New Jersey. The outcome hints at a decline of socialism and radicals tied to continuing prosperity across parties and regions.

Slutr Hnes Chicago New York Gov. Smith Smith Hague New Jersey Hasut Reat Adoo Witt

City politics and international moves headline in brief

Day reports State Senator James J Walker elected mayor of New York City by a 400000 vote majority on the Democratic ticket. The Italian authorities search Maxim Gorkys home for anti Fascist material. Evh Inman of Indianapolis is the lawyer in the D C Stephenson murder case. Grand Duke Cyril in Coburg names a commission to draft a new Russian constitution.

James J. Walker New York City Maxim Gorky Italy

Dawes Denies He's Heading Toward Presidency at Banquet

Indianapolis November 6 AP Vice President Charles G Dawes angrily rejected an introducer's line that he was on his way to the presidency. He rose and said he was not and never would be a candidate for any office. He criticized such statements as political tricks used to beat his campaign for changes in senate rules.

Dawes Indianapolis Ind Charles G. Dawes Senate

Forged religious influence in Virginia election sparks unrest

A Virginia vote is shaped by forgery claiming Catholic ties and a Knights of Columbus endorsement. The hoax boosted a Catholic candidate in Richmond, while historians note such fake documents echo historic anti religious campaigns and fear of secret orders.

Denins Brook Lee Maryland State Democratic Committee Ku Klux Klan APA Virginia Keights of Columbus Richmond N.Y. Werall-Tribed

Oregon Man to Run School for Deaf at Council Bluffs

Des Moines reports C. L. Meintere, three years head of the Salem Oregon School for the Deaf, chosen as superintendent of the Town school for the deaf in Council Bluffs. He will replace Ro BL Graver who left to lead a Philadelphia school. In other news, Miss Hele Pier es, rural route 1, cleared on a bad check charge after paying costs.

Des Moines Iapi C. L. Meintere School For the Deaf Salem Ore Council Bliks I. Meluisie Ro BL Graver Philadelphia Hele Pieres J.aicant

Country Doctor Trial Sparks Philosophical Clash

Psychologists and philosophers weigh mercy killing in the Harold Blazer case as jurors debate life taking ethics. The Littleton trial enters its third day with defense seeking an informed jury and possible venue change if 12 suitable jurors cannot be seated.

Littleton Colo Harold Blazer Louis Mowry Denver Mowry

Widow of Slain Man Dragged from Grave to Cell as Witness

Mrs. Priscilla Kent Clark, widow of a man slain by Joseph Cowen, is held as a material witness in Union County jail. The pair are accused of beating Clark to death with a lampier and allegedly shared a joint bank account to flee together.

Iiside N. J Priscilla Kent Clark Union County Iali Telax Adja Joseph Cowen Hell Clark Cowen

Connollys Carriage Works Launches 30000 Expansion Plan

Connollys Carriage Works begins a 30000 dollar expansion adding a two story addition on Teterson street. The project includes a new plant, basement facilities, and a first floor repair department with a paint shop on the second floor.

Vernalls’s Carriage & Auto Works Taz Teterson Street Airyt Vanssideraute

Rebels Threaten Damascus as Forces Rally Outside City

Nov. 6 dispatches report Syrian rebels encamped eight miles from Damascus amid panic, with French reinforcements from Morocco and Gen. Gamelin moving to engage. Fighting flared on the city’s outskirts as authorities warned shells may be used, while refugees arm themselves and Druse tribesmen disrupt railway links to Deran.

Jerusalem Damascus Morocco Gamelin Tts Betrtl London Bagdad Hons Refib Ara Bu Gh Aral League of Nations Sarrail Paris Henri de Jouvenal Matln Syria M. Jouvenal

Aged Woman Suffering Hip Fracture After Fall

Mrs. Elizabeth Stringer, 216 Riehl Street, living with daughter Mrs. W. H. Redington, fractured her right hip in a fall from the porch steps while returning from the business district. She was taken to St. Francis Hospital where the injury was treated. her condition remained serious but as good as could be expected for her age.

Lelgsbeth Stringer W. H. Redington Riehl Street St. Francis Hospital

Ex-Dry Chief Haynes to Quit Be Promoted Assistant Director

Washington D C Nov 6 Demoted as head of the federal dry policy unit by Gen L C Andrews Prohibition Commissioner Roy A Haynes is expected to retire soon Treasury officials said James F Jones assistant commissioner who has served under Haynes since 1921 has been named prohibition director and will head the dry unit next to Andrews Jones will receive a salary boost from 5600 to 7500 annually

Washington, D. C L. C. Andrews Roy A. Haynes Treasury James F. Jones Haynes Dity Andrews Jones

Funeral services for early day shore dealer George Thurston

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 20 p m in the Hiteman & Gindt chapel for George Thurston an early day shore dealer who died just before noon yesterday Rev Willard O Borel to officiate and burial will follow in Fairview Mrs James B Massingham will be conducted by R C W Harrop Saturday at 10 p m at the CReefe & Towne funeral home and body will be shipped to Howley Iowa for burial Infant children of Mr and Mrs B D Bakin on Third Avenue West died at 11 30 p m yesterday at Allen Memorial Hospital Funeral services are at Kearns funeral home

George Tuckston George Thurston Hhore Stotus Hiteman & Gindt Willard O. Borel Fairview J. It Massingham James B. Massincham R. C. W. Harrop Creefe & Towne Howley Hurisi Bawin B.D. Bakin Third Avenue West Allen Memorial Ypapital Shorty Wirth I Kearns’ Funeral Home

Bus Queen Accused of Injury in Des Moines Bus Row

Des Moines reports a dispute among bus operators surfaced as C. Richardson displayed an injured eye and bloody nose, alleging Helen Schultz known as Bus Queen of Mason City struck him at the station after he denied her accusation that he and his aides were crooked.

Des Moines Richardson Jowz Helen Schultz Mason City Union Station Ric

Beloved Burton S Committee Chooses Head Teachers

A. J. Barton, East High Des Moines principal, is favored by the Iowa State Teachers association nominating committee for president. The panel finished its work at midnight and will present the report after tonight’s Coliseum concert. Rumor places George E. Marshall of Davenport as a strong rival. The committee favors high school principals and the report also touches the method to elect the state superintendent, a point likely to spark debate.

Des Moines INS A. J. Barton East High School Iowa State Teachers‘ Association Burton George E. Marshall Davenport A. J. Nauman Fred J. Miller Waterloo East Resolutions Committee I Public Instruction May Ey Francis State Board of Education Coliseum Walter 8. Athearn Boston University Schoors W.A. Sutton Atlanta Joy E Morgan Washington

Jack Corey Served With Legal Notice to Leave Apartment

John Sweliver a municipal court bailiff served notice on Jack Corey to vacate the apartment at Elms Apartments 935 Third Avenue West Cedar Rapids. The apartments are owned by G M Potter. Corey has resided there about three weeks. He was in a car with Albert Hertske the night of September 17 when Hertske was shot in a booze runners feud.

John Sweliver Pailiff Jack Corey Elms Apartments Third Avenue Mest G.M. Potter Cedar Rapids Corey Albert Hertske J Hertske

Green Tea Room Fire Damages Cafe. Repairs Planned by December

Fire swept the Green Tea Room Wednesday night causing interior damage. Owner Mrs Hattie G Bunt of the Equitable Building said work will begin soon and the room should be ready for occupancy by December. A separate notice invites members and friends to a dance hosted by Chaiek Hawk Lodge No 72 I O O F tomorrow evening.

Hattie G. Bunt K. & P. Case Dee. i ODN Ghaiek Hawk Lodge O. F G Dane

Fire alarms report two small blazes in city area

A fire damaged the Ros sitter home at 70 percent Franklin street by a roof spark at 2 80 p m. today and a second fire was extinguished near police headquarters in front of Officer A K Calvin’s automobile at 7 40 p m. Both incidents caused slight damage. The ad ends with a slogan urging insurance and provides a contact phone.

C. B. Rossiter Franklin Street Aremén A. K. Calvin Polite

Co operative marketing education eyed for rural schools

Cedar Falls Nov 6 AP Prof Ms Campbell head of rural education at Iowa State Teachers college approves plan to teach co operative marketing to school children. He travels to Kansas and California to present the program arguing schools will build farm buying power and strengthen rural communities through understanding cooperative merchandising and loyalty to marketing groups.

Cedar Falls Ms Campbell Department of Iowa State Teachers College Campbell Kansas California Mike América

Sidetrack Flier for Special Taking Girl to Tulsa Hospital

Tulsa Oklahoma Nov 6 AP Josephine de Peu a 15 with legs severed crawled under a freight train from Chelsea to Tulsa in a freight caboose. The entire St Louis San Francisco railway operating schedule was suspended for her transport. A crew shunted cars aside and timed a special pass for the Meteor to clear the track.

Tulsa Okla Josephine de Peu St. Luis San Francisco Railway Chelsea al Siding

Mother-in-Law Aids Man to Get Divorce in Court

In Sioux City Iowa on November 6 UP reported Eugene Murray living near Kingsley obtained a divorce from Madeline Murray. The case featured an unusual defense with Mrs Mary Mathers the mother-in-law supporting the husband against claims of neglect of a young crippled child and inhuman treatment.

Sioux City Eugene Murray Kingsley Madeline Murray Mary Mathers

Kiester speaks at Ad Club luncheon on advertising value

Harry Kiester, secretary of the Advertising corporation, addressed the Ad Club luncheon at Hotel Russell-Lamson on determining the value of advertising to a business. Bragdon led the discussion as the group debated practical gains and strategies.

Harry Kiester AD Club Harry Wiester The Advertising Corporation Hotel Russell-Lamson K. IL Bragdon

Miller Pleads Not Guilty in Conspiracy Case

Thomas L. Miller former alien property custodian pleaded not guilty at arraignment on an indictment charging conspiracy to defraud the government. He was held on six thousand dollars bail as his defense sought a one week continuance to argue the motion. A surety company provided the bond.

New York Thomas L. Miller Nat l Miller Goddard

Italian Debt Parley Nearing Agreement

Washington talks on Italy’s $2.138 billion debt have reached a stage described as fairly certain an agreement will be reached within a week. Officials note the frank give and take behind closed doors at the treasury conference room.

Washington, D. C INS W Treasury

Seize Trunks With Dope Worth $100000

Montreal reports a Vancouver seizure of trunks filled with morphine valued around 100000 dollars. German citizen and Hamburg official implicated as heads of a sprawling narcotics smuggling ring. Narcotics allegedly travel Germany to Canada in transit to Japan and back into Canada.

Montreal INS Vancouver Hamburg Germany Canada Japan

Child Shot by Brother in Detroit. Five Year-Old Threatened

Detroit reports a five year old girl Maria Safoni shot by her seven year old brother Peter during a quarrel. Doctors held slight hope for recovery as she suffered a severe torso wound from the father's revolver. The boy told police he shot after an argument, saying she called him no monkey.

Detroit Mich Maria Safoni Peter

Farmers & Merchants bank of Huron closes its doors

The state banking department closed the Farmers & Merchants Bank of Huron today. Deposits were listed at 340000 dollars. It marks the fourth Huron bank to fail, leaving only one in operation. Marriage license issued to Buster Sells and Tutia Hugh in Cedar Falls.

AKOTA Huren Farmers & Merchants Bank of Huron Ats Banking Department Huron Chase Bustur Sells New Tlartfore Tutia Hugh Cedar Falls

Proving Bravery by Vandalism At Hickory Grove Cemetery

Ames Iowa November 6 Nyte Latch a State Center youth faced charges of vandalism after his girl friend challenged his bravery. He was ordered to repay 350 offered as a reward for the tombstone removal and to replace the monument himself. Latch allegedly entered the cemetery at night and returned with the tombstone to prove his courage.

Ames Nyte Latch State Center Hickory Grove Latch Aruetxl

Liquor Haul Seized in Lincoln Shipment Labeled Fertilizer

In Lincoln Nebraska on November 6 authorities seized sixteen hundred gallons of pure alcohol valued at 100000 dollars. The alcohol arrived the day before via Burlington railroad in 32 50 gallon steel barrels. The freight car was labeled fertilizer.

Lincoln, Neb.y Burlington Railroad

All Roads Good for Football Fans in Iowa City

Des Moines Automobile club reports in its weekly bulletin that all roads to Iowa City should be in good condition for football fans tomorrow.

Des Moines Des Moines Automobile Club Iowa City

Clarion firm wins contract for Webster City Masonic Temple

J C Mayer & Co of Clarion Iowa secured the base bid for the Webster City Masonic Temple project with alternates accepted reducing the price to 40000 dollars. Waterloo firms Curria Construction and John G Miller were among other bidders. Plumbing heating and lighting contracts to be awarded later.

Clarion Webster City Masonic Temple Gentral J. C. Mayer & Co Howard Burr Wattrloo Curria Construction Company John G. Miller Waterloo

Increase Your Weight In Thirty Days Cod Liver Oil Tablet Ad

Increase Your Weight In Thirty Days offers McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. Advertises sugar coated pills costing 60 cents per box, claiming thin men and women gain pounds in 30 days with money-back guarantee by druggists. Mentions brands Wangler Bros and Robert Drug Co.

Wangler Bros. C. Z. Miner Robert Drug Co McCoy’s McCoy's

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