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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1924

Page

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Texas Governor’s Husband Will Be Just a Spectator

Miriam Ferguson, Texas governor elect, says her husband Jim Ferguson will play a spectator role and she will seek advice from him and other Texans. She notes the election vindicates Jim from impeachment accusations and confirms Derrace as first daughter and mansion supervisor.

Associated Tress Temple Tex Miriam Amanda Ferguson Texas Ferguson James E. Ferguson Nellie Taylor Ro Wroming Roses Jim

Senate to Settle Brookhart-Steck Election

Contest over the U S senator race draws attention as reports claim hundreds of ballots arrowed toward Steck could alter totals if recounts validate them. Secretary Ramsay orders county auditors to preserve ballots and records and refrain from opening returns until the official canvassing board acts.

Senate Steek Secretary of State Ramsar Law Herring Ray Johnson Executive Council Johnson Secretar Hamsay Democratic Orgunication I Council Aluts Council Hinfis Fa. N Brockhart

Mrs Harding Improves Steadily at White Oaks Farm

Marion Ohio November 7 The condition of Mrs Warren G Harding was improving steadily at White Oaks farm today Dr Carl Sawyer her physician expects to issue a formal statement later this day indicating the recovery pace and outlook for Mrs Harding after illness during illness period at the farm

Marion, O Warran G. Harding White Oaks Farm Carl Sawyer

Auto Speeder Shot and Killed by Cop on Chief's Orders

Philadelphia police shot and killed 35 year old Clyde Newman during a pursuit as officers acted on orders from the chief to stop speed maniacs. Newman's car crashed into a telephone pole after the chase. Director of Public Safety Hutter had ordered speeding motorists be stopped.

Philadelphia Clyde Newman Newman Puble Safety Hutter

Witnesses Testify as land case heads toward next week

In Tama Ta Iowa a land dispute trial continues with fourteen witnesses heard to date in the suit by Lucille Ashley Della Kitne and Mildred Woodley against Rev J Oy Knox pastor of the Tama Ta Presbyterian Church to void a deed from Ellen Marshall. Witnesses discuss March versus April and past church troubles with prior pastors. Judge EB BR Stiles presiding.

Tur Plain Lucille Ashley Della Kitne Mildred Woodley la Porte City J. Oy Knox Presbyterian Church Tama Ta Ellen Marshall J. E. Thomas Marshall la Forteity Thomas Clarence Nichola Defandant Mary F. Lizer le Porte City Knay Knox Hammond Stev. T. E

Memorable obituaries list for Delia Halley and others

Mrs Delia Turner Halley 84 died last night at 424 Ninth Street West Waterloo of age related complications. She was born August 3 1840 in Gilberts Mills Oswego County New York and married John Halley December 1 1874 at Gilberts Mills. Funeral Saturday at First Methodist church. Burial at Etinwood. Also notes on Mrs Frank A Howard 43 who died in Columbia Circle Waterloo after sleeping sickness, and Mrs Samuel Carlton 67 near Plainfield and Mrs Bertha Lovey whose remains were viewed in Waterloo and shipped to Camanche for burial.

Delia Halley Delia Turner Halley Ninth Street West Gilberts Allis Oswego County N.Y Rhodas Turner John Halley Dee Gilberts Alills Waterloo Frank A. Howard Columbia Circle Teua Frank. Feaward Lena Howard Westminster Presbyterian Church Howard l Robert Leeman Paul Ruth A. H. Seise Fred Vehmeter Rockford Josephine Leamon Earl Leamon Reir C.D. Darling Lena, MI Samuel Carlton Nancy Carlton Plainfield Gay St. Francis Hospital Iowa O'Keafe & Towne Mortuary Waverly Bertiha Lovey Bertha Lovey Kistners Undertaking Camanche

Lodge Conscious At Times Able To Take Nourishment

Cambridge dispatch reports Senator Henry Cabot Lodge showing brief periods of consciousness after a stroke, with physicians noting vitality largely unchanged in 24 hours. Despite alarms, the 74 year old senator remains unconscious at times but has had a remarkable recovery since the October 20 operation. flags at half mast in some towns reflecting rumors of his death.

Associated Press Cambridge Mass Henry Cabot Lodge John LH. Cunningham Senator Lodge Althe Charles F. Redmond President Coolidge Ifa Nahantin Cunningham Br. Frederick MM. Winslow Lodge Senator Lodge Fy Lin Walt Mast New England Nahant John E. Lodge C. C. Williams John D. Lodge W. Warden Means

City in Brief from Waterloo and Cedar Falls

A mixed Waterloo Cedar Falls roundup notes Doris Spensley recovering from a car crash, Blanche Edwards convalescing after surgery, Abs. J. A. Gary visiting Marion Ill., Jennie Hallenbeck with relatives, Mrs J W Mayer visiting Iowa City, Everett Tranidin enlists for Navy with training at Great Lakes, a Kern street dog trapped, CM Cheney traveling to California, Maurice Welch named acting GM, Waterloo Social Welfare League plans monthly meeting, Tillian Jacobsen seeks divorce from Alfred Lycopn and custody, Boy Scout court of honor in Lafayette building, Wes Shirey injured in Rainbow drive collision, local teachers visiting for convention prep, Clarence Morley ex-Gov of Colorado formerly Cedar Falls resident, and W CPL & N officials on duty.

Blanche Edwards Lafayetts Street Presbyterian Hospital Abs. J. A. Gary Marion, Ill Jennie Hallenbeck J. W. Mayer Valera Iowa City Wart Everett Tranidin Waterloo Navy Great Lakes Naval Training Station Garly Tidluy Kern Street CM. Cheney Fl& N Chener California Maurice Welch Tillian Jacobsen Alfred Lycopa¢N Cedar Falls Lafayette Maus Shirey Commercial Street Rainbow Drive

Radio Wave Photo Taken At New York Radio Expo

A wave flashed from England across the sea and clicked a camera at the Grand Central Palace in New York. Maj. Gen. I. G. Harbori, president of the Radio Corporation of America, attended along with Helen Keller and Harold Bolster, who were photographed by the unseen transmitter stationed in Carnarvon, Wales.

New York England Ita Grand Central Palace I. G. Harbori Rtadio Corporation of America Helen Keller Harold Bolster Carnavon Wales

Iowa Electric Railway midyear meet program in Des Moines

The Iowa Electric Railway association midyear meet will be in Des Moines on November 13 and 14. Lamb will cover maintenance of motorbuses while Johnson discusses motorbus operation based on two years of experience. Also noted is John Gronen, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Q. Gronen, elected to the University of Minnesota Garrick club, an honor society for drama. He is Alpha Delta Phi and acts in Capt. Applejack, with the Garrick club play set for May 1. Pancake supper at First Congregational church on Saturday evening November 5, 5:30 until served. A musicalTea and bake sale at Christ Episcopal church with a program at 3 o'clock.

Iowa Electric Railway Association Des Moines Lamb Johnson John Gronen C. QC Gronen Fifth Street Suet University of Minnesota Garrick Club Alpha Delta Phi Applejack Garrick Club First Congregational Church Christ Iscopal Church McGee Joe Dumond Price

Cockburn Transferred to Lutheran Hospital for Diabetes

Des Moines reports Rafaell J. Cockburn, a convicted payroll padder, moved from Mercy Hospital Anamosa to Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines once his condition allows. The transfer order was issued yesterday and he will be kept at the Lutheran hospital at U S veterans' bureau expense.

Hes Moines Rafaell J. Cockburn Des Moines Mercy Heapitay Anamosa Lutheran Hospital State Board of Control Joard Cockburn United States Veterans’ Bureau

First Winter Snow Blankets Upper Mississippi Valley

Minnesota reports general snowfall across the upper Mississippi valley and Red River of the North. A cold north wind from Canada brought three inches of snow and subfreezing temperatures, with reports from the Canadian northwest noting six below.

St. Paul, Minn Mississipni Red River Canada Canadian Northwest

Bank Robbery Report from Morristown Bank

Robbers believed to be a man and two women blew the Morristown State Bank vault today and escaped with 5006 dollars. Morristown, South Dakota, November 7.

Bani Morristown S. D Morristown State Bank

Fewer Sheep and Lambs to Be Fed in Coming Winter

The Department of Agriculture reports a smaller winter feed total for sheep and lambs across the corn belt and western feeding regions due to reduced western feeding. July through October feeders into the corn belt averaged about 1,650,000 head, with shifts in state distributions. Illinois and Wisconsin saw more eastern feeders, Ohio and Michigan less, Indiana about the same. Westernly, Kansas led increases, Iowa and South Dakota up slightly, Missouri and Nebraska down. Nebraska Scottsbluff area expects over 30 percent more direct feeders.

Associated Press Chicago Corn Belt Department of Agriculture Nebraska Mississippi River Illinois Wisconsin Ohio Michigan Indiana Kansas Iowa South Dakota Missouri Scotts Blut Utah Daho California

Forgetting to mark ballots for senator sparks county dispute

Black Hawk county election returns show a 2,154 vote gap between president and United States senator tallies. Some voters who marked president candidates apparently left the senate blank, while straight tickets for La Follette and Wheeler are cited as a possible cause. president total was 4,418 and senator total 22,264.

Black Hawk County United States la Follette Wheeler

Husband searches for missing Detroit millionaire in snowstorm

Mrs. Charles Winnagle appealed to Los Angeles police to aid in locating her husband Charles Winnagle, a Detroit resident said to be a millionaire, who vanished during a blinding snow storm north of Ten o in November, with $100,000 on his person.

Los Angeles Cal Teno Charles Winnagle Winnagile Detroit Mich

Government Bird Census Under Way In U S

The United States Department of Agriculture will conduct a nationwide bird census in selected areas under the Bureau of Biological Survey. The aim is to count nesting birds to assess distribution and the impact of conservation laws, beginning around June 1 with unpaid volunteer observers offering reports on request.

United States Department of Agriculture United States Bureau of Biological Survey Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C

Views of the People Debates State Assessment System

A Clarksville reader challenges any state opponent to a public debate on the fairness of the executive council and supervisors assessments. He cites 20 years as an assessor and asserts education and the Supreme Court back his view that current methods are unequal.

Clarksville Executive Council Brindley Ames Inn

Navy tool in Elk Hills oil deal testimony

Rear Admiral J K Robison testified in the Elk Hills naval oil reserve case that the plan to trade ground at Elk Hills for Pearl Harbor fuel and storage facilities originated in the Navy department and that national security was the reason for secrecy. He said Albert LB Denby was only a tool in the Pearl Harbor transactions.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal J. K. Robison Navy Ele Hills Naval Oil Reserve BE. L. Doheny Pan-American Petroleum & Transport Co Robison Elk Hills Pearl Harbor Hawaii Gary Department Albert LB Secret of the Interior Wis Unite Press Cal. Naval Oil Reserve E. L. Doheny Pan-American OL Company Ek Hills Doheny Union Oil Company Robinson Standard Oil Company Secretary of the Navy Denby

New York Walker Law Upholded Against Klux Klan

Buffalo November 7 The Walker law aimed at the Ku Klux Klan by state legislature is constitutional, a decision by Supreme Court Justice Charles A Pooley holds. The act requires filing of secret society membership with state officials. The challenge came from George Bryant king kleagle of the klan here in a habeas corpus case after his arrest for violation.

Buffalo N.Y Supreme Court Charles A. Pooley George ©. Bryant King Kleagle Klan

Mrs Magnus Wants Him to Stay Home

Kimball Minnesota November 7 Mrs Magnus Johnson expressed relief at her husband losing his political bid and said she hopes he stays home this winter to be with the children and farm. She noted hard times on the farm and that the salary helped, though not everything. She left the decision about continuing in politics to him.

Kimball Minn Washington Magnus Johnson

Marshall Town Cloth Clothing Store Robbed at Night

Marshalltown Iowa police report thieves entered the Iowa Clothing company store through a basement window last night and stole several hundred dollars worth of men and women's wearing apparel. A thief was cut by glass, leaving a trail of blood in the basement, and police have no clue about suspects.

Marshalltown Iowa Clothing Company

British Sub Collide In English Channel

London reports the British submarines K-2 and H-29 collided in the English Channel. Both ships suffered serious damage but crew members managed to reach Weymouth port.

London English Channel Weymouth

Cable Briefs and World News Digest From Various Cities

Belgrade forms a 16 member cabinet aimed at arranging a general election as the only solution. Moscow plans a subway and urban transit on an American model. Berlin announces Otto Wiedfeldt to stay as ambassador and Krupp duties. Paris notes recognition shifts between Japan, the U.S. and the Soviet government. London dispatches a large airship order and a new London-India-Australia dirigible network. Lurin drops indictments against nine fascists after apologies. Paris notes Le Quotidien ridicules Millerand party leadership hopes. Rio reports Sao Paulo missing after revolt. Bertin aids flood relief for Neckar Rhine Main. Moscow reiterates Arctic island rights. London considers a China Federation with provincial capitals. Rome comments Coolidge election signaling isolation. Vienna notes long-term carpentry work in progress at BY 3. New York weather bureau predicts rain after long dry spell. Creston court clerk John C. Hunt dies after illness.

Associated Press Belgrade Pachitch Dr. Ninchitch Moscow Berlin Otto Wiedfeldt Washington Krupp Company Paris Christian Rakovsky London L’humanite Japan United States Gann Honduras Yucatan Jamaica British Honduras All Tho Vatican le Matin Roms Gioriaie d'Italia France United Press Sertyiia Lurin Frassiti le Quotidien Millerand Sup Rio de Janeiro Sao Paulo Guanabara Bay Bertin Neckar Rhine Tchitcherin Vienna New York S Schapeller Trans- New York By Wireless Weather Bureau

Kluxers Plead Not Guilty to Larceny Case

Burlington Vermont November seven. Gordon Wells and William McCreedy Klan members pled not guilty to grand larceny charges tied to Saint Mary's cathedral desecration. Jury drawing began immediately. William C. Moyer, described as their leader, has pleaded guilty to grand larceny.

Burlington, Vt Gordon Wells William McCreedy Ku Klux Klan Saint Mary’s Cathedral William C. Moyer Klanks Eagle Wells McCreedy

Mason City Doctor Quits Chiropractic Board

Kendall today received the resignation of Dr. J. W. Daugherty of Mason City as president of the Iowa State Board of Chiropractic Examiners effective immediately. Appointed last March for a three year term he cited financial reasons for stepping down.

Des Moines Navy Nate Kendall J. W. Daugherty Mason City Iowa State Board of Chiropractic Exam Daugherty Board of Examiners Inis

Navy Rostan Seeks Bout After Scrap With Bowers

Joliet welterweight Navy Rostan, once a local favorite, is in Waterloo seeking a bout with Floyd Bowers. Promoter John Goss considers staging a windup in the near future.

Navy Rostan Joliet Waterloo Floyd Bowers John Goss

Country Club Robbed Last Night of Cash and Candy

Thieves smashed a window at Sunnyside Country Club and rifled a tin box holding about $50 in the office. Candy was taken from a case and found broken near the links. Bloodhounds could not locate the culprits as police search for clues.

Sunnyside Country Club Bain Palice

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ma Ferguson Mrs. Harding Mortuars Buchanan’s Doris Spensley Waterloo Social Welfare League Board of Directors Witl Black Iowa State Teachers’ Association Clarence Morley Colorado Hlineis Central Bingley HW. E. Weatherwax Marley Maud Thompson Weatherwax W. W. Milter W. Oh. Lamb A. E. Johnson Evening Courier AMD State Courier Minnesota U.S Matthew Regnier U. S Julian Latimer Paul J. McCormick N. Y Marshall Town Cloth Clothing Cable Briefs Creston John C. Iunt Chiro Rostan Sioux City Chicago & Northwestern W. J. Speke Movilie Bloomington Ind Indiana University Brown County
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