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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1924

Page

11

Congress 10 age big program closing abolitions

Washington dispatch outlines the closing session of the present Congress. Major items include $2.75 billion in next year’s appropriations, Barkley Howell railroad reform, and general rate and immigration measures. Budgeting aims seek surplus refunds to taxpayers, with emphasis on economy and early action on fiscal bills.

International News Wire Washington, D. C Diame Duck Congress House Barkley- Howell Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Interstate Commerce Commission Madden Con- Bress Vians Bureau of the Budget Barkley Kentucky Washington Shallenberger Nebraska Huddleston Alabama Senate Democrats la Follette Coolidge

Mystery Death Near New Haven In Bond Salesman's Case

Mystery surrounds the death of Charles Rog ers nephew of Mrs. Oyden Reid Wife of the New York Herald-Tribune owner His body was found in Miss Marjorie Schneiders car on a road near New Haven Conn where he worked as a bond salesman His skull was fractured and Miss Schneider was too injured to explain what happened

New York Charles Rogfers Oyden Reid The New York Herald-Tribune Marjorie Schneider New Haven Conn

Coolidge Leads La Follette in Iowa by 254,072 in 1924 Vote

Des Moines reports final rechecked Iowa returns show President Coolidge ahead of La Follette by 254,072 and over Davis by 271,293. Totals: Coolidge 524,881 La Follette 270,809 Davis 153,588. Minor candidates Foster and Johns tally 1,392 votes. Total presidential vote about 950,000. governor results show Murtagh leading with 627,357 to 192,?

Des Moines Coolidge Iowa la Follette Davis Foster Workers’ Party Johns Socialist-Labor Murtagh

Pneumonic Plague Deaths Rise in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles California two more pneumonic plague deaths were recorded within 24 hours raising the total to 28 since last month. Six new cases were found in the quarantined district as authorities, with nurses and doctors conducting inspections, hope to identify and isolate remaining positive and suspected cases. About 40 suspects remain under observation.

Los Angeles Cal

Rainmaker Hatfield Winds Rain Pact With Cattlemen

Bakersfield California November 7 Rain maker Hatfield closed a contract with Kern County cattlemen and sheepmen to produce one and a half inches of rain in the county between November 20 and December 20. Hatfield will receive four thousand dollars, guaranteed by the cattlemen and sheepmen.

Bakersfield Cal Hatfield Kern County Cattlemen’s Association Sheepsmen's Association Kern County

Mountains Blaze as Forest Fires Sweep Kentucky

Fire raged across Kentucky as near gale winds fed dry brush. In Irvine Estill County volunteer crews formed a belt around 700 crude oil tanks, preventing potential ignition of 10.5 million gallons of oil. Seven houses were destroyed and guards watched Ravenna and nearby areas for sparks.

Associated Press Louisville Kentucky Irvine Estill County Ravenna

Republicans Hold Working Majorities in Congress

President Coolidge moves to a short session planning budget based on a Republican House and Senate majority. Cabinet meets with Budget Director to review estimates for next year’s government appropriations as preliminary figures. President receives congratulatory messages from around the world as party support consolidates.

la Follette New Mexico Bursum Sam G. Brattion Coolidge John W. Davis Morrow Wisconsin North Dakota Davis Harding Cox Washington, D. C House Senate Congress Lord White House

MW and C Exempted from Train Control Orders

The Interstate Commerce Commission exempted Western Maryland railway and Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Omaha from orders requiring automatic train control installations. The two lines join 92 roads spared from the safety mandates, preserving current operating practices.

Washington, D. C Western, Maryland Railway Chicago, St- Paul Minneapolis & Omaha Tha Interstate Commerce Commission

Delivery notice for Courier readers with phone request

The Courier will be delivered to your name before 5 30. If the carrier error or other cause prevents delivery by then, call 5100 for a copy to be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.

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Wealthy woman offers to adopt missing children of art dealer's ex wife

In New York on November 7, two years after Marie Josephine Newmain Ainblie disappeared with her two children, a wealthy woman now seeks the mother’s consent to adopt the youngsters. If consent cannot be obtained the children may be placed in a state institution.

New York Marie Josephine Newmain Ainblie

Ambassadeur Herrick fined for traffic signal violation

Two Canton Ohio traffic officers credited with stopping Myron V Herrick American ambassador to France after his car crossed a stop line. The officers demanded five dollars, Herrick paid, and released. Headquarters later corrected the arrest as the ambassador.

Canton Nev Notice Iten Myron V. Herrick la France Herrick

Unusual Building Activity Reported Across the United States

Indiana Limestone Quarrymen’s Association president Thomas J. Vernin said construction contracts in the first ten months totaled 4.2 billion dollars as renewed activity follows political assurances. He noted New York’s volume three times Chicago’s and listed Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Baltimore, Boston, San Francisco and Milwaukee as leading cities in activity.

Chicago Thomas J. Vernin Indiana Limestone Quarry Men's Association Vernin New York Trefroit Bat Angeles Philadelphia Cleveland Baltimore Boston San Francisco Milwaukee Vernia

Railroad Shares Reach Peak Prices On Active Wall Street Day

Unprecedented buying sent railroad shares to new peak prices for the year with gains from 1 to 333 points. Wall Street logged one of its most active stock markets in recent years as trading neared two million shares before the close.

New York Wall Street

Dog and owner die in Minnesota incident

Pulaski Minn Nov 7 Carroll Beaver 5 and his dog Tay nre tae jthe end died together in a strange case as his brother who escaped was involved. the body of the thing and flog were found last night in the TuInS.

Pulaski Minn Carroll Beaver Tay

Senate 10 Settle Brookhart-Oteck Election Contest

Des Moines Nov 7 The Senate race between Brookhart and Steck narrows after corrections raise Steck’s gains. Unofficial total shows Brookhart 447,590 Steck 446,500 with Brookhart’s lead down to 1,025. County by county changes, mainly Lee and Jackson, shift votes as canvassers adjust ballots and some disputed marks. Authorities consider recounts but expect canvass to proceed with preservation of ballots for possible federal review.

Associated Prosst Des Moines Brookhart Panter F Steck Senate Lee Jackson Steck Fremont Oallas Tymouth Madeleas Moines United States Senate Smith Ww.Brookhart Laws Daniel K. Steck Brockhart Congress Secretary of States Sterk Lude Lb. Herting

New Wave Length Allocation Expands Radio Programs

Acting Secretary of Commerce Stephen B. Davie says two to eight stations operate nightly in major cities with minimal interference thanks to improved crystal sets. The department plans wider frequency allocation to accommodate growing program demands, with New York and Chicago among cities hosting multiple stations. A nationwide allocation is expected within weeks as radio supervisors review tentative plans.

International News Wire Washington, D United States Secretary of Commerce Stephen B. Davie Department of Commerce New York Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco Los Angeles

New Conservative Cabinet Takes Charge in England

The new Conservative government assumes office at Buckingham Palace with the oath of office. Churchill becomes Chancellor of the Exchequer, drawing mixed reactions from London papers. Austen Chamberlain’s Foreign Secretary role gains approval, while the Times notes gaps in American experience as Britain looks outward.

England Tayilon Buckinghian Palace Stiunivy Ballwin Tatil Winston Churchill Natinnly Robert Horne They Times Chamberlady

Rail Brotherhoods to Appeal Labor Board Decision

Chicago reports that the railroad labor board may be challenged in the U S Supreme Court. Donald R Richberg, attorney for the Big Four brotherhoods, said the board's demand for union officials to appear will be appealed after Judge Wilkerson upheld the board. If Wilkerson’s ruling stands, the case goes to the Supreme Court.

Chicago Railroad Labor Board United States Supreme Court Donald R. Richberg James HH. Wilkerson Heral Court of Appeals Ribbers Wikerson Supreme Court Richberg

Building Permits Issued for Elks Home and Masonic Temple

Permits issued to Currie Construction for two major structures on Mulberry street Park avenue east. The Masonic building superstructure valued at 136,900 dollars and the Elks home at 125,000 dollars mark a substantial year’s end boost in building permits for the civic projects.

Nic Temple Elks Mulberry Street Park Avenue East Currie Construction Company

Legal action seeks 19000 for child death in water ditch

Mason Wily reports Jessie Shapiro sues City Water Company for 19000 over Dana K Shapiro likely drowned last May after unsafe temporary excavation near a water pine. The mother claims negligence for lacking guards at the site. Meanwhile in Chicago a cat is blamed for suffocating Patricia Czajkowski, who slept with the cat at the crib.

Mason Wily Jessie Shapiro City Water Company Dana K. Shapiro Borun Water Company Ind Chicago Patricia Czajkowski Patricia

Iowa and Butler Gridgraph Tomorrow Show Hard Fought Contest

The Courier previews Iowa versus Butler with a 2 p m start and notes both teams are defeated, suggesting a close game. The paper also lists other matchups and quarterly scores including Ames Minnesota Illinois Chicago and the Des Moines East High battle.

Courier Minnesota Chicago Des Moines

Martial law in force as Connolly seeks parade riot blame

Cal L S Connolly commands Ohio national guard troops in Niles after a Kluxer parade battle and rioting that left a dozen injured. He seeks to place responsibility for the outbreak amid the martial law actions and fixed authorities.

Cal L. S Connolly Ohio National Guard Niles Kouax Klangmen Inforce Cel

Wilis Millerand returns to politics as party head

Telegraph briefs report Alexander Millerand former French president reenters politics as chairman of a new party the National Republican League. London notes the Prince of Wales receiving Owen Young en route to the United States under the Diwes plan. New York cites Laura Dann Libbey Stilwell estate valued over 310000 with executors’ report. Essen says Otto Wiedfeldt to resume Krupp duties in Washington. Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh announces a 52 story building costing 10000000 to house 12000 students.

Wilis Alexander Millerand France National Republican League London Prince of Wales Owen Bb. Young United States New York Laura Dann Libbey Stilwell Essen Otto Wiedfelt Washington Krupp Directorate Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh

Coolidge Conceded as North Dakota Votes Tallied

Margo North Dakota November 7 Coolidge conceded the national lead with 91,331 votes to La Follette 81,969 from 1951 of 2160 precincts. Analysts say La Follette cannot close the gap. Arthur G Sertie elected governor by about 10,006 over Halvor Halverson. Nonpartisan leaguers win most other offices and legislative control is gained. A hearing on tentative Rock Island Pacific valuation date postponed to December 8.

Margo N. D Arthur G. Sertie Halvor Halverson Washington, D. C Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Interstate Commerce Commission

Wreck in Rouen Tunnel Kills and Injures Americans

In a Rouen area tunnel last night the London express carrying Americans and others from Paris to Havre derailed. At least two people were killed and six seriously injured. Walter Duranty, NYT Moscow correspondent, had both legs broken. Four cars left the rails as the diner jumped the track while a freight train slammed into the wreckage amid wild confusion.

United Press Rouen France London Express Paris Havre Walter Duranty Moscow New York Times Xpress

Garibaldi Protests Fascist Ambush Angers Italy

Italian dissident fascisti clash with militia amid armistice day events in Rome. Gen Peppino Garibaldi denounces the ambush against unarmed ex soldiers and accuses Mussolini of responsibility. Censors block publication of protests. Milan seizes Tuesday papers with alleged Rome reports.

Associated Press Drome Yurini Farlaur Toa Peppino Garibaldi Gaaribaldi Chiasse Piazza Popolo Rome Fascisti Skalla Libera Mussolini Roma Garibaldi Red Shirts Gen. Garibaldi Italy Austria Pelctal Turin Naples Trent Sereno Milan Dela Serra Avanti Gustizta Giuseppe Peppino

Independent Brewers Lead Iowa Senator Race With 534 Votes

In Des Moines on November 7, Luther A. Brewer of Cedar Rapids, an independent who had withdrawn, received 534 votes, while L. E. Eickelberg of Watertown polled 152. Officials may adjust totals as some counties did not report all votes for Brewer and Eickelberg.

Brewer Kickelberg Tes Moines Luther A. Brewer Cedar Rapids United States Associated Press L. E. Eickelberg Watertoo Brewer and Hickelberg

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Rail Labor Board San Felice Nartin Inch Gov’t Farmer-Labor Connecticut la Follett Sted Norris Ladd Frazier Magnus Johnson Thomas D. Schall Maris. Atyste Trafic Ambassador Herrick U.S Settle Brookhart-Oteck Maglimore Town Tawa Supreme Court Gibson Churchill Rail Brotherhoods Labor Board Elks Home Masonic Temple Butler Connelay Muscolini ARMY
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