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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1924
Page
1
The report outlines anticipated shifts after March 4 with deaths and retirements altering committee leadership in both chambers. It notes promotions and defeats among Senators and Representatives, including changes in chairs on judiciary, pensions, education, Indian affairs, and other panels.
New York police arrested nurse Hannan in connection with the death of Miss Helen Klein at Paree hospital. Klein died two hours after a dose of medicine reportedly given by the nurse who said she mistook the drug for epsom salts. W Lupo, head of the receiving ward, corroborated the nurse’s explanation.
Police bound over the tie thief to the grand jury after a car chase and arrest. The captured vehicle bore a county plate and identification card. investigators believe the car was stolen and the driver took risks during escape. Ralph still owes 178 dollars on his car and confessed to prior thefts.
Paris reports a warning from the Caris anarchist headquarters against lynching Sacco and Vanzetti in the wake of their paymaster murder trial. Correspondent West Miller notes demonstrations spread worldwide as appeals for justice unfold. The piece traces reactions, legal maneuvers, and potential appeals to higher courts.
New York reports early trading pushes sterling to a new peak of 4.59 per dollar for the year, the highest since January. The rise is linked to renewed British demand and expectations of London remittances and flow of American funds to Europe, boosting other European currencies.
In Paris at Colombes Stadium this afternoon, the New York Giants defeated the Chicago White Sox 8 to 0 before about 5,000 spectators. Both teams are on a joint exhibition tour. the weather was clear, cold, and sunny as clubs planned another exhibition game for Wednesday to benefit local school children.
A report to National Republican chairman William Bieler in a few days by National Contributors committees will show three times as many people contributed this year as before and for the first time in political history the national campaign has been wound up without a deficit. Gily Emerson, committee chairman, says about 1.8 million contributors aided the drive. After a few small bills are paid there will be a small balance to sustain future contributions.
Hort show opens Tuesday at 1 30 pm at the Midwest Horticultural exposition in the Dairy Cattle Congress hippodrome. Exhibits from midwest states ready. judging begins Tuesday afternoon with officials from Iowa State College and other universities selecting winners in fruit, nuts, vegetables, and honey divisions. Prizes total thousands, with entries from Denver, Sioux City, and nearby counties.
Four Waterloo men from Waterloo Iowa Victor Hue Jace Simpson Clifford McKin ton and Thomas Ferguson were held to the grand jury on $1000 bonds for conspiracy to violate federal prohibition laws. They are charged with transportation of liquor between Chicago and Waterloo by automobile. Simpson and McClinton testified that they were part of no conspiracy and had not violated the law. Hue and Ferguson did not testify.
Six men believed to be former employees bound the watchman of Empire Storage last night and spent hours breaking into a vault opening 25 safety deposit boxes. They escaped with jewelry and securities possibly worth thousands. Value to be estimated after box holdings are reviewed. BRFLL KILLS FARMER. John Incobrethen, 24, a farmer, was killed by a bull while tending cattle near Lake Park Minnesota.
United Press reports Secretary of State Hughes plans to resign March 4 and retire to private life. George Hervey, former ambassador to Great Britain, is mentioned as a possible successor. Hughes cites wish to resume private law practice and restore his fortune after long public service. He began in the Supreme Court and may be reappointed if a vacancy arises.
In Marlon Ohio on November 8, Mrs. War ren G. Harding widow of President Harding, is reported to be deteriorating. She has suffered renewed abdominal complications, unrest, poor sleep, and minimal nourishment despite care from Dr. Carl W. Sawyer.
President Coolidge plans trips to both the army and navy games in Baltimore and then to the Chicago livestock show. A White House briefing said a definite date for Chicago is not set, with plans expected to be announced later. Representative Madden conferred on the Chicago visit and the president may depart Baltimore after the football game for dinner in Chicago.
Democratic leaders refused to concede New Mexico to President Coolidge as 97 precincts remained statistic counting. Today's tally shows 587 of the 4 precincts reported with Coolidge leading Davis 40,126 to 38,854.
Charles Withrow a 63 year old towerman fought for life after remaining at his post for three hours directing signals with paralysis on his left side. He was found slumped in his chair by his relief man but still operating the signals. A farewell party for Mrs. Roy Eck drew twenty friends and relatives to Fowler Street, with gifts and songs. Mr and Mrs Fick plan move to Chicago. Musin was provided by Mrs. Rick Price and Mrs. Florence Haywood. Mrs. F Haywood from Independence attended from out of town.
Mrs Erma Hayes 65 died at 7 1 yesterday at St Fran hospital She was the first woman to serve two full terms as Betit Juror in the district court of the county Born Nov 19 1 in Stephenson county Illinois she came to Iowa with her family as a young girl Married 1873 to Witttany T Hayes who died in 1929 They lived on a farm in Larkin county before moving to Waterloo Survived by three children Mrs Frank Johns Ackley Clark and Croton Waterloo five grandchildren and several siblings Funeral services set for 2 20 PM Sunday at Petersen Bros chapel with Rev J R Macartney In charge The body to be taken to Iowa Falls Monday for burial Members of Watertag chapter Order of Eastern Star to attend the services.
Edinburgh reports quote a Scottish sect the Society for Spreading the Knowledge of True Prayer asserting birth life and death are illusions. Leader Agnes Morrison known as The Practioneer preaches that material reality is a dream and evil ceases when people stop believing. Most followers are women.
Wrangell Alaska reports a tale from the Liard district of Canada where a 17 year old Mocassin is said to have been hanged by Edy and others to drive away evil spirits. Investigators found Mocassin alive at first but later died. Edy and several brothers along with Big Aleck faced charges and were sent toward Vancouver for trial after a long expedition by three police from Fort Liard.
The Cromwell oil pool in Cromwell Oklahoma has yielded over 6,000,000 barrels since its opening less than a year ago, with potential daily outputs around 100,000 barrels. Joseph J Cromwell, a noted engineer, located the field in 1922 and expects Wilcox sand tests to boost production, possibly making Cromwell the state's largest producer.
Mrs. O E Hardy a Waterloo pioneer died recently in Ontario California at nearly 90. Her husband a pioneer teacher and businessman and former county treasurer died twenty years ago. The family left Waterloo for LeMars Iowa and later California. Hardy taught the first school in Waterlay east during 1854 55. He was first president of the East Waterloo independent district organized April 1866.
Marshalltown Iowa. Michael Featherstone, 80, inmate at the Old Soldier's Home for 18 years, was murdered. Sheriff Meekins ordered an investigation after Featherstone's body was found by farmer Harald Smith on a farm four miles from town. His head showed blunt force trauma and he had not been seen at the home since Tuesday. He reportedly carried substantial money.
Ames Iowa dispatch reports a morning fire in Kelly near here that damaged two brick buildings including the Ralph Sutton grocery store and the Combined post office and drug store. Local Bre fighters aided by Ames squad fought the blaze until water supply failed and flames re lit. Estimated losses reach $10,000 with only $1,500 insured.
Girls and women offered forget-me-nots on city streets to aid disabled veterans. Early sales were slow due to crisp weather as downtown traffic lagged, but organizers expected a pickup this afternoon and evening to clear Waterloo's full quota.
Char don Simonds vice president of the Three Minute Cereal company dies in Cedar Rapids from acute indigestion. Former editor of the Oar and Feed Journal and Milwaukee Journal. Came from St Louis ten years ago and was active in financial circles. Survived by his mother and one daughter in Milwaukee.
Peter Ramirez a professional gambler and dope peddler was shot and killed in a gambling brawl in Mason City Ta Sheriff Marsh seeks suspects believed to have fled. His wife Big Bertha Ramirez is serving time in a South Dakota federal prison.
Chicago market remained firm with prices from 35 to 40 cents for gobblers including Bin feathers. The reports from the east suggested a prewar price drop, but Chicago producers and commission used state costs would be the same this year as last year.
Fire at Perry B Aldridge farm three miles north of Victor killed Enos Aldridge 6 and Winnona Aldridge 12. Three others burned. Left widow with property to be divided after her death among ten children. Also mentions will of I W F Smith and a note on Stanford law school admission. Honolulu hot spell reports 84.5 degrees as record for year.
Dr. A E Douglass of Steward Observatory says tree ring growth fixes past rainfall and sun variations. From pine rings he linked long term climate, noting Smithsonian selection of his pamphlet and invitations to speak at the Carnegie Institute. He studies giant sequoias to extend data back possibly 3,000 years.
Captain Amundsen may attempt a North Pole flight with two Norwegian lieutenants Lay Sen and Dietrichson preparing a spring expedition. If funding is secured they would offer Amundsen leadership, otherwise Larsen would lead. Plan calls for two airplanes to fly from Spitzbergen to the Pole and return starting in May.
Perry and Claude Curtis start a muskrat farm south of the village with 25 breeder pairs and an expected five year production of about 173,555 muskrats. At typical pelt prices the gross could reach near 90,000 dollars in five years. Real estate transfers follow with multiple property deeds listed in Black Hawk County Abstract Co. notices.
Rev B Stuntz, a returned missionary from northwest India, will speak at the M B church Sunday morning. The Fo worth league will use the sternantleon gate in the evening service. Rebekah lodge homecoming at the hall Wednesday may. Refreshments served. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cook of Fayette visited. Several local residents noted travels and gatherings including trips to Vinton and Clearwater Fla.
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