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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1923
Page
8
A Washington Dispatch analyzes Republican primary dynamics as Coolidge aims for a first ballot majority. It weighs delegates from key states, potential defections, and the impact of Pinchot and Johnson delaying candidacy, warning timing matters as December approaches.
The notice states the Courier should be delivered to your home before 6 20 p m. If weather or other error prevents delivery by that time, call S100 to have a copy sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 39 p m.
Mrs Calvi n Coolidge completes fall shopping in Washington choosing an all American wardrobe for the White House social season. Storekeeper calls the pieces unusually beautiful, made on simple lines with no color or style preference. She shopped quietly, starting in September with a Secret Service escort.
Armistice day will be observed in Watering on the calendar anniversary, November 11, with the quiet and sacred tone outlined by the American Legion. Gov Kendall’s proclamation designating Monday November 12 as the national holiday arrived too late for public or group celebrations. Stores and offices will remain open. Becker-Chapman post members meet Memorial hall at 2 p.m. in uniform to place floral wreaths on fallen comrades graves. Legionnaires urged to attend church services in the morning.
Miss Monica Wild director of the women’s division of physical education at Teachers College and her assistant Miss Doris White were injured in falls while directing classes in separate gymnasiums in Cedar Falls. Wild sprained her right knee and will miss the term. White sprained her right ankle. Classes will be conducted by substitutes once they recover.
Des Moines reports Russell Cockburn, alleged city payroll padder, is in a government hospital at St. Louis. His writ of habeas corpus hearing, set for today, was postponed until November 17 as Polk County officers seek his return to Town.
The divorce suit of W E D Stokes against Helen Elwood Stokes was decided in Mrs Stokes favor. She will immediately begin a counter suit for separation to settle financial status. Justice Mahoney’s jury found for Mrs Stokes on one charge after an hour eight minutes.
Prohibition agent known as Lone Wolf Asher directed a rapid drive in Washington D C with local police and federal agents. in the first hour 36 arrests and seizure of numerous large stills followed as the mop up continued across city areas identified by Asher while in disguise.
William H. Nye, Iowa commander of Disabled American Veterans, calls Forget-Me-Not Day a duty not charity. He urges Iowans to donate to aid wounded and disabled World War I veterans, stating funds will aid reconstruction and future prosperity, with the message that conscience should guide giving.
Des MoinesNov 10 Addresses by Neal G Adair editor Motor World and James Appleby Santa Ana Cal accompanied the election of officers at the Iowa Automotive Merchants association convention For the coming year Dean Schooler Des Moines is president C A Morris Waterloo vice president A J Knapp Des Moines secretary manager George W Darling Marshalltown treasurer Directors include J A Dewitt Sheldon Harrison Brown Des Moines EB C Swain Osceola H F H Payne Centerville T R Bartholomew Keokuk J C Blair Storm Lake J H W Marston Mason City O A Repass Waterloo Harter B Hull Waterloo named chairman of the legislative committee
Ted Wright, a roller skating instructor in Los Angeles, plans a cross state skate to San Francisco, expected to arrive tomorrow night. He believes the trip will be easier than a rink distance since the road is paved and mostly level from Los Angeles to the bay region.
Chicago reports Brigham St. Roberts aged 67, former seven presidents of the Mormon church, obtained a marriage license to wed 64 year old Margaret Curtis of Chicago. He sailed to Rochester, N.Y. Roberts, born in England, was expelled as Utah representative after a 1900 congress trial over polygamy.
Weather outlook for the week begins Monday. Upper Mississippi valley unsettled with likely showers in the south and rain or snow in the north early, turning fair later. Moderate temperatures early, colder later.
Gen Ludendorff released on honor word not to agitate after failing bid to overthrow Bavarian government. Hitler blamed for duping Ludendorff, fascist movement scattered as Reichswehr secures Munich and Brandenburg front. Casualties reported and monarchist restoration hopes crushed.
Des Moines deputies pursued a band of armed men who halted a car on Merle Avenue near Camp Yedgze, seizing a payroll valued around 40 000 dollars from Carlyon Cow. Carlson and secretary Will Washburn were forced to stand with their backs to the car. The robbers fled before officers could intervene as a farmyard scene offered no resistance.
Washington observers from both parties wait with keen interest as former President Woodrow Wilson speaks tonight at his Rock Creek home. Reported focus on world conditions and international affairs, titled The Significance of Armiani Tay, signals broad policy discussion broadcast via telephone wire to New York and Washington listeners.
A Madrid man reports his wife disappeared in Des Moines after he drove to Nex Meine to buy a car. He left her near Sixth and Grani while seeking a parking plate, then returned to the corner but could not locate her by late afternoon and night.
In Cincinnati today metal TeptckoncalEyEs from about six nations gathered to honor national commander Cot Frederick W. Galbraith, killed in a car accident near Indianapolis. The ceremony featured speaker Jeabu RR. Chinn of the Legion delivering the presentation speech.
Waterloo residents are urged to spend one minute tomorrow in silent prayer for Armistice Day honoring World War I fallen and those affected. At 11 a.m. the waterworks and Illinois Central whistle will signal all activities to pause, stand with bowed heads, and pray. Adjutant Karl V. West of Becker-Chapman Post, American Legion, called for a citywide observance.
Midwest prepares for Armistice Day with church and civic services. Detroit expects the largest flag display in the world, weighing 500 pounds and 40 feet by 60, as part of the city celebration. Veterans plan drives to raise funds for disabled comrades while communities hold prayers and speeches.
New York November 1: George Harvey, retiring American ambassador to the court by St. Jones, returned home on the Indiana and spoke of seeking home cooking with Hannah Martin in Vermont. He declined to say whether he would join politics again and criticized Coolidge over league relief while asserting President Coolidge and Secretary Weeks are pursuing what he calls work relief plans.
Oklahoma City attorney Paul J. McCarthy was killed after being ambushed when he answered a phone call at his home. Authorities say an assailant fired a shot from an apparent ambush vehicle, leaving powder burns on McCarthy’s head and body. The attacker vanished, leaving investigators to pursue the case.
Washington DL Now Via Churches of every faith throughout the United States will observe a Red Cross roll call Sunday tomorrow with sermons and prayers. The annual enrollment of members for the Society will be inaugurated to continue through Thanksgiving Day. John Karten Payne, chairman, urged that its connection with Armistice Day be considered.
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled mentions of games, megaphone service, and various school names and places. It hints at a Wisconsin game, Penn State, and several high schools, but the exact events, dates, and outcomes are unreadable. The piece appears to be a jumbled sports column or wire note with many errors.
Britain and France remain uncertain over reparations inquiry after Paris observers anticipate no early agreement. Washington officials report Premier Poincare may limit inquiry scope, potentially hindering a conference acceptable to the United States. No invitation to participate in the reparations inquiry has been issued.
Gov. J. C. Walton faced impeachment charges over alleged aid to political allies and an attempt to amend the constitution to allow the legislature to meet for impeachment investigations. The chief clerk testified that department clerks were pulled from duty to write letters soliciting support. Other witnesses accused Walton of padding payrolls by hiring numerous supernumerary workers to accommodate political friends.
Former Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany crosses from the Netherlands into Germany amid diplomatic protests and Allied concerns. Dutch and German officials confirm passage through Holland toward Upper Silesia, with Paris and London reporting differing views on legality and potential political impact.
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