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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1924

Page

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Red hand moving in Spanish plots against Alfonso

London reports border outbreaks in Spain as officials crack down. Arrests include former Republican deputy Marcelina Domingo. Soviet funds alleged behind plotters, arms smuggling to Barcelona. Seven of 26 arrested in Vero face death penalty. others await military trials at Pamplona. Magaz urges swift justice. Alfonso presides at ceremony as internal strife warned.

London Madrid Marcelina Domingo Daily Mail Barcnlona Vero Pamplona Marquis de Magaz Directory Alfonso Mager Elief Spain Morocca

Armistice Day Observances Across Iowa Towns

Armistice day events spread across Iowa with Legion parades and speeches. In Council Bluffs a noon parade preceded a downtown program and a ball at the city auditorium. Cedar Rapids suspended business 10 to 11:30 while veterans laid a wreath and Col C B Robbins spoke at Coe College. Keokuk joined Fort Madison in a county celebration with a parade and victory dance after a Legion-led observance.

Greene Utes Council Bluffs American Legion and Auxiliary City Auditorium Cedar Rapids Veterans of Greene's Square Hanford Post American Legion Col. C. B. Robbins Coe College Jobn Keokuk Kenkuk Fort Madi Armistics Fort Madison Legion Donnellson Montrose

Midwest Flower and Beekeepers Conventions Open in Russell

The Midwest Flower Congress shows varieties like McIntosh and Longford as Iowa aims to secure hardy winter apples independent of the west and south. Missouri displays Hag apples. The Iowa Florists Society and Florists' Telegraph Delivery unit convene at noon with a banquet to follow, sessions continuing to Thursday night. the Midwest Beekeepers meet for a one day seed Pilates session at the hotel.

McIntosh Longford Edgewood Secor Ames Macy Iowa Missouri Russell-Samson Girlsroom Society of Iowa Florists and Jews Florists’ Telegraph Delivery Association Midwest Beekeepers’ Association

Coolidge Predicted to Dominate Congress with Decisive Lead

The article argues Coolidge will control Congress through a direct decisive mind. It contrasts Harding's hesitancy on the bonus bill with Coolidge's expected ability to set a clear path, guiding Republican senators and avoiding mixed pledges.

Coolidge Congress Harding Mellon Treasury Buis Washington

Widener and Peabody Honeymooning Near Philadelphia

On Honeymoon oT. A. Widener of Illinois and his bride formerly Mrs Trude T. Douglas Peabody, they are shown leaving New York for their honeymoon and will settle on the Elkins estate near Philadelphia after their wedding.

Ot. A. Widener Ter Trude T. Douglas Peabody New York Elkins Estate Philadelphia

Coolidge Still Holds Unified Line as Republicans Face Dissent

The text discusses President Coolidge's firm position and how Republican senators and congressmen might back his course. It notes limited patronage power but emphasizes the need for party discipline. It considers La Follette and Brookhart as potential disruptors and the impact on key committee control if defections occur.

Coolidge Congress Ln Wollette la Follette Lrook-~ Hart Oa Pollette Brookhart Werald-Tribune News Service

Immortality memorial event honor hullinger at union county

Veterans and dignitaries gather for a memorial unveiling honoring Uinta county men who died in the world war. Dr Hullinger, nearing his 100th birthday, is noted as possibly the oldest practicing physician in America and was to be a central figure at the ceremony. Other army officers and civilians, including Judge K M Landis, were scheduled to speak at dinners and luncheons across Legion posts in Evanston and Centenarhia in Union Bhai, Vernai.

Page Evanston Hullinger Uinta America

Turks to Be Cheaper Says Omaha Poultrymen

Omaha poultrymen contradicted Chicago forecasts that turkey prices would rise. They cited a large chicken crop and forecast turkeys would be cheaper and marketable sooner, with Nebraska and Kansas producers expecting increased supplies to hit the market.

Omaha Chicago Omha Oomahas Omaha Poultrymen

England Observes Armistice Anniversary Quietly

In London on Armistice Day 11 November no minute of silence was observed at 11 am. Ceremonies were held at the Whitehall cenotaph and at the Unknown Soldier grave in Westminster Abbey.

Wondon England Whitehall Westminster Abbey

Cold Weather Returns After Heavy Snow in Wyoming

After 12 hours of snowfall in Rock Springs Wyoming the mountain roads remain impassable. The clearing skies bring a sharp drop in temperatures and a strong northwest wind as the area turns intensely cold.

Wyoming Rock Springs Wio

Brookhart’s lead over Steck shrinks in final county tallies

In Iowa Senate race updates from The Associated Press, Brookhart’s official canvass shows a reduced majority as 90 counties report, with Brookhart at 447 406 and Steck at 446 668 after 69 counties officially counted. County results vary, including gains for Steck in several counties and continued slow deduction of Brookhart’s early edge.

Dex Metnes Navy Daniel I. Stack United States Senate Smith W. Grookhart Associated Press Brookhart byBrookhart Steck Brooktmart Senator Brookhart Stee Clinton Enimat Harrison County Lha Les Bounty Louisa Lyon Page Sioux Bounty Election Armistica Allamakee Apponoose Black Hawk Dremar Butler Carroll Cass Chickasaw Deexter Delaware Payette Greene Hancock Mumbaldt Ida Johnson Jones Wheokuk Lion Mills Mitchel Monroe O'Brien Polk Pottawattiuinig Wapelto Warren Washington Winnel

Pneumonic Plague More Deadly Than Bubonic

Baltimore reports Dr. Wu Lien Teh of the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health states both plagues share one germ. Pneumonic plague spreads via a patient’s cough and is far more fatal, with death rates near 70 percent, though rapid control is possible with sanitation and isolation.

Baltimore Wu Lien ‘Teh North Manchurian Plague Service Johns Hopkins School ,of Hygiene and Public Health Tere Los Angeles Dr. Wu Pr. Wu Manchuria

Ghost Uses Tomb to Escape High Rent Arrested in Los Angeles

Manuel Blanco, 46, was arrested at the Los Angeles cemetery after living in an empty Spanish tomb to dodge rent. Police said he had slept there for a month and told officers he had not been disturbed until now, booked on vagrancy charges in the city jail.

Los Angeles Cal Manuel Blanco

Manchu Emperor Pu Yi Loses Titles and Lands

The youth ful Manchu emperor of China is stripped of all titles and now called Sir Pu Yi. His estates are forfeited and his annual allowance drops from 4 090 000 to 500 000. Factories will employ the former palace retainers.

Jisuin Tung China Pu Yi

Theodore D Robinson Named Assistant Secretary of Navy

Theodore Douglas Robinson of New York was selected for the post of assistant secretary of the navy. A nephew of Theodore Roosevelt, he has served in the New York state senate and chaired the progressive state committee of New York. The vacancy followed Theodore Roosevelt's resignation to pursue a gubernatorial bid.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge Theodore Douglas Robinson New York Washington, D. C Theodore Roosevelt Navy Robinson Corinne Roosevelt Robinson White House Caollige Navy Department Wilbur Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Helen Roosevelt New York State Senate

Secretary Davis to Retire From Cabinet After March 4

Secretary Davis of the labor department plans to retire from the cabinet after March next. He is the only cabinet member to indicate retirement. The White House said the president has not considered other changes and hopes Davis will stay.

Davis Washington, D. C Labor Department Cooldge White House

President Coolidge to Visit West in December

President Coolidge will depart Washington on Wednesday December 3 for Chicago to attend the national livestock show and be present for the opening of Congress on December 1. He is expected to attend the Army Navy football game in Baltimore on November 29.

Washington Coolidge Chicago Congress Baltimore

Boy Scouts to Boss St Louis for One Day

St Louis leaders from mayor to street straw boss will hand over duties to the khaki clad Boy Scouts next Saturday as part of the community fund drive begun Monday. The event enlists city officials to support and participate in the civic appeal.

Boy Scouts St. Louis Boy St. Loonis

Notable counterfeit ring raided as agents seize bonds

Federal agents raid Chicago and other cities, arresting seven of the alleged counterfeiting group tied to a $5 war stamp scheme from 1918. Warrants name 14 defendants including William Keith and Mrs Laura Schmitz. more than $1 million in stamps cashed across Chicago New York and Omaha.

Associated Press Chicagzo Neville-Ben Newmark Glaie Len Small Waukegan Warratilsa Treasury Savings Thi New York Omaha William Keith R. A. Stubbins J. R. McDonald R. G. Manley William M. Zigee Daniel Ambroso Sam Coregolione Herbert C. Schmitz Laura GE. Schmitz Miss Prances Walzick Chicago Secret Service

Refugee problem may spark Balkan war fears

Sofia reports the refugee crisis spreading across the Balkans as Bulgaria holds about half a million refugees and Greeks face millions more displaced by Asia Minor expulsions. Tensions rise over population shifts in Thrace and Macedonia, with anger feeding anti Turkish sentiment and disillusion with the league of nations.

Sofia Balkan Bulgaria Angora Asia Minor Constantinople Balkana Greece Thrace Macedonia League of Nations Fi. 4 Balkans

Fire at Zechman lumber yards injures two

Chicago reports two firemen injured and over 100 residents displaced after an incendiary blaze at Zechman & Co lumber yards caused about 200000 in damage. The watchman was overpowered, bound and gagged at the plant.

Chicago Zechman & Co

Deposits Rise in State Banks Over Four Years

Des Moines report shows state bank exchanges up 16.27 million in four years allowing above 7.6 million to be equated with borrowed funds. Total deposits reach 616.02 million in September, just under 10 million from 1923 year end.

Des Moines State Banking Department

Iowa farmer who brought aristocrats from Germany faces deportation

In Cedar Rapids a German farmer, Adam Gebauer, and his family face deportation to Germany by April 1 1926 unless he learns English and can support his family with work. Gottlieb Steinmetz from Homestead Indiana had sponsored them, later funding their support, and sought removal after Gebauer refused to farm.

Iowa Germany International News Wire Cedar Rapids Adam Gebauer Guy Linville Gottlieb Steinmetz Homestead Gebauer Beléving Steinmetz Linville Gebauers

Last Policy With Duel Clause Paid in Ithaca

Believed to be the last life insurance policy with a duel prohibition, issued in 1865 by Mutual Benefit Life to Grange P. Hyde of Ithaca New York, paid to his widow after his death. The $2200 policy yielded $2243.71 to the widow and $1805.78 in dividends during its 59 year term. The policy’s terse text forbids certain travels and actions including dueling and other prohibited conduct with strict conditions for validity.

Ithaca N. Y Lfe Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company Grange P. Hyde Mr. Hyde Orange PB North Carolina Tennessee United States

Cohagan Addresses Kiwanis On Father-Son Movement

A. Cohagan, general secretary of the M C G A, spoke at a noon Kiwanis luncheon in Hotel Russell-Lamson urging fathers to teach patriotism and obedience to law. He called for tolerance for good and a universal plan to abolish war within a Christian framework.

A. Cohagan M. CG. A Hotel Russell-Lamson Cohagan Valley Forge France

Street Department Highlights From Oct to Nov Report

A. O. Tahor outlines the street department work from Oct 14 to Nov in a city report. Tasks include hauling dirt and leaves, moving cinders and old asphalt, cleaning catch basins, rebuilding crosswalks, grading streets, repairing walks, and clearing debris after a recent storm.

A. O. Tahor Tabor Mobile

Temperance Leader Pleads Guilty to Liquor Smuggling

Mrs. Laura Patten a Machias church and temperance leader pled guilty in Bangor to liquor smuggling conspiracy charges. She and her husband and a dozen men received sentences two months and six months respectively as part of 74 indictments. Federal officials say the case will shock Maine society. Patten has two children.

Bangor Laura Patten Machias Peters Maine Patten

Y W Esthetic Work Promotes Health at YWCA

Esthetic work in the YWCA physical education program builds poise and self confidence, relaxes muscles for natural development, and fosters musical sense through classical music. Open to all girls and women, with observation welcome any time.

Edna George

Court Lifts Ban on Wine for Home Use

Federal Judge Morris A. Soper ruled that the Volstead Act’s 1.5 percent limit does not apply to beverages made at home for home consumption in the Rep. John Philippi case. He noted Congress intended home made cider and wine for private use to be treated separately, unless the beverage is intoxicating. The decision followed testimony that Hill’s homemade wine reached 11 percent alcohol.

Baltimore Joh. Philip Hill United States Morris A. Soper Soper Congress United States Senate Varmsel Hill Amos W. W Woodcock Colt. Hill

Voters Defeat City Court Bat Elect Its Judge and Attorney

In White county Georgia a ballot asking to establish a city court failed 188 to 36 while candidates for city court judge and solicitor, W. W. H. Underwood and Thomas F Underwood, received 428 and 437 votes respectively but cannot serve. The election results show the city court was not created though the two elected officials won.

Webster Dodge Webster County United States Board of Supervisors Brookhart Steck Brewer Shelby Harlan Shelby County Bat Atlanta White County W. W. H. Underwood Thomas F Underwood

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