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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1925
Page
9
Buglers mark Armistice day while Water loo and cities pause as a nation remembers the dead and seeks future influence. A Buchanan county farmer warns of rising farm costs, warehouse policy, and tax disincentives for productive improvement amid higher essentials.
Waterloo marks Armistice Day with flags, church bells, and a Moose parade. American Legion and auxiliary plan a Memorial Hall gathering while Waterloo streets fill with veterans, band, and civic events recalling World War I losses. Des Moines reports nationwide observances and local dedications for fallen soldiers.
In Spencer Iowa a 4-year-old saved his father W A Lauk from a deadly elevator accident by turning off the gasoline motor lever just as the machine began to whirl him toward mutilation. The father was injured but the machine stopped.
Clyde Hinson, president of Hinson Manufacturing Co. of Waterloo, was re elected president of the National Associated Manufacturers of Public Auto Equipment Inc. at the group’s Chicago convention. Acclaimed to lead unopposed with A W Connor, Roy M. Thomas named to key posts. Next year’s meeting set for New York City.
Parkersburg Iowa November Lt.- (Special) sleeping sickness caused the death of Howard Wilson, 30 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Wilson. The child fell ill last Saturday with convulsions, progressed to coma, and died at 1 a m today. Funeral set for tomorrow at the family home. He was an only child.
Morrison Illinois November 13. John Cominsky an unmarried farmer from the cottonwood district near Fulton must stand trial for the second time on charges he murdered his former sweetheart Mrs Marie M Kee a comely widow of Fulton The jury in his first trial was dismissed by Judge WT Church after reporting no chance of agreement They had deliberated 24 hours the last year being four for conviction and eight for lesser verdicts.
Speculators secured early control of the day's stock market gains with prices jumping 3 to 15 points after yesterday's decline. The advance was aided by easier money rates and the resumption of dividends on common stock by the American Sugar Refining Co.
Dublin reports a disturbance as Irish Republicans set off smoke bombs during the Unveiling of an armistice memorial cross at Tephons Green in an attempt to stampede the large crowd. No injuries reported. Police investigated the incident and warned against further disruptions.
Harold Ponder, an escaped Iowa auto thief, was arrested in Lara mie, Wisconsin, over the murder of Myrtle Enderwood Cook, president of the Renton county welfare association, on Sept 7. Ponder, who fled Fort Madison after stealing cars, was in Vinton at the time and drove away in a stolen car. State Agent George Atkins has been sent to Wyoming to pursue him.
Testimony by bank examiner Bert McCulloch in Waterloo Bank and Trust Co receivership shows book assets near 1.3 million with about 192000 cash on hand and potential real estate value below book. Witness notes varied mortgage values and many real estate loans not gilt edged, foreclosures likely, with $112,448 in preferred claims and $108000 in face value of gold bonds, 28 percent paid, others at 7 percent.
The Courier states delivery should occur before 5 20. If the paper is late due to carrier error or other causes, call 5100 to obtain a copy. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p.m.
Paris dispatches report rebels and Djebel Druse tribesmen pressing toward Damascus while French forces organize to meet potential uprising. Senator Henri de Jouvenal named high commissioner of Syria as Gen DuPort is sent from Paris to assess the situation. Near East relief agencies face refugee shortages amid Armenian distress.
Karl B. West of Waterloo reports the rush of emotion aboard a hospital train on November 11 1918 as the armistice was announced. He recalls the Paris welcome and the epic parade from depot to hospital, noting the mixed reactions of relief and celebration among soldiers and civilians. West, wounded by shrapnel and gas, had long served as a shock troop with the 23rd Infantry, earning the Distinguished Service Cross and the Croix de Guerre.
Venice reports Capt Path of the British diplomatic service confirms engagement to Mary Landon Baker, a Chicago heiress. He plans departure soon for Morocco. he has been married before, and friends of his ex-wife note familiarity with his actions. EGGE TRANSFERRED. Omaha reports Carl Egge named superintendent of the western division of the air mail service effective immediately.
Paris officials led by President Doumergue and Premier Painleve, joined by cabinet members and foreign diplomats, paused financial concerns to pay tribute at the tomb of a fallen soldier near the Arc de Triomphe. Wreaths were laid at 11 oclock as flags draped 250 units hovered over the scene. A three minute silence followed before a military review of thousands of troops.
The Community Chest campaign reached its halfway point with 610 subscriptions totaling $12,180 at a luncheon in PL hall. Twenty eight ledges contributed $5,815, three days produced 682 pledges totaling $4,315, and the three day grand total is $88,674, about half the $70,917 target. Gallord Hull Motor Co and the Y staff reported 100 percent memberships, with Major Miller’s division posting the top pledge total of 1338 dollars.
The American and Italian debt commissions yesterday discussed a new counter-proposal to settle Italy's 3.138 billion dollar war debt to the United States. The plan is reported to bridge the gap between Italy's requested 60 million annual payments and the earlier 20 million offer. The commissions recessed to await Italy's reply.
West Union Iowa reports Fayette county treasurer and former deputy state treasurer Id WW Beermann announced he will challenge Congressman Haugen in the 4th district GOP primary. Beermann serves his third term as county treasurer and previously held the deputy treasurer post.
Theda Lara, pioneer film vampire, known for intense melodrama, returns to the screen as a comedian. She has signed a contract with Hal Roach to poke fun at the era of silent melodrama and revive her screen presence in prewar days.
Sioux Indian and former Gen. George A. Custer scout, John Will Santee, died at a Yankton hospital yesterday. He lived on the Santee reservation near Hoos Gel Neh and was 74 years old.
The I-Want-to-Be-Happy Widows and Widowers club, after filing incorporation papers in Sacramento and announcing plans for Los Angeles, had its request for a permit to run a dance hall for lonely widows and widowers denied by the local board of police commissioners.
Balta Rodriguez, sentenced to 170 years in Fort Madison, seeks the Iowa state penitentiary over Cerro Gorda county jail to mute Money. As lawyers argued for a one year sentence after pleading guilty to breaking and entering, Rodriguez uttered limited English: I go Forst Madison I mate money.
Police pursue a possible maniac believed to have slain three Philadelphia women by strangulation since Oct. 15. Mrs. Lenk Weiner’s body was found by her 13 year old daughter after school yesterday. Ola McCoy and Mary Alurray were killed earlier in October and last Saturday respectively. All three deaths occurred in their homes under similar circumstances.
Jefferson Louisiana reports Karl Shorey a divorced husband received a year in prison for failing to pay $25 monthly alimony for his children. His attorneys indicated an appeal may follow.
Captain Donald B. MacMillan, builder of the Arctic air expedition, will lecture at the University of Iowa City on April 6 on The Arctic from the Air. The announcement notes his summer voyage and the lecture topic.
Greece informed the League of Nations she would welcome a Vilican security and compulsory arbitration element alongside a Western Europe pact. The telegram said Greece will support any measures leading to settlement by consolidation of peace in Europe, with Balkan peace as essential. League officials foresee Balkan security negotiations once the Greco-Rule matter is resolved.
Prosecution loses bid to limit defense evidence as court martial allows broad testimony. Subpenas issued for 36 external witnesses aim to prove Mitchell’s truth about naval aviation controversy and government handling. Brant’s defense witnessing highlights critique of general staff and air services amid ongoing trial.
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