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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1924

Page

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Rival's quarrel linked to murder of diamond trader Katz

Los Angeles investigators pursued a motive tied to Katz’s diamond trade after a quarrel with a rival and a warning call. Miss Dorothy Carroll, 22, friend of slain music master Harry J Katz, provided details of a feud and threats from an unnamed man. Police opened a safe deposit box to locate hidden jewels amid broader ties to art deals and possible underground jewel smuggling.

Fess Dos Angeles Cal Harry Katz Iivesti Jorothy Carrall Los Angeles Examiner Carroll Luys de Peper Yarrisi Miss. Carroll Shei Wittit Suny Bis Dismond Precious Bems Blane Fowel Harry J. Katz Thor Mors Norman Selby Id McCoy Fichter Tiers Tral Sid McCoy Kratz

Smith and M Adoo split fuels Democratic rift in New York

Fragmentary report shows a division within the Democratic Party between the William G. M Adoo faction and Smith’s group. The disagreement centers on future presidential naming and party direction, with tensions between progressive and conservative wings. Unclear continuation hints at further party realignments.

Flower Show At Midwest Expo Draws Big Crowd

The Midwest Expo hosts a large flower show today with entrants from Harrison County and Missouri Valley. Preston Niles wins sweepstakes in bushel basket classes while Webster claims Delicions box sweepstakes amid strong rivalries and colorful displays across 14 categories.

Parte Pover D. C Webster Crescent Minn Clark Fiv Northwestern Groenings Harrison Bonored Preston Niles Missouri Valley Niles Midwest Iowa State College

Court Rounds and Errant Tales From A Turbulent Year

Mrs Virginia rte Looney Camble returns with her two children after a year’s absence and drops a guitar she bought in New York to woo Robert Gamble who she divorced. In Paris she sued for 200 000 dollars claimed advances for supporting herself and children while Gamble allegedly took the children to Florida. A fantastical note places a Mu continent of 64 000 000 people in a Harlem of the Pacific with tablets from India translated by Col Vernon, once British officer. In Baltimore court Mrs Laitoinette Fedell is charged with murdering her husband Alexander Brieki with a mid city street confrontation. her son Arthur, seventeen, is charged as an accessory.

Virginia Rte Looney Camble New York Ainse Robert Gamble Paris Gamble Florida Mother Lane Ankind North America Harlem Pacific Baltimore Hermione Allmar Arthur

Livestock and Produce Show Highlights Across County

The event featured top prizewinners in livestock, including Worth and Jonathan exhibits in plates and apples. Judges Laurens Greene and Harnett evaluated classes from cattle to potatoes, with growers from northern Minnesota and Leasen County earning honors while others progress toward final show standings.

Boyer River Jonathans pMilother Baarrosan Eourly Ou Worth Clark Jonurhans Dudges Laurens Greene la Fayette Harnett Rena Wowas tHarre Snevder

Deluge of Buying Orders Sends Stocks to New Peak Prices

A surge of demand pushes stocks to record highs as buyers flood the market. Traders anticipate continued strength with broad participation from investors and institutions driving prices higher.

Reds Seek U.S. Gold Cellars in Moscow Report

In Moscow on November 32 Foreign Minister Tehitcherin renewed his attack on the foreign policy of Turkey and urged broader U S relations. He argued restoration of ties with the United States would widen perspectives beyond England and believed the Baldwin cabinet indicated a shift away from British imperialism and interventionism.

Moscow Tehitenerin Hig Atack Turkey United States Meri¢A Enelana Tehitcherin Baldwin

Brookhart Extends Lead in Iowa Senate Race

As of 2 PM November 18, Brookhart Republican led Democratic challenger Steck by about 625 votes from 78 counties reported and 21 unofficial ones. Official changes include a 69 vote swing to Steck in Shelby County, with Polk and Linn counties showing larger adjustments. A counting error in Pottawattamie altered Steck’s third ward total from 385 to 485, pending certification.

Maine Frese Sendhe Heackhart FL Steck United States Senate Jes Moines United States Associated Press Smith W. Brookhart Daninl FL Steck Cnunies Hetal Breakhart Steck San Cateels Steck Tndas Election Board Shelby County So i Brockhart Polk County Woon Inclad Johnson Council Bluffs Tal Pottawattamie Brookhart

Schalis Election III Minnesota Contested Charges

Minneapolis Minnesota November 12 charges alleging violation of the corrupt practices act in behalf of Senatorial candidate Thomas D Schall were submitted for the Hennepin county grand jury today by County Attorney Floyd B Oisoz.

Minneapolis Minn Thomas D. Schall Hennepin County Floyd B. Oisoz

England Awaits U S Invitation to Arms Parley

English circles and politicians respond to the American invitation for a new disarmament conference. Prime Minister Baldwin favors close U S cooperation while the Conservative opposition questions Geneva pact timing. Controversy rises over Britain joining a fresh disarmament effort, with critics invoking potential peace risks and naval arms questions.

Wallace's Parrot Grieves Loss of Master in Washington

In Washington on November 12 the pet parrot of the late Secretary Wallace shows clear signs of grief over his master's death. The Bolivian specimen, gifted eight months ago by Dr. WW Mann, was a constant desk companion and eagerly greeted Wallace. now the bird droops, refuses to eat, and officials admit they cannot ease its sorrow or know what to do.

Washington, D. C Wallace WW. M. Mann Department Entomale Bist Department

Deaths and funerals in Waterloo area notices

Mortuacy MRS. BERTHA TOUR age 53 died at home after a seven week illness. Born June 3 1871 in Dubuque she leaves husband Harry Bird Tour and daughter Helen Tour plus sister Jennia Bird and Anna Delts and brother Stanley Bird. Services Thursday 2 30 p m from the histner chapel with Rev J aU j Young. Burial Elmwood. Also listed are Mrs. 48 PL BROWNS and Anna Marie Morgeson born Cedar Falls later married Mr. Brown with two children Halen and Noma and siblings Mrs. H F Campbell and Martin Morgeson. Body at O Keefe Towne mortuary. CISORSON 80 died at 4 45 p m at 519 Baltimore after two years illness. Born in Hughesville Pa. Married Jan 25 1872 to Rachel Soash. Survived by widow and children M M Corson Sykesien N D B Corson Spirit Lake F B L Corson Le Roy and Mrs Walter Frank Boyle Mae Corson Waterloo plus sister Mrs W H Musgrave Vermillion Kan. Body at mortuary. Funeral arrangements pending.

Bertha Tour John Bird Third Avenue West Roma Humboldt Dubuque Harry Bird Tour Jackson Mich Helen Tour Waterloo Browns Heary & Brown Anna Marie Morgeson Cedar Falls Elmer DeLoph Cogar Falls Brown Halen Noma H. F. Campbell Cherry Street Martin Morgeson Bath Street Church of God O’keefe & Towne Mort- Uacy Elis Corson Bilis R. Carson Baltimore Street Dee Hughesville Rachael Soash M. M. Cor Ison Sykesien George Cay Spirit Lake L. Corson le Roy Minn Walter Frank Boyle Mae Musgrave Vermillion Kar Elersen

Live wire on sunEatne kills three burns one

Conroe Texas November 12 Three men were killed today and a fourth severely burned when they touched a 2300 volt wire that had fallen across a sidewalk. The dead are J R Beakley a merchant W G Rye Milvid Tex and Travis Rye Taylor Tex.

sunEatne Burns Conroe Tex J. R. Beakley W. G. Rye Milvid Travis Rye Taylor

Injunction Sought Over Letts Election Victory in Iowa

Associated Press reports Muscatine on November 12 that J Richman of Muscatine asked a temporary injunction to stop Judge F L D Letts from claiming the certificate of election to the Second district congressional seat and to bar the state canvassing board from issuing it. Richman contends constitutional clause in Article five bars Letts from holding another office during his term, potentially voiding all Letts votes and making Ralph Thompson the winner.

Associated Press Muscatine Fld. Letts Davenport Congress Ag J. Richman Letts State Board of Election Canvagserg Richman Town Aupiemce Gibson Atl Ralph Wy Thompson Mugen- Une Ben Ge. Gibson

Importance of Movie on Social Life Told to Catholic Women

St Louis November 12 The ULOVINE picture and its effect on social and moral life and its role in modern industry were discussed by Charles J McMahan director of the councils motion picture bureau The speaker said the film industry has improved since William Hays led the producers organization but room remains for progress An appeal to defeat a proposed federal bill granting 100 000 000 for the public schools tolerance measure was made by Archbishop Austin Dowting of St Paul He called the bill politicians work not educators

St. Louis National Council of Catholic Women Charles J. McMahan Burreau McMahan William H. Hays Producers’ Organization Austin Dowting St. Paul

Gore to Fill Wallace Post Until March 4 1925

President Coolidge weighs two proposals to appoint Howard X Gore of West Virginia as secretary of agriculture to serve until March 4 1925. Gore, snow acting secretary after Wallace's death, would allow a permanent choice after inauguration. Gore was elected West Virginia representative and will take office after March 4.

Washington, D. C Coolidge Howard x. Gore West Virginia Ore Snow Wallace Gore

Herrick Ready for Paris Post in Happy World Spirit

Herrick, ambassador to Lance, spoke before sailing for Paris to resume his post after vacation on his farm near Cleveland. He said the world shows renewed confidence and hope and that he leaves for overseas duty in a happy mood, a rarity since 1914.

A Herrick Lance Paris Cleveland

Jury to Decide William Fahy and James Murray Case

Chicago November 12 selection of a jury to try former postal inspector William Fahy and politician James Murray for the 2 million dollar mail train holdup at Rondont Tennessee last June was in prospect before federal court adjournment today Fahy and Murray were the only defendants indicted who had not pleaded guilty.

Chicago Wiliam Fahy James Murrey Rondont, T Fahy Murray

Arrest of Noted Robber Expected in Iowa Town

Ted Mayo, alias Diamond Dick Funman, wanted in many cities for auto theft booze running and jail breaking, escaped police here six weeks ago in a gun fight. He was reportedly located near Anamosa Iowa with a badly shattered arm receiving treatment from Dr Cook at Oxford Junction. Cedar Rapids officers were instructed to arrest Mayo as the car he left Cedar Rapids in had been stolen. Sheriff H T Wagner confirmed Mayo’s appearance at Oxford Junction. FIGHT TONIGHT. game times listed.

Ted Mayo Diamond Dick Funman Anamosala E. A. Leighton Mayo Dr. Cook Oxford Junction Cedar Rapids Anamosa H. T. Wagner Diamond Dick

League Advisory Commission Plans Control of Ex-Enemies

The permanent advisory commission of the League of Nations council on military naval and aerial questions met to perfect the league organization to oversee the unitary control of Germany Austria Hungary and Bulgaria. It will transfer this task to the league and oversee compliance with armament limits, with a standing Geneva session and investigations upon complaints about ex enemy states.

UN Geneva Prasé League of Nations Council League Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria Rome Advisory Commission Europe Commission Ila Iit Europe Geneva England France Italy Spain Sweden Brazil Uruguay Phins Air Japan Belgium League 6 League Council Naval m Wader Ilitary

First Prize Winners in Classes of Honey Division Announced

Winners named for the Midwest Horticultural exposition honey classes judged by Rev. Francis Jager Minnesota with prizes totaling 589. Entries include six and twenty four section combs and extracted honey in multiple jar counts. Exhibits listed by entrants such as Harry Snyder Hammack Brothers EB Kautz C S Engin and R F Longworth among others.

Francis Jager Minnesota Hippodrome Annex Harry Snyder Council Blufits Hammack Brothers Woodbine

Women Pastors Demonstrate Progress at Association Meeting

Chicago November meeting of the Association of Women Preachers highlighted the achievements of women pastors and the growth of women’s ministry. Rev. Josephine Campbell recalled taking a Methodist charge in Indiana in 1920 as a widow with three children, her revival meetings yielding 290 conversions, boosting pastoral support from 650 to 1370 dollars, contributing to a 1924 budget of 8370 dollars, and including funds for a church she is building.

Chicago Association of Women Preachers Josephine Campbell Methodist Church Indiana Althe

Marked relief parcels for Near East warning to volunteers

Mrs. F Shores, chairman, warns volunteers to label relief parcels for the Near East tomorrow so Boy Scouts can identify them. Unlabeled packages risk being mistaken for laundry or other deliveries. Trucks will collect after 1 PM and accept clothing of all kinds for children and adults.

Near East Reief

OWA School Children Visit Twain Home Pilgrimage

Shenandoah Iowa plans a side trip to Hannibal Missouri the home of Mark Twain as part of a tour to the Lincoln shrine in Springfield Illinois on November 28. Nearly 600 pupils from western Iowa will participate with sponsorship by the Shenandoah Kiwanis club during the Northwestern Iowa visit.

Owa Twain Shenandoah Hannibal Mark Twain Lincoln Shrine Springfield Shenandoah Kiewanis Club

Dawes Forgets His Pipe Amid Chorus Guest Greeting

Chicago reports Charles G. Dawes, vice president elect, misplaced his pipe at the opera house press desk after chorus girls demanded a speech. Dawes joked he was surprised to have so many friends in the opera and chorus, then left with the incident noted by reporters.

Chicago Charles G. Dawes Lfe Bevs Birla Dawes

Judge instructs jury on proof of wine intoxicating in Hill case

United States District Judge Morris A. Soper told the jury in the Hill case that for the nuisance counts the government must prove wrongdoing, while the intoxicating wine and cider counts hinge on whether the beverages were intoxicating in fact and that reasonable doubt benefits the defendant. The judge rejected shifting the burden to Hill, noted Volstead act nuances, and urged verdicts based on facts, not opinions on prohibition.

United Press Baltimore Morris A. Soner John Philip Hill United States District Court Today Arthur Machen Hill Woodcock Dudga Soper

National Grange chief urges farmers to rely on business care

Atlantic City Nov 12 Louis J Tabor master of the National Grange told a National Grange session that farmers face economic problems not real ones and urged 80000 members to seek relief through sound business principles rather than legislation He noted farm values fell by 2000000000 in three years with 1100000 farmers leaving the land since 1919 and called for careful study of cooperative marketing and production while opposing a sales tax as a burden on family maintenance.

Associated Press Atlantic City N. I Louis J. Tabor Barnesville National Grange Weber Tabor Erange America Alk

Bechtelheimer New Secretary for Town Buttermakers Assn

Bechtelheimer named secretary of the Town Buttermakers Association as over 200 creamery butter makers attend the national convention in Mason City Iowa November 12. H Harmison and Dr cw Tsen speak on butter science and Iowa education. A butter scoring contest features teams from Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin South Dakota and Oregon with prizes to be announced at tonight’s banquet. v E Behnke of Plymouth Wisconsin elected president and officers include A J Kregel Cistle Bechtelheimer and W F Gunn.

Mason City National Association of Creamery Buttermekers City H. Harmison. Ames Cw. Tsen Dairy Bureau Washington, D. C Towa Florence Imlay Towa State College Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin South Dakota Oregon V. E. Behnke Plymouth Itd A. J. Kregel Garnaville Cistle Bechtelheimer Waterloo WF. Gunn Alexander

Loeb and Leopold to teach in Joliet prison program

Chicago dispatch reports Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb, both serving life terms for the Franks kidnapping and murder, will join Joliet Prison faculty. Leopold will teach English at night, covering instruction in teaching writing and spelling, while Loeb will lead an arithmetic class next week.

Chicago wNathan Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb Joliet Robert Franks Whitman Leopold the Fen Loeb

Prince of Wales receives hostile hospital greeting

United Press cable briefs report the Prince of Wales visiting a hospital where three year old Elizabeth Das a star Patient refused to be introduced and kicked him at each attempt. The piece notes a predicted government stance on the Zinoviev affair easing after a formal exchange with Russia on future propaganda.

United Press Gooden Prince of Wales Sesterday Llizabeth Das Wales Jandon Zinoviev Russia

House Committee Starts Work Early On Routine Appropriations

The House Appropriations Committee begins its hearings ahead of the new Congress session. Secretary Work of the Interior Department is expected to appear behind Chairman Madden as the panel moves through initial stages. The panel aims to pass several appropriation bills by committee stage and have them ready for House floor consideration.

Washington Congress Appropriations Committee House Nesses Madden

Country Life Assn Aims for Short Sermons and Coop

Columbus Ohio November 12 The American Country Life association closed its annual convention with a plan to cut church numbers shorten sermons and increase cooperation between denominations. The executive committee chose a four city for 1924 convention selection.

Country Life Assn Columbus American Country Life Associat executive corp_ny

School children said to have spine curvatures by professor

Prof T B Homan of Town State Teachers College reports a survey finding many children show slight spinal curvatures. He notes nine out of a hundred spines require adjustment, based on a city study presented at a Des Moines convention. A second brief item mentions a diamond ring theft in a Manchester department store washroom.

G. A. Wachler J. Hu. Dearhamer Town Chiropractors Des Moines T. B. Homan Town State Teachers’ College Homan Terry S. Bing Manchester Sata

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