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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1924
Page
9
A collage of brief items spans cider legality debates and a Maryland case marking home production norms. It references Attorney General Stone not appealing, Iowa court implications, plus quirky notes on literature prizes and political appointments.
Washington reports Ambassador Geddes signals America will lead global industry growth. Analysts warn about European tariff pushback and possible cross border industrial unions as the United States expands production. Political discontent appears limited to around seven percent, with La Follette drawing mixed support.
Four prominent Rock Island figures, jeweler Jake Ramser, Rock Island Argus publisher John W. Potter, managing editor John Costigan, and department store owner Tom Haege, were jailed on conspiracy to murder charges tied to the 1922 Looney slaying. Bonds set at 10000 each. hearings slated for Monday.
A district survey from the U S Department of Labor notes a clear rise in industry and employment across eight states New Mexico Arizona Utah Wyoming Nevada Idaho Montana and Colorado Sugar beet and cotton harvests contribute to gains while metal mining manufacturing and lumbering in Idaho Nevada absorb excess labor
Miss Martha Ostenso, 24, a Minnesota school teacher, won a 13500 prize for her first novel The Passionate Wiight. The work, selected from 2800 contributions, centers on Northwest farmers and was awarded by Dodd Mead Pictorial Review and Famous Players-Lasky. Ostenso was born in Norway and raised in Minnesota and the Dakotas.
Three investigations opened into the Grand Rapids federal building explosion that killed three men and injured 13 others. Dale Newhouse, Herman Pettersch, and Ernest A. Roth died, while Edwin V. Animatyn remained hospitalized. Police and troops guard the scene as investigators probe whether a bomb or gas ignition caused the blast.
Grinnell Ia Nov 13 4 G Mig iman of Grinnell is jailed on possible manslaughter charges after his car struck a wagon killing Wilbur Carl Carter 48 near Grinnell The driver is charged with driving while intoxicated and county attorney S W Boyd may file further charges.
In Mexico City two deputies were seriously wounded in a shooting inside the chamber and corridors after a dispute over charges. The chamber adjourned as shots rang out with hundreds fired, leaving Morones and Guerrero gravely hurt and prompting a shift to outside fighting.
In district court here Judge D V Jack announced a hearing for November 20 on an injunction to restrain Judge Letts from taking office. C A Richman filed the petition claiming Letts election violated state law by attempting to resize the judgeship.
Air taxi fleets are proposed for major cities led by Col I F Hartney who heads a company to build and distribute air cabs. The yellow flying taxis aim for 100 mph, 4 acre landing patches, and 20 cents per mile with safety wing designs and lifting braces. The plan spans Chicago to Los Angeles and beyond, with prototype flights described to International News Service.
At the Dairy Cattle Congress grounds the West horticultural show highlights a farm bureau display from Town ship Bremer and Celar Palla with first prize and a $25 cash award for canned fruits and vegetables. R M Clark of Mitchellville dominates with multiple firsts in fruit judging while many teams compete in apple, vegetable, and flower events. An apple judging contest and the first floriculture judging contest showcased student skill with prizes totaling $50. A 120 pound King of the Mammoth squash headlines vegetable entries.
Chicago reports a gang guarding the casket of the slain figure known as O’Banion amid flowers worth thousands. Police stress identification of his killers, with Jules Portignas, alias Jimany Wells, named as a suspect connected to the slayings.
Boston November 18 William Butler lawyer and manufacturer and chairman of the Republican committee was appointed by Gov. to succeed the late Henry Cabot Lodge as United States senator from Massachusetts. The governor said assurances that Butler will accept.
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5 30. If you do not receive it by then due to carrier error or other cause, please Phone 5100. A copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
London reports reveal in Through Thirty Years by H. Wickham Steed that Lloyd George and Clemenceau nearly dueled at Versailles. Wilson allegedly mediated as Clemenceau demanded apologies and reparations, while Lloyd George disputed the accusations of inaccuracy.
Tiffany & Co sues the estate of John J T Spreckels Jr for 80000 claiming a string of pearls bought in London by Mrs Sidi Spreckels. The jewels were entrusted to William Durrett who allegedly sold them for half price and fled. A warrant for Barrett's arrest was issued but he remains at large. Spreckels died in a 1952 automobile crash.
Maryland Representative Hill was found not guilty on all six counts after a 20 hour jury deliberation. The case tested the Volstead Act over private home wine and cider production with wine alcoholic content ranging up to 11.64 percent and cider at 2.7 percent. The judge ruled the prohibition rule could not apply to personal use at home and the burden of proof lay with the prosecution. The ruling drew cheers from Hill and prompted comments from prohibition officials opposing the verdict.
Nes Moines reports Senator Brookhart's statewide margin narrowed to 645 with ten counties still outstanding including Polk and Keokuk. County tallies from Hancock and others show small vote adjustments, while Brookhart disclosed campaign contributions totaling 827 and expenditures of 344 with notes about free hotel and home hospitality cutting costs.
London reports the British Museum plans to acquire a gigantic prehistoric animal skeleton found in Tanganyika Africa. Sir Harmer says the upper arm bone is seven feet long, far larger than a Diplodocus. Funds needed are estimated between 5000 and 16000 dollars.
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