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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1924

Page

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Germans surrender Zeppelin expert to American partners

Bremen reports Germany hands over Dr. Karl Arnstein, chief engineer of the Zeppelin company, and key staff to join Goodyear Zeppelin in Akron. Arnstein vows German techniques will aid the transatlantic airship effort under American leadership, with plans to replace hydrogen with helium where possible. He notes shared future benefits from American enterprise and German experience as the ZR-3 program shifts to U S operations.

Br .B. Weyer Copsright Bremen Germany America Count Zeppelin Karl Arnstein Zeppelin George Washington Sve. Arnstein Sig Brother Catunt Zeppalin Capt Lehmiuing L.angeles Arnstein United States Tate Mckener Yam Germian Bhoroness Goodyear “Zeppelin Corporation Dr. Arnstein En-1 Tope W. Klemperer Ro Liebert P. Helma Ft. Schnitzer J E. Brunner Lh. Rieger HW. Kec Hirtigardt BE. Schietiel

Scarlet fever case prompts local quarantine update

A scarlet fever patient at 117 Beck Avenue in Wilson was moved to a detention hospital and the home released from quarantine. The report notes this is the only contagious disease reported in three weeks.

Wilson Beck Avenue

Twenty Five Workmen Drowned in Harbor Disaster

Repair crews report twenty five workers drowned and twenty two injured when a steamer carrying sixty sank in harbor after a boiler explosion. The incident occurred in Helsingtots on November fifteenth as the vessel went down with a large labor crew aboard.

Helsingtots Ming Belieged

Spectators Searched at Fahy Holdup Trial in Chicago

In Chicago on November 14 spectators at the trial of ex postal inspector William J. Fahy and two Chicago politicians James Murry and Walter McComb were searched at courtroom doors under orders by Federal Judge Adam. Prosecutors fear intimidation of witnesses connected to a $3,000 payday holdup plot.

Chicago William J. Fahy James Murry Walter McComb Culis Adam

Wylam & Son Move Holsteins to Cass Farm Soon

Sumer IA November 15 news reports Wylam and Son will relocate their Holstein herd to the Cass Farm this month. The herd, once top in the town dairy tests, will be managed by J. Cass with Schumacher and family renting other buildings. The dispersal last spring ended the Duidwagt era of Holstein fame.

Wylam & Son Sumer Stein A. Wyhen & Son Phugfield Towa Cass J. i Wyhuna Golcotiage Schumacher Weyjams & Sea Duidwagt

Rome Says Fears of Revolt Exaggerated

A government broadcast from Rome states that reports of fascist and revolutionary unrest abroad are exaggerated. Officials urge calm, deny blame, and attribute unrest to weakened spiritual unity within a civilized people.

Rome

Three Horses Man and Tractor Till 105 Acres of Land

Clemons Massachusetts area report details Carl Crouse an Iowa State College alumnus now farming in Marshall County. He operates 150 acres with three work horses and a tractor. On 105 acres he uses a three year rotation of corn small grains and clover. Soybeans are seeded for both hay and bean harvests. He uses a tooth harrow, clover sod breaker, and a two row cultivator for weed control.

Clemons Carl Crouse Iowa State College Marshall County Mr. Crouse

Factory Additions Permit Issued by Commissioner Wasson

Building permits issued today allow additions for Construction Machinery Company at Glenwood and Vinton streets. The permit adds 20009 to the year's building value as work has begun. A separate barrier permit was issued to Mrs. on er street.

Charles Wasson Voy Construction Machinery Company Glenwood Vinton Streets

Doheny Oil Loan Satchel Becomes Court Symbol

In federal court Frank J. Hogan for the defense portrayed the $100,000 loan from Doheny to former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall as a personal transaction. He argued the government’s seizure of the little black bag and its link to the Pan-American Petroleum case should not imply illegal inducement. The Downey dispute centered on the loan’s nature and the longstanding friendship between the two men.

Los Angeles Do‘neny Privoleum & Jarbenor Frank J. Mogan Doheny Hogan Mogen

Lenders Agree on Elections Report to Labor Meeting

A preconvention accord among AFL factions backs a special executive council report on the general elections campaign to be presented at the forty fourth AFL convention in El Paso. Leaders expect broad approval and a possible open approach to presidential campaigns with candidate records.

LABOR Associated Press al Paso American Federation of Labor Iigh Executive Council Mexican Confederation of Labor Juarez Mexico Rio Grande United Press EL Paso Tex Mexican Federation of Labor Elias Galles International News John P. Frey Iron’ Moulders Tournal Metal Triates Frey Department of Metal Trades Fray Kent

Scientists Contend Evolution Not foe to Religion

In San Francisco a Science League of America rally overflowed the Native Sons’ hall to oppose opponents of evolution in schools and colleges. Speakers included Luther Burbank, D. Starr Jordan, William F. Ritter, G. S. Mundell, and Maynard Shipley, with John D. Barry presiding. They asserted evolution conflicts with neither science nor faith.

San Francisco Cal Science League of America Luther Burbank Santa R D d Starr Jordan Stanford University William FE. Ritter GO. S. Mundell Maynard Shipley League John D. Barry

Beasley Estella Mrs Mstella Beasley funeral notice

Mortars MES ESTELLA BEAS Mrs Mstella Beasley died at 7 a m today at Presbyterian hospital of pneumonia. Born November 20 1885 at Topeka Kansas she married Andrew Jackson Beasley in 1892 at Cresco Iowa. Surviving children Franklin B George B Roy J Miss Alice Miss Bertha Beasley Estella Prugh all in Waterloo plus 10 grandchildren. Services Sunday 2 p m at Burton Avenue Baptist church with Rev William Wilkins. body to Sumner for burial Monday at 10 24 a m. Funeral notices also cite funeral for Wilati Makinster who died yesterday. Edward Makinster to attend from Memorial hall.

Estella Beas Mstella Beasley Presbyterian Hospital Topeka Kaw Andrew Jackson Beasley Cresco Beasley Burton Avenue Frances Esther Clark Petersen Bros

Harbor Board Calls Speed Curb After Mauretania Washes Cowes Streets

In Cowes England on November 15 the harbor board urged the board of trade to curb the Mauretania speed through the harbor after a passage caused a heavy wash flooding streets and damaging houses shipyards. The Mauretania was singled out as the offending liner by the harbor board.

Cowes Eng Hug Board of Trade Mner

Chicago Declared Crime Cradle by Sociologist

Chicago is labeled the crime cradle of the nation by University of Chicago sociologist Frederick M. Thrasher after a three year study of gangs, crimes, and criminals. He cites 313 gangs and a criminal training system, while police officials accuse judges of rubber stamping to aid criminals.

Chicago United Press Frederick M. Thrasher Department of Social Science University of Chicago Thrasher

German Ambassador to Return Home in January

Washington November 15 Dr Otto Wiedfeldt German ambassador to the United States will go back to Germany in January to resume leadership of Krupps Mrs Wiedfeldt left today for Germany and friends expect the ambassador to follow. The move was delayed at his own request until after the American election and the Dawes plan became operative.

Washington, D. C Otto Wiedfeldt United States Germany Krupps

Capacity Crowd at Iowa Badger Game

Madison Wis Nov 15 A capacity homecoming crowd packed Camp Randall as Wisconsin faced Iowa Spirit ran high among fans and players with hopes of a comeback from recent slump Wisconsin veterans mingled with the squad before kickoff in a revival of old Wisconsin gridiron spirit

Madison Wis Camp Randall Stadium Wisconsin Iowa Badgers

Mixed marriage case reveals Kip Rhinelander wedding

International wire reports in White Plains show George Jones, a man of color born in England, on naturalization papers tied to his daughter Beatrice Jones’ marriage to Leonard Kip Rhinelander of a wealthy New York family. The record cites Jones’ citizenship date, English birth, Pelham Road address, and Elizabeth Brown as his wife, with Beatrice Elizabeth Jones noted as 25 and Emily Elizabeth Jones listed as 23. Authorities note denial of nonwhite blood and report Rhinelander and Beatrice’s Europe trip rumors as they remain missing with little contact from George Jones.

White Plains N. Y George Jones Beatrice Alice Jones New Rochelle Leonard Kip Rhinelander New York United States Great Britain and England Jones Leicestershire Liverpool Pelham Road Elizabeth Brown Lincolnshire Hmily Elizabeth Beatrice Alice Grace Marie Pelham Supreme Court Morghauser Emily Eilizbeth Robert David Brooks Pelham Manor Rhinelander Emily Elizabeth Jones New Rosheile Joneses New Rochelia Beatrice Alice] Jones Europe

Tugs Tow Battleship Washington for Target Practice

The Washington battleship, 79 percent complete, towed from Philadelphia navy yard to sea for destruction as a target in fifty fathoms curve tests. Sea tugs pull the monster to be used against aerial bombs shells and depth charges while naval officers study effects for possible design changes. The ship cost over 16 million dollars and would yield only about 250 thousand in junk.

Philadelphia U.S. S. Washington Navy Yard Washington

Garnishment of Bet on Election Starts School Fund Action

Iowa City November 15 County Attorney L O Connell began district court action against a $153 stake on the Steck Brookhart senatorial race. State law allows garnishment to divert wager money to the school fund unless challengers show cause. Kennard and others named include Bettors stakeholders and judgment holders.

Iowa City O’connell Steck-Brookhart Iowa James Martin Joe Kennard Brookhart Kennard Henry Bad Frank Spratt Jerrie Lupum J. W. Collins

Stabler Buys Irving Hotel Interest to Take Possession

Howard W. Stabler and wife Mrs. Stabler will take possession of the Irving hotel on December 1 after purchasing J. C. Allison's interest. Stabler, manager of Crawford hotel at Fort Dodge, is well known in Waterloo. They plan to redecorate and improve the 100 guest capacity hotel.

Howard W. Stabler J. C. Allison Irving West Bend Orleans Estherville Fort Dodge Stabler Waterloo United States Senate Fred Wray

Woman Who Won Pardon for Soldier Son Visits Osage

Osage, La. Nov 15 Special Mrs Carl Sweney Hanson gold star mother who walked to Washington to obtain a pardon for her son Joe Hanson was in Osage last Thursday en route to Waterloo seeking work. She had been near St Ansgar and had been employed by Hudson Motor Co Detroit but disappeared again. The boy, a patient in a government hospital, left without permission to enlist in a cavalry unit near Denver, desertion the army held and he was imprisoned. Another son was killed in the world war.

Osage Carl Sweney Hanson Washington, D. C Joe Hanson Waterloo St. Ansgar Harlan Harding Hudson Motor Company Detroit Mich Denver

Hopes of Delegates to Labor Convention Dashed by Mexicans

Delegates to the American Federation of Labor’s convention suspect a key difference between US and Mexican labor bodies after a crossing of the Rio Grande. Four delegates from the Chorus Girl's Internationale of Mexico arrive in Juarez for the Mexico Federation gathering, prompting surprise among American attendees.

EL Paso Tex American Federation of Labor United States Mexico American Federation Rio Grande Mexico Federation Juarez

Man Comes Home to Find Family Mourning His Death

In Pittsburgh a mistaken identity tale unfolds as Patrick J. McDonough returns home to find relatives mourning a stranger believed dead. The body was later identified as James Jones. the real man died of heart disease last Tuesday. Ballots from last April’s city election were destroyed by fire under city hall supervision after six months, with three ballots per voter and roughly 10 000 total votes. In Bristow Indiana Louie Conrady dies after years with his sister and services set for Sunday at a Lutheran church.

Bier Pittsburgh Patrick J. McDonough McDonough Ray B. McDonough al Nephew James Jones Charles G. MacKay Bristow Bristow, In Louie Conrady Henry Tree Lutheran Church Wilmar

Greene High School Football Captain Receives Miniature Gold Ball

On November 15 Greene Ta high school honored George Hardy, captain for four years, with a miniature gold football at a Deal residence dinner. Attendees included Mrs Teal, Mrs Junger, Mr Junger, Will Curtiss, E O Stillman, Wilbert Langenhagen, and other squad members and school officials.

Guest of Brother Visits in Excelsior Springs

Dr J W Thornton of Excelsior Springs Missouri is visiting his brother Dr T F Thornton.

J. W. Thornton Excelsior Springs, Mo T. F. Thornton

John B Hammond Fails to Uncover Liquor at Hotel

Waterloo raid led by former Des Moines police chief John B. Hammond found no liquor or evidence of violations at Hotel Rus. Hammond, now with private practice in detecting liquor and vice law violations, had come to Waterloo under W C T U auspices to clean up the city. Authorities checked police and municipal court records as raids on pool halls and clubrooms yielded little liquor. a basement search at the hotel found none.

Collins Michael Hughes Dean O’banion Frank Mareysik O'Banion Mareysik Marcysik Quincy Til William P. “Dinty’ Colbeck St. Louis Russell Lamson John B. Hammond Des Moines Hammond J. W. Gwynne John Sweitzer Sweitzer

Farmers to Answer 160 Census Questions Near Waterloo

Assessors of Waterloo prepare for the 1930 census with 160 questions for farmers and a 56 item population schedule. Lou Morgan, Des Moines, named director, promises the most exhaustive Iowa census yet. J A Townsley will lead Waterloo enumeration and real estate data collection to precede census work. Waterloo expects a population rise after factory closures and job losses last census year.

Waterloo Wiil Iowa Lou Morgans Des Moines J. A. Townsley Townsley

Trapper Dies After Battle With Wounded Bear

Fort Williams Ontario reports A Waine, a French trapper, fought a losing but fierce duel with a wounded bear in North Wood. Remains found miles from English River. Waine wounded the bear but perished as the bear charged. Hair clutched in his hands signals close contact. Blood and claw marks cover a 25 foot area.

Fort Williams Ont A. Waine Waino Waine

O Keefe and Towne Introduce Limousine Type Funeral Conveyance

O Keefe and Towne funeral directors installed today a new limousine style motor hearse made by M e Motor Car company. This latest conveyance replaces traditional horse drawn and earlier hearses, presenting a quiet refined exterior with the look of a costly automobile. The firm has long provided funeral services and has used various hearse types over the years in this Iowa section.

O’keefe & Towne Meteor Motor Car Company O'Keefe & Fowne Motomwar Towa

Visits Poor Sisters in Ohio Arrives This Afternoon

M. W. Aitken of Canton Ohio and his wife arrive this afternoon to visit his sisters Mrs Violeta Thompson Mrs A T Bunn and Mrs R Wilharm Waterlo and Mrs B M Sweitzer Hudson.

M. W. Aitken Canton Violeta Thompson A.T. Bunn Wilharm Waterlogo B. M. Sweitzer Hudson

Where to Put Farme Bureau Offices Is Courthouse Problem

County board grapples with space to move Black Hawk Farm Bureau offices into the courthouse. Top floor houses district court needs. southwest corner holds city assessor J A Townsley. Basement stores county engineer, abstract company, county superintendent, and overseer of the poor. Court judges want probation in same area as overseer to cut staff costs. Farm bureau prefers courthouse if feasible, a common practice in other counties.

Board of Supervisors Black Hawk Farm Bureau District Court J. A. Townsley Sedgwick-Lichty Abstract Company Poor of Waterloo Farm Bureau Altho Black Hawk Cedar Falls

Dr Cook Hopes Bailey Can Get Him Out by Christmas

Fort Worth, Nov 15. Dr Frederick A Cook polar explorer and convicted felon of oil frauds hopes to gain freedom through former Senator Joseph Bailey his attorney. He expects a decision within a month or six weeks. Cook did not attend the appeal hearing. his divorced wife Maria Cook, now a Fort Worth cafeteria cashier, attended.

Fort Worth Tex Haggard Frederick A. Cook Joseph Bailey United States Cook Maria Cook

Trial of Ira Ruby Postponed in Police Court

Trial of Ira Ruby on tireless driving charges connected to a crash that injured Max Camp was postponed again due to unavailability of the principal witness. Camp’s injuries are slowly improving. J R Black was found guilty of careless driving on Fourth Street Bridge after a brief trial and fined five dollars. he claimed his taxi lacked a speedometer. Forfeiture of bond was entered for a traffic violator who did not appear.

Ira Ruby Max Camp J. C. Beem Camp J. R. Black Fourth Street Bridge

New Scoutmasters Appointed Across Local Troops

Arthur F Jury, scout executive, announces several new scoutmasters and assistants. William Ashmore becomes assistant to Charles Greeley of troop 1, Charles Hoffman to Harry Bunker of troop 2, Robert Hostetler and Ivan Pfeiffer named scoutmaster and assistant of troop 15, Ralph Miller takes over troop 17, and Harold Cook with South Dakota scouting experience is chosen scout master of troop 24, the Cedar Heights unit.

Arthur F_. Jury William “Ashmore Charles Greeley Charles Hoffman Harry Bunker Robert Hostetler Ivan Pfeiffer Ralph Miller Harold Cook South Dakota Cedar Heights

Social Gatherings Highlight Weekend Hosts

Mrs. and Mrs. George Lechner entertained a group at 4120 Ackermant Street on Friday night with music by Solomon Makakan of the Toota Pakawalian troupe. The event capped an engagement at Rialto theatre Tuesday. Makakan will join the troupe in St. Louis next week, as Mr. and Mrs. H D Bandfield hosted Monday's gathering and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hershiser were to host tonight.

George Lechner Ackermant Street Solomon Makakan Toota Paka Awalian Rialto Theatre St. Louis H. D. Bandfield Lee Hershiser

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BG Brothers Zep Works Butler CO Paul Rudd Beaver Township Butler County Town Wisi George Schaffer Minneapolis Standard Cigar Company Lawrenceville Otto C. Schmidt Schmidt el’ Paso Toon Td Makinster Portland Ore Wilati Makinster Memorial Hall Edward Makinster Ne Sar Dinos Hight Colbeck Louis Fitzhenry Leavenworth Ainelander Negress Bride H. W. Stabler Hotel Irving Fort Dodge Appeal Tonor Football Greene Binner John B. Hamarond Trapper North Wood O'Keefe & Towne Farme Bureau Dr. Cook Joe Bailey Fuller Cheney First Natl Bank Fulter
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