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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1924
Page
9
In a study of crime a new criminology labels criminals as 11 folk to be treated not punished. Leo Bergemann of Bremer county, 18, sought his father’s farm eight weeks ago, shot his father as he carried milk from the barn, and today is sentenced to 30 years at Anamosa. The text contrasts the approach as old fashioned and claims it works.
A Cres ton Iowa Farm Bureau resolution complains that Iowa Illinois Indiana Missouri and Nebraska lack direct representation on President Coolidge's new agricultural commission. It urges hearings in the middlewest and says future appointees must reflect corn and pork interests, stressing regional influence and urging action by senators and representatives.
The Courier should be delivered to your name before 3 30. If you do not receive the paper by then due to carrier error, call 51m and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the offices before 6 30 p m.
Comes Back Joseon Lachaux, former premier, found guilty in October 1918 of impeding war prosecution, wins amnesty in the Senate by 176 to 104. The chamber of deputies approved the amnesty last July. Louis Malvy, former interior minister banished for three years after wartime traitor conviction, voted amnesty 135 to 62.
The U S supreme court ruled a former service member cannot sue to recover compensation when withholding is not arbitrary or unreasonable. Sam Silberschein filed in the eastern district of Michigan seeking due compensation, but the government argued the Veterans Bureau director is the sole arbiter under federal compensation acts.
Des Moines reports Attorney General Gibson ruled that a probation officer serving the poor should not receive extra pay from county boards of supervisors. He also stated that when a jointly held institute spans two counties each county may claim $50 from the institute fund to defray its share of expenses.
President Coolidge rejected friends urging a vacation after the campaign, saying he is in best health and will stay at work to stay fit. His physician Dr Jamies P Coupal reportedly supports continuing the schedule.
Leo Bergemann, 18, was sentenced to 30 years in the Anninosa reformatory after pleading guilty to assault with intent to commit murder for an attempted shooting of his father on the Tripoli farm. He also admitted to arson and malicious mischief connected to a string of farm disturbances in the county.
Chicago reports testimony by Joe Newton, 22, of the four Newton brothers, detailing plans for a million dollar mail robbery first discussed in Kansas City on January 10. He described James Murray and Walter McComb as sources of information in the conspiracy connected to the Rondout train robbery.
New York police and coast guard scour the Atlantic for the 34 foot sloop Feolic with seven men aboard. After 36 hours of patrol no trace found and heavy seas threaten other shipping. Cold exposed residents suffer as the Adriatic arrives battered by waves.
Rome reports the cabinet will rush a bill granting full voting rights to about three million women over 25 who meet education requirements. Initially restricted classes may vote municipally only, with plans to widen suffrage as Italian women's political education grows toward universal suffrage.
Leonard Town Maryland reports a prominent lawyer and former state Republican chair, Joseph Henry Ching, was found murdered in front of Saint Aloysius church. Police say his head was beaten in with a blunt instrument, shocking the state and drawing national attention.
In Chicago on November 18 a gathering of directors in a dry convention featured a whimsical menu built from former breweries saloons and distilleries. Speeches praised the prohibition effort and toasted the movement against liquor in the United States and globally.
Indications show the Mississippi Valley League aims to modify its rookie rule at a Yall meeting, with Waterloo and Ottumwa showing support for easing veteran status restrictions. M. H. Sexton opposes the change, calling the rule vital to the league’s prosperity while Waterloo is recognized as the 1924 pennant winner. Notables present include Clarence Rowland Otto Borchert Harry Burton and other sports figures from Chicago Milwaukee and Burlington.
Spencer Ta November report states James H M Engle a 75 year old Spencer retiree was found in his abandoned office after several days missing. He intended to starve himself to death but expressed a wish to live when found by his son Fred Engle following business and domestic troubles.
Spokane Wash November 18 Den ton McKean 18 recently suspended from Lewis and Clark high school for marriage was ordered reinstated gratefully by the county superintendent of schools after the superior court referred the case. I cannot believe the legislature intended that a person be denied the advantages of an edition merely because he happens to be marr before he arrives at the ape of 24.7
Paris November 18 United Press the French senate by raised hands voted article IT of the amnesty bill granting amnesty and restoration of civil rights for ex Premier Cailliax. About half the senators were present and the galleries were nearly empty as the final chapter of the affair was written.
The article reports new regulations directing tax collectors to limit public inspection of income tax returns to three days a week for three hours daily. Attorney General Blair enforces publication restrictions while Blair warns against broad disclosure and notes that December bills must go out on schedule. Requests for lists of high earners will be refused unless names are specified. blanket or competitive inquiries are denied.
Clarion contractor J. Mayer won the bid to build a $30,000 Masonic home on Frederick street in Oelwein. Construction starts immediately so the building can be ready by spring. The first floor will house club rooms dining room kitchen and heating. the second floor will contain the indie room and property room for Masonic bodies. Mayer’s bid was 21340 with site cost 2600. architect 7. G. Ralston of Waterloo.
Des Moines Nov 18 Gov Kendall begins work on his final message to Iowans for the upcoming legislative session. The address will cover the state budget and policies on farming labor markets parks and the economy among other topics.
Gov A Smith is confined to his hotel room with a badly swollen foot believed to be an aftereffect of a day of golf. Hotel physicians diagnose incipient infection and he is advised to remain in room. Also notes selection of a jury to retry Lawrence Fierry for the murder of his wife Alvyina at Montezuma, Iowa.
Ex Kaiser relatives denounce news that Princess Maria of Anhalt widow of Irene’s Joachim’s son is to wed Sore Helmert. Lupheat and other factions furious as the widow’s marriage is reported amid turmoil at Klambits estate.
Nurses from across Iowa gathered in Des Moines for the twenty-first annual convention of the Iowa Rate Association of Registered Nurses. Nearly 700 attendees over three days will discuss legislation pensions and public service. James G B Weaver gave the welcome. Augusta Hefner of Sioux City responded. The principal address was by Dr Bb Moorhead from Loyola University Chicago on Nurses Training in Relation to Preventive Medicine.
A. J. Allen, president of the Vinton school board, said no plans exist to discontinue high school football after the death of Roger Stewart. The victim’s body was escorted back to Vinton by Anamosa high school students and teachers. Anamosa sent a four-member delegation to attend the funeral.
Gen Dawes, Republican vice president elect, is recuperating rapidly after a hernia operation and may take Thanksgiving dinner at home. If discharged from hospital before the two week rest period, he must continue to take it easy for two more weeks per his physicians. Also reported is the postponement of the sentencing for Snowball Reynolds in the murder case of Al Webber to November 29 to hear arguments for a new trial.
Des Moines reports Attorney General Tren J. Gibson hailed a supreme court ruling in Washington North Carolina affirming the town excusive council’s tax on railroads Chicago Great Western and Chicago Rock Island Pacific. The roads argued state holdings were overvalued while farm lands were undervalued. Gibson called it one of the state’s most important victories and said the state will receive about $590,000 from the decision.
A devastating blaze at the Bothwell and Senator hotels in Atlantic City early Nov 18 caused multiple deaths and heavy damage. Five hundred guests fled through smoke filled corridors as firemen battled zero temperature conditions and rescued trapped guests from upper floors. The loss is estimated at $750,000 with two confirmed dead and several others missing or seriously injured, as authorities search for additional victims.
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