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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1924
Page
8
In a tense standoff ranchers guard the aqueduct gates with searchlights and guns as LA drought pressure grows. The ongoing water spill runs at $15,000 per day while authorities promise action once Los Angeles reports sufficient water. upcountry farms face renewed thirst amid the stalemate.
A historical summary mentions Wadsworth of New York as a strong late 1940s style candidate for Senate leader, highlighting his youth for the role, ten years in the chamber, and stance. It notes other names like Curtis and Watson as alternatives, and discusses shifts from old guard to a younger leadership, with mentions of Lodge Aldrich contrast and party dynamics.
El Paso November 19 John L Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America says he is not a candidate for secretary of labor in Coolidge's cabinet. He commented while responding to an AFL convention resolution endorsing him for the post.
Rev. C. V. Shearsley, amid a probe into his wife Mrs. Shearsley’s charred remains at the parsonage furnace, now says she took her own life. He cites furnace witnesses, age related pathology, and beliefs from eight months in India as reasons for reversing his stance and urging continued investigation.
Sir Lee Stack, chief of British forces in Egypt, was seriously wounded in Cairo when two bombs were hurled at him and insurgents fired revolvers. He was struck in the stomach by shrapnel. three others were hurt as the attackers fled.
Belfast dispatch reports Cardinal Michael Logue, primate of all Ireland for nearly 30 years, died at Armagh Palace. He was 84. His passing follows a long illness worsened by distress over bloodshed in Ireland, which he condemned in a final statement warning against destruction and pillage tied to political discord.
President Coolidge urged a concrete timber saving program at the national conference on forest products, warning of a costly gap between cutting and growth. He highlighted a 745 billion cubic feet timber reserve, a 25.6 billion annual drain, and 6 billion feet yearly growth, urging restoration and reduced per capita use. The Clarke McNary and Weeks laws were cited as hopeful steps needing support to advance public and private stewardship.
Graduates and former students of the Kansas Station Agricultural College will take part in a nationwide radio party on December 1. A special alumni program will be radiocast to dedicate the college's new 506 watt 300 metre station KSAC in Manhattan Kansas.
The notice explains that delivery should be at the recipient's name before 4 30. If the paper is late due to carrier error or other cause, call 3100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
El Paso Nov 19 A resolution censuring a labor pool on a Kentucky led issue and the Coal River collieries dispute with the United Mine Workers tested the American Federation of Labor at its El Paso convention. Delegates planned a Fort Bliss visit and discussed political policy resolutions while officers faced mass dismissals within mining unions. The federation reaffirmed wage increases for postal workers and urged Congress action in the short session.
A bulletin from Dr Garyer at White Oaks sanatorium says Mrs Harding, hospitalized two weeks, is deteriorating and showing signs of coma. The report was issued at 2 20 p m. today.
Chicago November 19 The American Bankers Association says crime costs banks about three billion dollars annually. Burglars forgers and holdup men are the main sources of the levy. Bank holdups rise while burglaries fall. This year 165 holdups occurred, vs 192? last year. Illinois Missouri and Oklahoma report 478 robberies over three years. These states lack state police in many cases. where available robberies are fewer.
J G St John aged 80 a long time resident of Waverly died at the soldiers home in Marshalltown yesterday He served in the Civil War and is survived by a son H G St John Funeral services are planned for Thursday at 2 PM at St Marys Catholic Church Waverly
In Waverly Ta Nov 9 the court heard a plea of guilty by Bergemann boy for murder. Attorney Mr Sweet argued the boy’s mental state and influence by others, suggesting the shooting may have been accidental. The judge did not approve the plea as presented and the case moves toward further proceedings.
Masked robbers entered the Marion Iowa shop as it closed and took 1000 dollars in cash and 3500 dollars in checks for Milwaukee railroad employees. A separate, later theft near Cedar Street saw Mr and Mrs Kennedy robbed of 50 dollars and jewelry as the bandits fled after forcing Kennedy to drive them away.
Iowa City resident Robert Leeper, serving a life sentence for the murder of his father in law Roy Wertz, had his case reversed and remanded for a new trial by the state supreme court. The high court found error in jury instructions on self defense and consider in weighing the prior felony.
Bloodshed loomed in Owen's valley as ranchers and residents clashed with Los Angeles over water rights. Raiders fortified the Alabama spillway, posted sentries, and awaited state troops while city officials sought court action to regain control. Armed women joined the defense as tension rose and guards expanded with tents and searchlights.
Charles Weostcott, once tied to a “millionaire movie cowboy” image, is jailed in Los Angeles after a high speed chase across several countries. Bail set at 50,000 dollars. He faces charges of attacking two Hollywood girls Betty Robson and Olive Pernisiott over a year ago, with a co defendant having pleaded guilty and received six months in county jail.
Federal court officials announced a ruling may come by February 1 1925 on government suits to cancel Elk Tills naval offenses and contracts held by Pan American Petroleum and Transport Co after the trial closed. The case involves E Dohensy and associates with complex international ties including Westcott and a metropolitan backdrop.
The UD. D. C. held its thirty first annual convention in Savannah Georgia with the submission of Mrs Frank Starrald of Americus stressing educational work. An address by Randolph Atwater president of the Stone Mountain Monuments Association was a principal feature of today’s business session.
Frank Archer, 67, Omaha, Neb, held in St Joseph Mo for investigation. He agreed to waive extradition and return with Dodge County sheriff to answer forgery charge. He allegedly passed $1,000 worth of Liberty bonds stolen from the First Bank Nickerson Neb to buy a motor car for $750 and was jailed on $250 cash bond.
Hollywood November 19 Associated Press Thomas Ince a famed motion picture producer died at 4 36 this morning at his Hollywood foothills home due to angina pectoris He fell ill while traveling from San Diego and was rushed home after being taken from a train at Del Mar He had remained active in film work until the attack Ince was a pioneer and leader in the industry starting as an actor in 1921 then directing and becoming a producer building renowned studios
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