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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1924

Page

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Fahy and Murray Found Guilty in Rondout Robbery Case

A federal jury in Chicago convicted former postal inspector William J. Fahy and politician James Murray on five counts of robbing the mail with a gun five counts of mail robbery and one count of conspiracy tied to the 2 million Rondout mail train heist near Rondout Illinois. Judge Adlai E. Stevenson III will set penalties next Saturday after defense motions for a new trial.

Associated Press Chicago William J. Fahy James Murray Adan ¢. Cliffe Fahy Murray Walter McComb Willia Newton McComb Milwaukee & St. Paul Rondont St. Paul Whllie Newton Brent Glasscock Newton Willie Newton Jos

Authorities Free Mrs Bell After Boy Changes Story

Coroner's jury lists death of Kern as caused by gunshot from Harry Bell after belligerent dispute. Dr. Thornton testified Kern bled out. Bell claimed self injury. Funeral scheduled Wednesday at Kisner chapel with Rev. Blandford officiating.

Mrs. Bell

Bonus Cost Shrinks and Budget Estimates Within Limit

Washington November 25 Expenditures for the fiscal year 1926 are estimated to stay under the 1000000000 dollar limit set by President Coolidge. General Lord director of the budget says the soldier bonus cost is lower than expected and fewer applications reduce the annual amortization fund while further cuts occur in bonus law administration.

Washington, D. C Coviidge General Lord Coolidge Lord

Notable Names In News Notes

It is estimated that recent stock advances added 50 190 600 to the estate of John D Rockefeller Jr. Owen D Young returns to New York from promoting the Dawes Plan and asserts its intended reestablishment of German industry. Gen de Castelnau will become marshal of France as reported in Paris. Vice Admiral Newton A McCully, now commanding the Atlantic scouting fleet, is appointed head of the naval mission to Brazil.

John D. Rockefeller Owen D. Young New York de Castelnau France Paris Newton A. McCully U. S. NL Brazil

Carl Hough Faces Murder Trial at Bedford

The state prosecutes Carl Hough for the murder of Miss TJ McKenney of Herrick South Dakota. Judge Homer A Fuller presides in Bedford Iowa with potential death penalty sought. Evidence is largely circumstantial. defense plans to question first degree murder framing as trial proceeds.

Bedford Carl Hough TJ McKenney Herrick S. D Homer A. Fuller Mount Ayr Miss McKenney Towa Nebraska South Dakota Hough Sioux City

President Plans Moderate Inaugural Ceremony Next March

Washington November 28 President Coirdre announces a moderate inaugural ceremony when he is sworn in to succeed himself. The plan avoids the simple scale of Warren G Harding's 1921 ceremony and the grandeur of McKinley Roosevelt and Taft inaugurations, with no inaugural ball.

Washington, D. C Coirdre White House Iti W Warren G. Warding McKinley Roosevelt Taft

Superior Shoe Shop Relocates to New Jefferson Street Site

The Superior Shoe Repair and Shining parlor has moved from 620 Jefferson Street to 427 Tefferson Street, now operating at a new location.

Superior Shoe Shop Superior Shoe Repair & Shining Parlor Jefferson Street Tefferson Street

Four Grinnell tourists injured in Illinois collision with tram car

Four tourists from Grinnell Iowa were injured when their auto collided with an Illinois Traction flyer at a crossing in Girard Illinois. The car was demolished and the injured were taken to a Springfield hospital.

Girard Grinnell Illinois Traction System Springfield

Labor official studies Mexican conditions for emigration impact

EB Henning of the U S Department of Labor visits Mexico to report on labor conditions and seek methods to prevent international conflicts from Mexican workers leaving for the United States. In Rome a Fascist congress opened with 3,000 delegates and a Mussolini letter praising unified trade union aims.

Associated Press Mexico City Henning United States Department of Labor Mexico United States Rome Mussolini

Negro's Warning to Highwaymen Lands Him in 30 Day Cell

In Norfolk magistrate court Stannole Clayton a Black man with a rough record faced a 30 day jail term and $70 in fines for carrying a concealed weapon and firing a shot in the street. He told would be highwaymen to prove their mettle if nearby. No one appeared and he was arrested after the gunfire.

Negro Norfolk Stannole Clayton Londly Clayton

Koretz Arrest Tied to Sartorial Pride in Halifax

Halifax reports Leo Koretz alias Lon Keytes, a Chicago swindle figure, was arrested after a tailor found the name Leo Koretz inside a coat he sent for fitting. The case notes $910,000 allegedly obtained from Chicago associates and cites Bank of Nova Scotia references. Koretz remains jailed for 15 days pending extradition formalities with local officials.

Halifax N. S Leo Koretz Chicago Lon Keytes Nova Scatia Beau Brummel Keytes Bank of Nova Scatia Koretz Chicaga Koretan Teleeram Koreta Ahatody Sharbara Janil McSwigeth

Coolidge Wins Town Vote With 537635 Ballots Reported

Des Moines reports the state canvass shows President Coolidge with 537635 votes in the recent election. Other candidates totaled La Foliette 272243, Davis 202600, Foster 4037, scattered 4435.

Des Moines Coolidge State Executive Council la Foliette Davis Foster Scattered

Valentino Faces Two Breach of Contract Suits in Hollywood

Los Angeles November 25 Rudolph Valentino returns to Hollywood to face two breach of contract suits. The cases seek recoveries of 1500 dollars and 15187 dollars claimed owed to a focal booking agency for securing him screen employment during periods when he was not reportedly employed by producers.

Los Angeles Cal Rudolph Valentino Hollywood Focal

Three Italians Held in Los Angeles in Prohibition War

Three Italians believed linked to Chicago's gun violence and bootleg wars were arrested in Los Angeles. Domanicio Brigante Jos Catrachia and Colon Cristafino were taken into custody. police report they were heavily armed.

Los Angeles Cat Chicago Eun Domanicio Brigante Jos Catracchia Colon Christafino

Senate insurgents edge toward tame division of committee posts

Republican insurgents drafted a tentative division of Senate committee assignments as they avoid open conflict with La Follette followers. They plan to keep insurgents on all committees and consider Warren, Curtis for party leadership. Borah to head foreign relations. Cummins or Sterling eyed for judiciary. Phipps for immigration. Johnson for territories. McCormick for education and labor. Willis for expenditures. La Follette remains head of manufacturers. Norris leads agriculture. Ladd chairs public lands.

William K. Hutchinson News Star Washington DD. C Idoa Senate Congress la Folletta la Follette Tri Warren Ether Wyoming Charles Curtis Kansas Watfren Lodge Massachusetts Tiwandegee Connecticut Colt Rhode Island Senate Foreign Relations Committee William E. Borah Ida Judiciary Committee Cummins Jowr Sterling South Dakota Phipns Colorado Johnson Caliornia McCormick Illinois Executive Department Willis Ohio Judiciary Post Office Moses New Hampshire Norris Nebraska Agriculture Committee Ladd North Dakota Teapot Dome

J C Patterson 70 Dies at Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls Nov 25 Special J C Patterson 70 died at 10 40 am today of heart disease and complications at his home on Third street He had been bedfast about four weeks Patterson came from Waverly thirty years ago and ran a hotel in Cedar Falls He later farmed in Linn County before returning last spring to open a cafe The widow three sons and a daughter survive James Cedar Rapids Ray Lafayette Ind Howard Minneapolis and Mrs Harry Darr Independence are named as his children

Cedar Falls J. Patterson Third Street Patterson Waverly Lino County James Cedar,Rapids Ray Lafayette Ind Howard Minneapolis Harry Darr Independence

Trading Lags as 40 Stocks Hit New Peak

New York stock trading slowed with irregular price moves though total sales neared two million shares. About 40 issues reached new peak prices. New construction permits issued for two houses. N W Berger to build a two story near Williston Avenue at 5 000 dollars and Samuel S Scott to build a one story with garage and chicken house on Ricker Street for 2 000. San Bernardino bank president William R Fee, 38, has been missing since last Saturday during a mountain outing with his wife. A divorce petition was filed by a mother against Carroll C Ford, custody of a 10 year old child and alimony asked. Seattle robbers held up J L Anderson, stealing 6 000 in notes and currency.

New York N. W. Berger Williston Avenue Samuel S. Scott Ricker Street Charles Halterman South Barclay Street San Bernardino Cal William R. Fee Glen Ranch San Bernardino Mountains

Funeral Rites Held for J K Joder by Masons

J K Joder funeral services conducted Wednesday at 2 p m from J C Murtagh residence 702 Fourth Street West Rev R B Williamson officiating Knights Templar to escort to Elmwood for burial.

J. Be, Joder J. K. Joder J. C. Murtagh Fourth Street Rev. R. BE. Williamson Knights Templar Elmwood

Hoover declares U.S. economy moves past repairs into constructive enterprise

Secretary of Commerce Hoover said in Washington that American business has passed the repairing stage and entered an era of constructive enterprise. He argued present activity in small streets is not inflationary and reflects a loosening of investment funds rather than harm to business.

Washington, D. C Secretary of Commerce Hoover

Governor-Elect Bingham Named for Senate Race

Hartford Nov 25 Hiram Bingham Republican governor elect was nominated for United States senator on the first ballot by the Republican state convention. He will face Hamilton Holt Democratic nominee in New Haven in the race to fill the Brandegee seat. A special election is set for December 15. Democratic platform anticipated to include international relations plank.

Hartford Conun Hiram Bingham United States Hamilton Hott League of Nations New Haven Senate Frank Brannegee Matt League of Nnions World Court

Hammill Endorses Universal Conscription Plan for War

Mason City Iowa November 25 Gov Elect John Hammill urged universal conscription in a future war and warned that new war would End civilization. At a Chamber of Commerce reception honoring local national guard units Brig Gen Louis G Lasher and Lieut Col Knute Roberg attended Lasher inspected the guardsmen. Hammill praised the guard and asked Mason City business leaders for continued support.

Mason City John Hammill Chamber of Commerce Louis G. Lasher Knute Roberg Jason City

Post Tax Case Trial Set for Dec 9 in Baltimore

Baltimore Post faces trial December 9 on charges related to publishing income tax payments. Conference participants include U S Attorney Woodcock Judge Frank B Stevens Paul Patterson of Cleveland and former Secretary of War Newton D Baker as Post counsel. Thomas L Sidle comptroller and Seriggs-Howard papers counsel also named.

Baltimore Baltimore Post United States Woodcock Frank B. Stevens Paul Patterson Cleveland Post Newton D.baker Will Thomas L. Sidle Seriggs-Howard

Unlabeled liquor offense cited by Des Moines judge

Des Moines authorities announce unlabeled liquor carries penalties under state and Polk County law. Judge Zeuch in municipal court said offenders will be hauled before the court. James Cavender, chief, said the ruling will help his force crack down on bootleggers.

Des Moines Polk County Court of Justice Zeuch James Cavender

Palace Theatre Announces Treat Wednesdays Program

Palace Theatre will inaugurate Treat Wednesdays starting tomorrow and continuing weekly. Manager Jackson says admission is 10 cents for everyone and the same high class film program will be shown as on other days.

Palace Theatre Jackson

Harmony Feature of 1924 Organized Labor Convention

The 44th annual American Federation of Labor convention in El Paso elected Samuel Gompers to the presidency for the coming year with unanimous support. Atlantic City was chosen for the 1925 gathering as officers and key posts were unanimously reappointed. The meeting upheld a nonpartisan political line and approved plans for a possible national labor owned insurance venture.

Associated Press el Paso Ter Setnne Gompers American Federation of Labor Atlantic City N. J Tex Viva Voce United States Russia Agel Plan Insurance Company Organized Labor

Standard Wins War Claims for 6,270,000

The German American mixed claims commission awarded Standard and Company of New Jersey a 6,270,000 claim for losses sustained in World War I. A bank in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, with 50,000 capital and 150,000 deposits, was closed due to poor loans and reserves. An advertisement for Foley Pills claims kidney relief and improved function.

Washington, D. C Mixed Claims Commission Standard Ci Pompany of New Jersey St. Paul Minn First State Bank of Walnut Grove A. J. Weigel State Superintendent of Banks

iKiwanis Club hears George E. Pike talk in Hotel Russell

George E. Pike attorney spoke at the iKiwanis club meeting in Hotel Russell Lamson on life values. He urged returning child supervision and some education to the home, stressing the beauty of parenthood. Joel Lay sang two solos with Albert Schotin at the piano.

George KE. Pike iKiwanis Club Russell-Lamson Joel Lay Albert Schotin

Radio Fans Hear European Stations in Overseas Tests

Chicago listeners reported picking up European stations during the international test. Clifford Ayres claimed reception from London and Lyon and heard Plymouth Birmingham and Manchester. Tests showed limited success as atmospheric conditions and last minute plan changes hindered clear reception.

Pittsburgh London America Chicago Clifford Ayres Londoun PIT Lyons France Plymouth Birmingham Manchester Associated Press New York Tony

International radio schedule and health quarantine notices

Stations outside the British Isles will send tonight with British stations joining Friday and Sunday nights. Two smallpox cases were reported to the city health department. H C Rasmussen of Tooting 224 Park Road was taken to detention hospital, while the S year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Wood at 1821 Fourth Street East was placed under quarantine.

Atlantic British Isles H.C. Rasmussen Park Road W. M. Wood Lome New 1821 Fourth Street East Luader

Purified ox gall tablets marketed as Dioxel remedy

An advertisement touts purified ox gall tablets called Dioxel as a liver purifier. It claims toxins are removed within 24 hours, liver function normalizes, and sallow skin clears, urging readers to buy only the original Dioxel from their druggist.

Nature

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