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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1925
Page
11
A crowd bids farewell to France figure M. Caillaux amid jokes about his debt to the United States. The piece mocks the appeal to the heart of America and notes the debt dispute as a possible cause of sorrow. It contrasts heart vs head appeals and hints at broader political strain.
Ex Governor Frank O Lowden of Illinois gains momentum as a potential Republican presidential candidate. A World s Work article highlights his farm policy views and private enterprise approach to solving the farmer problem, contrasting administration and congressional farm leaders. The piece notes Lowden s farm кад imagery and hints at possible political moves ahead of a continued discussion on federal action versus private initiative.
Chicago reports an ongoing federal probe into the "open sesame" scheme used by Terry Druggan to bypass court orders. Druggan and two guards were delayed seven hours en route to Sycamore jail after an automobile accident. deputies were dismissed, and Sheriff Crawford awaited Druggan at the jail. Druggan faced routine confinement with minor injuries and a plain cell, the sheriff noting no favoritism at the clean Sycamore facility.
At this time of year parents are urged to monitor child health as school resumes. Sloane M Wallace warns against sending kids with sore throats or rashes, noting nurses have already found two mild scarlet fever cases and smallpox is present in parts of the state. Teachers and nurses are praised for preventing disease spread and parents are urged to cooperate fully.
The New York special train of 14 coaches bound for the American Legion convention at Omaha will arrive in Waterloo at 9 a m tomorrow and stay for two hours. The information was released by W L L Buckley Illinois Central passenger agent.
Senator A. B. Cummins and ex-senator Charles Rawson, both Des Moines residents, visited Waterloo for about an hour yesterday afternoon on their motor trip to Washington.
Officials at the air mail depot in Bellefonte Pennsylvania reported no trace of the missing air mail plane lost Thursday night en route from New York to Chicago. A search halted by darkness and low clouds over the mountains 25 miles east of town was renewed today where the plane was last sighted.
Washington, D. C. The United States plans to open negotiations with the Czecho Slovakia debt mission to settle its 117000.70 war debt on Poland Latvia terms. American officials aim to finish quickly enough to attend the World Series opener Friday as France stalls on a larger 4.2 billion obligation. The commissioners express optimism.
A masked gunman robbed the Paymaster at the American Woolen Company wood mill in Lawrence. He fired three shots. no injuries reported. Police say the payroll totaled about 15 000 dollars, with the thief escaping with more than 2 000 dollars as workers collected their pay from a hand truck.
Joe Wagner of Kansas City was convicted of entering a banking institution with intent to rob and sent to Fort Madison Iowa for 10 years to life. The Cottage Grove State Bank theft netted about 1500 dollars. Wagner plans an appeal. Harry Shaw, ex Des Moines policeman, was indicted and held for trial as the fifth bandit in the same robbery.
Des Moines dispatch reports Lula Soren, 26, shot and killed husband Chit Jarden, 38, after a family quarrel early today. She surrendered to police saying she beat him to the draw and claims she endured repeated attempts on her life and injuries. She is jailed for further questioning.
Hailstones averaging walnut size struck Keokuk after an electrical storm this morning. A florist reported 600 panes of glass broken and others 70 panes smashed. The storm was described as unusually severe for the area, with stones about round and falling for roughly one minute.
The AP reports a week ahead for Washington DC with showers possible Monday or Tuesday in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Cooler conditions expected Tuesday or Wednesday, with a warmer trend by Friday.
Noted international law expert Bihu Root argues in a Washington paper that the world court at The Hague, the League of Nations, and arbitration promise to curb conflicts. He urges gradual codification and a shift in mindset toward judicial decisions and reason over war.
Two bankers from Klemme, Gur Ta. Ol om and Frank Wenek, were released on bonds of 46000 each after indictment on fraud and forgery charges. They waived preliminary arraignment and await plea next Monday. Prosecutors expect possible pleas or further action. potential prison terms discussed by local counsel.
New London Conn Oct 3 The body of Paul Daniel Hurke engineman second class Shoemakersville Pa was aboard Admiral Christys ship Itama en shortly after divers began morning investigation into the sunken submarine So St Explorations continued in the engineroom where four or five more bodies may be pinioned beneath masses of wreckage
Miss Mildred Maner and Ras Ali Gordon Kaday recover from injuries after ponies they rode in a corn festival race collided head-on. Both ponies died with broken necks as riders were thrown high into the air.
Madrid relished the victory as Gen. Primo de Rivera’s forces fortified positions near Adjir and moved on the Riffan stronghold. Abd el Krim’s withdrawal to Tarquist left more fertile districts under Spanish control while banners and cheers filled the capital.
In Toledo Iowa Manley Thompson the self confRead accomplice in the Frank Mommer murder faces a possible life sentence after county attorney Willett pressed for the heavy punishment. The hearing resumed with defense ready to proceed and a verdict expected soon. Court action followed a morning session where witnesses linked the youth to criminal influence before the burglary and killing.
The body of a young woman identified as Miss Bacon of Chicago was found in an alley behind a forage here early today. She appears to have been strangled. The deceased, an employee of the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute, was visiting friends. the body lay in a small box in the alley.
Des Moines police report Peter Marasco of Rock Island Illinois traveled here to visit his parents. He could not recount his trip coherently and was taken to the county jail for sanity board testing after being located yesterday.
The Courier will be delivered to your home before 4 20 o clock. If you do not receive the paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone A100 and a copy will be sent. Answers must read this office before 8 80 p.m.
A Courier reporter notes Governor Hammill in Des Moines during the Dairy Cattle Congress judging. He recalls outlining promises last May including budget reform, economy in government, and tightened tax equity, with the tax levy cut and a budget law passed since. The executive council adjusted tax burdens between farm and city property.
Ossining New York October 3 Johna Ryan a 27 year old murder convict serving life at Sing Sing prison escaped by prying a chapel window bar to reach the prison yard He then either scaled a 22 foot wall or leaped a 11 foot fence overlooking the Madison river Ryan had served nine years of his life sentence for the murder of tarry Green in New York.
The foreign office announced that Britain will keep the tentative Anglo-French debt arrangement and will not seek revisions. London denies reports of possible increases or renegotiation and says Franco-American talks will not affect the British stance.
Governor John Hammill sat in the honor box at the Dairy Cattle Congress as 190 calf club members paraded the hippodrome with purebred cattle. He praised the calf club program and Waterloo region for dairying, announced awards for Belgian horses and dairy breeds, and revealed plans to present trophies to A G Good & Son and others.
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