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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1925

Page

11

Action Packed Week for Hunters and Politicians in Iowa

The column notes open pheasant hunting across 13 counties with farmers restricting access, while commentator Cyrenus Cole critiques Iowa politics and national money influence. It also urges support for veterans via forget me nots and previews football or college games, plus a campaign to restore the Constitution funded by schools and Elks.

Cole Colp Iowa Benevolent and Protective Order of Ethshia Waterloo Lodge of Elks Youngz America

Shipping Board Troubles Hover Over Pride

Washington columnist argues the U S Shipping Board has long been poorly run and inefficient. The piece notes repeated flareups, calls attention to former chairmen including Albert D. Lasker, and questions one man management versus a seven member board in handling government ships.

Mark Sullivan Washington, D. C Shipping Board Teagle Standard Oil Company Harding Matt Lasker Altho Sanate Washington

Courier Deliveries and Redelivery Instructions

Notice to subscribers that papers are delivered before a stated hour. If a failure occurs due to error by the carrier or other issues, call 5100 before 5:30 p.m. for a copy of the paper to be sent.

Koy

Gold Rush Expectation as Gravel Beds Rise in Audubon

Audubon county farmers anticipate a gravel rush after estimates say two acres of gravel six feet deep could yield at least 1500. Farmers probe the fields with post augers to locate valuable deposits.

Audubon Audubon County

Waterloo Y M C A Wins State Trophy

Waterloo Y M C A led Iowa with 1024 members this week delivering 116 percent of its goal, winning the McSlelland state trophy for the third time. Gellar Rapids M C A stood at 112 percent of its quota as Des Moines headquarters noted the cup may stay in Waterloo if repeated next year.

Waterloo Y. M. A S. A. Cadagan Des Moines Gellar Rapids Waterloo Association Burlington Davenport Ottumsoa Waterlooams Cedar Cohagan H.S. Butters

Officers jailed over death of man mistaken for bootlegger

In Creston Iowa on Oct 17, Chief W A McKee and Deputy Glen Stargell were jailed after W C Ryason aged 38 died from bullet wounds. Police said they had set a trap for a bootlegger and fired after Ryason’s car approached and did not stop. The murder degree faced by the officers had not been determined.

Creston W. C. Ryason W. A. McKee Glen Stargell Creston Ryason

Police Arrest Eight in Long Crime Career

New York police today arrested a woman and seven men as leaders of a criminal band active over six years. They are said to have supplied subordinates with pistol silencers and to have planned bank robberies, at least one murder, and many holdups. The roundup is described as one of the most important in years. Further arrests expected.

Johnny Black Hawk New York

Bandits Loot Woodruff Bank After Saloon Poker Raid

Seven bandits raided Minecqua Wisconsin area locking in four men playing poker in a Woodruff saloon. They dynamited the state bank vault, looted about 1000 in 25 cent pieces, and fled in two automobiles. One bat missing from vault. No exact loot total yet.

Minecqua Wis Woodruff Wondrur State Bank

Mianley Thompson Guilty of Murder Hear Fate Today

In Toledo Iowa Manley Thompson 18 is found guilty of first degree murder in the Aug 23 killing of Traer Town Marshal Frank Mommer. Judge J W Willett says six hours before sentence at 6 p m today. Pinkerton comrade Lynns Pinkerton also implicated in joint robbery.

Toledo Manley Thompson Tra J. W. Willett Frank Mommer Willett Thompson Manay Carl Stiger Stiger Grover Thompson Lefendant Manley Iris Fudge Willett Lynns Pinkerton J. A. Pinkerton Traer Wikett Pinkerton

Mrs Budlong Put Out in Rain at Newport Estate

Mrs Jessie Margaret Budlong, wife of millionaire Milton J Budlong, was ejected from the gardener cottage at The Reef estate after an injunction barred her from the Budlong home. She sat on a lawn bench then disappeared, while Deputy Sheriff King and deputies carried out the eviction amid rain as divorce proceedings continue.

Newport R. I INS Mrrs Jessie Margaret Budlong Milton J. Budlong Budlong Society of New York Budiong Not Forcible Annie MacMillan Sirs Sherrif King Mrs. Budlong

Drunk Man Arrested Found to Have Foot Paralysis

A pedestrian reported a man roaming Commercial Street apparently intoxicated. Officers detained him and a wagon was called. At the station it was learned the man suffers from paralysis of the feet, not drunkenness.

OB. Geekwith Commercial Street

Short Interviews With Home Folks

Waterloo will enter winter with housing well situated says Bud Park a longtime local real estate man. Few empty houses worry owners and merchants as summer builds fill. New homes found tenants, but large old houses near town pose a problem as residents prefer outlying smaller homes. Residence property remains a safe investment for home or profit.

Waterloo L. E B Bud) Park

Four Bandits Take $45 000 Payroll in Harvester Heist

Four bandits forced entry at the International Harvester plant on the far South Side and escaped with a payroll totaling 45000. They fired on an automobile as they fled, holding up three subordinate officials and several office employees.

International Harvester Company

Death Penalty Not to Be Demanded for Vandervoort

Warren Vandervoort, charged with murder in Allison Iowa, faces trial for killing his father Rev R J Vandervoort. County attorney B H Brauer says life imprisonment without parole could serve justice, though not yet ruled out. He deems hanging too severe.

Allison Warren Vandervoort R. J. Vandervoort B. H. Brauer Brauer

Brunn to Head Building Loan Men in Iowa

William J. Leaverett of Cornelia Bluffs was elected president of the Iowa Building & Loan league. W E L Brunn of Waterloo was chosen vice president O R Krentz of Sioux City secretary H H Benner reelected treasurer. Delegates named to the national meeting in Minneapolis include A C Stillzen and F D Denlinger Cedar Rapids.

Des Moines

Waterloo Gains 18 Families Since Jan. 1

Waterloo shows a net gain of 118 families since January 1 per a bulletin from the Waterloo Retail Merchants' association. The bulletin notes A families moved in while 296 left the city, with an estimated three persons per family, yielding about 30 additional citizens excluding single arrivals for work.

Waterloo

West High Edges Des Moines In Narrow 7 0 Title Game

West High of Waterloo defeated West Des Moines 7 to 0 at Des Moines. Burgess recovered Wixley’s fumble at the six yard line and ran it in for the winning touchdown. Font Bovey kicked the extra point as time expired. The game was tied in the first half and West High dominated the second period.

Des Moines West High Waterloo West Des Moines Burgess Wixley Bovey Tern

Tonic Livened Air and Brilliant Sun Favor Grid Fans

Football fans in Iowa City and Des Moines enjoyed clear skies and warm sun as 1 p m readings showed 23 degrees current and a 50 degree high. Frost lingered from last night while spectators anticipated comfortable conditions for games.

Iowa City Des Moines Ralph Slippy

Pay Last Honors to Late Sen. Ralston in Indiana

An imposing delegation from Congress, the nation, and state gathered in Indianapolis for the funeral of United States Senator Samuel Alonzo Ralston. A procession planned to Lebanon, Indiana, after services at Hoosier Home.

Indianapolis Ind Congress Samtue Aloffett Ralston United States Indiana Hoosier Lebanon

Freight rates approved for grain shipments to Iowa

The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled in Washington that proposed higher freight charges on grain and rain products in carloads from Kansas City Missouri and Kansas to Chicago Northwestern lines serving Iowa are justified. The action affects shipments from 19 Chicago & Northwestern stations in Iowa with Oct. 17 notification.

Washington, D. C INS Kansas City Missouri Kansas Chicago & Northwestern Iowa Interstate Commerce Commission

Two men held in payroll theft in Muscatine store

Des Moines reports a fight in Muscatine where Robert Hatters was killed after intervening in a brawl between Hatters and Ernest Hammick. Hammick fled through a window as authorities pursue him. In Clinton, Alfred Fairfield and Frank Sawyer are being moved from Hook Island to face charges for the Northwestern railway holdup that netted $2,500 from Homer Shadduck.

Des Moines Robert Hatters Ernest Thammick Hatters Hammick Clinton Alfred Fairfield Chicago Frank Sawyer San Francisco Hook Island Jlo Homer Shadduck Northwestern Railway Shadduck Rock Funes Houndhouse

Emmet County Population Shows Yearly Increase

The state board census bureau reported Emmet county population rose from 32,27 in 1920 to 12,944 in 1925. Estherville, the county seat, recorded 5,1084 residents, up 385 from prior counts. In Muscatine, H V Hein, grocer, was wounded three times during a store hold up by masked bandits. one bandit was shot and killed as Hein fired back, injuring another assailant.

Des Moines State Board Census Bureau Emmet County Estherville Muscatine H. V. Hein Hein Hawdits Ein Benetp Klein

Weather Outlook for Wreak Wastingford District

Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday in the Mississippi and Inn ey valleys shows some probability of showers at the beginning and again after midweek. Temperatures expected to be mostly normal or above.

Wastingford D. C IAP Maontiasssippi Inney

Investors Warned as Limited Funds Face Loss in Stock Rush

New York investors with small capital faced likely losses as a chaotic stock market session sent shares trading in extreme up and down moves. Analysts blamed inexperienced buyers and large volume speculation while noting record totals for a weekend and holiday session.

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