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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1925

Page

8

Greed for ngurange money motive behind boy's bullets

Chicago crime commission president Charles Ti. Halden contends that greed for money drives violence. He estimates the city’s annual crime costs exceed 600 million dollars, including jails and courts, with about one percent of the population involved in criminal activity.

Ngurange Boy Chicago Charles Ti. Halden Chicago Crime Commission Holden Charles R. Holden Chicase Parada

Congress Threatens Tax Cuts Amid Fiscal debate

In Washington a Ways and Means debate focuses on slashing federal running expenses. Rumors place total cuts between 300 and 500 million dollars with Mellon favoring lower surtax but opposing exemption of incomes under 33000. Tax collection costs and revenue are debated as the main objective looms.

House Committee House Washington Mellon Bey

Courier Delivery Notice Instructions

The Courier should be delivered at your home before 6 30. If the carrier errs or you miss the paper by that time call 5106 and a copy will be sent. Phone lines must reach six offices before 6 am for redelivery.

Mellon Seeks 25 to 300 Million Tax Cut Plan

Secretary Mellon proposed a tax reduction range from 25 to 300 million dollars and backed lowering surtaxes toward 20 percent. He favored repealing the estate tax and other levies, and cutting automobile taxes while opposing higher exemptions. The Ways and Means Committee prepared to study a broader revision with Mellon testifying in a two week hearing. The treasury cited a possible surplus and a maximum surtax near 20 percent, amid party-driven aims for 300 to 500 million in cuts.

Washington D.C Congress Mellon Treasury Washington, D. C House Ways and Means Committee Garner Texas Altho T Cletry Edge New Jersey Melton Bacharach

Waterloo Adds Street Lamps as City Grows

City Clerk Charles C. MacKay notes Waterloo now has more than 1400 electric street lamps, including 254 arc lamps and 69 incandescent lamps, with about 300 boulevard lamps. Last month’s street light bill was 3185.89 dollars as the city maintains bright lighting overnight.

Charles C. MacKay Courier Waterloo

Biddle Inquest Hinges On Chemical Analysis Result

The inquest into Mrs. Craig Biddle’s death in Los Angeles centers on chemical analysis of the deceased’s vital organs after an autopsy found no evidence of death from violence or unknown causes. Mrs. Biddle, a Philadelphia society leader, was found dead in her apartment in the fashionable Washington district.

Los Angeles Cal Craig Biddle Philadelphia Svauran

Marcus farmer found dead in barn in apparent suicide

Nat J. Kohn a wealthy farmer living near Marcus was found dead by hanging in his barn Sunday. No motive is known. He is survived by a widow.

Marcus Fiapi Nat J. Kohn

Bishop Defends Modern Girls Embracing Joyful Dressing

New Orleans Oct 19 Health certificates before marriage urged by Bishop Walter Taylor now in Oregon. He argues most divorces stem from pre marriage unfitness, praises American youths strong convictions, and defends modern girls as not harming men despite evolving fashions and gender roles.

Bishop New Orleans Walter Taylor Oregon Chicago Tam Taylor Althea

Battle Over Ring-Necked Pheasants Opens Countywide

With the pheasant hunting season opening, county residents clash over trespass and licensing. Special deputies sworn in to enforce anti trespass laws while the M C A coordinates wildlife conservation efforts on Morris Isle. Hunters report large license sales and wary birds as farmers post warnings and invite some sportsmen to test ring necks.

Perphans County Recorder H. T. Wagner Awearlny Morris Isle Iowa Waterloo Township Hubert Sweitzer Yoffanan FL Knapp Emily Goore George M. Hansen John Krog L. Hicks John Silver William 3. Shanks K. B. Shaw BR. AL Middlehauf C. W. Virden L. J. Dimwald A. NoWinsmeier George Call Jesse Bige F. RR. Uwutchinson James Bergstrom T. J. Marston F. “. Campbell E. E. Mattingly Ralph Mitchell George K. Slegiall Arthur Wood Charles Nightingale Charles A. Witt John PD Lichty S. Grostian A. Kindbere Anton M. Jensen Floyd Card Walter Peterson Nills Olsen Wason Bone Fly Richards James Gitonl

Burlington Man Drops Dead in Auto

Burlington Iowa Oct 1 AP John J Curran former postmaster here writer Peculiar man and well known cigar dealer dropped dead at the steering wheel of his automobile Sunday as he was alone in the car which crashed into a parked vehicle near the curb the event caused a local sensation with authorities investigating the sudden death.

Burlington John J. Curran Wniter Pei Chive

Indictment in Insurance Fraud Ties to Kentucky Mine Death

Pikeville Kentucky authorities announce indictments in an $85,000 life and mine explosion fraud case involving William H. Turner and relatives who collected money claiming his death. A suspect sister and brother-in-law face charges while Turner returns from Germany to face arrest. Federal aid sought to bring in Joe Jack ar father-in-law from Austria as the case unfolds across Kentucky Florida and New Jersey.

Willian H. Turner Kentucky Hérgon Turner Hamburg Pikeville John M. Johnson F.farley W. Ho Turner Curner Joy Jack, Jr Farley Miami Fix Pike County Eheriff Johnson Austria Joe Jack New York Florida New Jersey William H. Turner Germany Ife MacCarr

Forget-Me-Nots bring $1200 in county sale drive

Forget-me-not sales across the county raised about $92.54 in Waterloo with a projected total near $1200. Schools and street volunteers collected funds in Cedar Falls, Port City, Dunkerton, and Dewar, with Cedar Falls yielding $190.09 and Dunkerton $212.44. Local organizers Mrs. Ralph Denny and Mrs. Floyd Beckett led subheads, while Misses and workers logged varied amounts, as reports continued from other parts of the county. A separate Cedar Falls fire destroyed a farmhouse owned by W. A. McDowell family, sparing the occupants.

J. PF. Balensifer King-Marson Post Waterloo Cedar Falls Porte City Dunkertoh Dewar Ralph Denny Floyd Beckett Memorial Hall Black T. Sullivan W. Willinek Paul Devise Cant P Rietz C.D. Swaitt Neubauer and

Thieves Carry Off Safe and Contents in Iowa City

Thieves broke into the Enetert theatre in Iowa City and stole the safe with about 22,000 dollars. A second robbery occurred at the Burkett Underlaid garage with over 400 dollars taken. The crimes were discovered Sunday noon. police had no trace of the bandits.

Iowa City USPD

Frain Kills Two Blinded by Storm Redwing Minn

An incident near Redwing Minnesota leaves two dead as a freight crew confronts a blinding snow and sleet storm. Workers failed to detect an impending hazard during the night shift, prompting an investigation into the accident and weather conditions.

Frain Minn Robert Engork

Retail Food Costs Fall in September Yet Climb Yearly

Department of Labor data show an eight-tenths of one percent drop in the retail cost of food in September versus August, while the yearly total remains higher. In 39 cities prices rose led by Detroit at four percent, with Chicago and center up two percent and several others up one percent in Jacksonville, Omaha, and Washington. Twelve cities reported increases, including Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle.

Washington D. C Department At Labor Detroit Chicago Center Jacksonville Omaha Los Angeles Portland San Francisco Seattle

Potato Train Steams Across Iowa to Missouri Seed Plant

Albert Lea Minn Oct 19 UPI Southern Minnesota prosperity special a 40 car train bearing Hollandale potatoes valued at about 20000 heads to Missouri where tubers will be distributed for seed by the University of Missouri. George A Payne of Omaha conceived the reclamation project and traveled with Hollandale Co operative Shipping officials aboard the special car attached to the train.

Albert Lea Minn Minnesota Perity Missouri Tolly University of Missouri Rice Lake George A. Payne Omaha jMollandate Co-operative Shipping Association

Red Cross Workers Meet Here Oct 2

More than 100 Iowa towns will end special delegations of Red Cross workers to regional conferences in the next days. Iowa council chair Hubert Utterback announced meeting sites and dates: Fort Dodge Oct 27, Shenandoah Oct 30, Ottumwa Oct 20, Witterlea Oct 28.

Des Moines Iowa Jude Hubert Utterback Council of Red Cross Fort Dodge

Towa Delegation to Attend Dry Congress in Chicago

Des Moines reports a delegation of over 50 Iowa business and professional leaders will attend the twenty second annual Dry Congress in Chicago from November 5 to 9, marking the first special session since the prohibition movement began.

Des Moines API Jandlia Joan Learnen Toslye Towa Chicago

State Vigilantes at Target Practice at Des Moines

State vigilantes gather at the Des Moines rifle range for the annual meet of vigilantes. Nearly every county in the state is represented by contestants. Prizes totaling 324 dollars are offered during the event, with the gathering under the Loikers association.

Ups Moines Caferelig Des Moines Pritteys Othe Bewa Loikers’ Association

Noted Personages in New Campaign Designed to Make Great Britain Dry

A new campaign by the United King alliance aims to make Britain dry, targeting women with appeals about household spending. Prominent figures named include Dame Margaret Lloyd George and Lady Astor, with participation by Pails Seawden and others in Manchester.

Great Britain Manchester England CINSI United King Alliance Biggess Ulhaehert i Margaret Lloyd George Yor OCPL Travelyan William Graham Lady Astor Dean

Open Hearing On Degree Of Guilt For Vandervoort

Warren Vandervoort, 17, faces a murder charge in Parkersburg for the killing of his father Reverend R. J. Vandervoort and wounding his mother. The trial opened with prosecution arguing premeditation and motive tied to life insurance, while the defense urged unusual circumstances and potential mitigating factors.

Della Vandervoort Allison Warren Alligot Warren Vandervoort Parkersburg R. J. Vandervoort Te Bey Cowmby Tf Brauer Vandervoort Ecounty Burling Uth DS Warren Coimsel Fiis Herson Henry Onrow Garow Ihie Grounds Center Hue Rstate OL EL Bartrudl Reinbesk Bartruff Paeinirn Pryetedy

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