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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1924

Page

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Feuling predicts Democratic sweep in Iowa counties

Feuling a Democratic official asserts John W. Davis will win 62 of Iowa’s 64 counties and carry the remaining two by a large plurality. He cites reports from Democratic workers across Iowa and compares the situation to 1912. Steck plans Eastern Central and North Central Iowa tours and will not attend a state committee meeting in Des Moines.

Des Moines John W. Davis Tuva Will Earry Bod Merv Steck Brookbart Democratic Party Brack Feuling Iowa Pes Moines Central Tennessee Nashville Tenn John W. Baris Davis Thes Tsmnesgea Democratic Cordetl Muir

Borah Probes Campaign Fund for La Follette

The report outlines a $600,000 Wisconsin fund divided among eight congressional districts with $43,000 each and three districts the Third Fourth and Fifth at $55,000. It notes Republicans have no objection to fundraising by large groups including the American Federation of Labor and railroad brotherhoods.

John J. Blaine Sol Levitan Wisconsin Pennsylvania Republican Party American Podcation of Railroad Brotherhood Fonds Coe of Neres A5 c

Jusserand May Be Honored by Academy

Paris reports a movement to honor Jules Jusserand, the French ambassador to the United States, for his diplomatic service. The proposal seeks recognition by the Academy, with discussions touching on his contributions and standing in the diplomatic and cultural spheres.

Academy Associated Press Paris Jules Fussepaned Freseh Imamerors Faust Cote Aleeision Che Amemire Puneet Acadien Acar

Belgium Grants New Petroleum License Amid Trade Shifts

A Belgian authority issued a new petroleum license as part of a broader energy and trade move. The announcement notes licensing and regulatory steps, with emphasis on imports and production parity within the sector.

Forget-Me-Not Campaign Workers Called To Meet Tuesday

Mrs King calls all women to gather in G W A rooms Tuesday for the Forget-Me-Not drive supporting veterans across the county including Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Last year the campaign raised 31 860 with 409 contributed by Cedar Falls and Waterloo school children. Flowers will be sold in streets and schools. 1924 drive ordered.

King Association Kine Aly Waterloo Cedar Falls

Notables Mentioned in Paris Banking and Campaign Giving

J Pierpont Morgan attends Paris meetings to arrange an American loan to France. William Wrigley Jr is named the largest Republican donor with a 326000 contribution in Chicago. Sir Thomas Lipton sails from Southampton to New York to challenge for the America’s Cup in 1926. Mrs Albertina P Brinckerbow sues her stepchildren in New York over alleged funds taken when her husband was mentally incompetent.

J. Pierpont Morgan New York Paris France William Wrigley Chicago Trashevn Thomas Lipton Southampton Hopland Albertina Pbrinc

Rail Gerks Demand Higher Wages For Silk Stockings

Chicago October reports a campaign by railroad clerks for wage increases to fund silk stockings for their wives. The petition cites cost of living and self respect, arguing wives’ attire impacts family happiness and morale. It notes current pay limits and compares to wartime rates.

United Press Chicago United States Railroad Tabor Board B. H. Pitzgerald

Man Held on Charge After Wife Shooting

Edmond, a colored man aged 127, and Jack Shetton are held by grand jurors on charges related to a fight in which Edmond allegedly beat his wife and Shetton shot at her. Police say the incident occurred during a dispute over Edmonds travel and property. The wife was found in bed bruised. Edmond waived preliminary proceedings and remains in jail.

Edmond Jack Shetton Cofariel Reid Eulond

Reed Sentenced to Gallows for Killing at Mixtonri Valley Fairgrounds

In district court Reed was sentenced to hang for the murder of Varry Reel at the Mixtonri Valley airgrounds last summer. The hanging was scheduled for December 18. A special policeman, Hepl, was shot while trying to stop Reed from entering the grounds during the incident.

Logan Finnest Varry Reel Mixtonri Valley ‘Airgrounds Wudee S. Dwell Distriet Kesh Hepl Reed Braunds

Wilson Defends Bible at Ministers Meeting

Dr. Robert C. D. Wilson of Princeton Theological Seminary addressed the Waterloo Ministerial Association on the Old Testament. He argued against critics seeking to alter its meaning through translation and defended biblical authenticity. About 40 attendees heard Rev. A. P. Brough preside and Hon. J. J. Macarthur introduce the speaker. A budget for the coming year was approved and a fundraiser drive for the torget-me-not project was urged at Sunday congresses.

Robert CD. Wilson Princeton ‘Theological Seminary Princeton N. J Waterloo Ministerial Association MC. AL A. P. Brough J. J. Macart- Ihey

Hull Attacks La Follette At Newton Republican Rally

Peoria congressman W B Hull accuses Wisconsin’s Robert La Follette of betraying farmers as he cites his opposition to McNary Haugen and tariff measures. Hull urges rural voters to back President Coolidge and the Republican platform.

Newton United States Bob la Pollette Wisconsin W. B. Liull Peoria Jil Republian Congress Hobda Delette Bob la Feollette la Fallette la Follette Hull McNary-Haugen National House of Representatives House Ed Voight McNary-Haugen Bil Committee On Agriculture Republican Party Coolidge

Heroic act of small boy could earn Carnegie citation

Morris Wingert seven year old son of Mr and Mrs John L Wingert of 5212 Lafayette street died while saving his younger brother from drowning in a pond near Lafayette street Oct 12. His brother Bernard was saved by a motorist but Morris did not survive. The Westminster Presbyterian Sunday school reported the act and the Carnegie Hero Foundation may award a posthumous medal and citation to his parents.

Morris Wingert John L. Wingert Lafayette Street Westminster Presbyterian Sunday School Willard W. Beal Carnegie Hero Foundation Virden Creak Bernard Morris

Vandalism Found At Dr. Bissell Home In Florida

Police report extensive damage at 926 Watnut Street once owned by the late Dr. J W Bissell and now by his widow Mrs Sage. Windows broken books torn and scattered furniture smashed mirrors shattered fixtures and an ax left at the scene. Authorities suspect juvenile mischief and seek identification. Two auto deaths and two serious injuries reported in Chicago area after crashes amid enforcement efforts.

Watnut Street J. Ws. Bissell Flor Sage E. Walker Lee Smith Bissell

Monza Grand Prix tragedy and world records around the world

Cable briefs report driver Count Zborowski died after his Mercedes left the track at Monza while Ascari won at 168 kmh. Other notes cover bombers reaching Benghazi, Brunter setting a cyclvns hour record behind a motorcycle, Trieste freight arrivals, and reactions in Bonn Paris and Varis on postwar finance and Fascist events.

Monza Italy Count Zborowski Ascari Krome Benghazi Jalo United Press Paris Brunter Trieste Bonn Association of War Cripples Rome Varis Ministry of Finance Shamehai Een Torth

Second Party Seen As Hope Of La Follette Campaign

La Follette aims to split the vote by creating a second party, the Progressive, to supplant the Democrats and challenge Republicans. Leaders argue the goal is a national two party system with Republicans conservative and La Follette’s faction progressive.

Hope of Campaign For la Follette Republican Party America Jocal la Follette Trang Democrats Morald-Tribune News Service

Burglars Pay 2.75 for Directions on Safe Door

In Shenandoah Iowa the Shenandoash Lumber Company safes were robbed again after a notice with the safe combination and directions was pasted on the door. The burglars used it Saturday night. the lock remained intact and they claimed the cash valued at 2 dollars and 75 cents.

Shenandoah, Ta Shenandoash Lumber Company

South Carolina Quake Shakes Spartanburg and Greenville

An earthquake shook the Piedmont district of South Carolina with tremors felt in Spartanburg and Greenville counties. The quake occurred around 2:20 a.m. and lasted several minutes, rattling windows and dropping pictures within a 104 mile radius of Spartanburg, arousing thousands.

Spartanburg S. C Piedmont South Carolina Greenville

National Association of Commercial Secretaries Opens Tenth Meeting

Washington secretaries convene in D C for the tenth annual meeting marking the opening program at the White House. A Republican rally in Mount Pleasant features Benjamin Loring Young of Massachusetts House of Representatives as principal speaker.

Washington, D National Association of Commercial Creatization Young Krally Mount Pleasant Benjamin Loring Yinne Young House of Representatives Massachusetts

Revision of Absent Voters Law Doubted Here

FP W Esher county auditor challenges a Buoging Courier report claiming a revised law allows mailing both an absent voter's application and ballot together. He finds no legal basis and warns of records gaps if ballots are mailed without proper applications. An elector may obtain an application and ballot in person, but mailing both in one envelope remains illegal.

FP. W. Esher Buoging Goder Auditor’s Office Hel Balloe

Sousa Banquet Planned Before Sousa Concerts in City

Local musical circles plan a banquet Wednesday night at Hotel Russell Lamson to honor John Philip Sousa, whose band will perform two concerts at the Dairy Cattle Congress hippodrome. The program includes famous Sousa marches and Dawes composition Meloty in A Major, with multiple Sousa pieces and a Sousa suite.

Russell Lamson John Philip Sousa Dairy Cattle Congress Charles G. Dawes

Supreme Court Endorses White-Only Primaries in Texas Case

The Supreme Court ruled that voting in primary elections falls outside federal court jurisdiction. The Texas case by N. Love and others against James Griffith and allies contended that only white voters could participate in a Democratic primary. State courts had said they lacked jurisdiction to intervene.

Washington, D. C Supreme Court Texas N. Love James. Griffith Love Griffith Democratic Executive Committee Liouston

Double Population Attends New Hartford Food Sale

More than 1,000 adults, about twice the town’s population, attended the fourth annual food sale of John Wile in New Hartford Iowa on Saturday afternoon. Wile displayed his stock of nationally advertised goods in a large tent.

New Hartford John 14 Wile

Hogue Opens Budget Hearings at Capital

Des Moines reports Budget Director E L Hogue begins public hearings to set 1925 1926 appropriations for Iowa government. Board of control institutions to be first considered as the state seeks to trim department demands from a typical 13 million plus levy.

Des Moines E. L. Hogue Iowa Board of Control Hogue

Corum Found Guilty of First Degree Murder at Atkins

In Clinton court Ollie Corum, 19, was convicted of first degree murder in the killing of Charles Verschfield, a laborer at Atkins. Judge James W. Willett, presiding, announced the verdict at 2 pm with sentence to be set late today or later in the week.

Clinton, Ja James W. Willett Ollie Corum Charles Verschfield Atkins

Cedar Rapids Man Heads Red Cross in Iowa

Des Moines reports Dr. Charles A. Murray of Cedar Rapids named state director of the Red Cross at a meeting of Iowa councilors. The eighth annual roll call is scheduled for November 11 to 19 in Iowa.

Cedar Rapids RED Cross Iowa Des Moines Charles AL. Murray Cedar Rapides Wis Red Crass Towa

Mrs Fleischmann Weds Polo Player in Paris

Mrs Laura Fleischmann ex wife of Tomas Fleischmann and polo player Jay O Brien wed in Paris after her August divorce. Reports state Fleischmann had settled $5,000 redeemable at that time. The ceremony occurred today with Paris authorities noting the union.

Paris Laura Fleischuiann Tu- Pieischmann Yeast Mllonaire Jay O'Brien Fleischmann

Supreme Court rules on strike contempt trials

Strikers charged with contempt of federal injunctions during the 1920 railroad strike are entitled to trial by jury, the United States Supreme Court ruled today. A similar ruling applies to others accused of violating injunctions in other labor disturbances.

Washington, D. C United States Supreme Court

Strike Shuts Berlin Bourse Over Taxrowed Brokers

Berlin reports the Bourse closed this afternoon due to a broker strike sparked by the government's high transaction tax. The industrial action halted trading as brokers protested the levy.

Berlin

Charles D. Holbrook Funeral Conducted from Home

Mineral services for Charles D. Holbrook painter who died Saturday at St. Francis hospital will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from his home 1613 Franklin Street with Rev. R. E. Williamson officiating. Burial is in Fairview. Holbrook, born November 13 1873 in Lake Freeborn county Minnesota, lived in Albert Lea and Waterloo before moving to work on the Paul Davis building. Surviving are his widow Rhoda Michelson three children Earl Peart and Jeanette two brothers Albert Hawks N D Henry Minneapolis Jessie Plevna Mont and Carrie Detroit Mich.

Charles D. Holbrook St. Francis Hospital Filmese Franklin Street R. E. Williamson Fairview Holbrook Inet Paul Davis Charles Holbrook Lake Freeborn County Minn H. M. Holbrook Albert Lea Rhoda Michelson Waterloo Ben Hur Eagles Lodges Earl Peart Jeanette Albert Hawks N. D Henry Minneapolis Jessie Plevna Mont Carrie Detroit Mich

Five Hurt In East Marshalltown Auto Collision

Five persons were injured in a head on crash about four miles east of Cole near Marshalltown Saturday evening. P M Cassidy of Omaha collided with James Wiley of Marshalltown. Erwin Schenk Jr Des Moines suffered serious injuries and was taken to Des Moines. James Wiley and Mrs Wiley were hospitalized. James Draper and Dick West both from Marshalltown, hurt but not seriously. Cassidy escaped injury. Both cars were badly wrecked.

Marshalltown Cole P. M. Cassidy Thomas Cassidy Turner Boulevard Omaha James Wiley Erwin Schenk Des Moines E. Schenk Mre Wiley James Draper Dick West Albion Wileys Ames Cassidy

Eastern Europe Faces Grain Famine Report

Des Moines reports famine risk in Eastern Europe this winter due to high wheat prices and export limits in Russia and Roumania. Rev. L. H. Christian of Berne Switzerland warned Seventh Day Adventist leaders. over 50 missionaries have joined the conference with more expected this week.

Des Moines Europe Russia Roumania L. H. Christian Berne Switzerland Seventh Day Adventist Church America

Dawes Starts East for Concluding Tour

Brig. Gen. Charles G. Dawes Republican vice presidential candidate left Chicago for Philadelphia where he will begin his final eastern invasion. The trip will carry him through Pennsylvania West Virginia Delaware and New York ending with a possible stop in St. Louis. Mrs Dawes and a party of friends accompany him.

Chicago Charles G. Dawes Philadelphia East Pennsylvania West Virginia Delaware New York General Dawes St. Louis

Lodge Undergoes Second Operation

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge was operated on again at Charles Gates hospital for a second and final obstruction of a vital gland. Dr. John H. Cunningham stated the patient’s condition could not be better and his resistance was far in excess of what he hoped for.

Geston Henry Cabot Lodge Charles Gates Hospital John H. Cunningham

Cedar Falls Woman of 90 Breaks Hip

Mrs. J. J. McGowan 316 Clay street, a Cedar Falls resident who just marked her 90th birthday, fractured her hip in a fall at home Saturday night and is described as an oldtime resident.

Cedar Falls J. J. McGowan Clay Street

German President Dissolves Reichstag

Berlin reports President Ebert issued a decree dissolving the Reichstag this afternoon. The action triggers formation of a new government and a general election in Germany.

Reichstag Berlin Ebert German Republican

Soldiers Hurt When Automobile Overturns

Des Moines report says Harold Dunwoody, soldier at Fort Des Moines, probably fatally injured when a nine person car overturned on the Polk City road early yesterday. Marion Weitz, the driver, is in the county jail. Special Council Meeting called by Mayor A. K. Gnagy for 8 p m today to consider objections to the bond issue for paving repairs plat and schedule for boulevard ramps and the Fifth street bridge lighting bill.

Des Moines Harold Dunwoody Fort Des Moines Polk City Marion Weitz Reuntil A. KB. Gnagy Fifth Street Bridge

Family Reunion Marks First in Six Years

Mrs. Mary Fereday of Oelwein, mother of Henry Fereday, hosts a reunion with his brother-in-law and sister. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Stone of Long Beach California attend, at his Cottage street residence, yesterday.

Mary Fereday Oelwein Henry Fereday W. B. Stone Long Beach Cal

Dedicatory rites for Allen Memorial hospital Saturday

Allen Memorial hospital will be dedicated at 2 30 p m Saturday with a service led by C B president of the board of trustees The program includes invocation by A P Blough scripture reading by W C Lang and a presentation to the Deaconess society by C D Cass A keynote address will be given by Dr J Stamm and a benediction by Rev L W Bock The dedication honors Mr and Mrs Henry D Allen whose bequest funded the project

C. D. Cass Allen Memorial J. S. Stamm Henry D. Allen L. W. Bock Cedar Fails J. H. Bucernfeind Chicago Deaconess Society

Tampa Schools Close As Tropical Hurricane Heads In

Tampa officials closed all public schools after radio reports the tropical hurricane would strike in the afternoon. Gulf shipping warned along the West Coast with storm warnings from Key West to Punta Gorda. several small craft sought shelter in the harbor.

Tampa Fla Gulf Cellar Keys Punta Gorda

Hallowe'en Parade Plans Set By City Group

The municipal playground association Hallowe'en committee meets at Russell-Lamson hotel at 7 p m to map prizes floats music and other parade details with Mrs B E A Boges and Gerald McGlynn in charge.

Hallowe’en Municipal Playground Association Russell-Lamson Hotel BE. A. Boges Gerald McGlynn

Michigan Governor to Speak at Cedar Falls Event

The Republican event slate in Black Hawk county includes Gov. Alex J. Groesbeck of Michigan and Mrs. C. W. Bouchers at the Regent Theatre in Cedar Falls Thursday night October 23. Bouchers previously spoke in Waterloo and has long served as a chatatauqua speaker.

Michigan Cedar Falls Black Hawk County Regent Theatre Alex J. Groesbeck C. W. Bouchers Valparaiso Ind Bouchers Waterloo N. EB. Kendall Normal School of Orange Center GO. B. Courtright Hudson Bennington Township

Rotarians Hear About Phases of Psychology

Prof. E. O. Finkenbinder from Iowa State Teachers College spoke to Rotarians on experimental psychology. He said courts will use psychological methods to obtain evidence in years, replacing unreliable third degree methods. He noted memory fades about 10 percent within hours and urged immediate evidence collection after crime discovery to save time and improve results.

E. O. Finkenbinder Department of Psychology Iowa State Teachers College Courts of Justice Finkenbinder

Campbell Still Suffers Much Pain From Fall Injury

Charles W. Campbell contractor remains in pain after a fall from scaffolding. A physician says he will improve in a few days. Wan O Hemsworth, 622 Vermont, Ottumwa, is critically ill at his daughter's home after recent operation and complications.

C. W. Campbell Charles W. Campbell Senion Hemsworth O. W. Hemsworth Vermont Street BE. B. Howell Ottumwa L. C. Hemsworth Hemsworth

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