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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1925
Page
9
A spotlight column notes President Coolidge linking crime reduction to public virtue rooted in religion. It reports a surprise choice for Indiana Senate successor with Arthur Q Robinson tapped by Gov. Ed Jackson to back Coolidge.
Washington expects European security pacts to pave the way for a wider conference. Officials distinguish between land and naval armament, with the United States unlikely to join land talks but possible for naval limits or a conference hosted in Washington. Public sentiment favors U.S. representation to show goodwill, as eastern European states like Poland feature in the agreements.
In New Orleans, the House of Bishops voted to refuse soft drinks as a substitute for fermented wine in the communion service. The House of Deputies may vote on a motion to rename the church to American Episcopal Church United States of America.
Iowa education leaders weigh the eight semester eligibility rule at a state teachers meeting in Des Moines. Charles W. Kine, East District superintendent, says the policy cleans up high school sports by keeping older, larger youths from dominating on teams and suggests extending limits further by banning players aged 19 or older from competition.
In Des Moines on October 21, Bruca Casady a confessed member of the Cottage Grove bank bandit gang testified that he received a note from Harry Shaw a former Indianapolis police officer threatening his life if he testified against Shaw in district court Shaw faces trial as an accomplice in the robbery alleging he aided the outsiders who robbed the bank and spied on the job confirming Wag ner Valverio from Kansas City were jailed for their roles.
DL Zimmerman was found guilty of forging a check cashed in September for 23 dollars. In district court here last week Judge R G Popham sentenced him to 15 years in the Fort Madison penitentiary.
Grinnell Iowa October 11 Mary J Simmons registrar at Grinnell College for nearly sixty years died in aging Wisconsin and will be buried at Lake Geneva tomorrow according to word received by friends. She had been ill since last spring.
Miss Irene Knight, court reporter for Missouri Vating, was injured after falling down courthouse stairs. Proceedings were postponed today as she recovers from painful injuries.
A Minnesota deputy describes a roadblock tactic to halt rum runners, placing a car with lights and a decoy signal in the lane then blocking the road with a stationary vehicle to force a dangerous stop. He argues the method prevents escaped liquor shipments and has not harmed innocent drivers.
Athens reports a 48 hour ultimatum to Bulgaria seeking seven million francs in indemnity and a formal apology with punishment of Bulgarian officers. Greek officials say irregular bands were not solely responsible and suspect regular Bavarian troops.
George A. Hughes told the National Hardware association in Atlantic City that American husbands spend about 400 million dollars yearly to ease wives chores through electric appliances. He noted 14 million wired homes and seven billion dollars invested in electric companies and new houses nationwide. The iron market alone reaches about 315.6 million dollars annually.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows plans Friday installations at the state convention in Ottumwa Iowa with officers Neveca Cornet Tol C Scott J Stewart LW Smith C J Evans I f New Chetri and Cedar Rapids as grand representatives named at session in Ottumwa October 21 193?
The 27 crew members of the Italian freighter Jonatha Faria were saved by the liner President Marding after the vessel was abandoned in severe storm 1,708 miles off Ambrose Light. Coast guard radio confirmed the rescue and safe transfer to the liner.
The Courier will be delivered to your home before 5 81 o'clock. If the paper is late due to an error or other cause, call 3106 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls should reach this number before 6 PM.
Col William Mitchell must stand trial Oct 28 before a military court on charges of conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline. The case centers on his criticisms of American aviation after the Shenandoah crash and reflects a broader war department effort to set an example.
Lord Ribblesdale Thomas Lister fourth baron, husband of the Astor widow, died today in London at age 71. He had three daughters by his first wife Charlotte Monckton. he was heir to his title and later married Ava Wine Astor. His first wife died in 1914.
Trene Castle was rushed to a Chicago hospital for emergency surgery as officials and associates reported on her condition and treatment details amid a tense local encounter involving Det. 21 and several named individuals.
Teachers of the east public Schools voted to dispense with a spring vacation in 1936. The school year will end June 1. Sept Charles W. Kline announced at the board of education meeting. The board approved using Grant and Lafayette schools one night weekly for indoor playground activities by the Waterloo Playground association.
Waterloo doctors nurses and directors authorize preliminary architect plans for a proposed 2% non denominational hospital. Remodeling will add a first floor laboratory and second floor maternity department with delivery room and nursery. An automatic sprinkler system is to be installed.
Two American destroyers were ordered from Gibraltar to Alexandria Egypt to stay in readiness to protect American lives and property in Syrian ports amid tribal revolt. The order came after a request from Paul Knabenshue American consul in Beirut and was issued by Vice Admiral Roger Wells who commands the European squadron.
Iowa City report says William Hartnett a traveling peddler attempted suicide by cutting his throat in a barn haymow. He was found bleeding by a farmer and transported to a local hospital where doctors expect his recovery.
Gov Ed Jackson designated Arthur R Robinson an Indiana attorney and former state senator as United States senator to serve the remainder of the late Samuel M Ralston term until the 1926 general election. The 44 year old former serviceman will serve until November 1926 when a successor is named to complete the term expiring March 3 1929.
The French foreign office said the cabinet would not accept American funding proposals and that Finance Minister Caix would present counters within eight to 16 days. The move signals a currency and debt policy shift amid postwar financial pressures.
Iowa Baptists and affiliated societies opened their annual convention in Ames with about 500 attendees. John A. Ward of Chicago moderated a round table discussion on pastors' problems during a preliminary session last night.
Police Chief Joe Yonder asks Stone City residents to help curb accidental deaths by reporting growing family lists after a string of auto fatalities since January 1. Local authorities urge vigilance to reduce further losses.
Washington dispatch reports Texas Governor Ma Ferguson may face a challenge to strip the state highway commission of oversight. Representative Lee Rutherford of the Texas House says no special session was requested for an investigation. The probe centers on alleged reckless expenditures in the highway department under Ferguson’s administration.
Testimony by WV Thompson and John B. Hammond in the Cook ouster hearing covered new charges of mismanagement and extortion linked to rent arrangements at the Lafayette building. Witnesses described rent shifts from 50 to 54 dollars and notes for back rent, with cross examinations touching on office spaces and alleged surveillance.
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