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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1924

Page

9

DAVIS PLANS NEW FARMER VOTE DRIVE IN SPEECHES

John W. Davis launches his western campaign with key speeches in Omaha and four Illinois towns, outlining a new farm relief program, cooperative marketing aid, a federal crop reporting agency, and a new depression-era credit system. He travels Omaha Lincoln Denver Cheyenne Des Moines and ends in New York by Sept 22 as La Follette prep for Washington talks with his campaign managers.

Associated Press Chicago Illinois John W. Davis West International News Wire John W.W. Davis American Farmer's Gridwest Omaha Davis Fontenelle Specewine Denver Lincoln Charles W. Bryan Cheyenne Wyo Topeka Kan Bunceton Des Moines la Follette Washington, D. C John A. Welson Gilbert K. Roe New York City Nelson San Felice Ise Martin

Assault on Shanghai Renewed With Bombing Planes and Battleships

Shanghai reports say forces near Linho 30 miles northwest of the city pressed attacks through the night. Chinese divisions under Gen. Chi Shieh Yuan advanced toward Woosung forest ten miles out as foreign settlements stayed calm amid panic and refugees. American destroyers arrived at Woosung to deter border incursions while Quinsan was burned and casualties mounted.

Associated Press Shanghai Linho Peking Wu Pei-Fu Chilli Province Chung Mei Chi Shieh-Yuan Lato Woogung den. Lu Woosung Quimsain United States Mt,st Quinsan Nanjiang Nanking Liuho Kiangsu Cheklang China Foressy A Yangtz Kiating-Sien

Herriot urges arbitration and peace in Geneva assembly

French Premier Herriot told the League of Nations assembly that France seeks peace and arbitration with security for small nations. He argued against haste in disarmament talks, urged honoring Versailles, and pressed for protection guarantees alongside arbitration to prevent German misery and ensure global stability.

League France Associated Press Geneva Herriot League of Nations United Stat Tribune League Commission Germany Herriott Third Assembly London Herriatt Dpeaer Forre Zloane Min MacDowall Jerriat MacDonald Freneh Uetriot Permanent Court of International Justice Belgium Bel.Biuni

Woman Driven by Leopold Loeb Trial Readings

Mrs. Clara Melches, 39, at the psychopathic hospital says constant brooding over Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb case has shattered her mind. She followed the murder case closely, reading tens of thousands of words in local papers, and the strain led to mental collapse.

Chicago Nathan W Leopold Richard Loeb Bobby Franks Clara Melches J. P. Percival Psychopathic Hospital

Movie Actors Freed of Charges After Canyon Party

Los Angeles September 5. City Prosecutor John Friedlander refused to file complaints against a group of motion picture directors and actors jailed after an alleged wild house party in Laurel Canyon. All charges were dismissed except those against Jack Sherrill and WL Sherrill Jr for illegal possession of intoxicants. Police Captain Spellman cited canyon acoustics causing loud voices to be heard far away.

Los Angeles Cal John Friedlander Laurel Canyon Hollywood Jack Sherrill WL. Sherrill, Jr Friedlander Holly Wood W. N. Spellman Canyon

Ammonia Explosion Claims with Victim

Des Moines reports the eleventh victim, Theodore Heather, 27, dies from ammonia tank blast at Vallandinham store Fort Des Moines. Coroner Guy Clift says an inquest will be held tonight with engineers and officials on the jury investigating the blast.

Des Moines Theodore Heather Vallandinham Fort Des Moines Guy Clift

Muscatine Pioneer Killed Taking Bath

Maquoketa Iowa Sept. A. M. Everhart, reputedly the oldest man in Jackson county, died after a fall at his Muscatine home while bathing. He suffered a severe head gash and had lived in Muscatine for over six decades, working as an employer on Iowa’s first railroad.

Maquoketa Sepe M. Everhart Jackson County Everhart Muscatine

Courier Delivery by 3 30 Shifts to Home by Deadline

The Courier should be delivered at your home before 3 30 o'clock. If by carrier error or other cause you do not receive your paper by that time, Pigase Phone 3100 and a copy will be sent. One calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.

Pigase Phone 3100

Mrs Kyne and Secretary Narrowly Escape War Front

Mrs. Peter B Kyne wife of famed novelist creator of the Cuppy Ricks character and Ruth Ohlsen her secretary with Carl Grew nurse a world tour dash from Shanghai toward the Chinese front. They reach Liuho find firing and shells as soldiers move across fields. They flee on foot four miles to safety along a flanking road after a shell lands near them.

International News Wire Shanghai Peter B Kyne Stapd Cuppy Ricks Ruth Fohlsen Ourrow Carl Grew Kyne Miss Ohlsen Liuho Nyne Crow

Wardrobe for the man of limited means advised

In a shows of practical dress the wardrobe list includes three ordinary suits one evening suit one light top coat two overcoats a dozen shirts two dozen gaiters two soft hats and a derby three pairs of shoes a dozen pairs of hose The guide argues smart attire boosts confidence and success as part of the Dress Well and Succeed program led by Willha Or Weintrieb.

Chivago Sept Willha Weintrieb

Gov Kendall Proves Citizenship for Passport

Des Moines reports Gov Kendall must show United States citizenship with three affidavits from pioneer residents before obtaining a passport for the around the world trip planned with Mrs Kendall next January. He voiced disappointment at the burden of proof. Kendall served Monroe County attorney, Iowa legislator, congressman, and was elected governor twice.

Des Moines Sept Kendall United States Albie AL Gov. Kendall Monroe County Iowa Congress

Browne Upsets Collett In Nineteenth Hole Golf Duel

Pacific coast tennis star Mary K Browne, in her first national golf tournament, defeated Providence champion Glenna Collett after a dramatic nineteenth hole. Browne sank a 16 foot putt after Collett missed by two feet, advancing to meet Dorothy Campbell Hard in the final.

Neagaltt R. J Mary Browne Glenna Collett Providence Gavorite Miss Browne al Bassie Miss Collett Miss Colleth Dirs Dorothy Campbell Hard Philadelphia Mrs. C. II. Vanderbeck

Cedar Rapids Man Kills Himself After Quizzing Undertaker

Noel Miska, found dead in a Cedar Rapids boarding house, used two shots to end his life after telephoning an undertaker friend to discuss burial. The inquest heard he planned suicide, then rode to obtain a pistol and cartridges before dying.

Cedar Rapids Undertaker Noel Misks Uffler Miska M4 Ka Town Air Tradekit

Caverly Ready to Rule on Leopold and Loeb Sentence

Judge Caverly has made up his mind on the punishment for Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb for the murder of Robert Franks. He has finished reading the 2,000 pages of testimony and notes the points to emphasize. The decision will be written for the morning of September 10 when the youths learn their fate.

Caverly Nathan Leopold Richard Loeb Robert Franks Aistice Caverly North Woods

Three Homers In One Inning By Phillies Trio

Three home runs in one inning were hit by Harper Wrightstone and Wilson of the Philadelphia National League team in the first game of a doubleheader with the New York Giants. Baldwin pitched for New York.

Phils Philadelphia Harper Wrightstone Wilson New York Giants Baldwin New York

Wisconsin Governor defies Klan parade orders in clash

Gov Blaine suspends district attorney Georgo Ht Ghevent and condemns the Ku Klux Klan as an organization that endangers peace. A parade in Bosonbol prompts arrests of one police officer and a tense standoff. Coroner's inquest into a Saturday crash involving Klan members and anti Klan forces returns a murder verdict for John WH Smith.

Walter Pressy Millison Wis John G. Blaine Georgo Ht Gheventson Aran Unodo Clementson Oilca Bhlilner Phe Ku Klux Kloan Ganremioia Herries Winkonsin Wisconsin Dieters Chanegeal Lesy

World flight arrives in Boston after Atlantic crossing

American world fliers reach Boston harbor after departure from Pictou Nova Scotia. Planes, led by Lieut. Smith, head for airport with Maj. Gen. Patrick and officials awaiting. Large crowds expected as celebrations and rest periods follow before transcontinental leg begins.

Wopott Pictou N. S Boston United States Linut Wade New Orleans Lieut. Nels Lowell H. Smith Chicago Weston Lieut Faroes Nelson Mass Seattle Boston Harbor Mason M. Patrick United States Air Servic Patrick Boston Common Lieut. Smith Maj Smith Combeome

Judge Blair Dies in Jersey City Jurist’s Death Feared

Judge John A. Blair of the circuit court in Jersey City is critically ill and sinking rapidly after a grave illness. His illness prompted Mrs. R F Thurlburt to hurry from a telegram seeking to reach his bedside. Blair was a Princeton University graduate and a distinguished New Jersey jurist.

R. EF. Thurlburt John A. Blair Circuit Court Jersey City N. J Hurlburt Princston University New Jersey

Reykjavik Shaken Again by Night Earthquakes

London dispatch reports three violent earthquakes in Reykjavik during the night causing panic and residents to flee. No casualties were listed. Noted visitors Lieut Lowell Smith and Lieut Erik Nelson were among shopping crowds in the city.

London Reykjavik Eelaml Daily Mail Lowell Smith Erik Nelson United Stats Army

Schult Leads Milwaukee Hit Parade in St Paul Series

Fred Schult continued his strong hitting for Milwaukee in a series with St Paul. He collected two singles in seven at bats, scored once, and contributed defensively in left field as Milwaukee routed the Saints 18 to 10.

Fred Schult Milwaukee St. Paul Saints Schult

Careless Workmen Blame Powder Factory Disaster

A powder factory explosion near Konstantinople devastated Makrikeny and killed many. countryside towns were shaken for miles. Initial blame on Communists shifted to careless handling by employees, per a Central News dispatch.

London Gonstantinenic Makrikeny

Warden Foils Jail Delivery Plot Linked to Leopold Loeb Case

Warden Wesley Westbrook said Russell Scott of Detroit and Cleveland, awaiting trial for murder, was charged with plans to escape and free others from the county jail where Leopold and Loeb are serving sentences for the Bobby Franks killing. A toe rope made from clothing was found in Nippsell two floors under Leopold and Loeb cells. Westbrook noted earlier reports suggested Leopold and Loeb were not involved and he remained confident they were uninvolved.

Chieaxe Russell Scott Detroit Cleveland Nathan Leopold Richard Loeb Bobby Franks Nissell Loo Wesley Weal Brook Westbrook le Repe Westbrook Sai Loeb

Chicago movie owners refuse Patriotism talks on Defense Day

Chicago cinema owners led by association president Jack Miller拒 refuse four minute Patriotism talks in films on Defense Day September 12 citing potential patron annoyance and inability to afford the program while facing a request from the local defense committee.

Chicago

Think Girl Eloped When Ma Scolded Huber Elected to Head World Court

Fragmentary report notes Ruth Montgomery fled Cedar Rapids after a scolding from her mother, seeking a license to wed Darrel Evans who is also missing. Separately, M. Fluber of Switzerland was named president of the Court of International Justice at The Hague, with M. Weiss of France as vice president.

Huber World Ruth Montgomery Merty Darrel Evans Evans London M. Fluber Switzerland Court of International Justice Hague M. Weiss France Walter Will

Chinese Wrote on Nevada Cliffs in 2008

Rong reports that Chinese scholars translated petroglyph photographs near Virginia City Nevada as Chinese script. William P. Fong, Canton alumnus and University of Nevada student, identified signs including wolf figures and trees. He places the markings in early Chinese history, roughly Zou era BCE, noting desert varnish obscures a full narrative.

Nevada Cliffs Canton International News Rong America Virginia City William P. Fong University of Nevada Fong University At China University Ofevada Camnese Zou B.C Antimats

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