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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1925
Page
6
A roundup of social shifts marked by the labor movement with notes on Rene Viviani the French statesman and labor ally, John B. Hammond’s protest against local enforcement, and league baseball results. Also reports on a New Jersey youth’s crimes, Col Mitchill’s clash with army PR defects, and Pat Nolidge’s steady stance.
Farmers report drought and hot winds trimmed corn prospects in Black Hawk county with uneven development on high ground and sandy soils. Rain later in the week offers limited relief as moisture shortages hinder kernels. some fields may mature ahead of frost while others lag. Farmers remain cautiously optimistic about a decent overall yield despite losses and delayed maturity.
Washington dispatch reports army officers expect Col. William Mitchell, former assistant chief of the army air service, to have his fate decided by President Coolidge. An investigation of Mitchell's charges against the war and Navy departments will be placed before the president. Senator King of Utah will push for a congressional probe into the Shenandoah disaster and recent navy mishaps, accusing incompetence and political influence behind naval inquiries. Mitchell, meanwhile, was seen tarpon fishing near Port Aransas, Texas, as he spoke of serious department failures.
City Auditor Charles C. Mackay comments on labor and capital, noting movement levels rise or fall with conditions. He cites war as a disruptive force that forced mutual understanding and sympathy, and he sees gradual improvement and better times returning.
Kenneth Ogden 23 of Plainfield was arrested for allegedly driving the speeding car that struck Florence Lynch and Clarice Lynch in Fullerton at Walnut and Fourth streets. Florence suffered a sprained ankle, Clarice a head and arm injury. The car fled the scene. a motorman later provided the plate to police. Ogden faces charges for failing to report an accident with injuries. He was also arrested recently on a separate no visible means of support charge.
Algonac Michigan witnessed a 100 mile sweepstakes during the Detroit Yacht Regatta on the Clair River. A mechanic, WH Stoneham, one of three occupants of the boat, drowned in the race era amid rough water. The event drew attention as a notable mishap during the annual sailing competition.
Four towns in the state were raided by a reported Phantom gang during the night. They spoiled two safes and looted 14 country stores, escaping with an unknown amount of cash. No arrests were made as officers continued the search.
Judge Washington J. Babb long time district court figure and former partner of the late Federal Judge Woolson dies in Pas toria J and will be buried in Mount Pleasant today. He was born in Des Moines county and educated at Iowa Wesleyan College and the University of Iowa. He served in the Iowa lower house in 1884 and as Second judicial district judge from 1893, later a Democratic candidate for governor in 1825.
Walter Johnson pitched Washington to a 2 to 1 win over the Athletics at Shibe Park Philadelphia on September 7 as part of a holiday double header. The win extended the Athletics’ skid to eleven and widened the gap to league leaders. Postponements in Philadelphia Brooklyn and New York added two games tomorrow.
A woman accused of poisoning her family was placed in a state hospital after an attempt that killed her two month old baby and injured her ten year old son. Authorities report she administered strychnine to the infant and to the son, leading to the family tragedy.
In September a French air unit dropped two tons of hazardous materials on Abd-EL Krim's Ajdir headquarters. Some devices failed, causing destruction near Ria Caval. The planes then moved toward the Mediterranean and the Hay at Thucgnas.
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William A. Cook faced calls to quit as Black Hawk County attorney amid claims of lawbreaking and a locally altered liquor enforcement system. John B. Hammond accused the county of competency failures and outlined dozen records to support his charges, urging replacement with a capable attorney and strict enforcement of state liquor laws.
Roene Viviani former French premier and world renewal statesman died at a sanitarium in Cla-Mad at 68. Announcement of death withheld due to wartime rules. Illness observed for six months. heart disease named as the cause.
Waterloo today celebrated Labor Day with picnics sports and entertainments despite heat. A union labor picnic at Alvetric Park featured events and a largely attended afternoon program. Police and fire crews managed public safety as a large crowd enjoyed the holiday with cars and local gatherings across the city.
Des Moines reports the weather bureau promises the heat wave will ease. Temperatures are expected to gradually fall from tonight into Tuesday, with Iowa cities like Davenport reaching 52 and Dubuque 102 as the midwest endures the hottest spell.
In St Louis and Chicago over the weekend seven people died in autos, drownings, and mudders. Four automobile rideouts, two drownings on the Mississippi, and a motor car crash add to the toll. Thirteen injured in a streetcar bus collision on Chicago's far south side.
In Honolulu on September 7 a large scale search continues for Commander Rodgers and four crewmen missing after their seaplane PN-9 crash. Submarines larger craft and airplanes press the hunt with determination, entering a week of fruitless effort as Langley assumes charge of operations from the Pacific coast.
Florence Thompson daughter of John R Thompson, a wealthy restaurant owner, married Tarry Thon a University of Chicago graduate and former star back on Coach Sturge's Western Conference team. The wedding occurred in the bride's suburban home on a Saturday. Details kept quiet due to family reasons.
Asian port health officials report a growing Asiatic cholera outbreak with rising cases in multiple cities. Authorities urge sanitation measures and travel precautions to curb spread amid uncertainty in affected regions.
A young swimmer lost his life at a nearby lake on a late September afternoon. Lifeguards and responders arrived but could not revive him. Local authorities are investigating the incident as family members recall the boy’s previous swimming prowess.
A fragmented report from Atlantic City notes Miss America pageant events with reference to contestants from St Paul and Chicago. The piece mentions Dorothea Basie, age 19, and Miss America contenders preparing for bathing beauty judging and the overall contest.
Montclair New Jersey September confession reveals 18 year old Tarrigan Noel, son of a New York lawyer, confessed to kidnapping six year old Mary Daly, killing her in a brush sighting on Preakness Mountain. He also admitted shooting taxi driver Raymond Pierce and wounding another chauffeur during the escape. Authorities withheld parts of the motive and details while Noel’s mental state and asylum history are noted.
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