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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1924

Page

8

Leaders warn Coolidge race as La Follette strengthens in northwest

Washington dispatch reports Col Harvey warns against complacency in predicting November outcome. Republicans fear La Follette will win several states. Democrats see a Coolidge threat, with Kent noting northwest prospects and cross-party hopes about contest dynamics.

MARK_SULLIVAN Washington D. C Congress Cal George Harvey Hartly Republican Party Harvey Col. Harvey Great Britain Edward B. Mclean Washington Post Conlidge Cails Sue Coolidge la Follette Northwest Frankent Chicago Baltimore Sun Mississippi California Oregon Michigan Montana Idaho North South Dakota Iowa Kansas Minnesota Wisconsin Utah Bayis Kent Davis Dago Tre Martin

Delivery deadline notice for Courier paper

The notice states home delivery should occur before 5 70 o'stock. If the paper is not received by that time due to carrier error or other cause, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 5. m.

Allied naval forces guard Shanghai amid fighting for Chinese port

War ships under Admiral Thomas Washington rush to Shanghai to shield foreign lives and property as rival armies contend for control of the rich seaport.

Thomas Washington Shanghai

Fire Sweeps North American Building in Philadelphia

A fire tore through the North American building in Philadelphia injuring six Bremen as smoke filled the 20 story structure. The blaze forced many to flee as smoke clogged elevator shafts and air ducts. Three alarm calls brought containment and the United Press Philadelphia bureau on the eighteenth floor remained manned by an operator at his key despite rising smoke.

Philadelphia Bremen United Press Philadelphia

Pioneer Veterinary Very lil at Bristow

Bristow Oklahoma Sept James Walsh Bristow s pioneer veterinary surgeon is critically ill with paralysis. He suffered a light stroke about a year ago but recovered to resume practice. His children Mrs Will Ebeling Barnesville Minnesota Alma California and Henry Oklahoma are summoned. Two sons Delos and George reside here and four daughters Mrs Emma Querturt Mrs Ethel McNeilus Mrs H L Searle and Mrs Susie Truex reside here.

Bristow James Walsh Ethel McNeilus H. L. Searle Susie Truex

Cantor Heads League for Davis and Bryan

Eddie Cantor was named president of the Davis and Bryan theatrical league with Clem L. Shayer as ex-officio member. Vice presidents include Robert Edeson Anita Stewart Jack Mulhall Leatrice Joy the Duncan Sisters Frank Neintura and William B Mack. Billy Toy handles west coast efforts concentrating on motion picture stars.

New York Eddie Cantor Davis and Bran Theatrical League Clem L. Shayer Democratic National Committee Cantor Theatrical League Robert Edeson Anita Stewart Jack Mulhall Leatrice Joy Duncan Sisters Frank Neintura William B. Mack Billy” Toy

Train crash in Kittangia kills three including child

A Pennsylvania passenger train struck an automobile near Kittangia Pennsylvania today killing Frank Pippet his wife and a small child and injuring one other person.

Kittangia Frank Pippet Childere Pennsylvania Ani

Banks Purchasing Securities From Surplus Funds

The federal reserve bulletin shows banks in the United States using abundant loanable funds to buy securities despite weak demand for commercial loans. In the last two months credit levels reached record highs as demand deposits rose in major cities, with a notable surge in securities purchases by banks.

Associated Press Washington, D. C United States Federal Reserve Bulletin Montis

Dawes Campaign Aims for Slow Start in Busy Itinerary

Dawes and Republican leaders outline a cautious campaign, with Dawes to speak in Washington Milwaukee Indiana Kentucky Tennessee and on the Pacific coast as Butter and aides map a gradual national tour. Davis plans Denver Des Moines stumping while Wheeler targets northern New York with multiple day speeches and a Hudson River trip.

Associated P.ay Evanston Sept Milwaukee Charles G. Dawes William M. Butter Republican Nations Republican Campaign Organization Butler New York Dawes Pacific Coast Pield Pennsylvania Minnesota Dakotas Indiana Kentucky Tennessee Southwest Coolidge Sanders Des Moines John W. Davis Corg Very Iowa Davis Oelack Wheeler N.Y Associated Press Montana iLa Follette Althea New England Hudson River Albany Fis Troy Behnectady

Rabbi Dies at 107 Fooling Wife About Age in Ill-Fated Secret

Chicago's oldest residentRabbi Miles died yesterday at 107 after years of hiding his true age. Three years ago on his birthday he requested his age not be published claiming his advanced years were a joke and that people still think him younger. His widow believed him to be around 90, as neighbors recall.

Chicago Rabby Salomon Miles Chicaso

Secret of Judge's Decision Guarded by Stenographer

Justice Caverly seals fate of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb in Chicago murder case. Opinion completed and kept secret as stenographer and press copy prepared. Court to enforce extraordinary security with mounted police and restricted access on sentencing day. other courts to suspend activities.

United Pr Chicago John R. Caverly Nathan Leopold Richard Loeu Bobby Manning Approxia Jy Justtice Caverly Justice Caverly Criminal Court

Footprints of Dog Lead to Bank Robbery Suspects

Police tie black spaniel footprints to Floyd and Ralph Carver in connection with the New Boston bank robbery last Friday. Floyd Carver held in Davenport for questioning. Ralph Carver arrested in Hillsdale and held by Mercer county authorities. Both were in New Boston on the day of the crime and dog prints near the bank match claimed suspects.

Davenport Floyd Ralph Carver New Boston Floyd Carver Rock Island Ralph Hillsdale Mercer County

Woman at 102 Dances for 80 Descendants

Mrs. Hanna Eldred entertained 80 descendants on her 102nd birthday by dancing a jig recalling the Virginia reel of her youth. She joked she could dance that way several times a week if birthdays came more often, then enjoyed pickled beets and cold cuts.

Baldwin, N Hanna Eldred

Army pilots begin Pacific circumnavigation from Boston

An army air corps team led by Gen Patrick today launched a 10 day, cross continent leg of a planned world flight. Lieut Moffat and Lieut Wright join the advance party for the routes through New York Washington and Seattle with stops at Dayton St Joseph and Omaha to follow.

Assacinel Press Mitchey Bienl N. C Boston Petice Wales James We Wadsworth, Jr Smith PeRo Pi i Seattle Gen Patrick Airy Service Pacific Coast Brough Eng Washington New York Dayton St Joseph Omaha

Indianapolis Hosts Red Men Council Delegates

Gov. E. F. Branch welcomed delegates to the seventy seventh session of the Improved Order of Red Men in Indianapolis Indiana Registration showed more than 500 delegates from 40 states attending the council opening in the city Mayor Samuel Lewis Shank announced the gathering with officials and citizens in attendance

Indianapolis Ind Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men of the United States E. F. Branch Indiana Samuel Lewis Shank

Miss America Ruth Malcolmson Foresees Flapper Style Shift

International dispatch from Atlantic City notes Miss America 1924 Ruth Malcolmson, age 18, Philadelphia, famed for athletic prowess and femininity. She runs the 100-yard dash in 6 3 4 seconds, plays multiple sports, sings in church, and laments the disappearing flapper look while praising simpler dress. She sent a telegram to President Coolidge pledging to uphold American traditions.

Coolidge Hestoweil Nyp Atlantic City

Flys Ahead To New York In Record Time By Air Service Pilot

Boston pilot J C Moffitt set a new record by flying to New York in 48 minutes at 190 mph then returning. He covered the 84 mile brewsl run in two hours five minutes while reporting on weather conditions for the U S Army air service round the world flight team.

New York U. S. Army Air Service J. C. Moffitt Boston Mtns Army Globe Eiedlers

Howeene y 10 Face Charges of Grave Conspiracy

Howeene y and Q H Sweeney are charged in Polk County with conspiring to commit a felony by attempting an abortion. Sweeney posted $500 bond and denies the charge after an ante mortem statement from Waterloo widow Bertha Munger. The case links to Ada Fuller Des Moines physician and a Des Moines abortion proceeding, with ongoing appeals and related legal notes.

Q. H. Sweeney Londay Walter R. Prench Tie Sweeney Bertha Munger Waterloo Des Moines Munger Vernon Sueburger Poly County Seeburger Polk County Ada Fuller Wwamith Supreme Court

Two Youths Drown Saving Companions at Wail Lake

In Lakeview Iowa George Miller age 18 and William Brown age 21 drowned at Wail Lake when a rowboat with two girls capsized. They pulled the girls onto the overturned boat and were swept under as the boat sank. Bodies recovered after a water search. the lake bottom is reportedly thick with ice and mud.

Wail Lake Lakeview George Miller William Brown Danbury Miller Brown Mary Neil Helie

Stronger League of Nations Plan Wins Peace Prize

The article reports a winner in a peace prize competition, awarding 1,560 pounds sterling for a plan that strengthens the League of Nations and addresses postwar finances. Edward A. Fileno of Boston inaugurated the prize. The plan emphasizes Dawes Plan acceptance and related measures.

League of Nations Hosten Sept. S Wien Whiel Edward A. Fileno Boston

War Ignites as Chang To-Lin Declares War on Peking

Shanghai guns blaze as Chang Tso-Lin declares war on the central government in Peking. Chekiang forces clash near Shanghai while Kiangsu and Manchuria mobilize, signaling a civil war widening from Shanghai to Peking across multiple provinces.

Associated Press Changhai Chung Tsa-Lin Manchuria Peking Wu Pei-Mu China Shanghai Mukden Chihli Taihu - Lake Changhing Liuho Here Chang Tsa-Lin Chekiang Kiangsu Tsao- Kun Jun Yung Hsiang Tsao Wu Pei-Fu Fang Yu- Hsiang Chang Tso-Lin

Tie Salesman Tricks Prince With Gift Cravat

The Prince of Wales, in Detroit, was approached by a man posing as Alien Blondy. The imposter showed a clever trick cravat and offered to send a sample home, where Blandy reportedly delivered it.

Prince Syosiot Prince of Wales Detroit Blondy Blandy

Speech Dates Clear President Tacks Work

Washington D C Sept 3 The president has two weeks with no speaking engagements to address pending government issues and assess public reaction to two speeches last week. White House focus also on Maine election results and tariff commission reports on sugar duty reductions and a new commissioner term ending this month.

Washington, D. C Coolidge White Mouse Maine Nes Tariff Commission Suger Lewis

Plant explosion at Eclipse Works burns Franklin workers

Franklin Pa September 8 an explosion at the Eclipse Works pits 260 workers against a fiery blast. At least two women were killed and six injured with others seriously burned as a major pit fire threatened the plant and surrounding area.

Franklin

Discovery of New History of Christ Found in SGA

Naples report says a history of Christ life and martyrdom written in 3X Raj W. was discovered by Commander Petia under the Mie sovereign government. The document allegedly predates known histories and includes new incidents. Government investigates for authenticity and will announce confirmation.

United Press Naples Christ Mrtyrdom Raj W Comander Petia Minis Education New Hayak Delia Livy

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