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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1925
Page
7
A Texas judge sitting in federal court in New York City adopts a procedure aiming to hear a defendant’s story to foster sincerity. He asserts that understanding the defendant is key to sincerity and respect among peers, reflecting a humane approach to justice.
Washington dispatches report growing public attention to railroad consolidation. President hints voluntary mergers may suffice to solve transport issues, with compulsion only if needed. Analysts say farmers seek lower freight rates, railroads seek higher revenue, and broader regional systems could balance interests.
Contributions for G. E Newville and his wife and daughter after a Glendale Street fire will be received by the Cottrier W. Cox donated $10 to start a fund. The 56 year old man, without insurance, lost the home at 203 Glendale Street Saturday and all possessions.
BER Stanley, a tree surgeon, says careful young pruning builds a strong, symmetrical canopy and reduces storm damage. He warns that long heavy limbs fail in high winds and rain, and advises using cables to reinforce split crotches to prevent future injuries.
Workmen clear debris from three ruined cattle barns at the Dairy Cattle Congress after last Friday's wind and rain. Rebuilding will cost about 4500 dollars per barn with salvaged material and tile soon on site. John G. Miller holds the reconstruction contract.
Funeral arrangements for Rene Viviani French statesman and former premier were announced with government bearing the expenses. Premier Paini_re expressed sorrow at the loss of one of France's prominent leaders. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday in Paris following his death yesterday after a lingering illness.
The Daily Mail Shanghai correspondent reports American C. C. Elrod was severely assaulted by rioters during disturbances in Shanghai. Police rescued him from a mob estimated at 2,000, led by a woman marching from the French district.
Des Moines reports President Coolidge will be unable to accept an invitation to visit Des Moines during his Omaha trip for the American Legion convention. The Chamber of Commerce was advised of the change today.
Dr. C P Colegrove of Pasadena told about 50 West High teachers at the Black Hawk County Teachers Institute that the moral guardians are the mother and the schoolteacher. He urged that a child must be fed on good literature to develop a love for reading and warned that teachers who fail to instill literature in pupils have not loved literature themselves. Cont to page two column three.
Western roads led by E Wettling testified at an ICC hearing in Chicago arguing western freight rates lag eastern ones. They cited 1924 returns averaging 3.75 percent and urged a 5 percent increase to restore profitability while farmers and farm groups pled for restraint and say higher rates hit agriculture. The hearing precedes further testimony and a Hughes-led railroads case under the L o c h Smith plan.
The Courier will be delivered to your home before 5 39. If you do not receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause call 3100 and a copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 39 p.m.
A conference of prosecutors decided no mental-illness defense will be sought for Harrison Noel, accused in the kidnapping and murders of Mary Daly and Raymond Pierce. Noel, son of a New York lawyer, has a troubled history with hospital stays and violent acts. authorities say if found sane he faces life imprisonment, with no lesser penalty for kidnapping under New Jersey law.
Delia Barber Vandervoort, injured in a Parkersburg church parsonage shooting, was discharged from Hen Memorial hospital after nearly a month. She is escorted to Parkersburg and held in Butler County jail awaiting grand jury action related to the death of Rev. R Z Vandervoort and the shooting by her son Warren.
In Shanghai a generator explosion on the United States destroyer Noah killed four sailors. W H Kinder of Havensville Indiana R J Shepherd of Casa Grande Arizona J C Pinkham of Minden Nebraska and Floydson of Sapulpa Oklahoma died from the blast with two others dying later.
John D Krallenger died after a cabin on the river bank where he lived caught fire yesterday afternoon. His body was found wedged between a wall and the kitchen stove. Krallenger had been divorced from his wife and had been living in Clinton, Iowa.
J. Benson, 76, former adjutant of the Old Soldiers' Home, died in Des Moines yesterday. Burial is planned in Marshalltown. He was married to Mrs. R. E B. Snyder. The report notes Benson’s long service and ties to veterans’ circles.
Sheriff and state agents probe the fatal shooting of Mrs. C. B. Cook in Benton county Iowa. Authorities seek a motive tied to anti liquor work while relief and inquest proceed. Her husband, C. B. Cook, may be traveling to Vinton as state investigators assist local police.
Three thousand resolutions prepared for presentation to the National Association of Letter Carriers in Netrok Michigan call for use of wire clips and window envelopes to speed mail, Saturday half holidays, a full Christmas holiday, and sterilization of mail from hospitals and institutions to prevent infections.
The national industrial conference board analysis reports immigration into the United States fell by about 68 percent. Hugo Behner of Zeppelin Works claims the Shenandoah disaster would not have occurred under German leadership. A German wreath inscription disappears from the Unknown Soldier tomb in Paris. In Boston, Babe Ruth’s neighbor intends to sue after Ruth’s bull kills two pedigreed cows in Sudbury Massachusetts.
About 450 robed Klansmen and Klanswomen paraded through Creston’s business district during Labor Day celebrations. The event drew several thousand to the program held under the Creston Klan's auspices.
Archie Peterson suffered a fractured skull and other injuries when his airplane was started during the Legions Labor celebration in Mason City. Clyde Atkinson also sustained a fractured skull after being struck by a racing car on the half-mile oval.
Constantinople dispatch reports earthquake devastation affecting three villages in the Dineir district. No definite casualty figures were available immediately.
Two bandits held up a holiday picnic at Mills Grove near Med Oak Iowa. They robbed 16 young people present, taking a watch and $100 in cash before fleeing. Sheriff PA. Baker pursued the suspects along a trail.
American decrees announced by Paris tribunals list none for Mrs Hornsey Evans formerly Rita Hickman who wed in San Francisco. March 26, 1928 Leggera Novak arrested for maintaining a liquor nuisance pleaded guilty to bootlegging and was fined 1000 dollars or a jail term by Judge Ralph Otto.
Illnois Central announces installation of an automatic train control system on the Waterloo to Fort Dodge section of the Iowa division. The system aims to enhance passenger safety even if a crew member is incapacitated. Estimated cost around 1 million dollars for the 106 mile stretch. plans to replace earlier automatic block signal project canceled by Interstate Commerce Commission mandate.
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