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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
9
Twenty-fourth Regiment veterans from across the country gathered for a final campfire marking the end of the unit as an organization. Only a few survivors remain, and future reunions will be in spirit rather than in person.
Washington dispatch notes progress on two key Coolidge era issues. Debt refunding of European debts advances rapidly with plans in place and acceptance by officials, while prohibition enforcement undergoes restructuring to yield greater administration confidence and security. The article credits creditor initiative and US government action in curbing private lending to Europe to force payment arrangements.
Willis Jenks recalls a hungry man who came to Waterloo from New York to work in a restaurant then slept on the counter and was fired. Detective Walker notes crooks cling to superstition, while Paris apaches touch a hunchback for luck and thieves fear the number 13 and certain days. The Waterloo Municipal court resolves most local issues.
Contempt of court actions were started this afternoon against Ray Hundley and Ed Troyer for alleged violations of liquor injunctions. Warrants were ordered to cite them to appear next Tuesday Sept 15 to show cause why they should not be held in contempt, with bonds set at 2500 each. Both were arrested last week.
Robbers last night looted Randall and Jewell in a two town spree. They hit Randall Lumber Har son harness Benson drug Oakland general Teig land hardware and the post office taking small sums and then moved to Jewell stealing diamonds and jewelry worth 1500 and merchandise valued at 500 from a variety store. A car was stolen from GP Chris tianson for the trip and officers have no clues.
Waterloo dealers report little impact from the anthracite strike as demand stays steady. Prices for hard and soft coal hold, with only soft coal rising slightly before the strike. Heat waves and consumer caution reduce buying, yet local coal volume remains stable despite industry stoppage.
At a hearing on western carriers bid for a 3 percent freight rate increase, Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Clyde Aitchison and Minneapolis & St. Louis receiver W H Bremner described the rate burden as a drag on the rail system. Bremner argued that if higher rates were imposed since 1910, his road might not be in receivership, while Aitchison said railroads shifted the burden onto the commission. The American Railway Association pressed for efficiency and economy amid record freight car movements and rising costs.
Clinton Iowa September 10 M L Christian was elected moderator of the Davenport Baptist Association at its annual convention which closed yesterday Other officers include Rev S R Dunlop Maquoketa moderator Mrs Marjorie Shimek Iowa City clerk Edgar Stamp Davenport treasurer and M OW Stirlen Muscatine state representative
In Dubuque an inquest likely will be held into the death of Frederick O'Donnell former district judge and member of the legislative. O'Donnell died from injuries after being struck by an auto on August 21 and Miss Katherine Cramer, who was driving, faces blame from witnesses.
In Dubuque Iowa on September 10 the decomposed body of a man believed to be John Da unknown was found near the river front. A dog stood guard over the body wearing a Cerro Gorda license tag on its collar. Death is thought to be from natural causes.
Five bandits stopped a Winona mail wagon on September 1 and held up the guards. They bound a messenger, stole four registered mail pouches, and fled in a waiting automobile. No further details on suspects or motive available.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5:80 o'clock. If due to carrier error or other cause you do not receive the paper on time, please phone FLO and copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must read as thin after before 6:3n Pr om.
New York defeats Philadelphia Athletics 7 to 3 in the opening game of a doubleheader. Bob Meusel Babe Ruth and Lou Gentile homered in the fourth inning, driving the Yankees to the win over Sam Gray.
Six Des Moines theatres operated by A. J. Blank continued to show films without music as Union musicians refused to work without a contract. One theatre closed without explanation. The unions demanded a new contract with wage advances and declined arbitration pending a vote on a proposal by the theatre owner. Affected venues include the Wes Moines, Capitol, Strand, Garden, Palace, Rialto and Majestic.
An unidentified child's body, the fourteenth victim recovered from the Appleyard cloudburst wreckage near Wenatches, Wash, was taken from the debris tonight. The body of Mrs. T. D. R. Smythe, wife of a railroad lineman, was found yesterday.
Clara Jacoba, a leading Italian soprano of the Boston Civic Opera company, was detained for five days at Ellis Island immigration station while red tape delayed her landing. The delay stemmed from paperwork and verification before she could proceed.
Secretary Melton outlines a major tax program to Congress via the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means committees. Key points include repeal of the publicity clause, steep surtax cuts for high incomes, restrictions on tax exempt securities, and estate tax reductions.
Harlan Iowa September reports say Levendahl a local druggist was exonerated by the grand jury of blame for the deaths of Frail Butts and Tina Swift who died after buying medicine from his store. The coroner’s jury had found they were sold Deison by mistake but the grand jury found no fault in the druggist’s store.
The final reunion of the Twenty fourth regiment, famed for Civil War valor, will take place this afternoon in Cedar Rapids. Twenty three veterans join from California Kansas Nebraska North and South Dakota Missouri Idaho and Mississippi. Former Congressman R G Cousins spoke to the group. They toured the city yesterday and held a final campfire last night. Farewells will be shared today as taps sounds for the last man.
A tornado swept Racine Kenosha and Walworth counties injuring several and killing one person. The storm, accompanied by heavy hail, destroyed crops and damaged property across the region. Local reports indicate extensive agricultural losses and property damage from the Wisconsin weather event.
Saad HW. B. Coleman and Baxter CH report two additional contributions to the Courier for the relief of a Newville family whose home and possessions were destroyed by fire Saturday. Further gifts will be acknowledged as received.
Senator Lyon J. Frazier predicted that Robert LaFollette would follow his father into the U S Senate. Frazier, en route to Wisconsin to campaign for Young Bob, warned that the progressive group in Washington remains active and influential, with Norris among its longtime leaders.
In Des Moines the first of 135 district meetings of the National Automobile Association was held. More than 150 Iowa auto dealers and four national officers attended the tour event. A banquet was served and officials discussed current sales and service matters. CG D Vail spoke on the present shortage of cars and urged dealers to review their stocks.
Telegram from Capr. Cono Btant at the American legation reports final negotiations remain for the release of Dr Harvey Howard, an American captive held by Manchurian bandits, with terms arranged and a release possible shortly.
An estate valued around 109000 dollars is left by T G Henderson a Sioux City attorney who died Friday by leaping from the Davidees building The will provides the bulk of the fortune to his nephews and nieces.
Dr. T Amick sues Andrew Montra for slander in district court claiming false remarks damaged his reputation. Petition alleges Montra told another doctor Amick was too drunk to respond and added If it had not been for Dov Amick any wife would be alive today.
Des Moines Polk county district Court clerk issued four marriage licenses in the past 24 hours and district judges granted 46 divorces in the same period.
A California woman, Mrs Anna Maley of Anaheim, died after being run over by a car driven by her niece Mrs C L Willey in Mason City Iowa. Witnesses say approaching lights blinded Willey who did not realize the victim had stepped into the path. Mrs Maley died moments after being taken to a nearby hospital.
Des Moines reports say four prominent Vinton youths were arrested on felony charges linked to a rotten egging incident near the home of Mrs. C. R. Cook. Warrants for three more arrests issued as investigation continues into the death of Mrs. Cook and related violence amid temperance politics in Iowa.
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