Beer Instead of Rubbing Alcohol Urges La Follette Support
A Courier presidential poll shows La Follette voters urging beer as an alternative to rubbing alcohol, with mixed support from Coolidge backers. County tallies favor Coolidge in most counties while La Follette leads in a few, and the Courier notes overall totals: Coolidge 1,269, La Follette 379, Davis 194.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Courier
Fer Coolidge
Hays
Coolidge
Bawes
Butler Costney
Lai Foltelle
Brookhoure
la Follette
Railroad Mas
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
la Follete
Hankers
Associated Press
Cal
Davis
Buller County
Bremers
Chickasaw
Mitchell
la Folletta
Buchanan County
Grundy
Benton County
Hardin County
Tama County
Coplinge
la Fallette
Maric
Trend of Vote in Maine Indicates Losses for G. O. P.
The article analyzes how the 1924 U.S. presidential vote in Maine signals GOP losses. It discusses La Follette’s potential impact on electoral votes, outlining possible state combinations and the risk to Coolidge securing a majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Hanan Elected Head Of Catholic Charities Society
Des Moines reports Rev. Thoms J. Shaun of Washington DC elected president of the national conference of Catholic charities now in session. Vice presidents include Rev. Bratch Hannabas and others. secretary Anne McHugh of Chicago. executive committee features Rev. Shahan and Rev. Drumm among named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Des Moines
Thoms J. Shaun
Washington, D. C
National Conference of Catholic Charities
Bratch Hannabas
Turento
Candidas F. Brady
New York City
Thomas Burns
Chi Oy
Washington
Cretary
D. C
Anne McHugh
Chicago
Assis Thomas Purre
Kew
York City
Thomas J. Shahan
TW Drumm
Des Moin
John Doherty
St. Pau
Rogers Flanners
Pittsburg
Richard T. Ford
Mans Moses Riley
W. J. Lloyd
Denver
W. C, Zer
Omaha
James F. Murphy
Detroit
George P. O'Connor
Hoston
Teresa H. Ovonohue
Mans Francis Wasted
Philadelpia
Commiltes
Francis AL Gresele
Matthew
Milwaukee
Teresa Ro
Hite
Askei
Maine Election Echoes and Democratic Prospects
The piece argues Maine’s 1926 governor vote may not reflect national trends due to the Ku Klux Klan issue. It suggests using the senatorial vote as a more valid basis for comparison and warns that few solid bases exist for accurate forecasts of the upcoming election year in a shifting political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Thaving Salad Aif Oorato
Mulne
George Harvey Sata
Woo
Generous Display of Flags Marks Defense Day Appeal
Reports from Adj. Gen. Lasher indicate a planned mobilization of all eligible men and county units for Defense Day. Counties plan patriotic programs and police part in a Des Moines event with Col Kendall speaking at the capitol steps. The day honors the St Mihiel battle anniversary and marks Pershing’s final command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clorrow
Souney
Adj
Lasher
Phan
Keendall
Capitol
Des Moines
Bovernor
Defensn Ug
St. Mihiel
Gen. Pershing
Army world fliers altered route for safety over inland pass
The three planes of the Helta squadron halted at Bolling Field for two more layovers en route to the coast. The transcontinental flight path was changed to a southern route via Oklahoma and Texas after Chicago to Seattle was deemed unsafe at high altitude. The change follows a request by Melt commander Lieut Lowell J. Suita and aims to preserve efficiency for the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Army
Bolling
Erle Nelson Quiekly
Orleans
Oling Field
Sterday
Dita
Baltimore
New York
Changzeck
Lowell J. Suita
Fiiers
Chicago
Sacramento
Seattle
Oklahoma
Texas
Bollingfield
Mason M. Patrick
Air Service
Wershing
Pilot Knob and Merrick Added to State Parks
Pilot Knob and Merrick were added to the state's list of state owned parks. Dedication ceremonies were held with speeches by Dr. L. B. Pammel of the state board of conservation. The Pilot Knob tract covers 24 acres ten miles east, while Merrick park was donated by the late Clinton Merrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Knob
Merrick
Forest Gly
Kendall
Fay
Here
Merrick Park
Clinton Merrick
Pammel
Ames
State Board of Conservation
Pammwell
Janesville Defense Day Picnic and Program Planned
The town of Janesville schedules a Defense Day event with enrollment of men ages 18 to 43 led by FL E Johnston and Milton Norman. A basket dinner in Bennett Park with coffee, music, speeches, and a ball game will follow, plus indoor plans if it rains. Local businesses will close noon to 5 pm and schools will have a half holiday.
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Janesville
Ian
FL E. Johnston
Milton Norman
Mainty
Bennett Park
Cain
York Man Heads Spanish War Veterans Leader
Herrick of Oneonia, N Y, elected national commander in chief at the United Spanish War Veterans twenty sixth annual session after twenty ballots. Fern Ward, 15, of Council Bluffs died after being struck by a train while walking to school. she lost both legs and an arm in the accident Tuesday morning. She died last night at Mercy Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Herrick
Oneonia
United Spanish War Veterans
Cowncil Bluffs
Fern Ward
Fim
Mercyi
Bandit Kills Diner in Cleveland. Suspect Flees
In Cleveland Ohio a masked bandit killed 30 year old William A Kinsey in a restaurant. He drew a pistol as Kinsey attempted to leave, firing a shot to the chest. The murderer escaped. First Brethren church plans 7 45 pm meeting to discuss calling two pastors to replace Dr W T Beachler. Mrs E Brewer of 718 West First hosts guests Mary Wookwidge and Mrs William Dond from Edgewood Iowa and Quian South Dakota.
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Cleveland
William A. Kinsey
Kinsey
First Brethren Church
W. TL Beachler
AP Brewer
E. Brewer
West
Mary E. Wookwidge
Edgewood
William Dond
Quian
S. D
Rich Farmer Fined For Altered Auto Plates In Iowa
Marshalltown Iowa September 11 W Arney a wealthy farmer near Albion altered license plates on his car painting 23 and 24 numbers. He pleaded guilty and paid 146 76 after costs for operating the car with defaced numbers and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
W. Arney
Albion
Arney
Towns Taken by Defending Forces in Shanghai Zone
Shanghai reports 14 September say Chekiang governor and allied forces captured Wuchiakwan and Knochienlis near Pablot aye as Klagsu troops rush reinforcements from Quinsun toward the Shanghai front. Neutral zone created to protect shipping near Whangpo and Yanuste rivers per U S authorities.
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Shanghai
Thing
Quinsun
Chang Arias
Peking
Sen
United States
Chang Yio-Lin
Hig
Chitdi
La Follette Tour Plans Await New York Speech
Washington Sept 11 A decision on how extensively Senator La Follette will campaign nationwide likely won t be decided until after his New York City speech next week Managers have not fixed routings yet and the campaign may wait to map further plans after his address. He is expected to return to Washington after the speech and stay at least a week before more appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
la Follette
New York City
Campain
Washington
Missouri Sues to Oust Standard Oil of Indiana
Jefferson City Sept 12 Attorney General Jesse W Barrett filed suit in Missouri Supreme Court seeking to oust Standard Oil Co of Indiana for alleged antitrust law violations The motion asks suspension of the 1913 conditional ouster and seeks to bar the company from further Missouri business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Nolson
Standard Oil Co. of
Indiana
Missouri
Supreme Court of Missouri
Jesse W. Barrett
Supreme Court
Standard of Co. of Indiana
Davis to Attend Tow Council of Democrats
Des Moines dispatch reports Circle L. Herring issued an official call for a Democratic state central committee meeting at Hotel 3 here for Sept 17. John W. Davis, the party's presidential candidate, will attend the conference.
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Des Moines
Democratic State Central Committee
Circle L
COOLIDGE LEADS SILENCE AS PRIMARY RETURNS ARRIVE
Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge silent on primary results while Republican leaders Moses Slemp and Maine party chair George Emery comment on developments. Colorado shows Rice and Morley leading in Senate and governor races with Klan support evident. Harris poised for renomination in Georgia after sweeping the Democratic convention. Couzens leads Tuttle in Michigan GOP Senate race with Wayne County contributing major precincts.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
White House
Coolidge
Moses
New Hampshire
C. Bascam Slemp
Altho
George Emery
Republican Committee
Maine
Denver
Colo
Rice Wl Means
Clarence J. Morley
United States Senate
Associated Press Election Bureau
Colorado
Ku Klux Klan
Morley
Robert FP. Rockwell
Charles W. Waterman
Tartis
Atlanta
Thomas W. Hardwick
United States
William J. Harvis
Cimery
Harris
Harilwie
Couzens
Len
R. United Press
Detroit
Mich
James Couzens
Tudge
Arthur I. Tuttle
I . Couzens
Wayne County
Tittle
Smith
Ssing
Waterloo Tops MV League In Attendance 1924
Waterloo led the Mississippi Valley league in attendance after the season with 47 856 paid admissions including 928 children. The league total was 276 440. Dubuque 44120 Rock Island 36520 Burlington 24077 Ottumwa 31853 Moline 28036 Marshalltown 27617 Cedar Rapids 25984. Net home receipts reached 31049.10. The Hawks played most games, were rained out six weekdays and one holiday, and traveled 2831 miles at a cost of 31267.63.
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Waterloo
Tne
Dubudte
Rock Island
Burlington
Ottumwa
Moline
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Hawks
Shampions
M. H. Sexton
A. C. Walford Beime
Eaton Named Moderator of Cedar Valley Baptist Association
Rev. J. G. Eaton was chosen Baptist moderator for the Cedar Valley Association this morning. Fredericks assumed moderator duties after yesterday's election by 159 delegates at the annual conference in the district. Rev. J. B. Wright of Sheffield is secretary treasurer, and the association will meet next autumn in New Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
J. G. Eaton
Fredericks
Cedar Valley Baptist Association
J. B. Wright
Sheffield
Mude
New Hampton
Fire kills seven in North Dakota farm home blaze
Dickinson North Dakota Sept 11 seven persons died in a blaze at the Louis Spinichal farm home sixteen miles southwest of Dickinson The victims were six daughters of Mr and Mrs Spinichal plus Berengin Rollin 69 father of Mrs Spinichal The girls aged from three to fourteen years also noted were Legion train reservations for Frank Waterloo delegates to the national convention with Karl V West adjutant Becker Champlin post deadline to noon tomorrow and a marriage license for Jay Tiler and Mary Stapela in Waterloo scarce readable lines mark the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
N. D
Louis Spinichal
Spinchal
Berengin Rollin
Spilichal
John Leehy Union Soldier Buried in Fairbank Cemetery
John Leehy a Union Army veteran died Monday at his son Hugh D Leehys home and was buried after requiem mass at Immaculate Conception Church Fairbank Ja. He enlisted Aug 21 1862 in Co F Twenty first Iowa Infantry served three years and settled in Black Hawk county in 1866 with his wife Honora O Conner. Survived by 11 children and his wife predeceased him. Military escort from Grand Army of the Republic American Legion and kin followed the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. F. Twenty-first Iowa Infantry
Black Hawk County
Miss
Bien O'Conner
Parley
Mirs
Leehy
John M. Molfoy
Waterloo
Patrice Molfoy
Preston
John Halpin
de. G. W. Bothwell
Hiram Aliler
L. J. Dietz
Grand Army of the Re
Adolph Fortsch Post American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Women's Relief Corps
Furnace Fires and Red Flannels Real Friends These Days
Furnace fires erupted in homes and businesses as the chilly weather persisted with near 50 degree readings and a high of 48. Rainfall has totaled .78 inches for September with intermittent showers continuing. A white robin has been seen for several days in the Peterson backyard at 467 Independence Avenue, described as mostly white with brown wing spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Bureau
Theodore Peterson
Independence Avenue
Campaign planned by Waterloo Community Chest directors
Directors of the Waterloo Community Chest fund met at Black's tearoom to map fundraising for seven organizations including the YMCA and its railroad branch the Salvation Army Red Cross and Boy Scouts. Alfred C Booth was named to direct the campaign if available and N B Lichty resigned as chairman with an emergency committee named to select a successor.
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Waterloo Community Chest Fund
Black's Tearoom
We. C. AL. Social Welfare League
Boy Scouts
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Alfred C. Booth
Hedin
N. B. Lichty
Air Committee
Urma i
W. If. Langjas
J. E. Bragdon
H. B. Cropper
C. J. Rudolph
H. 8. Taylor
F.D. Afiams
Edward Bowie
D. Cass
C._ A. Boatman
George Huntley
W. P. Kerwin
W. DB. Ives
Gertrude Perkins
Gus ‘Theds
C. C. MacKay
Small Shoeshop Robbed in Night Break-in at 21105 South Street
C R Harley proprietor of a shoeshop at 21105 South street reports a dawn break in. The store was centered during the night and robbed of a small amount of cash two flash lights shoelaces and tools. Entrance gained by breaking a rear door and unlocking it.
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Robben
C. R. Harley
South Street
Fire alarms record first of month as Sherman Park tent burns
Firemen responded to a damp fire call on upper Commercial street with Engine No. 4. A tent housing Charles Morvitz and family in Sherwood Park burned last night with no occupants present. An advertisement urging insurance appeared in the notice.
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Upper Commercial Street
Charles Morevitz
Sherwood Park
Prince of Wales Leads Long Island Fox Hunt Despite Fox Escape
The Prince of Wales rode in the Long Island fox hunt at Tod estate, leading early, but the fox escaped after three hours of pursuit. He wore brown and yellow hunting attire and impressed watchers with skilled riding. An accompanying fall injured Mrs Hall and another rider sprained an ankle as the hunt wrapped up.
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Sypssett
Prince of Wales
Long Island
W. K. Vanderbiltt
Robert BE. Tod
Prince
Vanderbilts
Fox
Wales
Peifer Faces New Energy in Vacation at Bethany Bible School
Lewis R. Peifer formerly of Hudson and Waterloo, now treasurer at Bethany Bible School in Chicago, is in the city visiting friends and handling business. He enjoys a two week vacation, works daily with vigor, and remains in excellent health at over eighty, defying aging stereotypes.
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Lewis R. Peifer
Hudson
Waterloo
Bethany Bible School
Chicago
A. B P. Blough
Church of the Brethren
Air. Peifer
Mgr. Peifer
Mr. Peifer
Firpo Has Weight Edge Over Wills for Tonight's Fight
In Jersey City on September 11 Luis Angel Firpo shows a seven and a half pound advantage over his opponent Harry Wills as they weighed in. Firpo hit 224 1 2 pounds and Wills 217 pounds.
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FIRPO
Jersey City
N. J
Luis Angel Firpa
Ncsro
Harry Wills
Firpa
Wilis
City in Brief Highlights and Local Movements
Hudson Defense Day speech planned by Arthur Zimerman attorney for tomorrow evening. Mr. and Mrs. Carter return from a Missouri Kansas Nebraska auto tour. Veterans camp to march at Memorial Hall for Defense Day parade at 1 pm tomorrow. Wilt 4 Reupke to Atlantic City for National Commercial Club convention. Mrs L J Fitzgerald to Rock Island after word of mother-in-law’s death. County board sessions continue as they fix 1925 tax levies. Eva Sherman from Orlando Florida visiting relatives. Boy Scout bugle and drum corps practice for Dairy Cattle Congress tomorrow night. Otto J Walters leaves Buchanan Optical for Fresno California. East High students addressed on thrift by C S Kimn of Commercial National Bank. Mrs Maude Reades to Sioux City then Yankton SD. East district school nurses weigh pupils. milk provided for underweight. Building permit to B C Clash for a small house on California Street. FLPL Yapo to build garage west of Fifteenth Street. Mr and Mrs Michael McNamara and family visiting from Storm Lake. Maria McNamara senior at Cedar Falls college. Waterloo revised ordinances copies distributed. loose-leaf, bound in half-leather, include city roster. Home bake sale by G ladies Saturday at West Side Tunis Meat and East Fourth addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Wilt
Reupke
Atlantic City
N. J
National Commercial Club
L. J. Fitzgerald
Rock Island
Eva Sherman
Orlando
Fla
East High
C. S. Kimin
Commercial’ National Bank
Maude Reades
Sioux City
Gertrude Banton
Yankton
S. D
East District
C. W. Eline
B.C. Clash
California Street
FLPL
Yapo
Ana Fittly Street
Waterloo
Tunis
East Side
Death of Christopher Schneider in Waterloo Home Garage
Christopher Schneider died of heart disease at about 4 30 p m while in his garage at 20 Franklin Street. The 70 year old was found by his wife in a sitting posture and died almost instantly. Funeral services will be held at 3 p m Saturday at the O Keefe and Towne chapel with burial in Fairview. He was born in Germany and came to America at 19. He lived in Waterloo for 14 years. He is survived by his widow Katherine Miller Schneider three sons Henry M Walter A and Edna a daughter Mollie E Crimmins and a son who died in infancy and another daughter who died in 391. The family resided in Waterloo.
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Christopher Schneider
Franklin Street
Sutton
Neb
Katherine Millier
Mollie E. Crimmins
Waterloo
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Chi Li
Cli Shieh Yuan
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SIN
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Stapela
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Ezra C. Clemens
American Legion
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Buddy
St. Pauls
Wilter- Bath
Pullman City
Pauliman Tars
John Leehy
Fairbank Cemetery
Chest Fund Plan Campaign
Herman C. Miter
L. R. Peifer
Williston Ave
Tiffany
St.ocy
Lester W. Miller
Buchanan
Optical Perview
Scoulsi
Dairy Cattia Congress
Hata
Scout Executive
Otto J. Walters
Buchanan Optical Company
Fresno
Michael McNamara
Francis
Maria
Storm Lake
John McNamara
John Wostetlue
John
Lloyd Hostetler
Sioux Falls
John Norman
Billie
Kangag City
Kan
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Riverkey State Bank
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