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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1924
Page
1
A historical farm paper reports a presidential poll showing drift toward Coolidge and Le Phillette in the northwest region. It notes ballots mailed by the Digest to 4,000,000 households and outlines care to prevent tampering, with results indicating Coolidge leading in Illinois counties and overall state trends.
Prohibition agents halted an automobile near Mount Vernon Road in Cedar Rapids and seized alcohol valued between 600 and 17000 dollars. Chicago men Nd Bachman and Charles Webber were arrested after shots fired from Lt. Stade's revolver during the interception.
Police seized a large shipment of alcohol as sheriffs nabbed alleged bootleggers. The incident involved a Detroit area scene with reported value and a group of revelers amid the chaos.
A distorted OCR fragment reports that Wimsel is named as penitent candidate for a party wave in Mansas. It mentions the Hipirhleca party, Carry Paytour, and VWotehinson, with events at a Supper where the Klay Klan is referenced.
Shanghai reports heavy fighting as Chinese forces clash with central government troops near Shanghai and Manchuria. Casualties run high with estimates over 400 killed on one side. Japanese consular police prepared for action as tensions rise between Chang Tso Lin and central authorities.
Des Moines officials confront a volatile case after Pi Anderann and RLY Dabney, accused of staging a fake Catholic anti Klansman photo atop the Coliseum during a national Catholic conference. Police dismissals spark council clash and mayor seeks civil service probe.
Chicago welcomes the Army’s world fliers as crowds gather to see their arrival around 1 pm. The team circles over Chicago then heads to Maywood Air Mail Field with 41 local organizations aiding the event. Mayor Dever attends with escorts and a large evening reception honors the fliers before future legs of the tour.
Two men, ALORS BROT and Perry Green, died from gas asphyxiation and drowning after entering a 100 gallon crude oil tank in Salt Creek area to make repairs. They were overcome by fumes and fell in, drowning before help arrived. The accident occurred in Midwest Wyoming, Sept. 3.
John A. Quinn veteran commander declares the American Legion has answered doubts and fears, praising Reed Johnson bill and adjusted compensation act as major reforms. He cites immigration policy, civic programs, and the Legion's business scale while urging continued service for veterans and nation.
Des Moines Sept 1 A common law trust stock selling scheme involving 400 900 shares is under investigation. Attorney General Ben Gibson S M Hutchinson of Chicago and Eugene Carmichael of Cedar Rapids, promoters, filed a petition with Judge Martin J Wade in federal court seeking an injunction against state interference. Gibson asks the Wisconsin Attorney General to join the proceedings on the grounds the promoters fail to qualify under Iowa blue sky laws.
Accident occurred north of town on a clear daylight Saturday when Ernest Nelson and Vernon Sirsend collided head on on a straight road while both tried to stay on the same side of the road. Both cars were nearly demolished but neither man was injured.
In Allison on September 15 a large audience gathered in the basement of the Associated churches for a social evening with members and families. Supper was served and attendees enjoyed the gathering. Building permits: Hershberger Bros for a brick one story dwelling at 1327 Leavitt and Frank W. Houghton for a $400 garage at 329 Campbell. Revolt in Ecuador noted with official comments on its seriousness.
In New York supporters of Roosevelt and the Progressive movement denounce Robert M. La Follette’s bid as usurping the Progressive name. A statement by 10 signers vows to vindicate Roosevelt’s memory and reject the class cleavage seen in the campaign. Frank P. Carrick Clarence P. Dodge and others sign. In Missouri John W. Davis repudiates targeting rivals and blends a barbecue setting with a compact address to Democrats. He praises Champ Clark and condemns Republicans as favoring special privileges.
Des Moines, Sept. 15. Willard C. Halverson a supposed attorney who swindled Des Moines residents out of 12000 or more through fake farm mortgage sales pleaded guilty in district court and was sentenced to 15 years in the state prison at Fort Madison Halverson appeared pro se saying he wanted to repay the investors for their loss.
An automobile traveling to Des Moines overturned near Indianola injuring Kennedy, the Chicaza attorney, while Town City Attorney W. R. Hart said Kennedy was not injured. The cause of the crash remained unknown.
Webster City report states Mrs. Cornell of Buckeye died when an auto skidded over an embankment near Williams. The driver escaped serious injury along with two other occupants, while a diamond stickpin theft was reported by J. F. Thornton.
Reported last night in the city several vehicles from AUTOWOM, HN Shideon, Cedar Falls, and other locations were found with wheels stripped and fixtures missing. Police investigated but details remain scarce.
Stanley D. Moore, contractor, spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon at Hotel Russell-Lamson on modern highway surfacing. He warned older materials failed under heavy traffic and described a nonporous concrete process removing water and air for longer wear, plus film of the Vibre-Mihie paving on Chicago Avenue demonstrated the technique.
Elbert Green, nine, son of Mr and Mrs Green of 735 Mone Perk boulevard, was injured when a rubber from a slingshot struck his left eye near noon yesterday. Neighbor Ronald Maize was involved. Doctors originally feared loss of sight but expect possible full recovery if no complications arise. he will remain in a dim room for at least three days.
Benjamin Hill 42 died at his residence 2003 Franklin Street at 8 pm yesterday while seated in the living room. He had been in poor health but continued working as a housemaker. He resided in Cedar Falls 17 years, coming from Clarion Iowa. He is survived by his widow and three daughters and three sons. Services will be held at the residence at 9 a.m. Wednesday conducted by Rev. George F Barsalou.
Omaha County Attorney C A Beal says he cannot secure a death penalty after the Leopold and Loeb verdict and will not seek it for six defendants at trial in Omaha Nebraska. He states none of the defendants committed crimes as heinous as Leopold and Loeb and believes a jury would not impose death.
St Ansgar High announces an all new teaching staff for the upcoming term led by Superintendent CG Evans and Principal Miss Pearl Davies of Plymouth. Other educators include Miss Laura Tollmann of Rudd, Miss Mabel Challence of Cedar Walls, Mr. Kinglish, and Robert D. Mott of Fort Dodge, with grade teachers Anna Olson John Irma Golbere and Mrs Nina Jackson all from St Ansgar.
Palbians in Des Moines circulate petitions to Illinois Governor Len Small asking commutation for Bernard Grant, condemned to hang October 1. Hundreds of signatures are being added to the appeals today.
H C Rinsell says a car driven by Rebecca Thatta struck him on Pari road as he walked along the right hand side causing injuries and damages sought reach 36000. Police report negligence by the driver.
County board reduced levies by 7 mills outside Waterloo and Cedar Falls and 3.44 mills inside those cities. Savings target tuberculosis eradication and bond sinking fund. City levies rise, boosting Waterloo total millage above last year. State levies remain at 11.5 mills.
Clayton E Bronson insurance agent and former state representative from this county is hospitalized in Duluth Minnesota with two broken knees. The injury occurred while he was playing ball at Royal Michigan last Monday during hay fever relief travel. His family reports the patient could not be moved to Duluth until last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Rob Wangler and daughters Mae and Beith traveled to Duluth by auto to assess moving him home. Mr Wangler is Bronson’s son in law.
Mrs. R A Eldred of 630 Sixth Street West is confined to bed with two fractured ribs and body bruises after a Saturday evening crash on Grank highway six miles east of the city. Mrs Zepha Hannan of 111 Irving Street is recovering from bruises, while Harold Hannan Mae were uninjured. Dr Carl Bickley rendered aid and drove the injured home.
Obituary notices recount the deaths of Philip Sheridan Mason age 45 of Independence and Maud Ellen Monahan age 31 of Raymond along with William J. Clements of Waterloo. Services are set at O’Keefe Towne chapel and local Catholic church, with burial planned at Oakwood cemetery and Falls View. Survivors include spouses, children, siblings, and extended kin across Independence Waterloo Raymond and Galveston. The notices list birthplaces, dates, and conduct of services by local clergy.
C J Miller Drug Store in Waterloo is named exclusive Karnak agency after Standart Drug Products Inc. president J M Carroll announced a large initial shipment will arrive today and go on sale tomorrow. Miller pledges reliable distribution, full guarantees including refunds if Karnak fails to benefit purchasers.
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