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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1924
Page
8
Washington dispatch reports that La Follette’s Progressives doubt the Democratic party’s survival and discuss forming a new party. They claim Republican strength, not Bryan’s rise, would shape a future two-party system, with the Democratic party potentially disappearing if the new movement grows.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 3:30 o'clock. If through error by the carrier or other cause you fail to receive your paper by that time, please phone 7100. A copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6:30 p.m.
Army Airmen landed near Fort Crook Omaha after looping through Des Moines Davenport Council Bluffs and other Iowa towns adding roughly 440 miles to their globe circling journey. Thousands cheered as the trio flew in from Chicago in four hours forty four minutes, with city crowds, bells and whistles greeting them and air fields preparing for the next leg toward the west coast.
Five individuals face charges over conveyance of H10 Acres Lane properties. Investigators say a blank deed was misused to transfer lands improperly. The case outlines alleged fraud schemes and potential real estate losses, with authorities pursuing court action.
A complex Iowa legal action accuses Dr. F M Porterfield and Alice Porterfield of forgery and fraud in a deed dispute with A R Stillwagon. The petition seeks to set aside a deed and restrain county officials from delivering the deed, naming J W Stillwagon as clerk of courts and Swisher & Farwell as plaintiff attorneys. The case cites forged signatures, improper conveyance, and misused blanks involving Black Hawk county property in section 27 township 7 range 11 Meant to secure title to land in northeast quarter and other parcels. Continuous on page two.
Ex Senator Corne lius Cale, aged 102, planned a quiet birthday at his Hollywood home with his daughter and relatives. No reception was planned due to his fragile health.
Funeral services for Jimmy Murphy, automobile racing driver killed at Syracuse, will be held at Saint Vincent's church in Los Angeles next Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment with Lake Blaze at Calvary Cemetery. Murphy's body arrives from Syracuse Friday afternoon.
Former baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis urged jail sentences for those who fail to vote as an encouragement to bring the electorate to the polls. He spoke before the American Legion's national convention in St. Paul Minnesota. his address drew a tremendous ovation.
Amherst Mass Sept 17 President Coolidge's son John has pledged the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity at Amherst College where his father was a member. Also Sept 17 Hubbard Iowa Alfred Augemeitr was badly hurt while plowing when a tractor dragged him across the field after he crawled beneath to adjust the plow. severe abdominal and leg wounds reported but expected to recover barring complications.
International Newsy Wire reports Manila dispatch says evangelist may still be alive after his 23 foot boat Dauntless vanished while crossing the Pacific from Honolulu. Gov Gen Leonard Wood West Mindanao searchers found traces and a evacuated sheltering cabin indicating he was in Mindanao jungles.
At the American Legion gathering in August, the Iowa delegation and others praised a song titled Tall Corn as the convention’s favorite. The tune, tied to Iowa imagery, underscored regional pride and drew wide applause from attendees in attendance.
Chicago report states 19 year old Little Wicke Dalton was acquitted by a jury of stealing 772000 dollars in bonds from the Nor Sherrin Trust in 1424 Young Avenue. Dalton had been tried twice before amid juries disagreeing on verdicts, with his defense arguing youth and intoxication influenced his actions.
Fire at Marshalltown Iowa destroyed two lumber sheds belonging to a local lumber company branch, with windows doors interior finish and other building materials burnt. Firefighters battled for hours but prevented spread to adjacent industrial and inflammable properties. loss covered by insurance.
Muscatine county grand jury indicted Har lan (Gabe) Simons for the murder of Orton Ferguson at a tourist camp in Wet Liberty on July 12. The case centers on a fatal shooting at the Wet Liberty camp, with Ferguson a named victim.
Unclear report states Tharry Reel, 21, serving as a special policeman, was shot at the Missouri Valley fairgrounds in Ta. on Friday and died last night in a hospital. Ernest Reed, 223, Missouri Valley, is held for the shooting.
Omaha was chosen as the 1926 American Legion convention city at the Sixth annual convention in St. Paul. Politics dominated the session with talk of General Pershing as possible national commander successor and names like James G. Dratu and J.T. Bullington discussed as alternatives. The event included a parade, bands, drum corps, and a public wedding at the state fairgrounds in Minnesota.
International dispatch reports complete demoralization of railway service in China amid civil war. Shanghai to Nanking line cut for two weeks. Peking-Maiden line used for troop movements as Wu Pei fu and Chang Tso Lin rush forces to the Great Wall region. Capture of railway cars and advances by Ming and Chihli forces amid bombardment near Kintsu.
Sheriff H. T. Wagner and Chief Leighton found a private distillery two miles from Datasecce street soon before noon. They seized a rogal ion still and a ligation barrel with mash under a sealed warrant. Pred Austin was cited to appear in court tomorrow.
Monues September 17 Motion for a new trial denied for Freed Berg a municipal court bailiff convicted of graft while in office by Judge W Gonner in district court today. Sentencing set for next Saturday. Sentence for the crime of graft is ten years in the penitentiary.
Ham Louis Douglas, former Massachusetts governor and owner of the W T Douglas shoe company, died at a local hospital in his eightieth year after a long illness and two operations. He led the firm and presided over its substantial business, with his death marking a loss to the industry.
Sam Wel Heslton, justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court, won the Democratic nomination for United States senator on the fifth ballot. He led throughout the balloting, narrowly ahead of Carl Mager, editor of the New Mexico Tribune, a Heripps-Howard newspaper.
Democratic presidential candidate John W. Davis arrives in Des Moines to address Women at 3 PM and deliver main speech at Coliseum tonight. The tour, aimed at farm relief, includes a luncheon and informal talks, with broadcasts planned. Davis says Democratic chances strengthen as unity grows, despite Republican opposition.
Waterloo residents may see Charles Dawes on Saturday afternoon as he travels east aboard the Hawkeye Limited. Politely brief remarks expected from Dawes on his platform during the stop, with his party’s ticket and Pullman coaches noted in transit.
The president denies any criticisms of Secretary Wilbur's Pacific speeches and states he has been advised to see him at once on important naval matters. No comment was made about any criticisms received or heard regarding Wilbur's remarks.
Kendall announces plan to be present in Council Bluffs on Tuesday September 24 for a public reception at the city auditorium honoring Maj. Gen Tinley. National Board officers from Minnesota Nebraska and Dakota are expected. An out of town dinner will precede the ceremonies.
International report from Tokio notes extensive casualties and property destruction after severe rainfall. Authorities fear large death toll with 40,000 homes inundated in Tokio and many villages cut off. Rescue boats dispatched as survivors cry for help.
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