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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1924
Page
9
Washington insider analysis assesses why La Follette runs. It argues he seeks no victory but to influence policy and election dynamics. The piece explains Republican strategy to frame La Follette as blocking Coolidge and Davis, possibly steering the race toward Congress.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 o clock. If you fail to receive the paper by this time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.
Albert R. Shattuck of New York has been made a deputy police commissioner by Police Commissioner Exright for aiding police in pursuing bandits who robbed his wife of valuable jewels. Mrs. Hulalia B. Thompson of Kansas City Me sues New York pitcher Bob Shawkey for 26000 after he promised to marry her and then changed his mind. Bishop Edgar Blake travels to Rugsit to approve the split of the Church of Russia from the old Tichonian church. Julius Fleischmann of Long Island and New York City hosts British polo players in a spirited reception.
Chicago dispatch reports Aurora parents Roy and Mrs. Lee welcomed triplets and named one for President Coolidge and one for John W. Davis. A third could bear La Follette’s name as speculation swirls that the election might go to Congress. Robert Jr. hints the La Follette child should be kept and raised.
Sioux City Ia Sept 20 A man claiming to be Capt EL DR C Herne the sky pilot is sought by police as an automobile thief and check artist He disappeared after arriving and took a new touring car belonging to a local firm The fugitive’s trail runs through Nebraska to here with a string of worthless checks.
Geneva September delegates from the League of Nations may extend sessions beyond September 27 to finish drafting a world treaty on arbitration security and disarmament. President Motta announced the move as optimism grew that a basis for preventing future wars could be achieved. Leaders focused on finalizing details of proposals from Premiers MacDonald Wagland and Herriot as commissions resumed work.
Gen Charles A Dawes passed through Waterloo at 7 13 am amid a quiet scene with about 50 locals and reporters on hand. Dawes rested aboard the Washington coach while a small group watched and officials noted he would speak later in Dubuque and Galena.
Phil La Follette son of the Wisconsin senator arrives in Waterloo at 2:10 PM and plans to address a Moonlight rally at Teague Park’s ball field at 8 PM to rally support for his independent presidential bid. A reception committee escorts him to the Russell-Lamson hotel with plans for a formal dinner and a county central Progressive organization. Thousands are expected for the event as organizers push for a lasting party structure in Black Hawk County.
Seattle dispatch reports former federal Prohibition agent C McCarthy, sought after bail violations in Florida, fled via the President Grant liner from the Far East. He escaped arrest but committed suicide aboard ship, taking poison after multiple relocations from Tennessee to China. Authorities pursued him but were unable to prevent the death.
Louise Thomas, 19, a mulatto girl, faces death in the electric chair in Harrisburg plans for the murder of Patrolman Harrison Saunders in Philadelphia. The case hinges on power of attorney and the date remains unconfirmed as authorities pursue legal avenues.
Walter B. Wilson Jr. aged 14 sustained skull contusion, facial cuts, and a sprained ankle when struck by Harold Sibert’s car on Wirth Street near Locust. Bud was taken home for treatment. police report cites boy riding on the wrong side of the street. Serious condition reported with possible paralysis.
Army airmen led by Lieut. Lowell H. Smith take off from Love Field for El Paso 450 miles away, facing strong head winds that cut speed to about 65 mph. The flight passed Fort Worth at 10 02 a m as whistles and bells greeted the squadron. A separate report recalls a near miss when Miss Mary Hyde jerked free from an oncoming train by slipping her shoe free in time.
Secretary Wilbur announced a special board will be appointed to study the relative importance of air, submarine, and surface craft in the navy. The president urged a quick review to adjust budget estimates, and Wilbur denied misquoting his Seattle speech as anti-Japanese, calling it conciliatory and focused on arms limitation aiding Pacific security. He also briefed the president on California politics, predicting a Republican plurality but cautioning against overconfidence.
Springfield Sept 20 Gov Len Small granted a 90 day reprieve to Bernard Grant in the Chicago murder case delaying hanging to Jan 17 1925 The decision comes amid public petitions contrasting cases of Leopold Loch and others and may affect a later pardon request Meanwhile a separate dispatch from Constantinople reports more than 60 killed in Armenia earthquakes wrecking 30 villages in Ezerum district adding to panicked population conditions
Weather outlook for the week starts with cool beginnings and ends on a cooler note. Lower Missouri and Upper Mississippi valleys expect showers midweek with a transition to cooler conditions toward week’s end.
London reports exiledGrand Duke Cyril declares himself emperor of all Russia in a formal proclamation. He says he is the cousin of the late czar and names seven year old Vladimir as heir, denouncing Soviet rule and vowing to liberate Russia.
Delegates traveled from the sixth annual American Legion convention in St. Paul Minnesota after its adjournment. James A. Drain of Washington D C was elected national commander, with Russell J. Creviston continuing as national adjutant. Mrs C D Oliphant of Trenton named national president of the auxiliary. The 1925 conventions for the Legion auxiliary and the 40 and 8 would be in Omaha.
Hot Springs Arkansas reports property damage from yesterday's tornado estimated at 100,909 dollars with later figures suggesting totals near 180,000 dollars as officials survey the scene.
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