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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1925

Page

9

MITCHELL ATTACKS POLICY OF AIRCRAFT HEADS IN U S

Col. William Mitchell continued his tirade against the army central staff and navy officials, calling the services incompetent to draft air policies. He urged a national defense department and argued aircraft can outmaneuver ships, with warnings about defenses and global reach.

Washington Ih T William Mitewell Air Board Army Central Staff Celniel Navy Mitchelll Benjamin D. Foulois Mitchell Field Long Island Department of National Defense

Indict Jailer for Attack on Woman in Sioux City Jail

Jesse Marshall a former Sioux City night jailer discharged for alleged assault on a woman in the city jail was indicted by the Woodbury county grand jury. Witness Mrs Gillian Kee Mapleton Ia 30 testified he offered liquor and attempted to assault her. her screams frightened him away.

Sioux City Jesse Marshall Woodbury County Gillian Kee Mapleton Marshall

Divers Retrieve Bodies From Wrecked Submarine 8-51

Divers extract the remains of two men entombed in the wrecked submarine 8-51 after raising operations resume briefly and then suspend again. The report notes ongoing, perilous salvage work and the uncertain recovery timeline.

State Saves $20,000 by Making Its Own Automobile Plates

Des Moines reports the Iowa state board of control, using labor from the Anamosa men's reformatory, produced 750,000 plates at 11.34 cents per pair, delivering on time with a profit of about 20,000 to 25,000. W. M. Celladay said most counties have their plates ready for Dec 1 distribution. J. Hines noted the contract matched the lowest private bid.

Des Moines State Board of Control Anamosa J. Hines W. M. Celladay State Motor Vehicle Department Board of Control

French Debt Parley Edges Toward Stalemate In Washington

Negotiators face limited hours left as French debt talks stall with no clear progress. American and French teams give cautious signals, some observing slight shifts, others warning against over optimism amid looming deadline.

Washington, D. C

Yeggs Roб Safe Again in Nichols Rural Store

In Nichols near Muscatine Iowa a safe in Henry Kirchner store was blown open for the third time in two years. Robbers took a handful of silver, pocket knives, and coal. They checked the post office before fleeing.

Muscatine Henry Kirchner Nichols Geggs

Bones Broken in Five Places in 15 Foot Fall

Laborer John Siika sustained multiple fractures after a ladder slipped while he fell fifteen feet. He suffered four breaks to a left bone, a fracture at the elbow, and a dislocated joint.

Tawa Wits John Siika Siika

Leon Bourgeois Dies After Long Illness in France

Paris reports the death of Leon Bourgeois, eminent French statesman and former premier. He died at his country home at Oger in Marne after a sudden relapse following a long illness.

Paris Fapf Leon Bourgeois Bourgeois Oger Department Marne

Jazz Music as Substitute for Liquor Boosts Sales

Washington DC Sept 29 The influx of Jazz music is blamed for heightened demand in musical instruments as liquor shortages drive taste for music. Commerce department data show instrument factories value rising from 119 million in 1914 to an estimated 360 million in 1925 with wind instruments and pianos leading growth. An acoustic engineer cautions music’s intoxicating potential, likening Jazz bolshevism to moonshine while noting good music can stimulate or soothe the mind. rhythmic repetition allegedly fuels extremes.

Washington, D. C America Department of Bureau of Standards

Submarine S-boat wreck at New London yields bodies found

At U.S. Submarine Base New London divers recovered the bodies of John L. Gibson and William Teschemacher from the wrecked submarine 8-51 after its collision with City of Rome. Rescue efforts, hampered by rough seas and damaged derricks, suggest more remains may be found inside the vessel.

U.S New London John L. Gibson Clsss Portland Ore Gibson Savannas Line Rome H. H. Christy Terricks Newport William T. Teschemacher Bangor Teschemacher Frederick

Boy on Bicycle Killed in Crash With Auto

Des Moines report says 12 year old Aaron Gevant died from injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by Martin Frette at a street intersection yesterday. Gevant is the son of Sam Gevant.

Des Moines Aaron Gevant Sam Gevant Martin Frette Gevant

Mayor Hylan to retire from New York mayoral race

Mayor John F. Hylan made formal his plan to retire at end of current term, effectively ending any chance of an independent ticket in the November mayoralty election. The declaration comes from New York as of Sept 29, per AP.

New York John F. Hylan

Youthful Robbers May Be Murderers in Omaha

Three youths held up W. H. Byford at a station in Omaha Nebraska last night, struck him, fracturing his skull and stealing 56 dollars and 55 cents. Byford’s condition is described as critical and he may die. Detectives pursue leads as witnesses describe the assault.

Omaha Neb W. H. Byford Byford

Overnight News Abolishes Pat Neff Prison Farm

Overnight reports say the honor system at the Pat Neff prison farm in Texas was abolished due to numerous escapes. A suspect with a suitcase of women’s clothing is held in Bristol Tennessee as a possible Dutch Anderson. An attempt to shoot L A Kubek, a witness in the Bandit Chapman murder trial, occurred in Meridian Connecticut. An unidentified assailant fled.

Pat Neff Texas Bristol Tenn Dutch Anderson Meridian Conn L. A. Kubek Chapman

Operators Strike Paralyzes Chinese Telegraph System

Shanghai September 29 Chinese telegraph service ground to a halt as operators walked out disabling more than 400 stations. The strike halted message transmission across the network and left lines silent as workers protested conditions.

Shanghai

Paper Delivery Timetable Advised for 3:30 Deadline

The notice instructs home delivery by 3:30. If a paper is not received on time due to carrier error or other causes, residents should call 5100 for a replacement copy. Phone lines are to be contacted before 6 74 one AM.

Hoy

Dairy Cattle Congress Opens With Japan Buying Plans

Waterloo hosts the sixteenth annual Dairy Cattle Congress and National Belgian horse show amid fair weather and crowds. A Japanese purchasing agent, Keitaro Mukai of Osaka, plans to buy 75 head of purebred Holsteins for shipment to Japan, as judging progresses and prize ribbons are awarded in Guernsey Ayrshire and Belgian classes.

Waterloo B.S. Estel Estes Guernsey Ayr L.wilson Minnesota 3. B. Fitch Kansas Ayrshire Dairy Queens Paradise Japan W. K. Barney Barney Chicago Keitaro Mukai Toyonaka Osaka Dairy Cattle Congress Mukai Chosun L. WV. Wilson St. Pauli Corium Princess Carrie Fond du Lac Wis Shorewood Farm Crystal Bay Minn Fitch Manhattan Kan Adam Seitz & Sons Waukesha Ayrcroft Farm Pewaukee WH. Pew Freedom Station. C Sievius L. E. Larsen Cedar Falls Black Trank County Waterloo Kiwanis Larsen Buchanan Cerra Garcia Black Hawk Webster Worth Bremer Florence Auniente Ialso Toby Wells Tris St. Onge Thomas Tria Hodgiel Supreme Equestrians Asaw Elephants

Dry League Chief Denies Collaboration With Brewers

In Harrisburg Pa on September 9 AP reports that Dr Fr Scott McBride general superintendent of the Antisaloon League of America denies any move to ally with Brewers to restore beer or fight wine. He warns a long dry spell if others seek a united movement and says no deal is in sight.

Hpilishurgh Antisaloon League of America Fr. Scott Mcbride League Safil

Man Who Attacked Iowa Editor Held in Peoria Jail

Peoria, Sept. 29. Bonkert Ryan Perri tested in a Pekin roadhouse after attacking the Burlington editor and was lodged in the Peoria county jail by U S Deputy Marshal Ted Solmin after bondsman surrendered him. The case is a major federal matter. he was arraigned in Pekin for the Burlington assault and will await extradition.

Peoria Bonker't

Former District Court Judge Dies at Charles City

Charles Ta Sept 29 Porter Burr former district court judge died at his residence in Charles City this morning after retirement due to ill health He had been practically helpless since retirement Burr was a leader in municipal and political affairs serving as mayor of Charles City Surviving are his widow and one daughter Mrs Clarence Turrites Mason City

Charles Ta Porter Burr Jusz Burr Chartes City Clarence Turrites Mason

Fort Dodge Man Found. Authorities Seek Identity

Authorities in Fort Dodge seek to identify the aged man found Sunday night. A bank check payable to Jones at the First National Bank of Dewitt and signed by J A Welsh was found on the body.

Fort Dodge Jones First National Bank of Dewitt J J. A. Welsh

Census Shows Half Cerro Gordo Farms Occupied by Renters

Des Moines reports that in Cerro Gordo county renters occupy more than half the farmland. Data from the Iowa state census lists 187,811 rented acres versus 162,718 owned, with total county farmland at 351,262 acres and 232,993 acres in crops. Renters pay cash rent on 79,872 acres and share crops on 107,439 acres.

Des Moines Cerro Gordo County Louw I. Morgans Iowa State Cerro Gordo

Cook Faces Petition to Remove Black Hawk County Attorney

A district court petition seeks the suspension and removal of William A. Cook, Black Hawk County attorney, alleging willful neglect, maladministration and extortion related to liquor prosecutions and bond collections. The filing names Peter Woodring and others as complainants, cites 37 charges, and calls for an outside judge to oversee hearings, with Oct 15 set for the hearing date.

William A. Cook Blackawk Peter Woodring Wammond Ceaane League Black Hawk Civic League Hammond Supreme Court Cook Woman's ‘Christian Temperance Union Jack J. J. Robert H. S. Hansen George McGuire Luty Ladase Ng Fla. Hatta Casebeer Heights Haffa

Dinner to Cattle Show Exhibitors Tonight

Watering business men host annual courtesy dinner for stock and machinery exhibitors and officials at RK. of Plhall at 6 p.m. today. Cars will shuttle guests from Caine Congr. grounds to the banquet hall and back to the exposition by 7 p.m.

Plhall Caine Congr Siven

New York Morals Questioned by Church Board

A Methodist Episcopal board in Washington condemns New York City morals as a threat to national standards. The board warns the city’s theater season and literary output push indecency, urging reconsideration of American habits amid a clash of high minded businessmen and alleged un-American elements.

Board of Temperance Prohibition The Methodist Episcopal Church New York Manhattan New York City United States Washington TAPIA Temperance Apublic York New Chis. Wastin Barsiers

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Mitchell Wisconsin Bob” Follette United States Senate Edward FF. Dithmar la Follette Coolidge Zion City British Columbia Oué Jack Dempsey Jack Wills Fred Brown Lincoln Brown Onisha Fife Towa Bureau of Child Welfare Hs State Witness Army Air Service Col. Mitchel Kren Rein Army Navy Air Services Marrow Great Britain Nova Scotia Europe H. B. Crapper Black Hawk Coffee & Spice Co Mr. Crapper Asia India Singapore Yeggs Con Briday Hylan Martin Invincible Congress Guernseys Ayrshires M. A. Hauser Ames Barclay Spring Creek Onlite Hudson ‘Consolidated School Waterloo Township Hudson Consolidated School J Spring Greek Sarlelay Brewers Charles City Bony OF Man John Hammong Peron
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