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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1925
Page
11
A reflective piece contrasts civilian fear in peacetime with wartime casualties, citing the Shenandoah crash and S-53 sinking. It notes the public’s mix of horror and pride in servicemen, then shifts to a Wisconsin senate race and other political and social issues of the era.
Debating 1940 to 1987 payments, French and American debt commissions clash over annual sums. Americans project large future payments up to 175 million dollars yearly, while French insist on today's standards, opposing big commitments. French plan foresees 25 to 90 million yearly installments over 62 1/2 years, with early payments modest and later ones decisive in negotiations.
Des Moines reports the death of Card Stewart 35, son of a Grimes banker, found near J A Smith farm gate after a drinking party. Three suspects, Smith, Friar, and Mildred Beckett 17, were arrested and questioned. authorities cite unclear cause and a blunt instrument as possible method. Stewart, a University of Iowa graduate and former canning plant proprietor, was known locally as a model student.
The Ford reliability airplane tour began its third day at Fort Crook field with Earl Campbell piloting planes to St Joseph Missouri as seven planes total departed at two minute intervals One plane named the Curtiss carrier pigeon flown by Casey Jones was damaged in landing yesterday and only returned to the race after repairs by Fort Crook mechanics and others overnight
Harold C. Andrews, charged with driving an automobile while intoxicated, was freed in district court. He faced a second charge of driving a car while intoxicated, with several other charges still pending.
Rear Admiral William A A Moffett will be one of the speakers at the Navy Day observance in Des Moines. His acceptance was received by N M Hubbard who is in charge of plans for the day.
Lester Neat, 19, a farmer near Van Torn, attempted to end his life with a .32 caliber pistol. Physicians said he had an even chance to live after being found yesterday with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the temple.
Mrs Wilda Bet Cooke a noted Canadian beauty fled the United States with her five year old daughter Shirley to avoid a divorce. Superior judge J I Tra led the decision awarding custody to Henry Cooke of Toronto after a lengthy legal battle spanning Canada California and Nevada. Authorities pursued a nationwide search though Mrs Cooke failed to appear in court and was reportedly in Reno though her lawyers could not locate her.
Foreign buyers gathered at the Dairy Cattle Congress third day seeking top breeding stock for shipment abroad. Japan and South American visitors target Ayrshire and Guernsey stock as Belgian, Jersey, and Holstein classes are judged. Clouds reduce attendance but judging proceeds. auction plans for poultry and prize stock Sunday announced.
Lore Alford president of Black Hawk County Abstract Company calls Devrelophiant in Plorida the miracle of the ages after a three week stay. He notes extensive building along the East Coast with 6 000 house contracts in West Palm Beach and 5 000 residences in Miami. He predicts 2 000 more in winter and spring, and cites cross state car registrations as evidence of migration. Walter Clark Leamone and J A Francis are among Waterino businessmen now in Florida.
Waterloo resident C E Newville, who lost his home and belongings to a recent blaze, has begun rebuilding at 203 Glendale Street. Walls stand but $150 more is needed to finish. Local donations of cash lumber and supplies poured in, allowing the family to pursue the dream of owning a home with community support.
Dubuqte Ja Sept 30 AP Charles Clark confessed Sunday he dynamited Arthur Turner s automobile last week He was bound over to the grand jury under 3500 bonds after waiving preliminary hearing Clark said he placed dynamite in the engine because Turner had alienated his wife s affections Turner was seriously injured but expected to recover
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Washington reports rapid Franco American debt negotiations on financing France's 4.6 billion dollar war debt. A revision clause may shield payments if France cannot meet terms, while the American mission trims annuities from 150 to 130 million. Caillaux pushes counter figures as talks near a crossroads. optimism persists for a deal before departure.
An Iowa City report notes that four sphenodons from a New Zealand New Zealand exploration by State University of Tawa in 1922 produced only one survivor. Three died after arrival, leaving the sole remaining specimen as a unique living relic from ancient life forms.
Black Hawk County tar associations were called this afternoon by President J. C. Murtagh to meet at 1 p.m. for conference on the tire peageed ngs near County Attorney W A Cook. The association will come to his defense, it was predicted by several attorneys who have recently volunteered their services. An application for assignment of a special judge to hear charges against William A. Cook, county attorney, whose removal on grounds of inefficiency is asked in a petition filed yesterday, was filed with the supreme court at Des Moines today by John B. Hammon. Hammon hopes for an early hearing. the action may be decided soon. Cook expressed confidence for immediate decision and said he wants the hearing rushed. He noted numerous assurances of public confidence. He declined detailed explanation of actions since taking office. He has begun action to recover on two forfeited bonds, those of Ray Hundley and O. J. McManus.
Stockport banker J. W. McCarty, former resident of Stockport Savings Bank, indicted by grand jury on fraudulent banking charge. Bonds set at $2,000 as he awaits Oct court date in Muscatine indictment update. Hannah Chaplin granted temporary permission to remain in the United States until February as mother of Charles Chaplin.
The second contempt hearing for Ray Hundley, delayed by state witness Melvin Guardin whose car was stuck in mud near Oelwein, followed Hundley's $500 fine on Sept. 6 after pleading guilty to violating a liquor injunction. He was rearrested for a second violation in Wright County. county attorney asked the grand jury to adjourn for his court appearance.
A seismic event in Helena, Montana, described as a 39 ABP level shock loosened accumulated snow on roofs and caused small slides. The tremor woke residents at 2:30 am and lasted for several hours, with reports of a similar quake in Oakland, California, earlier that day. No damage was reported.
The West School District launches Night School for New Americans at Central School between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. Classes begin Thursday night, 7 p.m., continuing Mondays and Thursdays through fall and winter. Miss Mabel Henderson leads the program, aided initially by the Daughters of the American Revolution, aiding adults to study reading, writing and arithmetic in their adopted country.
Washington Sept 30 AP Col William Mitchell told the presidents aircraft board that sending the Shenandoah westward into a storm was a direct violation of law and that only flying officers should command such voyages. He criticized Navy planning for the MacMillan Arctic expedition and said the dirigible lacked parachutes, likening it to sending a ship to sea without lifeboats.
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