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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1926
Page
9
Prohibition remains the major issue as 1930s campaigns loom. Des Moines observers doubt repeal while drys and moister Americans weigh polls. Northeastern Iowa educators meet in Watertown to discuss teaching and community influence.
Parliament ends night session approving measures to raise 2.5 billion francs and erase a 450 million franc shortfall. Finance Minister Peret wins confidence on turnover tax, targeting a net surplus between 20 and 60 million francs. Indirect taxes dominate, with wholesaler turnover tax and poll tax key revenue sources.
In Bannock Montana on April 1 the body of 46 year old Louw Graves was found amid the ashes of a azore building destroyed by a cyclone. The dead man had lived in the birthplace and his father Hu Graves had run the first mining dredge heat in the area. A cyclone also struck nearby Reandt eight miles southeast, uprooting trees and telegraph poles, with no injuries reported.
London reports Princess Victoria sister of the King shows slight improvement after influenza. She had a comfortable night and some relief from bronchial passage congestion, according to attending physicians.
Des Moines reports Mark Sullivan, political writer, says the prohibition question will dominate campaigns in many states. He notes a trend away from Europe, favoring continued isolationism regarding the League of Nations and world court. Sullivan doubts the accuracy of recent Volstead referendum results and cites Western states as more anti-prohibition than at earlier adoption of the amendment.
Des Moines officers conducted a large raid arresting eleven men and five women at a party late at night. The booze squad seized thirty four quarts of liquor and a quantity of mash. Residents Floyd Fry and spouse faced liquor charges amid mislisted attendee names.
Centerville, Ta April tour. Anna Rabanyak, widow and mother of six, begins a two day jail sentence for liquor law violations. She admitted to illicitly obtaining seven liquor licenses to support her desperate family dependent on the law.
North Dakota politics turn courtroom as a court battle may decide who qualifies as Republicans. Senator Gerald Nye, nominated by the Non Partisan group, could have his name placed on the Republican ballot if he accepts. The convention, criticized as irregular, raised questions of representation and party recognition.
Kansas City reels from the second blizzard in 48 hours with heavy snow and high winds. Rail traffic, including a Midland Valley line halt at Foraker, Okla., suffers delays as hundreds of city workers and University of Missouri students are affected. Forecasters warn of a new storm brewing over the Rockies and Midwest, with more snow and cold ahead.
Chicago April 1 CAP a narcotic syndicate believed selling 500000 worth of drugs here in a week has been broken up with 50 arrests Police and government agents declared today Steve Conway and Frank Walsh alleged leaders of the ring are among those held and it claimed they were sent here from New York to reorganize the business which had suffered in slump because of recent disclosures. The agents bought 1000 worth of dope from Conway yesterday and then arrested him with marked money on his person.
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The Courier claims papers should be delivered to your hands before 5 30. If you fail to receive the paper due to carrier error, please phone 5100 and a copy will be sent. This office apologizes for any reset and service issues.
Washington April 1 AP says a near fistfight occurred at the House door when Rep Mills Republican New York and Rep Rankin Democrat Mississippi clashed over quorum procedure in the Haglish impeachment case. Amid taunts and profane language, officials separated them as debate continued toward a late vote possible tomorrow.
Washington April 41. Senator Cummins will ask the Senate to excuse him from voting in the Steck Brookhart contest claiming disqualification due to a general understanding that Brookhart would oppose him if unseated. He says he has treated the case as a court matter and seeks removal from judgment. Meanwhile Brookhart supporters display a ballot surrogate with his name missing and Brookhart’s election shown by authorities. Debates postponed due to Senator Ernst’s absence.
A disastrous storm struck Centerville Mississippi and left the town completely isolated from outside communication. By nine in the morning today efforts to determine the extent of the damage were still without result.
Washington April 4 AP reports Prof. Cool idge plans to speak in Chicago July 14 to dedicate a memorial building funded by the Elks. Cedar Falls April 1 Special notes Miss Olotte Coffin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Coffin, graduates in June and will head physical education in Vermillion South Dakota at 1400 yearly. Her twin Catherine also to graduate in the fall term.
In Waterloo, 1590 teachers are in town while children celebrate a holiday. Pupils remain unfazed as educators focus on their own activities. Waterloo schools under suspicion at noon Caday with net reap na Wud) Mendas.
A written confession by Miss Louie Cole, a pretty school teacher, admits to starting two fires at the Aptile white Schoolhouse north of here. A county warrant led to her commitment to the psychopath ic hospital at Iowa City after involvement by the insanity commission and assistance from state officers.
Fort Dodge, April 1. Charles Bodady was found guilty by a district court jury of assault with intent to commit murder on his sweetheart Ada Howard. He faced six forms of verdict, four on lesser charges. Sentencing set for next week. the crime carried a five year penitentiary sentence.
A winter storm forced thousands of mallard ducks to descend in Madison Hart Minnesota as they migrate north to Canadian feeding grounds. Separately the Calhoun County board of supervisors opened bids for 17 miles of new road gravelling across Garfield Elm Grove and Vega townships.
Dr. Be. J. Osbaldeston, a 93 year old Asbury Park citizen, leads discussions as registration and events planned tonight. Deputy Sheriff 4 F. Black, 91, is linked to a horse theft in Binghamton years ago and denies guilt while preparing to fight extradition.
Irene Tucker was elected mayor at Monday's election in Bassett. Waltar Trusty was chosen treasurer and Pred Scharpl was named assessor. Other officers include Tred Scharpr and Freq Ebert, with Waltar Stack Marriott Sisson and Ray Sisson on the council.
Winners named in Ottumwa high school auditorium contest include Cecil Legrand Monroe first in Oratory with Spartacus to the Gladiators and Albert Tanswell Iona Cis for Dramatic, with Junior entrants Natine Dankwright Mitchellville and Dr. Arthur Beauty Specialist. They advance to the slate contest at Hampton next week.
A Boone County jury in the eurrest term could not convict on a liquor law violation, split four to for acquittal after hearing the case against a sober individual from way. The state offered a still as evidence claimed to be found on the premises.
A Boone, Nevada man named Baker faces a second trial over a building fire he owned in McGalishurs in October. The case weakens following the death of a key witness after tensions rise during proceedings. In a separate brief, 28-year-old George M. Bitty hanged himself after being reprimanded by his aunt for skipping high school.
Washington report notes British vessels rapidly gaining over American ships in carrying the United States foreign trade. The article cites only 40 percent of U S exports last year traveling on American bottoms, with British ships carrying a larger share and prompting concerns over domestic maritime capacity and wartime trade effects.
Hundreds of teachers from 18 counties converge in the city for the thirty second annual Northeastern Iowa Teachers association meeting. Delegates register at Hotel Russell Lamgon and West High, with 1500 expected at the first general session under Miss Mabel Brenderson’s supervision.
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