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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1926

Page

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Mason Takes Change of Venue in Assault Case

Storm center of county politics surrounds the assault case against Harry Mason. The hearing was postponed as defense sought a change of venue. Mason, a deputy appointed by Sheriff Wagner, faces a contested future on the Cedar Falls road and possible sheriff candidacy.

HP. Mason Harry PL Mason Lark Tal Youre Trond Bryan Upton B. Raptord Waterloo Cedar Heights Trumbaner Fatherton Carleton Sills Waterson Agtorney Maugon Trugivaner Chargs Reatgsj F. B. Hewitt Posner Newitt Nathan Noorthoy Board of Supervisors Trck Dimborton Dewar Hewitt Grant Highway Northey Silas Young Ayong Sias Bmck Cnlling Kepford Sigs Kenford Velbted R Vy Mason Repford Cedar Falls Testice Court Mason Trumbauer Sherif H.T. Wagner Theodore Peek Wagner Justice Court Secor Falls Warner E. A. Leightay Heron Swighton Jurvsili Jance Phos Relked Sharia Renilly Maso Watertay Wis Morthiey

Fragmented Weather Notice Without Clear Details

OCR text shows partial temperature data and a stray phrase about a Saturday event. lacks readable names, places, or concrete figures to summarize a coherent item.

Moeller Named Rural School Specialist at Teachers College

G Moeller superintendent of Black Flint county schools for years is named rural school specialist in the extension department of Teachers College Cedar Falls. He will assume Sept 1 and succeeds Miss Samuel San who resigned to run for state superintendent. Moeller is noted for consolidating rural schools in Buena Vista county and authored Wirse Days in Schant and Rural School Management. Merion J Rausier of Waterloo will succeed Miss Alta Freenstet as piano instructor for the summer term.

Cedar Falls Sue Moeller Buena Vista County Superi Intenient Sehant Merion J. Rausier Alta Freens Teather Af

Czecho Slovakia Topic at Local Arts and Crafts Exhibit

Dr Shimek of Uys University will be principal speaker for the international arts and crafts exhibit hosted by local YWCA chapters. The event runs next Friday to Sunday at the YWCA building with lectures, student performances, and displays from the Mutwinney School.

Czecho Slovakia Shimek Et. Shimek Uys University of Town Young Women's Christian Association MutWinney School

Brea Oiltank Fire Rages Anew and Obispo Dies

Fire in Brea rekindled as residents report renewed flames near the oil tanks. Meanwhile obituaries note the death of Obispo amid ongoing gridlock and confusion in San Luis Obispo.

Brea Obispo

Black Hawk Oil Co Moves Headquarters to McKinley Street

Black Hawk Oil Co relocates its headquarters to McKinley Street. The fragmented OCR text references the move and lists unclear lines about the company, location, and surrounding notes. The readable portion confirms the relocation action and the involved entity.

Black Hawk Oil CO Mckinley Street

National Honorary Society For High School Journalists Formed

High school journalism advisers from Minnesota Nebraska North Carolina and Iowa organized Quillant Seroli the first national honorary society for high school journalists this morning. They discussed constitution founding a national student magazine and approved initial officers andmembers.

Laws Guy Quillant Seroli Minnesota Nebraska North Carolina Iowa Pinenbets Totak School of Journalism Advisers Inc Ruth Melgian Burlington High Sehgal Elizabeth White Central Highschool Omaha Neb Jennieff Rice Abraham Kineela Counee Rights Hill Fisher Sioux City F. G. Gehimell Albert den Mita Tildegard Altolteber Dubuque Nina Lolland

Dixon Signs Two Men and Releases Three This Afternoon

Waterloo base ball club manager Cletus Dixon signed two veteran players, John Riese and Joe Willingham, from Marshalltown and Ansons background. He released three others, Joseph Featherston, Glen Gearhart, and Justin Mayes, all from Cascade, as part of a nine-player set of contract actions.

Wiuthelisers John Riese Joe Willingham Cletus Dixon Waterloo Baseball Cra Marshalltown Millingham Ansons Rice Mae Dixon Waterlan Joseph Featherston Glen Gearhart Justin of Mayes Cascade

Towa City Churches Considering Merger

In Iowa City a merger of the local Presbyterian and Congregational churches may occur soon. A committee was appointed this week to open negotiations with the Congregationalists, who have yet to act on the matter.

Towa City Churches Iowa City IUP Presbyterians Mater Vialine Eomittees

Missing Gil’s Body Believed in River

Police probe into missing Smith, allegedly last seen November 2, 1912, believes the body of Aline Corlett or Aden N. Smith was found washing down the Connecticut River near Banwater. Authorities keep Banwater under close watch as investigators pursue the fatal incident claim.

Gil Corlett Aden Ies

Fire alarms respond to daytime fuel incident and smoke

Firemen answered two alarm call at a daytime motor incident on Riley Street. No damage reported. residents evacuated briefly. Include details include a 847 Riley Street address, a neighbor-scene of sparking light, and a possible electrical fault cited by witnesses.

Mike Thin Adishacm Wyte Riley Street Srane Residenva Ana Crubet Atari Srirks Leonard

Senators Rally Unease Over Steck Otdge Contests

In Washington on April 1, the senate faced doubt over the Ayroakhari-Bterly election contest. A pivotal shift in sentiment questioned whether Danish Steck would be seated over Republican rival Smith W Brookhart, with a late poll showing Brookhart leading 44 to 41 among 70 senators in contested votes, and many senators still uncommitted or absent amid seating debates and possible further shifts.

Washington, D. C Senate Danish F Steck Smith W. Brookhart Brookhart International News Service Stock Iowa Eiver Desall Vy Brots Sard Louisiana Harrold Oklahoma Harrison Llinois Underwood Aubama Weller Jrepublican Maryland

Glow Unseen to Be Shown Thursday at Grace Church

The Glow Unseen a religious drama in three scenes by Verne Jar will be presented at Grace Methodist Episcopal church next Thursday evening. Waterloo author Jay stars as the Wanderer and the old man of the mystic in a dual role with a cast including Miss Dore Johnson and others.

Graima Verne Jar Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Arday Waterloo Chicago Chisago Ministerial Asso Mr. Jay J Wanderer Evemas Miss Dore Johnson, Jrs Wooal Kane Mrs. Mande | Worter Eugene MrkKoen Meo Cowfol Ginde Butterfield Paw Whiteford

Burbank's Condition Considered Grave

In Santa Tosí Calif Agritta reports grave condition as doctors evaluate a patient in a weeks long struggle with exhaustion. The case centers on a resident whose health state prompts concerns about ongoing medical care.

Kentuckians Invite Wales to Ride Over

A garbled report notes Kentuckians extend an invitation to Wales to attend a Weld ball at Dawson Springs in October. The text mentions the prince and a British embassy connection, but the wording is distorted.

Wales Ington Wrtes Dawsore Springs Sackheaton

Herrill to Attend World Power Meet

Herrill travels to a world power meet for a federal event. The report mentions Washinglen HABEO and April dates, with names like Sree poeury and Ries S1ota Sean. Details are fragmentary but indicate an official delegation or defense-related participation.

Herrill World Power Meet Washinglen Habeo Palasion Iteerianad

Mrs Sherwood Aldrich Sues Millionaire Husband for Separation

Mrs Sherwood Aldrich testifies in New York that her husband was a generous man before their separation. She says they spent about $150,000 yearly to live and that he gave her $117,000 in jewelry. She seeks $35,900 cash and $75,000 yearly alimony.

New York Sherwood Aldrich

Art crime and auctions draw Broadway crowds in night club tableau

New York residents attend a club event featuring a tableau based on George Cruikshank satire and Leverhulme sale remnants. A portrait by Reynolds fetched 3700, while a Rembrandt stood out at 410,000. Titian and Leonardo followers spark renewed interest in old masterpieces as museums report revived attention and new acquisitions abroad.

New York Lway Ccuyredt Leverhulme George III Josiita Reynolds Kinalls Cate George Cruikshank Levertiulme Somie Teason William Wadd Daniel Lambert Broadway Brooklyn Museum of Art Bernardino Ewini Leonardo da Vinci Combard Milan Christ William Agenew Beitinh Anil Cul Lento Joseph Duveen New Tor Duveen Brothers Rembrandt Hi Neer United’ States ATO Mada Thes Europe Americas

One Dead in Blast of Ship Ammunition

A crew member died when the sealing steamer Seal Ihat exploded its ammunition magazine in Bay de Verde. Five others suffered serious burns. Survivors were brought to St Johns aboard the steamer Eagic.

St. Johns Ndf Bay de Verde

Two youths admit murder of woman in New York

Two youths, ages 34 and 22, confessed to police that they robbed attacked and murdered Mrs. Jayyise Geheke near Tiley City. The men, Joh Tietuvek and Linke, stated the crime occurred after a April 10 incident in a rural area.

Joh Tietuvek Ane Linke Jayyise Geheke Tiley City Phin Wuartert Masttenwilisth

Youth gang leader faces death in electric chair

Mer bert Koerber an 18 year old leader of the Cake eaters faces the electric chair after a Queens county court found him guilty of first degree murder for the slaying of Angelo Maharis a Jamaica restaurant owner three weeks earlier. Defense appeals for leniency cite his youth and troubled home. Other youths indicted with Koerber await trials.

New York Merbert Koerber Queens County Court Koerber Angelo Mahairis Jamaica Mahairis Kaerber Mahairistate Annie Witzgibbon

Immigration quota boost bills fail in Senate committee

Nearly a score of ten bills designed to enlarge immigration quotas were rejected today by the Senate immigration committee in Washington D C. The action blocks proposed expansions and leaves existing limits intact as lawmakers consider future measures.

Washington, D. G2 Senate Immigration Committee

Obituary Notice for Samuel B G Newton and Others in Waterloo

The body of Samuel B G Newton 42 native of Black Hawk county died Tuesday at Corona of Streptococcus infection arrived in Waterloo this afternoon. Funeral services will be from the homes of Mrs Ralph Slippy and from DeRoume assisted by Martin lodge will conduct Masonic services and interment will be in Westview cemetery. Elizabeth Fancher Lounsbury died Sunday in Chicago funeral services held at First Methodist Episcopal Church LaPorte City relative Rev V Williams attended. Charles W Sherman 40 died Thursday at Alen Memorial Hospital funeral set for Kistner chapel with Weselyan rites and Odd Fellows aides, interment in Blawood. Survivors listed include widow Vera Andrelelia S Newton, parents, two brothers Rain A Glendive Mont and Albert La Porte City, along with extended family and community connections.

Samuel B. G. Newton Black Hawk County Coron Waterloo Hileman Gindt Morimary Ralph Slippy Malrview Avenue Mr. Newton Froman DeRoume Martin Lodge Westview la Pore Ci Mer Newton Vera Andrelelia S. Newton Ity Loubse da Parte Iron Ease High Iowa Skate College Ames Newloy Glendive Mont Alfa Hewitt Arlington S. 1 Corona Cal Rain A Albert Lax Porte City Maizaretil Elizabeth Fancher Lounsbury Chicago First Methodist Episcopal Oile Vark Sr. V. Williams St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church BO Lounsbury Washington Boulevard Hospital Charles W. Sherman Alen Memorial Hospital Kistner's Chapel W. Baxter St. Mark's Episcopal Church Black Hawk West Waterlon Wesecvines Blawood Sharman Odd Fellows Lodge Iowa Alts

Haugen Promises Farm Relief Measure Next Week

In Washington April, Chairman Haugen of the House agricultural committee says hearings will conclude Monday night and a farm relief bill will be reported this week. He notes Secretary Jardine supports workable relief, mentions a fee levy on agriculture products as a surplus fix, while Jardine opposes it. Considered is a revolving credit fund for farmers in emergencies. Edgar Wallace of the American Federation of Libers endorses the corn belt fee plan.

Washington Jardina Tnugen House Tha Senate Jnvolue Sald Jardine Edgar Wallace American Federation of Liboc

Rivals for Office to Continue Prosecution Partnership

A plan to keep joint prosecutors Edwards and Conk in place on the Black Hawk criminal docket is reported. Edwards resigned as assistant county attorney to seek the Republican nomination for county attorney in June. Conk confirms they will continue next week. Also noted is a divorce petition against Marty M. Kildow and a separate divorce filing by Golda R. Uelger against James F. Uelger, with proceedings tied to earlier marital issues.

Black Hawk Criminal Court Itis W. Edwards William A. Conk Edwards Cook raWwal Servics Board of Si J. W. Thompson Gladys K. Kil Dow Marty M. Kildow Kildow Typlen Polk County Jie James F. Jiellyer J. W. ‘Thompson District Court Golda R. Uelger Russella

Fire at Raleigh insane asylum drives mass evacuation

Fire engulfed the state hospital for the insane in Raleigh X April 19 AP reporting hundreds forced to flee as city officials seek National Guard assistance. Water supply failed early and authorities could not confirm whether patients or other occupants perished. guards say one patient died trying to escape.

Raleigh X. G State Hospital National Guard Authe Es Dirham

Bellboy Ponzi Gets Seven Years in Prison

Sioux Falls April 16 Frank R Beddow a bellhop from Sioux Falls was sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary after confessing to using the mails to defraud in a case tied to the Security Bank failure. Judge Pibiot also fined him 6000 dollars. Beddow had returned from California after a yearlong hunt.

Sioux Falls M. D INS Frank —R. Beddow Hare Beddow Pibiot California

Bride From Germany to Iowa Ties Old Romance

Friedolis Foehring and Elizabeth Mitmeyer unite in marriage in Madison Iowa in April 1924 completing a wartime romance begun in Germany. Foehring immigrated to America after the war to marry his sweetheart and they wed after a period of long distance correspondence and renewed plans.

Wort Madison Germany Friedolis Foehring Elizabeth Mitmeyer America

Iowa Girl Preacher on KYW Sunday

Miss Pauge Horn a 19-year-old Drake University coed preacher returns to Chicago area towns this weekend. She will speak on The Ideal Girl at KYW radio at 5 o clock Sunday and deliver a morning sermon on The Home with evening sermon The Most Sacred Thing in the World at Western Springs church services. Her friend Nora also appears, with services in Western Springs and nearby areas.

Des Moines Pauge Horn Drake University Chicago KYW Nora Western Springs

Boone Mar Donor of Park Near Death

Des Moines April 14 1AP The co andition of J B L Medrose a Lions club member from Boone county in the thirty first general assembly was described as unchanged in a hospital here hospital surporilies bald slight hope for his recovery Medrose is widely known per Towa and the muddin west Tlewis president of thee Towa Nebraske district o of the Lions club and some time ago donated a 200 acre tract to the city of Boone for a park.

Des Moines J. BL. Metrose Boour County Lions Club Boone Medrose Tlewis Thee Towa-Nebraske Agol

Only One Game Fish Found Dead in Fisher’s Lake

Deputy game warden Thomas Waldron reported few dead fish at Fishers Lake. He found only one dead bass in shallow water while many shiners were frozen. A woman fishing for bullheads pulled a 14 inch catfish from Cedar yesterday, confessed, and was admonished by Waldron. Bill Wagner joined Waldron on the patrol.

Thomas Waldron Walton Waldron Bill Wagner Watron

Mussolini Closely Guarded on Journey to Tripoli

A Tunis dispatch reports extraordinary precautions for Prime Minister Mussolini during his Tripoli visit. Italian consulates in nearby countries are denying visas to all, including journalists, amid efforts to keep his arrival time secret.

Mussolini London Tripoli Tunis Tialian

Government opposes loans to Russia reds

Washington reports confirm the United States government opposes lending money to Russia in any form. The State Department stated it rejected a plan backed by New York financier Averill Warviman to finance German exports to Russia, aiming to aid Hy key figures in the Allied sphere.

Washington, DE State Department Kieh Wo Averill Warviman New York Russia

Tacna Arien Parley Delayed Until Monday

In Washington on April 30 the Tacna Arien talks between Secretary of State Kollags and Chile and Peru ambassadors were postponed to Monday. The delay was to await further instructions from the home governments of Chile and Peru.

Washington, D.C INS State Kollags Chio Perry Tacna

Got an Argument Against Billboards in Towa City

Mayor J Carrall faces a heated campaign against billboards in Towa City. A disturbance at a petting party behind a large sign led to Edna Smith being fined 14 pounds with costs, while her companion fled the scene.

Towa City J. Carrall Pollew Arte Feers Edna Smith

Governor and State Officials Plan Refuge Talks in LaCrosse

Gov Tammin and the Iowa executive council will meet with Wisconsin officials in LaCrosse Monday afternoon to discuss ceded Iowa and Wisconsin lands for the upper Mississippi wildlife and game refuge. The delegation includes three members of the state board of conservation.

Des Moines

Clerk Caught With $30,000 Dies in Cell

New York April 10. George Brennan sixty, a clerk, died in a cell hours after arrest with $10 worth of money orders linked to a Baltimore post office robbery last week. He died in custody at a station here. Evidence suggested he had been carrying stolen postal money orders.

New York Lins Baltimore George Brennan

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