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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1926

Page

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Court Martial Of Cocktail Colonel Called To Order

The court martial of Col Alexander Williams opens in San Diego with Brig Gen Smedley Butler presiding. Prosecution witnesses describe his evening at Coronado Hotel after a dinner honoring Butler as Williams faced intoxication charges. Navy officials plan to call officers and civilians including wives and surgeons as expert witnesses.

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Wet-Dry Issue to Emerge From Illinois Primary

A Winds senatorial race discussion centers on a wet versus dry issue as Illinois voters prepare for a primary and a November contest. The split among Republicans and Democrats could shape Brennan’s bid and reflect broader temper in the state.

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Attorney Tracing Fortune for Widow of Davenport Man

An attorney, hired by Mrs. Lola Murky of Davenport, seeks the estate of Charles Marks who died in a private garage of carbon monoxide poisoning. The body was brought to Kansas City for burial authorities and the attorney arrived to conduct the probate process and locate any fortune for the widow.

Kansas City APS Doe Marks Lola Murky Davenport Tulsa Okla Fit Ytaithas Friends Siems Dameson

Rivals Work Together In County Criminal Court Case

County Attorney W A Cook and assistant Bo Edwards, rivals for the June election, joined in the criminal division under Judge Stiles. Edwards offered to resign his statewide post after serving the criminal assignment. The State v Ashby case for larceny of a motor vehicle was delayed due to Dee’s absence. a bench warrant was ordered for Dee’s arrest.

W. A. Cook Bo WL Edwards Criminal Division District Court Stiles Ménards Westinas Cook Edwards Het Herbert Ashby J. J. Powery Dee EB. J. Dee Ashby Deé New Hampton

House Passes Naval Plane Building Bill

The House approved an 85 900 000 program to fund naval air service aircraft and dirigibles, aiming to produce 1 000 airplanes and two dirigibles by year five. The measure, a first continuing policy, goes to the Senate with notes of similarity to a parallel army air service plan.

Washington,d Naval Air Service House Senate Shenandoah House - Military Committee Army Air Service

Woman Driver Hits 3 Year Old Child

Cedar Rapids April 12 AP Jethie Evans three year old son of Mr and Mrs RLOB Evans suffered a skull fracture when he darted from behind a car and ran into Nora Nelsons auto. The mud guard struck him and the child lay seriously injured this morning.

Cedar Rapids Jethie Evans Rlob Evans Lonally Nora Nelson Miss Nelson

Opening Baseball Season Forecast With Cool Start

The weather forecast predicts cool conditions for the opening of the baseball season. The forecast covers Ohio Pennsylvania New York and New England with temperatures easing later, according to the weather bureau.

Washington Wether Bureau Forent Ohia Pennsylvania New York New Wngland District of Colombis Pei

Temperatures Rise Amid Sitar Notes and Millicorns

A quirky report traces Maya bitin sitar performances at Mawr in Ming month amid Millicorns. Local crowd gathers as temperatures remain mild while music blooms.

Maya Bitin Sitar Millicorns Mawr Ger Ming

Browning to All for Europe with Year-Old Bride

Wealthy Edward W Browning plans a European trip with his year-old bride Frances Peaches Heenan after a New York elopement in a case tied to guardianship proceedings. Court hearings in Cold Spring will determine custody of her daughter, with officials declining comment.

Browning Europe York W. Browning Uride Praucus Brownings Todey Swinmans Aleges Gold Spring Bate Cold Spring New York Oaring Ag Tudion West Point Vincent To Pisarra Children’s Society Gil Browning Jess INSJ Edward W. Browning Oceenbig Frances Peaches" Jteenan Prince Charming Io Ie Frances Lis Nellie Adele Browning Cinderella Frances Peaches

Leaders Open Dry Arguments in Senate for Prohibition Law

In Washington on April 12 a large group of women workers and volunteers testified before the Senate Prohibition committee to urge retention of the Volstead Act and the Eighteenth Amendment. Sworn witnesses included Mrs. Toney Peabody and other organizers as well as leaders from various women’s and community groups.

Senate Washington, D. C Senate Prohibition Committee Vic Hest Wittess J. J. Robinson Woo League of Mi Cirt Dakota Verthorne Welen Boar Ign Robert WB. Speer National York Niutional Y U Voters Saurkee Martha Hanton Sulring New York Madre Mar IL B. Wise Smuth Lows

Old Laundry Roots Tracked From 19th Century Oakland

Oakland recounts the rise of laundry services from the 1850s gold rush era. The piece traces early hand powered washings, crude wringers, and the shift to mechanical machines and steam laundries. It notes family washings entering public laundries, and estimates the sector's national value and growth.

Oakland Cal Hamilton E. Smith Pittsburgh St. Charles and Honga Sauia Smith New England Busin Prise Ann

Obituary notices from Watering area include Mrs Breneisen and Christina Robbenson

Multiple obituaries note Mrs Breneisen aged 64 long resident of Watering and Black Hasek county died Saturday at her niece Mrs Laura Walters Platteville Wisconsin after a stroke. Survived by son Bert Turner Beloit and several nieces nephews. funeral arrangements with O Keefe Towne mortuary. Christina Robbenson aged unknown died Sunday at St Francis Hospital after illness. long time Waterlon resident with ties to Merle and Oklahoma relatives. services pending at local churches.

Bta Breneisen Ida Breneisen Watering Black Hasek County Laura Walters PlatteyHe Wis Breneisen Walters Bert Turner Bett Waterloo Dark Lirenesson Etta Robbins Apple River Mark Yater Beloit Garriage Ada AIS Christina Rodbenson Myre Christine Cu Hon St. Praneis Con Rohjnsen Merle Okla Ane Waterlon Sunyivine Westbeshe Wistuer Nevel

Waigton Citizen Convicted in Vehicle Theft Case

Claire Waigton was found guilty before a county attorney’s fate of car theft involving vehicles driven without owners consent. Sentenced to a term in the state penitentiary at Port Madison. Early tradition notes the case arose in November with a trial after delays. Leeson Huntre was reported during the period.

Claire Waigton Port Madison

Chief Leighton Resigns to Accept Illinios Central Post

Waterloo chief of police A Leighton resigns April 15 to return to police work with Illinois Central Railway at a higher salary. He has 33 years in law enforcement and will supervise special agents along the railway system. His successor will be named.

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City Politics Loom Over Waterloo Police Chief Appointment

City officials debate succession as Leighton resigns and Walker’s name circulates. Mayor Tibbitts signals no firm plans, with potential acting chief as a interim step. History recalls Walker’s 1921 appointment by Mayor Brown and 1922 reappointment under Gnagy, prior to 1924.

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United States marshal to transport alleged forger to federal custody

Shenandoah Iowa April 12 AP Ed Nelgon a one armed man arrested on complaint of the post office department for allegedly initiating stone literature. A U S marshal from Creston will take him there for that charge.

Shenandoah,In Ed Nelgon Nost United States Creston

Hinson to Occupy Mnother Building

The Hinson manufacturing company plans a new one story tile building 160 by 60 feet at 115 Highth street east costing 6000. Bradley will build and lease to Hinson. permit issued today. Chrde Hinson presides over a firm known for tire covers and automotive fabric accessories supplying major car makers.

Hingan Manufacturing Company Highth Street Sycamore Street ALL. Bradley Hinson Company

26 Dead and Two Missing in Texas Tanker Explosion

Port Arthur Texas reports a tanker disaster as two explosions ripped through the Oil Tanker Guilt of Venezuela. Seventy plus crew fought flames while 26 men died and two remain missing, with many injured. Fire crews cooled the blaze as investigators probe faulty tank overflow and steam ignition.

Texas Port Arthur Vex APJ Guilt Venezuela Port Arthur Bay Iseu

Body of Baby Found Hanging from Rafter

In Newton Iowa April 73 AP report the body of a three year old girl Ole l Messon was found hanging by a rope from a washhouse rafter on the Messon farm north of Newton Sunday night. The child had been playing with her brother Maxix earlier. The parents Glenn and Mrs Hesson are farmers of Newton township.

Newton, Ja Olel Messon Messon Farm Newton Maxix Max Wale Hos Glenn Hesson Newton Township

Maloney Property Goes to Secondary Heirs Under Wills

Wills of J W Maloney and wife filed in district court outline that due to their deaths within days of each other their jointly owned estate passes directly to their daughters Nellie Powell and Margaret Cropper. Maloney will directs one quarter to his wife. Matoney will allocates 20 to St Joseph Church savings and a trust for the husband with further division between the daughters.

J. W. Maloney Sane District Court Nellie’ Powell Margaret. Cropper Mes Matoney St. Joseph's Catholic Church P. W. Malonas

Cedar Rapids Youth Elected President of Employed Boys

The final session of the fifth annual State Employed Boys conference was held Sunday with a business meeting and officer elections. Harold Shakespeare of Cedar Rapids was elected president, William Truatt of Oelwein View president, Paul Schurr of Burlington secretary, Reynold Jopson of Ottumwa and Bob Pratt of Des Moines named to the executive committee. O. C. Robinson, national Improved Boys leader, noted Iowa as an agricultural state with 71,176 employer boys under 20 years of age.

Marshalltown Harold Shakespeare Cedar Rapids William Truatt Oelwein View Paul Schur Burtington Reynold Jopson Ottumwa Bob Pratt Des Moines O. C2 Robinson National

Mackie and Co awarded road grading contract

Mackie and Co of Magkin and Co, Vinton, received a contract from the board of supervisors to grade Waterloo, Reymond and Justice roads for 7058 dollars. A drag grader and tractor will be used. No culvert contract was let due to Harry Fifield being out of town.

Magkin & Co Vinton Board of Supervisors Waterloo Reymond Drade Harry Fifield Fifield , Construction Company

Fire alarms trip as chimney sparks start blaze in city

Firemen rushed to 218 Fourth Street East at 7 22 today when chimney sparks ignited on the roof above Roxies cigar store. No damage reported. Advertisement for Herman C. Miller with phone 2404.

Fourth Street Tago Roxie Herman C. Miller

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