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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1926
Page
1
Transcribed courtroom remarks recount a chaotic scene with a pie counter incident. Witness Maitland and others dispute claims as a chaplain and army captain figure in a sensational case involving motives and alleged frame ups.
A court martial defense hearing in San Francisco details a plot involving Miss Swallow, a piece of pie, and an alleged plan to obtain money from Mrs. M. J. Brown for a hypothetical army captain. Testimony includes Maitland of Minneapolis and references to Leavenworth, Kant, and a marriage license list.
Testimony in a military court martial centered on Col Williams who guests say was sick and carried from the Hotel Del Coronado after a party in honor of Butler. Gen Butler claimed Williams appeared intoxicated, while defense contends illness caused the conduct.
A report from Washington details a divisive vote on unseating Senator Brookhart. Republicans and Democrats split, with 45 voting against unseating and 34 in favor. labor parties and various senators are listed among allocations and pairings.
A defendant from Anaies New York was found guilty of murder in the final degree after a holdup death. The court sentence orders a main punishment for the crime.
In Iowa the Brookhart Cummins contest triggers comments from M L Bowman Hawman and party leaders. Bowman signals possible withdrawal if Brookhart stays in. Clark and Cummins aides offer silence as Burnquist Spangler defend the seating vote amid Republican dissension.
Des Moines reports railroads will offer a reduced fare for Drake Relays attendees on April 14 and 24. The initial rate applies to most states and British Columbia, easing travel for visitors to the Drake Relays events.
Friends and relatives gathered for funeral services for Rose, who died recently. The service at Petersen was led by ministers and included prayers and tributes from family. A final burial followed at a local cemetery with attendees from the Presbyterian church community.
A chaotic OCR fragment puzzles readers with stray phrases about temperatures, dates, and places. The readable bits hint at a weather or timetable motif but lack clear subjects, actions, or destinations to form a coherent event or report.
New York April 1 AP Edward Browning and his young bride returned to Cold Spring New York amid legal and ethical questions. District Attorney Ryder may probe residence law violations and potential perjury if the bride misrepresented six months residence. The marriage is under scrutiny while the bride faces a separate custody matter with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The couple planned to Montreal but redirected to Gold Spring as reports of burns and a doctor visit surfaced. Browning also transferred real estate valued at 162000 to a corporation, prompting questions about implications for the bride’s rights and motive.
A late survey led by Leslie M. Carl shows Iowa farm lands with and without improvements maintaining about the same values as 1916 and 1920 respectively. The report covers average values for good and poor plow lands across 1916 to 1926, noting fluctuations and peak years.
The speaker argues churches function as business organizations and must pursue prudent management. Attendees note concerns over funding, property, and community programs while the Kiwanis host outlines plans for upcoming events and collaborations.
A chaotic scene in a cigar shop features mock judgments on Steck's final win. Voices speculate on political outcomes, Brookhart opposition, and voter reactions while residents joke about gardening as the Senate's influence looms over 1912 politics. Mike Kelly extols the voters' verdict as sound and enduring.
Transcript in the State vs Harry P. Mason shows a hearing scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday April 21 in Poyner township before Justice of the Peace ed BL Hewitt. Mason, former deputy sheriff and county road patrolman, faces assault and battery charges for allegedly arresting Bryfin Kepford, 17, son of Waterloo attorney Jon D. Kepford, Cedar Heights resident. Change of venue was granted Saturday from Dunkerton justice court.
The Canopus club announced a Tuesday evening event in the Black tearoom replacing the noonday meeting. E B Peek, club president, said wives and sweethearts of Cano dians will attend. R Wilson spoke on The Rise of the Mohammedan People noting Muslims comprise about one sixth of the world population and have a long history of tension with Christians.
VT defendant E Riggle pleaded guilty to illegal possession of intoxicating liquor and was fined 100 dollars and costs by Judge J W Gwynne. he must raise the money by April 19 or face jail. George F Punteney, also fined 100 dollars, has until June 1 before bail is set. Leo Greenwood's larceny case was ordered dismissed on the county attorney's recommendation.
Fire caused by sparks on wood shingles at the home of M. M. McDermott on 1st Commercial Street was not discovered promptly and burned nearly the entire roof. Damage estimated at 3200 by Chief Kay Tiller.
DOTY seeks renomination as county auditor in a Waterloo primary contest. The candidate has served as overseer of the poor in Hawn County and earlier ran a hardware business and auto-related ventures. Frank W. Esher, the incumbent, aims to succeed himself in the auditor’s office.
New York April 13. Giat W. Ward and Ward Securities corporation are alleged to have diverted more than 8 million dollars of Generals Banking Corporation funds to stock dealings. A special committee of stockholders forms to probe legality and possible action against officers and directors. Seeport Cummins reports on railroad consolidation trial by the Washington BC senate panel.
Albany lawmakers today passed the Earle bill urging a referendum next fall on memorializing Congress to amend the Volstead Act so each state can set its own definition of intoxicating liquor.
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