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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1926

Page

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Williams Defense Focuses on Drug Hexyresorentinal Impact

The court martial case of Col. Alexander C. Williams hears defense witnesses detailing the effects of hexyreserentinal, an antiseptic drug, claiming it caused gastritis nausea and vomiting. Navy physicians testified Williams was prescribed the drug for internal ailments and that higher doses were given to treat the disease, as the trial contemplates whether the colonel was influenced by the drug during a Coronado Cocktail party.

Williams Col. Williams Smediey Thane United Press al.Williams Wit-Nesses Lient John Henry Lieut. Henry Hine Thomas Washington Herman Herinle Thej Butler F.C. White Naval Medical Corps White Gen. Butler

World Court Back as Issue in National Politics

The piece discusses renewed debate over the world court amid uneasy U S relations with Europe and doubts about disarmament talks. It notes administration doubt about treaty adherence and fear anti court sentiment gaining momentum, with Illinois highlighted as a pivotal state in future political contests.

Washington League of Nations Ashington Europe Atrticourt

Senate Gossip on Court Votes Spurs 1920 Election Talk

The piece tracks Republican senators who backed the court and face renomination, naming Pepper of Pennsylvania on May 18 and Cummins of Iowa July 7 among others. It notes Borah’s mixed stance and anti isolationist sentiment fueled by Chicago papers. The catalog lists dates and states for several senators’ anticipated campaigns through September.

Pepper Pennsylvania Coolidge Borah Cummins Iowa Cumming Stockhart Curtis Kansas Ernst Kentucky Willis Ohio Shortridge California Oddie Nevada Laurent Wisconsin Cameron Arizona Buller Alassachusetts Weller Neyland Gangs Colorado Wadsworth New York Copstight S.- Herald-Tribune

Women Voters Seek Representation on Election Boards

At the seventh annual League of Women Voters convention in St Louis the movement for a woman on every election board advances. Mrs Charles M Lea of Pennsylvania urges greater female participation, noting polling place workers fear and bribery risks. The program covers women in industry politics jury service military training civil institutions and little control.

St. Louis League of Women Voters Charles M. Lea Pennsylvania Boar Len

Candy company assigns assets for benefit of creditors

An assignment for the benefit of all creditors was filed in the district court by Strickler Candy Company on Third Street West. W C Strickler, manager, is named as assignee. Assets include real estate, stock and equipment valued at $4958. A $16,000 claim from Waterlon Bank leads the debts. Margaret Strickler holds a $5,000 note. Other debts are mainly accounts with suppliers and materials for the machinery.

Clerk of District Court He Strickler Candy Company Third Street W. C. Strickler Waterlon Bank Margaret Strickier Ecrinery

Dr Macartney Tells Lions of Lumber Camp Experiences

Dr Macartney recounts time at a lumber camp to Lions Club members. The talk covers hardships, daily routines, and a brief remark about a past project while noting community support and local reactions.

DR. Macartney Lions

Magnus Contest Controversy Dampens Senate Novice Race

Washington report notes a contested Magnus contest as the Senate committee votes to disqualify a Minnesota semifinalist candidate amid confusion over a former senator and advisory epithets. The action follows discussions about the election’s legitimacy and candidate eligibility.

Washington Senate Tolay Minnesota Mars Deadens Farmer-leilior Sey Sena Epithe Viewn

Smith Wins Republican Senate Nomination in Illinois

Chicago reports Col. Frank L. Smith wins the Republican nomination for senator over Senator McKinley after 31 years as precinct committeeman. He cites momentum from a strong primary and campaign against McKinley's World Court stance, with a 123,605 majority shown as results from most precincts. Political figures in Illinois and nationwide comment on the campaign and its themes.

Chicago Frank L. Smith William B. Meliiley Dwight Vietory Reuce Col. Smith Thigis McHrinley World Court McKinley Ilinois Berah Idaho Washington iHugis League Court Reed Missouri Shipstead Farmer-Libor Minnesota Tmingis Smith W. Brookhart Ioona Tye

Schenk Appointed WAVerly Engineer Leader

Ernest B. Schenk, rivet engineer, is named to Waverly’s engineering work, replacing Barber in a new firm Tarber & Sele at 228 1-2 Fourth Street West. Barber’s four year tenure ends. Schenk becomes manager of the new firm and begins duties April 3.

Ernest B. Schenk Rivit Engifer Barber Waverly Red Tod Schenk Tarber & Sele Fourth Street Weil Wilhouarry

Waterloo mourns multiple Newton family deaths

The Waterloo area reports several deaths in the Newton family circle and related relatives. Ezra Newton and Margaret Tarpy burial arrangements are noted, with services planned in Waterloo Burlington Ottumwa and Glenville. The report lists survivors, extended kin, and forthcoming interments in local cemeteries.

City repairs patch ruts and holes in streets

Waterloo crews repair asphalt on Main and surrounding avenues filling ruts and potholes this week. Work by the street commission affects 139 blocks including Fifth Street to Lafayette and Park Avenue to Sixth Street. Misplaced letters and garbled names obscure some details but repairs focus on paving in central commercial routes.

Waterloo Opersidiun Sireet Park Avon Tafayette Street Sisth Straet

Fire alarm response and street incident near Linden

Fragmentary report describes a tire alarm and chimney sparks on a weeded area with unknown persons Richards and Cote involved. Firefighters were dispatched to Linden Street near AMIS and FOG today to contain a blaze and patrolling officers noted a hazardous condition at 2404 with unclear terms and names due to garbled OCR.

Richards Rob Cotelev Tika Linden Svete Sind Amis

Reed Explains Corn Sugar Use in Whiskey Making

Washington reports detail anti-Prohibition arguments before a Senate committee. Senator Reed of Missouri demonstrates corn sugar and flavoring extracts used in illicit liquor production, citing Commerce Department data showing corn sugar consumption tripling from 1919 to 1923. He is joined by Rep Hill and others arguing constitutional and policy points on liquor manufacture and prohibition effects.

Washington House Senate Jessont Reed Missouri Ihe Long Clint Maryland Congress Mut T. Norton New Jersey Need Veterans’ Bureau Democrat New York James Dorn

Free Mrs Whittemore Aide To Gang Trial

Mrs Margaret Whittemore wife of a New York jewel bandit gang leader is released from jail on the promise to aid state prosecutors. She travels to Buffalo to be with her husband who faces charges for murdering two guards during a bank robbery.

Margaret Whittemore New York Buffalo

Sugar consumption rise cited in commerce report

A Missouri source notes a Department of Commerce report showing corn sugar consumption increasing from 152,700,000 pounds in 1919 to 527,909,512 pounds in 1928. The observer adds that the proportionate rise keeps up with a current use of about 1.6 billion pounds per year.

Missouri Department of Commerce

Wedding Anniversary Parent Sinks While Ill

Neola Ta April 15 AP Thomas Spencer, who with a wife was to celebrate their seventy fifth wedding anniversary tomorrow, was sinking rapidly today and unable to recognize his family after falling ill Monday. Flier still missing London April 13 INS Capt Larisa and Gonzales Spanish airmen en route from Madrid to Tokio arrived safely at Karachi from Bandar Abbas Persia. They plan to leave today for Agra. Captain Estevez, flight commander, was still missing at last reports. Zero in York State Saranac Lake April 15 AP a 33 degree drop in 10 hours brought low temperature to zero. The cold wave was accompanied by light snow.

Neola Thomas Spencer London INS Larisa and Gonzales Madrid Tokio Karachi Bander Abbas Persia Agra Estevez York State Saranac Lake

Millikan on new atomic theory and ether wave shocks

New Haven April 14. Prof Robert A Millikan describes revised physical science views at Sheffield Scientific School. He argues two electrons can emit a single monochromatic ether wave, challenges 19th century ideas, and notes shifts in quantum, thermodynamics, and energy conservation concepts. He also remarks on ancient civilizations and the limits of mechanical pictures of atomic processes.

New Haven Robert A. Milikan Norman Bridge, Funoratories Pasadena Sheffield Scientific School Lee DeForest Corse Norman Bridge Millikan Lears Millidau Socrates Jesus Ecclesiastes Onderlay Crey Amilikan

Paris Debt Deal Nears After Franco American Talks

Paris reports a provisional Franco American debt settlement will be agreed within a week between Secretary Melon and French ambassador M Berenger. Washington denies stalled talks while Finance Minister Raoul Perez plans to depart for the United States to formalize the accord. London visit follows anticipated London announcement.

Paris INS Melon M. Berenger Washington Cireles Raoul Perez United States London Hoon

Waterloo Man Pays $900 for Car Taken From Bootlegger

Cedar Falls April 15. Tack Brennan of Waterloo paid $900 for a Hudson coach seized when its owner Clarence Rash of Greene was arrested weeks ago for liquor transportation. Sheriff Werner offered the car at auction this afternoon. The first bid was...

Cedar Fails Tack Brennan Waterloo Hudson Clarence Rash Greene Wrener

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