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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1927

Page

2

Ford Jury Probe Links Woman and Jewish Salesman

Detroit reports government agents probing a jury scandal as Henry Ford moves for a mistrial in the Sapire label suit. Ford's lawyers accuse juror Mrs Cora Hoffman of fraternizing with a Jewish salesman J Miller while denying any discussion of the case. a new jury may be drawn and trial may resume Friday.

Ford Jury Detroit INS Henry Ford Sapire Fred M Raymond Ford Cora Hoffman J. Miller Hoffman Ord William HH. Gallagher Sapiro

Marion Woman Demonstrates Mission at ME Convention

The Marion district reports a missionary demonstration led by Mrs A N Gleason Grace Church Water action to completion bones Our Needs address by Miss E Gould Tubalpur India. Election of officers followed with Ferguson Wa president Mrs F I Snider Mulls first vice president Borman Mason City and other posts filled.

A. Baker Marion the Foreign Methodist Episcopal i Gilet A.N. Gleason of Grace E. Gould Jiubbalpore India Boeye Mason‘ “City Moines Vas HU ON. Graven Greene G.C. ‘Blunt Charles City L. Bi Apiy Geneva Bristow A. Ne Gleason Waterloo H.T. Fisher

Two Towns Hit By Tornado Damage Report

Brazil Indiana April 20 An early report says a tornado last night caused about 50000 damage to farms and homes north of town. Six farms were struck as flood waters and wind tore through this section of the state. Victims are reported drowned in Secor of Victims area per today’s check.

Secor Indiana Brazil Ind Here Aday

Rice Named Coach at Washington High School

Harry Rice, star athlete of the University of Iowa, has been named coach of the local high school to succeed A. A. McKinstry. Rice will assume his duties next fall.

Rice Washington Harry Rice University of Iowa A. A. McKinstry

Famous sports trivia questions from a vintage issue

A quiz page asks who was nicknamed Old Red among hustlers, the Four Horsemen of Notre Dame, why Mrs. Molin Mallory was ineligible for the 1424 Olympic team, who formed the Big Four of American wits, the youngest major league veteran, a famed pitcher with a crippled hand, the members of a celebrated 100000 infield, which football institution lacks a three year rule, the Whales Olympic trio, and the youngest American Olympic champion. Answers appear on another page.

Notre Dame Molin Mallory American Wits

Temperatures Shown For Tuesday Through Wednesday

Readings show a high on Tuesday with around thirty degrees and a low near six tenths. On Wednesday expect temperatures around seven degrees during the day and a similar range overnight with light precipitation possible.

Aristocrats of Dogdam Vie at Forum Show

A Roseville dog show report from Cedar Valley Kennel Club at Forum Hall highlights the friendly Water loo visitor from St. Louis and the striking Princess Orloff of Lasky, a Russian wolfhound born Sept 1925. Owners Mrs Theodore J Bendlae Cedar Rapids and F M Shores Cedar Valley Kennel Club president are noted along with other peers like Topsy, best of the bloodhounds.

Dogdam Emma Heller Roseville Barrie Roseville Cedar Valley Princess Orloff Lasky Romanoff, Lasky Rosetta of Orloff Theodore J. Bendlae Cedar Rapids Tom Waterloo F. M. Shores Topsy

Des Moines Oversubscribed State Bond Issue

Des Moines April 20 The 3.5 million dollar anticipatory bond issue under a recent act will be oversubscribed by Monday says State Treasurer Ray E. Johnson. He reports more applications than can be handled and new ones arriving daily. Funds from warrants will pay state claims and support a sinking fund from public funds on deposit in closed banks. Warrants bear 4 1/2 percent interest.

Des Moines Ray E. Johnson Johnson

Iowa bootleggers face fingerprinting under new law

The Forty second general assembly enacted a statute requiring bootleggers and other criminals to be fingerprinted. Chief Charles Mobbs received a letter from James E B Risden, head of the state Dept of Justice Bureau of Investigation, confirming the law is now in force.

Iowa Charles James EB. ‘Risden Bureau State Department of Justice Forty-second General Assembly

City Asks New Trial In Injury Suit

Mrs. B E Howard won a $550 verdict against Waterloo for a sidewalk fall at Franklin and Fourth streets. City Attorney Walter P Jensen filed a motion for a new trial arguing irregularities in the judge's instructions and an added jury note allowing expenses without amount.

B E. Howard Waterloo J. W. Thompson District Court Walter P. Jensen Howard Franklin and Fourth Streets Jensen

Sheriff Wagner to Speak at Waterloo NAACP Meeting

Sheriff H. T. Wagner will be the principal speaker at the Waterloo Chapter NAACP meeting at 8 p.m. tomorrow in Mount Carmel Baptist Church. He will discuss law enforcement. A musical program includes numbers by a quartet.

H. T. Wagner Waterloo National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Mount Carmel Baptist Church Aw Enforcement

Marriage Licenses Registered in Canada Dysart Waterloo

A list of marriage licenses shows Frank Thiesen of Canada and Mary Badger of Dysart. Floyd Poyner of Waterloo and E Josephine Parker of Waterloo also listed. Frank J. Karkosh of Hudson and Mathilda M Horstman of Reinbeck are registered. Russell Freese of Gladbronk and Thelma M Clark of Garwin appear with multiple dates noted.

Frank Thiesen Canada Mary Badger Dysart Floyd Poyner Waterloo E. Josephine Parker Frank J. Karkosh Hudson Mathilda M. Horstman Reinbeck Russell Freese Gladbronk Thelma M. Clark Garwin

Rail line washed out between Keokuk and Alexandria

A small creek between Keokuk Iowa and Alexandria Missouri overflowed its banks and washed out about two feet of Burlington railroad track. Trains are being routed via Quincy and Galesdale.

Burlington Keokuk Alexandria Burlington Railroad Quincy Galesdare

Hearing Set on Removal of John Ho Mehsting Family

Des Moines April 2. A hearing on Truman Jones's request to return John Ho Mehsting and his seven children to Aloo ington, DL, on grounds they may become public charges, has been scheduled for April 29.

Des Moines Oas Truman Jones John Ho Mehsting Alooington, DL

Negro on Trial Again In Burlington Murder Case

John W. Jonney is tried again for the murder of Jon Perry, captain of police. Six witnesses were examined yesterday during the Burlington case, with proceedings continuing.

Burlington Ela John W. Jonney Jon Perry

Prodigy Nazaroff Enters Tashkent University Early

In Tashkent, Russian Turkestan, 16 year old Nicholas Nazaroff is described as a mathematical lecturer and prodigy. He reportedly completed university courses in four years and entered the university at age 10, following standard ordinances and preliminary studies.

Tashkent Russian Turkestan Nicholas Nazaroff Tashkoent University Uist Ordinariiv Ike Une

Des Moines River Among New Gov flood Warnings

Washington April 20 The weather bureau issued new flood warnings due to recent rains in Oklahoma Missouri and Iowa and rising Mississippi and other rivers Des Moines river from Tracy Iowa to the mouth and Mississippi from Keokuk Iowa to Hannibal Missouri are named along with the Arkansas from Oxford Kansas to the Oklahoma line the Neosho in Kansas and the Missouri between Kansas City and Lexington Missouri Moderate floods are also shown for the Maumee river in Ohio.

Washington, D. C Oklahoma Missouri Iowa Mississippi Weather Bureau Des Moines Tracy Keokuk Hannibal Arkansas River Oxford Kan Oklahoma Line Neosho River Kansas Missouri River Kansas City Lexington

Waverly Farmer Wins Old Fiddlers Contest in Waterloo

Waverly farmer Baskins, 60, won first prize of 5 in the Old Fiddlers contest at K of P hall under Modern Woodmen of America and Waterloo Playground commission. His selections Devils Dream and Herr Schmidt. Other contestants from Waterloo and nearby towns won smaller prizes. judges included J A McEwan, Martin Parker, and J W Wilson.

Ky Baskins W.A. Renn S. Palmer Cedar Falls J. A. McEwan East Martin Parker J. W. Wilson

Woman Slashed in Noon Argument at Home

Alice Hayes of 219 Towelfth street west suffered a severe cut on her right arm during a noon argument with Bob Green a former barber shop porter. Hayes says Green attempted to secure a room at her house. Green, described as Black, was being sought by officers. Hayes was taken to Presbyterian Hospital by police ambulance.

Alice Hayes Towelfth Street Bob Green Hayes Presbyterian Hospital Green

Polk County Bar to hear J Ham Lewis address

Des Moines April 20 The Polk County Bar association will hear an address by J Ham Lewis former United States senator of Illinois The talk will cover Americas foreign relations and policy implications for the nation.

Ham Lewis Des Moines INS Polk County Bar Association J. Ham Lewis Illinois United States Lewis America

Four Bills Face Veto by Hamill Mill

Des Moines April 20. Four bills passed by the recent general assembly may receive the governor's veto, it was learned today. One prohibits solicitors from canvassing rural schoolhouses or on school premises. Another concerns erection or repair of schoolhouses costing over 1000 dollars. A third allows public school children to attend out of state high schools where local facilities are lacking with tuition paid by the state. The fourth grants the Des Moines board of waterworks power to establish golf courses and other recreational facilities on waterworks properties.

Des Moines General Assembly Des Moines Board of Waterworks Trustees

Bethany Savings Bank Closed as Second in Week

Bethany Missouri on April 20 the Bethany Savings Bank with resources over 364000 was closed. It was the second bank to close this week following Harrison County Bank which shut its doors Monday.

Bethany Bethany Savings Bank Harrison County

Switches Jobs in Nevada Iowa Council Seat

W H Harlan, recently elected council man at large, resigns to become town marshal. His council seat is filled by Charles EB Armstrong.

Nevada INS W.H. Harlan Charles EB. Armstrong

Firemen Save Garver Hardware Store Fire Damages Des Moines

Des Moines officers report a morning blaze at Garver Hardware caused about 34000 dollars in damage. Firemen battled the flames and saved the store, with crews containing the blaze to structure interiors and protecting nearby stock.

Des Moines Garver Hardware Company

Prominent Iowa Minister Dr H H Green Dies in California

Dr H H Green longtime northeast Iowa minister and former presiding elder of the Dubuque and Decorah districts died in Long Beach California on Monday at age 84. Funeral services are set for Cedar Falls next Sunday with interment in Decorah Monday. A Civil War captain and Twenty first General Assembly member, he was a noted writer and speaker with wide Iowa connections.

H. H. Green

Mrs Emmargene Edwards 81 died after long illness

Mrs Emmargene A Edwards 81 died at 4 30 am at her home 627 Park avenue east after an extended illness a stroke of paralysis nearly a year ago She was born in Waterbury Connecticut and lived in Independence before moving to Waterloo twenty years ago She was a member of the Independence Presbyterian church Surviving sisters are Mrs Z T Burkett and Mrs B E Keyton The body is at O Neefe Towne mortuary pending funeral arrangements

Emmargene A. Edwards Park Avenue East Emmargene A. Watters Waterbury Iowa Independence Thomasdwards

Funeral services for Mrs. Susan Bowman

Funeral services for Mrs. Susan Bowman who died yesterday will be held at p.m. today at Ristner funeral home with Rev. J. Richmond Morgan of the First Congregational Church officiating. The body will be taken to Stoystown, Pa., for burial.

Susan Bowman Ristner Funeral Home J. Richmond Morgan First Congregational Church Stoystown

Willard Newell 65 Dies in St Francis Hospital

Willard Newell of Fairbank Iowa died at 3 am today in St Francis hospital from a complication of ailments after an extended illness. He was born March 10 1862. He is survived by a brother J in Fairbank.

Willard Newell Fairbank St. Francis Hospital Jpairbank

Rainfall Surpasses Normal Across Iowa State

Des Moines April 20 report shows nearly three times normal rainfall in Iowa last week totaling 1.9 inches for the state, with the northwest district receiving about three inches. Farm work largely halted, winter wheat, grasses, clovers and alfalfa making good progress while oats are broadcast and germinating, according to Charles D. Reed of the weather bureau.

Des Moines Iowa Charles’ D. Reed Weather Bureau Reed

Mary Moran Dies After Fall From Tree at Home

Cedar Falls April 20 Miss Mary Moran about 60 died at Sartori hospital from gangrene after removal of her left leg due to a severe fracture suffered when she fell from a tree while placing a birdhouse Saturday night. She lay on the ground hours before neighbors found her. A sister Mrs Duffy and a visiting niece from Fonda are here. Moran had lived here for many years. her father once worked as a bridge tender.

Courier Cedar Falls Mary Moran Sartori Hospital Gangstene Fonda

Spring Presbytery Meets at Greene to Transact Business

Examination of candidates for ordination and other business was under way at the spring meeting of Waterloo presbytery in Greene Iowa. Dr R D Echlin Cedar Falls moderates the session which opened last evening and will close tonight with practical complete representation.

Courier Special Service Greene Waterloo Presbytery R. D. Echlin Cedar Falls

Tents Sent to Flood Refugees from Des Moines

A consignment of shelter supplies from Fort Des Moines was shipped to flood districts in Mississippi and Arkansas. The army medical depot in St. Louis ordered 160 tents and poles 8000 tent pins and about 4000 blankets to aid victims.

Des Moines Fort Des Moines Mississippi Arkansas Army Medical Depot St. Louis

Conference Terms At Clear Lake Epworth Institute

Miss Dorothy Ferris of Chicago head of Epworth League research meets Clear Lake Epworth League Institute officials in Waterloo. Attendees include Rev Clyde Baker manager Dr W Glenn Rowley and Dr Earl A Roadman dean. Summer session runs July 25 to 31.

Dorothy Ferris Chicago Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church Waterlo Clear Lake Epworth League Institute Clyde Baker W. Glenn Rowley Vinton Earl A. Roadman Grace Methodist Eipiscopal Church Clear Lake Institute

Cat Bite Causes Rabies Risk Near Lake Madison

Sioux Falls reports a child, Ruby Nichols, near Lake Madison, developing rabies from a cat bite. She remains in serious condition and has begun Pasteur treatment in a hospital as of today.

Sioux Falls S. D Ruby Nichols Lake Madison

West High Orchestra Heads to District Music Contest

The West High symphony of 75 musicians will bid for honors at the district music contest hosted by West High. More than 1,000 northeastern Iowa students are expected to attend Friday and Saturday events. Ralph Pronk directs the orchestra, with judges Prof F E Kendrle, Miss Olive Barker, Prof John L Conrad, Karl L King, Maj Frederick Doetzel, Prof Luther A Richman.

West ‘High Symphony West High Iowa Ralph Pronk Fred? J. Kluse F. E. Kendrle University of Townz Olive

Three Months Right Vacation Length Advised by Doctor

Hollywood Florida article reports Dr. George H Simmons, longtime editor of the American Medical Journal, recommending a three month annual vacation for businessmen to live longer and be more successful. He urges taking time off after nine months of steady work, arguing every wrongdoer deserves rest.

Hollywood Fla George H. Simmons American Medical* “Journal

Lowden Mourns Nation's Loss in Campbell's Death

Cedar Falls April 20 The death of Macy Campbell is a loss to society as stated by Frank O Lowden former Illinois governor in a telegram to I H Seerley president of Teachers College The message expresses deep sympathy to Mrs Campbell and family and notes Campbell's strong appeal and important work.

Courier Cedar Falls Macy Campbell Frank 0. Lowden Illinois I. H. Seerley Teachers College

Committee Still Looking For State College Head

Des Moines April 20 IP There is nothing to say about selecting a new president for Iowa State College. H Gammill secretary of the state board of education said the educational committee is looking around and has no idea who will be chosen. The committee members include Claude R Potter Des Moines W C Stuckslager Lisbon chairman Miss Anna B Lauther Dubuque Henry C Shull Sioux City and George T Baker Davenport.

Des Moines W. C. Stuckslager Lisbon Anna B. Lauther Dubuque Henry C. Shull Sioux City George T. Baker Davenport

Gov Small Case to Court on June 1

Defense of Governor Len Small in the $1,000,000 tax accounting suit will be closed at a hearing April 29 and the case will be submitted to the court June 1, with the state allotted May for rebuttal evidence, per his attorneys at Master in Chancery Charles H. Briggle’s hearing.

Springfield Til Len Small Charles H. Briggle

Luzon Earthquake Shocks Manila Coast at 1:30 A.M.

An earthquake tremor was felt along the entire west coast of Luzon at 1:30 this morning. It caused no damage but stirred widespread alarm in Manila and surrounding areas.

Manila Luzon

Depew predicts Coolidge renomination in 1928

Chauncey M. Depew, aged 93, predicts Calvin Coolidge will be unanimously renominated by the Republican party for president in 1928. He says Alfred E. Smith’s reply to a Catholic church issue strengthens Smith for a possible Democratic bid, though Depew appears frail and will skip his birthday banquet due to bronchitis.

Depew Coolidge New York Chauncey M. Depew Calvin Coolidge Republican ‘Party Alfred . E. Smith America

Get Second Juror in Snyder-Gray Case

Queens County Courthouse New York April 20 William B Misner of Springfield selected juror No 2 in the Snyder murder trial. He stands as a landscape gardener and was the ninety first tales man examined. Misner withstood fitness questioning for about half an hour and was the fourth salesman questioned today. William E Young a press agent named yesterday is the only other man who has proven acceptable and will be foreman.

Queens County Courthouse William B. Misner Springfield Snyder Talesman Meisner William E. Young Young

Drake Student to Be Davis' Secretary

Henry J. Garrett, a Drake University junior, will serve as personal secretary to U S. Secretary of Labor James J. Davis, succeeding John C. Meikle. Garrett will finish his Drake studies and assume duties at the end of the current school year in Des Moines.

Des Moines Henry J. Garrett Drake University James J. Davis Labor John. C. Meikle Garrett Drake

Bridge Collapse Kills and Injures Japanese Villagers

In Tokia Japan, a monument stone weighing 17000 pounds collapsed a bridge under its weight. Scores of villagers on Shikoku island were killed or injured as the stone drawn by horses, followed by 1000 people, toppled the bridge.

Tokio Japan Shikoku Island Mima Bridge Tamada

Frost reports from seven Iowa towns dip frost damage

Des Moines reports light frost across seven Iowa points including Des Moines Falls Marshalltown Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Forecaster Charles D Reed says the frost did little damage and weather bureau staff confirm the light frost.

Des Moines Iowa United States Weather Bureau Falls Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Iowa City Charles D. Reed

Iowa Red Cross Appeals for Flood Victims

Des Moines April 20. Hubert Utterback chairman of the Iowa State Council of Red Cross chapters issued an appeal for funds to aid the Mississippi river flood area. Contributions may be sent to local Iowa county chapters Des Moines office or direct to the Midwestern branch of the American Red Cross in St. Louis.

Des Moines Mississippi River Hubert Utterback Iowa State Council of Red Cross Iowa American Red Cross St. Louis

Al Smith for President Club Formed in McAdoo's Boyhood Town

In oiltridgeville Georgia on April 20 a new Al Smith for President club was announced by E A Tigner president. The group claims about 100 members all Protestants. A telegram was sent to Governor Paes congratulating him and prompting a reply to Charles Marshall in New York about affiliation with the Catholic church.

Oiltridgeville William G. McAdoo E. A .Tigner Ore Paes Charles’ Co Marshall New York

Davenport Man Heads Midwest Gas Association

Frank T Edge of Grinnell retires as president at the Midwest Gas association convention in Davenport. C A Nash of Davenport elected president for the year. The group includes members from Minnesota North and South Dakota Iowa and Nebraska with H R Sterrett Louis Stein A W Schmidt among top officers and an extended executive council.

St. Paul Minn Frank T. ‘Edge Grinnell Midwest Gas Association C. A. Nash Davenport Minnesota North South Dakota Iowa Nebraska H. R. Sterrett Louis Stein Minneapolis A. W. Schmidt Des Moines C. H. Myers

Jail City Officials Following Gunfight

Murphysboro Illinois April 20 Jail City officials Mayor William Dudzie Chief William Green and William Davis former Jackson County deputy sheriff were jailed after a post election gunfight in which Fred Stika poolroom proprietor was seriously wounded. Stika is hospitalized in Duquoin and is not expected to survive. Four gunshots were fired during the confrontation with Dowell officials.

Murphysboro William. Dudzie William’ Green William Davis Jackson County Fred’ Stika Sitka Browning Duquoin Dowell

Peaches Browning Runs From Police Court

Chicago reports Frances Browning known as Peaches apologized to Officer Paul Mercer after disorderly conduct arraignment. She was estranged wife of Howard W Browning, a New York real estate dealer, and was discharged following the incident when her companion Al Mann was being detained for speeding.

Chicago Frances (Peaches) Browning Howard W. Browning New York Paul Mercer al Mann

Shortage in Former Treasurer Mullin’s Accounts Believed

Des Moines April 20 The shortage in the accounts of former Treasurer C E Mullin Dubuque county totals 28368 10 dollars according to a report filed with the state auditor by examiner Earl Halloway The amount includes 9000 dollars of Independent school funds Mullin’s bond fully covers the shortage says the report

Des Moines C. E. Mullin Dubuque County Earl Halloway Mullin

Marshalltown Man Up for Local Theft

Don Mooney of Marshalltown was sentenced by Judge Clarence Nichols in district court to an indeterminate term of up to 10 years in the state reformatory at Anamosa for stealing an automobile at Electric Park Waterloo last September.

Marshalltown Don Mooney Clarence Nichols State Reformatory Anamosa Electric Park Waterloo

Indians to Run in Kansas Relay Races

The Tarahumara Indians who recently ran endurance races left El Paso for Lawrence Kansas to compete in the relay between Kansas City and Topeka tied to the Kansas relays on Saturday.

Kansas el Paso Tex INS Lawrence Kan Kansas City Topeka

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