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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1926

Page

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Brookhart attack sparks Iowa GOP primary clash

Gov Clarke denounces Col. Brookhart's remarks as insulting to Iowans and the Republican party. He accuses Brookhart of slander during the Cummins campaign, arguing the talk of economic slavery threatens Iowa's prosperity and party unity. Brookhart seeks the Republican nomination for the U S Senate amid the heated dispute.

Des Moines Ayrit Guy Clarke Hirman Cummins F Warrookhar Lawa United States Iowa National Republican Administration Kookhary al Muscatino Brookhart Hrookbart Minmeisburg Coolidge Presi- Bot Dawes Ator Wilders Brackfart Iriasson Tll Jo&hart States Senate Broakhart Brookhars Towa Theople Vowa

Senate Dry Law Issue Joins 1928 Campaign Spotlight

The piece outlines how prohibition remains a campaign issue as hearings continue, with New York ballot referendums and Pennsylvania Republican primaries seen as pivotal. It notes wets seek gains but face stiff odds across states, while predicting potential shifts in Senate balance and the broader federal status of prohibition.

Town District 5 elects leader amid regional gas vote

Frank O Grinnell of La was elected head of the Town District 5 association at the annual meeting held here yesterday. The district spans Iowa Nebraska Minnesota North and South Dakota, shaping regional gas negotiations and policy.

Frank O' Grinnell Iowa Nebraska Minnésota North South Dahkata

Hearings Shape Public View Amid Enforcement Debate

The text discusses how hearings influenced public opinion on enforcement, noting divided views among observers. It contrasts calls for strict action with concerns about high costs and juror availability, while highlighting differing stances from district attorneys and labor leaders in a broad, era-typical debate.

Polar Explorers Reach Spitzbergen Beginning Transpolar Flight

Polar explorers Cant Rada Amundsen and Lincoln Ellsworth arrived at Spitzbergen the starting point for their planned air crossing of the pole in the dirigible Norge. The expedition sets out from Wings Bay on April 23, aiming to fly to the pole.

Spitzbergen Apri Rada Amundsen Lincoln Ellsworth Pole Dirfgible Norge

French Military Negotiations Stalled Over Madrid Demand

Reported talks between French and Spanish delegations reached a deadlock over Madrid demands and refusal to accept the Genoa terms. Observers fear quick progress may be unlikely as positions harden and no date for resumption is set.

Ondda Maracca Wynevale Meier Atenan Qiak

Mussolini Critics Lodge Influence Amid Suppression Drive

Basle reports say Mussolini seeks to curb Freemasonry and lodge activity in Italy, aiming to establish a merit system while opposing political influence through lodges. Dispatches note clashes with Blackshirts, attempted censorship in presses abroad, and diplomatic protests over anti fascist actions.

Waterloo Air Pilot Brings Plane Down After Engine Fails

A Burlington to Plainview Minnesota air voyage ended in a wreck near Garrison when engine trouble forced a descent. George J. Steinker of Plainview helped return home after the machine was abandoned. both pilots, young men, survived with injuries unknown.

Cedar Rapids Apell Sai Raty Burlington Plainview Minn Garrison George J. Steinker Pairview Ins Owder Jong Ua Bien Waterloo Furry Ateinker Bowshi Therlington Wapello Dover Steinker

East High Lyceum Course Canceled

East High announces the cancellation of its Lyceum course due to dwindling support and mounting costs. Superintendent Leon Kline confirms the program will end after the current year, citing financial strain and reduced patron interest.

East High Lyceum Charles Wy Kline Waterlon Ulery

End of Senate Hearings on Prohibition Nears

The transcript recalls Chicago politics and the drive to enforce the dry law. Mayor Dever recalls prior corruption, says 15 000 to 60 00 liquor outlets operated openly, and recounts asking Olson to join a federal push. He planned to present findings to President Coolidge for federal help to clean up the city.

Davenport Man Is Made Archbishop

Rome April 22 AP Pope Pius appoints Right Reverend Edward D. Howard of Davenport Iowa as archbishop of Oregon City succeeding the late Archbishop Alexander Christie. Howard presently serves as auxiliary to Bishop James Davis in Davenport.

Rome Pius Right Fter Eaward D. Howard Davenport Oregon Fly Alexander Christi Howard James Davis

Moorish Desk Brought From Granada To Chapple In Florida

Joe Mitchell Chapple, once of La Porte City, now writes scripts in Coral Gables Florida. He imported a Moorish desk from Granada via mule back and ship, featuring inlaid wood and ivory with an astronomical motif. Chapple, cousin of Abs. J.G. Hildebrand, was Washington correspondent after La Porte City and published a national circulation magazine. In Poplarville a mob hanged Harold Jackson for the killings of two federal entomologists. Jesse Favre, recently convicted at Bay St Louis and sentenced to life, testified.

Joe Mitchell Chapple la Porte City Washington Irving Granada Alhambra Chapple the Venetia Coral Gables Fla Abs J.G. Hildebrand Washington Ugs Suaver Wtult Port Harold Jackson Hell Poplarville Jesse Favre Bay St Louis Dacksau Favre

Leg Breaks For Bartow Child At Whittier School

Robert Bartow one year old son of Mr and Mrs John Bartow of 1808 Third Avenue West fractured his right leg when he fell from a slide at Whittier school playground this morning and was taken to Presbyterian Hospital. A second accident reports 5S J Wilson of 565 Areye Street with a fractured hip from a fall this afternoon, also taken to Presbyterian Hospital.

Robert Bartow Joh M. Bartow Third Avenue West Whittier School Presbyterian Hospital J. Wilson Areye Street Roma

County Meet Delegates Set for Republican Convention

The Republican county convention west of Topeka will be larger with 213 delegates authorized. Delegates are allocated by precinct votes from the June 7 primary, with one delegate per precinct and an extra for every 160 votes for Governor in 1924. Precinct totals list Cedar, Blitide Elan, Way, Tahvedn, Merion, and other wards, with schedules fixed by law for the fourth Saturday after the primary.

Republican County Tion West Tole Frank Comnts Centers Aqditar FLW Ester Dota Wtammill Merion Warerian Itv Iret

Italy Debt Settlement Battle After Senate Vote

Washington April reports gridlock as Italy war debt settlement stalls after a 54.3 percent Senate approval. Debate centers on reconsideration and the French debt accord, with prospects of a long negotiation process and potential bond arrangements to satisfy annual payments.

Washington, D. c Awith Senate

Funeral services for Leonard Clarvey Lines held at Kistner's

Leonard Clarvey Lines, 78, died yesterday at his home 67 Barclay Street North. Funeral set for 7:20 p.m. Saturday in Kistner's Chapel with Pastor Clifford Jape officiating. Interment at Independence, Iowa. Survived by widow Mars, seven sons Louis, Arnie, James, Roy, Loyal, Fred. two daughters Elsie and Ada. one sister Mrs John Jones of Geneva, Iowa.

Leonard Fare Leonard Clarvey Iis Barclay Street North Kistner Chanel Thor Clifford Jape Central Christian Church Datings Ta. al. Dines Waverly Woodstock Maison County Waterloo Mars Tet Louis

Alleged Hog Thief Tied to Wholesale Plan in County

Police claim Ike Mantley, arrested this morning, suspected in a series of dog thefts across multiple raids. Authorities say none occurred in Wade Hitwise county while Mantley’s home near Cedar Walls, four miles north, was rented weeks earlier. Sheriff Wag ney and Deputy Moore arrived at 1:30 this afternoon to detain Mantley after a three day pursuit.

Ike Mantley Wade Hitwise Manlex Cileves MT. Wagney Sherif W. Harrison Nts PL Ro Moore Tama County Manley

Mystery Cripple Found Wandering in County Jail

A man about 40, described as a probable cripple, was found wandering in Cedar Falls last night and is held in the county jail awaiting disposition. He is missing a knee and part of a foot, with homemade wooden peg limbs, injuries said to be from train wheels, and he spoke unintelligible phrases when questioned. He claims Oak Park as his origin.

Cedar Falls Stell Oak Park

Central Labor Body Indorses Neither Brookhart Cummins

The Central Labor Union in Carpenters' Hall last night did not endorse either Brookhart or Cummins for U S senator. Former assistant county attorney Y addressed the gathering on law enforcement. An invitation was extended by the Woman's Labor bureau for a labor men and families entertainment and supper on Tuesday, April 7 in Carpenters' hall.

Altho Smith W. Brookhart United States Central Labor Union Carpenters Hall Brookhart A.D. Cummins Frank. Wl Ed Atto. Y Woman’s Labor Bureau Atta Wnion Carpenters' Hall

Spars seeks dismissal of wife's second divorce petition

Weuner and Mosier represent W D Spars in a motion to dismiss Elizabeth Spars second divorce petition claiming it mirrors a prior action from last autumn. Spars had filed a cross petition, Mrs Spars dismissed it, then filed a new petition contending identical relief sought previously.

Spars

Elks Plan Mother’s Day Service At Lodge Meeting

The Elks of Walerigo discuss a ritual Mother’s Day service to be observed by all lodges on the second Sunday in May after a grand lodge communication. Exalted Ruler 8 B Hunter outlines committee responsibilities including auditing visiting social welfare entertainment membership and house. Louis Alberta is initiated as tyler.

Elidorn Grand Lodge Walerigo B. Hunter Louis Alberta Tylsr

Negress Fined for Illegal Moonshine Possession

Mrs. Moore and Henny Moore were arrested in a raid on a Douglas home. Police seized two gallons of moonshine liquor. Mrs. Moore pleaded guilty to illegal possession and received a fine or 30 days in jail. Husband faced no charges.

Mra Iain Moore Negress Tidge J.C. Beeming Douglas Sured Henny Moore Anna Edwards

Feeder River tunnel disaster and police notes

Two men were rescued from a cave in a Feather River Power tunnel eighty miles away after a collapse trapped six workers. A separate notes section reports thefts and bond forfeitures, listing names, amounts, and locations in a terse police bulletin style.

Quinney Gal Feather River Power Company At & Otlock

Texas floods kill seven and wash away bridges

Flooding across southwest and central Texas from heavy rain and storms killed seven people, halted rail service, and washed away two international bridges near Eagle Pass. The Rio Grande rose 12 feet at Laredo, flooding pumping plants and cutting water supplies in several towns as Gov. Heald urged aid.

Heald Huntsville Tesas Houston Central Texas

Judge Gary Favors Referendum On Prohibition Reform

Chicago April 22 193S Isi bert K Gary chairman of the United States Sicel corporation declared himself in favor of a factual referendum on modification of the prohibition law. In an interview he said there is only one way to see the controversy let the people vote on it. He added he does not use intoxicants himself but noted that this does not affect the issue. When asked if he was for or against prohibition he replied he had said all he cared to say on the subject.

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Libraries Furnish 287,633 Books at Cost

Waterloo public libraries were operated for the year ending Mirela 31 sia total cost of $36,987.57, according to the annual report filed.

Waterloo

Physicians Say Iodine for Goitre

Advertisement touts Ocean-0 as a natural iodine source from deep sea water. It claims a teaspoonful in water provides a dose and promises relief for goitre and thyroid issues. Returns money if the blend fails, highlighting its alkaline revitalizing elements.

Robert Deng Coe America

City Library Expenditures Versus Receipts and Usage Summary

City Clerk Charles MacKay reports library finances show expenditures 954.06 less than receipts from Sourcas. The total books in the St oraries at fiscal year end numbered 1808o with net increase. Withdrawals occurred across two main libraries and branches. March 31 borrowers cards reached 12,909 while open days totaled 245 with 14 regular staff.

Charles MacKay Wil Sourcas Lbrariey Moriks Lve- Ualed

Betty Blythe Sues London Producer Over Salary Contract

Betty Blythe sues London producer G. J. Samuelson for damages over a salary and expenses contract tied to a film adaptation of a Rider Haggard novel. Blythe claims$1,500 weekly payments, while Samuelson counters that she breached the contract in a Los Angeles project. The case highlights film industry disputes amid ongoing London film production.

Betty Blythe London Apr King’s Beach Getty Tiyshe Miss Blythe Nelson G. J. Sunniesan Claine Los Angeles Bersin Sir Rider Haggard Samuelson Miss Blytie

Musterale Mustard Plaster Ad Claims Soothing Relief

An old advertisement touts Musterale as a mustard oil based remedy replacing traditional plasters. It promises quick relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck neuralgia headaches congestion rheumatism and various pains using a white ointment form.

How to Have Soft Pretty White Hands

A vintage advertorial explains a beauty routine using Ice Mint to soften and beautify hands and skin. It touts nightly rubbing with a Japanese product, claiming brightened hands by morning and affordable, druggist-recommended usage for women of any occupation.

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