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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1926

Page

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Fight to be brought up again in district court

The case over the Iowa tuberculosis law and testing in Black Hawk County moves toward the May term. Justice notes say Supreme Court denied rehearing on core points, but injunction against area testing remains in effect until writ of mandate proceeds. Jensen McCoy Beecher to file further challenge. Farm Bureau plans to assist affected farmers.

Black Hawk County Lt. G. Peverill Dairyman Waterloo Walter DP. Jensen Supreme Court Terial Black Hawk Teutity The Supreme Scurc Giril Fortieth “General ,Assembly Boards of Supervisors Secretary of Agriculture Jensen, McCoy & Beecher Jowa District Court of Jensen Pevertht State Department Bantics Mark G. Thornburg of Agriculture Board of Supervisors District Court Farm Bureau J. I. Goan Uban T. To

Cedar Rapids Glee Clubs Doped to Win

Readable parts report Cedar Rapids glee clubs doping to win as the contest nears. Michael Winkel of Cedar Rapids is noted with third place, and winners will compete for honors at a later show in May at a city venue in Iowa.

Cedar Rapids Michael Winkel Cede Rapids Tiek I Stile Music Towa Gily

Pleads Not Guilty to Driving While Drunk

J Durham was arraigned on an information charging operating an automat machine while intoxicated. He retained an attorney and entered a not guilty plea before Judge Uy Reem in municipal court. The hearing was set for May Fiat 8 a.m. Bail was posted. Mrs Averill testified Taeham's eye crashed into her parked car.

J. Durham Jase Averill Uy Reem Colo Fiat Bali Taeham

Skeleton Found on Millimeter Island Linked to Danite Band Relic

Reports from Wort Madson Illinois describe a human skeleton found on Millimeter Island in the Mississippi River. The find is believed to be a victim of the Mormon Danite band active near Nauvoo during the late occupancy, with mentions of sunk wagons, harness, and marks of identity removed to hide origins. Residents recall Danites terrorizing county homes and abducting victims.

Hoenie Nauvoo Iiver

Proclamation designates May 9 as Mothers Day 1926

Des Moines April 24 UP a proclamation names Sunday May 9 1926 as Mothers Day. State officials are urged to display American flags on state and school buildings and residents are asked to display the flag at homes lodges churches and places of business to honor American motherhood.

Tes Moines Iitk

Y's Men Plan State Delegation Meeting

Members of the Y's Men's club will meet Monday night at the Y M C A to discuss sending a delegation to the third annual state convention in Cedar Rapids May 22. District governor F sus will organize the local delegation and Sher Washer will address the meeting on law enforcement.

Y's Men's Clu M. C.A Y's Men‘’s Clubs Cedar Rapids F. Sus Sher. Washer Sane

Democrats Clash Over Wet Plank at Illinois Convention

Springfield April 24 AP A chaotic Illinois Democratic state convention focused on wet and dry planks for the November vote. Delegates clashed over platform language while Republicans touted contrasting positions. Governors and candidates received mixed ovations as party leaders urged unity amid disputes over prohibition and reform measures.

Springfield Itingis Democracy Reppublicans Eanr We of Nations Sha Igstes Ruisel Pelinarics George Aren United States Jauc Cal Prank J. Smith Voorkl McRutley

House Leaders Shape Pension and Expenditure Cuts

Washington April 24 The House leaders warned that about 40 bills on the calendar proposing new expenditures totaling about 190 million dollars must be pruned or risk failing to be considered The pension retirement and veterans measures are among those targeted The rules committee chairmanship said the aim is to protect the federal treasury while passing essential measures only after trimming nonessential features Leaders planned to confer with bill sponsors to craft a deficit plan within a week and press for adjournment by May 15 if the Senate keeps pace The statement noted a potential treasury surplus this year but concerns a deficit next year

Washigton House Tolay Legders Congress Muse Treasury Federa Treasury Snell New York Rules Committee Aold Senate

Monte Saunders Sought For Unpaid Fine And Bootlegging Trial

Unpaid balance of 641.89 on a previous fine drives renewed pursuit of Monte Saunders. Story outlines captures near Grant involving a truck tied to Monte Saunders and Jess Taylor in a bootlegging case. Past municipal court records list Saunders with multiple liquor related charges from 1924 to 1925 and various fines and dismissals. Police recount shots fired as Taylor attempted to flee in a truck, driver unknown.

W. A. Cook Taylor Casey Jess Taylor Taylor Grant Hachanan ‘County Monte Saunders Avas Albert Cram Hugh Cramrine Ralph Davis Crumtine

Chinese Scientist Finds Way to Grow Hair on Bald Rats

Hei Chan Chang of the University of Chicago announced at a city club that thyroid removal inhibits hair growth in rats, while his experiments with dexivated thyroid portions claim to restore hair. He expressed confidence his work could eventually help bald men.

Chichza University of Chicago Hei Chan Chang

Machinegun Riddles Beauty Shop Front When Prices Drop

Chicago April 24 Four men mounted a car and fired a machinegun at Mrs Pearl Hruby beauty shop injuring nothing but glass and alarming customers. Police traced the attack to price cutting at the shop claimed to anger the Masters Hair Dressing association.

Chicago Cicero Ihru

Johnson compliments Minnesota guardsmen on armory strength

Capt Allan Johnson and officers from the Iowa National Guard instructor unit praised the Minnesota National Guard after a month inspection trip of the Fifth Infantry. He noted Minnesota towns have armories built with state funds and reported each unit receives 259 dollars annually from state and local sources. Johnson visited 17 towns in Minnesota.

Minnesota National Guard Allan Johnson Fist Iowa National Guard worLindred Fifth Infantry Iowa Johnson Minnesota

Rudd and Waterloo Death Notices Compiled

Obituary notices list Pred Hanson of Rudd and Millie Hanson of Waterloo who died in Presbyterian Hospital after illness. Survived by husband, mother, two sisters, with services at Kistner's chapel and burial in Ulster township. Also a Cunningham obituary notes Daniel Cunningham of Hack Hawk County died after a paralytic stroke with funeral plans in St John’s church and burial in Gal. Williams and Rosary Society events accompany local church services.

Mas Cora ‘Warren Hansons Will Benning Iste Ulster Township Fudd Daneal Cunningham Daniel Cunaningh Fayette Street Hack Hawk County Bar‘dy Mary O'Keefe Mayme Thomas Cunningham Apert Cunningham Loysi Order of Moose Nso St. Johan's Church NS. J. Lentzining Rosary Society of

Cegar Heights Wins County Ciphering and Spelling Contests

Cegar Heights captured the ciphering and spelling titles in the county contests. The event featured multiple competitors from Orange township and nearby areas including Iris Carrington, Lois Giesener, and Janes Leite, with top scores noted for several standouts.

Cegar Heights Lois Giesener Orange Township Camperman Leite Skcon Destin Ubird

Tornado Toll and Flood Loss Rise Across Oklahoma Texas

Severe storms across southeastern Oklahoma and Texas caused multiple deaths and extensive property damage. Three killed and four injured in Oklahoma tornado areas. a death reported in Texas. High winds felled power lines and shattered roofs as doctors and supplies moved in to aid survivors. Flood warnings issued across eastern Texas as farm losses mount. Weather disrupted wire service and communications in Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin and Illinois.

Kansas Citys Okhihoma Texas Oklahoma Hannibal Fillmore Okla Monroe Jackson Augie Callons Tan Colemain Caney Voca Senedd Oklahoma Cities Shricken Muskogee Mids - Midwest Chicago Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin Juorthern Ilinois

Governor blocks Clara Phillips from leaving San Quentin

Clara Phillips, convicted killer known as the hammer murderess, was restrained at San Quentin from visiting her dying mother in San Diego. A Los Angeles deputy request was denied by Warden Frank J. Smith, with Attorney General A. B. Webb upholding the decision in response to Governor Richardson's appeal.

San Quentin Cal INS Clara Phillips Hammer Alberta Meadow San Diego Los Angeles Tiger Frank J. Smith A. 8. Webb Friend W. Richardson

Flashlight Picture Taken by Flier Over Field in Darkness

Dayton Ohio April 24 INS Stent G Goddard 7 army flier last night for the first time in history succeeded in taking a flashlight photograph of a landscape from an airplane flying at terrific speed in the darkness Thousands of feet above the earth Newt Goddard released a photographic item of his own invention Its 45 pounds of flashlight powder exploded with a detonation plainly audible for minutes around Dayton telephone exchanges were swamped with hundreds of queries by alarmed Montgomery county residents Goddard planned a night photograph of Wilbur Wright field

Dayton INS Stent G. Goddard Army Hisory Newt Goddard Montgomery County Wilbur Wright Field

YWCA Opens Door to All Churchwomen

Milwaukee Wis April 14 Women of all religious faiths may now become members of the Y W C A following a long membership clause at the ninth biennial convention. It was the third vote on the proposal and it passed easily 174 to 59. The present constitution restricted memberships to Protestant belief.

Milwaukee Wis Y. W. Clal

Ambiguous OCR Summary of Des Moines Highway Board

A garbled Des Moines dispatch notes April 24 with Gov Hammill and a state highways official. It mentions an appointment and a death of a person named Collinson and cites party affiliation but the details are unclear and the text is heavily corrupted.

Des Moines Hammill Carl.iene Weber Collinson Hartten al Depioecrat Mr. Collinson

National Guardsmen to Receive Pay Next Week Here

Capt. Clyde W Davis and Capt. Fred G Clark announced that National Guardsmen at On. 1 will be paid Monday night following drill for the quarter ended March 31. Women in the unit will be paid that week.

National Guardsmen Cas. Th D. Laws National Coal Clyde W Davis Fred. G. Clark Mare

Rainy Drake Relays Keep Finals Delayed Amid Storms

Des Moines April 24 More rain than records were in prospect as 3 000 athletes gathered for Drake Relays finals. Wet track and gusty north wind hampered runners and fielders while gasoline dried the straightaways. The Iowa University quarter mile relay led sections with 43 2-10 seconds, Notre Dame tied for second with Nebraska in the next, and the 100 yard dash featured Locke of Nebraska clocking 9.5 seconds amid windy conditions.

Drake Des Moines Prospect Ulis University of Thindis Notre Dame Nebraska Kansas

State Parole Board Reviews Tony Geier Pardon Request

Des Moines report says the State Parole Board opened an inquiry into Tony Geier of Waterloo for a pardon. He was imprisoned October 2, 1918, for life on a statutory charge. Gov. Hammill requests the review and a two week findings report. Previous parole opposition from E J Wenner, with both Judge H B Boies now backing Geier.

Des Moines Anvil State Board of Paroles Tony Geier Waterloo Board John Hammil Geier Hammill E. J. Wenner Wenner H. B. Boies

Drug Peddling and Poker Inside Tombs Exposed

In New York on April 24, federal narcotic agents, posing as prisoners, bought heroin from a Tombs keeper within two hours of entry. Claude B. Nichols, 35, is charged. Charles Reichert is suspended as another keeper. Reports allege narcotic sales and poker games inside the facility. inmates were allowed to roam and music of crime echoed through corridors.

York cIass Claude BE. Nichols Charles Reichert

State Offers Reward for Trapper's Slayer

Governor Hammill announces a $300 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Ed Riley's killer. Ed Riley, a Motional county trapper, was found dead last November with wounds at the river bottom. investigators previously pursued a suspect tied to Omaha and a recent high-profile execution.

Des Moines John Hammill Ed Riley Motional Frank Garter Omaha Nebraska Riley

Jersey Forest Fires Mostly Controlled

Fires in New Jersey forest lands still smouldered after a week of disastrous blazes. Hundreds of acres were burned with losses estimated around 500000 dollars. Thirty seven houses were destroyed and totals may rise to sixty. Most fires were under control today.

Newark South Jers

Maharajah Sends Elephant as Gift to Penrose Kin

The Empress of India, a nine ton elephant, passed Fort Madison on the Santa Fe line en route to Colorado Springs. It is a gift from the Maharajah of Negsipur to Spencer Penrose, brother of the late Senator Boise Penrose, a longtime friend of the maharajah.

Fort Madison India Santa Fe Road Colorado Springs Negsipur Spencer Penro Boise Penrose

County committee postpones forward of candidate for senate nomination

Organization of a county committee to forward the candidacy of Finirh W. Breakhart for the Republican nomination for Sailed Shires senator was deferred at a meeting last night in Carpenters hall, poorly attended due to weather. Blank ballots circulated in Waterloo were redirected for Des Moines.

Finirh W. Breakhart Shires Carpencers” Hall Waterloo Des Moines

Mason Lund to Manage Brookhart Campaign in Des Moines

Des Moines April 24 AP Maj Frank J lad of Webster City Iowa today named as Cal Smith W Brookhart campaign manager Headquarters set at 708 Observatory building.

Des Moines Frank J. Lad Webster City Cal. Smith W. Brookhart

Three farm bills offered for House action

The House Agriculture Committee completed work on surplus crop relief measures after a long night session. It will report three bills next week without recommendations, allowing the House to choose. The Waugen bill delays the equalization fee for two years and expands a revolving fund. The Tincher credit measure was amended to limit debenture issuance and extend credit terms to 32 years. The Curtis-Aswell bill remains unchanged, funding nationwide commodity marketing associations via producer financing. Democrats plan limited administrative funds for a nation wide marketing system with regional divisions. Representative Oldfield of Arkansas appoints a special Democratic group to craft a broader agricultural program.

Washington, D. C House Agricultural Committee House Treasury Jaydine Marketing Commission Curtis-Aswell Oldfield Arkan Sag Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee T Party

Bank Director Gone Hints at River Grove

Fort Dodge Iowa April 24 AP search has begun for Jacob W Schmoker 70 retired farmer director of Farmers Savings Bank Duncombe Ia who disappeared after bank closing. He left notes claiming he feared repayment demands by depositors and allegedly bought a Davenport ticket implying he planned to vanish by the Mississippi River.

Fort Dodge Jacob W. Schmoker Farmers Savings Bank Duncombe Schmoker Mississippi River Fle Davenport

Police Chief Bans Phonograph Record

Des Moines police ban a phonograph record and order music stores to stop selling or playing it. Chief Cavender said he tested the record privately and was ashamed to listen to it, prompting the action.

Des Moines Tnow Cavender

Resignations Hint Sale Of Marine Corp Directors

New York April 24. Resignation of J. P. Morgan and Charles Steele as directors of the International Marine corporation, operators of the White Star Line, was announced today. Shipping circles say the resignations signal the sale of the company to British interests, including the Cunard line.

New York J. P. Morgan Charles Steele International Marine Corporation Cunard Line

Izaak Walton League Will Meet Tuesday

Waterloo chapter of the Izaak Walton League will meet at 8 30 p m Tuesday in the Paul Davis building Waterloo. President W A Hendry will preside about nine members are present A report on the national convention in Chicago will be given and plans for jaw fish and Will be explained

Waterloo Izaak Walton League Paul Davis W. A. Hendry Chicago

Pittsburgh Insurance Expert Will Address Underwriters Here

Dr Charles J Rockwell director of the Carnegie Institute of Technology and of the University of Pittsburgh Life Insurance division will speak at a Waterland Association of Life Underwriters meeting in Pittsburgh on Saturday May 1 The Elks hall will host a 20 dinner preceding the address Arthur K Peterson Berkshire Life Insurance district manager is on the entertainment committee and will preside at the meeting

Charles J. Rockwell Pittsburgh Carnegie Institute of Technology Fife Insurance Salesmanship University of Pittsburgh Waterlan Association of Life Underwriters Elks

Navy advances Des Moines sailor to electrician mate

AVY MAN ADVANCEIE, J. E. Reardon, former boy, now serving as a blue jacket in the United States Navy, has been advanced to electrician's mate, 61st class. Word of the promotion comes from Lieut. Ro BL Crichton, stationed at Des Moines. Reardon enlisted there on July 6, 1922.

J. E. Reardon United States Navy Crichton Nave

Moonshiners Hold Tennessee Section in State of Terror

Paris Tennessee April 24 AP moonshiners gained control of the northeast Henry county district last night amid vigilante violence. They warned that if any man is arrested for the Evans murder seven more men will die, driving seven more members of the vigilance committee from their homes. Rev J B Buchanan spread news of a 1000 dollar reward while a mass meeting was planned to raise funds to save Evans widow from mortgage. The attorney general was informed.

Paris Tenn Henry County Somie Evans Nan Ode Medlock Sherif J. Will Odem Buchanan

Women Convicted After Jury Trial In Iowa Shooting Case

Davenport April 24. Judge W W Scott denies Bertha M Buck new trial and sentences her to eight years in Rockwell City reformatory. Buck appeals to the supreme court after posting a 10 900 bond. Convicted by a women jury, she poured burning gasoline on her husband, who died.

Davenport W. W. Scott Bertha M. Buck Rockwell City

Three Boys Indicted for Attacking Co-Ed

DeKalb county grand jury returned indictments charging Emerson Wilson Stanley Hur and Leonard Rich with criminal assault in connection with an alleged attack on Dorothy Westervelt a Normal School student. The three were arraigned with bail set at 15000 each two already in jail on bonds of 35000.

Syean

Dr. W. L. Steeves Urges Sunday School Workers to Strive Toward Goal

Rev Warren L Steeves of First Baptist Limit Q addressed a Wainui Street Baptist rally urging definite plans and steady effort in Sunday school work Preparation is essential and teachers should maintain readiness rather than attend unprepared He plans to speak to the Walnut Street congregation tomorrow morning and evening

W. L. Steeves Warren L. Steeves First Baptist Church of Limit. Q Wainui Street Baptist Church Suwubiy Steeves

Katherine Connelly Named Editor Weekly Orange and Black

Katherine Connelly named editor in chief of the Weekly Orange and Black for 1926 27. Dick Slane assistant editor George Barnes business manager Royal Stanard advertising manager Mary Humphreys Dee McKihinney Rose Warner Frances Veach Edith Deliney Jane Back spot Louise Green Gladys Weatherwax Harold Roene and Edward Wagner named reporters for the new staff.

Sta of Orange and Black Eastified Katherine Connelly Dick Slane George Barnes Royal Stanard Mary Humphreys Dee McKihinney Rose Warner Frances Veach Edith Deliney Jane Backspot Louise Green Gladys Weatherwax Harold Roene Edward Wagner

Great Western announces thru Pullman service to Twin Cities

The Chicago Great Western railroad will start a new thru Pullman service linking St Paul and Minneapolis with Shreveport and Kansas City. Passengers from the southwest can reach the Twin Cities without changing cars, with southbound departures from Minneapolis at 5:40 p.m. and arrivals in Shreveport the next morning. northbound trains leave Shreveport at 7:30 and reach Minneapolis by 7:50 a.m. the following morning.

St. Paul Minneapolis Airaverairs Chicago Great Western Railrroad Twin Cities Kansas City Shrevesport Kansas City Southern Railway

Leila Ticomes Judges In Clinton Extemperaneous Contest

Miss Lela W Hughes public speaking supervisor served as one of three judges at the high school event. Miss Frances Wahight of Oak Imasa won first place with 12 points, the only girl entered, in the Bis Nine extemporaneous speaking contest at Davenport High School.

Clinton Lela Wf. Hughes Waterloo West Frances Wahight Oak Imasa Davenport

Barges Test Trip Anchored in Keokuk Harbor

Keokuk April 24. The towboat Wronka and five steel barges on a test trip from St. Louis to St. Paul were at anchor in Keokuk harbor for the night, according to a message to the first Chamber of Commerce this morning from Gen. U. Q. Ashburn.

Nortil Keokuk Wronka Styler St. Louis St. Paul Keokuk Harbor First Chamber of Commerce U. QL Ashburn

Unable to parse the historical names into a coherent headline

Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple personal names and places but lacks coherent events or context to form a factual summary. The readable fragments mention Cecil John Heath, Helena Alice, Gedrie Murphy, Jiter El Mixon, Waterloo and Chicago among others without clear action, date, or outcome.

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