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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1926

Page

9

Roman guide fights American tourist in hotel anger

A Roman guide angered by a dispute with an American tourist over etiquette invited him outside for a fight. The American, John Adame Abbott of Boston, reportedly fractured the guide Salvatore Astrologo’s jaw and left him with a black eye. Abbott also faces charges for insulting Premier Mussolini after admitting altering the guide’s facial expression.

Rome John Adame Abbott Boston United States Salvatore Aslyclozo Mussolini Lael Bay Signor Astrologo

Farm Relief Law Believed Doomed by Funds Shortage

Washington April 29 A White House spokesman disavowed responsibility for choosing what legislation to push leaving Congress to decide amid budget strains. Farm relief faces hostile odds as lawmakers from farming districts feel pressure to aid farmers, while overall willingness to enact wide reform seems unlikely. Proposals to raise salaries for federal judges threaten fiscal constraints, with two main bills circulating for substantial increases.

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Two Men Arrested With 15 Gallons of Liquor

Tony Benda and Mike Lange, both from Dubuque, were arrested in Lue city on charges of transporting and selling liquor. Bail set at 650 dollars each. Officers seized fifteen gallons of alleged liquor, two women with tied roles, and unconfirmed plans to move the goods to Taylor. Suspects await municipal court hearing.

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Gary Re-Elected to Head U.S. Steel Board

New York April 28. Speculation on Judge Elvert Gary’s possible retirement as head of the U.S. Steel board followed by news that John Fills was elected new president, succeeding John Rejs. The reelection maintains Gary as chairman amid leadership changes at the steel giant.

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Irish Horsetraders Gather for Annual Burial in Atlanta

Irish clans from the United States and Canada converge on Atlanta for the annual burial of the Irish horsetraders. The event marks decades of ritual with families arriving from various clans such as Riley, O'Hara, Mack, and more. Two members, Winnie Mack and Pete Carroll, died recently. their bodies were sent to Atlanta and kept in vaults before today’s ceremony.

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Motorist Cited After Wine 11 Gallons Found

A speeding motorist was stopped on Grant Highway east of the city by Road Patrolman Harry Mason. In the vehicle were Matt Stergen and two young men with 10 gallons of wine, a 4 gallon can, and a quart bottle, all claimed by county officers to contain wine. Stergen said he was visiting friends and relatives and bringing wine home to his family. After conference with Mason and County Attorney Cook, four counts of liquor charges were filed, with possible release after municipal court processing. Separately, deputies raided Grace Courtney’s home at 1-2 Commercial Street, seizing roughly two pints and three liquid measures alleged to be alcohol, with Courtney assessed a large penalty.

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Six Year Old Girl Hit by Auto On Way To School

Six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kelly of 112 Ninth Street was struck by an automobile on Mulberry Street while crossing en route to school. Rushed to St Mary’s Hospital with possible skull fracture and internal injuries. the car driven by R Ackerman did not pass at high speed. Neighbors and witnesses described the incident as a brief contact before the vehicle stopped.

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Flood of last day filings for state and national offices

Des Moines reports a large, late rush of primary filing papers at Secretary Ramsay office. Democratic and Republican candidates flood in for U S Senate, governor, lieutenant governor, congress, and state posts. New names appear in both parties, with about 30 candidates across races signaling lively campaigns.

Des Moines Ramsay Democratic Caucus United States Senate Congress Alex R. Millee Washington Man L. EB. Birkelberg Waterloo John R. Price Albia Samination Tle New Naimnes Charlie Hinttley Centerville B. Arnold Polede Railroad Commission W. PF. Bradley Frank E. Howard Elma Ellis B. Wilson Waterloy T. Ketcham Parmington E J. Koehler le Mars J. P. Gallagher Williams- Moiry W.L. Bitter Sigautnay Noo Navin County Mahaska County Park Grande R. Porter Humboldt Hentenant Bove ‘Mney Mra W. EB. Maulahy Nes Moines Pids Say

Gobbler's Call Defense in Murder Trial in Okatulgea

In Okatulgea Oklahoma on April 23 a turkey call defense was presented in a murder trial. Crowell, a wealthy rancher, testified he shot Timer after an Indian shouted gobbles three times and hints of intent.

S Fo KI Tiny Crowell Shoutine Willis Brunne Roian

Hold Kansas Athlete in New York for Robbery

Andrew Hartrey a 25 year old former University of Kansas athlete was arraigned in general sessions before Judge Mancuso on an indictment for first degree robbery linked to a restaurant holdup on April 20. Plea remained at 509 and counsel Edward Vorick, Assistant District Attorney Maloney sought an early trial and the case was set for Monday.

New York Cpy Andrew Hartrey University of Ans Judee Mancuso Kat Wan Edward Vorick Maloney

Courier Delivery Details and Paper Replacement Note

Notice states home delivery before 5 30. Paper may fail due to carrier error or other cause. Call 5100 for a replacement copy. Contact details reference delivery issues and phone instructions.

Steck Contest Costs Government Over 65000

Washington April 28 Special The Steck Brookhart contest cost the government upwards of 65000 not including the salary of Senator Brookhart which will be allowed later. Senator Ernst, chairman of the contest committee, estimated today that within a day a resolution would be introduced to grant Steck 15600 for personal expenses and Lane 10000 for Brookhart to cover his costs in seeking to retain his seat. Additional outlays for canvassing town votes and recording proceedings could bring total beyond 100000, with Steck’s back salary about 13000 to be paid later in the deficiency bill.

Washington, D. C Steck-Brookhart Brookhart Steck Ernst Wwe Senate Lane Lie Come Anitfea von Steck

Jane Bragdon Girl Who Swallowed Pin Dies of Pneumonia

S28 Sheridan Pod, taken to a local hospital after swallowing a pin that lodged in her throat, died at 12 a m on the day of partionisa. She was born December 28, 1920 in this city. Survived by parents and a brother John. Funeral arrangements pending at O Keefe Towne Mortuary.

Jane Brasidon Wenneth Brayer Sheridan Pod Paritanisa Livion Fane Dee Wrother Joli O'Keefe

Inquest Adviser Named In McSwiggin Death Case

Coroner Oscar Wohl hires John J. Healy as legal adviser for the inquest into the death of Assistant State's Attorney William McSwiggin and two saloonkeepers. The violence comes amid a Chicago gangland purge with several killings and a statewide manhunt expanding. Policemen and officials coordinate under District Attorney Crowe as Cicero and Chicago face a sweeping crackdown.

Chicago Kiling William McSwiggin Oscar Wohl John J. Healy United States Charles §. Deneep Steve Wee

Senate Clears Up Calendar of War Debt Settlements

Washington April 28 The senate ratified the 3115,000,000 Czecho Slovakian debt pact by 38 to 17, completing six debt settlements negotiated by the American debt commission last summer. Czecho Slovakia will repay the debt in 62 years with annual payments as specified, culminating in a final large total in 1997.

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Report 230 Missing on Disabled Steamer

Tokio April 28 AP reports 230 persons are missing from the Chichiba Maru which grounded in the Kurile during a storm off Horomushiro Tuesday. The vessel was disabled by the weather and search efforts were initiated by authorities. Local authorities warned about difficult sea conditions hampering rescue operations.

Tokio Horomushiro

Texas Woman Files for Texas Governor Nomination

Mrs. J. A. Johnston of San Antonio announced her candidacy for Texas governor. She opposes Prohibition and the Ku Klux Klan and has run a ranch in Mexico for nine years.

San Antonio Tex INS J. AM. Johnston Texas Johnston Mexico

Post Office Fraud Order Targets Ponzi Syndicate

The U S Post Office issued a fraud order against the Gharpon land syndicate of Jacksonville Florida, led by Charles Ponai a jailed Florida land operator. Circulars advertised a $7250 yearly return on a $10 investment in units of indebtedness.

Washington, D.C INS Post Office Department Gharpon Land Syndicate Jacksonville Fla Charles Ponai Florida Pouai

Waterloo Marked as Hazardous on Boozerunners Map

Waterloo is listed as hazardous on a state map studied by Chicago authorities during a raid that recovered three charts of laws from a headlegger operation. The chart marks Waterloo along with Dubuque and Cedar Rapids as hazardous areas.

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Peace Talks With Riffs Surrounded By French Spanish Leaders

At Ouija Moroceco on April 8 the Riffian tribesmen, backed by France and Spain, meet to end the war while the armistice under military law remains in effect. Mohamed Azerkat, head of the Riff delegation, says the talks center on recognizing the Riffs as belligerents and honoring international treaties.

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