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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1926

Page

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Hiram B Hoxie Former Sheriff Dies at Home

Hiram B Hoxie Civil War veteran former county sheriff died at his home 1126 Sycamore Street Waterloo after a long illness aged nearly 90. Funeral services from his home at 2 pm with Dr Earl A L Reeders of Grace Methodist Church officiating. Burial in family plot at Fairview Cemetery. Survived by sons Wirt P and Ralph. daughter Mrs Nellie Kel. Born November 25, 1830 in Cayuga County NY, he joined Union Army 755th New Infantry later served in 14th New Jersey Colored Infantry. Moved to Mercy Township in 1868, settled Willerlag in 1888, elected sheriff 1890s, active in Waterloo Printing Co. and Waterloo Commercial Club. Preceded in death by wife Ruth A Pierce Hoxie.

Hiram B. Moxie Civi Sien Tses Earl AL Readares Grace Methedist O'Keefe & Towne Wirt P Watters Screei Ralph Wo Nellie Kel Ales Keli Dexie Hirsm Brown Hexie Cayuga County N.Y Jonathan Dchesun Lydian Brown) Hoxie Un.i Ca. BS Colored Infantry FRGA Monte Merciey Township Willerlag Waterloo Hoxie Waterloo Lodge No Royal Arch Waterloo Commercial Etuh

Cadman Song Cycle Presented by Four at Grace Church

Uniformly enjoyable program of Cadman’s The Morning of the Year at Grace Methodist Tri Episcopal church under Epworth League auspices. Soprano Marcha McCar kick contralto Dorothy Wie Tur tenor John Wells and bass Max Noah performed quartets duets recitatives and solos with Harold Smith on piano. The set of tone pictures conveyed the spirit of spring with wistful, haunting music.

Grace Methodist Triiiscopal Church Epworth League Charles Wakerfield Cadman Alys Harold Smith Piays

Police Trap and Jal Bandits Captured in Cedar Rapids

Story recounts the capture of two bandits in Cedar Rapids after an incident at a grocery store. Charles Pochobra, shot by a bandit after knocking down Bunman's, died at 4 am after lapsing into unconsciousness two and a half hours earlier. Chief Benesh questioned the injured suspect at the hospital. Boras is noted to have involvement in the incident.

Cedar Rapids Prom Taney Sbuins Chief Benesh Boras Wdevdy Parhouradsky Charles Pochobra Wis Bunman’s

Schools Receive Near Two Billion in Gifts

A torn article notes April 2 education institutions receiving almost 22,000,040 in gifts. Details mention McCormisz and McCormic Northweeseryi among benefactors, with funds allocated for a hospital and capital improvements.

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Unclear OCR shows a violent death at residence

Fragmentary report states a man named Jokor Fan, son of Feufroherisan, was killed at his home after a confrontation near the Robertson residence. The text mentions Ames and April, with references to a child and a window incident, but key details are garbled.

Spiga Jokor Fan

Employment of Veterans Is Big Problem of U S

Veterans organizations gathered to discuss veterans' issues, with Zook presenting a gift to the suite department for disabled veterans and a $33 per capita contribution for the chapter memberships. Notable speakers included John Goeller and Anna Vals as representatives from various veteran groups. The Valence post of the Disabled American Veterans hosts the state convention with officers listed and a banquet planned for tonight.

Mimbottle Tomlinson Keokuk Henry Gitters Dubuque Lawis Zope Iowa Bach Ay Moo Ty Mayer Tibbitts Grand Army John Goeller Waterloo Nist Des Aarment United Spanish Wir Carl FP. Rietz Richwn Chapman George Postal J. L. Griffith U. Swain Tl. G. Erlensiefer C. Witt Ofders State Vander Beke Visterian Memorial Hall Allerlings Witer- Too D. A Legion

Senator Watson Favored in Indiana Primary

Indiana primary analysis predicts Senator Watson strong in the Republican race against Adams Robingen. Watson's organization and anti-Watson sentiment among some voters foreshadow tough general election dynamics with Democrats, while Robingen competes as an appointed incumbent seeking to disrupt Watson's path.

Watson Adams Watson von Indiana Honiday Ute Robingen Ralson

Special Grand Jury Probe Of Chicago Gangland

Chicago April 29 Ins Suite's Attorney Robert E Crewe will take no charge of the state's interests at the inquest into the shooting. A special grand jury is urged to probe the gangland killings as Chicago reels from a wave of crime. Ralph Capone and wife Pepsy Pole arrested in a raid. firearms and a Thompson machinegun found, linked to the murders. Public figures call for an independent prosecutor to expose political machinery tied to crime, while Coolidge expresses grief over rising violence.

Chicago INS Robert E. Crewe Aternoon Chinegun Jy Gleero Hiswitter Geddes Vy McSwigein James 2 Doherty Dainty Hineshey Crowe Ct Y Mares Eugene Welly Unilion Chicago Prinke Commission Ralph Capone Scartee Pace Pepsy Pole Civero Polies Thompson Vamour Ag Euretain Capone Charles Bachetti Thave Sear Face AL John Tarrio Ciciero Eller G. O. Karecek Harry E. Kelly Union League Club Wolff Kelly Cormier Walt

Advertising Club Meeting Postponed

Advertising club session scheduled for tomorrow in Watel Baery Lamson area has been postponed to next Monday due to a diary issue. The event was organized by Mr S W Qtete Draydoe, daughter of Ken Urvydon, in her capacity as president.

Innehoon Eaily Ward Baery Lamson Milday Bereuse Tiny Dearah Draydoe Kenath Urvydon Ap Sheelt

Dr Beysen Leal to Speak at Public School Board Event

Dr Beysen Leal, president of the east district public school board, is expected to speak at a city event this week. He will travel to Des Moines for a state convention and address topics on education and community outreach while a local Parent-Teacher Association gathering plans an evening program.

A. Heysen Presidene East Distric Imblic School Board Pyiday Enn Herthen Thors Norrow Beyset Moines Etrenid Iowa

Vanderbilt heir seeks $300,000 loan to save papers

New York publisher Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. seeks a $300,000 loan pledging a $1.5 million patrimony to avert a financial crisis facing the Vanderbilt Newspapers chain. Adviser Nadtes Field Malone says without $860,000 more the San Francisco Los Angeles and Miami papers face disaster within six months.

New York Cornelus Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Cornelius Vanderbilt Nadtes Field Malone Clarence Darrow Vanderbilt Newspapers, Inc San Francisco Los Angeles Miami Malone Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr

Fiction Tastes Shift in Libaries Here Amid Serious Reading

City librarian Miss Callie Wieder notes Watertoo readers favor serious works like history biography and opera while popular fiction remains a minority. The trend shows a steady rise in demand for more substantial titles as libraries adjust offerings.

Callie Wieder Wieder Tingse Yaipe Drewatuyre

GMMONS WHET 01 OFETICARS SATURIBAY

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Temperatures and Names in Murky Local Note

A fragmentary OCR note lists several personal names and scattered temperature references. The readable items include Joan, VAVTY INS, and a sequence of unclear terms. The piece reads like a broken local record or notice with mixed identifiers but no coherent events or dates.

Clark outlines Prohibition stand and Federal Reserve views

Des Moines headline notes Howard J. Clark, Republican Senate candidate, urging continued liquor suppression and opposing reestablishment of the saloon. He spoke at Drake University, calling for firm law enforcement. He also pressed federal reserve reform, tariff changes, and farm market stabilization, linking monetary policy to American farmers. He warned senators must support measures benefiting farm and national markets.

Des Moines Howard J. Clark United States Clark Oiralty Drake University Fordecal Reserve Chater Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Bank United States Senate Sai Chavk Federal Reserve Neads Cone

Des Moines Police Seek Missing Girl

Des Moines authorities conducted a search for Dorothy Leonard a 15 year old girl who vanished from home Tuesday and has not been seen. A broadcast description was released by station W410 and no progress was reported early today. Also two fires were blamed on cigarets one damaging a Marsh Place awning and the other minor floor damage at a Fourth Street West residence.

Des Moines Opy Dorothy Leonard Marsh Place Fifth Street Fourth Itreet West L. W. Fleming G. Ls “Scott Parker Street

Mrs Anna Kunkle Dies in Oelwein Home

Mrs Anna Kunkle died at 9 am today at the home of her daughter Mrs dT Ridler in Oelwein. She was mother to Mrs Blane Risles widow of Fed Risley and grandmother to Mrs J P von Lackum of 220 Home Park housevard.

Anna Kunkle Dt. Ridler Oelwein Blane Risles Fed Risley J. P. von Lackum

Indigestion remedy claims praised in old ad text

An advertisement extols Pepsin as the best relief for indigestion and related stomach issues. It touts quick relief from symptoms like breathlessness, dizziness, and belching, claiming one tablespoonful of Eyres Meontha-Pepety dissolves discomfort in minutes. The text also mentions a medical case and funeral notices among scattered personal items.

Robert Ding Evan Dare MenUni-Pepsin Wey Storm Comfort iMedia

Tiger’s Kin Happy Deported to Shanghai Not France

Georges-Verdinand Gatineau, grandson of a French premier, awaits deportation from Spokane after seeking Shanghai as destination over France. He says Labor Secretary Davis approved the move, claiming legal entry via Canada and reentry to the U.S. was improper. He touts a Shanghai wage in gold and remarks about life in France and wine.

China France Spokane Wash Seattle Georges - Verdinand Gatineau Georges Clohieteeau Shanghani Davis Shanghai United States Mexico Gatineau Canada Thern Shanguai

Nine Balloons Compete In Elimination Race At Tabla

Nine balloons race today at Tabla stock Arkansas in an elimination to select three to represent the United States in Belgium May 24. Wind is forecast favorable from the southwest. Balloons include US Army and Goodyear tied to teams Detroit Akron Southern California and more, all with radio receivers. Messages will be sent via telegrams from the air port to the Associated Press in Little Rock and dropped during the race to maintain contact with finishers.

Tabla Stock Ark United States Belgium U. S. Army. d Goodwar California

Mrs Spars Seeks Injunction in Divorce Alimony Case

Elizabeth Spars asks the district court for an injunction to restrain William Spars from disposing of property while divorce and $10,000 alimony suit proceed. An amendment accuses him of concealing assets, citing a transfer to his nephew at Saxo Street. Spars fights the divorce and pursues $350,000 damages for alimony-related affair.

Elizabeth Spars District Court William £. Spars Arbuckle Atrs Spars Ser Saxo Street William Juergens Alefred Schroeder Hos Wijta

Hold Speeder When Two Persons Hurl

Des Moines April 29. Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Murphy were seriously injured when the automobile in which they rode collided with another vehicle driven by C. A. Hedlund at a street intersection last night. Murphy suffered a fractured left shoulder and his wife severe lacerations. Hedlund is held for investigation. Witnesses said he was speeding.

Des Moines Marcus Murphy C. A. Hedlund Nee Dent Murphy Hedlund

Permits Issued for New Homes and Remodeling

Commissioner Charles Dawson issues a residence permit to Mrs Mars McNally at 1013 Steely Street with a detached garage for 35100 dollars. Adelbert Bartlett receives a remodeling permit for 126 Linenin Street at one dollar. Charles Bell gets a permit to build an ice cream stand in the Lafayette Street 4 H0 block.

Charles Wasson Mars McNally Independence Avenue Steely Street Adelbert Bartlett Linenin Street Charles Bell Lafayette Street

Man Who Went Over Niagara Killed by Slip on Orange Peel

London reports Bobby Leach, famed Niagara Falls daredevil who in 1911 survived going over the falls in a wooden barrel, has died from injuries after slipping on an orange peel in the street and breaking a leg. The Canadian earned global notoriety for his falls feat.

Niagara London Muelling News Chiristelusten New Zea. Kut Bobby" Leach Uosteel Hatrel Leach Niagara Falls Anne Eteson Taylor Niagary Mulls

County Sues for Jury Fees in Friendly Clash

Black Hawk county filed a suit yesterday against Waterloo seeking 702 dollars in jury fees taxed as costs. City officials call the action a formality tied to a recent settlement ending an eight year dispute. The county expects to win by default as the suit aims to clear remaining legal tangles.

Black Hawk County City of Waterloo W. P. Jensen Alg. Reid

Church Conference Urges Midweek Services Growth

Ungten April 29 report on the fifty-eighth annual convention of the Iowa Antheran conference of the Augustana synod. T. A. Lundholm Gowrie warned that the church’s main weakness is not recognizing its need for midweek services to synchronize with the broader church. Rev Kendall Glinton officiated at the State Baptist league meeting. Nurses candidate listings were announced by the statehouse Town board with broad county representation.

Kendall Glinton State Batthersan League Ie Statehouge

Farm Bloc Seeks Early Action On Co-Operative Market Bill

Washington reports April 23 and 29 note farm bloc pressure for swift passage of the co operative marketing measure. A $250 million surplus was sneaked into the bill by Iowa committee members, giving partisans an advantage as leaders push for action. Chester Gray PR Bower John Wallace and Charles Hearst met officials at the White House to discuss farm relief legislation.

Washington, DC UPJ Yale Congress Corn Bell de Iowa Comiitree Hesonnkee Agricultural Committee Coolidge Jowans Washington, D.C Chester Gray PR. Bower American Farm Bureau Federation John Wallace Des Moines Wallace Charles Hearst Iowa State Farm Bureau Federation White House

Officers to Get Girl Held for 8600 Debt

Armed deputies prepared to penetrate Summers county to take by force a girl held over debt. The 14-year-old Edna Smith Burrell has lived with guardians for three years and is claimed by her mother Mrs. Mary Norville Burrell to be held in virtual captivity to recover the debt.

Charleston W. Va Summers County Mary Norville Burrell Edna Smith Burrell

Police Captain Farrell Undergoes Major Surgery

Police Captain Farrell remains in serious condition at St Francis Hospital after an operation for stomach trouble. He was taken from his home at 210 Sumer Street last night as doctors deemed surgery necessary. Patrolman J. J. Thornberry serves as acting second shift captain in Captain Farrell's absence.

Det Farrell St. Praneis Hospital Tie Sumer Street J. J. Thornberry Polices Department Parrel

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