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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1926

Page

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Debt settlement linked to French war debt funding plan

Washington reports a debt settlement signed with France and the United States to fund postwar loans. France agrees to pay about 6.85 billion dollars with phased interest relief, while Italy’s debt is noted. French cabinet endorses the Washington agreement amid likely parliamentary fights.

Washington, D Coolidge Congress Simone Mean Utah American Debt Commission Jugo' P Slayla Secretars France Senate Paris Washington Renger Peret Bey Weare Chamber of Deputies

Storm Delays Polar Dirigible Departure from Leningrad

Norge dirigible preparations to depart Leningrad for a King’s Day flight were delayed by a severe storm that swept Spitzbergen Wednesday, delaying reception plans. Sheriff W. H. Wagner addressed Fast High students during the noon auditorium period.

Oslo Rhe Amundsen-Ellsworth-Nohite Dirigible Nore Leningrad Sprec Norge al Ftorm O Spitzhercen Wagner Spears Sherif T. Wagner Jar

Death of Lottie Adams Lewis Aged 19

Lottie Adams Lewis of 530 Mobile Street, daughter of Rev and Mrs Po Lewis, died yesterday at 4 PM after a long illness. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 30 PM at the African Methodist Episcopal Church Cedar Rapids with burial at Pair Leithe. The deceased, born in Sta, was a student and sailor class member, with her parents and pastor of the African Episcopal Church in attendance.

Tattie Adams Lewis Lottie Adams Lewis Iowen Amid Po OM. Lewis Mobile Street African Methodist Episcopal Stewart Cedar Rapids Rey Pastor Sailor Clas

Wade Nelson Re-elected Leader of Iowa Drygoods Association

Wade Nelson, manager of the Sterling store, was re elected president of the Iowa State Drygoods and Apparel Association for the third consecutive year. The convention, described as the most successful, heard Nelson review the past year’s activities. Others elected included G. Hughes Cedar Falls president of Hughes Drygoods Co. and 4 13 Hughes. J. Kingaman. Henry Adams Des Moines. R. L. WatU Davenport vice president. Leon Britnall Marshalltown second vice president. A. E. Fletcher Des Moines treasurer. N. H. Son Des Moines secretary.

Waite JE Nelson Sterling Dud General Geroffle Shinney Hnd Iowa State Drygoods and Anparel Association Elson Talalsa Hughes Cedar Hughes Drygoods Company GO. Kingaman Henry Adams Des Moines Ro U L. Watu Davenport Leon Britnall Marshaltown A. E. Fletcher Bes Moines N. H. Son

Storm delays oil tank fire fight near Bakersfield

A lightning struck tank at the Standard Oil storage farm five miles northwest of Bakersfield, California, igniting a crude oil fire. Stormy weather hindered crews as embankments washed out and highway passages flooded. the storage center holds about 6 million barrels across underground tanks, many not full.

Bakersfield Cal West Kern River Oi! Commancy California Here

Corn Usage in Commercial Field Declines

Washington D C Apoplana notes that 226 006 000 bushels of corn are used commercially annually. glucose and starch use fell to 70 000 000 from 75 006 000. Distillers and fermented liquors produced 625 000 bushels in 1992, down from 7 908 000 in 1818, including industrial alcohol and cereal beverages.

Washington LD. C Department of Agriculture Department

Police Reveal Theft of $100000 in Mail Sacks in Indiana

Police investigators in Indiana reveal a $100000 mail robbery kept under cover. Two sacks were seized at the Hig Four rotters while a shipment moved through Indianapolis. Sacks contained $584000 in rigetiable xeetriRins consigned by Indianapolis pants and about $n cash. Authorities pursue suspects as a weeklong search continues.

Indiana Lafayette Indianapolis Infanapolis Postal Rept &Etrem

Waterloo Rotary Mapped New Headquarters and Leadership

Des Moines April 3 Special report details the eleventh district conference with plans to establish a permanent Waterloo headquarters for the GWA Rotary with a full time secretary. Bruce Gules elected district governor from Waterloo, delegates and visitors incur farm relief and price stability debate, two thousand attendees at the Waterloo banquet, six Waterloo delegates attending.

Des Moines Dacey Waterloo Aroso leWe Marin Letiel Cornan Fort New Main

Seven Injured When Engine Strikes Auto at Crossing

Alfred and Rosie Chase nine year old near death after Rock Island switch engine backs into a car driven by Totin Richards at a railroad crossing in Newton Iowa. Mrs Ida Collins and five children were among injured as they were pinned beneath wreckage and rescued. Other victims include two more seriously hurt and a boy named Alfred near death.

Newton Alfred Rosie Chase Rock Island Totin Richards Ida Collins Rosie Chise Alfred Youghe Fig

Immigrant Girl Divorced From Heir to Lock Co Wealth

Dorothy Kevin Towne born in Kiev Russia won a divorce from J Meredith Towne heir to Yale Towne Lock Co wealth. Court heard extreme cruelty and a $35000 property settlement. The couple married in Toledo Ohio on March 1 1949 when both were 18. Mrs Towne described threats with a pistol and beatings over refusal to travel to Mexico for a divorce.

Chicago Yale &Towne! Lock Co Dorothy Kevin Towne Kiev Russia J. Meredith Towne Toledo Towne Far Towney Mexico

Advises Parents to Cultivate Children on Radio

Mrs. G Branen urged Iowa radio listeners to nurture children and imagination during a WSUT University of Iowa night program. She emphasized guiding interests and respect as essential to a child's development.

Iava City Ser G. Branen Radio Eracion

Officers of Defunct Co Sued for Fraud

Defunct company officers face fraud lawsuits in Des Moines dated April. Names include Payton and Goodwin among others alleged to have engaged in improper dealings. Court actions seek restitution and legal remedy for implicated executives.

Officers of Defunct Co Moines B. Taylor Cunte Fee Fatty Goodwin Giln eRriey Yale Payton

Pekingese Best In Show At Cedar Valley Kennel Club

Miss Reilly of Des Moines won best in show in the Cedar Valley Kennel Club event with her Pekingese over eight pounds, taking top honors in both novice and unit dog classes. The dog also earned a first premium at the Greater Des Moines Kennel Club show.

Cedar Valley

Disabled veterans meet in Waterloo discuss growth and events

The fifth annual Iowa DBVA convention in Waterloo reports 14 local chapters with 3472 disabled veterans and rising membership. Delegates plan 1927 convention in Clinton and host a banquet with music and performances by Maddigan students, celebrating auxiliary roles and veterans affairs.

American Legion United States Veterans Bureau Mullen Clinton Gwests Waterloo Memorial Hall

Vummins Headquarters to Open at Sogn

Local headquarters for the Cummins campaign will be established at 51 Commercial Street within the next day. H. C. Herinbrock, chairman of the homity committee, announced the plan for June primary operations in Cedar Falls and surrounding areas.

wWaek Plank County Suubrdus Ue Cadidgey Albersne Cummins Sih Vrew H. C. Hernbrock Homity Sehl Gaudy Ay Anager Amor Lomarreau

Local dog show draws crowds as couples seek divorce

Rough OCR lists a dog show at Valley Kennels Forum with breeds including Dachshunds and Shepherds. Willis Roland Glockner faces divorce and child custody battles with Charlotte Glockner. Attendance runs into hundreds. exhibitors and traders named among winners. police and fire notes accompany final column.

Charlotte Glocker Bert Waterloo Doberaesma Kean Torrth Viehty I. A. Cobb King Berl Ned Brown Dam O'Neil Ja F. Bason Cedar Batts Jack Rawlins Cedar Weighs

Primary 8 Into Traer Routed for Radio Tonight

Traer Iowa notes routing of Primary 8 traffic to suit Traer radio programs tonight Saturday and Sunday. County highway decision ends long dispute with engineers and farmers over Route No. 68 and Second Street access to city, affecting Salisfactary route costs and city mileage.

Traer Afsuene KPRC WEW WsAq Wey Wie Sien State I Highways Commission Praer Nad County Board of Supervisors Aigtoway Comission Blac Salisfactary Co Ce Highway Commission Sunibout Mnilis

Veteran 86 Rebels at Col Robbins in Cummins row

Des Moines April 30 UP Col John Mills Redfield former Iowa American Legion state commander and Cummins campaign committee vice chairman criticized Col C B Robbins slogan Cummins or Communis as ridiculous he challenged Robbins to show one thing Cummins did to improve prosperity over seven years Mills noted Iowa faced delution and questioned Cummins record and declared Robbins failed to deliver his opportunity

Des Moines John Mills Redfield G Today C.B. Robbins The American Legion Cummins Campaign Col. Robbins Cummins Col. Mills Iowa Republican Party Cumimninshig Cuiminshag Qo. Mils Siarep Tuenl Toward Clark

Fugitive in Des Moines Falls to Death From Train

Pittsburg drug firm treasurer Park W Gould, 43, wanted for a $25 theft, was arrested in Des Moines Pa. He waived extradition and was being returned on the Chicago Express when, on near Enon Pa, he broke a washroom window and jumped from the train.

Pittsberra Park W. Gould McCullosh Drug Co Pittsburgh Enon

Worker Hurt by Machinery at Dawson Street Plant

An employee of the Naunian company at 8132 Dawson Street was badly injured at 2 p.m. today when caught in machinery at work. He was rushed by ambulance to St. Francis hospital. The extent of his injuries could not be determined on first examination.

Dawson Street Naunian Company Ile St. Francis Hospital Mae

New Hampton Woman Loses Shopping Money Tied in Handkerchief

A New Hampton woman left her small shopping cash tied in a handkerchief and later found it missing at a local store. In a panic she notified her husband, who redistributed Wills printed material about the incident as town gossip. Meanwhile the handkerchief money was recovered by J W Catter and Mrs Drewelow noted the event.

New Hampton Tuingwan Sao J. WW Catter I Mrz Drewelow Panik Sidraru

April 1926 Traffic Violations Rise While Drunk Driving Cases Increase

In April 1926 traffic ordinances were enforced more strictly than a year earlier. Convictions for intoxication rose to 82, with 39 new traffic violations, resisting an officer, and careless driving adding to totals. The Municipal Court shows fewer overall cases than last year but an uptick in drunken driving charges and related offenses.

Apri Elow Koepke Munich Eughes

Captain Farrell Slightly Improves After Operation

Police Captain John Farrell remains in serious condition at St Francis hospital after an operation yesterday morning. Also listed in serious condition is Mrs Ila Simons of Randolph Street, undergoing treatment for internal injuries. June Kelley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kelley of Barelay Street, is recovering from a pedestrian accident at St Francis hospital. Miss Theresa Ferervisen announces a puppet play The Tet tn o the Foreate at 2 90 pm tomorrow in west I.

Tohn TL Farerell St. Francis Farrell Chira Brita Cleveland Street Presbyterian Hospital June Kelles End Kelley Barelay Street South al St. Prancis Hospital Ila Simons Randolph Street St. Francis Hospital T Lebrary Theresa Ferervisen West I. Heavy Crate I-A John Fiske Seboot Tilkey Rite Lyne Ron Elude Surite Sabirday

April Weather Record Shows Snowdrifts Then Warmth

The report notes a late winter start with snowdrifts, followed by increasing warmth. Waterloo enjoyed 21 clear days and nine cloudy ones in April with rising temperatures and tropical breezes. Temperatures reached a high of 4 yesterday and 18 on the first and fifteenth. A 1 inch Shaw layer appeared on Pools day, and two frosts covered the ground on the sixth. Rain fell on four days during the spring period.

Dame Nature Waterloo Shaw Ts Manutr Max Roviy Saawe

Body found of missing man in Missouri slough

The body of Louis Young, 44, of Grandview, reported missing since early January, was recovered yesterday from a slough near Lorisarete after his car ran out of gas. Two companions escaped, two others drowned, and investigators search for cause.

Louis Young Grandview Janeary Lorisarete Yona Dig

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