Iowa Senate votes to hear Brookhart fraud case
The Iowa Senate committee on elections overruled a demurrer in Brookhart fraud claims, allowing the state Republican central committee to present evidence tomorrow that Brookhart is not a Republican. Witnesses include P Baldridge and reporters. Brookhart and Steck may cross-examine.
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Washington News
Waterloo
Evening Courier
Washington, DD
Iowa Republican ‘State Central Committee
Grookhart
Senate
State Committee
Senate Committee
Brookhart
Iowa
P . Baldridge
Sieck
Senate’ Committee
H. E. Spangier
Cedar Rapids
Dhepal
Dante] Steck
Washington
Ottumwa
Tapicol
Sene Committee On Elections
Ernest Kentucky
Steck
Dickinson
Cole
Rockhart
Cole Clarke
Atttorney
Spangler
Snanels R
Brook
Brookhhart
Repub‘ican
Fallette
Progressive Party
Farm price plan sparks heated congressional debate
The article outlines a proposed McNary-Tla uen Sanmuary style plan to set guaranteed crop prices for five staples and buy up surpluses for sale abroad, funded by taxes. Supporters call it farmers parity, while critics label it revolutionary and damaging to free markets.
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E. T. Meredith
Des Moines
Meredith
Coolidge
Chicago
Herala-Tribune News Servico
Ferenson Statement on Highway Situation Draws Reactions
In Dallas and Fort Worth reports, Pa Ferenson issues a statement over the highway dispute as Governor Carter resists resignations. The Texas Tech charm board chair resignations and the state suit against American Road Co. settle for 256 025 dollars, with remaining 344 975 offset by unpaid estimates. Edith Wilmans from Dallas telegrams urging courage and public interest in the governor’s decisions amid political pressure.
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Carter
Amon G. Carter
Forth ‘Worth
Rexzents
Texas Technological College
American Road Company
State Highway Commission
Coolidge to Face Farmer Mood in Chicago Address
The article notes farmers in the Midwest press for real relief beyond credit, arguing that continued installment lending worsens their plight. They urge President Coolidge to declare action to restore parity with business and wage earners, reflecting a distinct Congressional farm bloc stance.
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Coolidge
Chicago
Harding
Goolidge
West
Congress
Co Op Marketing Taught in County Schools
A committee led by Frank O. Lowden oklahoma Illinois and C E Hearst proposes a textbook on cooperative marketing for public schools. The plan enlists rural and city education leaders to integrate the subject into curricula and train teachers while emphasizing youth education as the path to informed action.
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Frank O. Lowden
Bdillinois
Macy ‘Campbell
Cedar Heights
C. E. Hearst
Lone Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Temorroy
Lowdon
Hearst
John Hammill
Tow
Sain Moeller
Richlingbern
Hix
Liquor Injunctions Filed Against Local Figures
County attorney Wo AL Look filed liquor injunctions today against Tom Wren and Leo Warn with M O Keefe as property owner and Richard Anderson with Jacob Greanhure as property owner. Mrs Florence Dean left for Columbus Neb to visit her daughter Mrs KR E Deyor.
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Wo AL Look
Tom Wren
Ieo Warn
M. O'Keefe
Richard Anderson
Jacob Greanhure
Minister slain found in rented massage parlor room
Minneapolis police probed the death of 69 year old Rev Knute Birkeland after his body was found in an unoccupied duplex with a pillow under his head and cholorform noted as the cause. A woman named Mae Reynolds who rented the apartment on November 20 to open a massage parlor became a focus of the inquiry.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Knute Birkeland
Mae Reynolds
Birkeland
E. T. Bell
Pathology Department
University_ ‘of Minnesota
Seashore
Jan
Ausgusburg Seminary
Ile
Northwest
Clarksville Man Fatally Stricken by Heart Disease
Clarksville Iowa December 2 special John Lowe retired farmer was suddenly stricken with heart disease this morning while visiting his farm north of town and died within minutes He was about 60 years old His widow Sarah Eberseld and two sons Harry and Cecil survive A sister Mrs Kitty Eberseld lives at Cedar Falls
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Clarksville
John Lowe
Sarah Eberseld
Harry
Cecil
Kitty Eberseld
Thummels to sail for France from Mt. Vernon
Mt Vernon residents Mr and Mrs Thummel plan a departure for France Dee 10 and expect to remain abroad until April 9. Mrs Agnes Smith recently visited the Thummels and returned to Los Angeles. Her son Merritt Smith, who spent two years in South America with Standard Oil, arrived in New York and will spend part of his vacation in Los Angeles. Mr and Mrs W P teal for
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Mt. Vernon
Francie Dee
Agnes Smith
Banks Organize to Lown Farmers Cash on Corn Crop
Chicago reports midwestern bankers act under President Coolidge to form two National Credit corporations with $512,000 capital each, to loan to farmers on corn in fields and livestock. Des Moines and Fort Dodge hosts, aims to aid market access and push price realization amid corn at about 65 cents.
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Chicago
Coolidge
William Sardine
Iowa
Congress
National Credit Corporations
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
PRRRE
Omaha
Neb
Jardine
Dec
Banka
Hammill
Liquor Car Returned to Mortgage Company
A seized liquor car from Charles Lawsen is to be turned over to Interstate Finance Corporation DuBuque mortgage holder under a district court order issued yesterday. Saunders contempt of court in district court will be heard next week by Judge W Wood amid other charges in municipal court including illegal passion and nuisance.
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Findsen
Charles Law
Sen Li Dings Aga
Mason
Interstate Finance Corporation
Dubuque
Salt Lake City Debate Over Stadium Plans Intensifies
Local advocates push for a stadium as supporters insist for the university's future. Opponents voice concerns about cost and impact on Salt Lake City resources after a recent successful referendum period.
Obituaries and notices from Waterloo and area deaths
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices list Mrs George Styger aged 24 of 707 Falls Avenue Waterloo born Dubuque April 17 1901 wife of George Styger mother Mrs Ernest Shepherd siblings listed with surviving relatives. Ivan Kenneth Cross infant son of Mr and Mrs Cross dies with service in Linden M E church and Elmwood burial. A H Ponsford 77 dies at home 405 Center Street funeral at O Keefe Towne with Waterlow Lodge No 195 A P L and A Ma in charge.
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George Stygar
George Styger
Falls Avenue
Dubuque
Waterloo
Ernest Shepherd
Elkader
O'Keefe & Wyowne Funeral Home
Ivan Kennetil Cross
Ivan Kenneth Cross
Mara
E. Cross
Hkistner Chapel
C. W. Harrop
Linden M. E. Church
Buriel
Elmwood
ALTE
Ponsford
A. H H. Ponsford
Center Street
O'Keefe & Towne
Waterlow
Pearce Jail Sentence Suspended for Medical Reason
Frank Pearce, patient at St Francis hospital, has his $400 bootlegging sentence suspended until June 3 1926 due to medical breakdown. Governor Hammill granted the delay on petition by Judge G W Wood County Attorney W A Cook and Dr Ivan Powers. Pearce faces potential death without relief and has no relatives in the area.
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Frank Pearce
St. Francis Hospital
John Hammill
J. C. Murtagh
Pearce
G. W. Wood
W. A. Cook
Ivan Powers
Norbeck and Gunderson Indorsed by South Dakota GOP
South Dakota Republicans at Pierre name primary slates for congressional and state offices and endorse United States Senator Peter Norbeck and Gov Carl Gunderson to unity the convention. Delegates adopt platforms and pledge support, with indorsements seen as de facto election in March primaries.
Auto License Sale At County Treasurer's Office
Motorists lined up at the county treasurer to buy 1926 auto license plates. The first day saw 347 passenger cars licensed and by mid afternoon more than 106 additional numbers issued, with a few trucks also licensed. No 6 6 went to O'Keefe & Towne for an ambulance and No 6 66 to Leo Tarr.
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O'Keefe & Towne
Leo Tarr
Waterloo Scouts Announce Court of Honor and Hike
Arthur F. Jury announces two Waterloo Bay Scouts events a December court of honor on Friday December 11 at the municipal courtroom and a citywide woods hike on Saturday December 1. The first Waterloo Scout Summons issued in over ten months reaches local units.
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Waterloo Bay
Arthur F. Jury
Waterloo
Germany Seeks Revision of Versailles Clauses and Plans
London reports Germany presents one sided demands to France for early relief from Versailles constraints. Berlin suggests Dawes bonds secured by railways to fund reparations and seeks a colonial mandate, reduced occupation forces, and joint civil aviation cooperation with the Allies.
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London
INS
Germany
Briand
France
Gidnok
Dawes
United States
Great Britain
Europe
Versailles
Doctor Laurie Leads Synod Delegation to Atlantic City
Dr. J. A. Laurie, pastor of Cedar Heights Church, travels to Atlantic City as synod representative to apportion missionary funds for the coming year. Mrs. Laurie and their son accompany him to Chicago. In his absence, EF. Biddle will lead services with sermons on Region in Everyday Life and a film on Heroes of the Cross.
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J. A. Laurie
Cedar Heights
Atlantic City
N. J
Synod of
Lawa Presbyterian Church
United States
Defendants Named by Grand Jury to Be Arraigned Friday
Defendants indicted by the September land jury will be arraigned for pleas at 9 a m next Friday according to an agreement between Judge G W Wood and County Attorney W A Cook Some indicted are not yet under arrest some are in the county jail and others are at liberty under bonds
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G. W. Wood
W. A. Cook
Reserve Officers Association to Meet Thursday in Black Hawk Chapter
The Black Hawk county chapter of the Reserve Officers Association will hold its first regular meeting Thursday night at Black's Tea Room after a 6 o clock dinner. Cant. Allen Johnson will speak on Military Courtesy and Discipline. Important business will be considered.
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Black Hawk County
Fine Army Reserve Officers Association
Black's Tearoom
Allen Johnson
Dinner Tonight Features Major Rew Inspection at Armory
Cant Allan Jomson, regular army instructor for local national guard, hosts a dinner at his home for Maj H B Rew of Sioux City commander of the First battalion of the One Hundred Thirty third regiment. Waterloo unit officers and wives attend. Major Rew will inspect the companies at the armory later tonight.
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Allan Jomson
H. B. Rev
Sioux City
Tundred Thirty-third
Town National Guard
Waterloo
Rew
Florence Backen Sues for Divorce Against Chris Backen
Florence Backen files for divorce alleging cruelty and inhuman treatment. She seeks $15 weekly support and a restraining injunction to keep him away from her home at 210 Igtrer Street.
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Florénce Backen
Chris Backen
Fiacken
Amno
Igtrer
Si Street
West High Faculty Christmas Party Planned for Friday Night
West High faculty to hold annual Christmas party Friday night at Hotel Russell Lamson. Miss Mae Howell chairs the arrangements with CG. Dunsmoor Miss Helen Partridge and Miss Dorothy Miller assisting. Superintendent and Mrs S M Wallace will be guests. The event ties to the West Side Teachers' association and decor will reflect the season.
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West High School
Russell Lamson
Mae Howell
S. M. Wallace
Howell
Dunsmoor
Helen Partridge
Dorothy Miller
West Side Teachers’ Association
West Schools
Black's Tearoom
Gates Christmas Party Set for December 17
Gates college invites students and alumni to the annual Christmas party on Thursday night December 17 at K of P hall.
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Gates
Gates College
P_ hall
Sorensons Plan Tour Abroad After Wed Ceremony
Mr and Mrs John Sorenson wed at high noon in Waterloo and will sail for New York City on December 9 to visit Mr Sorenson’s relatives in Denmark. They plan to tour France Germany and England in the spring. Mrs Sorenson was Miss Katherine Christensen. She was honored by 28 Waterloo garment workers at a shower hosted by Miss Anna Johnson.
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John Sorenson
First Presbyterian Church
J. R. Macartney
New York City
Sorenson
Denmark
Waterloo
France
Germany
England
Katherine Christensen
Matt Christensen
Cedar
Waterloo Garment Company
Anna Johnson
Curria Construction Company
United States
Seattle
Wash
Chinese Man Hangs Self Before Murder Trial
Mark Ham a Chinese tong man aged unknown hanged himself in the county jail hours before a white jurors were to decide if he would die for the murder of Yee Chock in a tong War. He feigned sleep and fashioned a rope from a blanket under his cot as a deputy sheriff left to patrol.
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Cleveland, O
Mark Ham
Yee Chock
Mark
Waterloo Man Dies After Auto Race Injuries
R. J. Cariens husband of Miss Marguerite Kirsch of Waterloo died in Culver City Cal from injuries in an automobile race crash. He never regained consciousness after a wheel lock during Sunday's event. Funeral plans were not yet set. Cariens had competed in three races.
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R. J. Cariens
Margaret. Kirsch
Lafayette Street
Culver City
Cal
Poariens
Marguerite Kirsch
Waterloo
Cariens
Lula Cariens
Town City
Car Collides With Illinois Central Engine at Linden Crossing
Bert Casey of rural route No 4 escaped injury after his car slid into an Illinois Central switch engine at 10 45 am on Linden avenue crossing. Casey said both vehicles stopped together. minor heat fender damage reported. Mr and Mrs James M Graham and daughter Katharine returned from California trip to see Town Southern California football game in Los Angeles.
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Bert Casey
Linden Avenue
Casey
California
James M. Graham
Katharine
Los Angeles
Golden State
el Paso
Tucson
Yuma
Salton Ses
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Milwaukee
Paul Ry
Kansas City
Southern Pacific Lines
Collett
Gen
Southern, Pacific Lines
Southern Pacific
Jackson Big
Fire alarm smoke source found at local home
A celluloid comb dropped into a net air pipe at Vito Ficarella 428 Cherry street produced smoke that filled the house early today. Firemen investigated the alarm and found the source with no damage. An advertisement urging purchase from Hierman C. Miller, phone 2404, accompanies the notice.
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Vito Ficarella
Cherry Street
Elks Initiate 22 Candidates in New Waterloo Lodge Home
Waterloo lodge No. 230 B P O Elks begins its first regular meeting in the new Park Avenue Mulberry Street lodge hall. Twenty two candidates will be initiated tonight with more voting Monday. Memorial service Sunday December 6 and dedication events follow with open house December 9 from 1 to 11 p m. Rev J R Campbell will deliver the address. Monday banquet at 6 p m and dedication at 8 30 p m. Public invited to open house.
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Waterloo Lodge No
B. PF
Elks
Park Avenue
Mulberry
New Lodge Room
J. R. Campbell
Grace Episcopal Church
Cedar Rapids
Eagle Grove Bank Closes After Cashier Embezzlement
In Eagle Grove Citizens State Bank the board shut the bank after assistant cashier B. J. Thompson confessed embezzling about 260,000 dollars. The bank's affairs are now with the state examiner, and Thompson was jailed in Clarion after surrendering property to cover the shortage. He turned over all but his family home at Eagle Grove.
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Fort Dodge
B. J.thompson
Citizens State Bank
Eagle Grove
State Bank
Thompson
Clarion
Wagle Grove
Posse resumes hunt for Diagonal Bank bandits
A posse of more than 69 men hunted at daybreak to find three bandits who failed to rob the Diag ons First National Bank yesterday. Believed trapped in the field, the trio evaded pursuers by nightfall and the search paused. A $1,000 reward per head offered by Jewish bankers association motivates the chase.
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Diagonal
First National Bank
Altho
Jews Bankers Association
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