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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1926

Page

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Dramatic chase over teen murder suspect in Wisconsin case

In Prairie du Chien Crawford county Wisconsin sheriff fails to identify Erdman Olson or other suspects in the Clara Olson murder. A body found near Rising Sun prompts autopsy as a new suspect is questioned in Indiana and a letter by Erdman Olson’s son reveals flight plans.

Prairie du Chien Wis Dee Harry Sherwood Crawford County Dwight Bradman Olson Clara Olson Crawfordsville Ind Tha Glson Prairia du Christ Young Kickapoo Christ Olson C.H. Bunting Madison Erdman Gale College Sherwood Til Walter Christensen Minn Mather Albert Ol Christ ‘Olgon Christ Gilson Chicago Heid Erdman Oson Clara Olson

Hottentot Play Postponed To December 10

The FHottentot play by TeAst High Dramatia club was postponed until Friday evening December 10 due to the illness of leading actress Miss Frances Stotis. As a consequence the East High Independence basketball game scheduled for next Friday will be moved to the following day.

Fhottentot TeAst High Dramatia Club Achertwlta Aliss Frances Stotis East High Independence

Sunnyarde Country Club Board Meeting Postponed

The Sunnyarde Country Club board of governors annual meeting scheduled for noon was postponed to next Monday due to unavailability of several governors. Secretary W. A. Chapman announced the change.

Country Club Board OF Governors Board of Governora Sunnyarde Country Club Black Ob Erent W. A. Chapman Secretars

Santa s Courier invites letters to Santa Claus this Christmas

Parents and children are urged to write to Santa’s Courier at the Courier offices Waterloo Ta to reach Santa on his Greenland route. Letters should include name and address and may be published along with the names of all who write. A Santa’s Courier will be in Waterloo for a few days to receive letters.

Santa Cinus Greenland Waterloo Santa's Courier Waterloo, Ta Santa Claus Santa’s

State Will Drop Poison Theory in Hal Howard Trial

The report notes the prosecution will abandon its poison theory in the Hal Howard trial. A retiree testified he treated Pansy Turnbull and found her dazed before dying from a fractured skull. Dr. Watson described being with the girl over an hour as she lay unconscious, uttering only I feel foolish. Clove and Vernie Bunker testified about dirt and torn clothing after the carnival outing.

Hal Howard Pansy Turnbull Clove Bunker Vernie Bunker

Mrs Chaplin Seeks Cash Settlement in California

Mrs Charley Spencer Chaplin plans legal action for a cash settlement rather than divorce from her millionaire husband. After a conference with her attorney today she stated no intention to divorce. The note mentions the couple’s California move and separate residence.

Los Angeles Cal Charley Spencer Chaplin

Obituaries recount multiple Waterloo area deaths

Mrs. Caroline Fisk 79 of Waterloo died at 5 30 am at her daughter's home after a brief illness. Born December 11 1847 in Dunkirk New York she lived in Lena Ti Steamboat Rock and Lake Mills. Surviving: daughter Mrs Etta Haley and another daughter Mrs P Hoyt and Mrs M Hopkins and son Delbert Haley. Funeral Sunday in Steamboat Rock. Mrs Roy W Comstock died November 17 buried Rosehill Eagle Grove Iowa born Norah Baker December 7 1877. Surviving: husband two sons sister and three brothers. Funeral services at Magle Grove Methodist Church. Mrs Anna Marie Larson 61 died yesterday at daughter Mrs Chris Wolfoms Waterloo born Denmark January 9 1843 came to America 1883. Surviving six daughters and two sons in law and several grandchildren. Body at Kintner Funeral Home.

Caroline Fisk Kirs Caroline Wisk Waterloo Etta Haley Allen Street Dunkirk N. Y Lena George Fisk Steamboat Rock Lake Mills First Methodist Episcopal Church Haley P. Hoyt North Dakota M. Hopkins Kalisp Roy W. Comstock Rosehill Eagle Grove Black Bank County Raymond Beeing Norah Louise Baker Enut High Sehnetl Enyal W. Comstock Bagh Grove Wenneth Winfield Sadie Gilley Edison MH Heber If. Baker Fagin Grove W. G. Muhleman Heo A. Anderson Magle Grove Anna M. Larson Anna Marie Larson Chris Vwolm Second Street West Denmark America Lars Larson Wanaas Ringsted Cadas Falls Larson Ranne Mire Nela Miller San Franccisco Cal Mary Hanson Oakland Cate Meg Jarren Larson Jamestown Kru Lars Sorensen Cedar Rapide George Vergeman Ohrid Holm Lewin Larson Kintner Funeral Home

State Endeavors to Show Boyd in Killing Mood

The trial of William Boyd for Deputy Sheriff Dewey Marshall’s murder heard the state depict him as in a “biting mood” days before the shooting at Mitchellville. Deputies testified Boyd threatened violence before arrest, while defense questioned his character and restraint. The case included gun identification and Boyd’s calm demeanor during testimony, with gaps in shell use and details of the hog-theft arrest.

Boyd Pee Moines William Boyd Dewey Marshall Mitchellvitte Boyds Colfax Mahaska Wouth Tama County Willam Shuey Jon Maltett Harbert Ball Marshall Missouri Ravolver Hall Altoona O Mitchall Villas Vernon Seeburger Merning Seeburger Howard

90 Year Old Woman Dies Near Waverly

Mrs. Margaret Sullivan, 90, emigrated from Ireland thirty years ago and died this morning near Waverly Iowa. Funeral services are planned for St. Mary's Catholic church with burial at St. Mary's cemetery. She is survived by five daughters and two sons, plus grandchildren, including Edward Sullivan. Widow of the late T. L. Sullivan.

Ourler Waverly Margaret Sullivan Iowa Ireland Henia Virea St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Mary's Cemetery iMrvs Alphis Myers Hrnniat O'Donnell Dennis Sullivan Kale Mary Sullivan Timothy Los Angeles Cal Patrek Bismarck N. C Edward Sullivan Russell Iamnon Waterloo

iBoy Badly Bruised by Motor Truck

Richard Howard seven year old son of Mr and Mrs J E Steward 237 Washington street was badly bruised when struck by a Lichty Hillman Co truck driven by Norman Woller at Fourth and Washington streets. The boy ran into the street from school front fender and knee to pavement no bones broken per x ray. truck halted few feet away and he received first aid from a physician.

Richard Howard J. TE. Steward Washington Street Sam Smith Lichty & Hillman Co Fourth Washington Norman Woller Campbell Avenue Holler

Janitor Injured Falling From Window at Lawn City School

Cedar Falls reports Bert Corning janitor at Teachers College Training School fell four feet from a window ledge while washing glass. Injuries undetermined at 9 am, not conscious by noon, transported to his home at Clay and Twenty first streets for medical care.

Jourier Cedar Falls Bert Corning Teachers College Training School Clay Twenty-first Streets

Cobham and Lady Fly to Washington

Sir Alan Cobham and Lady Cobham began a flight to Washington in the compact two seated moth plane, a craft they brought to the United States. The aviators indicated a possible stop in Philadelphia en route.

Cobham Lady Washington New York Alan Cobham Tady Cobham Alan Philadelphia

American Legion Cedar Falls Meeting Highlights Local Legion

The Cedar Falls American Legion met last evening with Rev. George S. Barsalon giving an address on Iowa geology. The Women's Auxiliary served refreshments. Quartet members Florence Aughey Thelma Everett Ruth Varley and Margaret Monver performed.

Des Moines Woman Seeks 50000 Alimony in Divorce Case

Mrs. Cova n Prine testifies in Des Moines district court that Lou Prine forced her to live with his mistress at the Pasadena home. She accuses him of infidelity and asks for alimony totaling 50000 dollars.

Des Moines Covan Prine Lou Prine Pasadena Neavr Hess Dia Voom Mira

NEW NAMES SEEN IN CONGRESS

Washington D C December 9 The upcoming sixty ninth congress will begin with several new faces in both chambers. Five newcomers will serve in the Senate and two return after a prior vacancy. New senators include Blewart from Maine Gould from Maine and Welch from California along with others filling short terms and vacant seats. Davis Walsh and Dollinger return to posts, while Hawes moves to the Senate replacing Williams. Republicans gain a vote in the House with Englebright taking the California seat formerly held by Ruckov.

Washington, D Harry’ B. Lites Missouri Senate House Capitol Hill Jr . Blewart Albert B. Cummins Arthur &. Gould Maine Bert M. Wernald Jiarey GG. Finglebright Richard J. Welch California John J. Cochran Hawes Missouri House Walsh and Tawes Butler and Willims Englebright John BE. Rukov

Grease Style Bathing Suits Spark Catalina Marathon Row

An announced plan to allow non traditional or no suits in the Santa Catalina to mainland 25 000 dollar marathon swim has drawn potential protests. Organizer Oscar Reichow and sponsor William Wrigley Jr face opposition from local groups and Mrs Charlotte Maeve Schoemmel who urges minimal attire. Noted swimmer Mrs Clemington Carson threatens withdrawal if the plan proceeds.

Tos Angeles Cal Santa Catalina Island California Charlotte Maeve Schoemmel New York Oscar Reichow William Wrigley, Jr Los Angeles Woman's Club Wrigley Pacific Coast Schoemmel Clemington Carson

Real Estate Rises as Ontario Votes to Regulate Liquor

Ottawa reports real estate values along the Ontario border jumped about 20 percent after the Wednesday general election approved government controlled liquor sales. Analysts attribute the surge to a flood of American buyers and capital anticipated in the coming year.

Ottawa Ontario United States

Revolt in Nicaragua Surges Near American Forces

Washington dispatch reports the Sacasa liberal revolution in Nicaragua intensifying despite Marine presence and warship patrols. Fighting erupts within 30 miles of U S forces as Dr Juan Sacasa’s faction regroups and gains momentum.

Araguan Washington, D. C INS Nicaragua Adolfo Cruz Niccaraguan State Department Juan Sacusa

Emily Park 71 Dies in Cedar Falls After Illness

Mrs Emily Park 71 longtime agent died this morning at her son Martins home 721 Tremont street where she had lived twelve years She suffered two weeks of bronchial pneumonia Services will be held at the home tomorrow then the body will be taken to Fup ton Illinois for interment Iowa State football notes mention Jenny returning to classes after a 4100 mile Pacific coast trip with congratulatory letters from Drake and Grinnell student bodies.

Courier Special Service Cedar Falls Emily Martin Tremont Street St Fupton OWA Dee Ames Tai Iowa State Jenny Fts Pacific ‘Coast Draka Grinnell

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