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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1926

Page

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Boy acquitted in Peters car case on court order

In Taylor county a sensational murder case ended with a directed verdict of acquittal for Wal Howard, a 17 year old, tied to the death of an 11 year old girl during a carnival night in Clearfield. The jury, witnesses, and state charges including poisoning were discussed as the court upheld the defense ruling and dismissed the remaining indictments.

Bedford Thee Taylor County Wal Howard Livear Ald School Banor Panay Taritail Guniy Learfield J. RK. Locke Howard and Terrance Luton St. Josey Alo Luton Taylor County Court House A. R. Maxwell Mrs. Turnbaull Widleen State Werts Frank Collings Creston J. c. Nevins Marion Stephens Mr. Ayr Sheol Stevens Union County Maxwell Fle Pearl Andrews Diagonal Howard Aivt Clearfield Mhggard

Man Police Want Accommodates Them Drives By Station

Ernest Lawless of 220 1 2 Thompson Avenue surrendered to police after a chase across town. Officers H Johnson and W Litem Wilson pursued and captured him following a theft aboard a passenger train. A coat, coat pocket contents, and several packets from the train were recovered as proof of larceny.

Ernest Lawless Thompson Aveniug Veovlin Alry Lawless H. ¥. Johnson Wry Litem Wilson Frederick Hee

Chaplin denies cruelty claims in wife feud

Charles Chaplin issued a denial amid public allegations from his wife about cruelty while she asserts a separate maintenance demand. She accuses him of controlling credit and social limits while he notes she left home and pursued fashion. both sides discuss property settlement terms and joint life decisions.

Los Angeles Dee Charles Chaplin Beverly Putls Asane Sion Chaplin Tin Comedien Islkaye Chaplin Thassin LE Raye

Five Billion Dollar Diamond Mine Found in Brazil

A Brazilian ore field in Minas Gerais has reportedly uncovered a diamond mine described as extremely large. Officials estimate the reserve at about 6 million cubic meters of ore, with an expected value around 6 billion dollars.

Brazil

Temperature report fragment with unreadable text

Fragmentary OCR notes show a weather related item with unclear place and dates. The readable parts refer to temperatures, locations and timing but lack coherent details or identifiable entities. The item appears as a damaged local notice or brief weather line needing clarification.

Chicagoans of Wall St Grow Bald Baldwin Arid

New York reports say about six Chicago speculators led by Arthur W. Cutten made over 10 million in 80 days on Baldwin Locomotive. They allegedly moved large blocks, kept identities secret, and bears faced mounting commitments as the stock rose. Cutten dismissed the tale, stating his holdings are modest and the stock’s intrinsic value is around 250 dollars a share.

New York Chicago Arthur W. Cutten Wall Street Attans Baldwin New York Times Liulel Wale Street St Giffeull Baldwith Baldvin

Hall Mills Case Ends as All Other Charges Dismissed

The Hall Mills murder case ends with Mrs Hall and her brothers cleared on the indictment while the state’s special prosecutor contemplates resignation. Hall remains free on a 30000 bond as verdicts arrive with little emotion. The jury found not guilty in a case long seen as a national scandal and possibly unsolved.

Hall Mills Harry Moore MuntAlids Henry Carpender New Jersey Mrs. Nall Hall AL Hall New Brunswick Dudge Henry Willie Wayeyver Prank Ty Clesry Charles WW. Parker

Waterloo Youth Reports Bombing of Hankow City

A Waterloo youth observes the Hankow bombing from the United States destroyer Truxtun and describes looting, murders, shelling, and troops near Hankow. He recalls the Stewart firing on the river and notes Russian aid and aircraft, with danger and bombardment escalating as US forces remain close to the city.

Hankew Chin United States Truxtun Harold Wright George Wright Walnu Street Hankow Stewart Orbileon Rausshnavilatora

Publisher Pays Big for New Wife

Chicago report says James Af Ralrk, motion picture magazine publisher, paid support to his former wife and two children before marrying a former partner. Details emerged from a hotel room encounter and a court proceeding, with official records confirming a settled claim and award.

Chicago INS James Af Ralrk Mulonaira Motion Picture Magazing Faggno Mito Aih Ma Senate Belhay Filzabeth Onli

Childrens Christmas Wishes From A 9 Year Old Letter

Laurene Webbeking asks for books a dictionary and piano pieces while her sister Martys requests a golf cabo and a toy phone and brother Warren desires an electric train a horn and a railroad career. The letter also asks for sweets nuts oranges apples and a safe visit from the bewhiskered gentleman at the North Pole.

Martys Santi Warren Laureng

Quadroon Admits Shooting Sheriff in Des Moines

Des Moines report says Willay Boyd a quadroon confessed to killing Deputy Sheriff Dewey Marshall. He claimed Marshall fired first and he only shot in self defense then fled with the revolver. He attempted suicide in a cornfield but lost nerve and discarded the weapon.

Res Moines Wiliay Boyd Quadroon Dewey Marshall Fiepity Sherif Boyd Marshall Joe Roya Boyd Deving Missouri Des Moines

Rescue at Sea Reveals Seven Sailors’ Fate and Survival

Aboard the fishing schooner WL I Beale three exhausted men were plucked from an open boat by the Ontario at Fire Island during a night-long struggle at sea. Four of the seven Beale crew died after a 66 hour battle against rough seas and frigid conditions. The rescued crewmen were brought to Philadelphia where the tale of survival and loss is told.

Philadelphia Merchania Ontario WL I. Beale Fire Island Rewle

Funeral notices and obituaries from Waterloo region

Several obituaries and funeral notices appear, detailing the deaths of David Lynch aged 83 of Bernard, Ireland born and long resident of Iowa, and Mrs. Anna Me Larson 84 of Waterloo with services planned at Kistner chapel and Danish Bethlehem church. Also notices for Mrs. Eliza Crain, Mrs. Arthur Mansson, and other bereavements. Surviving relatives named include children and spouses across Des Moines, Dubuque, Chicago, Marysville, and Waterloo areas. Services and viewing times are provided for multiple families.

David Lyncil Aly Millan Avenue Bernard Chey Kasideshia Witt Follawing Mes James D. Loretin Des Moines Joseph Lynch Dubuque William Leake Chiuge Aes Willam P. Duggan Mary AteCarthy Inna Gerunde Lynch Perna Anna Mr. Larson Anna Me Larson Chris Mot Second Street West Sanday Kistner Bethlehem Cedar Tvl Otter Joreerinnn Victins Fartswatto Greenwood Cemetery Cedar Willy

OWA CORN AND GRAIN GROWERS SHOW EXHIBITS

Des Moines hosts the 25th anniversary of the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association with a show January 21 to February 5 during Farm and Home Week. The event features a state corn and small grain show, yield tests, seed directory efforts, and awards a variety of trophies for champions and club exhibits.

Courier Des Moines Lowa Ames Newton Hibiltso Lawa Brewers Chicago Mars Association Grant Chapman FT Warburton Independence Ind John Sundberg Sioux City K. Klopping Neola D. Steen Davenport EL Petty Miott Fred Metiule Tech Startabele Krizer Idyville George MeAllewell T. Proudfit Attoona Dar Whiting Phy W. C. Whiting Rose Wall Ellsworth Batley Ottumwa Keizer Bros Eddyville J. R. Richards Swan I Proudfact Altoona Allee Mvco Palmer McCulloch Kuehel Plummer Sundberg Kock Nelson Prino Sk. B Emmity Bank

Rum Boat Kidnaper of Dry Officials Said to Be Headed South

New Orleans dispatch reports the French rum runner Arsene J with two kidnapped dry officials on board has eluded government poles and is thought to head toward a Nicaraguan port. The intercepted radio message mentions Brahipition Director Bo Matthews and Coast Guardsman A. Wl Hannjey and notes the ship may be headed for Nicaragua with possible American involvement at Managua.

New Orleans INSI Arsenal Nicameguan Arsene J Nicaragia Managaun Managua

Vestibule installation planned to replace revolving doors

Postmaster Meggert announced that the main entrance on Conunerveint Street will replace the revolving doors with a vestibule and weatherable doors for public comfort. Outside doors will swing outward while the inner vestibule door will swing both ways, with authorization received from the Post Office Department in Washington.

Tres

Funeral Monday for Scott in Senterville Ta

Funeral services for a Scott representative, Teeter, will be held at 2 pm Monday at the Mystic Methodist church. Rev. Matu R. Sawyers, Presbyterian minister, Centerville, will conduct. Also notes the sudden death of Rev. W. J. Cunningham, 68, pastor of Walnut Methodist church near here, and mentions veteran W. A Tawney visiting in Marshalltown with his son J. Tawneiley as he moves to a Powawa village.

Scott Senterville Mystic Matu R. Sawyers Centerville aAliantle, Ja W. J. Cunningham Walnut Here Charberidge VISET W. A Tawney Qtve Soldiara Marshalltown Powava J. A. Tawnsiley Aestegoy el Wel Atngion Corl

Injunction Halts Certification For Letts In Congress Race

A Polk County suit seeks to restrain issuance of a congressional certificate to F. Letts after a judge’s district seat raised ineligibility questions. Attorney General Gibson opined Letts qualified for the seat, delaying action and keeping the outcome in suspense.

State Executive Council Cov Wacumi Iowa Polk County P. Gallagher Letts Supreme Caure Ben J. Gibson Executive Council Rongres Luc He Oltre Pelmary Des Moines Dev Toung Weve

Hold Two for Theft of Letter and Check

In district court here Feld William Porrow and G A Wulbknan of Beloit Kan face a grand jury on a charge of stealing a letter from a Silver City post office mail box. The stamped check for eighty dollars drawn by W A Wilkins of Silver City was inside the letter addressed to John P Tinley of Council Bluffs.

Feld William Porrow G. A. Wulbknan Beloit Kan Silver City John P. Tinley Council Bluffs W. A. Wilkins

Demonstration of Seventy-Five Ser Permanent Wave Machine

Seventy five spectators from Waterloo beauty shops attended a demonstration of the LeMar permanent wave machine at Rose's Hair Supplies, Rose City. A driving accident injured John Blok, who was struck by a car at First and Sycamore. Henry Vt Willing, a clerk, remained at St Francis hospital after a relapse. The day included rain and hospital care, with progress reported on Blok and Willing.

Waterloo LeMar Rose Harder Suppy Water Street Missy Dine Johnson Chicago Afl John Blok Sumer Street Henry Vt. Willing Wangl Bros St. Pranels Hospital

Divorce plans amid cancer vow by 75 year old woman

San Mra telseo Calif Dec 4 Taking life at a nick step that's the plan of Mrs Annie R Weeks 75 wife of George F Weeks head of a Mexican news bureau in Washington She has no divorce suit on file but will obtain one as Arnold de vVetertr of the Crnco Prupsian war waits He calls her an fine dancer claiming they will live to a California life.

Arnold de Mrs. Weeks

Attacks on Federal Reserve Stir Iowa Banker Speech

Cedii Rapids Iowa banker B R Moore former Iowa lieutenant governor and head of American Savings Bank denounces the Federal Reserve in a luncheon talk. He says the system is controlled by eastern financiers, favors eastern needs, and restricts western lending, leaving farmers unable to borrow on cash-based terms. He claims western conditions are ignored as Pittsburgh is viewed as hinterland for shipment and sale of products.

Sigull Banatis Chicago

Woman sued over pledge to YMCA in local court

Mra. Best is sued for $104 pledged to the YMCA. The petition alleges no payment and imminent departure from the state. The action follows a reported wave of similar local court suits to collect money promised to the YMCA.

Magen Clix Mian Ofers Ingland Mra Bese Best Best

Casey Knew What He Was Talking Of

An obituary item notes Casey Berry, 19, died after a fall on a stone mile. X ray exams are cited. The report also mentions Evy Duprey, 18, and her sister Mary Po yter burned in a separate incident with death likely. Marriage licenses list Kemp Gross and Enki Drape among Waterloo residents. Quakes in France and West Corne report tremors with no damage noted.

Kemp C. Gross Waterloo Enki A. Drape Mery Ralph Ray Wateclay Miothy A. Mariste

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