Snowbound Midwest City Keeps Rail Lines Open
Snow fell through the night to about three inches by noon as Waterloo and nearby lines cleared with sweepers. Cars ran on time on Cedar Rapids and Waverly Interurban lines, while trains like Chicago Great Western 5 saw small delays. Telegraph services stayed normal, and city crews cleared downtown snow for Christmas shoppers. Blizzard warnings persisted with near zero temps, but Des Moines reported four to five inches with impassable streets and slippery pavements for drivers.
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Thea
Duzzard
Waterloo
GC. FL & WN
Ume
Waverly
Chicago Great Western
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies
Black Hawk County
W. D. Johnston
Midwest
Chicagol
Rocky Mountain States
Great Lakes
Rockies
Colorado
Wyoming
Kansas City
Des Moines
La Follette Accepts Senate Assignments as a Republican
La Follette accepts Senate assignments as a Republican amid debate over a tax reduction bill. The measure wins support for lower normal and surtax rates while raising personal exemptions. Opposition grows against the plan to cut the top surtax rate from 40 to 20 percent.
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la Follette
Senate
House
Gen Feng Arranges Alliance With Soviet Russia
Gen Feng Su Hsinne and Soviet Russia sign a treaty for military and political alliance. The accord promises mutual support if either is attacked by a third power and places a Soviet government influence in northwestern China. Feng leads forces against Gen Chang Tsa-Lin near Tsi-ting and Tipkuing.
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Feng
Soviet
Russia
Vaughal
Dec
Feng Su Hsinne
Seviet
Sia
China
Sin-Wau-Pag
Nussle
Chang Tsa-Lin
Ney
Tipkuing
Wile i Tiontsin
Waterloo Girl Essay Contest Honors Cedar River Skates
The Courier announces a winter essay contest for Waterloo girls aged 10 to 15 with the theme The Cedar River. Entries must be postmarked by Dec 20 and not exceed 200 words. Skates on display were once owned by Mrs. Jennie H. Strayer of Chattanooga and will be awarded to the winner along with a letter from Mrs. Strayer.
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Courier
Cedar River
Waterloo
Jennie H. Strayer
Old Ladies
Chattanooza
Dismissal Ouster Suit In Maquoketa Iowa
Agreement on dismissal of ouster charges filed against Maquoketa city manager mayor and council was given to the district court clerk this morning APB report notes the action ends the dispute between local officials and the state over city governance in Maquoketa Iowa.
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Maquoketa
Dee
Catch for thief tied to fur heist returns to Floyd county
Gus Lieber, wanted for stealing $800 in furs from the M. Golstein company at Charles City last week, was brought back to Floyd County today to face trial. Members of H. Y. F. club and their families plan a Christmas party tomorrow evening at Mrs. George Wright’s home.
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Mason City
Lins
Gus Lieber
M. Golstein Company
Charles City
Floyd County
RY. F. CLI
H. Y. F. Clu
George Wright
Mortuary notices for Marcella Murphy and Laura Campbell
Funeral services are set for Marcella Murphy 18 at Sacred Heart Church officiated by Fr. Molloy following a lingering illness. She is buried at tall Vary cemetery after a service in the O Keefe and Towne funeral home. Also noted is the death of Laura Campbell of San Diego who died December 3 and left a widow, with details surrounding her family and estate.
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Marcella Murphy
Mary MeeDer- Mott
Fes Seventh Street
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
J. M. Molloy
Aliss Murphy
Mary Murphy
Grundy
Dike
O'Keefe & Towne
Tall Vary
Laura Campbell
George Gemmill
Waterlos
Vianelain
San Diego
Sfie
Yather
Waterlog
Campbell
Fo B. Dietrick
Camphbell
OHAGAN AND BROCKSUS ATTEND STATE CONFERENCE IN DES MOINES
A report from Des Moines notes S A Cohagan secretary of the U S C A and F Z B Brocksus district governor of S Men international for Iowa attended a state conference to plan budgets for general agencies and local budgets.
Decision of Supreme Court Spells Doom for Slot Machines
The Supreme Court sustained district and municipal court rulings ordering destruction of slot machines confiscated in Des Moines. Assistant attorney general Neil Garrett said proper condemnation allows removal and destruction by municipal officials. A prior restraining order had blocked removal by Toux City officials.
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Les Moines
Anbert Uteerbiek
Musnicipal
Herman Zeuch
Des Moines
Neil Garrett
PD. W. Hamilton
Toux City
Dee
Plumbing course approved for East Schools district
The East Schools board voted formal approval of an extension plumbing course to be held at East High each Thursday evening. Instructor C. L. Gormley of Junior High will teach the program, open to all plumbers helsters and apprentices. The December 1 meeting was held at the superintendent’s offices.
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East Public School District Board
Education Today
East High
C. L. Gormley
Charles W. Kline
Rival hunters go to court over who killed brew fox
Greenville Ohio December 15 one of the queerest cases reached local courts. Willard Parent and Ira Warvel hunted a fox. Both claimed to kill it. Warvel took possession, Parent replevined the pelt. A jury awarded the pelt to Parent stating the skin was only worth 2.50 and sparking amused remarks.
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Brew Fox
Greenville. O
Willard Parent
Ira Warvel
Parent
Warvel
Colorful career of Battling Siki ends in murder
In New York a police report states the Senegalese boxer Battling Siki was found dead from two gunshots in the back on West Forty-first Street. A revolver lay nearby. witnesses report he was seen exiting a club and walking home. Siki, famed for winning the 1922 light heavyweight title in Paris, had a turbulent life with multiple brawls and run-ins with authorities, including immigration troubles and a prior assault case.
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New York
Sik
Jim
West Forty-first, Street
Hmeil’s
Meena
Siki
Meehan
Hanes
Méehan
Theo
Siti
Is Ty
Georges
Carpentier
Paris
United States
Mike McTigue
Dublin
Lil- Han Werner
Aolland
Resi
France
Arrest Two in Probe of Trapper's Slaying
Gillon Wilcox a Beakington farmer and Roy Williams of Council Bluffs are jailed in connection with the murder of trapper Ei Riley. Riley was found shot and buried in the Little Sioux river after being slain near Onawa Iowa. The two men reportedly accompanied Riley before his death.
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Onawa
Beelle
Gillon Wilcox
Farmer
Beakington
Neb
Roy Williams
Council
Ei Riles
Trapper
Little Sioux
Riley
Wilcox
Williams
Average Student Ability Less Than in 1905 Says Miller
Fred I. Miller East High Israel principal told Richins at a school gathering that average scholastic ability is lower now than in 1905. He cited heavier responsibilities for principals amid changing student needs. The talk also featured Bay pianist Tiefere Miavkelfers performing several numbers.
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Miller
Tower
Fred i. Miller
East High
Isrheal
Richins
Mussell-Lamson
Curcinensa
Tiefer Miavkelfers
Waller W. Russell Victim of Auto Crash on Miles Street
Waller W. Russell was struck by a motor vehicle while alighting from his car on Miles Street near the Waterloo Gasoline store. He sustained injuries and was taken home by bystanders. conditions reported as improved later the same day.
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Mondiion
Waller W. Russell
Evergreen Avenge
Miles Street
Fiddler for Ford Sails to New York for Big Money
White haired Maine fiddler Mellie Dunham travels to New York to seek cash gigs after signing a vaudeville contract and negotiating with Tex Rickard for a Madison Square Garden dance and fiddling exhibition. He quotes a three dollar nightly rate and recalls being offered money by Henry Ford.
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New York
Mellie Dunham
Maine
Red Grange
Vest
Hilavis
Mellie
Detroit
Henry Ward
New York City
Tera
Tex Rickard
Madison Square Garden
Henry Ford
Edge Bills 2.75 Beer Law in Senate Report
Edge proposes a bill in the Senate to legalize 2.75 beer as a lawful beverage. The article argues improvised bar rooms will grow, clubs and societies spread nationwide, and closing illegal venues simply shifts activity to licensed businesses. Bootlegging is described as the most profitable business.
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Edge
Bill
Senate
East High Plans February Musical Programs
East High announces two February programs led by principal F J Miller. G T Bennett directs instrumental selections while Grace Litemeyer oversees vocal numbers. The band orchestra string quartet piano clubs and chorus contribute. Soloists in The Nativity perform Sunday at 4 30 pm in the East Auditorium and sing during the Wednesday auditorium period. The East High band plays Wednesday auditorium period and student carols are sung during that time.
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East High
F. J. Miller
G. T. Bennett
Grace Litemeyer
Eastditorium
Hero of Wreck Davia Anselmo Ramming Incident
Davia Anselmo, operator aboard the 3.8 Campania, rammed into Chesapeake Lay and reportedly waited for aid. The Coast Guard Cutter Apache arrived to rescue and stabilize the situation.
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Davia Anselmo
Campania
Chesapeake
Coast Guard
French Officials Extend Welcome to Second Ale.F.
Indianapolis dispatch from December 15 reports Major Peckoff official French representative telling Commander McQuigg that 30,000 American Legionnaires planning to migrate to France in 1927 will receive help including rail fare reductions and use of the Champs Elysees palace. French bureau will handle Paris convention issues and advance housing reservations close by June 1927.
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Indianapolis
Ind
France
Paris
Boulevard Des Itaiions
Nararie
Maj
Z. Peckoff
Foreign Office
McQuigg
Peckoff
Aristide Briand
Lappy
St. Mihiel
St. Quintin
Chateau-Thierry
Champs a'Elysee
Legion
Peckof
McQuige
John J. Wicker
MecQuigg
Wicker
Mr Wicker
Legitinnaires
Pheni'nare
Omaha
Man Charged With Larceny Of Overcoat
Joe Herberger of 302 Sycamore Street arrested by Detective Walker on a larceny charge for a $45 overcoat taken from Moose Hall while owner Don Schotter of 620 Fagave Hue attended a dance. Aliyn Reed held on vagrancy. officers expect Reed will testify against Herberger. Schotter noted as a frequent visitor to the city jail in recent months.
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Joe Herberger
Sycamore Street
PE. Walker
Aliyn Reed
Herberger
Moose Hall
Don Sehotter
Sleyberger
Ety
Robber Escapes From Eldora Industrial School
Otto Donath, a 16 year old under sentence for robbery, escaped the boys industrial school at Eldora after being committed from Black Hawk county district court in November. Tracked to Grundy Center, traces were lost but he was later reported to have escaped with chief Leighton noting 13 additional robberies confessed. Finley, committed alongside Donath, did not escape.
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Boys’ Industrial School
Eldora
Otto Donath
Black Hawk County
Grundy Center
Donath
Ackerman
B. A. Leighton
Galen Finley
Finley
Birds Go South for Food in Iowa Findings
Zoologist Prof Dayton Stoner of the University of Iowa says many birds winter in Iowa if fed. He urges residents to build outdoor feeding stations with bread crumbs seeds and suet, and to protect feeders from wind snow and cats. Feeding can reduce winter mortality and attract 40 species in southern Iowa.
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Towa City
Iowa
Dayton Staner
Department of Zoology
University of Iowa
Professor Stoner
Kent
Stoner
Red Cross roll call gains across county towns
The Red Cross reports 750 new members from county towns with Cedar Falls adding 600, La Porte City 115, and Hudson 35 since the three week campaign began. Dunkerton shows no gains. Mrs. C. C. Severin leads Cedar Falls campaign.
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Red Cross
Cedar Falls
la Porte City
Hudson
Dunkerton
C. C. Severin
Ceday Falls
Real Estate Dealers Meet Opens Iowa Convention in Sioux City
Opening sessions of the seventh annual convention of the Iowa Association of Real Estate Boards were held in Sioux City with about 200 expected attendees. Mayor Stewart Gilman and W. F. Brandy, president of the Sioux City board, welcomed delegates as John J. Wagner prepared to respond. Ced ar Rapids, president of the state association, arranged state-level remarks.
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Sioux Citys
Iowa Association of Real Estate Boards
Stewart Gilman
W. F. Brandy
Sioux City
John J. Wagner
Cédar Rapids
State Association
Dry Law Violator Sentenced to Three Years
Mason City Iowa December 15 Frank Denbar pleaded guilty to a third prohibition violation and was sentenced to three years in Fort Madison by Judge C J Keiley.
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Mason City
Frank Denbar
Fort Madison
C. J. Keiley
Critics Ignore New Musical Comedy in Paris Thrives
Paris critics shun the falent musical comedy with polite silence. The show thrives despite no reviews or ads after an opening night snub. Authors and producers sought to placate critics by invites, but the appeal to refrain from discussing the actors went unheeded.
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Paris
Prosa
Association of Dramatic and
George W Perkins 22 years in Waterloo fire service
George W Perkins, Waterloo’s oldest active fireman, will complete 22 years of service at 7 am and become eligible for a pension under the 22-year rule. He joined firefighting in 1893 with a volunteer department, then became a city fireman in 1903 and has since served at many stations, currently Fire Inspector. He has three sons, with two in Chicago business and the youngest at home. Perkins remains active and reluctant to retire.
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George W. Perkins
Waterloo
Perkins
Ira Garrabrant
Tree Boys
Harry
Leayard
Justin
Chicago
Newspaper Deliverers Invited To Local Dinners
Papers carriers and street sellers on Tontes are invited to a Saturday dinner and Christmas party hosted by Hazel Russell Lemson and a Monday dinner at Bishop's Cafeteria. F. McGinn, manager, announced a holiday program with vaudeville acts and a festively decorated tree. About forty businessmen will receive invitations.
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Focal
Hazel Russell-Lamson
B. F. Bishop
Bishop's
F. McGinn
McGinn
Woman Suffers Broken Arm and Shoulder in Fall
Grace Eyarson of 629 Mutlan avenue west slipped on the sidewalk near her home yesterday and suffered a double fracture of the right arm and shoulder. She was taken to Presbyterian hospital where attendants report her condition improved today.
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Irs
Grace Eyarson
Mut Lan Avenue West
Presbyterian Hospital
Peek Named Head of Canopus Club for Year
Peek was elected president of the Canopus club for the coming year at today’s business meeting in Black's tearoom. He succeeds George Harris. Other officers elected were Robert Johnson as vice president Frank Esher as treasurer James B. Graham as secretary Birney Allen A F Coontz Herman Wente and Dr M S Cornish as directors. Harris becomes ex officio member of the board. Officers will be installed next Tuesday.
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