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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1925

Page

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Governor Cniell to Appeal Court Ruling on Interest Funds

Gov Lea Sinali plans to appeal a Supreme Court order demanding an accounting of about 1.6 million dollars in interest funds allegedly withheld by the state treasurer. The case centers on deposits in a fictitious bank and profit sharing from loans, with dissent from two Justices.

Springheld Léa Sinali Mlindy Supreme Court Inter Oscar E. Carlstrom Supreme Court Grant Small Ciitts Curtises Chicago T-Know Rui- Mois

Democrat Attack on Tariff Seems Lacking in Spirit

The piece reviews farm leaders and lawmakers on tariff policy, criticizing Western Republicans and Democrats for vague language and urging rates that avoid harming domestic industries while preventing excessive prices. It notes Congressman Hull's resolution seeking balanced, economically justifiable rates as a compromise.

Hull Herald-Tribune

Newsboy Dinners to Merge for Christmas Party

Two separate Christmas parties for local newsboys and paper sellers will merge at Hotel Russell Lamson this Saturday. Bishop cafeteria manager B F Bishop and Hotel Russell Lamson managers F McGinn ang FH Tanguey plan a joint event with vaudeville acts and a ventriloquist, aiming to be the season’s biggest newsboy gathering, with invited business guests. Also in Mason City Illinois the Iowa Poultry Association shows Turkens at the fair with about 100 birds on display, drawing chicken fanciers from across northern Iowa.

B. F. Bishop Bishop F. McGinn Ang George E. Boyce Turkens Mason Cty Harker Ben Iowa Poultry Association Cricken Iowa

Funeral services for Mrs Caroline M Strong in Chicago

Funeral services for Mrs Caroline M Strong of Chicago will be held at 2:30 p m Saturday at the home of her daughter Mrs HH Cavehian 2408 Fourth Street West Rev J R Macartney of First Presbyterian Church will officiate The body will lie in repose at P a r View mausoleum until spring when it will be moved to Guthrie Center Iowa for burial Mrs Ida Rinehart died yesterday at her daughter Mrs Robert Lobitts Castle Hill home Her body was sent to Adeline UK for funeral services Friday Interment will be in the family plot in a cemetery there

Caroline M. Strong Caraline M. Strong Chicago Mondus HH. H. Cavehian Fourth Street J. R. Macartney First Presbyterian Church Guthrie Center Strong Tay Ida

Evidence in Bed: Jimmy Smiles but Police Laugh Last

Jimmy Wilson aged 30 of Syc amore street smiled at midnight as Detectives Crumrine and Davis and Deputy Buckley forced entry with a search warrant. He faced contempt of court charges after officers found a glass of liquor in a bed while his wife feigned sleep. The door was locked with three hooks. The court fined him $10 after the incident.

Jimmy Wilson Sycamore Street Hugh Crumrine Ralph Davis Warren Buckley Jimmy J.C. Beem

Howard Rockwell Elected Chief of Ben Hur Tribe

Howard Rockwell was elected chief of the Melcholr court, Tribe of Ben Hur, at last night’s meeting. Other officers chosen include Al fred Ackerman as judge, W. M. Hal terman as past chief, Mrs. Naia Wilson as teacher, Earl Cox as keeper of tribute, Martin Wilson as captain, Joan Gibbs as guide, Miss Carr as keeper of inner gate, Charles Cox as keeper of outer gate, Mrs. F. Rockwell as musician, I. H. McCarty, Warry Scoville and Fred May as trustees. A Christmas party for juniors will be held next Tuesday at Ben Hur hall with Maddigan School of Music furnishing the program and a Christmas tree with candy and gifts.

Howard Rockwell Melcholr Court Ben Hur Alfred Ackerman W. M. Halterman Naia Wilson Earl Cox Martin Wilson Joan Gibbs Miss Carr Inner Gate Charles Cox Outer Gate F. Rockwell Fred May Ian Hen Hur Hall Maddigan School of Music

Rejoining Stomach's Walls Topic by Dr Strauss

Dr Alfred A Strauss of Michael Reese Hospital spoke at the Waterland Society meeting in Black's Tea Room on gastric and duodenal ulcer surgery. He described resections in which active portions of the stomach are removed and the walls rejoined, noting progress and methods for effective restoration.

A. A. Strauss Alfred A. Strauss Michael Reese Hospital Waterland Black Dubuque Cedar Rapids Chattesity Strauss

Iowa Supreme Court rules stock buyers cannot rescind

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that a subscriber for stock in a corporation, even if induced by fraud to purchase, cannot rescind the subscription after insolvency proceedings have begun. The decision cites the case of Henry W. Lexis in the Selway Steel Post & Fence Co. of Des Moines.

Tes Moines Iowa Supreme Court Wagon Record Henry W

State College Ban Snatches Cigarets from Co-eds Lips

Co-eds at Iowa State College were officially notified that smoking cigarets is taboo. Violations will mean suspension. The rule targets rising cigarette use among the students seen as a health and fire hazard.

State College Ames UNS Iowa State College

Prosecutor Seeks Dismissal Over Army Air Power Stance

The prosecutor urges dismissal of Mitchell citing impact on air power plans tied to military defense. The trial features testimony arguing air service modernity and the need to support aviation against efforts by army and navy leadership to limit air power. It references Weeks letter and prior battles to illustrate aviation’s wartime and postwar significance. Names and places cited include Waterloo, Reinbeck, and several local individuals in a list of licenses.

Wurt General Ste Army General Board of Navy

Four Die As Train Hits Car At Kellogg Crossing

Kellogg Iowa December 17 AP Four people were killed when a Rock Island passenger train struck an automobile at a crossing. The victims were Mr and Mrs L M Brown Newton Miss Helen Hodge Des Moines and Arnold Morris Newton. They were returning from a Newton dance. The Chicago filler train passes midnight. The car occupants reportedly failed to realize their momentum and were unable to halt on the slippery street. Both Miss Hodge and Morris were high school students.

Kellogg Rock Island L. M. Brown Newton Helen Hodge Orville Hodge Des Moines Arnold Morris Chicago Filer Hadge Morris Brown Newlop

Peter Mavrelis Elected President of Greek Church

Peter Mavrelis was elected president of the St. James Greek Orthodox church for the ensuing year at a recent business meeting. He succeeds George Bliss of Cedar Falls. Officers include Bliss as vice president, Daskalos as treasurer, Panagakis as chair, Harry George as secretary of the board of inspectors. A Christmas party is planned for Friday night December 25 at K of P hall with an entertainment program and gifts. Rev. Christopher Morkides will preside and a dance will follow.

Peter Mavrelis St. James Greek Orthodox Church George Bliss Cedar Falls S. Daskalos Pete Panagakis Harry George Waterloo K. of P. Hall State Hospital Greene Clarion Elkenberry Leta Tikenverry Waterlow Daniel Ervin Randalla Meo Merered Weldner Buchanan County Jesu Elfiett J. EB. Elliott Ae Puakling Mid Elliott Daughters of Veterans Memorial Hall Bee F. Tt. Vwalng Hhy. Miller G. F. Mondy To HH. Kimball A. B. Crooks J. M. Meeker

DeGraff Named Chief Justice for Town Supreme Court

Justice Lawrence DeGraff was designated chief justice of the town supreme court for the ensuing year. The bench adopted a resolution and cited legal qualifications including age and service. His first appearance as chief justice will be at the January term of court.

Maines Lawrence DeGraif Towa Supreme Court DeGraf

Son Serves Sentence for Guilty Mother in Wisconsin

In Madison on December 17 AP report Peter Magnusco began a 30 day jail term so his mother could return home. A Magnusco farm liquor raid led to her guilty possession plea, but she withdrew the plea after his admission and he took the charge. Ford dealers in Waterloo district met at Hotel Russell Lamgon to hear about improved sales for 1928.

Madison Wis Peter Magnusco Magnusco Peter FORD Ford Motor Waterloo Hotel Russell-Lamgon O. H. Perkins Des Moines

Swanson Glavis backs World Court as U S best bet

Senator Swanson of Virginia defended adherence to the World Court during Senate debate, arguing the court offers a peaceful, enduring framework for resolving international disputes. He contended the court is independent, not a League of Nations creature, and urged continued US participation to shape its destiny.

Washington, DG American World Court Swanson Virginia Foreign Relations Committee Senate Court of International Justice Finia League of Nations Council Assembly of the League The League United States Hself Wes

Dry Agents to Search Cars Without Warrants

Federal prohibition officers will continue to search automobiles for liquor without a warrant despite a Davenport federal judge ruling against the practice. Andrew McCampbell, director of the tri state area, said the Supreme Court decision by Justice Taft permits the search of all liquor cars. McCampbell is visiting the Iowa prohibition offices and oversees enforcement in Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota.

Des Moines Prohibition Davenport Andrew Miccampbell Tri-State Supreme Court Taft McCampbbell Iowa Pranaition Iowa Nebraska South Dakota

Sheiks Wife Files Paris Divorce Suit

Paris dispatch reports Natache Rambova also known as Mrs Sto dolph Valentine filed for divorce from RoDelfa Guglielmi Valentina, the American film star, with the action registered under Guglielmi and involving her husband Rudolph Valentino in Paris.

Sheik Paris Natache Rambovs Stodolph Valentine Rpuoing Valenting

Four suits filed to collect notes for closed bank

Three suits filed in district court to collect past due notes of the Waterloo Bank and Trust Co receivership. Names include T. E. Eickelberg and George DeWald among defendants, with amounts listed. Separate suit seeks 752.10 from M. J. Foran on notes held by Waterloo Bank & Trost Co, which closed January this year. A note about George Harris promises to feed a horse after police inquiry into alleged abuse with no feed found.

Districte Court Attorness JL. A Andrews Waterloo Bank & Trust Co T. E. Eickelberg George DeWald Augustin Schmitt David Aml Elvit Mun M. J. Foran W Tertup Hank & Trost Company

Sheriff Admits Advertising Pays Off in City

Chartes City, Ta., Dec. 17. Sheriff V. D. Gutierro admits advertising drawing returns after criticizing a paper for publishing an alleged robber's name. He surrendered at the jail hours later, saying the paper urged him to come in. Publicity credited with leading to clues about alleged thieves now jailed for thefts amounting to several hundred dollars in furs.

Chartes City Sherrf D. Gutiertoay

Mrs Gibbons Sues Dr Haffa for Damages in Jury Trial

Mrs Agnes Gibbons of 703 Fifth Street West seeks 859 in damages from Dr F A Haffa of 222 1 2 Fourth Street West after injuries from a car incident on July 25 while she was a guest in the Haffa vehicle. Four women and two men jurors in municipal court heard testimony on negligent driving and speed claims. The defense denies excessive speed and responsibility for the collision. evidence closed and lawyers argued to the jury this afternoon.

Agnes Gibbons Fifth Street West F. A. Haffa Fourth Street Haffa Casebeer Heights Gibbons. Elbow

Miller Slated for Office in Iowa Real Estate Boards

Lester W. Miller of Waterloo is expected to become second vice president of the Iowa Association of Real Estate Boards at Sioux City on the convention's final day. A. F. P. Smith, retiring secretary, was nominated for the presidency. Other nominees include H. H. Crenshaw Des Moines vice president George W. Haw Ottumwa third vice president R. J. Andrews Sioux City fourth vice president Julius Junge Davenport secretary A. G. Bauder Cedar Rapids J. B. McMahan Dubuque and C. B. Mullholland Fort Dodge directors for three year terms.

Lester W. Miller Waterloo Iowa Association of Real Estate Boards Sioux City A. F P. Smith Council Clubs H. H. Crenshaw Des Moines George W. Haw Ottumwa R. J. Andrews Julius Junge Davenport A. G. Bauder Cedar Rapids J. B. McMahan Dubuque C. B. Mullholland Fort Dodge

Perry Surrenders Ends Parole Row

Ira D. Perry Jr. surrendered today to Judge C. H. Jenkins, ending a parole controversy. Perry, a confessed murderer, had served three years of a life sentence before parole and is expected to be sent back to the state penitentiary at Joliet.

Springheld Ill Ira D. Perry, Jr Uilness

Weather Forecast Promises Fair Friday After Snow Flurry

The state weather prophets forecast mostly fair weather tonight and Friday with some clouds. After a sharp overnight drop the temperature held around 4 above zero. Yesterday’s high reached 24 above, and a light snow flurry this morning did not develop into a storm.

Somme Mercury

Dubuque Asks City Of Waterloo To Aid River Improvement

Dubuque city council asks Waterloo to back a Mississippi River waterway improvement spanning Minneapolis to New Orleans. A letter to Mayor Gnagy carries a resolution from Dubuque supporting the plan, following the St. Louis river convention where 659 delegates urged congress to fund waterways in the river valley.

Dubuque City OF Waterloo Minneapolis New Orleans Waterloo A. E. Gnagy Dubuqn St. Louis Congress Mississippi River Valley

War possibility openly discussed by London press

London reporting a day of frank discussion in British and Turkish circles over the League of Nations Mosul award to Iraq under a British mandate. The Times suggests withdrawal from Irak may come sooner, while Turkish leaders warn Mosul cannot be relinquished and fear European powers’ plot against Turkey. British and Turkish officials hint at war but avoid explicit pledges, urging reconciliation from Ankara.

London INS Turkey League of Nations Mosul Draf Great Britain Balewh the Times Coli Irak Constantinople Dee League of Nations Council Iraq Kameneff Geneva Tewfk Bey Paris Tewfik Rousehid Bey Britain Angora Leopold S. Amery Great Britne

Slayer in Jail at Denison amid Logan mob threat

Sioux City teen gangster Alford Sunde charged with murder as part of a bandit gang that shot Marshal Armstrong in Logan Iowa Monday night. He was moved to the county jail at Denison for safe keeping as a mob was reported waiting in Logan.

Sioux City Alford Sunde Logan Marshal Armstrong Denison

Spirit of America urged as pioneer and democracy ideal

Evangelist Garry Anderson spoke to Lions club members praising the spirit of America as born from pioneer grit democracy and religious ethics. He linked Pilgrims and the Bible to moral values fueling national wealth and equal opportunity. A musical interlude preceded plans for a Christmas party next Wednesday.

America Evangelist Garry Anderson Lions Club Hlack Caroom Anderson Social Welfare League Salvation Army

West High Student Graduates From Aviation School

Frank J. Durehenwald of 149 Jefferson Street was recently graduated from the air service technical school of the United States Army at Raeutonl Illinois. A former West High School student, Private Durehenwald was recommended for the school, noted for its large neuro-technical actions in the United States, due to his mechanical adaptability and soldierly record.

Frank J. Durehenwald Jefferson Street Air Service Technical School United States Army Raeutonl Durehenwald West High School United States

Beauty of Cedar River Essay Contest at Waterloo

The Cedar River’s beauty is celebrated in a Courier essay contest with a 200 word limit. Entries must describe “The Cedar River” and target girls aged 10 to 16 in Waterloo or nearby areas. The winner receives Mrs. Jennie Strayer’s skates and a letter from her.

Cedar River Red Cedar River Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier Jennie Strayer Chattanooga

Waterloo Woman's Club to Lay Plans Friday

Civic Department of the Waterloo Woman's Club will discuss current work and proposed projects Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the club home. Chairmen of standing committees report to date. tea to follow hosted by Mrs. G. H. Abbs.

Civic Department of Woman's Club Waterloo Woman’s Club J.P. Jones Lo Nuys G. H. Abbs Critielson

Chaney and Eteils Wed in City Hall Ceremony

Hf A Chaney and Florence Eteils of Waterloo were married at 11 30 p m today in the city hall Judge J C Beem presiding They will reside at 28 Third Street temporarily listed as their address in Waterloo following the ceremony

Achge A. Chaney Florence Eteils Lhair Waterloo City Hall J. C. Beem Third Street

Man Arrested Last Week for Burglary Is Given Sentence

Judge Stiles of Manchester district court sentenced Adolph Berg, captured last week at the 4. R. James pool hall, to a term not exceeding 10 years in the state reformatory at Anamosa after pleading guilty. The court also issued a written decision in Emerius Bond vs Sima O'Donnell et al, ruling the defendants were partners in real estate speculation and that all partners were liable.

Independence Stiles Manchester Adolph Berg James Pool Hall Berg Ananosa Emerius Bond Sima O'Donnel Simon O'Donnell F. L. Sheran G. J. Sheran J. J. McGuire O'Donnell Beatrice O'Donnell Sis Maintiff F. J. Sheran G. F. Shem G. F. Sheran McGuire Quostion Hikenberry-Borers Sadie Elizabeth Rogers

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