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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1926

Page

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Coolidge Held in No Danger From Farm Discontent

Washington reports the White House and cabinet voiced confidence that prosperity will continue under President Coolidge. Farmers’ discontent is noted but seen as not enough to threaten his standing. Tariff talk and farm relief measures loom in the next session while administration emphasizes universal employment as prosperity’s core.

Dy Mark Sullivan Washington White House Department of Agriculture T Ds Coaldee Coolidge Gother Congress Palitteay Stecka Cnse New York

New York Actress Rambeau Case Seeks Reopening Details

Miss Mabel Manton asks permission to reopen her $140 000 alienation of affections suit against actress Marjoria Rambeau alleging misconduct with stage director William Jrevitt Manton. The move highlights historic civil action and links among theater figures.

New York Mabel Manton Marjoria Rambeau

Untitled excerpt hints at administration claims of future prosperity

The passage argues the administration knowingly promotes prosperity forecasts and hints at careful reasoning behind public statements, suggesting a deliberate strategy in financial rhetoric. It notes rising prices and poses a view on the mental discipline guiding official messaging.

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Mellon Reduces Poison in Booze as Probe Looms

New York City faces a rising death toll from alcoholism with 724 deaths recorded in the first 51 weeks of the year and total alcohol deaths exceeding all years since 1910. Health Commissioner Harris notes the trend surpasses figures from Chicago and other cities, while state totals show 898 deaths in New York state and widespread concerns about toxic spirits.

N.Y New York Dee New York City Nequor Harris England Wales Australia Chicago Anofiterany New York State Pillad Aay Frederick Schiwarts Roston St. Lauls Pittsburgh Baltimore Los Angeles Minneapolis Seattle Cincinnati Columbus Qma Detroit

Bandit Battle Ends In Shootout. Woman Wounded

Chicago report describes a hold up at Nathan Rossen’s dog goods store by four robbers versus four detectives. The gang used Mrs. Rossen and her daughter as shields. a bystander was killed and Mrs. Rossen shot in the back. Police captured two robbers as the battle ended with a detective fatally wounding the bandit with a final shot.

Chicago Jules Berna- Uvicl Nathan Rossen Rossen Ari Mra. Gessen Mary Palice Sereima John Tintelman Walter Kalin Bernatmely Otto Phonias John Hurley Uchely Thomas

US stance on protection amid Nicaraguan row

Washington officials maintain a policy of protecting American lives and property as Saacasa Maburala presses into Nicaragua’s interior. Reports say Dion troops retreat to Jal Bluff and 208 conservative soldiers move to Monkey Ridge. Senator Borah warns against intervention and Wheeler vows a resolution to withdraw U.S. warships if not withdrawn voluntarily.

Washington, D.C Whiila Sacasa Maburala Pahend Nicaragua Farees Diaz Washington Gona da Nicaragua Jal Bluff Las Perlas Dion Monkey Ridge Corinto Dllas Castrilla Hare Calles Mexico Snacasa Managua Tropical Radio Company Amerian Puerta Cabezas Uberal Rio Grande el Qala State Department Lathner Borah Waicarama United States Congress Nonin Wheeler Montana Wicaragua

Nicaragua News Chief Held by U S Forces at Puerto Cabezas

Liberal spokesman Pedro J. Zepeda denounced U S naval authorities for confining Dr. Juan Sacasa head of the Heerst government in Nicaragua at Puerto Cabezas. He charged Latimer disarmed Sacasa’s guard and cut radio links, warning of possible attack on the president and cabinet.

Mexico City Juan Sacasa Heerst Nicaragua Vuerto Cabezas Latimer Pedro J. Zeneda Blexlea Zeneda United States Puerto Cabezas Gallo la Cruz Sacasa Zepeda Nberal Nee

Governor Ma Adds Two to Pardon List

Gov Ferguson grants two full pardons bringing total clemency to 28 862. John W Wilkes from Hopkins county on liquor charges and Frank Schima of Lavaca county for burglary liquor offenses receive pardons. Engineer killed in railroad wreck at Rummerfield Pennsylvania. fireman believed dead.

Austin Tex M. A. Ferguson John W. Wilkes Hopkins County Frank Schima Iquor Lavaca

Mortuary Services For Joseph Miller In Waterloo

Funeral services for Joseph Tr Miller 65 of 1126 Third Avenue West will be held Friday at 2 p m at Kismerohana with Rev J Arihyar Young of First Methodist Episcopal Church officiating Burial will be in Elmwood Miller born June 2 1861 near New Woolfield Lancaster county Pa moved to Waterloo in 1911 was an express messenger for the Wells Central Railroad and a Brotherhood of Railway Clerks member Surviving widow and several children brothers and a granddaughter also listed Harriet Kilne 25 died today at home of her parents 1016 Eleventh Street West Born April 17 1891 in Wenana Wh came to Independence in 1904 to farm near that city moved to Waterloo nine years ago Worked as cashier in the grocery department of Placita She was member of Trinity American Lutheran Church choir and Teachers league Surviving are her parents three sisters and one brother at home The body is at Paterson Bros Mortuary awaiting funeral arrangements

Joseph FL Miller Joseph Tr. Miller Third Avenue Weat Kismerohana J. Arihyar Young First Moethodist Episcopal Church Elmaviod She Miller New Woomfleld Lancaster County Waterloo Wastertoo Threa Harriett Kline Milas Marriott G. Illne W. C. Kilne Wenana Independence Jorad- Ins That City Crovery Placita Trinity American Lutheran Church Laghles Lian Allen Torathy Willard Paterson Bros

Long's Brother Named Deputy Auditor of State

Des Moines reports that Frank Lens of Des Moines is named deputy auditor for the state, succeeding Katherine Southworth. State Auditor elect J W Long also announces appointments for his department including Fred Porter as Statistician and general clerk. Additional clerks and order of succession listed for various divisions.

Des Moines Frank Lens Car Stite Katherine Southworth Associated Press J. W. Long Tme Hie Fred Porter J. W. Lemley Leon G. H. Getty W. H. Hamner George Gallneno Maude Johnson Revenue Department Guy 8 Brewer Rose Reusser Alta J. Swish Jennie Allely Long Board of Audit Department of the Auditor's Office Lou C. McHenry Clara A. Intrursoll Mae Martin

John Kentzelman Held as Bandit in Dubuque Robberies

John Kentzelman alias King, identified by self admission as part of a Waterloo regiment, was arrested in Dubuque after two oil-station robberies. He lived at 710 Hentzelman court and is jailed on robbery charges. Police recovered $40 in his shoes. attendants and garage staff identified him.

John Kentzelman King Dubuque Waterloo Hentzelman Court Rentzelman Iafa Aaldaps

Kipling Seeks Sun in France on 61st Birthday

Burwash neighbors report Rudyard Kipling, aged 61, left his home for somewhere in France to escape cold weather. Last year on his birthday he could sit up for the first time after a serious illness.

Burwish Rudyard Kipling France

Thief Steals Rare Book From Auto

A thief in Des Moines after midnight stole two books from BM D Secrist of Panora. One is an early edition of Macaulay history of England and the other a century old volume at Josephus. Police search underway for the literary thief.

Des Moines INSI BM D. Secrist Panora Macaulay England Josephus

Army fliers depart Tampico for Vera Cruz mission

The Pan American airmen left Tampico early today bound for Vera Cruz, according to a cable received by the All American office. In other news, a fire at the Melin Chi fraternity house caused a light blaze on the first floor but remained confined after a defective chimney sparked the flames.

Tampico Vera Cruz Vampicon Melin Chi

Tragic Domestic Murder Suicide Shocks Punxsutawney

A man in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania killed his wife then took his own life today in a domestic tragedy. Police report indicates the weapon used and timing were part of the fatal sequence. investigators are examining the scene and interviewing witnesses.

Punxaitawney Doc Brock T Hla

Temperatures Forecast With Mixed Daytime Values

Readable fragment shows forecasted highs and lows for several days with numbers and units missing or garbled. It indicates Wednesday and Thursday temperature expectations but lacks complete values.

Mystery Chicago Cat Robber Evades Police On North Side

Chicago authorities pursue a nocturnal robber dubbed the cat robber who targets women, operates near elevated stations and business corners, vanishes after attacking, and is described as clever but not overtly dangerous by Captain John Stege. Armed citizens assist as detectives study recent assaults in Logan Square and other north side districts.

Chicago Nee Chieszo North Side Bluecoats Logan Square John Stege Stege Altho

Henry Stewart Fined 300 After 10 Months in Court

Henry Stewart, described as a negro, was fined 300 dollars plus costs in district court after pleading guilty to a liquor nuisance. Judge H B Boies also issued a liquor injunction against Lavi Wright. The county attorney moved to dismiss nine similar cases arising from the same conduct.

Henry Stewart H. B. Boies Boies Lavi Wright Fourteenth Street A. L. Dinderman John Cassatt Helen Roe Buck Dave Eastman Dewey E. Davis Kid Gray Lulu Laufell William Johnson Regra Lillian Mabon Negra Jess Taylor Harry Johnson

Plot to Blow Up Winslow Hotel Foiled in Los Angeles

Los Angeles police uncovered a suspected plan to blow up the Winslow hotel on Spring Street when a clerk found a smoking box with 12 sticks of dynamite and two gallon jars of ultraglycerine and gasoline in the basement while stoking the furnace. The hotel sheltered the gym once used by Jack Dempsey.

Los Angeles Cal Winslow Hotel Spring Street John Newman Jack Dempsey

President of Bank Drops Dead in Memphis

Harry Cohn, wealthy president of the American Savings Bank & Trust Company, collapsed in his Memphis office and died as concern about the bank’s failure grew. The institution had closed weeks earlier after a bookkeeper fled and two cashiers killed themselves following an exposure of a $100,000 shortage by examiners.

Memphis Tenn Harry Cohn American Savings Bank & Trust Company

Odd Fellows Hall Fire Devastates Wapello Building

The Odd Fellows hall in Wapello Indiana was destroyed by a blaze of unknown origin this morning. The tower floor housed Wapalio Clothing Co which faced losses estimated between 25 000 and 30 000 with partial insurance coverage.

Wapello Odd Fellows Wapalio Clothing Company

Kostas Pateras Elected President of Greek Church

Kostas Pateras named president of the Greek Orthodox church for 1927. He has lived in Waterloo 17 years and is a local businessman. Other officers named include Erions Slembaris as vice president Spiros Dagkalkis as secretary and Sam Melonas as treasurer. The 15 member board lists James Louknakis Stamas Paras James Parginias Fotis Partatus Marie Snarifes John Amersonis Louis Mirsialhen and James Trouvan. Authorities inspected Linn County Jail in Cedar Rapids with Sheriff H. T. Wagner and county supervisors to review the new courthouse jail project authorized by voters in November.

Kostas Pateras Pateras Waterloo Erions Slembaris Spiros Dagkalkis Sam Melonas James Louknakis Stamas Paras James Parginias Fotis Parstatus Marie Snar Linn County Jatl H. T. Wagner Firbank County Board of Supervisors Cedar Rapids Linn ‘County Connecion

Earthquake Shocks Spokane Near Gonzaga Observatory

A violent tremor rattled Spokane near Gonzaga University observatory, shaking the area for about two minutes. The incident was recorded locally and is being monitored by officials.

Washington Spokane Wash Dee Gonzaga Universally Observatory Hera

Telegram Comes Too Tardily to Catch Breitenstein

Breitenstein, accused of passing bad checks in two western cities, was arrested in Watertown S D but charges were dismissed after checks were settled. He left for Stevens Point Wisconsin, home of his father. Authorities had considered holding him if in custody.

M. J. Brattenstein Watertown S. D HW. T. Wagner G.R. Goss Sherif Goss Breitenstein J.C. Beem Breiterstein Stevens Point Wis

Two Arrested on Charge of Forging Dope Prescription

Pat Gossweller and Eline Stafford were arrested after forging the signature of a local physician on a morphine prescription. They sent Sprouse to Cal Miller drug store to fill it. Miller questioned the forgery, telephoned the physician, and detain Sprouse while police were alerted. Sprouse blamed Goswell er and Stafford. They are confined in county jail and identified as known drug addicts.

Pat Gossweller Eline Stafford C. E. Thornberry Hugh Crumrine Gasweller Stafford Edoéte ‘Sprouse Cal Miller Drug Store Miller Sprouse Gosweller

Commission Urges Bridge at McGregor

Iowa Wisconsin bridge commission urges construction of a Mississippi bridge at McGregor with an estimated cost of about 1.5 million dollars. The planned span would connect near Prairie du Chien Wisconsin and would be sited opposite Lansing Iowa as an alternative. The commission is chaired by Julius Boeckh with members Fred White of Ames and F. O. Bell of McGregor.

Hes Moines Towa Interstate Bridge Commission Iowa Wisconsin Mississippi River McGregor Prairie du Chien Lansing Julius Boeckh Fred White Ames F. O. Bell

Silver Fox Buyers to Receive Quotas In Recovery Plan

John F. Simpson Co Inc faced dissolution due to tangled affairs. Receiver Guy F Edwards asked district court for authority to distribute taxes remaining in the firm to contract holders as part of the asset liquidation.

Silver Fox John F. Simpson Ca, Inc Guy F. Edwards Edwards John FP. Simpson Co., Inc

Duchess to Attend Son's Wedding in San Francisco

The Duchess of Meektenburg Schwerin formerly Mrs Luly Oelrichs Martin arrived in San Francisco to attend the wedding of her son Charles Odrichs Martin to Miss Caroline Madison. The ceremony is set for January 5.

San Francisco Cai Duchess of Meektenburg-Schwerin Luly Oelrichs Martin Peter D. Martin Herman Oelrichs New York Charles Odrichs Martin Caroline Madison

Second Man Shot in East Dubuque Fight

A gun battle at a roadhouse near East Dubuque left Jack Shea dead and Mike Allegretto wounded. Allegretto, 28, is jailed in Galena on self defense claims as authorities pursue the two Chicago gangs angle and seek past histories. Shea, 32, died from multiple wounds. Allegretto remains hospitalized in serious condition with eight shots reported on Shea.

East Dubuque Dubuque Lee la Verne Allegretto Galena Shea Allegratto Johas Hii Altho Davies County Chicago East Johns Alle Eretio Jo Davies County

Two Rabbits With One Shot Breaks Law

Ashland Wisconsin reports Ilarold Schraider aged 20 killed two rabbits with a single shot and was found to have five rabbits in possession, violating state game laws which limit to four rabbits before the shot. The incident underscores state limits on bag and possession.

Ashland Wis Ilarold Schraider Wisconsin

Hold King Ben on Charges of Girl

Pi-Benjantin Purnell leader of the House of David was bound over in circuit court on criminal assault charges brought by former member Mrs Bessie Woodworth Renton Harbor Mich on December 9.

Renton Harbor Mich Pi—Benjantin Purnell House of David Bessie Woodtworth

Local Teacher Honored in State Safety Essay Contest

In Des Moines on December 30 Billy Reynolds of Ottumwa won first place in the National Safety campaign essay contest receiving a gold medal and 150 dollars for his safety lesson. Ramona Liesveld of Mason City earned second with a silver medal and ten dollars. Honorable mentions went to Rose M. Frush of Pella Bess Horne of Waterloo Bertha Houghtaling of Nevada and Ralph Mitchell of Cedar Falls. Third place tied among Alicea Smith Hospers Mary Ham Dyersville Elizabeth Vander Kamp Hospers Deane Sehnurr New Hampton Mary Elizabeth Gearhart Hopkinton Otis Irland Dubuque Desta True Humphrey Rockingham Walram Stegeman Hospers Gertrude Reeve Hopkinton and Geraldina Gelly Parnell.

Rose M. Frush Pella Bess FE. Horne Waterloo Bertha Houghtaling Nevada Ralph Mitchell Cedar Falls Alicea Smith Hospers Wdith Mary Ham Dyersville Elizabeth Vander Kamp Deane Sehnurr New Hampton Mary Elizabeth Gearhart Hopkinton Otis Irlada Mn Pubuque Desta True Humphrey Rockingham Walram Stegeman Gertrude Alice “Reeve Geraldina “Elly Parnell

Crossley to Manage DeForest Radio Co

Powell Crosley president of the Crosley Radio company will take over management of the DeForest Radio company for five years in Jersey City. The DeForest firm, a pioneer in radio, went bankrupt June 24 this year. the stockholders and creditors recommended Crosley’s offer be accepted.

Paterson N. J Powell Crosley Crosley Radio Company Cincinnati DeForest Radio Company Jersey City Oxtler Vice Chatecellor Vivien M.lewis DeForest Compny Lewis DeForest Crosley

Lions Club Gavel Smashes Timepiece at Guest Speech

In a comic incident at Black's tearoom the Lions Club clocked in the noon meeting guest speaker E.G. Caarey of the Evening Courier related ad selling tales. Tate Harrison accidentally struck Caarey’s watch, a new watch was presented, later revealed as a phony substitute placed to time the tall tale.

Tate Harrison Lions Club Black Evening Courier Harrison Cares Caarey

Man Receives Jail Sentence in Bass Case

Dan Wilms, a Black man, was arrested a month ago on Oneida Street after police found two bottles of liquor in a cant which they claimed he owned. He faces a $100 fine and costs imposed by Judge John A. Gwynne for illegal possession. Williams was tried earlier and the case was under advisement. The judge issued the order for Williams arrest on Tuesday and he was picked up by Officer Oscar Hauserman tonight.

Dan Wilms Oneida Street John A. Gwynne Willams Gwynne Williams Oscar Hauserman

Marriage Licenses Recorded Across Several Cities

Marriage licenses list shows names such as Martin Grupp of Chicago and Mabel Garcen of Cedar Falls, with others including Ida Marie Show, Nancy Yan, Charles Ludwig of Independence, Nella Almeda Olmstead of New Martford, Florencn Du Boies of Waterloo, and Willian Thomson, among entries with varying ages and locales. The fragmentary record reflects multiple applicants and municipalities, indicating ongoing local licensing activity.

Martin Grupp Chicago Mabel Garcen Cedar Falls Johannes Emil Lansence Ida Marie Show Ce LB W. Sloughton Belle Phone Nancy Yan We Woestyne Belle Pin Charles Ludwig Independence Legal Nella Almeda Olmstead New Martford Willian Thomson Florencn du Boies Waterloo

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