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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1926
Page
8
A government plan to liquidate crown jewels valued at 4264 000 000 aims to buy plows and farm equipment for peasants, a move framed as returning material wealth to those who lost it. The policy follows a push toward rural uplift and economic reallocation, signaling a major shift in national priorities.
In Washington the tax bill debate centers on estate tax retention, not party lines, with Coolidge praised for nonpartisan cooperation. Insurgents in the Senate are opposition within, while House Republicans and Democrats show unusual unity on the tax measure amid a broader nonpartisan pull. The World Court discussion and advances by the federal trade commission add to a cautious, cooperative congressional mood.
The notice instructs delivery by 5 30 in the afternoon and requests readers to phone 5100 with any questions. It also states all copies of the paper should reach the office before 6 30 p m. The message emphasizes timely submission and contact for delivery issues.
A downtown South Bend fire destroyed nine retail establishments causing about 1.205 million dollars in losses. Simultaneously a blaze at the Standard Oil office building in the southeast district burned for a 390 thousand dollar loss. Fire captain John Develeschawer was killed, two other firefighters were hurt, and the downtown origin remains unknown with sparks from high winds suspected.
Allison, Feb. 1. Records of county auditor W. Hilmer show taxes reduced from 10 to 20 percent from last year. He notes tax decreases in almost every district, with a 12 percent cut in farm land valuation allowed by the state body. Supervisors reduced assessments, and current officers kept expenditures low, resulting in over 4 mills reduction in county and state levies.
Feb 1 1930 ins dispatch reports Ted Sullivan and his brother Roy aiding in a farm home break in Amboy to beat Ben Wasson after a collision with another motorist. Ted held on two counts while Roy fled with 15 dollars. sister Irma Cornell married Durkin during fugitive period. New bank heads up in Dunlap with J W Vantorn elected cashier at the reorganized Dunlap Savings Bank.
National Guard units moved into Lexington Kentucky to shield the city during the trial of Edward Harris accused of murder and attacking Mrs Bryant. About 1000 guardsmen occupy the streets, with infantry and machine gun units deployed and checkpoints set across the city.
Gnagy announces he will not run for a second term as Waterloo mayor, after six years in city service. He cites business prospects and a wish to avoid public life as reasons. The piece highlights his projects including paving, electric lighting, traffic signals, storm sewers, budgeting reforms, and police fire department enhancements. It notes potential candidates like Tibbitts, MacKay, and others weighing entry as the March 29 election approaches.
Gilbertville Iowa reports a rare civic feat with no municipal debt. Two new steel double jail cells occupy the city hall fire station, each cell 6 by 6 by 16 feet, as part of 15 months of improvements including drainage on Cook street, new fire apparatus, and street lights. Mayor Lea J. Beard and council members lead a town poised for growth with Matt Fishels to report as town marshal shortly.
Bloodhounds from Agency and local officers scour the area for burglars who blew the safe and robbed the Trainier post office. The crime occurred in the central store and bank run by Needham company, with cash stamps merchandise valued around $1,000 stolen.
In a storm about 1,000 miles east of Newfoundland the Dutch freighter Atkaid was disabled. The Hamburg American liner Westphalia rescued the crew of about 20 men and officers today.
Irene Kelly, 76, died from injuries after being struck by a car while walking to visit her invalid husband in a sanitarium at Davenport. The driver is not being held. Further text notes a deficiency appropriation bill of 31,233,72 to cover deficits in the current fiscal year.
Chicago opera singer Mary Garden arrives in New York and announces her radio debut at 8 p m Eastern time on WIZ promising strong emotion in the performance. She notes wireless thrills after a long rest in Mont Carte and follows Madame Schumann-Heink on air last night with WEAF.
Thomas McCullough Gobble 80 a longtime Clinton figure died unexpectedly yesterday. Funeral services for Gobble a two time mayor and president manager of the T M Gobble company wholesale grocers will be held at his home tomorrow at 3 pm. He also served as vice president and director of Peoples Trust and Savings Bank and was a member of the police and fire commission.
Berkeley, February 1. The Women’s Faculty Club at the University of California voted to permit smoking and offer cigarettes for sale. Club manager Miriam Ran some cited irresistible demand as the reason. Members are described as mature women and no students reside at the club.
Four masked bandits bound and gagged the watchman and night clerk at the Pawtucket post office. They placed dynamite beside them and looted three safes containing stamps and cash before escaping in a limousine.
Des Moines hosts a state editor gathering on February 5 with at least 24 editors expected. Discussions focus on promotion and advertising, including plans to sell and solicit ad space. EUL. 17. White of the Spencer News will address the group.
Denison, February 1. A two day and twelve hour rain swollen the Borer and East Boyer rivers to a high level unseen in this season. South end basements are flooded and many residents evacuated. Water now higher than last June’s flood.
Washington reports Senate investigation of Aluminum Company of America urged by Senator Walsh to probe vigor and integrity of the Department of Justice. He seeks a third government inquiry within four years and demands the FTC provide all evidence it withheld as confidential. The wrangle centers on a 1912 federal court decree and conflicts between Justice and the Trade Commission over the Aluminum Company.
John G Miller general contractor and city councilman states building costs should be slightly lower this year due to cheaper cement brick and steel. He notes pacing brick about 20 percent lower than last year while common brick cement and some steel classes fall. Lumber and labor stay near last year. Overall construction costs expected to be about 5 percent cheaper.
Des Moines February 1 to 15 officials of the local potato growers exchange said the throne of the spud is being strengthened as the campaign to eat more corn products has made the stock unsteady. Ora Rames, president of the exchange, said Iowa growers have averaged only 20 cents a bushel for potatoes in the past five years.
Ex crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany arrived at Hans Doorn to visit his father the former Kaiser. He was brought from Amersfoort by Prince Heinrich, brother of the former Kaiser, amid secrecy. The former crown prince did not attend his father’s late birthday celebration as previously reported by Dutch officials.
London dispatch states Britain has given consent to delay the preliminary disarmament conference. Officials said the move should clear the way for the postponement decision, announced today.
Philadelphia report notes the hard coal strike increased wages by about $142,458 for workers while maintenance and other costs rise. Railroads face revenue losses and executives say talks have resumed with no unified peace yet. details on operators and profits remain undisclosed.
New York Feb 1 AP Eastern railroads received joint wage demands from the Brotherhoods for Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors seeking about a one dollar per day raise for conductors and trainmen. Each railroad was sent an individual letter and asked to respond by March with wage terms and minimal working condition changes noted.
A fire spread from a kerosene stove lit at 3 a.m. to heat the United Brethren church in Washington Two, causing between 300 and 400 dollars in damages. The building was unoccupied and the loss is fully insured. Flames had nearly died out when discovered.
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