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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1926

Page

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Probe Ordered Over Army Air Service Ties

Secretary Davis ordered investigations into air service methods and the push for a separate corps. Maj. Gen. Helmick and Maj. Gen. Patrick lead parallel inquiries into anonymous letters and congressional lobbying efforts, with potential court martial actions raised by the Mitchell era.

Washington, Dt Army Air Service Davis War Department Air Service E. A. Helmick Army Mason M. Patrick Willian Mitchell Department Anon Nalional Airy Corps Patrick Coolidge House Congress Air Corps Cooridge Mitchell Court Martin

Town Bishop Fights Beer and Wine Law Change

Local church leader opposes modification of the dry law to permit beer and wine sales. The discussion centers on constitutional questions and democratic norms while opponents warn of social harms.

Died of Pneumonia at Allen Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Bessie Marion Munce Bunce, 34, wife of William A. Bunce, died at 10:80 a.m. today at Allen Memorial Hospital from double pneumonia. She was born October 14, 1889 in Shellsburg Iowa and lived on a farm near Waterloo. She leaves husband, her parents, and three children Merle Alice and Lela. Funeral arrangements were not fully clarified in the fragment.

Briste Bunce Bessie Marion Munce William A. Bones Waterloo Allen Memtorial Hospital Shellsburg John Hunter la Porte City William A. Bunce Merle Alice Lela Siste Milton Natherine Abel Mattie Brenren John la Porge City Emery Rema Peterse Bros AL la Forte Cit Crumb Bur

Detena Found Wandering After Storm Ordeal

Detena was found wandering half frozen during a blizzard near Newark. She claimed she was sold to Romani people in Italy and deserted in America after they forced her to beg.

Ftos Detena Newark Italy America

Seventeenth Annual Episcopal Diocesan Session Opens

The seventy fourth annual convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa opened Sunday at Trinity Cathedral in Davenport with visiting clergy from across the state. Three bishops attended the opening service including Bishop Morrison of Davenport Bishop Longley of Des Moines and Bishop Ker of Fond Du Lac Wis. The morning sermon was by Bishop Ker and the evening addresses by Rev. William Spollard and William Pelham. Brotherhood of St Andrew officers were elected president Dr M Wither vice president Charles Griffith and secretary M R McDonald all from Des Moines.

Seana Davenport API Episcopal Diocese Itowia Triniy Cathedral Nergy Aren Thestate Theodore N. Morrison Iowa Garry &. Longley Des Moines Reginald Heberker Fond du Lac Wis William B. Spollard Chicago The Witness William F. Pelham National Council of the Brotherhood of St Andrew Dishap Longley Brotherhood of St. Andrew M. Wither Charles Griffith Oskaloosa M. R. McDonald

Fires Cause Losses At Two Grocery Stores

Two Wanamaker area groceries suffered major fire losses with insured stocks damaged at Mosher Brothers 1950 Lafayette Street and Beem 210 Adams Street. Fire began near matches, burning through walls and shelves, with Beem’s interior scorched and Mosher’s stock and fixtures ruined. Firefighters used about 300 feet of hose. total damages exceed 8400 to stock plus substantial building losses. Injuries included Edward M Knipp cut above the eye and Joss W Smelser cut on the hand. both treated and continuing on duty.

Carly Witerlan Mosher Brothers Lafayette Street Wooo. Beem Adams Street Edward Af. Knipp Mosher Shystelan Joss W. Smelser Pinethan Fred Hunt CL AL Hunt Hove George Mosher State Street K. L Bessie. L. Mosher Ilger N. J. Reiff Fourth Street East Beem Reiff

Golf Doctor Says Painting Health Picture

The article profiles Dr Albert F Wenning of Olympic Fields country club praising golf as a health benefit. He notes daily golfing improves heart and brain function, aids those ill, and acts as prevention, with one fatal crash from lightning unrelated to golf in 16 years. The piece emphasizes golf as a popular doctor’s prescription.

Chicago Gall Albert F. Wenning Olympic Fields Country Club Fls Hetle Goltec Br. Yenning Tose Ness Uip

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A fragmented text mentions Sareveticy and Gethin with partial names and locations. The readable parts reference Sunita and Mantas in a scattered urban context with unclear events or actions. No clear dates, outcomes, or organizations are identifiable from the readable OCR.

Waterloo man dies in crash seven miles east of Fort Dodge

Reuben G. Tyler aged 60 of 726 Denver street, a commercial traveler once prominent in Waterloo industries, was found dead after his car skidded off a road and into a ditch seven miles east of Fort Dodge. Coroner H. E. Bubbs suspects Tyler became helpless at the wheel and died at the scene. His widow Mrs. Tyler and daughter Miss Elvira Tyler were notified by police. he leaves a son Carl in Minnesota and a sister en route from California to Watertown.

Reuben G. Tyler Denver Street Wellaw Commercial Waoterloo Industries Fort Dodge Tyler UN Lansing Mitch, Button Company Fort Kydge Solous H. EB. Bubbs Walnut Court Apartments Les Carl Minnesota Watertoo California Fort Dadyze First Churchh Chyisi

Troops clash as tear bombs fly at court in Delaware riot

In Georgetown Delaware a mob of about 2000 people mainly men surged toward the courthouse for the Marie Butler trial. Soldiers used tear bombs to control the crowd causing minor injuries as the rush ebbed and flowed near the building.

Georgetown Del Marie Butler Negra Mlewnor Steiimeisz Bridgeville

Arrest of man charged with failure to support children

A warrant charges Fred OT. Mainline, 20, Vaap Font street cast with failing to provide for his children. He is held in the city jail awaiting a hearing at 4 a.m. Earlier, a man named Tan was arrested on January 17 for beating his wife.

Fred OT Vaap Font Street Wisted Hainkine Lanter Wis Tan

Clergy Back Prohibition Enforcement Crusade

Bishop Manning urges a church united crusade to enforce the Volstead act, opposing Dr Emmpringham and defending moderation while calling for broader church support and a moral fight for prohibition. Bishops Wiske and Fiske critique the act, noting flaws and urging temperance leadership from clergy. Wayne Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League lauds Manning’s stance.

New York Willand PL Manning Central Emmpringham Wiske Percy Stickney Grant Church of the Ascension St. Mark- in-The-Bouwhs Wayne Wheeler National Hamsel Antisaloon League Manning

Decrees Entered in Hearing on Defunct Charles City Bank

Final decrees were drafted in the assessment case of the closed Farmers Trust and Savings Bank at Charles City. Judge C H Kelley signed the decrees detailing how the 50 percent assessment and 10 cent credit share were handled, with funds kept separate for future statutory assessments. The decision hinges on an express understanding between the bank and the state banking department and has drawn wide attention from attorneys, directors, and stockholders statewide.

Charles City

Girl Who Married Ritz Too Young Sparks Nullification Talk

New York reports Charles Ritz founder of the Ritz hotels faced a tangle as his daughter Elizabeth wed Ritz at Atlantic City. Mrs Gordon Pearce of Forest Hills seeks annulment, arguing the match was too young. Friends say she supports the union. the Ritxs wed in Jersey City.

New York Charles Rita Ritz Strins Elizabeth Rity Gordon Pearce Forest Hills

Rabbit Bites Boy as Rabits Deviate in Missouri Border

Chester Melchfourd aged 42 living near the Missouri line was treated after a rabbit bit him on the hands and legs. The ailing rabbit, found dead, foamed at the mouth and had abnormal rabid behavior.

Rabbit Boy Cincinnati Chester Melchfourd Missouri

Prosperity in the United States Backed by Sound Foundations

London reports Bertram Austin and W Francis Lloyd, noted British industrialists, say US prosperity is durable and based on core management principles. They cite profit growth from consumer price restraint, labor-saving tech, and wages tied to output with no earnings cap, noting high wages do not raise prices. They add American leaders claim labor is more reliable under prohibition as living standards rise with wages.

London United States Bertram Austin W Francis Lloyd America Europe Malaysia

Thieves rob New York art gallery stealing Whistlers

Burglars struck Schwartz galleries at 517 Madison Avenue and took etchings valued between 350 and 1200 dollars each. Several Whistlers and works by McBey Cameron Zorn Lepere and Legros were lost. detectives of East Fifty-First Street precinct investigate.

New York Robbders Schwartz Galleries Madison Avenue Whistlers McBey, Cameron Zorn Lepere Legros Fem William Kuehl Forest Avenue West Englewood N. J Albert Schwartz Len Leffler J. Preycald Amare East Fifty-E1st Street

Rat Poison Candy Kills Two At Kankakee Hospital

Two inmates died after being dosed with rat poison passed off as candy in a state hospital for the insane in Kankakee. The second death occurred today in the hospital, following the earlier death of Mrs. Mars Roheres, 56, after Anna Haas of Chicago allegedly administered poison from a can in the children’s ward where she worked as a helper.

Kankakee Til State Hospital For the Mars Roheres Anna Haas Chicago

Postgradin Courses for Cooks and Watters

London at the turn of February saw the launch of postgradin courses for cooks and waiters. Initiated by the London County Council with support from major hotels and restaurants, the program aims to elevate technique and manners to ensure British staff dominate service.

London Owith Witfers London County Council

Prince of Wales urged to curb dangerous jumps in hunting

The Prince of Wales, recovering from a broken collarbone, faces media debate over his hunting risks. British press favor recreation and exercise but urge fewer dangerous stunts, contrasting old and new riding schools and praising his pluck while advising caution. Holyrood Palace modernized with elevator and radio amid royal renovations. Tin trade prospers under British influence as U S consumption remains high and Malaysia remains a key supplier. Theatricalists debate how long kissing on stage should last, while hats become more personalized with makers' names inside. Stammering patients seek treatment as a young woman requests stammering help from Mr Rumsey.

London Wlimgahs Prince of Wales Louis Greig Greig England Dent Geverally Holyrood Mary Queen of Scots Holyrood Palace Edinburgh George Mary

Rumsey Clinic Sees Rhythm Aid Speech Return

A patient under Mr Rumsey's care improves with dancing lessons restoring speech and rhythm. The case shows synchronized progress in motor and vocal control, illustrating the clinic's approach to speech therapy and movement therapy.

Death of Robert Patterson Linked to Poison Moonshine

Robert Patterson, 19, of 211 Bates Street, was found dead in his bed at 4:30 a m. with poison liquor suspected. His stomach contents were sent to University Hospital for analysis. His stepfather Ea Powell said he had been out with two unidentified Black youths and returned after 11 p m. He previously worked with the Illinois Central shows and was born in Canton, Mississippi, June 27, 1896. He is survived by his mother, stepfather, and stepsister Mary Powell. His body lies at Kistner's mortuary awaiting funeral arrangements.

Robert Patterson Etta Powell Batesstreet Patterson University Hospital Lews City Ea Powell Robert Canton Miss Mary Powell Kistner

Medical Life Stockholders Meet Merger Consideration

Directors and stockholders of Medical Life Insurance met at Russell-Lamson this afternoon to discuss merging with Royal Union Life Insurance of Des Moines under an agreement signed last Thursday by Royal Union president A Tmitker and Medical Life president T G Londergan. James E Shanks opposed the merger at the meeting. Present were Dr. W A Rohit of Waverly founder and former four year president, A C Tucker president of Royal Union, and C E Bowers, general counsel.

Cledical Life Insurance Company Russell- Lamson Royal Union Life Insurance Company Des Moines A. ©. Tmitker Royal Union T. G. Londergan Medical Lite James E. Shanks Metical

Robbery clues sought in trunk as couple held

Sylvester Collins and Esther Coyle were arrested in West Moline Illinois on Saturday and sent to this city jail in lieu of bonds set at two thousand dollars each. Collins is married here. Coyle worked as a maid at the B Schultz home at 27 Sheridan Road. A trunk containing part of the stolen jewels and clothing is being searched for at East Majine upon arrival.

Sylvester Collins Esther Coyle West Moline Ill Colling Corle B Schultz Sheridan Road East Majine

Police Hunt for Woman Who Screamed Fails

Detectives Tiugh Crumline and Ralph Davis and driver L Pickens searched the Miles avenue and Commercial street neighborhood for a woman who screamed at 5 30 p m Saturday. The caller refused to reveal identity but said a woman screamed several times at the intersection, leaving the case unsolved.

Miles Avenue Commercial Street Tiugh Crumline Ralph Davis L. Pickens

Rotary club discusses use of membership dues

Bruce Gates president outlines how Rotary dues are spent at the Neon Incheon hotel. Members then vote on whether to raise dues and propose new methods of apportionment.

Bruce Gates Rotary Club Neon Incheon Hotel Russell- Laameen

Elklets Luncheon Announced by Waterloo Club

Waterloo Elklets schedule a luncheon at the Etks club dining room Tuesday at noon. Mrs. Mary Murray is catering and reservations are due with Mrs. W A Reet or Altra J H Fitzgerald before 10 am tomorrow.

Elklets Waterloo la Etks Club Root Mary Murraycateress Uo the Mide W. A. Reet Altra Pitzgerald Tomarrar

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