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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1926

Page

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Brookhart Steck Ballots Disputed In Senate Recount

Washington D C Jan 6 AP counsel for Sen Brookhart challenged the recount in the Brookhart Steck Iowa contest citing 47 contested ballots missing and unsealed sacks with 15006 votes for one candidate and 16000 for the other. Committee ruled objections too late and prepared to seek full Senate decision.

Washington, D.C Senate Brookhart Stock Town Senate Elections and Committee J. G. Mitchell Mitchell Brookhart Votas Daniel JF. Steck Mitchell P Cheirman Ernst Confessei Battlets Washington, D.cg P. W. Turner Daniel B Steck Smith W.brookhart Senate Privileges and Elections Committee Brook- Leck Timo Iowa Davie P. Steck Jacks M. Parsons

Hammill Names 50 on Agricultural Advisory Committee

Governor John Hammill appoints a 52 member state advisory committee on agricultural affairs. The text lists representatives from banks, tile and dairy firms, lumber, and baking associations. He urges attendance at the first meeting at the governor's office and asks for confirmation of participation.

R. S. Whitley Curtis Company, Inc Clinton Guy E. Hillier Penick & Ford, Inc Cedar Rapids B. C. Keeler Mason City Brick & Tile Co Mason City HM. B. Phimb Iowa Dairy Separator Company Waterloo Charles M.dutener Iowa City J. H. McCord Iowa State Bankers Association Spencer I. J. Green Iowa Bankers Association E.W. Miller State Banking Board C.E. Beman State Fair Board Deke Joosa Erast Webbies Iowa Bakers Association Burlington A.C. Smith Foskett Shevardvak Otia Herman Boone E. M A. W Alidows Agricultures John Hamsailg

Priests, Confession, and Coin Plot Shake Europe

Bombou France January six AP reports Abbe des Noyers, beaten and gagged in his church sacristy by supporters of the Order of Our Lady of Tears, with members including Bordeaux residents accused of a spell casting. Marie Mesmin and Albert Froger cited. priest likely out of service for a month. In Hungary, Prince Ludwig Windisch-Graetz confesses to part in a 3 000 French franc note forgery plot, implicating prominent figures. police head arrested. Czaky detained. note forgery suspected across Czecho Slovakia Romania and other nations.

Prince Bombou France Abbe Des Noyers Mmembers Order of Our Lady of Tears Bordeaux Janitress Marie Mesmin Our Lady of Tears Albert Froger Froger Buudapest Ludwig Windisch-Graetz Europe Hungary Nadassy Count Charles de Czaky Budapest Count Czaky Jankowviteh Amsterdam Alfair

Senate Refuses World Court Propaganda Probe Vote

Senate 64 to 18 rejects probe into propaganda for the world court, following a Rea Democrat Missouri resolution. Foreign relations committee backed by 5 to 3 vote with Reed Borah and Tabuzon in support. outcome unclear due to garbled text.

Senate Washington Fic Tsennate World Court Elan Dubt Reet Democrat Missouri Senate Foreign Relations Reed Borah Jtabuzon Vo

Marsh Improves After Illness At Home

Steady improvement to the condition of Charles A. Marsh president of First National Bank, reported today by Mrs Marsh. Marsh has been seriously ill for several weeks at his home 127 at Jandk Avenue.

Marsh Charles A. Marsh First National Bank Jandk Avenue

Legion Here Aims To Double Roster In Thilo Year

Plans for the American Legion membership drive will be formed at a meeting of the Lecker Chagenan post on Wednesday in Maman. The drive targets 100 members, doubling the 1625 roster. The program includes vaust piano recital by Hivadel Rice and Anna McClean and a Charleston exhibition by Edwin and Prances Jones. The exclusive committee will meet at 6 p.m. in Biteliss room the same evening.

American Legions Jocal Iecker Chagenan Post Vharsdys Vaust Hivadel Rice Anna McClean Charleston Edwin and Prances Jones Biteliss i

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Poison Attempt Fails

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, wife of Harry K Thaw, survived a self administered poison attempt after a prolonged New Year party. Physicians said she could recover with rest and treatment though the motive was not disclosed. Her 15 year old son Russell helped with antidotes and was cautioned not to visit for a day.

Chicago Kyelen Nesbit Hart Evelyn F. Thomas Brand Fy Russell Pr.Brand Russell Gussie Accos Harry K. Thaw Pittsburgh Harry Thaw

G O P Faces Anti Coolidge Farm Sentiment Debate

The piece contrasts eastern and western views as farmers protest lack of information and sympathy. It cites rising bank failures, foreclosures, falling land values, and reduced purchasing power, linking farmer distress to tariffs, railroads, and monetary policy amid a politically charged atmosphere.

New York Stock Exchange Washington Joint Stock Land Bank Joint Stock Bank Nebraska State v Bureau of Crop Statistics Federal Reserve System Tait Roosevelt Taft Berald-Tritaine

Former Cedar Falls Woman Dies in Douglas Wyoming

Relatives receive copies of the Douglas newspaper notice reporting the death of Mrs. Frank M. Newell. Born in Tretaurt, she lived many years in Cedar Falls before moving to Wyoming. She is survived by her husband two sisters Mrs Hla Hamer and Mrs W Shears and two brothers Michael and John Silver. She came to America with her parents in 1860 and resided in Cedar Falls thereafter. Death occurred December 18 at her home in western Douglas.

Frank M. Newell IBHS Cedar Falls John Silver Waterloo Hla Hamer Peoria W. Shears Douglas Weso Michael R Bouts Newell Tretaurt Ustherbrank America Patrick Silver

Congresswomen Wets Split on Prohibition in Sixty-Ninth Congress

Washington Jan. G INS The feminine bloc in the Sixty-ninth Congress opposes the Volstead act. Three members Mrs. John daved Rogers Republican Massachusetts Mrs. Florence Kahn Republican San Francisco and Mrs. Mary Norton Democrat New Jersey weigh repeal or modification. They cite morality, enforcement waste, and the impact on workers and families as guiding factors.

Washington, D. C Jan. G John Daved Rogers AlassacuLsetts Florencd Kahn San Francisco Mary T. Norton New Jersey Congress Norton Kahn John Whitip Hill Rogers Anti-Saloon League Otany Total

Cook Under Fire After Finding of Stills on Farm

Sheriff’s deputies and state agents arrested Graf after discovering four large distilling stills in a dugout cave beneath his Waterloo area farm barn. The cave housed kerosene stoves, mash vessels, bottles, a pump, well, and ventilation. Graf claimed the cave and stills were years in use for storage and denied bootlegging. two associates were named in the investigation.

Cook Crowbar Cine H. T Wagner Ray Armstrong Joe Holker Graf Waterloo Pinu Yinder Cayce Tiree Officersa Altho Graf Nels ‘Kiar Lupinr

Crown Prince Renounces Throne for Personal Reasons

An exclusive United Press interview with Crown Prince Garo of Roumania reveals his voluntary renunciation of royal rights, stating there is no political motive and that the action is purely personal. He discusses rumors of a coup, his love rumor, and his commitment to serve quietly in the country.

Garo Roumania United Press Magna Liupescue Irl Carol Helen Caroli Bratianu Ferdinand

Sweeney Murder Case Statements Made by Counsel

Defense counsel asserts the defendant Mrs. Munger and Dr. Fuller had legal rights, denying illegal operation links and conspiracies. The defense contends evidence will fail to prove charges, notes Sweeney’s friendship and care for Mrs. Munger, and questions the state’s use of anticipated grand jury testimony. Peremptory juror challenges completed. trial logistics and venue dispute noted with Polk county objection pending.

Lovejoy Sweehey Park County Grand Jury Fuller Polk County Grand Jury Sweeney C. W. Davis E. Bond Dan Shannon Donald Redmond Nick Mangin M. Nebsardevie Grant EB. ¥Assell F.C. Heichel Messerly Paul Jones Theodore Weber John Faulkner Polk County A. HW. J.ovejoy Black Hawk

Kellogg Charles Kellogg 75 dies of creeping paralysis near Washburn

Charles W Kellogg a longtime Butler County farmer moved to Black Hawk County in 1915 died at his Washburn farm at 7:15 pm from creeping paralysis born Chaputauqua New York November 15 1850 he married Lucina Nelly June 11 1874 farmed in Butler County later moved to this county ten years ago survived by widow three sons Maurice G Lupton Waterloo Iowa Edward Portersville California two daughters Ethel Boiter Los Angeles and Myrtle Gilbert Portersville sisters Mary Hua Hollywood California Minnie Renfrew Harvey North Dakota funeral Friday 7 14 am Petersen Bros chapel Rev William Wilkins body to Clarksville for burial.

Charles W. Kellogg Butt ‘Ier County Black Hawk County Washburn Chaputauqua Iowa Bremer County Hollywood Cal Minnie Renfrew Harvey N. D 714 & M Petersen Bros

Borah Sees Possible Row With Mexico Looming

Washington reports a new Mexican crisis alarm now straining U S Mexican ties. Officials discuss potential withdrawal of recognition as Latin experts warn of serious trouble ahead. Senator Borah calls the situation heavy with possible consequences and a turbulent month ahead.

Washington, D. C INS Lang Mexico United States Calley Borah Senate Foreign Relations Committee International News Service Today

City Reports $73,000 Cash on Hand at Year Start

City Treasurer Leo Leeper canceled warrants by $3,636.46 more than issued in December and began the year with $73,000 in cash in depository banks. City Clerk Charles C. Maclay filed a monthly report showing the consolidated fund held $42,907.96 with $9,712.63 in outstanding warrants. During the month $14,000 shifted from consolidated to the fire fund and $2,000 to other depleted funds. Bridge bonds of $5,000 were canceled and a sewer contract was settled for $200.

Leo Leeper Charles C. Maclay General Administration MacKeay

Husbands Cruel Three Ask Divorces

Petitions for divorce filed late yesterday in multiple actions. Alta L. Bellman sues Arthur R. Bellman claiming cruelty after a November 1905 Dachamas county marriage and a June 15, 1925 separation. Elizabeth Diefenbach sues Walter A. Diefenbach alleging cruelty from their August 37, 1911 Vinton marriage, seeking custody of son Paul aged 13. Charlotte Sherwood sues Frank H. Sherwood alleging cruelty from a May 13, 1936 Waterloo marriage, seeking custody of two minors Beatrice Charlotte 8 and William Stanton 6.

Alta L. Bellman Arthur R. Bellman Dachamas County Elizabeth Diefenbach Walter A. Diefenbach Vinton Paul Charlotte Sherwood H. Sherwood Waterloo Beatrice Charlotte William Stanton

Poll tax collection urge to avoid garnishment

Wages of 10 Waterloo residents have been garnisheed under judgments for delinquent poll taxes. Geii Howrey and Myron Arbuckle, collecting for the city, said the total costs to each delinquent will rise. persons who have not started suit can avoid action by paying the $5 poll tax at Howrey or Arbuckle’s offices.

Waterloo Geii Howrey Myron Arbuckle Iatal Polix Howrey Arbuckle

Farm worker released from hospital after injury

Janes Petersen a Fairbank farmer was admitted to St Francis hospital on January 17 after abdominal injuries from being kicked by a horse. He recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital today and return home.

Janes Petersen Fairbank St. Francis Hospital

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