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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1926
Page
1
President Calvin Coolidge opens the Philadelphia Sesquicentennial Exposition with a focus on spiritual strength first, labeling conservatism as key while warning against radical change. Philadelphia debates Sabbath openness as ministers condemn mayor’s stance amid patriotic observance.
President Coolidge arrives in Philadelphia for the Sesqui Centennial Exposition, saluted by 21 guns. He tours historic sites, addresses 20,000 in a stadium, invoking the spirit of the founding fathers and urging reverence for spiritual and moral leadership in American governance.
Dr Otto Ludwig Wiedfelt former German ambassador to the United States and director general of the Krupp works died in May in Essen after recent travel to Switzerland to recover his health. He had dedicated himself to restoring Germany's mercantile prestige.
Fire crews battled two incidents last night and early morning. J L Page’s moving picture tent at 1013 Mobile Street suffered a total loss after Roman candles sparked a blaze at 3 24 am. The show’s seats platform and piano were saved. Damage estimated at 300 dollars with no insurance. Earlier, awnings at Dotson Clothing store 221 225 Fourth Street east caught fire from fireworks at 1145 pm. The blaze was quickly controlled by two hand pumps.
Des Moines man FE Smith, 33, drank half a glass of copper sulphate after his divorced wife rejected reconciliation. He uttered a grim remark about appearing as a corpse before his ex-wife left. two minutes later the poison killed him.
A 400 member strike of Indianapolis streetcar employees began at 30 a.m. today. The walkout, ordered by near unanimous vote, seeks wage contracts for all streetcar company workers and higher pay.
Pittsburgh, July 5. The city marks the 100th anniversary of Stephen Foster birth, the folk song writer behind My Old Kentucky Home Old Black Joe and other famous tunes. Foster was born in Lawrenceville, a Pittsburgh suburb, a century ago.
Des Moines dispatch reports statewide Republican conventions showed unity with delegates backing Brookhart’s nomination indirectly through endorsements. Davenport Republicans adopted a resolution signaling support for Col. Smith W. Brookhart for U S senator, while Clinton boosters rallied for State Senator Shaft for governor in 1928. The proposed 600 year bond issue for paving primary roads faced condemnation at Sibley, and Mason City Waterloo Des Moines delegates focused on other matters.
Waterloo celebrates Independence Day with ideal weather as thousands attend at Hanna's grove and nearby parks. Veterans from Civil, Spanish, and World War II eras join families for noon dinner, speeches by Warren L. Steeves, and patriotic music. Minor incidents include a tent fire from a skyrocket and scattered fireworks.
The brother of the famed Duncan Sisters Topsy and Eva died in California. He had been ill for several months and will be buried here tomorrow. The sisters, once theatrical stars, had performed locally and the funeral arrangements are being finalized after the service.
An old notice explains delivery of the Courier at your home before 30 gelack and offers a remedy if the paper is not received. Call the paper’s number before 6 30 p.m. to report late delivery and avoid missed issues.
Philadelphia clergy protested the Sunday opening of the exposition. Mayor Kendrick was harshly criticized from pulpits and worshippers urged to stay away. The Philadelphia Sabbath Association hinted at legal action to enforce strict Sunday observance amid protest meetings planned Friday night.
A 19 year old, Nathan Stanton, suffered severe injuries after a torpedo exploded inside his mouth while he and a companion were handling the device. Stanton was taken to a hospital with serious facial injuries.
A garbled report notes Nar Weelen pole vaulter Chanley Hoff barred by the A A I for unspecified failure before a San Frago fragment. Hoff is linked to signings at a $2,000 weekly limit with venues in Los Angeles and Vernon, promising a cross country theatre tour in shifting east and west legs.
Fragmentary report notes Philadelphia event with Grove and the New York Yankees in a morning game. Mentions pitched by Mack, score around four to two or four to ten and talk of hit leaders and league leaders in a hazy, OCR-damaged text.
A gasoline cruiser named Una C. on its maiden voyage exploded near Avalon California causing probable deaths of two Californians and injuring 18 others with six rushed to hospital. Missing are Mrs Roland Tsiler and Dora Riggins a child, both from Pasadena.
Berlin reports a severe storm across Germany causing 14 deaths and 40 injuries. Affected areas include Wolterstorf where lightning struck a shelter as crowds sought protection. Widespread torrential rain and floods sparked panic as residents faced mounting risk and authorities appealed for calm.
A chaotic Fourth of July across cities like Chicago and New York saw fireworks igniting injuries while auto and boat accidents, drownings, and railroad crossing crashes killed multiple people. Minnesota and New York figures ranged high with several drownings and fatalities, as investigators tracked a day of widespread holiday hazards.
In Pensacola Florida ten persons were detained as material witnesses after a family of four was assaulted in their home with an ax. Preston Peckrin is fatally injured and his wife Hat tis their six year old son Emmett ang and Miss Lucille Cushings are in critical condition. Neighbors heard screams as the family slept. Several others including WF Taylor and G FP Taylor were arrested. Peckrin and his wife had testified against the Taylor family in a recent police court case.
Sheriff Luther cpperson was alerted at Coke Otto when John Combs was found shot in his car. Nearby lay an unidentified Black man, also shot dead. A home brew setup and a loaded revolver in the car, plus another revolver with two discharged shells near the second body, were found.
Chicago July 5. War rants issued for the arrest of Mrs Eugenia Anderson Rogers who posed as the wife of Oakland mayor John Davie and allegedly obtained 2500 dollars from acquaintance Estella Hal Bern a. Rogers claimed she was traveling incognita while posing as the mayor’s wife. Officials say she seduced information about the affair.
Lon Darrow, wrestling promoter, announced Stecher will meet Nick Lutze, former Notre Dame football star, in Los Angeles. Stecher, the world heavyweight claimant, slows his pace for the title bout.
Mrs Aimee McPherson refuses to testify before the federal grand jury probing her alleged kidnapping case. Officials sought voluntary cooperation from McPherson and her mother Angelus Temple, while requests circulated for broadcasting an appeal to witness Keoneh Ormiston to aid in clearing the case.
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