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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1926
Page
1
Ambassadors and veterans' groups gauge the Paris anti debt parade with shifting plans as Americans decide against wreathing the Alat Seeger statue. French veterans reportedly drop a dirge gesture, signaling a tempered, symbolic presence among the event’s hoped demonstrations.
Eight bodies recovered from the S-51 wreck with four more believed in the torpedo room. Lieut. Frederick D. Foster identified among the dead, with Charles Carrell Thomas and George Henry Martin among others identified. Acetylene torches opened the rusted hull as navy crews prepared for public viewing and heroes' burials at Arlington or home.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Washburn hardware store, a commercial garage, and Frank Schafer’s home. By 2 p.m. a hundred volunteers and firefighters from Washburn, Waterloo, and La Porte City battled the blaze with no water. Smoke and flames drew crowds as crews rushed in from nearby towns. water pressure failed and fuel from a roadside pump caused a sharp explosion.
Indianapolis July 9 One policeman was shot and killed and a citizen probably fatally wounded in a daylight holdup at a Berers hotel. Two well dressed bandits fled. one was fatally wounded in a pursuit near the state house. Proprietor E F Beryers fired, aiding in the chase. a bystander Paul Shafer, 36, was fatally wounded.
Malcolm Jennings age 62 secretary of the Ohio 3 Manufacturers' Association and former Marion Star manager, a close friend of the late President Warren G. Harding, was found dead in his Columbus home from heart disease. He had been with President Harding at the San Francisco hotel when the president died.
Kansas City Missouri was drenched by the heaviest rain in 12 years, a downpour that flooded industrial districts and tore up pavements. About 4.76 inches fell in hours, stranding hundreds of cars and prompting rescue efforts amid flood damage. Seven lives were lost in Ansig Bohemia as heavy storms produced floods and factory rescues.
French war veterans withdraw from a Sunday protest against the Washington debt settlement parade. The American Volunteers say posters insulting Americans who fought for France sparked the change and aim to preserve Franco American friendship with a revised plan and condolences.
In Chicago a defense attorney, Eugene McGerry, argues during closing for Martin Durkin, a bootlegger charged with killing federal agent Edwin Shanahan. He claims half of Chicago police are involved in bootlegging and accuses Assistant States Attorney William McSwiggin of being shot by bootleggers, as jurors hear objections and fiery rhetoric ahead of the jury verdict.
Judge A P Barker in district court here ruled that creditors of William R B Jayne cannot claim $62 040 in life insurance policies. The funds go to Stella M Jayne and their daughter Edith Jayne. The ruling notes the body was found in Illinois near Muscatine in 1924 and an appeal is likely. Pedro Martin dies at 118 in Pirenaique Spain.
The notice requests readers to ensure home delivery by 3:30 p m and provides a phone contact if the paper is not received on time, promising a reprint or replacement to fix errors by the next issue.
New York July 9 AP The subway strike widens as 60 night shift power house workers vote unanimously to quit. An early morning derailment near Gowling Green and South Ferry involved a recently hired motorman and caused minor damage before trains were back in service. Detectives from Interborough were arrested after allegedly ejecting reporters. The threat grows as power house workers consider joining the walkout, potentially disrupting the Interborough system further. Service is about 77 percent normal with elevated lines near regular schedules as the strike enters its fourth day.
The Illinois Central weekly crop report notes corn has made satisfactory growth and is now equal to last season. Oats are nearly headed with some fields starting to ripen and ready for harvest in about a week. Moisture supported favorable growth across crops.
London reports that Norway's special government investigating committee urged prosecution of the Berge cabinet. The panel accuses the Berge government of lending 25 million kronen to the Western Norwegian Commercial bank before its 1925 collapse without parliament’s consent.
Reports from Allahabad indicate serious communal disorders spreading over about 500 square miles around Padna. Hindu villages and bazaars were looted and burned as mobs rampaged. Police and military reinforcements were rushed to the disturbed area.
Philadelphia July 9 CAP Thomas Cunningham a Philadelphia Republican leader under Senate committee campaign funds probe will accept service of subpoenas at his Atlantic City cottage tomorrow Resumes Flight Belem Brazil July 9 INs Bernardo Duggan 15 starts seaplane trip from New York to Maranhao Three Die In Plane Crash Brussels INs Amsterdam self mail plane crashes killing pilot and two Dutch passengers
Two bandits robbed a Des Moines grocery delaying their loot to serve a child customer who presented a written list from her mother. The girl named items, the men filled the order and gave change, then completed the cash till theft totaling $55. Store manager Morris Schoondyke was locked in a back room during the break in.
Mrs. Carmen Little files for divorce from Marion G Little in Johnson county Iowa citing violation of marriage vows. She requests 16000 alimony including 500 temporary support 500 attorney fees and 15000 permanent alimony. She reportedly owns a 250-acre farm in Mitchell County.
Cloud bursts and lightning storms in Bavaria and central Germany cause multiple deaths. An elderly American visitor at Wollmarshausen near Goettingen drowned in the swollen Gorges river. Four laborers sheltering under a tree at Zimbach near Augshers were killed by lightning.
Des Moines reports that a library board cannot levy taxes for public libraries without city council approval. Attorney General Ben Gibson stated this in an opinion to Miss May E. Francis, state superintendent of public instruction. Revolts Against Revolt from Lisbon notes a successful revolution against the revolutionary government installed by General Gomes da Costa.
Lincoln July 9. Governor McMullen granted Donald Ringer a four day reprieve just hours before scheduled execution. A telegram from Dr. Cameron of Kearney suggested new evidence linking a treated gunshot wound to the crime. The state board of pardons will review on July 13.
Frank Fish fourth ward councilman returned from Davenport where he observed modern single globe lamps replacing globe electroliers. He noted Davenport has brighter business streets and lower electric bills and urged Waterloo to attract new residents and businesses by improving city lighting.
Des Moines marks Harvey T. Ray's last wishes as an aviator killed at Fort Riley are honored with a flyover and ashes scattered along the Des Moines river. Funeral services for Ray were held yesterday as the city coun cil passed resolutions and a movement to name the proposed air field in his memory gains momentum.
Miss Henrietta Lorenzen a 20 year old former school teacher who had been missing since June 193? telephoned Sioux City police to say the affair is a mistake Her brother Henry Lorenzen had appealed to local authorities for a search She planned to stay with a girl friend in Sioux City but did not inform relatives
London readers learn that a trade war pits British packers against American firms the Swifts Armants and the Wilsons over control of world meat supply. The Daily Mail argues American firms push Argentine beef into Britain to depress prices while lifting U S prices to cover losses, foreseeing a shift of world meat production to Argentina and potential British dependence on American terms.
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