Tampa Slayer of Two Admits Four Former Killings
B F Levins confessed to killing six people in Tampa last summer, including Mr and Mrs Herman Merrell and three Merrell children. He alleged Leonard Thompson helped in the Merrell killings and the clubbing death of Bee Rosewell and others to prevent witnesses. Thompson was moved to a safe location to prevent post confession rioting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
B. F. Levins
Herman Merrell
Bee Rosewell
Tee
Rosewell
Levins
Leonard Thompson
Thompson
Hillsborough County
Merrell
Goser
Alexander
Carolyn Rosewell
Eva Rosewell
Edward Rosewell
Bee
Morers
Merrells
Merrell Famiy
Chamberlin Flies to Berlin in Repaired Monoplane
American aviators Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine fly a repaired monoplane to Berlin landing at Templehofer field. crowds cheer as the American flag is raised and Chamberlin salutes over central Berlin, with Coolidge and Hindenburg exchanging congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Berlin
Multiple sports questions from a sports quiz section
Questions cover Walter Johnson’s first post injury innings this season, the Indianapolis Speedway winner, Metropolitan handicap horse, foreign soccer team on tour, ICAAA A meet champions and records, Big Ten track champion, British amateur golf champion, Metropolitan Open winner, and Childs Cup crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Johnson
Visits from East In Rochester Home of Mr and Mrs Gradinger
Dien Dorothy Cohn of Rochester New York is visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Gradinger at 1825 Fourth Street. The visit highlights social ties and local hospitality with a focus on family connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dien
Dorothy Cohn
Rochester
Oe Gradinger
Lindbergh Enjoys Cruise Aboard Memphis
Col Charles A Lindbergh sails aboard the battleship Memphis on a civilian trip with Vice Admiral Burrage. He forecasts reaching Washington on schedule to greet President Coolidge, notes good appetite, praise for Columia pilots, and plans to dine with crew aboard the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Associated Press
Charles A. Lindbergh
Washington
Burrage
Coolidge
Wives sail to Berlin to honor flying husbands next week
New York June 7 two wives Mrs Wilda Chamberlin and Mrs Grave Levine sped to Berlin aboard the North German Lloyd Berlin to join their husbands Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine who flew coast to coast in 42 hours. They plan a tour of European capitals aboard the Columbia with hopes of accompanying the men on future flights. Escort by police officers and officials marked the departure with gifts and messages of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Col. Lindbergh
Columbia
Clarence D. Chamberlin
Memphis
Paris
Brussels
London
W. L. Beck
New York
Berlin
Germany
Wilda Chamberlin
Grave Levine
Bremen
Charles A. Levine
Love
Clarence
Kottbus
Roosevelt Field
Europe
Karl von Lewinsky
Eugene Klee
Lloyd Line
F. Rhem
Soviet minister to Poland murdered by student
Warsaw June 7 a 19 year old Russian monarchist Boris Kowceda shot M Wolkoff the Soviet minister to Poland as he prepared to board a train to Moscow. Wolkoff died in hospital after eight shots. Kowceda was arrested and said the act was political. The Evening News in London identified the slain envoy as Pierre Voykoff famed for signing czarist death warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
M. Wolkoff
Moscow
Boris Kowceda
Kowceda
Wolkoff
A. P. Rosengolz
London
Rosengolz
Great Britain
Russia
M. Zaleski
Czar
Evening News
Lord Rothmere
Vojkoff
Pierre Voykoff
Nicholas
Pierre ‘Lazarevitch Voykoff
Ekaterinburg
Romanoffs
Ipatieff
Voykoff
Soviet Union
Deaths in Waterloo and Los Angeles area families
Mortuary Jacob W. Bentz died in Los Angeles after heart disease at 86 years old. He lived in Waterloo for 20 years and worked in harness trade. survived by two daughters Grace Bentz and Mrs. Paul Nobly and many siblings. John Theodore Colvin, 15, son of Mr and Mrs George Colvin, died of heart and kidney issues after three months illness. Funeral at Petersen chapel with burial in Elmwood. parents and six brothers and a sister survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob W. Bentz
Waterloo
California
Los Angeles
Lawler
Grace Bentz
Paul Nobly
Detroit
Mich
Henry E
Fredericksburg
George J
New Hampton
John A
Pipestone
Minn
Chris G
Madison
S. D
L. F. Bentz
Caroline Reisner
Lizzie Argon
Kathryn Baker
Rath-Peek Building
John Theodore Colvin
George Colvin
Fourteenth Street West
Lowell
Union Congregational Sunday School
Petersen Chapel
A. A. Moore
Union Congregational Church
Elmwood
Mrs Engledow's Death Prompts Family Notices in Vinton
Mrs Victor Nichols and Mrs Ed Calkins mourn their aunt Mrs William Engledow who died suddenly early Monday. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at Mt Auburn Ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Nichols
Ed Calkins
Vinton
William Engledow
Mrs. Engledow
Mt. Auburn
Remodeling bids for Wallace School and nearby facilities
Independent School District Wa terlolo West reports bids for Sloane M Wallace school at Sixth and Washington with $500 item. Andrew Ortner of 819 Linden submits $100 for garage. heating plant bids from O C Landgraf 1623 Franklin and F C Wagner 50 Saxon. D J Persson 148 Polke Street bids $100 for porch. H Bunnell 635 Sumner Street listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent School District
Waterlolo West
Sloane M. Wallace
Washington
Andrew Ortner
Linden
O. C. Landgraf
Franklin
F. C. Wagner
Saxon
D. J. Persson
Polke Street
Porch
H. &. Bunnell
Sumner Street
Civil service exams for senior stenographers held
Ten young women took civil service examinations today at the post office for senior stenographers in the departmental service at Washington D C. Six of them were Gates College students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Washington, D. C
Gates College
Abandoned Indian Motorcycle Taken to Police Headq uarters
An Indian motorcycle with a side car and no license plates, apparently abandoned on Independence Avenue, was towed to police headquarters this afternoon by Officer Walter Sipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Avenue
Walter Sipe
Bus Hearing Tests WCF N Franchise Plan
WCF and two workers testified before Railroad Commissioners Charles Webster Waucoma and B M Richardson in the supervisors room at the courthouse about a proposed Waterloo to Mason City motor coach and light freight service. The Red Ball Transportation of Mason City opposed the plan. The route would pass through Cedar Falls Waverly Shell Rock Allison Greene Marble Rock Rockford Nora Springs with two buses planned. J B Knowles flagged the companys strong finances and ability to operate. Local supporters listed include M D Harrison N A Merrigu W F Johannaber J Allen B F Ludwig Claude Richardson F E Bement Joseph Bancroft and other Waterloo business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Webster
Waucoma
B. M. Richardson
Cedar Rapids
W., C. F. & N. Railway
Waterloo
Mason City
Red Ball Transportation Company
Helen Stvhulitz Brewer
Waverly
Nashua
Charles City
J. B. Knowles
M. D. Harrison
E J Collins Named Secretary of Waterloo Motor Club
E J Collins, Ames, was elected secretary of the Waterloo Motor Club at Hotel Russell Lamson, succeeding E M Vargason. Collins recently led Ames AAA organizing efforts since Jan 1, adding 400 members. He inherits a 160 member club and aims for 1,000, aligning with Greater Waterloo association and American Legion in directing tourists to Waterloo’s camp route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Collins
Ames
Waterloo Motors Club
Russell Lamson
E. M. Vargason
Independence
Collins
American Automobile Association
Waterloo Club
Greater Waterloo Association
The
American Legion
Waterloo
Police Notes On Mapes Fine Suspension And Hat Clue
Mrs Orville Mapes paid 50 dollars plus costs to suspend the remaining 50 dollar fine after pleading guilty to illegal liquor possession following a charge change from liquor nuisance. Judge J C Beem dismissed liquor nuisance charges on county attorney recommendation. Chief Mohlis holds two hats from unknown owners believed tied to a car collision last night near 847 Fourth Street West. hats reportedly dropped as occupants fled after striking W T Gordons parked car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Mapes
J. C. Beem
Charles Mohlis
W. T. Gordon
Fourth Street West
Gordon
Osage Firms Win Jail Contract Bids
Osage in June 6 awarded Mitchell county jail contracts to local firms. H M Nichols won the main construction bid at 5130 dollars. Johnson Plumbing Osage bid 1970 dollars for plumbing and Davidson Electric Osage bid 75 dollars for wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Service
Osage
H. M. Nichols
Mitchell County
Johnson Plumbing Company
Davidson Electric Company
Talk on psychological principles of success at hotel dinner
Dr Will J Erwood spoke on psychological principles behind success at a dinner meeting in Hotel Russell Lamson last evening. Introduced by Mrs Adelaide Gilchrist, he is lecturing in Waterloo and formerly with Neff College Philadelphia. A committee including Mrs George B Worthen Miss Bess Nichols and Miss Inez Coburn outlined plans for an educational fund administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. Erwood
Russell Lamson
Adelaide Gilchrist
Erwood
Waterloo
Neff College
Philadelphia
George B. Worthen
Bess Nichols
Inez Coburn
Blanche Robbins Richer
Des Moines
Miss Secret Pfeffer
Marriage Licenses Filed In Iowa Towns
Marriage licenses show Harvey Morley of Waterloo age 48 and Valeria Wise of Waterloo age 34. Ronald Baum of Independence 28 and Elsie Byvank of Waterloo 28. Kenneth Staveley of Tracr 25 and Candace Thiessen of Everly 21. L R Gilchrist of Iowa Falls 25 and Lucile Holmes of Des Moines 20. Walter Klinefelter of Stillwater maybe misread. Othe Rivers of Watering 22. Too W Traylor of Independence 4 and Agatha Schmitz of Gilbertville 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Morley
Waterloo
Valeria KK. Wise
Ronald Baum
Independence
Elsie Byvank
Kenneth F. Staveley
Tracr
Candace Thiessen
Everly
L. R. Gilchrist
Iowa Falls
Lucile Holmes
Des Moines
Walter G. Klinefelter
Stillwater, Maan
Othe Rivers
Too W. Traylor
Agatha A. Schmitz
Gilvertville
Family Reunion Sparks 55 Year Iowa Michigan Ties
A Detroit News classified ad brought together two Carey branches long apart after 55 years. John J Carey left Michigan for Iowa to become a lawyer, and his son E G Carey of Waterloo Evening Courier learned of a possible relative in Mrs William Carey of Detroit. The two families learned they shared a grandfather and met at the old Carey homestead in Vassar Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Michigan
Detroit
Mich
John J. Carey
E. G. Carey
Waterloo Evening Courier
News
William Carey
Chevrolet
Flint
EB. G. Carey
Willam
Carey
Vassar
World War Vet Seeks Work to Return Home
Adolph Kruger of Spring Valley Minnesota, a Thirtieth U S infantry veteran, reported $61 stolen from his hotel room in Waterloo. Police found no trace of the thief. Becker Chapman post American Legion gave him meals and a bed, and Kruger asks for one day’s work to pay his travel fare home. Call 1106 American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Villarat
Brancourt
Vancourt Farm
France
Waterloo
Adolph Kruger
Spring Valley
Minn
Becker- Chapman Post
American Legion
Kruger
Navy Recruiting Office Faces Closure Over Rent Dismissal
The Navy recruiting station at 425 Lafayette Building will close July 1 unless rent free quarters are provided. T. B. Burns announced the move under a navy policy to avoid paying rent for quarters in cities with federal buildings. In a recent drive Waterloo ranking placed third among 11 Iowa offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Lafayette Building
T. B. Burns
Navy
Navy Department
Waterloo
Iowa
Cedar River Outing club formed for boat owners
Officers of a new Cedar River Outing club for outboard motor owners and outdoors enthusiasts will be elected at the first Outing Picnic next Sunday afternoon at Journey's End cottage, Sherwood park. The organization grows from the Four Square Boat club with HQ under the west arch of Mullan avenue bridge. Planned activities include boating picnicking fishing swimming and camping with tentative racing events and awards for outboard motorboats and aquaplaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River Outing Club
Journey's End Cottage
Sherwood Park
Waterloo
Four Square Boat Club
Mullan Avenue
Canopus Club Learns Trick Photography Secrets
Members of the Canopus club met at Black's tea room for a noon session where Tiry H. Miller, head of Monarch Film company's production department, explained trick photography techniques used in moving pictures and commercial work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canopus Club
Black's Tearoom
Tiry H. Miller
Monarch Film Company
Freezone Corn Remedy Ad Teases Fast Relief
A vintage ad claims Freezone instantly relieves corn pain and lets the corn be lifted off with fingers. It promotes a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents that removes hard and soft corns and toe calluses without soreness or irritation.
Baumann Named Manager of Leath Store in Waterloo
Joe Baumann, longtime Leath associate, advances from Fond du Lac Wis to Waterloo to head the local store. He previously managed Leath shops in Freeport Decatur Dubuque Ta Fond du Lac. He will relocate his wife and two children to Waterloo within three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Baumann
A. Leath
Baumann
Waterloo
Fond du Lac
Wis
Leath
Freeport
Decatur
Dubuque
Fond du Ac
Sewer cleaner injured by cable during street work
Frank E. Bender of the city street department was severely injured at 11 a m while operating a sewer cleaning machine at Dawson Street and Avalon Avenue. He suffered two broken ribs a wrenched back and bruises. Bender and a coworker were winding a cable when an automobile struck the cable causing the windlass to pull over Bender. He was taken to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Bender
Burton Avenue
City Street Department
Dawson Street
Avalon Avenue
Bender
Temperatures Shown For Monday Through Tuesday
Readable fragments indicate maximum Monday values and minimums for Monday night and Tuesday morning with times listed as 7 am and 11 am respectively. The data lacks full figures but specifies daily temperature checkpoints across the stated period.
Get Up Nights Saps Vitality With Cystex Compound
Disturbed sleep from bladder weakness and night urges lowers vitality. Cystex Compound is advertised to ease calls, backache, burning, and leg pains and make you feel younger in five days, with a one week supply for 60 cents and an iron clad money back guarantee from Wangler Bros. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangler Bros. Co
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Mob
Templehofer Field
Chamber‘in
Hindenburg
Washington, D.C
TNS
Aable
Hindenberg
Charles A. Tevine
Goolidge
Levine
America
Leo Redinger
Evelyn Cohn
Hadassah
Lindbergh
Mrs. William , Engledow
WCF
Helen Schultz
Fight
M. C
Motor Club
New Motorboat Club
Fessler & Co
Fessler
I. C
J. Baumann
Leath’s
Evsteac Company
Beekhy Aetierrn Dvoet
Iowa Public Service CO
Waterloo, Iowa
Associated Master Barbers of America
Chicago
Marvelous Theatres
Riverview
White City
Field Museum
Art Institute
Cubs
Giants
A. J. Howard
G. W
Great Western
Studebaker
T.e.dullbley
Custom
F.o.b
Erskine
George A. Geerdes, Inc
Waterloo, Towa
Onnesite Court
Cedar Falls
J. J. Thompson
Dumont Taxp
D. Crotty
Grundy Center
Souers & Hawn
Apn
Poul
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