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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1926

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Brookhart Triumph Signals Insurgent Surge In Iowa Primary

Brookhart’s victory over Cummins in Iowa’s senatorial primary marks a strong insurgent win against the Coolidge administration, seen as a sign of growing Republican upheaval. Analysts note Brookhart’s stinging attack on world court policy and Cummins’ more conservative stance, with broad implications for national politics and party unity.

Washington, D Albert J. Cummins Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Brookhart White House Uglaws Calvin Coolige Cumming Stalywairts- Ajzhast Strdvarts Colomins Brookhirt Resenaty Houde Cummins Brokhart Niots Iser Pepper Pennsylvania Indiana Watson and Robinson Evie Oe Reed Derocral Ausiguri Tookhart Read Atend Charles B. Warren Umming Brook ‘Hart Forigs Towa

Three Youths Plead Guilty to Attack on Teacher

De Kalb county youths Emerson Sims Stanley Rien and another pleaded guilty today to an attack on Miss Dorothy Westervelt a teacher at a northern DeKalb college area. Judge William Fulton will decide sentences in the next days as Westervelt was struck by a car April 14 and hurled from the vehicle in front of a friend’s home. the plea acknowledges the offense and the youths face prison terms ahead.

Sycamore Til Jane INS Emerson ‘Wisu Stanley Sims Leonard Rien DeKalb County Dorothy Westervelt Wiliam Fulton Westersett Fusion

88 Shooters Are Present for Iowa State Meet Here

88 shooters attend the Iowa state meet held locally as reports list scores and participants including Joh Slamond and George McGutelin. The article notes an annual meeting of the association with officers elected, naming Sdentt dns, Kautyky, and Dodge among others, with Hue M. Cooper as president.

Iowa State Joh Slamond Opti George McGutelin Titonka A Socia- Hon Eagtes’ Hat Au Prosini Ailice Hue M. Cooper Marshalltown Sdentt Dns Kautyky

United States Steel and rivals top billion-dollar asset firms

The United States Steel Corporation tops a trio of billion-dollar asset firms with total assets of 3,445,000,080. Alt, Tf and Standard Oil follow with over 1.6 to 1.2 billion each, while Ford Motors stands fourth with assets of 749,060,000. These figures are drawn from balance sheets filed in New York in June.

U.S. Steel, Alt, & Tf Standard Oil New York United State State! Corporation Aneek Corporation Serres Amerie Telestagy & Telephone Co Geaond Sanford OF New Jersey Ile Ford Motors Company Rupket

Brookhart Wins Iowa Senate Nomination Fight in Primary

In Iowa the Republican primary produced Col Smith W Brookhart as front runner for the November Senate race defeating Albert B Cummins. Porter led Democratic hopefuls with a strong farm relief platform, while Clark hinted at uniting Brookhart and Clark forces if Brookhart is nominated. Brookhart leads daylong returns with about 47,891 ahead of Gummins. Clark totals 60,035. Brookhart’s share around 48.5 percent as nomination threshold looms. Des Moines reports note Brookhart’s supporters hail the result as vindication for farm relief and anti corruption stance.

Alia Iowa Cummus Sawa Howard Clark Des Moines Porter Claude J. Porter United States Wilson Rookhart Gumui Gummins Clark Brookhart J. Ray ‘Files Fort Dodge Col. Smith W.W. Brockbart Whe Senate Sane Land Cok Crookhart Frank J. Land Cumming Howard 4. Clark Che Agement

Death Row in Indiana Prisons Faces Four Executions

The Indiana State Prison death house is operating at capacity with four inmates slated for execution. The quartet includes Wallace McCutcheon Jr and three others, all under 25, awaiting the electric chair after murder convictions. Warnings and stays surround the cases as appeals progress.

Suihigan City Tak Ji Be Hina Glata Watter Death Bourne Cally Snilidnapalis Negra Jutya Nin MuCutcheon Bette John Wardite Indianapolis Rosewell Wleks Wicks Daly Ig Emyers Hierks Lake County Sanchaz Dalysaya State Suprem Court Oryfus H Rhoades Andkiahems Rhoatas Kknox County Rhoades Gov. Jackson

Five Congressmen Lead Opponents in Iowa Returns

Des Moines AP moves show five Republican congressmen holding leads as returns trickle in. C C Dowell leads Richard Hodson in the Seventh by about 4 to 7 with about half the precincts reporting. Gilbert Yangen leads Ewald Beermar in the Fourth by roughly 1,800 votes with a third of precincts counted. T Z B Robinson and Wm Ramseyer maintain smaller margins over George Banta and J Mellrath in the Third and Sixth districts, as two Democratic contests appear close. Early counts from 38 of 226 precincts in the Ninth district show W S Bradley ahead of John F Porterfield 29 to 483, and First district with 2 of 151 precincts reporting has James F Bell ahead of RLPF Wetcham 220 to 184.

Des Moines C.C. Dowell Richard Hodson Gilbert Yangen Ewald Beermar T. Z. B. Robinsoni Ww. Ramseyer George Banta Fran Honal

Farm Bloc Members Take Early Lead in State Senate Primary

Farm bloc figures in the Iowa State Senate show J D Reser and Brookhart leading in the early returns from seven days of voting. In Washington County Brookhart leads Carden 1671 to 3838 with Carer trailing. Buser tied with Wilson at 2950s, while Homey trails Cisde Topping with 12 of 27 precincts reporting.

State Senate J.D. Reser Muscatine Creckets Washington-bnry County Brookhart Carer Buser Sam PF. Wilson Meventine-Louisa Homey Cisde

Iowa Division G A R Meeting in Keokuk

Keokuk hosts Iowa Division G A R meeting with veterans and social events as the annual gathering continues through Thursday. Marriage license notices list Marcy Roh Martha Wobach Clair Barlas Thelma Messer among attendees and participants.

Iowa G. A Keokuk

Death at Farewell Social Club Ends in Suicide

A man identified as Paradelphda Funes-Jdo seph Sunkowiteh entered the Social Club last night and toasted friends with a final drink. He then proclaimed a farewell before drawing a pistol, firing a shot into his body. He died an hour later.

Paradelphda, Funes Jdoseph Sunkowiteh

Robinson Wins Third Term Bid In 1901 Congressional Race

In several counties and precincts Robinson gathered clear majorities for a third term as representative. Total counts show Robinson leading George S. Banta across multiple districts with large margins in Dubie County and Wright County, while Manchester and Bremer counties split closer, Robinson securing a strong statewide tally.

Robingan Banta Ilindin County Itis Bushman Robinson Delaware County Bremer Washington Ducheqne County Robin Sons

Principal geographic names decided for school use

Washington reports tests by the National Geographic Society and Yearbook of the Department of Superintendent etc. naming countries and cities most mentioned in the United States. It lists Amazon Rhine Nile Danube Mississippi Hudson Volga Euphrates Saar Jordan Thames and notes Everest Karpathians Caucasus Appalachians Alps etc. The findings also name Keenland as largest island and the Philippines as most mentioned, with West Indies and other islands in the next spots.

Washington United States England France New York City China London Germany Department of Superintentience National Iduca- High Association A Untletin National Geographic Society Amazon Rie Rhine Nile Danube Mississippi Hudson Volga Euphrates Saar Jordan Thames Greas Caucasus Rocky Ural Carpathian Andes Everest Appalachian Himalaya Mount Blanc Keenland Philippines West Indies Fra Waitingalands East Indian Island Portoiro Sielly Samoan Islands

Few on Watch for Body of Evangelist McPherson

Los Angeles mourners and followers gather as police search for the missing evangelist Aimee Sample McPherson. The city presses the story after her disappearance on May 18 and reporters note the vigil at Angelus Temple with limited, cautious updates.

Los Angeles Cal Angelus Triple Aimee Sample McPherson Angeles

Shooting Lover Is Put Away in Cell

William Moine faced charges for attempting to kill Miss Olga Slorek who was with her family while riding home from Shefield. The man, a former sweetheart, fired a revolver at the carriage in which she traveled.

Ladane INS William Moenie Bai Olga Slorek Wich Sheffield Herech

Town Officials Debate Park Songbird Policy in Fairmont

The Park Commissioners weigh a proposal to ban or limit songbirds and related wildlife activities in Fairmont. A public vote or formal action may set quotas on birds and other fauna as officials cite conservation and public interest considerations.

Los Angeles Cal Fairmont Piucrete Cab Park Commissioners Tor Parovicdiga Antials Areaard Menneks

Temperati Is Sandie Mencay Bettering Millenaeus Menace

The text appears garbled with no clear event, names, or locations. It cannot be reliably summarized into a coherent news item, but preserves scattered proper nouns and numbers that suggest unsettled content rather than a definite incident or outcome.

Hadio Tower Cafe At Height Of 479 Ft In Berlin

Readers are treated to a chaotic mixture of items from a Berlin radio tower project to a bankruptcy petition over feathered hats and a Leipsic art auction. The main item describes a 479 ft tower cafe offering city views and air music above Potsdam, with a lower level restaurant for 260, and glass enclosure. Additional notes cover a feather manufacturer bankruptcy claim tied to hat sizes after bobbed hairstyles, a German art treasure auction in Leipzig where foreigners bid on Rembrandt and other works, and war casualty statistics detailing 679,440 dependents and age distributions in Hessen Nassau and Bavaria.

Hovlin Jazx Kaiserdamm Radio Tower Berlin Potsdam Leipsic Armerean Holland S Rembrandt Netherlands

Lunatic Blamed for Threats to Kidnap Duchess of York

London dispatch reports threats to kidnap the Duchess of York, tied to a lunatic with royal animus. An illiterate letter intercepted en route to Buckingham Palace mentions a planned visit to Sandwich as a guest of Lady Astor. The duchess has gained attention due to the birth of Princess Alexandria Maria.

London Duchess of York George Mary Tiday Daily Mirror Sandwich Astor Buckingham Palace Pringas Alexanria Maria Muiter York

Murtagh Refuses to Concede Poe Election

In an interview this morning Democratic candidate Murtagh refused to concede to Claude R. Porter, despite Porter leading in returns. He said no concession would be made pending a fuller count and promised a later statement. Vague figures cited show Porter ahead with about 6,130 votes to Murtagh 3,528 and Piles 3,259.

Murtagh Cai United States Claude R. Porter Lock Murtash Piles Fineh

Deaths Stir Centerville as Brother and Wife Are mourned

Mr and Mrs Le Brokaw of 520 Vermont Street recall the sudden death of Mr Brokaws brother Chatiny EB Ree Hy in Centerville. Death came soon after he decorated his wifes grave following a visit. He had just returned to his car when he collapsed. Surviving relatives include a brother in Waterloo and daughters Flo Genpervilte and WL Pen Sreus of Wyoming among others.

Charley &. Brokaw Brokaw Vermont Street Centerville Chatiny Tad Mie Witterloo Iyi Jeter Utughers Flo Genpervilte Fan Pen Sreus

Dark Horse for County Attorney Barred by Law

A county Republican convention may not nominate a candidate who did not receive votes in the primary. The five men named WA Cook FLOW Edwards Burr Go Towhe Roger iirdsall Arnold C Neilson appeared on yesterday’s ballots but law prevents nominations outside the primary results. Clerks reported no other candidate had votes, enforcing section 625 of the 1924 Iowa code.

Republic- al WA. Cook Flow. Edwards Burr Go Towhe Roger Iirdsall Arnold C. Neilson Towa Mike Offene

Denies Use of Third Degree Methods in Osage Case

Assistant Attorney General Oscar Luling denounced claims that Justice Department agents used third degree methods to obtain confessions in the Osage murder cases as false and ridiculous. The charges were raised by Wiles Slam Tate and John Ramsey on the Pawhuska witness stand, who alleged they faced electrical treatment to coerce confessions.

Washington, D. C Departments Justice Oklahoma Oscar Lulring Wiles Slam KK. Tate John Ramsey Pawhuska Okio Lubring

Wet Candidate in Iowa Primary Not on Popular Plank

In Des Moines Iowa yesterday Dan B Reardon of Council Bluffs the only avowedly wet candidate for the Republican senatorial nomination drew 4021 votes across 1328 of 2747 precincts while L Eble Eickelberg of Waterloo campaigning for the No Trip Play was overwhelmed by Brookhart in the busy primary showing.

Iowa Des Moines Dan B. Reardon Council Bluffs Reardon L. Ebl Eickelberg Waterloo Brookhart

Wadsworth Reveals Wet Stance in New York

Senator James Wadsworth, Republican of New York, rejects prohibition strictures and calls for Volstead Act modification. He declares the eighteenth amendment a mistake and explains his opposition to the drys pushing Franklin Gristimas for renomination.

Washington,d. Cr Jamesworth New York Franklin We Gristimas Wadsworth

Two Killed and One Missing in Wreck Winnipeg Man

UP reports two men killed and one missing after a headon collision between two freight trains east of Winnipeg on the Canadian railway. Four other trainmen were injured. Victims named as Tom Plunkett and engineer Wy Mpes. an unidentified man suspected of riding one train.

Winnipeg Fedtayv Tom Plunkett Wy Mpes

Plot to blow up buildings stuns London and Tokyo

An exchange dispatch reports a Tokio led plot to assassinate officials and destroy public buildings with about 100 arrests. The telegraph cites timing plans and quotes Lloyd George. A separate AP item notes a Liberal Party meeting adjourned with a 6 to 12 vote on a resolution involving Lloyd George.

Tokio London Takio Exchange Telegraph Lloyd George Vondon Sune Ofld House of

Shores Pledges and Campaign Pledge Confusion

Confusing OCR text shows Shores pledges and Wagner support amid a primary result. Mentions Frank Shores leading Wagner early today, with pledges on law enforcement. References Dan Wagner as three-term sheriff and prior Waterloo police veteran, with garbled titles and dates.

Wagner Pon Frank 4. Shores Wagner Dan” Wigner Alee Gy Wty Waterloo Plies Tien Dartment Seyou Veara

Murtagh Honored By Democrats In Home County Vote

Democratic candidate Murtagh led in his home county with 926 votes, about 40 percent of the Democratic total. Claude Porter trailed with 7 votes, while Ray Files received 14 votes in the Democratic primary for United States senator.

Murtagh James United States Claude Porter Ray Files

Standpat Republicans Rally Behind Porter for Senate

George S. Wright of southwestern Iowa urges Standpat Republicans to back Claude R. Porter the Democratic nominee for the U S Senate against Col. Smith W. Brookhu r. Standpat clubs will form statewide and Wright says Porter is the most popular Democrat in Iowa and he expects an easy election.

Council Bluffs Republcans Claude R. Porter United States Senate Col Smith Wr. Brookhuer George S. Wright Iowa Porter Wright Rght Daniel F. Steck Senate Steck

Leatrice Joy Granted Divorce and Alimony

Leatrice Joy, film star, was granted her final divorce from John Gilhart, motion picture actor, in Los Angeles. She received 300 dollars monthly alimony and a weekly 50 dollar allowance. The judge noted the separation came after three years of marriage and the actress said there was no hope for reconciliation.

Los Angeles Cal Leatrice Joy John Gilhart Leatrice Summerfield

Charley Ross Claim Sparks New York Controversy

Report that Julius C. Dellinger of Denver North Carolina is the alleged Charley Ross has stirred debate. Walter Lewis Ross insists the claim is preposterous while Frederick Lewis of North Bergen says the identification could be Charley Ross and voices conviction.

New York Pierre A. Starc Songhe Charley Ross Denver N.C Walter Lewis Ross Frederick. R. Lewis North Bergen N. J

Brazil Returns to League Council Participation

Brazil resumed participation in the dengue of Nations council today as Mello Pranco, Brazilian representative, took his seat. The return signals a shift from Brazil’s reported decision to withdraw from the league, though the committee on minority populations and other details remain unclear.

Geneva Brazil Mello Pranco Mello Fras- 20

Ruth Bryan Figures in Florida Primary Race

Florida voters go to the polls in a state primary today with seven candidates vying for three national posts. Ruth Pryor Swans, daughter of former senator Warren Brean, emerges as the most talked about contender in the fourth district race.

Miami Florida Althe Secen Ruth Pryor Swans Iave Weakham Jennings Brean Gar

Denied Divorce, Man Shoots Four Women in New York

Juna Ma Toh Olasin, 37, enraged by an unreleased divorce, enters a parlor and shoots his wife and three other women before shooting himself. The four women are hospitalized in serious condition.

New York Toh Olasin

Hamtramck Officials Must Go to Prison

Former Hamtramck mayor Peter G Jezewski and commissioner Michann Max Woalnski face five year sentences for violations tied to 1924 prohibition laws. The U S Court of Appeals in Cincinnati ordered their imprisonment at Leavenworth. The men were part of the Jezewski administration in the Michigan city.

Cincinnati INS Peter G. Jezewski Hamtrame Michann Max. Woalnski Jezewski Leavenworth United States Court of Appeals

PIREMAN HURT IN NAMED FIRE ACCIDENT AT FACILITY

Wireman Clifford Knode sustained slight injuries during a fire drill at the Nome of FEA in Netport. He was struck by a drunk dog while stepping from an over track and sparks from wooden shingles caused damage estimated at five dollars. The incident prompted alarm and a wagging warning from the watchman.

Pireman Clifford Knode Fea Knoge

Durkin's Bride Dominates Court in Durkin Murder Trial

Irma Sullivan, widow of Army detective Dave Kin, drew attention in the sixth day of Durkin's murder trial in Chicago. Marty, the defendant, said his mother is the one person he cares about, as about 130 jurors have been questioned and four sworn in. lawyers aim to finish jury selection next week and start trial next midweek.

Chicago INS Irma Sullivan Dave Kin Edwin'c. Shanahan Keln Irma Marty Ebayer Kisset Tony

Three Autos Stolen In Waterloo. Two Recovered

Three automobiles were stolen from Waterloo streets in two days during a second ordnance of auto shells. Police recovered two cars on the third shift early this morning, one within 10 minutes of report. Cars involved include a Ford owner M. Wyrten and an Essex coach from near Hall-Ekfelt store, with thefts reported between 6:30 and 10:20 a.m. Officers located vehicles on Sycamore Street and near the Telephone building, and another on Sixth Street near the Armory.

Waterloo Ch Ford M. Wyrten Oak Lawn Park Oo Lounors

Hindenburg Opposes Ousting Ex Princes Stance Sparks Debate

Berlin June President Hindenburg opposed dispossessing former German princes in remarks tied to a private letter publicized yesterday. He reiterated the letter was private but did not object to its publication. Political factions press for action, while supporters caution against upheaval and blame past cautions.

Berlin Hindenburg Alma As4 Sion Mattha Mita

President Coolidge to Speak at Sesqui Exposition

President Coolidge will address the sesquicentennial at Philadelphia’s Stadia on July 5 at 2:30 p.m. The visit includes a two hour stay in Philadelphia and a bridge crossing to Camden to meet New Jersey officials before returning to the Adirondacks.

President Coolidge Washington, D. C Coolidge Phils Adelphia New Stadia Kendrick Philadelphia New Bridge Camden New Jersey Adirondacks

Local notes on health and society events in Fredericksburg area

Fredericksburg and nearby towns report residents improving after hospital stays while others attend funerals and weddings. John Sheldon visits Rochester with Urhy T. Mich and Sturgis Brivener. Mrs. Eilan Burbank dies after a stroke. Marjorie Tatis celebrates a nuptial shower. Samir Taw Jaillett Mayta and Greene family host gatherings. Community notices cover repairs, resignations, and bridge project work in the area.

Cicksburg Tawdune Lutheran Hospit Tagnpten John Sheldon Urhy T. Mich Sturgis Brivener Rochester Shellon Bravonir Eilan Burbank Uris City Horer Smety Maryon Ennad Mes Lennie Hedhing Greene Willian Ares Musa Sanith Marjorie Tatis Mex Willan Martin Faror Sumner Y Farsell State & Contratara Anughilor Morence Weldinin Ant

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