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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1926

Page

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Pilgrims Arrive in Chicago for Eucharistic Meet

From across the globe pilgrims pour into Chicago for the twenty eighth national Eucharistic congress opening June 20. An army of clergy and lay workers prepares 500 altars and outdoor platforms as Cardinal Bonzano and a papal legate arrive. Sir Joseph Lo Pa Hong joins delegates from distant lands bearing richly embroidered vestments symbolizing the Eucharist.

Chicago Europe Australia Africa South America China Czechin-Slovakia Hungary Ireland Spain France Alaska Cape Good Hope Siberia Algiers India Mexico America Exia Cardinal Bonzano New York Monsignori Knights of Columbus Rick Chinaman Coness Sir Joseph Lo Pa Hong Joseph Ghiest

Storms Cause Crop Damage and Flooding Across States

Wide storm system spawns heavy rain and winds tearing through Illinois Kansas and Texas. Crops damaged as rainwater and high winds inundate streets with water reaching eight feet in places. Air mail service suspended from Chicago due to weather. Five deaths reported from storms over the weekend across multiple states.

Page Ose Xoonei G. A- Donnel Middie Illinois Kansas City Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Neodesha Han Brookfield Ottumwa Ap) C Trronne Hackett Rock Island Albia Pes Moines Omahi Tex Texas Magnolia Beach Ay Galeveston Houston South Gui Gladys Haradum Margaret Thomas Leslie In Han Ben Gilling, Jr William Pheifer, Jr

Temperatures Record Low and High Overnight

A weather bulletin notes temperatures across the region with a high forecast and a low expected overnight. Official data indicate the maximum and minimum readings, plus brief notes on nighttime conditions and wind.

Wisconsin and Nation Clash Over World Court Issue

Washington June 14 The La Follette Blaine Ekern ticket platform opposes the world court and the League of Nations denouncing debt diplomacy and demanding farmer justice and anti monopolies The platform advocates withdrawal from the world court and frames a populist fiscal stance in a shorthand party program.

Washington D. C INS Wisconsin la Follette Blaine-Ekern Lenroot Ater Statea World Court United States League of Nations Ant Senate Congress America Simmins Jast Revenue Act la Follett John J. Blaine Herman Ekern

French Franc Ends At New Low Against Dollar

The French franc fell to a record low, sliding to 38.57 per dollar and 139.2 per pound with the market citing general financial unsettledness. By the close, the franc traded around 32.49 to the dollar on a weaker session.

Baris Jane

Unclear Names and Dates from Funeral Notices

Obituary fragments report the death of Eugene Conveyne son of Mr and Mrs Loren Converse of 705 Watgate. Funeral services are planned Tuesday at the OKRusse & Tawne chapel with burial in Klin wood. Also noted is the death of Hacky JH pHetple with services at Hileman & Gindt chapel and burial in Fairview.

Russel EL Converse Eugene Conveyne Loren Converse Boa A Maret Okrusse & Tawne Klinwood MIS Hrepein Panerai MW Hacky JH pHetple Neid Ato SH Mlainday Hileman & Gindt Fey Hart A Hytenapal Churels Gialing Fairview

H C Dean Recovers From Injury at Plant Saturday

H C Dean was injured at the John Deere Tractor Co plant Saturday in an accident that involved a carrier van and an empty park died. He remained at Presbyterian hospital this morning and his condition improved quickly. Doctors initially feared serious injuries, including a possible broken back, but recovery appeared rapid.

John Deere Tractor Couumery Prespsterian Hospital Dan

Grundy backs Wharton Popper campaign with stamped receipts

Washington June 14 ENS Joseph R Grundy president of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers association poured funds into Senator George Wharton Popper’s Pennsylvania senatorial race receiving rubber stamped receipts for his loans totaling 307,575 dollars. Folwell testified receipts bore Grundy’s name as treasurer stamped by Hill or Goriman. Receipts listed varied dates but identical tiny forms suggesting simultaneous issuance.

Washington, D. C Joseph R. Grundy Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association George Wharton Popper Pennsylvania William H. Folwell Philadelphia Republican Citizens Cenraign Committee Senate Folwell Europe Folwer Ty Chester W. Hill Frank J. Goriman Citizens Committee Grundy Hill Falwell Mittee Reed Democrat Missouri King Utah

Rainfall in Three Days Drenches Waterloo Area

A soaking rain began Sunday morning and tapered off by late afternoon. Measurements show 0.81 inch total in the Waterloo area, with the three day total reported by local rainfall observer Raipl Slippy and the government gauge at Stingy?unce.

Wittering Raipl 8 Stingy Gnace

Exile for Krim Likely as Rift Conference Opens

Paris reports that Krim, exiled leader of lit tribesmen, is expected to depart for Madagascar. About forty followers accompany him as Franco-Spanish delegates meet to settle the Rift frontier and plan joint Rimian armament control.

Paris Insi aAnder-Krim Tao Madagascar Krim

Girl in Critical Condition After Rooster Attack

In South Orange, Mildred Selitio, 13, is listed in critical condition at Grange Memorial Hospital after a bonfire incident during a battle with a rooster at her home. She was burned head to foot and has only a faint chance for recovery.

South Orange J. Jiane INS Mildred Selitio Grange Memourial Hospital Ely Tooster Jan

Brigands Kill Seven in Athens Bank Heist

Raiders killed seven guarding a National Bank of Greece shipment carrying 13 000 000 drachma and escaped with the money. The crew included the driver and clerks. the theft occurred as a bank shipment was being transported. The article also mentions a barber picnic and local city notices.

Athens Une Thri National Bank of Greece Stern

Bandit Robbery Ends in Fatal Stabbing After Bite

Samuel Lavin, while allegedly robbed by a bandit, was kicked and bit the attacker and then stabbed the gun, killing the robber. No further details available on location or charges.

Samuel Lavin

Rainy weather floodsKeokuk and surrounding towns

A steady storm drenched Keokuk and western Iowa, with five and a half inches since Saturday and cumulative totals across the region reaching over three inches in four days. Rivers rose sharply, corn and crops benefited, while some fields were washed out and roads remained difficult.

President appoints four mediators to rail labor board

President Coolidge announced the selection of four mediators to join the rail labor board under the railway labor bill. The appointees include Edwin Morrow of Kentucky and G Wallace Hangar of Washington, with backgrounds in public service and labor dispute mediation.

Rail Labor Board Kington 1. C Coolidge Ie Board of Mediation Seta Watson- Parkly Railway Labor Board Samied Winslow Massach Edwin BP. Morrow Kentucky G. Wallace W. Hangar Jton Ue Pie i Mewell Times California

Four Day Meet of Negro Masons to Convene Here

Two hundred fifty delegates from Iowa and Minnesota are expected to attend a four day joint convention of three Negro Masonic bodies. Electa Brand chapter O B S will join Palestine Chapter No 28 Hawkeye Chapter Royal Arch Masons Hawkeye grand commandery for the first time. Delegates will be hosted at the K of G for all four days. A public play Wednesday evening and drills plus initiation will occur. Notables include Grand Matron Eva Abbey and Grand Patron N S Askew. Waterloo presiding officer William Bell and grand high priest, L D Lowrey, Cedar Rapids, will attend. Edna K Hell is Palestine chapter matron.

Iowa Minnesota Kef Electa Brand Chapter O. FL. S Palestine Hawkeye Stand Royal Arch Masouis Wid Hawkeye Grand’ Commandery Rhel O. B.S Eva Abbey Minneapolis N.S. Askew Sioux City Joe Brown Des Moines Waterloo Royal Arch Masons William Bell L. D. Lowrey Cedar Rapids NL Hyde Edna KX Hell

Nevada claimed as cradle of the human race by archaeologist

Los Angeles June 14 Alan Le Baron, an archaeologist, told a Southwest Museum audience that the cradle of man lay in the Southwestern United States. He cited Nevada and Arizona deserts, Mohave Death Valley and the Gweas River area as the birthplace of humanity and the origin of the Chinese language and Asian Peoples. He said migrations from the Southwest spread to Alaska and Asia, leaving ancestors of the Mayans and ancient peoples. Le Baron, based in Monrovia, has studied the Southwest for 12 years and works in Nevada current field notes collected over two years.

Los Angeles Cal Southwestern United SL Alan le Baron Southwest Museum Mohave Death Valley Gweas River Nevada Arizona Asia Elsinis le Baron Alaska California South- West Sierra Nevadas Ant Monravia

Siberian Village 300 Years Old Ignorant of Outside World

Leningrad June 14 The Russian ex Officer Popov wandered in North Siberia and found an unknown Arctic village cut off by hills and liman. Popov lived there two years, married a local girl, and the population of 38 practices a primitive life. They govern themselves by a village assembly and alder, celebrate uncertain holidays, fish and hunt, and know little of read or outside affairs. They fear the old, sacred elders and have never left the village claimed to exist for more than 100 years. More than one third of a graduating class at Wellesley expects to teach.

Leningrad Popov Siberia Arctic Liman Popow Marrie Beonle Jin Read Phesy Istuesia Betides Jafraid

Milk Grafter Charged Over Milk Company Funds

A man identified as Milk Grafter dharry Danglger, above, claimed he turned over 90 percent of 105 035 20 dollars collected from a milk company to Thomas J. Clougher a New York health official. Clougher was on trial for permitting the sale in Wisconsin.

Dharry Danglger Thomas J. Clougher New York Clougher

Summerhays Betz Nuptials Read At Church

Miss Marion Betz daughter of Mr and Mrs A A Betz 2174 Lafayette street married Denala Summerhays son of Mr and Mrs W T Summerhays 208 Miller street at St Johns Church Rev Fr N J Lentz officiated Bride wore old Pose crenee gown with Ophelia roses and sweetpeas Attendant Mrs Frank Smith Mason City best man Edward Nebbit Waterloo After ceremony breakfast served at bride parents home Covers for fourteen Mrs Summerhays a East Waterloo high school graduate Mr Summerhays a West High graduate employed in Ness Pattern shop They will reside at 208 Miller street

Marion Betz A. A. Betz Lafayette Street St. John's Church Denala Summerhays W. T. Summerhays Miller Street N. J. Lentz West High School Ness Pattern Shop Milter Street

Oelwein Man Goes to Trial in Racine for Basile Murder

James Greco of Oelwein faces first degree murder charges in Racine for the Basile killing. The case centers on a dispute that led to a fatal affray. Greco’s trial opens as witnesses, including several Oelwein residents, prepare to testify. Sam Basile, Frank’s brother, is among the defense witnesses as the state builds its case.

Oelwein Racine Basile Wis James Greco Frank Basile Rego Bastile Reed Greco Sam Basile Frank

Film Star Flies to Creston for Visit

Film star Jacqueline Logan and husband Ralph Gillespie arrived in Creston by air after train service was disrupted by washouts. They chartered two planes from Des Moines to reach Creston where they planned a visit with Mr Gillespie’s relatives and other local residents.

Creston Jacqueline Logan Ralph Gillispie Gréston Des Moines Gillespie John Gillas

Hawkeye Vacation Special Heads East From Cedar Rapids

A Hawkeye vacation special carrying 150 travelers from Tow, Winois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota departed Cedar Rapids for a 10 day trip to Washington and other eastern points. The group travels via Chicago Northwestern and will switch to the Baltimore and Ohio under the auspices of the Win focal chamber of commerce.

Cedar Rapids Winois Wisconsin Minnesota Washington M C Chicago Northwestern Win Focal Chamber of Cammerc AL Chivaro Baltimore & Ohio

Holdup man ties farmer to car wheel in attack

Henri Nicolet a Sheffield farmer near here was robbed on June 14 then bound to a rear wheel of his car with tire chains by two stickup men who fled in a roadster Nicolet freed himself and walked home with his hands still chained Two garages were broken into last night and $28 taken Calvary Bible School display closes vacation session with exhibits Latzo Latzo, Scranton Pa defending welterweight title against Georgie Levine in Las Vegas at Palo Grounds

Mason City Tyne Henri Nicolet Sheffield Here Bible School Calvary Vallecleals Latzo Migut Levine New York Pete Latzo Scranton Welterwefeht Chaatnion Wil Georgie Levine Pipokles Palo Srounds

Corn Retained in New McNary Farm Relief Proposals

Washington June 14 AP Believing the bill now has support to gain votes managers agreed not to drop corn from basic commodities. The finished act designates wheat cotton hogs and corn as core items with an equalization fee planned to handle surpluses. Senator Heflin denounced tariffs and taxes, urging safeguards for American farmers against financial pillage.

Washington, D. C Imanageta McNary Heflin Senate United States

Rainbow Division Vets to Honor Col Wilbur S Conkling

Des Moines June 14. The late Col Wilbur S Conkling War surgeon with the Rainbow division in France was to be accorded full military honors in federal services. Officers of high rank and World War comrades met from across Iowa to render the last tribute and sound taps over his grave. Active pallbearers were expected from the medical detachment of the National Guard where he served as surgeon general over Iowa Minnesota and Nebraska. Brig Gen Gerald Tinley Council Bluffs to pronounce the eulogy and Chaplain W E B Robb Rainbow division to conduct. Honorary pallbearers included former Governor Kendall and Lafayette Young Sr. Conkling died after a yearlong illness from conditions set up by inhalation of mustard gas on the French front.

Des Moines Wilbur S. Conkling France National Guard Iowa Minnesota Nebraska Geralt Tinley Council Bluffs W. EB. Robb Rainbow Division N. &. Kendall Lafayette Young D. Gonkling

Rotary Here Eats Oranges at Cedar Rapids Expense

Rotary club meeting notes: 17 new members studied the Rotary code of ethics. S.G. Smalling and others named. Announced annual fish breakfast next Tuesday at Rotary Reserve near Cedar Paris. Waterloo club won a box of oranges. Cedar Rapids club contributed a bushel of potatoes against that prize.

Rotary Reserve Cedar Paris Russell-Lamson Rotary Code of Ethics S.G. Smalling C. Fo -Nagle Lester W. Miller E. K. West Claude Doughett Porter Henderson Clyde Bechstelheimer Rex

Fugitive Cashier of Closed Bank Caught

A 10 day manhunt ends as Robert Barber 51 cashier of Northwestern Bank Burtington Junction Missouri is captured. He fled after a $4000 bond release on an embezzlement charge. Police say bank shortage reached about $9300. He was arrested when meeting his wife at a railroad station.

Shenandoah Jone Bd INS Robert Barber Northwestern’ Bank Burtington Junction Barber

Bomb blast injures sixty at political meeting

A bomb exploded yesterday at a political meeting in Union de Tula, Jalisco, injuring sixty people. Speaker Recarida Robles, a candidate for the federal chamber of deputies, was among the more seriously wounded.

Mexico City INS Union de Tula Jalisco Recarida Robles Federale Chamber of Deputies

Man shoots man who came to get him in West Frankfort

An altercation at a home in West Frankfort, Indiana, ends with William Davis admitting he shot and killed Tra Funt after Funt's father warned him to go to the house. Funt died in hospital after being shot five times. Also notes a separate return of $100 lost by W A Rubs at a Cesar River park and a postmasters convention in Sioux City.

West Frankfort Wiliam Davis Mulkestown Toray Tra Funt Teady W. A. Rubs. Kenmeier N. D Cesar River Park Ruby Edward Harver Jefferson Street

Mrs H F Taylor Returns From Nine Month Trip

Mrs. H. F. Taylor of 227 Cortlandt Street has returned after a nine month absence spent traveling extensively in the East and in Florida.

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