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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1926
Page
7
The piece surveys spring storms in the Midwest causing damage and loss, contrasts with relief for crops in Iowa, and notes a rash of political disputes from Wisconsin’s court issue to New England coastal claims over Marblehead and Kingston. It touches Mennonite button debates, Great Lakes water diversions, and Brazil quitting the League of Nations amid global tension.
Tama county voters decide in a June 17 special election on a $1.4 million bond issue to finance a six year primary construction plan and a 21 year maintenance program. The plan aims to surface 26.96 miles of east west roads and 23. ahead, with gravel on others, funded by a two thirds of one mill tax after 1932.
In an interview Booth Tarkington, the novelist, predicted that in 36 years the skirt as an article of women's apparel will disappear. Kennebunkport, Medane 14.INS
Dr Edward L Rohlf buys 227 Sheridan Road and Dr J B Harvey takes 1627 Third Avenue West in Prospect Hills, with the three acre plot fronting Prospect Boulevard Sheridan Road and Berkshire Road. Estimated sale value about 401900. Possession after abstracts and title delivery. Dr Rohlf plans interior work and extensive landscaping, while Dr Harvey’s new residence is described as among the finest in the area.
Wheat will headline a June 21 to July 17 program by the American Institute of Cooperation. About 38 speakers led by William E. Jardine, secretary of agriculture, will examine all aspects of grain marketing with representation from farmers’ elevators, cooperative line elevators, wheat pools, and educators. Elevator managers from central and northern states are expected to attend.
Cardinal Bonzano, pope's envoy to the eucharistic congress, blesses a vast New York crowd in a colorful parade near St. Patrick's Cathedral. The 10,000-strong procession included soldiers, cadets, and Catholic groups, reviewed by Cardinal Mayes and visiting cardinals before the legate's ceremonial entry.
Brazil informs via cable from Rio de Janeiro that it has resigned from the League of Nations. Officials in Geneva express consternation as Brazil previously left the League Council over a veto on a permanent seat, while Brazil maintains membership for two years under the covenant. Washington Luis expected to impact policy. two year term begins from June 12.
Des Moines reports that Police James Cavender prepared a bill for the next general assembly to place appointment and removal of municipal court judges under city councils. He argues the legislature meets only every two years and should not handle removals, insisting judges be governed like other city employees.
Penyer Colorado June thousands of delegates from 25 countries gathered as the seventeenth annual Rotary convention opened. International President John Evans will preside at a banquet with 206 participants. Receptions are planned today and business sessions begin tomorrow with William Green of the AFL delivering the keynote on service in industry. The convention closes Friday with installation of new officers.
Weekend crackdown on juratic law violators led to 76 arrests by Chief of Police Ed Cattertin. Several suspects left cars at the station to post bond for a day’s release. Principal complaint cited failure to observe stop and go signals. Extra note reports Glen Canfield died after being struck on the head by a pitched ball during an amateur game.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 6 30. If due to error of the carrier boy or other causes you fail to receive your paper by that time, please phone 100 and a copy of paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 12 20 am.
Wes Barry of the Tame film plans marriage to Julie Wood this afternoon at the bride’s home in Newark. Mrs Martha Barry Eyre travels from Los Angeles to attend. The couple will depart for Hollywood after the ceremony.
In Watertown New York June 14 a split in the Mennonite community emerges at a Kirchnerville conference over whether to abandon hooks and eyes on garments. The modernist young faction supports removing hooks and eyes while traditionalists defend the time honored fasteners, a controversy widening into factional strife.
R C Thompson former Waterloo mayor and longtime public official petitioned the county supervisors for admission to the state sanatorium at Oakdale Iowa for tuberculosis treatment. He offered to cover all expenses and plans to spend the winter in Arizona after Oakdale treatments.
The Waterloo-Dubuque baseball game scheduled here this afternoon was postponed because of wet grounds after rain drenched the city overnight and into the morning. A possible double header may be played Tuesday. The Marshalltown-Moline game was also postponed for the same reason.
The senate judiciary committee unanimously reported eight wet bills to the senate with a recommendation to indefinitely postpone action. With key figures like Senator Borah and Senator Glass urging a showdown, the full chamber is likely to have a chance to express its stance on modifications.
Russell Po Scott filed petitions for change of venue and habeas corpus but they were denied by the supreme court here. The case concerns the murder of Joseph Maurer in Cook County with a pending retrial.
Less than 160 citizens voted at noon to oppose the Hawthorne school planned for Frankline street between Seventh and Eighth. Polls in Junior High area stay open until p.m as a special district election proceeds under state law requiring citizen consent for public funds over 25 100. The project cost around 125 and will be funded without a bond issue.
Gary Ind June 14 AP Seven men died in a coke oven blast at the Gary Works Illinois Steel company. Four instantly, others later in hospital. About 75 injured, many severely burned, as rescue crews searched wreckage of the vast plant. Cause attributed to accumulation of gases amid shattered ovens and debris.
In Worcester on June 14 AP reports Gustaf A Battcher leaped into a bear exhibit pit to rescue his four year old daughter Olive who had her dress caught by the bear while she fed it candy. The bear dragged the girl toward the bars. she was clawed and bitten as bystanders watched. The child remains in serious condition after hospital assessment and shock.
Florida's stabilization is credited by Mrs. GG. Sin den who returned after seven months as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Taft ner formerly of the city. She says the wildcat boom tactics were their own punishment and foresees steady development with good opportunities for industrious men and women and for sensible investors. Briden’s residence is at 437 Riehlcline.
In Chicago on June 14 Martin Durkin the defendant in a murder trial for killing Federal Agent Helvin Shanahan appeared in court in a damp Panama hat praising the rain. Eight jurors have been sworn with four more to be chosen as the trial continues.
Budapest June 14 Count Karolyi has been challenged to a duel by Count Teleki who says his honor was impugned by Karolyi in statements made during the recent franc forgery case Details of the duel are kept secret Karolyi is known in the United States where he had difficulties with the state department to visit his wife and was allowed entry after promising not to speak publicly Countess Karolyi has also been barred from entering the United States and is pursuing the matter in court
Allentown Pennsylvania report of a boy 13, Clinton Heinse of Walnutport, near a Central Railroad of New Jersey line, saved others by lifting his body and sacrificing his foot as a night mail train bore down. engine crew reportedly unaware of the accident.
President Coolidge plans courtesy calls in Washington as President Borno of Haiti and Madam Barno arrive. J Butler Wright will represent Coolidge with a cavalry guard from Fort Myer. An official car will meet them at the White House, then the party will visit Union Station and the Haitian entourage.
Iowa storm Saturday night and Sunday caused five deaths by electricity and auto accidents and a drowning. Large property damage and crop losses were reported. heavy rainfall concentrated in Perry area with 7.57 inches. Weather head Charles Reed noted broad inundation of farmland across river valleys and extensive washouts.
Widespread storms lash Iowa and neighboring states causing high waters, property damage, and injuries. Reports say several killed by lightning or moving wires while rails and roads suffer. Rockford and Chicago floodings prompt evacuations and emergency responses.
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