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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1926
Page
11
A double tornado swept Clarinda area injuring many and killing two as homes and businesses suffered extensive damage estimated at 150000. The radio station was crippled while a large portion of residents sought shelter as storm clouds approached.
Pennsylvania primary chaos widens as rumors swirl Pinchot may run as an independent or challenge Vare for the Senate seat. Dispatches suggest Democrats and Republicans weigh Vare’s fate as scandal and expense disclosures shape the 1920s contest.
Edward Fletcher of Qmala Nebraska was elected grand high priest of the Hawkeye grand chapter Royal Arch Masons of Iowa at the closing sessions of the Colored Masons annual convention in Keokuk Des Moines officers J Tonson treasurer L D Jawery secretary S Joe Brown vecturer Edward Boyd Gonat E A Johnson P S b Bland and others attended The Hawkeye grand commandery and Royal Arch gathered for the annual group photo East High School was the scene The electa grand chanter closed its sessions and the Hawkeye and commandery will decide next year’s convention city.
William A. Schofield 23, a University of Michigan graduate, faces charges of attempting to murder Mrs. Mate Mott a 62 year old blind woman. Frank Mott 62 and Abs Lillian Nichols 46 are charged with conspiracy to murder. Mott and Nichols allegedly agreed to pay Schofield to kill Mrs. Mott so they could marry.
Elizabeth Frances Dupont completes engagement to Richard D. Morgan, a Bell Telephone clerk in Philadelphia, after childhood ties in Paicville. The news ties to siblings Margaret Dupont and Elizabeth’s high profile family, with Morgan once in Washington and Duponts long linked to Du Pont enterprises.
In Washington on June 17, Wayne Wheeler of the Antisaloon League testified in a Senate inquiry into Pennsylvania primary expenditures. Senator Ames Reed questioned Wheeler as the hearing exposed tensions with Pittsburgh Mayor Charles H. Kline and the funding of anti liquor activities. Wheeler and Reed exchanged brief remarks as Wheeler prepared to testify about timing for upcoming appearances.
A Washington Express and the Sinatmnats Limited crashed near Blairsville, killing fifteen people including two trainmen and several passengers. Rescue teams freed victims from twisted railcars as officials confirmed the death toll and identified victims.
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A Pennsylvania limited train collision near Blairsville killed seven in the club car and injured many others. Victims include W S Gordon and W L Hollingsworth of Altoona, with details of passengers, crew, and rescue efforts described amid chaotic wreckage and night lighting.
George W Huntley of Waterloo named national president of the Travelers Protective Association at the Philadelphia convention. He has served as first vice president and has long held leadership roles in state and national councils. Delegates from Waterlon post accompanied him.
A strong market rally pushed prices higher with heavy volume. U.S. Steel reached 139 1 4 and General Motors hit 242 1 2 as totals surpassed 1,500,000 shares traded before noon.
H H Rogers of Texas was chosen today as president of Rotary International for 1926 27 at the annual convention. His noted service on the board and steady work as a member led to the honor. Rogers is a cotton goods manufacturer from San Antonio.
Wimbledon, June 17 Elizabeth Ryan of California defeated Joan Fry in straight sets 6 1 to win the first victory in the Vietnam Cup tennis play. Mrs Maltane Godfree defeated Kk Browne of California to even the series in the second match.
In Chicago the Catholic Church welcomes ten cardinals including Cardinal Mundelein for the twenty fifteenth international Eucharist congress. A grand procession along Michigan Avenue leads to Holy Name Cathedral as dignitaries arrive, attend mass, and offer prayers of thanksgiving for the gathering.
In Youngstown Ohio during a Felisigus celebration at Shooksville Brint Hill two men Frank Fdlu sa 78 and Joseph Vidal 24 from Newcastle Pa were killed. Peter J Jodice 24 of Youngstown and Miss Bene Forbes 20 of Newcastle were injured. Rocco Casella and Paul Magling both Newcastle were arrested after the blast as the men who contracted the display.
A 24 year old bride, Mrs William Primmer, died by gas inhalation in Vinton Iowa after visiting her mother's home. She left two letters to husband and mother but did not state her reason. Relatives' objections to the marriage are suspected to have driven the act. Her body was found at her mother's house.
Theresia M. Jessi seeks to annul a deed signed under hospital illness in Fort Madison Indiana. The documented act uses a surety for debts to transfer several city lots to Marty M. Richardson. In Washington President Coolidge signed a bill approving the Kane Nebraska Dakota Highway project to span the Missouri River between Nebraska and South Dakota.
Farm bloc lawmakers threaten a revolt over farm relief as Treasury Mellon condemns the Nanes McNary Haugen bill. They consider coalitions with Democrats to ease tariffs on manufactured goods while farmers press for price supports and loan programs via new bills and commissions. Senator Robinson the Democrat Kansas minority leader proposed a coalition.
A farmer identified as Jarob Sigler, age unknown, near Seota, reportedly shot himself this morning. The act occurred at his home, with health issues listed as the probable cause and authorities beginning a routine inquiry into the incident.
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