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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1926

Page

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Robbery Strikes Farm Areas Near Waterloo After Midnight

Wickershaw and Griffiths farms east of Waterloo report break ins between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. A total of 75 dollars, a gold watch, and other valuables were taken. Entrances were through unlocked doors. A packetbook with an insurance receipt was found abandoned near a gate. Sheriff and Waterloo police investigated, linking two robberies in the same community.

Tobbers FB. Wickershaw J. B. Griffith Waterloo Raymond Wickershaw Westendorf Blowers Griffth Tliney Elgin Ik Wickerstraw Town City Atso Sheriff's Office

Democrats Hope for Senate Gains in 1922 Campaign

The piece analyzes U S Senate elections, noting which seats are vulnerable for Republicans and where Democrats might gain. It discusses 1920 electoral patterns, regional conditions in states like Massachusetts Indiana Iowa Pennsylvania and Maryland, and the tariff as a potential issue for future campaigns, with limited current impact. It references Pepper and the Harding-Nation League context.

Minnesota League of Nations Senate Maryland Kentucck Missouri Oklahama Vada Republcan Massachusetts Indiana Iowa Pennsylvania Pepper Herald-Tribuned

Road Bond Boosters Plan Four Meetings In State This Week

Des Moines and four districts will host meetings this week as supporters of a 100 million dollar road bond propose to outline the project. Volney Diltz leads the sponsoring legislative group, with Fred R. White presenting highway commission details at each stop. Meetings begin 10:30 am in West Union Washington Creston and Harlan, with other interested parties invited.

Des Moines Volney Diltz Fred RR. White State Highway Commission Jezislaturd

Grinnell College Honors Long-Serving Faculty Members

Grinnell College marks its twentieth anniversary of President Dennn Ht. Y. Main with a review of faculty tenure. Professors Harry W. Norris and Edward Steiner highlight long service, with Norris at 34 years and Steiner at 23 years. others include Stapps, Rusk, Smiley, Perrite, Ryan, Conrad, McCrenon, Sheldon, and more.

Grinnell. In Grinnell ‘College Lonot Dennn Ht. Y. Main John Selotte Harry W. “Norris Edward 4. Steiner Tla John T. Stapps William K. Rusk Charles N. Smiley Roy H. Perriterofessor John Ryan Aprech Henry 5. Conrad Bony Raymond ‘J. McCrenon Caroline Sheldon Suages Miss Sheldon Varnegie Foundation AI Ilawance Walter Scott Hendrixson Pee Paul FL Peck Prates Mary A Simmons

Argentine Seaplane Party Safe in Brazil

A seaplane flight from New York to Buenos Aires with companions ended up in Brazil after weather and navigational troubles. The group led by Bernardo Dygean and Sduartio Oliverdant arrived in Vivia Saiardas, Brazil, safe and well following trouble near Paramaribo. a brief report notes one engine issue and tempestuous conditions.

Brazil Buenos Aires Newark Bernardo Dygean Sineste Sduartio Oliverdant Paramaribo Vivia Saiardas

Feedless Hiker to New York Quits in Hills

A fragmented cable report describes George Hasler Johnston attempting a foodless walk from Chicago to New York, reaching Summit Peak in the Alleghenies before abandoning the trek as his condition failed. The effort claims a world record for walking without sustenance but ended prematurely.

N.Y Leg Rarick New York George Hasler Johnston Chicana Summit Allegheny Mountains Ted Johnston

Reed Declares Law Violated in Gifts to Primary Campaign

Reed asserts violations occurred through gifts to the Pepper and Vare primary campaigns. The committee notes Beidleman financed the Beidleman-Vare effort in Harrisburg and Indiana counties, with possible extensions. A Wheeler is to bring financial records of the National Saloon League for 1922 1924 1925 1926 to assess past spending and future war chest.

Reed George Wharton Pepper William S. Vare Clony Beidleman Vare- Beidleman Daughin Harrisburg Fisher Pepper- Fisher Indiana Wheeler Nationals League

Opening of New Trade Route Touching Mason City and Chicago

A party of business leaders from Sioux Falls and a Chicago delegation celebrate the launch of a new trade route over the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad. The freight and passenger line, opening today, runs through Mason City Iowa Madison Wisconsin and other major cities, shortening travel to a 16 hour schedule. President W J Dawes of the Chicago Association of Commerce heads the reception in Chicago.

Chicago Thomas EtcKinnon Sioux Falls Chicago Association of Commerce Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Pauls Iowa Wisconsin Mason City Madison Wis W. J. Dawes

Father and Son Die in Milwaukee Shotgun Duel

In Milwaukee on June 21 Joseph D. Owens aged 62 was killed in a shotgun duel with his son Harald Owens. Harald, 33, a business assistant, admitted firing two buckshot charges after a quarrel between the parents. The younger man said years of discord, fueled by alleged abuse of his mother, led to the deadly incident. Harald was held by police.

Milwaukee Wis Joseph D. Owens Harald Owens Joseph Owens Poe Lire

Missing Evangelist Portrait to Be Hung in Angeles

In Los Angeles the Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson portrait is planned to be hung at the Angelus temple. Mrs Minnie Kennedy, mother of the missing evangelist who disappeared while swimming over a month ago, announced the plan today. The portrait was to be shown at memorial ceremonies yesterday but was not completed in time.

Res Angeles Cal CLNSI Angelus Aimee Semple McPherson Minnie Kennedy

Minnesota primary marks limited national issues in race

Minnesota voters faced a subdued statewide primary with few national topics. Prohibition and farm relief surfaced, especially in the Fourth District where Rep. O. B. Ketler seeks renomination. Governor Theodore Christianson battles for the Republican gubernatorial nomination with an economy platform. Magnus Johnson seeks the governorship on labor lines, facing Tom Davis who is backed by the Nonpartisan League, while Democrats ran an unopposed slate.

St Laat Minn Jung Campallan Minnesota St. Paul Ketler Theodore Christianson George E. Leach Minneapolis Rovermor Magnus Magnus Johnson Wicket Fle Tom Davis Davis Nonpartisan League Association Johnson Farmer-Labor Democrats

Pneumonia Tops Indiana Deaths In Past Month

Indiana health bulletin shows pneumonia led causes with 415 of 7,771 reported deaths in the past month. Influenza 306, cancer 264, pulmonary tuberculosis 211, other TB 38, and children’s diseases including measles and whooping cough 142, diphtheria and croup seven.

Indianapolis Indiana State Board of Health Jdicer

Three Black suspects held after hit and run in Des Moines

Des Moines police held three Black people today in connection with an alleged hit and run yesterday that injured Emmett Emanuel who suffered a broken leg. The suspects fled after a police chase in a commandeered car but were later arrested as Emanuel's condition was described as recovering.

Des Moines Emmett Emanuel Emanuel

Tax Deduction Rule for Chamber Donations Explained

Washington DC June issue reports that donations to chambers of commerce to cover expenses from the interstate commerce commission dispute are not deductible for federal income tax. The ruling by solicitor of internal revenue Gregg notes thousands of dollars involved nationwide.

Washington, D. C INS Chambers of Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission Alwv Gregg Internal Revenue

Dike Brannigan Named Manager of Marshalltown Team

Dike Brannigan from St. Louis has been signed as manager of the Marshalltown club in the Mississippi Valley league and will take charge of the team for the coming season, replacing the previous manager.

Marshalltown Dane Dike Brannigan St. Louis Catan Rapids

Temperatures Forecast for Weekend Range

Saturday brings official high and low temperatures with a chilly note as conditions ease into Sunday. Nighttime cooling expected with another drop by Sunday morning.

College Boys from Old Families Dare Seas in Small Boat

Four adventurous college students from prominent families sail a 50-foot schooner from Newport toward Plymouth. Passengers include Lothrop Ames Sr of Boston, Nichols Biddle Jr of New York, Joseph Roby Jr of Rochester, and Reginald Bishop of New York, accompanied by Francis M. Gartimer of Harvard who will pilot. The crew travel with radio, provisions for weeks, hoping to reach their destination in time.

Newport Rol Plymouth Ene FL Lothrop Ames Sr Boston Nichols Biddle, Jr New York Joseph Roby, Jr Rochester Reginald Bishop Nem Francrs M. Gartimer Harvard Sinenthia Mienithy

Minister Resigns Pulpit to Hang on to His Milk Route

Des Moines reports Rev C C Cole resigns as pastor of Grant Park Church of Christ amid parishioner friction over his dairy business. He continues selling milk and leading a revival in Runnells, stating he will not retire from ministry though he will keep milk sales. Churchmembers dispute details but Cole defends his income practices.

Des Moines Insj Grant Park C. C. Cole Cole Runnells Lerdatry

Sheik Bandits Gase at Davenport Delayed to July 29

Davenport report says hearing for Prank Duroe of Boone Iowa and J C Lamb of Rock Island charged with assault with intent to rob was postponed to June 2 for preliminary hearing. Both men held on 35000 bonds as the duo, after failing to rob Oscar Johnson in Moline, faced the gun confrontation and Lamb fled in a car with Duroe later arrested. Lamb confessed and named an accomplice while denying innocence at the morning session.

Davenport Duroe Boone J. C. Lamb Rock Island Lamb Johnson Duree Sohnson Antil Durse Tmarning Altho Lams Jee Waterloo Dududue

Spanish American Veterans Hold Three-Day Clinton Encampment

Spanish American veterans and the women’s auxiliary gather in Clinton for a three day encampment. About 1,000 members attend with events including a ball at the Colt’s this evening and tomorrow’s department officer nominations and encampment selections.

Clinton, Jaune Colt Aude

Bandits Take $20,000 in Roadhouse Holdup Nearby Chicago

Police report a bandit gang held 25 people at a southern Chicago road house early today and fled after a hail of bullets. The loot is estimated as high as $20,000 with no injuries. Three suspects have been arrested and are being questioned.

Chicago Sevco Pe- Eee

Disbarment Sustained a Davenport Attorney

The Iowa Supreme Court sustained the disbarment of Charles Kauffman, Davenport attorney, for professional misconduct. The ruling follows actions taken in the SeOul County case and affirms removal from the bar.

Moalnes Jane Charles Kauffman Davenport State Supreme Re Rishwrrad Seoul Supresme Court

Briand Seeks Poincare Help for New Cabinet

Paris June 24 AP Edouard Herriot failed to form a government. Briand plans a new coalition focusing on national finances and stability with former Premier Poincare, including Jean Dugand. Briand to lead a reforming cabinet backed by radicals and monetizing support from the chamber factions.

Wahu America Edouard Herriot Frederick C. Baird Ian Pittsburgh Clarence MacKay New York Paris Aristide Briand Briand Poineare Interior Vicus Poincare France

Cannibals Said to Have Lived in Towd Diggers Find

Archaeologist Dr. Robert F. Gilner of Omaha announced findings from diggings at 12 mounds on the Missouri River crest near Crescent Iowa. He concluded human flesh-eating people inhabited southwestern Iowa before or during early Indian times.

Blugs Iowa Robert ‘F.gilner Caster Missouri River Crescent Here Sutday

Start Canvass for College Hill Church

A committee of 17 College Hill residents led by S Buk fun began a canvass for a $5,000 fund to establish a community church in the area. The Federated Churches national board may match with a like sum, with the drive to finish within the week.

Cedar Falls College Hill If. S. Bukfun National Board Federated Churches

Storm Brunos House Construction Planned at Summit Avenue

Building permits issued by Building Commissioner Charles Wasson authorize G H Storm to build a one story frame house 24 by 28 feet and a garage at 152 Summit Avenue costing 3000 and 3100 respectively. Also permitted are a garage at 33L Jackson Street for Nettie Antonia costing 109 and a stand at 511 Jefferson Street for Francis Wright costing 50. Marriage licenses issued to John Rugerse Hurst Waterloo and Alice Selighker Rockford with stated dates.

Storm Brunos Summit Avenue G. HH Charles Wasson Netlie Antonia Jackson Street Francis Wright Jefferson Street John Rugerse Hurst Waterloo Alice Selighker Rockford J.1

Rugg and BuchholzObituary Notices in Grun dy and Tribbing

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mar shore Rugg 73 a pioneer Grimdy County resident and mother of Mrs M Shores. Surviving are two sons and three daughters. Also reported is the death of Wilbird Buchholz brother of Mrs John Holbrook in Tribbing Minnesota with surviving spouse two sisters and three brothers. Ella J Cleveland former abhero and sister of Wal M Newton died in Warsaw New York after a stroke.

SERS ALL Rugg Marshall Rugg Grimdy County FL M. Shores Hedlands Cal Ber California Mary Tredfield Shores Jay É Rugg Phoenix Avi Arthur Rugg Cedaryg RC Alford Redlands Mandall Morton Mauterey Charles Pooler Riverside Wilbird Buchiolz Wilbird Buchholz John EH. Holbrook Conger Street Tribbing Minn Menmengsa Linda Becker Clarkaville Molbrook Waterloo Ilaida Zieman Falen Ore Lydia Warrell Glenwood Isa A. Clevehind Nellie Newton Ella J

Society Women's Har Work Helps In Junior League

New York report on American society women who volunteer with the Association of Junior Leagues of America. The piece highlights projects from day nurseries and clinics to hotel administration and playground management, noting theater benefits in Chicago and Brooklyn. It mentions sewing, lace making, and crafts sold to department stores, with Amateurs' theatricals sometimes reaching professional levels.

New York Jones 1 Association of Junior Leagues of Ameri Henty Ford ® Motor. Company Une Carletatt Palmer Chicago League Brooklyn Buulstins Detroit Jeague Jeague’s Day

Wolf Mother Love Brings Fatal Bullet in Indiana

Norman Townsend, a farmer near Madison Indiana, found seven wolf pups and raised them at home. Two days later he saw the mother attempting to enter the pen, and he shot her to protect the cubs and prevent further danger.

Ort Madison Norman Townsend

Mary Jean Caward to visit uncles in Grand Rapids

Permission granted in divorce case allowing three weeks with Mary Jean Caward. Judge A. Boles ordered the visit under court supervision. neither parent may remove the child from jurisdiction without further order. Father Walter B. Caward raised no objections.

Mass Halt at Chicago Eucharistic Congress Album

Devout crowds on June 21 crowded Soldier Field Chicago for the first general session of the twenty-eighth International Eucharistic Congress. A papal legate presided as the Mass began, but thousands surged toward the altar forcing abandonment of the program. An estimated 200000 or more filled seating and field areas as choirs and clergy observed from the vast platform and red gold baldachin. Police struggled to manage the mass as planes circled and spectators climbed supports for a better view. Many reverent attendees reached their assigned spots despite the crush. delegates and church leaders arrived and filed into place amid a sea of worshipers.

Chicago API John Gardinal ’ Longano Churchen Field Museum Gefé Oceapants Clersy Francis A. Rempe Clement Chuuch Ghicaro George Waring New York Timothy Dempsey St. Louis William Foley Pater Quealy Brooklyn N.Y

More Pilgrims to Chicago Congress As Fare Deal Draws

Local officials report Waterloo residents continue using reduced fares to Chicago for the Eucharistic congress. Most who left Saturday have not returned, with many staying through Thursday as the congress ends. A new bank formed in Mount Pleasant, State Trust & Savings Bank, capital $40,000, officers added.

Thinels Central Railroad Waterloo Chicago NEW Bank Neil Moines State Trust & Savings Bank Mount Pleasant Deate Wo. Phelps M. C. Machen Karl C. Huene

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