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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1926

Page

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Fashionable Florida Beach Development Co owes millions

A petition filed by Guy Reed seeks a receivership for Mizner Development Corp, developers of Raton a fashionable resort south of West Palm Beach. The suit claims misleading advertising and improper executive compensation. several directors resigned amid criticism of management.

Jacksonville Fla APJ Brydon M. Cairis Diday Wader Newspa Mizner Guy ©. Reed New York Target Corporation Ruton West Palm Heneli Gen. Cole- 2Nan DuPont Slesse L. Livermnor Holliday Louis Beans Gen. DuPont D Corporation Gale

Waterway conflict and pork barrel talk in rivers bill

A lengthy discussion outlines rivalries over eastern and Mississippi to the Gulf waterway projects. Madden of Chicago supports deepening the HinviS river while Isarion of Cleveland resists. The bill, part of 160 items, mixes pork barrel expectations with regional interests and possible adjournment delays. A separate note mentions plans to improve Nelson Dewey state park in Wisconsin across the river from McGregor Iowa.

Pasia Burton Ohio Tin Eikeet Chicago Klinois River New York Kew Mississippi Niagara Falls Niagara Tails Canada Madden Isarion Cleveland Appropriations Committee Illinois Jake Nantes Fron North Carolina Feather River California Umpqua Harbor Oregon Millcreek South Slough Totovena Alaska Kahului Harbor Hawaii Pias Senate Wey N.ot Herald-Tribuney

Submarine Salvage Teeters as Pontoon Fails

The sunken submarine unexpectedly rose while salvage crews prepared to raise it. The after pontoons tore away, preventing towing as the stern dragged along the bottom. Water was admitted to stabilize, delaying further attempts for two weeks. Twenty four bodies remain, workers exhausted after two months of effort.

London Conn Vestal Conain Rome

Five Iowa Illinois Booze Plotters Denied Paroles

Des Moines reports indicate five men from Iowa and Illinois who pleaded guilty to aiding in shipping 70 barrels of alcohol from Kentucky Distilleries & Warehouse Co. in Peoria to Des Moines have had paroles denied from Fort Leavenworth Penitentiary. Named individuals include Haralske Jehlaller of Des Moines, hotel company president. At BL Levey and WH Ballance Jr of Des Moines. John McKieron of Peoria, school board member and former distillery employee. and Hyman Lipklu of Peoria.

Des Moines Iowa Illinois Suilty O Kentucky Distilleries & Warehouse Co Peoria Jil Fort Leavenworth Tle Haralké P Jehaller

Police Hold Girl as Chicken Stealer

Yusilinti Mich June 22 UP County authorities believe they have found Ruth Telfer Church hill 2 tall girl the salution of many chicken thefts in this section Repeated thefts reported near Saline Milan Clinton and Adrian A stg f perous automobile was reported on the Saline Milan road deputy sheriff jovated 1 and gave elt but failed to capture its occupants The car was weeykell bowey we and thru the engine and license l auntbers the Rapper chicken th tert raced She will be charged in oa eratus larceny according to officials.

Yusilinti Mich Ruth Telfer Churchill Saline Milan Clinton Adrian Saline-Milan Weeykell, Bowey We Chicken Th Tert

Son of Cedar Falls Couple Dies in Texas

Mr and Mrs Simmons of Cedar Falls report the death by self inflicted gunshot of their son George age 20 in Wichita Falls Texas. Parents left for Okmulgee Oklahoma where the funeral will be held.

Cedar Falls Cedar Pally Mr Simmons Wichita | Falls Tex George Okmulgee Okla

Longley Named Local Receiver's Attorney

Alfred Longley of Longley Ramsier Turits was appointed local attorney for the receiver of Hudson Savings Bank. Judge Roles approved the appointment upon application by the receiver in charge Ben J. Gibson, general attorney for the bank receivership.

Alfred Longley Wawards, Longley, Ramsier &J Turtis Hudson Savings, Bank Py Jude Une Ben J. Gibson Attac al Peneral Orney

Dangerous Harry Leaps From NY Apartment Amid Raid

Real estate broker Dangerous Harry breaks his leg leaping from the window of Miss Pesky Stone’s New York apartment during a raid conducted by his wife and detectives. The incident occurred above Tormec Fairies girl, with authorities responding to the scene.

Harry New York Miss Pesky Stone

Modern concrete stronger than that made by Romans

Chicago reports that present day concrete outperforms Roman material by over three to one. William M. Kinney, general manager of a cement association, cites tests on Roman Forum concrete and Chicago’s Wacker Drive foundations. Modern mixes show about 600 to 3,000 pounds per square inch, due to better cement and superior mixing and handling methods.

Chicago William MM. Kinney Mr. Kinney Forum Rome D. Cibas

Intelligence Test Is Overdone

New York reports quotes Dr. H. W. Potter at the American Psychiatric association warning that overreliance on formal mental tests risks unjustly labeling individuals as deficient. He urged probing factors such as emotional issues, home life, and temperamental quirks before diagnosing mental defect, noting many children labeled backward may show normal intelligence after addressing underlying problems.

New York H. W. Potter American Psychiatric Association

Kiwanians Luncheon Guests in Factory

Kiwanians were entertained at luncheon in town factory hall as W. O. Marsh, president, and associates spoke on the economic outlook. Marsh urged business men to develop Iowa's industry with agriculture while noting the Dairy Separator factory is fully staffed with ample orders for the rest of the year. A brief talk by D. T. McManus, sales manager, followed and the event included discussion of local business conditions and prospects.

Tts Nity Separator W. OW Marsh Marsh Lawn Lone Towa Iowa Lows Dougk T. McManus Wales

Pinchot Used W T A A Helper In Penn Primary

Gov Gifford Pinchot used the Pennsylvania Women's Christian Temperance Union as an auxiliary campaign committee in the $3,000,000 senatorial primary. Ella George Beaver Falls Pa, state president, testified that the union sent out speakers and circulated letters in Pinchot's behalf while he paid the bills. She noted a $712.84 bill for letters and claimed Pinchot covered them. details of a $250,000 enforcement fund and a revolving fund were also discussed, with questions about remaining balances and fund handling.

Washington DD. C INS Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania Women's Christian Temperance Unio Ft. W Senate Sirs Ella George Beaver Fills Union Pincchow Pinchot Gay, Pinchot Mr. Fisher Gay Women’s Christian’ Tempernce Union Reed Mrs. George State Enorney &General Pinehar Fund George Women's Christian Temperance Union Ad Spenel Leah Cath Marian

Booze Law Violators Pay $10,200 in Penalties

Des Moines reports district court actions on liquor license violations with a total payment of 10200 dollars. Seventeen persons were involved, including defendants facing penalties and costs, while the proceedings highlighted the enforcement of liquor laws and compliance.

Des Moines Ceil Ch Defendang

Airmail Pilots Strike for Safer and Faster Planes

Chicago dispatch reports a strike by air mail pilots on the Chicago Milwaukee Saint Paul Minneapolis route. Pilots refused to take out their planes at Maywood field seeking faster and safer aircraft and vow not to fly until improved equipment is provided.

Chicago Dines Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul

Coolidge Keeps Revenue Plan As Surplus Grows

Washington June 2 AP President Coolidge rejects tax cut promises as revenue expands beyond forecasts. Surplus pegged at 390 million dollars for the current year, with expected bills of 185 million next year and 20 million the following 12 months. Strong tax receipts and back taxes bolster the surplus, debt reduced to about 19.686 billion, while departmental cuts and a public works program aim to preserve a surplus and prudent economy.

Washington, D. C APJ Treasury Colidge Cabini Theome Congress Coolidge

New York Commission Blocks Rickard Title Fight Plan

New York June 22 The New York State Athletic Commission refused to sanction Tex Rickard's proposal to stage a heavyweight title bout between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney at Yankee Stadium on September 16. Rickard offered to post 50000 for the winner to meet Marie Wills, but the board deferred action and voted 2 to 1 against the plan.

New York Tex Rickard New York State Athletic Commission Gene Taniney Jack Dempsey Yankee Stadium Jaid Marie Wills Rickard Jack Dempsey Gene ‘Funney Yankee Stadum

Sun as layered gas sphere challenges solid- sun theory

London June 22 The sun is a mass of intensely heated gas in layers rotating at different speeds. Dr Jeans, president of the Royal Astronomical Society, argues radiation passes through the sun’s layers, slowing outer belts and supporting a multi layer structure rather than a solid body. Neptune and Mercury are cited to illustrate varying rotational speeds.

London Hh Jeans Royal Society Royal Astronomi and Society Galileo Galilei Jeans Accentac Neptune Mercury

Democrats Attack Surplus and Tax Cut Plan Amid Campaign

Washington dispatch reports Democrats assailing the Coolidge Mellon surplus forecast and proposed tax cuts. They question the size and permanence of surpluses, urge slower or longer debt payoff, and warn against tying further tax relief to short term political gains for 1928 elections. Republicans defend the plan as safe, noting potential shifts in business conditions could erase surpluses.

Robinson Arkansas Treasury Congress Cootdes Mellon Secretary of the Treasury Republican Party Coolidge White House Copeland New York

Forger of 25 Check Is Given 15 Years

William Osborn was convicted of passing a forged $2 check in Dawn City jewelry store. He is sentenced to an indeterminate term of 15 years in the state reformatory at Ananosi after a jury verdict following 24 hours of deliberation.

Dawn City William Osborn Ananosi Osborn

Funeral services for Prank Hurd to be held Wednesday

Funeral services for Prank Hurd of 6US Jefferson Street will be Wednesday at 2 PM at Reinbeek after he died Sunday at his grandmother's home. He was born April 1924. Surviving parents include two brothers and three sisters. Later item notes Harold Kelley 40, laborer, died at 11 AM today at 10 South Barclay Street after brief illness, survived by widow and several relatives. body at O'Reese's Towne Funeral Home in Hound.

Franic Hurd Jeferson Reinbeek Mwe Yuaroly Weleey Kelley South Barclay Street S A. m Leslie Emma Kerley Waterloo

Ex Wife's Story May Open Prison for Long-Termer

Des Moines reports that Edith Lewis, ex wife of Robert Perry serving 25 years at Port Madison, will testify to the parole board claiming she assaulted taxi driver William Crane in 1920. Perry escaped prison 14 months after conviction, was later captured in Florida and returned to Madison as authorities investigate. Warden Hollowell says the escape did not surprise officials and notes Perry was placed on the farm due to concerns about his safety.

Edith Lewis Board of Parole William Crane Des Moines Ray Scott Scott Olmitz Florida Res Madison Fort Madison T. “P_ Hollowell State Penitenbury Robert Perry Idllewell

Sub chaser 342 with naval reserves wrecked on Mackinac rocks

The U S subchaser 342 of Green Bay Wisconsin with naval reserves aboard was lashed by waves and pinned on Mackinac Island rocks in the straits of Mackinac after a gale swept Lake Michigan. Two ships stood by to rescue and a Mackinac Island coast guard crew joined the operation as the vessel was lifted yesterday during spring maneuvers.

Mackinac Gily Mich United States Green Bay Wis Mackinnac Island Straits of Mackinac Lake Michigan Mackinac Island

Hundred Course Dinner On Historic Theatre Site

A 100 course dinner was served on the site of a historic theatre once favored by the Empress Dowager Tsu Tsi. Guests included three foreign masters and two explorers, Chapman Andrews and W Douglas Burden. The meal featured rare delicacies, porcelain service, and a three hour dining with jade cups and rice brandy.

Peking API Tsu Tsi William Crozet Imperial Household Chapman Andrews W. Douglas Burden

Canvasses State Vote Progress In Iowa Primary

Des Moines June 22 AP The executive council continued its canvass of the primary vote with indications pointing to several more days of checking before completion. Four or five counties including Polk remain to file their official returns to the council.

Des Moines Executive Council Polk

Temperature forecast and tonight’s warm spell update

Weather bulletin notes a high Monday and lingering heat through the evening. Forecasters warn of rising nighttime temperatures in the city with continued warm conditions into the next day.

Minnesota Moist Wins Nomination in Congress Race

Minneapolis reports show Minnesota Moist, a prohibition modify advocate, securing the Republican nomination in the Fourth District by a wide vote, defeating two opponents. Gov. Theodore Christianson led the gubernatorial race, with Leach losing. Alvin Maas, a St. Paul insurance man and WWII Marine, won the Fourth District nomination for Congress. Johnson led the Farmers-Labor gubernatorial race, Davis close behind. Voter turnout was light, around 400,000 statewide.

St.Paul Ming Magnus Johnson United States Minnesota Davently Bor Bavernor Theodore Ghiistensen St. Paul Minh Sune Congress Ma Georg Leach Minneapolis Leach Alaas Oscar Ok Keller Snyder Lie Amars Maas le’ Ig University of Minnesota Farmer-Labor Gubernatorin U. S Tom Davis Minneapalig Johnson Mary R Gov Christianson Sand Davis Thomas ¥. Sullivan Sullivan William M. Metners H.W. Stark Julius A. Schurali

Rock Island Opens Fort Armstrong Hotel After Revival

Rock Island ends four years of vice era as Fort Armstrong hotel opens its doors. The nine story, $700,000 monument to local industrialists was funded by a stock sale that drew 700 Rock Island contributors.

Rock Island Junge Fort Armstrong

Income Tax Receipts Setting Record Pace

Washington June 29 Treasury reported income tax receipts moving at a record pace. June receipts have already surpassed 300 million dollars, about 330 million ahead of the same date last year. Total collections through June 18 stood at 1.8173 billion, nearly 400 million above last year.

Washington, D. C Divine The Treasury

Pen Co salesman Ledbetter dies suddenly at home

W B Ledbetter, salesman for the W W Sheaffer Pen Company, died suddenly at his St Louis home after visiting the pen factory here on Saturday. Post mortem exams were made, noting he complained of feeling ill before his death two hours after arrival home.

Fort Madison W. B. Ledbetter WW. Sheaffer Pen Company St. Louis Ledbetter

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