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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1926

Page

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Chicago Pilgrims Endures Storm at Eucharistic Congress

Crowds returning from the Mundelein Eucharistic congress faced a violent hailstorm and heavy fatigue as up to five million worshipers poured from the campus. Officials reported injuries, mostly minor, and police and medical crews operated at emergency stations during the four mile procession back to Chicago.

Jicago Chigo Pilgins Pilho Haly Chicago Muncelein Laas Patrick O'Donnell Ireland Carrdinal Von Germany Ind” Eran Rte Ilhseber Elation Congress Isi Mundequiet University Village Mihwest Cardinal Banzanod Papalate

Detectives Probe McPherson Kidnaping Ties

Detectives and news men cross into Mexico pursuing leads in the Aimee Semple McPherson kidnapping case. Authorities report a corset with the number 29318 was linked to the suspect clothing, while Mexican officials push back against sensational US coverage. The investigation intersects cross border claims and local officials seek to verify alibis amid tense rhetoric.

Douglas Mexico City Aimee Semple McPherson Los Angeles Agelist Ilet Gov. Rodriguez Lower California Ceasies Mexias

Tragic letter linked to Brewster death on Long Island

A love letter from an admirer in Mexico to Mrs. Frances Tracy Lyon Brewster is tied to the deaths of Brewster and his wife in Glen Head. Nassau County District Attorney Edwards says the writer seemed to love Mrs Brewster but was not reciprocated. The letter, found in Sidney H. Brewster's pocket after his death, hints at a difficult ending to a domestic dispute. Sig was illegible as Rad.

Mexico Frances Tracy Lyon Brewster Long Island Ingquast Edwards Nassau County Brewster Sidney H. Brewster Glenhead Tracy Therad Paral Mibwatua Durango Panama

Jury Awards 40000 to Man Bitten by Roundhouse Snake

Lincoln Neb June 25 AP Damages of 40000 for injuries from a snake bite while working in the Chicago Northwestern roundhouse at Chadron Neb were awarded Herbert B Brannan against the railroad company by a district court jury Brannan sued for 55900

Lincoln, Neb Chicago & Northwestern Chadron Neb Herbert B. Brandan Brannan

Critical condition after auto collision injures Howard Brown

Howard Brown 20 of 200 Lupton Street lay unconscious in St Francis hospital with a concussion after being struck by a car driven by Roy Schneck near Whitney road last night. Brown remained in critical condition with no assurance of recovery as doctors noted brain concussion and no skull fracture.

Howard Brown Lupton Street St. Francis‘ Hospital Roy Schneck Rock Island Avenue Whitney Road Brown Tglectric Park Schneck St. Francis Hospital

Four to Face Trial for Shame Personal Crisis Reports

Capitals Jaze King Loughton and M Davis, known as the Jagzz king and an orchestra leader, are charged with manslaughter and reckless conduct in Washington. The case stems from an automobile crash that killed Bernard Ronkjer, Philadelphia Traction Co. official. Davis, King, and another passenger were bound over for trial by the Maryland authorities with a July 19 date set. witnesses testified speeds near 80 mph. The incident occurred on the Washington Ballul mare pike near June.

Washington, D. C Warttams M Davis Divine Maryland Ivallsville Yeaterday Washington-Ballulmare Pike Bernard Ronk Jer Philadelphia Traction, Company Booker Davis Ndiego Cal Thomas M. Peteet Tin Tuana Mexico Jurge St. Artus

Visits Sister Tree

Weber of Sacramento visiting in the east, staying with his sister Mrs Jongen at 214 Snimmnit Avenue.

Weber Sacramento Mrs. T Jongen

Tabulations Give Brookhart Total Vote at $700.06 in Iowa

Des Moines June 25 The state executive council completed tabulating primary returns for all offices except state representative. Brookhart leads United States senator with 468,360 votes while Hammill tops governor with 327,479. May Francis, state superintendent, will not concede until the recount is finished. Official returns list numerous Republican and Democratic totals across offices.

Des Moines State Executive Council Francis Superintendent of Public Instruction Executive Council Brooklirt Ahem United States Smith W. Brookhart Washington Howard J. Clark Albert B. Cummins Bickelberg Waterloo Republican Edson Storm Lake Glen. F. Kimball Council Bluffs John R. Price Albia Hay P. Scott Marstalltown Democratic L. W. Kleusel Iuisthall Walter GC. Ramisay Belmond Kinecline - C

Carrier pigeon dies after long Plainfield flight

A weakened carrier pigeon, crippled by a long flight, died in a Plainfield yard after noon on Monday. The bird, heading north from Waterloo, was found with bands bearing unclear inscriptions. Police cared for the bird until Monday, then released it.

M. M. Harrington Plainfield Warrington Waterlon Waterloo Plainticks

New Motor Ambulance for O Keefe and Towne

Addition to its fleet of cars of the latest limousine type Meteor ambulance was announced for the O Keefe and Towne funeral home today. The ambulance arrived from Piqua Ohio last evening and was driven by Mrs J O Keese. For the invalid's comfort it features an air mattress and pillow on a new type car with an electric fan. Two folding seats for attendants are included.

Meteor O'Kesfe & Towne Frm Piqua J. O'Keese

Dixon Denies Custody Change in Divorce Case

In divorce court Charles B. Dixon contests Alice E. Dixon petition for modification of a divorce decree issued December 10, 1623, seeking custody of their minor son. The mother's request to alter custody is under consideration. Katheryn Richardson versus James Richardson, tried in Judge G W Wood's division, was submitted without argument and remains under advisement.

Charles BE. Dixon Alice E. Dixon Derrey Katheryn Richardson James Richardson G. W. Wood Wood

William B Wilson questioned on campaign expenses

Washington DC June 23 AP William B Wilson former labor secretary and Democratic senator hopeful for Pennsylvania faced Senate campaign Funds committee scrutiny. He testified primary campaign personal expenses Totalling 88.81 and reported total Wilson Porter committee outlay about 10000. 4000 paid 6000 obligated. He detailed meals at William Penn hotel and pledged support for 210000 total city county spending. He noted few poll watchers at 10 or 58 dollars daily and declined a railroad mediation board offer from Harrisburg publisher Vance McCornick.

Washington, D. C William B. Wilson Woodresy Wilson Pennsylvania Senate Campaign Funds Committee Wiliam Porter Weed William Penn Pittsburgh Labor Wilson-Porter Committee King Vance McCornick Harrisburg Democratic National Committee la Follette Wisconsin Hel Mew Watson-Parker Railroad Labor Coolidge Reed

Knights Templar of Iowa Honor John F Hanson Grand Officers Named

Knights Templar of Iowa paid honor to John F Hanson at Templar Park Spirit Lake during the annual conclave. Fred B Parker Rock Rapids was elected grand commander Carl W Reed Cresco deputy grand commander W S Walker Iowa Falls grand treasurer and others named for senior and junior officers and captain general roles.

Jobo WP. Hanson Lati- More Street Knights, Templar of Iowa Templar Park Spirit Lake Fred B. Parker Rock Rapids Carl Ww. Reed Cresco W.S. Walker Iana Falls David M. Brownlee Sioun City Grand Recorder C. J. Cole Greeley Frank Carrell Cedar Rapide J. A. Belknap Anamosa

Maloney brothers visit Coos Bay editors in transit

M C Maloney formerly a Waterloo newspaper publisher now in Coos Bay Oregon greets old friends during a layover en route to Philadelphia. He and brother Dan Maloney, both long involved in publishing, are associated with the CoastBuy Daily Times and recall closing the Week's Review about 25 years ago with M C as editor.

M. GC Mike) Maloney Coos Bay Ore Waterloo Philadelphi Maloney Dan CoastBuy Daily Times Geo M. C

Farm Bloc Plans Fight and Fast Adjournment

Congressional farm blocs met in secret after defeat of the Dawes McNary Slaugen bill and other farm relief measures. They vow to fight all remaining agrarian reform efforts and press for an early adjournment, renewing the push next session for the defeated bill.

Washington, D INS Congressional Congress

Noisy Romeo Arrest Leads to Court Warning

Nichollas Moss aged 19 of 2568 1-2 Fourth street west was jailed Thursday night for disturbing the public quiet. In municipal court Judge John W. Gwynne ordered him to stop his loud courting. Moss was arrested by Sergeant P B Walker and Officer EB Tharsbery after residents at 103% Sixth street west reported yodeling and fear of a break in.

Nichollas Moss Fourth Street West John W. Gwynne Moss P. B. Walker EB. Tharsberry Sixth Street West

Conrad Margaret E. obituary in Waterloo and area

Margaret Elizabeth Conrad of Waterloo died at 7 40 AM at St Francys Hospital after a yearlong decline. Born March 12 1874 in Byron Germany she lived in Waterloo 44 years and was survived by four children two sisters and two brothers plus four grandchildren. Funeral at St Marys Church with burial in Calvary. Betty Claire Green 8 daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Green of 438 Lana Street died at 1 AM from measles and complications after a weeklong illness. Born December 12 1916 she attended Hawthorne and belonged to First Presbyterian Church. Survived by parents and brother Richard. Funeral Sunday 3 30 PM at O Keefe Towne Chapel with burial at View Cemetery.

Margaret E. Conrad Margaret Elizabeth Conrad North Davelay St. Franciy l Hospital Byron Germany Waterloo Conrad Kathryn Premn Chicago Anna Beener Marghel Conrad Peter Conrad This City Kate Beener Sophia Bihner St.!ehutel The Rosary Society St. Mary Ehureh Calvary Betty Claire Green C. R. Grean Lana Street Betty Hlawthorne First Presbyterian Church Richard O'Keefe & Towne J. R. Macartney Wairview Cemetery

Wilson Strike Jr. Dies During Visit in Iowa

A year-old Wilson Strike II, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Strike, died in Creston Iowa hospital from diabetes while visiting Blockton. Former Cedar Falls residents with Waterloo ties, the family now lives in Blooming ton. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery Nashua at 10:45 a.m. Saturday.

Wilson Ouime Oliver Strike Cedar Falls Waterloo Creston Blockton Bloomington S. J. Fairbank Heber Agenun Greenwood Cemetery Nashua

Elks Banquet Marks Iowa Group Convention Theme

Judge John G. Karel of Milwaukee set Elks policy as a purely American group aiming to foster good citizenship across sects. He argued patrimony patriotism and brotherhood must precede international outreach before expanding the Elks abroad. Dr J Ward Iowa City was nominated for Iowa Elks Association president with officer elections due today.

Wke Elkdom Atlantic John G. Karel Milwaukee Iowa State Association of Hiks Judga Karel United States Elks Ward J. Ward Iowa City Iowa Elks Bulletin State Association Renley J. Glass Mason — City

Elks fund report on college aid progress at Burlington

The Foundation fund, started in 1925 in Burlington, aims to raise 10,000 dollars to aid worthy college students. This year the fund has been a chief interest of Elks officers. Clear Lake Commercial Club hosts visitors with entertainment for couples, a golf tournament, and a bridge event for golf widows.

Burlington Elks Order Clear Lake

Ringlings Circus Booked for Aug 7 in Waterloo

Advance agent Al Butler secured a license from City Clerk Charles MacKay for Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey shows to appear in Waterloo on Saturday August 7. The last Waterloo appearance was on July 23, 19xx.

Ley Skinnay Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Ballay Waterloo al Butler Charles MacKay MacKay

Temperature Report Notes Official Readings

Official temperatures list maximum Thursday and night readings with values and future forecasts. Includes Friday 7 am and Friday daytime figures 34 with 14 noted. figures show variations across times and locations.

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