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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1925

Page

14

Commendation for Waterloo Police and Sheriff Cooperation

John B. Hammond praised Waterloo police and the county sheriff for their diligent enforcement of liquor laws. He cited strong interagency cooperation, noting officers’ enthusiasm and mutual support that provide maximum protection to life and property across the region.

John B. Hammond Iowa Waterloo Hammond Sheriff's Office Tong Sheriff’s Office

Seven Booze Ships Caught Off Southern Coast by Revenuers

Moabile Alabama June 27 authorities moved seized liquor from a capsize schooner to a storage warehouse as 22 men aboard the vessel were arrested and several smaller craft faced preliminary damages charges in a major booze haul. The coast guard cutter Saukee rounded up seven boats about 20 miles west of Southwest Pass Louisiana yesterday carrying nearly 6000 cases of alcohol and whisky, largely on the schooner Marion Adams a British registry vessel of about 9 net tons. Six small boats nearby were seized as part of the operation.

Moabile Ala Custoims Coast Guard Saukee Southwest Pass Louisiana Marion Adams

Mayor in Shelby Charged with Kidnapping His Wife

Shelby Iowa June 27 Mayor J M Sutton appeared before Justice J D Dunlavy on a technical charge of kidnapping his wife He allegedly tied her to a chair and confined her at home He waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury in Harlan on 1000 bond Townspeople say Mrs Sutton has been confined for years The maximum penalty for restraining liberty is five years

Associated Press Shelby J. M. Sutton Justice of the Peace J. D. Dunlavy Sutton Harlan

Tama Toledo Railroad seeks extension to Tama and waterloo

Tama and Toledo Railroad Co operating a Toledo to Waterloo bus line has filed with the state board of railroad commissioners for a certificate to extend the line to Tama and for permission to pick up passengers at Hudson on the Toledo Waterloo line. It also contemplates establishing a Simex service between Tama and Toledo, towns three and a half miles apart.

Tama & Toledo Railroad Co Toledo Waterloo State Board of Railroad Commissioners Tama Hudson Waa Erloo Taina

Prominent Lawyer Seeks Morning Access After Night Escape

Franklin and Second streets area stories a lawyer, H. McCoy, waking in pajamas after an overnight misadventure. A gust shut the front door, a night orb secured it, and his attempts to file motions at the supreme court were hindered by a sleepending wife. Pedestrians saw the scene as McCoy hurried back inside.

H. McCoy Franklin and Second McCoy

Waterloo Theatres Beat Mix of Western Pictures and Plays

The Coming Week features Anale Woxie presented with a Universal Western amid lively acts and sensational feats including a 20 foot slide. Also at Palace Theatre are Smit Wiling and Sanders Chicago Dance and Ethel Barrymore’s Miss Marrymne’s Winter Garden reappearing. Strand Theatre touts Plaster Saints and The Spu adj with Betty Blythe and others. Plaza Theatre showcases a band of varied instruments and vaudeville acts concluding with Riverside, a broad program of entertainment.

Anele Woxie Wester Owen Davis Hhe Palace Theatre Clic Smit Wiling Sanders Chicago Claude Band Wand Uayton Doreen Turner Alta Allen Rialto Tharatre Nerlarko Ethel Barrymore Ispice Vendersly Atleiwress Strind Sunde Tha Milalto Theatre Terrys Corinne Romane The Grinch Miss Marrymne Winter Garden Hevne Ltr H Tufy Clive Bronk Wintner Efelby Haden Terry Cuillth

Forty-four Scouts to Leave Monday for Second Camp Week

Forty-four Boy Scouts travel from Waterloo and Aplington to a second week at a Waverly area campsite. Medical certificates checked on arrival. the first session ends July 6, with a postcamp Fourth of July display of fireworks.

Boy Scouts Waterloo Aplington Waverly Battle Watterley Toy Ted Jones Frederick Howe Robert Howe Shenwood Feising Prank Beatie Robert Kenny Terge Kimballluis Greenburhe Tou Meerett Mane Kenneth Bixby Reland

Waterloo Boy Wins Free Trip From Balloon Find

Harold Waite, 18, of 299 L-2 Commercial Street, recovered a released toy balloon and earned a complimentary trip to Chicago and South Bend, Indiana with return. Six balloons were drowned. another find by Charles Hertzoz earned a trip to Cedar Rapids. More balloons with certificates will be released tonight. The Corn Belt Business College reports class suspension with 75 day students and 70 enrolled daytime students.

Harold Waite L-2 Commercial Street Chicago South Girne Ind Virtiue C. W. Bing Charles Hertzoz Wifth Celar Rapids Osby Motor Car Corporation Tring Bing PROPS Nigut CT Corn Belt Caliure Lewyn

The Problem of Jimmy

Rutherford weighs his dilemma as Jimmy faces life with Mrs Hills gone and Miss Bryce unsure. He considers Miss Stephens as potential stepmother, while Bryce recalls shared moments with Jimmy. A plan forms to introduce Stephens to Jimmy before any marriage, seeking a real mother for the boy.

Jimmy Finds a Real Mother in Letter on Rutherford Desk

A letter arriving earlier in the day on John Rutherford's desk settles the question of Miss Stephens. Rutherford reads it with a shining face, and Jimmy has found a real mother.

John Rutherford Miss Stephens Rutherford Jimmy

Welfare League seeks loan of wheelchair for boy

Waterloo Social Welfare League seeks a two to three month loan of a wheelchair for a 14 year old boy recently discharged from the State Hospital at Iowa City after infantile paralysis. The boy has leg casts but is expected to walk in eight to ten weeks. His mother is unable to afford a chair. interested lenders may contact Miss Hughes.

Welfare League Witerloo Social Welfare League Iowa City State Hospital Melena Hughes

Former Waterloo Boy Honored by Amherst College

Whitman Cross, son of the late Rev. M. W. Cross of Waterloo, was granted the degree of doctor of science by Amherst College. He is a resident of Washington, D C, and with the U S Geological Survey. He attended public schools at Waverly, Iowa, before the family moved to Waterloo 40 years ago, living on Wellington Street near Park and Fourth.

Whitman Cross M. WR. Cross Waterloo Amherst College Washington, D C United States Sealogical Survey Whitman Crags Waverly Crass Wellington Street Park Archive Aruk

Bicycle Rider Injured Last Night In Serious Condition

Marry Norton of Glendale Street, an employee of Waterton Cashing Engine conme-yo, suffered serious head injuries when thrown from a high bicycle near Rath Packing Company. He was taken home and a physician diagnosed him unconscious with intermittent periods of awareness.

Marry Norton Glendale Street Waterton Conme-Yo Rath Packing Company Tie Ende Derek

Brooklyn Bridge a Big Money Maker for New Yorkers

The Brooklyn Bridge is a shrewd landlord raising rents about 25 percent on expiring leases. It houses 61 firms in 40 arches with a 72 thousand dollar annual rent roll, including long-time tenants like The New York World and The New York Evening Journal. Concessions, travel fares, and card storage income push total revenue near 407 thousand dollars, though the bridge remains a transportation link first.

Associated Press New York Brooklyn Bridge Commissioner Mills Department of Plant and Structures East River Manhattan Brooklyn Edward A. Byrke Ar Umnath New York World New York Evening Journel Brooklyn Freezer Brooklyn Bridge Card Storage & Freezing Co Delive

City in Brief Visitors, travels and returns noted

Social notes list numerous residents visiting relatives in Waterloo and nearby towns. People travel to Orlando, Lake Okoboji, Chicago, Battle Creek, and California while Cornell alumni offer service. Several families host guests at local addresses as extended visits and trips wrap up with plans for September returns.

Evelyn Sherman Third Street Orlando Fla Fidelity Title & Loan Co Frank T. Hartman Lake Okoboji Elsie Faber Davenport Waterbo Sioux City Geneva RB. F. Harrison Emma Strayer Audrey Strayer Battle Creek Mich Chicago R. A. Timmerman Etta Jean Gainesville Tex FG. Kroll First Street Celia Kelly Mulberry Street G. R, Heinoriller Glendale Cal Los Angeles McWilliams Waterloo Garment Company

Teacher Seeks 50000 Damages For Breach Of Promise

Des Moines June 27 A school principal Miss Emily Smith sues Ferdinand Schmidt president of Beins maid Co seeking 50000 damages for breach of promise to marry. She says the wedding was set for September 1 1924 after a July 21 1923 proposal and resigned as head of Laury Coffer Memorial School. She left the city for wedding plans and later returned to resume work for another year. She has since left Des Moines and her counsel declined to reveal her location. Schmidt's wife died years ago.

Des Moines Ferdinant Schmidt Beinsmaid & Co Colrt Emily Smith Laury Coffer Miss Smith B. J. Cavanagh Fortieth Street Schmidt

Rupert Hughes exits MGM to pursue unknown future

Culver City California June 37 Rupert Hughes novelist and motion picture director terminates his contract with Metro Goldwyn Mayer. Announcement gives no details on his future plans beyond the withdrawal.

Culver City Cal Rupert Hughes Notion Picture Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer

Jail break case headed to district court in Independence

Independence Va June 27 Justice A G Beatty's court Thomas Eekler waived preliminary hearing on assisting a jail break He was bound over to the district court on 1001 bond He allegedly bought saws while working for the county at Jesup and planned to saw his way out Sheriff Willey spotted the attempt about ten days ago Also report Emanuel Hitchings married Emmet Hitchings at Danville June 16 in Champaign Illinois the couple will reside in Champaign Buchanan County debt burden clarified at 50000 with 26000 tied to Sumner drainage project Road worker G W Schmidt badly burned by steam from a failed plug on a road project near Sumner township Church league baseball sees Baptist and St John teams score sporadic runs Glacier Bay becomes America's largest National Monument in Alaska

J. FY. Jensen Independence A. G. Beatty Thomas Eekler Jesup H.R. Willey Emanuel Hitchings Emmet Hitchings Champaign Danville Dudley Bullock Hutchings Lakers Mex J. G. Witchings Buchanan County Sumner Township Seaided G.W. Schmidt Sumner Baptist St. John's Fair Grounds Baptists

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