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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1926

Page

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Senate May Vote Fate of Farm Aid Proposals Today

Washington June 29 AP The Fess farm credits bill advances with an amendment to authorize an assessment on loans offered to farm cooperatives from a 100000000 dollar fund. Senate debate continues with opposition and support shifting as leaders seek a majority while the White House withholds comment on the amendment.

Senate Washington, D. C Fess Farm Fess Oliv Minto Coollige Aote Jale Rolayy House Ashington DS C Jari Coolidge Fee Ohio Co-Opérativea Rider ate-Nary Oregon Robinson Arkansas McNary

Nye Secretary Says Slush Fund Active in North Dakota Inquiry

The secretary inquires into a slush fund alleged to be used to defeat a senator from North Dakota. A copy of charges naming capitalists as fundraisers was filed with the committee. Members said action before the primary election appears unlikely.

Sen. Nye No. Dakota Fastern Ininoy- Tow

One-Piece Bather Arrested in Council Bluffs Car

Mrs Raymond Tiddell appeared in municipal court on a charge of indecent exposure. Chief Folk Catterl arrested her last night during a crackdown on people wearing one piece bathing suits on city streets. She rode in a car seated on her husband’s lap with a baby present.

Council Bluffs, Ja Raymond Tiddell Tofay Folk Catterl

Defeats Tax on Bobbed-Haired Girls In Bavaria

Landau Bavaria June 29. A proposal to tax every bobbed haired woman in the town twenty cents was defeated after a furious debate. The measure was introduced by a town councillor who condemned the practice as a disgrace to German girls.

Landau Bavaria

Beads Tell Many Strange Tales From Distant Lands

Atlantic City reports Mrs. L. Brackett Bishop known as the lady of the Beads displays treasures from a life long fascination with bead strings collected from Africa, South America, Europe and Asia. She notes each string carries a story and cultural meaning.

Atlantic City

Railroads Show 24 Percent Rise in New Locomotives

Washington June 29 1926 Americas Railway association reports 133 new locomotives or rolling stock on class 1 roads during five months of 1926 a rise of about 24 percent over the same period last year indicating improving railroad prosperity.

Washington, D. C Americas Railway Association

Fire on Hanna Farm Causes $5000 Loss

A barn and fire outbuildings on Mrs. Estella J. Hanna’s farm at 1200 Third Street West suffered a total loss estimated at $4000 to $5000. Neighbors and firemen from Watering and Falls avenues helped keep the blaze from reaching the dwelling.

Estella J. Hanna Third Street Nels Ijar Wateriog Falls Avenue Road

Aimee McPherson disputes kidnapping investigation

Aimee Sample McPherson voices displeasure with the Mexico kidnapping inquiry into her five week absence after vanishing May 18 at Ocean Park and resurfacing in Agua Prieta. She criticizes the focus on criminals and describes an ideal husband while she and her attorney challenge the inquiry as biased. Investigative reports note two named suspects located in Nacozari, Mexico, under Mexican surveillance with border custody plans pending.

Los Angeles Cal Guna Aimee Sample McPherson Mexico Agie Pee Thee Evangelist Orean Park Agua Prieta Shea Dinsath Fushand Los Angeles Times

Ponzi Arrested on Ship in New Orleans Disguised Sailor

Charles Ponzi, hiding aboard a ship in New Orleans and disguised as a sailor, faces extradition and prison sentences in Massachusetts and Florida for fraud connected to his coupon scheme. Florida officials seek to send him to Massachusetts to serve a seven to nine year term.

New Orleans Page Oney Mersman Ponzi Massachusetts J.D. Howell Jacksonville Florida Jim Gharpon Wantett Hoston Salas John Mitchell Attorney General’s Office Han Tan Charles Ponzt Italy Texas Powst Ma‘t Ferguson Margarhusetts

Shell Rock Two Plans Independence Day Celebration

Shell Rock Iowa June 2 local notices announce Shell Rock Township will hold a community exfeter ta dinner and Indian program on Saturday July 3 in celebration of Independence Day. A couple will be chosen by a program committee with Mrs Mary Shank as chairwoman. Members include Mrs Blanche Drewes and several others. Lemonade and code will be supplied as part of the events.

Shell Rock Warrone and Athfetic Iowa Mary [Shank Justice of the Rove Ars Fair Armo Blanche Drewes Juhn Miller Mia Nia Ararat Sas Howard i Ida Tharp Libbie Mary Fia Mall Mes Harry Iarge Haik Marea Potter Hrinkway Poly Mype Georgia Harty Buillen Ms Flittie

Local tragedy as rooming house blaze claims life

A fire at a rooming house killed a person yesterday and left others injured. Police and rescue crews evacuated the scene as neighbors watched. The victim was identified as a resident of the building, with investigations underway to determine the cause.

Ana A

Black prince jailed in Dahomey after U.S. tour

Paris reports that Prince Kolo Tovalon Holloway, once hosted in Chicago, arrived in a Dahomey prison after a fraud spree with a New York and Paris arc. He allegedly swindled victims of about 14 350 dollars, claimed African defense leadership, and faced prior ejectments and a bogus check charge in Chicago and Chivaga.

Black “Prince Dahomey U.S Paris Prince Chicago Africa New York le, Matin Prince Kolo Tovalon Holloway Harry N. Knowlton Moody la Matin Sage Coloney United States Himelf Universal Teague Crees Marcus Ch vDy jWho Atlanta Prince Tovalow Chivaga Nada Restaurent Bordeaux le Matin

Florida man jailed for murder in wife’s death

St. Petersburg Florida June 29 AP Eugene M Blilol millionaire developer and organizer faced preliminary hearings on first degree murder charges in the death of his wife Mrs Elliott who died from a skull fracture after a fall near the Elliott home Police say he claimed she lost her grip and fell and that he ordered her away after her conference with her attorney Divorce filings cited threats of cruelty and infidelity prior to her death

St. Petersburg Fla Eugene M. Blilol Millonaire Elliott Nell Cnter Bone Cron Clearwater BE. D. Vaughan Ellott Vaughan Eltiote Jlia

Three Alen Sought for Siskiyou Holdup and Murders

Three men believed to be the Dautremont brothers Roy Ray and Hugh sought for the Siskiyou holdup and four crew murders are under arrest in Gibson City after being traced from a Danville carnival. Police captured them as they slept in a Gibson City lodging house and plan to hand them to federal officers after post arrest identification by Chicago detectives.

Gibson City Jogae 29 INS Roy Ray Hugh Daytremont Southern Pacific Siskiyou Carnival Danville Alere Dautremont Brothers Iapeston Ryan Dansville Post-J Qres Chicagoa EB. &. Doughferty Mailway Governineh

Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus visits Minneapolis amid grand welcome

Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus and Princess Louise tour Minnesota with 200000 spectators lining routes from St Paul to Minneapolis. They attend a mass meeting at the University of Minnesota and plan a Yellowstone visit, while a narrow ambulance incident in St Paul saves Mrs Leeper and her twins.

Minneapolis Minn Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden Mineeapolis Frank G. Kellogg St. Paul Louisa Minnesota Minnéapolis North Star Stata Prince Adom Kellogg Fort Snelling Memorial Stadium University of Minnesota Yellowstone National Park Hubert Work Prince Perth Crown Prince Custavus Adolphus Princess Louise Frank Leeper Ai Hospital Leeper Secret Service Crowi Line Althe Royal Automobile

Gout Creates Dept to Promote U.S. Films Abroad

Washington June 29 Establishment of a moving picture division in the commerce department to stimulate the film industry abroad was announced by Secretary Hoover. Clarence J. North will head the division and travel to foreign markets to ease import duties and restrictions on American pictures. Dr Iulins Klein will convene industry leaders for plans on government cooperation.

Washington, D. C INS Department of Commerce United States Secretary of Commerce Hoover Clarence J. North Department Mmost Iulins Klein

Locke to skip national meet. Nebraska star retires from year

Lincoln Nebraska June 19 ffuppy Relani Leeke world champion sinister of the University of Ne bragka will not race this year but may improve next season University coach Henry H Schulte says Locke’s condition before and after the national collegiate championships in Chicago shows he has done enough running this year Also note a later report of a $12000 gem theft from a New York auto and a Newark veteran ending his life by drinking after moving from North Bend Oregon

Lincoln Neb Relani Leeke Chatepion Sinister University of Nebragka Henry H. Schulte Schulte Locke Philadelphia Nebraska Comet Chicago

Weather woes loom with shifting forecasts

A garbled weather snippet hints at temps and unsettled patterns across days near a Tuesday, with stray mentions of locations and times. Despite poor legibility, the fragment implies upcoming temperature variability and possible rainfall.

Lightning Safety From J A Teney Warns Of Safe Spots

Des Moines report quotes State Fire Marshal Teney advising where to hide during electric storms. He notes steel beds or metal cages, center-room locations, and avoiding walls, open windows, and near trees or fences as safer options.

Des Moines J. A. Teney Rom

Hammill delays corn belt committee meeting

Des Moines reports Gov. Hammill will delay a second corn belt committee session until Congress adjourns. He now abandons hope of farm aid legislation passing in the current Congress.

Des Moines Hammill Congress Cornbell Committee of 22

Judge Holds Decision in Hainline Assault Case

Judge Beem reserved ruling in State of Iowa v Fred Hainline on charges of assault and battery after arguments by Hainline attorney El J Wenner. The case followed a dispute between Hainline and Mrs Hunter at the Forum exchange operated by Hunter and Hainline.

Jurge JC. Beem State of Iowa Fred Hainline EL J. Wenner Hainline Mainline C.cunter Hunter Forum Exchange

Funeral Honor To Bereaved Iowa Farm Family

In the death of their 12 year old daughter Isabelle Sunday evening at the Iowa City hospital, Mr and Mrs Henry Klesy receive sympathy from neighbors. A farming community gathered at the 120 acre farm to help harvest corn using 42 teams of horses and many workers. Women brought meals and assisted the men in work around the home. The girl had been at Iowa City for treatment of spleen and the funeral is set for Wednesday at 10 am in Jesup.

Isabelle Iowa University Osfital Air Henry Kles Wew Iowa City Mia Jesup

Family Attends Funeral of Mrs. Anna Lockhart

Alarinach Mrs. Anna Lockuant, Mrs. Daniel Holmes, and Alexander Lockhart attended the funeral of their mother Mrs. Anna Locktach at Cedar Rounds. The service followed her death Sunday at a daughter’s home. Mrs. Lockhart was a longtime Waterloo resident.

Anna Lockuant Daniel Holmes Wenit- Worth Road Alexander Lockhart Independence Avenue Anna Locktach Cedar Rounds Sun Jday

Iowa governor pressed on extra session for road bond vote

A Bergman led committee met Gov. Hamill to seek a special session to submit a 100.6 million road bond measure to voters. Officials said not enough legislative backing yet. another meeting and a decision expected by Saturday as Haynes and others push for votes in both houses. Marriage lic: Percy W. Giver and Lulu E. fa. to.

Des Moines A. H. Bergman Jasper County Hawmily General Assembly Iowa Bergman Col Glen Haynes Iowa Good Roads ‘Association Charles Rhinehart Dallas Center Sheffield Sovernor Haynes Gol Cummins Rf Gerner A. Bo Cumbe

Roosevelt denunciates southern neglect of negro education

Chicago June 29. Col Theodore Roosevelt defends negro rights addressing the NAACP and rebukes southern states for failing to provide educational opportunities. He says denial of civic rights is un-American and threats to equality undermine the nation. In an interview he opposes the world court and previews Wisconsin fair remarks.

Chicago Theodore Roosevelt Col. Roosevelt National Association For Advancement of Colored People 4 Baptist Church Anor Roosevelt World County Famous Club America Tam Roosevelt Sai World Court Br Anneviva League, of Nations Ga Velletta Uhe Wisconsin John Blaine Irvine G. Lenvreat Senate Blaine Hubert la Follette Court Lenveat

Bootlegger Given Three Years in Pen

William Heacox, 38, facing liquor violation charges in state, county and federal courts, was sentenced by Judge W. R. Maines to three years at hard labor in Wart Madison penitentiary. He was immediately sent to the state pen.

Davenport Tit William Heacox Wart Madison Penitentiary W. R. Maines

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