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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1926
Page
11
Mayor Dever expresses strong concern over alleged criminal activity and federal inaction in Chicago as he defends municipal authority. The piece notes reactions from Brummitt and criticism of politicians attending banquets with gunmen, highlighting broader tensions in city governance.
Washington reports that the Nickel Plate merger ruling is not a bar to further consolidation. Government officials expect mergers to continue, with emphasis on protecting minority stockholders and valuing unsatisfied interests through courts if needed.
After two weeks of investigation the Nesbitt murder remains cloaked in mystery. Frances Drake Nesbitt’s body was found in a bathtub at the Nesbitt home. Jacob Nesbitt, her husband, aligns with Ohio newspaper representatives to uncover authorities' missed lies.
C E Ferguson of Waterloo died at 72:39 p.m. at his brother Charles A Ferguson's home after a lengthy illness. Born May 26, 1Ster in Pennsylvania, he helped found Ferguson Manufacturing with brothers and worked in Fayetteville before returning to Waterloo. Survived by brothers George and AL Ferguson and sisters Mrs. W Noble and Mrs. Roamd. Funeral arrangements pending at Petersen Mortuary.
On March 5 AP reports Robert Scott will be tried before Judge William N. Gemmill for the murder of Joseph Maurer a drug clerk. Scott’s arraignment was before Chief Justice Layne d and his trial date is not yet set. Attorney William Scott Stewart asked to postpone, citing unfamiliarity with the case and readiness to waive no rights.
Articles filed in Des Moines list Prairie City Coal campus at Prairie City with capital stock $20,900. The filing includes Siegel Creamery of Waverly as a nonprofit and mentions a misread line about farm thieves. The text notes ongoing local incidents involving chicken thefts affecting farmers in the area.
Ten heavily armed men raided the International Harvester office in Chicago taking between 84 000 and 80 000 dollars in cash. No one was shot though workers hid under desks as the robbers fled in two cars toward the south side.
A telegraphic swimming meet is set for March 20 with Amity College the University of Minnesota and Iowa State University. Events occur at each school with fastest times securing wins, regardless of location. This marks the first telegraphic meet for Smith’s team.
The Iowa National Guard will start a 15 day encampment August 1 at Camp Dodge under War Department orders. The program includes the Sixty seventh Infantry Brigade Headquarters state staff corps and departments One Hundred Sixty eighth and One Hundred Thirty third infantry regiments One Hundred Thirteenth cavalry and One Hundred Sixty eighth ambulance company plus field artillery units from Clinton Davenport Boone and Grinnell. Meet at Camp Dodge August 1 1929 with Gen Mat Tinley and Col Blom presiding.
Eight town colleges will compete in extemporaneous and oratorical contests at Parsons college auditorium this afternoon and tonight. The subject for the afternoon contest is the crime situation in the United States. speakers may choose their own topics with a 200 word limit. Participating colleges include Central Buena Vista Jaton Fietcher Parsons Poon Westle yan Upper dawn and Stmnpson-Minot. X.1 AP 3-1 Rev. , D. Viviseker Fargo district president of the Norwegian Lutheran church of America died here today.
A Dickinson measure proposes a federal farm board to regulate supply and prices for crops. It calls for an equalization fee on farm products to fund surpluses, with funds loaned and used to assure adequate prices. The bill aims to coordinate with cooperatives and existing agencies. The plan was presented by FLW Murphy with broad delegation support.
Rainbow Division veterans gathered for an all day meeting in Des Moines eight years since the division’s World War I baptism. Maj. Gen. Matt Tinley, former commander of the 168th Infantry, will be the principal speaker at tonight’s banquet.
Mexican Catholic leaders urge nationwide referenda to decide whether foreign nationals should be expelled. The petition calls for a national vote to determine public sentiment on religious immigration and entry policies.
Moscow reports thirteen men executed for plotting terrorism in Leningrad. The ages and origins listed as Estonian, the effort to commute their sentences failed, all were executed.
Fragmentary report describes a flyer escaping a fire aboard a plane and leaping to safety with minor injuries. Details of location and identities are unreadable in the text.
Report states James Register remains in critical condition after a troubling incident. Medical officials say his status is serious but stable as investigations continue and updates are expected.
Federal Judge Bondy sustained a writ of habeas corpus for Vera Countess of Cathcart finding adultery is not a crime under South African law and thus not grounds for exclusion. The ruling allows her to remain in the United States while awaiting further Labor Department action. The decision notes moral turpitude is not automatically criminal and cites the need for crimes to be judged by the laws where committed.
Brian Howrey announced the resignation of Mrs Hen J Howe who moved to California last summer. The board will appoint a replacement for Flowtey’s Place, with Mrs Howe the only woman previously on the board. J M Young seeks one of two vacancies in the upcoming election on Monday.
A feature recounts visits by Evangelical workers in local homes. The piece notes welcoming receptions by families, mentions interfaith outreach, and highlights the value of sharing faith through home visits.
A chaotic eye witness record from Muscatine Louisiana notes 18 year old Tavelyte Carter of Oakville dies after a ship fold accident during a basketball game. The incident occurred around noon with bystander and hospital reports indicating a fatal injury.
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