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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1927

Page

3

Air Fuel Engine Inventor Tells Duster Story

John C McCinnis of Denver inventor of a power plant for automobiles claims a fuel free engine using oxygen nitrogen and hydrogen. He was jailed for deserting his wife and four stepchildren during a Chicago bound trip but says he is blameless and plans to continue his journey after loading his family at the county home. He describes his invention and asserts patents recently issued.

John C. McCinnis Denver Colo Chicago Rochester Stanley Canada Pallow Detroit McGinnis

Gray Terror Chapter XXVII Cont'd Duel at the Duke's Gang

The Phantom and Culligore form a desperate plan to free Miss Hardwick as Marr's gang closes in. A fiery clash erupts with Killers and confederates surging through the room, while Culligore and the Phantom fight to survive and evacuate Helen. The scene ends with a brutal, to-be-continued confrontation.

Marr Culligore Helen Miss Winton Calligore Callicore Gray Phantom Sammie Culligere Saxe

Fragmentary Notice From Historical Newspaper

Fragmented OCR item mentions a dance and dinner hosted by the British Legion at unspecified places. Items include apple jam and army biscuits, with garbled phrases about the prince and operator. The readable core lists social event details without clear dates or names.

British Legion Palces

Woman Attacker Hidden from Mob in Virginia

In Fairfax County a man named Louis Boersig was accused of entering the Ridgeway home near Alexandria and attacking Mrs. Ridgeway and her three young daughters. All victims were hospitalized with injuries and uncertain prognosis. Authorities could not explain motive as crowds grew restless.

Alexandria INS Fairfax Louis ‘Boersig George Ridgeway

Back Against the Wall in the Duke's Lair

Miss Winton reveals Ambrose Marr as Mr. Emanon and names him the Gray Phantom, hidden in the Duke's clothes. The crowd reacts with shock as the Phantom's power keeps focus on Callizore, while the others gape at the revelation of Marr and Emanon.

Aulligore Miss Winton Ambrose Marr Emanon Mr. Emanon Callizore Marr

Jury of twelve to hear murder case in Croarkin trial

Chicago March 5 twelve jurors from ordinary walks of life are to hear the murder trial of Harold J Croarkin the 26 year old accused of beating to death six year old Walter Schmith The defense argues Croarkin is a borderline case with a mind like a small child and may lack remorse The state will contend he knew right from wrong and should face the death penalty After testimony and a recess the court will reconvene Monday Croarkin son of a north side businessman confessed to luring the boy to a riding academy and killing him with his first confession made to two priests

Chicago Harold J. ‘Croarkin Walter Schmith Croarkin Illinois William Lindsey North Side Schmith Riding Academy

Charles Louder’s funeral set for Monday at Waverly

Burial rites for Charles Louder, who died by self inflicted gunshot, will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Louder in Waverly Ta. Rev DeWitt Clinton, a former pastor, will officiate the service.

Charles Louder Waverly Charles Louder Lfe Dewitt Clinton

Home Talent Plays At Fredericksburg Well Patronized

Fredericksburg Indiana March 5 benefit home talent plays in the neighborhood last evening were rewarded by generous patronage. Attendance at the P T A entertainment in Fay district school house exceeded capacity. More than 35 realized by the play and cafeteria supper. Women who presented a play in Excelsior district school as a benefit for Mentor cemetery realized more than 76. A box sociable helped swell the total.

Fredericksburg Fay Excelsior Mentor

Rev Dr Weeks Dies at 66 in Council Bluffs

Reverend Leroy Titus Weeks, professor of English at Tabor College and rector of St. John s Episcopal in Shenandoah, died here last night at age 66. He previously served pastorates in Newton and Emmetsburg.

Weeks Council Bluffs Leroy, Titus Weeks Tabor St. John’s. Episcopal Church Shenandoah Newton and Emmietsure

The Week at Theatres Palace and Nearby Venues

Rin Tin Tin stars in The Night Cry at Palace while Alma Rubens appears in Marriage License at Plaza. Rialto features the star cast of The City with the Dainty Darlings Revue. Serand presents Her Father Said No with Mary Shan. Waterloo showcases John Gilbert and Renee Adoree in The Biz Fa rade with orchestra and a strong supporting cast. Almost a Lady adapts Skin Deep with Marie Prevost as a model in a comic, social clash tale about a poor modiste and a newly rich Irish pair. Harrison Ford mistaken for a duke drives comic drama from Trixie Friganza and Barney Gilmore.

Rialto Serand Mary Shan Harrison Ford George E. Arthur Barney Gilmore Trixie’ Friganza John Miljan Frank Adams Modiste Marie Prevost Trixie Friganza

Love's Blindness and Vodvil Bill at Plaza Sunday

Plaza Sunday opens a four day run of Love's Blindness, an Elinor Glyn picture starring Antonio Moreno and Pauline Starke, with Lilyan Tashman and Sam de Grasse. Quiz plot follows St Auster's marriage to a money lender's daughter to save his business, amid romance and jealousy. The bill features Dornberger's Victor Orchestra, Winton Sisters, and Hoffman and Lambert with vaudeville acts. A screening of Her Majesty War with Jetta Gondal heads the Thursday program.

Antonio Moreno and Pauline Starke Plaza Theatre Elinor Glyn Antonio Moreno Lilyan Tashman Sam de Grasse the Plaza Douglas Gilmore Kate Price Tom Ricketts Earl Metcalfe George Waggoner Rose Ned Sparks St. Auster Miss Glyn Bill the Plaza Dornberger Victor Recording Orchestra Paul Whiteman Ziegfeld Winton Sisters Hoffman Lambert Plaza Jetta ‘Gondal William Boyd

Prevost to star in Almost a Lady at Rialto four days

Marie Prevost is starring in the clever comedy Almost a Lady at the Rialto for four days. The film gives the star a splendid opportunity, with light humor and a lively performance promised.

Marie Prevost Rialto

Rin Tin Tin Stars In The Night Cry At Palace

Rin Tin Tin the famous dog stars in The Night Cry showing today and Sunday at the Palace theatre. Rinty proves a remarkable actor as he rescues his master's baby from a giant condor, fights the bird of prey, and vindicates himself in this Phil Klein and Edward Meagher story. Supporting cast includes June Marlowe John Harron Gayne Whitman Don Alvarado Heinie Conklin and Mary Louise Miller. Wrist watch cuff link innovation noted.

Rin-Tin-Tin Palace Rinty Phil Klien Edward Meagher June Marlowe Binty John Harron Gayne Whitman Don Alvarado

Birthday party honors Manchester doctor for Sunday school service

Dr J A Dittmer, longtime Sunday school teacher at Manchester Methodist Episcopal Church, was surprised with a birthday party after 200 invitations were issued. Born March 5, 1858, he moved to Manchester in 1884 to practice medicine after graduating from Hahnemann Homeopathic Medical College.

Manchester J. A. Dittmer Methodist Episcopal Church Hahnemann Homeopathic Medical College of Chicago Dittmer Methodist Episcopal Sunday School

Victors Entertained After Membership Contest

In Dankerton Iowa a recent membership contest winners were hosted by the losers at a dinner in the bank hall. American Legion auxiliary members attended and Legionnaires were also their guests. Woman injured in fall at a Dankerton farm home north of town. Olin Goff sustained a hip injury with extent not yet known.

Dankerton American Legion Auxiliary Bank Hall Legionnaires Auiso Olin Goff

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McGinnis Cavas Gray the Gray Phantom Herman Landon Ain and Sita Corp Life Fay Winton Lees Phantom Leutenant Gaomakin Night Alma Ruebens Waterloo John Gilbert Renee Adoree Symphony Orchestra Greta Nissen Adolph Menjou Arlette Marchall Strand Theatre Marting Love Elinor Glyn Picture Dornberger Band Johnson’s Gardens Russell-Lamson Hotel G. C. Kennedy Marsh-Place Harry Borland and His Peacock Orchestra Extra Lady Aorn Cliner Jefferson Street D. B. Phelps Kearns’ Funeral Home Commercial St Tn “the Night Cry Your Age Fox_News Snooxuims Harrison ‘Ford George K. Arthur and Actes! Matiner Dainty
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