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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1926

Page

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Youth and Diver Die in Weekend Crash In Rock Island

Thock Taluid and Alk Hark Wilson are reported dead with a girl badly hurt after a weekend automobile crash in Rock Island. Taxicab driver Wate W. %, and motorist Miss Telephone Tete Ingold died from injuries in separate early morning crashes. Leo Galvin of Denver, a Peoria firm salesman, survived after a deadly collision on Track-river road. Potter’s wife survived, while others suffered minor injuries.

Thock Taluid Arenge Ft. Sharatd Rock Island Hark Wilson Coal Valley uo _ parage Ingold Boulevard B Miss Wilson Leo Galvin Denver Coto Power Tolay Galvin Peoria Fead Minas Lottie Moting Deives Potter Track-river

iGorn Belt Lobby Faces Setback Over Farm Legislation

An Iowa farm lobby push for broad farm aid faces tough odds as critics fear Congress will reject the proposed legislation. President Coolidge and Secretary Jardine stay silent, leaving farm advocates to hope for support from Republicans and Democrats who show limited appetite for sweeping farm measures.

Othe Coolidge Canguas Congress Iowa Republlicans Nsw Herald-Tribune

Brookhart Election Fallout and Subcommittee Seating

Reports from the Brookhart Stock contest describe a Senate election subcommittee recommendation to seat Laniel Steck, with Associated Press dispatches noting broad factional opposition within Republicans and Democrats. The outcome hinges on the subcommittee's forthcoming report and Senate backing.

Smath Brookast Laniel I Steck Brookhart

Diplomatic parleys delay League of Nations pact

Sir Austen Chamberlain reported from Geneva that no deadlock exists yet the pension dispute blocks Germany’s entry to the League of Nations. Germany’s stance ties admission to council members, while France’s new government complicates any possible compromise and shows talks will be lengthy.

Austen Chamberlain Foreign Office Geneva League of Nations Council Germany League Hever Austen Wausten Fle France Jean

Waterloo School Election Counts Show Light Turnout

Polls opened at Central and Hast Junior High as Waterloo voters weighed two vacancies on the senior board and two on the school board. By mid afternoon about 35 ballots were cast at Central, with roughly 814 voters registered in the east district and votes still sparse as the day wore on.

Selinot Intares Orty Hast Central School Anna J Biursness Dle Istilead

Des Moines Firm Opens State Street Office

A chaotic OCR fragment mentions Des Moines and State Street with garbled phrases. Key entities appear as D, A, and others, but readable content is minimal. The notice references an opening or establishment event in Des Moines with unclear details.

Chemists Claim Moving Element Thaw via X Ray Analysis

Report from MHlingis identifies a newly named element No. vl through x ray analysis aided by rare earth lab work led by Dr Th S.tape Kins and team. The process uses x rays to determine element identity and builds on five years of research across Isy Netuys and Metnive. Helium and hafnimm are noted as recent examples in context.

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Condition Glast Vigtn In Critical Condition

Des Moines report details A Shippy and family events during religious emphasis week. A. J. Elliott condemns parental neglect of faith while recounting a tragedy where William A Shin ty suffered severe burns from a basement fire caused by a furnace explosion and gas buildup. Mrs Slippy aided by breaking a window to rescue her husband and endured a brief collapse.

Des Moines Mare A. J Dad” Elliott Dad" Elliott Dolar William A. Shinty Fourth Street Stippy Abs. Slinpy Althe Fred J. Khuga Reber Avenue Ralph Slippy

Dairy Egg Exports and Imports Both Up in 1924

Commerce department figures show American dairy products valued at 12.4 million dollars for 1924, up 3.35 percent from the prior year, with imports rising to 737.8 million dollars. Exports of butter and certain egg products fell, while imports of milk cream eggs and related products increased.

Washington, Db Commerce Department

Justice Holmes Celebrates 85th Birthday With Work

Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr is reported as the oldest sitting member of the United States Supreme Court at 85, marking his birthday by continuing to hear cases. The fragment hints at other named figures and events but remains focused on Holmes and his enduring duty on the bench.

Washington Oliver Wendell Inl Sophite United Sin 2 Supreme Court Zadey Ee Taner Wine At ST Phohies

Pearson Daughter Passes After Illness at 2:20

The obituary notes Mrs Pearson of 117 Linn Street died Sunday after a tb day illness. She was a student at Hast Aunior hast school and had ties to local families, with survivors including Carrie and Marie. Funeral plans are announced by Rev. TAL s se Vin.

Pearson Linn Street Csilley Hast Aunior Hast Waterian Dee Troy Carrie and Marie Manerat Waliesibay Fa

Wil Graham who marched with Sherman die in Waterloo

George W. Abraham a Civil War veteran and longtime Freeport resident died Sunday afternoon at his son’s home in Waterloo. He served in the Ninety third Illinois Infantry, fought at Champion Hill, and was active in John A. Davis Post 28 G. A. R. and Evergreen Lodge 70 A F and A M. Born October 17 1840 in Center County Pennsylvania he moved with his family to Michigan then to Freeport. Surviving are two sons S J Graham Tacoma WA and S H Graham Waterloo IA a sister Mrs Mayme Sw Elgin IL two grandsons Lester and J George Graham a granddaughter and a great grandson. Funeral arrangements with O Keefe Towne funeral home in Waterloo. Burial in Oakland Cemetery Freeport with Masonic temple services.

George WV. Obraham General Sherman Freeport Graham Parker Street Slinois le Wits Champion Wit Grahamm John A. Davis GQ. A. R Presport Evergreen Lodge FP. & AL ML Mreeport Center County Three Rivers Mieh Cedarville Pree Port May Gtudts Clare J. Stewart S. J Tacoma Wash S. It Wateloo Ong Mayule Elgin Lester Linco Street Waterloo J. George Graham Helen Graham Taconta James G. Graham lFreeport J. Stewart Graham el Pause Fox O'Keefe & Towne Masonic Temple Oakland Cemetery

Burro Raids Nevada Towns for Food

A Nevada-wide worry reports burros raiding towns and farms at night. Geographically spread from Gerlach to Tonopah, the stubborn pack animals frighten residents, ruin washing, and defy removal efforts. Historically valued as pack animals, they are now deemed a nuisance as modern mobility and cheap cars replace them.

Reno Nev Egypt Nevada Burro Nan West Gerlach Tonopah Ace

Monument to Pioneers Carved by Local Sculptor

Ehuwood UL March birthplaces Pioneer sculptor Lorado Taft planned a Bi jRantie monument to the settlers. He carved the state of Illinois from wilderness. Parents among first arrivals agreed to fund the stone sculpture if residents contributed about 17,600 dollars. The community raised 17 dollars? The group to be placed in Elimwood Park will take two years to complete. It will depict settlers and Indians in the Virgin Prairie, with the stave jointed in a notable week.

Ehuwood Himmond Eorado Taft Hiinois Qamone Atait

Hero by Proxy Hero Seaman Earns Card From Past

A newspaper note recalls Ernest Heitman once honored as a heroic seaman who lost sight in the U S Velts rescue of the S S Antinoe crew. He later appeared as a New York taxi driver and revealed the man who died had found his seaman papers and assumed a new name.

Ernest Heitman U. S Roosvelt S. S. Antinoe New York

Rear end crash sparks three car rail fire near Masonville

A rear end collision on the Illinois Central at Masonville west of Manchester set a caboose and two empty stock cars ablaze during a blizzard. Both freight trains were extras and no one was injured. Engineers F W Wittslock and CG EL Doxey commanded the locomotives as officials estimated damage at about $2000.

Illinois Central Masonville Manchester Mone F. W. Wittslock Higl Sirset EL Doxey Fremont

Lone Bandit Robs Three Cedar Rapids Stores in One Night

A lone bandit held up three Cedar Rapids businesses on a Saturday night. He first robbed A N Wendbolt Gray Store on Sixteenth Street, taking cash after threatening the proprietor. About an hour later, he robbed Schroeder Drug Store, making multiple purchases and robbing the till again. Thirty minutes later, he robbed Gatto Grocery, forcing Mrs. Gatto to surrender cash from the register. The description notes a man about 25 years old with one eye damaged.

Celac Rapids A. N. Wendbolt Grey Sixteenth Street Schroeder Drug Gatto Brocery

Love Letters Auction Sparks Controversy and Theft Claim

Paris auction of 16 000 love letters from actress Juliette Drouet to Victor Hugo drew attention for its scale and romance. Sotheby’s-like sale faced copyright challenges and claims that the letters reveal private inner life, while critics praise the archival value of the correspondence.

Hugo Paris Juliette Drove Victor Hugo Lfe Secvision Victor Wago Juliette Gustave Simon Oteht

Fort Madison Fire Causes Major Damage and Theft Claims

A Sunday blaze in Fort Madison led to about 78,900 dollars in damages. The Penney store suffered the heaviest loss while the Fort Madison Business Office was badly damaged as flames, starting in a basement, burned for hours before being controlled. Crooks in Paris reportedly exploited a wireless tax scare, showing counterfeit receipts to homes. A French liner project for a new luxury Atlantic service was under discussion with potential names Ver saills or Verdin.

Paris Finance Doumer Prefecture of Police Fort Madison Mareh

Brides Have Rough Voyage from Glasgow

One hundred fifty brides to be travel from Glasgow aboard the Anchor Cine Cameronia for New York. The journey faced extremely tempestuous weather with rough seas and wet decks. Captain reports the voyage was challenging as the vessel crossed from Chisen to Ualifie.

Thalliux N. S Tory Bowl New York Chisen Ualifie

Twenty Five Doctors Attend Clintc Here

Twenty five doctors from Iowa cities met for the spring meeting of the Iowa Clinter Meciew society. They conducted a clinic at St. Francis hospital and heard reports by J Streilite and others. Hosts were four doctors led by Lowel from Waterlon.

Iowa Iowa Clinter Meciew St. Francis Hospital

Correction: Radio Droxean broadcast plans announced

Announcement corrects earlier copy noting Cornell radio Droxean would be received this evening but delayed due to a mistimed signal. The entertainment is rescheduled and will be broadcast next Monday.

Cornell

Fatmen’s club of Paris elects president with odd record

A bizarre report from a Paris pageant lists the Fatmen’s club choosing a newly elected president who weighs 182 kilograms and holds doubly odd credentials. The tale weaves in war service, heavyweights, and a machine for two, alongside social shifts in Parisian fashion and wedding customs with religious schooling and class dynamics noted.

Fatmen’s Club of Paris Boomere Paul Litty

Wife Burns Fingers Trying to Save Husband From Fire

Alexandrve Penn, 35, and his wife suffered severe injuries in a home fire here when a kerosene spill caused an explosion and flames. Doctors say Penn cannot survive as his wife’s fingers were burned rescuing him from the blaze.

Couneil Butts Maren Alexandrve Penn Pena

Local Institute Promotes Community Co operation

J E Gorman head of Rock Island urges rate boost while rail and commerce leaders attend sessions at Hotel Russell Lamson. Vardaman and Koch lecture on sales and marketing topics with private conferences and a high school auditorium address. The Moose band leads a parade as The Advertising club of Waterloo sponsors the event encouraging service clubs to endorse the program.

T I High School Vardatan Koch Moose Hazel Russell-Lamson Ast High School Advertising Club of Waterloo

Grandma Nusbaum Sentenced to Life in County Jail

Sixty year old grandmother Mrs Eliza Nusbaum sits in county jail dazed after a Saturday night verdict that found her guilty of conspiracy in the brutal murder of her husband Albert Nusbaum contractor. Co defendant Winn was sentenced to hang and both are expected to file appeals for a new trial.

Chicago Mareh CIPJ Showaediet Nelson Eliza Nusbaum Albert Nusbaum Join Winn

Brookhart Bill Ahead in Senate Farm Relief Fight

Washington March The Senate agriculture committee favored the Brookhart surplus marketing bill at 256 million dollars over other farm relief measures. Brookhart aims to align with Midwestern agricultural states and would attach his bill as an amendment to a lease measure to fund a cooperative marketing bureau in the agriculture department with 225 thousand dollars.

Washington, D. C March St TNS Senace Agriculture Committee KEHL Senate Broakhart Iowa Co-Operative Marketing Bureau Agriculture Department

League Official Is Coming to Chicago

Senator Raoul Dandurand president of the League of Nations Assembly will attend the International Eucharistic Congress in Chicago in June. The reception committee learned of the news via Father A Pelletier. Montreal banker M Dundurahd, a member of Parliament, was named to lead the league assembly presidency. We will be among the speakers addressing the French section of the congress.

Chicago Raoul Dandurand Assembly of the League of Nations A. Pelletier M. Dundutahd Montreal League Assembly euGckers

Capitalists Planning Airy Line to Europe

A group of American capitalists plans an early dirigible line between the United States and Europe. Godfrey Lowell Cahoon, president of the National Aeronautical Association, is among backers. Details on ship types and run frequency are being worked out. The article also notes a death by possible exposure near Town City and local social dinner hosting events.

Copsright Washington, D. C United States Europe Godfrey Lowell Cahor National Aeronautical Assocition Towa Qty Mavel S— Ray Chay Strung Johnson Countly Town City Milkanan Leart Treabie Todas

Weather Notes From Saturday Dispatch

Fragmentary OCR reads scattered place names and dates with unclear times. It mentions Masivemst Erin and Montac with references to temperatures and forecasts, but lacks coherent details or verifiable facts. No clear outcome or measurable data could be extracted for a fuller summary.

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