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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1926

Page

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Woman Confesses Poisonings Tied to Multiple Wives

A woman confesses poisoning several spouses and a former wife to marry again. State attorney says the suspect used the same poison in each case, including the death of Bible’s first wife and later a death linked to Ernest Malinsky.

Merit Marelli Musband Whlin Assoninigd Darsband Au Yarmey Rusgurnd Malet Ifdsband Williams Dsp Havill Bible Bible Hy Aso Bushard Withur Gaps Myvi Houseker Ernest J Malinsky T A Malinsky Tihe Brss Madinske

Community Center Urges Unity and Civic Growth

A core speech emphasizes city and community center as educational and social engines. It calls all residents, including farmers and workers, to cooperate for upbuilding, mutual effort, and shared prosperity through coordinated programs and public gatherings.

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Rockefeller funds traced to Edith Rockefeller McCárthy

A fragmented note describes a seven and a half million dollar trust from John D. Rockefeller Sr. to Edith Rockefeller McCarthy, linking to Wormick’s first wife while mentioning Harold Fy 0 Solkertree and a conduit fund.

Redera Sttezell Manapolis Harold Fy Solkertree Armel Fund John LD. Rockefeller Edith Rockefeller McCarhis Me Wormick

Jackson Confesses One Robbery Here Says Chief Leighton

Jackson admits involvement in multiple robberies here as Chief Leighton confirms one confession. The prisoner cooperated with detectives and granted access to his cell area while facing a preliminary hearing before Judge Beem Morning.

Jackson Chief Leighton Milottape A Siciien Jae Delice Waterloo Pike Bath Dickson Birdie Steffen Dudge J.C Bailey Leighton Res F. i Walker Telver Pee Rath Building Myere Ett

Democrats Press Tariff Inquiry Threatens Coolidge

A Senate probe into the tariff commission shifts bipartisan support toward a Democ rat effort. Senator Norris Nebraska and Senator Reed Pennsylvania back the inquiry into whether President Coolidge influenced Tariff Commission decisions. Vice President Dawes to name the committee with a mix of Republicans and Democrats to sustain the investigation through the 1924 election.

Washington S. C Senate Democrats Suipe LA United States Ferif Camimiasion Coolidge Indigenes T Yee Cantadsaton Ghia Petmoers Ieee Seo Libion Norris Stepute Tua Nebraska Farm Commission Poremer David J. LewiMarghoid White House Norm Republican Ralf Susan Arkansas Iger Avery Muscle Shoals Charles W. Hutt Federal Trade Commission Dawes Ates da Follette

Spain Threat to Quit League Deepens Council Crisis

A conference with leaders from the League of Nations dissolves into tense talk as Spain contemplates leaving the league complicating the broader council crisis. Delegates including Paw-Boaton and Le Lau chen join a Locarno Rhine pact signatories meeting at Locarno. Sir Austen Chamberlain and British foreign secretaries discuss the evolving situation.

Spain Yerardins League of Nations Paw-Boaton le Lauchen Crmiuis Chamberlaain Wss Austen Chamberlain Bri Ireland

Cummins Forms Drys on Beer Hearing Committee

Washington March 12 a senate judiciary committee named by Chairman Cymrus to study wet bills and decide if public beer hearings should occur. Members include Means Republican Colorado Gait West Virginia Traffeld Republican Oklahoma Reed Democrat Missouri Walsh Democrat Montana.

Washington, D. C Cymrus Senate Judiciary Comuittes Means Colorado Gait West Virginia Traffeld Oklahoma Reed Missouri Walsh Montana

Abandon Plan for New Bank at Perry

Promoters who received a state charter to launch Citi eos Savings Bank at Perry Indiana have abandoned plans to open the bank. No reason was given for the change in intent by the organizers.

Perry IUP State Banking Department Citieos Savings Bank Organi | Ery C. T. Cole W. C. Muarauis Moine B. Anderson Lincoln

Rail Station Plans Obscured by War Time Speech

A garbled Des Moines wartime notice outlines rail terminal planning and airfield coordination. It references a talk by Cal Mitchell and a planned public discussion on transport logistics, urging readiness and defense measures as the city contemplates station and airfield needs.

Butler Says Williams Not Arrested At Home Inquiry

The article reports Gen. Butler denying that Col. Williams was arrested at the officer’s home and stating the incident stemmed from actions in a public hotel. Defense allies seek evidence. conflicting witnesses recall Williams at the Coronado hotel with some saying he appeared sober.

Gea Butler Williams Los Angels Marvel Davis Gen Smedley Slicks Etoutty Mexander Willis Gen. Butter Hon Guy Butter United States Marine Base San Diego Daughters of the American Revolution Cal. Williams Harlier Col Col. Williams Coronado — Hotel Gen. Butler Boston Col Williams

Wife Attacks Woman's Belongings in Alienation Suit

Mrs. Eugene V. Mrewster, wife of a magazine editor, was awarded $290,000 in a suit for alienation of affection against Miss Corliss Palmer. Personal effects were found in storage and Mrs. Brewsh announced further action in California to attach Miss Palmer's income from contracts.

New York Maren Eugene V. Mrewster sNer Corliss Palmer Toile Brewsh California Miss Palmer

Surgery May Cure Gil’s Broken Back

Reported in a university hospital, a surgery performed by Dr. Arthur Steindler on a university athlete, identified as Gil, aims to repair a broken back after an accident. The patient’s condition is serious but shows signs of improvement with an excellent chance for recovery.

Arthur Steindler

Davis Seeks Rail Policy Overhaul Amid Transport Woes

In Des Moines authorities press for major rail policy changes. Officials cite chronic import bottlenecks and infrastructure delays. The focus is on clearing cargo routes and boosting regional transport efficiency through targeted reforms.

Man Denies Killing Husband in Woman's Accusation

Marel 12. AP reports a man denies killing Magh Devlin and shooting Mrs Devlin in their home on Wednesday night. Mrs Devlin told Covaner Clark that Bigham, a former partner, shot them and that he forced Devlin to hold the gun. Neighbors reported two shots about 11 40 pm. Investigators probe stains on trousers and shoes in Bigham's room.

Marel Prilling George Righim Magh Devlin Deslin Otcers Bighan

Hammill says no legislator asked for special session

Des Moines March 12 Gov John Hammill stated that not a single member of the Iowa legislature has asked him to call a special session to enact a bank guaranty law. He noted sentiment exists for such a law but would consider a formal petition if presented.

Des Moines John Hammill Iowa Hammill

Marriage Announcement Disrupts Local School Board Meeting

In Nevada la March 12 Miss Ethel Kirk an instructor rose and declared she had married Joseph Meyer of Simpson College since last June triggering board objections to married teachers. The incident followed a heated school board session during a current events revival. The Iowa Wholesale Egg Butter Poultry convention ended with new officers chosen R Winifred elected president and Mark A Hasensio Moines re-elected secretary treasurer.

Nevada Mare Ethel Kirk Joseph Meyer Simpson College Ruletone Cers Iowa Wholesale Egg, Butter & Poultry Association R. Winifred Mark A. Hasensio Moines

Prohibition Emerges as National Political Issue

Report from March 12 notes Prohibition may become a national issue as presidential campaigns in Congress discuss the temperance question. Observers foresee debates shaping the upcoming primaries and possible shifts in party lines amid pressure from public sentiment and legislative factions.

Washington ENS Congress Dart Yao Ying Ida Mars Delon Wenlis Eadarant Speerhias

One Day Left for Mayor Nominations Amid Ticket Rumors

With only one day remaining for filings for the mayoral race, Waterloo voters face a crowded field and rumors of a split ticket. Nomination papers close at 3 p.m. tomorrow as candidates race to file, including possible oppositions to the incumbent and other city offices.

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Attorney Felder Dies Amid Trial Tainting Means Case

Savannah Ga March news reports attorney Thomas B. Pelder died suddenly at a Savannah hotel while awaiting verdict in a case connected to Gaston Means. Pelder and Means had been linked to a government fraud scheme with Pelder previously convicted. The death occurred after medical teams attempted to revive him as the court weighed the competing fraud allegations and penalties.

Ravannah Marec Bt Ins Thein B. Weldur Yor Savannah Felder Florida Fellonus Casu New York Marek Thomas BR. Pelder Gustav Means Department of the Pelder Means peiLitentiary

Murder Mystery Surrounds Slain Minor Politician Harald Fly

The death of Harald Fly, found near the Republican headquarters in ward twenty seventh, draws police into a probe. Fly, lightly involved in local campaigns, was a friend of State Senator George Van Leni. Investigators weigh whether the shooting stemmed from a political feud or other conflict.

Harald Flycongiet Mige George van Leni Cnarrel

Yankees Berated in Porto Rico Handbill

A barely readable handbill in Porto Rico denounces the Yankees and calls for resignation of local officeholders. It urges congressional action and accuses the team of misconduct, framing the issue as a political attack tied to occupation era tensions.

Yankees Porto Rico

Filial Love Basis of Religion Cited in Lecture

The tale discusses filial love as the foundation of religion and cites a university event. Royal program is compared to childlike devotion, suggesting a moral development theme discussed at Tawit University.

Otto Siete Wibeyt Tawit University Royel

Race Aid Society Seeks Members in City Race

The Waterloo branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People plans to grow its ranks. A citywide committee was appointed with Mberla Deut 25 as chairman and Rev HAL roses as member. The chapter has 175 members and includes both white and colored people with leaders and professionals supporting the effort.

Wileselartoy Muaney Wells Ballars George MW Lininad Burrowne Ray OU. Bewett WV. Pinner Likg Miks Waterloo National Association For Advancement of Colored Peoples Mberla Deut Oth Hal Roses Wdm Hier Cen Myrtle Vailey Betty Dowden N. A. A. Co BL T Gin Ciiaber J DO Harris

Shillinglaw Haiks Address Y-Indus Club Members

Shillinglaw Haiks spoke to members of the Y-Indus Club at their weekly dinner meeting last night. Arthur A. Zimmerman introduced the Chicago attorney, a former classmate, as the speaker. M. Bovía of Hawkeye Oil was a guest of the gathering.

Shillinglaw Haiks Y-Indus Club Waterloo I. Shillinghiw Chicago Y-Indus Yo. C Arthur A. Zimmerman Chib Aid Shillingian Law College Wuiversity M. Bovia Hawkeye Oil Company Aest

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