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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1925

Page

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Spring fashions bloom in Waterloo storefront windows

Waterloo merchants unveiled spring fashion displays on Thursday evening with windows adorned in soft fabrics, hats, gloves, shoes, and jewelry. Living models and bright window scenes showcased ensembles for women and men, plus fur and summer touches, while home goods and cleaning aids spark interest for the season.

Waterloo Fabrica Paul Davis Black's Belmont Beurgette Marocain Crawford Burch Frances Meisner Salvation ‘Army Kathryn Merk Tyes Helne Fox Glaw Panor Black Puhe Palace Enderiein Wooda Militnery Hall-Ektelt Davidsons Leath’s Nichols & Cates Waterloo Electrical Supply Company Royal Vacuum Mason& Co Burch’s Panl Davis

Probe of Mystery Deaths in Osage Tribe Halted

Pawhuska Oklahoma March 13 The state and federal investigation into the Osage deaths is stopped after J Berry King state attorney general left Pawhuska following a court inquiry. King issued no statement on warrants or his destination and suggested the action could end the probe. Premature publication of stories caused witnesses to leave the state delaying final action.

Pawhuska Okla J. Berry King Court of Inquiry Department of Justice King Oklahoma City

Blizzard Blows Through Des Moines Ahead of Cold Wave

Des Moines reports indicate a blizzard and severe cold front moving across Iowa. The Weather Bureau warns of highs near 5 below zero in the north, zero to 5 above elsewhere, with the cold spell lasting through Saturday and likely Sunday.

Des Moines Iowa Government Weather Bureau Weather Bureau Owa

Warren's Case to Be Threshed Thru in Staid Manner

Michigan debates Warren confirmation with emphasis on solemnity and clarity. The piece notes a Michigan resolution urging Senate confirmation after rejection, comparing Warren’s fate with past cabinet experiences from the state, including Alger, Newberry, and Denby, and questions about a fully accredited cabinet member from Michigan.

Warren Michigan Senate Russell A Alger McKinley Cuba Truman Aa. Newberry

Counsel Fights Over Bond Testimony in Teapot Dome Case

In Cheyenne Wyoming on March 13 lawyer John W. Lacey urged exclusion of testimony about $230,500 in liberty bonds said to have passed between Harry F. Sinclair and former Interior Secretary Fall. The defense argued bank official records about the bonds deposited in El Paso Texas and Pueblo Colorado were hearsay in the Teapot Dome equity suit.

Heyenne Wyo Fudge John W. Lacey Sinclair Legal Harry F. Sinclair Interior Fair Wyoming el Paso Tex Pueblo Colo

Oil Station Manager Admits $1500 Theft

A Cincinnati Ohio oil station manager confessed to stealing 1500 dollars and later claimed he was robbed of the amount. State Agent McPherson announced the confession. Bondsmen settled with the Collins Oil company over the shortage, per James Ri sen, head of the state bureau of investigation.

O Streepr Coltina Cincinnati McPherson Collins Ol Company Streeny James Rissen State Bureau of Ineestigation

Senate Bill Bans Canned Heat for Drinking

The Iowa Senate approved a bill prohibiting sale and manufacture of canned heat for beverage use. Senator Romkey argued the product spreads nationwide, while an amendment by Senator Buser added distillation to avoid drug-business interference. The vote and ensuing debates set the stage for ongoing discussion.

Associated Press Les Moines Ronkey Dea Maines County Senate Buser Muscatine Romkey House Polk County Woodbury Linn Scott Pottawattamie Dubuque c

Multiple Waterloo Families Mourn Sudden Deaths in California and Nebraska

Henry Federspiel, 42, of Waterloo, now in St. Louis, died suddenly in California where he had gone for health. Survived by parents widow and children. body to St. Louis for burial. Also note: Mr Hostetter of Waterloo died in Miami, and Mrs Grace Michael, wife of William Michael, died in Omaha after hospital treatment. Services and burial plans listed for each.

Henry Freberspien Henry Federspiel Nicholas Federspiel Waterloo St. Louis California Frank Federzpiel Iaither Hostetter Miami Fla Grands County Eelen Wlr Michael Grace Michael William MM Mazon Service Corporation Omaha Neb Charles D. Darling O'Keefe & Towne Funeral Home

Only Doctor Has Mumps Town Has Smallpox Scare

Fear gripped Slater Iowa as Laura Six died of black smallpox and four more cases were found. Dr George Severson, the only physician, is seriously ill with mumps. The local hotel housing the Six family is quarantined with 11 inmates. Outside medical aid is called and all 600 residents will be vaccinated.

Slater Laura Six George Severson

Alienist urges prison for boy with booze in moral plea

Denver report on March 13 quotes Dr. Albert A. Lowenthal of Chicago arguing youths who carry whisky deserve penitentiary punishment rather than jail. He warns a rising wave of derelicts and deformed children costs the state, calling it a threat to the nation.

Associated Press Denver Coro Albert A. Lowenthal Chicago Ken New York

Bishop Quayle Remembered With Vigorous Bell at Dream Haven

At Dream Haven near Baldwin Kansas the ringing bell signaled Bishop William A Quayle burial as a militant churchman who loved bells. The big bell, set up at the homestead years ago, rang per his request and echoed the tribute from friends and family.

Baldwin Kan William A. Quayle Methodist Episcopal Church Dream Haven Bishop Quayle Charles Sylvester Parmento

Degree of Insanity As Question in Marie Maharries Case

Marie Maharries faces a sanity test at trial next Monday before a county court jury. Both sides concede insanity. prosecutors expect psychiatric testimony to determine degree. Depending on findings she may be committed to Independence Hospital or the state prison insane department.

Independence

Farm Machinery Prices Probe Target Washington

Senate resolution by Senator Reed calls for a Federal Trade Commission probe into whether American agricultural machinery manufacturers and dealers fixed prices in the United States. The inquiry would also examine charges that domestic buyers paid higher prices than buyers abroad for similar products.

Washington, D. C Federal Trade Commission United States Senate Today Reed Missouri

Ford Forgets Payments for Support of Child

Notice served upon Carroll Ford by deputy sheriff WW. AL Rob inson in an application by Ethel Foard, his former wife, to cite Ford to show cause for contempt for disregarding an order by Judge GW Woot in January to pay 25 dollars a month for a minor child plus 100 dollars attorney fees. The order was made when Mrs. Ford obtained divorce. M Parker is Mrs. Ford's attorney. Hearing set for next Tuesday in district court.

Carroll Ford AL Robinson Ethel Foard Irs Mra GW. Woot M. Parker

Bell and Milner Indicted in Gun Case and More

The March term grand jury returned a partial report indicting Harry Bell for second degree murder and related counts after he allegedly shot Ellsworth Kern last November. Pred L Milner was indicted for assault with intent to murder the night watchman at Artificial Ice and Fuel Co. Leland Beckner faces breaking and entering charges. Other indictments include liquor nuisance and automobile larceny charges. Grand jury members toured the county jail and home and will report later. County Attorney W. A. Cook and Assistant F. W. Edwards led the case for the state.

Harry Bell Bell Ellsworth Kern Ber Well Milner Pred L. Milner Artificial Ice & Fuel Co Leland Beckner Troyer Harry Davis Harry Miller Charles] Troyer Debbert Austin Merwin Fowler W. A. Cook F. W. Edtwards

Names Committee for Stock Contest in Senate Election

Washington D C March 13 Subcommittees to consider senatorial election contests from town New Mexico and Minnesota were appointed today by Chairman Spencer of the elections committee A full committee meeting is set for Monday to outline procedure The subcommittee for the Brookhart Iowa contest will hear the case brought by Daniel B Steck against Senator Brookhart The panel includes Spencer Watson Ernst Caraway and George with Caraway a Democrat and Ernst and George Republicans and Watson and Spencer Republicans

Washington, D. C Town New Mexico Minnesota Spencer Elections Committee Brookhart Iowa Daniel B. Steck Watson Indiana Ernst Kenbie Caraway Arkansas George

Leach to Quit Job as Banking Superintendent

Iowa report says Robert L. Leach of Adel will retire at end of term. He informed Governor Ham Aldin that he does not seek reappointment as bankers chief. Possible successors under consideration include Senator Filton and Representative E. E. Satinders.

Es Moines Robert L. Leach Adel Leach Ham- Mal Din Ines Fenater Filton Jefferson County Ami E. E.G. Satin—ders Palo Alto House Banking Committee

Wills Leave Entire Estates to Wives in Two March Tests

Two probate wills filed by Fr. W. Thompson show J. B. Briden dying March 7 with all estate left to wife Rose Briden and W. J. Clark dying March 8 leaving all to wife Lydia Clark. Both wills dated March six or seven, made within days of death, cite faith in wives to care for children.

Fr. W. Thompson J. B. Briden Rose Briden Clark Ife Lydia Clark

Whittier Literary Society Hosts School Program Today

Whittier Literary society comprised of pupils in grades Th, Sh, Tt and Sa presented a program at the school building this morning after Tom Moore read the report of prior activities. The program included Emma Tou Smith piano solo, Madeline Hazen reading, Marie Hardin piano solo, Katharine Sareet minstrel, along with George Stan and Douglas Mobray.

Whittier Literary © Society Tom Moore Emma Tou] Smith Madeline Hazen Marie Hardin Katharine Sareet George Stan Douglas Mobray

Civic gardener Conrad Piepenbrink inspires Waterloo’s tidy streets

A profile of 78 year old Conrad Piepenbrink, longtime cabinetmaker born in Germany, who maintains a spotless Cortlandt Street block in Waterloo. He toils daily on lawn and garden plots, speaks of work as life’s joy, and plans spring planting while recounting past jobs from Chicago to Bremer County. He notes a city snow bill he disputes after winter plowing for walkway safety.

Independence Avenue Eli Independence Cortlandt Street Conrad Pilepenbrink Ala Mgr Piepenbrink Cortlandt Blu Plepenbrink Franklin Street Mr. Piepenbrink Waterloo Bremer County Rathi Packing Plant Chicago Ete Ald Cortlandt Plepenbrivkiad Piepesbrink Pippenbrink Cam Atv Illinois Daughers Fred Bareers Sioux City Arthur W. Abbey

Karnak touted by Mason City resident in testimonial

A Mason City man, E G Brown of 942 West Delaware Street, reports severe years of stomach pain, gas, heartburn, and sleepless nights improved by Karnak. He praises the medicine, claims he now eats well and sleeps soundly, and credits Karnak with renewing his health, distributed by C J Miller Drugist and Roberts Drug Co.

Karnak E. G. Brown Delaware St Mason City Iowa Mr. Brown Meiljerne Waterloo C.J. Miller Robere Drug Co Memacnt

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