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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1926
Page
9
A supreme court denial ends Chapman’s bid to avoid hanging at midnight as his third reprieve expires. The case draws mixed reaction while supporters vow to keep fighting the sentence amid public debate over the killer’s crimes and justice.
Washington reports that a Senate subcommittee found against Brookhart and in favor of Steck, ruling Steck entitled to the seat after tallying unmarked ballots and noting seals on ballots were broken in transit. Caraway and allied Senators supported the subcommittee’s action, while Brookhart vows to fight on the Senate floor.
An Iowa judge ruled that a PhD applicant for citizenship who admitted prior arrest for liquor law violation would still be granted citizenship. The judge stated violations are common and not a bar, noting most native born Americans have violated liquor laws in some form.
In Uelwein Iowa the body of Mrs Phoebe Vergelte Aleizzio was found strangled Sunday night after a struggle. Investigators report broken doors and footprints near the house and a trail leading toward the Chicago Great Western depot at Fairbank. Domestic troubles and prior suspicions of intoxication manufacture appear, with coroner noting chest and facial bruising.
The article notes taxpayers missing March 15 filing face penalties up to 23 percent plus a daily fine of 10, for late returns. Deputy collector GC Williams cites illness as a reason for delayed filing and cites possible imprisonment for noncompliance. Charles Owens, previously of Owenibaugh hotel Waterlao, to manage Mensley hotel in related notes. Mrs Aallreck of Oelwein reported. funeral for Henry Hatte, March 4, with services and survivors.
Essex officials plan a St Patrick’s Day celebration with foot racing and other activities but ban dancing and gatherings in town. An earlier indignation meeting followed a recent youth event, as residents debate tradition versus Puritan restraint and public morals.
Amerigo Dumini former fascist leader testified in Paris accusing others of not being with Matteau at the time of the kidnapping and murder. He said the act was his sole initiative while claiming to uncover anti fascist plots. Police kept order as the trial opened with four co defendants facing murder under grave circumstances.
Chicago district reports new quarterly income tax receipts totaling 9.1 million dollars, surpassing all previous first-quarter marks. Internal Revenue Collector Mabel G. Reinecke cites strengthened corporate prosperity and more taxpayers paying the full year's tax early as key factors.
Len Campbell, described as a native of Jackson Hole, was jailed for 30 days to pretend to have fox carrying weapons. He claimed origin from a country where men are men and Wormwell is governor, and appeared in full western regalia at arrest.
An ordinance passed yesterday in Wharton Texas requires all chickens within city limits to be kept in pens. Any chicken found roaming after the effective date shall be given to the Preachers of Wharton.
Report from Washington indicates progress on a bill to create a separate Dry Bureau within the Treasury. Treasury Secretary Mellon and Assistant Secretary Andrews are noted as supporting the measure, which would reorganize prohibition and customs enforcement.
The report lists numerous cases of a disease labeled as fly contagion with distinct symptoms affecting the digestive and throat areas. Details mention appearances of the illness and requests for more information from authorities.
County Attorney W P Butler ordered warrants for Everett Burzet and Melvin Buzzette after investigators traced a gun and stolen items found at a shack to the Burzettes. The case centers on the Lime Creek schoolhouse murder of Morris Van Note. Descriptions of the suspects and a detailed car, license 70-2718, were released to towns inside and outside the state as the manhunt expanded. Sheriff Gus W. Cress is leading the investigation, with officials pursuing the Burzettes in multiple locations.
Philadelphia Athletics outfielder Bing Miller is linked to a civic incident in his hometown. His sisters Ida and Norma Miller are cited to appear before County Attorney X Nichols to answer an assault and battery charge filed by Lucille Cramer who says they resented her attention. The Miller sisters are known locally for athletics and farm work.
Ralph Tilman, 22, who vanished from his Lincoln home, was found dead in a Bethany grain elevator. An entibe rifle near the body indicated self inflicted death by gunshot to the head. Parents said he was despondent after leaving home Sunday morning and wandering all day Monday before returning.
A 14 year old robber was wounded when police captured three youths after a daylight attempt. Walter Hoover, 78, brother of a local figure, is recovering in a hospital from gunshot injuries. The incident occurred during the alleged street robbery in Sioux City. Officer reports indicate the youths were involved in the crime and were apprehended at the scene.
Renowned American opera singer Mary Lewis, described as a leading soprano, announces her engagement to Corat Bondy van Bethlen, son of Hungary’s prime minister. The news highlights a union linking American arts prominence with European political elite.
Milwaukee March 17 United Press manager J. Helfert urged recognition of the newspaper as the best buy in the world. He described the vast telegraph network and energy behind delivering news to daily papers, noting $60,000 miles of wires and global bureaus. He cited rapid relays of major events from Suzanne Lenlen to Helen Wills.
A laborer named Jacob Kramer died after a hammer swung backward during stake driving at a new estate division. The heavy stake hammer struck his head, and he died minutes later at the scene. Sam Watland of Whc reported the incident on March 16.
A garbled report describes a murder inquiry near Falls avenue bridge where a hysterical call led police to a burlap sack. Inside were two deceased individuals in a Plymouth car, with investigators noted as Pr Walker and Leo Smith.
Omaha sniper Frank Carter stood trial for the murder of Dr. Austin Searles. Judge Gossaday declined to accept a second degree guilty plea citing lack of a potential double life sentence. Defense argued Carter suffers from brain illness and a claimed diminished capacity.
Five people perished in a Des Moines area fire started by Mrs Donald A Trichell to ignite a kitchen blaze with kerosene. The victims include Donald A Trichell his wife Ida Belle and three daughters Marjorie Laura and a two year old child. The husband died trying to rescue others as the farm home burned. The children died en route to a hospital after being found wrapped in a blanket by rescuers.
Federal officials investigate an alleged ring promising secret divorces for 3500 and delivering within 30 days. Headquarters traced to Merida Yucatan with operations in New Orleans San Francisco New York Philadelphia and other cities. Post Office inspectors say Gordon W. Disharann admitted selling nearly 100 divorces in the past year.
A stage production titled Ashes of Love dealing with an African elopement faced censorship and mixed reviews in Washington. Critics said it offered heavy dialogue over action while audiences reacted to the drama and star performances. George Vivian directed, defending the work as art rather than an explicit social tactic.
Geneva reports Premier Briand states France Germany and Britain are united on issues in the League council dispute but warns that new differences could push adjournment to September Brazil presses for a permanent seat and Romania seeks assurances Spain refuses to vote against Germany without a permanent seat and contemplates resignation from the League The talks involve Stresemann Chamberlain Briand and other leaders in a shifting stance toward the council membership and September session opens with uncertainty
Four Coe College students involved in an incident at Cedar Rapids hospital campus caused one student to lose sight and lose leg use after alcohol was mistakenly consumed. The beverage was stolen and later found to be misidentified leading to disciplinary actions and an investigation.
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