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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1926
Page
1
In a district court hearing, defense argues double jeopardy in Gruver case after prior liquor charges. State witnesses describe Gruver's 1925 Sycamore Street arrest and narcotic liquor seized, with transcripts and forfeiture orders contested.
A distorted account notes the drys’ strong position in the Midwest and hints at political shifts. It mentions Colorado as a dry stronghold and suggests ongoing debates about prohibition and related social policies. The text references political figures and general party momentum without clear outcomes.
A report details the arrest of Esthes Aly for allegedly poisoning her young son in Vairmont. Authorities say the case involves fatal injuries and a degree murder charge is expected as investigators compile evidence and the state issues formal charges.
Harold White, director of the American Youth Foundation, cites Red Grange’s success to three traits a powerful body disciplined training and focus. White toured Waterloo schools and civic groups to deliver speeches on Grange’s early days at Wheaton High School and his rise in football.
Washington reports that members of the House agricultural committee accused farm relief leaders of attempting to intimidate Congress. Rep Tincher and Rep Kincheloe cited Willan Pitti as orchestrating threats while denying coercive tactics and defending campaign pledges to farmers.
A Guthrie Center student, Marah, records a long walk to school covering miles each day. The route crosses local streets and involves early starts. Community leaders note the achievement as a testament to student dedication and rural mobility.
Stubby the stray bull terrier mascot of the 102nd infantry corps is dead in Washington. He earned a gold medal pinned by General Pershing for rescue work on battlefields and was wounded at Leicheprey. He will be mounted and presented to the Smithsonian Institution after a life as a parade and American Legion fixture.
Lloyd Nagel placed second after walking 3 780 miles to and from sedans Wayne Laughery led in total miles traveled with 40 miles Ivyl Vandeventeer logged 9 400 miles on horseback Others with notable mileage include Warne Olmstead 8 000 miles Lutville Wall 6 480 miles Velma Joran 6 450 miles and Frances Ann Rees 3 00 miles
Jackson a 25 year old Waterloo man is sent to Fort Madison for up to ten years and will do clerical work. He is praised as the most courteous and intelligent looking prisoner admitted to the state institution in a long time. Ed Troyer a Waterloo bootlegger is assigned to work in the prison kitchen. George Kulins who shot his son in law Cecil Primmer is serving a term for assault with intent to commit manslaughter is also listed among prison workers.
Coverage centers on a trial where a man named Marek 47 faces a murder case and questions the heavy court expenses. His defense attorney challenges the need for continued proceedings while the state presents evidence around multiple killings.
Fragmentary OCR text shows unreadable names and phrases about temperatures and a mother figure amid unclear context. No coherent event or details present to form a factual summary.
Society readers were startled by word of a near wedding at East High with Ralph Sart as the bride in a gender bending play. The event, part of the American Legion home talent program, will unfold March 24 and 25 with rehearsals underway and tickets on sale at Schu veman’s drug stores.
Des Moines March 2. George Storms testified in court that policeman Hart Rincham forced him at gunpoint to enter an automobile he did not own and later filed charges against him for driving while intoxicated.
Martha Dick Armstrong of Dyersville Iowa died after a long illness at her home in Lyons, aged 99 She was born April 20 1847 in Philadelphia and married James Armstrong at Cascade Iowa She was a Methodist Episcopal member and survived by four sons and several daughters with many grandchildren Funeral arrangements and burial details were listed with the obituary of multiple family members and associates in the Cedar Rapids and surrounding area.
Tiffany quartet presents a varied program as the final lecture and entertainment of the 1925-20 series. The group, praised as one of the nation's finest singing organizations, promises operatic selections and popular numbers, balancing novelty with quality singing.
Des Moines report says Governor Hammill has not received a demand for a special legislative session on hard surface roads or a state bond issue. Meanwhile Wapello County voters approved a 1.3 million bond for paved roads, signaling Southern Iowa sentiment and prompting talk of a possible 5 million state road bond drive. The governor remains noncommittal pending explicit requests and demonstrated need.
Joseph Meredith Towne, heir to Yule & Towne Lock Co, is served with a separate maintenance suit by his wife Dorothy Rovin Towne. She accuses him of persecutions and threats, and seeks to freeze his $56,000 income and $1,900,000 in property, plus a ban on traveling to Mexico for divorce.
The badly beaten body of Mrs. Frank Sharp, 48, was found in her Losbanl's automobile near here today and her husband was lodged in jail in connection with the killing. Sharps arrest followed the finding of this body as police questioned bandits who held Jimpy Based and stole a vehicle earlier today.
Ackley and John Previous ait August Rahen form Ackley Oil Company to serve Ackley and nearby areas north of Frodden's Jamber yard. Plans include two new stations for gasoline and kerosene plus service, aiming to open by Apt 1. Five service stations expected in Ackley after Kuh Bruening’s site opens. Sioux City polls show voter divisions on prohibition and liquor sales.
William A Slippy 74 of Waterloo died from burns after a basement furnace explosion at his home 1021 Fourth Street West. Mrs Slippy pulled him to a window but he inhaled smoke. Survived by widow Minnie J Young and ten children. services planned at O Keefe Towne funeral home with A F & A M lodge involvement. Born Eaton Ohio 1852, long Iowa resident, former Willian A Filey Co trader.
Des Moines hosts a gathering of art instructors for a regional convention of the Western ALS and the Vocational Education Association. Notables include Harriet Can Wil president. Ch Pel former director in Milwaukee. Robert Hubert from the University of Minnesota. and Paul G Cox from the department of education.
Victim of blast and other prominent figures are among those scheduled to speak at today's session. Delegates are to tour the State College at Ames this afternoon.
Huntington Park police chief says Reynolds death at Via Suan race track will be investigated further. Coroner’s jury verdict in Tia Tuna Mexico cites heart disease but authorities consider possible beating by Mexican police. body to be returned to Syracuse, New York for burial.
In Chicago on March 9 AP reports a five story tenement fire killed four Black residents. Two children aged five and eleven died, a veteran with no legs succumbed to burns, and a woman leapt from a fourth floor window, dying later. About 100 tenants lived in the building at Twentieth and Dosrhorn streets.
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