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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1926

Page

5

Man kills six in divorce rampage in California

Pacerville, Cal March 19 AP Jobin Mc Gains real estate man killed six persons yesterday and then took his own life after learning his wife sought a divorce. He shot his wife and her sister at a ranch near Stackton, then killed attorney George McNoble, his wife, and their daughter and Mrs Dutra and two young children as he moved through the Upper Joaquin Valley.

Pacerville Cal Jobin Mc Gains EL Dorada An Joquin Florence Podestir Goins Mimite Podesta Wite George McNoble State Bir Association Alex Marénga Marenga Henry Dutra Goins Stackton Clark George McNobie

King and Notables in News Amid UeUs of Assassination Attempt

An attempted assassination of King Alfonso of Spain during a hunting trip reached Paris. The report covers international figures, a Hungary immigrant senator, budget votes in Norway, and a highway chase. A Canadian officer described the killer's suicide, and a separate accident killed a laborer near Marshalltown.

UeUs Alfonso Spain Paris Spail Michael Karolyi Hungary Senate Mowieckel Norway Audson - Maxing United States

Plan Public Hearings on Dry Modification

The text outlines plans for public hearings on dry modification and the subcommittee’s push to set hearings for bills altering the federal ban. It notes a 12 day window for the wet case and six days for the dry defense, pending the full committee’s adoption.

Waebingten D. Cupima

Lutheran Council Protests Christ King Festival Date

Chicago March 19 AP The National Lutheran Council objects to Pope Pius XI annual Christ King feast date arguing it conflicts with Protestant observances. A committee will study the encyclical and reach other Protestant groups. The statement cites hostility in selecting the day and links it to Luther anniversary events.

Chicago Lutheran Council Pius XI Martin Luther

Kresge Settles Out of Court Over Stock Shares

The case involves Sebastian S. Kresge, magnate of the chain store empire, and his wife. A settlement was reached outside court amid marital and financial entanglements, with details limited in the report.

Deris Mercer Ulloung Kresge Iekel Nathan Burkan Enay Foltow Teige Yroux Bell New York Sebastian S. Kresge

Fire Alarms Report Two Car-Related Blazes

Two car linked fires caused alarms at night as authorities battled small blazes. At Matthews on North Barclay Street minimal damage followed by a second incident near Perry on Denver Street where a vehicle fire by Fifth Street was extinguished without damage.

Matthews North Barclay Street Perry Denver Street

The Old Time Cobbler Window Display Draws Shoppers

Downtown Thursday evening drew many visitors as the window display showcased a traditional shoe repairing method beside the shop’s modern up to date technique. Progressive Shoe Co on West Fourth Street invites the public to visit and see the new method.

Progressive Shoe Co Fourth Street

Hammer Murder in Nebraska Unsolved

Lincoln officials probe the 48 year old Harrietta Sharp case found battered beside a highway. County Attorney offers a $100 reward for Sharp’s clothing, tied to husband Frank Sharp at a nearby penitentiary. police seek two holdup men who abducted Harrietta Tuesday.

Lincoln Harrietta Sharp Matson Frank Sharp Slota Benitentiary eClunes Sharp

Customer praises Valspar paint quality in letter

A reader from Albia Iowa writes February 35 1936 praising Valspar enamel used on his Essex car. He reports repainting in late fall and that the finish remains as good as new after washing and polishing. He thanks Ti Gentlemen at Valentine and Company Chicago for the product and offers to publish part of the letter.

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