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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1926

Page

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Canadians Called To Explain System At Beer Hearings

A dozen Canadians will be summoned to explain the local option liquor distribution system before Senate hearings set for early April. Witnesses include educators and clergymen who will discuss the Canadian model, enforcement under Volstead, and the constitutional amendment allowing communities to decide liquor status. Proponents urge a compromise, arguing the Volstead act is unenforceable where liquor is desired.

Washington Senate Seer Herder Maryland Tony Hrace Problic Walstead Son Lldridge Wheeler Andrews

Death notices for Arthur Whitney and H R Fisher

Obituary items report Arthur Whitney 70 of Waterloo died at home of his daughter. buried Fairview. Also noted are H R Fisher of Waterloo died after illness. burial in Glendale cemetery. Other minor notices mention Charles W Fye... and community service details.

Arthur Whitney Arthur’ Whitney Black Hawk County de A. mm Mra G. i. Jacob Whitney Mr. Whitney Penob Scot Counts Waterloo Jealom St. John’s Catholic Church H.R. Fisher St. Fraeis Hospital Poewmoala Hentz Buriat Qulgary Mr. Fisher Hubbard Ida Gerleman Floyd Sure Mizabeth Fisher Nellie Paster Marshalltown Mabel Smith Jowa Falls Fisher Srath Pucking Conmany

Dysart Man Severed Thumb and Finger With Circular Saw

Dysart man sustains severe hand injuries when a circular saw cuts his thumb and forefinger. He is hospitalized as nurses attend to multiple wounds and plan surgery.

Temperatures Rise Sharply Across Regions

Weather report notes temperatures increasing by 40 percent with widespread heat across major areas. Officials warn of continuing warmth and demand for cooling measures as forecasts predict high afternoon heat and humidity.

Snowstorm burdens Coolidge burial with heavy snow

President Coolidge attended the funeral of Col. Coolidge amid a severe snowstorm. From Woodstock the president visited his childhood home and bier, as neighbors gathered in shock. Snowplows cleared a path to the hillside cemetery where the Coolidge family is buried, and six guardsmen carried the casket in a simple service conducted by Rev. John White.

Woodstock Col. Coolidge Odlock Coolidges Jane Cody Nati Eo Pinte Antient Jagion Presidents Plsmouth Coloyel Dak ad @siral farm

Civil War Veteran Assaulted by Son

A Civil War veteran was assaulted by his son amid family strife following the death of the veteran’s wife. The son faced insanity claims and fled. witnesses describe the brother’s statement and the son’s anger and delusions. Records show the case in Forts clerk sites and indicate continued action and questions of adjustment after the mother’s death.

Tips RIM Bro BF Stayene Reyers

Ballots contested in Iowa Senate race miss count

The count shows 6 045 ballots missing between Town and Washington Iowa in the Brookhart Steck contest. Senator Stephens Democratic party found 63 818 tally while enrolled voters totaled 990 061. The Senate Elections Committee will hear the Caraway report Monday to decide seating and possible victory.

Tikietog Marrehgi Heockinet Wil Mrockhart Iserepaney Naii Washington Senate Elections Committee Caraway Ouimending Lee Vy Steck Stephen Wissenting Brookhart Senate

Senate probe urged into Milwaukee Road affairs

Senator Gooding of Idaho proposed a resolution for a Senate inquiry into the Chicago, St. Paul & Milwaukee railroad now in receivership since March 1923. The push targets the railroad finances and Kuhn, Loeb and Company’s attempted reorganization, alleging collusion in the seizure and forced receivership.

Washington Chicago, St. Paul & Milwaukee Railroad Senator Gooding Idaho Gooding Kuhn, Loek and Company of New York

Instructors Return From Midwestern Art Exhibit Conference

Four district and one west district instructors will return tonight from Des Moines after attending the Midwestern art exhibit opening Thursday. L. Gormley, junior high manual training. W. Low White, junior high table instructor. J. Naskins, East Williams mechanical drawing instructor. Sara Mae Mepervisor West King display drawn by students. Helen Collins East High commercial teacher. Bessie Young West High shorthand and typewriting instructor joined the conference at the University of Iowa this weekend.

West District Les Moines Lb. Gormley Janior High Wlow. White J. Naskins East Wisisie M Liss Sara Mae West Kink Helen Collins East High Commercial Leacher Bessie Young Conarerval West High University of Lowa Sea Ci

Recovery Hopes Rise For Dave Henderson After Hospitalization

Dave Henderson, former Black Hawk County sheriff and railroad engineer, is reported making a good recovery after early January hospitalization for pleurisy and pneumonia. Medical notes indicate a cautious improvement as he undergoes treatment at a Chicago hospital, with authorities hopeful for continued progress.

Dave Bodenderson Sheviff Black Hawk County Tormuty Y Sai Mwmingis Central Tram Dhe Inais Central Chitaza Henderson Hos Pita Dla Okey

Tiger of France Death Secret Kept Until Hell Buried

Parks, March 20. Georges Clemenceau, France's wartime leader, arranged to keep news of his death secret. The premier and senators met in the Senate library as news of his death remained concealed, a rare public sighting after many months.

Tiger France Hell Parks INS Georges Clemenceau J Hnee Shidluataoinmia Tata Senate Clemencenn

Corpse Identified by Rat Bite in Ankle Mystery

A fragmentary, surreal exchange unfolds as two men discuss a corpse found near Bark Avenue in Canvas City. They sketch a night scene, note a rat bite on the right ankle, and debate whether the dead man is A or another person, amid odd dialogue and shifting perceptions.

Pussywillow Time in Waterloo and Spring Calenda

Tomorrow marks the first day of spring amid cheerful city talk. The piece sketches seasonal joy with sun filled skies, garden tasks, and daily life rituals in Waterloo. A robin appears on the lawn as residents anticipate warmer weather and outdoor activities. Temperature ranges are noted.

Pussywillow Waterloo

Uses Gasoline on Fire May Be Blind

Corydon Iowa March 20. Eye injuries likely to affect Mere Merny Muphes after she started a kitchen range fire with a line. The accident was reported by local authorities and the condition of Mere Murny Muphes is being monitored.

Corydon Mere Merny Muphes Burns Aruy Jber Woordruff

Keyes Hints High Stakes in Taylor Murder Probe

Boston officials announce four day inquiry into the 1917 Hollywood murder of William Desmond Taylor. District Attorney Asa Keyes says new evidence links to Mary Miles Minter and Mabel Normand, with plans to probe Edward Sands and others in New York Philadelphia Chicago and Detroit before returning to California. Keyes promises disclosures could shake the film world though he cautions the information may be controlled to locate the chef suspect Sands.

Boston Mass William Desmond Taylor Moving Picture Hollywood Cal Asa Wy Key Angeles Brooklines Edward Sur Taylor Butler Heim New York Mary Miles Minter Taylor In Taen Leo Maubet Mabel Normand Tylor Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Sands Taylor Movng Colony Keyes West

Scott Pleads Not Guilty to A Murder of Drugstore Clerk

Chicago reports Robert Scott pleads not guilty to murder charges in the death of Joseph Maurer a drugstore clerk. He faces trial after being brought back from California where he was held in connection with another case. His brother Russell had previously been executed following a separate conviction.

Scott Chicago Insi jRobert Scott Joseph Maurer Russell Robert Scott San Quentin Jeharee California John Hedding Kinssell

Fire alarms and blaze at station No 1 incident

Firemen at station No 1 answered a morning alarm without leaving the station. Bob Alespie drove his rain-stay to the jaurtion, sparking a small blaze. Damage estimated at four dollars and a later incident on J Hoellman Tixtimoned avenue caused by a spark. The report details multiple near-misses and the crew who handled the tent, with mentions of firefighters, witnesses, and vehicles.

Bob Alespie J. Ho Hoellinan Idenee Firat Street

Dalesio Arraigned for Wife Murder in Iowa

West Union Iowa March 20 Special Carmel Datesio charged with the murder of his wife Phoebe Jane Vergelile Dalesio. He faced arraignment in Gelwein late today after police tied him to the case. Extradition waived under belief of mistaken identity. The body of Phoebe was found on a path near her home early Monday.

West Union Carmel Datesio Y Phoebe Jane Vergelile-Dalesio Aleizzio Chicago Sheri Ce O. Wrist

Football Rules Limit Forward Pass To Safety Measures

The rules committee adopts changes at an annual session in New York to curb indiscriminate passing. A new rule imposes five yard penalties for a second incomplete pass in the same series before a first down, with two such penalties max. A safety rule moves the ball to the attacking team on its 20 yard line and requires a punt on first down. The ball becomes dead when it leaves the field, shifting possession to the last touched side.

New York Pas Football Rules Committee Rhe Stries Shah

Penney bids rejected for J G Penney building work

The Waterloo and Cedar Falls tin ion Mill Co. today rejected all bids for construction of the J G Penney company building on the old mill site. New bids will be opened next Friday with Penney representatives present.

Absent Voters Ballots Ready for Citizens Out of City

Absent voters ballots will be ready for citizens unable to visit the poll. The county clerk Mackay announced today that several applications for ballots are already in hand at the clerk’s office. Sealed ballots are held until election day then turned over to the designated precinct. The first registration period for new voters closed at 3 p.m. last night with few registrations recorded.

Cy Clerk Charities Maclay Ely Cine Fey Mackay

Fourth ward registration to reopen March 27

About 36 voters appeared at the fourth ward registration site. The registration places will reopen on Saturday March 27 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Witeré Oper Agai

Mlinois Chirps Under Bond for Not Obtaining Licenses

Rock Island and Moline chiropractors faced arraignment in Rock Island county court for practicing without licenses. Arrestees include Milo Grimes Howard Van Tuyl John J McGinley Lloyd Finch George W Albert George J Burgar John A Dee Emil Jennisch and others. Bonds set at 2000 each.

Springfield

Preacher’s Son in Jail for Fake Checks in Four Cities

Rolfe Anderson, claiming his father is a preacher, is jailed in New York on charges of issuing spurious checks. Police allege he passed worthless checks over four months for hotel bills in Washington, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and New York hotels.

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