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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1926
Page
8
A leaked remark from Emory Buckner at Fordham Manager hints the Wolstead act could be broadened to define intoxicating liquor by state standards. He notes enforcement gaps and federal state overlap, while skeptics doubt support from states’ rights advocates.
From a Republican view the western battle lines form around Coolidge and the tariff. Sen Shortridge and others face primaries as anti court forces threaten McKinley, while sugar beet farmers in Michigan to Colorado watch tariff moves. The Ku Klux Klan influence in Colorado shapes local Republican politics as 1920s attitudes ride a national debate.
Carmel Dalesio, accused of strangling his wife Jennie Vergelile Dalesio, waived preliminary hearing and was held for the grand jury meeting April 12. Investigators say substantial evidence exists, including an injured finger and a protective still found at the scene. Dalesio denied being in Iowa Christmas, admitted a Chicago trip to beat his wife, and showed signs of distress when viewing the body. Police say he hinted at information in exchange for leading investigators to the source of the tip.
Oil City, Pa March 2 AP The Allegheny River flood sent hundreds from their homes after a 24 mile ice gorge burst and moved downstream. Bridges and buildings were damaged. the river rose steadily as the city faced rising flood conditions. The Salvation Army opened facilities to aid fire, police and residents.
Arrangements are underway for the burial of Che Mah, seven years old and billed as the smallest man in the world. He stood about 23 inches tall and weighed 40 pounds, with a 14 foot queue. Born in Mir Epoished to Choo Lang on April 1 1888, he came to the United States and lived with Baron, a pioneer circus man, on a small farm in Sot. He leaves a widow and one son four feet tall.
An earthquake shock lasting 18 seconds struck an Illinois town in overcast darkness this morning. No reports of serious damage or injuries were received despite the unsettling tremor.
A New York report explains the nation’s annual automobile costs, totaling about 14.29 billion dollars. It breaks down expenses for cars, drivers, depreciation, repairs, insurance, taxes, and fuel, noting the average per person and household impact amid a heavy automotive bill.
Chicago reports Sunday auto wrecks claiming a dozen lives while many more injured. The Cook County death toll rises to 169 since January 1, marking a 34 percent year over year increase from 125 fatalities last spring.
The body of Hope Biiton, who killed herself after a drinking party in Chicago, was brought to Northwood for burial. Relatives including Mr and Mrs Hiram Blien and Des Maines attended, the latter related to Gordonsville, Minnesota.
The biennial board meeting of the State Federation of Music Clubs was held today. Phil G. Chop of the University of Tawa, president of the Association of Music Teachers, and Mrs. Edgar Stillman of New York will preside at the meeting opening tomorrow.
In a northside apartment building three people, Anthony Metlane and his two sons, died from suspected accidental asphyxiation due to a gas heater exhaust. Mrs. Mel Cane and a 12-year-old daughter were hospitalized in serious condition.
The Courier reports issues with newspaper delivery and urges customers to contact the Chi office to resolve missing or late copies. If the newspaper did not arrive by the specified time, customers should call for assistance and receive a replacement copy.
Berlin reports Foreign Minister Stresemann says Germany reserves right to withdraw its application for League of Nations entry if the new commission’s reconstitution does not meet Germany’s expectations. He condemned Geneva negotiations as worsening the League and warned of loss of prestige if the League is misused for national interests. In London, Cabinet debate over Geneva outcomes and Austen Chamberlain’s role follows. Berlin nationalist Westap cites Germany’s withdrawal as due to an unequal League membership and disarmament disputes.
A special Santa Fe train carried sixty three aliens from California to New York for deportation. The route passed through Fort Madison and aimed at European destinations. Officials note ongoing actions against non citizens as part of immigration enforcement.
A historical item reports a church received water at no charge for 37 years after officials discovered a water meter had never been installed. The city maintained the water was supplied without billing, and the matter led to write offs for the church and surrounding accounts.
A four mile pursuit east of Waterloo ends near the city limits. Patfolmian Parry Mason and Clarence L Rash were found with a 24 Reisink automatic rifle and shells. They face charges of illegal possession and transporting a weapon in a motor vehicle after a high speed chase through spring traffic. Both suspects, about 22, resided in Waterloo and were jailed in Cedar Falls awaiting arraignment.
The court considers six day towed limits and one day to modify measures. The appeals focus on nudity prohibition and related funding to enforce the rule. Mary Buckner, United States district attorney of New York, represents the case.
President Coolidge returned from his father’s funeral and resumed routine duties. The White House engagement list was pared to the bone with only one appointment listed for today, a meeting with Omer Dover, secretary of the treasury.
John Sweitzer, veteran parlot of municipal court and former police chief, vented frustration at strained juror payments. He noted jurors have not been paid for six months, yet must be summoned to municipal court. He cited a hold up in juror pay due to a dispute between county and city over funding responsibilities.
Peter Bloxam, director of a rural Palermo township school, denied opposing a teacher with bobbed hair. He said the teacher hired for the coming school year has long hair and would be kept in that style.
The Iowa City mayor issues a strict enforcement order to curb petty theft in local parks. A protest by residents accompanies the decree as authorities promise patrols and heightened park surveillance beginning that spring day.
Fury outlines disagreement over the confessed murderer's fate in Peoria. The case centers on Leon Cian, nine years after the killing of Mrs. Ubar vat. The judge Ty Green presided as the second penalty date was set and the defendant faced prison for the crime.
A Gilbertville robber fled with coins totaling $11 including three nickels and quantities of cigarets and cigars. Police traced the suspect to a creass and a blind wall in the PR. Hounds from Shores kennels tried to track the robber to Waterfos but found no clue.
Fragmentary OCR records indicate a case of valuable documents allegedly poisoned at a local property. Names such as Robert Pochiska and Juan HOO Ne appear in incomplete notes, with scattered references to mood, water, and shores. Further readable details are unclear.
Report from Chicago notes Hobo College ends its first year, awarding diplomas to about 150 graduates. The campus scene on West Washington Boulevard clears as faculty reflect on the program’s conditions, while more than 20 000 men pursue various trades and visits.
Washington March 22 AP Public hearings on the prohibition question were ordered by the senate judiciary committee with six days for wets and six for drys. The subcommittee will conduct hearings on five modification measures to the Eighteenth Amendment, detailing beer and liquor regulation options and enforcing restrictions.
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