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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1927

Page

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Ford answers libel charge in Sapiro suit

Federal Building Detroit March 25 Henry Ford tells Aaron Sapiro to stand by his statements if correct and retract if wrong in the Dearborn Independent libel suit. William J Cameron testifies Ford had nothing to do with the paper while Judge Raymond rules out race questions but allows individual Jewish questions. The trial features tense exchanges between Sapiro Reed and Ford counsel as Malice and motive debates continue.

Federal Detroit Henry Ford America Aaron Sapiro Shim Dearborn Independent Ford- Sapiro William J. Cameron Ford Auto King Sapire Independent Cameron the Dearborn Fred M. Raymond Sapiro James A. Reed Missouri Reed Mt.e Sand Rave Gale Agricul Henry Iear Igesterday Sodeen Otto’. Kahn Albert D. Tasker Bernard M. Baruch Sankro

Catalina Swimmer Lowers Time by George Young

Long Beach California March 25 Kyle Leonard of Long Beach claimed a new Catalina channel time, swimming 5 hours 11 minutes to enter the water near Catalina Island. The report states the Catalina record would be 2 hours 45 minutes, attributed to George Young.

Catalina George Young Long Beach Cal iPi Kyle Leonard Loong Beach Cataling Island Young

Ontario Rum Control Bill Reported Out

Ontario rum control bill was reported out by committees in the Ontario legislature last night with minor amendments. The measure aims to permit new government contracts under prohibition in Ontario where alcohol controls have existed for two decades.

Ontario Toronto Tromier Howiart Bevidieen Cannes Hauerwinder Onetario

Temperatures atainuns VWrieedwya update

Clipped OCR text shows fragmented weather items with unclear locality and date. Readable facts indicate a temperature note or forecast snippet lacking concrete values or place names. No verifiable entities or figures to extract for a valid summary.

Merit not sex should govern she tells admen

Mrs. Wow Warsaw, president of Waterloo Advertising Club, urged Waterloo Ad Club members at Hotel Russell-Lamson that merit should govern women. She said Eve represents the finished product and women have fought for their share since Adam. The war helped, a federation formed to promote higher efficiency among business women. It funds student loans and gathers vocation data for girls.

Wwow Warsaw Business and Professional Woman's Club Waterloo Russell- Lamson Eve Adam National Federation

Parents Reconciled by Bandit's Arrest

San Francisco March 35 INS Sheriff Ralph Jennings Medford Oregon was expected to reach here today to claim Hugh Autremont suspected with his two brothers of having killed four trainmen in a train holdup in southern Oregon. D Autremont s parents estranged for several years have become reconciled to work together in defense of their son it was rumored here.

San’ Francisco Ralph Jennings Medford Ore Hugh Autremont Oregon D'Autremont

Mian Who Assaulted Mother Sent to State Hospital

Phil Gushard, 47, of near Gilbertville, accused of assaulting his aged mother when she refused to give him drug money. His father, a Civil War veteran, restrained him. In district court this afternoon he was adjudged a drug addict and committed to the state hospital at Independence.

Phil Gushard Gilbertville Independence

Parker Honored Guest at Iowa School Luncheon

Dr 7 C Parker head of the college of education State University of Iowa and ten members of the west school board were guests of Superintendent Charles A Kittrell at a luncheon this noon in Black's searoom Parker addressed a meeting of teachers this afternoon at West High school.

P. C. Parker Towa City College of Education State University of Iowa West School Board Charles A. Kittrell Black Searoom Parker West High School

French Women See New Hope for Mew Suffrage

Paris reports that after elections French suffrage activists see hope for a bill. The chamber shows willingness to let women vote, while old senators oppose the idea. Leaders cite indifference and regional disparities as obstacles to progress.

Paris Chamber of Deputies

Chaplin Settlement Hinted In Out of Court Talks

In Los Angeles on March 25 the Chaplin divorce case appeared near settlement. Lawyer Juloyd Wright said he would confer with Chaplin in New York, and Mrs Chaplin’s attorney stated no further alimony action would be pursued for now. Close friends believe a truce has been signed.

Lilos Angeles Cal Charles Chaplin Juloyd Wright Chaplin New York

Another Okoboji Site for Coolidge

March 25 report notes a new bid to invite President Coolidge to spend summer at Lake Okoboji. Mrs Mary Fr Loete, owner of Lakeside Observatory, West Okoboji, proposes the site over 1700 feet elevation as favorable climate for the president.

Spencer, Ta Coolidge Lake Okoboji Mary’ Fr. Loete Lakeside Observatory West Okoboji

Oleo Bill Defeated In Senate 24 to 21

In Des Moines on March 2, the Iowa Senate defeated the dairy department oleomargarine tax bill 24 to 21. The proposal would have taxed oleomargarine at a quarter of a cent per pound to cover inspection costs, amid claims the state pays $28,000 daily for inspection services to the industry. Senator Shaff introduced a fresh bill during the morning session, debated lengthily, and then placed on the calendar for action. It also defined egg grades to help producers standardize their product for a market in the east.

Statehouse Des Moines Senate State Department of Agriculture Iowa Shaff

Islands of Japan likely uninhabited until recent geologic times

The passage suggests that geologic records indicate minimal or no human habitation on the Japanese islands for a long period. It notes the lack of evidence for early human presence and emphasizes the late emergence of settled populations in this region.

Islands Japan

Bicycle Theft Ring Broken as Men Pay Fines

In municipal court William C. Bickelberg of 100 Fifth Street East and Harold Meyers of 901 1 2 Franklin Street pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property. Police tied them to a ring that stole about a dozen bicycles recently. Bickelberg paid 20 dollars plus costs. Meyers 25 dollars with 15 dollars suspended. A juvenile theft suspect, Sidward Speth, 15, Maple Street, awaited transfer to Eldora state school after admitting selling bikes to Meyers and receiving 50 cents for a further theft.

Ineh William C. Bickelberg Fifth Street East Harold Meyers Franklin Street Eickelberg G. J. Sager Meyers Speth

Peaches Heenan Browning Signs $3,000 Weekly Contract

New York reports that Peaches Heenan Browning has signed a stage contract worth 3000 dollars weekly for a 20 week run. Her attorney Henry Epstein says the deal prevents worry over Edward W. Browning’s 300 weekly alimony. After touring, she will serve as a hostess at a supper club with details undisclosed.

New York Peaches Heenan’ Browning Henry, Epstein Edward W. Browning Epstein

West High Girl to Declama in Grundy Center Tonight

Miss Marjorie Harker will travel to Grundy Center for a pre district declamatory contest representing West High. She enters the humorous division with the selection Patience or Oatience. Winners advance to the district contest on April 1 at Eldors.

Marjorie Harker Grundy Center West High Eldors

Swedish Idealist Prize Nominee Ata reset Sweden March 25

Swedish parliament nominated Mayor Carl Lindhagen for the Nobel Peace Prize. The article traces his career as an idealist reformer, liberal to socialist shifts, and his activism on disarmament, arbitration, language reform, and refugee aid. It notes his influence, travels to the United States, and changing party affiliations through the years.

Ata Sweden UPI Carl Lindhagen Arren Mayer Lindhagen Lindhusen Bi National Forest

House To Decide If Gas Tax Be Made Four Cents

Des Moines March 2 A House of Representatives debate centers on whether Iowa should join eight states with a four cent gas tax. The Senate earlier approved the four cent rate 28 to 22, shifting funds to primary and secondary roads. If enacted the $5,000,000 current two cent revenue would be replaced by about $4,200,000 for primary and $5,800,000 for secondary roads, with the secondary funds reserved for grading drainage and surfacing. The final roll call showed 28 for and 22 against. the House awaits action with party and regional interests shaping support.

Des. Moines House’ of Representatives Senate Bergman Jasper County House Iowa Arkansas Florida Mississippi Nevada North Carolina Virginia Kentucky South Carolina Baird Beatty Booth Browne Brush Campbell Carden Cavanaugh Clark Clearman Dotts Ellis Fackler Gunderson Johnston Kern Klemme McLeland Mills Ramsey Rigby Roberts Merritt Shaff

Americans Taken Out of Nanking Under U. S. Guns

Dispatches report U S backed action removing Americans from Nanking as Chinese nationalist clashes escalate. Cabinet backs Admirals Williams and Hough in China with full support to protect Americans and property while assessing recognition of the Cantonese government amid rising violence in Shanghai and Nanking.

Shanghai China C. S. Williams Kinset United States Navy Nanking U. S Tsung-Hsi Hankow Chen Yoh-Sien Paris Pai Tsung-Hsi State Department State Navy Wiliams

Shaw Threatens to Shoot Scrapbook Owner and Autographs It

Bernard Shaw threatened to shoot the scrapbook owner over a batch of clippings he had been shown by Miss Blanche Patch. He reviewed the clippings, called it model journalism, and signed the scrapbook entry in London on February 26 1927.

Shaw Ppc Ondon Bernard Shaw Futhermore Mrs. Shaw Blanche Patch London Associated Press United States Fabian Mr. Shaw Adelphi Terrace Thames Embankment Miss Patch Miss ‘Patch G. Bernard Shaw Arn

Evacuations in Canton and Hankow Amid Chinese Crisis

Evacuation orders affect 500 Americans in Canton and 250 missionaries from Hankow as tensions rise in Cantonese controlled centers. Consul General Lockhart lacks authority to negotiate, while John V. A. MacMurray remains in Peking. John E. Williams of Nan King University dies in Nanking. his family and academic peers are noted amid China relief efforts.

Lockhart Canton State John V. A. MacMurray Peking Hankow INS Legation Swatow Foochow Amoy Chanaha Williams Ohio New York Nanking University Nanking United Press Shanghai China Shawnee United States College of Liberal Arts Anna Faith Mary Florence Dorothy Wellesley College Wellesley Mass John Richard Naning

Davenport Firm Gets Bank Contract

Davenport Iowa March 25 Walsh Construction company Davenport one of the largest railroad construction firms in the country was today awarded the contract for the erection of the new history office and bank building of the American Commercial Savings bank The estimated cost including ground is 2 000 000 Work will begin at once and be completed in about a year

Davenport Walsh Construction Company American Commercial & Savings Bank

Hold Girl Passer of 11 Bad Checks

A young woman named Ruth Morgan aged 22 from Ottumwa is jailed after passing 11 worthless checks at Incal stores in two days. The suspect may have used a fictitious name and concealed her real home.

Davenport Ruth Morgan Ottumwa Dallee

Marshalltown Gal in Nanking War Zone

Miss Joy Smith of Marshalltown, a Methodist missionary in China, is reported in Nanking during current hostilities. Relatives in Fort Dodge, Iowa, await word as they hold hope for her safety amid the war zone conditions.

Marshalltown Nanking Fort Dodge

Mortuary Frank M. King 63 Dies After Illness

Frank M. King died at 7:45 a.m. in a local hospital after cancer surgery. Born January 19, 1862 in Ohio, he moved to Iowa as a child and lived most of his life in Benton and Buchanan counties. He married Annie Burkhart near Vinton on September 19, 1883. A Modern Woodmen member at Brandon, he retired three years ago from farming and moved to Brandon. Surviving are his widow and three children, Mrs. Ole Bebee of Urbana, Mrs. Harry Bowers of Deave Cole, and Thomas King of Brandon. Body at O Keefe Towne mortuary pending funeral plans.

Frank $M. King Brandon Ohio Benton Buchanan Annie Burkhart Vinton Woodmen of the World Ole Bebee Urbana Harry Bowers Deave Cole Thomas King Branon O'Keefe& Towne Mortuary

Albert F. Stage 73 dies in Waterloo visit

Albert F. Stage 73 arrived in Waterloo Monday for medical care and died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday at L. W. Marker home 510 Pine Street. He will be buried in Mitchell Indiana beside his wife Saturday after noon with services at 1 p.m. The body will be sent to Mitchell tomorrow morning. Stage was born in Ligonier Indiana in 1834 and married Anna Becker in Chicago about 30 years ago. The couple had no children and Mrs Stage died two years ago. Stage had been ill and sought treatment in Waterloo.

Albert F. Stage Waterloo L. W. Marker Pine Street Mitchell, In

Death Notice of Mrs O N McMillan 24 Waterloo Native

Relatives report the death of Mrs O O N McMillan 24 formerly of Waterloo at West Palm Beach Florida at 66 p m yesterday The body will be brought to Waterloo for burial The couple lived in Waterloo two years ago moved to California last fall planned to return in June Surviving husband no son Warren her mother Mrs John Bachman and five brothers F B Cecil and T F Kendricks Waterloo Karl Kendricks California and W M Kendricks Sigourney Ia.

Oo. N. McMillan Waterloo West Palm Beach McMillan California Florida Warren John Bachman Third — Street West F. B Cecil Karl Kendricks W. M. Kendricks Sigourney

Funeral services for Mrs W Fr Jolls 19

Funeral services were held at 3 30 p m in St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev George Woodall officiating. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery. Mrs Jolls died Tuesday in a local hospital.

W. Fr. Jolls St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church George Woodall Fairview

Funeral services for Mrs Callie Williams held Sunday

Mrs Callie Williams of 615 Mobile Street died at Oakdale sanitarium Oakdale La Tuesday. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at Lexington Miss burial at Lexington.

Callie Williams Mobile Street Oakdale Sanitarium Oakdale Lexington

Death of J. A. Totton in Colorado

J A Totton a former resident of the city died March 14 at Inglewood Colorado Relatives and friends here have been advised A daughter Mrs Jesse Gige resides on the West Cedar Falls road.

J. A. Totton Inglewood Colo Jesse Gige Cedar Falls Road

Italian aviator Pinedo begins leg toward Para Marimba

Commander Francesco do Pinedo, famed Italian aviator crossing four continents, took off from Belem today on the next leg toward Para Marimba. The rapid flight aims to prove long distance capabilities as he presses the record attempt.

DE Pinedo ATR Rio de Janeiro TNS Francesco Do Pinedo Belem

Marriage Licenses Granted in Waterloo

Elmer B. Fadler and Alina Baughman of Waterloo received marriage licenses. The ceremony details and other applicants were not listed in the readable fragment.

Elmer B. Fadler

C J Strayer Visits Waterloo Hudson On Way Home

C J Strayer formerly of Waterloo is visiting friends in Waterloo and Hudson while en route to his Drinkwater Saskatchewan home after spending winter at Fort Lauderdale Florida with his father George B Strayer. Mrs Strayer and their two children are visiting her parents at Avon Illinois. Strayer operates a farm near Drinkwater.

C. J. Strayer Waterloo Hudson

Floods in Jujuy Province Kill Over 70 in Argentina

Floods in Jujuy province in extreme northwest Argentina have caused more than 70 deaths, reports from Buenos Aires on March 25.

Buenos Aires Jujuy Argentine

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