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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1926

Page

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Big Tim Murphy freed from Leavenworth jail

Big Tim Murphy, linked to the Dearborn Street jail robbery, was released from Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary after serving most of a four year sentence. He arrived outside with his wife and supporters and refused a prison suit and breakfast, awaiting outside the gates with Chicago labor leaders and other detainees released that day.

Leavenworth Kan Big Win Murphy Vivicak Chicaiis Apo Dearborn Street Kansas City Chicago Gas House Workers Union Walsh Bo Oe Cama

Brookhart Allies Seek Reversal of Adverse Ruling

Senators Ernst and Greene join Deneen Williams and King in pressing for a reversal of a recent adverse decision. The article notes continued efforts by Brookhart’s Friends to challenge the ruling with support from Republican and party leaders.

Brookhart Ernst Watt Greene Deneen Williams Kdze King Ely” Smith Caraivay

Garth Castle Strikes Rock Off Ascension Island

The Union Castle liner Garth Castle, traveling from London to Cape Town, struck a rock off Ascension Island damaging the vessel. 228 passengers and 180 crew aboard. no immediate repairs possible for 2,000 miles. A rescue and tow plan likely, with no reported danger to lives.

London INS Union Castle Garth Castle Cape Mn Ascension Island South America

Walter M Franklin Dies at Reinbeck

Walter M Franklin dies at his Reinbeck home after a brief illness. He had lived in Reinbeck 25 years with stints in Waterloo and Chicago. He married Lena Dohrn and leaves a widow, son, two brothers, a sister, and other relatives. Funeral Saturday with burial in Reinbeck cemetery.

Reinbeck Walterm. Franklin Franklin Waterloo Chicago Franklin Cate Lena Dohrn Reinberk Midow and Son Warre Ims Kamil Satsernoon Rensbeck Remstery

Smedley Awarded Auto Damage Cash By Jury

A municipal court jury returned a sealed verdict awarding Smedley 900 for auto damage after a trial yesterday. He claimed his car wrecked Oct 29 1925 on the Ta Porte road when Sehmite allegedly drove into it at 44 miles per hour. The verdict was announced by juror Gwynne at 4 20 p.m. Yeslers day.

Smedley Ta Porte Sehmite Dudey J. WL Gwynne Vnst

Temperature Readings Show Mild Thursday Night

Weather data from Tempe and surrounding areas indicates mild temperatures for Thursday night with light winds. Forecasters expect clear skies and minimal precipitation across Pierce County and adjacent regions.

Diamond Stock Missing From Waterloo Merchant’s Coat

Diamond merchant Keone, of 908 West Carpenter Street Waterloo, reports $4,000 worth of stock missing after a night theft. The items include a diamond Ves, a diamond bar pin, and a diamond stick pin. Police were alerted and searches were conducted at the theatre and nearby venues.

Box Carpenter Waterloo -Cuth- Keone Gomethne Carpenter Cody

Tibbitts Calls for More Gas Tax Share to Fix Roads

City candidate Tibbitts told a Waterloo meeting that the city should receive a larger portion of automobile license and gasoline taxes to keep 200 miles of dirt streets in good condition. He warned that cutting mayor and council expenses would save only 27.8 cents per tax dollar and urged voters to support his plan. Fred Stoan presided. Walter P. urged citizens to vote on Monday, next 25.

Waterloo PID Incs Can Tixpiyers Galloway Agricultural Club Tibbitts Tly Police Fremen Fred Stoan Journeyment Barbers’ ’ Union Walter P. Jured Nate Barber City FB Tie Ile Borhin Acrogs Nathan 13 Barber John R. Rector Rector Maayor

La Porte Man Severely Hurt in Fall From Horse

La Porte man Jake Froehlich was riding a horse near St. Porte when the animal stumbled and fell on him. He sustained a fractured nose and severe internal injuries. He was rushed to Memorial hospital and remains in serious condition today.

la Porte ManIs Jake Froehlich jCity Aert ‘Anen Memorial Froehlich St. Porte

Pool hall proprietor in Gilbertville held on gambling devices

T R Pint owner of a Gilbertville pool hall and barber shop was bound over to the grand jury on gambling device charges after a raid by state agents and local officers. A preliminary hearing on allowing minors in a billiard room was postponed. Also, Frank Rutter, 66, was allowed to sign his own bond on a charge of illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor.

T. R. Pint Gilbertville Jie Pint WA. Cook Ray Scntt H. T. Wigner Frank Rutter Ralph Davis Hugh Crumling

Opening of Penney Building bids deferred again

Bids for the J. C. Penner Co building on the Union Mill site were postponed to tomorrow after the Waterloo & Cedar Falls Union WU company and a Penney representative discussed changes to the specifications. Revised bids were submitted earlier in the week.

J. C. Penner Co., Inc Union Waterloo & Cedar Falls Union WU Company Penney Company

Gunshots Hit Street Leaving Victim Dead

Fragments describe gunfire on Fourth Street with a victim dying and a man named Harry and a partner involved. Police report a municipal court scene and a man named Coy in a nine district after an earlier disturbance.

MuUiCipak Court

Fire alarms answer five waterloo dwellings blaze

Five fire alarms answered in a single shift report a townhouse blaze that damaged multiple homes. The cause remains unknown as Mrs Mayme Suridds and her daughters Golda and Tage were evacuated from 3A8 Second Street. Firefighters from station 3 responded along with others at 7:24 p.m. Saturday. damages listed include several addresses with smoke and structural effects.

Mayme Suridds Golda Athiam Oiher Kum Berkley Rook Tire Dapiiye Cirnac Daares Cinealn Streur Waldron

Obituary Notices From Ventura and Surrounding Areas

John Mellroy Patnam, a former resident of Waterion, died in Ventura Cab Wednesday night and will be buried there tomorrow. Frank Pats jham, Milwaukee, Wis., reports a brother. Helen Putnam Van Sicklen of San Francisco will attend. Funeral details and a Civil War veteran family history are noted. Catherine Klin and Mrs. Lawrence McGary are mentioned among local Catholic community members and funeral arrangements. A marriage license for M Thik and Hive in Sheldloward, Riueham is listed with details of witnesses and venue.

John Milroy Patnam John Mellroy Patnnam Waterion Veneta Cab Frank Pats Jham Milwaukee Wis Ventura County Hospital Frank Helen Putnam van Sicklen Rancisco Funes Joli Putnam Cleveland Hen Mlra Mellhain Tather Yutnam Lonna Andrew’ J. Uushuntu Madestis J James T Jeannette Dora Naentiv Te Crile Guahns Slee Black Hawk County Modestus Joan Marriet

Alimony Bid Turns to Care for Disabled Husband in Chicago

Mrs. Marcella Olmstead Dutton came to Chicago seeking alimony from Earl Dunton who seeks a divorce. She says she will stay to work and support him as he is ill and unable to work. The scene includes Judge Kickham Scanlan and remarks about shared responsibility.

Chicago INS Marcella Olmstead Dutton Lawrence Kan Decman Earl Dunton Kickham Scanlan Chat Jae Jrim Uni Virginia

Centerville church plans large electrical bulletin board

Centerville Iowa reports Dr J Roy Wright pastor of the Central Church of Christ says it pays to advertise and the church spends an average of 3600 yearly on newspaper ads. He now plans to install a large electrical bulletin board in front of the church.

Centerville INS J. Roy Wright Central Church of Christ Lore Mig Wright

Dunkerton Banker Seeks Iowa Assembly Nomination

Dunkerton banker and First National Bank cashier "Mr. Davis" procured nomination papers to run for representative in the Iowa House. A community leader with over ten years in banking, he positions himself among local business interests ahead of the June primary.

Dunkerton Mirely Plaud PL Davis First Natvional Bank Stone Assembly Davis

New Rule Speeds Up Eastbound Airmail

Des Moines reports a ruling speeds eastbound airmail by directing planes to depart immediately after loading rather than wait for scheduled takeoff. Officials claim eastbound flights stay ahead of schedule due to the new rule.

Des Moines INS

Prominent Men Pallbear for Mrs Childs at Funeral

Prominent business men and Water Loo pioneers served as pallbearers for philanthropist Mrs Eleanor Childs who died Wednesday. The service held at Petersen Brothers funeral home featured floral tributes around the casket and Rev R E Williamson of First Episcopal Church officiating. Pallbearers included C G Lamson J E Bragdon Tra Radamar J T Burkett Roger Leavitt and W W Marsh with burial at Elmwood.

Waterloo Eleanor Childs Petersen Brothers R. E., Williamson First Hapa ‘ Thureh Tra Radamar J. T. Burkett Roger Leavitt W. W. Marsh Elmwaad

Erickson Construction Company in District Court Trial

Witnesses for Erickson Construction Company of St Paul continued testimony in a Rock Island Bridge and Iron Works suit over steel and erection of a sector. In a separate case arising from the Masonic temple project Rock Island seeks 1700 dollars. Erickson counters with a 7500 dollar claim. Trial in Judge B G Stiles court nears jury decision expected Monday or Tuesday.

Erickson Construction Company St. Paul Erickson Company Rock Island Bridge & Iron Marks Masonic Lemplé Rock Island Company B. G. Stiles

Actress Agnes Ayres' daughter born in Los Angeles

Ines Ayres wife of Mexican consulate attach S Manuel Renchi became mother to a daughter today in Los Angeles. Upon christening Pola Negri and Rudolph Valentina will serve as godparents, officials announced.

Agnes Ayres Los Angeles INS Ines Ayres S. Manuel Renchi Pola Negri Rudolph Valentina

Referendum Drive Moves to End Prohibition

Congressional wets organized a national referendum plan to modify prohibition with a vote slated for November alongside elections. Hearings on beer and wines legalization are scheduled for April with wets leading, while drys prepare counter evidence and the impeachment controversy involving Judge Gentze W. English remains unresolved.

Washington Db. C Marel Congress Senate Judiciary Committee Properganda Agency Gantam Wwel Stayion Balti- Incré Julian Codman Bustai Codman

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