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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1926

Page

1

Court battle over alienation suit and counterclaims intensifies

Mrs Kathyrn Fricks seeks to strike parts of Mrs Matilda Coward’s counterclaim alleging malicious attachment and conspiracy to harass. The dispute centers on alleged alienation of affection and wrongful writs of attachment against Fricks and Coward, with trial set for next week in district court.

Canshitney Ars Coward Siitl Kathryn Fricks Pricus A. If. Coward Independent Soil Magiate Walter B. Caward Matilia Caward Caward Mers Fricks Kathryn Guty Court Pricks Goward County Savings Bank Algona Fritks Phe Sae Walter B Ca Ward Mrev Friglis Shiv Ricks Cowards

Too Hasty Divorce Case Seeks Grounds for Attachment

Fragmented legal narration describes Roberta Arnold seeking a divorce from Flerdert-Rawlinson. The piece discusses attachment grounds, alleged conspiracy, and questions whether garnishment or writs affect the case, with references to Mrs. Ward and Mr. Caward and surrounding counters.

Flerdert — Rawlinson Maving Pletara Directoy Roberta Arnold Marc Red Frank & Cequel Tillside

Woman Sells Her Friends Stocks Worth 430000

Mrs Grate Ole Hauge and her husband, a $10 a week clerk, are charged with swindling friends and relatives out nearly 430000 in fictitious stock transactions. She allegedly posed as an AT&T employee to buy stock on their behalf, paying dividends and funding luxurious living for three years. Police traced 15 victims including her brother-in-law William J Clark who sought stock and found his name not listed with the company.

New York Grate Ole Hauge Range American’ Telephone & ‘Polegraph! Co Maver Sai Chirk Lome Sminn Clark Eipis Julif Clark Dumont Eainant Ware Grink Stree Natal Carrie Toaker Separ Inbiy G Oesses Rennmeth Joe Mattes Sheeve W. S. Austin Hampton Treatworth Grundy County Melbowmine Austin Kines Austhy So Tonis Nut Mipses Velma Crooks Myrtle Tain Stile College Orent Max Wittelisen Braces Waverly Frances Marsh Steely Flora Woods Sungkaz Wis Cedar Falls Sudoy

Congress Opposes Referendum on Prohibition Modification

Washington March 27 The wets announce opposition to a 1928 referendum on modifying the Prohibition law while planning to push the issue into the 1928 campaign. Senator Edge and other wet leaders argue elections suffice, hoping to elect prophesy officials and frame the issue in 1928.

Ay Webe Mlutehineesa Washbiston D.C Wetbird Ub Ho Senate Edge New Sheppard Texas Wis Ohio Dulge Willis Senror Edge Eiveryone Rys Edga Congress Couult Novanber Postmaster General Jsecretary of Commerce Census Bureau

Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Darland

Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Darland of Warnes City Illinois were held after her death at age 84. She moved with her husband from Parke county Indiana to Poweshiek County in 1848 and was mother to many children plus numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The community noted a 60th wedding anniversary celebration at a Christian church reception.

Margaret Darland Margaret Garkind George Wo Msler Waterloy Warnes City Lal Garnesley Darland Parke County Ind Poweshiek County Catland Ilyaa Anthomeedd Dacland Varuna City Talsu

Wives Strike in Russian Village to End Husband Cruelty

In Verleyevia, Berliatisk, Russian wives led by Axenya Karaseva marched to Sillige school and won a pledge from husbands to stop beatings and abusive words. The ultimatum demanded kinder treatment and pledged mutual support, with all men signing the agreement.

Russia Verleyevia Berliatisk Ias Axenya Karaseva Sillige Karayevic

Fears Farm Relief Poses Bacon Shortage Question

In a Washington hearing, Chester Gray argued corn relief measures could shift feed toward corn for hog farming, potentially reducing bacon supply. Representative Tincher countered that heavy hogs fetch lower prices and that families prefer lean meat for children, risking less bacon under the relief bill.

Washington, D.C House Agricultural Chester Tf. Gray American Farm Bureau Federation

Federal raids seize drugs worth over a million in Miami

Federal agents led by Call G. Natt conducted rapid Miami raids and seized narcotics valued at more than $1,000,600. Twenty five arrests were made, with twenty five more expected, officials stated.

Ahami,flg cUp of Federal Call. G. Natt Federal Narcotic Division Miami Co. Nutt

Iowa Coal Industry Urges State Use to Boost Wealth

Iowa officials report 1928 coal output at 4.833 million tons and say about 10 million tons must come from outside the state. They warn Iowa consumers send roughly 1.5 million dollars weekly to coal firms in Illinois Kentucky West Virginia and Pennsylvania, urging intrastate use and lower freight rates to retain wealth. The commission notes Iowa coal stores well and can cut costs with policy changes and educational campaigns.

Nes Moines Illinois Kentucky West Virginia Pennsylvania Ad Stamm Iowa Towa Board of Railroard Commissioners State Board Lb] Board of Education

Maxwell Sued by Doctor for Theft of $600000

Chicago March 27. Davis G Maxwell millionaire Chicago box manufacturer and Los Angeles real estate subdivider is sued for $600000 for alienation of affections. Dr Paul J Fernel, plastic surgeon, claims Maxwell stole his wife Ruth Fernel. The suit follows a Detroit divorce and a Los Angeles affair dating to 1925.

Chicago Davis G. Maxwell Los Angeles Waterloo Benjamin H Vanderveld Paul J. Fernel Fernel Maxwell Ruth Uth Stevens Detroit Ferel Ikas Vernet Internaional Maxwell's Ruth Fernel David Max Well the Waldorf New York California

Arrest of Mother for Desertion Leaves Seven Children

Des Moines March 27. Mrs Onal Poppas arrested on charge of child desertion and jailed. Seven children taken to juvenile home after their father Tom Poppas said he cannot care for them while working. Investigation showed Mrs Poppas had been living with another man.

Des Moines UPI Onal Poppas Tom Poppas Poppes

Washington ballots enfranchise several hundreds voters

Receipt from Washington D C by City Clerk MacKay shows absent and disabled voters ballots and envelopes used in the last general election were returned after a registration mixup. Envelopes outside carry affidavits and become registration certificates for future elections.

Washington, D. C Charles Mac Kay Washington Wa Esher Steck-Brookhart MacKay Inc Richard V. Ernst Senate

Roof Fire Damages Home on Witon Street and Pierce Residence

A roof fire at 728 Witon street owned by Fret 3 Coleman caused about 50 dollars in damage. A second roof fire at 919 Mullin Avenue West, attributed to C A Pierce, caused around 5 dollars. Fire responders reported the blazes at 2 and 8:03 this morning.

Coleman Witon Street C. A. Pierce Mullin Avenue West

Spotlight on Races for Mayor and City Engineer

Local election coverage lists candidates across mayor and city engineer contests with party tickets and incumbents noted. Voters face a crowded slate including Waterloo ticket figures such as MacKay Sherwood and Slippy while others run as independents or Citizens ticket. Registration rush grows with about 14 000 qualified voters expected and closing tonight at 9.00 PM with Monday sessions for affidavits of absence.

Charles C. MacKay Waterloo Ira Brough Slante Second Ward Albert C. Sherwood Glenn A. Tibbitts John [J Rector Citi Tens Ralph B. Slippy Nathan B. Barber Walter P. Jensen Burr ¢. Powne Charles V. Knoop Leo R. Leeper Lillian Hitemann Gitizens J. A. Townsley Edward A. McFarlane John J. Hall Citizens Frank Co. Fish Waterloo Lickel

Darrow Wheeler Prohibition Debate On Air From Chicago

Radio listeners may hear Clarence Darrow and Wayne B. Wheeler debate prohibition tonight on Station WGN and the Chicago Tribune. The program begins at 9 o clock local time and will present arguments for and against prohibition from the noted attorney and anti saloon league official. Also noted are brief reports of an earthquake recorded in New York and a leg fracture treated at St Francis hospital in Independence.

Chicago United States WGN Chicago Tribune Clarence Darrow Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League

Goolidge Backed Woodlock Confirmed for Interstate Board

Washington March 27 A year-long controversy ends as Thomas I Woodlock of New York is confirmed to the Interstate Commerce Commission by a 52 025 majority. Supported by regulars from both parties, the vote followed shifts after the nomination of Richard W Taylor and a White House plan for regional representation. Woodlock, a financial writer and railroad expert, was defended by ICC Chairman Watson amid opposition led by Senator Wheeler.

Washington, DC Senate Thomas I Woodock New York Ute Interstate Commerce -Commission Woodlock Coolidge Richard W.taylor Alabama White House Commission Southwest Pennsylvania Friends Wheeler Montana Walsh Mayfield Texas Wall Street Waitson Interstate Commerce" Commission Wooadlock

Federal Grand Jury to Investigate Big Stock Yards Graft

Chicago March 27 AP disclosure that two men linked to a graft case fled before the inquiry into stockyard conditions began. The April federal grand jury will take up the case as the Justice Department weighs grand jury action. The alleged scheme could involve $3,000,000 in cattle sales and spans four years.

Chicago Department of Agriculture Department of Jusice Department of Justice

Refugees Flee to Peking as Armies Near City

Thousands of refugees pour into Peking as nationalist troops hold 20 miles from the capital. Relief stations are set up while white peace groups urge a last minute bid to avert battle for control. Rumors of fighting circulate, but coalition forces have not attacked the nationalists.

Peking

Diamonds Regained as Barber Student Recovers Watch and Gems

Res Carpenter of 9808 Third Street West reported diamonds valued at 1000 dollars and two pins recovered after a theatre incident. John York of 508 Sixth Street East, a barber college student, was found with a new thirty dollar watch and 11 diamond lines. Yerkes recovered a pair of small leather boxes containing the gems hours later.

Res Carpenter Third Street West Curbstone John York Sixth Street East Yerkes

Hog Marketed Surplus Corn Crop Says Hog

Everett C Brown president of the Chicago Live stock Exchange states the American hog has successfully marketed the corn crop. He notes the hog repeated its annual performance of marketing the corn crop profitably and that a normal hot supply would have reduced the surplus.

Chicago Everett C. Brown Chicago Livestock Exchange Brown

Brookhart-Steck Reports Move to Senate Monday

The Brookhart-Steck election contest reports of the two sides will be submitted to the senate Monday, per Senator Cariway of Arkansas. The timetable was announced in Washington.

Washington, D. C

Noonday Lenten Services Resume Monday at Crystal Plaza

Waterloo Ministerial Union announces noonday Lenten services resume Monday at the Crystal Plaza. Dr C H Snashall of Walnut Street Baptist will preach with Rev J Arthur Young of First Methodist assisting. Holy week meetings run 12:05 to 12:30 with programs on Good Friday and multiple ministers hosting next week at Crystal Theatre and Crystal Plaza venues.

Waterloo Ministerial Union Plaga Haatres C.H Uume Cristal Theatre Nery Mueller Revo EB Macartney Plant Willhaiton Mary C. E. Joye

Liquor Runner Pleads Guilty in Roadside Case

Arraigned before Judge Stiles, Larencé Rash pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of liquor and received a $200 fine plus costs and six months jail, suspended on good behavior. He was paroled to John Smith. Folkers, present at arrest, was freed from charges. county attorney’s motion led to dismissal.

Blt. Stiles Aung Allone Larencé Rash Ilea Unudr John Smith Rash Clarence Folkers Rtead Patro M. B. Mason Grant Highway Tudge Stiles Folkers

Keyes Claims Evidence to Convict Two Men in Taylor Murder

Omaha dispatch reports District Attorney Asa Keyes declares ample evidence exists to convict two Chicago men linked to the murder of William Desmond Taylor. Keyes tours the coast, cites Mabel Normand as having valuable evidence and Mary Miles Minter could aid the case, asserting new leads emerge.

Omaha Macek Chicago William Desmond Taylor Asa Keyes Los Angeles Keyes Mabel Normant Mary Miles Minter

Milwaukee Council Receives Replies on 700 Cities Plea

Seventeen replies have been received to the February 26 appeal urging 700 cities to join Milwaukee in urging Congress to modify the prohibition law. Five cities support law enforcement and see no need to change, while two are favorable to the Alibwaunket proposal. others merely acknowledge receipt.

Milwaukee Wis Marel Fey Congress Twig, Ruies

Hampton Girls Win State Basketball Title Over Mystic

Hampton girls defeated Mystic 57 to 27 in the final round of the state tournament at Hampton this afternoon to claim the state championship. Audubon finished runner up with an 38 to 2 overtime victory noted. Hampton completed a 27 win season with a high scoring margin.

Gmpton Mystic Ompton Auduybon Harriton Stampton Girls

Schools Split Honors in Declamatory Contest

Fragmented OCR text shows a declamatory contest with participants from multiple towns and schools. Names such as Albert Tanawell, Ioea City, Keokuk, and Darlington appear amid garbled phrases. The fragment implies awards or ranking in dramatic speaking events.

Tewaity Burin Albert Tanawell Ioea Kerteh Darlington Aitiad Delmon Wean Keokuk

Marriage Licenses and Local Notices Highlight Community Ties

A jumble of marriage licenses, family events, visits, and hospital stays signals active community life. Waterloo and nearby towns report weddings, anniversaries, and kinship ties, with residents traveling to Grundy and Cedar Falls for events and care.

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