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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1923

Page

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Sarah Bernhardt Laid To Rest In Paris Cemetery

Paris mourns the beloved actress as the funeral cortege winds five miles through the city to Pere Lachaise. Dignitaries, foreign reps, and thousands of admirers pay homage in the church of Saint Francois. Five carriages carry flowers and the casket to the tomb as crowds line the routes.

United Presa Paris Sarah Bernhard Pere la Chaise Dixalarlas France Sarah Francois de Sates Bernhardt Colifly Mme. de Gaunay Bern- Nerdt Faris Ministry France Napoleon Beinhhardt Faures Sarah Jay Ingimerabls Boulevard Madelene Island Grove Belle Isie Brittany Fisher Fortin Des Paulaines

Officer's Wire Sparks National Row at Fort Sam Houston

Louis K. Karns of Indianapolis, brother-in-law to Mrs Agnes Karns Handle, and Capt Edwin H. Handle sue Col A L Conger for 13100,000 alleging defamation of character. Karns travels to Washington to seek a War Department review as the dispute centers on alleged party disturbances at Capt Randle's quarters and a disputed inspector's report.

Centermalolist News Indianapolis Tad Louis K. Karns Agnes Karns Handle Edwin H. Handle Cpt. A. L. Conger Fort Sam Houston Tex Tor Warshington War Department Karns Cant.itandle Capt Randje Col. Conger Randle Col Conger Washington Capt. Randle Te ‘Warliue Hospital Raniite Sonal Mermitted Willins Drs. Randle Col. Conger J

Police and District Attorney Team Up in Model Slayer Hunt

New York, March 29. Police and the district attorney's office launched a joint investigation to find the slayer of Nor oshy Keenan, who was found dead two weeks ago. Every person questioned was recalled for new questioning as the probe proceeds, with both agencies aligning their theories and retracing leads.

New York United In Noroshy Keenan District Attorney's Office Tate Thora

Texas Posse Seeks Man Who Shot Judge Randell

Texas posses patrol surrounding counties in a hunt for the assailant who shot Judge J. G. Randell 43 a Jones county judge and district attorney. Randell was injured after ten shots rang from a clump of bushes with no clear motive tied to prohibition enforcement.

J. G. Randell Randell Farmaris Wan Jones County

Stock Exchange to Hit Puts and Calls

The New York Stock Exchange may announce new regulations on puts and calls drawing concern from outside brokers. Secretary Cox asked members for input on practice, as the two century old option trades face new scrutiny and possible limits.

Stock Exchange New York New York Stock Exchange E. VY. D. Cox I Stock, Exchange

Unclear Regulation Rumor Nearing Public Announcement

The text hints at a possible new rule restricting members from handling inputs and calls with external houses. It notes a forthcoming official announcement on the subject expected soon.

Million Dollar Fire at Nantasket Beach

A massive blaze at Nantasket Beach near Boston ruined about a mile of seaside area. About nine houses were destroyed, seven people injured, and around 150 residents made homeless by the disaster. Estimated damage tops one million dollars.

Nantasket Beach Boston New England

Fire Devastates Alpena Infirmary. One Dead, One Missing

A fire at the Alpena county infirmary in Michigan leaves one inmate dead and another unaccounted for. Freezing hydrants and extreme cold hindered firefighters as the building was consumed. Authorities report total destruction of the structure.

Aipena. Mich Alpena County Infirmary

Bishop Tuttle Keeps Up Fight For Hearth

St. Louis March 29 Bishop Daniel S. Tuttle remains under treatment for a severe la grippe attack he has suffered for three weeks. His condition today was unchanged.

St. Louis, Mo Daniel S. Tuttle

Court weighs fraud claim against Israelite House of David cult

Federal Judge Sater heard arguments in Detroit and St Joseph over alleged religious fraud tied to the Israelite House of David in Benton Harbor. Plaintiffs seek about 80 000 dollars in damages while defense contends no immorality occurred and many witnesses disputed affidavits.

Grand Rapide Mtch John BE Columbus Gulf John W Hansell Dayil Sitar Benjamin Purnell Diaporador H. Nelson Detroit Nelson Purnell Robert Reed Formar Reed Sater Dewitret Star of Bethlehem Hansel

Three Babies Travel Alone from Honolulu to Ames Iowa

A report from San Francisco dated March 29 notes three children aged 3, 4, and 6 traveling solo on a final leg to Ames Iowa to join their father. The Travelers' Aid Society arranged the transfer from a Honolulu liner, after the mother, who had married a soldier, sent them to an orphan asylum in Honolulu.

San Francisco Tate Ames Honolulu Travelers' Aid Society Royale Bilane Frank Granby

Market Bill Passed by Illinois Senate

The Illinois Senate approved the cooperative marketing bill 34 to 3 in Springfield. The measure allows one or more persons to form nonproft cooperative associations to market members agricultural products or supply machinery. Membership minimum is five years with no maximum.

Springfield Senate Lantz Co-Operative House

Delicate Operation Saves Woman's Life

Chicago on March 25 reports Mrs John P Bough an wife of the AP central division financial editor survived a severe car crash after a delicate brain surgery. Fragments from the sky penetrated her brain causing paralysis to her nervous system and limbs. she was moved home after recovery.

Chicago John P.boughan Central Division Associated Press BuTici

Government moves to clean up stock swindlers nationwide

Washington March 29 The department of justice launches a nationwide campaign against swindlers fake promoters and other get rich quick operators who have robbed the public of hundreds of millions during postwar prosperity era Prosecutions are planned as the effort targets the blue sky operations that thrived since the war boom.

Washington, D. C Department of Justice Plan Stors

Madison Assembly Passes Optional Smallpox Vaccination

Madison Wis March 29 The assembly approved by one vote to the senate a bill making vaccination for smallpox optional instead of compulsory. There was no opposition or debate.

Madison.Wis Maren Assembly Senate Peltier

Bigamy charge shadows Nebraska man’s marriage trio

Gore was arrested in Bearcreek Nebraska on a bigamy charge after his first wife gave him to the second wife as a “gift.” The two women, once inmates of a state reform school, had cooperated in presenting him to the secretary as a gesture. Gore sought to plead guilty in Nebraska to avoid Kansas imprisonment.

Bearcice Neb Gore Republican City Kan York Net M's. Gore State Reformatory Reformatory Halleville Nebraska Kansas

Five Killed In Dublin Fighting And Bomb Blast

Dublin reports five killed in 24 hours of fighting between irregulars and Free State troops. A moving picture theatre was damaged by a bomb explosion. Letters captured suggest Dan Brean, a key irregular leader in County Tipperary, may travel to the United States on a mission. Heavy gunfire and armored cars swept through the city as dawn approached.

International Naws Wira Dublin Free State Free States Dan Brean County Tipperary United States

Denver Grand Jury Probes Bunco Jury Bribery Attempt

Denver Colorado March 29 Following conviction yesterday of 20 alleged members of a nationwide confidence ring who had been on trial in district court for 16 weeks the county grand jury is summoned to appear at 9 o clock Subpoenas were served after the verdict and discharge late last night The grand jury move is believed linked to alleged efforts to influence jurors during the trial The 20 men were found guilty after jurors cast 150 ballots in a record four night five day session The wives of three convicts cried hysterically

Denver Colo Tneir Grand Jury Mobe Hyster

Lone Bandit Attempts Robbery in Dance Hall Shooting

A lone bandit entered a crowded Los Nistos dance hall in daylight and held 26 couples at gunpoint. He shot Rafael Jeffries, a proprietor, as patrons stood with hands raised, then escaped without stealing any money. Jeffries suffered a head wound and may not recover.

Los Angeles Cal Los Nistos Rafael Jeffries Jeffries

Evangelical Church Merger Proposed in Cincinnati

At the close of Lenten services in Cincinnati Rev. Richard R. Fillbrandt announced steps toward a possible merger of the Evangelical Synod of North America and the Evangelical Protestant Church of America. The proposal was disclosed at the Third Protestant Church during a sermon.

Cincinnati Evangelical Synod of North America Evangelical Protestant Church of America Third Protestant Richard R. Fillbrandt Washington Evangelical Church

Volstead Car Blocks Horses Drinking at DC Trough

In Washington on March 29 an automobile owned by A G Volstead, famed author of the dry movement, blocked a public watering trough preventing two horses from drinking. Miss Laura Volstead faced a $2 collateral charge for parking in front of the trough as the congressman was not present.

Washington, D. C A. G. Volstead Laura Volstead Congress- Tian

Army Aviators Begin Return Flight From Havana

Six U S army aviators fly from Havana on test hops to San Antonio and San Juan, then plan a Washington leg. They left Havana at 9 15 a m and expect to reach Washington, D C, by early next week after daily hops to Miami and beyond.

Havana Cuba U.S. Army San Antonio Tex San Juan Porto Rico Thare Washington ID. C Miami

Fire Damages Security National Bank. Several Firefighters Treated

A blaze at the Security National Bank building in Mason City Iowa injured multiple firemen including Capt Ernest Sweeney and Raymond Goudreau who were hospitalized. The fire began in the basement from a faulty gas main and caused about 50000 dollars in losses as crews fought flames for hours.

Peter Ryan Bil Dolly Lester Lindsey Lindsay Ed Clark

Meyers Brothers Receive Different Sentences in Burglary Case

In Nevada Iowa on March 29 Arley Meyers 34 was sentenced to 10 years in the state prison at Fort Tayteau for burglary. His brother Everett Meyers 19 drew 16 days in jail after pleading guilty to petit larceny. Police say the Meyers were in a robbery ring operating around town with Everett aiding officers in locating other ring members and recovering loot.

Nevada W—Arley Meyers Fort Tayteau Everett Meyers Arley Meyer Brothers Tiriout Town Everett

Des Moines Briefs On Elevator Crash Inquiry And Local Cooperation

Mary Hill nine year old survivor in the Randolph hotel elevator crash faces recovery while hospital officials and hotel engineer Glenn Shaffer testified about an emergency safety device. State Senator Bowman urged business and agriculture cooperation at the Iowa dealer convention in Des Moines Nevada reports link circumstantial evidence to John Genic Iowa head of Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Des Moines Mary Hill Harry W. Hill Earlham Randolph Hotel Glenn Shaffer M. L. Bowman Valerioo Nevada John Genic Veterans of Foreign Warts

Iowan Decorated with Distinguished Service Cross at Fort Des Moines

Des Moines March 29 Kent Martinus Stenseth Twin Falls Minn now on duty at Fort Des Moines as executive officer of the Iowa officers reserve corps air service and Corporal Oliver W Haley Colfax now a civilian were decorated with distinguished service crosses at Fort Des Moines today. The medals were presented by Brig Gen Halstead Doray Omana commanding officer of the Fourteenth Infantry. The men were decorated in recognition of extraordinary service rendered overseas in the world war.

Des Moines Kent Martinus Stenseth Twin Fails Minn Halstead Doray Omana Fourteenth Infantry

Aged Couple Burn to Death in Home

Estherville Iowa March 29 Hans Clausen and his 80 year old wife died in a house fire that gutted their home. Clausen, said to be mentally unsound, is believed to have killed his wife and perished in the blaze. an autopsy is planned for this afternoon.

Estherville Hans Clauseen Clausen

Square Deal Store Man Found Guilty of Receiving Stolen Goods

Harry Guersthel, proprietor of the Square Deal store in Crooked, was found guilty of receiving stolen goods valued at $19.50, just 50 cents under the amount needed for a penitentiary sentence. He faces a jail term and a $100 fine.

Sioux City Harry Guersthel Square Deal

Farm department funds split by house action

The general assembly debated tax and regulatory bills including 20 percent tax on all stock and bond dividends, a 7 percent general monies and credits levy, and a banking tax validation to May 15. Indefinite postponements and defeats marked actions on elevators code, wool halls, and realtor licensing. A water power bill aims to curb illegal combinations with permits and a 19 cents per horsepower privilege tax. The Purported pure bred horse bill failed by 22 to 21 votes.

Senate General Assembly Senate Committee On Ways and Means State Supreme Court Senate Judiciary Committee Insurance Commissioner Wauge Barry United Press Pes Moines Executive Council Shinn Nelson Buser

Object of Charity Found to Have $5000 in Hidden Money

In Omaha on March 29 welfare workers searched the shack of Mrs. M. Engberg who has long received charity from a Jewish organization. They found more than $5,000 in currency and suspect she may have more money and valuables hidden. She had requested a raise to $10 weekly, citing hardship, and was hospitalized after falling ill.

Omaha Neb M. Engberg Engberg

Silence in Theatre Bernhardt Tribute in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati Ohio on March 25 a 78 second silence will honor the famed actress Sarah Bernhardt. Actors, actresses, stagehands, and audience will pause at 3 p m for tribute reflecting her life and career. An advertisement notes a complete protection policy from W W Wyant.

Cincinnati Allent Sarah Bernhardt W. W. Wyant

Priest's Plea Wins Peace in Klan War

In Lafayette Louisiana March 29 a feud sparked by a published list of supposed Ku Klux Klan members caused neighborly strife. Father Jeanmard urged calm from the public square and asked residents to pray, his appeal preventing possible killings as the town returned to peace.

International News Wire Lafayette Jeanmard Hingas Jeatmar

Four Freeze to Death When Tug Capsizes

Norfolk dispatch reports four men died of exposure when the tug Julian J. Fleetwood capsized in Albermarle sound near the mouth of the North river. Five crew members survived after being rescued by the Annie Vansciver. The incident occurred during a storm thirty miles below Elizabeth City, N. J.

Norfolk Albermarle Sound North River Elizabeth City N. J Julian J. Fleetwood Annie Vansciver North River Line

Parry to Fill Plymouth Pulpit on Easter Sunday

Donald D. Parry arrives to assume duties as pastor of Plymouth Congregational church on Easter Sunday. He studied at Chicago University and previously held a student pastorate in Culbertson Montana. He plans to return to the university to finish and be ordained before continuing as pastor.

Donald D. Parry Plymouth Congregational Church Parry Chicago University Culbertson Mont Plymouth Church

Logan Elected Secretary of West Waterloo School Board

W C Logan was elected secretary of the board of the Independent district of Waterloo west at a special meeting in J E Dempster’s office this afternoon. He will serve until July 1. He succeeds J E Dempster, who resigned recently. Stover and White public accountants were named to audit the secretary treasurer’s books after close of business March 21.

WOC Logan Waterloo West J. E. Dempster Dempster Stover and White

Enoch F. Tuttle Rites Set In Waterloo Burial Planned

Enoch F. Tuttle 68 died yesterday at his home 343 Denver street of complications. He was born November 17 1854 in Morningside Is and moved with his family to Vinton at age 12. He married Marie E Dufour February 15 1880 at Vinton and lived in South Dakota Iowa and La Porte City before settling in Waterloo in 1916. Surviving are his widow and eight children plus four sisters and a son Earl who died in 1919. The funeral is Saturday at 2:30 pm from Petersen Bros chapel with Modern Woodmen aid and burial in Elmwood.

Epnoch F. Tuttle Enoch F. Tuttle Denver Street Morningside Vinton Kansas Frank J. Tuttle Cavour Edward V. Tuttle G. D Tuttle la Porte City Perle Ray C. Miller Waterloo Cook West Burlington Earl Petersen Bros R. XN. MacDonald Woodmen Lodge Elmwood

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