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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1926

Page

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Five autos aided McSwiggin slaying in Chicago chase

Chicago police reveal five cars carried nearly 30 armed men to trail the McSwiggin party and fire upon them after the ambush. Al Caponi allegedly led the gang, with warrants issued for his arrest as investigators connect the slayings to gang activity and a onetime bootleg era feud.

Chicago William McSwiggin Ron al Caponi al Brown Caponi McSwiggin Jess Edger James Woherty Thomes Duffy Mytes Klondike O'Donnell Rum Olanning Activis

Rioters Clash With Police Amid British General Strike

Crowds of up to 14,000 marchers and counter demonstrations across Britain as emergency regulations spark government action. Police and troops prepare to maintain essential services while protests widen, with disruptions to railways and power supplies reported.

Cimercia Jeprular Prince of” Wates Duke of York William Joynson-Hicks Etary Wenden Daily “Herald Daily, Herald London William Joynson- Hicks House of Commons Burton-on-Trent Belthinstan Scotland Manchester UPI Baldwin Richard Sinker Wits K Forces

Methodist bishops discuss Bast case at midyear meeting

Washington May 5 AP The Methodist board of bishops meeting in Washington hear discussion of Bishop Bastop's trial and conviction in Copenhagen for misstatements in soliciting charity funds. Bishops see potential moral wrong though funds used for advertised missions. The board cannot act until the case is ruled by Bast’s jurisdiction. A banquet honors the bishops amid debate on prohibitionists and straw votes.

Washington,d. C Copenhagch Bastop Methodist Board of Bishops Bast Methodist Union of Washington Bishon Waldorf Kansas City

Norge dirigible leaves for Spitzbergen from North Pole route

The Norge airship departs at 6:30 a.m. from King's Bay Spitzbergen for the North Pole mission of the Amundsen Birsworth Nobile expedition. The craft had been grounded recently due to navigational issues but is now en route toward the polar expedition path.

Leningrad Norge Aich North Pole King's Bay Spitzbarger Polar Wistes

Red Cross Reinstates War Risk Insurance In April

Monthly report from Mrs. Genee TH Worthen cites $27,000 reinstated for soldiers and $2.00 aid to officers, with 87 cases served, 222 interviews, and 171 letters written for veterans. Total funds spent for relief noted.

RED Cross Naval Cross Genree TH. Worthen Worthen Oice Cra

Sara Clark Wilber 84 Dies in Tittleson Iowa

The body of Sara Clark Wilber 84 of Tittleson Iowa will be taken tomorrow from the Kearns Funeral Home to light burial. She had resided in Litveton for 40 years and recently returned to visit relatives before death. Funeral services will be at First Methodist Church with burial in Fairview.

Sara Clark Wilber Sara Clark Tittleson Klee Bayard Street Kearns Funere Litveton Adar Pilis A. Wise Wilt First Methodist Fairview

British Strike Disrupts London and Glasgow Unrest

AP report notes disorders in Pap char district London and Glasgow radical centers as police clear streets. Docks, rail and ship services face curtailment while air travel is boosted. Emergency food distribution centers appear as strike continues with international reactions and calls for coal quotas.

Associated Press Papchar London Glasgow British Isles Southampton New York Charabanes Liverpool Paris English Channel Hyde Park Patween Ireland England Ulster Govern

Stillmans Finish Second Honeymoon in New York

Mrs James A Stillman arrived with her husband in New York aboard the Inner Olymp ic after a second honeymoon described as better than the first. The multimillionaire banker and his wife faced reporters and cameramen while she spoke about theories of life and conduct.

New York James A. Stillman Lnner Olympic Stillman

Briand Calls for Conference on France

Paris May 5 Premier Briand summoned his cabinet to meet tomorrow to discuss methods to check the record rise of the franc and the Moroccan situation. The dollar traded at 31.51 francs and the English pound at 14.505 francs. mercurial rates reflect market movement.

Paris Dpremier Briand

Cabinet crisis shakes Belgium and Poland in early March

Poland's cabinet under Premier Skryanski resigned today, prompting president to accept the move. The upheaval follows internal party tensions and cabinet disarray, with Belgian and Polish factions watching for a broader regional political shift.

Hrwseels Carton Intucor Warsaw Mar. S Tremier Skryanski Ph. Jaud

Four State Banks Reopen After Reorganization

The Iowa banking department announced that four closed Shaffer state banks have been reorganized or consolidated and reopened for business. State banking commissioner Ay Ambesy said the process was completed largely by one field agent from the department, and operations resume today.

Ves Moines Shaffer State Ay Ambesy Andrew Said

Names Distributors Town War Trophies Des Melnet May AS

Insufficient readable text to determine a clear news item. The fragment mentions Des Melnet May AS, Hamill, L. Hogue budget director, Louis Al Lasbergin Insurance Commissioner and a committee on distribution of trophies.

Des Melnet Hammill Eo L. Hogue Adj Louis al

Baby Carriages and Tricycles All Must Stop on Boulevards

Port Madison Ja May 5 Perambulators kiddie cars tricycles bicycles streetcars trucks and automobiles all must come to a stop before entering boulevards city council decides This applies previously only to automobiles and trucks

Port Madison

Bound Over in $1500 Bond for Auto Theft

Albert Madison was arraigned in municipal court on a charge of stealing an automobile belonging to Edward Schroeder of 317 Conger Street. He was held to answer by the judge and released on a $1500 bond after a brief appearance. The car had been missing about a month and was found in Creston with Madison claiming purchase from a local man.

Albert Madison Madison Edward Schroeder Conger Street Creston District Court

Rain Quenches Montana Forest Fires Amid Drought Relief

Rains began Tuesday and continued through today in Montana, easing central forest fires that had threatened thousands of acres of timber and farmland. Fire crews reported the nine mile canyon blaze near containment after stubborn efforts.

Montana Missoula Mont Nave Tiber Forest Offiel Clits Nine Mile Canyon

Hospital for Poor Hampered by Strike

London report states the Royal Free Hospital in Wing's Cross district suspended N-ray and sleetiness treatments as power was cut from St Pancras. The hospital serves a dense area and aids minor families with numerous patients affected by the outage amid ongoing disputes.

London Royal Free Hospital

Weather reports warn of drought and delayed planting in Iowa

Des Moines May 5 corn planting under way in western Iowa but delayed by drought. Eastern counties two weeks behind. dust storms, soil drifts clog drainage and roads. Wheat stands poor in western counties. Gyps looks better in central areas. frost May 2 caused little fruit injury. winter wheat damaged by dryness. grasses and clover in poor condition.

Des Moines Wright County Weather Bureau Crouch

Naturalization Law Restrictions Spark Depositions Debate

The Naturalization Service urged Congress to amend the law to allow depositions from within the same state for naturalization petitions. A. M. Bode and I. W. Thompson discuss the issue, citing cases like Gust Atrizos of Waterloo whose residency spans two cities. The Bureau has long recommended change, but no action has been taken.

Naturalization Service United States Department of Intior Lits Congress A. M. Bode Aiicains Federal Qma Courier Today Gust Atrizos Waterloo Bureau of Naturalization Congess

Marshal town Bank Declares 15 Percent Dividend Plan

Judge Cummings orders the receiver of the Marshalltown State Bank to pay a 15 percent dividend at once to creditors. The ruling aims to dissolve the bank’s closure three weeks ago in Marshalltown Iowa. The judge also compels collection actions against stockholders to cover a 190 percent assessment on holdings.

Marshalltown PF. Cummings Marshalltown State Bank Morrow Wis Walt Af Cout Te Bank

Legion Members Hear Alaska Talk Tomorrow

Becker-Chapman post of the American Legion will hear M. J. Alberts speak on Alaska at Memorial hall tomorrow night. J. G. Crippen will entertain with a musical saw. The Lesson executive committee plans to meet at 6 30 in Black's tearoom.

M. J. Alberts F. HL. Greten Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Alaska Memorial Hall J.G. Crippen Black's

Muscatine Bar Divided Over Judge Letts Run for Congress

Muscatine County Bar association votes 12 to 6 to table a resolution opposing Judge PF D Letts running for Congress while holding a district court bench. The action follows a debate on eligibility and the bar’s stance on dual service.

Muscatine PF. D. “Letts Musicatine County Bar Association Pyn

Strike Chief A W Cook Leads British Miners

A W Cook, head of the miners strike, guides the Miners Federation in opposition to government measures. As a key organizer, he helps direct the union’s stance during the labor war, rallying supporters in Wales and shaping actions against official policies.

A.W. Cook Miners’ Federation Wales

Elopers Reported Moving to Freeport and Sheriff's Probe

A confusing report indicates Grundy Center residents identified as elopers are now in Freeport. Sheriff learns a 36 year old watchman and 18 year old Thorn Heisler were involved in a Ford automobile incident earlier and officers say charges will be decided after a family conference.

Berenger to Speak for Debt Settlement in Paris

French ambassador Henri Berenger, announced to arrive from Ashington by the end of May, will address the French senate in support of a plan to repay France’s debt to the United States.

Berenger Paris Henri Berenger United States Ashington

Ohio minister accepts call to Walnut Street Baptist

Rev. Warren L. Steaves, pastor of First Baptist Church in Jima Ohio for five years, accepts the pastorate of Walnut Street Baptist Church and will report in June. Interim pastor Dr C H Saashali notes Steeves is a proven builder, with 1100 members and 600 on Sundays, and has doubled membership in five years. The church plans a new building as membership grows. Steeves, born in New Brunswick and educated in Canada, is in his early forties with a wife and three sons and two daughters. Dr Saashall remains as secretary of the Northern Baptist Theological Seminary until Steeves assumes duties.

Warren L. Steaves First Baptist Church Jima Walnut Street Baptist Church Steever Ze Fa Steeves New Brunswick N.S Canada Snashall The Northern Baptist ‘Theological Sensuars Oak Park Sjaexk

Defendant Wins Damage Case in Franklin County

A Franklin County jury returned a verdict for the defendant in a damage case filed by Mrs. M Vacreiman against Will Libsreaman of Latimer. The panel from Hampton and nearby towns deliberated about ten minutes and on the first ballot exonerated the defendant.

Stampton Tony Gahsen Coulter Henryhielen, Sr Thornton Reby Nentel Paulkoer Ray Froning Sheffield

U S Manufacturers Praise British Action

Illinois Manufacturers Association lauds Premier Stanley Baldwin for defending Parliament and unions. Cablegram signed by Charles Piez president notes praise for firmness and courage against revolutionary assaults.

Gabago Illinois Manufacturers Association Today Stanley Caldwig Charles Piez

Wants La Guardia in Booze Theft Quiz

United States Attorney Robert A Ward asked Attorney General Sargent for aid in examining Congressman La Guardia before the federal grand jury convened in Indianapolis to probe the disappearance of the W P Squibi liner from the basement of the pavariament building.

la Guardia Indianapolis Ind INS United States Robert A. Ward Sargent Washington New York Federal Grand Jury W. P Indianape- S

Judge rules Buzzard claim secured by bank loan

Judge G. W. Wood ruled that $6,779.18 deposited by the late FJ Buzzard to Water son Bank & Trust Co to retire a loan is a separate account and that the administratrix Sara J Ruzaarit holds a preferential claim for the receiver of the bank for that amount. The receiver had classified the claim as that of a general creditor.

G. W., Wood FJ. Buzzard Waterson Bank & Trust Co Sara J.ruzaarit

Postmaster Sentenced to Fort Leavenworth Prison

Everinie A. Wright former postmaster at Granger was sentenced to one year and a day in Fort Leavenworth federal prison Wright pleaded guilty to two charges of misappropriating about 346 dollars from postal funds in a Des Moines federal court May b AP report

New Moines Everinie A. Wright Granger Federll Fort Leavenworth Jedlee Martin Wade Wright

Frederika High Junior Class to Present Play Thursday

Frederika High School junior class will present The Elopement of Ellen on Thursday evening May 6 in the high school auditorium. The cast includes Tuyhard Taed John Neourke Myully Kernie Harne and others. Mrs Ward and Mrs Ward Barnes direct the production.

Frederika High School Frederiky Snedall Eilen Tuyhard Taed Suninyr John Neourke Myully Sther Hyuite Robert Shepherd Mary Tiracher Kernie Harne Loren Oz John Mane Regtar Nies AgitIe Tiindeipl Matthieser Dorothy Maryh Lobert

Motor Freight Line From Janesville to Waterloo Eyed

Iowa board of railroad commissioners to hold a May 25 hearing in Waterloo on W J S McGilligan’s motor freight line proposal linking Janesville Cedar Falls and Waterloo The county auditor will host the session Mrs Mary Bresnan Rev J Bresnan Cuba City Wis visit John Kelley 1930 Franklin Street and Martin E Trennusar 209 Towler Street mentioned in the same report

Iowan Board of Railroad Commissioners Waterloo W. Js. McGilligan Janesville Ianesville Cedar Falls Waters Wudstor Mary Bresnan J. Bresnan Cuba City Wis John Kelley Franklin Street Martin EE Towler Street Brennan

Temperatures Ahead for an Odd Weather Schedule

The notice shows a scrambled forecast with mentions of Tuesday and Wednesday, predicting higher readings and shifting day labels. It lists times and places in a puzzling pattern, suggesting a misprint or code.

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