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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1926

Page

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Haugen Plans Night Sessions For Farm Legislation Debates

Washington report notes Ha ugen chair of the agricultural committee will request night sessions to allow more time for discussing pending farm bills including stabilization measures and marketing plans. debate has stretched since Tuesday with leaders unsure a final vote can occur before next week.

Haugen Washnton Wednes Cay Cnight Curtis-Aswell Hestatler Sattack Ersey Ly Agricultural Legislativn Mlk Federhy Ticth Jardine

British government rejects compromise amid general strike

Reports from London describe ongoing turmoil as labor leaders claim 2.5 to 3 million workers are out. Government says food supplies remain adequate with some hoarding and limited price rises. Railways run more trains and London's subway service resumes. The unrest includes street clashes near central landmarks, casualties, looting in Edinburgh, and police actions as troops move under secret orders.

London ‘Subway Great Brit Elet Castle Publc Ond On Mirol Bhegan Val News Leeds Drew Strikfas Anan Iodma Edinburgh London Mar Insi Ordera Ig England Argst Sutherland

Convicts Surrounded After Joliet Prison Break Near Lenore

An armed posse and police battled seven escaped convicts near Lenore Illinois after they overpowered guards at Joliet State Prison and fled in the warden’s car. Two Lenore officers and a citizen were wounded. two convicts were captured with others believed hidden in nearby woods. The fugitives, many serving life terms, sparked a massive manhunt as authorities dispatched police and guards toward the scene from Joliet Streator and Ottawa.

Chicago Atate Joliet Peter Klein Lenore Klein Insi Ag Harrys Miller George KataAnach Bernardo Koa St. Mary's Hospital Inj Streator

Debate on Haugen Scheme Features Emerge

A discussion in Congress exposes novel aspects of the Haugen bill and its expected impact on food costs. Key Democrats split, with some backing the measure and others opposing, while several lawmakers hint at political calculations tied to upcoming elections.

Gressman Binek New York Wdneen Ftaucen Congressatuy Fou Carolina Sant Ehuner Ernor Kamachatha

Leighton Champion Angler Leads Civil War Vets Fishing

Leighton Champion and other Civil War veterans fished along the river behind Memorial hall during two spring days. Leighton has two carp on record while Augustus Tatro holds a tarp and a crappie. Leighton’s longest cast with a trot line followed a wiggly worm on the hook and a heavy sinker, though the line flew past the front railing before being secured to a bamboo pole.

Byron Leighton Sherman Memorial Hall Memorial Building Leighton Augustus Tatro

Leamer Re elected Iowa President of United Lutherans

Leamer was re elected president of the synod of the United Lutheran church in Iowa yesterday. J M Hermiss was secretary, Leland Tr Lesher elected statistician, John L Berger treasurer, and Rev Frederick J Weerts historian.

Muscatine John L. Berger Cedar Rapids Frederick J. Weerts

Urges Caution to Continue Prosperity

New York president of Express Company urged continued prosperity but warned caution. In a last night address before Lions City Trade, he predicted 1926 gains for agriculture and industry across the United States, stressing prudent measures.

Mix New York Eats All Texpess Company United State Lions City

Mortacy of Thomas Swyers at Thema Thea

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Swyers of Whitnex real died after four days illness of Nucumenia. Resided with parents, four brothers and five sisters. Services Friday at Elmwood. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery.

Thomas Swyers Swyers Whitnex Real Nucumenia Waterloo Dileman & Gundtmane Buriai Elmwoad

Federal Day Sleuth Baldwin Returns With Raid Photos

Ernest V. Babkiwit of Waterloo, a prohibition enforcement officer, led raids across 14 northeastern Iowa counties. He displayed photos of raided islands Round and Pearl islands and numerous stills, barrels, jugs, and other liquor containers unearthed. About $100,000 in retail value of illicit goods seized and destroyed. Six federal agents from Iowa and Illinois aided. three men in custody, warrants issued for three more.

Ernest V. Babkiwit Waterloo Iowa Tee Huque Andy Baldwin Illinois Jaws Federal Grand Jury

Real Estate Board of Review Finalizes Waterloo Assessments

City council acting as board of review completed passing elements for new houses and improvements. Assessments on Waterloo east new buildings reviewed with few changes from assessor values. Roughly 200 lots increased in value. next meeting will review merchandise stock valuations.

Waterloo East

Arrests Involving Disorderly House On Linn Street

Ida Foskins charged with operating a disorderly house on Linn Street was arraigned and released on bail. Marie Lee and Joel Mims, both colored, to be arraigned with $315 bonds each. Edward Crawford and Ross Johnson to be arraigned Saturday for disorderly conduct with liquor charges pending.

Ida Foskins St Linn Street Pal Court Sta O'Elock Marie Lee Joel Mims Rata Hosking Ralph Oatins Wain Crumectye Edward Crawford Uegro Ross Johnson Municrgal Lhees Atlan’ Memoriag Hospital Smnl

Cohagan Named Acting President At Chautauqua Board Meet

S A Cohagan general secretary of the Y M C A was named acting president of the Waterio Independent Chautauqua association to cover Rev A P Bloughs absence abroad in June. The board discussed 1926 season dates and the James L Lear Independent Chautauqua bureau scheduling. The tent will go up at the same vacant lot on Third avenue and Seiferson street as last year.

S.A. Cohagan Waterio Chautauqua Association Rev A. P. Blough Europe Near East James L. Lear Chautauqua Bloomington Tsk Cohagan C. W. Kirkpatrick Bureau Third Avenue Seiferson Street

Campanile project announced at Teachers College

Lions Club heard details of a campanile memorial at Iowa State Teachers College to mark its fiftieth anniversary. Prof. Fuller described the 19 bell chime, totaling about 30,000 pounds, with bells from 35 to 5,000 pounds. The dedication is scheduled for May 31 and the campus address list was noted.

Iowa State Teachers College Lions Club Blick Puller Fuller Teachers College Waterloo

Three Children Share Hoxie Estate of 175000

Probate petition filed in Waterloo names Hiram B. Hoxie's heirs. J. W. Thompson appointed administrator. Estate valued at about 175000, to be divided equally among three children Wirt P. Hoxie Ralph J. Hoxie and Mrs. NeWie Hoxie Kell. Personal property 110000 with remaining balance in real estate.

Hiram B. Hoxie Die& Clerk J.W. Thompson Hoxie Wirt’ P Ralph J. Hoxie NéWie Hoxie Kell Waterloo

Red Finance Officers Shot for Speculating in Moscow

Three finance ministry officials Volin Chepelyovsky and Rabin were executed by order of the state political police for abusing trust and pushing their own interests through speculation in the Cher vonetz. They allegedly acted with Moscow and Leningrad speculators, with many of these traders recently imprisoned.

Moscow Mae G Financg Ministry Volin Chepelyovsky Rabinowitch Gpi US Wasi Chervonetz Leningrad

Postal Receipts Rise in 30 Cities as Trade Signals

Washington May reports show postal receipts in 30 cities up 6. US per cent from April last year. The April total reached about $24.1, with Jacksonville leading at 30.36 per cent gain, followed by Fort Worth 28.29, Houston 20.76, and Baltimore 9.75 in increases.

Washington D. C Citi Postafice Department Jacksonville Fla Fort Worth Tex Houston Baltimore

CLAIMANTS SEEK DAMAGES OVER PRIOR LEASE DISPUTE

Claimants of a prior lease sue four heirs of the Cushman estate and Saunders Waterlog Co in district court for damages and an injunction. They allege wrongful withholding of leased property at Saunders residence in Waterloo Wisconsin and seek court orders to compel defendants to grant access and grant passes to the premises at 1718 Sycamore Street.

Woo B. TL Mowbray Y Leland Mackle Ted Soit Tet District Court Cushman Estate Saandersem Waterlog Company Saunders Company Waterloo Pit Saunders Wis

Scaffold Collapse Kills One Injures Another at Hospital

Jack Normand, 49, and Fred Smith, 38, working on the Burlington hospital addition, fell about 60 feet when a scaffold broke. Normand died instantly. Smith was reported fatally hurt, with conditions still unclear. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as emergency crews responded to the sidewalk area.

Tal Jack Normand Fred Smith Tew Burlington Hospital Idhey Harsday

Liquor Prisoner Builds Playhouse in County Bastile

Oscar Beek, a prisoner held for liquor offenses, crafted a miniature house from cigar boxes and cardboard in four weeks. Deputy Sheriff Roy Armstrong displayed the tiny structure at the sheriff's office, noting the artistry but lamenting the lack of larger architectural plans from Beek while he remained free.

Bastile Oscar Beek Sas Roy Armatrong Beck

Religion Basis of Existence Bishops Told by Coolidge

President Coolidge told Methodist Episcopal bishops on a White House visit that the nation’s existence rests on the eternal verities of religion and that government is founded on religious truth. The remarks were delivered as a reply on behalf of the board by Bishop Joseph F. Barry.

Washington,d Coolidge Tor Methodist Episcopal Church White House Joseph F. Barry

Blair Wood Wins University of Iowa Public Speaking Scholarship

Blair Wood, son of Judge and Mrs Gan Wood, student at West High, earned a four year University of Iowa scholarship for excellence in public speaking. A Craig Gaitd of the speech department praised Wood for his extemporaneous contest performance and encouraged him to pursue forensic study at the university.

Blair Wood Gan West High University of Iowa S A. Craig Gaitd Young Wood University Astra

Business Block on Bluff Street Repairs Initiated

Building Commissioner Charles Wasson issued four permits for 509-511 Bluff Street to repair the business block at a cost of 500 dollars. The structure has been barricaded by the street department to prevent pedestrian injury if brick walls collapse. Additional permits were granted to Dr W T Debe for a fence at Gas Kingsley avenue for 100 dollars and Lester Miller for a garage at 119 Slaine Park boulevard costing 350 dollars.

Sindlinger & Fowler Charles Wasson Blut Street Street Department W. TE. Debe Gas Kingsley Avenue Lester Miller Slaine Park Boulevard

Local Wedding Notices From Cedar Falls and Waterloo

Fragmentary marriage notice lists several couples including Jarvi Kiefer and Mabel Bentley, both connected to Malton and Firbank, with others such as Ralph Kalpp of Waterloo paired with Dorothy Fabidh of Waterloo, and E Nichols and Hidth-Labes of Cedar Falls, Cedar Falls. Additional names include Clarence Hawn and Guyrl Efuat of Waterloo.

Jigens Jarvi Kiefer Malton T Mabel Bentley Fiirbank Ralph Kalpp Waterloo Dorothy Fabidh E. ‘Nichols Cedar Falls Hdith-Labes Clarence Hawn Guyrle Efuat Waterto

Quaker Oats Flavor Appeals to Children

Wen children eschew oats until tasting Quaker Oats with its distinct toasty rich creamy flavor. Quaker spent about fifty years refining the taste and milling, preserving the oats’ bulk to aid digestion. The result is a balanced ration with protein carbohydrates vitamins and bulk, easy to cook in 3 to 5 minutes. Get Quick Quaker or Quaker Oats at your grocer.

Boy Cranking Car Crushed to Death in Kilduff Garage

Newton Ta May 6 AP John Kolland 14 of Hilduff was killed when the car he was cranking rolled forward and crushed him against the Dennis garage wall. He was the son of Mike Holla.

Newton. Ta John Kolland Hilduff Dennis Kilduff Mike Holla

Waterloo District Wins Dentists Cup for Original Clinic

The Waterloo district received the Dentists Cup at the state convention in Des Moines for the best clinic in originality, practicality, and neatness. About two dozen Waterloo dentists and five school nurses attended. The cup must be won three consecutive years to be retained permanently, Davenport won last year.

Waterloo State Denial Society Des Moines Wiletton Davenport

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