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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1925

Page

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Crowe and Olson clash over Mrs Shepherd trial

In Maytag s press notes Judge Hopkins set bail at 5000 for Julie G Shepherd accused as an accessory in the McClintock murder case. Crowe opposes immediate grand jury action, Olson demands swift action, Shepherd accuses Olson of obsession and persecution as the case heads toward May 18 trial.

Miteags Julie G. Shepherd Emma McClintock Hilly McClintock Robert E. Crowe Wil Han D. Shepherd Wit Taka Cor Crown Ace Dbec Harry Olson Crowe Olson Crewe Shepherd

Coast Guards ring nation with booze blockades continued

A Hartford New York dispatch reports the coast guard plans to relieve crews with new patrol boats and 600 more seamen. Secretary of the Navy Wilbur inspected rum operations at New London, praising conditions at the submarine base. In Niagara River near Tonawanda, U S agents clashed with bootleggers on a speedboat, seizing 75 cases of whisky and 25 cases of ale after a surprise unload.

Coastguard Hartford Newark Tribune Wilbur New London Uby United Press Biffalo N.J United States Tonawanda Coast Guard Assive Parkertown N. J Coast Guards Antirum

Turk Editor Exiled Called Search Raid

Constantinople May report says Tiussely Dhahid Bey, a provincial newspaper editor, was sentenced to life deportation for calling a police search of the progressive party headquarters in Constantinople a raid. The court ruled his words portrayed the government action as illegal.

Associated Press Constantinople Tiussely Dhahid Bey Progressive Party

Confusion Over City Directory Sparks Census Backlash

In a canvass of Le store workers to verify state census listings, James M. Graham of James Black Dry Goats Co. told city assessor J. A. Townsley that some employees claimed they were listed, while the mislisting actually came from McCoy Director Co. staff. Townsley and director J. St. canvass head did not seek a full roster, only names and addresses of those unlisted, to verify entries. A committee including PB. Cass, RL a. Mepis, S. A. Cabagen, Mrs. Wm. D. Ives was formed to boost public interest and aim for 100 percent census representation.

Lestore Jamesm. Graham James Black Dry Goats Company J. A. Townsley McCoy Director Eony W. F. Parrett Jes Hageen PB. Cass Rla S. A. Cabagen Ww. D. Ives

Harold Parker Injury in Bike Collision Near Avonrud WA

Harold Parker was slightly injured when an automobile struck a bicycle near Avonrud Washington before noon. The driver, M. A. Webbers, remained at the scene and assisted police after the crash.

Harold Parker Oy Parker Avorud Wir Giegele Webber Tonk Hua Lad

Detectives Probe Revolver in Fort Wayne Double Murder

Fort Wayne detectives focus on a .38 revolver found in Kathryn Herbers lap as they investigate the murders of Howard Fisher, 27, and Miss Kathryn Herbers. Bodies found slumped in Fisher’s car near Fort Wayne. robbery and jealousy considered as possible motives.

United Frese Fort Wayne Ind Howard Fisher Kathryn Herbers Fisher Fishers Miss Herbers

Midwestern Chemists Meet at Iowa City Session Opens

The American Chemical Society holds its ses sional session in Iowa City starting at 4 PM with Prof. Coliman of the State University of Iowa presiding. Emeritus principal Orfra Remaen will deliver the principal lecture tonight. Attending are midwestern colleges and universities from across the region. Weather and travel notes report possible delays in the north due to conditions.

Lewa City American Chemical Society Coliman The State University of Iowa Orfra Remaen Swiny Topking University UN Tsien

Judge Orders Whipping for Theft of 35 Dollars

In Wilmington Delaware a 40 year old man named Joseph Urosh was sentenced to the whipping post for stealing 35 dollars. The punishment includes ten strokes at the whipping post and a year in Newcastle County Workhouse. The sentence, handed down yesterday, was to be served in the workhouse yard this Saturday.

Man Wilmington Del Joseph ‘Urosh White Whippine Post Newcastle County Dal Yard

Governor Urges May 10 as Mothers Day in Tow a

Governor John Haninilfs issued a proclamation designating Sunday May 10 as Mothers Day in Towa. He urged the state to remember mothers, noting that many people try to face life alone without maternal guidance before realizing mothers are life’s real inspiration.

Des Moines John Haninilfs Towa Wewl

MRS MARY UMBaugh Dies After Long Illness in Waterloo

Mrs Mary Umbaugh 73 died at 3 40 p m at her home il Hawthorne ave after a three year lingering illness from a paralytic stroke She had been bedfast two years Born July 5 1851 in Norris town Pa came to Butler county Ia in 1860 taught in Butler county public schools She married George Tabor later married Jesse C Umbaugh Surviving son Jesse C Umbaugh Waterloo a brother Jacob Kaple Parkersburg a sister Mrs Morgan Round Lake Minn prayer services Sunday 730 p m from home burial in Vinsom cemetery beside her daughter Continues at Kearns funeral home

Mabry Umbaugh Mary Umbaugh George Tabor Eugenie The Kearns Funeral Home

Divorce Decree Filed In Georgia Suit Against Sylvester Trill

Brill today fled suit against Sylvester Trill whom she married January 4 1926 asking an injunction to restrain him from following her or coming to her lane at 1435 Sycamore Street and from picaking with her.

Georgia Brill Sylvester Trill Vetendonk Sycamore Street

Hindenburg Foes May Not Mess Up Inauguration

From May 8 dispatches German events report preparations for Field Marshal von Hindenburg’s inauguration as president. Protests are planned in working class areas Sunday while republicans debate participation. Socialist efforts focus on anti Hindenburg posters. organizers aim to avoid friction at the Hanover welcome and torchlight parade. About 159000 participants are expected in the procession.

von Hindenburg Germany M Hitel Shouday Ilanover Reichsmaner Reichstag Paul Loebe Se Ttotleac Faet Hanover Prince Albert Ganeral Unif Donneil Wifty Vereins Pa Visties Alf

Burlington Briefs Shocked by Truck Accident Injures Child

Margaret Langer, 10, was struck by a construction company truck on her way to school. Both legs broken below the hips, condition serious. Charles Lightfoot, truck driver from Omaha, detained by police.

Burlington Margaret Langer Charles Lightfoot Omaha Shenandoah PF. M. Stregier Missouri Schont Odebelt Town City Robert Leeper Fort Madison Des Moines United States Weather Bureau Long Grove Independent Real Estate Company W. Nuagie

Heiress Helena Fleyworth Arrested in New York Drug Raid

Mrs Helena Fleyworth divorced wife of Otto Young Heysworth of Chicago, heir to 15 million dollars, once shocked acquaintances by announcing engagement to Dapper Bon Calling, was arrested in a New York raid on her apartments where drugs were alleged to be found. She claimed the whole thing was a joke.

Helena Fleyworth Otto Young Heysworth Chiscago International Orgoi New York

Plan to Advertise Waterloo in Nearby Towns Is Discussed

An association met at Hotel Russe!-Lainson to discuss boosting Waterloo in nearby communities. It plans Waterloo delegations at fairs in Bowen near Waterloo next season to carry the Waterlog message and inquiries, per the Directory of Greater Pascal.

Waterloo Hotel Russe Lainson Bowny Greater Pascal

Police Fear Runaway Girl Aged Sixteen From Des Moines

Des Moines police puzzled how to place a 16 year old runaway from a circus who walked into Station Jeri days ago and asked for help. Police Matron Carrie Goff said she has told half a dozen stories about her past life. Chief Cavender referred the case to juvenile authorities hoping for a placement.

Sister Missing Woman Sought by Police Aid

Cedar Rapids Iowa May 1924 Mrs Edward J Dvorsky Solan Iowa asks police to assist in locating her sister Miss Charlotte Mae Shephard Morse Indiana missing from her home since April 18 1924. Last heard from she was en route to this city but her letter to her parents Mr and Mrs R T Shephard gave no address and no reason for leaving.

Cedar Rapids Edward J. Dvorsky Solan Charlotte Mae Shephard Morse R. T. Shephard

Spellers Place Second and Third in Interstate Bee

Marie Manson, 12, from Ashland school Omaha, wins first in the written spelling test among 60 county champions from Nebraska Kansas Minnesota and South Dakota at the interstate spelling bee in Onotaha New May 8. Mary Currie, 12, Sac County, Laws., is second and Walter Inman, Patato Alto, Calif., third. Oral tests to be held this afternoon with entrants lined up for a general spell down.

Onotaha New Marie Mason Ashland Omaha Towa Nebraska Kansas Minneso South Dakota Mary Currie Sac Eounty Laws Walter Inman Pato Alto

Mint Robber Claim Tied to Fighter Posed as Frankie Genaro

Chicago police arrested 36 year old Henry Nelgan of Boston after he told Detective Sergeant John Carten he was one of four bank robbers who hit the Denver mint about three years ago. He allegedly posed in a top hotel as prize fighter Frankie Genaro, failing to pay his bill after five days triggered hotel clerks to call the detective.

Chicago May Michael Narey Henry Nelgan Boston Nmass John Carten Denver Mint Frankie Genaro Ife

Theodore J. Ptak Dies Founder of Ice Cream Plant

Theodore J. Ptak 22 a World War I veteran and founder of the Ptak Inks Cream company died at 12:30 pm today at his home 302 Locuse Street from complications of nearly a year He was born July 1 1883 in Chicago and lived in Cedar Rapids Ames and Waterloo He served in the 310th field artillery Seventy-second division and was married Jan 6 1918 to Isabelle Robinson He belonged to St Mark Episcopal church and several fraternal orders Surviving are his widow two children his parents and a sister Funeral services will be Sunday with a prayer at the home at 230 and at St Mark's at 3 pm Military honors will be provided at Elmwood Cemetery by Becker Chapman post American Legion

Tower City Swisher Savings Bank Ray Vetter Johnson County Sioux City Des Moines W. R. Blake Fayette County Towa Clermont Enterprise Chariton One Hundred Ufity Washington Kenkiok Keokuk Talbet Court Humber Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Here Centterville Theodore J. Ptak Ptak Inks Cream Company Locuse Street Ames Army Three Hundred and Tenth Tela Helenane Decedent Chicago Cedar Rapids Delta Tau, Delta Tsabelle Robinson Tama Deming N. M Theodore, Jr Tsibelle Jean Joseph Pink Waterloo John T. Ri‘ordan St. Mark's Charles W.baxter Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Elmwood Petersen Bros

Death of Wealthy Farmer P. G. Joslin Slain or Suicide?

Police probe the death of 71-year-old P. G. Joslin, a well to do retired farmer found with his throat slit at his Perry area home. Dr. H. Pond said Joslin likely killed himself, health poor and no doctor visits recently. He left no will but wished his estate of about 50000 dollars to charity.

P. G. Joslin Perry TI. O. Pond Joslin Justin Altho

Capital Policeman Kills Court Clerk in Statehouse

S. C. capital police officer Joseph J. Lucas surrendered after fatally shooting S. C. Supreme Court clerk S. Mccaw in the statehouse early today. Lucas said he acted in self defense after McCaw fired twice. he then summoned the sheriff saying he had to shoot a man.

Colmicbla S. C Tarry J. McCaw State Supreme Court Statehouse Joseph J. Lucas Capitol Lucas McCaw

Mrs Edward Clermont Hurt In Auto Smashup

Mrs Edward Clermont escaped with minor bruises after a noon collision on Han avenue between her light sedan and a Henwich Furniture truck driven by Harry A Jones. The sedanrear wheel and wheel were damaged, and both vehicles skidded then crashed. Jones says he was headed toward town on Almond street when the sedan turned into Town street and struck the rear wheel.

Edward Clermont To- Han Avenue Henwich Furniture Company Harry A. Jones Jones Almond Street

Capt Patrick O Hay to Speak at Y's Men Meeting Here

Capt Patrick Irving O Hay famed from Soldier of France by Richard Harding Davis will address the state convention of Y's Men's clubs in Bast Wich Monday evening May 25. The convention runs May 24 and 25 with sessions Sunday and Monday. O Hay has seen action in three wars and traveled widely in Europe and beyond in his career as a speaker.

Patrick O’hay Y’s Men Patrick Irving O' Hay France Richard Harding Davis

State Checkers Review Mount Vernon City Books

In Mount Vernon Ta May E J Kooser and William H Nya of the state auditor's office examined the city books after a protest signed by 25 citizens. They found no financial wrongs but noted possible irregularities in contract letting. Mayor Mitchell said council members handled some jobs to save money amid charges of spite work. R P Ink, a protest signer, claimed a council contract was withdrawn and then given to another party.

Mount Vernon E. J. Koosér William H. Nya State Auditor’s Office T. S. Mitchel Mitchell R. P. Ink TNR

Howard Strike Over Training Rule At Howard University

In Washington May 8 Practically all of Howard University's 1200 Negro students walked out after the faculty affirmed a rule expelling students who miss 20 military training classes in a semester. Leaders said about 50 students attended classes today.

Washington, D. C Howard University

Girl Who Went to Jail for Another May Be Released

Omaha May 8. Alicia Marie Snyder 22 who served nearly five months for admitting ownership of a still to shield the mother of three children likely to be paroled today as the shielded mother is reported dying of cancer in Des Moines. Her sentence expires July 18. The man who owned the still later admitted ownership.

Omaha Alica Marie Snyder Des Moines

Butler Aims to Fortify Hawaii as Global Military Outpost

Washington May 8 Chairman Butler of the House Naval Committee said he would urge legislation at the next session to make the Hawaiian islands the strongest military outpost in the world. He and committee members planned to leave in June for Hawaii to assess requirements for the effort.

Washington, D. C Butler Hquse Naval Commmittee Hawaiian Islands House Naval Committee

Retired Gen Bandholtz Dies in Constantine Michigan

Telegraph Briefs from Three Rivers Michigan report the death of Gen. Dav ey TE Bandholtz retired former provost marshal general of the United States Army in Constantine Michigan. Chicago reports Senator Arthur Capper from Kansas voiced support of Vice President Dawes in efforts to revise United States Senate rules.

Three Rivers Mich Davey TE. Bandholtz United States Army Constantine Chicago Arthur Capper Kansas Dawes United States Senate

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