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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1926

Page

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Leopold to face grand jury after prison knife plot linked to murder

Reports claim Nathan Leopold may testify before the Wilt County grand jury investigating Deputy Warden Peter Klein’s death tied to a prison escape. Investigators allege Leopold masterminded the plan, arranged knives from the shoe factory, and ensured accomplices were well supplied, with Duchowski and Price still at large as dawn broke.

Nathan ‘Leopold Lexe Boy Richard Loeb Bobby Franks Wilt County Peter M. Kiein Leopold Saeer Rebn Charg Klein Lenore Charles Duchowski Fern Dodson Doliy Klein Nag James Price Igin Ain

Secret talks stall as British strike nears end

Buckingham Palace reports no hint of peace as the eighth day of the strike continues. Government says many railway workers remain out while improvised transport expands and volunteers’ protection proves effective. The Daily Mail questions legality of the strike and urges deportation of agents, amid divisions among labor leaders.

Buckingham “Palace Altho Sossin Herbert Samuel Ray Cone Press Great Britain Johnson Sinow

Memorial Program in Cedar Falls on May 30

Cedar Falls will hold a Memorial Day program Sunday May 30 with a community observance. Conrad Farrington will deliver the oration at Cedar Falls Presbyterian Church as local organizations prepare to honor veterans and fallen soldiers.

Cedar Falls Memorial Cereamionie Mary Conrad Farring Teliv Presbyterian Church Towh Falls

Temperatunes and Mett Cells Lead Saturday Event

Shaffer, Sumer, Witter, and Witterlan united in a nineat Atlurnaen event Saturday. Arthur Younes performed while guided by Moyer and others. Winder, son of Mrs. Ot, attends service with Wateries raving group. Winter plans to relocate home after event. interior utility projects noted.

Shaffer Sumer Witter Witterlan Ninetia Atlurnaen i Ue Yar Settee Arthur Younes Moyer Winder Pes Wateries Raving & Servive

Steeplejack Wanted to Replace Halyard at Memorial Staff

In Lafayette, recruiting sergeant C. J. Greenup says soldiers who climb the 71-foot Memorial hall flagstaff receive a $5 bonus and 24 hours leave. Greenup weighs 240 pounds and says he cannot qualify now to climb the broken halyard. Caretaker A. J. Trimble seeks a volunteer to replace the flag genie in the pulley atop the staff.

C. J. Greenup Lafayette Tulktigs Greenup Mermorial Hall

Coast Artilleryman Seeks Re enlistment in Air Service

Harold Emler, a coast artilleryman from Rock Island Avenue, after a break between enlistments, seeks to rejoin the army. He told recruiting officer Set L. C. Greenup in an interview that he has served in the Philippines and now desires to enter the air service division, needing special permission from headquarters.

Harold Emler Rock Island, Avenue Ino the Coast Artillery Army Set L. C. Greenup Philippines Air Service Division Greenup

Welfare League April cases show 134 services provided

The Social Welfare League report for April, led by Miss Anne Denton, notes 134 total services carried over from March. Among relief items were head of family deaths, unemployment, support gaps, and several investigations. transfers included out of town inquiries and hospital referrals.

Social Welfare ‘League Anne Denton Amon Newton Iowa City

Scout summons tells Ingawanis camping program

A camp program at Ingawanis details daily activities and features including cabins and special events. Registrations for the Wapian series are rapidly increasing, with coverage of the new moss cap and pilot photos.

Ingawanis Delailx Trent Lythel Erie Juny Ld

Navy experts weigh Byrd polar flight claim

New York reports that Commander Richard Byrd and pilot Floyd Bennett completed a flight from Spitzbergen to the North Pole and back, using sun compass and bubble sextant. Naval and European observers debate the feat, with some cautious until Byrd publishes his observations and proof.

New York Navy Asm Richard 2 Floyd Bennatt Spitwbergen North Pole Italy Denmark Norway Germany Byrd Wing Bay Peary Hiyrd Marko Arctic Pole iTo Prom Rome Cama Spitzbergen Bole

Nurses Graduation Program at Presbyterian Hospital

Mrs A B Enderlein will sing and Miss Jean Rehlf will horn at graduation for Presbyterian hospital nurses training school Thurs May 20 in Westminster Church. P McCormick pastor-elect Westminster to give address. Diplomas by W W Marsh. reception by Presbyterian hospital auxiliary in church yard. Banquet May 25 at Hotel Russell Lamson with Edna Mohr chair banquet and Miss Sallee Mitchelson in charge of entertainment.

A. B. Enderlein Jean Rehlf Presbyterian Hospital Nurses Training School Westminster Presbyterian Charch Margaret Mastuln Hasal Roland Taylor Russell-Lamson Edna Mohr Ia Misa Salled Mutehilison

Volstead Repeater Leaves Jail for Lunch in Wins

A Volstead repeater fled jail for a midday meal in Wins, prompting police to plan a swift manhunt. Detours and patrols were set as officers chased the suspect described as desperate and intoxicated, with warnings of possible riot risk and a planned return to the city hall precinct.

Patice Cary Rio Eye Notte Billy’ Toad Hell Police Courts Lorse Iniving Mallon Goalfellow Saud Aine Beng Janvaiguerd Fromuanteinal Court Yesteraas Bethig Cate

Out-of-Town Speakers and Movies Will Feature Union Services This Summer

A city wide summer series will feature outside speakers and moving pictures at Union services across east and west districts. Programs start late June with services at Lincoln Park in the east and at various cooperating churches in the west. Most services will include sermons by pastors from First Presbyterian, Methodist, Evangelical, Plymouth Congregational, and other churches, with one or two days set for Washington Park events. Speakers of national prominence are planned for Waterloo and other locations, and each pastor will host or preside at one session.

Jn Park Vulok Wrest Lincoln Park West Ya Ous Chureles Willell Dy Washington Partc Leettres Leetwees Moving Pictures Oher East Union Mirst Presbyterian Dro Cartney Grate Methodist Mark AL Realysun Iust My Yagegyi Mplymouth Whiliam Jlurd Castle Onset West District Wisitin~ On First Baptist Church Wiest Congregational Church Waterloo al. Oga Wit West Ma Progryams Williampon Ed- Win Boardman, Jr Mirse Brethren Churety

East High physics teacher Olson dead at 55

Olson Long, a physics instructor at East High, died at 2 a.m. at his son’s Nevada home from inflammatory rheumatism and complications. He moved to East High in February and planned a summer return. Funeral 3 p.m. Thursday in Nevada. school may dismiss Thursday afternoon. Surviving: widow, a son, and a daughter.

Olson Veargi East High Nevada Benji Cumie Alimini Pillschals West

Ike Walton League Cuts Debt by Forty Eight Thousand

Judge Wood reports a strong showing by the executive committee of the Ike Walton League of America in Chicago. Indebtedness dropped from 338000 to under 20000. Wood accepted a May 20 address in Edgewood Iowa for the graduating class. He planned bankers’ talks and an Izaak Walton league event at Manchester for May 7, but contact was unclear.

Ike Walton League Judge Wood Chicago GW. Wood Edge Wood Bankers Eliora Dispatches Izaak Walton

Berlenbach Stribling Light Heavyweight Title Bout Approved

The New York state Athletic Commission approved a light heavyweight championship bout between Paul Berlenbach and Young Stribling at Yankee Stadium scheduled for June 16. The decision came after commission approval on May 77.

New York State Athletic Commission Paul Berenbach Young Stribling Yankee Stadium

Carrier of concealed weapons fined fifty dollars

George Collings was fined $50 and costs by Judge H.R. Itpies this afternoon for carrying concealed weapons. The judge warned that nonpayment by tomorrow would mean a 3 day jail sentence. Collings admitted carrying a pigral in his pack but said he was bringing it home from a pawn.

George Collings Judes H.R. Itpies Collins Calling Sion

Steven to testify against Mantey in hog stealing case

Kaan Staten, a detective, reports that Steven will testify in district court at the trial of Jack Manley, charged with stealing hogs. Police captured a man in the city selling hogs to a fourth plant, with the suspect living in Pert stolen.

Steven Mantey EN Hog Toledo Jack Manley

Maneragh servant dies at home in mystery mishap

An elderly servant on Sir Mowrge Street last Thursday died at home under unclear circumstances. Police and local authorities are investigating possible foul play or accidental causes amid rumors of a disputed wage and capal loan.

Mowrge

Window Cleaner Falls Three Stories Then Walks Home

Milwaukee on May 11 a window washer aged 24 fell three stories, landed on his hands and knees, and was only slightly bruised. After an examination at a hospital he walked to his home, according to a brief local note.

Milwaukee Wis Percy

High Schools Plan Field Day Events May 18

Wateroo High students will enjoy a half holiday Tuesday May 18 with field day events at East and West High athletic fields. East High hosts track and field events to crown class and individual champions along with dances and gym drills. West High field day schedule is pending.

Wateroo Willelave East West High East High John C. Heldt Dorothy Schmidt Symmision Instelelar Miller Mla Makeover Berberkine East Hly Cin

Five Waterloo Physicians Attend State Medical Society Session

Five Waterloo doctors Dr Ei B Mayer Dr E L Ronit Dr KH Dunkelberg Dr Fred W Powers and Dr Go AL Waterbury will participate in the seventy fifth annual Town State Medical Society meeting in Des Moines on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Welcome addresses will be given by Silver Ingham editor of the Des Moines Register and Dr Thomas A Sutrelyam Dex IMoines. Noted physicians on the program include Dr Mayo Dr Aaron Goldstein Dr Glen West Dr George E Price Dr Franklin P Gengenbach Dr Paul D White Dr John B Deaver and Dr Frank A Spilman state president Br W B Spill Waterloo was president in 1916.

B. Mayer E. L. Ronit KH. 1. Dunkelberg Fred W. Powers Go AL Charles Magee Burlington William 4. Mayo Rochester Max Aaron Goldstein St Louis Glen West Chicago George E. Price Spokane Wash Franklin P. Gengenbach Denver Cola Paul D. White Boston John B. Deaver Philadelphia Frank A. Spilman Ottumwa Br W. B. Spill Wraterloo

Whisky seized as bootleg in Indianapolis case

Authorities seized contraband liquor valued at $300,000 after a May 11 raid in Indianapolis. Fourteen thousand four hundred quarts of whisky were recovered as part of the Destruction of the W. BP operation led by Linus PL AMere di.

Indianapolis Ind API W. BP Linus PL Ameredi United States

Youth Who Passed Bad Checks Caught in Montana Town

Orfoy Walls and Mary T Speril, alias Ralph Edwards, attempted to buy clothing with a worthless check in Terry, Montana. They fled in a renter Ford car but were found later. Sheriff Wagner reported the capture. A Cedar Falls man, Irving Sechter, identified Edwards in Terry, aiding recognition during Sechter’s travel to Portland. The pair were wanted for auto theft theft inquiries and Paulson of Cedar Falls aided, with Wilson facing charges in the case.

Orfoy Walls Mary T—fSperil Tlarry ‘Wilson Ralph Adwards Ram Paulson Bas Bern Terry Mont Cape T! Wagner Or Edwards Irving Sechter Cedar Falls Castonly Seehter Portland Ore T. Wagner Tiers Wilson ALT. Paulson Cedar Ari

Damaged bridge on Mont Street caused a morning fire

A blaze damaged shingles on a bridge-like structure on Mont Street near Mrs. Jimmitidgington’s residence at Soa.m. today. Firefighters responded. estimated damage about $5. The report lists contact Herman Miller at Phone 2464 for more details.

Mont Street Jimmitidgington Soa.m Wisht Street

Sousa Band To Play Two Waterloo Concerts October 27

Sousa's world famous band will perform matinee and evening concerts in Waterloo on Wednesday October 27 at the hippodrome of the Dairy Cattle Congress grounds. A large stage will be erected, seating capacity boosted to about 8000 with popular prices set for both performances. This may be the final tour with Sousa retiring from active direction. the band will feature the largest lineup yet with notable soloists and vocalists.

Joan Philip Sosa Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress Stel Shererary Harry Askins Mann Sousa Askins Asi Estel

Trinity Church Accepts Plats for New Edifice

Members at a congregational meeting approved preliminary plans by architect John S. Bartley for a new Trinity American church building on the present lot. Plans call for a two story main body to rise to 2 feet with a high arched interior and a 6 foot frontage on Fourth Street. Construction aims to begin by June, with bonds issued totaling 40 060.

Trinity American Church Fourth Street Waterloo Fred Nus Tenance Committee

Union Services at Little Brown Church in Vale

Congregations from First Presbyterian and Cedar Heights join for an evening service Sunday May 23 at the Little Brown Church in the Vale near Nashua. Dr J R Macartney and Dr James Laurie lead with Dr George Hanna co operating. Cedar Heights orchestra and First Presbyterian choir provide music. families urged to drive in to Waterloo by 3 p m for a high picnic supper.

First Pesbyterian Church Cedar, Heights Community Little Brown the Vale Waterloo

Seven Horses Saved as Barn Fire Threatens Burned Farm

At the David Schmitt farm in Barclay township seven fine horses were saved from death by burning when Joseph Meyers and his family spotted smoke as they passed for church services. Meyers freed the horses, raised the alarm, and help kept flames from the hay mow, preventing about $2,000 in losses. Origin of the fire undetermined. Sanitary inspector notes Cedar Falls and Lima May. Burger named city milk-inspector with $25 salary and 10 cents mileage.

David Schmitt Sarclay Joseph Meyers Schmitt Place Barclay Catholic Church Schmid Ites Meyers Tie Merers Berge Cedar Falls May Lima AL Burzur S. Bacon Burger

Buchanan's City in Brief and Local Notices

City in brief items report improvements to service on 4th Street and bids by Y. A. C. AS for projects. Notes on John Myers slowly recovering after illness in California. Dorothy Smith, nine, fractured her right arm and collarbone after a fall while playing. Pearl and Delin Powers arrive after a three month southern California stay, visiting former school friends in Oakland Denver and Galveston. Building permits issued for billboard erections at Lafayette and Indiana and at Parker and Leonard, with cleanup efforts around city grounds. Divorce decrees granted to James Heliver v Golda Heliver and Viola Clark v William Clark. custody granted to Ma ... with support open. Bus-Watertown to Cresco service schedule and city carriage ads with phone reservations follow.

Pearl Delin Powers Irving Street California Ey Rovie Oakland Gal Denver Colo Charles Watson Busby Poster Company Lafayette Indiana Parker and Leonard Streets Busby Company Jl. B. Boies

Officers Broaden Iowa Health Work

Des Moines reports a reorganization of the Municipal Health Officers into the Iowa Public Health Association. The plan expands membership to include nurses and all others in public health work to safeguard and promote residents' health. The formation aims to widen scope beyond the former group of health officers.

Des Moines Association of Laws Iowa Public Health Association AWS Bel

Towa College Heads Iz Annual Meeting

Towa College hosts its annual convention with attendees from Coe Cedar Rapids Columbia University Des Moines Drake and other colleges. W OR Fagan takes nine years leave to study at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore after term ends.

Towa College Heads Iz Annual Meeting Towa Cli Tlombens Cedar Alls W.or. Fagan Mellish Teachers College Jme Johns Hoepking University Baltimore

Group Seven meeting set with Iowa bankers speaker lineup

President Owa Bankers body will headline Group Seven annual meeting in May with about 400 bankers from nine counties. Ralph Miller and Frank Warner will also speak as convention routines include golf and movies at Sunnyside Country Club and Hotel Russell.

Mil Webbles Iowa Bankers’ Association Ralph Miller Black Hawk County Bankers’ Association Frank Warner State Association Russell Liamson Fuchuda Banget al Sunnyside Mohning Rubell Lian Ingeling Cami Group Seven Jiresident Awthencon B. van Horne Enshir Citizens ‘Ly & Savings Bani Iowa City Avooaglon J. O. Kober Jat Porta Alpy I ‘ Tresponsi J. ML. Dinwiddie Cedar Rapids Kiall Webules Iowa Bankere Tinsociation Bunningrton aAddress Des Molice Uerenity Ju Bankers” Associaion

Thieves Enter Residence of A B Gilbert for Watch and Cash

Thieves entered the home of A B Gilbert at 530 Wahlgate Street yesterday afternoon while the family was away. They took a gold watch and $50 in cash along with a $65 check. Entry was gained by removing the back door key from its place on a wall hook near the back porch. Police were notified last night.

A.B. Gilbert Wahlgate Street Tle

Cad Liver Oil Tablets Claim Big Weight Gain

An advertisement promotes Cad Liver Oil tablets as the best fish source of vitamins promising 10 to 20 pounds of solid weight in 30 days. Sold by Wangler Bros Robert Drug Co and druggists for 60 cents per box of 60 with a money back guarantee if five pounds are not gained in 30 days.

Wangler- Bros. Robert Drug Co C.d Miller

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