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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1926

Page

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Mexico Expels Catholic Official for Alleged Immigration Violations

Mexico City May 17 AP Ordered expelled from Mexico Right Reverend Caruana papal envoy was on his way to Washington via Laredo He faced expulsion for improper entry under provisions of the Mexican constitution related to foreign clergy The prelate denied the charges claiming he had given no false statements about his birth or religion and notified the US ambassador of his predicament He left with six days to depart after notification and to await Rome’s instructions The article also covers U S reactions and broader political context including dry and wet factions in Pennsylvania politics and potential impacts on the Senate race

Mexico City Heorne Caruana Panal Nuntio Wallington Laredo Washington Rome Palse Cols Delgada Department of ‘Governacion Wasile Cornal Lottera Pepe Dewy George Pepper Pinchot Gilford Pennsylvania Marks Pinchot Judarsed Pinchot Anti-saloon League Women's Dry Organization Wee Tul Indersen Pinchot Senate Dry Willian BR. Wilson Wilson Tabi. Net Axkaulc Pluchet National Democratic Party Janes A. Reed Missouri Philadelphia Moderation League Vaid toVare Igang Accord- Finchel Penner Vare Tammany Brennan Chicago- Mare United States Mnany Ware Pennsylvania Republican Mellon David Reel Castle

Dry Camp Va Campaign Split Turns on Dry Issue

Scrambled text recounts a Virginia dry campaign featuring Ware Pepper and Pinchot as factions vie for the wet or dry outcome. Pinchot digs up Pepper letters to cast doubt on loyalty to prohibition, highlighting intra party conflicts and strategic shifts influencing the race.

Open Waters and Rocky Islands at North Pole Base

Damaged dirigible Norge after landing at Foster Alaska. Only a small crew at Teller unable to prevent the craft from whipping about as it deflated. Norge’s frame bent and warped. Colonel Umberto Nobile says parts may be discarded or recovered after careful survey.

Pole Alaska Foster Teller Nome Norge Umberto Norbile Col Nobile

Dr Elm Saylor Takes Over Practice In Detroit Market

Dr Elm Saylor, referred to as extraplartor, assumes the partners and practice of several doctors and moves his office from 203 Fisher Building. Dr Dearhamer to leave for Detroit MI for future practice. Names include M. R. Stewart, Ruth Ktingaman, Edward Northey, Merrian Mase.

M. Saylor Leanis Learhater Leavitt & Johnson Fisher Building Drs. Dearhamer al Ns Mich Marriac S. R. Stewart Firmingerlan Ruth TE. Ktingaman Waterlow Edward N. Northey Waterloo Merrian K. Mase

East High Final Events Start Friday Series of Activities

A sequence of East High commencement events begins Friday with a junior senior chess banquet in Black's theater. The entertainment committee includes William Carroll Louise Green Kathryn Wildes Edward Wagner and Chester Coburn. Decorations committee members are Dea McElhinney Frank Jeker Mildred Chaplin Herbert Oltrogze and Gertinda Wierert.

Black Williiam Carroll Louise Green Kathryn Wildes Edward Wagner Chester Coburn Dea McElhinney Frank Jeker Mildred Chaplin Herbert Oltrogze Gertinda Wierert

Railroad Men Testify On Brewery Shipments Grand Jury Weighs Syndicate

Cleveland report of May 17 details federal grand jury investigation into a beer syndicate operating across about a dozen states. Scores of witnesses including railroad officials from Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, Lehigh & Lackawanna, and Erie testified about freight and shipments from Scranton and Whitehall areas to Cleveland, Chicago, Buffalo, and other cities via retail bootleggers.

Cleveland Pennsylvania A. E. Berstéen Iesuding P Spehard Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad H. J. Mubllaghy

East Union Services to Feature Noted Pastors

Roadman leads as First Speaker with three July services at the park. Speakers include Dr. R. Macartney of First Presbyterian, Rev. Yaggly of First Evangelical, and Rev. William Hardcastle of Tymouth Congregational. Lantern and screen will illustrate sermons. camp chairs provided for attendees.

Roadman R. Macartney First Presbyterian Ubureh O. M. Yaggly First Evangelical Church William Hardcastle Tymouth Congregational Church Thairs

Poland's Pilsudski regime gains recognition amid upheaval

Warsaw reports US French and Soviet legations recognizing Marshal Pilsudski's new government after the coup d etat that toppled the prior regime. Casualties from clashes include hundreds killed or wounded, civilians among them, with 500 dead and 4,000 wounded cited. no American fatalities reported.

Poland Haller Thorn Warsaw Marshal Pilsudski Pilsudski Wille Raver

Waterloo fishermen haul six fine pike on Shell Rock

Three Waterloo men Nic Webber Low Witty and Al W. Sutelives caught six pike averaging about three and a half pounds each in the Shell Rock and Cedar rivers on Saturday. They plan to try again Tuesday evening at Commercial elue.

Waterloo Shell Rock Cedar Nic Webber Low Witty al W

No Money No Work Barricade Alimony Case Delayed

John H. Siefken asked for more time from Judge G A W Wood to escape a vicious cycle of poverty and unemployment affecting alimony. He had failed to pay Elizabeth Siefken $25 monthly alimony and $7 attorney fees after claiming inability to work due to railroad duties and lack of funds. The gurnishment for half a month was lifted on condition he pays money to Mrs Siefken soon and complies with court orders, with the judge reserving further action if needed.

Iits John H. Siefken G. A W. Wood Siefken Elizabeth Siefken Sirfren

Grand Army Guests at Rotary Club Meeting

Members of Robert Anderson post G.A.R. were guests of the Rotary club at the luncheon next Monday at Motel Russell Lamson. Reports on the recent district conference at Des Moines were given by Dr J A Brinkman W N Beverstock W H Langles Bruce Gales and George W Auntley at today’s meeting.

Robert Anderson Post G. A. RR Rotary Club Linccheon Boon ii Russell- Lamson Des Moines J. &. Brinkman W. N. Beverstock W. H. Langles Bruce Gales George W. Auintley

Doctors Save Life of an Unborn Babe

Doctors at St Josephs Hospital Aurorga saved the life of an unborn baby boy after the mother, Mrs. August Weisberck, died en route. Seven minutes after her death surgeons performed an operation. The infant, eight pounds and normal, reportedly will live. Also reported, H W Spurwar took charge as receiver for the First National Bank in Sienandoah after its closure. No condition statement given.

Chicago St. Josseph's Hospital Aurorga August Weisberck Recklveit Sienandoah H.W. Spurwar Seine Dbeceiver

Memorials for Mary Beckman and others in Waterloo

Funeral notices detail Mary Beckman aged 71 of Waterloo and Walter Wilcox 72 of Waterloo with services at St Marys and Petersen Bros Chapel. Also listed are Clarence Leslee Smith 78, Edna Orlen 12, and Verna Delphine Shook 4 months, detailing birthplaces, family survivors, and burial plans in local cemeteries.

Walter Almwllcox Tor. Walters Wilcox Wighth Street West Petersen Bros. Chapel Greenwood Cemetery Cedar, Falls Emerald Grove Wis Iowa la Porte City Estella Baker Earl l L.wilcox William Humphreys Waterloo Hoyerelt Wilcox San Pedro Cal Clarence Cedar Falls Central Lawn Power & Light Co Edna Orlen Edna Helena Niek Nick Nielsen Wish Street Francis Hospital Nick Ethel Midred Myrtle Petersen Brothers Ue Rev

Lack of Nice Boys Endangers Girls in Sermon at First Baptist

Des Moines May 17 The shortage of well behaved young men is blamed for threats to girls’ safety in a Sunday sermon by Rev Harold Nash Geistwolt at the First Baptist Church. He warned that liquor and vice target modern girls as a result of the dearth of proper suitors and cited social concerns of the era.

Des, Moines Harold Nash First Baptist

Silvers Mfg Co Starts New Building Expansion

Construction begins on an additional one story concrete building for Silvers Manufacturing Company located behind the current Cedar Heights factory. The 60 by 160 foot addition costs about 10000 dollars and will be used for assembling and warehouse purposes under President Samuel Silvers as the firm continues its eight year growth in pressed steel utility articles.

Silvers comBa Linden 2 Rai Hngkunz Cedar -Heights de Mmlineis Central Sammuel Silvers Silvers Manufacturing Company

Speeding Driver Fined in Cedar Falls Liquor Case

Cedar Falls May 17 Leo Baughman driver of an automobile with two Floyd county youths was fined 3% and costs for speeding. The trio faces illegal transportation charges after a pint of alleged intoxicating liquor was found in the car.

Hield Cedar Falls Leo Baughman Floyd County R. BE. Murray Ilegal Transportation

Yacht Burns Up Near Superior Wisconsin Coast

A pleasure yacht named the Virion, owned by Captain Ciezaasses of Superior, Wisconsin, burned last night near Tier, Minnesota. Frederick Todd of Des Moines reported a related banking crime in Des Moines on May 17. Police recovered about 500 in cash and checks from the scene.

Ciezaasses Superior

Girl Tries Suicide by Drinking Poison

Maria Baxter 18 of 621 Mobile street was found attempting to take her life by swallowing antiseptic. She was taken to Allen Memorial hospital in a serious condition after noon today as authorities investigated motive. Her mother Elizabeth Baxter was away at work when the daughter was found and unable to explain the act.

Maria Baxter Mobile Street Allen Memorial Hospital Jasie Piri James Dia Elizabeth Baxter

Three Children and Mother Seek Father on 5000 Mile Hike

A mother Martha Glasson age 84 and her three children Dorothy nine Lestie eleven and Donald thirteen began a 5000 mile trek to find their missing father. The family started in Omaha and traveled via New York City and Florida over fourteen months. They rode in cars slept by roadsides and sold newspapers to support themselves on the journey.

Waterloo Omaha Martha Glasson Dorothy Lestie Donald Omiahe New York City Florida Moblic

Male Residents in Waterloo Increase 708 in Two Years

A certified poll list by assessor J A Lawnsley shows Waterloo male residents aged 31 to 45 rose by 708 from 1924 to 1926, with most gains in the east district. The report compares two-year totals across East and West districts, noting larger growth in the east.

Waterloo J. A. Lawnsley Ei Sessor Lerk

Blames 'sad homes for wayward girls' in Des Moines

In Des Moines on May 17, Mrs. George Harnagle a police lieutenant said wayward girls stem from broken homes and divorce. She cited that 123 of 126 girls arrested in April came from homes where divorce had occurred one to three times, with most under 22.

Des Moines George Harnagle

Five Whole Time Jobs Open For Boys At Y M C A

The Y M C A offers five full time positions for boys aged 16 or over as part of a drive to fund summer camp trips. A 10 000 circulation asked boys to seek work and visit the office to fill applications with age address experience and other details.

East Teachers Picnic at Elk Run

East Waterboro Teachers class will hold its annual picnic this afternoon at Elk Run. Attendees include district teachers and spouses, school officials, board of education members, and their families.

East Waterioo Elk Run East District Board of Education

Aged Man Walks Into Moving Vehicle in City

Draper 74 of Williston Avenue was badly hurt when he walked into the rear of a moving automobile driven by Baldrige 111 Vine Street at Filth and Commoer streets at noon. City ambulance sent. man returned home.

Ma Draper Williston Avenue D. Baldrige Vine Street

Temperatures and weather calendar fragment

Fragmented OCR shows a dated weather schedule with days of the week and temperature entries. It lists upcoming nights and days across a sequence of dates in a vague pattern, including Sunday night and Monday forecasts, but content is garbled with partial month and location cues.

Interurban Tram Woman Killed Near Paper Valitudes Station

A malformed newspaper fragment reports Cedar Lapis a 74 year old woman killed Sunday near the Paper Valitudes station when struck by an interurban car. The text is garbled but notes an onlookers and mentions electric lines and heavy chindershesters in the Washington area.

Cedar Lapis I Corinthe Collins Hertrag

Parker Urges Police To Draw On My Bank

Clayton Bronson, recently released on bond, complains about parking fines and proposes a standing security against overtime violations. He asserts the police could withdraw funds from his account to cover traffic charges, noting four prior overtime incidents this year.

Parker Clayton Bronson Atta Visthy Querie Bronson

Bandits Rob 15 and Knock Woman Down at Restaurant

New York report says four bandits robbed 15 people at Siliro's restaurant early in the day and fled in an automobile with about $1,000 in cash and jewelry after assaulting a man and a woman. Anna Queneley, a waitress, grappled with a bandit when ordered to surrender. he struck her with a revolver butt, knocking her unconscious. She was taken to a hospital with a probable skull fracture.

New York Siliro Anna Queneley

Barbers to Discuss State License in Des Moines Meeting

In Des Moines on May 7 local barbers will discuss a proposed state license law at a central Iowa barbers meeting. Association president B D Offineer will outline aims and local benefits while state senate candidate George Wilson will address legislative issues.

Des Moines Iowa B. D Offineer Towa Master Barbers George Wilson

Berenger to Sail for Debt Funding Work

French Ambassador Berenger plans to sail for France May 22 to aid passage of the debt funding agreement in the French parliament. He will address the Franco American Society in New York on May 20 and paid respects to President Coolidge today.

Washington, D. C Berenger France New York Amassador Coolidge

WARDEN SAYS FEW FISHERS, ONE CATCH IN SEASON

Deputy state game warden Thomas Waldron reports fishing has been sparse since opening. Only one man was noted catching a fish near Cedar Palis on Sunday as low water keeps river muddy. He urges cooperation with the laws and suggests painting large mint boxes near the dam to improve sightlines.

Thomas Waldron Rathler Noar Timtt Cedar iPalis Waldron

Gideon services provide for 101 more hotel beds

One hundred one additional Iowa hotel rooms will receive bodies for use of guests as the result of work by the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Gideon camps yesterday. Services were held at Dumont under the supervision of F. E. Newkirk. Waterloo, Ackley, Cedar Falls, Shell Rock, St Paul, and area churches hosted meetings. Roy J. Giffillan led singing at four churches. A total of 101 was contributed to buy Gideon hotel bibles.

Iawa Waterloo Cedar Fally Dumont F. E. Newkirk Ackley C. F. Peters Cedar Falls Shell Rock Elarge Roy J. Gilfillan Gideon Hostel

Daily Newspaper Biggest Buy of Age Tells Students

United Press manager Femrite addresses journalism class at Iowa State College Ames explaining why the daily newspaper is the largest information enterprise. He notes 34,000 miles of telegraph lines, 36 foreign capitals, hundreds of correspondents, and multilingual reach across 18 languages. The talk highlights broad coverage and global distribution.

United Press Manager Ames Anies Sid United Press United States Bnredus

Low Bids On J C Penney Building Site

Jens Olesen and Son Construction Waterlog were low bidders for general contract at the J C Penney building site on Fourth and Water streets under revised plans. Bid was 32000, about 17000 less than Olesen’s bid on the original plans. Other bids: Mauser and Bell 24474, H A Company 34743, John 36500. Plumbing and heating bids: Bruner and Salz 6561, Roberts 6618, Anderson Plumbing 6859. Board took bids under advisement. no award yet.

Jens Olesen& Son’ Construction ,Co J.C. Penney, Inc First National Bank Olesen Mauser & Bell H. AL Company John Bruner. & Salz Jowest Roberts Anderson Plumbing & Heating Co The Waterloo & Cedar Fails Union Mil Co Soe

Ashby to Plead Guilty to Lesser Auto Theft Charge

Wiewis agreed this afternoon County Attorney W A Cook or any counsel for Herbart M Ashby Cal Wein man s tral for larceny of an automobile was to begin for day should plead guilty to a lesser charge and receive a sentence of three years in the penitentiary The plea of guilty expected late today was to be to the charge of conspiracy to commit a public offense to wit larceny of an automobile

Wiewis W. A. Cook Herbart M. Ashby Cal- Wein

Saunders Pays $100 More Toward Court Fine Total

Monte Saunders, a Black defendant, continues paying installments on a $1,000 district court fine. He paid another $100 today in the clerk of courts office, bringing his cumulative total to $898.

Monte Saunders Atante Saunders

Farmers Union Sites for Its Properity in Fort Madison

E P Gillespy, former secretary treasurer of Argyle Taj local of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative union, is named defendant in proceedings filed by the state organization. The union seeks recovery for a charter worth $10, correspondence, pictures and a minute book worth $305 and ser ies valued at $150, alleging Gillespy did not return them after the local dissolved for unpaid dues.

Fort Madison E. P B. Gillespy Argyle Taj Farmers Educative al and Co-operative Union Gillespy

Standard Oil Stock Gift to Indiana Employees

More than 25,000 Standard Oil employees in Indiana became owners as the firm began delivering 45.35 million dollars in stock for which workers paid 21.8 million. The transaction shows a clear profit of 18.55 million dollars or 41.5 percent. Employees started buying stock on an installment plan five years ago with company credits of five and a half cents per dollar subscribed.

Chicago Standard Oil Company Indiana Emmployes

State Bakers Open Fort Dodge Meeting

The Iowa State Bakers association begins its twenty third annual convention in Fort Dodge Iowa with about three hundred delegates expected. The Washkonsa hotel hosts headquarters and the event opens with a Dutch lunch for ladies tonight ahead of a three day session starting Tuesday morning.

Legion Men Meet to Hear Mitchell at District Convention

Large delegations of legion men from this region gathered in Sheldon Iowa for the American Legion district convention. Col. William Mitchell, famed for air service, addressed the meeting at the fairgrounds. Drum corps from Mansfield, Sioux City, and Lee Mars provided noise and entertainment.

Sheldon UPI Legion American’ Legion Col William Mitchell Air Service Fame Fair Erounds Manalan Sioux City Lee Mars

Black Hawk County chief backs Montana trade claim

Wagner, returning from a trip to Terry Montana with two prisoners, declares he would not trade Black Hawk County for the whole state. He describes entering Minnesota and Iowa as paradise and notes jack rabbits as the main industry in South Dakota. Building permits issued by Commissioner Was son include a garage at 85 Gane Street for $100 to C F Lusthoff and a porch addition at 219 Gharios Street for C H Sehl.

Black Hawk County Montana T. Wagener Terry Mont Minnesota Iowa Paradise South Dakota Charles Wasson C. F. Lusthoff Gane Street C.H. Sehl Gharios Street

Holy Catholic Parade in Des Moines Observes Vatican Celebration

Des Moines Catholics mark a Vatican celebration with a 2000 member march through city streets. A separate incident reports a lion attack and barn fire damaging property and vehicles, with unclear details and names corrupted in the text.

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