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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1926

Page

13

Cummins seeks midwest relief debate postponement

In a busy Washington scene Senator Cummins indicates willingness to join in a joint debate in LeMars against Brookhart next week, while supporting farm relief bills advancing toward a senate vote. He notes prospects of midwest aid and discusses talks with President Coolidge about relief as a major campaign and policy matter.

Logo LeMars Co. Brookhart Cirrnine Washington Senate Ayleate Senate Roy Cummins Coolidge Mid West United States Iowa

Insurgents Push Senate Probe Of Campaign Cash Slush Fund

Washington May 21 insurgent bloc joins Democrats in urging a full public inquiry into senatorial campaign funds and slush funds amid calls for a complete investigation. Senator Borah says wealth influences politics and demands widest publicity. Stanfield seeks renomination in Oregon as reform questions surface.

J Witthan K. Watchinson N.S. Star Washington, D.C Allignee Senate William EB. Borah Daha Oregon Robert N. Stanfield Stanfield Sennator Reed Pennsylvania Deneen Minais Bayard Delaware Fernald Maine West Virginia King Dematral Utah James A. Reed Souri Borah Pogo Contry England

Smith Surrenders in Hijack Killing

Marshalltown police report R V Dooley Smith 29 surrendered early this morning after a statewide manhunt following a confession by George Reed. Reed linked Smith to the May 9 murder near Kelley and Hampton. Smith had prior Toledo auto theft and bootlegging convictions. Grace Courtney, an alleged bootlegger, is noted as an associated figure.

Andrew Stenhouse Marshalltown R. V. (Dooley) Smith Cal Smith George Reed Kelley Hampton Toledo Waterloo Courcs Grace Courtney Commercial Street

Born on Shipboard Man Fights to Save Matrimony

Sixty six years after his birth on a ship in the Atlantic, James B. Butler pressed seamanship to keep his marriage afloat in Judge Li B. Boies court. His wife Addie N. Butler sought divorce alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.

Atlantic Ocean Li. B. Boies Addie N. Butler di Yorce

Hawk-Packer Tilt Postponed and Other Games Off

Rain postpones the Hawk Packer game and two others. Waterloo Ottumwa game moved to Sunday likely as a doubleheader. Marshalltown Burlington and Dubuque Cedar Rapids also postponed today with Dubuque Cedar Rapids set for two doubleheaders Sunday.

Waterloo-Ottumwa

Tri-State Dry Chief Seeks New Offices in Sioux City

May 21 Sioux City briefs report Glen A. Brunsen, new federal prohibition administrator for the Tri State district, moving to establish central offices in Sioux City and planning to settle by July 1 with space for about 70 subordinates. JC Palmer assists on site.

Tri-State Sioux City Ury Glen A. Brunsen Andrew , McCampbell Tristate Towa Nebraska South Dakota JC. Palmer Brunson

Delivery deadline notice for gas shipment and late arrival remedy

The courier aims to deliver before 5:20. If the carrier causes a delay or the paper is not received, call the office for a copy. Phone calls must reach the office before 6:30 p.m.

Withdrawal of suit sets sculptress to share Wright home

In Madison Wisconsin two artists linked to Frank Lloyd Wright and Miriam Noel Wright face a summer home dispute after Wright withdraws divorce action. Mrs. Wright, calm but drained, says she will go to Taliesin if needed while awaiting further steps. Olga Maleine, Russian dancer, is tied to the Wrights in prior rumors.

America Prosuereey Didge Elbert HW Gary Uniited States Steel Corporation Madison Wis tiPp Law Wisconsin Frank Liegd Wright Miriam Noel Wright Wricht Mre. Wright

House Defeats Haugen Farm Relief Bill in 212 to 167 Vote

Washington May 25 AP The House defeated the Haugen farm relief bill aimed at price stabilization with a 167 to 212 tally. Debates over recommitment and merging with the Tincher and Aswell bills sparked disorder as lawmakers argued for alternative relief measures and shifting committees.

Washington, D. C House Washington, D Tellsers Madden Itlingis Washington D. Gf Agriculture Appropriations Gooding Idaho Senate Tilson Connecticut Rembikean Snell Rules Committee Dowell Owa Congress Tineer Aswell Uip Murphy Ohio Two Hills Tincher Everdit Thieker Curtis-Aswell Fen Bill

Candy analysis eyed as clue in Aimee Semple McPherson death

Los Angeles May 21 AP Police awaited chemical results from candy reportedly eaten by evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson before her disappearance at Venice Beach. Investigators explored kidnap theories and followed sightings of a scream, while divers used glass-bottom boats to search Redondo Beach area for her body as tides may bring it ashore.

Los Angeles Gal Aimee Semple -McPherson Cean Park Tovlay Ned Evangelisto Sid Finley Miss Finley Othey Ima Schaeffer Angeles -Lanmiple Glass Redondo Beach Point Dome Aimee Semple McPherson

Local Fisherman Praises Cedar River Carp Taste

Veteran Waterloo fisherman W Hovey displays 12 carp specimens from the Cedar River. He declares carp the best eating fish and believes this species does not harm game fish. he plans to cook them with corn meal and flour paste, claiming carp can be the tastiest market fish.

Ceday W. EH. Hovey Waterloo Hovey Cedar Ife

Wisconsin Prohibition Official Pleads Guilty in Plymouth Liquor Theft

Clark M. Perry former Wisconsin prohibition director pleaded guilty in federal court to his part in the Plymouth liquor theft case. He awaits sentence as the fourth Wisconsin prohibition official indicted since Prohibition began. Two others have served sentences and one died.

Milwaukee Wis Clark M. Perry Prohibition Wisconsin Plymouth Perry

Woman fainted during prison gas chamber tour in Nevada

Curious visitors at the state prison were shown the gas chamber when a woman fainted after the cell's operation was explained. She quickly revived, and no injuries were reported. The incident occurred as officials discussed the execution chamber related to Stanko Jukiel's case.

Jargon City INSI Stanko Jukiel She- Wis

From Debutante to Lady's Maid Serial Adapts Riches to Labor

Hazel Devo Batchelor presents a new serial in First Chapter at Pale Hands about Leila Marsh who descends from luxury to poverty and becomes a lady's maid in a wealthy home. The tale follows her challenges and triumphs as she adapts to servant life.

Leila Marsh Hazel Devo Batchelor Chanter

Public Officials Cite Bright U S Business Outlook

Business conditions in the United States are reported as good or better, with prospects for continued growth. Gary notes strong banks and ample money, a favorable government posture, and hopes for labor peace, while warning groups to seek immediate, uninterrupted global employer employee harmony.

U.5 New York Beéri Hilbert Tetter Gary Saitry United States Gary England

Scott Lane Ordered Returned to Cook County for Noose

A 1921 Chicago item reports a commission ruling that Scott Lane, noted as the slayer of Joseph Maurer, should be returned to Cook County to serve his sentence. Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom announced the finding. officials say Lane's next move is to comply with the mandate and be moved from the Chester asylum back to Cook County.

Scott Lane Cook County Noose Chicago INS Joseph Maurer Altorany Oscar Carlstrom Springfield C.H. Jenkins Scott Chester Asylum Tang

Cavender Shifts Liquor Case Hearings to Valley Junction

Police Chief Cavender ordered patrols to bring all major liquor matters before Justice of Peace Albert W. Adams at Valley Junction after Municipal Judge Berman Zeuch remanded three cases and rejected marked money as evidence, prompting police dissatisfaction with the downtown courtroom handling.

Pes Maines UPI Cavender Justice of Peace Albert Wi. Adams Valley Junction Berman Zeuch Police

Cummins Refuses May 29 Debate and Farm Aid Fight

Washington DC May 2 Senator Cummins refuses to meet Brookhart in LeMars for a joint debate amid farm relief bill pressure. He says his 23 years in public service stand and that his record will defend him. In Mount Carmel Illinois a Big Four passenger train struck a freight, engineer William Earl killed and others injured.

Dougherty Corrier Stall Washington, D.C Cummins LeMars Broosthart Byres Plymouith County Vacar Bureau Legislative Smith W. Brookhart Plymouth County JeMars Farm Bureau House Senate Washi Charles E Fharst Washington Brockhart Mount Carmel William Earl St. Francisville

Blame Strikers for Destruction of Car Line Bridge and Tracks

Dynamiters blew up the Fish creek bridge of the Northern Ohio Power and Light Co near Kent Ohio today after workers walked out May 21 protesting wage cuts. The attack destroyed two track sections and damaged a bridge and telephone lines. Interurbans and street cars in Canton were stoned and disabled with several cars wrecked or pushed from burns. no injuries reported.

Akron Fish Creek Northern Ohio Power & Light Co Kent Almburst Wrady Lake Canton Masallion

American Captain Betts Freed From Yunnan Bandits

Capt Thomas J Betts of the U S Army was released after two days in captivity by bandits in northern Yunnan China. The American legation and consul at Yunnan Fu were informed that Betts was freed on May 19, with the legation telegram confirming the release. A second brief item reports a Kentucky posse seeking the slayer of Constable Wilder who was shot by a man in Yattle Street after an earlier confrontation.

Peking Yunnan China Thomas J. Betts United States Army United Stat Yunnan-Fu Legation Hazard Wilder Fi & Gun Yattle

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