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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1926
Page
11
A lengthy farm relief debate in Congress tests compromises, crop support, and tariff policy as the House weighs the Haugen and Aswell plans. Senators have not acted, while proponents warn tariffs could shift if relief fails. Also coverage includes Polish political tension and gas death penalty discussion.
In Jersey City N J May 22 AP police questioned two companions of an eight year old confessed safe robber who opened a Hudson Iron Works safe at night with the combination carried a strong box but was stopped by a night watchman. The lad was paroled into his parents care. He said two public school pupils accompanied him and gave him shelter.
Republican candidate Brookhart will tour seven speaking locations in Black Hawk County starting 10 30 after arriving from Des Moines. Campaign team lists stops in Eagle Center Gedar Falls Waterloo Cedar Falls and Waterloo area with addresses to be set. Brookhart supporters prepare for a whirlwind campaign day across the region.
The Courier should deliver all newspapers to homes before 5 30 o clock. If you fail to receive your paper on time due to the carrier or other cause, please phone FLOW and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office by 9 00 m.
John R. Carss, charged with first degree murder, was captured by Sheriff Hart of Lee County and jailed without bond pending a preliminary hearing likely Monday. Carss waived arraignment before Judge La McNamara after allegedly fatally shooting Charles Moore who had come to the Caress home seeking his wife on May 18.
Portland May 22 AP reports Frederick Steiner maintained a substantial lead over incumbent Senator Robert N. Stanfield in the Republican primary with returns from many precincts showing Steiner ahead. Clark of Portland trailed. Steiner identified as a Pendleton attorney and wheat grower amid the unconventional tally.
Miss Belle Van Io, 23, of Lena Til was killed instantly when the automobile she rode in skidded and overturned on a highway near Freeport. Three others were injured: R. Pierce of Qinaha Neb, Bama Stir man of Lanark, and Andrew Brady of Chicago Freights. The funeral of HW D Milter, who died at noon Friday, will be held at 2:34 pm Sunday at the Baptist church with burial at Wanview.
Indianapolis May 22. Three county officers operators of round houses and resorts bootleggers and hijackers were named in a federal grand jury indictment alleging a large conspiracy to violate national prohibition laws. The report describes two gigantic conspiracies aimed at wine and liquor violations in Indiana, the biggest since a prior Gary case.
Waterloo waterworks advances a 1923 National Board of Fire Underwriters program to raise the city’s fire class from 4 to 3. The plan allocates 32 percent of 600 to upgrade the pumping station with automatic sprinklers, metal doors, and restricted wooden structures, plus piping duplications and valve upgrades to safeguard supply and maintain pressure.
Richard Reese Whittemore a 26 year old bandit convicted of the February killing of a Maryland prison guard with $830000 loot accounted for awaits next week’s fate. Jury deliberated two hours and recommended the death penalty then. He defied the law for 14 years and faces execution by hanging with the electric chair not mandatory but customary in such cases with mercy not recommended by jurors.
Mason City May 3 22 Three thousand dollars has been offered William Freese a former wearer for a two legged pig now about four weeks old The pig has grown notably in ten days and appears healthy The offer came from a man in Maribandt Minnesota who plans to show it at fairs Freese refused the bid
Veteran blacksmith WW Christensen of 273 Parke Avenue asserts shoeing horses remains a thriving trade in larger towns. He notes autos boosted business but predicts more horses will be used in cities, keeping blacksmith shops relevant where 20 cent prices persist.
Washington May 2 The Senate and legal authorities debate a preemptive federal role as President Coolidge signs a order allowing state and local officers to hold dual duties in enforcing the Volstead act. Proponents say reinforcements will curb bootlegging while critics warn of constitutional and court congestion concerns.
Mrs Stokes was too ill to attend the funeral of her late husband W E B Stokes in New York. The Stokes children James 11 and Matries aged 10 attended the rites at the Church of the Incarnation, accompanied by Mrs Arthur Scott Miner, mother of Mrs Stokes. The family had traveled from Denver and Mrs Stokes remained at a hotel under physician care as the cause of death was linked to her nervous condition.
J M Finck of Murray Iron Burlington was named president of the Iowa Manufacturers association. Guy E Logan of Standard Chemical Des Moines elected vice president FR W Sharp Johnston Shary Otumwa treasurer and R W Whitley Curtis Clinton secretary. Delegates left the next meeting place decision to the executive committee.
Attorney General Gibson issued an opinion stating no registration is needed for the general primary election. Inquiries prompted the filing of 10 registrations to the opinion. Voters must register to vote in the general election next fall. Rock Springs report notes a farmer injured by woodtick bites with a son in hospital.
Breslau May. The Anatonda Copper-Afin ing company and W A Harriman & Co bankers, both American, have secured control of the Porish holdings of George von Giesche Herr. The von Giesche concern controls 10 percent of the world zinc production and owns coal mines in Germany, as well as lead and silver producing works. George von Giesche, who in 1704 obtained an exclusive Austrian zinc concession, saw shares pass through generations with rulers and nobles repeatedly failing to secure control before the Americans now acquire it.
New York Republicans discuss drafting Charles Tavans and oppose Gov Smith if he is renominated by Democrats. State Chairman George K K Morris reports sentiment strongly against Hughes among upstate counties during the state committee meeting. The state convention date remains to be set.
Mashie A. Mashie former state prohibition agent was found guilty of murder in the first degree by a district court jury for the Feb 1 death of his wife Ree Divelbess at their Lakewood Connecticut home. The verdict carries a life imprisonment penalty. Co defendant Ree Divelbess, formerly of Bothrook, Maryland, was named in the case and is buried.
Everett and Melvin Burzetts face trial in district court on murder charges in Mason City. Attorney for Everett indicates a motion for change of venue to Warrel y will be filed, with a continuance if denied. Also noted is a report from Fort Madison about Mrs May Wawking arrested for issuing a worthless check awaiting return from Missouri.
Weather forecast notes local showers likely Monday or Tuesday in Missouri area with general warming trends. Warmer conditions expected Monday, heavier Tuesday or Wednesday, and another warm spell around Thursday.
A slowaway and a crew member on the liner George Washington have been arrested at Bremen in connection with rifling mail bags and other thefts aboard the ship. They are held in the ship's brig and will be returned to America for trial. The slowaWay is said to be a notorious mail robber with a criminal record.
Chicago May 22 AP report says bricklayers and masons signed a one year agreement with the Associated Builders at the old wage scale of 1.90 dollars an hour. The move is seen as a pledge of stable labor conditions in the building industry. Nearly 9000 workers are affected by the new agreement.
Nevada Nevada May 22 A motorcycle rider, John Hired 20 of Green Mountain, sustained serious injuries when his machine was struck by a car on the Lincoln highway west of Nevada. He suffered internal injuries a fractured left leg and severe injuries to left hand and wrist. He was in the Jews sanitarium today for treatment.
Washington May 22 A demotion approved by the Navy Secretary will probably end Col. Alexander S Williams of YOR M C and age 49 from advancing to general. The promotion list shows Williams slated for loss of four numbers for drunkenness at Coronado Beach, leaving his future uncertain amid retirement rules.
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