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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1926

Page

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Golden Rule in Business Foreword at Des Moines Meet

Des Moines May 24 AP Establishment of the golden rule in business opens the seventh annual Cooperative Club International meeting today. Delegates arrive from across the country. Dr Burris A Jenkins cites examples of the rule in action, including a Cincinnati clothing firm. McAdoo, a Pacific coast delegate, expected to speak. convention to continue through Wednesday.

Des Moines Cooperative Club International Kansas City Burris A. Jenkins Charles .K. Allen Victor Trueblood J. Guy Robertson Jenkins Taday Jenkins Americas Cincinnati Amit. Monaire Hess America William Gibbs McAdoo The Treasury Pacific Coast Memphis International

Police Plan for California Alone Sparks Debate

Andrews reports Dry discusses a California only policing plan amid California resistance. The plan envisions federal "dollar a year" officers sworn in as policemen, but U.S. Attorney General Webb questions legality and viability of enforcing such a scheme in California.

Caliornia California Col Ned Green Tolet The United Press U.S. Webb

Three Die in Line Crash at Dead Man's Crossing

A Columbus area disaster reports a family of three killed in a car train crash three miles southwest of Columbus while en route to Beck's grave. Victims include Frank Fedderjohn 25, his wife 25, and their 1 ½ month old infant. Mrs Bertachy died and her husband Robert was seriously injured when their gate struck a fence and rolled down a 15 foot incline at a bridge approach near Riverhead May 24.

Pete Wilford, Mead Velma Mead Riverhead Charlotte Bertachy Robert Columbus Ind Here Beck Frank Fedderjohn Deman Ding

Brookhart Campaign Tour Reaches Countryside Folk

Brookhart addresses rural voters with a Harsh defense of agriculture and insistence that no widespread problems exist. He plans further talks in La Porte Cir Eagle Center Orange and Cedar Falls with appearances by Frank Holmes and T E Tollefson at Linenia Park and other venues.

Cummins Hery la Porte Cir Eagle Center Orange Cedar Falls Bravisiage Linenia Park Frank Holmes Readin Tollefson Minnis

Neighbor fined for spanking case in Auburn Indiana

May 14 in Auburn Indiana Clarence Freeman was fined $28 plus costs totaling $34.60 for spanking his next door neighbor Mrs. Etta Osbun. Freeman claimed it might do her some good and said he believed it wouldn’t hurt her.

Auburn Ind Clarence. Freeman Etta Osbun

Iowa Senator Claims Farm Losses From Three Policies

At Washburn a Iowa senator cited Moody Moorer data to claim farm income losses reach 300 million annually, blaming high freight rates under the Haach-Cumming law, the federal reserve deflation, and a protected farm market sold in a world market. He pledges to nullify Republican farmer aid promises and asserts his opponent is the nation’s most powerful senator.

Washburn Brookhert Herbert Moorer United States Iowa Hsch-Cumming Transportation Federal Reserve Bank Senate United States Senate

Pioneer photo man Leonard Simmons dies at 71

Leonard Simmons a Waterloo pioneer photographer died at his son Charles in Evans ton Illinois of heart disease and complications. He worked in Waterloo from 1882 to 1919 and retired last year to live with his son. Born January 1, 1835 in Meridian New York he married Emma Jane LaTier in 1880. Surviving are his widow son and daughter Mrs W P Waterloo with two grandchildren. Body to arrive tomorrow for funeral arrangements with O Kelle Towne. Funeral Wednesday afternoon.

Vellas Leonard Simmons Waterloo Charles WY. Simmons Evanston Simmons Meridian N.Y Misa Emma Jane LaTier D. LaTier Charles V. Simmons W. P. Waterloo W. E., Fay LeRoy Simmons Wateriog O'Kelle & Towne Funeral Partors

Probe of Child Death Sparks Earlville Mystery

Report on analysis of stomach contents of five year old Mary Fannon, stepdaughter of Mrs. Thomas Pannon, Barkville Indiana, tied to a death last September. Exhumation of the girl’s body noted as officials seek sensational developments. Father killed in Portland, Oregon, as the case stirs public interest.

Cedar Rapids INS Mary Fannon Thomas Pannon Barkville Wika Felday Huert Carr Owen McMoel Lapkinton User “Bild University of Ina Waa Portland Ore Igsathinea i—Altha United States Robert Blanfield

K C Open 3 Day Meet at Davenport

Davenport May 24 The annual three day event opened in Davenport with Knights of Columbus and Nuights of Town participants at a convention celebrating the twenty fifth anniversary of the founding of the near Loras council. The Black Hawk hotel selected as headquarters for the conclave where TS candidates will receive the fourth degree at the annual exemplification.

Davenport Knights of Columbus Near Loras Black Hawk

Telephone Company Plans Reorganization in Lincoln Neb

Forms reveal a proposal to reorganize the Canri-Reni Telephone Company with headquarters in Saint Paul and Lincoln, Minnesota, led by T. Woods president of the Lincoln Telephone company. The plan includes purchase of small independent telephone firms and wage adjustments.

Linear Neb Oga4 Teampany Canri- Reni Huppy Tity Oi St. 'Ek Minn Woods Prns Dent Lincoln Telephant Vni Woods Hans Purchany Relephone

Weather note hints at Monday temperatures

Fragmentary text mentions temperatures and a Monday reference with unclear names and numbers. Core idea points to a local forecast or record of highs and lows but details are illegible.

Lutherans to Build New Student Center in Town City

Town City Inc announces construction of a new student center to serve Fenler Sur Eatheryn students at the Oliveralls of Lawn. Bids will be called and accepted, work to begin soon at an estimated cost of 3800 dollars and is expected to be finished by November.

David Lloyd George Clarence Darrow Ashville Tenn John Sloonatay J W. Tothert South Carolina Town City, Inc Fenler Sur Eatheryn Caan Bo

Turmoil and Casualties Reported in San Fernando Clash

Four killed and 74 wounded as government troops clash with insurgents near San Fernando. Reports say a Piping unit was overwhelmed and ration lines disrupted, with damage and casualties confirmed by officials.

Mandl Mayod INS San Fernando

Texas Candidates Wagering Offices On Primary Vote

In Texas a primary wager dispute unfolds as Jim Ferguson bets the governorship against Dan Moody’s attorney general post. Governor Ferguson and Moody spar over public office as candidate threats prompt vows of resignation and constitutional limits on betting public offices. Local figures Lyne Davidson and Miriama Ferguson are noted in the campaign clash.

Texas Dallas Lyne Davidse Miriama Ferguson Dan Moody Fovernor Moody San Antonio Oake Jim Ferguson Dan Mundy Davidson Nnl Fergusohi

Dont Send Me Back to Boone Last Plea of Slayer

John Carlson shot his wife and then killed himself in Boone Iowa. Carlson left a note saying Dont send me back to Boone and the body will be shipped home. Mrs Carlson had left Boone earlier this year due to fear of her husbands behavior.

Boone Angeles Gal John Carlson Wreiten C. B. Lewis Los Angeles Evans

Wan and Paralyzed Daughter Found Dead in Brooklyn

New York May 24 AP news reports Frederick Raabe and his 22 year old daughter Evelyn who had been paralyzed since birth were found dead in their Brooklyn apartment with gas turned on. Police believe Raabe killed himself to spare his daughter and himself, leaving a note stating mental agony and goodbye. A tin box contained $08 for expenses and a final note requesting forgiveness.

New York Mary APJ Frederick Raebe Evelyn Cheir Brooklyn Raabe Tme

Scots Outside When Golf Fees Charged

May 24 report from ADitfield notes the start of the amateur golf championship with an admission fee of 60 cents. Spectators paid and thousands lined the sea-wall dunes overlooking the course, while the players faced a charged entry to watch the event.

Aditfield Tisie

Ship IX DePRESS distress near New York May 22

British freighter Emiraian with four of nine crew aboard is in distress near New York after radio message received at Red Star line offices.

New York Emiraian Radas Red Star Line

Bootleggers Not Required to Keep Sale Records, Court Rules

The Supreme Court today held that the law requiring sale records applies to authorized liquor dealers, not to bootleggers. Justice Stone, delivering the opinion, said the provision plainly targets licensed sellers, affirming the distinction in a Philadelphia case.

Wife claims Scott offered freedom for 5000 cash

Chicago May 24 AP report cites wife of Russell Scott claiming he offered to secure his freedom for 5000 in cashes with installments. She says a visitor pressured her, and that Scott would be kept at Chester as insane until the amount was paid and then allowed to escape. The case ties to pending pardon and parole actions in Chicago Joliet and Will County.

Chicago Russell Scott Cook Cowity Hima Scott Chester Peditantiary William Scott Stewart Lushant Russell Scot Michigan Seoul Juste Wiliam Joliet Will County Rand Small Cook County Crowe Ilinois

Governor Hammill to Visit Vinton on Way to Waterloo

Des Moines May 24 Gov Hammill travels from Des Moines to Vinton for a welcomes event with elaborate preparations. He will deliver four talks including a principal evening speech on a platform at Courthouse Square. An afternoon Benton County Farm Bureau talk follows a noon Lions Club luncheon.

Des Moines Hammill Vinton Eternain Courmhanse Eanwalth Benton County Farm Bureau Iraot Waterloo Mel Pat Vinton Abe

Man crawls after train severed leg. dies later

Edgar C Sweat, 50, crawled about 36 feet after his right leg was severed by an eastbound Milnois Central train near Independence. He died minutes after being found by night watch Frank Schoenut. An inquest was scheduled. Surviving family includes his widow and several children.

Independence Edgar C. Sweat Milnois Central Streal P. G. Heege Sweat

Funeral notes for Father J J Brennan lead parish rites

Requiem mass for Rev. Father J J Brennan to be sung at St Josephs Catholic Church at 10:30 a m Tuesday. Brennan born near Waterloo Jan 12 1900? years ago. died at Mercy Hospital Dubuque after heart disease. Former pastor at St Rose Cuba City Wis and Eau Claire and other Wisconsin posts. Survived by family in Waterloo and Los Angeles. Also notices for Catherine Goswiller Moody and Mrs Frank Selman with funeral details and survivors.

Father J.J. Brennan St. Joseph's Catholic Church J. J. Brennan Waterloo Columbia College Hood Mercy Dubuque Mather Brennan St. Rose Church Guba City Wis Wausaw Elsworth Cuba Mary Ann Brennan Mmes Edward Carrol Jana Kelly J. E. Johnson Tour W. C Los Angeles Cal Eugene F Elma Martin BE Edward California Catherine Goswiller Catherine Goswitler St Brancis Hospital Catherine McMahon Lambertville N. J Philip Gaswiller REQ Xtrq Gaswiller Grover Paul Ray sLen Martin Council Blufts Frank Zimmerman Alice John Ford Goswiller Our Lady of Victory Court WL A Thompson Avenue Kathryn Crcelia Moody Halhren Urcelia Moors Grace Scott Fourth’ Street Wwesl O'Keefe & Towne Chapel Horton Batavia Ilinois Elgin W. S. Moody Station Plainfield Ore Moody Cal_t C. B. Moody Iona, Je C. H. Moody Exeter

French medical mission member returns from Rif in Morocco

A member of the French medical mission in the Rif region of Morocco returned today, according to a letter from Niadil chief Abt-Fl-Krint to French resident-general Jwes Steeg. The brief dispatch notes the return as of May 24 in Vez, French Morocco.

Wrim. Vez Morocco Rif Abt-Fl-Krint Jwes Steeg Maroc

Rotary Honors Grand Army Men at Club Luncheon

Dr Earl A Roadman addressed the Rotary Club at a Russell Lamson Hotel luncheon honoring 21 Grand Army of the Republic men. Attendees from Waterloo La Porte City Hudson and other towns included David Allison commander Joseph Husman John Grimm Amos Wheat and many others.

America Earl AL. Roadman Memmeris Rotary Club Russell- Lamson Robert Anderson Dr. Roadman Ralph Sarif West Highschool David Allison Josephi Husman Joan Good Alt la Porte City John Grimm Hudson Byron Leighton Amos Wheat R Brown GW. Bothwell Julius ‘Denney A. L. Httinger Isaac Gushard Sam Gushard WV. G. Mover Herbert Northey Alva Page T.P. Shannon Joseph Schuler Henry Wosdre EB. G. ‘Wise AWC Talo Waterloo Allison and Shannon

Chief Oshkosh to Be Moved to Park

Chief Oshkosh once led the Menomonee Indians and lay in a Wolf River grave for 68 years. He will be reinterred in Menomonee Park with elaborate rites and a parade. Winnebago County Archeological and Historical Society sponsors the ceremony in Oshkosh Wisconsin, with more than 30,000 expected attendees.

Oshkosh Wis Menomonee

Wanley Pig Thief Convicted in 49 Minutes in Toledo

Jacob Manley of Toledo faced a hog theft indictment. A Toledo jury returned a guilty verdict in 49 minutes on Friday afternoon. He received an immediate sentence and was moved to prison by midnight.

Warl Madison Jacob Manley Toledo A.d

Edison P T A Elects New Officers

Mrs Dwight Bower was elected president of Edison Parent Teacher Association at year end meeting held at the school Friday afternoon. New officers include Miss Nellie Rowne, vice president, Miss Alice Forbes, secretary, and Mrs A A Brown, treasurer. A short program by pupils preceded refreshments.

Dwight Bower Edison Parent-Teacher, Association Nellie Rowne Alice Forbes A. A. Brown

Shetland Pony Appears At Knowles Farm, Police Seek Owner

A pony wandered to Harvey Knowles’s farm one mile north of Saint Francis Hospital. Police have no report of a pony theft or absence. A boy or girl is distressed by the loss, and the pony’s owner is sought as officers investigate the odd arrival.

Knowles Farm Harvey Knowles SS Francis Hospital

Palmer urges advertising to sell yourself at club talk

Davenport speaker SB known for long Rotary talks frames selling oneself through ads and self development. He argues success comes from creating and publicizing a product or persona, using ink to interrupt minds and promote service to mankind.

Bank J. B. Palmer Davenport Advertising Club Helatl Ressell-Lauson Dr. Palmer New York

Youth Slaying Linked to Moonshine Frenzy in Chicago

John P. Manion, 23, emerged from a moonshine stupor and killed his mother, Mrs. Bridget White, 60, in her home while her sister-in-law John White tried to intervene. The incident occurred after Manion demanded to drink and then attacked with a butcher knife.

Chicago John P. Manion Bridget White Avith John. White Manton White John

Briand at 65 Denies Marriage Under Consideration

Aristide Briand France's veteran premier, age 65, denies reports he plans marriage. He is vacationing at Cocherel, Seine-et-Marne, tending livestock and avoiding politics as rumors recur, with friends noting every denial sparks new proposals.

Briand Sun Aristide Briand France Foreign Office Hiiand Cocherel Seine-et-Marna

Restrains Theatres from Sunday Shows in Chariton

Tutege Wells grants a temporary injunction restraining the Black Theatre Company, owners of the Lincoln and Strand theatres, from conducting Sunday shows in Chariton Iowa. A hearing for a permanent injunction will be held in ANE.

Chariton Tutege Wells Black Theatre Company Lincoln Strand Ane Ps

Model Compensation Law Upheld by Court

Washington court ruling upholds Wisconsin's model workers compensation law as constitutional after a company challenged a provision denying judicial review of the state industrial commission's decision. The May 24 decision by the U S Supreme Court addresses the legality of limited review in workers compensation cases.

Washington, D. C Wisconsin United States Supreme Court State Industrial Commission

Bharly Graduate of West High Recalled in Tipton Visit

Mr and Mrs Walter B Van Buren Tipton Jr visit their son in law Rev Arthur Young. Van Buren family ties to Waterloo and West High School era recalled with classmates listed. Building permits issued include a factory at 1406 Westfield costing 2350, remodeling at Fourthward Washington cost 2500, and remodel at Alta Vista Van ta cost unspecified.

Walter B. van Buren Tipton, Jr Arthur Young van Buren Waterloo West High School van Buren Stites E. L. Boies Anna Baker Piera Phelps Belle McGatin Eluder Bart Manning Westfield Avenue Charles B. Pickett Fourthard Washington Streets G. F. Alt- Bradt Alta Vista Venta Cart Slade He Hill Manning

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