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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1926

Page

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ScottWSFST Round in Eight 10 Dodge Rope Again

Chicago May 36 INS Rus Bell Scott the youth once jailed for bandit slayings and insane since Chester escape trial in Cook County Court Judge Grothars extended request for sanity reexamination. Scott, awaiting second sanity trial while his brother Robert sits in jail for a related murder, faces potential execution delay.

Chicago INS Rus Bell Scott Scott State Hospital For the Insane Chester Willam Grothars Race Gorman Byrne Tudge Brothers Svatt Atate Anne Aet Joseph Maurerya Cook County Pangad Brothers Supreme Court Tof Robert Scott Brothers Caliria

Ummins Defense of Government Aid for Farmers in Debate

Senator Ummins argues the government can provide an even break for farmers via an equalization fee plan. He praises the committee from Western states, notes the bill would not permanently draw from the treasury, and compares agricultural subsidies to public utilities like railroads. He discusses timing, scope, and the need to support farming without harming overall commerce.

Congress Éstér United States Billiam Treasury Foméan Foméan Distiftiag Olunkin

Railroads Run Under Government After War Finance Debate

The piece notes treasury support for railroad nationalization from 1918 to 1920 totaling about 1.7 billion dollars. It argues the government must continue operation to keep farms and industry running, urging quick action to aid farmers. It also reports Mrs. Russell Price recovering after an operation at St. Francis Hospital.

Treasury Russell Price Kernstreat St. Francis Hospital

Obituary notices list Jensen Shockley Owlarems in Waterloo

Jens M Jensen 37 died at home on Laiayerra Street after a 16 year illness. Born in Denmark May 19 1869 he came to Waterloo in 1893. Survived by daughter Mary Jane sister and brothers in Denmark widow Elta Madson and extended family. Funeral Friday at Danish Lutheran Church burial Elmwood. M D Shockley 64 mother of Clinton Sheckley died in Vinton after long illness. Survived by husband and children. Funeral in Vinton. burial Elmwood. Veral Funes Jen O Haren 73 inmate at county home died after a paralytic stroke. No relatives located. body at Hileman & Gindl mortuary.

Jens. M. Jensen Jens M. Jensen Laiayerra Street Denmark Watertoo Elta Madson Waterfoo Mr. Jénsen Nagish Iwtheran Fish Brotherhood Society Mary Janesen Wren Paton Mary Dissing Wilbur Abo Pt i. Feoday Banish iLurhevoured CN. Pedersen Cedar Falls Herbert Mochiman Passor Trinity American Lutheran Church Elmwood Mes M. D. Shockley Shackler Mathery Clinton P. Sheckley Phyw Vinton Shockley Watertog Chiltren Alogth Jen O' Haren A.m Walerloo They Hileman & Gindl Mortuary

Iowa Rail Lines Targeted for Wild Planting Plan

Representatives from 25 organizations met to appoint Dr. L H Pammel to secure railroad rights of way for a reforestation and conservation program. Prof. G B MacDonald of Ames chairs the committee outlining waterways, lakes, bird life and native wildflowers preservation efforts.

Io Council of Conservation Iowa L. He Pammel Aries G. B. MacDonald Ames

Pilot of Naval Seaplane Indicted for Conspiracy

Lieut. Commander Janes H. Strang who piloted the glint seaplane on the Hawaii flight was indicted for complicity in a rum smuggling ring. The case involves federal county and city officials. bail set at 2000 dollars in San Diego. Nearly 200 people, including three Coast Guard officers, a county sheriff and deputies, and Chedey police officers face charges.

Seattle Wash Janes H. Strang United States Hawaii Strong San Diego United States Coast Guard Che Dey

Modernists Win Compromise at Baptist Convention Debate

In Washington D C March a tense Baptist Convention debate ends without expelling modernist churches. A compromise resolution allows Park Avenue Church New York and other modernist groups to remain within the Northern Baptist Convention after rejecting an amendment to bar modernist churches.

Washington, D. C Mar Si— Fuip Norther Baptist Convention Park Aveenue New York Mn Whiteambd Brousher Qakrland Cal

Sheriff Arrested in Big Booze Conspiracy

Sheriff Ray Chambers and Deputy Marchal Mienmai were indicted by a federal grand jury in Kray county on an alleged liquor and rum smuggling ring. Chambers was arrested in Indianapolis and the case involves multiple unnamed co conspirators as details emerged.

Ray _ Chambers Marchal Mwienmai Grant Tnditevapolis Kray

Wheat Prices Jump on Chicago Board of Trade

Wheat futures rose sharply in Chicago with May delivery contracts scarce as trading on the Board of Trade tightened. Prices climbed toward the 1.70 level amid sparse selling and strong demand from farmers and merchants in the market.

Chicago Ie Board of Trade Nantkot Nearry

Dawes OKs plan for equalization fee in principle

Vice President Dawes endorses the equalization fee concept as part of price stabilization. Senator Watson read Dawes’s memo based on farm leaders and economists, including Sir Josiah Stamp. A modified Dawes plan with lower overall funding and same fee is now before the House, with action uncertain.

Warrington D. C Vic Dawes Aliidy House Chaumper Altho Senate Watson Indiana Poonomiiers Josiah Stamp England Anthony Kansas Senato Watson Congress

Campanile Chimes to Have Temporary Home for Jubilee

Fr Meneley of Albany arrived to supervise the temporary placing of the 15 bells for the memorial chimes on campus Cedar Falls May 26 Special The bells were manufactured for the college jubilee and will be erected near the company Hatther arriving by freight after reaching Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Falls Meneley Albany Cedar Rapids

Boston Surgeon Dr Harvey Cushing Heads American Surgical Association

Boston physician Dr Harvey Cushing of Boston Mass was elected president of the American Surgical Association at its annual meeting in Detroit Michigan to succeed Dr John H Gibson of Philadelphia Richmond Virginia was chosen for the 1927 convention with date to be announced Vice presidents include Dr Alexander Primrose of Toronto and Dr Arthur A Law of Minneapolis All other officers were re elected

Detroit Mich Harvey Cushing Boston Mass American Surgical Association John Hy Gibson Philadelphia Richmond Br. Alexander Primrose Toronto Canada Arthur A. Law Minneapolis Minn

Donahey Seeks Third Term as Ohio Governor

Columbus Ohio May 6 UP Gov A V Donahey Democrat announced his candidacy for renomination and reelection. If successful he would be the first Ohio governor to serve three consecutive terms and would join a select group in state history.

Columbus A.V. Donahey Ohio Chin

Episcopalian Auxiliary District Meeting Held

Miss Hda Mearsley of Racine represented the executive board of the Women's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church at a district meeting in Christ Church Racine. Mrs. Lewis Jones of Iowa Falls, state president, attended as a guest. The program opened with communion led by Dr. Edward F. Thadd. Seven counties were represented.

Hdna M.eardsley Racine Wis The Episcopal Church Andresseil Town Christ. Episcopal Church Lewis Jones Iowa Falls Edward F. Thadd Lowa Falls Fev BE. T Mounsey Christ Church

Only One G A R Vet Left to March in Memorial Parade

The town prepares for Memorial Day ceremonies as only one G A R veteran remains able to march. Willam Sanderson, the local representative for the G A R, is currently hospitalized in Tea City but expected to attend and play a major role in the exercises.

G.A.R Barragit Jay Insi Sividroveterans Vils Willam Sanderson G. A. BR Tea City

Four Americans Shine in British Amateur Golf Upset Mayhem

Four members of the American Walker Cup team advanced in the British amateur golf tournament at St Andrews Scotland May 26. Bobby Jones Watts Gunn Jesse Guilford and Jesse Sweetser defeated British opponents while James Standish Jr and Douglas Grant also won. Ernest Holderness and defender Robert Harris fell to upsets and Chick Evans lost to Ds Beck. W A Mareau beat W B Forrance 4 and 3.

Auitdeld Scotland Bobby Jones Watts Gwan Jesse Guilfard Jesse Sweetser New York Francis Ouimet Boston Sir Ernést Helderness Robert W. Pesttie Holderness Latt Robert Harris Chick Evans Chicago Ds Beck Sundridge Park Evans Dones Gunn Guilford James

Fort Dodge coroner shoots self in his Fort Dodge office

Homer H. Busby a longtime Fort Dodge attorney justice of the peace acting coroner of Webster County ended his life in his office by a heart shot shortly after 8 a.m. His stenographer found him dead behind his desk. Investigation traced the gun to a weapon used by a previous shooting. A note in his pocketbook cited ill health as the motive. Busby had practiced law 25 years and was seeking re election at the June primary.

Wort Dodge Homer H. Busby Fort Dodge Webster County Shevitt John P. Chiay Busby Bisby Bisby's Foat Porker

First Speeder Under 35 Mile Law Arrested

Rober McCuteleon Keo kuk pleaded guilty in justice court to violating the 85 mile speed law and paid a $25 fine plus costs. He was arrested after a two mile chase by WH Tour, the first case in the county under the new law.

Fort Madison Rober McCuteleon Keokuk

Parley Zartman to Preach at Walnut Street Baptist Sunday

Dr Parley FE Zartman general secretary of the Evangelistic Association of America and Cedar Falls Bible Association rector will occupy the pulpit Sunday morning at Walnut Street Baptist church. Zartman is known locally for his Bible conference links and radio teaching to 20 Walnutite teachers conducting lessons over the air to school children.

Parley FE. Zartman Parley EH. Zarman UW. 1 Evangelistic Association of America Cedar Falls Bible Association Walnut Street Baphise Vr. Reman

Baltimore Judge Threatens 10 Put Editors in Prison

Baltimore judges threaten jail for ten newspaper editors and staff after publishing photos from the Richard Reese Whittemore murder trial despite an order banning such images. Judge Eugene O Dunne cites public interest and precedent, delaying sentences to allow appeals and possible defense arrangements.

Baltimore Harold &. Bullstein Earl 3. Deland News American Narry Clark Willa Sturm William Kiemm Eugene O'Dunne Richard Reese Whittemore O'Dunne Manafer

Science seeks new kicky intoxicant without alcohol

In a wartime era inquiry, chemists pursue an alcoholless beverage with higher kick than 100 proof bourbon. George Washington University experts assist a industrial research council study. Animal tests with rabbits monkeys guinea pigs and others examine effects of various alcohols ethers and gases.

Science Kington D.D. C Scienti Andrews, Haynes’ & Co George Washington University

Major Meigs to Quit With 54 Year Record

Keokuk Iowa May 26 Captain Gordon C Day succeeds Major Montgomery Meigs in charge of government rock and river work in this district since 1852 Meigs will retire from active service next August after a long career He will act as consulting engineer of the work until retirement From 1874 to 1882 Meigs was in Rock Island Illinois

Keokuk Montgomery Meigs Government Rock and Tiver Gordon C. Day C. F Meigs Rock Island

Ponurkow Pleads Not Guilty to Assault

Timothy Ponurkow pleaded not guilty at arraignment on an assault with intent to commit murder charge. He confessed to shooting Grover Aldridge during a visit to Ponurkow's bride of a week. Aldridge has recovered.

Pes Moines Timothy Ponurkow Grover Aldridge New Jersey Ponurkow All Ridge

Patriotic Etiquet for Radio Depends Upon Fan Himself

Washington May 26 A War Department inquiry dealt with radio etiquette for patriotic broadcasts. Officials ruled there is no fixed standard, leaving decisions to listeners about audience behavior. The discussion arose from a fan asking whether a crowd should stand for The Star Spangled Banner.

Washington, D.C War Department

Notes on Women of Europe in early campaigns

A collage of notes reports on women in politics and society across Europe and Britain. It mentions Florence Allen and Susan Rebhan for U S Senate campaigns, Margaret Bondfield on women workers, brides training in domestic science, and modern Turkish women's rights, with anecdotes from London and Rottingdean.

London

Small Advised by Carlstrom to Fire Colvin and Jenkins

Attorney General Carlstrom said he advised Governor Small to discharge Will Colvin, chairman of the state board of pardons and paroles, and Chauncey Jenkins, director of the state department of public welfare. The disclosure followed the governor’s appearance before a grand jury probing Joliet prison conditions and concerns of a pardon mill. Carlstrom said there was no concrete evidence against the two, but the situation prompted the recommendation for the governor’s own good.

Chicago Carlstrom Small Will Colvin State Board of Pardons Anti Paroles Chauncey Jenkins State Department of Public Welfare Fn Tie Joliet Mill Colvin Jenkins

Jesup News Highlights Local Graduates and Home News

Harold Bender returns after freshman year at Iowa State College. Gr Fox buys GW Hubbard residence on West Hawley Street. Guests at Roberts include Albert Nelson of Minneapolis and Adolph Johnson of Twin Lakes. Memorial Day programs planned with a Grand Opera House program in the afternoon. List of Jesup Consolidated School 1925-26 teachers and salaries announced. Graduation exercises feature Dr. Arthur Young and remarks on Masters and Slaves.

Jesup Jesup Harold Bender Iowa State College Fwin Lakes Minn Puto New York Nova Sweden Limbule Grand Opera 3D Ga &Walker Paul Smith Regular Army Fmanes England Camp Lewis Wash Hawaiian Islands Rev J. Snavith Central City Smith Missy Mabal Saytes Jesup Jésup ‘Consolidated School Iming Beman Geraldine“ Wiest Alles Frances McCreers Evelyn Horan Mildred Dawson the Iverson Mary Scanlon Ada Wood Alma Roves Charles Moore Roland Islingar Ruth Underhill Dorothy Suike George Ekstront Tt. C. Williams Jesup Consolidated School Acre Labor's Gate R. Cc. A.illiams Thur Young Aind Williams Mr. Ganiereed Roland Rogers Stobari T. Melrose Dorothy Thr Pisences M. Wood Davis i Gates Etiph W. Patten Rennneth T. Ifenk Flood Vi Brughman Flood WK. Swacy Elsin Mac Nielsen Elizabeth Laird Keith L. Gagkt Ralph B. Miller Lys Frask Evan Hansen Ruby MM. Bailey Beulah B. Fliss Wendel May

J P Conrad Purchases New Coin Planter

Local note reports J P Conrad buying a new coin planter after Paul Nebel plowed sod with his traster Monday. Mentions Miss Daisy Turner and Brandon's sister in dinling talk and Floyd Cummings. Leonard Miller also purchased a coupiC.

Batyaey Uvseer Paul Nebel J. P. Conrad Daisy Turner Brandon Floyd Cummings Leonard Miller

TemperatureReadouts for Tuesday and Wednesday Officials

Official minimum temperatures are listed for Tuesday and Tuesday night with Wednesday readings also recorded. Details appear as fragmented lines indicating daily low values and time stamps for observed temperatures across different locations.

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