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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1926

Page

11

Nebraska farmers threaten revolt over Pathfinder dam failure

The piece reports angry farmers in Scotts Bluff and the North Platte valley threatening action after water from the Pathfinder dam project was not supplied. They accuse Secretary Work and Commissioner Mead of breaking promises and note a president signed measure reducing charges, while accusations grow over open gates and delinquent payments.

Witt Nebraska Work Interior Department Blyeod Mead Iwigry Scotts Bluff Phe North Platte Valley

Farmers Denied Water. Effigies Hung in Nebraska

In Scottsbluff Nebraska on May 28 AP reports angry farmers and citizens hung two effigies of Dr. Hubert Work and Dr. Elwood Mead outside the Water Users association office over federal irrigation water cuts. The protest followed disputes over delinquencies on construction charges and water delivery for the North Platte project.

Jess Sweetser Reaches Final of British Amateur Golf Title

In Muirfield Scotland on May 2 AP report shows 28 year old American Jess Sweetser defeated Hon WG Brown to reach the final of the British amateur championship in a two hole win after 21 holes. He faces Shinpsan tomorrow in a 36 hole final after a dramatic stretch including a 20 foot putt by Brown and a late rally by Sweetser.

Muirfield Scotland APJ Jess Sweetser Brown Tow Lis Shinpsan Bobby Jones

Irish Free State Keeps Russell Out

London May 28 The Irish Free State protests led the British government to bar American socialist Charles Edward Russell from landing at Plymouth. Officials said he would have been allowed to land at Southampton if he had not planned to visit the Free State and would have been allowed to proceed to Dublin only if he agreed not to visit the Free State.

London Free Stite Charles Edward Russell Plymouth Home Ofics Southampton Toherbourg Free State

Industry in April at High Mark Since War

Washington May 232 The Commerce Department reported that U S manufacturing production in April was the highest for any month since 1979 with gains across nearly all major industries except agriculture and leather The increases ranged from 2 to 5 percent and indicated broad based expansion in the economy.

Wrehington D. C Department of Commerce

Brazil Abandons German Veto Right

London May 28 UP The General correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph reports Brazil has abandoned its veto right hindering Germany's entry into the League of Nations. Manila May 28 MOROS FIGHTING AGAIN Three soldiers killed and two native troopers wounded in clashes between Philippine constabulary and the Moros.

Brazil London The Exchange Telegraph Today Germany League of Nations Manila Philippine Constabulary Oday

Fifty Girls to Pin Poppies On Remembered Dead

Fifty girls tomorrow will pin poppies on the grateful dead as part of a Red Cross rooted sale. Volunteers will station at Sterling store and other outlets to sell emblems for soldiers' sacrifices, proceeds aiding relief work. auxiliary plans spread to Waterina and Black Hawk counties with multiple sales stations listed.

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Prince Gustavus Adolphus and Louise Alexandra Visit Washington

Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden and Princess Louise Alexandra tour Washington DC with open spaces and trees. They meet President Coolidge at a dinner and plan a public address at tomorrow's Memorial to John Ericsson unveiling.

Gustavus Adolphus Sweden Louise Alexandra White House Capitol Tall Prince Goolidge Bee Baby Howard Joby Jays Hammond John Evicsson Coolidge America Washington Republic

Boyhood dream driven double murder at Jacobi ranch

Arthur Messerly, 38, on trial in Forsyth Mont, says a boyhood dream compelled him to kill Peter Jacobi and his niece at the Jacobi ranch last winter using a shotgun. He hoped to kill two people then himself, the defense notes to the jury. Vesuvius rumbles Naples warns of possible renewed eruption activity.

Forsyth Mont Ins Arthur Messerly Jacobi Ranch Heserly Peter Jacobi Jacob Jacobi Hi Niere

Courier delivery guidance and contact hours for missed paper

The notice asks readers to ensure home delivery before 3 30 and to call before 6 30 if the paper is not received by then. It directs contacting BIND for a reprint. The message reflects a newspaper office instruction on delivery timing and remedies.

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Politician jailed in triple tragedy bomb blast

Bart let t leader of the Lake township opposition to August Krubaech was jailed in Muskegon after a bomb at the Three Lakes Tavern killed Krubaech his daughter Janet and fiancé William Frank. A lettered package mailed from the Muskegon post office tied to the motive of political hatred emerged in the investigation. Janet Krubaech died after hours of life support and Prank was killed in the blast.

Avevity Michigan Thrae Iis Ina Sonpen' Ielter Muskegon Mich Asa Bartlett Blue Lake August Krubscck Krubsech Janet William Frank Three Lakes Tavern Lyman T. Gover Glenn’ Dunn Ryan Rey Bartlett Lake Township CG. Green Krubaech Ku Klux ‘Klan Jennie Norlin Norlin Vics Horr Prank August Krubaceh Opie

Baby Girl Drowns in Water Tank on Farm Near Nashua

May Virginia May, eight years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bingey, drowned in a water tank on the family farm near Nashua. The death was found after both parents returned home from milking to learn she had been missing about 100 minutes. She is survived by a sister about five. No funeral plans have been made.

Nashua. da Virginia May George Bingey Fuera

German Cruiser Hamburg Sold Beer in Los Angeles Port

Los Angeles Times reports that the German cruiser Hamburg sold liquor to visitors during a Pacific coast port visit, the first German warship seen on the coast since 1934. Assistant prohibition director W. W. Anderson says federal agents boarded the vessel at Pedro Bay two days earlier and seized beer samples showing strengths of about 4.8 percent.

North Pole Reid South Pole Los Angeles Cal Los Angeles Times Ilamburg Germany W. W. Anderson Istant A Pedro

Sunday declares presidential bid at American Legion banquet

Ambitious Rochester Minnesota claims Billy Sunday will pursue the presidency if both major party nominees are weak candidates. He says he will live in the White House in that case.

Rochester Minn Rey Billy Xn Findenendenbidry Land White House American Legion

Blood transfusion saves woman from death at St Francis hospital

Mrs Gust Townson aged 50 received a pint of blood from her friend Mrs Otto Nelger, 42, after doctors found the patient near death from loss of blood. The operation at St Francis Hospital revived her and she is much improved after the transfusion performed Wednesday morning.

Gust Townson Cottiga Grove Avenue St. Francis. Hospital Otto Nelger Cof Johnson Ling Nelson

Ex-Convict Tries to Burglarize Pen After Release

James McRae, 30 day county jail inmate, attempted a break at the state penitentiary after discharge from a five year larceny sentence. He pounded gates and demanded knives, recalling three pocket Gims from years ago. He was arrested following the drunken attempt.

Port “Madison James McRae McRae

Des Moines Police Bar Attorneys From Viewing Prisoners

Police chief Cavender ordered lawyers deemed "low type" barred from visiting prisoners. The directive, issued late last night, bars any attorney the police consider a threat to officers from access to inmates in local courts.

Des Moines Mgj Licals Cavender

Argentine Seaplane Arrives in Havana on Long Flight

Argentine aviator Bernardo Duggan arrives in Havana after flying from Miami in a Buenos Aires seaplane. He traveled with Capt. Eduardo Olivera and Ernesto Campanetti, departing Miami early the previous day and landing at S548 Wm, Havana.

Havana Bernardo Duggan New York Nuevos Aires Buenos Aires Mixon. Fla Eduardo Olivera Ernesto Campanetti Miami

Coast Patrol Aids Distressed Schooner Off Ocean City

A Coast Guard patrol boat was dispatched from Lewes Delaware to assist a masted schooner reported in distress about three miles offshore and two miles north of Ocean City Massachusetts this morning. The vessel’s name could not be read due to haze.

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Federal forces pursue bandit gangs in five held hostage

A chaotic dispatch from Des Moines reports federal authorities seeking bandit gangs holding five citizens under death threats. The piece notes disrupted families as a couple secures divorces amid public scandal, with names such as Fred Mansfield and Thelma Scull referenced in the turmoil.

Short Interviews With Home Folks

Local textile workers note improved fabric quality and steadier prices for fall and winter clothing. Luther Enderlein says upturn in overall business expected, with farmers and laborers showing better conditions. Fall styles include a slightly tapered hallgon trouser and brighter men’s furnishings with tin brown and lad shades dominant.

E. Enderlein Luther

Radio boosts three candidates campaigns on WOC

Davenport Iowa May 18 UP radio station WOG plans apolitical brief broadcast week from Washington to aid senatorial candidates Albert B. Committs and William Borah. Clark Cuniaiing and Clark Will make personal appeals while Borah urges Iowa voters to back Smith WW Brookhart for the senate.

Davenport WOG Smith WW. Brookhart Senate

Athletics End Yankees’ 16-Game Winning Streak

In New York on May 25 195S the Philadelphia Athletics defeated the New York Yankees 4 to 2 in a tight pitchers’ duel. Letty Grove held the Yanks scoreless until an error scored one run. Hoyt faced Grove and pitched well, but could not stop the Athletics’ breakthrough.

New York New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Yanks Prisbane Letty Grove Hoyt Fineral

Sugar Plant Loses Case Against Bank in Minnesota

The Northwestern Sugar Corporation of Mason City lost its appeal in a U.S. court yesterday. It sought a preferred claim against Wells National Bank in Wells, Minnesota, after the bank failed two years ago with $23,956.79 still on deposit.

St. Paul. Minn Northwestern Sugar Corporation Mason City Tost United States Court of Appeals Sugar Company Wells National Bank Wells, Minn

Railroads Cut Westward Schedules Speed Up to California

Kansas City officials announce cut rail service on multiple lines with Westward schedules slashed. Wabash and Union Pacific routes shortened by up to five hours toward Denver San Francisco and Portland, effective immediately.

Kansas City Lanis Denver Wabash Union Pacific San Francisco State Portland

Hudson Woman Seeks Declaring Sister Legally Dead

Mrs Kate Vanghar Roney appears in court to seek legal death declaration for her sister Mars Richarde Vaughan Wadson of Iowa. Charles Vaughan died in 1922 leaving about 1200 dollars to siblings Elizabeth Davies James Vaughan and Mrs Rampy.

Hudson Kate Vanghar Roney Mars Richarde Wadson Ramey Charles Vaughan Elizabeth Davies James Vaughan

Mexican bandits hold five Americans near Tampico

The American embassy reports Mexican bandits led by Vidal Tenoria kidnapped five Americans, including J. J. Shanklin, asking 20 000 pesos for their release. Efforts by Mexican authorities and the U S embassy to secure safe release and punish bandits continue as officials in Mexico City vow to exterminate the gang.

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Four in Audience to Hear 14 Candidates

An audience in Des Moines gathers to hear 14 political candidates seeking county offices. The event, dated May 28, features hopefuls addressing voters and outlining platforms.

Des Moines

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