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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1927

Page

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Destitute Baron Fights Loss of Heiress Bride

New York reports Baron Tornow once a Russian imperial captain faces annulment of his marriage to Florence Clendenin after a referee found fraud and misrepresentation. He previously borrowed money to buy a ring and clothes, was destitute, and had concealed his true finances and residence. The bride’s petition cites deceit by Tornow and associates as the couple’s separate life unfolded.

New York Supreme Court Florence Marisme Clendenin Joseph Clendenin American Smelting & Refining Co Baron Tornow Beron Tornow Imperial Guard Miss Clenden Broadway Bria Irvington-on-the-Hudson Miss Clendenin Princess Quchiomsky Baron K. Diamgaroff Harriett Coller Woodworth Clendenin

Congressman Will Speak From Station WIBM at 815 PM

A Waterloo radio forum ran late after a mechanical defect delayed the start. Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts opened the show praising radio progress and Waterloo’s hospitality. The program drew large home audiences and featured a style show with six models from A J Edelson Company and broadcasts by George La Hue and Charles Bail among others.

K. W. Fyfe Mike Waterlas Blumelodian Orchestra Gerorgr la Hue George la Fue Charles Bail Fred Sewerd Glenn A. Tibbitta BR Ofrlock Waterloo Evening Courier Four Winds Mid-West Tibbitts A. J. Edelson Company, Inc Carry Stacion Waterloo Radio

Frank to Manage 45 Universal Theatres in Iowa and Nebraska

Alexander Frank named general manager of Universal theatres in Iowa and Nebraska following confirmation by Carl Laemmle. He will oversee 45 venues, base in Omaha with two district managers, while resigning from Frank Amusement Co. duties. The circuit includes multiple Fort Madison Muscatine Marshalltown Columbus Fairbury Fremont Grand Island Norfolk North Platte Beatrice Hastings Kearney and other Nebraska venues. The move, effective Thursday, marks expansion after last year's $1.4 million business and 617 employees. Frank will relocate with his family to Omaha, with occasional Waterloo visits anticipated.

Carl Laemimie Universal Film Corporation Alexander Frank Frank Amusement Company Universal Theatres Iowa Nebraska Laemmle Chicago Frank Universal Fort Madison Muscatine Marshalltown Missouri Valley Columbus Fairbury Fremont Grand Island Norfolk North Platte Holdredge Kearney Beatrice Hastings Amusement Company Omaha The Frank Amusement Co West Coast Theatres Plaza Riatto Waterloo Hrimself

Hearst Aids Farm Relief Program Formulation

Des Moines reports President Charles E Hearst of the Iowa Farm Bureau federation left for Washington to help frame a national farm relief program. He will meet with legislative committees of the National Grange and National Farmers Union to formulate a definite agricultural measure.

Hearst Des Moines Congress Charles E. Hearst Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Washington, D. C National Board American Farm Bureau National Grange National Farmers’ Union

New Plaza and Rialto Managers Arrive from Los Angeles

Frank Amusement Company president Jack Retlaw announces the appointment of new managers for the Plaza and Rialto. Thomas E. Hall will run the Plaza theater and Francis Glaab will manage the Rialto. both arrive from Los Angeles where they have worked in West Coast theatres.

Jack Retlaw Frank Amusement Company Waday Plaza and Rialto Hewires Thomas BE Hall Plaza Theatre Francis Glaab Glaab Los Angeles West Coast ‘Theatres. , Inc Frank Amusement i Company

Strikers See Guards Enhanced In Colorado Mine Jail Clash

In southern Colorado coal fields on November 8, wartime tension rose as special police guarded jails holding I W W strike leaders after arrests. Fires and signal flares marked temporary camps, riots guns in use, and mass patrols spread from Walsenburg to Pueblo as authorities moved to quell demonstrations and avert jailbreaks.

Denver Colo Colorado Industrial Workers of the World Walsenburg Walsenburgh Pueblo Roger Franceton Kristen Svanum

State police deploy with heavy weapons and ammo

A squad of state police was dispatched to an unspecified location armed with another machine gun. They carried 50,000 rounds of ammunition.

Grayson Welcomes Younger Stepmother in England Trip

Mrs Frances Wilson Grayson now en route to England after failed attempts to Copenhagen reveals she has a new stepmother younger than herself. A J Wilson 60 owner of a local department store announced his marriage to Miss Gladys L J Ison 25 of Mount Sterling Kentucky, his cashier and bookkeeper, late yesterday.

Muncie Ind Frances Wilson Grayson

Samuel C Allison dies of heart trouble in Waterloo garage

Samuel C Allison 208 Lo Fall avenue proprietor of Sam's auto shop 510 Mulberry street was found dead in his car in his garage late yesterday. Medical exam concluded heart trouble as cause. He married Alice L Bond March 12 1911 in Lamont. Surviving wife son Adren mother Mrs E H Sampson and brother A H Allison. Funeral at O Keefe Towne mortuary. Also brief notices for Mrs Joseph Diefenbach and General John J Pershing.

Samuel C. Allison Lo- Fall Avenue Sam Mulberry Street Mr. Allison Independence Lamont

Temperature Readings For Upcoming Day

Readings show Monday highs and lows, with temperatures tracked through Monday night and Tuesday at 7 am 11 am and 3 pm. Data focuses on maximum and minimum values across the period with times noted.

Plant Juice Man to Tour Waterloo for Herbal Medicine

Thousands in Waterloo will learn about Plant Juler, a herbal remedy claimed to aid digestion liver kidneys and bowel health. The Plant Juice Man will demos at Wangler Bros Co 229 East Fourth Street starting 9 AM Thursday November 10 with free samples and public introductions.

Wangler Bros. Co Waterloo East Fourth Street Wangler Bros Waterion

Ames Frat House Raided Seizing Liquor and Bottles

Iowa State College woke to a late raid on the Sigma Chi house led by a state agent and county officers. A large quantity of liquor and grapes were found, with reports of a bottle in every room and potential suspensions of students. Quarterback Walter Weiss and other Sigma Chi members face possible removal.

Ames INS Iowa State College Sigma Chi Nebergall Garret Earl Smith Raymond M. Hughes Smith Walter Weiss Towa

Social Welfare League Annual Meeting Set for Nov 16

The Social Welfare League board of directors will hold its annual meeting at Black's Tearoom November 16 at 6 30 p m The public is invited by Miss Anne Denton superintendent to attend and learn how aid is given to those in need Also Cannopus Club meets at Black's Tearoom with Will A Lane First National Bank cashier as principal speaker this noon

Social Welfare League Black's Terroom Anne Denton Canopus Will A. Lane First National Bank Story & Clark dirgos—Moesars Carleton Pike, Sias, Zimmerman Frank—Jackson -MceCoy Waterloo Cowier Jed Wray Pioneer Naional Bank Logan Ave

Guatemalan diplomat Francisco La tour dies after surgery

Washington November 8 Senor Don Francisco Sanchez La tour Guatemalan minister to the United States died last night after an appendectomy. He had been found unconscious in July with a self inflicted bullet wound near the heart. Family described the shooting as accidental and the news of his illness was withheld until shortly before his death.

Washington, D. C Don Francisco Sanchez Laour United States Senor Latour Legation

Reed pleads guilty to illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor

R E Reed of La Porte City pleaded guilty before Judge W Hasner to illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor. He was fined 200 dollars and costs and sentenced to three months in jail, suspended during good behavior, and paroled to H G Unger. A bootlegging count in the same indictment was dismissed. Reed also pleaded guilty to another charge referenced in the plea.

R. E. Reed la Porte City R. ‘W. Hasner Reed H. G. Unger F.W. Edwards

Howard's Buttermilk Cream Promises Clear Skin

An advertisement touts Howard's Buttermilk Cream as a vanishing facial cream that promises improved complexion within a week. It sells in pharmacies and druggists, with a money back guarantee, and notes a matching soap for smooth, pliable skin.

Howard Robert Drug Co. and Co J. Milter

Illegal possession appeal case ends in fine in Cedar Falls court

Justice W. J. H. Whitford's court in Cedar Falls convicted Reed for illegal possession after an arrest at La Ports City by Constable H. P. Mason deputy Lloyd Halleck and Marshal FE. H. Abel. Reed faced a $100 fine plus costs for carrying four half pint bottles of alcohol. Marriage licenses listed include Laurence B. Richard Sioux Falls and Kathryn Scalion Sioux Falls, with D. E. Stewart Grimes and Wanda Kiffner Waverly also noted.

W. J.H. Whitford Cedar Falls Reed la Ports City H. P. Mason Lloyd Halleck FE. H. Abel

O Joy Corn Wafers Advertised To Remove Corns

An old advertisement touts O Joy Corn Wafers claiming painless corn removal. It promises immediate relief, easy shoe wear, and roots pulled free. The lure includes six wafers for ten cents and broad reader praise at druggists.

Ojoy

Puts An End To Bunion Pains

An old advertisement promotes Moone's Emerald Oi night and morning for bunion and vein swelling relief. It promises rapid improvement with full strength two-ounce bottles and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Moone Robert Drug Co

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Count Tornow Marjorie Clendenin Mohawk Standard Tire Company Kolster Town Public Service Company Grebe Cele Electric Company Bosch Hartmann Whaylen Music Company Planstiehl Raciela Zenith Crosley Brunswick Victrola Davidsons King A. Leath && Co Kilar-o-Dyne Got WIBM Laemmie Corporation Iowa and L. A A. C. Cole Reber John Paul Newell Grace Thirdwest Guy Ritter Cottage Grove Thompson Rahre Madison A. Zellhoefer Alta Vista J. Jensen Galloway Rainbow Drive Pre Charlie Masonville Score Iw. W W. H. Adams ArChicago A.J. Howard C.G. W Waterloo, Ta Great Western Mummary Joseph Diefenbach Hilemann & Gindt Florence Street Immanuel Lutheran Church A. H. Lemmann Witl Fairview Pershing France American Legion John J. Pershing Guatemala Iece Ian ‘Y Tiner Sineeraptions Barbera Ladyertis Enti Laurence B. Richard Sioux Fi Mn Kathryn Scalion Sioux’ Falls D. E. Stewart Grimes Wanda Kiffner Waverly World’s Famous Story & Clark T Am Elzer’s Furniture Commercial Street
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