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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1926

Page

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Queen Marie Nears Return From U S Tour Amid Strains

Queen Marie of Roumania finishes a 10,000 mile U S tour en route to New York and Berengaria as King Ferdinand's illness and Princess Ileana's fatigue wear on the royal party. Col. John H. Carroll, host, receives gifts. A historic past emerges as Carroll recalls his alley origins and career.

Marie West Virginia New York Queen Marie Trourmania America Ferdinand Ileana Jersey City Mator Charles BD. Mitchell National City Bank Berengaria Obsernation Car Jugo-Slavia Pater John H. Carroll Carroll Col. Carrol Stanley Wishburn Walter V. Shipley Martinsburg W. Va Shenandoah Valley Winchester Cherleston Gen. Sheridan John Brown

Henry Stevens Says He Was Fishing at Time Hall

Henry Stevens testifies in a murder case about his movements on September 14. He describes fishing along the bay edge and at seaside park, returning home, then fishing again until nine o'clock and after supper. He recalls weighing a six pound shovel-nosed fish and returning to fishing.

Henry Stevens Stevens New Brenay Pari Mr. Keer Steven Stevene Eggers Willie Willie Stey Simpson

Witness Stev ens Under Cross Examination in Mills Hall Case

The testimony centers on timing of the Laval and beach shootings involving Mrs Mills and the Hall case. Henry Stevens faces probing questions about alibis and claimed gun possession as Simpson presents a wax head to illustrate the crime scene.

Five Great Lakes Boats Overdue After Severe Storm

Five Lake boats are overdue after icy gales swept the Great Lakes. The Monroe C. Smith Sam Mitchell and David Norton are late reaching upper lake ports. The Russell Hubbard is due at Ashland Wisconsin and has not been heard from. A Fort fleet vessel near Buffalo reportedly ran aground. Two vessels were saved after striking rocks. A rescue by coastguards saved nine sailors from Mormin's Shipping Point amid a snowstorm. The Widener escaped disaster after losing its rudder and drifting 150 miles. A damaged anchor at Port Calborne left the aging Lake Grain to shore.

Milwaukee Wis Great Lakes Monroe C. Smith Sam Mitchell David Norton Upper Lakes Russell Hubbard Ashland Wia Take Erie Buffalo Laka Superior Giddings Tate Sault Sta. Marit Mich Point Maminse Winener Superior Mormin Port Calborne Detroit Morgan Lake Grain Imek Hog Island

War Vet Leaps to Death from Washington Monument

Henry Anderson, a discouraged Spanish American War veteran housed at the U S military home in Washington, committed suicide by leaping from the 555 foot Washington Monument. A shout of yamas preceded the fall as guards and a tourist group heard screams.

Washington,d. C INS Washington Monument Henry ©. Anderson U. S. Coldlery Anderson White House

Destroyer Rescues Disabled Wakeakura Mine Sweeper

The US cruiser Pittsburgh tows the crippled New Zealand Wakakura into Honolulu after picking it up in rough seas. The vessel reported machinery trouble while on a voyage from San Francisco to Nonolutu, with damage noted to its propulsion system.

Washington, D. C United States Pitts ‘Burgh Navy Honolulu New Zealand Wakiakura Wakakura San Francisco Nonolutu

Midwest Gripped by Freezing Temperatures

The Midwest faces a deep freeze with forecasts of plummeting temperatures across the region. Shippers are warned to protect merchandise as the cold wave spreads nationwide aside from Texas and Florida. Temperatures hit zero in several towns including Calgary and Melenne as Rapid City reports higher readings.

Chicago Middle West United States Texas Fler- Em Calne Melenn Rapid Guty

Leopold Not Called as Witness Today

Leopold not called as witness in trial of Nathan Leopold, one of the alleged thrill killers of Bobby Franks. After four hours in an ante room, Leopold was returned to the penitentiary without testifying, while Deputy Warden Peter Klein was mentioned in connection with a May incident. Leopold had appeared Monday to testify but offered to waive further testimony.

Tolet INS Nathan Leopold Bobby Franks Vonvietsa Peter Kiein Altha Leaneld Wit Wael

Statehouse Janitors Demand Wage Boost in Des Moines

Twenty three state house janitors petition the state executive council for a salary increase from 100 dollars to 110 dollars monthly. They note county and city janitors earn 125 dollars per month, and cite the high cost of living as the reason.

Des Moines State House

Railroad Official Killed in Own Car Near Park Minnesota

Drn Petticbone, general baggage master of the Northern Pacific railroad, was killed when his private car was struck by a locomotive of a second passenger train near Park Minnesota early today. All passengers on both trains were shaken but unharmed.

Take Park Minn Woy Drn Petticbone Northern Pacific Rail Lroad Wss

Banker on Trial for Collapse of Georgia Trust Chain

W D Manley, former president of the defunct Bankerg Trust company chain, faced a jury in Atlanta on November 20. He stood trial on the first of 18 indictments alleging fraudulent insolvency tied to the collapse of 88 chain banks in Florida and Georgia. Manley pleaded insanity but was found sane after a lengthy trial.

Atlanta W.D. Manley Bankerg ‘Trust’ Company A . Manley Flor-ida Georgia Benker

Hold Four Men for Robbing Schools

Four Lean Iowa youths Lloyd Bethards 18 Willice Cain 20 Roy Bethards 20 and Guther Poroy 14 are jailed in Nevada Virginia county awaiting trial on breaking and entering charges. They are suspected of robbing at least five schoolhouses in the county while working as cornhuskers. Sheriff Ebergalt leads the case.

Nevada Lean Thin County Lloyd Bethards Whilace Cain Roy Bethards Guther Ploroy Shertit Ebergalt

Forged Bond Sale Confession by Denver Ad Man

Confronted by evidence from state and federal authorities, Barijs Plyvan a 28 year old Denver advertising man admitted running a brokerage firm that sold 240000 dollars of forged Denver municipal waterworks bonds. He described his operation as a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde existence over five months and said much business was with customers who arranged terms.

Denver

Woman Drowns After Fire in Her Clothes

Mrs. George Harris, wife of a farmer near Barnette, drowned in a waterlogged tank at her home after her clothing caught fire. Indications say she jumped into the tank to extinguish the flames. her husband was away. She leaves a husband and a son about 10. Her relatives are in Arkansas.

Courier Special Service Town Falls George Harris Barnette Harris Lad

Government troops pursue communists after revolt attempt

Batavia Nov. 20. Government troops continue to pursue communists accused in the recent revolt attempt. In South Bantam the fleeing Moters clashed with troops and three were killed. Many arrests were made. Unrelated leaders of the revolt are being banished to New Guinea.

Batavia INS South Bantam Moters New Guinea

Thompson Silent on Islands Visit

Seato Washington Nov 20. Carm Thompson left here today en route to his home in Cleveland after arriving from the Philippines where he has spent more than four months studying conditions as confidential representative of President Coolidge. Thompson refused to discuss his mission.

New York John H. Carroll Queen Merle Roumania Cincinnati Col. Carroll John Raitroad George Wilson Tacoma Wash Cincinnati Children's Home Carroll Tle Unionville Yand St. Louis James J. Hill Baltimore & Ohio Washington, D. C Seato Thompson Cleveland Philippines Coollde

Railroad Workers Given Boost in Pay

Omaha Nebraska November 20 192- In crease of pay for 14 000 Union Pacific rail employees was announced Twelve thousand show on Cloyea and Gyo thousand omisers Ianeous workers will share in the rise which will not exceed the rate of two cents an hour

Omaha Neb Nera Itedas Cloyea Gyo

Death notices for Mrs F T Austin and Mrs J J Neal

Word has been received of the death of Mrs F T Austin wife of a minister in the Church of God formerly of Waterloo. Funeral services were conducted yesterday. Mr Austin attended church conferences in the city and served as president of the National Blue Institute and editor of the national church paper. Funeral services for Mrs J J Neal will be Monday at 10 am in O'Leary Town Chapel with Rev Earl Roadman. Burial will be in Fairview.

IF. EL Austin F. T. Austin Oru Bon Church of God Walt Waterloo Auden Focal Pulpite National Blula Church of God J. €. Neal J. J. Neal O'leare & Towna Chanel Earl A. Roadman Crane Mathodlet Church Fairview

Search for missing Miss Sizer ends after threats

Mount Vernon Indiana November 20 Miss Myri Sizer a Maquoketa school teacher vanished November 6 at Marion after riding with a Baldwin area teacher. Local college students Wendell Webb and Binford Armsy halted their search following threatening letters and a phone warning. Police and relatives fear foul play though no solid lead has emerged.

Mount ‘Vernon Wendell Webb Waterloo Binford Armsy Marshalltown Correll College Myri ‘Sizer Maquoketa Matt Tvstarlans Marion Tangstale Miss Sizer Mount Vernonce Mount Vernon Baldwin Trai Cedar Rapids Sizera Myrion Omaha Chicatoma Cedar Ranlds Police Miss Sizers

Schall Offers to Quit for Frazier

Minneapolis Nov 20 Senator Thomas D Schall of Minnesota proposed withdrawing as ranking chairman of the senate Indian affairs committee if Senator Lynn J Frazier of North Dakota is reinstated to the Republican party Frazier is a committee member but cannot become chair because he was read out of the party two years ago for not backing the administration The move aims to strengthen the party in the coming congressional session.

Minneapolis Minn Thomas D. Schall Minnesota Senate Indian Affairs Committee Lynn J. Frazier North Dakota Frazier i i

Police seek two boys missing from homes

Police search underway for Sylvester Butterfield, 14, of 616 Fowler Street, wearing ble dtop shoes and blue suit, sport sweater and knit cap, and Richard Darrow, 16, of 515 Johnson Street, tall and broad shouldered, not wearing a leather jacket.

Polles Ald Sylvester Butterfield Fowler Street Richard Darrow Johnson Street

Tragic Mantilla Tanker Fire Kills 12 Sailors in Drydock

In Sparrows Point Maryland the Norwegian tanker Mantilla exploded during drydock work. Eleven bodies recovered with 12 crew members among the dead and four unidentified remains found. Officials cite accidental ignition of gas from oil in a fuel tank as the cause. The ship, owned by W Nilhalmoon of Ponaborg, Norway, was under reconditioning for I Maxisan Petroleum.

Baltimore Sparrows Point Cpt Nils Danielson Neamen Wil Reseng Norway Omletals W. Nilhalmoon Ponaborg UN Baling Gerries Maxisan Petroleum Company

Waffles, Polygamy and Public Dance Stir Debates

A quirky dispatch notes Neana prefers waffles in Frankfort while H L Mencken is quoted on polygamy. It reports Mrs Anna Carlin Spencer’s stance on birth control, a sanitation rule in Constantinople, and a ban on an old oriental dance in public as devotees defend it as milder than the Charleston.

Associated Press Frankfort Indi la Frankfort Neana Los Angeles Cal Anna Carlin Spencer Constantinople Charleston

Closed Bank Collateral Sparks Lawsuit Against Directors

Spencer Virginia Ta large bank suit filed against Terrill Savings Bank directors by Citizens National Bank of Spencer claiming 49 000 loan collateral failed to satisfy loan terms and contributed to Citizens National Bank closure.

Spencer, Ta Terrill Savings Bank Terrill, Ta Citizens National Bank of Spencer Terriil Bank Citizens National Bank

Cedar River Soft Fish to be Shipped East

Thirty thousand pounds of fresh carp buffalo and quillback were gathered from the Cedar River by Hutson Klinger to be shipped Sunday morning from Waterloo to Potumkin Fish Company Philadelphia. The live car holds 21 in the U S and is owned by American Railway Express with nine leased by Potumkin. The car contains nine tanks with three feet of water each and circulating warm water to keep ash alive, an attendant travels with the car and a built up runway links tanks for access. Fishermen began loading at 8 a m Sunday after a postponement from today. The hauls since Tuesday totaled 24 060 pounds, yielding large pike and other game fish, all returned to the river unharmed.

Cedar River Hutson-Klinger Company Waterloo Potummakin Fish Company Philadelphia United States American Railway Express Company Potumkin Company Selners Witt Place

Miners Killed as Steam Shovel Strikes Powder Load

In Jerome Arizona a steam shovel at the Glory Mine dug into a buried powder charge from a missed blast. Jim Shelly and George Cole were killed while several other workers were slightly injured. The explosion shattered windows and was heard for miles. Authorities say a forgotten plant of boxes of powder had failed to explode previously.

Jerome Ariz Jim Shelly George Cole

Boy of 11 Rescues Brother From Lake

November 20 report from Rhindelander Wisconsin states 13 year old Lawrence Jensen broke through ice on a local lake. His younger brother Cart Jensen Jr 11 pulled him to safety using a skate strap.

Rhindelander Wix Lawrence Jensen Cart, Jr

Deer Killed by Dogs Near Sidney Highway

Game wardens and sheriff's officers investigate the death of a deer found on the highway near Sidney. The animal had been wounded by a hunter and then killed by dogs. Residents say deer have not been seen in this area for years.

Sidney Fore

Peace party planned by Harvard and Princeton athletes

New Haven Conn November 20 Harvard and Princeton officials plan a peace party to settle athletic differences and restore the series if possible. A preliminary conference today set the plan in motion. The note of reconciliation follows extended disputes over competitions and eligibility.

New Haven Conn Harvard Princeton

Exhibit to Show Development of Stock Business

A highly visual exhibit in Washington DC previews the U S Department of Agriculture display for the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago starting November 27. Artisans interpret agricultural progress through live animals films wax models and panoramic scenes showing marketing grading and meat inspection to educate visitors about modern livestock industries.

Washington, D.C United States Department of Agriculture Chicago Animal Industry Biological Survey International Thea Department Post Hama Iedern United States Nevada Arizona Wyoming Montana New Mexico Indiana Connecticut

Exibit details methods to trap and kill livestock pests

The exhibit at the stock show highlights trapping and poisoning methods, the economic impact of predatory animals, and the role of corn, clover, and alfalfa in livestock production. It notes soil fertility, seed adaptation, and a new federal seed staining law to aid buyers.

States Department, Agriculture Piate Europe Tennassen Ohio United States Canada Anahie Vialftors Department of Agriculture

Electric death trap plotter 10 gets prison term

Port Orchard Washington November 20 The verdict against W G Walker electrical engineer for attempted murder in a plot to slay a husband by a connected transformer and plate was returned by a Superior Court jury after brief deliberation The defendant faced possible twenty years but the conviction rests on the plan rather than the attempt as the principal witness Mrs Gerbert Kenniston testified Walker promised to shoot her if the device failed The police surrounded the house and arrested Walker when the plan was changed by the wife and the machine never used

Port Orchard Wash G. Walker Waller Winiker Jerbert J. Kenniston Walker Hughand Kenniston Aho Kanniston Ight and Power Company

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