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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1922

Page

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Mystery bullets link auto dealer murder in Chicago

Chicago tale of Joseph Lanus, renowned car dealer worth nearly a million dollars, shot in his office. police probe a love angle and a business quarrel as several women are quizzed. Two pistols found near the body. clues point to a stranger and possible car trade dispute two weeks earlier.

International News Wire Chicago Joseph Danby K Porter Balos Joseph Lanus Uyo Gous Lunus Yolds Aonienne Furether United Press Poice Jos Lanng A & Length Fenry Lee Conley The Heong Conley Joe Bellava Ned Alica McArdle Ste Lanugs Jon Maybilla Gray Adiew Ric Ardle John Anderson Elas Sisin Miss McArdle Absars Edward Janus

Fire at Jamestown NY Leaves 35 Trapped Missing 8

In Jamestown New York a blaze damaged 48 businesses injuring five firefighters and three women. About 35 people were trapped by flames and rescued by police and firefighters using nets and windows. The fire caused an estimated 700000 dollars in damage with unknown origin.

Buffalo N. Y Navy Jamestown Here Olice Sapie Iacdera

Adrianople Turned Over to Turkish Control

Constantinople reports Adrianople, once Thrace’s chief city and former capital, was formally turned over to Turkish authorities by allied forces today.

Adrianople Constantinople Thrace

Suspect Denies He Shot Ottumwa Man

Stanley Lamb was arrested in Cedar Rapids as a suspect in the Ottumwa shooting of Oliver Dimmitt. Lamb reportedly admitted recent Ottumwa travel and claimed he came from Muscatine but police say his description matches. Dimmitt, shot in the shoulder Wednesday, was improving at a hospital. Local authorities stated they had learned of Lamb’s arrest in Cedar Rapids and believe he is the shooter.

Associated Preas Cedar Rapids Stanley Laimb Oliver Dimmite Ottumwa Muscatine Lamb ‘Ba Lamb Stahim Dymmitt Oliver Dimmitt Dimmitt Fommy O'Connor Chicago 8 Hospital Getlar Rapids Branley Lamb Dimmiltt

State Nears Close of Its Testimony in Shurtz Murder Case

Burlington, Nov. 26. The trial of Ara Katherine Bhurtz for first degree murder in the death of her husband Shurtz nears the end of prosecution testimony. Junior Shurtz, 14, testified to quarrels between his parents and said several men, including Leroy Speers, were often alone with the accused. Speers admitted on arrest that he shot Shurtz at Mrs. Shurtz's suggestion, sheriff Bland testified.

Burlington Oesa Ara Katherine Bhurte Sturt Merson Shurtz Ie State Inka Waoymack Raritan Jeweler Leroy Spee J. ¥. Bhurtz Sherif Bland Speers Hea Hed

Accidental shooting injures farm girl in Marshalltown

Marshalltown Iowa November 25 Opal ten year old daughter of John Jen a farmer living south of town was accidentally shot and probably fatally wounded today by the discharge of a .22 caliber rifle in her father's hands The ball passed through the child's abdomen puncturing the intestines and bladder

Marshalltown Opal John Jen Todey

Blood for transfusion at Iowa hospital sparks high offer

University of Iowa hospital authorities report a critical need for blood and offer $108 per pint for healthy donors. Des Moines notes include the death of William Burney, longtime editor of a Collins, Indiana newspaper, survived by wife and five children, and multiple arrest cases amid local crime and probate developments across Marshalltown Des Moines LeMars Maquoketa.

University of Iowa Des Moines Wiliam Burney Collins Montheor Alvin Willam Emmett Alvin Mabel Gerner Marshalltown McDonald Towa Guv Kendall Carrie Burbank A. EF. Corey Department of Agriculture LeMars Floyd O. Green Akyon Maquoketa Patrick F. Dolan Preston Edward Dolen Airs M. Cain Davenport John Polan Delmar Frank Dolan Clinton

Classics Now Available to All at 10 Cents Each

The Waterloo Evening Courier offers pocket size classics at 10 cents per copy with minimum orders of ten. Books cover fiction drama history biography philosophy science poetry and humor. Orders must be mailed with payment. no sales at the paper office.

Waterloo Evening Courier Cannes

Polk County Crime Wave Sentences Total 202 Years

In Des Moines 24 prisoners received sentences totaling 202 years. Four are to serve 20 years at Fort Madison prison including Henry Toner, a Fort Des Moines soldier convicted of assault with intent to commit rape. The group includes 12 burglars among those sentenced, with others allotted to Anamosa reformatory or Fort Madison as specified.

Des Moines Polk County Judea Lester Thompson Fort Madison Henry Toner Fort Des Moinés Anamosa Reformatory Ford Henry Ford America

End Argument on New Trial Motion in Kneeskern Case

Decorah Iowa Nov 26 arguments on the motion for a new trial in the Kneeskern case were completed last night. Frank Knee akoro, convicted last spring of the Irene Van Brocklin murder faced final pleadings as Judge Taylor planned to rule by Wednesday noon.

Kneeskern Decorah Frank Kneeakoro Irene van Brocklin Hi. B. Faylor Carly A Canclus Taylor Fleal

Affable Strangers Trick Student on Way to School

Sioux City police seek two friendly men who befriended 21 year old Weldo Gayton of North Dakota near Aberdeen and robbed him of 100 dollars in traveler's checks and 90 dollars in cash on a Milwaukee train. Gayton, en route to attend school in Kansas City, is staying at the police station while authorities investigate.

Sioux City Aberdeen S. D

State Chamber of Commerce Plans to Sell Bonus Bonds

Leopold, general secretary of the Town State Chamber of Commerce, said officials of the state chambers have sought a conference with State Treasurer Burbank to outline their plan for selling the soldiers bonus bond issue within the state. He added the chamber will cooperate, believing local sale benefits Town residents.

State Chamber of Commerce Des Moines Jouonh Gs Leopold Town State Chamber of Commerce Burbank

Courier Offices Mail Order Demand Prompted for Card Cover

Size and style bound in heavy card cover stock and appropriate for any mace or use. Persons interested will remember the necessity of ordering by mail instead of calling in person at the Courier offices.

Premier Cuno Wins Reichstag Vote on Policy Endorsement

Berlin Nov 25 The reichstag approved the motion by the German Democrats endorsing the government's declaration of policy. All parties voted for the motion except the Communists and three Anti-Semitic party members who opposed approval.

Cuno Reichstag Associated Press Berlin German Democrate

Electrical energy use signals Midwest prosperity rising

The Seventh district reports September power use up 19.8 percent from a year earlier, with industrial users up 8.1 percent. Commonwealth-Edison says 1.93 trillion kilowatt hours produced last year and already exceeded that mark. Midwest utilities show strong growth across 16 states, with varied gains in Chicago, Muscatine, Davenport, Rock Island, and more as industrial activity climbs.

Associated Press Chicago Middlewest Hay Reserve Bank Commonwealth-Edison Co Uniols Commerce Commission Midwest Middle Weer Utilities Company Middlewest Southwest Standard Gas & Electric Co Northwest West United Light & Railways Co Tollinois Iowa Indiana Molise Ill Iowa City Public Services Company of Illinois Illinois Northern Utilities Company Ofmictary Southern Wisconsin Electric Company Customiere

Frear Attacks Ship Subsidy Bill in House

Rep James A Frear Wisconsin led a strong Senate style attack in the house against President Hardings ship subsidy measure He said the bill would grant favors to Standard Oil and United States Steel and would cost the government about 75000000 annually, roughly twice the Lasker era shipping cost, in direct and indirect subsidies.

Washington, D. C Harding James A. Frear Wisconsin Standard Oil Company United States Stael Corporation Lasker

Congressman Ratney to ask Burns for Klan initiation details

Representative Ratney of Minnesota said he will request William J. Burns head of the federal secret service to obtain information about alleged initiation ceremonies of the Ku Klux Klan in the United States Capitol and other public buildings in Washington.

Washington D. C Ratney Vyliavis Willam J. Burs Federal Secret Service Cornish Congress United States Capitol

General Gonatas forms military cabinet in Greece

General Gonatas, a leader of the revolt that toppled King Constantine, established a military cabinet in Athens today to replace the ministry that resigned last night. The move consolidates control as tensions rise after the coup.

Athens Ger.netas Constantine

Railroad detective shoots father-in-law in Canton

Canton Ohio November reports the chief of detectives of the Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad, identified as House, is under arrest following the killing of his father-in-law W A Phelan after a quarrel. House surrendered to authorities immediately after the shooting.

Canton House Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad Tadey Minter W. A. Phelan

Two Students Die In School Fire Tragedy

News from Waterloo reports a fatal school fire injuring others on a farm near Henson and in the city. The blaze destroyed St Honiface college affecting dairy cattle and prompting officials to kill cows. Mrs Vogt funeral arrangements announced. Requisition officer heads to Waterloo to secure Leslie York for embezzlement charges in Minneapolis.

Guaf Frank A. Graf Waterloo Wa Jtarloo Winnipes Man Navy Henson Ollers St. Honiface College Graf Leslie P. York Minneapolis York Vean

River Pact Binds Seven Western States Agreement

The Colorado river treaty, signed after three weeks of talks, unites seven southwestern states and the federal government. It aims at equitable water division and development, setting uses, fostering interstate harmony, preventing disputes, and speeding agriculture and industry growth in the river basin. It also seeks water storage and flood protection.

United Preve Santa Fe N. M Colorado River Commission Colorado River

Sheriff urges witnessing hangings to curb crime

Black Hawk County Sheriff T. Wagner says prisoners should be compelled to witness executions. After attending Orrie Cross's hanging at Fort Madison, he believes viewing death deters crime and upholds capital punishment as civilized. He criticizes walling off view and calls the scene humane despite its grim solemnity.

T. Wagner Black Hawk County Orrie Cross Fort Madison J “Tt Wagner Gross Sherrif Wagner

Christmas Cheer Fund Depends on Good Fellows

Christmas cheer for poor children in Waterloo hinges on help from Good Fellows. The article urges spontaneous local giving to cover necessary expenses so no stocking remains empty and no child feels Santa Claus is out of reach. The Courier invites offerings to support the Christmas cheer fund.

Waterloo Santa Claus Miust New York

Mayors Advise Changes in Laws for Iowa Cities

A special committee of the Iowa League of Municipalities met in Des Moines to discuss legislative recommendations for the next general assembly. Mayor A. E. Gnagy was authorized to draft a general plan regulating motor buses, address city planning, curb housing laws, and propose tax measures. They also considered allocating part of the franchise tax for street upkeep and supporting a one cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund state primary projects.

General Assembly Iowa Iowa League of Municipalities Des Moines A. E. Gnagy Bed Gnagy

YWCA Building Fund Grows As Pledges Roll In

The YWCA building fund reaches 117,716.82 with pledges including two thousand dollar installments and numerous smaller gifts. Board of directors meets Monday to appoint a treasurer for the unexpired term of Mrs. Chaories H. Eightey and review campaign progress while Miss Aimee Fagundus outlines building plans.

Weduceday Opis Ane't Chaories H. Eightey Los Angeles Aimee Fagundus

Henderson Family Poisoning Mystery Stalls for Chemists

Progress in unraveling the Henderson poisoning tragedy stalled as state chemists pending analysis of vital organs and food samples from the Henderson family. Officials in Columbus expect results Monday afternoon. The Hendersons, including Irving Henderson, his wife Florence, and their four children, died in the incident.

Lancaster Henderson Trving EH. Henderson Florence Columbue Hendersons

Professor Tiernan’s Turmoil Sparks Bigamy Claim

Blanche Brimmer, a minister’s daughter and widow, announced plans to annul her marriage to Notre Dame figure John P. Tiernan after his recent wedding to Mrs. Johns F Tiernan. The Iowa-born woman vowed to pursue bigamy charges, saying she and Tiernan lived as spouses until last Monday.

Aredale Blanche Brimmer John P. Tiernan South Bend Ind Helen Guckmaster Buckmaster Todey Johns F_ Tiernan Notre Dame Tiernan Chicago Associated Press Hansell John P. Tiernan Charles H. Hawn Brimmer Viawn Prof

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