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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1926

Page

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Cinderella Bride Leaves Millionaire Husband Behind Dreams Unmet

New York society reports that Peaches Browning has left Edward Browning a 51 year old realty operator and separated from him for a few days. She is with her mother in New Jersey while Browning says the split is temporary and that they gave up their Long Island home. The tale recalls earlier failed dreams of a grand palace life and a family. Frances Heenan had quit school to marry Browning, and a prior relationship with another woman attracted public attention. The couple honeymooned at Lake George and Atlantic City before settling at a Long Island apartment.

New York Get Peaches" Browning Edward W. Browning Kew Gardens Browning Long Island the Herald Tribune Mr. Browning Katherine Heenan Mrs. Heenan Frances Heenan Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children Lake George Atlantic City Cold Spring N. X New Jersey Fifth Avenue Paris Mary Dorothy Sunshine Mary Speas Frances Heens Peaches Browning Love

Queen's Paris Visit Becomes Semi Official Amid Movie Offer Controversy

The queen's Paris trip to visit America sparked diplomatic tensions as reports of a movie appearance offer circulated. The legation denied any confirmed offer of £25,000 yet noted that offers can be made while stressing the gap between offering and accepting. Final Washington visitation plans were prepared by officials, signaling a shift toward a more official tone.

Legation Washington Coolidge State Department

General Manager of A A A Pauses on Official Tour

The General Manager of the American Automobile Association outlines its mission during an official tour. The AAAs role includes roadside assistance, safety information, and promoting federal aid for state highway construction. The organization, chartered by Congress, operates with volunteer officers and serves members nationwide. A Moose dance schedule is announced by Waterloo Lodge No. 325 in Moore.

Motors Smith American Automobile Association Congress Association Rapistas Tive Smith Esi Waterloo Lodge Layal Or Ser Moore

Temperatures From Monday To Tuesday Across The Region

The report lists daily highs and lows for Monday through Tuesday. Data is fragmented with unclear times and spellings, but indicates temperature ranges and periods like afternoon or evening readings. Further specifics are not readable in the fragment.

Rescuers Seek 24 Feared Dead In Iron Mine Blast

Rockwood Tennessee reports rescue workers tried to reach twenty four miners believed killed by a gas and dust explosion at the Koone iron mine near here. Four bodies were partially identified as Rid dell Elliott Gaither Smith and Harry Lingo. No life expected within a half mile of the blast as rescue teams labored through caves and night.

Rockwood Tenn Rodgers Koone Iron Company Will Arthur Teague G. 1 Boles Ebcbie Davis No. 2 George Riddell W. C. Elliott Gaither Smith Harry Lingo Butte Miters

Policeman Shot Through Station Door in Two Rivers

Two Rivers Wisconsin December 5 4 JP Leo Looque a 45 year old local policeman was shot and killed today by an unknown assailant who fired at the officer through the glass door of the police station. Fellow officers say Booque had been active raiding bootleggers in the vicinity and this is believed to have led to the shooting.

Two Rivers Wis Leo Looque Booque

Rules Convicts Need Not Pay Poll Taxes

Inmates of Fort Madison penitentiary and Angainsa reformatory are not required to pay a poll tax while incarcerated. Atty. Gen. Ben Gibson declared in a formal opinion that these inmates, when residents in the county on parole, are subject to poll tax payment like other male citizens.

Des Moines Ont Fort Madison Reformatory Angainsa Ben Gibson

Berlin bans Ni BLT there is snопhole

Fragmented OCR text discusses a Berlin injunction restricting certain forms of presentation and wording. It mentions sublet distinctions to evade the letter of the rule and references German officials and citizens in a restricted context. The passage appears partially garbled with mentions of Berlin Ort AA and measures affecting depiction and performance.

Berlin

Death Notice for Local Resident in Waterloo

Mortirarit FRANTIC 1, Prank TR cues, formoerhy ont Waterloo, fed yesterd at his mime Wy Loa Afeecles, Cal, after NoNMees of our duration or on ome of years he had con raehter and beekkeopen far ie Watering TRecister POT ATN 'e and Mrs. Jowles Jett for Cali hia daet January when his wilth failed. Surveiving, besides his witew, are ne oson. Myrold T. Cantos, tt elh street, ind we laughters, Irs. Burdette Van Stice, Las and Mrs. Pilon 'Thomas, salt Lake, Utah, Waterloo relatives were set in 'cycled oof foneral arrangemente NH othe death wessaie, bit burial! Wil probably nean Los Angeles.

Waterloo Mrs. Jowles Jett Cali Oson Myrold T. Cantos Myrold T. Cantos, Ttelh Street Ind Irs Burdette van Stice Las Pilon ‘Thomas Salt Lake Utah Los Angeles

Court May Decide If Knickers on Child Immoral

Jefferson County courts likely will hear a case over whether a nine year old girl wearing knickers at Fort Fulton school is immoral. Virginia Allen, 9, was barred from eating at school by the teacher for her attire. Her mother, Mrs. Thomas Allen, appeals to the city superintendent and contemplates court action after failed protests.

Jefferson, Src. Get Chirk Fort Fulton Virginia Allen Thomas Allen

Waterlooe River Improvement Dinner Invitations Sent

Invitations went out to 1200 members of the Waterloo Beat and River Improvement association for a dinner and entertainment Thursday at 6:40 p m in Black's tearoom. L H Pammel Ames chairman of the Iowa state board of conservation will be guest speaker and talks are planned by Mayor Glenn A Thibitts Herman Miller Allan Lown Sherwood W A Reed Harry Keister and C Aarinan.

Waterloo Beat ‘& River Improvement Association L. H. Pammel Ames Iowa State Board of Conservation Towa State Parks Fnd Glenn A. Thbitts Herman Miller Allan Lown Sherwood W. A. Reed Harry Keister C. Aarinan

Burzette Murder Trial Closings In Mason City

Defense closing arguments in the murder trial of J Everett Burzette claim Melvin Burzette killed Morris Van Note, Lime Creek farmer. Attorneys Benke Ontjes state Van Note died at the hands of a cousin as jurors await a possible verdict this afternoon.

Mason City LNSI J Everett Burzette Morris van Note Lime Creek W. G. Benke Charles City F. A. Ontjes van Nota Melvin Burzette Everett Melvin Ha Henke

Electric Park Ends Season Amid Mixed Attendance

Bleeline Park reports a satisfactory season with gates closed Sunday as manager R. E. Petersen plans a Montana and Nebraska trip with family. The HIMUSEMONS treasurer will go to Cedar Wapida for winter work while attendance figures from Bleelrie Park show only slight variation from last year due to rains and seasonal factors.

Electric Bleeline Park R. E. Petersen Montana Intobraska Peterson Linkey Alten

Central Labor Union to Convene Wednesday Meeting

The Central Labor Union will hold a Wednesday gathering at Carpenters Hall. The session will cover ongoing business and social activities, with details to be announced.

Icentral Labor Union

King on a Motorcycle Incident in Belatum

A king rides from his palace to his office on a motorcycle when guards stop him for papers. They discover the vehicle is registered to Belatum. The exchange ends with the king admitting fault and asking for forgiveness for the moment.

Delays Hit Vinton Va Route 40 Widening Project

Dry weather slows road work on primary road No 40 south of Vinton Virginia. Crews and equipment await conditions as grading on the 10 mile strip to be surfaced this fall nears completion.

Vinton Prac

Romantic Echo of War Tragedy Hushed by Court

Matty Josephine an Irish lass whose first husband a marine died at sea was granted divorce from Larry Isaac Clark in Black Hawk district court for cruel treatment. She married Eugene Clark during WWI. after his death she joined his family in America and later wed his brother. She receives 42.30 monthly alimony plus custody and household goods. Government pension of 37.50 per month continues.

Matty Josephine Black Hawk District Court Larry Isaac Clark Eugene Clark Lath America Wye Jackson D. G Nancy Junis Clark

Girl Steals Pension Money From Civil War Veteran

Maggie Shepherd an 18 year old black girl stole $14 from a Civil War veteran named Isagae Spurs at 1401 Jefferson Street. Detective Ralph Davis investigated and Maggie was arrested at her home, 1526 Jefferson Street after her mother implicated her. She confessed spending $4 and claimed innocence despite admitting the theft.

Jefferson Street Maggie Shepherd Ralph Davis Bill Davis

Tinney's Condition Unchanged After Collapse

Detroit report states comedian Frank Tinney remained in a comfortable condition with pleurisy from two fractured ribs after a lapse in his hotel Saturday. Dr Leon Dretzke informed United Press of the unchanged state as Tinney continues recovery.

Detroit Mich Frank Tinner Leon Dretzke United Press Tinney

Paris Bartenders Warn Youths Against Evil Drinks

Paris bartenders declare cocktails like Martini Manhattan and Sugar are dangers to American youths. The article describes uniformed staff behind mahogany counters serving a range of beverages on Boulevard des Thiliens and laments growing influence of American drink culture.

Paris Tavis Ars Boulevard Des Thiliens Pentlemanty Dave

Building Permits Totaling 16000 in City

Four building permits issued by commissioner Charles Wasson authorize $16000 in new construction and $10000 in demolitions. Aileen Band Co. will erect two frame dwellings at 22 Ninth Street West for 3000 and at Denver Street for 500, while BL Moleveland plans a 1000 dollar frame home at 497 Main Street.

Evecion Main Street Moleveland IR Commercial Y Nan

Ohio Electric Company Wins Coffin Medal in 1920s Note

The Ohio Electric Company of Cleveland received the Charles A Coffin award for outstanding contribution to the transportation industry. The prize included a silver medal and a cash award distributed to employees, reflecting the company’s service in the Youngstown area under General Electric sponsorship.

Ohio Electric Company Coffin Cleveland Pennssean Ohio Charles A Atari General Electric Company Ely Youngstown

Swirling floods threaten three states and Beardstown

Floods advance across Illinois Missouri and Oklahoma as the Illinois and Sangamon rivers overflow their banks. Beardstown endures levee breaches while Springdale faces its worst flood on record. Red Cross and state authorities mobilize aid as crews divert trains and shelters open for hundreds displaced.

Chicago Mississippi Kansas-Oklahoma Oklahoma Missouri Gulf Beardstown Ilinois Illinois Springfeld Sangamon Kaskassia Mississippi River St. Louis Red Cross Bartlettaville Lewistown Tih Liverpool Procress Petersburg Minson

Haines Hurls Cards to 40 Victory in Third Series Game

In a misty third series affair the Cardinals defeated the visiting team 40 in a game filled with fielding miscues and dense play. Haines pitched effectively to limit the opposition while Southworth and Douthit contributed timely hits as the defense struggled in wet conditions.

Haines

Ku Klux Klan Scandal Tangles Indiana Figures Involving Foy

Involved Foy Edward Jackson Tidlana linked to a Ku Klux Klan political scandal exposed by the Indiana Editorial Association. New revelations accuse he appointed A R Robinson to the United States Senate last year under Klan threats by D C Stephenson, amid chaotic internal moves and salvos of names and positions. The report blends political intrigue with disjointed game shorthand and garbled OCR lines about baseball action, creating a jumbled public notice-like record.

Foy Edward Jackson Tidlana Herone Indiana A. R. Robinson United States Senate D. C. Stephenson

Methodist pastors serve churches longer in yearly shakeup

The annual Methodist Episcopal ministry shakeup shows pastors remaining at the same church longer. A Boston church record notes 31 years of uninterrupted service. Eastern conferences lead in longevity with New York East over 19 years, Philadelphia and Chicago counties following. Marriage licenses list Geneve F Huffman and Evelyn Stellenechmidt.

Methodist Episcopal Ministry New Methodist Morvean Menino Boston Waa Atom New York East Area Philadelphata Conference New York Chic Rasa Washington New England Fauy Feneth Helma G, H. Loran Greenstreet Philadelphia Alt. Alints Wrench Ehurch Chicago

Oil Case To Be In Supreme Court's Hands Tomorrow

The Teapot Dome oil case moves to the Supreme Court with arguments concluding tonight in the Elk Hills naval oil lease annulment suit. Principals Doheny Sinclair Fall face possible long sentences if fraud is upheld. Government counsel Kellogg Pomerene Rob erty urge two grounds for cancellation: fraud and lack of authority to lease Navy oil.

Washington, D. C Elk Hills United States Supreme Court Terpot Dome Albert Ball BE. L. Doheny Harry Il. Sinclair Fall Denby Robison

Vienna Builds Model City Under Socialist-Democratic Rule

Vienna has rapidly transformed into a model European city within a year. The administration built 30 000 modern apartments for workers and many public facilities including baths hospitals nurseries schools and libraries. Over 250 miles of streets and highways were paved the city electrified and an underground railway and power station installed.

Vienna Europe

Press Note on Skirt Taboo in India

Chicago report quotes 21 year old journalist Shetvankar of Madras who will study at Wisconsin. He recalls editing the Young Theosophist and says Indian press avoids front page jokes about women’s clothing, labeling such coverage as comic stories.

Chicago India Shetvankar Madras University of Wisconsin Young Theosophist Adyar

Deputies P aid for Cattle Show Traffic Control

The county board approved $74.40 in bills for deputy sheriffs who handled traffic near the Dairy Cattle Congress during show week. Eighteen deputies policed the grounds under police detective Hugh Crumrine, with half their salaries paid by the county and half by the congress.

County Board of Supervisors Congress Hugh Crumrine

Police Examination Postponed for Waterloo Department

Waterloo police examination for applicants was postponed from Monday afternoon to Thursday due to a commission member’s absence. W. M. Beecher, chairman of the city service commission, announced the delay yesterday noting the necessity of delaying the proceedings.

Waterloo Police Department Do Ow.om W. ML Beecher Ci Service Commission

Welsh Addre and Kiwanis on Law Enforcement

A report of Welsh Addre and the Kiwanis discussing law enforcement at Hotel Russell Lamann with music by the Davidson Furniture company. Also mentions revolts in Brazil and church matters including Rev Lackey named moderator of the Iowa Synod United Presbyterian churches and a social band picnic plan with orphanage appeal.

Addre & Kiwanis Mavivice CG. F. & N. Railroad Kiwaniselah Russell-Lamann Davidson Furniture Company Lackey Ewart Iowa Syne Oof United Presbyterian Churches S. Ak. McColam Newton

World Series Shots by Clock at Third Games report

Stade notes from Sportsman's Park recount chaotic opening morning as bleachers flood. A trampling injures one fan beyond use while another ambulance evacuation follows. Amid chaos, humor arises over mistaken Peggy shard and a crude joke about a St Louis team nickname.

Holand Krebe Peggy Joyce Porky

Assignments of Criminal Trials Start With Woman

Judge George Wood and County Attorney W A Cook set 20 trials to begin Monday with Nellie Pattie first on liquor nuisance charges. Defendants Endwaldsen Thompson and Pott follow, then Art Elin for DWI, with manslaughter and assault cases among later entries in the calendar.

George Wood W. A. Cook Nellie Pattie Mike Endwaldsen George H. Thompson Robert Pott Art Elin

Frederika Social Notes and Local Appointments

Frederika Iowa October records show Mr and Mrs Guy See visiting Mt Auburn relatives and Mr See on Mt Auburn business. Mrs James Gallagher spent time in Mason City. Social Hour guests luncheon hosted by Mrs Donald Agar. Leigh Alcock held annual watermelon feast. August Breemer and family called on his mother in Williams town. Local barn work near Sweeners restaurant discussed with Alcock and Haase men attending Cattle Congress. Lizzie Jansen left for Waterloo to visit brother William Adams before returning to Washington. Mrs C H Sweeney visited with her mother near New Hamilton. Nels Mass and John Deitz active in Fredericksburg business and Plum Creek schoolhouse moved for mill addition. Sam Motown Jr Louis Dark of Minnesota visiting relatives. Marian French and Mrs Bowlby plan Winterset trip. Ladies Aid to elect officers and Division D to entertain. lunch serve planned downtown Saturday night. Rev C R B Thomas, former pastor, transferred. Mrs Art French and Mrs L J Danes visited New Hampton. George McKinder operated at University Hospital Iowa City. age 60 years.

Frederika Frederika Guy See Mt. Auburn Marlin See James Gallagher Mason City Donald Agar Leigh Alcack August Breemer Williamstown Breemier Sweeners Tom Alcock McCrackin George Alcock Haase and Son Lizzie Janston Waterloo Whi Adams Washington Marian French Lis Bowlhy Anna Welch Outoet Winterloo Ladies’ Aid Division D C. RB. Thomas Atrs Art French L. J. Danes New Hampton Fridas Martin George McKinder University Hospital Iowa City

Local Social Notes From Gilbertville and Waterloo

Mrs senn roungnit of Waterloo visited her sister Mrs Mary Heinen last week. Bobby Wanninger of Waterloo spent Monday with his grandparents Mr and Mrs A H Shares. John Klein went to his farm near Mankato Minnesota last week to drill well. Lewis Herrig Floyd Suppy and Ed Hoffman of La Motte visited relatives here. They attended Cattle Congress. Mr and Mrs David Martin and family of Charles City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Peter Schommer. Mrs Rosauer and Kathaleen Bedard of Eagle Center were guests of Mr and Mrs Leo Bedard Sunday. Mr Kemly and daughter Alarte were guests of Mr and Mrs Peter Demuth Sunday. Esther spent the weekend with her sister in Waterloo. Mr and Mrs Gordon Pelton and daughter Constante spent Sunday with Mrs Pelton's mother Matt Newses. Waterloo resident Newses spent Sunday with his sister Mrs J W Schmit.

David Martin Charles City Peter Schommer Rosauer Kathaleen Bedard Eagle Center Leo Bedard Kemly Alarte Peter Demuth Esther Waterloo Gordon Pelton Dangher Constante

Otterville Notes From a Weekend Visit and Wedding

Gale Bantz from Waterloo spent the weekend with his parents in Otterville. Mrs. Frank Bantz and Litei Trebon returned to Dubuque. Miss Lorraine Thompson and John Weiler were married at noon September 28 at her Dubuque home. Mrs. Stewart and daughters visited with Pen Bantz’s daughter.

Otterville Oterville Gale Bantz Waterloo Frank Bantz Litei Trebon Fran Dubuque Lorraine ‘Thompson Trebon John Weiler Thompson Stewart Bickley Anderson. Waterson Pen Bantz

Obituary of Dunkerton Resident Milius Son of Henry

Bertha born Eri 25 1963 in Dunkerton Indiana died Sept 23 after a long illness. Baptized Lutheran church attended parochial school conducted by Rev John Berkharde in Bennington and confirmed April 16 1916. Attended St John’s church Maximid Ta, later in Benavictan. Had been in failing health four or five years. About a year TB developed and he ceased helping on the farm. Fourteen physicians consulted. last summer hospitalized at Oakdale Ta. Parents took him home Sept 1 with brother Louiswerk. Interment at St John’s church Masfield cemetery Rev August Bartels officiating. Sermon by Rayways viz. The parents and brother survive.

Christ If Dunkerton Milius Henry Bertha Eri John Berkharde Bennington Benavictan St. John's Church Maximid Vie Oakdale Louiswerk Masfield August Bartels Cita Ginerst Raywayns

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