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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1926

Page

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Detroit Bars Pulpit Speaking by Union Labor Delegates

Detroit leaders bar union labor speakers from pulpits during the American Federation convention held in the city. President Green denounces a “sinister influence” from local employers and church groups opposing labor, urging an equal hearing for open speakers while Salvation Army privileges are extended to delegates. Pearson declines further comment.

Detroit Mich Qet We American +Federation Green Salvation Army Frii Salvation Army James Pookes Fabor Federated Council of Churches of Christ In America Chamber of Commerce and Puilding Association Grean American Federation of Labor Pearson Morton Pearson Detroit Coun Yell Tod

McAdoo Defines Dry and Wet Prohibition Split

McAdoo sharply defines the party divide on prohibition as dry versus wet. He argues the United States must not enter the liquor business and frames the California platform as the driest in either party. The piece predicts a national convention battle as dry and wet factions vie for delegates across states.

McaAdoo United States McAdoo Smith Gov. Smith New York California Potomac Perthern Olin Maine Pennsylvania States Senate N. VY. Merale-Trébane

Thornburg seeks emergency hog cholera serum release

Des Moines reports Thornburg state secretary of agriculture declares a hog cholera emergency and asks Secretary Jardine to release untested serum under federal supervision. Other signers include Charles Vernet, Dr. Peter Maleim, and Dr. J. A. Barger. Thornburg argues untested serum, used with supervision, could aid exposed herds.

Des Moines Get Mark ' Sg Thornbure Tliricultture Federal Department of Agriculture Thornburg Jardine Charles Vernet Peter Maleim J. A. Barger U.S. Bureau of Animal Industry State Banking Department

Gary Expects Good Business in 1927

Gary predicts a strong 1927 for U S industry and commerce, citing continued corporate growth and steady demand. He notes steel and allied sectors will drive recovery, while broader business conditions remain cautiously optimistic amid ongoing depressions in some sectors.

Gary New York America United States Steel Berieda Amerlea

Chaptin to Retire After Napoleon Chaptin Retires

Unclear fragments describe Chaptin retiring after Napoleon related events. References include names like Arthur Iosily and Kelly Maas, plus mentions of visiting locations and filming. The text is highly garbled with missing context and uncertain details about timing or actions.

Tandon Cresplin Arthur Iosily Kelly Sy Kelly Peeson

Soccer Meeting Tonight At Victor Lead Club

A local notice invites all interested in soccer to attend tonight at 0 Phare fete in the ei Vv. discussion will cover football deazue and related topics, with a focus on organizing a Brau divertor.

Victor

Motorist Bruised When His Auto Hits Street Car

Joineph Utek of 170L Brinklin street suffered a severe bruise after his car collided with a street car on Lafayette street between P Anden and Block avenues late this evening. He was taken to St Francis hospital by city officers and later removed to his home. his car was badly damaged.

Joineph Utek Brinklin Street Ark Lafayette Street P Anden Block Avenues St. Francis Hos Hoy Colvin W. d. Sipe Jick

Washington clash over Suzzallo firing rocks state politics

Turmoil in Washington escalates as Governor Hartley faces a university dispute over Harry Suzzallo's dismissal from the University of Washington. Threats and countercharges flare between factions, with impeachment and recall discussed. Civic leaders urge reinstatement while protests mount Friday. Funding fights persist as lawmakers push cuts amid enrollment needs.

Seattle Brney Suzzallo University of Washington Northwest Cnrtrave Jn Hartley Luzzatto Thore Als Hartl Suxzzado Farmul Suzzalles Hirtley

Supreme Court Hears Oi Case Arguments

Fragmentary text shows Supreme Court arguments referenced with unclear entities. No coherent facts or named organizations available. The readable parts do not establish a complete event, date, or participants.

Supreme Court

Paul preachers begin evangelistic services at Antioch

A Paul area preacher initiates nightly evangelistic services at Antioch with plans for a prayer meeting and a series of sermons. Attendees are invited to participate each evening as the campaign unfolds under local church leadership.

St, Paul Antioch

Indiana publisher vows expose in Stephenson graft plot

Thomas H. Adams of Vincennes, Indiana, releasing a letter he says was taken from D. C. Stephenson in prison. The letter claims a prominent Indiana politician owes $825,009 over campaign expenses and alleges broad political deals involving mayors and others. Adams, heading an Indiana Public Editorial association probe, seeks to force access to Stephenson to prove alleged corruption and payoffs tied to Indiana cities.

Chicago D. C. Stephenson Indiana State Thomas HH. Adams Vincennes Ind Today Saxk Stephenson India Indiana King I Indiana Indianapolis Adams Indiana Ampblican Editorial Association Stephensen Michigan City Hdliuiapulis Ing@inna Gen Jackson U. S Robinson Fetter Wold Threva Cai Ratin Tad Individ Wales Ty Stephenson Ealarea Seleering Messes Ovsgi

Obituary Notice with Portions of Personal Details Lost

Fragmentary obituary notes a person born July 1857 who died after a long illness. The text references residence on the West side and mentions family names and health struggles. Several garbled phrases obscure specific names, dates, and locations.

Aimee McPherson Rest Day Amid Kidnap Case Hearing

Aimee Semple McPherson rests in Santa Monica while a preliminary conspiracy hearing continues, with witnesses attacking her story of kidnapping and alleged fake charity claims arising from the disappearance. District Attorney Keyes prepares more Arizona phase testimony as two significant case disclosures surface.

Los Angeles Crl Aimee Semple McPherson Santa Monica Bay Harself Rkoad McPherson Keyes Arizona Kenneth G. Ormiston Tamer Angelus Temple Wehr Miss Ax Larratte Wiseman Sielaff Disiot Tlie

Yanks Bat Five Card Pitchers To Take Game

A chaotic early game sees the New York Yankees use five pitchers to secure a win as Lazzeri and Dugan contribute runs. Cards manager Heath measures injured players while the crowd reacts to collisions and tense exchanges.

Ruth Homer Stuns World Series as Yankees Triumph

In a dramatic game Ruth belts another center field homer, driving in Combs before him as Gehrig doubles and Lazzeri adds runs. The Yankees build leads through Meusel, Dugan, and Severeid while Hallahan and Hoyt struggle for the Cardinals, who answer with Hornsby and Bottomley but fall short.

Southworth Meusel Gehrig Dugan O'Farrell Hevereid Seyt Moyneby Cardinals Hornsby Lazzeri Nin Bottomley Hoyt Bottomlay Moyt L. Bolt Boll Hufey Matey Yankers Combs Dee Short Koenig Maga Thevenow Theve Jett Shocker New York Flowers Bell Douthit Yankees Hallahan Bugan Severeid Koenig Larnsby Hafey Ruth Mecu Huth Bull Yankee O'Farrll Helm Ikeen Bottomley Combs Keons Keen Susdworth Hornshy

Police disperse strikers with riot guns in Hyde Park

Boston on October 5 police with riot guns dispersed 200 striking workers after bricks were thrown at the Ray Strate Upholstering Company plant in Hyde Park. Two strikers were arrested and identified as responsible for brick throwing.

Boston Mass Ray Strate Upholstering Company Hyde Park

Tinney's Condition Reported Better After Collapse

Detroit hospital updates say Frank Tinney remains in condition unchanged to slightly better after his collapse Saturday. His physicians report improvement appears limited and his exact ailment remains unclear as he receives care.

Detroit Mich. Oet Frank Vinney Tinney Peur

Explosion at Roane River mine claims more lives

Reported today two more fatalities raise the death toll to eight from the Roane River Coal Company disaster. The bodies identified are Charles Di and Jess Dale, with others still unaccounted as rescue efforts continue amid dangerous conditions.

Ravkwanaem Wexcue Urena Clothingy Charles di Jess Dale Motil Seine Hanker

Weather report fragment for Tuesday and Wednesday

Incomplete weather data shows temperatures for Tuesday night and Wednesday with unclear readings. The readable bits mention maximum and minimum values but lack concrete figures or locations.

Larger Use of Church Urged by Iowa Synod

Rev. E F Kimmelshue, Des Moines, urged broader use of church in daily life at Iowa Synod convention. He pressed denominational life, mission board funding, targeted support for small congregations, and adoption of new evangelism methods. The convention reorganized with Rev BR E Lackey as moderator and Rev S A McColum as vice moderator as long time member leads.

E. F. Kimmershue Des Maines Kimmelshue Iowa Ife Econgregiutione Mission Boards C. M. Haupt Red Oak Christ School of Instruction Synod W. O. Chisholm Waterloo BR. E. Lackey Mwart Ill S. A. McColum Newton L. Davidson Coln W. C. Porter Crawfordsville J. B. McCall Amerleon Mitter J. L. Bradford G. D Chicago J.a.champson Farkin U. BK. McCreary St. Louis Howard Buchanan Egypt Sudan Rew Reade McCrory Washington, T W. C. Willaamson Chirinda

Gil Writes Note to Mother Before Jump

In Chicago a 14 year old girl leaped from a sixth floor room at the Agnera hotel in crisis intent after writing messages to her mother. She landed on a fire escape four stories below and lay trapped for over an hour before hospital medics arrived. Police found two letters in her room addressed to Mrs J Kelly of Vancouver containing the note and warning.

Chicago Marjorie Telly Hie Agnera Toayet J. Kelly Kitchenfer Street Vancouver B.C

Fires Hit Four Sheds and One Business During Fire Week

In Tru buge during Fire Prevention Week, five fires of suspected incendiary origin broke out across four sheds and a nearby business within a block. A fruit store fire led to the temporary detention of manager Frank Taggino as police found kerosene nearby.

Tribuque LPH Trubuge Nylice Frank Maggino Storn

Corn Belt Committee Plans Oct 19 Des Moines Meeting

Representatives from 26 midwest farm organizations forming the corn belt committee will meet in Des Moines on Oct 19 to outline action for obtaining relief legislation in the coming session of Congress. The group previously backed McNary-Haugen principles and will seek endorsement of that message at the meeting.

Des Moines Corn Bel Committes Des Moies Thelt Com McNary-Haugens Hill

Clinton Insurance Collector Fatally Robbed

In Clinton Ta a night hold up killed Rawari J Stewart insurer in a hold up. The body lay at Lone Grave bluff after a fall and club attack. Police cannot identify the robber though an eye witness saw a man fleeing.

Clinton Rawari J. Stewart Thelayer Altho

Rescued Thousands Reach Hankow Amid Battle Chaos

In Hankow on October 6, 12000 women and children were brought to the city from Wu Chang as Chinese forces clash nearby. The rescue followed a prior failed attempt when ships were fired upon and forced to retreat, but OP rosins forces later authorized the mission.

Hankow Ching Wu Chang Siby Op Rosins

Engineer Auxiliary Opens Convention in Marshalltown

Delegates from Town, Missouri, Minnesota and Minnesota gathered for the annual convention of the Grand International Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Marshalltown. Grand President Mrs. Mary Cassell Cleveland spoke, delivering the principal address.

Marshalltown Town Missouri Lingie Minnesota Grand International Auxiliary The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Mary Cassell Cleveland

Woman commits suicide by drowning in cistern

Poor health and despondency lead Grace E. Marten 4 wife of engineer B. G. Mor shan of the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad to take her life. She bound flatirons to her ankles and jumped into eight feet of water in the basement cistern of her home in Marshalstown on October 6.

Marshalstown Heath Whieney Grace E. Marten Marshal B. G. Morshan Minneapois

Policeman Suspended After Prisoner Shooting in Sioux City

Ray Dodge of the Sioux City police force was suspended pending investigation after shooting prisoner Lee Desmond during an attempted escape. Desmond, seriously wounded, was improving but remained in critical condition.

Sioux’ City Jirl Ray Dodge Sioux City Lee Desmond Dodge Altho Dadéo

Remon Navarro Passes Flu Crisis

Kollywood California reports Ramon Navarro, Metro-Goldwyn Mayer star, survived a severe influenza attack last night and is believed to be convalescing today. Doctors estimate about two weeks before he can return to the studios.

Cal Qet_ G Ramon Navarro Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer

German Army Chief Von Seekt Resigns Amid Uproar

Berlin reports General von Seekt commander in chief of the German army submitted his resignation today. The move follows the uproar sparked by revelations that Wilhelm, eldest son of the former crown prince, took part in recent army war games in Württemberg.

Berlin Get von Seekt Wilhelm Wurttemburs

Jail Man Trying to Sell Copper Wire in Ames

Frank Stevens, 61, was arrested yesterday in Ames after being found attempting to sell copper wire. He will be questioned by Tama County authorities today and claims the wire was obtained in Tama County.

Ames Ootf Frank Stevens Tama Stevens Tama County

Widow of Explorer Stanley Dies at 71

London obituary notes Lady Stanley widow of Sir Henry M. Stanley dies at age 71. The famed explorer’s wife was described as a noted beauty and a renowned artist. Also reports 49 spies arrested in Leningrad on charges of military espionage for Latvia, facing death if convicted.

Explorer Stanley London Lady Stanley Sir Henry M.stanley Tady Stanley Leningrad INS Tatvia

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