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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1926

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Women Leaders Call For Unbiased View Of World Affairs

Mrs. Rufus C. Dawes, chairman of the International Relationships department of the General Federation at Women’s clubs, urged unbiased education over legislation to influence foreign policy. Speaking in Waterloo, she warned against communistic propaganda, stressed intelligent voting, and said women and men must work together in political and humanitarian endeavors.

Rufus C. Dawes International Relationships Department General Federation Woman's Clubs H. B. Maynard Jre World Court League of Nations

Campaign money in politics echoes across states

Public interest notes that in a key state the Republican candidate Smith leads the race while Democrat Brennan attracts major campaign funds from similar public service groups. A third entrant Magus calls for disclosure of campaign money. The commentary reflects on potential effects from trials of ex attorney general Daucherty and ex Alien Property Custodian Miller on Pennsylvania Illinois and national politics.

Page One Smith Brennan Magus Pennsylvania Illinois Harry M. Daucherty Custcedian Thomas Miller XN. Y. Herald-Tritunc

Court Enjoins 23 from Liquor Crimes

Twenty three permanent liquor injunctions were granted by Judge G W Wood today on application of County Attorney W W A Cook against men and women who have paid fines for violation of liquor laws. The group includes Elsie Ringler Jack Betts M Powell Georry Welch Cap Sims A N Shiulis F C Clinger Pearl Foll ette George Thompson alias Charles H Thompson Sam Baxter Glen Carlton Lea Siegel Nellie Patte Mike Enwoldsen Karl Ekwell Charles Price W M Brady Wic Ferger A C Whiter Eugene Baker Ray Benham Kate Jackson Levi Wricht colored, arraigned for drunken nuisance, fined 200 and costs and six months jail, later suspended on good behavior. defendant paroled to Sheriff.

G. W. Wood W. A. Cook Elsie Ringler Eee Jack) Betts M. Powell Georry Welch Cap Sims A. N. Shiulis F. C. Clinger Pearl Jesse Follette George Thompson Charles H. Thompson Sam, Baxter Glen Carlton Lea Siegel Nellie Pattee Mike Enwoldsen Karl Ekwell Charles Price W. M. Brady Wic Ferger A.C. Whiter Eugene Baker Ray Ben

Cedar Falls Man Heads for Minnesota Shrive

A Cedar Falls man was arrested by Detective Relph Davis at the state line after a liquor deal led to retirement plans last winter. Rev Hagkett was taken into custody at Cedar Falls at the request of Sheriff Fisher of Owatonna Minnesota. The arrest follows Hagkett’s remarks about the only charge he believes he would face would be the lign deak with which he turned over evidences against several others.

Rev Hagkett Cedar Falls Relph Davis Fisher Owatonna Minn Haskett

Manchester man identified as accident victim near Independence

Alan McChatchey of Manchester has been identified as the man who died after a fall from a freight car near Winthrop Station. The victim, found by the tracks, was initially thought to be from Waterloo. Delaware County sheriff verified the identification. two Waterloo residents are listed as his daughters. The body will be returned to Manchester.

de la Winthrop Alan McChatchey Manchester Winthrop Waterloo Ann Independence Delaware County L. B. Foley Conger Street Lena Coffin Jefferson Street McChatchey Householder Srack Throp

Bud Stillman forgoes society views on Lena Wilson marriage

New York Oct Bud Stillman heir to millions shows little interest in society reception of Lena Wilson the Canadian backwoods girl as his future wife He resumes plans for a June wedding while James A Stillman banker approves reluctantly Stillman comments on brides qualifications at Princeton university saying he is not interested in society Iris fiancee Biel Nesatrel is described as old fashioned She does not smoke drink or dance and excels in hunting angling and organ playing He is curious whether Miss Wiley is impressed by clothes and jokes about cooking

New York Bud Stillman Lena Wilson Canada James A. Stillman Lo Dow Stillman Princeton University Howe Iris Bueé Miss Wileoy

Changes in Scout Requirements Are Conference Result

Policy actions at the fortieth Dennis Scout Executives Conference in Ent Springs Ark will raise and adjust requirements for scout work. The Wa terslon Council leader Wade said tests and training will be updated, with merit badges, scouting ability, and summer camp standards revised to address safety and water-related tasks. Approximately seventy executives attended the conference where leaders from universities and the national council outlined new directions for scouting education and camps.

Dennis Cic Ent Springs Ark Waterlon Tavy Aumner Wade Severn Ti Ana Hole Ada Mange Coliere Benson Aire Tome Srout Isdiwin Btarbuehk Ioiversity Tawat Edward Ross 1Ersity Wisconsin Rotton Smith Diay Srouta Amerdcn I. Eb Bins Lewis Janes West Stout Ray O. Wyeland The National Council Ta. J. McDonald National Damaping Directay Makiing TK

Detectives press LA pursuit of McPherson witness Ormiston

Los Angeles detectives led by Charles Reimer sought Kenneth G. Ormiston, the key witness in the McPherson disappearance case, at an outlying location. Prosecution says Ormiston and Aimee Semple McPherson registered at the same hotel before her disappearance, with further claims of secret communications and multiple hotel registrations.

Agnes Caliban Los Angeles Kenneth G. Ormisten Radio Operatar Euter Aimee Semple AcPherson Canopy Angeles Cal Charles Reimer Asa Keyes Shay Kenneth G. Ormiston Aimee Semple McPherson Crom Relmer Fusurn Swith Temple Get Aimee SemmiePherson Kenneth G. Oreviston McPherson Orminton Mrs.McPherson Clark Ambassador Ormiston District Attorney's

Synod Plans Tarkio College Anniversary Celebration

The United Presbyterian Synod of Town discussed joining Tarkio College for its fortieth anniversary of Rev. J. A. Thompson’s presidency. If fall dates align, the next synod session may meet at Tarkio. Rev. McCrory urged a Christ centered vision, while Dr Williamson stressed the inseparability of Christ and the church.

Synod of Town United Presbyterian Church J. A. Thompson Tarkio College Tarkio, Mo Iowan Nebraska W. G. Chisholm Tarkiom Owever J. Reade McCrory Washington Wlc. Williamson Clarinda Christ

Cost of Dying and Burial Rising in Janesville

Janesville, Wis. Oct. 5. The cost of dying is rising with undertaker estimates placing today’s average burial expense into the hundreds. An 1850 Oak Hill cemetery rules sheet shows opening and closing charges of $2, child reductions, and strict policies on goods, visitors, and vehicle speed through the grounds.

Janesville Wis

City Theatre Fire Marked 20 Years Ago Today

Charles I Brown aged 89 recalls the 20th anniversary of Brenwen's opera Aruse being destroyed by fire at Commercial Street and Park Avenue. The Central Town Power Licht Co. building stood adjacent and S Walker Whiteside was booked for the evening with props inside. Much scenery saved but the city was theatre-less for two years. Wedding notices follow.

Charles I. Brown Brenwen Marieet Commercial Street Park Avenue Central Town Power & Licht Co S. Walker Whiteside Nace

Womaning OP meeting urged vote it straight

A Cedar Falls Republican woman, Mrs Freterson P Stiles, pressed party regularity at a Waterloo county central committee meeting. She warned against defection and urged voting the straight Republican ticket, highlighting the need for unity in Black Hawk County ahead of the November 2 election. Frank W Edwards, Republican nominee for county attorney, spoke on campaign methods amid intraparty rivalry with W A Cook.

Cedar Falls Waterloo Club Black Hawk County Waterloo la Porte Hudson Dunkerton Treasury Freterson P. Stiles Stiles Frank W. Edwards Himelf W. A. Cook Repubiican Cook Holt

U S Agents Probe Depth of Police Graft in Chicago

Chicago dispatch reports federal investigators led by A P Madden opened a probe into graft within the Chicago Police Department. Subpoenas demand detailed records on liquor raids and assignments, naming police on specific raids, with indications of ties to bootleggers and several high ranking officers.

U.S Chicago Chicago Evening Journal A. P. Madden Special Inteligence Unit Hauer Chicago Police Department Patrick Roche Cicero Collins Beebe Albert Atselmi John Scalisi Patrick Ki. O'Donnell Roche Federal Grand Jury Irapns Burea

Sheriff Hogties His Man After His Hardest Fist Fight

A sheriff restrained and hogtied a prisoner after a violent confrontation at the home of George Viester in Castle Hill. The prisoner, Fiester, pleaded guilty to conduct in municipal court and was fined 71 dollars. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. yesterday as the sheriff attempted to transport the intoxicated man, who resisted and caused the sheriff’s hands to be injured, while Fiester required detention until sobering up.

Hl. T. Wagner Hfe George Viester Castie Hill Fiester Wagner Piester Jester

September Brings New Welfare League Health Cases

September showed a busy period for the Social Welfare League public health department with eight new cases, forty nine carried over, and sixty nine discharged. The report lists categories including nursing care, prenatal and venereal disease clinics, and various treatments.

Inn Social Wlfare League VA Siren Tor Total Hospital Tee Tawa City Levene

Blood Test Fails to Prove Husband Father of Child

Wil liam Melvin Thomas, 21, a farmhand near Loveland, Ia, doubts paternity of his wife’s two year old son. The blood test by Dr A P Condon shows both parents in group two. offspring must be group two, but results are inconclusive. Judge L B Day will not alter Thomas’s 90 day jail term for nonsupport even if paternity were disproven.

Omubha Neh Wiliam Melvin Thomas Loveland A. P. Condon Mendel Dr. Condon Thomas L. B. Day

Waterloo man falsely swindled of 14000000 dollars in sensational tale

Centerville police arrested a man identifying as John E. Wilson claiming to be a former Waterloo mayor swindled of 14000000. He told relatives in Washington a fantastic story of owning a winged car and riding with angels. Investigators found no such records. only a John J. Wilson who recently lived in Waterloo.

Centerville John E. Wilson Waterloo Washington Wilson Sal Angels John J. Wilson Toad

Strikers Attack During Rush Hour in Brooklyn

In Brooklyn during rush hour window cleaners and police clashed in Boreach hall shelter. One man was stabbed and hurled through a plate window as strikers fought officers. Four strikers were arrested after police threatened revolvers. UG J Schwartz of Home Window Cleaning Co was stabbed while guarding worker Ward Rensan. injuries not specified.

New York Get Boreach Hall Grooklyn Shemavith UG J Schwartz Home Window Weward Rensm

Stephenson Ordered Brought to Indianapolis for Testimony

Stephenson, former dean of the Wu Kiwix Kha, was ordered by the Superior Court to be brought from Michigan Cit today to Indianapolis to testify in receivership proceedings against Hoosier Tailors, Inc. Adjemmts to gain access to Stephenson at the state prison are being evaluated for sanity.

Tadiwuspelis Stephenson Wu Kiwix Kha Michigan Indianapolis Sidney Ai Fer Hoosier Tailors, Inc

Tragedy Strikes Family After Victor Crash

Mrs. A T Parket of Prairie City Kan informs Dumbaugh family that Jeromother Parker and four others were killed when their car collided with a fast train near Victor Indiana. They had been visiting Des Moines and were en route home after attending a G A R event. Parker and family prepared to transport the bodies for burial.

Wharles M. Dumbaugh H Messtky Jeromother Des Moines Mer Funk Dumbaugh Parker Victor

Dance Girl Wouldn't Appear Minus Cap and Cane

In municipal court Miss Rees sues Miss Ross over a cap and cane loaned for a year. The trial, before Judge Gwenne, explored whether the cap and cane or the dress are essential to a costume. Damages of 25 dollars were claimed for missing items, with Miss Ross testifying and Miss Rees asserting the loan was for a private agreement.

Misa Jinvriet Soxs Danter Russ Conservatory Bridge Birert John H. Meyers Miss Ross Celia Rees Harriet Meyers John W. Gwenne Suse

Fresh Strawberries Supply Shortcake for Cedar Gardener

Strawberry shortcake in October. Berries picked yesterday afternoon were delivered to the Courier of Ice by N. P. Shaulls of Millerdale Cedar Township. Forty two ripe berries filled a pint box. Plants have been bearing through late summer and will furnish makings until frost. Shaulls has read the Courier for 42 years.

Courier of Ice N. P. Shauvlis Millerdale Cedar Township Brueuc Lardner Shaulls The Courier

Brothers Reunited After 23 Years Visit

Er win Carpenter from Wayne Michigan visited the home of William Carpenter at 214 Oneida street. The Carpenters hosted their daughter Mrs William Crawford of Rochester Minnesota. Erwin, known to Waterloo residents from Carpenter's lake tourist camp, plans further visits before returning home in late October.

Erwin Carpenter Wayne Mich William Carpenter Oneida Street Carpenter William Crawford Rochester Minn Erwin Waterloo Carpenter's Lake

Democrats Invited to District Caucus in Des Moines

Des Moines invited voters statewide to the Seventh district Democratic caucus set for October 16. J Ray Piles, state chairman, says Clyde L Herring will preside as national committeeman. Claude R Porter the U S senator candidate will deliver the main address.

Des Moines J. Ray Piles Clyde L. Herring Claude R Porter United States

Motorman Potter Slumps In Unknown Accident

Potter, motorman on the local street subway in Town City, Ta, is in serious condition after an unknown accident. He collapsed while bringing his car to a stop and cannot explain the incident, though a fellow motorman suggests he suffered a severe shock.

Town City C-T Potter

Stewart Robinson to Nominate West Point Candidates

Iowa senator Stewart of Sioux City will name a candidate for the 1927 West Point class. The War Department and nominating officials will designate one candidate each for Stewart Letts Robinson Cole and Thurstan to admission next May.

Washington, D.C Iowa Stewart Sioux Cit West Point Military Academy War Department Letts Robinson Cole Thurstan Aso

Reserve Officers’ Ladies Night Planned by Black Hawk group

Members of the Black Hawk County Reserve Officers association vote to hold a ladies night likely in Blick's tearoom toward the end of November. A committee including Maj. E. J. Sage Lieut. D. W. Axon and Capt. D. A. Wallace will arrange the event. At the next meeting on Thursday Oct. 21 a study on military correspondence will be presented by Capt. Ann Johnson and Lieut. Por J. Ainffey.

Black Hawk County Reserve Ofhers Association Bkick Blick E. J . Sage D. W. Axon D. A. Wallace Ann Johnson Por J. Ainffey

Divorce Decrees and Alimony Granted by District Court

Judge G W Wood granted divorces to Tallinn Weatherwax from J Weatherwax and to several plaintiffs including Msther DeBerg Signa Gibbons and Esther Gough in multiple suits. One decree awarded Tallinn Weatherwax a divorce with $15 weekly alimony. Win L Brecunier was ordered to deposit $74 for his wife Brrema Brecunier and $25 attorney fee, while Brremaier resists.

G. W. Wood Msther M. DeBerg Helmer Tweere Signa Gibbons Gordon L. Gibbons W. Woon Gladys Wood Esther FE. Gough Glyn +. Gough Vendilya J. Olson Lesley ES. Olson Tallinn Watherwax J. W. Weatherwax

Thull Will Grants Manchester Park Endowment and Stock to Lodge

The late Senator Rodney W. Thull leaves $40 000 for Tirrell Park in Manchester and $16 000 for his wife with life use of all estate. He also bequeaths 3500 to each of 16 relatives and 800 to Manchester Lodge A F and A M with conditions. The Delaware County State Bank is named executor without bonds, to approve park expenses.

Manchester Rodney W. Thull Briton Clark Jeirs “Aja Léinch Wayne C. Gurnell George A. Newman Joseph Stutchinson Eriest I. Leeds Ike Jils Will Manchester Lodge Iodge State Masonjiy Library Eatows Tirrell Park Delaware County State Bank

Death of Phyllis Rinehart ruled accidental

Authorities from Monona and Thurston counties concluded the death of 11 year old Phyllis Rinehart of Sioux City was accidental. She reportedly suffered a skull fracture after falling from her father’s car near Maes Nebraska with the hub cap hitting her head.

Mapleton Monona County Fond Thurston County Phyllis Rinehart Sioux City Maes Neh

Two Hanged for Murder of Reckuse at San Quentin

San Quentin Cal Oct 8 Two condemned men Willie Askins 23 and Alfonso Rincon 24 were hanged simultaneously for the murder of recluse T R Ullman of Elizabeth Lake near Los Angeles in May 1925. The trap was sprung at 10 oclock and both were pronounced dead minutes later.

San Quentin Gai Willie Askins Alfonso Rincon T. R. Ullman Elinbeth Lake Los Angeles

Legation Plans to Rescue Americans in China

The American Legation in Peking announced that military attaches would depart to rescue Americans besieged by the Cantonese army at Sian. Capt. Constant, assistant military attaché, and Lieutenant Barrett head the rescue party.

Peking Cen Wu Pei-iu Sian Fir Constant Leunition Lancuace Barrett

Twin Babies Thrown From Auto in Shenandoah Incident

Report from Shenandoah Iowa suggests a family accident when a car veered to avoid a collision, throwing twin infants from the vehicle. One four month old child required hospital care. condition not specified. Separate notice from Washington discusses the cotton crop outlook for the year, with forecasts near 16.6 million bales and prior year production around 16.1 million bales.

Shenandoah Flogartin Nebraska City Martin Ueonard Washington, D. C United States Department At Agriculture

Educators Gather for Ames Public Instruction Conference

Miss May Francis convenes the fourth annual public school and vocational education conference in Ames, with state and local officials and educators from Columbia University to Colorado Agricultural College set to attend. The eight sections cover general, joint, county and city superintendents, normal training, home economics, industrial education and more.

Albla

Lamoni Claims to Be Most Musical Village in Iowa

Lamoni boasts it has more music per citizen than any town twice its size in Iowa. The Graceland Lamoni Oratorio Society, the Lamoni-Graceland choir, a full orchestra, high school bands, a mandolin club, and multiple quartets and choruses are active. Even kindergarten activities are organized for music work.

Lamoni Iowa

U C T Social Meeting Planned At Knights Hall

Waterloo Commercial Travelers lodge schedules season social at Knights of Pythias hall with a basket supper at 6 o clock, business and initiation at 7 30, dancing from 8 35, plus plans for a Halloween party later this month and a year of active events ahead.

Waterloo Commercial Travelers Organization Knights of Pythias Hallowe'en U. C. Tb

Legger Receives Nine Months and 500 Dollar Fine

George Pabst of Cornelia Bluffs pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Scott after a jury had begun. He faced liquor law charges including illegal transportation illegal sale and illegal possession. Sentence: 18 months in jail and a 600 dollar fine.

Council Bluts Get George Pabst Corneil Bluffs Scott Yester

Jackie Coogan to Have His Curls Out

Los Angeles report states Jackie Coogan a child film star is expected to have his curls cut by a barber to satisfy a desire to change his image. The Coogan household agreed to the transformation despite parental and screen demands.

Jackie Coogan Los Angeles Cal Toy Lord Fauntleroy House of Coogan Jackie

Des Moines Women Hurt in Minnesota Collision

Mrs H B Bossart of Des Moines in serious condition after a head on crash near Owatonna Minnesota. She has a fractured hip and injuries described as cuts and bruises. Three other women were injured, two from St Paul, as the cars collided near here site Thi sy.

Owatonna Mira Det H. B. Bossart Sask Nioth Street Des Moines Bossart St. Paul

Browning Losing Interest in Peaches

New York October report says Browning known as Cinderella Man and husband of the vanished Pescles Heenan Browning claimed little interest upon hearing a friend had teased her and that he did not care about a statement claiming she was finished with him.

New York Browning Pescles Heenan Browning Aid Tost Nim

LEAVE TOR PARIS ABOARD WITH FAMILY MEMBERS

Mrs Agnes Smith and her daughter Mia travel from Los Angeles to Tunis France for the winter. Margaret Jergens of Los Angeles and others visited Waterloo as guests. Paul Smith, long resident here, visited home and then left yesterday for Oklahoma City. After a few weeks there he will return to Long Beach.

Tor Paris Agnes Smith Mia Margaret Jergens Los Angeles Tefl Tunis France

Billings Family Visit From Waterloo to Riverside Drive

Mre and Mrs. Jenna Billings host relatives from Waterloo and Denver for a Riverside Drive gathering. Mr Tapping and Mrs Lisher, along with siblings, travel plans include a Denver return in a few days with Haber accompanying.

Gue Chicago Denver Colo Rolin DB Topping S. John J. Lobes Cole Jenna Billings Riverside Tapping Lisher Wrother Aathe Billings Waterloo Thi Toppings Mya Haber

Portia Prime Enrolled in Nurse Training at Presbyterian Hospital

Miss Portia Prime of 416812 Hird Street East travels to Chicago to begin a nurse training course at the Presbyterian Hospital. Mrs 4 C Prime accompanies her for a stay in the city.

Chicago Portia Prime Hird Street Thicneo Presbyterian Hospital 4. C. Prime

LONDERGANS GO WEST

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Py Londergan left Walnut Court apartments this week to relocate to California.

Londergans Ivan Py Londergan Walnut Court California

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