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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1925

Page

4

Sheriff and Jail Keeper to Appeal from Jail Terms

Chicago reports attorneys for Peter M. Hoffman sheriff of Cook County and Wesley Westbrook jail warden prepared appeals after the federal court found them in contempt and sentenced them to jail. They must post bonds of 3000 pending grand jury probes into alleged conspiracies to obstruct justice and accept bribes. Druggan and Lake face similar charges with other developments risking federal inquiry into Olson and Anderson. Druggan to face trial for assault to murder a reporter. Hoffman and Westbrook’s appeals stem from their sentences.

Chicago Peter M. Hoffman Cook County Wesley Westbrook Roasty Eppe Rom James WW. Wilk United States District Edwin A. Olson U. S Palmer E. Anderson Flosiman Wrestbrook Drugeon Wilkerson Druggan Lake Hoffman Westbrook ETI_ al

Driver Puts Seven Police Tags Under Seat and Fined

A Des Moines man, Ignoring traffic violation tags on his car, faced a $10 fine in police court after parking in a restricted area after 1 a m. An officer found four Waterloo police tags and Des Moines paste tags under the seat. William Hook paid $5 for passing a streetcar while passengers were being discharged. Otto Nelson denied passing a boulebird sign without stopping and his lease was continued.

Outo al Hiss Des Moines Waterloo William Hook Ottto Nelson

Budgets Considered for Five Sections Community Chest

Waterloo Community Chest budget committee met last night in Carleton Place to review budgets for YMCA central and railroad branches YMCA YWCA Social Welfare League and Boy Scouts The Red Cross and Salvation Army budgets may not be taken up yet After review the committee will announce the combined budget figure for 1926 A further committee meeting is set for Monday night

Waterloo Carleton Sias Central and Railroad Y. W. Cc. A. Social Welfare League Boy Scouts Re Cross Salvation Army

Two Motorists Sued For Six Hundred Dollars By Hurt Pedestrian

J. F. Boddy sues John Webber and William C. Smith in municipal court for 600 dollars claiming negligence caused injuries on August 1 at the Fourth street east and Franklin street crosswalk as Boddy was crossing. Arbuckle & Arbuckle represent the plaintiff.

J. F. Doddy Muuicipal John Webber William C. Smith Fourth Street Franklin Street Boddy Smith Webber Tatler Poddy Arbuckle & Arbuckle

Death rate of infants alarms Japanese gov t

Tokio Oct 14 AP The infant death rate in Japan is rising due to inadequate relief and sanitary measures. Official statistics show more than 1,300,000 babies die annually. The home ministry plans sanitary stations in every city with populations over 30,000.

Tokio Japan Empire Home Ministry

Fragmentary legal dispute over restraint order in Cedar Falls

The readable text notes a plea by a wife seeking an injunction to restrain her husband from assault at their Cedar Falls home. It mentions a 1895 marriage, a substantial expenditure plan in Sioux Falls, and references doctors and nurses involved in treatment, with names and places partially legible.

Sioux Falls

Two Wives Seek Freedom Alleging Cruel Treatment

Mastha J. Clark, 58, seeks divorce from Samuel Clark, 56, citing cruel and inhuman treatment after 20 years of marriage. She forfeited a soldier widow’s pension of 400 dollars monthly upon marrying Clark in June 1925 and asks for 150 dollars temporary and 2,000 dollars permanent alimony plus restraint on the husband’s access to her residence. The second suit notes Sabina Seehler fleeing after 20 years of marriage to Frank Sechler.

Mastha J. Clark Samuel Clark Clark Sabina Seehler Frank Sechler

California Fig Syrup Adverts Prompt Baby Relief

An old advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for babies and children. It claims quick relief from constipation wind colic feverish breath and diarrhea without cramps and urges mothers to ask for genuine syrup with clear usage directions on the bottle. It warns against imitation products.

California

Soviet orders artists to portray Russian life

Soviet educational authorities plan to send 72 artists to paint scenes of revolutionary events, portraits of local leaders, and labor processes across the Soviet Union. The expedition will visit Crimea, the Urals, Ukraine, and northern provinces, with some artists to be sent abroad for the same purpose.

Moscow Qet Soviet Union Crimea Uraig Ukraine

Chronic Fatigue Promises New Life With Organic Iron

Ad card touts Nuxated Iron as a cure for thin pale tiredness caused by blood iron deficiency. Claims organic iron improves strength, color, and vitality within six weeks without teeth or stomach harm. Encourages purchases from druggists with a money back note.

Dan Dunn Expected to Recover After Auto Crash

Dan Dunn remains unconscious most of the time after an automobile collision nearly three weeks ago. His physician reports he will live and is expected to recover. Injuries include a fractured left hip, slight facial bruise, and a knee laceration. He is at a hospital.

Dan Dunn Dunn

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