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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1925

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Jealousy Blamed for Death of 2 in Kenosha Shooting

Milwaukee and Kenosha deputies arrested a Milwaukee man in connection with the killings near Kenosha. The victims, two young women, were found shot with investigators citing a third party as the killer. A threatened claim of jealousy emerged as friends reported a taunting rival. The sheriff stated the deaths resulted from a revolver used by a third party who fled after burying the bodies.

Kenosha Henosha ¢Auns Morgue Siser Evelyn Jimmy Seara Sherif Frank Willems Enesha

Favoritism to East Sparks Fight Over Ships

A New York World-Times editorial argues favoritism to the East fuels the U S ships dispute. It favors either single management for efficiency or government withdrawal, proposing the government gift of ships to local chambers or business groups to run, with possible subsidies to cover half losses where U S lines lose due to competition.

Copsright N.Y Wemld Tribuns

Locarno Conference Signs Seven Treaties With Security Pact

A historical report notes Locarno Conference signing seven treaties including a security pact. German demands include a written evacuation clause while verbal assurances are offered. Mussolini faces press restrictions amid diplomatic tension as the British and Italian envoys prepare for key sessions.

Locarno Poi Germany Benito Mussolini Walian Todas Souivrence Hatdtol Musselinis Toray Mont Somasim Austen

Installation of Additional Traffic Signals Begun

The project advances the city's traffic control by adding signals at key intersections. Work proceeds along Fourth Street and at major crossings around commercial districts.

Farm blog plans congress battle for export corp

Omela Neb Oct 1. Senator Brookhart outlined a plan for a government export corporation for agricultural products with an estimated capitalization of 130,000,000 dollars. The proposal aims to handle excess production for export and pass stock to farm co operatives. endorsed at a Des Moines farmers conference with wide regional support.

Omela Neb Oet Congress Smith W. Brookhart Jowz Brookhart Congressional Currency and Finance Committee Federal Land Bank of Omaha Bes Moines Ihraani T Grookhart

Custody Battle Shrouded in Court Ruling Reported

Court order transfers custody of a boy and a girl from their parents to another guardian. The document cites Judge W. Wood overseeing the case with references to Adams, John Wilkens, and Withers in a contested custody proceeding. Some names and details are garbled in the OCR text but indicate a formal custody adjudication with observers and related parties noted.

W. Wood John Wilkens

Playground Teacher Admits Kidnapping Tale Was Hoax

Katherine Hood, 19, former playground supervisor, confessed the kidnapping story was false. She said she drove with an unknown man into the countryside, wandered into a stream bed, became stranded, and then returned to Milliard where authorities were misled by her initial tale. She remains confined in a nervous ward of an Omaha hospital.

Omaha Neb INS Katherine Hood Milliard Miss Heed Oniaha Hospital

Shenandoah Bankers Face Bank Violation Trial

In Shenandoah, C. A. Wenstrand and D. A. Wenstrand stand trial on charges of irregularities at Farmers National Bank in 1922. Evidence opens as jury, panelled yesterday, considers misapplication of funds, false entries, and unauthorized withdrawals for personal use. Co-defendant K. A. Wenstrand, son of C. A., served as cashier prior to the bank’s reorganization in August 1524.

Svesloy C. A D. A. Wanestrand Shenandoah Tenars Cours Wenstrands Farmers National Bank Turisrom C. A. Wenstrand K. A. We Agust

First Husband of Slain Viewed by Local Girl

Local family threads reveal Margaret Cowles Winters, 21, killed by husband George Winters in Jersey City after a life of troubled marriage. Winters, injured, lies under guard in hospital as investigations note he found his wife with another man and fatally stabbed her before killing himself. Police and family in Jacksonville, Waterloo, and Florida piece together events surrounding the murder, the couple’s son, and the wife’s parents arrival to claim the body.

Jersey Willig Jacksonville Pla Margaret. Wilters Gauge Winters Winters Watt Winters May Reese Williams Sukly Dou Ge Wim Oor Williams Almos Harry Cowles Winter Haven Fla Margaret Cowlegs Winters F. B. Cowles Denver Street Jersey City N. J Wennesday George Winters Mother Cowles Peg Saint Charry Cowles Waterloo 1St National Bank

Jury Picks in $10,000 Auto Damage Suit

A jury in a ten thousand dollar automobile damage case was selected in the district court today. Judge Stiles’ division handles the matter as Anat Wis asserts injuries from a collision at Gonmer Street and Eleventh Street. The plaintiff claims defendant’s negligence caused the crash.

Hay J. Metager B. Stiles Gaurt Todaw Miamtit Gonmerclel Eleventh de Fenittuant Iarescen

Rev. C L Want er Returns From Devore Conference

Rev C L Want er returns from a Devore conference where he spent two days. Police record indicates he was seen at the church during religious education sessions and reported by Mr Baxter who commented on the event.

Mirks Epieppataehureh Phigeniysseutog Doabraine Baxter

Darrow to Defend Negroes in Race Riot Case

Prominent criminal attorney Darrow will defend Ta. GQ. I. Sweet and a man named Leon Bernier in a race riot murder case in Hewat Michigan. The trial opens Monday with a planned plan related to a crash and a home purchase by Dr. Sweet, amid a district with few witnesses.

Darrow Hewat

Chevrolet Dealers Meet At City Hall Today

Chevrolet dealers gathered for a sales meeting in Heet Russell-Lennon area under the direction of UPLAster of Des Moines, as reports note a local arrest and a series of unrelated incidents referenced in the damaged text.

Chevrolet Towa Heet ussell-Lenneon U. PL Aster Des Moltes le Chevrolet Motor Company

Hiker Aims To Hit 100000 Miles On Birthday Trek

A New York hiker aged 70 has walked 70 miles to mark his seventieth birthday. His pedometer shows more than 60000 miles logged in the last 206 years and he hopes to reach 100000 miles before stopping.

James Docking New York Las Sle

Ziegfeld Plans Million Dollar Chicago Theatre

Florenz Ziegfeld announced plans to build a 1 million dollar theatre on Michigan Avenue within a year to house an annual musical revue similar to the Follies. Construction to start after site purchase and contracts, with hopes the new venue ends small Chicago theatres and high scalper ticket marks.

Chicago Michigan Avenue Florenz Ziegfeld fOroducer Ziegfeld

Five Hundred Iowa Doctors Overlook State Registration

Des Moines Iowa October 16. Five hundred and two Iowa physicians listed on state health department records are not properly registered to practice medicine in the state. The legislature last year set an annual registration fee of one dollar which these doctors failed to pay, rendering them unregistered under the law.

Des Moines Iowa State Health Department

Deaf Mute Bound Over to Grand Jury on False Pretenses

William Smith aged 48 of Oelwein described as a partial deaf mute was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses with a bond set at 29.95. He was arraigned in municipal court before Judge J c Beem. Charles Taylor 21 from Cul vein accompanied Smith on the canvass and has not yet been arraigned.

William Smith Oelwein J. c. Beem Charles Taylor Culvein Smith Oferings

Tobin College Head Leads Library Ass'n in Sioux City

In Sioux City on Oct 16, the Library Association held its annual session with the regional American Library Association meeting. Officers elected include President C. V. Findley of Tobin College and Fort Dodge mayor, first vice president Miss Lydia Barrett, second vice president Miss Isabelle Clark, and Treasurer Miss Sad Stevens.

Sioux City Few Library Association American Library Association C. V. Findley Tobin College Fore Dodge Fort Dodge Lydia Barrett Mason Cit Isabelle Clark Grinnell ¢Allere Grinnell Said Stevens Carrow

Fines Trio $600 for Petty Mail Thefts

Creston Iowa October 11 Paul Will Lloyd and Charles Th Ayun former mail and baggage handlers at Chariton were fined 200 each in federal court for admitted petty thefts from broken mail packages in a federal case today.

Creston Paul Will. Lloyd Charles Th Ayun Chariton

North Dakota hunting trip yields peculiar windshield damage

Arch W. McFarlane and Robert W. Parrot relate a strange incident on a Lake ton South Dakota hunting trip. A pebble from a passing car smashed McFarlane's windshield but spared occupants. The 403 mile return journey took 11 hours with ducks seen aloft and a satisfactory daily bag over four days.

Arch W. McFarlane Robert W. Parrott Laketon South Dakota McFarlane Waterloo

Waterloo Men at KP District Meeting Today

Leonard M. Weiss F. W. Esber and H. A. Lawrence attend a district meeting at Grands Center with initiators dinner planned. About 25 men expected. event aims to advance initiatory work and likely moves toward Chandy Center tonight.

Waterloo K. P Leonard M. Weiss F. W. Esber H. A. Lawrence Grands Center Papeete Jiers Chandy Center Tontebr

Manchus Flee As Shanghai Falls to Chekiang Army

Shanghai reports say 30 000 Chekiang troops occupy the city after Manchurian forces evacuate. Gen Liu Kuo Zai notes low risk of immediate trouble while pursuing remaining Manchurians and awaiting Sun Chuan Fang orders. Proclamations seek calm as international settlement police standby. claims of six million dollars paid for Shanghai’s surrender.

Shanghai North Giation Liu Kuo-Zai Liu Sun Chaun Fang Chekiang Sun Chang Tso- Lin Shanghai-Nanking Seo Chow Shingsilien Shan-ghai Sun Chuan-Fang

Captain Diehl Says He Had No Regard for the Boat

Captain John H. Diehl of the City of Rome testified at a payal inquiry in Charlestown Navy Yard. He said he did not care about the boat after the steamship rammed and sank the US submarine S-51 off Block Island, resulting in 23 deaths. Survivor Michael Lira, a first class fireman aboard the S-51, also testified.

Boston Mass INS John H. Diehl City of Rome Block Island Michael Lira

Prince of Wales Cancels Ceremonies in Rain Arrival

Prince of Wales returns from a US tour and, under steady downpour, orders dismissal of guard of honor as the Repulse docks at Portsmouth. He tells the mayor ceremonies will be dispensed with to spare subjects from the rain.

Prince of Wales Portsmouth England INS

Muscatine Doctor Heads Southeastern Iowa Medical Society

Dr. P. P. Beveridge of Muscatine was elected president, Dr. J. P. Mathias of Mediapolis became vice president, and Dr. D. F. Huston of Burlington was named secretary and treasurer at the fiftieth annual Southeastern Iowa Medical Society convention in Washington Iowa. Muscatine will host next year’s meeting.

Washington P. P. Beveridge J. P. Mathias Mediapolis D. F. Huston Burlington Southeastern Iowa Medical Society Ashe

Police recover car stolen in Oelwein near hospital

A six cylinder car stolen from Oelwein yesterday was recovered by Waterloo police in a field a half mile north of St Francis hospital this afternoon. The owner was notified.

Oelwein Waterloo St. Francis Hospital

Hospital association elects leadership at Yelowa event

At Yelowa Catholic Hospital Association closing, Sister Mary Clare of Mercy Hospital Marshalltown was re elected president. Sister Marie Jeanne D Arcy of St Joseph Hospital Sioux City was chosen secretary and treasurer again.

Siewy City Yelowa Catholic Hospital Association Mary Clare Mercy Hospital Marshalltown Marie Jeanne D'Arcy St. Joseph Hospital Sioux City

Beating the Cherry Tree in a Bootlegger Home

In Cedar Rapids Gazette commentary a Ohio boy who lists his father as a bootlegger when questioned about enrollment is tied to the Washington cherry tree tale. The piece questions whether the boy’s honesty reflects influence from a father’s actions or a broader civic lesson. It ponders teacher and school roles in shaping citizenship amid troubling parental examples.

Cedar Rapids Ohio Washington Bavge Olfo Syho

Jesup Community Notes Wide Range of Local Events

Jesup notes October gatherings, dinners, and meetings at Colonial and church venues. Mrs. Daniel Connehaver led the uniform meeting. Mrs. Lillian George plans a trip to Long Beach. M. E. church group, Biden Sadie Sherming presiding, held parlor talks. Local obituaries and social updates include funeral attendance for G. Athouse and Mrs. T. M. Sivisen’s thirtieth birthday celebration with gifts and a program of readings and refreshments.

Jesup WOR Colonial Daniel Ff Conenhaver GC. BR. Driver Lillian George Long Beach Cal M. E. Church Lins J Sadie Sherming Ayel Stoddard J. Keense Walnut G. Athouse Z. B. Kenry Chicago Line Jesse Duke M. OB. Ackley South Sixth Street Ps. M. Tulton Robert Byronson AE Riceville Sept. Wi Mondar Nlite Cera Hull Thess Prares Sher Tey Itwein Thavletan Sanhorm Ernest Willams Grace Trego Indorendenra Gre Krasé Ateyl Maurtie Strayer Mes Florente Eels

FORGER FACES MEN SENTENCED AT DES MOINES TRIAL

A Iowa court convicted a man of forging a travel ticket for about $22,014 and sentenced him to 13 years in the penitentiary. Judge Taylan pronounced the sentence. The Oct. 16 verdict came as part of a Des Moines case involving fraudulent paper.

Lows City

Nashua Farewell and Local Notices Across Floyd County

Obituary notes report John Simmond pioneer of Floyd County dies after paralysis at home leaving widow and five children. Civil War veteran William Fee dies after a stroke. funeral at home and burial at Morton. Congregational men plan a friendly gathering at the cloisterly church Wednesday. Local business shifts note Winter Barber Shop and Melvin building changes, beauty parlor to open, and several residents visiting relatives and moving homes.

Nashua John Simmond Floyd County Sanra Uy Lt. Mellman Th. Fansmeter Melviin William Fee Morton Congregational Church Har “Reeberg First Sale Bank Wendell Christiansen Mita Esther White Ss. WaveTe Schell Wy W. Blasier Jesup Varrie Hawlins Lidysmith Wis Hattie Smith Zephir Ray Faily Iay

Fredericksburg News Briefs Highlight Local Fires and Illness

Mrs Emil Grvisert underwent appendicitis surgery at St Joseph hospital New Hampton and is recovering. A rock ignited a fire at S M Whitmer’s residence causing damage. J C Brandt home released from diphtheria quarantine. Three Johnson children with diphtheria are improving. Residents attended Little Brown church service Sunday for bronze tablets honoring early members pastor Rev Nuurix and Dr William S Pitts. William Co Mrs ES Adams and daughter Mabell visited Waterloo to stay with daughter Florence Weideman. B B Potter returned to South Dakota after visiting sister Mrs William March and brother James Potter in Ori Avein.

Little Brown Hrst Nuurix William S. Pitts William Co ES. Adams Mabelle Waterloo

Shell Rock Notes and Local Mentions

Shell Rock residents Harry Heckman and family move to Grampton while Mrs Phoebe Fields returns from California after a summer with the Tames Graham household. Frank McCague falls ill Saturday night and is hospitalized. Dr and Mrs B Enssey attend a medical meeting in St Paul this week. Mrs Mule Renning and Dewe are delegates to the county assembly with I C O Fi grand todge rt Gttunpra expected to leave Monday for the event. Mrs C G Fort leaves for Anuosa to attend a brother’s wedding. Safety school hosts two Halloween diablo events next Fr. Snot Leitz visits his mother Mis Granau in Hipon WL. Miss Gladys Resster fitted up a gift shop at the O W Rewley.

Shell Rock Harry Heckman Grampton Phoebe Fields California Tames Graham Home Tse Mpl Pragh Frank McCague Lar Yillu Ly We Diangier B. Enssey St. Paut Mule Renning Dewe Hetwhah Assembly I. C Monda C. G. Fort Anuuosa Hallowe'en Diablo Snot Leitz Hipon

Man hanged for murder of common law wife in Chicago

Frank ano was executed at the gallows in Chicago this morning for murdering his common law wife Rose Lanciance Tandanis. He walked bravely to the scaffold and the trap opened after a short delay. Nine minutes later he was pronounced dead.

Wip Slaybe Chicago Get Frnkano Rose Lanciance -Tandanis

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