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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1926

Page

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Iowa Farm Outlook Shows Fair Conditions And Beef Prospects

Des Moines reports indicate fair business conditions in Iowa with encouraging farming outlooks. Sunny days and winds in early October dried corn, reducing losses from drought, frost, and bat cholera, while beef steer shipments and hog production show favorable trends. Iowa factory output nears a billion dollars this year as nonagricultural sectors gain momentum. Officials urge strict disposal of dead hogs and continued serum use to curb hog cholera amid tightening supplies.

Des Moines Iowa State Department of Agriculture Dreuth Leslie M. Carl Towa Towa Catte Chicago Mark G. Thornburg Thornburg Avy. M. Jardine

Obituary notices for Wellman Shannon and McDowell

Funeral services were held for Lon Wellman 68 at the Kistner chapel with Rev W C Bodell and Odd Fellows in charge. J John J Shannon died at his brother Frank J Shannon’s home and will be buried in Elmwood after services at St John’s. Mrs Liosd S McDowell 42 died at home in Hudson and services set for 2 at the Brat church with burial in Hudson cemetery.

Lon Wellilan Lon Wellman Third Avenue West Kistner Chanel W. C. Bodell Universalist Church Odd Fellows Lodge Wellman Order Iowa City Waterloo Edwin Wellman Leonard Smith Cedar Rapids John J. Shannon Jnohn J. Shannon Frank J. Shannon Cherry Street St. John's Catholic Church John Lentz Burl Elronvort McDowell Hudson Rev C Fierce Kinling

Buick Motors Head Very Ill in Paris

Paris Oct 18 Buick Motor company president 41NSt-larry Bas Bett lay in the American hospital in a critical condition with double pneumonia. His condition unchanged overnight. Bas Bett became ill while touring Europe with General Motors officials. Attending physicians hope for recovery. Moines, Ia Feb 16 Hospital authorities at Woodward asked Des Moines police to help locate patient Olga Arp, 29, who escaped last night.

Paris Larry Bas- Bett Buick Motor Company Baasett Europe Gereral Motors Ihs Physicinay Patie Moines Woodward Wes Moines Olga Arp

Queen Marie Closes Dinner and Defends Tour Plan

Aboard Leviathan Oct. 16 Queen Marie has not altered her American itinerary. The queen’s lady-in-waiting denied California visit rumors and said Princess Ileana will visit the FLWC in San Francisco. Reports of interference by a dancing teacher were also denied.

Leviathan Marie Washington California Ileana FLWC San Franciseco Lojie Fulier

Mailbag bandits siege narrows near Watchung area

Bound Brook N J Oct 16 IN S The hunt for eight machine gun bandits who raided a 150000 mail in Elizabeth N J has narrowed to Chimney Rock area with 78 state troopers and 500 militiamen converging. A battle looms as residents flee and authorities fly in to seize the gang and recover the loot. Rewards total 200 dollars for the outlaws.

Bound Brook N. J Elizabeth Chimney Rock Watchung Mountains Ilitia Mark Kimberling Hemmedin James J O'Kifler Cungufe Bum Rodgers New York Frank Barra William Syms Lee McRitchie Rueh D. Sinmens Inepeccar Wocharse Washington, D. C Enders

Musical Acts Liven Intermissions of Scottish Rite Play

Miss Elizabeth McCartney and Martin Weyde will perform vocet pieces during intermissions of The Invader staged by Tabernacle chapter 52 Royal Lee Masons. The cast includes BerDethi Sanhey, Alfredi Borden on piano, with Truman Dr Roame directing and in the title role.

Elizabeth McCartney Martin Weyde loMader Tabernacle Chapter Royal Lee Masons Alfredi Borden Piantet Avi Bayothy Caproil Ign Hela Carentt Telen Delesardelle Agatha Cin Agnes Fhiodar Eannie Miler Pioce Mirddigan Muse Truman Dr Roame

Ormiston Hidden in Chicago Sues Keyes in McPherson Case

Kenneth Ormiston, the missing Chicago radio man tied to Aimee Semple McPherson, writes to Los Angeles District Attorney Asa Keyes via his Chicago attorney urging the hunt for the evangelist to end, claiming he is not a fugitive and that any communication bearing his name is a fraud unless routed through Martin.

Chicago Kenneth Ormiston Usiellon Wdyward I Martin Angeles Temple Carmel By-The Sea California Ormiston Asa Keyes Los Angeles County Keyes Aimee Dane Winnipeg Canada Los Angeles Ton Keyes McPherson Cal INS Aimee Sempié McPherson Aie Bend Ariz Tucson Svangelist Gayle Koontz Philippine Islands Gilbert Philippines Aail San Francisco Koonts Cili Alex Pearson Roontz Evangelist Gila Bend aAviz Agua Prieta F. Blevins Arizona Angelus Temple

1 200 Perish in Troop Ship Blaze

Dispatches from Toho News Agency report that about 1 290 Chinese sailors perished in a fire explosion and drownings aboard a troop ship near Kiukiang Kiangsi province. The disaster follows initial casualty counts and indicates a large loss of life among crew and passengers.

Shanghai Kiukiang Kiangsi Toho

Dane RG Watch Traffic Orders

Chief Charles Mobbs announced a traffic enforcement initiative citing 305 arrests in one week and a commitment to continue strict patrols. He noted drivers are more cautious downtown, intersections flow better, and a brief stop can prevent a life loss, promising no relaxation in officer vigilance.

Charles Mobbs Eid Wa

Temperature Outlook For Friday To Saturday Night

Readable fragment notes a cold Friday with sharp drop after 0:04, then predictions for Friday night into Saturday morning. Mentions locations possibly Mexico and times in unstandard form. Data is incomplete and partially garbled.

Civic opera funding across German cities under republic

Berlin and other German cities subsidize municipal and state operas to the tune of about 10 million dollars as Kultur traditions come under strain under the republic. Berlin spends roughly 1.9 million annually to disseminate Kultur from the stage while Cologne, Duesseldorf, Dresden and Munich also finance large sums. Frankfort Opera faces budget cuts after city council trimmed 100,000 from a 400,000 line item amid claims of mismanagement and high salaries.

Berlin Republi Cologne Duesseldorf Dresden Munich Frankfort

Pedestrian Killed After Run Across Street in Lincoln

Lincoln Neb Oct 16 A coroner's inquest cleared the driver of a fatal crash that killed a man who darted into the street in front of a car. The victim, a Nebraska University freshman, ran into the vehicle and was struck, dying from acute hemorrhage before aid could arrive.

Lincoln Neb Trarvey Taney Nebraska University

Arabian potentate dines in Hyde Park hotel amid London crowds

London crowds observe the Emir Veisal, son of Hedjaz’s king, as he dines in the Hyde Park hotel dining room, with attendants keeping him away from ordinary guests while he requests visible contact with the bustling public and Charleston crowds. Other notes include authors reading mid Victorian novels, royal house naming, and a failed ladybird experiment as well as Prince of Wales official duties in Scotland and London.

London Evyen Emily Frelyal Hedjaz

Farm Home Destroyed By Chimney Fire East Of Waterloo

A fire caused by chimney sparks destroyed the farm home of J. M. Fig, owned by Stanley TD. Moore, east of Waterloo on the Grant highway, with a loss estimated at 3. Neighbors and firefighters aided as the family escaped with some belongings. Two city fires later caused small runs by the department, including an oil stove blast at Bath Packing Company and a car fire on Commercial Street.

J. M. Fig Stanley TD. Moore Waterloo Grant Highway Team Post Camas Martin Burke Frank Andrews Lloyd Meikinnes Bath Packing Company David Coleman

First Time in JL Is Aluminus of Many Prisons

A county jail inmate, James Mc Farland, detailed his criminal history to Detective Emil Steffen as part of the Waterloo case. Washington records show a string of sentences from the Wisconsin Industrial School for Incorrigibles to Green Bay reformatory, with larceny, forgery, and postal-law offenses, ending in 1922 for larceny and recent Omaha prowling arrest as officials review parole eligibility.

James McFarland Peter Marrelly Emil Steffen Department of Justice Washington, D. C Waterloo Washington Wisconsin Industrial School State Reformatory Green Bay Wis McFarland Freer Wisconsin Turaigtes Omaha Neb

Bodell Warling to Wed Sunday in Chicago

Miss Helen Bodell of 1046 Independence avenue will wed Erick Warling of Chicago after morning church services. The ceremony will feature a white satin dress and white roses, with sister Miss Juanita Bodell as attendant and Miss Jessie Bodell as flower girl. Best man is Henry Hanson of Chicago. After a short honeymoon, the couple will reside in Chicago where Warling works in real estate.

Helen Bodell Willard Bodell Independence Avenue The Universalist Church Brick Warling Chicago Juanita Bodell Jessie Bodel Henry Hanson Pauline Bodell Mendelssohn H. F. Seliebold Sir. Karling Miss Bodell

Dirigible Hurries Back to Lakehurst from Detroit Flight

Lakehurst New Jersey October 16 The naval dirigible Los Angeles completed a return voyage from Detroit in record time arriving over her hangar at 420 am and landed at 6 50 am nearly three hours ahead of schedule Preparations were made to baste it into the hangar.

Lakehurst X. J Detroit Los Angeles United States Havy Air Station

Missionaries Held for Ransom Released After Kidnaping

A number of missionaries including Rev. Freeman Davies and Mrs. Davies were kidnapped from Chowkiakow weeks ago and later freed. Rev. Mr Bright remains detained with a ransom demand of 500000 dollars and 100 pias. The CM Inland mission reports the release of Davies and Davies.

Shanehal Freeman Davies Davies CM Inland Chowkiakow Haveeen Mr. Bright

Melbourne hotel bandit holdup ends with gunfire

A masked duo tried to rob the Melbourne hotel in the Wilson avenue district. Clerk Abels opened fire, wounding a bandit in the back while another suspect escaped. Abels was shot in the foot and cooperated with detectives who found a wounded bandit nearby.

Chenega Hinsi Melbourne Wilson Avenue Abels Ed. Abels

Goan on cob one of queen Marie's favorite dish

Paris reports that yellow bantam corn on the cob delights Queen Marie of Roumania, a longtime friend of American corn. She first tasted corn years ago as a guest of an American diplomat in England and later learned sweet corn grows in some parts of Roumania. She hopes to again sample the American on the cob.

Paris Roumania United States Marie England Atne

Parole Denied for G. G. Thomas in Fort Madison Case

Des Moines October 16 The parole board chaired by L A Jensen refused to consider parole for G G Thomas who is serving a fraudulent banking sentence at Fort Madison Prison. Rumors of a potential parole drew interest due to Thomas association with the De Nine Capital Hill bank scandal.

Thomas Paroly Des Moines L.A. Jensen G. G. Thomas Fort Madison Thoman Capitol Hill

Republican rally dinner honored Senator Stewart at Des Moines

A large Republican rally dinner is planned at the Fort Des Moines hotel on October 26 to honor United States Senator David W. Stewart. State central committee members, ticket candidates, and Republican teachers from across the state are expected to attend.

Plan G. O. P Ties Moines Fort Des Moines United States David W. Stewart State Central Committee

President Coolidge Congratulates Jane Timmin on 100th Birthday

Washington Oct 16 President Coolidge sent a congratulatory message to Mrs Jane Timmin who yesterday celebrated her one hundredth birthday. The note followed messages from other well wishers marking the milestone amid celebrations and recollections of a long life in the capital.

Coolinge Washington Ija Jane Timming President Coolidge

Hoopeston Hoopster Arrests Stealing Papers Upheld

Hoopeston Chronicle reports four suspects seized for stealing newspapers from subscribers. A Danville News editor notes the police judge imposed a heavy fine and costs, totaling more than a year’s subscription. The piece warns other thieves in Hoopeston to fear similar punishment.

Hoopeston Hoopeston Chronicle Herald Owith Danville INL Hoopestan

Marshal Fang in flight abandons old strongholds

Shanghai reports Marshal Sun Chuan Fang of the allied armies fighting as Cantonese troops seize Kiangsi. Secessions by key backers and withdrawals from Kukiang and other allied forts are cited as causes for Fang’s collapse and the collapse of his forces. Cantonese troops hold Hiangs and Gen. Chang Kai Shek moves to recognize the leaderless soldiery.

Shanghai INS Sun Chuan Fang Kiangsi Kukiang Fang Chang Kai Shek

Cowhide Coats to Be Stylish Thing in Women's Wear

Chicago reports a New York department store features coats made from Halstein cowhide with black and white spotted hides popular. Short three quarters length styles display Holstein hides with Jersey and Guernsey influences. A. D. Lynch notes cowhide’s durability and appeal may boost demand for certain cattle breeds and inspire color-focused breeding.

Chicago Fifth Avenue New York Haois Agricultural ‘Association Jersey Guernseys Dlg A. D. Lynch Directo of Dairy Marketing I. A. A. Lynch

Gov Small Halts Hanging Hours Before Time Set

Gov Len Small issued a reprieve until Friday November 12 for Joseph Chesnis 22 who was to hang in Morrisburg Ssline county this evening Chesnis pleaded guilty and was moved to Franklin county jail for safekeeping Attorneys said he may be declared insane and the case could go to the supreme court

Springfield Len Small Joseph Chesnis Morrisburg Ssline County Chesnas

Joint Journalism Meet draws 300 delegates in Iowa

Three hundred delegates attended the joint convention of Quill and Seron a high school journalism fraternity and the University of Iowa school of journalism Institute in Iowa City Representativ es came from Iowa North Carolina Illinois Minnesota Indiana Missouri South Dakota and Wisconsin Miss Nina H Covington and Miss Rowena Harvey were among the speakers yesterday afternoon Also listed are marriage licenses and a bank robbery report from Lincoln Nebraska noting three men robbed a bank at Marsville Wan with unspecified loot.

Towa City Quill and Seron Toonorary University of Iowa School of Journalism Institute Representas Tves Iowa North Carolina Ilinois Minnesota Indiana Missouri South Dakota Wissonsin Nina H. Covington Raleigh Rowena Harvey South Bend Ind Pred J. Lazell W. S. Maulsby Iowa University School of Journalism

Wine Juice Thieves Are Notified One Jack Was Poison

Cresco Iowa October 16 local newspaper carries an advertisement that reads a wine juice theft story. It notes: which head 50 sa] wine juice in cellar Sunday night was stolen and a notice to town that another man in the country had poison put in wine and was stolen too. Yours truly W TESTRAB Cresco Ia.

Creses Alda Testrab Cresco

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