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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1926

Page

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Stephenson's box of secrets taken from bank vault

Indianapolis October 18. A box believed to contain missing documents belonging to D. C. Stephenson, former klan leader, was taken today before the Marion county grand jury probing his political activities. Prosecutor William H. Remy and Miss Mildred Meade led witnesses to the box at Indiana National Bank. The missing girl who reappeared last night testified to locating the box, then was released on bond pending further grand jury appearance. The probe aims to trace letters and checks connected to Stephenson’s case and related influences.

Indianapolis Ind D. C. Stephenson Marion County Grand Jury Stephenson Mildred Meade William H. Remy Indiana National Bank Grand Jury Remy Miss Meade Remy Hones Kian Dragon Michigan City Miss Afadge Ober- Koltzer Thomas Adams Vincennes Srand

Democrats Nearly Miss Senate Control in Key States

The analysis outlines Democrat prospects in several states including Maryland Arizona Nevada New York Massachusetts Colorado Indiana Oregon Iowa and Washington with focus on governors senatorial races and notable figures like Carl Hayden Weller Wadsworth and Senator Butler. It notes several states leaning Republican despite Democratic hopes and cites issues such as Prohibition and Ku Klux Klan influence shaping voter sentiment.

Maryland Weller oHayden Arizona Carl Hayden Raymond T. Baker Woodrow Wilson New York Wadsworth Massachusetts Colorado United States Coolidge Butler Sweet Indiana Oregon James F. Watson Stenfield Altho Hkhe Iowa Washington

Peaches Browning Starts Return Fire in Separation Case

New York Oct 18. "Peaches" Browning fights back at her wealthy husband Edward W. Browning who seeks a legal separation from his 16 year old bride. He calls her mother unfit guardian while M Otis Rockwood of Poughkeepsie was named guardian. The Browning women consider countersuit for desertion or cruelty.

New York Browning Edward W. Browning Catherine Heenan M.otis Rockwood Poughkeepsie, N. Y

Deaths and obituaries in Waterloo area victims

Mortance Paul Jensen 61 of 317 Grenwood street died today after two weeks illness bedfast past week. Born November 10 1864 in Denmark he came to the United States and Waterloo arriving years ago. He married Elizabeth Jensen June 21 1593 Cedar Falls. Wife died February 17 1922. Survived by two daughters Anna Johanna Jensen and Elehor Messerd a brother Peter Jensen and two sisters Anna Jensen and Darren Jensen all in Denmark. Funeral pending Petersen Bros mortuary. Elmer Eugene Haynes infant son of Mr and Mrs Harold E Haynes Waterloo R F D No. 6 died today born October 6 1926 in Waterloo. Survived by parents two brothers William and Robert at home. Funeral Tuesday 2:00 pm Petersen Bros chapel Reverend J Arthur Young First Methodist Episcopal church. Burial Elmwood. Bertha Munger eight month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Garth Munger 212 Polk arrest died Sunday morning at St Francis hospital after brief illness. Surviving parents a twin. Funeral 2:30 pm Tuesday Ellden Methodist Episcopal church filleman Glidt chapel. Burial Poyner cemetery.

Paul Jensen Grenwood Street Ilness Mr. Jensen Waterloo Rath Packing Company Denmark United St. Ansgar’s Anna Johanna Jensen Elehor Messerd Peter Jensen Anna Jensen Darren’ Jensen Petersen Bros Elmer Eugene Tiaynes Elmer Eugene Haynes Harold E. Haynes William Robert J. Arthur Young First Methodist Episcopal Church Elmwood Bertha Munger Garth Munger Polk St. Francis Hospital C. W. Harron Einden Methodist Episcopal Church Filleman & Glidt Poyner Cemetery

Boy Killed as Streetcar Hits Delivery Truck in City

In Council Bluffs Iowa four youths hid in a grocery delivery truck when a streetcar struck it. Andy Reichert fifteen was killed instantly. Police said the incident occurred late last night and involved a Postal Tete STAPH messenger among the youths.

Council Bluffs Andy Reichert Staph

Student Hunter Tragically Killed in Shenandoah Area

Byron Tyner, a Shenandoah High School senior and star football and basketball player, was accidentally killed Sunday while hunting with companions. He was the son of Charles Tyner of Shenandoah.

Shenandoah Byron Tyner Livearald Hith School Charles Tyner Shenandon

Debating Society Formed at St Mary's

A debating society was formed today at St Mary’s Senior High School to study extemporaneous speaking parliamentary law and debates. Officers include Joseph Koogier as president Geneeve Gowans as vice president Re secretary and Ethel Schuraguter. The group, organized under Rev Father Wolfe Mu buque, diocesan education director, will join contests with other schools.

Mary's Senior High Joseph Koogier Geneeve Gowans Ethel Schuraguter Father Wolfe Mu Buque

Dry League aids Wilgon campaign in Pennsylvania

Washington dispatch reports early crossfire in the 1930s Pennsylvania Senate contest. Wayne Wheeler of the Antisaloon League backs Democratic William B. Wilson over Republican W. S. Vare, while Republicans trumpet national prosperity and Democrats attack Secretary Jardine’s farmer dollar figures. La Follette Jr. appeals for continued progressive wins in Wisconsin as Blaine and other progressives seek Senate and state offices.

Iowa Brookhart Wal Confort Washington Thera J Scott Bullitt Wesley L. Jones Wis Senate Ohio Willis Atlee W. Fomerone Pennsylvania Pinehol Willam Wison Lenroot Wisconsin Blaine N. Y. Heralé-Tribune Washington, D. C Congress Frank L. Smith Uinols William B. McKinley George E. Brennan Wayne B. Wheeler Antisaloon League William B. Wilson W. 5. Vare George W. Pepper Wheeler Vore Foreign Legion Philadelphia Keystone Wead Republican Congressional Committee Jardine Agricultural Department Oldfield Congressional Committee Wallace Wood House of Representatives la Follette Robert M. LaFollette, Jr LaFolsite O Ther Fred R. Zhamerman John J. Blaine Coolidge

Queen Marie Lands in Rainy Rush Through New York in an Hour

Queen Marie and her royal party arrive in New York amid rain and bustle, visit Arlington and Mount Vernon, then host greetings at the White House. Plans include stops in Baltimore and Annapolis before returning to the West Coast, while railroads spurn nominal transcontinental fares.

Marie New York Washington Kellogg Roumania Legation Arlington Cemetery Mount Vernon White House Baltimore Annapolis San Francisco San Francisco Examiner Queen Marie Roumania California Southern Pacific Santa J Fe Seattle Los Angeles Samuel Fini Maryhill Southern Santa Fe F. OS. McGianis The Examiner Marshal Foch America Mooney United States Marie of Taumania Memphis Commercial Appeal Asad Cinles Kelleage

City Ministerial Association Names Committees for Year

Waterloo Ministerial association held its annual meeting at the Y M C A today naming committees for the year. Rev. A V P Blough spoke on his Holy Land trip. Committees cover Program Publicity Co operation with other agencies Good fellowship County home services Public morals with lists of clergy and officers.

Waterloo Ministerial Association A. V P. Blough Church of the Sreihren Holy Land J. Arthur Youns Russell A. McCorsmac Merbert F. Machiman A. PY. Blough C. W. Baxter J. Richmond Morgan CG. W. Harrap W. ©. Bodell A. Codagan Edwin Boardman, Jr Good Fellowship M. Waggy Miles Florence Brinton J. A. Laurie J. C. Culver L. Baumgartner Henry Mueller County Home Services George Watt A. A. Moore J. A. Whiteside W. P. McCormick W. E. Steeves George Woodall William Hardcastle

Y M C A Progress Toward 750 Goal In Drive

Y M C A workers press final push for 750 member target with 134 new youths joining the boys division. Tonight cards close at association HQ as Wade Nelson leads final push and a fried chicken dinner is planned for November 3 on Morris Isle camp. Team scoring shows Duff’s 484, Nebbs 325, Rinkydinks 256, Katzen Jammers 265 in a perpetual race for top honors.

Association Lyle Cameron Morris Isle Wade Nelson Altha Duffs Nebbs Rinkydinks Katzen Jammers

Mental incompetency crisis blamed for crime surge

Edwin Sands of Des Moines says failure to recognize and train mentally incompetent children fuels crime and state institutions. He cites 20 percent of town students as mentally incompetent and argues for accurate mental status records to tailor schooling. Sands says 90 percent of crime and destitution stem from mental incompetency.

Lowa Edwin Sands Des Moines Child Welfare Department State Board of Control Sands Social Welfare League

Doctor Browne Fatal Self Inflicted Shootings in Keokuk Hotel

Dr Gibson Browne, a Keokuk native and graduate of Keokuk Medical College, shot and killed himself in a Keokuk hotel after a mental breakdown. His death was instantaneous. The incident occurred on October 18 as reported by the local dispatch.

Noctor Self Keokuk Gibson Browne Westerlny Keokuk Medical College

Suits Against Medical Life and Londergan Quashed

Three civil suits against Medical Life Insurance Co. and former president Ivan G. Londergan, totaling 45800, were dismissed in district court at defendants' cost. Plaintiffs were Dr. J. E. Ridenour, R. Alien, and F. A. Robertson.

Medical Life Insurance Company Ivan G. Londergan J. E. Ridenour R. Alien F. A. Robertson P. H. Frank Medical Life C. E. Pickett Nteeelf

Aimee MacPherson Claims Poison Pin Incident

Aimee MacPherson testified in Los Angeles that an enemy poisoned her with a pin while she sat in court during the third week of her perjury and conspiracy to obstruct justice hearing. She fainted in court after describing the alleged pin attack amid her ongoing trial setup.

Los Angeles LPI Aimee MacPherson Magnetic Evangelist Semeon

Rotary speaker arrives at Hotel Russell-Lamson

Kiddie Flynn, St. Paul director at Rotary International, arrived late today and tonight will address Rotarians from Waterloo and 11 other clubs in the district. The event is at Hotel Russell-Lamson. Marriage license issued to Joseph Howard and Ivah J Mortensen of Shell Rock.

Rotary Kiddie Flynn St. Paul Rotary International Waterloo Hotel Russell-Lamson

Fragmented Weather Forecast Snippet

A partial forecast fragment lists temperatures for Saturday and Sunday nights and Monday. It shows daytime highs and Saturday night and Sunday night lows in incomplete form with several missing words.

Plan to remove Smith from Senate race described

Chicago 1861 witnesses testified before the Senate campaign funds committee about efforts to oust Frank L. Smith as the Republican senatorial candidate. Dr. George B. Safford, head of the Illinois Anti-Saloon League, recounted talks with Rev. Robert O'Brien and alleged plans to appoint A. V. Smith or Hugh Magill with anti pro prohibition backing and heavy spending goals. The testimony cited potential Washington influence and questioned the legality of large expenditures.

Chicago Frank I. Smith Coolidge Senate Campaign Funds Committee George B. Safford Illinois Antsaloon League Robert O'Brien Safford A.V. Smith Lake County Frank L. Smith Julius Rosenwald Herold L.ickes O'Brien Antisaloon League Washington Cal Reed Missouri Magill Dr. McBride O’brien wWe

Hunters Charged After Neilsen Farm Dispute

W J Whannel and A Paton of Voorhies faced charges for hunting without a license after a dispute over hunting on the Neilsen farm. The information was signed by Toni Waldron, deputy game warden.

Carload of Tombstones in Vermont Trial

A district court heard a civil case involving Dewey Monument Company of Barre Vermont suing A and Ryan formerly of Hawk Eye Monument Company and Reinbeck State Bank over a $2000 sale of a carload of granite. The bank allegedly guaranteed payment but the debt remained unpaid.

Dewey Column Monument Company Barre A. &. Ryan Hawkeye Monument Company Reinbeck State Bank E. B. Stiles Vermont Company Ryan

Gates Park Civic Club Meeting set for Tuesday at 2:30

The Gates Park Civic Club will gather Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs Edward May's home 2100 Fourth Street East. The meeting will cover park related business and improvements.

Gates Park

Hunters in Trouble

Gus Hellmund of nd Larimer street faces assault and battery charges in municipal court based on an information filed by Albert P. Neilsen, a Cedar Falls farmer, alleging the incident occurred earlier today.

Gus Hellmund Larimer Street Albert P. Neilsen Cedar Falls

Pape's Diapepsin Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin claiming instant relief from sour stomach and indigestion. It asserts belching gas and dyspepsia vanish within minutes, and guarantees comfort after meals and drinks when the product is used.

Pape Papes Han

Child Crushed to Death in Shenandoah Auto Crash

A 4 year old girl, daughter of Mrs Frank Adams Straham, was killed when an automobile left the road and crashed into a ditch near Shenandoah Iowa. Her mother was injured and another daughter escaped unharmed. The accident occurred near the town on a Quet day in April.

Babe Shenandoah Qet Frank Adams Straham Here

Teamster Injured After Wagon Ties With Locomotive

Davenport Oct 18 Frank Bereman a 66 year old teamster was seriously injured when his wagon ran away after his team bolted toward an approaching locomotive. He was thrown from the wagon and sustained a fractured skull.

Davenport UFI Frank Bereman

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