In the Spotlight of Todays News Too Terrible For Him
A fragmentary column critiques American customs for foreigners and notes Marie of Roumania’s New York visit, describing royal accommodations and censorship. It also covers Chicago gun violence, Russian communist faction struggles, Wheeler and anti trust politics, an interstate freight inquiry, and a Cedar Rapids state music contest with Iowa entrants.
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America
Prince of Wales
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Krishnamurti
Snurry
New Jersey
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Democrats Aim to Gain Senate Control in 1920 Fight
In Washington report, Democrats hope to win eight Senate seats to seize majority power, while Republicans defend Missouri and Nevada battles. Analysts say Democrats seek control to avoid responsibility for governance, shielding Republicans from blame regardless of outcome.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington
DE. CG
Congress
Senate
League of Nations
Harding
Wemuerars
Republica Party
Cresicent Woolidge
Trepublicans
Democratic
Democ
Missouri
Venturkyne
Nevada
Mik Vear
Fin United Skies
Savage to Move to Indianapolis as Legion Chief
Will Move Chicago Oct 18. Howard P. Savage named national commander of the American Legion says he will establish his residence in Indianapolis during his term. Savage plans to depart for the legion headquarters next Monday.
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Chicago
Howard P. Savage
The
American Legion
Indianapolis
Savage
Legion
Orpheum Theatre Plans Approved
Architect John S Barnley completed plans for the Orpheum theatre on Commercial street between Mygarth and Wirth. The Waterloo Orpheum directors approved them this afternoon. Estimated cost is 503000 dollars excluding ground and equipment. Construction to begin within weeks with completion expected by May 1 1027 under lease by Frank Amusement company.
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Orpheum Theatre
Commercial Street
Mygarth and
Wirth
John S. Barnley
Waterloo Orpheum
George E. Pike
Waterlan Orpheum Company
Alexander Frank
Frank Amusement Comming
Frank
Thieves hunted after Calder party jewel robbery
Two hundred detectives pursued three bandits who robbed Mrs. William M. Calder, wife of a United States Senator, her daughter and sister of jewels valued at 15 000 while returning from a Manhattan theater party. The trio, armed, entered the Calder car in front of the daughter s home and forced the women to surrender jewels. a $2 500 bracelet was left behind in a cushion.
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Yorl
William M. Ider
United States
Caller
Indow
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Calder
Heron
Neglectful Mother Kills Herself and 3 Children
A Los Angeles mother,Mrs. Chamberlin, gave sleep potions to her three young children and herself, causing a deadly tragedy. The account notes the events in a distressed tone, with limited clear details beyond the fatal outcome and the alleged act.
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Los Angeles
Chamberlin
Delaxal
Eli Dan
Veterans hospital plan gains approval
Coolidge approves veterans' hospital project, directing the bureau to proceed with a ten veteran facility plan at a site in Patuxent. The move follows the consensus of officials and outlines the creation of a hospital network to aid veterans nationwide.
Cities fall deeper into debt in multiple US towns
A collapsed budget picture shows five American cities racing into higher debt with totals around $4.66 billion for the year. Per capita costs rise as municipal spending outpaces revenues while Washington and others report large totals in debt and capital improvements.
State Engineer Hears City Plea On Old Routes
An Ames visit by Waterloo city officials and businessmen pressed to keep United States highways 20 and 218 on their current routes. State Engineer White explained routing rules favor shortest distance, congestion avoidance, and limited parallel routes. He promised careful consideration after learning the delegation’s concerns.
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Star
Ams
Bred W
White
Iowan State Highway Commission
Watertog
United States
Iowa
Tle
Glenn A. Tibbitts
Charles C. Muelias
Nathany B. Barber
J. A. Robinson
Frank Js
Ira Bloush
Wh. F. Tangney
Hotel Russellamson
C. A. Morris
The
Mortis Motor Car Company
Ames
Mayer
City
Fifth Street
Tibbitts
Waterloo Party
Waterloo
Commission ii
State Highway Commission
Soushu
Morris
Tangney
Shelson-Muimny Hotel
Key McGinn Chai
Bandits Crack Safes for 37800 in Chicago
A gang of criminals used gloves to crack safes belonging to Nellocg switchboard 4 Supply Co. and escaped with an estimated $7,500. The police pursue Ti Mane dite who operated as a machine in eight hours of work on the safes.
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Chicago
Ti Mane Dite
Lahores
Nellocg
Coe
Inspecting Hot Dogs For Soldiers At Port Benjamin Harrison
Provided text notes soldiers at Port Benjamin Harrison must have canine inspection before service. It mentions hot dogs and frankfurters undergo quality checks by authorities.
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Indanapatie
Port Benjamin Harrison
Pteneh
Cavender Resigns as Chief of Police
James Cavender resigns as chief of police after a long tenure. The statement cites health as the reason and notes Cavender will be replaced starting today by a Chamber member of the department.
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Cavender
Dea Moines
Fet
Tesla
James Cavender
Polier Ohi tSea Eee
Tie Pee Weil
Chamberktin
Ute Tment
Bandits Undisturbed by Girl Bystander In Martinsville
A Martinsville report notes two bandits ignored a girl bystander as they fled after aiming a theft. They left behind Dutch Masters and Worcester cigars and drove away without incident.
Des Moines Couple to Marry by Phone in Oklahoma City
A Des Moines couple plans to wed by long distance telephone tonight with Rev. Vault Clark officiating from Oklahoma City. Miss Jean Pettet and Harver Webster, both cited in the piece, await the call to confirm the marriage, using a telephonic ceremony arrangement due to a minister’s absence.
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Des Moines
Oklahoma City
Es Moines
Jean Pettet
Les
Moines
Vault Clark
Oklahom City
Conmion
Chit
Oklahon
Tawi
Veterans Advisory Council Seeks Guardianship Questions
Washington announces the formation of a Veterans Advisory Council to address guardianship of insane and minor wards of the government. General Frank T. Thines directs the veterans bureau, with invitations sent by C. R. Whitten of the American Bar Association. Wilt T. Sin wer of Kentucky is named among invitees.
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Washington
Nsh
Tesal Ade Wo
Insany
Cien
Frank T. Thines
Mircea
Thietynam
Charl RK. Whitten
Ener Ican Bar Association
Wilt T. Sin Wer
Kenkuk
Shenandoan Hosts Kiwanis Meeting
Shenandoan residents prepare for a Kiwanis gathering with city hosts and visitors. The event includes projections of local plans and a key opening by Nepraskidewi officials, with four international officers slated to attend.
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Shenandoan
Sheemundivch
TNS
Kissumnians
Ubu
Barane
Triet Rawanis
Tinney Relapses at Detroit Hospital After Three Weeks
Fragmentary report notes Tinney suffered a relapse at a Detroit hospital after three weeks of treatment. The account mentions medical teams, a state department link, and financial or legal actions, but details are unclear due to garbled text. The piece references a hospital stay, a likely caregiver or family figure, and potential charges or deadlines.
Paper Delivery Notice Says Delays May Occur
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 3 30 except for carrier error or other cause. If you do not receive your paper by that time phone 5100 and a copy will be sent. Calls should reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Interstate rates inquiry to start Jan 11 for Western trunk lines
An investigation of all freight rate schedules in Western trunk line territory will begin January 11 by the Interstate Commerce Commission in Omaha Nebraska. The review affects shipments of grain and grain products across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Kansas Nebraska the Dakotas and parts of Michigan Missouri Colorado and Wyoming. Some commodity rates will be excluded after a preliminary conference at the LaSalle hotel in Omaha.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Walb
Commonwealths
Omaha
Neh
Chicsen
Washington
Initerstate Commerce Commission
Qmiaha
Neb
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Lews
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakotas
Michigan
Missouri
Coinrado
Lasalle Hotel
Tieaso
Oe. YS
Fatal Fall While Giving Bibles Away in West Virginia
An incident in Charleston, West Virginia, during a Bible distribution led to a fatal fall down steps. Four people died, including a former national president of Gideons. Authorities report the event occurred as volunteers distributed Bibles, with hospital and police inquiries ongoing.
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Thinthigten
W.va
Charleston
Seek Slayer of Host at Card Party
At a card party near a Chelsea home police seek a man named Pha Tiver and his companions after the host was killed. Two women are being questioned while the search continues for the killer.
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Lott
Teks
Paties
Pha Tiver
Pwo
Fayether
Japan Coast Gale Wrecks Shins in London Report
A battered report describes a strong gale along the Japan coast causing ships named Shins to be wrecked. London dispatch notes storm conditions and port disruptions affecting shipping near New York area interpretations.
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Japan
Royal Party Plans Expanded Garbage Pickup
Linenski, street commissioner, announced increased garbage pickups by the city as cold weather fires up furnaces. Waterloo residents will burn more garbage as the city eliminates horse and wagon for package collection and continues city-operated disposal with satisfactory results from last summer.
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Caileelion
Linesnski
Waterloo
PLAN BARGE LINE to Run St Louis to Minneapolis 1927
A federal line on upper Mississippi similar to the St Louis New Orleans route will begin operating April 27 1927 per the Army War Service. Three tugboats and 15 barges with a 4.5 foot draft will sail every six days from St Louis and Minneapolis. A government test with ballast proved the service feasible last spring.
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St. Louis
New Orlaing
St. Leuis
Minneapolis
Seek Motive for Slaying Police Chief Woolum in Pineville
In Pineville Kentucky police chief Robert Woolum was shot multiple times and died. Investigators sought motives as to why the officer, sworn in a month earlier after Ed Turner’s resignation dispute, faced the assault. Taxi driver Willant Davis rushed to Woolum’s side as he attempted to speak. Woolum’s revolver remained in his pocket.
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Pineville
Robert Woolun
Woolum
Wu Kipxlaw
Ed Turner
Willant Davis
Charges Ferguson With Bid for Bribe
Austin Illinois testimony before a legislative committee alleges James E B Ferguson offered to secure road contracts in five counties for seven thousand five hundred dollars, to be delivered in five and ten dollar bills, with the offer said to have been made in April 1923 by witness Winder, a Belleville highway contractor.
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Austin
James EB. Ferguson
Jam A. Tergu
Winder
Belleville
Tex
Ferguson Hink
Ferguson
Steel boom in steel production voiced by Schwab
Charles M. Schwab, president of the board of Red Irony Steel, warned President Coolidge that steel production would surge this year. He commented on past declines and urged continued momentum, signaling strong domestic output and potential policy implications for early 20th century industry.
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Washington
Charles M. Schwab
Red
Ineny Steel Corporation
Prescient Coolidge
Drake
Bobbed Hair Boosts Barber Business of America to Billion Dollar Class
A fragmented report notes the rising value of the U S barbering trade. It cites Sherman's study showing American women increasingly drive hair care spending while men still dominate services like cuts and shaves. The piece highlights billions in annual revenue across haircuts, styling, and beauty treatments, reflecting twentieth century shifts in consumer spending on grooming.
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Barber Business of
America
Sherman
Poosinseinig
Queen Marie of Roumania Visits New York in Rain
Queen Marie of Roumania met crowds on her New York arrival on the Leviathan amid drizzle. She spoke briefly to 260 reporters, expressing excitement to see America and interest in women's peace efforts. Photographs followed with her daughter and son, as city officials and troops welcomed the royal party before upcoming Washington events.
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Marie of
Roumania
New York City
America
S. S&s
Leviathan
Mie
New York
Marie
the Battery
Washington
City Hall
Battery
Great
Presidential Suite
Ueana
Nicholas
Pires Titan
American
Europe
Prince Nicholas
Princess Terma
Gouveners
Mushigipal
Macum
Quaran Line
Srnef
Broadway
Pennsylvania Station
Iane Ynutter Os
Freedomy of
City
Welker
Ambassador Hotel
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Martinsville
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Princess Ileana
Ask Fowan On Vets’ Advisory Council
Tinney
Etroit Hospital
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Uh State Department
Onurha
London
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Schwab
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