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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1926

Page

11

Free Trade as Europe Rebuilds Economy US Relation Noting

A European bankers and industrialists study advocates free trade to restore Europe, warning it may depress wages but lift consumer gains. The piece contrasts American protectionism with British imperial cohesion and notes press campaigns on bobbed hair in Japan. It also covers aviation hopes, Soldier Buck vs Stribling, Magill’s senate bid, Debs’s enduring influence, and past prosperity.

Europe United States America

Senate committee to probe Klan sale of political office graft

Near Death in Chicago Oct 19 All hope of saving Eugene V Debs life is abandoned by physicians at Lindlady sanitarium Elmhurst The end is only a matter of hours announces Dr F C Albrecht Debs wife Mrs Debs and a brother Theodora are at his bedside

America Eugene V. Debs Chicago Bryan Senate Indiana Ands Lindlady Sanitarium Elmhurst F.C. Albrecht Debs Theodora

Sweeney murder appeal argued in Des Moines Supreme Court

In Des Moines on October 19 the state supreme court heard the appeal of D H Sweeney from a second degree murder conviction tied to the death of Bertha Munger in Waterloo two years earlier. Munger, a widow with three children, died after a criminal operation performed by late Dr. Ada Fuller. Frank W. Edwards, then assistant county attorney, opposes the appeal as special prosecutor and guardian to Munger’s orphaned children.

Des Moines State Supreme Court D. H. Sweeney Bertha Zlunger Waterloo

Mrs Henry Dahl Dies in Cedar Falls After Illness

Cedar Falls October 19 Mrs Henry Dahl longtime resident dies at 1 16a m at her home on Main Street after prolonged illness. She devoted much of her life to the Presbyterian church and Cedar Falls Woman's club. Survived by husband two sons Ed C William H and Mas all of Cedar Falls.

Cedar Falls Henry Dahl Main Street Dahl Presbyterian Church

Kaiser silent on June return to Germany

Berlin reports a persistent rumor that the ex emperor may return to Germany when a law banishing him ends next June. The Kaiser answered a telegram with a brief note saying he cannot provide information, stating that the matter is placed in providence and beyond his control. Signed by Count von Schmettow in the name of the imperial orders.

Berlin Germany Doorne All Highnat's Count von Schmettow

Reed expands Indiana Klan probe to Chicago hearings

Senator James A. Reed announces a sweeping inquiry into Indiana Klan influence with subpoenas for Clyde Walb and Earl Peters as part of a statewide corruption focus. The Marion county grand jury widens its probe to ex boss D. C. Stephenson, with editors led by Thomas Adams and others summoned for testimony.

Chicago James A. Reed Senate Campaign Funds Committee Indiana Reed Trimais Clyde Walb Earl Peters Lse Indianapolis Ind Marion County Grand Jury D. ©. Stephenson Stephenson Thomas Adams Vincennes Adams Tris Ohio Efort Thomas Kiplinger Kiplinger Noblesville Remy Mildred Meade Indiana Wational Bank Grand Jury Middlewest

Centerville teen shoots self after parental discipline

Centerville Indiana October 19 Thelma Davenport 16 a farmer's daughter near Centerville shot herself with a small caliber pistol after being reproved by parents for staying out until 1 am Saturday night. She was reported near death at the hospital but regained consciousness hours later and expressed no regret saying her attempt failed to end her punishment.

Centerville Thelma Davenport Farmer Holne

Norway Votes to End Ban on Hard Liquor

Oslo reports that Norway defeated nationwide prohibition in the plebiscite, clearing the way for repeal of the hard liquor ban. Prohibitionists lost hope as results became known, concluding the last vestige of the earlier prohibition law.

Oslo Norway Prohibition

Mine Man Crushed to Death by Loose Car

Centerville Ta Oct 19 Andrew Ragona 34 part owner of Rosebrook Slope mine was killed when a runaway mine car struck him and crushed him against the wall A rope frayed and freed the car Investigating officials say Ragona a member of the local guards unit will oversee portions today

Centerville Andrew Ragona Rosebrook Slope Company of National Guards Ragone Poriioes

Murderers Loge Appeal On Writ

Des Moines Oct 19. McBain Hanner and Leslie Hanner of Cedar Falls lost their appeal to the supreme court in a habeas corpus case. They pleaded guilty to a Black Hawk county information charging first degree murder in the slaying of Tony Gunanas during a robbery and assault. Leslie Hanner allegedly fired the fatal shot. the court ruled all three were accessories before the fact and guilty.

Des Moines Pam A MicBain Edsie Hanner Cedar Falls State Supreme Court McBain Bdsie Leslie Hanner Black Hawk County Tony Gunanas Leslia Hainer Gunanas Brisle Leslie

Celebrate Surrender of Lord Cornwallis

Newport News observes the one hundred forty fifth anniversary of Lord Cornwallis surrender with reviews and honors under the auspices of the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution of Virginia.

Lord Cornwallis Newport News Washington Comte de Grasse Yorktown Daughters of the American Revolution Virginia Sons of the American Revolution

Church Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Decorah

Decorah Iowa observers marked the Fiftieth anniversary of the First Norwegian Lutheran church building with daylong services and a confirmant reunion. The event also celebrated Rev. Farrison’s twenty-fifth anniversary as pastor of the church.

Decorah Luther Church of B. Tarrison

Woman Killed in Automobile Crash at Council Bluffs

A woman died from injuries after an automobile accident in Council Bluffs Iowa and was brought to a local hospital where she succumbed to the injuries five minutes later. The report lists William Clark of Pisgah Iowa as a person connected to the incident.

Council Bluffs William Clark Pisgah

Gall Constables to Protect Cook from Miner Mob

Nottingham Oct. 19. Special constables and about 160 police guarded Nottinghamshire coal fields after hostile demonstrations near the hotel where A. J. Cook, secretary of the Miners Federation, held a war council. The hotel management asked Cook to leave. he refused and police urged the crowd to disperse.

Nottingham

Unknown Hero's Tomb for Queen Today

Queen Marie of Roumania visits the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, marking her first official act on American soil. She tours Washington, receives a royal welcome, and attends a White House dinner with President and Mrs. Coolidge after ceremonies in Union Station and at the Romanian legation.

Washington, D. C New World Democracy United States Marie Roumania New Yorks America Arlington National Cemetery Virginia District of Columbia Aluke New Jersey Pennsylvania Deta Maryland Manhattan Transfer West Philadelphia Baltimore New York France Washington England Mack Kellogg Union Station Capitol Hoana Prince Nicholas Navy E. W. Eberle Army Fox Connor Princess Heana Legation White House Princess Means Yessen Nicholas Orlock

Austrian Invents Wings For Nighttime Flight Home

Vienna reports Austrian inventor M. Lutsch has devised wearable wings powered by an improved motor. The first model, extremely light, lifted the inventor several yards and allowed swift, controllable movement in any direction.

Daedalus M. Lutsch Vienna

Black Store Sells Farm for 200000

The James Black Dry Goods company sells a large 5 acre farm near Hicks three miles southwest of Hudson in Lincoln township for about 200000 dollars. George Griener of Floyd County buys the property from the James Black company via F M Collord Jr. The farm is well improved with most land in cultivation and stock raising on a large scale.

James Black Dry Goods Company Hudson Lincoln Township F. M. Collord, Jr Waterloo Realtor George Griener Floyd County Charles City Hicks James Black Company Collard Glace ’Spring O Aly

Board Rejects Deputy in Sheriff’s Forced Reduction

Wagner explains only two deputies remain plus office clerk Miss Margnerite Saul and F A Robinson. The board of supervisors voted against appointing Joe Holker as deputy after Roy Armstrong's Oct first resignation, leaving the sheriff short of help. Wagner says the board can withhold deputy appointments and fix salaries, noting the deputy salary is too low to attract qualified men. The public expects reliable service.

OT. Wagner Margnerite Saul F. A. Robinson Board of Supervisors Joe Holker Holker Sherif Roy Armstrong Wagner

Iowa to seek mandatory auto liability insurance law

Des Moines reports Walter C. Ramsay secretary of state plans a public liability auto insurance bill. The measure would require all Iowa motorists to carry insurance with a prior exception for proven responsible owners. Irresponsible drivers would be required to insure.

Des Moines Tegislature Walter C. Ramazy Iowa Ramsay Massachusetts

Kneeskern Loses Bid for New Trial in Iowa Supreme Court

Des Moines, Oct 9. B F Kneeskern, in Fort Madison prison for the murder of Charles Van Brockin and Irene Van Brockin on a Winne shiek county farm, lost his bid for a new trial as the Iowa supreme court denied relief. The case claims Kneeskern spent a fortune contending the conviction.

Des Moines Oct INS B. F. Kneeskern Fort Madison Charles van Brockiin Irene Winneshiek County Iowa Supreme Court Kneeskern

Delivery target and remedy notice for missed Courier copy

The notice states papers should arrive before 3 36. If not received due to carrier error, plans 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 36 p.m.

Financiers urge removal of tariff barriers on European trade

A Berlin published manifesto signed by scores of European and American financiers led by J. P. Morgan calls for immediate removal of tariff barriers licenses and prohibitions hindering European trade. It argues free trade is vital to global prosperity and warns continued restrictions threaten recovery and cause currency depreciation and industrial decline.

New York Europe J. P. Morgan Berlin UMI Europa

Iowa highway bond push praised by Ames officials

Fred R. White, chief state highway engineer, urged a $100,000,000 road bond to back Iowa construction during a visit by Waterloo delegates. He said the plan would prove Iowa’s faith in its future, restore national prestige, and boost agriculture and industry as prosperity follows. Ida Blough supported the idea, stressing state progress and citizenship.

Fred R. White Ames Ida Blough Iowa Lowa White Waterloo Towa Union Iid

Plane aided manhunt narrows bandit holdup case

A daylight robbery of O Lee State Bank in Niles Kansas destroyed 46 700 in cash and 30 090 in securities. An airplane from Dowaglac Indiana aided the search as authorities pursue five suspects across northern Indiana toward rural areas between Elkhart and Mishawaka. Police Chief Oscar Burch was wounded in a back exchange and reported resting easily.

Elkhart Mishawaka Intl Oscar Burch

Judge Says Art Pictures All Right

Municipal Judge Herman Zeuch dismissed charges against Louis Hyman newsstand proprietor accused of selling obscene literature. He ruled the line between art and obscenity depends on viewpoint as police raid questioned the magazine’s cover showing a nearly nude woman. Shrine temple contract let in Cedar Rapids for 490600. local firms awarded plumbly and electrical work.

Cedil Rapids

Honorable David Tennant Becomes BBC Radio Announcer

One of Britain’s nobles, the Hon. David Tennant, son of Lady Grey of Palledon, begins duties as a BBC announcer. His private status remains secret in London to avoid fan letters from admirers. He is regarded as a leading bachelor among England’s titled set.

David Tennant Lady Grey Vibe Wriggt Clisttle England

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