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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1926

Page

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Gene Debs Dead Master of Soul and Fate

Eugene V. Debs leader of the Socialist party and five time presidential candidate died at a funeral parlor at age 70 events recall his early life in Terre Haute and time in Atlanta prison. He polled nearly a million votes from jail and his final message spoke of mastering his fate and soul.

Gene Debs Soul Fate Elhorst Teuwn Eugene V. Debs Cialist Limas Fender Terre Haute Ind Debs Warcome Wiseman Tig Athinta Federal Penitentiary Henley Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen American Railway Union Cleveland Socialist Party Atlanta Deaks Harding Fgde Bermuda Lave Associated Press Eugene VV. Debs Socialist Party In America

Auto Dealer Plans to Leave Des Moines Amid Divorce Suit

Roy Gresham, a prominent Des Moines motor car dealer, faced a divorce suit filed by his wife charging cruelty. He resigned as vice president of the company and announced plans to depart the city.

Deg Monies Roy Gresham Dus Moines

Debs Leaves Prison Amid Roaring Cheers From Cells

As Debs rode away, prison inmates roared with delight not just at any release but at the departure of a longtime ally. He aided the friendless, never broke a rule, and transformed a troublesome inmate into an example of reform.

Debs Eugene Debs

Indiana Develops Disillusionment With Klan Role

Indiana faces growing disillusionment as exposure efforts target Stephenson and the Indiana Klan influence within the Republican party. The Reed committee probes aim to reveal the extent of Klan control on candidates, with Democrats seen as potential beneficiaries if disclosures weaken Republicans before elections.

Indiana Stephenson Watson Robinson Reed National Tafiana Repulican Willean Charees Danverathe Evans Woollen Treasury Indiana Ambetian Theode & Factor Cook Repubicane Neve Senate Fey NL

Rates on Hay Into Town Ordered Cut

The interstate commission ordered a reduction in hay transport costs from Wisconsin and Minnesota toward town markets. Railroads must cut mileage rates and delivery charges to ease supply movement and adjust pricing to reflect new allowances.

Seth Tiakoia Les Wires Wisconsin Minnesota Sin Theo Interstate

Emperor in Exile Keeps Happy Two-Wife Household

Fientsin report from Oct 21 describes Henan Tung, a youthful Chinese emperor in exile, living with two consorts. Empress Kuo Chin-Li, his first wife, and a younger second wife share court life with strict etiquette governing dress, height, and seating at ceremonies.

Fientsin China Henan Tung Yisuan Tung Kuo Chin-Li Manchuria

Co Ed Kills Self After Youths Snub

The 8 year old coed Marjorie Chivage died after being annibhed by a boy schoolmate. She returned to her room and shot herself with her father's revolver. She died on the operating table at Swedish Covenant hospital.

Chivage Marjorie Swedish Covenant Hospital

Balanescu Fate in Hands of Jury

The fate of Frnll Franche Balanescu a medical student accused of poisoning his sweetheart Dorothy decan is deliberated by a jury in Cleveland Ohio. Court actions followed funeral services for Mrs W Roening with details of death given.

Balanescu Cleveland O. Ort. M TNS Ives Frmll Dorothy Decan

Heads of Schools Vote Four to One for Claude Porter

Black Hawk county school administrators held a straw poll at the Superintendents' club meeting. Of 21 voters, 17 backed Claude Porter for senator and 4 supported Brookhart.

Claude Porter Black Hawk County Porter Senator Brookhart

Evasive Klansman Testimony Dominates Reed Indiana Probe

Indiana inquiry centers on imperial wizard Evans and general counsel Zunbrunn as officials claim the Klan aims to control elections. Witnesses allege Senate influence, pressure on Watson and Robinson, and unaccounted funds while Reed’s probe rivals Illinois case. Senator Watson, hospitalized, asks Reed to move hearings to Indianapolis for his testimony.

Evans Klann William F. Ziambronn United States Senate Emmons Zumbrann Washington Witneis Indiana Reed Illinois Jim” Watson White House Mayfield Earle Texas Watson William F. Zunbrunn Idan Generil Imperial Wisard Evans Indiana Klan Arthur Robinson Indiana “Grand Dragon W. Lee Smith Klan kKlansmen Ren von Reed Fehtink Missourian Indianapolis Ind James E. Watson James A. Reed Chicago

Medical Fraternity House Looted in Town City

The Medical Fraternity House at University of Town is robbed with losses totaling $166 including cash and valuables. The incident is part of a winter series of fraternity house robberies reported at the university. Bouncers eject Charleston dancers from Benton dancehalls, raising concerns over security and crowd control.

Fown City Alpha Wappa Kappa University of Town Benton Dancehalls

Queen Marie of Roumania Visits New York in Royal Reception

Queen Marie of Roumania spent a busy public day in New York starting with a library visit after a Ritz-Carlton reception attended by 800 guests and officials. She and her children prepare to depart for Philadelphia at 3 pm for the sesquicentennial exposition amid warnings to rest for health.

New York Ritz-Carlton Queen Marie Roumania Public Chamber of Commerce Princess Tieana Prince Nicholas Philadelphia America Roumanian Legation Ileana Army Navy Laurence Smith Butler Elizabeth Woodward

Prayer Meetings Friday Morning at 52 Waterloo Homes

Bob Jones community hosts a series of Friday morning prayers from 10 to 10:30. Readings include Luke eighteen one eight. meetings held in 52 Waterloo area homes with listed hosts such as Mrs. William Hines 1046 Kern Ave and Mrs. F. Sherman 1323 Grand, among others.

Bob Jones Waterloo William Hines Kern. Ais. L. F. Church Bien. Stes. FE Fowlie Park Drive F. W. Sherman Homer Jolls Broadway H. Murray Newton William Wilkins Riehl Marvin Haltongy Colum C. W. Arns Fourth East W. H. Bush Beech J. D. Gilley Oneida Ed Margadant Riehi H.C. Wilbur Pine Charles Mohils Wil_Holinagle Lincoln A. BE. Lawton Argyle Andy Morris St. Albam Mes T. A. McManus Imdenenda A. Sehnieder Florence D. Pink Fremont Weighmey É. “Y. Stix Mohantt H. K. Rouse Franklin George Buchan Cortlandt L. F. Saucer M. A. Taylor Mutherry Marion Sweeney Walnut Wil Larson Sycamore Eva Starrett Lafayette Alice Marble Wyoming John Everman Miller V. F. Baker Jefferson Alma Walter Etna Lichty Washbington A. H. Holt Arch- St. Clair Misses Pierce Allen Lettie Eighmey Mary Naylor Ida Bell Vermont Ob. Marquis Wlfl Schrag Third West George Kaher Sunset Road A. B. Gilber Cleve Miller John McDonald Williston P. M. Schreiner F. J. Guyer Grant Ite W. Georges Washington, DC Prestine Hill Falls

Death notices and funeral plans in Alorinarit Waterloo area

The body of Mrs Iva Dunford wife of Gordon J Dunford will be brought here at 286 pm today. She died in Indianapolis and services are pending at Hileman Gindt mortuary. The couple lived on Gable street and moved to Waterloo about six months ago. Henry Lee er died after being cut by a Chicago Northwestern train in Hurley Indiana. Peter McGraw 64 died at his New Hartford home after a morning illness with burial planned at New Hartford cemetery.

Gordon J. Dunford Iva Dunford Indianapolis Hileman & Gindt Dunford Shores Fuel & Transfer Co Lved SS Gable Street Waterloo Hurley Myastery Henry Lee Chicago & Northwestern Peter McGraw New Hartford

Women May Enter Barber Shops For Smoking Breaks

In Chicago on October 21 delegates of the Barber Supply Men's Association backed equal smoking privileges in barber shops. They urged anterooms with ash trays and cigarettes for women patrons and endorsed fair access, noting no mention of cuspidors.

Chicago Barber Supply Men's Association

Gaines Wins 30 Day Extension in Appeal

Wallace C. Gaines, a disabled veteran, won a 30 day extension to file a statement of facts for his appeal to the state supreme court. His daughter was found murdered near Greenlake last spring with her head crushed by a rock. Gaines was sentenced to be hanged December 11 after a sensational trial.

Seattle Wash ENS Wallace C. Gaines Fife State Supreme Court Guiness Greenlake

Democrats Seek Reed Probe in Ohio

Democrats urged Senator James A. Reed to open an inquiry into Ohio politics. Thomas Dye, chair of the state Democratic committee, charged that a stupendous sum is being raised to reelect Republican Senator Frank Willits and to elect Republican Cyrus Cooper as governor.

Columbus IPRA Ohio James A. Reed Thomas ©. Dye State Democratic Executive Committee Chicago Frank Willits Cyrus Cooper

Government Seeks 4.5 Million in Bosch Patent Case

The Justice Department filed in Boston federal court seeking 4.5 million dollars in damages from former attorney general A Mitchell Palmer and ex alien property custodian Francis P Garvan. The suit concerns the wartime sale of Bosch magneto patents seized as enemy owned property.

Washington, D. C INS Salt A. Mitchell Palmer Francis P. Garvan Boston Department of Justice Palmer Garvan Woodrow Wilson

Housekeeper Seeks 330000 Alimony in Divorce Suit

Sioux City Iowa Oct 21 A divorce and 330000 alimony trial began today in district court over Mrs Emma Hoese Merrill Wisconsin known as Emma Leopold. She claims a common law marriage formed in 1894 and that she never received wages as housekeeper after the marriage. Frank Hoese a Merrill land owner stock raiser and banker is the defendant.

Sioux City Emma Hoese Merrill Frank Hoese Merrill Land Hoese Emma Leopold

Nomination for I O O F Grand Master Post

Mason City Iowa October 21 The grand lodge of the I O O F at the convention this morning nominated F M Stewart Ida Grove for grand master to be voted upon by individual lodges in June Keokuk chosen as convention city for 1927 Lodge officers for the coming year will be installed at the closing session Friday.

Mason City Grand Lodge F. M. Stewart Ida Grove Keokuk

Miners Smothered to Death by Coal Slide

Mount Carmel Pa Oct 21 Two miners were smothered to death in a coal rush at the Scholl Colliery Whulpmont Joseph Shinko 26 was buried by the slide while Anthony Shanionis 40 went to his rescue and was buried as more coal slipped before help could reach them.

Mount Carmel Scholl Whulpmont Joseph Shinko Anthony Shanionis

Artist Starts Toward Jail in California Warrant

A. Stelzer began return to California in custody of Bill Proll, inspector in the San Francisco detective bureau. He is wanted on a charge of uttering fraudulent checks and was arrested here after a warrant was received.

Mason City LPI A. A. Stelzer California Bill Proll Detective Bureau of San Francisco

Jail Tramps for Trespassing in Jatt Jail

Two hoboes wandered into the Jatt jail in Newcastle Indiana and slept in a cell after entering without permission. They face charges of vagrancy and malicious trespass for occupying an empty cell.

Newcastle Ind

Nervy Thief Steals Policemen's Peanuts

A hungry thief smashed the peanut vending machine in front of the police station in Washington Indiana and carried off all the peanuts while the pennies inside remained untouched.

Washington Ind

Plane sinks in channel. 12 rescued near Folkestone

An Imperial Airways plane from Croydon to Paris fell into the Tanglish channel off Folkestone this afternoon. A fishing boat rescued the plane, a mechanic, and 10 passengers. Cause unknown. Separate note reports Sen David Stewart and Rep Wh J Dickinson to speak to Republican groups in Clarinda and area towns.

London TNSI Acris Immerial Airways, Ltd Croydon Paris Folkestone Clarinda David Stewart Sioux City Wh. J. Dickinson Alkona Pare County Creston Shenantoah Mount Ayr Bedford Sidney

Wright Arrested With Woman at Lake Minnetonka

Frank Lloyd Wright and his companion Mme Olga Milanoff were jailed in Minneapolis after Wisconsin authorities sought them for adultery. The case involves custody disputes over Milanoff's 9 year old daughter and a $100,000 alienation of affections suit. Wright protested his arrest and expressed concern for the infant.

Minneapolis Minn Frank Lloyd Wright Mme Olga Milanoff Wisconsin Hig Mme. Manoff Svetlana Wright Superior Court Chicago Vladimir Winzenberg Mme, Milaneff Miriam Noel Wright Wldhurst Lake Minnetonka Here Mexico Mmiie Afilanoff Baraboo Wis Mme. Milanoff

Architect in Chicago Offers Reward for Wright Capture

A Chicago architect put up a reward for information leading to the capture of Wright. The terse note highlighted pursuit of the suspect and signaled urgency in locating the individual.

Chicago Wright

Former Chiropractor Student Wins 1500 Damages in Iowa Case

Paul Sanderson sues Dr. D D Evins claiming alienation of his wife’s affections. A Davenport district court jury of seven men and five women awarded Sanderson 1500 in damages after deliberations from 5 35 pm to 1 35 am. The case centers on Evins a faculty member and inventor of the neurocalometer.

Davenport Paul Sanderson D. D. Evins

Campaign costs fall as Ware faces probe in Pennsylvania

Washington dispatch reports pre election spending by Republican senatorial candidate William S. Ware in the $3,000,000 Pennsylvania primary slush fund inquiry shows expenses totaling 133.03 dollars. The cost drop is linked to the ongoing investigation and Ware remains a central figure in the scrutiny ahead of the election.

Washington, D. C INS Pennsylvania William S. Ware Todiuy

Critical condition of Mrs. W. N. Hake reported in Vinton

Mrs. W. N. Hake of Vinton, mother of Mrs. W. P. Kearns, 324 Commercial Street, has been ill at her daughter's home for six weeks and was rated critical today. Her son Lewis Hake and sisters Mrs. Emma Hake of Minneapolis and Mrs. Bert Crawford of Vinton remain at her bedside.

W. N. Hake Vinton W. P. Kearns Commercial Street Lewis Hake Emma Hake Minneapolis Bert Crawford

Four Fires Cause Total Loss and City Fire Department Exercise

Four fires broke out last evening and today, two from sparks on shingles. L. J. Milroy at 526 Leland Avenue reported damage around $5. C. A. Trego at 1001 Broadway saw $5 damage. H. & Haller at 605 Falls Avenue suffered $10 from mice chewing matches. A rear barn fire at 902 Waller Street caused no damage. Advertisement signed Herman Miller.

Fre L. J. Milroy Leland Avenue C. A. Trego Broadway Damaage H. &. Haller Falls Avenue A. L. Harding Wallour Street Herman Miller Phona

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