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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1926

Page

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Cuban hurricane kills hundreds and leaves thousands homeless

Reports from Havana estimate 656 dead across provinces Hidvana Aiutantes Santa Clara and Pinar del Rio with 6 500 homeless. Havana city reports 200 dead 1 600 injured and 3 208 houses destroyed amid widespread destruction and food shortages. Government allocates 2 million for relief and relief committees form. ships and trains try to reach interior areas.

Havana Hidvana Aiutantes Santa Clara Pinar de Rio Batabano

Earthquake Damages Santa Cruz and Monterey County

The quake caused damage estimated at 36000 dollars with chimneys windows and plaster detritus in stores and hotels. The Poette Telephone building cracked and was deemed precarious. The tremor awakened the city and heightened nerves after the strongest shock since 1906. Santa Cruz, a beach city, indicates Monterey County bore the worst effects.

Poette Telephone Santa Cruz Monterey County

Waterloo Man Eugene Murphy Dies at St Francis Hospital

Eugene Murphy a Waterloo resident for five years died at 10 0 a m in St Francis hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born in Dublin Ireland in 1843 and came to America in 1865. He married Ellen Mahoney in Calumet Michigan after arrival. she died ten years ago. Surviving are daughter Mrs P H Wade Detroit son James A Murphy Fortosa and daughter Mrs Walter Todd Davenport plus six grandchildren. Body at O Keefe Towne mortuary pending funeral arrangements.

Eugene Murphy Waterloo St. Francis Hospital Dubin Ireland America Ellen Mahoney Calymont Mich PT. H. Wade Detroit James A. Murphy Fostera. O Walter Todd Davenport C. R. Lewis Randolph Street O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary G. J. Dunford Iva Dunford Gordon Dunford Indianapolis Ina Calvary Evangelical Church J. L. Baumgartner Hileman & Gindt Fairview Iva Vauk

San Francisco Area Hit by Triple Earthquakes

A series of three quakes centered near Mount Diablo rattled the San Francisco Bay area with moderate to minor damage. From Santa Clara to Oakland, walls cracked and clocks stopped as residents awoke to tremors lasting minutes. Hotels and public buildings reported damage and alarmed patrons sought coffee as authorities assessed aftershocks.

Santa Clara University Mt. Diablo Oakland Scfemograph Santa Clara Mount Diablo San Francisco RatLer Ferry Plate Glenns Palace Hotel Lincoln Hotel Mareket Street Ber Sehity Verve Grant Street Larce Dianlay Govaks Elks Santa Cruz Cal

Pred Smith Waives Extradition to Minnesota Grand Larceny Case

Aries Iowa authorities report 19 year old Pred Smith arrested Thursday on grand larceny charges at St James Minnesota. He waived extradition to be returned to Minnesota City today to answer the charges.

Aries tiPi Smith St James Minn Minnesota Council Bluffs INS Marlone Crone Dolly Thompson Thompson Sumner Knox Henry Zieman Gladys Johnson Zieman Glenn Brinson Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Sioux City

Baltz Band Campaigns for Baltz in Baltzstead Mayoral Bid

The Baltz family forms a ten member band to back Mayor William W. Baltz in Millstadt campaign events. They debuted in Edwardsville with a lively turnout and plan future appearances wherever he speaks. Members listed include Harvey, Albert, G I W R, Russell, Eugene, Harold, Merton, Wayne and Dorothy.

Millstadt Baltz Wiliam W. Balta Mistadt Congress Edwardsville Baltzes Harvey Albert Russell Eugene Harold Merton Wayne Dorothy

Bodies of two game wardens recovered from Lake Superior

Marquette Mich Oct 22 the bodies of Arvid Erickson and Emil Skoglund game wardens missing since Sept 29 were found in Lake Superior. Roy Nunn ex convict confessed to police that he killed them and hid their bodies weighted down with bricks.

Marquette Mich Arvid Erickson Emil Skoglund Lake Superior Roy Nunn Nunn Erickson Skoghtad Skoglund Stirling Ginn Anney

Photographers installs Hollywood lighting system at studio

C. O. Piere Poreral ark conmereist photographer completed the Beatty electrins arc floodlight and spotlight system at his studio 724 Fourth street wert. The fixture can be used with daylight or independently, enhancing outdoor and indoor shots. Produced by J. W. Beatty of Hollywood California after returning from Chicago and adjusting the system for varied effects. Doctor T. F. Thornton returns tonight from the Tristate Medical pcusion in Cleveland.

Beatty Electrins Melon C. O. Piere Poreral Ark Prem Nher Fortalh Effentsa Pralse 2 Cateh Iles Merce Ithlates J. W. Beatty Hollywood Cal Wieree Doctor T. F. Thornton Randolph Oh Tristate Medical Pcusion Cleveland

Queen Marie of Roumania Visits Philadelphia Slums

Philadelphia reports queen Marie of Roumania and her entourage visiting a shabby Roumanian church near the Delaware docks, where expatriates cheered as she prayed, contrasting with the upscale scenes at a Bellevue-Stratford dinner and the crowd at the grand grounds.

Philadelphia Marie New York City New York May Kendrick The Delaware Church of the Descent of the Holy Ghost Prince Bellevue-Stratford Hotel Sequicentennial Grounds Lole Fuller Prince Nicholas Queen Marie of Bourmania Baltimore & Ohio New Jersey Manhattan Twenty-third Street Hudson River Chelsea Pier Hudson T. WH. Carrell Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Royal Ferry Queen Maria Ileana

Terre Haute pays honor to Gene Debs loved by Riley

In Terre Haute on October 22 citizens from all estates paused to honor Eugene V. Debs. Debs lay in state at the Labor temple as tributes from labor and others surrounded memorials. The homage recalled James Whitcomb Riley who admired Debs and called him a man God created with purpose, reflecting on Debs and his lifelong commitment to his principles.

Terre Haute Gene Debs Riley Ind

Thirty Chickens Abandoned by Driver Near Lafayette Street

Police rescued thirty chickens left in six gunny sacks along Lafayette Street in the city limits. An unidentified motorist abandoned the birds and could not be found. Officers improvised a hennery in part of the station garage to care for the poultry.

Ohio City Lafayette Street

Subways Earn From Salvage as Track Walkers Work Nightly

New York's subway and elevated lines employ pick up men to collect loose paper and refuse from stations and tracks. They salvage dry paper for sale while disposing of torn remnants, with hundreds of workers sweeping 200 stations weekly and earning revenue from baled paper despite high operating costs.

New York B. M.T Subdwar

Father Runs Baby Through Corn Binder in Wisconsin Field

In Manawa Wisconsin on October 22 John Krause heard a cry from a corn binder he operated and found his two scarred gun tied in corn just as it discharged. The child had been playing nearby and was struck but unharmed aside from a few bruises.

Manawa Wis John Krause Ora Larry Billy Tip Benny Baby Fay Everlina Benny Boy Herbert Laws Benny Lyle Mmusic Nora

Iowa Printing Co Sues Ku Klux Klan

Iowa Printing Co filed in the District of Columbia supreme court a suit for 311300 damages against the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan and the Empire Publishing Co both of Washington The complaint claims only 700 was received under a contract to print the Town Courier klan paper and alleges the Klan and the associated firm breached the agreement by withdrawing printing.

Washington BD. C The Town Printing Apply Co

Muzio Sings To 1,300 In Muscatine

Chindo Muzio of the Chicago Civic Opera Company sang before 1,300 guests in Muscatine last night, hosted by Mr and Mrs G B McClain. The event drew a local audience and highlighted the operatic performance.

Muzio Muscatine Chindlo Muzio Chiciece Civic Oper Company Mra BR. G. McClalm

TOWS GIANT TURTLE ASHORE AFTER RIDING ITS BACK

Fisherman Walter Winner tows a 300 pound sea turtle into port after riding its back as the animal surfaced. The turtle awoke and thrashed as Winner held on, then pulled the creature ashore in a late 1920s coastal scene.

Norfolk Walter Winner Fort Fisher N. C Winner AL Jase

Moody Memorial Church in Chicago Opens its First Year

The six story red brick and terra cotta Moody Memorial Church in Chicago, a D. L. Moody memorial, celebrates its first anniversary on November 8. It features a semi circular plan, a large dome, arched galleries, and seating for 4,000 with a 4,500 seat assembly room.

Chicago America D. L. Moody P. W. Philpott

Johnstown Mastodon Bones Draw National Interest

Johnstown residents clash with scholars over the mastodon find dubbed the Johnstown elephant. Hirschberg of Newark sells bones by the bag as Dr. Kirtley Mather of Harvard confirms the specimen as a true mastodon. A separate auto crash near Johnstown leaves three dead and two injured.

Johnstown Webster Johntown Max Hirscnberg Newark Farmers’ Fund Hirschberg Akron University Harvard Kirtley F. Mather Harvard University Mather Hero

Club-Fist: A Family Game Sparks Tension and Escape

In a rainy morning, Nora leads children in a boisterous game of clubbed fists. Everlina grows unsettled by Benny’s charm as Nora contemplates wedding life and a future with Benny Lyle. The scene ends with Benny proposing a Princeton plan as Nora smiles, hinting at an escape from poverty into a richer life.

Larry Nora Babe Tip Billy Benny Boy Benjamin Lyle Esquire Everlina Benny Thea Banny Lylemeadow Baby Fay Princeton Europe

Price's Appeal in Bootlegging Case is Dismissed by Court

The Supreme Court sustained the state's motion to dismiss the appeal by Russell Price in a bootlegging conviction, ruling the appeal was filed too late. Price was convicted in the district court. Sullivan & Sullivan represented him.

Price Russell Brice Supreme Court District Court Lato Frank W. Wards Dannary Sullivan & Sullivan

Y M C A Prepares for City Hallowe'en Party Tonight

The Y M C A plans its annual Halloween celebration in cooperation with local youth groups. Doors open at 8 p m for about 200 costumed attendees who will roam the gym in a Mystic Way filled with ghosts and goblins.

Tma

Florida Storm Caused Widespread Damage

The storm struck the southern tip of the Florida peninsula and caused damage estimated in the thousands of dollars. Miami returned to normal, and authorities said the storm hysteria was over with no immediate threat of another hurricane this winter.

Miami Fla Florida Peninsula

Deserted Children Placed in Grandview Home

Four children aged 10 to 15 were found deserted by their parents Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cooper and subsisted on squash and candy before authorities placed them in the Grandview juvenile home in Soundt Bluffs Illinois. A PRA special election in Ottumwa, Iowa, was held to fund a water filtration plant but was defeated by 98 votes.

Soundt Bluffs Grandview Lewis Cooper Missouri PRA

Ward chairman denies Sears merger talks

Silas N. Strawn, chairman of Montgomery Ward & Co., denied reports that there had been preliminary conversations about a merger with Sears Roebuck & Co. in Chicago on October 22.

Chicago Silas N. Strawn Montgomery Ward & Co Sears Roebuck & Co

Temperatures Forecast With Wide Variations Across Period

Readable fragments show temperature guidance with highs around 64 and lows near 35. Additional notes indicate specific times on Thursday night Sunday morning and Sunday afternoon, but details are incomplete and unclear.

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