City and County Officials Probe Accident Death
An investigation into the death of Joseph Pearl, 72, also known as Joe Powell, began after he was struck by a car driven by Mrs. Loren Bailey on Logan Avenue near the hospital. County Attorney W. Coole and Police Chief A. B. Leighton ordered Detective Emil Steffen to lead the probe. Pearl died at Allen Memorial Hospital shortly before midnight.
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Joseph Poarl
Joe Fowell
Emil Steffen
Pearl
Allen Memorial Hospital
Autcer
Loren Bailey
Bratnober Street
Logan Avenue
W. Coole
Petits
A. B. Leighton
Steffen
Motoritt
F_ Wy. Stubbs, Jr
Illinois Central Railway
Chicago
Bailey
Stubbs
Hileman & Gindt Mortuary
Oleson
Logan Caue
Ophelia Marshall
Pana
Ether Pourl
Powell
Ovenpant
Waterloo
Grand Forks
No.d
R.A. Y. Atar
Othe
Pour
Daly
Pouri
Altho Pouri
Black Hawk County
County Board of Supervisors
Russell Rosendahl
Lane ‘Street
St. Francis Hospital
Kathleen Bertch
Oak Avenue
Beritch
Dorothy Green
Cum- Tit Avenue
Hudson
Treer
Cook
Leighton
3. C. Beem
di Sarinis
Ples Vance
Boulevard Stopnicipal Court
Walton Carload Game Fish Arrives by Train
A miscellaneous supply train carried a carload of game fish destined for Waterloo and Harte. The shipment, announced by Williford, was routed via Hinds Central depot and set for delivery tomorrow. Local pools and wagering referenced river conditions and perch, with anglers contributing at several points along the river.
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Waterloo
Hinds Central
A. c Williford
Walton
Iford
Big Theatre Deal Links Waterloo Houses to Blank Enterprises
Four Waterloo theatres may change hands to join A. H. Blank Theatre Enterprises of Des Moines. J A Diebold confirms plans to join Blank. deal not completed. The Ford-Diebold chain operates Strand Palace Crystal in Waterloo and Strand in Cedar Rapids.
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Waterloo Theatres
A. H. Blank
Des Moines
Blank
Ford
Waterloo
Cedar Rap
Diebold
J. A. Diebold
Cedar Rapids
Dart
Hunt
Ford-Diebold Company
Strand
Palace
Crystal
Oone
Middle West
A. 7 Blank
Desalpines
Capitol Theatres
Ife
Arthur Stolte
A.H. Blank Enterprises
Ford- Diebold Theatres
Waterloo Playhouses
306 Students Facing Expulsion Under Law
Des Moines reports about 306 high school students facing expulsion under a Iowa law restricting k clubs and fraternities. Alleged misconduct includes smoking and partying blamed on older peers, with parents requesting immediate dismissal of known members who cannot renounce membership.
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Des Moines
Toe
Iowa
J. Ww
Schouts
Pareny
Che
Burglars Asked to Return Goods Noted in Threat
A fragmented notice warns burglars to return stolen items or face consequences. It references misdeeds, warnings to beware law enforcement, and implies staged recovery terms. The text is garbled but conveys a demand for return or payment amid a threatening tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilvesium
Periris
Canadian financier Scott deemed insane after murder conviction
Russell Scott, once a Canadian financier, was found insane by a jury and spared the death penalty. He fears going crazy in the Illinois asylum for insane criminals at Chester if he does not receive work, telling Dr. Frank A. Stubblefield he has little to do beyond reading in his cell.
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Chicago
Get
Russell Scott
Illinois
Chester
Scott
Frank A. Stubblefield
Chicago beer syndicate probe widens across officials and rail workers
Federal payments and forged beer orders tie Chicago city officials Joliet Aurora and Peoria to a 9 million dollar per year beer ring. Investigators report forged orders reconsigned shipments from a New York Central agent and attempted to confuse prohibition agents. Police violence linked to bootleggers rattles the city as probes escalate.
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Chicago
Joliet
Aurora
Peortz
W. L. Harper
New York Central
Harper
Vee
Willford to Attend MV Baseball Assn Fall Meeting
A C Willford, president of the Waterloo Baseball Association, will attend the annual fall meeting of the MV Baseball Assn. Af Willford will preside over the officers and discuss the season schedule. The meeting, to be held in January in Mo line, will determine host city for the next league session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Willford
MV Baseball Ass’n
Af Willford
Waterloo Baseball Aesociation
East High Chooses Editorial Team for Student Newspaper
The faculty at East High decided the editor-in-chief and business manager will be chosen by students for the new paper Orange and Black. A name announced at a forthcoming election, with staff remaining to be selected by the editor, business manager, and a faculty committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East High
Whoosh
NEY
Business Mane
Ejcepton
Pla
Miller
Business Ager
Thanksgiving Proclamation Declares November 28 as a Day of Thankfulness
President Coolidge issues a nationwide appeal designating Thursday November 28 1925 as a day of general thanksgiving and prayer. He urges Americans to cease work and offer gratitude for peace, abundant harvests, and expanding commerce while seeking divine guidance for continued favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
INS
Coolinge Toway
Fiabor
Elsa
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Washington
United States of America
Funk Recovering from Pneumonia
Des Moines report says Industrial Commissioner A B Funk is recovering from pneumonia after about ten days of illness. He has long been active in public affairs in Iowa, editor Carsoa, and served as state senator from 1888 to 1900. He has chaired the state board of education for six years and has been industrial commissioner since 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
A. B. Funk
Ank
Down
Carsoa
Spirit Lake Beacon
State Board of Education
Bridge Collapse in Sumatra Leaves Fifty Missing
Fifty persons are missing and three are confirmed dead after a bridge collapse at Bindjei in Sumatra, according to a Batavia message. The incident is reported from London with details about the Indonesia region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bindjei
Sumatra
Batavia
Tdateh Indies Group
Navy Celebrates 150th Anniversary Amid Disaster Debates
In Washington on October 27, the Navy marked its 150th anniversary by defending its readiness after a string of naval disasters. High ranking officers announced a world wide radio broadcast featuring Commander John Rodgers, Lieut. Commander Emery Rosendaal, and Lieut. Commander R. Byrd to argue the incidents were due to unavoidable circumstances and not negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrehington
D. C
INS
Ayy
Theodore Roosevalt
Baltimore
John Rodgers
Lnwaiian
Emery Rosendaal
Episcopal Field Secretary Addresses Churches Here
Episcopal parishes Christ and St. M unite for a picnic and supper at Christ parish house with 268 seated. Rev. E R Williams of Milwaukee, secretary for the national council, reviews world church work and reports a deficit wiped out at the New Orleans convention. Woman’s Missionary auxiliary gifts total 904514.2. Williams urges three year program and says Money Is Ourselves. He speaks to women at St Mark's in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Parishes
Christ
St. M
E. R. Williams
St. Mark's Church
Milwaukee
National Council of the Episcopal Church In America
New Orleans
Me. Williams
Woman's Missionary Auxiliary Bank
Kingdom of God
Williams
St. Mark’s Church
Pruning of Budget Should Spare Navy Declares Robinson
Congressman TL J. B. Robinson of the Third district argues budget reform must protect naval strength during readjustment. He cites Navy Day observance marking 150 years of the American navy and praises its wartime and peacetime service and restraining influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
J. B. Robinson
Robinson H
County Sustained in Bond Suit Here
The court sustained the defendants motion in the bond dispute between George M. Bechtel & Co Davenport and the board of supervisors and drainage districts Nos 4 Mr and U2. Damages sought around 100 were for failure to deliver drainage bonds under a prior contract. The judge urged separate itemized statements for damages and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudesir Folay S
George M. Bechtel & Co
Davenport
Anl
All-Woman Jury Hears Boone Horse Case
An all-woman jury of 12 sat in a Boone county court to hear evidence on ownership of two horses valued at about 2500 dollars. The case involved J B Conkley and Lindgren, both claiming the horses. Attorneys noted they struggled to address the jurors as ladies of the jury.
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Boone
Boone, Ta
J. B. Conkley
Lindgren
Caraway Charges Crop Reports Hurt Cotton Growers
Washington October 27 AP The Agriculture Department yield estimate of 15 226 000 bales drew fire from Senators Caraway and Harris. Caraway said the figure is fake in the southern states and would crack prices, while Harris doubted final output would exceed 14 000 000 bales. Caraway urged reform or abolition of the department and promised a bill to curb farming gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
DD. C
Department of Agriculture
Caraway
Arkansas
Harris
Georgia
Congress
Immeldance
America
Tuthill Addresses Canopus Club Members
Local attorney Tuthill spoke at the weekly Canopus Club meeting in Black's Tearoom. He reviewed key events in U.S. history and noted Navy Day is observed nationally today. Meira Talma is performing at the Plaza Theatre with songs.
Fricks No Longer With National Cash Register
National Cash Register announces C W Fricks is no longer connected with the company. Fricks was formerly agency manager here and since May 1 has served as agency manager at Sioux City. He is succeeded by H F Ade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. S. Goodwin
Waterloo
National Cash Register Company
C. W. Fricks
Pricks
Sioux City
Prayers
Hf Adet
Royal Neighbors hold seventh annual county meet at Moose Hall
The seven tenth annual convention of Royal Neighbors of Black Hawk county opened at 1:30 p m in Moose hall with Mrs Harriett Wightman presiding. State deputy Irene Bentley and supreme manager Annah Bair attended as grand officers. Delegates from outside Waterloo and Cedar Falls were delayed by bad weather and will attend the 6 30 dinner at Black's and the evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Wightman
Royal Neighbors
Black Hawk
Moose Hall
Irene Bentley
Oelwein
Annah Bair
Webster Citr
Canas
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Black's
Elizabeth Scribner
Gannon Canm
Binmie B. Robinson
Gannon
Waterloo Camp
Tuveniles
Gannon Camp
Waterloo Camm
Ball
Bentley
Bair
E. Guast
Agnes Thompson
Alte Garvey
Oda Anderson
Margaret Berry
Judge discharges Fayette county jurors over illegal selection
Judge W J Springer of Manchester discharges all grand and trial jurors for Fayette county after Attorney H P Hancock objects that election boards certified with missing printed juror qualifications due to a legislature law not known at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
W. J. Springer
Manchester
Fayette County
H. P. Hancock
Hancock
Hughes Excels Darrow as Model Says Sias to Kiwanis
Carleton Sias of Pike Sias Zimmerman Frank told Kiwanis members that public regard for great lawyers shapes law enforcement. He argued that reverence for Clarence Darrow fades as respect for Charles Evans Hughes grows, tracing lawmaking from primitive times to modern institutions.
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C. E. Hughes
Darrow
Sias
Kiwanis
Clarence Darrow
Charles Evans Hughes
Carleton Sias
Pike, Sias, Zimmerman & Frank
Kiwanis Club
W. A. Stewart
Beatrice
Neb
Baby Girl Born En Route To Hospital In Cedar Rapids
A taxi rushed from the Ouijiri home to Abbey Hospital after a late call when an eight-pound baby girl was born in the car. Both mother and infant are reported as doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Myr
George Ouijiri
Aebey Hospital
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Neer
Elief
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Por San Antonio
Canada
Daniel Webeter
Cather
Mraivk
Min
Siang
Tuthill
Conopus
W. Fricks
Nationat Cash Register Company
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Scotland
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Andl Yone
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