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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1922

Page

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Double murder case ties to Rev Hall and Mrs Mills

Eyewitnesses report to Special Deputy Attorney General Will Mott describe threats against Jane Gibson, the witness in the Rev Edward W Hall and Mrs Ames Mills case. Authorities state no arrests will be made until presenting to the county grand jury.

Vie Asstepigted Press En Gib- Oh Cohl Dian Mills Wills Anersei Gibson Jane Newark N. 7 Willian A. Mott Hrev Edward W. Hail Ames Mills New Brunswick Jane Gibson Stoson Fot Mott

Premier Taw Calls U S to Join League on Terms

Former premier Lio Gaanne urged the audience to accept the League on its terms. He attacked Premier Taw's cabinet and accused them of causing national division, contrasting with A Bonar Law's past leadership and Glasgow Tory ties.

Pe Premier U.S League Lio D 'Gaanne A. Bonar Law House of Cummons Glasgow Liora George Taw Law

Roosevelt Birthday Observed in Panama

In Patad ia October 28 schools were closed and factories idle as Panama observes the birthday of Theodore Roosevelt. The national assembly suspended sessions after adopting resolutions in memory of the former president. A copy was ordered sent to Mrs Roosevelt.

Patadiea Theodore Rosswvelt National Assembly Tahte Mra. Raoseyeh

Hermine Weighs Plans as Doorn Mistress at Secluded Castle

The article reports Hermine von Hohenlohe-Langenburg telling King William she will not live full time at Doorn. It notes the former Kaiser’s concern over home alterations and her wish to visit only four to six months yearly. The Daily News describes WIlliam’s cautious approach to their residence and wedding timing.

Hermine Jeonilon Ger Blermine Prussia Seon Lin Leide Doorn William Yoon’ Tor Mort Waiser Kadser Kit

Bomb warfare renews in Chicago bursting into homes

In Unkeako on October 28 bombs renewed the attack in Chicago. A second blast tore the front from Jacob Curacen's home and grocery, displacing his family and smashing nearby windows. Police hunted the assailant tied to the Landis award home and damaged Bernard Sunny's 3100 residence amid shattered windows.

Unkeako Chicago Jacob Curacen

Amundsen's Vessel Starts Polar Drift

The polar ship Mand is drifting with Arctic currents after sailing from Wainwright. Captain Roald Amundsen's crew, including pilot Osea Omdaht and crew member Pedersen, arrive in San Francisco aboard the Herman. the voyage reports Arctic conditions and the start of the drift.

San Francisco Cal Oqei Roald Amundsen Pe Pedersen Herman Whiel Wainwright Pedrsen Sali

Halloween prank costs boy his life in Omaha

In Omaha Nebraska a Halloween prank turned deadly when a boy attached a wire to a street letter and attempted to suspend Troian, causing a fatal accident. The incident involved Howard Tustnik and others, with the prank ending in tragedy.

Omaha Neb Eilaof Howard

Retired Millionaire Takes His Own Life

Selwyn Edgar, a 71 year old retired president of Edgar Ne Caitie and reputed financier, was found dead at his home after shooting himself. Police say the incident occurred last night and investigators are reviewing the scene.

Lewis Mon Selwyn Edgar Edgar Alony

Burlington Student at Yale in Fatal Fall

A Yale freshman from Burlington, Chad Bates Chittenden, is dying at Grace Hospital after a fall from a stairway last night following a Commons dance. The incident occurred in New Haven Connecticut and involved a Burlington home connection.

Burlington Yale New Hares Conn Talcott Bates Chittenden Gracespital Commons

State nears end in Champion murder case

Prosecutor Edward C. Stanton expects to conclude the state's case against Mrs. Mabel C. Champion charged with the murder of Thomas A. O’Connell when court resumes sessions Monday in Cleveland Ohio on October 23.

Cleveland Edward C. Stanton Mabel C. Champion Texas Etri Thomas A. O'Connell

Prickly Pear Juice Claimed Superior Car Fuel

A South African inventor introduces prickly pear juice as a motor fuel substitute praised by Commissioner Stevenson. He reports tests show water spirit high in performance, non corrosive and odorless, with no carburetor adjustments needed for six cylinder engines. A plant planned to produce 2,000,000 gallons capacity, about one sixth of South Africa's gasoline usage.

Washington, DC Stevanson Hoover Stevenson South Afric South Atric

Freedon Resolution in Philippine House Goes to Committee

A Philippine House of Representatives resolution asked the United States to recognize the islands’ right to independence and urged setting a date for a constitutional convention to frame a constitution for an independent republic. The measure was referred to a committee.

Freedon Manila Phi ‘Sophie House of Representatives United States

Fund to Restore Roosevelt Birthplace Fund to Restore Roosevelt Birthplace

Trustees of the National Roosevelt Memorial association voted 150000 to the Woman's Roosevelt Memorial Association to aid restoration of Roosevelt's birthplace at Nos 26 28 East Twentyeth street. The house becomes the Roosevelt Library and museum repository.

New York National Roosevelt Memorial Association Theodore Roosevelt Woman's Roosevelt Memorial Twantieth Street Woman’s Association Roosvelt House Roosevelt Ubrary and Museum

Reward Offered for Camden Jail Murderers

Nashville authorities posted a reward of 34,000 for the capture and conviction of men who dragged two white men, Wea and George Hartley, from Camden county jail and shot them. The Hartleys were jailed awaiting appeal after being sentenced for a relative’s murder.

Nashville Train Taylor Wea George Hartley Rentons County Camden

Chemistry Teacher Killed by Explosion in Laboratory

Miss Elizabeth Gault a 27 year old chemistry instructor at Eaton High School died from severe burns after a wood alcohol seal in the lab exploded. She succumbed hours later as her clothing burned away. Her nearest relative lives in Marysville Ohio where the body will be sent.

Miners Union Expels Ku Klux Klan Members

The constitutional convention of the iBangas coal miners union adopts a section excluding Ku Klux Klan members from the United Mine Workers District No. 14. In Washington, a separate item notes the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad seeking Interstate Commerce Commission approval to issue $989,000 of 5 percent bonds.

Pittsburg Kaa iBangas

Officials Debate Probe by Coroner of double killing

Havre Mont Oct 28 officials debated whether an inquest would be held into the deaths of Rev Leonard Christler and Mrs Marguerite Carleton whose bodies were found at the Christler home. Coroner John Holland said the deaths appear due to suicide and the inquest may be canceled unless relatives request one.

Pis Associatedt Great Kidls Mont Rolle Mors Havre Hey Leonard Chrisder Marguerite Carleton Womdae Fuad Dewadlis Revo Leonard Jacob Christler Marquette Carleton Christler Christier J. H. Pyle Don Davenport Carleton Ma Cheiatler Auburn Ghristler Mra Toacal Fresale Omurtle Fuickle Mollandy Ielevuk Mag Wonan W.S. Mckenzie Nine Christler Reetor Jdead Montana New York New Jersey Montank Milk River United States David Wadsworth N. Y J. W. Wadsworth, Jr Christlers California Helena, Moent Tiperial Valley Cal

Eleven year old boy slays brother in Chelsea home

Boston October 25 Eleven year old John Margolis stabbed his two year elder brother Joseph in the heart with a kitchen knife at their Chelsea residence. Joseph lies dying at Chelsea Memorial Hospital as John is arrested. The dogs had violently fought for hours.

Boston John Margolis Joseph Chelsea Chelsea Memorial Hospital John

Rancher Drowns in Seven Feet of Wine

Napa October 28 Max Teast a rancher and grape grower living near here was found dead at the bottom of a wine vat alleged to have fermented. Teast apparently fell in while stirring the wine and drowned in seven feet of liquid wine.

Napa, Cab Max Teast Teanifi

Eskimos Encounter by Danish Explorer in Arctic Trek

Knud Rasmussen reports encountering five undiscovered Eskimo tribes inland from Admiralty Inlet to Yath Kyed. They lived in heatless new houses and hid their families at first before warmly greeting the explorer. Temperatures reached 50 degrees below zero as winters proved harsher than Greenland.

Jasseringed Copenhagen Knud Rasmussen Admiralty Inlet Baffin Island Yath- Kyed Kewetin Jonds Rasmussen Arctic North “America Steinsby Rasmussen Greenland

Vote November 7 Will Not Solve Mood Of Country

A political essay argues that the November 7 vote cannot resolve national mood. It analyzes bootlegging and prohibition, perceived government entanglement with business, distrust of enforcement, and fears over automobile and truck dangers to children. It notes a surge in female voters and the electoral impact of public safety concerns.

Averybaly Nuor Wones Eyengi

Taxation and Discontent Foreseeable in Postwar America

An analysis from 1922 argues state and local taxes rose sharply after World War I due to road programs and war costs, while farmers suffer foreclosures. It notes voter disappointment, the Ku Klux Klan’s rising influence, and uncertain political leadership shaping national mood.

Nebraska United States

Nurse Dies of Scarlet Fever Contracted on Duty

Miss Christine Grau, 23, a professional nurse, died from scarlet fever contracted while caring for a patient at Fairbank two weeks earlier. She trained at Presbyterian Hospital School and died at her parents home in Cedar Falls. Funeral services were private at home conducted by Rev. N. M. Andreasen. burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Waterloo.

Cedar Falls Christine Grau Fairbank Ole Gran N. M. Andreasen Greenwood Cemetery

Four Iowa Carriers Persuade Patrons to Supply Mail Boxes

Washington Oct 28 Special Four Iowa carriers have made records in the nationwide campaign to have residents furnish boxes for receipt of mail They are the first in their towns to secure receptacles Joseph P Machov Cedar Rapids Iowa K Dunn Corydon Frank Machover Iowa City and Co Parson Rockwell City Three Iowa towns Marshalltown Maquoketa and Rockwell City are listed among those whose mail patrons supplied receptacles

Washington Iowa Joseph PL Machov Cedar Rapids I. K. Dunn Corydon Frank Machover Towa City Parson Rockwell City Iawa Marshalltown Maquoketa

Mrs Minnie Jacoby Dies at 806 Hemmond Avenue

Mrs Minnie E Jacoby died last evening at 806 Hemmond Avenue after moving from California a few months ago. She leaves three stonechildren including Dr Fort W Tacoby of Waterton and two sisters. The body will rest at O Keeffe Town Martuars pending funeral arrangements. BURGTE TRIAL RESTS. Los Angeles Cal Oct 2k No session of the trial of Arthur CG, Cure for the murder of J B Kennedy broker was held today adjournment until sangay having beau tilan vesteritay.

Minnie G&g. Jacoby Minne E. Jacoby Hemmond Avenue California Fort W. Tacoby Waterton O'Keefe & Town Martuars Burcte Los Angeles Cal Arthur CG J. B. Kennedy Sangay Beau Tilan Vesteritay

Refugees in Thrace Face Starvation and Disease

Exhausted refugees crowd roads toward Macedonia face starvation and disease as scarlet fever, cholera, and typhoid threaten. Doctors, nurses, and medicines are in short supply while babies suffer most. In Dedeagatch area 20,000 in tents. 50,000 travel on foot with little food or water amid cold rain and deaths.

Associated Press Thrace Macedonia Drama Kavala Dedeagatch Maritza

Boy Breaks Right Arm Second Time and Loses Fingers

Cedar Falls Ort 28 Special Ransome Bailey year old son of Mr and Mrs S Q Bailey fractured his right arm this morning while playing football. This injury mirrors a similar fracture from a fall from his pony last June. Chirence Decker Mount Vernon township had thumb and index finger of his right hand severed when caught in a corn shredder this morning.

Cedar Falls

George W. Philpot Hurt in Stair Fall in Cedar Falls

George W. Philpot an early settler and Civil War veteran was seriously injured after falling down stairs at his First Street West residence in Cedar Falls. He is 69 years old.

George W. Philpot Cedar Falls Iran First Eer West

Haugen Endorses Brookhart In Speech

Mason City Iowa October 2 Rep Gilbert N Haugen spoke here last night endorsing Brookhart and opposing the Esch Cummins transportation act. He said the Republican senatorial candidate faced unjustified criticism as a radical and denied that congressmen never work admitting he often works late.

Mason City Gilbert N. Haugen Brookhart Haugen

Police pursue thieves after mining camp raid in Olmutz

Des Moines police posted roadblocks outside the city today to catch thieves who raided the Olmutz mining camp general store after midnight. They stole $300 in cash and merchandise valued over $2,500, then fled in a car toward Des Moines.

Des Moines Olmutz Here Olmitz

Des Moines Robbery After Dark Home Invasion

M A Glassen 73 slugged entering his front door as robbers tried to loot the residence. He informed police after regaining consciousness. The thieves took little. Atlantic Orson Brown Cass County's oldest resident died at 99 after a long life. Will Irwin lectured on race and war.

Des Moines M. A. Glassen Glassen Town Cit Iloward Jones Gambiers Jones Atlantic Orson Brown Cass County California Will Irwin

Stolen Overcoat Episode Spurs Veteran’s Memory Clash

Civil war veteran Jacob Ristine defends his overcoat tale after Gov Kendall's Majestic address. He claims misidentification occurred when a coat found on a dimly lit wing table turned out not to be his. Ristine, from Buckingham Tama county, explains his coat differs in fit and origin from the governor’s, and recounts family ties in Glen and local history.

Jacob Ristine Gov. Jendall Kendall Mr. Ristine Buckingham Tama County Paul Goodrich John Ristine Glen Sones County Tawa Frank T Edward, Thomas J. C. Hartman

Forget-Me-Not Drive Aids Disabled Veterans In Waterloo

Waterloo students plan a flower sale drive for national Forget-Me-Not Day to raise funds for disabled veterans awaiting government aid. Girls and boys will tag pedestrians, with collection boxes set in high schools and parochial schools. Funds support veterans not yet approved by government compensation officials.

Waterloo J. O. Kina Buchanan Optical Company Forget

Car collision in Highland injures driver

Cars driven by Otto Kersey and Jack Patterson collided this noon in Highland Mersey. A light car rolled over and rested on its top. The city ambulance responded and officers freed Kersey from beneath the vehicle, leaving him only slightly shaken.

Otto Kersey Webster Jack Patterson Prospect Avenue Highland Mersey Kersey

Quilts and influenza hamper Illinois Central office visit

Allan Sims, secretary to W Williams, general superintendent of Illinois Central lines, was able to be at his office today after a long illness with influenza. A quilt sold recently by Hast Janesville Ladies’ Aid society brought Samuel Eyestone $4, while the women realized $31 on another item.

Allan Sims W. Willams Illinois Central Lines Janesville Ladies’ ‘Lid Society Samuel Eyestone

Postponed Dinner By Waterloo Association

The traveling men’s bureau of the Greater Waterloo Association has postponed the dinner planned for Saturday November 4 indefinitely.

Traveling Men's Bureau of Greater Waterloo Association

Local notices update and civil suit filings in Buchanan

Several items appear: Edward J. Wenner sues George H and Herman Ostrin for 387.50 claiming attorney fees due. Divorces awarded to Beth Murray over Bart Murray and Myrtle Miller over Joseph Miller with Myrtle resuming maiden name Myrtle Wait. H C Moeller urges teachers to obtain convention identification certificates for reduced fare to Dea Maines event next week. EB Clayton Clark of 1328 Sycamore street leaves Waterloo for San Diego to start contracting business. wife Mrs Clark travels to Kansas City to visit relatives then joins him in California.

Dward J. Wenner George H Herman Ostrin Beth Murray Bart Murray Myrtle Miller Joseph Miller Myrtle Wait H.C. Moeller Clayton Clark Syca More Street Waterloo San Diego Cal

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