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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1926

Page

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McPherson case defense to finish today in Los Angeles

Kennedy Ormiston, missing radio man linked to the McPherson case, was traced through a New York hotel stay and a Los Angeles trunk discovery deemed key evidence. The defense of Aimee Semple McPherson wraps up this week with witnesses, including Clarence Wiseman, as Judge Blake weighs whether to send the evangelist to trial.

New York Kennedy Cr. Ormiston Aimee Sem Je McPherson Oheras Lnt District Attorney's Office Ormiston The Cumberland Hmn Los Angeles Cal Lei Ass Keyes Kenneth G. Ormiston McPherson Oat Bina Aimee McPherson W.E. Gilbert Gilbert Clarance Wiseman Lorraine Wiseman-Stelan Wiseman Virla Kimball Oakland Salinas Blake Superior

Norris Campaign Sparked By Pennsylvania Speeches

Nebraska senator Norris tours Pennsylvania addressing voters to oppose Vare. Early meetings drew hundreds, with Norris praising republican David Reed and claiming the Civil War-era brother was killed at Gettysburg. He warns of threats to his Senate chairmanship if he interferes in state politics.

Nebraska George WW Norris Pennsylvania Vare Arlioona Mariner Pennsvania David A. Reed Buslness Penylvania Gettysburg Pennsyylvania Norrs Interferine Seinste Judiciary Committee Cummins Hin Americas X.Y. Herald-Triteune

Temperature Outlook From Sparse OCR Notes

Fragmentary weather note lists inconsistent temperature hints for Wednesday night and potential Wednesday day. No clear highs or lows, locations, or times are readable.

New York Education by Authorities Envisioned on Screen

AP brief notes the New York Electrical Society imagines moving pictures as a teaching aid for youth and asks if walking movies could replace Shakespeare and Michelangelo lectures for future students.

Associated Press New York New York Electrical Society Shakespeare Michael Angelo Leninaken Walter Sisson Wallysson Sisson Edna Steiger Williamsport Atlantic City Sam Des Moines Marion Talley Trudie Ederle Trudie Philadelpha London

Armenian quake toll near 1000 and famines feared

The Armenian earthquake death toll may reach 3,000 with severe damage across western Armenia. Near East relief reports show large moratoriums, two million in insurance losses, and widespread homelessness risking famine as winter approaches. Refugees mass in Leninkan areas, wary of unsafe buildings after tremors.

London INS Bible Lands Missions Aid Society Near East Leninkan Moscow Armenia Tiflis Constantinople Russian Ervin

Fire Chief Returns From New Orleans Sets Out For Ames

Fire Chief Ray Tiller returned this morning from the New Orleans convention of the International Association of Fire Engineers and will travel to Ames Friday to speak at the annual short course on fire fighting at Iowa State College. Capt. Lew Armstrong will accompany Chief Tiller and will give hose counting demonstrations.

Ray Tiller New Orleans International Association of Fire Engineers Ames Iowa State College Lew Armstrong Civer Tiller

Spiritualist fails to reach Mars by wireless message

In Jordon space notes, Dr Mansfield Robinson attempts to address Mars with a 35 cents per word wireless message via Rugby station. The Earth audience doubts Martian existence as scientists ridicule the feat while astronomers report Mars has changed appearance since two years ago. Standard Oil reps from Waterloo-area towns meet in Hotel Russell-Lamson to discuss distribution and fall business prospects with Mason City officials present.

Jondon Mays Mansfield Raobin Son Rugby Mars Bor Robinson Altho Popular Wireless Englsh Earth Frank Pinkerton United Press Cable Department London Pinkerton Miss K. Williams Royal’ Astronomical Society England Biss Willams Geneva INS Schaer Jungfrau Joch Observatory Standard OM CO Parley Standard Oil Company Waterloo Russell-Lamson A. P. Burke W. K. McAllister C. P. Ballard M. W. Burns Mason City

Frenchmen Start Straightline Flight

Capt. Rilgnat and Lieut. Coste began from Bourg at 6 a m aiming for Vienna Constantinople Prassoruh and Karachi to beat the world record for four straight nonstop distance flight.

Paris Ger Rilgnat Lieut Coste Bourgges Vienna Constantinople Prassoruh Karachi

Rumored Royal Illness Denied by Roumania Officials

Reports from Paris and Berlin claimed King Ferdinand of Roumania was dying, but Bucharest and official circles denied critical illness. Prince Carol was summoned to the bedside while Queen Marie toured the United States amid renewed speculation and royal movements.

Paris UNS Ferdinand of Roumania Carol Roumanian Tegniion Bucharest Vienna Berlin Lokal Anzeiger Ottawa Ont Queen Marie America Marie of Winnipeg Toronto Heane Prince Nicholas

Gates College Alumni Banquet and Elections Tonight

Gates College alumni association members hold their annual banquet at 6 30 in Bishop's cafeteria with a short program to follow. Lions club members postpone noon meeting in Black's tearoom until 6 30 pm then dine and attend a Plaza theatre showing as guests of Alexander Frank.

Gates College Bishop's Gates College Alumni Association LIONS Lions Club Black's Plaza Theatre Alexander Frank

Booze Runner Crashes Street Car on Independence Avenue

An automobile driven by a Black man reportedly carrying liquor collided with a Highland street car on Independence Avenue last evening. The car was damaged and the driver escaped in the vehicle. Costume parties planned at First Methodist Church Castle Hill and an Odd Fellows novelty dance with prizes on Halloween night.

Indepandente Avenue Althe First Methodist Episcopal Church J. C. Amblauh Castle Hill Odd Fellows West Rebekahs

Reed OK's Probe in Arizona Gets New Indiana Dope

Senate funds inquiry expands as Reed and McNary push probes into Arizona and Indiana campaign activities. Cameron accuses $100,000 from Cooper and hydroelectric interests while Ashurst calls charges false. Oregon primary inquiry nears end with Putnam alleging a $35,000 payout to the Portland Oregonian.

St. Louis Arizona Reed Missouri Senate Funds Committee McNary Oregon Cameron Cooper Ashurst New Deal Federal Kku Klux Klan Indiana James E. Watson Earle B. Mayfield Texas George Meyers James A.reed Slush Fund Sween Watson Meyers Zumbrunn William &. Zumbrunn Washington Kap James V. Bolen Indianapolis Fivn Isville Hiram W. Evans Evans Charles J. Orbison John O. Duvall Duvall Charles L. McNary Senate Campaign Funds Committee George Putnam Portland Oregonian Portland Electric Power Company Frederick Steiner Robert N. Stanfield Hayes Putnam

Senator Stanfield Campaign Draws Scrutiny In Putnam Hearing

Putnam testified in Washington that he based claims on Walter Hayes of National Surety Corp, denying knowledge by Hagen. Edgar Piper of the Ore gonian disputed payments to the paper and Senator Steiner denied charges. McNary refused to discuss other issues as U Ren and Wat king pressed campaign expenditure questions and the grand jury investigated a yellow ticket tied to Klansmen.

Stanfield Putnam Walter Hayes National Surety Company New York Roosevelt Washington, D. C Hagen The Oregonian Edgar Piper McNary U'Ren Elton Watking Portland Steiner Grand Jury Hu Klux Klan

Fire alarm damage at Central Battery and Electric Co.

Fire alarms report a rubbish fire near the furnace at Central Battery and Electric Co on Park Avenue and Franklin Street. The 9:39 a m blaze caused slight damage with dense smoke and heat filling the basement stairs. insurer caution noted. Also listed are marriage licenses for Grover Howerd and Susie Murphy of Waterloo and others in the area.

Central Battery & Electric Co Park Avenue Franklin Street Grover Howerd Waterloo Susie Murphy Willam Lyon Gran Irene Zhramer Emmett M. Steele Waverly Mildred Mellaréy Shell Rock

Café romance ends in two honeymoons for women only

C W Buchanan of 308 Iowa Street sought police aid after his wife Myre Buoghanga fled with her sister, taking money and plans for a second honeymoon. He claims he wrapped her mouth once and was told she would not live with any man who slapped her. The couple's story centers on a stay at the Little Chicago cafe at 1812 Fifth Street East.

C. W. Buchanan Iowa Street Myre Buoghanga Michigan Buchanan Abs Alma May Slater Minneapolis Chicago Fifth Street East

Pane's Diapensin Ad Pitches Quick Digestive Relief

An advertisement promotes Pane's Diapensin as a fast helper for acid dyspepsia. It claims relief for morning noon and night discomfort and urges readers to buy a 60 cent box at any drug store. The copy uses informal urging language to persuade readers.

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