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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1926
Page
8
A bomb hurled at Mussolini’s car by Gio vannini failed to explode, wounding bystanders while the Italian leader remained calm and continued to the palace. The incident follows earlier assassination attempts amid global tensions.
Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge framing prosperity as the campaign issue. The piece credits the in-power Republican party for six years of postwar adjustment and broad well being, noting widespread employment, falling bond yields, rising wages, and living standards. Herbert Hoover receives strongest credit for coordinating gains across economics, industry, and policy, with continued optimism on continued growth.
Des Moines reports the estate of former Bankers' Life Insurance president Charge Kuhns contains stocks valued at 200000 but deemed worthless by the court appointed Board of Appraisers. Claims exceed 100000 already filed. the overall stock value will not exceed 5000.
William R. Wickham, 54, on a farm west of West Union Indiana, died after a bull attack in the barnyard at 5 30 p m Surviving are his widow and four children Paul Ella Lester and Dorothy and three brothers and two sisters Kept from further harm by his wife and daughter who used a pitchfork to reach him The Holstein bull was brought to the farm the day before and Wickham had been warned it might be vicious Funeral arrangements await the arrival of his son Paul
Des Moines reports a Polk county district court filing where Marlon Beebout, a county farmer, asks temporary alimony to cover witnesses’ costs as his wife Veria Beebout sues for divorce. Beebout claims her ownership of Cedar Rapids farm lands valued at $13,000 and notes his assets lie in livestock not marketable. Cruelty cited as the grounds for divorce.
Forty carloads of grapes from Council Bluffs vineyards have been shipped to eastern markets this week. Remaining fruit could bring total shipments to about 170 carloads before the season closes. Growers say hail damage is not as serious as initially estimated.
In Des Moines an unidentified man asked Van Metre if the till was paid. Van Metre answered yes. The man drew a revolver and forced him to reveal cash from the store’s cash drawer.
The death toll from last week’s clashes around the state legislative buildings in Jalisco rises to 19 as police maintain guards. The violence stemmed from tensions between supporters and opponents of Coy. Zuni who faced impeachment amid heightened tempers and attacks near polling sites.
Norma Smallwood of Tulsa Oklahoma won the Miss America 1926 title before a roaring Atlantic City crowd, beating 532 rivals. The sophomore arts major at Oklahoma Woman's College is 18, 4 feet 4 inches tall, 118 pounds with blue eyes and dark brown hair. She succeeds Miss America 1925 Mamie Joesting and will pursue further studies while enjoying her royal duties.
Rome Sept 11 Benito Mussolini Italy's premier escaped a deadly bomb plot as a motorcar attack failed to explode after striking a window. Assassin Giovannini, a 1908 Castelnuovi di Garfagnana native, was seized. crowds rioted for calm as police reinforce. Mussolini continued to the Chigi palace while officials blamed anti fascists abroad for financing the trip.
Alicea Glendenning, adopted daughter of Alfred J. Dupont, wins a decree against Thur ell Glendenning ending their romance begun at sea. Married in London June 28, 1922, Glendenning, a Rhodes scholar at Oxford, allegedly threatened and jealously attacked Miss Dupont, who studied singing in Europe.
A bandit entered a Des Moines drug store at night, held the clerk at gunpoint, and escaped with about $100 from the cash register. Police found no trace ten minutes later. The thief is suspected of a series of five similar robberies in five weeks, totaling around $600.
Bedford Iowa action reports a motion to quash the first degree murder indictment tied to the death of Pansy Tank Diagonal. Terrance Laton of St Joseph Missouri is charged with first degree murder and pleaded not guilty. the motion contends the grand jury was improperly drawn.
National weather forecast notes a generally similar regime with rain possible in northern areas and moderate temperatures in the south. The Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri Valley areas are highlighted with likely unsettled conditions and frequent changes in western portions.
Geneva report states Spain resigns from the League of Nations after denial of a permanent seat. The Spanish delegate cites the decision as the reason for stepping down, effective in two years. Spain will continue dues but likely abstain from league affairs while the transition occurs.
St Louis shut out the Braves 2-0 in the first game as Jeff Gaines again stymied Atlanta. Hobbie and Smith pitched well for St Louis, while Boston’s efforts fell short in a strong defensive game.
Report from INS on Wednesday revolt with 24 killed and 400 injured. Court martial to try leaders for high treason. Forty envimonists arrested and accused of firing on the restrained troops.
Dirigible TC-5 progresses toward its home field with a leg from Belleville to Scott Field. Army distribution begins today with a planned stop near MeCenk Tell. Eastern time places the next steps as weather and timing cooperate for the voyage. Dutch Masters and Harvester chars tally 142 size.
The notice instructs readers to contact the office at the provided number before 5 30 p m to report delivery issues. It warns that papers received late may incur corrective actions, and requests a copy of the paper be sent upon shipping or error.
Washington on September 11 Wheeler of the anti saloon league warned there will be no effective push for modification of the Volstead act in the next congress. He said wets will foam and fizz without producing real impact, likening near beer to useless suds.
Short Interviews With Home Folks notes the retirement of Charles H. Markham as president of the Central Railway system to chair the board. Western lines superintendent W. Scott Williams praises Markham for knowing his employees and earning their trust while noting L. A. Downs, an Illinois Central veteran, will become president.
World Series this year will open October 2 in Pittsburgh with the American League pennant winner hosting the opener. The second game will be in the same league city, while games three through five move to the National League winner’s city. Potential sixth and seventh games would be in the American League city. Start times set at 1 30 p m standard time. If New York or Philadelphia faces St Louis Cincinnati or Chicago in the league series, rest days will be observed between games two and three and five and six to allow travel.
County authorities search for bandits who last night held up and robbed F. Bo Rusher, of Des Moines, forcing him to stop and drive on. The men displayed rifles and stole 100 dollars before fleeing.
Constantinople Sept 11 Turkey today applied for membership in the League of Nations. The republic's request demanded that it be granted membership in the league council as a provision of its membership.
Paris reports cabinet backed gradual army cuts bringing total to 138000, seven thousand below prior target. Measures adjust service terms, raise conscription age to 21, and shorten compulsory service to one year as part of reforms.
John Ran doph Calhoun, promoter of the silver fox farm business in Iowa and North Dakota, is sought by federal and state authorities after investors claim they lost about $50,000 on unpaid fox contracts. A warrant in Clayton County, Iowa, accuses him of obtaining money by false pretenses as federal inspectors pursue his whereabouts. Calhoun, described as tall and with an aggressive nose, headed toward Fargo, North Dakota, where a receivership was already established for his John F. Simpson Company. A Fargo branch and other investors seek restitution for fox contracts totaling tens of thousands of dollars, including two instances where $3,000 per pair were charged for foxes that were never delivered. Federal agents have not located him since August 3. A distraught letter from a woman friend in Minnesota is cited, but the main focus remains the fugitive promoter and the unsettled investor claims.
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