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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1926

Page

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Rosenthal Death in Mexico Spark U S Protest

Washington awaits findings from the Embassy in Mexico City on the murder of Jacob Rosenthal by bandits near Cuernavaca. The State Department is pressing Calles officials for action as a ransom note and pleas for 26,000 pesos surface, while Mexican troops pursue the outlaws.

Washington, D. C Mexico City Jacob Rosenthal United States Catles State Department New York Lehrenfeld Fran Tha Department Rosenthal Mexicali Cantus Cuernavich Avid Jala Calles ALPI Joseph Rosenthal Woodmere Sfraim Joseph Ruf Roft Cuerna+ Vaca Bam Cuernavaca Jaco Rosenthal

Bandit robs drug store and filling station in quick hold up

A masked bandit held up Black Hawk filling station at Fifth and Washington, taking 26 from the register, then entered Mac's Pharmacy at Fifth and Baltimore, grabbed 20 from a cash drawer, and escaped in a waiting car. Police and detectives searched the city. a car was seized but owner claimed no involvement.

Secion Ensi Black Hawk Fifth Washington Streets M. Hy. Retter Reiter Mac’s Pharmacy George McGuire Baltimore AeGuire McGuire Esrapes Reker Charles 3Rouilis Emil Steffen Driv Roy Colvin Ehty Refesei Clav Frits Bostottion Haktup Wagreer Sycamore

Mystery Girl Again Balked by Channel

Dover news reports Jane Darwin, the noted mystery girl of England, again failed to swim the English Channel. She started from Cape Gris Nez at 2:90 yesterday afternoon and abandoned the attempt after about 13 and a half hours, surfacing near the English coast about 2:30 this morning in rough seas and heavy weather.

Dover Ens Jane Darwin Ensland Miss Darwin Cape Gris Nex Pratce Tear

Evangelist Aimee and Four Others Named in Warrants

A cryptic warted clipping notes warrants naming evangelist Aimee and four others. The article hints at a nationwide scandal driven by unspecified activities and a kidnapping story, with mentions of Mrs McPherson and her associates building a network.

Evangelist Aimee McPherson

Temperatures Forecast With Vague Data

Fragmentary OCR list shows temperatures for Thursday and Friday with unknown units and inconsistent wording. Likely notes a high near 49 and a low around 3 to 7, but reliability is unclear.

Chinese Hold Three in British Mission

Fragmentary report notes three Chinese in a British mission context and references a captive British officer. Details are unclear, with many garbled names and places, but mentions of anxiety over missing persons and possible casualty estimates suggest a tense incident associated with a mission in an overseas setting.

Prince William of Sweden to Visit Des Moines Next March

Prince William of Sweden is slated to visit Des Moines next March under the auspices of the John Eogisson League of Town. The prince, famed for his big game hunting and scientific exploration, is also known for writings on scientific subjects.

Prince William of Sweden Les Moines Prince Wiliam Des Moines John Eogisson

Floyd Bank Robbery Attempt Near Floyd City

A bank robbery attempt occurred at Floyd in which the vault door was blown and the combination knocked off. The suspects fled town in a silty car after leaving two garages entered and tools stolen. State Agent H B Yarkey assisted Floyd authorities while noting similar prior attempts in Janesville and Badger.

Charles City Re Pires National Bank Floyd Trail Des Moines INS H. B. Yarkey State Bureau of Investigation Floyd Nu Sain

Divorce Petitions Cluster in Files of District Court

George AL Corey terlny sues for divorce from Ease May Carex alleging trust treatment and joint property at 309 Wanimond ave nus while restaurant property on Tid Firth street west is involved. Hettie Reddinston sues Pert Reddinston for cruel treatment. married Wan Cis Mo July 14 190%. custody sought for two children and support with injunction. Jean Rasmussen seeks divorce from Hans Rasmussen married at Waverly July 1 1H. asks custody of three children and child support plus restraint. Vette My Dr Bers seeks divorce from Tolmer Te Berg for cruel treatment. marriage at Manchester Pole 3 with shared property and custody issues referenced.

George AL Corey Terlny Ease Carex Waterloo Ele Wanimond Avenus Aieo Owi H Tid Firth Street Draintin Raurt al Equitable Yreperky Hettie Reddinston Pert Reddinston Wan Cis Jean Rasmussen Hans Rasmussen Waverly Sarah Feoretta J Superort Nedleeting Chase Done Vette Bers Gilel Sayie Tor Tolmer Berg Manchester Pole Amd Buve Cen

Compers and Inge Members Featured in Geneva Event

Unclear snippet mentions Compers and Inge members in Geneva with references to farmers and a public airing. Names and places are garbled, but the piece hints at a local event or meeting involving individuals and groups in a Geneva area.

Onune River Fall Promises Relief in Flooded Area

Burlington reports flood damage in Green Bay bottom between two levees, with the old levee abandoned and the main Skunk river levee breached. Vast areas are underwater three to four feet, and crews reinforce aging defenses while plans to cut the Mississippi levee move ahead. Residents evacuated as water rises between levees, but Skunk river lowering waters offer slim hope for relief.

Onune River Burlington Green Bay Skunk Miller Keokuk

Notes on Women Leager Deaps Americans in League of Nations

Fragmented report notes American women Misa Morence Wilson and Miss Alice Chrurch Martherl resign from the League of Nations secretariat over German staffing preferences. Wilson built the library system for the Paris peace conference. the piece touches on biographies, Paris and London contingents, and wartime archival work.

Leager Deaps Geneva League of Nations Misa Morence Wilson New York Vibrarian Alice Chrurch Martherl League Termanus Ure Lecce Wilson London Tal American Peace Com Prinildenthememoranda. Co

Prohibition Plans and Dry Law Battles Across Regions

Des Moines reports a tri state snooping alliance between Antianteon teague and federal agents to enforce liquor laws. Communities will be combed for scofflaws as officials share names and addresses. Clinton Nebraska faces a strict ordinance banning all intoxicants with a referendum drive. Clarence Darrow is urged to challenge the bread and water law in court.

Dy Sawon Luanna Unitelless Des Moines Corn Antianteon Teague Glenn A. Brunson Iowa Nebraska South Dakota WUU Brunson Tri-State Mississippi River Tilingis Clinton Clarence Darrow Chicago United States Supreme Court

DROWNS IN CHINA FIREMAN Hennen Found Dead in Chefoo Harbor

The body of Peter C. Hennen, a fireman on an American naval vessel, was found in Chefoo harbor China on Sept. 16. The cause of death is under investigation. Hennen, 22, enlisted three years ago and was born in Moulton Iowa. Next of kin listed as Vosseiv. A navy message said the body would be returned to Iowa for burial.

Washington, DE Peter C. Hennen Chefoo Harbor China Hennen Vosse Bayard Roly Hane Ralsten Min Peter Hennen Chkefan Harbor Nave Department Iowa Hennon Navy Far East Army Tle Vas Moulton

Automobiles overturn near Humboldt injure and drown locals

In Falls City Nebraska on September 17 two people were killed and a third injured when their car overturned into a ditch near Humboldt. High school student Jamie Powers, 15, and Clyde Smith, 47, drowned after being pinned beneath the vehicle. Martin Schutter, 98, likely suffered severe injuries, Alberty Notuiehael sustained possible injuries, with the driver FORDE also injured.

Falls City Neb LPPL Gumboldt Jallie Uowers Clyde Smith Martin Schutter Alberty Notuiehael Faupt Forde ouAta

Nations on Pacific Celebrate Balboa Day

Pan Pacific union based in this city marks Balboa Day with greetings by cable and a banquet network across Pacific coast cities. Educational secretary C N Kuro kawa announced coffeetime for students, while Pan Pacific branches hold weekly luncheons in Australia, China, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines.

Vedi Tehpatend Bpan-Melito Union Dacitie C. N. Kurokawa Pan-Caeltie Union Tyan Pan Min Pan-Pacific Onion Ile Pacific United States Australia China Japan Korea Philippines

Protests Clemency for Poultry Thieves in Indiana

Indianapolis reports W Ployd Keepers assistant editor of the Prairie Farmer urged Governor to deny clemency for poultry thieves. A survey of nine Indiana counties shows 92 511 chickens stolen since March with losses nearing 1 000 000 over two years. Keepers continues surveys across all 92 counties. Similar surveys underway in other Midwestern states.

Indianapolis W. Ployd Keepers The Prairie Parmer

County suit against clerk of courts dismissed

Written dismissal of a suit filed in district court by Black Hawk county against Fred S. Pettit for 14 years as clerk of courts seeking an accounting of interest on funds held in trust during his term was filed today by A. G. Reid assistant county attorney who filed the suit.

Aault Tyro Black Hawk County Fred S. Pettit Clark A. G. Reid

Seek Bonds for Two Held in Girl's Death

Bedford Pennsylvania September 17 two youths Howard and Terrance Luton were charged with the death of Pansy Turnbull of Diagonal High School and pleaded not guilty to the murder indictment after efforts to quash it. Bond hearings were set for later today in district court. The case drew attention as details remained unclear and investigators pursued clues surrounding the mysterious death.

Bedford Thi Tioward Terranca Luton Pansy Turnbull Diagonal Alent Clearfield Howard

New Hampton Man Hangs Himself in Sanatorium

Henry J. Pletan of New Hampton Iowa, a patient at the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific sanitarium, committed suicide by hanging last night. His body was found today in a nearby stable, aged 69, leaving a wife and two children.

Davenport Henry J. Pletan New Hampton Chicnzo Rock Island & Pacific Sanitarium

Brookhart to Talk at Creston Tuesday

Des Moines Sept 1 After a week’s illness Col Smith W Brookhart Republican Senatorial nominee announced through Republic a headquarters here that he would resume his campaign speaking tour at Creston next Tuesday.

Des Moines Col Smith W. Brookhart Lataly Creston

Amsterdam Adopts American Lunch Room

Amsterdam, Sept 17. The American lunch room has become popular here like the Amo bar in Paris. The sign draws travelers but inside the atmosphere differs with schnapps and pickled herring dominant.

Amsterdam Paris

Cameramen share Arctic jokes via distant cables

New York reports two Pathe News cameramen, Kellerman and Charlton, exchange humorous and serious messages from Africa to the Arctic while split on assignments aboard the schooner Morrissey near the Arctic Ocean. They describe hunting narwhals, native bearers, Eskimo wives, and other expedition details, revealing cross continents camaraderie and the peculiarities of wartime telegraphy.

Africa Arctic New York Pathe Altho Huckies Are Chiries Charlter Penitior Tangsinyiky Tast Frien Maurice Kellan George Palmer Pate Morrissey Eusmereland Arctic Ocean Fran Africa Charlton Kellerman Tolinws Thespin New Re Fiji Lippe Eskimaux Mann

Ether Shadow Theory Tested At Maywood Field

Chicago reporters describe a planned dusk test by a group of radio scientists in Maywood to probe Alvin Musselman’s ether theory by comparing radio signal strength in darkened and illuminated conditions. The experiment uses a broadcasting net, an audiability meter, and a red beacon to gauge transmission changes if ether exists or is only a shadow. The piece also notes local brief notices from Brandon and nearby towns about obituaries, hospital visits, and community events amid a broader paper page.

Chicago Hille Maywood Seta Alvin J. Musselman Mechanics Club Einstein Musselman Popular Mechanics Magazine John Ruden Maywood Air Mail

Rockford Curfew Request Aimed at Night Flappers

Swedish Ladies Union Aid Society asks Rockford for a curfew law to keep young girls off the streets at night. City Attorney reviews old ordinances showing a 16 or younger restriction after 9 PM with a $5 fine for minors and a like fine for the adult guardian.

Rockford Swedish Ladies Union Aid Society of David Madden

Jesup Congregation News and Local Visits

Jesup notes list visits and travel by local residents to Cedar Rapids Waterloo Waterloo Malay Iowa and Illinois. Fielding family, teachers, and professors are mentioned along with a hospital update for Mrs. Carroll Martin and the illness of Mrs. James Frush. A reception by the Woman’s Christian Temperance union and a Baptist Ladies Aid social are recorded at local churches.

Jesup Jesup J. Bordner Cedar Rapids Air F_ Stumma B. Him Shady Grove Waterloo R. W. Turner Lakeline Estamia Vinton E. C. Dean Westbuns Township Schweikert Port TH. Barrete Carroll Martin le Francis Hospital James Frush Ella Frink Brando F. Frink LeMars L. J. Frink E. Driver Ray C. B. Diver Illinois State University Elizabeth Sullivan Malay Wyo Jenie Harrison David Massters Woman's Christian Temperance Union Jesup Consolidated School Presbyterian Church Ata Society of the Baptist Church C. A. Emerson

Washington Woman Praises Leas Hair Tonic

A Maryland reader endorses Lea's Hair Tonic for reversing gray hair and dandruff after using it at home for two weeks. The ad claims dramatic full-head restoration and age reduction, urging readers to buy by mail for one dollar a bottle and noting sponsoring druggists Len's Tonic Wangler Drug Co. and C. I. Miller.

Washington Vea Len’s Tonia Co Brentwood Ratven Mail Len Wangler Drug Co C. I. Miller

Wanted East Town wholesale stationery house seeks agent

Long established eastern Town wholesale stationery house seeks a man with experience in selling drug and general store trade to represent it in north central part of the state. Salary and expenses, car furnished. Write 1 6 in care of this paper stating age marital status and references.

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