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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1929
Page
9
The text reports the death of Myron T. Herrick, U.S. ambassador to France, from a heart attack following bronchitis. It notes his notable 75-year life including early work in Olivet, later roles in rail and finance, and his reputation for sending Lindy his pajamas. The piece also covers unrelated World War I and domestic political notes, weather, and a long list of items and ads.
President-elect Hoover faces a crucial April test as he aims to work with the upcoming Seventy-first Congress. Republicans on Capitol Hill report a surprising unanimity that the Hoover administration will seek harmony, with policy drafts reflecting White House views yet originating in Congress. Newton named White House liaison to foster cooperation, while Tilson aided the appointment, signaling closer ties between the White House and Capitol Hill.
Philip Johnson, named as the liquor buyer in the De King case, told authorities he did not purchase liquor at the De King home or from a listed source. He said the purchase was made by another man in front of Stafford’s Milling Station near the De King residence. Deputy Roy Smith’s raid and a warrant based on a liquor claim sparked the investigation. State officials shift focus to Illinois attorney general’s office as details emerge.
John W. Arbuckle, senior partner at Arbuckle & Arbuckle, was appointed by Judge W. B. Boles as special counsel to act as county attorney for the state in a second degree murder and conspiracy case against O. H. Sweeney. County Attorney Gwynne was disqualified. Meats Lovejoy Jensen Gwynne law firm had previously defended Sweeney in a prior murder charge that was reversed and remanded.
Weather forecast notes periods of precipitation throughout the week in the Great Lakes upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys and northern and central Great Plains. Temperatures fluctuate with near normal averages across the region.
Washington reports Ambassador Myron T. Herrick, 75, chief American envoy to France, died after a heart attack in Paris. Born in Ohio, Herrick rose from peddler beginnings to Ohio governor and U.S. ambassador, famed for staying in Paris during the 1914 German advance. A state funeral in Paris and sending his body to the United States on a French cruiser are proposed.
Calvin Fellis, 37, and Temple Allen, 34, both described as negroes, were arrested Saturday in Rockford Illinois as suspects in the burglary of the Sweeney company at 185 Fourth Street West on the night of February 25. They will be brought to Waterloo for trial as larceny from a building in the nighttime is expected to be charged. A large quantity of women's dresses coats and furs was valued at about $1. Identification of a photograph of Allen was made by EB. A. Steffen head of the rural police identification division, and Allen is linked to the name Frank Williams in Rogues Gallery records. Police officials identified Allen's photo and Steffen notes Allen previously served time under the name Williams. Steffen and Officer Lee Smith arrested Allen in 1923 for burglary related to a tailor shop theft. Allen has a long criminal record including time in Oklahoma Penitentiary and arrests in Beloit Milwaukee and Reno. Wagner noted Allen is highly educated and stressed the value of complete criminal records.
Widespread storm damage disrupts telephone and telegraph lines from Des Moines to Dubuque and into Illinois. Northwest Bell reports 350 poles down and 3,000 wire breaks with thousands in damages. Tornado‑like event hits Missouri with 22 injured and 3 missing as storms sweep Indiana Wisconsin and Chicago causing heavy property loss and isolation.
Aianta Georgia report states Warden John WW Snook of the federal penitentiary resigned after firing at a prison espionage program begun by Mable Walker Willebrandt, aiming to tighten security for inmates deemed to be sentenced.
The notice states home delivery before 6 20 and requests residents to call 100 if the paper is not received on time. If a carrier error or other cause delays the paper, a copy will be sent. Calls should reach the office before 6 30 p m.
A Gray's Crossing interurban train carrying about 150 passengers was halted for hours after a sleet storm damaged trolley poles and wires near Brandon. Crews from La Porte City rushed to assist, but delays persisted as lines froze and repairs continued. Rail service to Cedar Rapids and Waterloo faced major disruption.
After a severe wind, rain and sleet storm, electric and telephone service was knocked out yesterday around 8 p m. Crews from Iowa Railway and Light Co attempted repairs but many 45 foot poles were broken and downed. American Telephone and Telegraph lines also failed. Country phone service is out. Reinbeck businesses are closed, shops idle, grain elevators and feed grinders inactive. Recovery may take at least 48 hours.
Des Moines April air report notes the Iowa legislature shortening its final week with less than two weeks to adjournment. Key issues include biennial appropriations, revenue measures, and road legislation while committees plan to fit important actions before a projected Friday noon finish.
Des Moines reports the senate committee approved a concurrent resolution to authorize a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to issue 100 million dollars in bonds to improve primary roads. No action was taken on the Pletcher anticipatory warrant plan.
Scores of automobile drivers were in trouble yesterday on the Eagle Center road says H W Miller county board chairman who lives near Orange Center The gravel became impassable in three spots between Waterloo and Eagle Center in the afternoon A bad stretch on the Short Line between La Porte City and Vinton and No 89 south of Hudson made northbound traffic detour to the Eagle Center road I was working with a tractor until 9 p m The county road was to be barred today.
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