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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1928

Page

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Farmers' Parley Targets Hoover in Private Life Warning

Des Moines reports more than a million farmers from 12 states attack Herbert Hoover as a presidential nominee. Resolutions forcefully oppose Hoover, citing past food administration actions and price controls. They vow to ignore party lines if Hoover is nominated and back the McNary Haugen and Capper Howie bills to aid livestock producers.

Des Moines Zaitians National Farm Bureau Federation Farmers’ Union Charles B. Hearst Presid Lowa Farm Bureau Mila Reno Farmers Union of Jaws W. E. Hirth Columbia Indiana Montana Corn Bell Comuittes Republican Party Herbert Hoover Kansays City Corr Belf Farmers of America Mr. Hoover United States McNaery-Haugen Capper-Howe Congress

Wisconsin G. O. P. Stirs for Delegates in Primary Contest

Wisconsin Republican forces press for delegates as Hoover leads in projections and Lowden gains South Dakota backing. Smith, the lone Democratic entrant, trails with a growing delegate total. Reed runs solo in the advisory primary, while Wisconsin’s four convention seats hinge on an unsettled delegate slate.

Smith Lease Hoover Lowden South Dakota Wisconsin Walsh Houston Norris Nebraski Walter Jo Rehler Andrew J. Hkreatser Hemie

Wilking Set for North Pole Flight From Alaska

Seward Alaska April 4 Captain George H Wilkins noted explorer plans to launch his flight over the north pole tomorrow morning from Point Garrow where he and pilot Carl Elson prepare to take off The polar aim is Spitzbergen with possible leg to London if Spitzbergen is reached The route will cross frostbitten barren stretches unseen by human eyes

Seward Alaska George H. Wilkins North Pole Point Garrow Wilkins Carl Elson Spitzbergen Arctic Circle London

Mrs Coogan Denies Wrongdoing in Divorce Suit

Los Angeles April 4. Mrs Lillian Coogan mother of Jackie Coogan and Arthur Bernstein manager of Coogan Film Productions file denials in answers to Corabel Bernsteins divorce suit. Bernsteins complaint named Coogan as correspondent and seeks 750000 dollars for alienation of her husband affections.

Los Angeles Cal Lillian Coogan Jackie Coogan Arthur Bernstein Coogan Lm Productions Corabel Bern Ste

Jewish Folks Begin Passover Observance Tonight

Waterloo Jewish residents start the annual Feast of Passover with services at the Sons of Jacob synagogue 614 Fifth Street West at 6 30 p m each evening. Rabbi M N Bleichman leads the usual Sabbath services and special Passover prayers at 9 a m each morning, ending Tuesday.

Waterloo Jacob Synagog Fifth Street West M. N. Bleichman

Trial Opens in Bank Libel Case Against Mrs Heptonstall

Adel April 4 A trial of Mrs Martha Heptonstall Perry on charges of criminal libel began with a jury of 10 men and two women. First witnesses were heard late yesterday as defense counsel argued the statements were not libelous and that circulars reflected on several directors of the defunct Security Savings Bank of Perry.

Adel Martha Heptonstall Perry

Morris Motor Car Party Sets Eighteenth Anniversary Dinner

Morris will host members of the Morris Motor Car Company organization and families at an eighteenth anniversary dinner tomorrow evening in Black's tearoom. A program of instrumental and vocal music will be followed by an address by B F Swisher. Reservations are for 60.

A. Morris Morris Motor Car Company Black B. F. Swisher

Longley to Represent RR at Hearing in Washington

Alfrrd Longley of Edwards Longley Ransinet Harris will represent the Rath Peking company at a hearing Monday before Secretary Jardine in the Department of Agriculture. The Rath company and the Harris Packing company are defendants in a case involving the Minnesota parties. Davenport 18. APL yee The: EMK: lorge at Keoxth was fined 2500 dollars this morning in federal air craft case when Attorneys offered pleas of guilty to sale and possession under maintenance.

Longley Edwards Longley, Ransinet & Harris Peking Washington Jardine Department of Agriculture Harrist Packing Company Aus Th. Minn Davenport Keoxth Charles A. Dewey

Dayton, CO Wins in National Interscholastic Meet

Dayton, Colorado defeated opponents in the national interscholastic basketball tournament at the University of Chicago. St George, Louisiana beat Pendry Tennessee 36 to 20. George W Wisrott listed as foreman in a plant mention.

Dayton, CO Divonrch Seritt Dyenree George W Wisrott Ter Chicago Ruvers Fuel Cotheles Witasinawa High Vier Bey Heratures Paw University of Chicago St. George Lad Pourdy Tenn

Tractor accident claims Murray youth near bare farm

Lyle Neidt, 27, was killed yesterday afternoon when he fell beneath a tractor on a farm near Murray. Neidt’s body was found between the wheels. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Warwick Neidt of 314 Hillcrest Apartments. Edith Spencer, 1 113 Park West, is listed in the surrounding notices.

Murray Lyle Neidt Iis Farm Bare Uie Cow Warwick Denver Cole Wot Hillcrest Apartments

Unclear Temperature Report Fragment

Fragmentary weather notes list high and low figures with errors and misspellings. The readable items indicate a maximum around 70 and a minimum near 60 with weekday references. No complete forecast or location identified.

Government creates full time ceremonial officer post

James C. Dunn was named head of the new protocol division of the Department of State. The unit will handle all ceremony and courtesy matters for royal visits, ambassadorial presentations, diplomatic immunity, and international conferences. It will advise on precedence at state functions and formalities in capital social life.

Washington BDCO éPy James C. Dunn Department of State United States White House Senate

Rumor of 75 Cent Gas for Cedar Falls City

Reported talk from Cedar Falls city council about supplying gas at 75 cents per thousand cubic feet via municipal lines and equipment. Cedar Falls recently approved a $150000 bond for a municipal gas plant, citing success of the power and water plants as justification. executive session held with no formal announcement.

Jourer Cedar Falls dJowa Public Service Company Counci

Berlin Couple Announces Apartment Find Amid Scarce Housing

Hans and Liselotte Hor, a Berlin couple married about a year, sent out brief cards to friends saying they have an apartment. The note reflects the rarity of housing in Germany's capital, where many couples still live with relatives or in shared buildings.

Bevin Upi-Hans Liselotte Hor Berlin Germany Horst

Madame Strindberg Set for Late Walrants Play

Madame Strindberg returns from retirement to star in a new production at the Every Man theatre. Robert Lohrhage, following Strindberg's success with Rather, prepares The Dance of Beauty. The season promises strong reception amid expectations of violent themes and dramatic intensity in London.

Madame Strindberg MPA Everyman Theatre Marke Robert Lorhage Strindberg London

New Bishop of Omaha Named by Pope Pius X

Rome April 4 Rev Father Joseph Rummel curate of St Johns New York named Bishop of Omaha Neb by Pope Pius X this afternoon announced at the Vatican. The appointment places Rummel in charge of the Nebraska diocese succeeding the late bishop.

Rome Joseph Rummel Jovns New York Nep Omaha Pius

Quest for Grass Reaches Equator in Africa

Scientists L W Kephart and R L Piemeisel of the Agriculture Department return from Kenya and Tanganyika with more than 160 lots of grass seeds and 400 plant specimens. They seek grasses that can lengthen America’s green pasture season, noting many seeds gathered near Mount Kenya and mentions of bamboo and elephants along the journey.

Washington, D L. W. Kephart R. L. Piemeisel Agriculture Department America Drouth Kephart Plemeisc Kenya Tanganyika United States Equator Althe Mount Mountai Toi

Wife of New Jersey Governor Tends to Welfare Work

Mrs. A. Harry Moore, wife of New Jersey's governor, leads a quiet life focused on church, home, and charitable activities. Once a businesswoman before her 1911 marriage, she now has one maid in winter quarters and avoids society events unless linked to welfare causes. She serves on the local YWCA board, reads daily, visits her mother, and cultivates dahlias as a hobby.

Jersey City i/Pi New Jersey A. Harry Moore

Brain Tests N Questions From Evening Post

A damaged reading item describes a brain tests feature from the Evening Post noting intelligence tests at universities. It explains six questions where words are out of order and asks readers to rearrange quickly to prove comprehension. The exercise includes sample questions and a goal to show read the questions properly.

Fitzmaurice to Fly with Bremen in Transatlantic Plan

With the Bremen weatherbound, Berlin backers awaited confirmation of Commandant Fitzmaurice as relief pilot for the proposed trans Atlantic flight. At Baldannel airfield speculation swirled over Arthur Spindler departure, about which rumors say he resigned or was asked to step aside after questioning the hop off during heavy rain.

Dublin Tns Bremen Fitzmaurice Berlin Baldannel Arthur Spindler Spindler

Blame Dam Crash on Defective Material

A special investigating board named by District Attorney Asa Keyes cites defective foundation material as the cause of the St. Francis dam failure. The coroner, Frank Nance, and officials seek responsibility for the disaster in which about 300 people died.

Los Angeles Cal St. Francis Asa Keyes Frank Nance

Holy Week Services at Trinity Lutheran Church Announced

Public examination of the children’s pastoral class scheduled for 7 30 p m that evening. Good Friday service at 7 30 p m observes holy work at Trinity American Lutheran Church. Confirmation rite and catechumen examination occur with church congregation present. Miss Frieda Wille, Mrs Moehrmann, and John St Ray perform solos during the services.

Trinity American Lutheran Church B. Herbert Moechimann Frieda Wille Moehrmann John St. Ray Lee

Farm relief bill eyed for House floor next week

Washington April 4 Chairman Haugen of the House agriculture committee said he hopes to bring the MacNary Haugen farm relief measure to the House floor sometime next week.

Washington, BD. G Ipi Haugen House Agriculure Committee

Bandits Grab Jewelry Worth 109000 From Chicago Jeweler

Three bandits robbed Herman Stein a jeweler on the sixteenth floor of a Toop building in Chicago and escaped with 31500 in jewelry after slugging him. They fled with about 100000 more in valuables believed hidden in a safe.

Chicago U.P Herman Stein Stein Areype

Guards Guard Lindbergh at Hostess Home in Cal News

In Sants Barbers California guards with sawed off shotguns ringed the home of Mrs. Harry Knight to shield Col. Charles A. Lindbergh as he rests during an air tour. Visitors were barred and Guggenheim Foundation head Harry Guggenheim was sent away. Lindbergh briefly vanished yesterday then reappeared at Mrs. Knight's residence.

Guggenheim Lindbergh Col. Lindbergh

Film Wins Over Spanish Stage In Crisis Bathtub

Madrid reports the battle between film and the legitimate stage in Spain is won by cinema. Theatres face a severe crisis with none profitable, fewer good plays, and front-rank actors fading. Dancers and playwrights struggle as tours to Central and South America offer higher pay.

Madrid Spain Advelihood Central South America

Big Bill Hits King with New Campaign Arguments

Chicago April 4. Mayor William Hale Thompson warned against King George and Merrie England in speeches last night. He cited rising bourbon prices and a long English rum fleet off the coast. He attacked U S Senator Deneten over Muscle Shoals control and tied fertilizer from Muscle Shoals to wheat, flour, and bread, urging caution about English involvement.

Chicago U.P William Hale Thompson King Gterre Merrie England Muscle Shoals U. S Deneten Alabama Power Project

Musicians urged to wear athletic garments in recitals

The Montagspost argues musicians are hard physical workers and should wear comfortable attire, from bathings suits for women to athletic tops for men, to ease fatigue and rest between halves. It notes the green room intrusion during intermission as a critique of current attire norms.

Berlin Montagspost Terpsichorean Department

Garland Pioneers Win Roundup at Elk Run

The Hamitin Garland Pioneers won the district roundup at Elk Run. They were captained by Jim Lee. The event was so successful that the boys voted to hold another roundup soon and a committee was named to plan it.

Hamitin Garland Pioneers Elk Run Jim Lee

Man Ends Life At Undertaker's Yale Ta Guthrie Center

Frank Tasler 65 a well known helper to others selected Yale Ta near here as the place to kill himself. He fired a bullet to his temple and died instantly as two men faced away. Tasler a bachelor.despondency over ill health believed to be the cause. Will go west Ervin G Carrington and wife Cedar Heights to Los Angeles in two weeks. Carrington is purchasing agent for Waterloo division Town Public Service company prominent in city golf circles.

Guthrie Center U.p Frank Tasler Yale Ervin G. Carrington Cedar Heights Los Angeles Carrington Waterloo Town Public Service Company

Mortuary Notices for Mrs Matt Walter and Mrs I S Bannister

Mrs Matt Walter 62 of 298 Linwood Street died at 4 30 pm yesterday at home of paralysis after diabetes and a stroke. Funeral Thursday 2 30 pm in Kistner chapel Rev William Hardcastle Plymouth Congregational church burial Elmwood. Jennie Hendricks born April 11 1875 Ackley IA married Map t Waller 1901 lived Town Malls Waterloo Iowa Falls Eldora. Surviving husband and children Arthur Harley Viola Lillian Walter Alvin Walter and Mrs Elmer Hamer. Eldora IA. I S Bannister dies Saturday services moved to Thursday 2 30 pm Hileman Gindt chapel Rev G C Kenagy First Baptist Church burial Fairview.

Matt Walter Linwood Street Kistner William Hardcastle Prantor Plymouth Congregational Church Elmwood Jennie Hendricks Ackley Matt Waller Ackey Arthur Harley Viola Lillian Walter Waterloo Alvin Walter Iowa Falls Elmer Hamer Eldora S. Bannister I. S. Bannister Hileman & Gindt Inday Wilbur Bannister Idaho Gc, B. Kenagy First Baptist Church Fairview

Sinclair's Trial for Lease Plots Delayed to Monday

The trial of Harry F. Sinclair for conspiracy in the Teapot Dome lease case was postponed to next Monday. Justice Jennings Bailey granted time to study Albert B. Fatl's deposition. Owen J. Roberts did not object. Sinclair appeared confident the deposition would aid his defense as the government plans to present its case in two or three days.

Washington, D. C Harry FP. Sinclair Teapot Dome Jennings Bailey Albert B. Fatl el Paso Owen J. Roberts Pomerene Atlee Pomerene Ohio Fall Washington Roberts Daniel Thew Wright Sinclair Justice Bailey Sid

Iowa Banks Show Increased Deposits

Des Moines April 4 Increased deposits of nearly 12.5 million have been shown in the past 11 months by 710 saving banks 341 state banks and 14 trust companies under supervision of the state banking department. Deposits as of Feb 28 totaled 574,544,493.34. Loans stood at 491,086,606.28, a reduction of 3,500,000 in 11 months.

Des Moines State Banking Department L. A. Andrew

England Is Given His Seat in House

The house elections committee unanimously upheld Rep. EB M England of West Virginia, confirming his seat after investigating challenges by Democrat J. Alfred Taylor alleging fraud and illegal ballot counting. The committee voted to report in England's favor.

Washington BD. C Uri Rep EB. TV England West Virginia Louse Elections Committee J. Alfred Taylor

Waterloo Moose to Compete at State Convention

More than 109 members of Waterloo lodge L C O M are expected to attend the Moose state convention in Marshalltown May 30 to June 2. The Legion and junior drill teams and the Moose band will contest. James J. Davis, secretary of labor and Moose director, will be principal speaker June 2.

Waterlas Lodge The Moose Marshalltown George Weilein Legion James J. Davis Moose Order

Motor Freight Hearings Postponed to May 1 in Iowa

GC L McLeod of Iowa Falls seeks to run a Waterloo to Newhall motor freight line now amended to make Belle Plaine the terminal and drop Mount Auburn from the route adding Eagle Center. The hearing for McLeod with Carr of Waterloo to Elkader and Lindeman to Cedar Rapids, once April 17 in Black Hawk county courthouse, is rescheduled to May 1.

GC. L. McLeod Iowa Falls Waterloo Newhall Belle Plaine Forthe Mount Auburn Eagle G Center GC. A. Hanson Greater Waterloo Association W. C. Carr Elkader Howard Lindeman Cedar Rapids Black Hawk County

Gas speeder derails injuring two aboard in Ames

Boone men Ford Anderson and Frank Williams of the Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern were hospitalized after a gasoline speeder they rode jumped the track in Ames. Anderson suffered a broken right leg while Williams had a broken leg a broken arm and severe bruises.

Ames. Ta Ford Anderson Frank Williams Boone Fort. Dodge Des Moines & Southern Anderson Williams

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