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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1928

Page

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Three States Debate Delegates In Preconvention Fight

States in Iowa Nebraska Oklahoma Hawaii Rhode Island and Manila weighed in on delegate support for Hoover Smith and Walsh as party conventions and primaries shaped the path to Kansas City and Houston. Utah upset Smith by backing a mixed delegation while Montana’s Walsh gained tribute from McAdoo. Illinois Lowden looked to regain lead, with Nebraska and Oklahoma forming major tests ahead of California on May 1.

Washington, D.C Maine Hoover Smith Walsh Tinois Nebraska Oklahoma Kansas City Houston Boover Islands Moover Rhode Island Commerce Territorial Hawaii Manila Coolidge Utah Montana William G. McAdoo California Ohio Isis Willis. Lowden Ilinois Illinois Wote Hitchcock Norris Lowden Reed Missouri

Waterloos Makers sketches start tomorrow in Mason's pages

Mason's Sketches of Waterloos Makers begins tomorrow as a feature in the Courier. The series profiles local notables and their career paths, highlighting development ahead and the era of opportunity for readers. The piece notes engaging anecdotes about W Scott Wilhy Hams H Maine Graham and others.

Oyt W. Scott Wilhy Hams Tv Eight H. A.maine Pop Warner James Graham Nating Miller Intec

Temperatures Jump With Unclear Readout

Fragmented OCR text mentions temperatures and days but lacks clear data or context. All readable items are garbled. no identifiable names, places, dates, or numbers to anchor a factual card.

Frank White resigns as U S Treasurer in April

Washington April 10. Frank White named treasurer of the United States for seven years announces his resignation effective May 1. He will become president of the Southern Mortgage Guaranty corporation in Chattanooga, after leaving government service that began in North Dakota banking.

Washington, D.C Frank White United States Mary 1 White Southern Mortgage Guaranty Corporation Chattanooga North Dakota

Sinclair's 293000 Payments Revealed to Jury

The article reports on Senator Fall presenting findings about 1920 oil leasing laws and the transfer of oil reserve authority. Fall asserts that Secretary Payne leased 6400 acres of the Teapot Dome reserve before him, as testimony to the jury in a high profile case.

Sinclair Fall United States Senate Sage Secretary of the Navy Secretary of the Interior Payne

Cotton Senators Block Farm Bill Challenge

Washington April 10 Southern Democratic senators demand changes to the McNary Lang farm bill to protect cotton producers. They propose raising the equalization fund to aid cotton and giving supplementary farm councils veto power over the governing board. A final Senate vote hinges on McNary’s response with a potential vote tomorrow.

Washington, D. C USP Simmons North Carolina Smith South Carolina Senate McNary

Thirteen Examined For Police Force And Fire Exams

Thirteen men appeared before the city hall related service commission for police eligibility. eight fire applicants were told to return next Monday for examinations as numbers exceeded capacity. The session, led by chairman William L. Beecher with members Bruce Gates and Dr J E Brinking, noted that no applicant names would be certified to the city council until all examinations are complete.

Etail Service Commission City Thei Waterloo Police Fire Department William L. Beecher Bruce Gates J. EB. Brinking Beecher

Cedar Rapids Denies Air Mail Station Change Bid

Cedar Rapids officials deny plans for a delegation to Washington to press a change of the transcontinental air route from Town City to Cedar Rapids. No new actions have been taken since an earlier unfavorable ruling, says C. D. Manson of the chamber of commerce. The report remains unverified.

Cedar Rapids Glover Washington Town City C. D. Manson Chamber of Commerce

Brain Tests Logic Puzzles From Society Page

Reader challenge on logical relations among sets A B BB and A cousin links. Questions explore when one statement implies another and use rules about greater than and perpendicular relationships. Answers follow on Society Page.

Farm group attacks Hoover over farmers' views

Washington April 70 UP Herbert Hoover faced a renewed onslaught from farm leaders who accuse him of misrepresentation as a farmer friend. The pamphlet titled report of farmers' committee on the farm record of Herbert Hoover lists six representatives and asserts Hoover is not a farmer ally and should seek farm relief clarity from the commerce secretary.

Washington, D. C Herbert Hoover Commerce Secretary Usreluvin Charles S. Weller South Dakota Agricultural Committee J .H. Kimble Enmeres’ National Congress Robert M. Crowder South Dakota Manin Bureau C. E. Huff Kansas Farmers’ Union Ratt Snyder Kansas Farm Bureau W. B. Donk Ties Federated Farm Women of Amperica Hoover Hoover Jo Chambers of Commerce Ble

Idaho Delegates May Indorse Borah At Convention

Idaho Republican delegates gathered in Pocatello number about 360 and move to endorse Senator William Borah as Idaho’s choice for president. Idaho will send Ll delegates to the national convention in Kansas City.

Pocatello William K. Borah Idaho Republican Idaho Kansas City

Businessman urged to adopt Boy Scout code

Arthur Jury scout executive told Water loo Canopus club members at Black's tearoom luncheon that the business man of today should use Boy Scout principles his son learns. He said the creed includes physically fit, mentally alert and morally straight and outlined the movement's aims and history.

Arthur Jury Waterloo Canopus Club Black's Tearoom Jury

Darrow Greatest Menace Says Frank Darrow

Clarence Darrow argues that criminal blame should rest on subnormal individuals treated as patients, a position he labels the greatest menace to peace in America. Pressey H. Frank of Pike Sias Zimmerman Frank discusses crime spread at Kiwanis luncheon in Hotel Russell.

Clarence Darrow America Frank A. E. Endertein Sani Arveral Sali Evhet Brinkmills

Tibbitts and Coolidge Scout Books Presented

Mayor Cie A. Tibbitts of Water and President Galvin Coolidge receive copies of the Bay Sea handbook from Eagle scouts Arde Shannon and Robert Lowe. The event, led by Waterlan Carnell, recalls long-standing practice of promoting civic service and government.

Cie A. Tibbitts Water Galvin Coolidge United States Iim Recelerd Cupiek New Bay Sea Tibbitts Pad

Four Post Easter Sermons Planned at First Baptist

Rev Thomas Anderson pastor of First Baptist Cedar Falke will preach a set of four post Easter sermons starting tonight and concluding Friday night at First Baptist church here announced today by Rev G L Kenagy.

Thomas Anderson First Baptist Church Cedar Falke G L. Kenagy

Dawes Named as Ohio Delegate Contingent in Primaries

Cleveland Ohio April 10 The name of Charles G Dawes is thrust into the Ohio delegate fight after Ralph D Cole of Findlay announced that he and 33 Willis precinct delegates would vote for Dawes if the opportunity arises Cole and the 33 delegates are pledged to former Governor Frank Lowden of Illinois for first choice but would switch to Dawes if Lowden lacks nominating chances

Cleveland, O Charles G. Dawes Ohio Ralph D. Cole Findlay Dawes Cole Frank Lowtien Illinois

Motorist Arrested for Wrecking Mayor in Ashton

Henry Pomerenke of Ashton was held on $2,000 bond after being charged with striking and injuring Mayor Herman Roben. Roben, who was signaling the speeding motorist, said Pomerenke drove into him, fracturing his leg as he stepped into the road.

Ashton U.R Henry Pomerenke Herman Roben Robven Pomerenke Raven Pomerenko

Distillery Blows Up in Manila Fire

A blast at the La Tondena distillery in Manila injures five people and causes about 7 million dollars in damage. Fire followed the explosion and was brought under control later today.

Manila P. L U.P

Waterloo Bank & Trust assets and totals report

The thirteenth report of the Waterloo Bank & Trust Co. filed by receiver J. Ja. Andrew and examiner Paul Wilson covers Jan 1 to Mar 31 1928. It shows cash collections of 96 337.17, cash on hand 130 567.60, stock assessments 133 286.80, dividends paid to deposit creditors 40 percent totaling 347 593.55, preferred claims 47 010.29, total claims allowed 868 742.61, general creditors 18 583.29, pending adjudication 113 689.44. Remaining assets are mainly commercial and real estate loans totaling 520 981.05 and other real estate investment 179 135.60. GAMES POSTPONED. Weather means Southern League season openers in Nashville Chattanooga Little Rock and Mobile may be postponed due to cold unsuitable conditions.

Waterloo Bank & Trust Co JL. Ja. Andrew Paul Wilson

Mother Schumann Gives 230000 to Disabled Veterans

Mme Ernestine Schumann-Heink known as Mother Schumann donated her 230000 estate at Gross Mont near San Diego to aid disabled World War veterans and their families. She presented the deed to Mayor George E. Leach during a Minnesota tribute dinner, saying she loves the veterans for honoring her deceased sons who served on both sides in the war. The crowd observed taps for the two sons after the announcement.

Minneapolis Minn Mme Ernestine Schumann-Heink Schumann-Heink Gross Mont San Diego Cal Schumann George E. Leach Germany America

Steel orders drop signals March unfilled tonnage decline

Unfilled orders of United States Steel fell 62,983 tons in March to 4,335,206 tons. Compare with 4,972,874 tons on Dec 31, 1927 and 4,275,947 Jan 31 and 4,398,189 Feb 29. Scarlet fever quarantine notices list Virginia Owens 3 and Melvin Owens 7 at 1149 Columbia street and June Dunford 7 at 125 Center street.

New York U.A United States Steel Corporation Virginia Owens Melvin Owens Columbia Street June Dunford Center Street

Pneumonia Develops in Woman Struck by Street Car

Mrs. Adelaide Gilchrist of Lichty Apartments, injured Friday night when hit by a street car, has been in Allen Memorial hospital. Her condition, initially not serious, worsened as pneumonia developed, with fractures of several ribs and facial lacerations noted.

Harold Furmb Broadway Allen Memorial Hospital Adelaide’ Gilchrist Lichty

Dr. Leo Louis Near Death After Secret Illness

Dr. Leo Louis a 72 year old Grundy Center physician is near death at St Francis hospital from diabetes with infection in his left foot and complications from an old injury. He reportedly kept his illness secret from his family for two years fearing they would urge retirement. He collapsed Tuesday and his condition worsened daily. Eva Haley alias Mrs Bessie Anderson to be extradited to Marshalltown Iowa after completing two year term for forgery. Grinnell College beat Washington University in tennis five matches to one. Easter Ball and carnival planned for Sacred Heart school hall tomorrow night.

Leo Louis Grundy Cernter St. Francis Hospital Louis Cellin St. Paul Minn Eva Haley Bessie Anderson Marshalltown Shakopee Reformatory For Gov. Christianson Grinnell WASH St. Louis Grinnell College Washington University

Fire damages apartment at 328 Park Avenue West

Fire alarms report a second floor apartment fire at 328 Park Avenue West. Occupant Mrs Florence Seguin and owner H D Farrall listed. Cause kerosene stove overturned. Building and contents damaged estimated at 100 dollars. Advertisement for Herman C Miller phone 3404.

Uesday Park Avenue West Florence Seguin H. D. Farrall

Lux Toilet Soap Official Soap for Studio Dressing Rooms

All the great film companies have made Lux the official soap provided for dressing rooms. Enjoy the instant caressing lather and delightful fragrance once loved in French soaps, now available for 10c a cake instead of 50c or a dollar. Lever Bros. Co. Cambridge Mass.

Hollywood Studio Lux France Lever Bros. Co Cambridge Mass Ian Layne

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