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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1929
Page
13
Washington reports the administration will not let Congress meddle with stock machinery during the coming special session. Longworth and Tilson prevent banking and currency committee organization to avoid disruptions to farm relief, tariffs, and overall prosperity.
Reports from across Texas and Sonora describe US troops marching toward the border as a precaution amid Mexican revolution flareups. Rebel forces under Gen. Esco bar and Gen. Topete prepare for renewed attacks on Naco, while federal air forces bombard positions and federal troops deploy to protect lives and property along the Arizona border.
Commission Doran and prohibition authorities weigh the Leviathan’s shift from dry policy. The liner’s owners reportedly plan dry service on eastbound voyages and wet service on return trips, with liquor legality limited to medicinal stock within three miles. officials warn actions will be taken.
Des Moines reports ex past grand master A G Lowenberg and H E Blackledge Keosauqua real estate man must stand trial in the May term for alleged misuse of funds of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Indictments accuse a loan of 15000 on property worth 11000 with aims to divert 4000 for personal gain. Lowenberg resigned after 160 years in office following an insurance dept probe. In Marshalltown, the American Union Insurance Co will take over Hawkeye Business Men's Accident Association, over 20 years old.
Chicago April 12 The will of Nathan F Leopold senior provides a fifty thousand dollar trust for Nathan F Leopold Jr who with Richard Loeb sits in Joliet penitentiary for the murder of Bobby Franks The elder Leopold divides about five hundred thousand dollars between his two older sons Foreman N and Samuel N Leopard and names them as trustees of Nathan's inheritance
Dan Howley's Browns prepare in St Louis for a two game series with the Cardinals. Manager Wowley plans to start ace right handers Crand Crowder against the Redbirds in the two contests.
Berlin reports the Reich cabinet refused Trotzky's request to reside in Berlin for medical treatment. The exiled Soviet leader, living in Constantinople, is declared unwanted as Germany maintains its stance. Separately in Washington, the U.S. declines formal recognition of the Vatican state, replying to numerous protests and not receiving any favorable letters.
Six men are believed dead after a cofferdam failure at the South Logan street viaduct in Lansing at 9:45 a m. Eight men were working under river level when the dam caved in. Two were rescued. six more likely perished as rushing water and debris buried the site.
A masked female robber, described as pretty girl, obtained $6,000 from the Colorado State Bank in Denver during a busy hour. She passed a note to teller C. F. Kenney threatening to blow the bank window if payment was not made and left calmly with tens and twenties. The robber carried a package she claimed contained nitroglycerin and a match in the other hand.
Henry Terrell, 43, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering in district court and was sentenced by Judge H. B. Boles to ten years at Fort Madison penitentiary. He confessed to burglarizing the Sweeney company ready-to-wear store at 185 Fourth Street West on February 26, 1929, taking dresses, coats and furs valued at 1700 dollars. Terrell had one attorney and said he wanted to get right at it. His confession is printed on page 3 of this paper.
Charles A. Lindbergh left Bolling Field at 2 05 p m after a flight from Greensboro. A busy day awaited him but late arrival due to bad weather forced an immediate trip to New York to meet the French cruiser Tourville bearing the late Ambassador Herrick’s body from Paris.
The Courier will be delivered to your home before 5 30. If the carrier fault or other cause prevents timely delivery, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
In Australia, a steamer will depart for the Glenelg River mouth to recover the stranded Southern Cross crew sighted by the Canberra. Kingsford Smith and three companions were located after 12 days with food dropped to them. two searchers, Keith Anderson and Robert Hitchcock, are missing in the remote northwest.
In Des Moines the defense of the exclusive counsel in the $100 million road bond case claimed $13,951 in fees. Senate consideration aimed to authorize Harley Stipp Mason City and W L Bliss Des Moines to be paid. Stipp billed 8210 and Bliss 4141 with stipulations for daily charges and a Supreme Court brief, while Bliss’ work details were sparse though tied to Governor Hammill. A related item reports Mrs Bertha Dutton acquitted of arson in Shenandoah after a brief trial following a four day case the flames allegedly destroyed her home.
Des Moines April 12 Senate officers presented Lieut. Governor Arch W. McFarlane with a new timepiece. He hinted at possible future service as presiding officer and urged that all senators remain in the body next session. Pages honored him with a cigar lighter.
Washington April 12 President Hoover will receive from the house agriculture committee a copy of the farm relief measure drafted for submission after the special session begins next Monday A subcommittee will present the draft to him for suggestions Hoover will address farm relief in his first messages to congress to be sent next Tuesday The subcommittee will also confer with Secretary Hyde on the measures workability before sending them to the White House
New Haven Conn April 12 The Increasingly complex structure of society requires more technical skill and formed character President Hoover told Yale Daily News in response to a query on the need of college graduates in national and state politics He said trained minds and cultural background from colleges are essential across all modern sectors including policy business and professions.
Sacramento April 12 revival of the surf to sand disappearance probe is admissible in the impeachment of Superior Judge Carlos S. Hardy. He faces trial for accepting a $2 500 love offering from Aimee Semple McPherson of Angelus Temple. The case includes party testimony from a newspaperman identifying a Santa Barbara redo operator and previous Los Angeles municipal court records read into the present proceedings.
Des Moines Apr 12 AP The Forty third Iowa legislature deadlocks over adjournment time as house defers on a $31,000,000 appropriation bill for state departments. Senate restores cuts for education and hospital funding while opposing a push to reinstate trimmed items. Conference decisions face protests from House members amid plans for new committee work after noon.
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