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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1929
Page
9
President Hoover calls for nationwide law obedience and root-and-branch reform of enforcement agencies at a luncheon, warning that respect for law is fading and proposing thorough investigations, personnel reshuffling, and court procedure reforms to curb crime and ensure justice. He seeks press cooperation to emphasize peace officers' deeds over sensational crime stories.
Ambassador Hugh S. Gibson challenged Britain France and Japan to join the United States in actual reductions across all naval classes. He urged discarding evasions and embracing a comprehensive plan, offering a compromise on category tonnage while warning that only binding action ends the delay and limi tations must apply to cruisers destroyers and submarines. He stressed Kellogg pact offers an opportunity to advance disarmament.
Washington April 22 The U S Supreme Court dismissed Harry F Sinclair's petition for rehearing and review keeping in place a 90 day term in the district jail for contempt of the United States. The court had affirmed the sentence two weeks earlier and Sinclair sought delay by a thousand to one chance. He also appealed a separate six month sentence for conspiracy after his agents shadowed jurors during his trial.
Tokyo reports storms sweeping the islands last night killed more than a score, injured many, and left many missing. Four Akagi crew members are missing, three bluejackets washed from destroyers off the Korean coast, and tens of thousands lose homes. Property damage runs into millions of yen.
West Waterloo High’s team of three captured the novice typewriting event in the district commercial high school contest held Saturday at Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls. West High’s Virginia Burton led individuals with 54.3 wpm while Esther Siegel and Barbara Nenkeeker joined the trio. Independence swept both novice shorthand and amateur shorthand contests. Cedar Falls High won the amateur typewriting title.
David A. Wallace, longtime general superintendent at John Deere Tractor, will resign effective May 1 to enter Chrysler Motors in Detroit under K. J. Heller. His successor at Deere is not announced. Wallace joined Deere 10 years ago from Hart-Parr.
More than a half million dollars in diamonds are under guard by plainclothesmen at the Iowa Jewelers convention in Cedar Rapids. The exhibit, brought by wholesale jewelers, opened the twenty fourth annual Iowa State Jewelers association meeting with over 100 dealers arriving by noon and more expected.
Washington April 22. Senate agriculture committee votes eight to six to retain the debenture plan amid Hoover warnings that it would spell disaster for American farmers. McNary will report the bill tomorrow after executive-session debate and a letter from Hoover outlining ten objections including direct subsidy costs and potential overproduction.
The notice states power delivery is planned before 5:730 o'clock and instructs callers to report any carrier or service errors by dialing 5100. A copy of the paper will be sent, and phone calls must be received before 6:330 p m.
Grestan, Ta April 4 AP Motion for a new trial for Thomas Read and Albert Read former Shenandoah bankers found guilty of violating national banking laws was overruled by Federal Judge T C Munger Lincoln Neb an order filed today The Reads were convicted at the January term of the federal court The motion for new trial was heard at Council Bluffs The Reads still have the right to appeal to the federal court of appeal Comments on charges against another son of Thomas Read were dismissed
The Chicago Great Western Railway company’s suit for 11486 for metal was settled out of court this afternoon. Schultz agreed to pay 3000 to the railway and cover court costs, with stipulation signed by attorneys for both sides and filed in the clerk’s office after payment.
Joseph Hayes, a Nashua blacksmith, saw two men at the I. H. Gittan feed store safe at T74 Water Street blown by a drill the day before. Hayes notified Zauttan and authorities sought the men for inquiry after the baseball game yesterday.
Rev. Burtis R. McHatton, pastor of Pilgrim Congregational church, will leave for England to join his family and spend his life there. His resignation, effective 30 years after his Pittsburgh ordination, ends eight years as pastor in Des Moines after serving in Leiperg, Pittsburgh and Great Falls, Mont.
Johnson Brigham received minor injuries when the automobile his wife was driving overturned after striking a machine driven by Mildred Scranton near Valley direction yesterday. Brigham will be confined to his home for a few days, but Mrs. Brigham and Rev. Donald G. Lotrump, the other occupant, were not injured.
Senate takes up the farm bill with the agriculture committee weighing removal of the debenture feature in light of President Hoover's opposition. Republican conference called to ratify new committee appointments. Judiciary committee meets on routine business. House discusses government administration farm bill.
Paris reports the decisive reparations conference session is postponed as Dr Hjalmar Schacht and Dr Albert Voegler, delayed in Berlin after talks with the German cabinet, are not due until tonight. If they arrive early enough, a plenary session may be held. otherwise the meeting shifts to tomorrow at 11 AM to review the conference collapse or hear new proposals.
Gen Lin Chennien defeated Marshal Chang Tsung Ghang’s forces at Ninghaichow under cover of darkness. Chang’s scattered troops retreated toward Dairen as 25,000 men reportedly remained leaderless in North Shantung. The besieged city of Chefoo endured attacks that caused internal chaos among Chang’s men.
Chicago police report a group overpowered a porter at pistol point and set fire to the automatic organ in a loop theatre after the manager refused to hire an organist. Four bombs caused fire damage but the organ was destroyed and the theatre saved.
Sheuahdoah Va April 29 Mrs G M Tourtelotte, widow of G M Tourtelotte, died after drinking poison following her high school graduation last year. The act was reported as premeditated and the death is being investigated as a suicide.
Waterloo business director Robert Blaylock Jr. notes Waterloo’s growing prosperity from state talks. He says prominent businessmen see the city’s strong impression, though many residents do not yet grasp the impact. Waterloos discussions were highlighted during recent state business trips seeking stock company sites.
New York April 22 49 president Hoover spoke at the Associated Press luncheon urging Americans to observe the law. He warned of a subsidence of foundations and said distrust of law is growing. He called for reform of enforcement agencies and emphasized that life and property are increasingly unsafe compared with other civilized nations.
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