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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1928

Page

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Missionary Captured and Executed in China Reports

The U S state department seeks release of Rev L Osborn held by Gen Feng Yu Hsiang forces in Shantung. Reports confirm Osborn arrested at Chaoccheung and sent to Kaichow while other Americans retreat south. Dr Wal ter F Seymour of Tsining Presbyterian hospital reportedly slain by nationalist troops last week.

Washington, D. C State Department Lockhart al Hankow L. Osborn Feng Yu-Hsiang MacMurray Peking Shantung Stanton Tsining Ichowfun Tenghsien Yenchowhi Patan We F Seymour Presbyterian Hospital Seymour T'Sining Shantung Province Legation Osborn Church of Nazarene Chaoccheung Fen Y ¥U Hsiang Kaichow China Yenchow Shanghai Walter F. Seymour Presbyterian Mission

Hoover's Ohio appeal shapes Hoover nomination prospects

The article analyzes 1933 party dynamics with Hoover leading in Ohio and Indiana as decisive. It notes the anti Hoovers group could be restrained if Indiana and turnout favor Hoover. It emphasizes Republican tradition against prolonged internal contests risking the ticket. A second item reports W F Marlow injured by acid at Waterloo Laundry, suffering burns to head shoulders and arms.

Hoover Indiana Ohio New York Herald-Tribune W. F. Marlow Dawson Street Waterloo Laundry Company

Gunn Recovers From Illness Returns To Waterloo

R. M. Gunn, a Buckingham farmer long known in the area, has recovered from a serious bout with pneumonia and visited Waterloo yesterday to attend to business interests.

R. M. Gunn Buckingham Sneumonia Waterloo

Funeral services announced for Mrs. John W. Fox

Mrs. John W. Fox 74 died at 6:55 a.m. today at 621 Leland Ave. Funeral set for Petersen Bros. chapel with Dr J. Arthur Young officiating. Burial at Elmwood. She belonged to First M. E. Church and Alcrurian Sunday School, survived by husband, brothers, sisters, nephews, and nieces. Alice C. Fox had died in 1921.

John W. Fox Leland Avenue Petersen Bros. Chapel J. Arthur Young First M, OR First. M. &. Church Alcrurian Samantha B. Lucas Whitestown Ind Farc Benton County Vinton Mr. Fox la Porte City Waterloo Fox Inn Grantsbureg Martha Davison Tecumseh Edith &Melser la Porte Daavid I. Lucas Dysart Andrew J Luens Alice C. Fox Water Joo Petersen Bros

Candidates line up for contests in June primary

Des Moines April 26 The Town primary election on June 4 will stage Republican races for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state and auditor plus numerous legislative posts. Congressional contests include two Republicans in the Ninth and four in the Seventh district with two Democrats in the Eleventh and Ninth. Incumbents and challengers named include Hammill Bowman Skromme and Anderson for governor Kim ball Buser Beam Hazlett McIntosh Moore Long McClune Burrows Dowell Langworthy Wood Haugen Vincent Rawhi Pitt Swanson M Manus Prichard Klay among others with Democrats Finch and White in the Eleventh.

Congress Waterton John Hammill L. Bowman Waterloo Lars J. Skromme Reland Marlon &, Anderson Clinton Clem F. Kimball Council Belle Plaine Congres T. J. B. Robinson Lncumbent Hampton Henry G .Langworthy Dubuque George W Wood Pourth William MM. Klent Des Moines Earl W. Vincent Guthrie Center W. C. Rawhi Red Oak Milton B. Pitt Crescent Charles E. Swanson O. J. M Manus Council Bluffs Bell Battlke Stewart Orman Robert Hunter B. v. Bergeson

Injunction Denies Harassment in Divorce Case

Temporary restraining order issued by Judge Rooney against Charles Fimi to prevent harassment of Ida On. Court records note alimony and restraint from contacting or approaching at 31 Dawson Street and 612 Jefferson Street. Parties include Terag Dyer Linkin and Yvonne with details of employment and living arrangements.

Jhidge Charles Fo Simi Dyer Linkin Dawson Street Jefferson Stent Atos Smuin Yvonne

Tubercle Loses Conference Opens

In a belated opening of a conference, officials from the veterinary and agricultural divisions in Washington gathered to discuss tubercle issues. The event featured state officials and regional administrators reviewing control measures and reporting on early progress.

Fire Damages Residence on Charles Street

A fire at an address on Charles Street damaged a residential building noted as Building A and caused roof and interior damage. Investigators say the blaze began Thursday and rendered the property unsafe. no injuries are reported. Local officials estimate the incident caused substantial property loss and are reviewing insurance details.

ATGA Charles Stuyens Welligton West Wilerlon Calibe Dungare

Seventh Graders to Take Geography Exams May 3 and 4

Rural seventh graders will take geography exams at eighth grade centers May 3 and 4. Some eighth grade exams were taken in February. others will occur in May. Students failing may rewrite. those passing some subjects may be exempt from rewriting in Washington, D C.

4. E. Jewett Washington, D. C Cedar Falls Dunkerton Jubilee Cedar Heights Waterloo Carl E Seashore University of Iowa National Academy of Sciences Dr. Seashore Seashore Scientife

Would-Be Kidnapper Held Over $26 Ransom Threat

Burlington resident Joe Macacia was arrested on extortion charges for sending letters demanding a $25 ransom to kidnap J F Winters daughter. He admitted no harm was intended in a confession. A hearing was set for tomorrow.

Burlington Joe Macacia J. F. Winters Winters Macacia Macaca

Suburban Homers Guilty on 10 Counts

In Omaha Neb the Suburban Home Developers leaders Larry H Cawl and John W Weinstein were found guilty today on 30 of 17 counts. Federal Judge Woodrough will sentence them Monday. Conspiracy is among the guilty counts.

Omaha Neb Ilrr Larry H. Cawl John W. Weinstein United States Tawa Woodrough

Belgian Banker Albert Loewenstein Plans $100000 Vacation

Belgian banker and sparisman Albert Loewenstein, said to be the third richest man in the world, arrived in New York on April 26 to spend a $100000 vacation in the United States. The trip includes a Te de France passage costing $20000 and a party of more than 24 elites.

New York Albert, Loewenstein Sparisman Ellysmarte France Europe

Mysterious Military Figures Mentioned in Deserted Text

Fragmentary OCR lists unfamiliar names connected to a high rank family and clergy figures, mentioning Mrs Chives P Summerall wife of Maj Gen Summerall and various generals. The garbled text references cities like Furth Leavenwerl and roles such as bishop, with unclear dates or events.

Chives P. Summerall Summerall Stadt United Brats Charles Pummerall Fler Fathey Grand- Vather Furth Leavenwerl

Des Moines Opens Sleuth Shop in Secret Service Effort

A Des Moines operation details a branch of the United States Secret Service to combat counterfeiting and other prewar violations. Federal agents coordinate investigations into illicit activities as part of an expanded security effort.

U.S Des Moines L. Halliday Des Aones Iyervice Tawa Healthiy Imoney Federal Probibinian Department Ab Parenhie

Brain Tests and Weather Notes Charm Readers

A mixed page discusses brain tests and weather expectations. It mentions New York and Frane related terms, daily knowledge, and weather patterns for spring and summer. The text is fragmentary but notes viewer interest in society fare and everyday learning.

House Considers Haugen Plan for Farm Relief

Washington April 26 The House debates the McNary Haugen farm relief plan revised to White House views and seeks to resolve key points. The Haugen bill covers all agricultural products and expands the federal farm board powers to manage surplus via an equalization mechanism and advisory council appointments.

Washington, D.C White House Coolidge Senate Ederal Farm Board MacNary’s Haugen

Waterloo Residents Return From Florida and Hot Springs

A group of Waterloo residents came home after wintering in Florida and Hot Springs. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Reed of 519 The Street East returned from Palm Beach via New York and Chicago, sharing tales of good roads and motor travel. Mrs. Lichty and Mr. Rath, among others, also resumed life in Waterloo, with several guests joining their winter sojourns.

Waterloo H. M. Reed Plomda St. Petersburg Palm Beach Shenandoah Valley New York Mea. E. &. Colegrove Charles Carlton Reed Chicago Reed Mes Tarry Simon Fourth Street Hope Martin Hot Springs Ark J. H. Crippen Park Avenue Bilas Iiss

Submarine Mishaps Toll in New England Across Years

A navy compiled list shows New England waters suffered more submarine casualties than elsewhere since World War I. Major accidents include the S-51 and S-4 near Cape Cod and Block Island, with dozens of lives lost and multi‑month salvage efforts costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Boston Marss New England Navy Department United States Navy Bridgeport Conn Portsmouth N. H Block Island City of Rome Ofar Boston Navy Yard Suif Cape Cod Coast Guard Paulding New London Newport R. I Chatham Mass Caper Cod Portsmouth Navy Yard Miladi S. Lire Alfred Grier

Share Partner's Last Fago a Tribute to Taste

A garbled outdoor humor piece urges readers to mind trivial camp habits and social banter. It mocks careless forest behavior and promotes playful recommendations about sharing gear, reading, and courtesy while outdoors.

Lions Club Lunch Notes On Advertising Impact

William Ramsell of the Waterloo Tribune advertising department told Lions Club members at Black's tea room that thirty five percent of business failures last year were non advertisers. Amy Hoffman and Mia sang several numbers during the event.

William Ramsell Wateroo ‘Tribune Lions Clu Black Riirty Ramsell Mae Amy Hoffman Mia

IT Extension Speech Set For Saturday Address

In Ta Parte New York City a representative of the Life Estenstorny institute will address the Waterlon Association of state Underwriters to be held to Black's searoam Saturday. Mrs Belle tenth, 63, national speaker for the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Train Dispatchers Association, died at her home here. Her husband, Charles J. Smith, chief dispatcher for the Ghirnagin & Northwestern railroad, survives. Police report several cases rely on tips, some wages tied to tips in other instances.

Ty Donald Lot America Forest Rangers Falbon Library of Natural History Nasantel Willig N TaParte New York City Life Estenstorny Waterlon Association of State Lions City The la Belle Tenth Women's Auxiliary American ‘Train Dispatchrs Association Charles J. Smith Ghirnagin & Northi- Western Railroad

Sylvia at St Martins in the Field

Sylvia, a young journalist, spends a night in St Martin's in the Field aiding derelicts. She awakens to a stranger, David Gardiner, who leaves his card and a note. he later seeks her in New York, and she visits him in the Strand before a dramatic exchange of meaning. Building permits and a local notice follow.

Sylvia America London St. Martin's Sylvia Aind David Gardiner Asmag The Strand David Sylvia Darwin New York Daily St. Mar Lin's Elirek

Mellon OKs 210 Million Tax Cut

Secretary of the Treasury Mellon approves the Smoot bill, a Senate Finance Committee tax reduction plan totaling 210 million dollars. He says the compromise between administration and Democratic positions will pass this Congress despite other legislative pressure.

Washington, D.C Secretary of Treasury Mellon Senate Finance Committee Senter Smoot Vic Tversury Meilon

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