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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1928

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Sandino Rebel Leader Vanishes After Jungle Threats

Managua April 27 The disappearance of M Gen Augustino Sanding a Sandino rebel commander follows his threats to raid Puerta Cabezas and Barangman's Bluff on Nicaragua’s east coast. At Puerto Cabezas 4000 Nicaraguan laborers and local cash interests show sympathy for the Sandino cause while some discharged workers join rebel bands. American presence, including marines and a motor ship, provides reassurance as reports place Giron’s rebels near Pis Pis mining district. Marine air patrols found no evidence of rebels in Pis Pis region, noting population hiding in Uluc village and generally normal conditions along major rivers and mines.

Managua Nicaragua Augustino Sanding Fender Puerta Caberzas Barangman Standard Fruit & Steamship Co Brangman Bluff Lumber Co Baudina Georges B. Marshall New York Giron la Luz Y Los Angeles la Luz Pis Pis Marshall Marine Brigade Uluc Poteca Covo Bocay Uli Tunkun San Pedro Bonanza Bodega Constancia Mirinda Eden Yapuwa Burinas

State Scores in Henderson Trial at West Union

State bank examiner reports admitted in Henderson trial show the First State Bank of Hawk Eye was in serious trouble before closing. Evidence reveals deposits of 537000 versus loans 583000, 118 objectionable loans totaling 384381, junior mortgages 188418, legal reserve 61497 fallen to 435428, customer bonds 11208 used, and excessive overdrafts.

West Union INS State Bank Examiner State Department First State Bank of Hawkeye M. V. Henderson S. H. Bevins R. S. Beatty State Bank Joana

Marie Hodges Seeks Divorce After France Marriage

Marie J. Hodges filed for divorce from Holly Hodges, alleging a wartime romance ended. They wed in Merignac, France, on April 13, 1915, and she seeks a permanent alimony of 1000 plus an injunction to prevent encumbrance of his property. Other pending actions include Milles Miller, Schniderman, and Corson cases.

Marie J. Hodges Holly Hodges Merignac France Hodges R. E. Milles Betty Miller Tony T. Schniderman Giulia Schniderman Susan Corson Edward Corson

Patient leaves hospital after operation at Allen Memorial

Mrs. William Algyre, who underwent an operation at Allen Memorial hospital ten days ago, has recovered enough to be moved today to the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Prank Anibal at 1901 Jefferson Street. She is much improved.

William Algyre Allen Memorial Hospital Prank Anibal Jefferson Street

Two Die in Flames In Farmhouse Fire

Eleanor Day, 35, and her daughter Helen, 5, were burned to death in a farm home five miles southeast of here last night after kerosene poured into an oil stove tank exploded.

Renisen Apri Eleanor Day Helen Niles

Mortuary Notices for Velma Barnett Bartling and Hall

Funeral services are planned for Velma Lorrayne Barnett 3 who died in a local hospital. Born August 15 1914 in Greentop she moved to Waterloo with her parents. Also listed are Louis Bartling 70 who died at 2 40 am and Margaret N Hall whose service was conducted at Keerna mortuary with Rev W J Endres Central Christian Church officiating.

Velma Lorraine Barnett Velm Lorrayne Barnett P Barnett Greentop Kearns Waterloo Emerson Phond Paul LaVerne Louis Bartling Lows Bartling Fred Paul Mt. Verfon Township German Evangelical Church of Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon Township Cemeter Margaret N. Wall Margaret N. Hall South Street Keanna Mortuary W. J. Endres Central Christian Clirch

Waterloo business leader reshapes aging firm into new era

The article profiles Clifford Galloway, longtime executive and vice president turned president of the William Galloway company in Waterloo. It details postwar readjustments, a large output network, and international sales in Canada, Australia, South Africa, and South America. Galloway’s career spans Nebraska banks and civic roles. he directs multiple financial and agricultural ventures and serves in fraternal and civic organizations.

Page One William Galloway Beesmne Waterloo Galloway Itehides Canada Australia South Afr South America Beatrice Daily Express Wesleyan Untier Nebraska State University, College of Law State Journal Lincoln City National Bank Citizen‘s University Place National Bank Elmwood Alite Bank Stl Weeping Water Ui Control Wye American State Bank of Kearney Security State Bank Arnold Grey Coin Alan Vie Patel Nebraska State Ink Anreve Lancals Lr Couspany City National Nk of Protective Organization Arid Waterson Mr. Butter Canopus Clubs Aben Tavinder

Senate debate and committee actions on key bills

Congress Today reports Senate debate on the Johnson Boklder dam bill while Commerce panel weighs amendments to a food control bill. Naval affairs panel reviews a navy building program. Finance panel continues tax reduction talks. Banking and currency hearings on LaFollette and restricting Federal Reserve loans to brokers. House keeps up debate on the Haugen farm relief bill.

United Press Senate Commerce Committee Naval Affairs Committee Finange Banking and Currency Committee Federal Reserve HOUSE

Bankers Fix Dates for Group Meetings

Des Moines April 27 Iowa Bankers association announces annual group meetings chaired by Frank Warner from May 7 to May 25. Two special trains, northern and southern Iowa specials, will transport attendees. Meetings list South Group in Corning Atlantic Perry Albia Muscatine and Worth Group in Storm Lake Sioux City Greene Independence Manchester with respective dates through May 25.

Des Moines IINS Iowa Bankers Association Prank Warner Ab Corning Manchester Ichnergry Northern South Corning Atlantic Group of Perry Albia Muscatine Worth Storm Lake Sioux City Greene Independence

Dead Aviator Found on Mobile Bay Isle

A man in an aviator’s costume was found on Dauphine Island near Mobile Bay. An airplane wheel and tire were located nearby weeks earlier. Authorities believe the body may be unidentified, with doubts that it is Paul Redfern, as the wheel type and location do not match the missing flyer’s plane.

Mobile Ala U.pi Dauphine Island Mobile Bay Paul Redfern Redfern

American businessman wins cellulose monopoly in Soviet cornstalks

Moscow reports that Montfiore Kahn, an American businessman acting for a German American group, has secured a monopoly from the Soviet government for manufacturing cellulose from cornstalks. The development marks a notable collaboration between American investors and Soviet authorities in a strategic industry.

Moscow T Ins Montfiore Kahn

Brain Tests at Universities in Daily Evening Post

A sample intelligence test prompts quick thinking and common sense with two minute limits. Students are told to pencil answers and refer to correct ones if doubts arise, reflecting a testing form used at many universities.

Christopher Columbus America

Young Hill Freed on Bond in Matricide Trial

Ottawa April 27 Harry Hill 19 was released on 20000 bond after Judge Joe A Davis sustained the defense challenge to the jury for Hill’s second murder trial and postponed the case to September. Friends of the Hill family posted bond as momentum for the release grew. The defense had argued health deterioration prompt release and raised motions to discharge for lack of prompt arraignment and to suppress evidence from the Hill home without a warrant. The judge denied the other motions and sustained the bond ruling while ordering the case back for September motions.

Ottawa Harry Hill Dudge Joe A. Davis Hil Davis Hill Devies Af Jiors

Nation honors Floyd Bennett on arrival and funeral events

Washington pays tribute as Floyd Bennett lies in state and his funeral train is prepared. The procession forms from the armory to Pennsylvania Station while crowds line the streets. Dignitaries, Mrs. Bennett, and Commander Byrd attend a solemn service and voyage to the capital. The Ford plane carrying the transatlantic fliers departs from Lake Ste. Agnes toward Washington with Balchen at the controls.

Pennnsylvania Navy Quebec Grand Central Station Land Terminal Park Avenue Grand Central Armory Bennett Richard E. Byrd South Pole Halstead Byrd Lake Ste. Agnes INS Witth Bernt Balchen Floyd Bennett Washington, D. C Herta Junkers Hermann Kochi Baron Ehrenfried von Huenefeld James Fitzmaurice Ford Charles Wenrell Altho Washington Hartford Conn Goodby Canada Maron von Haenefeld Balchen

Walb and Weaver Sentenced in Banking Conspiracy Case

Wayne Indiana April 27 Clyde A. Walb former Republican state chairman and Valentine D. Weaver president of the defunct La Range State bank were sentenced to Leavenworth penitentiary for conspiracy to violate national banking laws. Walb got four years and Weaver two and a half years after pleas or jury conviction.

Fork Wayne Ind W.A Clyde A. Walb Valentine D. Weaver la Rrange State Bank Leavenworth Walb Weaver

Mysterious death probe of local farmer Buckheim

Elkader Iowa April 27 county officials investigate the mysterious death of John Buckheim 48, a farmer found shot near a straw stack a quarter mile from the road. A 32 calibre bullet struck his left arm passed through the heart and lodged in the right lung. Buckheim last seen yesterday morning by a neighbor in an adjacent field.

Elkader John Buckhein Buckhelm

Second Candidate for Supervisor Files from Bennington Township

John P. Biller filed an affidavit of candidacy for county Supervisor from district No. 1 as a Democrat. Charles Eldridge, from Beeton, is the Republican candidate, prompting a party contest.

John P. Biller Biller Bennington Towip Charles Eldridge B Eeton

Townsley to Confer on Assessors Program in Iowa

City Assessor J A Townsley travels to Davenport to confer with F F Finch assessor of Davenport and secretary of the State Assessors association about the program at the sale meeting in Mason City in June 1931. Talks arranged by Ed M Smith secretary of state and Ray Johnson state treasurer. Papers on various assessing phases to be given by city assessor. Assessors now part of County Officers association of Iowa which holds its convention at the same time.

J. A. Townsley Davenport F. F. Finch State Assessors Association Mason City M. Smith Ray Johnson County Officers Association of Iowa

Filal Producers Under Fire By Government

Government files equity suits in federal court New York against 10 major producers and 32 film boards after a long inquiry by the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice. The action targets the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America and related trade boards.

Washington, D. C INS New York Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America Film Boards of Trade Federal Trade Commission Department of Justice

Maytags to Offer Public Stock in Recapitalization

New York April 27. The Mastag company Newton Iowa will recapitalize through issuance of 25 000 000 in first preferred and cumulative stock with warrants for common stock. Public offering will soon be made of 22 990 000 of the new securities. The Maytag family has disposed of this stock to Blyth Witter Co brokers.

New York Mastag Company Newton Blyth, Witter Dé Co Maytag

Tornado sweeps through Jackson and Vicksburg area

A powerful tornado struck Jackson shortly after midnight driving west toward Vicksburg. Thousands in Jackson faced property damage and uprooted trees while suburbs suffered roof loss. Rail lines along the route reported trees on tracks and engine damage. No fatalities were reported early. Electrical disturbances accompanied the twister.

Jackson Miss Vicksburg Warren Hinds Jacksons

New Speculation Swamps New York Stock Market

Gonfalon style speculation floods the New York Stock Exchange on April 27 pushing active issues up by as much as 15 dollars a share. Orders from across the country flood the floor causing trading to lag and oils lead the rally with blocks of 5 000 to 32 000 shares changing hands.

New York New York Stock Exchange

Sandwich Counter in Drugstore May Stop Booze Sales

Judge Frank S. Sharthland heard two cases in Des Moines on whether a drug store with a whisky permit can also run a lunch counter. Defendants Frank Cardamon and Pemberton drug store faced the issue, with George Y. Hammond of the Iowa Antisaloon League arguing the old Iowa law forbids a whisky permit holder from operating a hotel eating house or place of amusement.

Des Moines Frank S. Sharthland District Court Frank Cardamon Pemberton Drug Store George Y. Hammond John Hammond Iowa Antisaloon League Iowa

Bishops Weigh Church Publicity Plan in Kansas City

Bishops of Methodism gathering for a pre-general conference in Kansas City consider founding a church publicity bureau. Clergy stress needs to advance church principles and counter opposition. The proposed bureau would pursue world peace and respect for law, urged by Bishop John L. Nelson of Zurich, Switzerland.

Excelstor Springs INS Bishops of Methodism Kansas City John L. Nielson Zurich Switzerland

Seek 8 Hour Day for Factory Women in Chicago

The National League of Women Voters plans to push an eight hour day for women factory workers in its two year legislative program. A committee report says shifting away from a 44 hour week reflects sentiment that women workers have benefited too much from recent industrial laws. The group calls the eight hour day the safest and sanest path to better working conditions for women in industry.

Chicago National League of Women League

Busses to Replace Keokuk Street Cars

Motor buses will replace trolley cars as the city’s transportation start May 16. Five buses begin routes on opening day with more added as ready. One route will run over the bridge to Hamilton, marking a shift in Keokuk’s transit system.

Keokuk Hamilton

Walton Fight to Keep Streams Pure Leads Walton Fight

Dr Ward, elected president of the Trank Walton League of America at the sixth annual national convention in Omaha, ranks as a leading educator in curbing river pollution. He is a zoology professor at the University of Ilingis and edits the pollution department of Quidoor America.

Two $10 000 Suits Filed as Result of Motor Accidents

Two suits for 10000 damages were filed today after collisions on U S highway 20 east of Waterios and on La Porte road. Roy Eveland sues W F Wong for 10000 claiming his car valued at 1000 was wrecked and he suffered injuries. M J Driscoll sues H A Noltensmeier for 10000 claiming injuries to his head body and limbs from a October 29 accident.

U. S. Highway No. 20 Waterios Roy Eveland W. F. Wong

Milwaukee Riverfront Fire Damages City’s Financial District

A spectacular riverfront fire in Milwaukee caused 750000 in damage in the heart of the financial district. Two men were thrown into the water when a wall collapsed but were rescued. The cause remains undetermined. Private Roy Jl Campbell, son of Mrs Vaughn, has left for the Panama Canal area to join the aviation section after leaving Fort Slocum. he formerly worked as a pressman at the Fire Courier.

Milwaukee Wis Roy JL. Campbell 4. F. Vaughn Williston Avenue Brooklyn Army Base U. S. Army Gambrai Panama Canal Cone Army Campbell Fort Slocum Long Island Isand

Modern Fruit Company to Move Into Vacant Store Room

The American fruit company, after three years at 324 Fourth Street West, will relocate tomorrow to the vacant store room at the south corner of Fourth and Jefferson streets. Morris Golofsky of 1017 Logan Avenue is named manager. The vacated property is owned by Harry Dunkelberg of Dunkelberg Leeper & Gropper, Inc. The move includes installation of modern front.

American Ruit Company Fourth Street Fourth and Jefferson Streets Morris Golofsky Logan Avenue Harry Dunkelberg Dunckelberg, Leeper

Borah to Open Prohibition Campaign in Chicago

Senator Borah Idaho Republican plans to launch his bid for the Republican platform in Chicago at a Flamiston club event tomorrow night. He seeks to rally support for prohibition aligned positions and to push the party toward anti saloon policies.

Washington BD. C Senator Borah Idaho Flamiston Club Chicago

Fire incidents townwide report by local services

FIRF AYARMS details multiple minor blazes on Thursday and Friday. A grass fire at 100 Forest Avenue caused no damage, followed by a rubbish pile fire at 1200 Commercial Street with no damage. A residence on 420 Mullan Avenue East had a chimney fire with no damage, and another residence at 920 Millan Avenue West sustained unspecified damage but listed insured.

Varant Forest Avenue Ver Bank Commercial Street Mullan Avenue F. OG. Fellmer Millan Avenue W. S. Dawson Canac Ahingsey

Temperatures and forecast notes unknown

Fragmentary OCR text offers few readable details about temperatures and forecast timing. No clear entities or events to anchor a proper summary.

Taken to Charles City for charges over missing money

L 3 Dyer of 915 Walnut street was taken to Charles City today to answer charges of failing to turn in money collected for his employers after being arrested last night. Visitor from South Dakota Frank Conry of Sioux Falls arrived to visit his brother Thomas T Conry, 1226 Fourth street West.

Charles City Dyer Walnut Street Dakota Frank Conry Sioux Falla, & D Eagle Towns Thomas ‘T. Conry Fourth Street West

Labor NIGHTS on Farm Aid Bill in House Session

Washington April 26 The House moved into a night session to finish debate on the McNary Haugen farm relief bill. Amendments will be allowed section by section, including a bid by opponents to strike the equalization fee. The move aims to advance the measure toward final passage in this session.

Washington, D. C U.P House Coolidge McNary-Haugen

Wife of Vanderbilt Heiress Linked to Lunatic Guru

Winfield J. Nicholls sues for annulment claiming Barbara Rutherford Hatch Nicholls, daughter of Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt Sr., was a lunatic though she portrayed herself as sane. The couple’s romance grew in Pierre Bernard’s Tantrik love colony at Nyack, where Barbara and her sister Margaret, once married to Ogden Mills, later connected to Sir Paul Dukes.

New York Barbara Rutherford Hatch Nicholls W. K. Vanderbilt Winfield J. Nicholls Supreme Court Nicholls Pierre Bernard Nyack N. Y

Girls Will Hike and Roller Skate Tomorrow at YWCA

Members of the girls skating club will depart the YWCA at 9 a.m. for a route via Lafayette de Mullan Franklin Park Road Broadway Sans Souci bridge Rainbow drive Ansborough Falls Avenue and back to the YWCA with Miss Anne Fary in charge. The hiking club also departs at 9 a.m. for a one mile loop via Mullan Falls Avenue Black Hawk Road and return. Mrs. Carleton Isley and Miss Beulah Fletcher supervise the hike with plans noting Bik Hun on May 4 and a May 12 follow-up.

Bomila Ruler Skating Club Lafayette de Mullan Franklin Park Road Broadway Richi Burton Conger Sans Souci Bridge Rainbow Drive Ansborough Falls Avenue Mullan Anne Fary Girls’ Hiking Club Black Hawk Road Cregk. Y Carleton Isley Stiss Beulah Fletcher Bikhun Dewar

Employment and Payrolls in Seventh District Rise

A Federal Reserve Chicago report shows February 15 to March 15 gains in Iowa and surrounding states. Manufacturing employment rose 1.2 percent, payrolls increased 0.8 percent, and the applicants to positions ratio fell from 4.44 to 3.36 in Iowa.

Savings Deposits Fall in March Across District Banks

Savings deposits in 40 reporting banks decreased 0.07 per cent during March according to a Federal Reserve Bank Chicago report. District deposits gained 9.5 per cent for the month and 3.0 per cent from a year ago, with Town banks showing a 4.2 per cent rise on April 1, 1928 versus April 1, 1927.

Des Moines Federal Reserve Bank Chicago Federal Reserve District

West High Poets Become Painters

In spring West High students redirect surplus energy from winter, with non-track boys painting the northeast wooden bleachers at Wallace Stadium. Under the direction of George Vo Jensen the project aims to improve the stadium’s appearance and color scheme, transforming idle verse into practical effort.

Weal High School Wallace Stadium George Vo Jensen

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