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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1928

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Townomen Re Threats Against Killer Of Boy

Local inquest testimony reveals Augie Boyd was killed in Omaha. Clarence Lukehart, 21, confessed to the murder after confessing earlier to an assault on an East Omaha girl. Authorities fear for Lukehart’s family as locals threaten violence.

Council Bluffs Augie Harvey Boyd Lukehart Clarence Lukehart Vi L. Treynoe Gouneill Blefista Clarence Lakehart Anamosa Reformatory Barvey Boyd Omaha Sheri Percy Lainson Lakehart Glarence Cheek Dodey Lakeharts Warden Anamosa East Omaha Nave Little Hervey Warden Saume

Hoover Campaign Kickoff Planned on Capitol Steps

The governor prepares for a campaign launch with a platform rising on the capitol steps. Attending will be Senator Thomas and two Midwest directors as about 100 000 Democrats are seen gathering in the park for the 7 30 p m broadcasted ceremony on 90 radio stations.

Thomas Middlewest Capitol

Brockhart Sees Hoover Support for Farm Relief Bill

Senator Smith W. Brockhart spoke in Elma Iowa August 7 and said Herbert Hoover would approve farm relief legislation. He claimed to have discussed the bill with Hoover and asserted, I know he won't veto my bill.

Brockhart Hoover Elma Smith W. Brockhart Herbert Hoover

Mexican bandits rob tourists on Guerrero highway

Federal troops hunt bandits who held up about 60 travelers including several Americans on the highway to the Cacahuamilpa Group in Guerrero. Victims report they were robbed of clothing as well when they returned to Mexico City today.

México City Guerrero

Roy C. Welch Dies in Glendale Absent Health Recovery

Roy C Welch 35 formerly of Waterloo died in Glendale California after moving there a year ago to regain health. He died of abscesses of the bronchial tubes with his mother Marie Woods and sister Ruth Bratt at his side. He is survived by his father Charles Welch two brothers and two sisters with two siblings having died earlier. Burial was at Forest Hill Memorial Park Glendale.

Roy C. Welch Wewa Waterloo Glendale Cal Marie Woods Ruth Bratt Charles Ho Weich Sir Gregor Forest Hill Mex Wmorial Park Cai

Clarence Merrill Rites Set in Memorial Services

Clarence Merrill, 68, died Sunday at the home of his daughter Lois Crawford. Funeral services will be at 3:29 p.m. Wednesday at Oheevid Towne chapel with Rev. Mae Flint of the Marton Avenue Baptist church officiating. Burial will be at Magleton.

Punerar Wilhlorence Merrill Loata Crawford Oheevid& Towne Chapel Maetion Flint Marton Avenue Magleton, le

Temperature readings show fluctuating week ahead in Alnmday

Weather bulletin lists variable temperatures across the region with highs around 60 and notable fluctuations through the week. Minor advisories issued for humidity and light winds as evenings cool.

Porter Held After Disappearance of 90000 in Jewels

William Sears, 28, a suspect in the disappearance of jewels valued at about 90000 from a hotel suite in Atlantic City, is held after authorities linked him to the case involving Henry C. Heintz of Atlanta a Coca Cola official and Kiwanis International leader. Heintz had left for golf as breakfast was served and jewels vanished from a dresser top while Mrs. Heintz bathed.

UNM Atlantic City MN. J Henry C. Heintz Atlanta William Sears Heintz Coca- Cola Company Kiwanis International

Inquest Opens Over Illinois Central Wreck

An inquest opened at Mounds after a Illinois Central limited collision killed eight and injured over sixty. Four identified dead include Lewis A. Drennan Mattoon Illinois and Mrs Bud Snider of West Orange New Jersey. Two others identified were Joe Secinch of West Orange and William Douglas. Four bodies remain unidentified. Coroner Dr Q O Hudson announced ongoing wreckage search clarified a human arm belonged to a recovered body.

Mounds Illinois Central Lewis A. Drennan Mattoon Til Bud Snider West Orange N. J Joe Secinch William Douglas QO. T. Hudson Uliness Central

Blackmer Sought on Perjury Charge Not Teapot Dome

Paris dispatch reports Arthur Diebert of the U S treasury spoke with French justice officials about a warrant for Henry M Blackmer a Teapot Dome witness not wanted in the inquiry but accused in a federal income tax perjury case Diebert said the alleged crime falls under penalties but not yet declared unlawful and that the warrant remains valid for further actions

Paris INS Arthur Diebert United States Treasury Department Ministry of Justice Henry M. Blackmer Teapot Dome Blackmer Repur Denver Gel

Porter Finds Body in Chicago West Side Cabaret

A porter at a west side Chicago cabaret discovered a man shot to death, with overturned furniture suggesting a frantic struggle. Police believe the slaying occurred about an hour after midnight as they investigate possible suspects.

Porter Chicago Chinato West Side Bepee

Man Killed in Chicago Yard Accident

Al Sorensen, 37, died after falling from a forklift in the Chicago and North Western yards in Boone Louisiana. Both legs were amputated in the incident. He leaves a widow and three children.

Boone Mug

City Names By Filling Vowel Puzzle

Psychological experts use data completion puzzles where one vowel fills groups of letters to form city names. Each word requires the same vowel. example Ladn becomes London with o inserted. Answers appear on the society page.

London

Service Clubs Aum to Make Good Men Better

Editor Roger M. Andrews of the Detroit Times told Kiwanis members that service clubs aim to make good men better through friendship and community involvement. Plans for the Kiwanis picnic at Morris Isle on Tuesday August 21 were set with committees covering athletics prizes provisions refreshments and arrangements.

Roger M. Andrews Detroit Times Detroit Mich Kiwapis Club Russell Lamson Andrews Kiwanis Ciut Morris Isle Henry Wurster The Clin A. L. Lom- Tiel K. L. Bragdon Roger Miller G. ©. Leeper Leslie Gales

Peach Basket Thefts Lead to Five Month Jail Term

William Pennington was sentenced by Judge George W. Wood to five months in jail after pleading guilty to breaking and entering a refrigerator car of the Illinois Central railroad to steal a basket of peaches. He waived preliminary trial and claimed lack of funds for an attorney. John H. Meyers was assigned to his defense. The case followed an arrest Friday night.

William Pennington George W. Wood Illinois Central Railroad Pennington John H. Mey Ors Ralph Travis Canc

Twin Cities Storm Wreaks Havoc Across Area

A violent storm struck the Twin Cities region causing extensive damage to buildings crops and infrastructure. In Rosemount south of Minneapolis 20 buildings were toppled an airplane wrecked and oil tanks overturned as cyclonic winds ripped through farms and streets. Rainfall surged with over 14 inches in a short period and city street paving suffered widespread damage while streetcar service halted.

Minneapolis Minn Twin Cities Rosemount St. Paul

2400 Gambling Dens Shut Down in Chicago Drive

Chicago August 7 Approximately 2 500 gambling dens closed city wide in a vice cleanup ordered by Police Commissioner William F L Russell. Special squads raided districts after the Hawthorne race feature closing all known gambling rooms with more than 200 officers enforcing the closures.

Chicago William FL Russell Hawthorne

Women to Debate Dry Law on Radio Tonight

Two leading women broadcast a prohibition debate from Washington on 21 stations at 6 p m. They analyze Republican and Democratic dry planks and discuss social and economic aspects of the law. Mabel Walker Willebrandt and Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt lead the discussion.

Washington, D. C U.P America Mabel Walker Willebrandt United States Franklin D. Roosevelt Alfred E. Smith

Grecian Brigands Free One Captive Elude Second

Athens reports former under secretary of finance TueriPi M. Miloneis has been liberated from brigands who still hold former deputy Constantino Melas. The captors demand ransom, claimed to be paid, while both men are parliamentary candidates in Epirus in the national election.

Athens Greece TueriPi M. Miloneis Constantino Melas Priday Epirus

Frenchmen Fail in Marathon Plane Test

Lieut Lionel Demarnier and Paul Favreau took off from Le Bourget at 9:35 a.m. for a distance tying record but landed at Abbeville at 3:20 p.m due to motor trouble. The article also notes a concert by The Old Fiddlers at Gates Park tomorrow night.

Paris Lionel Demarnier Paul Favreau le Bourget Abebeville Tindlers Gates Fiddlers Willl Gates Park

U S swimmers reach semifinals in Olympic events

At Amsterdam on August 3 9 American men and women swimmers advanced to the semifinals. George Kojac set a world record in the 100 meter backstroke while Thomas Blankeburg was eliminated in the 200 meter backstroke. Agnes Geraghty and Jane Fauntz advanced in the 200 meter breaststroke.

Amsterdam Thomas Blankeburg Oakland Cal George Kojac New York Walter Laufer Pau Wyatt Agnes Geraghty Jane Fauntz Chicago Gertrude Hoffman Tagétot Clarence Crabb Honolulu Austin Clapp Hollywood Ray Ruddy Rene Borg Hungary France Germany California Sloten Holland Italy United States Britain Canada Meyers Ken Myers Philadelphia Candevan Switzerland Myers U. S&s Bob Pearce Australia Callet England Gunther Jos Wright

Coolidge Ready to Curb Expenditures

President Coolidge plans to veto any appropriation bills that exceed government income. Sources say the White House notes a healthy business climate and expects sufficient receipts to fund the current fiscal year.

Coolidge Superior Wis Congress White House Treasury

Police Seek Two Fleeing Convicts Near Sioux City

Sioux City police patrol roads from Nebraska seeking Henry J. Wedde and John Ulrich escaped Nebraska state penitentiary convicts. The pair, former residents, allegedly stole an automobile at Wayne Nebraska and spent Monday night at Ulrich's uncle in Wayne.

Sioux City Aug INS Nebraska Henry J. Wedde John Ulrich Nebraska State Penitentiary Wayne Neb Ulrich

Dean Breene in Mayo Clinic for Observation

Frank T. Breene dean of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry is at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota under observation for an abnormal condition. He will undergo an operation as soon as his condition permits.

Towa City Frank T. Breene University of Iowa College of Dentistry Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn

Alcohol seizure leads to grand jury bond for Davel Leonetti

Des Moines police nabbed Davel Leonetti with 115 gallons of alcohol in his car. He was arraigned immediately and bound over to the grand jury. Bond set at 500 dollars. car forfeited.

Des Moines U.A Davel Leonetti

Levine plans round the world flight from Berlin

Aug 7 report says Charles A Levine aims for a four‑continent circumnavigation. He reportedly bought a Junkers plane built for long hops and will depart via Soviet Russia with aviators Bert Acosta and Mabel Belts aboard.

Berlin Charles A Levine Junkers Soviet Russia Bert Acosta Mabel Belt

Fire alarm notices two incidents in city alleys and homes

At 5 28 p m Monday a bonfire was set in an alley near 220 Linwood Avenue and at 6 12 p m a dwelling on state highway no 20 outside the city suffered damage from a kerosene stove explosion. Minor injuries and precautionary actions noted.

Linwood Avenue Dana Tracy

Peruvian Explorer Discovers Hidden Inca City Through Field Glasses

A Peruvian scientific expedition aided by the Cusco authorities reports locating a lost Inca city near Machupicchu. An astronomic observatory at Intimatans reveals walls and platforms atop Husinapiccho, suggesting the site may be untouched by white explorers. Some team members return to Cusco while others stay to attempt access.

Inca City Lima Peru Department Cuzco Leguia Machhupiccho Cusco Legula Intimatans Husinapiccho Macchupiccho

Silent Invisible Airplanes Threaten Early Warfare Shift

London reports that silent almost invisible airplanes are under experimental development by Britain, France, Germany, and Russia. Experts foresee a fundamental change in warfare with gas and bomb showers and a near silent propeller to avoid warning. Research includes visible camouflage and paints to hinder detection from below.

London Britieh U. P

Boys Stole Pigs in Rumble Seat Case

Two youths Virgil Young and Marlin Granville were jailed in Hamilton county Iowa for allegedly stealing 10 young pigs from Wallace Young and selling them to Hilman Granville. They admitted transporting the pigs in a car’s rear, making two trips, authorities said.

Webster City Virgil Young Stratford Marlin Granyilie Stanhope Hamilton County Wallace Young Virgil Hilman Granville Marlin Charles A. Blair

Beitzel Charged in Slaying of Barbara Mauger and Infant

District attorney files two murder complaints against Russell St Clair Beitzel for the fatal shooting of Barbara Mauger and her newborn baby. Deputy DA George Kemp says the infant, named John Doe, was born after the shooting. The cases come as Los Angeles officials pursue charges.

Los Angeles Cal Russell St. Clair Beitzel Barbara Mauger District Attorney's Office George Kemp John Doe

Gov Al Moves to Halt Race Betting

Governor Smith ordered state police in plain clothes to Saratoga Springs to stop gambling and vice after a complaint that gambling was thriving in the famed Adirondack resort. The action targets a major national racing center amid concerns over vice.

Gov. al Albany Plain Trothes Saratoga Springs

Executive Council Sets Rail and Telegraph Valuations

Des Moines officials moved to fix valuations for 1929 taxation on railroads and telegraph properties. The levy will likely mirror last year’s. A final hearing and approval of a power dam below Fort Dodge will follow the tax work windup.

Des Moines Aug. T State Executive Council Fort Dodge

Catholic Men Convene National Council in Cincinnati

Waterloo Catholic men are advised the annual convention of the National Council of Catholic Men will be held in Cincinnati Ohio from November 18 to 21 inclusive.

Cincinnati Waterloo National Council of Catholic Men

Courtney's Plane Taken By Freighter After Rescue

Marine advices report the Dornier Napier plane of Captain Prank T Courtney abandoned at sea last Thursday was picked up by the freighter Vuaitrato. August Hansen Co announced receipt of a telegram from Montreal Shipping Co with details.

New York Vuaitrato Prank T. Courtney Hansen Company Montreal Montreel

Tarbell Joins Democratic Women's Advisory Board

Ida M Tarbell author and lecturer appointed to the Democratic national committee women s advisory board led by Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming She is known as a lifelong Republican and is expected to actively participate in the campaign.

New York Ida M. Tarbell Democratic National Committee Nellie Tayloe Ross Wyoming Smith Miss Tarbell

BOOST AIM MAIL ROUTE PROMO FOCUS DES MOINES

Des Moines Aug 7 local businessmen will travel to St Paul and Minneapolis to confer with chambers of commerce on promoting an air mail route from Kansas City to Winnipeg via Des Moines and twin cities. Imperial potentate Frank G Jones of Houston will visit Za Ga Zig temple Aug 21 temple recorder C G Nye announced today.

AIM Des Moines Kansas Ciy Winnipeg Twin Cities St. Paul Minneapolis Chambers of Commerce Frank G. Jones Houston Tex

Professor Explains Science Aims to Create Rain

Prof. C T Knipp of University of Illinois spoke at Northwestern University about experiments to induce rainfall. He said science may one day produce rain in open settings but current work remains laboratory stage and success in arid regions remains conjecture.

C. T. Knipp University of Illinois American Chemical Society Institute Northwestern University Prof. Knipp

Doctors Give Up Hope for Brennan

Chicago August 7 1940 Brennan Democratic national committeeman from Illinois has relapsed after a week of septic poisoning. His doctors say kidneys failing and prognosis is poor. He has long struggled with diabetes worsened by illness.

Brennan George EF Lois

Bulls sue over Liberty Bonds held in Shenandoah bank

Mr and Mrs I T Bull sue the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for the par value of Liberty bonds deposited in First National Bank Shenandoah Iowa in 1919 as collateral. They allege the Fed knew the bonds were not local bank property and that the Fed sold them after Shenandoah bank entered liquidation.

Shenandoah INS I. T. Bull Pee Federal Reserve Bank of

Plot To Assassinate Lithuanian Premier Reported

Warsaw dispatch says a plot to kill Premier Valdemaras of Lithuania was uncovered at Kovno. The Polish official Glosprawdy claims several ministers were marked for death and arrests have been made. Two autos reported stolen including a Saunders System cart rental and a Ringling circus staffer’s Dexige automobile with Illinois plate.

Warsaw INS Valdemaras Lithuania Kovno Glosprawdy Marshal Pilsudski Saunders System Sycamore Street Charles Z. King Iowa

Reorganization Planned for Pierce Arrow Company

Stockholders approve reorganization with Studebaker to hold substantial interest in the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company. Des Moines names A C Gustafson secretary of the Republican state central committee succeeding Ed Hicklin. Irene Bordoni recovering after appendectomy at Neuilly American hospital. Ray Goetz at bedside.

Buffalo, N Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company Studebaker Corporation Des Moines A. C. Gustafson Republican State Central Willis L. Stern Gustafsoni Ed Hicklin Wapello Irene Bordoni Paris Irene Bor Joloni Neuilly Ray Goetz

Italy scout notes data from Malmeren notebook

Rome reports Gen Umberto Nobile says valuable data was obtained from Prof Finn Malmeren's notebook before the Italia polar trek with A Zappi. In Germany Kronfeld sets a new height record at 540 meters on Rheen mountain. A Sioux City dining car chef, George Williams, 23, is gravely injured after being run over by a freight train. Marriage licenses list Oliver Le Racing and Genevieve Ee Donley in Independence.

Rome INS Umberto Nobile Italia Finn Malmeren A. Zappi Marlani Berlin Kronfeld Rheen Hesse Austria Sioux Cuy George Williams Oliver le Racing Independence Genevieve Ee. Donley Ereeesee

Beach Closure Rumor Dismissed by Official

Waterloo city official A C Bentrude head life guard says the municipal bathing beach remains open and safe for swimming. A water sample was sent to a lab for analysis and results are anticipated in a few days.

Waterloo Bentrude

Vare's Condition Improves But Still In Danger

Atlantic City N J August Dr John J Shaw Philadelphia physician at the bedside of Senator elect William S Vare critically ill at his Chelsea home issued a bulletin stating Vare's condition is greatly improved and has held the ground gained in the past 48 hours He is resting comfortably but not yet out of danger The next two days will permit more definite conclusions

Atlantic City N. J John J. Shaw Philadelphia William S. Vere Chelsea Here Vare

Return of Nelson Sought by Wisconsin Authorities

Assistant District Attorney Edward J. Hess here asked Wisconsin authorities to extradite Edward B. Nelson a former prohibition agent to Chicago for trial on extortion charges connected to raids in the city last year. Nelson is reportedly wanted by Chicago police under a warrant for his role in the incidents.

Chicago Edward B. Nelson Wisconsin Edward J. Hess Nelson

Des Moines Plans $3000 Bid For City Garbage

Des Moines the city garbage department may attract a bid of 3000 a year for collection. The Diamond Serum company will bid and may build a modern sanitary feeding yard if approved by the city council. The announcement came today from W G Walker commissioner of public safety.

Des Moines URI City Garbage Department W.G. Walker Diamond Serum Company

Open Verdict Returned in Mellus Slaying Case

A coroner's jury in Los Angeles delivered an open verdict on the death of Myrtle L. Mellus a wealthy society woman slain Sunday. District attorney's officers and police said they were amazed at the verdict and could not determine a homicide conclusion based on the evidence presented.

Los Angeles Cel Myrtle L. Mellus

Boundary Post Celebration Marks Iowa Minnesota Line

New Albin Iowa hosts a boundary celebration August 7 to 9 for the post that has marked the state line since 1851. The marker, endangered by sand diggers, sits near the marsh five and a half miles west of the Mississippi. Captain Thomas Lee established the line by astronomical observations in 1851 with Senator Smith W Brookhart and Edgar R Harlen among participants.

New Albin Tron Post Iowa-Minnesota Iowa Mississippi New Albia Thomas Lee Federal Land Office Smith W. Brookhart Edgar R. Harlen State Historical Department

Oskaloosa Council Urged to Proceed with Street Bid

Des Moines, Aug 7. State budget director E Lb Hogue advised the Oskaloosa city council to act on submitted bids for street improvements to avoid delays. Objectors claim the bid reception method was illegal and prices unreasonable. Hogue would then approve or disapprove the action as allowed by state law.

Des Moines Hogue Oskaloosa

Contempt of Court Hearing Begun in DeLong Case

A contempt citation for H. F. DeLong of 327 Hammond Avenue was heard in district court before Judge George W. Wood. Evidence was taken on alleged violation of an injunction tied to a divorce action. DeLong and Maye DeLong, married December 22 1915 in Waterloo, were involved in the dispute with a cross-petition and injunction regarding their 8 year old son.

H. F. DeLong Hammond Avenue George W. Wood DeLong Maye DeLong DeLongs Waterloo

Alleged cattle theft freed on bond as companion goes to prison

ToWa City Aug TURE Charles F Parrott of ToWa City was free today on a $5,000 bond after being charged with stealing nine head of cattle. Hubert W Ayers, arrested with him, began a five year sentence at the Anamosa reformatory after pleading guilty. Parrott elected to stand trial.

Towa City Ture Charles F. Parrott Liberty Hubert W. Ayers Anamosa Reformatory Ayers Parrott

Hunt Rit Run Driver Sought After Injury In Des Moines

Police seek an unidentified motorist who sped away after striking and injuring Mrs. Martie Wharten, 44, near midnight in Des Moines. She died from the injuries. In Keokuk, a construction worker Dave Ray, 50, died from a fractured skull after a fall while on the job.

Hunt Des Moines Aug Martie Wharten Keokuk Dave Ray

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