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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1928
Page
10
President Coolidge lauded the Kellogg pact as a major step toward universal peace at the Wisconsin American Legion convention in Wausau. He said its effective adoption could be one of mankind’s greatest blessings and a fitting end to the first decade after World War I. Most nations have shown intent to sign, signaling a possible new era in civilization.
A sweep of items covers Zeppelin plans near Lakehurst, political shifts in Ohio and New York, and a report on a massive rum fleet evading coast guard patrols. Also noted are rising dog attacks in Iowa, the Alfred Lowenstein death mystery, and a San Francisco rally for Hoover with western voters leaning toward continuity with Coolidge era politics.
A bomb destroyed a building that housed a candy store and the home of Police Officer Louis A. Stachowski in Chicago. He and his wife and five children escaped serious injury amid about $5,000 in damage. Stachowski blamed racketeers and cited no prior trouble with the shop.
A group of student geologists from Iowa, led by John D. Fuller, was reported safe after missing for a time. They have resumed their expedition toward Hudson Bay with new equipment and provisions, taking a shorter route.
The United States grants de jure recognition to Ecuador’s new government. Secretary Kellogg notes U S officials recognize the regime as functioning and pursue a return to constitutional government abandoned in 1925. Minister Gerard H. Bading has advised Ecuador of Washington’s stance.
Several hundred delegates registered at the opening session of the Iowa unit of the American Legion Auxiliary convention in Here, led by president Mrs. Robert H Waldridge. Organizers report steady growth in membership each year during the eighth year of the auxiliary’s existence.
George K. Morris, New York GOP chairman, died of a cerebral hemorrhage in his Drake Hotel room on Park Avenue. He had not felt well for days and was alone at the time of death. Asheville case to jury. G Wallace Bryant sues Henry Westall for 300000 damages over alleged affair with Bryant's wife.
Cedar Falls August 15 Today marks Ribbon day at the Cedar Valley fair as livestock judges place winners amid crowds of breeders exhibitors and town youngsters drawn by color music and carnival sights. Thousands attend Children’s day with bands balloons lanterns and entertainment while 4 000 gather for last night’s fun. Dairy cattle 4 H calves and horses receive judging by Ernest M Wright Grant Good and A L Wee in events continuing through the four day fair.
Qualifying remarks on Mrs Herbert Hoover and Mrs Alfred E. Smith for the White House mistress post were aired on WEAF and 22 stations. Eulogists praise Mrs Hoover as a story teller and home-maker. Mrs Smith is described as having a lovely voice and strong personality with musical skill.
Investigators for the Chicago crime commission charge that over 60 000 criminal complaints in the last two years were suppressed by police. Attacks on women labeled accidents and bombings marked as malicious mischief. Hughes aided the probe though neither he nor his predecessor Morgan Collins were blamed.
New York August 15 A public exchange over a planned debate between Rev Dr John Roach Straton and Governor Alfred E Smith intensifies. Straton threatens to hire a hall and repeat charges that Smith is the deadliest foe of moral progress if Smith refuses to debate publicly beyond Calvary Baptist Church.
In Colton California Mrs Lee Fournier a 36 year old swimming instructor continued her bid to set a new world endurance mark for women The present record stands at 4 hours 28 minutes Muriel Gordon aged 15 began with Mrs Purrier at 6 am and was withdrawn after 11 hours yesterday night her effort aimed to set a girls record Earl Smith 19 joined the attempt but faltered in his effort to improve a mark for men.
Milwaukee memo service coverage notes memorial services for past supreme lodge officers and a diamond jubilee celebration marking over 60 years of the supreme lodge as part of the International Knights of Pythias convention program in Milwaukee Wisconsin on August 15.
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Friedrichshafen Germany August 15 The world's newest zeppelin the Count Zeppelin will make its first trial flight on or about Monday September 3 If trials succeed and weather is favorable the ship may depart Friedrichshafen for Lakehurst New Jersey on September 10 Delays were caused by unforeseen difficulties Dr Hugo Eckener builder of the dirigible has been ill and will vacation in Switzerland Tests plan for two annual round trips over the Atlantic Motors are now being delivered for the first trials
Stanford University Calif August 15 Herbert Hoover weighs a southern strategy as the Republican candidate eyes the Solid South for momentum in the campaign. Reports reaching him at notification time and messages from the region influence plans as the race narrows with two and a half months remaining before the election.
Geneva August 15 Costa Rica requests the League of Nations interpret the Monroe Doctrine before deciding to accept or reject a league invitation to resume membership. The move was communicated officially to the council and caused sensation among observers aware of the issue.
Gene Austin, famed singer, was found safe in Charleston, S C after reports of his yacht Blue Heaven missing since leaving Southport N C. The vessel docked last night and Austin appeared at a local music store today to promote his phonograph records.
Veterans recount a World War II frontline moment as artillery split the road and a lieutenant darts toward the rear. Lloyd G. Klinefeller recalls crawling through water and, after a near collapse, lifting a corpse to survive the dangerous ditch.
William J. Connelly of 407 Saxon Street comments on business mood during the campaign and asserts Waterloo Iowa is doing better than other cities. He questions party leaders choosing candidates harming business interests and discusses general business conditions.
The Republican nominee Herbert Hoover will visit Cedar Rapids Iowa on August 22 and 23 meeting farm delegations labor leaders and editors of agricultural journals. A schedule shows parades conferences rallies and an agricultural industrial parade with Hoover not expected at both evenings events. Flags will line downtown Cedar Rapids as part of festive decorations.
Police found an unidentified man slumped over a car wheel near Mt Prospect believed to be a bandit from the McHenry Street bank robbery last Monday, with the car linked to the crime and the driver shot in the head. No identification was found on the body.
Major Carlos Del Prete, who with Major Arturo Ferrarin recently flew from Rome to Brazil, is in grave condition after the Savoia plane crashed. Surgeons amputated Del Preto's right leg just below the hip. doctors believed the left leg would likely not require removal.
Samuel Clarke Backus Peck, 23, a Princeton graduate from the class of 1937, killed himself today with a shot in his bathroom. Police found notes and letters. one unaddressed message read to Clara that in death he hopes she does better without him.
American author Richard Halliburton starts a day swim through the Panama Canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific, a course spanning a little over 50 statute miles. He plans to swim by day and rest at night.
Roy C Toombs president of the International Life Insurance Co faces grand larceny charges in St Louis for allegedly diverting about 1040000 in bonds from the company. A warrant and extradition fight followed his Chicago release on a habeas corpus writ. Investigators seek missing securities and to unwind funds reportedly drawn by Toombs to gain control of the firm.
Police in Hammond Indiana probe blast at the Indiana Sanitary Pottery Co plant. The explosion caused about 250000 dollars in damage and damaged nearby buildings. Authorities suspect labor troubles may have led to a deliberate act though no fatalities are reported.
Rockford reports Bert Hassell intends to depart tomorrow morning on the first leg to Cochrane Ontario, aiming for a flight to Stockhole. Unfavorable weather/conditions were noted and a postponement was possible.
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