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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1928

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Gov Smith to Denounce Straton White in Hot Reply

Albany Aug 18 In a statement due within 48 hours Gov Al Smith will vehemently denounce Dr John Straton pastor of Calvary Baptist Church New York and William Allen White Kansas editor for painting him as foe of moral progress and friend of the saloon. He will cite his eight years as governor to prove support for moral progress and challenge critics to name a statute showing he opposes it. He welcomes the battle as he faces a presidential nomination and defends his legislative record including prohibition. Senator Thomas J Walsh of Manhattan, a guest at the executive mansion, voiced support for Smith’s bid while noting some disagreements.

Albany INS al Smith John Reach Straton Calvary Baptist Church New York William Allen White Kansas Thomas J. Walsh Mansiana Gohe Smith

Kansas Campaign Echoes Gaily Decked Curtis Ceremony

Hoover proceeds through Arizona meeting Republican county chairmen at Williams and at the Grand Canyon. He will travel to Albuquerque New Mexico, scheduling no public talk in Arizona and planning a speech in New Mexico as he continues through the state Monday. He also avoids political addresses on the Sabbath.

Arizona Hoover New Mexico

Woman Opera Manager Emma Carelli Killed in Road Trip

Mme Emma Carelli, once famed soprano and later Rome opera impresario, died in a car crash while traveling from Florence to Rome. She left the stage at 35 to manage the Rome opera with her husband Mocchi, and together they led operas for 14 years.

Rome Mme Emma, Carelli Florence Pers Mocchi Buenos Aires

Veterans to Keep on Meeting in Ames

Ames Iowa August 18 Story County war veterans held their annual convention with twenty one members in attendance. The group voted to hold another meeting next year as their ranks thin with every veteran over eighty years old.

Ames INS Story Ceounty Story County Veterans Association

Brain Tests Insertion Puzzle From Evening Post Society

A scrambled brain teaser from the Evening Post Society pages presents a word insertion test. Readers are asked to insert between two words a shared two or more letter segment, using one added letter, with ten minutes allowed for solving. No answer is provided for item ten.

Opening of thirtieth annual Iowa State Church of God conference

About 200 attendees expected for the thirtieth annual Iowa State Church of God conference opening tomorrow at Riverside drive camp grounds near Cedar River park. Out of town speakers include H S Hunt F E Siple M W Lyon C W Howe and A J Eychaner. Daily sermons Bible classes and services scheduled through the week with a structured program from 6 45 am to 8 pm each day.

Iowa Church of God Riverside Drive Cedar River Park H. S. Hunt Clarksville F. E. Siple Oregon Clinals M. W. Lyon Cleveland, O C. W. Howe Locat A. J. Eychaner Cedar Heights Jay Affernoon Hunt Sipie Mr. Willigams

Weighmaster Held for Short Weight in Des Moines

Des Moines Aug 18 INS states weighmaster E E Blough was arrested on charges of charging and recording false weights after inspectors found Cardley’s coal load 500 pounds short of the registered weight. Track drivers John Corbley and R J Edward were also arrested for lacking duplicate weight tickets.

Des Moines Blough State Department of Agriculture John Corbley R. J. Edward Cardley

Seek Municipal Court for Ames

Pers ons asking for the establishment of a municipal court In Ames were cir culated today. Attorneys of the town started the movement. If a sufficient number of signatures is obtained the question will be put before the vot ers at the fall election.

Ames

Woman visiting in Clarksville learns of husband’s death

A visitor in Clarksville, Mrs. Walter Martin, learns of her husband’s death from heart disease. He was 52, worked for a Chicago trench works construction company, and his family plans to travel to Chicago tonight. The report also notes a Wheat Harvest festival attendance and a separate Keokuk, Iowa fatal crash involving Mrs. Ned Gibson.

Clarksville Cours Chicago Walter Martin J. Larsen Martin Walter Gerald Maurice Clarion

Temperatures Forecast For Weekend

Readable fragments show temperature outlook for Friday and Saturday with evening and morning values. Indicates a Saturday forecast with early morning and daytime highs, but data is garbled and excludes clear dates, places, or numeric values.

Major Issues Co highlighted in Early Campaign

The Democratic bid for farm states and the Republican invasion of the south sharpened around prohibition, religion, and farm relief. Hoover and Smith maneuver to secure farm support as party lines shift. curbing the eighteenth amendment remains a dry issue, with midwest and southern leaders signaling stances and potential speeches.

Byron Price Associated Press Washington, D. GC South Smith Kansas City Hoover Alabama Boston Vane Work Ohio Relia Midwest E. K. Gaylord Oklahoma City Wayne Willams Coltrada Smith Camp Alfed G. Meyer St. Louis

Prohibition Debate Shapes Albany Campaign Signals

In Albany the Democratic nominee Smith faces leaders like Glass of Virginia and Daniels of North Carolina as he weighs a full prohibition pledge in his due acceptance speech. Hoover’s university forum and Smith Straton clash spark ongoing religious intolerance debate amid forecasts of a tight race with mixed party readings on victory chances.

Smith Albany Glass Virginia Daniels North Carolina Gov. Smith

Slays Daughter and Wounds Wife in Drunken Rage

Chicago August 18 A drunken rage ends in tragedy as Les Willock 35 shoots and kills his 15 year old daughter Sarah to shield his wife Shelia Willock 32 is wounded likely fatally. Willock was arrested soon after the shooting.

Chicago Les Willock Sarah Shelia Willock Willock

Infant Esther Blough Dies Soon After Birth

Esther Marie Blough infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Blough died in a local hospital at 6 a m soon after birth. Surviving parents two sisters Doris and Edith at home. Private prayer services were held at Petersen Bros chapel Rev A P Blough officiating. Burial in Orange Township cemetery. Also noted funeral for Darlie Meyer Priediman three year old killed in a collision at Eldora will be held at noon tomorrow at Sons of Jacob synagogue with burial at Hollcrest cemetery. Survivors include three Waterloo cousins Mrs Dave Siefel Mrs A Signed and Frank Nathanson.

Esther Marie Blough Elmer E. Blough Roule G Doris Edith Pbetersen Bros A. P. Blough Church of the Brethhren Burin Orange Township Darlie Meyer Priediman Forest City Eldora Jacob Synagog Samuel Poteshmani Hollcrest Cemetery Waterloo Dave Siefel South Street A. Signed

Forgery Charge Dismissed Against West Point Bank Cashier

A charge of forgery against John Walljasper, former cashier of the Farmers and Citizens Bank of West Point, was dismissed after a preliminary hearing in Fort Madison. The defunct bank’s status and the outcome were reported from the August 18 proceedings.

Fort Madison John Walljasper Benk West Paim Wis

Local Classified Notice Improvised Ad Copy

Fragmented OCR reads like an ad listing with a phone number and damaged details. Mentions firms and names such as Roy Ortman and Herman CG Miller alongside a vague insured claim. Contains erratic punctuation and incomplete phrases, offering little clear information.

Joseph Bunn 85 Dies After Long Black Hawk County Life

Dunkerton IA August 18 Joseph Bunn 85 a longtime Black Hawk county resident died at 9 32 am at his Dunkerton family home from age related complications He was born October 15 1832 in Cincinnati moved to Iowa in 1884 farmed in Fo yner township retired in 1914 and lived in Dunkerton Surviving are five children Nellie Cone Dell Rapids Edith Josephine and Howard Bunn at home and Mrs Nettie Holdman Dunkerton 15 grandchildren and a sister Mrs F Green Waterloo His wife and two daughters Cora Bung and Mrs Florence Cone preceded him in death The body is at Brandts mortuary

Gourier Dunkerton Joseph Bunn Black Hawk County Fameily Cincinnati O Foyner Township Nellie Cone Dell Rapids Edith Josephine Howard Bunn Nettie Holdman F. Green Waterloo Cora Bung Florence Cone Brandt's

Woman's Legger Is Freed but Must Leave County

Ollie Smith, jailed a year for maintaining a liquor nuisance, is paroled by Judge G H Kelley on condition she leaves Floyd county. Escorted to Montana by Sheriff P A Suddier, she faces further liquor charges. Also reported: two divorces. Nettie Randall and Marble Rock resident Charles E Randell. Iva Birkhalz and Leo W Birkhalz. custody awarded to Mrs Birkhalz for a minor daughter.

Courier Charles City Ollie Smith G. H. Kelley Floyd County Montana P. A. Suddier Jens Grathe Charles E. Randell Nettie Randall Marble Rack Iva Birkhalz Leo W

Ruling on Receiver for International Life Co Next Week

Des Moines reports that a decision on appointing a receiver for the International Life Insurance Co will be handed down next week by District Judge Lester Thompson. The firm is under investigation in several states and already has a Missouri receiver. headquarters are in St. Louis. The court heard a report on the St Louis examination, noting the company holds roughly 1.9 million in securities in Iowa and about 16.6 million in force business in the state.

Des Moines International Life Insurance Company State Insurance Commissioner's Office Lester Thompson Missouri St. Louis

New Break Threatens Hundreds Near Bigantic Lake Dam

Raleigh Aug 18 Hundreds of lives and millions of dollars of property were endangered by a new break in the Bigantic Lake Lake Lure dam near Rutherfordton. Immense pressure from swollen western streams and torrential rains over the past week caused leaks and a new break on the north shoulder opened a large hole threatening the area.

Raleigh N. C Bigantic Lake Lure Rutherfordton

Bandits Hold Up Gambling Resort For $17000

Five armed bandits masked with handkerchiefs robbed a gambling resort near St. Louis yesterday afternoon stealing $17,000. The owner, George Furrey of Jefferson County, reported the attack while county officials had not yet been notified. Patrons were not harmed.

St. Louis George Furrey Jefferson County St. Louis County

Less Winter Wheat Plantings Forecast for Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania farmers will plant 1 231000 acres of winter wheat this fall, down from 2 243000 acres last fall, according to the federal state crop service. Unfavorable weather largely caused the decrease in acreage.

Harrisburg U.P Pennsylvania

Durant Backs Hoover for President in Europe Departure

New York August 18 William J Durant motorcar maker says he will support Herbert Hoover for president before sailing for Europe. Durant also notes enforcement of prohibition laws remains a priority. Marriage licenses and legal notices follow with names and dates for Iowa residents including Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Dubuque listings.

New York U.A William J ©. Durant Herbert, Hoover Europe Durant Myrle L. Jones Codal Falls Margaret Metcalf Waterloo Clifford BR Harlawell Dubuque Releate AL Legal Corinne Ecary Erwin J. Wasta Cedar Rapids Louise B Lilja Robert Hadgstry LeMars Mary McKinley Belle Plaine Jom E. Wiliams Duluth Minn Darlene A. Decker

Speed Sweepstakes Postponed In Altoona Due To Weather

Inclement weather forced the 200 mile international speed sweepstakes at Altoona Pennsylvania to be postponed from this afternoon to tomorrow at 2 PM. Officials announced the delay as Edward Saunders of 732 Quincy Brent went to Iowa City yesterday for a physical at University Hospital.

Speedway Altoona Owa City Edward Saunders Quincy Brrent Towa City University Hospital

Socialist Head Chance Visitor Over Night Here

Norman Thomas, Socialist party presidential candidate, stopped overnight in Waterloo after missing a train. An ordained minister turned politician, he defended the Socialist party as unchanged in 15 years, praising Debs and asserting continued commitment to socialist principles. He canceled a Canton speech and left Waterloo at noon for Peoria after night travel.

Norman Thomas Socialist Party United States Waterloo Thomas Eugene V. Dews Debs Tie Canton Aisrain Peoria

Pressler Leads Wilson in First 18 Holes of Western Championship

Mrs. Harry Pressler of Los Angeles holds a 1 up lead over Virginia Wilson of Chicago after the first 18 holes in the women's western golf championship finals at the Indiana Hill Club in Chicago. Pressler finished 42 37 79, needing under par on the second nine to maintain edge as Wilson opened strong with a four up start and faltered after mising a three footer for birdie at the sixth.

Indiana Hill Club Chicago Aus Harry Pressler Los Angeles Virginia Wilson Pressler

Campbell Claims New Record for Commercial Ship Des Moines

E E Campbell of Moline Illinois claimed a new altitude record for a commercial plane at 24000 feet in a Fairchild cabin aircraft. Accompanied by Des Moines journalist Carroll Gorman the flight lasted two hours and ten minutes. The crew reported extreme cold above 20000 feet and the prior record ranged from 22006 to 23000 feet.

Des Moines E E. Campbell Moline Fairchild Campbell Carroll Gorman

Clinton Boy Golf Wizard Challenges Pride of Chicago

Clinton youth Ja Aug. 18 stirs Chicago papers by touting Marshall Craig 9 as world boy golf champion Milton Beal 8 challenges Craig to a three match series for doughnuts or dollars with games in Chicago Clinton and a neutral course Beal notes Craig shoots 59 on a Chicago nine hole and 4635 on Kiwanis course all summer proposing three match format to settle bragging rights

Clinton Chicago Marshall Craig Milton Beal Windy City Young Craig Beal Craig

American Crude Oil Production Hits 1927 Peak

Final 1927 figures from the U S bureau of mines report total American petroleum output reached 901,129,000 barrels, a new all time record. Oversupply signals show total petroleum stocks rising 65,459,000 barrels year end versus start. Gasoline and motor fuel production totaled 334,039,000 barrels, another record.

Washington, DC United States Bureau of Mines Petoleum

Mitchell to speak at Ft Madison Democrats Day

Gen William E Mitchell named principal speaker for the homecoming exposition in Ft Madison on Democrats Day Sept 4 with events Sept 1 to 4. Expo sponsored by the American Legion post and local business firms. includes Republicans Farmers Day and other features. Kemal would wed report from Peshawar notes Sultan Amanulah's sister. J O Knox and son John G return from Los Angeles after 10 day auto trip due to southwest washouts. son attending Stanford University.

Fort Madison INS William £. Mitchell The American Legion West J. O. Knox Jobn G Los Angeles Cal Southwest Stanford University

Policeman Shot in Alexandria During Morning Inspection

Police sergeant Hummer was shot to death in a fashionable residential section of Alexandria Virginia early today during a routine morning inspection. The incident occurred as the officer conducted duties in the city. Further details were not immediately available.

Alexandria Hummer

Maude Granger Dies After 50 Year Stage Career

New York August 18 Maude Granger noted actress who retired two years ago after a half century on the stage died yesterday at the age of 70.

Maude Granger

Boy's Skull Fractured In Bicycle Crash With Auto

Alvin Nottger aged 13 son of Mr and Mrs Fred A Nottger of 136 Quincy street sustained a skull fracture after his bicycle collided at 1230 p m today with an automobile driven by J F Phennicle Jr of 2502 Fourth street east The Jad was taken to Allen Memorial hospital where an attending physician pronounced his condition grave The accident occurred as the boy turned on Fourth street from Quincy Phennicle was driving toward town The boy was thrown to the pavement

Alvin Nottger Fred A. Nottger Quincy Street J. F. Phennicle, Jr Fourth Street Allen Memorial Hospital Quincey Phennicle

Coolidge Declines Federal Intervention in Power Utilities

President Coolidge says no current basis for federal action in the utility investigation. He believes the power issue should be handled by states and will study the commission report before deciding whether to make legislative recommendations. The administration notes the federal role has been limited to granting damming permits for navigable streams.

Superior Wis Federal Trade Commission Coolidge Congress Washington

Keye Don Wirtner Wins Belfast Motor Classic Trophy

Keye Don Wirtner, a British racer, wins the Royal Automobile Club international 410 mile LOUT trophy race in Belfast, beating Leon Cushman of Great Britain in an Alvis. Don drove a La France and used luck charms. the event saw multiple crashes with W. A. Dykes injured and hospitalized. Dott led early and held a long lead through 25 laps of the 30 lap race.

Belfast Pi—Keye Don Royal Automobile Club Leon Cushman Great Britain Alvis Don la France W. A. Dykes Newtownards Dott

Jugoslav Official Probes Anti Italian Riots

Belgrade Aug 18 Acting Foreign Minister Skumenkovitch promised an immediate inquiry into an attack on the Italian consul at Spalato in response to a protest from Italy. Reparation and punishment for those responsible were promised as clashes with gendarme and police in Spalato and Spalato reported riots.

Belgrade Jugoslavia onIbuly Spalato Skumenkovitch Spalate Bebenico

Ryan Girl Named Health Contest Best in Delaware County

Hileen Lyness age 18 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lines was announced healthiest girl in Delaware County at the 4 H club girls achievement day held in Manchester Ta Friday Her score 99 Ethel R Bey 17 Manchester scored 98 with rivals Hazel Greentown and Albers Jones Oneida close behind

Prohibition Candidate Refuses to Quit Race at Chautauqua

William F. Varney of Rockville Centre says he cannot withdraw his name as candidate for the national prohibition party despite urging to do so as he heads to Chautauqua for the 40th annual assembly. Rev Fr John Nemmers of Gilbertville Ia, pastor of Immaculate Conception, remains ill after six weeks in St Francis hospital. The giant airship 4-100 will not fly to America this year, according to Commander G D Burney. Building permits issued include furnaces for A H Cummings 475 Columbia Marion Davis 132 West H Mrs M M Beal 435 Baltimore. The Muscatine hearing on a 44222 special paying assessment is postponed to Sept 4 by Budget Director EB Hogue.

Rockville Centre William FP. Varney National Prohibition Chautauqua, N Chautauqua Assembly Institute Altho Nemmers John Nemmers Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Gilbertville St. Francis Hospital Des Moines I.p Muscatine Lb. Hogue

Waterloo Chamber Seeks Wide Range of Information

More than 70 replies have been received to over 300 queries sent by the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce to manufacturers, jobbers, and other business interests. The survey asks for data on plant value, wages, production, and retail business, aiming to create permanent records to answer future inquiries. A Joplin printing firm requested information on financing the Waterloo booklet.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber G. A. Hanson Waterloo Joplin Hanson

U S Canadian Plot Against Rum Trade Alarms Smugglers

Windsor Ont August 18 Alarm over a U S Canadian plan to curb rum smuggling spurred exporters from border cities to convene for a wartime like council. In Niagara Falls Ontario the Queen Victoria park commission banned use of its land for liquor exports and posted armed guards to enforce the order, pushing bootleggers toward Port Colborne as U S rum fighters tighten the blockade.

Windsor INSI United States Canada Niagara Falls Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Park Port Colborne Rum Fighters

New York Elite Subpoenaed in Night Club Inquiry

Wealthy patrons of exclusive New York night clubs face federal grand jury subpoenas to testify about liquor fate at 26 resorts. Subpoenas issued to Park Avenue and financial district figures, with 125 named so far, in a probe that has already indicted managers owners and staff of the night clubs including Texas Guinan and Helen Morgan.

New York Federal Grand Jury Park Avenue Financial District Broadway Grand Jury Texas Guinan Helen Morgan

Officers Seek Fugitive Who Murdered Sheriff in 1927

State agents and deputies from three border counties hunted fugitive Sam Petty for the July 1927 slaying of Deputy Sheriff Clink McConnell of Decatur County. Petty carries a $2,500 price on his head. He fled into Missouri after an attempted booze arrest, often aided by armed companions and living in a Missouri shack. Reports placed him near Lineville where his son runs a store, with three to four armed men often at his side.

Centerville Border Sam Petty Clink McConnell Decatur County Petty McConnell Herb Pollard Missour Lineville

Engineer Killed in Wreck at La Crosse

Engineer C. W. Soules, 50, of La Crosse died when Burlington Route train The Black Hawk from Minneapolis to Chicago derailed after hitting an open switch. The locomotive and two mail cars crashed through six walls of a machine shop and roundhouse at Grand Crossing. Over 160 passengers were lightly shaken. The engineer jumped to safety.

Ta Crosse Wis C. W. Soules la Crosse Burlington Road Minneapolis Chicago Grand Crossing

Germany to Demand Rhine Evacuation

Berlin reports Germany will appeal to the League of Nations for a force evacuation of the Rhineland. It is understood Germany has informed France Britain Italy and Belgium that at the September league session it will demand withdrawal of troops from the territory.

Berlin Germany League of Nations Rhineland League Tere Vitory

Noted Surgeon Dead War Veteran and Plastic Expert

Dr. Wendell T. Gerretson a Detroit plastic surgery pioneer and wartime veteran died last night. He led the eye ear nose and throat department at Henry Ford Hospital and was a University of Town graduate. Mrs Alice Boylan elected supreme mistress of records and correspondence of the Pythian Sisters during Milwaukee convention. A West High School music program postponed for rain will be held tonight at the same venue.

Detroit Mich Wendell T. Gerretson University of Town Henry Ford Hospital Pythian Post Eidova Alice Boylan Hidora Pythian Sisters Supreme Lodge of Reights of Pythiss Milwaukee West Iligi West High School Playground

Baseball results from American and National Leagues

Fragment shows scores and abbreviations for multiple games. Key entries include Lonis versus Phardelono in the American League with final runs listed, plus Pittsburgh and Philadelphia matchups in the National League with incomplete lineups and pitching notes. Names appear inconsistent due to OCR errors but indicate standard league results.

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