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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1928
Page
9
The City of New York sails as Commander Richard E Byrd begins his planned Antarctic expedition. Supplies and equipment aim to found a base far south, with scouting and mapping flights planned and Byrd to board around Oct. 15 at San Pedro California.
Washington dispatch analyzes how betting odds on Gov. Smith’s presidential chances hinge on New York state, the East, and the South. It argues Smith must win all five eastern states and the solid South to reach a majority, warning that emphasis on wet prohibition could upset Southern support and momentum nationwide.
Thirty two men led by Commander Richard E. Byrd sail from Hoboken aboard the barque City of New York with 200 tons of food and clothing for a two year Antarctic expedition. The voyage begins September 10 toward the Chelsea base at the Antarctic coast, with Lieut. Commander Frederick Melville aboard.
Fort Madison Iowa Aug 25 a family of three was killed and two others injured when an automobile collided with a gasoline train on the Burlington near here. The dead are Mr and Mrs Glen Edlen and their daughter Zara Mune six. Mrs Clyde Blott suffered a fractured skull and her daughter Dorothy 18 was bruised. All victims were from Fort Madison. Edlen the driver was thought to have blinded by the lights of other cars and drove into the train's path.
Des Moines August 25 Earl Maybee is indicted for the fatal shooting of Court Kirby age 57. Maybee has been jailed since the incident. Police secured a signed statement in which Maybee admitted the act. The two men were partners in a small drawing enterprise and had quarrels over business. A plea of insanity is reportedly planned for Maybee's defense in May.
The forecast covers the week starting Monday August 27 for the Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys the northern central great plains. Showers at the week’s start then fair weather midweek and another shower period near the end. Temperatures near or below normal early week then rise later.
A Times Square subway wreck killed 14 and injured over 100 as an inspector authorized a train against a red signal. William Baldwin, arrested on homicide charges, was released on $10,000 bail posted by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company.
President Calvin Coolidge shoots a crane during a trout outing with Charles E. Lewis at Seven Pines creek. Secret Service man hands the gun to Coolidge, the bird is wounded, and Maurice Alien finishes the job with a paddle. Lewis says the county owes two dollars. The party plans to return to Cedar Island lodge for a meeting with Major General Summerall.
Hillman Taylor, president of Missouri State Life, announced the takeover of International Life Insurance, St. Louis. Missouri Life reinsures and protects policyholders, with International carrying over 275 million dollars in force and the combined company surpassing 1 billion in force.
Pago Pago August 25 UP Planes continued to threaten today the British steamer Port Napier which arrived last night with fire spreading through its hold. The vessel raced at 13 knots to port for assistance to quell the fire in her cargo of oils paints matches and other inflammable materials. Webster City Iowa August 25 UP Wilbur Holtman 29 Onawa Iowa a lineman for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company was electrocuted while working a mile east of here this morning.
The Boys and Girls page launches a new serial about Sally learning to dive. Her skill helps her friend Dick when trouble arises. Read the installment of Us dandy serial on Sally Learns the Jackknife.
The trans Atlantic plane carrying Levine Bert Acosta William Carney and a Junkers mechanic left at 5 45 p m today for London after a stopover in Brussels. The craft landed safely and sustained no damage during the Dessau to London leg.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 oclock. If due to carrier error or other cause you do not receive your paper by that time, please phone 5100 and a copy will be sent. The caller must reach his voice before 6 24 p m.
The Cedar River swelled two inches per hour, flooding Sherwood Park road and marooning cottages in Cedar Falls and Nashua area. Residents evacuated as the river climbed to about six feet above normal, with dams lowered and repairs underway. Ken Wells and George Welker cottages were cited among those affected. Local lifeguards near Cedar Falls beach escaped drowning after clinging to a cable as currents swept equipment away.
Chicago August 25 Congress man Thomas A Doyle announced he will seek a congressional investigation of federal prohibition administration policies following the shooting of Merle Adams by a prohibition agent. Agents Arthur R Franklin and Edward Gill were charged with the shooting as Adams lies in critical condition.
Hartford Aug 25 The American Radio Relay League executive committee voted to award 500 for information leading to the capture of the person or persons who broadcast messages signed Rockford Filters now believed false Three Nations Copenhagen Aug 25 three nations search Greenland coast for traces of the airplane Greater Rockford with Bert Hassell and Parker D Gramer who began from Cochrane Ontario to Mount Evans Greenland
Dr Ju Linke, 44, married father of two, was fatally shot while in his car with patient Rose Steele in Chicago. Dr Linke died en route to hospital. Steele wounded in the same bullet. Immigrant youth Samuel Kauffman, 18, allegedly attempted robbery and fired after doctor resisted. Officer captured the shooter at the scene.
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