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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1928
Page
8
The piece surveys political talk in California and Oklahoma during the Hoover era, noting Hiram Johnsons strong showing and favorable Republican leanings in Oklahoma based on Curtis Indian heritage. It also covers unfamiliar cures for deafness, a buried cache tale, railroading news, orange color trend in baseball, and a jewelry theft wave hitting New York.
Raskob announced a midwest farm program backed by about 600 county organizations and state groups in 10 corn belt states with a budget near $1,000 per county. Four problem areas Oklahoma Tennessee Nebraska Illinois threaten campaign cohesion as leaders report internal strife and divided loyalties.
Ames Iowa August 29 A Perry Pennsylvania man Mr Prohaska plans to drop 5000 feet in an airplane to restore his heart health. He arrived in Ames and arranged with aviator Willford Gerbracht for the ascent to 10000 feet and a drop halfway to earth. The method is claimed to have restored hearing in prior trials.
San Francisco August 29 Incomplete returns show Senator Hiram W Johnson sweeping California's Republican primary for renomination to the United States Senate. Early counts from San Francisco precincts ran 60 to 2 for Johnson. Los Angeles and Alameda County also favored him by large margins while Charles H Randall of Los Angeles, a former congressman, was defeated. Randall ran as a Republican but is registered as a Prohibitionist.
Geneva reports continuing difficulty in shaping a convention for private arms manufacture. Count von Bernstorff, head of the commission, doubts convening an international conference. The League of Nations council will decide if the time is right. Hugh Wilson proposes publication of detailed warship information, including armaments, a move supported by many delegates but opposed by Japan.
Washington Aug 29 The American government expects early adherence to the Briand Kellogg multilateral treaty outlawing war by virtually all 48 nations invited to adhere Russia is the sole large nation not included France sent an invitation to sign to the Soviet government easing U S embarrassment Kellogg notes that only 16 states participated in criminal negotiations to save time
Secretary Frank B. Kellogg, buoyant over the success of his antiwar agreement, sails aboard the U S S Detroit toward Dublin for a brief visit. He and Mrs. Kellogg waved to cheering crowds on Havre quay as Irish President Cosgrave looked on.
Eight Curtiss and three army planes took off from Curtiss Field at 7 15 am to comb the region between Buffalo and Ithaca New York for M M Merrill and E M Ronne who disappeared after an attempted flight from Buffalo. The operation grew to include dozens more craft and extended into a vast grid search with observers aboard each plane.
The search for missing aviators Bert Hassell and Parker D. Cramer from the Greater Rockford plane continued near Akigs sorniak Greenland. Danish authorities were advised by the Greenland sheriff that investigations were being conducted in the Eged Sminde district after reports of a distant airplane sound.
At the state fair ground three serious injuries were treated by the Red Cross amid a day of rough events. Ralphipps Legrand sustained severe injuries when charged by a boar, while jockeys Jerry Herring and Frank Ory were badly bruised after being thrown in the afternoon races.
A four hour air cruise ends at Croydon airdrome at 3 30 pm with Charles A Levine Bert Acasta and Miss Mabel Bell aboard the new Junkers DU plane. The test flight was reportedly for a trans Atlantic run and initial remarks suggested a Paris destination.
Leases signed for S A Asquith & Bro to occupy corner of Irving hotel at Commercial and Fourth, 38 by 38 feet on street level, with Kezar cafeteria remaining in a 34 by 18 foot section. New store front and fixtures planned, opening about Nov 1. Bezar cafeteria remodeled to fit new quarters. Building bought by Home Building & Loan. Asquith firm there 35 years.
Des Moines August 29 George Heaps president of the Iowa Coal Operators association said the group was ready at any time to reopen negotiations with Iowa coal miners if the conference centers on wage settlements in other states that compete with Iowa in coal Some states have settled low basic rates of 1 a day acceptable to Iowa operators.
Mrs. R. F. Short of 1108 Fourth Street West voices support for standard traffic signals to aid motorists. She notes varying signs in cities and towns, urges uniform center mounted signals with lights, and cites recent travel through neighboring states.
Rock Island Til in the upper Mississippi has been chosen as the tri cities terminal site for Inland Waters corporation barge line service. Acting Secretary of War Col. G. Robbins approved the recommendation by Walter F. Schulte and directed Maj. Gen. T. Ashburn to locate the terminal in Rock Island. Schulte submitted a revised report affirming Rock Island as the most desirable site after a hearing by the advisory board. Representatives from Moline and Davenport pressed to share the terminal location.
New York August 29. Reports say United Cigar Stores Company of America and Schulte Retail Stores are negotiating a merger. Executives did not confirm but offered no denials. United runs 3000 plus stores with over five million dollars monthly sales. Schulte operates about 4300 stores totaling around eighty two million monthly. The firms already share interests in the Schulte United Five-rent-to-a-dollar stores.
Anna Frerichs, 11, of Dolliver Iowa, was accidentally shot by her brother Johnny with a .22 rifle yesterday at Reinbeck Iowa. She was taken to Allen Memorial Hospital in critical condition, underwent an operation for a abdominal hemorrhage, and remained in serious condition this morning.
The notice directs home delivery by 9 30 each day and offers a remedy if the paper is late. If the carrier errs or a delay occurs, call S100 to have a copy sent. Calls must reach the office by 6 30 PM.
Holyoke Mass August 29 John Coolidge son of the president has chosen railroading for his career In a letter to a friend he said he would begin work for the Pennsylvania railroad next month The nature of the position was not disclosed and no further details were available The youth recipient attended summer school with Coolidge at the University of Vermont last year.
Jack Sell recalls seven months of army life at Camp Alfred Vail near Long Beach New Jersey. He describes secret service duty avoiding drills and shipboard labor and occasional trips to New York City for brief recreation. A 1918 quarantine due to measles extended time in barracks twice for 21 days each.
Port Au Prince Aug 23 More than 100000 Haitians face starvation due to the hurricane that weeks ago killed 200 and devastated interior lands. President Louis Borno said the famine risk is worse than earlier reports, caused by crop destruction and delays in food output. He noted animals were killed and farms drowned, with government resources insufficient to feed and shelter victims and to rebuild roads and bridges.
Logan Iowa August 29 4 for tune 41 000 was found in the cellar of Miss Nellie Hendrick who is in a hospital in Omaha She recently suffered a stroke and two weeks later was moved to Omaha She wished to pay her hospital bill then return home Mrs Mercy Walker followed directions to locate the money and found a tunnel with many glass jars full of currency One jar held 245 in gold and 10 in silver The money was deposited in a local bank
Canton Iowa Aug 29. The Clinton city council adopted the first Iowa ordinance requiring airplane operation over the city and from Clinton airports. It provides for licensed planes and operators for carrying passengers and cargo and prohibits low and unduly flying over the city.
Harry Craft, farmer near La Porte City, shot Vera Craft in a Ford sedan outside the courthouse. Five shots were fired, two hit Vera in the breast, one grazed her hip, and one struck her arm. He surrendered to authorities saying he wanted to be locked up. Vera remained gravely wounded at Allen Memorial Hospital, with doctors unsure of the outcome.
In yesterday's Democratic primary all South Carolina congressmen were renominated while several voters were barred for not pledging allegiance to the national ticket to cast a ballot.
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