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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1928
Page
24
Clarence Goeckel of State Center paid for and later sold Dick the steer for a banner price of 7 dollars a pound, raising over 8000 dollars in sale and earning more than 51000 in prizes at international livestock expos and fairs. His success has given Town and State Center valuable publicity.
Ivan Gay Londergan former president of the Medical Life Insurance Company of America was sentenced to three years in prison for using the mails to defraud but was paroled on conditions. He must repay $1,500 within 30 days and obtain farming work within 60 days, staying employed for a year near his parents in Cherokee County.
London reports the king's illness in the lung shows infection still severe but receding. Morning bulletin notes lower fever and gradual improvement after crisis, with hope rising that the Prince of Wales will reach his bedside by mid next week.
An explosion demolished three buildings on New York City's upper east side killing four and injuring several. The blast struck the Kill-Allals plant in a one story building, destroying adjacent structures housing a junk shop and the Acme Purring company, with many workers unaccounted for.
In Magdalena Colombia martial law is in effect as banana strikers attack United Fruit Co employees. More than 30,000 plantation workers protest wage demands. railway and telephone lines are disrupted and strike-breakers jailed. In Iowa, Mason Woods was arrested on a bad check charge and turned over to Ames authorities.
Des Moines reports state health commissioner Dr Henry Albert warns of an imminent influenza epidemic spreading from the west to Iowa. He urges stay at home if ill, doctor contact for fever or aches, bed rest, boiled or disposable hygiene, and avoiding crowds. Health boards instructed to report all cases and take precautions.
Ten gallons of alcohol and a pump were found under a false floor at Marin Lees home, 142 North Bar Clay Street, Waterloo, during a raid by Constable Harry Mason. Lee, tied to prior liquor offenses, faced contempt city court action but was found not guilty. the seized liquor reportedly belonged to a brother in law.
Omaha reports approximately 3 800 influenza cases with 800 ill school children and many workers absent. The surge affected city health officers and local businesses as the disease spreads through December. In Indiana a bull attack injures Leslie Hunt, a livestock man, with four broken ribs and severe bruises after a farmer pulled him free.
Clarence Goecke of State Center Iowa sold his Hereford yearling for 70 per pound to the J G Penney Company New York setting a new top price at the expo surpassing the 1926 high. The steer weighed 1150 pounds and yielded more than 8000 in prize money plus over 1000 from the sale.
The Good Fellows Christmas drive in Waterloo seeks toy furniture clothing and cash gifts for distribution to underprivileged children. Local business and professional women note slow fund inflow but emphasize the season's call to help boys and girls who may not otherwise have a Christmas celebration.
Rochester TH Times Union Dispatch reports a telegraphed teletype setter demonstrated in Rochester. The device prints lines of metal type directly from wire dispatches, eliminating human handling and aiming to speed news transfer to the press. Sales planned in about six months with a major newspaper publisher seeking the first units.
Mrs. Sarah Louise Northcott, escorted by Sheriff Sweetser and wife, leaves Vancouver bound for Seattle and then Riverside California. She is charged with murder alongside her son Gordon Stuart Northcott in the Walter Collins case. She rejects newspaper claims of his confession as false, saying he has been a good son and the events never occurred.
In Chicago on December 6 the engineer and fireman of a Chicago and Eastern Illinois suburban train were jailed after their train ran a block signal and collided with a Pennsylvania freight. Police surgeon said William Campbell of Williamsburg Michigan, who was at the controls, had been drinking and was charged with criminal negligence.
In New York City on a December day, a tugboat exploded near North Brother Island. At least five men were killed and rescued by nearby tugs seeing only scattered wreckage. The blast is believed to have been boiler related.
Ohio State mentor Dr. Wilee is among three candidates for the Nebraska football vacancy caused by Ernest Geary’s resignation. Finalists include Paul Schissier of the Oregon Aggies and Guy Chamberlain by then a pro football player. Starting salary cited at $10,000 annually.
Co W. Cotton reports scarce housing in Waterloo as inquiries for rentals surge. He notes many homes usually vacant during winter are occupied or unavailable and observes demand outpacing supply with few vacancies at the season's start.
Wichita and surrounding countryside reel in a burst of oil fever as three wells near the city gush 10 000 barrels daily. Buyers, lease agents, and company officials swarm hotel lobbies while farmers are driven from crops to hear offers for land near productive sands.
Marguerite Beery files for divorce from Noah Beery alleging he threatened her with a pistol and choked her until nearly unconscious. She fled to summon police and seeks alimony custody of their 14 year old son Noah Wilbur Beery and a share of roughly $200,000 in property, with court appearance set for December 14.
New York reports John D. Rockefeller Sr. is sailing south for a Florida winter, traveling with his entourage and staff. The 80 year old oil magnate plans to spend the season in Ormond Beach, likely continuing his accustomed retreats during the cold months.
The Courier should arrive at your home before 5 30 PM. If you do not receive the paper by then due to carrier error or other causes, call F100 to receive a copy. Phone code must reach this price before 5 30 PM.
Washington December 6 reports a tense congressional battle looming over the West nomination for interior secretary as farm relief and tariff issues provoke division. Senate scrutiny of Roy West's connections to power interests triggers questions before a possible hearing by the public lands committee.
After a record cold spell the Chicago weather bureau reported temperatures rising today and expected to return to normal by week’s end. A light snowfall in the Mississippi valley accompanied the wintry snap and damaged corn still standing while signaling the end of the deep freeze.
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