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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1928
Page
13
Reported near disaster as the White Star liner Celtic ran aground at the eastern harbor entrance while entering Queenstown Ireland. About 500 passengers evacuated as crews fear hull damage and rough seas could wreck the vessel. Lighthouse keeper foresees total wreck if weather worsens.
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis warns that a Supreme Court decision on the Canada border crossing case could loosen immigration controls, potentially admitting large numbers of aliens including Asiatics. He urges Congress to pass laws to preempt a ruling and cites the 1927 general order restricting aliens seeking work.
Santa Claus smiles over Christmas mail as Good Fellows collect gifts. Letters describe requests for dolls, trains, stockings, teddy bears, windups, coats, underwear, and candy. The Courier Good Fellows invite donations of money toys sweets or clothing to fulfill children’s wishes this season.
Two killings in Chicago Heights connect to a gangster-ridden suburb. An unidentified man was found shot four times at a street intersection, and last Thursday night Leroy Gilbert, the village chief of police, was assassinated in his bungalow. Police pursue possible link between the murders.
Davenport Iowa December 10 No trace had been found today of the three men who Saturday night held up four employees of the People s Light company and escaped with 2500 dollars in cash and checks. The men were masked and carried sawed off shot guns. One of the trio struck cashier Mrs Marie Mason when she was slow in handing over the cash. She was not hurt seriously.
Ed Foster, 29, was found dead in Wapello Virginia after he apparently tried to pull his pistol through a wire fence. His father C. EB Foster had reported him missing earlier that day. The incident is attributed to a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The Courier will be delivered to homes before 5 30. If the paper is not received by that time due to carrier error or other cause, readers should call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Burglars broke into the roof garden dance hall office in Sioux City early today, forced open the safe and escaped with 700 dollars in cash and several diamond rings. No injuries reported. Police launched an investigation into the robbery.
Bolivian protests against Paraguay escalate after a border clash. President Hernando Siles vows firmness as Congress backs the stance. Bolivian youths march to enlist, while diplomatic ties are severed and notes exchange blaming incursion.
Norman A Bush 19 of Independence Iowa pleaded guilty to larceny of an automobile in district court before Judge Harold Evans. He was sentenced to not more than 10 years and to be taken to the men's reformatory at Anamosa to begin serving the term.
A collie named Shep, taken to Driggs Arkansas by Anton Billie two months ago, limped back to Iowa and resumed life at John Billie’s farm near Waukon. He visited the old farm first then settled back at Billie's place, dogs feet sore from the journey.
Denver health officials report 100 to 300 new flu cases daily with about 1,000 total and 23 flu deaths plus 15 pneumonia deaths since November 28. City health manager B. B. Jaffa says the outbreak is near its peak and not alarming, noting possibly many unreported cases.
The interior department appropriation bill totals 283,287,963 dollars, about 2 million below the budget, yet 10 million above last year. The appropriations committee cut National Park service by 1 million and Indian affairs by 204,300, setting 16,267,803 for that bureau. Reclamation funds are adjusted to a total of 15,447,800, with 6,349,000 for the bureau of reclamation.
London December 10 The king’s doctors reported continued anxiety over King George’s illness as the 63 year old monarch shows only slight improvement in temperature and general condition. The long strain is feared to deepen weakness. The Prince of Wales boarded a special express at Brindisi and is expected here Wednesday.
Iowa captured 71 of 290 championships at the international livestock exposition closing in Chicago. Illinois placed second with 35 titles, less than half of Iowa’s total.
Des Moines reports the first fatal skating incident of the season as Kenneth Zook, eight, ventured onto weak ice on the Des Moines river despite warnings. He broke through the ice and drowned.
Washington report from the Bureau of Navigation notes naval aviation personnel have doubled in five years and urges appropriations to add 10,500 enlisted men and new ships. Rear Admiral R H Leigh, chief, cites authorized strength at 137,000 vs actual 84,000 with 5,440 officers, plus a 16 percent drop in midshipmen and a projected shortage of 3,378 enlisted when five new cruisers are commissioned.
Iowa State College plans salary increases totaling 61635 for 309 of its 498 faculty members. The recommendations for appropriation will be sent to the legislature next month by E L Hogue, budget director, following a year of study and consultations with deans, heads, and staff.
Burlington, Ia. Dec. 10. Sheriff Delbert Murray investigated clues about an unidentified woman linked to Ed Loose who is held in jail after his wife Mrs. Loose died by hanging. Police report Loose gave little assistance in locating the woman or clarifying the death near here last week.
Washington session opens with Kellogg chairing the Pan American arbitration conference as Paraguay and Bolivia tensions cast a shadow. President Coolidge urges diplomacy over force and cites regional treaties advancing arbitration as a cornerstone of peace.
A 19 year old man, H. Bush, was arrested in Davenport and pleaded guilty to automobile stealing. He was sentenced to an indeterminate 10 year term in the state reformatory at Anamosa.
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