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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
8
Amid mild winter weather, Charles C. Peterson of Williams cigar store notes a rise in panhandlers. He recalls Christmas morning when several men begged for cigarette papers and tobacco, then sought breakfast money from passersby later that morning.
Report describes Commander Richard E. Byrd and his party at the Bay of Whales Antarctica preparing to raise a base on the ice barrier with a plan of dog sled and plane reconnaissance to map the last uncharted continent. The piece connects polar exploration with science talks in New York on heredity and social laws, then shifts to crime and public safety notes across several stories.
Washington reports a diplomatic victory as Britain follows the United States in recognizing Nationalist China. The move disrupts potential Anglo Japanese alliance, leaving Japan isolated in Chinese affairs. London signals tariff autonomy similar to MacMurray pact, with Sir Miles Lampson tied to a pending treaty with Nanking.
In Beloit Wisconsin on December 27 a horse pulling a wagon struck a protruding parked car and threw driver John Eweils. The car rolled forward over him as the horse bolted, dashed up concrete steps to a building and tumbled down onto the sidewalk.
Alfred E Norris a banker from New York and Philadelphia was fined 200 dollars by Federal Judge William H Kirkpatrick for conspiracy to violate prohibition law. Norris appealed and was released on 400 dollar bond pending appeal. The judge ruled mere purchase is not an offense unless the seller is compelled to transport liquor.
Soviet officials Aaron Schelmanns and Valery Myshlauk will sail January 2 from Cherbourg to New York aboard the Mauretania for negotiations with American firms. They will join the Rogoff mission, a group of five Russian businessmen, to discuss economic development with Ford, General Motors, and other companies.
The Decorah Republican, established in 1860 and in the Bailey family 68 years, will suspend publication today due to inability to secure a suitable location. E. C. Bailey, current manager, has served with the paper 45 years.
Sixteen riders on a Ni Sun line southbound bus were injured when the vehicle skidded on a wet highway near Pana Illinois and crashed through a guard rail into four feet of water. Three passengers were reported seriously hurt as the bus carrying 32 people plunged into the water.
Des Moines reports by L A Andrew IA state superintendent of banking predict 1929 will see sounder safer banking with more profits and customer satisfaction. Deposits rose by about one million dollars monthly in 1928, readjustment is over and readier to continue improving. Deflation hit farm land and products causing trouble but banks saved many by department efforts. over-banked areas urged consolidation and boosted Iowa as a whole.
Manchester Missouri December 27 three bandits kidnapped Robert Bloom cashier of the Manchester bank and escaped with between two and five thousand dollars in the second holdup of the bank within a month. A previous raid less than three weeks earlier took five thousand dollars after kidnapping the cashier and assistant cashier.
Winona Minnesota December 27 State Senator Frank A Day 75 editor and publisher of the Fairmont Sentinel died in a hospital after a paralytic stroke suffered Christmas day He served in the state legislature for 40 years
Capetown reports two hundred policemen patrolling Namaqualand diamond fields amid drought and protest. A Port Nolloth meeting demanded opening 34 acres of state diggings or hiring more diggers, threatening action by Friday. In other news, allied governments may name Owen D. Young and Dwight W. Morrow as observers to the German reparations commission, with Dawes as alternate, though Morrow may not serve.
Washington reports nearly 2,000 deaths from influenza or pneumonia across 78 large cities in the week ending December 22, rising from 608 deaths the prior week. The tally includes 710 influenza and 1,272 pneumonia deaths with city counts for Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dayton Denver Des Moines Detroit Philadelphia St Louis San Francisco among others.
Rock Island December 27 Major C L Hall U S engineer calls a public hearing in St Paul January 16 to hear views of cities and organizations along the Mississippi from the Missouri mouth to Minneapolis. He advised against a 9-foot depth citing low traffic and asks for more data from interested parties.
In Dubuque on January 27 AP reports 101 year old John G. Strelau died after attempting to catch a toy balloon released by his grandson. A fall caused fatal injuries observed yesterday.
Frank Orlando of Newark New Jersey, a notorious bandit wanted for murder and robberies, died after a gun battle with Chicago police on Wabash avenue. He wounded Officer David Griffin using a clerk as a shield, while three companions fled. The holdup at a restaurant netted $535 before the escape attempt ended in the store.
Four state convicts were killed and seven others seriously injured in a coal car crash at the Carolina coal mine near Sanford. James Ray of Raleigh and Waddell Dortch of Durham died instantly. Henry Simmons and Albert Spencer died later from their injuries.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 oclock. If through error of the carrier boy or other cause you fail to receive your paper by that time please phone 5100 and a copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.
Six people killed when a Soo line train struck a touring car at a grade crossing in Oak Park. The car carried seven passengers including Henry Olsen and his wife Berwyn. Five in the car died on impact, others died later or were fatally injured. Flagman Joseph Bohatary was charged with criminal negligence for not lowering the gates.
La Paz Bolivia December 27 The council of ministers will study tomorrow a draft protocol detailing Bolivian and Paraguayan views on the recent boundary dispute. The communique says steps are under way to develop Pan American conference conciliation and arbitration efforts. Bolivia has replied to the conference questionnaire with a protocol draft to be subscribed by both nations.
In Fairfield Iowa on December 27 Charles Connelly of Batavia whom the five sons had planned to visit on New Year’s Day gathered for Christmas. At 5 pm he felt heart pain and died three hours later. The sons included a Colorado and a Cincinnati man.
A 10 year old girl, Iola Shoemaker, died after a skating accident in Indianola. She was struck by a large truck while skating in front of it on Christmas morning. Her chest was crushed and she died nearly instantly.
Relief Law era reports Herbert Hoover will stay focused on cabinet talks and a personal report to Coolidge, delaying his program until after inauguration. He plans Florida, Havana, Cuba, and Santo Domingo visits before taking office. Congressional leaders debate a special session for farm relief and tariff revision, with split views on timing and scope.
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