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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1928
Page
1
London dispatch notes two hopeful bulletins on King George Iii illness after earlier troubling reports. Officials report a quiet night and a very slight betterment while denying new blood transfusion. doctors plan a new course of medicine to bolster his general strength.
Louis Walker, 22, died after being shot during a firearms sport incident at the Maxwell farm. His father, Louis Walker Sr., and family attended the scene, with initial belief the shooting was an accident. Louis was a student at Sloane Wallace Junior High and son of a Grinnell College football player, with funeral services planned at Elmwood Cemetery.
Hoover and associates praised the spontaneity of receptions across Latin American nations and the frank talks with officials on economic issues and US relations. They noted Hoover’s war service, commerce background, and aim to study Latin America firsthand before his presidency. The tour is seen as strengthening North South American ties and highlighting development needs.
N. Kuhl, president of the Alton Savings Bank, was killed when his car overturned in a ditch after a tire blew out west of Alton, Illinois. A son and another passenger suffered minor injuries in the same accident reported late last night.
Centerville Indiana December 29 19 Jon Powers dairyman sues Thomas Owens farmer for 2500 alleging Owens sold milk below state butterfat standards causing Powers to lose 25 gallons of daily retail sales. The case centers on alleged inferior milk affecting Powers business and consumer quality.
Police report four tons of liquor in a truck loaded to capacity with drivers facing possible charges for legal transportation and illegal possession. Investigators believe Wyner is moved in regular convoys from Chicago to Sioux City Omaha and the Twin Cities. Funeral cars with out of state plates were previously observed and suspected of illegal transport.
A federal court in Des Moines ruled for Maytag Company Newton in a 3 million patent suit brought by Quick Action Ignition Johnson Motor and Richard A Oglesby. Maytag may continue to use magnetos bought from American Bosch without sharing profits.
Receipts indicating five New York gangsters bound for Kenosha to free Eddis Kane prompted heavy security around the county. Capt. Harold King of Nassau county police said the gangsters left New York Wednesday night. Kane is wanted for policeman murder in New York and Greenwich Conn. and linked to the $90,000 Livermore jewel robbery.
The National Board of Swine Production policy announces officers for the executive committee. M. Gunn of Buckingham becomes president, Claude R. Wickard of Camden vice president, and Samuel R. Guard of Chicago secretary-treasurer. Also named are H. A. Wallace of Des Moines and Harry Muir of Winnebago Minnesota.
Rey Edstrom and Cornel Blutis filed in federal court for 18000 against the United States claiming health impairment from World War I service at Camp Pike Arkansas. They allege camp conditions caused medical problems and pursue compensation from the government.
Jernest DeLabreche aged 20 died early today at Western Old People's Home in Cedar Falls. Funeral service will be held Monday morning in the home chapel with Rev. W. G. Lang officiating.
A garbled weather note lists confusion over temperatures with stray terms for Friday and Saturday. It hints at maximum and minimum values and mentions weekend references but contains many illegible fragments.
Iowa health officials note a drop in estimated influenza cases to 23 000 for the week, from 85 000, with 2 760 cases reported nationally. The bulletin warns urban centers lead the outbreak while farms face fewer risks but complicating infections when a family member falls ill.
Funeral services for Mrs Emmons Johnson were held at 3 p m today at the late name residence on South Street and Park Avenue. Dr J Richmond Morgen of the First Congregational church led the simple rites with prayer and scripture reading. Mrs Albert Greeley sang two numbers and pallbearers included family members E L Johnson Walter B Johnson Robert B Johnson Kenneth Bragdon David McKee and Carleton Slas. Mr and Mrs Frederick P Clark and daughter Elaine Rochester New York arrived to attend. Clark is Mrs Johnsons brother.
A state automobile drivers license law was begun today after an initial move by the Sioux City Auto club. The plan calls for the legislature to pass the law and for drivers to lose their permit for offenses such as drunken driving and failing to stop after an accident. Efforts to involve other organizations across the state will follow.
Delayed materials kept the Army plane Question Mark in San Diego today before a planned move to Van Nuys airport. Army aviators aim to break the world record for sustained flight by refueling in the air and staying aloft until the engines fail.
Rev Alz Fisher and his wife and son Philip concluded a furlough visit in Ackley and will travel to Nebraska then Long Beach California. They plan further travel to visit the minister's mother and other relatives before joining Rev Fisher in China.
Miss Ruth Duvall, 18, reported missing since J D Duvall, guard, was killed at the state prison farm. Searchers with bloodhounds on air plane scoured woods six miles from home while Charley Shepherd, a farm trusty, is held as a suspect. Duvall's body was found yesterday with throat slashed. her mother discovered the room stained with blood.
Springfield readers report Mrs Nelle Tay Joe Ross former Wyoming governor left for Cheyenne after learning her son Ambrose 25 died in an automobile accident near Saratoga Wyoming. Her physician had ordered rest due to influenza but she insisted despite high fever and terror. She spoke to the Winds Teachers' association yesterday.
Los Angeles December 29 Cowboy film star Tom Mix was ordered by the superior court to appear January 4 to show cause why he should not be cited for contempt for failure to pay 225 dollars in arrears for the support of his daughter Ruth Mix. The amount covers one month.
Webster City Iowa December 29 funeral services will be held for Leroy Cox of Webster City who died after his truck was struck by an Illinois Central passenger train near Wi-Yams, 16 miles west of Webster City.
Merthyr Tydfil reports 16000 unemployed with Glamorgan at 8.6 percent and Mountain Ash hitting 80 percent. Families rely on poor law relief as pilots of hope fade. The British labor ministry cites free training and Canada passages, yet migration interest remains unclear.
Funeral services were set for Mrs. Elizabeth Eberly, 90, who traveled to Iowa in a covered wagon 72 years ago. She died yesterday at a son’s home near Sioux City. Reverends Faust of Oskaloosa and Conde of Lawton to officiate. born in Pennsylvania, she arrived in Fort Madison in 1849 and later moved to North Liberty with her first husband Sapad Gland.
At 7 32 a m on Saturday sparks on the roof caused minor damage at R Ow Walker 1611 Third West. Later at 10 47 p m a blaze at L and Gallup 1012 Fifth West produced small roof damage and a ten dollar loss. Advertisement for Herman Go Miller phone 2404.
The talking contest promoter Milton D. Crandall moves the marathon from the seventy first regiment armory to a ballroom near Broadway to avoid financial ruin. Tonight the prize is $1 000 for the best talker as the act shifts venues. Betty Wilson the swimmer and Howard Williams the human fly jockey for first place with no wins yet.
George D. Burke 31 salesman for Rath Packing dies at home from scarlet fever. Survived by widow Dora and son James. funeral today at Sacred Heart Church with burial in Calvary cemetery. Earl Bidwell 34 dies of pneumonia after influenza, longtime Waterloo resident. funeral Monday at O Keefe Towne Chapel with burial in Fairview. Mrs Charles E Stowell 41 dies of pneumonia and complications at St Francis hospital. funeral Monday at St Marys Church with burial in Fairview. Jurgerson funeral held at Hillcrest. burial at Hillcrest cemetery.
New York December 29 The New York Sun reports William F P Kenney millionaire contractor and ally of Gov Alfred Smith has acquired 20 percent of the National Exhibition Company owner of the New York Giants. He bought 2500 of 12500 shares from Boston interests for about 750000. Charles A Stoneham confirms the purchase noting historic ties to Boston interests and past ownership by John T Brush.
Mme Irene Pavloska the Chicago Civic Opera prima donna wed Dr Maurice Elias Mesirow an eye and ear specialist who had just been divorced from Mrs Eda Mesirow in a settlement reached out of court The agreement requires the doctor to pay his former wife 45 dollars weekly for five years and Pavloska signed to guarantee the alimony commitment.
Gov. Alfred E. Smith announces eight more commutations for New York state prisoners and denies that the large number is due to holiday sentiment or farewell gifts. He says cases were pending months and that signing in groups is belated year end duty. Also reports claims filed in Iowa and holiday visitors in Nebraska.
A syndicated intelligence puzzle section presents cross out errors in word groups. It includes strange geography and biology items with questionable facts and odd phrasing, labeled as brain teasers for readers on the society page.
Memphis December 29 AP reports 11 500 active farmer cooperatives conducted business over 2 500 000 000 in 1928. Movement shifts to larger associations with fewer groups and greater efficiency through state and federal research, while Supreme Court rulings support cooperative marketing principles.
At Colchester the oyster cult’s annual feast unfolds with 400 guests including Sir Olver Lodge and Sir Charles Baths. A leading member admits not eating oysters during the mayor’s invitation, shocking attendees amid music and 10,000 oysters.
Des Moines December 29 Sam Rappo of Chicago arraigned in municipal court on a first degree murder charge in the Des Moines pool hall slaying of Charles Pirro. He pleaded not guilty and waived preliminary hearing, was sent to jail for grand jury action. Police say Rappo confessed but claimed self defense, denying intent to slay Pirro over a car dispute.
F. H. Loomis of the Lincoln hotel reported another robbery, saying $34 was taken from his room last night. He had previously reported $200 missing from Christmas Eve, marking a second theft within four days.
In Havana on December 29 the Cubs famous Carmelite nuns retreat, used since 1700, faces demolition as commercial expansion forces the sequestered Moorish-Spanish style building with its centuries old walls and altar housing Cuba's first bishop to be razed for shops and offices.
Orley James 18 of Portland arrested by Detective Emil Steffen and Sgt. John Collins at Eleventh Street and Illinois Central tracks on two counts of check forgery after Mike George reported an attempted pass at Allas grocery Eleventh and Jefferson Streets.
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