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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1928
Page
2
London dispatch reports two slightly more hopeful bulletins on King George IIII illness, noting a quiet night and a very slight improvement in his condition. Public anxiety remains high as doctors pursue a new course of medicine and possible treatments, while a reported blood transfusion is not under consideration.
Louis Walker, a sophomore at Grinnell College and prominent football player, died after a 22 calibre bullet struck his forehead during a firearms sport incident. His father, Louis Walker Sr., noted the shooting appeared accidental. Louis, born December 30, 1916, grew up in the area, attended Kingsley and Sloane Wallace schools, and is survived by his mother, father, one brother Lowell, and two unnamed companions. Funeral services are set for Monday at the home with Rev. J. Richmond Morgan officiating. burial in Elmwood.
Hoover and associates praise the Latin America goodwill tour for spontaneous receptions and frank talks with government officials in nine countries. They note locals know Hoover from war service and commerce work and welcome his firsthand study of the region and US relations. The tour aims to deepen ties and spotlight needs for capital and immigrants.
Sioux City Ia Dec 29 N Buhl president of the Alton Ia Savings bank was killed and his two sons and another passenger injured when the Kuhl car overturned in a ditch after a tire blew out west of Hull Ia last night.
Centerville Iowa December 20 AP doe Powers a carriyman sues Thomas Owens farmer for 2500 dollars claiming milk sold tested below butterfat standards causing Powers to lose retail sales by about 25 gallons daily.
Officers guard a four ton load of liquor in a moving van amid suspected illegal transport from Chicago to Sioux City Omaha and the Twin Cities. Drivers face possible fines up to $1,000 each for illegal transportation and possession.
A verdict for Maytag company Newton in a $3,000,000 patent suit was returned in federal district court. Quick Action Ignition, Johnson Motor, and Richard A. Ogles claimed Maytag used a magneto on gasoline driven washing machines without rights. Judge A. Dewey ruled Maytag may continue to use magnetos from American Bosch Magneto, and need not share past profits with the complainants.
In Kenosha Wisconsin on December 29 an INS report claims five New York gangsters headed to free Eddie Kane, a member of the Boston Billy jewel thieves. Capt Harold King of Nassau County constabulary provided the tip. Kane is sought for police murders in New York and Greenwich and linked to the $90,000 Livermore jewel robbery.
National Board of Swine Production outlines officers with R. M. Gunn of Buckingham Iowa as president, Claude R. Wickard of Camden Indiana as vice president, and Samuel R. Guard of Chicago as secretary treasurer. Executive committee includes H. A. Wallace of Des Moines and Harry Muir of Winnebago Minnesota.
Rey Edstrom of Council Bluffs filed a federal suit for 186000 against the United States claiming his health was impaired by conditions at Camp Pike Arkansas during World War I. He says bar trouble and resulting illness stem from service there.
A masked bandit robbed Curtis Cannon, cashier of the Bank of Floristel, decamped with 1300 dollars. It marked the sixth bank robbery in St. Louis suburbs within the month, as police investigated the daring citywide wave of crime.
Nath an Leopold 24, a life-term inmate alongside Richard Loeo for the Bobby Pranks killing, is bedbound at Stateville prison with influenza. Officials say his condition is not serious.
Des Moines reports four workers were overcome by fumes after a closed valve failed and a blower started at the Iowa Packing company. W M Harris and three rescuers were affected but expected to be released from the hospital today.
Cedar Falls report says Specialisti DeLahrede, 80, died early this morning at Western Old People's home. Funeral arranged in the home chapel Monday morning with Superintendent W. OC Lang officiating.
Weather note shows maximum Friday around 20 and minimum Friday night about 0.0. Saturday expected near 20 with similar pattern into Sunday.
Health bulletin from Des Moines shows influenza cases in Iowa falling to 22 000 this week from 85 000 last week while urban centers report the epidemic easing. Farm areas still see potential cases. other illnesses include diphtheria scarlet fever smallpox mumps and pneumonia. The death rate for 1929 is projected near 1250 with 51 per 100 000 population.
Funeral services for Mrs Emmons Johnson were held at her late home at South Street and Park Avenue at 3 p m conducted by Dr J Richmond Morgan pastor of First Congregational Church The service was simple with a prayer and scripture reading Mrs Albert Greeley sang two numbers Pallbearers were family members E L Johnson Walter E Johnson Robert E Johnson Kenneth Bragdon David McKee and Carleton Sias Mr and Mrs Frederick P Clark and daughter Elaine of Rochester New York arrived last evening to attend the funeral Clark is Mrs Johnsons brother
Sioux City Iowa December 29 A plan for a state automobile drivers license law was on foot following initial action by the Sioux City Auto club. The club would have the legislature pass the law and require a driver’s permit for offenses such as driving while drunk failing to stop after an accident and similar violations. Effort to interest other organizations in various parts of the state will be made.
Delayed materials for repairs kept the Army plane Question Mark in San Diego today before its planned move to Van Nuys for an endurance flight aimed at breaking the world record for sustained flight. Army aviators intend to refuel in the air and stay aloft until the engines wear out.
Rev Alzo Fisher Presbyterian missionary in China ends furlough after a visit at Ackley with wife and son Philip. They depart for Nebraska then Long Beach California to visit the minister’s mother Mrs John Fisher and sister Mrs Richard Platt. Mrs Fisher and the boy have lived in Bintisburg New Jersey the last three years while the latter attended school. They will accompany Rev day Fisher to China.
Parchman Mississippi December 29 reports say Ruth Duvall 18, missing since her father J D Duvall guard was slain at the state prison farm, has been found wandering in woods six miles from home. Over 100 volunteers, bloodhounds and a plane aided the search for Charley Shepherd, a farm trusty suspected in the slaying and disappearance. Duvall's body was found yesterday with throat slashed. wife found room blood stained when trying to awaken daughter.
Springfield Ills Dec 29 The ill with influenza Mrs Nellie Tayloe Ross former Wyoming governor left for Cheyenne after learning her son Ambrose 25 was killed in an automobile accident near Saratoga Wyoming Her physician had ordered rest but she insisted despite a fever of 101 She had spoken to the Illinois Teachers association yesterday afternoon and last night.
Los Angeles December 29 Tom Mix film star 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 for the support of his daughter Ruth Mix The amount is one month arrears.
In Long Beach California on December 29, Captain H E Farrer master of the steamer S A Perkins fired four bullets at his wife Leila 43 then shot himself through the head and fell into Long Beach harbor.
Munich reports Prof Hans Fischer announced after 17 years of research that he has artificially produced iron ingredients in blood. The achievement is described by newspapers as epochal in medical science.
Bedford Iowa December 29 Miss Ella Hoover regained a lost Christmas bundle found among rubbish at the Fair store. Perry Crouch manager discovered the bundle containing 28 fifty dollar gold bonds warrants deeds and valuable papers restoring them to the owner.
Pittsburgh, Dec 29. Seven people, including a hotel guest and six firemen, were injured in a Strand hotel fire early today. More than twenty people fled into the streets in night clothing as smoke filled the building. Damage reported as slight.
Fort Fudge Ta Dec 29 Four arrestees questioned in a bunkhouse fire last week that injured Max Tas 22 who may die. Police say Mexican Andrew Flors was detained for questioning in connection with the blaze.
Leroy Cox of Webster City will have funeral services held tomorrow after suffering fatal injuries Thursday when his truck was struck by an Illinois Central passenger train at Williams, 36 miles west of Webster City.
Merthyr Tydfil report from Dec 29 describes 200,000 miners across England and Wales out of work with little hope. High unemployment in Glamorgan at 28.6 percent, Merthyr Tydfil with 10,000 jobless, Mountain Ash at 90 percent. Families rely on poor law relief and charity as migration appeals attract scarce interest. Teachers in Glamorgan donate salaries to feed children while government training ads offer Canada work, with uncertain uptake.
Funeral services set for Mrs. Elizabeth Eberly 90 who arrived in Iowa 72 years ago in a covered wagon. She died yesterday at a son’s home near Sioux City. Born in Pennsylvania she came to Fort Madison in 1849 and later moved to North Liberty where she first married Samuel Gilliland. Rev. L. H. Faust and Rev. A. Conde to officiate.
Saturday morning alarms report sparks on roofs at 1611 Third West belonging to R W Walker causing $5 damage, and at 1012 Fifth West owned by L FE Gallup causing $10 damage. Advertisement: “Tetter be insured than sorry” Buy of Herman C Miller, Phone 2404.
New York December 29 The talking marathon moves closer to Broadway as promoter Milton D Crandall shifts the show from the seventy first regiment armory to a ballroom off Broadway to avert financial disaster Tonight a 1000 prize will be awarded to the best talker Betty Wilson and Howard Williams tie for first with no timeouts taken except meals during the day The act has run since Tuesday in the Armory and will continue to keep up its chatter as the move occurs
George D Burke 31 of 517 Locust street died at 3 this morning at the family home from scarlet fever. Funeral services will be held late afternoon at home with Rev Fr J M Molloy of Sacred Heart Catholic church officiating. Burial in Calvary cemetery. He was born in Cedar Falls October 25, 1897 and is survived by his widow Dora and son James, seven, his mother Mary A Burke, and two brothers Florence and Marcella of Cedar Falls, plus Frank of Minneapolis and Robert of Cedar Falls. The deceased was a salesman for Bath Packing Company. His father William Burke died two weeks ago at Cedar Falls.
Earl Bidwell 34 of 204 Commercial Street died at 4 a m today at St Francis hospital from pneumonia after influenza. Born January 17 1894 in Waterloo he lived here all his life and worked for John Deere Tractor Co. Survived by widow Irma two daughters Geraldine 12 Dorothy 10 mother Mrs Rachel E Bidwell at 212 Linden Avenue brother Lester Bidwell Cleveland OH five sisters Mrs Alice Richards Hudson Mrs Minnie Chaplin Jesup Mrs Gladys Edgerton Youngstown OH Mrs Vivian Cotton Waterloo and Mrs Esther Miller Waterloo. Body at O Keefe and Towne mortuary. Funeral Monday at 2 p m from O Keefe and Towne chapel Rev Edwin Boardman First Brethren church in charge. Burial Fairview Cemetery.
Mrs Charles EB Stowell 41 of 1028 Lincoln street died at 7 05 am today at St Francis hospital of pneumonia and complications. Louise Anna Seidler born Feb 10 1887 in Waterloo resided here all her life. Surviving husband two children Charlotte Louise and Lester Graham. her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Seidler. four brothers Robert C Fred G Walter W Stewart R. three sisters Mrs Florence Bales Mrs Frieda Smith Miss Natalie Seidler all of Waterloo. Funeral at 9 am Monday in St Marys Catholic Church with Rev Theodosius Plassmeyer in charge. Burial in Fairview. Body removed from Soacety Towne mortuary to the home.
Funeral services for Mrs Josie Jurgerson who died Dec 2 at the county home were held in Hileman and Gindt chapel Friday afternoon. Burial was in Willcrest cemetery.
William F. Kenney, a millionaire contractor and ally of Gov. Alfred Smith, reportedly acquires about 20 percent of National Exhibitions, owner of the New York Giants. The Sun says he paid roughly 750000 for 2500 of 12500 shares, valuing the franchise around 3.75 million to 5 million. Charles A. Stoneham confirms the purchase, noting Boston interests held the stock since John T. Brush era.
Mme Irene Pavloska, prima donna of the Chicago Civic Opera, wed Dr Maurice Elias Mesirow, an eye and ear specialist who had been divorced from Mrs Eda Mesirow. The settlement, arranged out of court, includes S45 weekly alimony for five years, with Pavloska signing as guarantor to ensure payment.
Albany December 29 Gov Alfred E Smith announced eight more commutations for New York state prisoners and denied that the batch reflected holiday sentiment or personal farewell gifts. He said the cases had waited months and should have been processed earlier, with the large group signing a belated year’s duty.
The Waterloo Bank & Trust Co filed a $472 claim in district court alleging a commission on a foreclosed farm sale. The sheriff’s sale brought $88,418, with $472 charged as commission. Harvey J. Hess claimed $31,049 against Mrs. Minnie M. Crippen for services from July 1913 to January 1927 related to real estate and other business interests.
Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Thompson of Chicago and Miss Helen Hickelberg of Omaha spend holidays at the home of Mrs. Thompson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Eickelberg, 325 Lane Street, with Miss Eickelberg also present.
The material describes an IQ style exercise from the New York Evening Post urging readers to attempt intelligence tests at leading universities. It includes example cross out questions with groups of words and three-minute time limits, plus notes on improper statements about geography and animals. It ends with a prompt pointing to the society page for answers.
Robin Mood reports Memphis December 29 that 11,500 farmer co operatives with over 2.5 billion dollars in 1928 business and about 3 million members show the movement maturing toward larger associations with fewer units. Growth driven by efficiency research and legal foundations from the Copper Volstead act upheld by the Supreme Court in Liberty Warehouse vs Burley Tobacco Growers Co operative. Experts favor liberalized contracts and cooperative schools to curb backsliding and emphasize superior service over force.
Colchester city feast draws 400 guests including Sir Oliver Lodge and Lord Mayors from London and Norwich. In an event themed around Colchester’s famous oyster, one leading member admitted he did not eat oysters, revealing dissent within the crowd.
Des Moines December 29 P Sam Rappo of Chicago arraigned in municipal court on a first degree murder charge in the Des Moines pool hall killing of Charles Pirro. He pleaded not guilty and waived a preliminary hearing and awaits grand jury action. Police say Rappo confessed but claimed self defense.
F H Loomis of the Lincoln hotel told police two thefts occurred in four days. A $34 loss was reported from his room last night and $200 was reported stolen from Christmas Eve.
Pressure of commercial expansion forces Guba's Carmelite nuns to abandon their Moorish Spanish style retreat used since 1700. The ancient walls and altar housing Cuba's first bishop will be razed to make way for shops and offices.
Orley James, 18, Portland, was arrested by Detective Emil Steffen and Sgt. John Collins on a charge of check forgery at Eleventh street and the Illinois Central tracks after a report that he tried to pass a check at Atlas Grocery at Eleventh and Jefferson streets.
Cedar Falls December 29 A barn on the J I Thompson farm one mile from Cedar Falls on West Twelfth street burned last evening destroying several tons of alfalfa hay. The event was reported from Cedar Falls with officials noting the loss and location.
Cedar Rapids Iowa December 29 A dandelion bloomed on the Coe colleges campus today despite winter conditions. The plant appeared likely misled by recent mild weather and forecasts suggesting spring.
Leland Cobb of Waterloo and Vivian H H Newell of Janesville have filed for a marriage license.
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