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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1929
Page
9
In today’s world news a long list covers reparations talks with top figures like Pierpont Morgan Owen D Young and Thomas W Gamont as possible US chair. also noted are Pennsylvania mineral output and a quiet Wall Street amid holiday pauses.
Washington reports the Senate voted 68 to 10 against the Heflin amendment to the cruiser bill, preserving the church pennant above the Stars and Stripes during divine services aboard naval ships. The move ends a long Catholic-flag controversy, with navy officials and chaplains stressing the pennant as a sign of worship, not a Catholic flag.
Bombay February 9 reports say curfew was proclaimed as riots and killings continued in a religious clash between Muslims and Hindus. Estimates put dead at 100 to 110 and wounded around 500 to 400 as shops were looted and buildings burned. Troops fired on a Muslim crowd after six Hindus were stabbed to death.
Alderman Titus Haffa and four co defendants were found guilty in federal court of conspiracy to violate prohibition laws. The jury convicted all counts as read by Judge James H Wilkerson. Other defendants are Samuel Simon Joseph Murray Edward Hugh and Joseph Bagheria. The case centered on Haffa as the alleged silent owner of a cafe where liquor laws were openly violated.
Fort Snelling army post hockey team, which played Becker Chapman Post American Legion this season, will appear here again Friday night. Waterloo defeated the army club 2 to 2 in a brilliant game three weeks ago. Manager Roy Malcolm says attempts to sign the University of Wisconsin sextet for a game here have failed thus far.
In Algona Indiana on February 9 a district court jury awarded 915,000 to Frank A. Nelson as administrator for the death of Alfred H. Nelson. Defendants were Henry and Roy Thilges.
London reports Mrs Hugh Dalton, a laborite, has won the Durham by election to the house of commons. She becomes the ninth woman member to join the commons in its history.
The notice states home delivery should arrive by 6 30. If missed due to carrier error or other cause, call 6100 before 6 30 pm and a copy will be sent.
Pars Feb 9 71 The reparations conference committee met informally at the Bank of France to choose a permanent chairman. Owen D Young is favored by many, but President Coolidge may decide. Alberto Pirelli is suggested by Young, while the allied delegates hope Young accepts. The U S alternates include J Pierpont Morgan and Thomas Lamont, with others from Britain France Belgium Italy Japan Germany.
Col Charles A Lindbergh left the aircraft carrier Saratoga to fly to Cristobal and then to the Pearl Islands for a fishing trip. He is due back at France Field this evening before continuing toward Miami for the first leg of his return voyage.
Washington Feb 8 The weather outlook for the week beginning Feb 11 covers the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and the northern and central great plains. Temperatures expected mostly near normal in the south portion and rather cold in the north with little precipitation indicated.
Los Angeles February 9. Asa Keyes former Los Angeles district attorney was convicted last night on charges of bribery and conspiracy to bribe. Jacob Berman Ed Rosenberg and Getzoff faced related indictments as district attorney Baren Fitts pressed the case. A reported assassination attempt on Berman occurred in the district attorney’s office with guards saving him.
King George arrived by ambulance from London at 1 24 pm to take up residence at Craigwell house on the Sussex coast for convalescence after a long illness. Queen Mary supervised the transfer as bunting fluttered and children waved union jacks in a subdued welcome under overcast skies and light rain.
Royalty and democracy shared grief at the funeral of Baron von Huenefeld German airman in Berlin. Maj George E A Reingurg and leaders from Kaiser era attended as airplanes flew overhead. Major James Fitzmaurice and Capt Herman Kogl joined from abroad. Also note: Sioux City streetcar fare raised to 10 cents with tokens.
A lively note on achieving chic style through spring silk and a Courier design. The piece promises individuality of design and that certain air essential to a well dressed woman, urging readers to the society page for inspiring creations from talented designers.
Streets near the prison were crowded and guarded as the noon execution was carried out. The article includes banking officials warning about speculation and a Federal Reserve move to curb broker loans to check money market excesses and gambler behavior fueling risk in investments.
Chicago dispatch reports Stephen Simms director of the museum says no alarm for the safety of a party aboard the yacht Illyria. The vessel bound for the South Sea islands reached the Marquesas after leaving Boston last October and had not been heard since January 12.
Washington February 9 The Department of Justice has launched a general study of the radio industry to assess protective measures against alleged monopoly and restraint of trade Attorney General Sargent directed the inquiry after the Federal Trade Commission handed over its extensive files on the so called radio trust The investigation involves American Telephone and Telegraph Westinghouse General Electric Western Electric United Fruit Tropical Radio Wireless Specialties and others
Des Moines Feb 8. The Iowa lower house committee on public lands and buildings urged indefinite postponement of a bill to create a commission to supervise art in public places and advise on landscaping. Introduced by Rep E A Eliott and backed by the Town State Federation of Women’s Clubs, the measure is expected to be killed if the report is adopted.
Vienna officials ban bathing due to cold weather and water shortages. Magistrates announce a 200 shilling fine for anyone using a bathtub. Drinking water available only on request at cafes.
In Mexico City the slayer of President-elect Alvaro Obregon, de Leon Toral, was executed at 12:30 p.m. in the courtyard of the Federal Penitentiary. A 15-man firing squad delivered the death blow, followed by a coup de grace. He appeared calm after family visitations and last requests for chocolate lunch, while security tightened around the prison and streets.
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