Lindbergh Finishes Panama to Havana Air Route Ride
Col Charles A Lindbergh completed the Panama Canal air mail voyage, landing in Havana after a long flight from Panama. His companion Raymond J Merritt and the Pan American Airways crew faced refueling delays at Cozumel and La Fe, with Lindbergh avoiding press questions on his engagement to Anne Morrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam
Charles A. Undbergh
Focal
Havana
Panama
Central American Air Mail
Pan-American Airways
Ins
Airian
Peninsia
Key West
Altho
Coronel
Raymond 3. Meritt
Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
Panama Canal
United States
Miami
Fla
Raymond J. Merritt
Col. Lindbergh
Anne Morrow
Mexico
Belize
British Honduras
Cozumel
Mexican
Yucatan
Miss Marrow
Dwight W. Marrow
Mexico City
John Hambleton
Hambleton
la Fe
Charles Lindbergh
Curtiss Field
N. Y
Canal Zone
Spanish Honduras
Nicaragua
Kansan Dies of Heart Attack in Fairbank Visit
Howell of Ft. Scott died here this morning of heart disease during a visit to Fairbank Kansas. He had come to attend the funeral of his aunt Mrs. Rachel Egleston 92 who died in her sleep Friday night. He was a guest at the home of his cousin Mrs. I E Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbank
Howell
Ft. Scott
Kar
Rachel Egleston
I. E. Richards
Fleicken
G A R Will Elect Commander March 13
The Robert Anderson post of the Grand Army of the Republic met with J F Armstrong presiding in place of late commander Dave Allison. A financial report was given and a successor to Allison will be elected on March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Anderson
Grand Army of the Republic
J. F. Armstrong
Feror
Dave Allison
Alison
Crispy Crackers priced at 20c instead of 30c ad
An Independent Meat and Grocer ad in the Courier lists a two pound caddy of Crispy Crackers at 20c for Wednesday and Thursday. The correct price should have been 30c, prompting a correction in the sale notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeror
Courier
Temperatures and forecast details across days
Fragmented OCR note lists temperatures for several days with unclear labels. It mentions Tuesday and Wednesday with values like 04.25.13 and 07 and asks for clarification of the remaining figures. No identifiable people or organizations are present.
Lindbergh Engagement News Draws Silence From Ambassador
Lindbergh refused to comment on his engagement as he and Miss Morrow enjoyed weeks of public appearances at the embassy with Col. Alexander id McNab. Observers note they appeared unengaged, while Mrs Morrow flew with him over Volcan Popocatepetl last November. Ambassador Morrow enforces a strict interview ban, shielding the couple and family from publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergh
Alexander Id. McNab
Miss Morrow
Volcano
Ambassador Morrow
Altho
United States
Mexico
United Brethren Convention to Open at Riverview Park
At Cedar Falls the Iowa conference of the United Brethren church will meet at Riverview park in 1929. Rev H J Faust announces the schedule with sessions from July 15 to 20 as the second event after the Presbyterian young people's conference, followed by a Bible conference July 28 to Aug 4 and the Evangelical church assembly Aug 15 to 28. ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT. Gillam Johnson, Negro, 1258 Water Street, was arrested this morning on a charge of assault with intent to commit bodily harm on his wife Lavina. George Krelman, deputy hall of municipal court, made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courter
Cedar Pails
Iowa
United Brethren Church
Riverview Park
H. J. Faust
Evangelical Church's Park Committee
Presbyterian Young Peoples Conference
The
Evangelical Church
Gillam Johnson
Waterstreet
Lavina
George Krelman
City Brief: hospital stay, club meeting, and local notices
City brief reports Mrs Mary Kephart age 73 underwent abdominal operation at St Francis hospital yesterday with today listed as fair. Gates Park Civic club plans a 7330 p m meeting at Mrs Frank Marian’s home 2323 Polish street. Louis H Brandes listed as bankruptcy petitioner with assets of none and liabilities of 1534 in northern Iowa. Independent Cr ru gated Culvert reps visit Mason City with county engineer C G Thompson. culvert contract for Black Hawk county awarded in January. Maine memorial program for the 31st anniversary will air on WMT Thursday at 8 o clock. Passions Play party of five A A West George L Hazen and Madeleine Hazen attend Cedar Rapids event. Wy C F N reports 84 reservations for transport. Family night at Alice's Tea Room advertises 0 to 100 patrons. sale notice from Foxtern Bitar block East 4th St Feb 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kephart
Leavitt Street
St. Francis Hospital
Gates Park
Iowa
A. F. Fischer
Mason City
C. G. Thompson
Black Hawk County
Cedar Rapids
A. West
George L. Hazen
Madeleine Hazen
Alice's Tre
Reichsbank Chief Challenges German Financial Data
Dr. Schacht disputes Dawes plan burdens and argues German workers face harsher conditions than peers in allied nations. Allies push for immediate inquiry with documentary evidence as they seek to maintain current payments amid tense diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Schacht
Schacht
Germany
Emile Moreau
Bank GE France
J. P. Morgan
Salvation Army General Ousted by High Council Vote
Sudbury on Thames England Feb 13 The high council of the Salvation Army votes Gen Bramwell Booth unfit for service as general by 52 to 8 marking a second ruling in four weeks. The earlier decision Jan 16 was 55 to 8. Miss Rose Hamilton offers reward only if purse is returned containing 22 dollars and personal items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury-on-Thames
England
Salvation Army
Bramwell Booth
High Council
Rose Hamilton
Leland Avenue
Sullivan Avenue
Weichel Convicted of Shooting Quail Near Home
J B Heichel of 1119 Eleventh Street West found guilty by Judge J C Beem in municipal court of shooting a quail near his home January 16. On county attorney recommendation a fine was suspended until further notice. Heichel must pay court costs of 4 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Heichel
Eleventh Street West
J. C. Beem
Municipal Cours
Joan Gwynne
Heichel
Lenten Services at First Lutheran Church Tonight
Lenten services will be held at First Lutheran Church at 7:30 this evening. Rev. RH Mueller pastor will speak on The Right Observance of Lent, with a text from Mark 1:24. Marriage licenses issued to Irvin Gibson and Anna Paustian. L Hoffman of Cedar Aldn Hood and Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
RH. Mueller
Irvin Gibson
Sophia Hunemiller
Warren Saul
Grinnell
William C. Hunemiller
Fourth Street East
Wich
Henry Mueller
Will aMietele
Fateview
Corn Paper May Be Added Soon to Adams Line
Adams Paper company may add cornstalk paper to its line after tests. Gus Thode, vice president, said the firm will likely carry a cornstalk variant along with other brands. The latest issue of the company house organ was printed on cornstalk paper from a Danville plant, which Thode says inks well and should become standard in the field soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Paper Company
Gus Thode
Danville
Thode
Hill's Belgian Herd Dispersal Brings 1000 Buyers and High Prices
A packed Hill sale in Livingston Montana drew over a thousand horse buyers from Pennsylvania California Saskatchewan Michigan Minnesota and Iowa. Waynedale King a five year old Belgian sire sold for 3050 to J W Fuller of Catasauqua PA, a record price among this year's Belgian sires. The event featured 26 female head in the opening round bringing 6830 total and an average of 262 per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynedale King
J. W. Fuller
Catasauqua
Barry Cattle Congress
Pennsylvania
California
Saskatchewan
Michigan
Minnesota
Tilmats
Iowa
Walter J. Hill
Livingston
Mont
Fred Reppert
Waynedale Marguerite
B. O. Valentine
St. Ansgar
H. Schmalie
Thornton
J. i. Krall
Krall
Penn
Holbert Indigote
Hilda de Hemel
Holbert Horse Importing Company
Greeley
Earle Brown
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
B. A. Slinson
Yowas
Montana
J. Porath
Detroit
Mich
Art Gluck
Minn
Holbert Brothers
Court Orders Truck of 1000 Gallons Fame Given to Mortgagee
An order releasing the motor van seized by Harry Mason in December while it carried 1000 gallons of alcohol was signed today by Judge H. B. Boies in district court after costs were paid and the confiscation action dismissed. The truck was released to M. D. Neward's Sons Co of Milwaukee, holder of the mortgage. Lee Smith was called to Clarksville after word that his mother, Mrs Helen Smith, has been ill for months from a complication of diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mason
Dudge H. B. Boies
M. D. Neward’s , Sons Company
Milwaukee
Clarksville
Lee Smith
Parker Street West
Helen Smith
Miller W H dies at 77 in Waterloo home
Mortuary notices report W H Miller 77 died 5 20 pm at 4111 Denver Street from acute heart trouble. Born Nov 17 1851 in Somerset Co Pa, he moved to Orange Twp aged five, married Mary Lichty Jan 9 1879, farmed in Grange Twp then Waterloo since 1912. Survived by widow, three sons Orla Walter Russell, a daughter Mrs A E Weld, a sister and a brother, five grandchildren. Body at Kistner mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. d. Miller
W. H. Miller
Denver Street
Somerset County
Cameo Orange Township
Mary Lichty
Lanark
Grange Township
Waterloo
Miller
First Brethren Church
Orla
Walter
Russell Miller
A. E. Weld
Hiram Lichty
Elias Miller
Orange Township
Kistner Mortuary
Martin C. Johnson
Marlin C. Johnson
H. E. Rankin
Oneida Street
Johnson
John Deere Tractor Company
Jenson
Chicago
Everedé
Ruth Maxine
Erma Marie
Esther Secher
Dennie Burefeldt
Omaha
Neb
Trotzky Reaches Constantinople
Leon Trotzky former Red Army leader and Soviet exile has arrived in Constantinople from Russian Turkestan aboard the Soviet ship Ilttech amid secrecy. Officials say he traveled under an assumed name and will likely be moved to Angora tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Leon Trotzky
Red Army
Russia
Russian Turkestan
Associated Press
Iilttech
Lenin
Trotzky
Angora
Turkey
Booze alderman given two year sentence in liquor ring case
Chicago February 13 federal court punished Chicago bootlegging alderman Titus Hatta of the Forty third ward and four co defendants for a 5 million dollar alcohol ring. Hatta received two years in prison and 10000 fine on the conspiracy count plus 100 on each of ten other counts. Edward Hug and Joseph Bargheria got two years and a day with 3000 fine. Sam Simons drew the same penalties except 18 months in prison. Henry Murray was sentenced to three months and 200 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Titus Hatta
Haffa
Edward Hugg
Joseph Bargaheria
Sam Simons
Henry Murray
Fonda Mae Shop Adds iMillinery to Store
Guy N. Lee of Waterloo Garment announces a new millinery department at the Fonda Mae shop 228 Fourth street east. Miss Blanche Rohlwing will head the department and a fresh stock is being purchased. The department should open Monday or Tuesday next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy N. Lee
Waterloo Garment Company
Fonda Mac
Fourth Street East
Blanche Rohlwing
Sterling
Firemen Lose Chain From Truck on Falls Avenue
Oak Lawn and Falls avenue firefighters report a missing chain from a 4020 tire on a fire truck speeding to a call on Falls Avenue. They request its return by the finder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Lawn
Falls Avenue
Falla Avenue
Wolves Kill 22 and Gypsies Frozen to Death
London dispatch reports extreme cold spreading across Europe with France and England hit hard. A Gypsy band of 34 near Lublin perished from the cold as rivers froze and transport stalled. A pack of wolves attacked a school in Javing, killing 16 children and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Europe
France
England
British Isles
Riviera
Marne
Seine
Germany
Holland
Scandinavia
Austria
Balkan
Constantinople
Warsaw
Poland
Lublin
Wolver
the Express
Vienna
Javing
Antwerp
Marengo to Sign Lease for Airfield
Marengo Iowa acts to sponsor an intermediate air mail station by leasing 55 acres along primary road 32 half a mile west. Commercial club members met with Harry Larsen of the commerce department and reported sufficient funds for rent. Leases will be sent to the department for final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Harry Larsen
Airways
Commerce Department
Larsen
Hoover and Curtis Elected in Congress Certification
Washington report notes Congress formally certified the 1928 election. In a joint session the Senate and House announced Herbert Hoover of California as president with 444 electoral votes and Alfred E. Smith of New York with 87 votes. Charles Curtis was named vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
Werbert Hoover
Charles Curtis
United States
Senate
House
Fellers
Herbert Hoover
Divorce Granted to Syple Lockhart in Uncontested Case
Judge H B Boies granted Syple May Lockhart a divorce from Ray W Lockhart on uncontested grounds cruelty. She may resume her maiden name Syple May Bartlett and received $175 alimony in lieu of further support. Married January 17 1925 in Waterloo. Three other petitions filed: Freda Renslow vs Fay Renslow custody of 2 year old boy Gene. Anna Ix Schaefer vs Frank W Schaefer marriage August 3 1904 Dubuque. Lela A Brooks vs Sterling B Brooks to resume maiden name Lola A Robb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Boies
Syple May Lockhart
Ray W. Lockhart
Syple May Bartlett
Lockhart
Waterloo
Freda Renslow
Fay Renslow
Gene
Anna Ix. Schaefer
Frank W. Schaefer
Dubuque
Lela A. Brooks
Sterling B. Brooks
Marton
Federal Reserve Moves to Curb Credit for Speculation
The Federal Reserve Board issued a warning and stepped back from speculating by restricting the use of Federal Reserve credit for speculative purposes. The move follows a year of stock market acceleration, record brokers loans, and elevated call money rates. Building and mortgage financing felt the early impact as rates surged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Board
Brokers loans spark debate on financing industry
The article discusses broker loans as a new financing method for industry, noting conservative bankers' caution and defending actions by the Federal Reserve Board. It contrasts the Fed’s stabilizing role with proposals to use the system for speculation and highlights that Fed banks do not discount loans on collateral securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve System
Congress
Federal Reserve Banks
Central Banks
Europe
All-Woman Jury Hears Municipal Damage Suit in Waterloo
The first all-woman jury serving a municipal court damage suit in Waterloo listened to the trial of Edward Deaney of Chicago representing a correspondence school against Albert M Cleveland of 422 Riehl Street. The plaintiff seeks 50 dollars on an alleged contract made nearly six years ago. Jurors: Irene Hospers, Agnes Kascht, Mildred Toenies, Mery Dilworth, Ethel Guenther, and Sarah Nelson.
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Waterloo
Edward Deaney
Chicago
Albert M. Cleveland
Riehl Street
Irene Hospers
Vermont Street
Agnes Kascht
Lafayette Street
Mildred Toenies
Kingsley’ Avenue
Mery Dilworth
Reber Avenue
Ethel Guenther
Fourth Street
Sarah Nelson
Second Street
Mardi Gras Toll Hits New Orleans Parade
Mardi Gras in New Orleans brought tragedy as Rex and carnival patrons endured a deadly toll. Six people died and over twenty injured, including Henry J. Laux crushed by a carnival truck, Margaret Wappler killed by a hit and run driver, Elizabeth James killed after being struck from a carnival truck, and three African American revelers killed in gun violence amid clashes with white assailants.
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New Orleans
Rex
Carnival
Henry J. Laux
Margaret Wappler
Elizabeth James
Jardine Leaves Cabinet for Fruit Growers Counsel
Washington February 13 Secretary Jardine announced he would resign from the cabinet to become counsel for the Federated Fruit and Vegetable Growers. He has led the agriculture department under the Coolidge administration and supported the vetoed McNary Haugen farm relief bill. He will maintain Washington headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Jardine
House
Federated Fruit and Vegetable Growers
Agriculture Department
Goolidge
Florida
Washington
When Will Ice Go Out On Waterloo Mill Pond
A long standing question asks when Waterloo mill pond ice will clear. The average reave date is March 6 over 50 years, with late March 23 noted in very long winters. Recent winters were milder. last year the pond cleared Feb. 10 and refroze then opened by Feb. 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill
Waterloo
Methods of OWA Tuberculosis Association Shared
T J Edmunds executive secretary explained the association s anti tuberculosis methods to the Waterloo Social Welfare League board at the WCA today praising local Christmas Seal success The 1929 tuberculosis prevention campaign will reuse songs from the sale Public health and social work reports were read by Miss Janet Thompson. TRACE COUPLE WE Miss Anna Paustian and Irvin Gibson both of Tracy wed at 9 am today by Rev O M Yaggy First Evangelical church The double ring ceremony used The bride wore gray crepe and carried a bouquet They will live on a farm west of Tracy after March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
T. J. Edmunds
Waterloo Social Welfare League
Janet Thompson
Anna Paustian
Irvin Gibson
Tracr
A.m
O. M. Yaggy
First Evangelical Church
Tracy
Protective coating sought for U S paper currency
Washington February 13 The United States Bureau of Standards reports that stronger fiber in currency reduces tearing and loss of service. Studies test coatings including cellulose acetate, lacquers, and solvents to resist oil water and wear while preserving strength. Large scale application and ink adhesion are under consideration with plans for full scale trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
United States Bureau of Standards
Co-Operative’ Investigation
Bureau of Standards and
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Bureau of Standards
Bureau
Wild Ducks Stay At Iowa Refuge Through Cold Winter
Oakville resident Allan Green has created a 100 acre duck refuge on a 7000 acre farm near a lake. He shelters migratory ducks through below zero weather, with about 25 000 birds visiting the refuge annually. The ducks mill around the lake to prevent freezing even in extreme cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Allan Green
Fire Alarms Reported At Several Local Sites
Wednesday early alarms at multiple properties including Ralph Godby at Power and Hawthorne with suspected short circuit and $100 damage, Bath Packing plant at 1516 Sycamore with minor sawdust fire and no damage, Edith Porter residence at 423 Vaughan with shingles spark and $5 damage, Hamilton Hines residence at 728 Jefferson with roof sparks and slight damage. Advertisement note and phone contact appear at bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Godby
Power and Hawthorne
Bath Packing Company
Sycamore
Edith Porter
Vaughan
Hamilton Hines
Jefferson
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Mian
Kansan
United Brethren Convention
Cedar Falls
PRIEF
Ohave the
Suchanan's
Maine
Kavana Harbor
Fred Willer Camp
U.S. W
Foxtern Bitar
Bat
1. C. Shay
Reichsbank
Gilbert
Gen. Booth
Inder
Weichel
Quail
First Lutheran
Adams
Hill
Leo Sciaefer, JR
Leo Schaefer, Jr
Peh
Leo Schaefer
Eagle Center
YS A
Vincent
Margery
Richard
Leo, Jr
St. Mary's of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
Fonda Mae
Fred L. Smith
Reber
Marshall
Chevrolet. Company
Fifth West
Sign. Co. A. Pines
Franklin
Veil Edwards
Sullivan
Furnace
Wolf Page
Hoover
Curtis
Sux
Federation of Growers
OWA T. B
Welfare Board
U. S
Herman . Miller
Home Park Boulevard
Baltimore
Lester W. Miller
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