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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1928

Page

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Lindbergh plans and reflections after Havana flight

Col Charles A Lindbergh returns to St Louis after a 1260 mile nonstop flight from Havana. He discusses future plans including a home coming and advisory aviation work with Guggenheim and Smithsonian. He notes Spirit of St Louis has flown 49 hours since San Diego and remains in good condition.

St. Louis Charles A. Lindbergh Chicago Havana Guggenheim Smith~ Sonian Institute San Diego Lindbergh Columbia Field Fayana Cenbeet South Amerisi

Keokuk Landmark of War Days Sold

Keokuk Iowa February 14 Word was received that the Estes House a Civil War era landmark has been sold by trustees of the J Edgar Thompson estate The purchaser price and buyer are not disclosed The sale occurred in New York The Estes House occupies half a block built in 187 The building once served as a hospital during the Civil War and later became a leading hotel now used for business offices and other purposes

Keokuk Estes House Eokuk J. Edgar Thompson New York Mississippi

Bowman Volunteers to Aid Lowden in Iowa

Webster City Iowa February Former Stassen man becomes candidate for governor of Iowa and offers his services to Frank Lund of the Toowa Lowden-for-President committee in any way for Lowden It was made known today Bowman's offer followed recent exchanges between Lund and Hoover movement sponsors in Iowa

Webster City Strie Senaing Gove Towa Frank Lund Webster Toowa

New Haven Railroad to pay dividend after 34 years

Stockholders of the New York New Haven Hartford Co will receive a special dividend of 1 share value after a lapse of 34 years. Directors voted today to issue the payout on common stock, marking a rare financial move by the railroad company.

New York Pet Sweetin New York, New Haven & Hartford Co

Secretary of War Will Ask Lindbergh to Stop Stunt Flying

Jefferson City Missouri February 13 Secretary of War Dwight Davis intends to urge Charles A Lindbergh to abandon all stunt and dangerous flying as he is too valuable to aviation and the nation He plans to meet Lindbergh in St Louis to congratulate him on his Havana flight but will press the restriction not to fly saltogether as Davis cannot make that request

Lindbergh Iind Pereh Lindberghame Lambert Field Havana Central America Rio Grande Hrvans Mississippi River St. Tous Missoun St. ‘Louis Jefferson City Gal Charles A. Lindbergh Dwight Deans Davis St. Louis Col. Lindbergh Saltogether

Polk County G O P Declines to Indorse Lowden Candidacy

Des Moines Feb 14 The Polk county Republican committee declined to endorse former Governor Frank Lowden for president and heard Willis Stern oppose moves to inject the $100 000 000 bond issue into the state convention The proposal led by Dr L V Felke was ruled out of order by Dale Griswold after consulting Stern Griswold said the resolution would be without precedent Stern cautioned against mixing state and national politics and said he did not wish to dictate county conventions actions

Des Moines Polk County Republican Committee Frank ©. Lowder Willis Stern State Central Committee Indorse Lowden L. V. Felke Dale Griswold Stern Griswold

Fire at Toledo destroys Cooper residence in suspected burglary

Toledo Ta Feb 14 Fire of incendiary origin gutted the home of J. G. Cooper at about 3 30 am as he, his wife and son were visiting Des Moines. Floor coverings found outside the burning interior were soaked with kerosene neighbors reported. Family had been in Des Moines since Saturday. Local opinion tentatively links the blaze to a burglary attempt though no enemies are known.

Cowrier Spreial Sreutec Toledo J. G. Cooper

Iowa mud roads hinder motorists and aid thieves dusted town

Cedar Rapids February 14 mud drenched Iowa roads hampered travel and drew thieves. Motorists stalled their cars awaited assistance while thieves struck a nearby gas station and fled with receipts and cash after forcing entry. Police searched for suspects including a telegraph operator N P Watson who was away at work.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Vance McCray Ralph Hardin N.P. Watson Sweorks Beverly John Or. Harper Harper

Newel Ia Proman Fined For Jail Door Damage

Nick Paulsen of Newell Iowa was fined $100 and costs after damaging a city jail door while his friend Julius Donsen had been held for intoxication. The incident involved removing a padlock and destroying property associated with the jail.

Weather Aims For Warmer Week Ahead

Mixed signals from forecasters as temperatures edge up next week across regions. Warmest days expected midweek with sunshine and light breezes, while cooler mornings may linger in valleys and coastal areas.

Coolidge Agrees To Major Naval Reduction Plan

President Coolidge signals to the House Navy Committee a willingness to prune the naval building program. He will accept only 26 new 16,000 ton cruisers and drop the rest of the program including 32 submarines, nine destroyer leaders and five aircraft carriers. Protests drive opposition as Congress weighs a roughly four billion dollar nine year naval build.

Washington, D. C Coolidge House Congress Naval Establishment United States France Italy

Picture Theatres Oppose Brookhart's Bill for Supervision

Iowa motion picture theatre owners vote 639 in favor of opposing Senator Brookhart's proposed supervision bill. They claim the measure concentrates control in church groups and harms independent operators, arguing the industry should self regulate rather than be overseen by the proposed new authority.

Picture Theatres Brookhart Des Moines Iowa Sa Lona

Together in Death Separated at Grave in Fairfield

Fairfield Ta February 14 192? bride and groom Dwaine Rains and Mrs Elenoe Oinunwa killed when they inhaled poison alongside a car crash injured several. Funeral services planned at St. Gathohe church tomorrow morning. Driver from Iowa City Stoddard was indicted by Jolmea county sheriff for the wreck.

Fairfield Dwaine Rains St. As Young Rains Wilkes Alerioos Ag Inte Vrunken Guy Towa City Uhees Moe Jolmea Mary

Holdup Men Fall Dead When Cop Starts Shooting

Detective Thomas Cooper shot at a quartet of holdup men in a south side restaurant. One robber died on the spot, another was mortally wounded, a third possibly fatally, and the fourth fled. Witnesses said Miss Blanche Wilson was seized during the holdup. Edward Smith died later at a hospital and Jack Gold was reported dying. the dead man at the scene was identified as Charles Green. Police linked Smith and Gold to a prior Everett Coal Company holdup with Fred Matson killed February 7.

Chivage Thomas Cooper Fang Ted Blanche ‘Wilson Cooper Jims Heeman Fred Ikern Charles Green Edward Smith Jack Gold Green Smith Gold Everett Coal Company Fred Matson

Clear De La Huerta Cleared in Neutrality Plot Case

Adolfo de la Huerta and four co-defendants were acquitted in a federal court verdict in Los Angeles. The jury found no violation of U S neutrality laws though evidence showed de la Huerta sent rifles and ammunition to a Tucson contact. Prosecutors acknowledged he asked if arming transfers within the United States were unlawful.

Los Angeles Adolfo de la Huerta United States Mexico de la Huerta Louis Gayou Alfonso G. Morelin Francisco Ferviz Enrique Berceda

Chicago Gangster Shot Down in Street

Chicago February 14 Isadore Goldberg a minor Chicago gangland figure was shot on the street and fatally wounded. He was found on a sidewalk and taken to the police hospital where he gave conflicting accounts. Detectives say shots came from a passing car. Goldberg has been questioned in three murders and known as a prominent west side figure.

Chicago Isadore Nigger Goldberg Goldberg West Side

Mason City man held after family shooting

Richard Simmons of Mason City was jailed on an assault with intent to murder charge after a family quarrel. His stepson, Dioselyr Sherif, was hospitalized with gunshot wounds sustained when the stepson protested alleged abuse of his mother.

Mason City Richard Simmons Dioselyr Sherif Simmons

Sneak Thief Steals Police Officer’s Pants in City

Mose Clayman, a police officer on a downtown beat, reported a thief snatched two pairs of trousers and a vest, including part of his uniform, during a nocturnal visit to the Clayman home while he was out patrolling.

INS Mose Clayman Clayman

Let Contracts for Bremer Paving In Iowa

Contracts for 304 093 miles of paving in eight Iowa counties will be set in Des Moines today. The $2 500 000 program covers Bremer Mills Jefferson Davis Clayton Van Buren Montgomery Warren and includes multiple townships allocations.

Ames. Ta State Highway Commission Bremer Mills Jefferson Davis Clayton van Buren Montgomery Warren

Heflin and Willebrandt Campaign Team Named

Washington DC February 14 The National Fundamental Protestant Christian association circulated a pamphlet among senators and representatives promoting Senator Heflin for president and Mabel Walker Willebrandt for vice president The pamphlet claims they are intelligent and patriotic while stating they will drain the opposition Heflin a Democrat from Alabama denies knowledge of the movement but says they appear to be intelligent and patriotic by their judges of the fight ahead

Washington, D. C ING National Fundamental Protestant Christian Association Today Heflin Mabel Walker Willebrandt Stator Heflin Alabama

Kiwanis Leader Urges Spirit Over Material Values

Waterloo Kiwanis members hear Harry E. Peterson urge focus on human and spiritual values to promote peace and goodwill. Conference with Lt. Gov. William Dibble. division clubs listed. mud hindered some attendees. Mary Bradley and Thelma Shripley of West High performed with ukulele.

Waterloo Algoma Mason City Pedal Rapids Oelwein Water- 00 Peterson Kiwanis United States Canada E. N. Zinn Fort Dodge Club Rian Dow D. A. Ward Oelwein Club W. L. Presston

Woman's Club Campaign Totals Reported At Noon

The Woman's Club has raised 1105 toward the 36000 debt on its clubhouse. Thirty workers met for luncheon at the W. Co. A. Four of six teams reported amounts and captains include Walter Johnson 140 and Mrs Jackson McCoy 168. Forty seven pledges received. Campaign to continue through Friday.

Womans Club Lunenton W. CO. A Walter Johnson Jackson McCoy W. F. Schrag T. C. Menges H.C. Orrick Max A. Wilson Alul Hy

Iowa Girl Seeks 50000 From Californian Suit Filed

Rose A. Bull of Des Moines Iowa sues Ray R. Williamson, a Wilmington California insurance broker, for 50000 alleging promise of marriage four years ago and steady correspondence, but he reportedly backed out when she came to California. The case was filed here today.

Los Angeles Cal TNL Rose A. Bull Des Moines Ray R. Williamson Wilmington Williamson California

Bingham Shane Head East High Literary Societies

Robert Bingham elected president of Philomathian Literary Society for the second semester. Dick Shane of the Erodelphian Literary Society announced at Mast High. Philomathian officers include Robert Kenney vice president Margaret Hellen secretary Wright Steeves treasurer William Scully finance officer Kenneth Beckner sergeant of arms. Erodelphian officers include Jeanette Dobson vice president Margaret Moore secretary Russell Lohner treasurer Harald Ellis sergeant at arms.

Robert Bingham Philomathian Literary Society Dick Shane Erodelphian Literary Society Mast High Philomathian Robert Kenney Margaret Hellen Wright Steeves William Scully Kenneth Beckner Erodelphian Jeanette Dobson Margaret Moore Russell Lohner Harald Ellis

Si as Gives Travelog to Conopus Members

It should be a fine thing if every ber and gui of these midwestern states could complete his ov evocation with a trip in the historic regions of Maryland and Virginia Caeleion Sits said in a travel talk to the Conopus eb in Black's tea noon today. The talk described an automobile tour interlaced with Revolution and Civil War history and noted the tour would cover the Susquehanna and Shenandoah regions. Membership campaign results showed attendance up about 20 percent higher than previously.

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District Deputy Speaker Here Tonight At Meeting

Willan Brennan of the Knights of Columbus will address the district deputy council in its regular meeting this evening. The article notes a focal council gathering and mentions preparations for a trans-Pacific flight, with implications of possible delays due to Japanese government approval.

Willan Brennan Orlwein The Knights of Columbus

Pan Am Congress Backs Uruguay Plan to Break Deadlock

Havana February 14 1941 Pan Am congress avoids deadlock on union agenda by backing Uruguays Jacobo Varela proposal to send a convention for direct presidential transmission to governments for ratification. Delegates weigh risks of bypassing legislature amid Pueyrredons sign refusal and neutrals rights on high seas and international dispute settlement plans. Two armed robbers held up John Harper at a Standard Oil station, escaping with receipts.

Havana Honorio Pueyrtedon Washington Jacobo Varela Uruguay Dr. Pueyrredon Committee On High Seas Ricardo Alfaro Panama Pacife Cedar Svepese John Harper Standard Oil

Vatican resumes ties with Czecho Slovakia nuncio to Prague

Rome February 14 official Vatican relations with Czecho Slovakia have been resumed. Monsignor Cirlaci is at the Vatican and has been named nuncio to Prague in the announced appointment.

Rome Vatican Monsignor Cirlaci Prague

Funeral Rites for Albert Deremo detailed in Waterloo notice

Funeral services for Albert Deremo 87 will be held at 2 p m Wednesday in Felerson Bros chapel. Rev J Arthur Young will officiate. He died at his daughter Mrs Lars Brandos 712 Beech Street after a lengthy paralysis illness. Surviving: daughter Mrs Brandos son John A Deremo of Greenfield and grandchildren Mrs E Hiteman Floyd and John Brandos. He was born March 14 1852 in Lawrence County New York and came to Waukon Iowa at age four. He married Melinda Heal and later lived in Denver Colorado. Burial will be in Waukon IA. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Also mourned is half brother Denning Deremo and two half sisters Mrs Matt Fritz and Miss Ida Deremo.

Albert Teremo Albert Deremo Lars Brandos Beech Street Felerson Bros J. Arthur Young First Methodist Episcopal Church Waukon Leanter Denver Cola Denning Ceremo Methodist Episcopal Church Brandos Jobn A. Deremo Greenfield E. Hiteman Waterloo Floyd John Brandos Hell Brother Denning Deremo Matt Fritz Ida Deremo

Tobin Des Moines Bid Likely Low on Bridge Lumber

Thomas Tobin of Des Moines submitted the apparently lowest bid among seven for six carloads of bridge lumber in a county board and state highway commission review. Tobin quoted 33 to 36.75 dollars per thousand feet depending on specification, while other bidders ranged higher. Independent Corrugated Culvert of Mason City offered 46 to 81 cents per foot for culvert material. Klauer Manufacturing of Dubuque was the competing culvert bidder.

Thomas Tobin Des Moines State Highway Commission Tobin Chapman Lumber Company Dunkelberg, Leeper & Cropper Waterloo Lumber Company Waterloo Cedar Valley Lumber Company Cedar Falls W. W. Saylor Waverly George H.barr Manly Mason City Klauer Manufacturing Company Dupuque

Exhume Body to Trace Poison Deaths in Iowa Case

Davenport reports reveal exhumation of Maurice Baker's body as authorities probe two poison deaths linked to Salple medicine capsules. Analysis of Mrs. Curtis Lowry's stomach confirms the same poison, while Baker's death earlier underwent no autopsy.

Davenport, Ia Feo Maurice Baker Aledo Curtis Lowry Baker

Davenport Faces Scarlet Fever Epidemic

Davenport Iowa reports an outbreak with 31 scarlet fever cases among children. Health authorities coordinate school and city efforts to stamp out contagion. No deaths yet and several days without new cases raise hopes. One case quarantine lifted.

Davenport Pjon

Husband chooses death as "out" from triangle

Detroit dateline reports Edith Rath says her husband killed Catherine McAnulla in a beauty parlor then shot himself, leaving Mrs Rath stating he chose death as an escape. The case follows a violent domestic tragedy with police investigations and a fatal outcome.

Detroit Mich TNS Edith Rath Catherine McAnulla

Juhl Funeral at Fredsville Church Saturday

Services will be held Saturday afternoon at Fredsville near Dike Iowa for Chris Juhl and his wife who died Monday from revolver shots fired by Juhl amid marital strife. Rev. Christian Stockholm will officiate at the Jen Theusen home and at the Danish Lutheran church with burial in the church cemetery.

Fredsville Chris Juhl Juhl Christian Stockholm Fredsville Lutheran Church Jen Theusen Cemplery

Rownd Rites Planned at Lawn City Cemetery Friday

Funeral services for C. A. Rownd will be held at Lawn City Cemetery in Cedar Falls Friday evening. The body will be conveyed from the train to the Greenwood mausoleum for a service conducted by Dr. W. G. Crowder, a longtime family friend and retired Methodist minister.

C. A. Rownd Lawn City Cemetery Ceretier Cedar Falls Greenwood Cemetery W. G. Crowder Rownd Ain

Fire alarms report multiple minor blazes and damages

A Monday night fire alarm noted a cigaret butt igniting a floor in a business building at 207 Fifth Street owned by Charles M. Young causing about $10 damage. On Tuesday a second alarm cited a defective chimney at 504 Norwood, Karl Banton, with about $10 damage.

Charles M. Young Fifth Street Karl Banton Norwood

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